A day at tulip farm...

2005-04-18 Thread Alan Chan
I was driving 3 hours across the border to visit the tulip farms last Saturaday only to find out most of the farms were out of business due to economic reasons. :-( I was lucky to find two in late afternoon that day. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/tulip&page=all Alan Chan http://www.pbase

Re: A day at tulip farm...

2005-04-18 Thread Alan Chan
a place called Skagit County in WA USA, some place I am not familiar with (wasted 1 hr drive around that area). AFAIK, April is the tulip festival season every year, though I wonder how many more years they will exist since most of the farms are out of business. Alan Ch

Re: A day at tulip farm...

2005-04-18 Thread Alan Chan
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/tulip&page=all > > Number 14 is my favourite. Nice vibrant colours. And I was worrying some of the postprocessing might be overdone. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __

Re: A day at tulip farm...

2005-04-19 Thread Alan Chan
--- Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 5 and 14 are my favorites, too. Very nice! > What is that film you used? I haven't encountered it > before. Thanks Rick. It's Konica colour negative, or Konica Minolta now. :-) Alan Chan htt

RE: Test of DA 40 f2.8 Limited

2005-04-19 Thread Alan Chan
ow's the edge/corner sharpness so far. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Plan great trips with Yahoo! Travel: Now over 17,000 guides! http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide

Re: International warranty ?

2005-04-19 Thread Alan Chan
ot to have a warranty here in Europe. It's best to contact your local Pentax distributor for answer. Some countries like Japan & Canada are rather forgiving on warranty, so long as the original invoice was presented. They couldn't care less about the warranty card. Ala

Re: About that 105/2.8

2005-04-20 Thread Alan Chan
tw? I am not aware Pentax has 105/2.8. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Test of DA 40 f2.8 Limited

2005-04-21 Thread Alan Chan
ll > the old one. Actually they have different optical designs. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Cleaning Lens Elements

2005-04-21 Thread Alan Chan
sure it stays away from any plastic surfaces (including plastic elements). Best agent I have ever used. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Cleaning Lens Elements

2005-04-21 Thread Alan Chan
Canada balsam as a cement. Finally somebody believe what I said. LOL. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Problem with my F 85/2.8 soft

2005-04-25 Thread Alan Chan
8 macro some years ago. Just recalibrate the focus of the lens will solve the problem. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Problem with my F 85/2.8 soft

2005-04-25 Thread Alan Chan
fic step by step instruction. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: MZ-5n / ZX-5n: replace matte screen

2005-04-26 Thread Alan Chan
find any for MZ-3, either. Maybe it's a good time to > replace it by a split finder. Does it really affect spot metering? The MZ/ZX-M split screen will fit, but the spot meter won't be reliable. It can be purchased from Pentax's parts departme

Neighbouring Cats (gallery)

2005-04-26 Thread Alan Chan
These are our neighbour's cats that visit us daily. Our house is almost like their 2nd home. :-) Most were shot with BW400, some converted from colour negatives. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/cats Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ D

Re: MZ-5n / ZX-5n: replace matte screen

2005-04-26 Thread Alan Chan
ey have the same dimension. However, I have no idea how much exposure compensation will be required if you shoot slides. For negatives, the difference is too little to bother. http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/focusing/screens/index.html Alan Chan http://www.p

Re: MZ-5n / ZX-5n: replace matte screen

2005-04-26 Thread Alan Chan
re exchangable in all bodies? Yes to all 135 film bodies since the SF series. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Cleaning Barrery Contacts

2005-04-27 Thread Alan Chan
--- Powell Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Any thoughts on how to best clean the contacts at the bottom (top really) > of the battery compartment? I use cotton swabs & pure isopropyl alcohol. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _

Re: Concerned

2005-04-27 Thread Alan Chan
n DSLRs work, especially portrait. A friend of my using D70 have shown similar portrait results, although not as "plasticity" as Canon. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Concerned

2005-04-27 Thread Alan Chan
Maybe somebody with EOS system could do some test to verify. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Vancouver China Town (pics)

2005-04-30 Thread Alan Chan
Just got my K15/3.5 back from Japan for calibration and did some test on Agfa RSX II 50 which has really great colour. No more nasty blue cast like Fujichrome. :-) http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/china_town_vancouver Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: Vancouver China Town (pics)

2005-05-01 Thread Alan Chan
ke 4,5,6 the best (really nice!), than the 14. Thanks. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: More on old lenses

2005-05-03 Thread Alan Chan
ht cost too much time to fix than what the lenses are worth. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Vancouver China Town (pics)

2005-05-04 Thread Alan Chan
know if the 'A' had less or no flare given the same situation. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Vancouver China Town (pics)

2005-05-04 Thread Alan Chan
--- Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks for this. But does this mean that the pavement is curved? Or is > that barrel? Maybe this pic will answer your question? :-) http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/image/42960605.jpg Alan Chan http://www.pbase

Re: Vancouver China Town (pics)

2005-05-04 Thread Alan Chan
t that I am complaining. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Discover Yahoo! Find restaurants, movies, travel and more fun for the weekend. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/weekend.html

Re: Camera prices on Ebay

2005-05-04 Thread Alan Chan
a metal camera, like Z-1p (the inner structure anyway). Man did Pentax cheated us all? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail

Re: PESO and Singing Praise for an Unsung Lens

2005-05-04 Thread Alan Chan
Coast (Rainbow Beach I believe). Unfortunately it was at night and I did not have the flash with me. I too handled it which is kind of sticky and interesting experience. Btw, what's the frog was doing in the phone booth anyway, there wasn't even any trees around? Alan Chan htt

Re: Camera prices on Ebay

2005-05-04 Thread Alan Chan
es, how was that possible? Not that I am allergic to plastic , but at least D/DS bodies have metal sub-frames too so there must be some reason. Beside, there were at least 2 cases I read that the camera mounts were torn from the camera because they were fastened onto the plastic structures (MZ-5 I

Re: OT - Scratches or Dust or What?

2005-05-04 Thread Alan Chan
ey > may be? Thanks! > > http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/scratch-or-dust.jpg Don't think they are scratch at all. Look like something sticked on the surfaces of the slides. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Yahoo! Mail

Re: Camera prices on Ebay

2005-05-04 Thread Alan Chan
ess durable. Just that the mount itself will be a weak link. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html

Re: Camera prices on Ebay

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
metal inner structure which is visible from the mirror box, but that doesn't apply to MZ-S unfortunately (not the mirror box assembly anyway which is connected directly to the camera mount). I have no idea the metal frame of the Z-1p might be similar to the D/DS however (never stripped it deep e

Re: Camera prices on Ebay

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
--- John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can attest, from first-hand experience, that a sufficiently hard impact > will yank the lens mount clean out of a MZ-S body. You mean you actually kill a MZ-S? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail St

Re: WTB: SMC Pentax FA (or F) 135mm f/2.8 IF

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
--- David Oswald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The other golden calves I am hoping to get my hands on eventually are: > SMC Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 AL > SMC Pentax-FA 20mm f/2.8 > Once again, I'd be happy with F versions too, on either of those. Well, these 2 babes don't

Re: In your local camera store

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
I saw an used one in a local store for C$850 with box. I don't know if they still have it, but I am in Vancouver. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

Re: MZ-S (WAS: Re: Camera prices on Ebay)

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
story. But really, I like my plastic ZX-10 quite a lot. It's lighter with less vibration that I appreciate for hand-holding. But I know I won't be carrying it on tripod with my FA*200/2.8 or F*300/4.5 mounted (I don't use the oversize tripod collar anymore). Alan Chan http://www.pb

Re: WTB: SMC Pentax FA (or F) 135mm f/2.8 IF

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
--- David Oswald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, you guys are right. My mistake. ...well, the 35/2 was made in > some non-AF versions too, IIRC, but certanly there was no F version. There is also A35/2, but not the same optics as the FA design which is original. Al

Re: WTB: SMC Pentax FA (or F) 135mm f/2.8 IF

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
t seem to emphasis it's glass AL, like the FA31. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail

Re: BVH redux (Re: FA*85 and 77mm LTD autofocus)

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
> focusing. I too remember my FA*85 (sold) didn't AF very fast, and slower than my FA77 (based on my fading memory). The newer version (3 helicoid guide plate) of FA77 has particularly light focus ring (compared to those with 2 helicoid guide plate only), and almost feels no mass. Alan

Re: Quick question of lenses

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
nside. Not exactly a well built lens, though optically good when works. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

Re: WTB: SMC Pentax FA (or F) 135mm f/2.8 IF

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
球面レンズ, it translates into "hybrid aspherics". The other one from FA31 says ガラスモールド非球面レンズ which translated into "glass molding aspherics"... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

Re: plastic cameras (was MZ-S (WAS: Re: Camera prices on Ebay))

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
hen a heavy lens is required, it takes extra caution. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html

Re: WTB: SMC Pentax FA (or F) 135mm f/2.8 IF

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
--- Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Could the 24mm plastic surface be the cause of its rather high CA? We can only speculate. :-) But there was someone who had his lens clean 2 or 3 times and the technican said the plastic element could not be cleaned further. Alan

RE: MZ-S (WAS: Re: Camera prices on Ebay)

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
ameras which also have plastic eyecup holders (since M series, right, including MX). Never thought that particular part could break off, guess I was wrong. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

Re: Neighbouring Cats (gallery)

2005-05-05 Thread Alan Chan
--- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Great stuff, Alan! All winners, I really can't choose a favourite (or > favourites). I like your choice to go b&w here - really works well > with the subject matter and your style of shooting them. Thanks Fra

Re: MZ-S (WAS: Re: Camera prices on Ebay)

2005-05-06 Thread Alan Chan
--- John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've seen a dismantled MZ-5n and it is totally plastic. > > Mine must be the rare one with metal inside then, I also have an even rarer > MZ-3 with metal inside 8) Ouch... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: Camera prices on Ebay

2005-05-06 Thread Alan Chan
le mirror assembly replaced is a pretty major repair. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

Re: Have a lense, will bodyshop

2005-05-08 Thread Alan Chan
135 film on occasion: mostly old Minoltas > (SR-1, SRT-101, X-700, etc), but I hear that the limied line is > something to look at and I did not pay for the lense.. so what the > heck.. If you are looking for a new body, ZX-L at $220 is a good choice and it doesn't have crippled mo

Re: Import tax

2005-05-08 Thread Alan Chan
d to verify. Above that value, GST/PST will be applied (but the 1st $60 is always tax fee). There is one except though. The lens Pentax Japan shipped me declared "return from repair" got though without being trapped at all. Experience tells me the Japanese seem to be more creditable to the

Re: Have a lense, will bodyshop

2005-05-08 Thread Alan Chan
end some time with this site if you haven't done so. Lots of useful info regarding Pentax K mount equipments. http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

Re: Import tax

2005-05-09 Thread Alan Chan
this reason. However, any late shipping due to backordered situation will be shipped by USPS. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Discover Yahoo! Use Yahoo! to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/

Re: PAW PESO - Thank You, Alan Chan

2005-05-12 Thread Alan Chan
ee why... I am going to pick up some more RSXII50 for myself soon too. Just try to enjoy some more slides before I go digital in the unknown future. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo!

Re: Sekonic Meters

2005-05-12 Thread Alan Chan
. I recently sold my perfectly fine Minolta IVF with the much smaller L308II. I have found myself using the 308 a lot more often simply because it fits in my jeans with ease. The same can't be done with bigger meters. The latest 308S seems to be an even better meter. Alan Chan http:

Re: DA-40 on 35mm? was Re: LittleTest:

2005-05-12 Thread Alan Chan
full frame. His decision to sell the lens finally made me to believe his story. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: DA-40 on 35mm? was Re: LittleTest:

2005-05-12 Thread Alan Chan
27;d be getting the sweet spot in > the center of the image circle on either the DA or M 40mm. Both have very different optical diagrams so they can't be the same. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

Re: DA-40 on 35mm? was Re: LittleTest:

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
--- Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I thought the DA lenses were supposed to cover 35mm, and the DAJ lenses are > APS > sensor only? There is no DAJ. DA - digital only w/o aperture ring DFA - digital + full frame with aperture ring FAJ - full frame w/o aperture ring

Re: Sekonic Meters

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
--- Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > B&H's current price is S179, they did have them on sale last year for $159. I > paid > $200 used in '92-93 the new price back then was circa $250. L308S is $179. L308II is $159. L308S is the new model. Alan Chan

Re: Sekonic Meters

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
--- Feroze <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well that's six votes for the 308, guess that helps me make my mind up Well, not really. There are 308II & 308S... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. T

Re: Sekonic Meters

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
e actual improvement is > the > new one is more cheaply made. You would have to actually handle them to check > that > out. You are 1/2 correct. 308II is $159 after it has been added to the cart. 308S is weather resistance bt

Re: FA* 289 f4.5 ED(IF)

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
now for the FA*. Btw, don't forget to test it on film. Hope you will be happy with this one. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

Re: shooting on the beach

2005-05-15 Thread Alan Chan
do the trick, but flash seems to be the choice for larger group. But then the sand will also act as a large reflector so... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

Re: New Lens, Same Story?

2005-05-17 Thread Alan Chan
y suggest you do more tests before giving up. Maybe you want to check for any sign of repair too. > What frustration. I know... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: New Lens, Same Story?

2005-05-19 Thread Alan Chan
ifier. But if you are certain there is something wrong (left/right sharpness & light-fall-off look different are indications), return it to Kerrisdale is the best option imho. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile T

OT: anti-shake CCD from Minolta...

2003-08-14 Thread Alan Chan
http://www.dimage.minolta.com/a1/flash.html Would this be the future of Minolta or Pentax's solution to IS/VR? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.ms

RE: Best telezoom

2003-08-14 Thread Alan Chan
people's technology and causing capability problem. If Pal was right, there would be some "exciting" lenses coming from Pentax. You might want to wait for awhile and see. regards, Alan Chan _ Help STOP SPAM with the new

Re: *istD and the future (WAS: Re: Digital Formats and Partial Coverage Lenses)

2003-08-20 Thread Alan Chan
Tell this to the potential customers who cannot try before they buy. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Shouldn't we make our decision after taking some pictures with it? _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 m

RE: *istD and the future (WAS: Re: Digital Formats andPartialCoverage Lenses)

2003-08-20 Thread Alan Chan
Only if they are willing to do some serious markrting. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan 3. It's true that Pentax does have some reputation rebuilding to do. _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE*

RE: *istD and the future (WAS: Re: Digital Formats and Partial Coverage Lenses)

2003-08-20 Thread Alan Chan
I think the appropiate marketing will keep the *ist D from became another loser, but unlikely to become a real winner. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Me too. If Pentax were to spend a bit on marketing the *istD, it could be a real winner. Just the small size and AA battery use give it

Re: *istD and the future (WAS: Re: Digital Formats and Partial Coverage Lenses)

2003-08-20 Thread Alan Chan
n or Nikon users. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I guess the basis is the whole line-up. Basically, they have promised a novice DSLR, the *istD and a pro DSLR. The 20% is supposedly achieved by 2005 which means that these products should be here within a year. I also expect the *istD to ha

Re: 1.7X AF adapter compatability.

2003-08-29 Thread Alan Chan
I believe it's the Z-1p had too much vibration. I was trying to take some bird shots with F*300/4.5 +A2X-S. All slides came back with visible "double-images" whch are the indication of vibration. I then tried the same technique with MX and all came out vibration free.

What the...

2003-08-30 Thread Alan Chan
Sorry I have to vent here, I feel better now... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Re: What the...

2003-08-30 Thread Alan Chan
The guy I talked with could not make any decision at all. In fact, I don't think he cared what I complained. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan This is the place to vent about such things... So, are they going to remedy the situation? Or is that what you find out next Tuesday? May

Re: What the...

2003-08-30 Thread Alan Chan
I am honoured. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I hereby vote Alan the "Pentax Equipment Luck Award". Alan, I don't understand why you didn't abandon Pentax long ago! Lenses, cameras, repair, you name it and Alan has _the_ def

Re: What the...

2003-08-30 Thread Alan Chan
d the paper. In fact, I don't think they fixed anything except replaced the foams (and those they shouldn't too). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Was that Vancam? Oh, man, they are butchers. My F*300 4.5 was focussing strangely, with scratchy noises, and when I took it there,

Re: serial numbers

2003-08-30 Thread Alan Chan
: - serial number started from 9 - plastic memo holder - "Asahi..." molded on the plastic memo holder There inside of the camera backs are slightly different too but I don't remeber exactly. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Is there a site where I could get serial number in

Re: serial numbers

2003-08-30 Thread Alan Chan
Oops... made a mistake. Newer MX: - serial number started from '4' Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Re: What the...

2003-08-31 Thread Alan Chan
Thx! Hopefully I could get the camera back without being charged, and then I'll have to fix everything myself. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I haven't got my ME Super from the repairs. Thought he last time it was there it was assembled properly. All shots that came out o

Re: Viewfinder magnification 0.8x vs. 0.7x, why ?

2003-08-31 Thread Alan Chan
nses (usually f2.8 or slower), 1/2 stops is quite noticable when looking through the viewfinder. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=feat

Re: Viewfinder magnification 0.8x vs. 0.7x, why ?

2003-08-31 Thread Alan Chan
still ok for manual focus most of the time, but there are times I have found manual focus with MX (which has the highest magnification of all) is a lot easier. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Alan, (and other wizards of course ) do you happen to know whether there exists an AF camera (of

Re: "Disadvantages of 6X7"

2003-08-31 Thread Alan Chan
Like the Super A/Program... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan It is rather a noisy camera, perhaps the person who started this legend was standing beside one in use and decided that anything that loud had to vibrate. _ Help STOP

Re: "Disadvantages of 6X7"

2003-08-31 Thread Alan Chan
Only the earliest 67 models do not have MLU, all the other Pentax 67 have this feature. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Does the 6X7 have any feature whereby the mirror can be pushed up without you pushing? _ Help STOP SPAM

Re: "Disadvantages of 6X7"

2003-08-31 Thread Alan Chan
Some fashion photographers even use them handheld so it can't be that bad, at least for non-superteles I guess. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I can't speak to the 67II, but as a 6x7 owner, I can assure you that mirror slap has never caused me any problems. The 6x7 mirror sla

Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...

2003-08-31 Thread Alan Chan
Super A/Program is both noisy & has greater vibration than most Pentax 135 bodies. Another con is the dim and coarse screen. Those are the only complaint I have. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Meaning the Super A/Program is loud? I have a K2 and was just considering getting a Sup

Re: Viewfinder magnification 0.8x vs. 0.7x, why ?

2003-08-31 Thread Alan Chan
s you guys could try to use your widest lens and see if they focus past infinity (ther reason I suggest widest lenses because they are more likely to show the error). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ The new MSN 8: smart spam

Re: Pentax lens on Canon body?

2003-09-01 Thread Alan Chan
You can try glue-gun. You know, the one that sets instantly. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Okay all you gear heads out there, here's a challenge. How can I mount a Pentax lens onto a Canon D60? Did I once read about an EF to screwthread adapter? Is there an EF to K mount ad

Re: 24-90 +/- Zoom recommendation

2003-09-02 Thread Alan Chan
You might consider the new Tamron SP 28-75/2.8 which is around US$320, or you can send me your fungus lenses for free repair (but without promise). :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I need a zoom like the FA24-90 but I am not sure if it is the best choice. I have lost my FA28-70 to

Re: 280T Flash Unit

2003-09-02 Thread Alan Chan
The only thing I do not like about the 280T is that it is very limited on the variable manual output, if you consider that useful. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Hi, I've been lurking around for a while soaking up the information.. I have a zx-7 and a zx-5n and have been looking at

RE: 24-90 +/- Zoom recommendation

2003-09-03 Thread Alan Chan
At least you were satisfied for a moment. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I was very strong that day. I just dropped it in the trash. _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com

Re: MX + 600mm = image cut-off viewfinder?

2003-09-03 Thread Alan Chan
://www.brighouse.com/) in Vancouver? :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I'm commenting on the blackout of the upper edge of the image in the viewfinder not your modification. In fact if you're not seeing a darkening in the viewfinder before your modification I think mirror an

Re: CLA?

2003-09-03 Thread Alan Chan
Clean-Lubricate-Adjust. Some might call it overhaul. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Just a little question. In many of your mails I read the term CLA. Could you explain to me what CLA is short for? I know it's a kind of servicing, but what is exactly done when a camera is

Re: MX + 600mm = image cut-off viewfinder?

2003-09-04 Thread Alan Chan
Hi Peter, Mind if I ask again? "Blackout" you mean just darken but still see something at the top edge, or mean the edge is blocked and shows nothing? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I'm commenting on the blackout of the upper edge of the image in the viewfinder not yo

Re: MX + 600mm = image cut-off viewfinder?

2003-09-04 Thread Alan Chan
Thx Peter. I think I know the answer now. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan It starts to darken with longer focal lengths the longer the more pronounced. The effect is due to the geometry of the light path. It's not blocked, the path is actually off the bottom of the mirror, it'

Re: The MX

2003-09-04 Thread Alan Chan
Perhaps the ISO was not set to 100? The meter of the MX works from 1s-1/1000s only when ISO is set to 100. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan OK, here's my MX question (I have two, and really like them) ... I recently took one of mine out, ready to load it up with film, and the meter

Re: Aperture on FA 24mm f2 jumping between 2.0 and 2.5???!!!

2003-09-04 Thread Alan Chan
This is due to the loose manufacturing tolerance of Pentax cameras & lenses. My F*300/4.5 & FA100/2.8 with Z-1p do the same thing too. The good news is, the displayed valued in the viewfinder is only a shown value, and does not affect the metering or exposure accuracy. Alan C

Re: quick! which hot shoe adapter 4 MZ-S?

2003-09-05 Thread Alan Chan
For MZ/ZX series you need FG so you the built-in flash can pop--up. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Do I need Hot Shoe Adapter F? or FG? Do both fit on the MZ-S, or just one? _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and

Re: LX CLA

2003-09-05 Thread Alan Chan
Is that a sign that they were not repairing the LXs properly? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I am personally keeping Pentax Canada interested in doing CLA's for the LX. Since my 3 LXs have to go in about every year and a half, they are guaranteed of getting one camera, on average, ev

some more *ist D samples

2003-09-09 Thread Alan Chan
http://hanpen-p.hp.infoseek.co.jp/i_love_pentakun/motikaeri_0906/index.html http://ef64.hp.infoseek.co.jp/istD_test/istdtest.htm Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http

Re: some more *ist D samples

2003-09-09 Thread Alan Chan
One more link here: http://www.pentax-fan.jp/BODY/istD.asp Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Re: some more *ist D samples

2003-09-09 Thread Alan Chan
At least now we know even the LX2000 wasn't that expensive. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Good grief! Did you see the pile of random Pentax gear on the counter in that 8mm fisheye shot? And when I say pile, I mean

Re: Any more *istD questions?

2003-09-10 Thread Alan Chan
See if the eyepiece is coated glass. Just rub it when the saleman looked elsewhere. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I will have the possibility to handle a *istD at the weekend. If I shall try soemthing for you, then tell me. I will take some FA-lenses with me, a SMC-M 10/2.8 and my

Re: Pentax A28-135/4 --- SMC 135/2.5

2003-09-10 Thread Alan Chan
I have never used the zooms you mentioned, but the issue assoicated with the SMC-A 28-135/4 is weight. Other lenses you might consider included SMC-A 35-105/3.5 & Tamron SP 28-75/2.8. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan you may think I'm trying to collect Pentax lenses...

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