For sale Friday

2003-08-15 Thread Camdir
I am afraid I am becoming tired of this ornament: 1000mm SMC K F8 , case, tripod, best offer over £99. BTW, shipping anywhere is £300. No collection :) Kind regards Peter

Re: For sale Friday

2003-08-15 Thread Camdir
<< Have you tried eBay? It sells near 1000 US $ over there if I remember well. >> What's ebay? Only kidding. It's late and I am tired, having shipped over 100 items this week; posted 10 or so NPBs, etc etc etc. Kind regards Peter

Re: blackout

2003-08-16 Thread Camdir
You think you've got it tough: According to the 'Daily Express', an English 'newspaper', the whole of the United Kingdom will run out of electricity before Christmas. I have very reasonable prices on batteries, and hamster-operated dynamos. Kind regards Peter

Re: Cripple your K & M lenses for the Cripple Mount

2003-08-17 Thread Camdir
Any photographer worth his/her salt frankly shouldn't need a hand held meter. Outside, now, 1/250th at F2.8, 100asa. Bright sunny day in England - never more than 1/500th at F8, 100asa. Inside the shop, 1/30th at F2.8, 100asa. Yeah, ok so long exposures and stuff, I'll give you that. Now where'

Re: blackout

2003-08-17 Thread Camdir
<< I know you can develop 35 mm film in urine. Of course the results are not much use since there is no image. >> There is no equal to this list. Praise the Lord. Probably the first time that the good doctor has caused a guffaw in these quarters. Peter

Re: some more *ist D samples

2003-09-11 Thread Camdir
It appears to be the poor man's house, hence 8mm required. Guess at a 1 or 2DK. OPeter

Re: when will it be?

2003-09-12 Thread Camdir
Now? Only from my twisted perspective! Peter

Re: OT: Way OT: Safety Shoes

2003-09-15 Thread Camdir
DMs? Maybe they no longer make the grade Peter

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #984

2003-09-15 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 14/09/03 23:56:31 GMT Daylight Time, Frank writes: << Looking at it that way, no *ist D has been sold to date - at least not outside of Japan, where someone on this list says a camera store that is out of stock says that they've sold some. >> Frank. We ordered 4, got two, and

Re: UK Street Price of *ist D

2003-09-16 Thread Camdir
<< So Park camera is GBP1199.99 = $1920.58 = Eur 1703.32 Anyone knows what our Peter from Sunny Brighton charges? >> Sorry, I haven't a clue. Eh?? Rob can tell you. Cheers Peter CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK http://www.camera-direct.com TEL 44 1273 681129

Re: *istD works with classic TTL flashes!

2003-09-16 Thread Camdir
<< So I can use my old flash with the *istD but I'll have to tote an external meter to use my older lenses, strange priorities? :-( >> _you_ don't need a meter Rob. C'mon, who are you kidding? Out there now, it's 1/500th at F4 off that bit of the wall - sorry old sports pjs tend to measure ev

Re: UK Street Price of *ist D

2003-09-17 Thread Camdir
<< It doesn't bother me, but it could be seen as almost an insult to Pentax that they are insignificant compared to Nikon, and it certainly makes it less easy to find for people visiting your homepage. >> Exactly! Less easy to find, so when you _do_ find it, oh much rejoicing and Pimms all ro

Re: UK Street Price of *ist D

2003-09-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 17/09/03 18:57:25 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Lets' go for it. Holga on the home page and Nikon/Pentax are both 'other >brands'. Chinon, surely. >> Which brings us neatly to another delicate question "Shi-non" or "Chi-non"? Oh Paul Stradivarius, cham

Re: Star lenses (was: Re: Reputable dealer?)

2003-09-18 Thread Camdir
<< As far as I am aware Pentax lenses with "*" designations mean nothing specific > apart from being an indication that they offer premium performance for their > class. >> So are we generally of the opinion that *ist-D is offered by the maker as giving premium performance for its' class?

Re: That was fast! or Posting of interesting KEH items?

2003-09-18 Thread Camdir
<< I know of a K 1000mm f/8 for sale here, including case & wooden tripod. Shipping might be a bit of a killer though. >> Wasn't that one missing something important though? BTW this one will be offered on ebay end of this month if it doesn't sell at Wolverhampton (camera show 28th Septembe

Re: Evaluating Photographs

2003-09-23 Thread Camdir
<< However, one of the most successful musicians of our time could not read a note of music. I'm sure you all know who that was. >> Errr...Bob Dylan? (A cultural imbecile writes) Peter

Top eBay photo searches OT

2003-09-24 Thread Camdir
http://www.ebay.com/newsletter/Photo_information.html#dmiss1 Purely for your edification. Peter

Re: Top eBay photo searches OT

2003-09-24 Thread Camdir
<< Interesting. I see that "Sonly" made it into the top brands. Must be an up-and-coming company... :) >> Aah yes, that would be the search under '" it sonly a Praktica but golly does it take nice pictures - the last time I used it" Peter

Only of interest to UK folks and sl OT again hookey stuff

2003-09-24 Thread Camdir
Stolen Fuji Digital apparently all from local burglaries although the police report also notes that the majority of these things are not yet available in the UK.and stranger still all boxed in perfect condition. How odd. F401 # 2HL06032 # 23L04336 #23L04360 F402 #24L09689 #24L09684 F410s w

1000mm K series & tripod No Reserve

2003-10-03 Thread Camdir
<< Peter, I think the consensus is that it is ok to mention your own listings. I think an occasional reminder is also ok, but not an hourly or daily status report on how close the auction is to closing. With thousands of Pentax items on eBay at any time, much of it with questionable provena

Re: *ist D Survey

2003-10-09 Thread Camdir
September 6th, Japan

OT: Nice bird, nice car

2003-10-09 Thread Camdir
<< 've been shooting all week on a short series about famous motion picture locations in our area and today we were up at Stowe school and gardens in Buckinghamshire. We had a James Bond double (works with Shaun Connery a lot) >> UK folks might like to hear a younger Sean on 01273 697272. Ch

Re: If Pentax were like an automobile company ...

2003-10-09 Thread Camdir
<< See: http://www.caterham.co.uk/ >> See:http://www.old-jalopies-I-have-owned.com/rusty-jap.htm

Re: OT: eBay Plagiarism

2003-10-09 Thread Camdir
Don. If you hosted the pix off eBay, the easiest way to do something is change the original pix to something a little different, and change your URL in the auction (possible as long as you have no bids currently). Personally I don't think complaining to eBay is any good; by complaining to the p

Re: Lens compatibility

2003-10-10 Thread Camdir
<< Has anyone ever reported how long-time Pentax users in Japan reacted to the > change that Pentax did with compatibility? It would certainly be interesting to know their reactions. Unfortunately it seems that most of our Japanese listers aren't around these days otherwise it a pretty

Re: OT: eBay Plagiarism

2003-10-10 Thread Camdir
Ann. Yes, that's right. Ooops! Well, it might have worked. Cheers Peter

Re: Henry's Camera very annoying

2003-10-12 Thread Camdir
Spivs. Yep I would go along with Chris on this one. Seems Canon are in spiv overdrive, trying to cancel the opposition from first base. All in raise. Don't give them the chance to outdraw you. Sales Person Incentive Voucher. Henrys don't seems to have handled this very sensitively, or their sa

For Sale Friday

2003-11-21 Thread Camdir
Hello Folks I am selling quite a bit of stuff on commission on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=29982&item=2965531641 ..amongst others. Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-28 Thread Camdir
<< and not removed and turned into cold cash. >> I know a man. Cheers Peter

Re: OT: PayPal alternative

2003-11-28 Thread Camdir
<< And by the way, if a seller is charging you extra to accept PayPal or a Credit card he is cheating you as it is against the law (not just the credit card company's or PayPal's rules). >> US laws, sure. In the UK it's legal. But not fantasically attractive to buyers, imho. Personally, I

Re: *istD North America Warranty

2003-12-18 Thread Camdir
<) have a fair amount of knowledge about cameras and photography. I hate people who buy cameras from places like Costco or Best Buy to save a few bucks (without checking to see if we'd match prices), and then come into our store and expect me to spend an hour showing them how to use their camera.

New Year goodie bag

2003-12-31 Thread Camdir
I inadvertently managed to receive some 6x7 body caps (4). I don't normally carry 6x7 whatsoever so GBP4 @ posted in UK or GBP5@ anywhere else. Get 'em while they're hot. PP balance transfer preferred or whatever. Peter Camera Direct 8 Dorset Street Brighton East Sussex BN2 1WA UK Tel 01273 6

For sale Friday

2004-01-09 Thread Camdir
Folks I have few bits available on ebay and so should promote them here, I believe. ME2 Winder Mint- 100mm F4 Dental macro 'A' series Some new 6x7 body caps An LX box! Some other bits A couple of interesting flashes: Cokin Creative Flash Sunpak 120J Bare Bulb kit http://www.stores.ebay.co

Re: For sale Friday

2004-01-09 Thread Camdir
A couple of interesting flashes: > >Cokin Creative Flash > >Sunpak 120J Bare Bulb kit Have any of you ever used a bare bulb strobe? I know Greywolf has a Norman, but that doesn't count. I once had a Vivitar 5600 with bare bulb head, was obsessed with the idea of fill-in for ultrawides, but never

KXmotordrive battery grip question

2004-03-19 Thread Camdir
Folks I have a 'question for seller' that I am currently unable to answer. Here goes: "I recently got hold of a Pentax KX Motor Drive camera, and since I'm not familiar with the drive, and info on it's accessories is scarce, I'm not asking the right questions. It seems the two grips, Grip I a

Re: Cheapest -D on ebay I have ever seen

2004-03-24 Thread Camdir
Rob My sentiments exactly. 'A fool and his money are soon parted'. Well, if two hundred of you haven't already mailed the buyer, I suspect that a further hundred of you will. Kind regards Peter

Re: Cheapest -D on ebay I have ever seen

2004-03-24 Thread Camdir
<< hmm like slashdotting? >> Eh? What? Peter

Mystery Cable

2004-03-29 Thread Camdir
I have never seen one of these before. Cable looks to be around 10 or 15 feet long - one connector is a 5 pin round similar to Motor Drive A - the other I have nae ken. http://members.aol.com/camdir.mystery.jpg Any ideas? Kind regards Peter

Correct filename now

2004-03-29 Thread Camdir
http://members.aol.com/camdir/mystery.jpg

Re: Pentax <-->Canon

2003-03-23 Thread Camdir
<> Roland. The chassis will never show thru unless your friend accidentally ran over the camera. This is just another finish under the top coating. Kind regards Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct

Re: Pentax<-->Canon

2003-03-23 Thread Camdir
I remember that one, Bruce. A manual focus EOS 1000, or Rebel in the US. Not entirely dissimilar in concept to the MZM - what is it that you folks call that one? Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-dir

Re: Way OT - Nikonos

2003-03-24 Thread Camdir
<< Been a long time, but a Nikono II, if I remember correctly, has no automation at all. That being so, any underwater strobe ought to work with it though it might need a particular connector on the sync cord. >> Tom. You are indeed correct. I think the old Nikonos strobe might have been an S

18-35 FAJ

2003-03-25 Thread Camdir
Folks. The UK list price for the 18-35 FAJ lens is just GBP199 inc VAT. I have no idea at this time what the import price will be. We might get one or two *ist in (no delivery date as yet); certainly some 18-35. Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter

Re: a real bargain - mine!!

2003-03-25 Thread Camdir
Sid. I remember the 90WR. Before Camera Direct, I worked for 'another retailer'. Pentax UK sent us a counter display for the 90WR, comprising a miniature rock garden with pool, pump, and floating tap. The 90 sat in the pool, whilst being doused with a stream of water. Very nice too, until someo

Re: complaints

2003-03-25 Thread Camdir
<< The B&H current price is quite a bit lower then Jessops in the UK. I say current because until they actually change it from coming soon to selling now anything can change. >> Might that not also be to do with Retail Price Maintenance, aka Minimum Advertised Price, aka price fixing?

Re: LX Top Lug

2003-03-26 Thread Camdir
Hello Peter It may be anchored to the Grip A or B in the style of LX2000 grip. Thus supporting the camera in landscape format even when the grip is fitted. However, I have not fitted one - Cotty, Rob Studdert, Brendan McRae, and Anton all have, as far as I know. The crucial point is to anchor i

Re: OT: Power Thread - Battery Packs

2003-03-26 Thread Camdir
Dave. Awesome - in a word. Not fantastically cheap, especially over here. The Turbo recycles a Metz 45 in one second at full whack:) For sustained fire nothing beats the Turbo, however for short bursts you might find several sets of NiMH with appropriate battery holders (AP1 for 283) a more re

Re: Is this Pentax?

2003-03-26 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 26/03/03 04:04:07 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << On 25 Mar 2003 19:17:52 -0600, you wrote: >http://levi.kign.org/pentax/ > >This is a mirror lens without aperture control. I am not sure though, >so I need a second oppinion. Is this a Pentax K mount? >

Re: Lens Hoods

2003-03-27 Thread Camdir
<< However the pentax hood on my 100mm f2.8M [49mm] finally broke yesterday [not bad after 20 yaers] and I can't think of alogical replacement for that .any body any ideas ? >> Short of the obvious, an OM 100mm F2.8 hood seems ideal. It's a rigid rubber type that won't exp

West pier burns

2003-03-28 Thread Camdir
Naturally I grabbed a camera & lens, hurried down to the beach ; alas it was not a Pentax (shame on me) - just the tool for the job. Kind regards Peter

Re: 35mm SUCKS! Try 4X5

2003-03-28 Thread Camdir
<< I don't know about that. My Graphic weighs about the same as a Nikon F5. Film holders are bulky and heavy I admit. But the real problem in this day and age is finding ashtrays to pop the used flashbulbs into . >> Flashbulbs? I thought you had a tray of magnesium powder? Cheers Peter

West Pier Burns

2003-03-28 Thread Camdir
http://members.aol.com/camdir/burn1.jpg F801, 300mm f2.8, 1/125 at F5.6 - best I could do for hyperfocal with a 300. Cheers Peter

Re: The Pit of Doom

2003-03-28 Thread Camdir
Umm, but Cotty - isn't Northmoor a reprocessing plant? Or am I just stuck in an Edge of Darkness rut? Kind regards Peter

Re: West Pier Burns

2003-03-29 Thread Camdir
On Friday 28 March 2003 17:10, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > http://members.aol.com/camdir/burn1.jpg > > F801, 300mm f2.8, 1/125 at F5.6 - best I could do for hyperfocal with a > 300. > > Cheers > > Peter Is it still burning? Frits. When you wrote that, I very much doubt it.

Re: More pyro pix OT (no Pentax content)

2003-03-29 Thread Camdir
Indeed Bob. Being on the coast does't help, there's usually at least a gentle breeze to help fan the flames. I should add that the West Pier has been in disrepair for many years, so in a way, this is the kindest thing that has happened. Given that there is about GBP30m allocated to rebuild it

Re: Asahi Beer

2003-03-29 Thread Camdir
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3215791517&category=569 > As my father-in-law owns a chain of convenience stores, I can find many such items in his house. I believe his entire wardrobe is supplied by Asahi, Kirin, and Wonda (coffee). These come as freebies from the sales rep

PDML hit Chichester Pt.1

2003-03-29 Thread Camdir
I had arranged to meet Stan Halpin at Chichester station at 1100hrs. By 1130hrs I had navigated my way to the station, via supermarket. Doh! We parked the car and set out to discover Chichester. It was a mild foggy day, about 1/500th at F2.8 on 100asa. I don't sell film! Stan broke out the Reala

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #44

2003-03-31 Thread Camdir
<> Indeed. An hour by fast train. Half a day by penny farthing. Kind regards Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com

Re: Fuji Reala Movie film

2003-04-01 Thread Camdir
<< Pity nobody invented a 1000 foot roll back for the ME Super, along the lines of the 250 back for the LX/MX. Anyone care to calculate how many shots you can cram onto 1000 feet of film? >> Remember HP4 Autowinder? Peter

Re: Flash for 67

2003-04-03 Thread Camdir
The Quantum Q-Flash is something that always held a strange allure for me, despite its' price. Anyone here ever used one? I know Graywolf has a Norman; the Q-Flash appears to be a Norman on steroids? Kind regards Peter

Re: First 6x7 lessons learned

2003-06-06 Thread Camdir
<< Subject: Re: First 6x7 lessons learned > > > Pentax 6x7 f22 @ 1/30th. Hand held of course. > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1069827 >> 2 comments if you want them: Is that Velvia? Background! Peter Ps imagine same with rear-curtain fill - put a smile on my face

Re: OT: He came back...

2003-06-06 Thread Camdir
<< ...and this time I was ready and waiting for him... > > http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/photoessays/owl.html >> I was going to suggest a submission of the first one to a nh agency, but these guys usually only accept submissions of 100+ images. Plus publishing it on the web is generally a ba

Re: *ist in stock

2003-06-06 Thread Camdir
<> Tom. You old romantic. Cheers Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com

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: 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

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: Semi-OT: A little stealth project

2003-06-03 Thread Camdir
I concur with the Caveman. And to even attempt to prove something, wouldn't you have to be able to id not only the perp but also the target? Hanging's too good for 'em etc cont. p94 Kind regards Peter

OT BA offers for UK PDMLers

2003-06-04 Thread Camdir
> Denver £209 anyone? Peter

*ist in stock

2003-06-04 Thread Camdir
Not sure of the price as yet as the invoice has not yet arrived. http://members.aol.com/junk2cash2002/ist.jpg First impressions - why doesn't it weigh anything? Kind regards Peter

*ist in stock

2003-06-05 Thread Camdir
Our retail will be GBP255 inc VAT for the silver color body. Kind regards Peter

Re: *ist in stock

2003-06-05 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 04/06/03 20:34:33 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Our retail will be GBP255 inc VAT for the silver color body. > > Kind regards > > Peter Which is cheaper than some of the mail order specialists advertising in Amateur Photographer magazine. >> Well,

Re: *ist in stock

2003-06-05 Thread Camdir
<< C'mon Peter - balls to the *ist - everyone knows that film is dying - how much will you be asking for the *ist D ? >> Steve I will be asking our supplier in Japan that very same question shortly. Cheers Peter

Photo Foire Bievres

2003-06-05 Thread Camdir
Mention of the Mir 20mm brings me to relive a particular memory of that hectic weekend: 2 sellers, both of eastern european extraction, both selling the 16mm in Pentax mount. First guy shows me the lens, front element a bit spotty "new lens, 2 for 120euro each" - ok - what's next, another table

A curio

2003-06-09 Thread Camdir
http://members.aol.com/camdir/hector.jpg The aperture rings (remember them?), focus, and zoom rings, are linked. The body is not dissimilar to a cut & shut Vivitar V2000 (?). Base plate looked all original. How odd. Kind regards Peter

Re: OT Tokina Hood Reference required

2003-06-09 Thread Camdir
Excellent, Rob , thanks. I'll cut you in for a share of the huge profits:) Peter

Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK

2003-06-10 Thread Camdir
<< I'm wondering if there is some way in the UK to have a letter/package sent to a post office and then pick it up? Because if i order it a couple of days before i leave for the UK, then it should be there by the time i arrive. >> Paul. I believe you can activate a 'poste restante' facility.

Re: Some new GFM photos

2003-06-10 Thread Camdir
<< I've just put up a page of photos from Grandfather Mountain. The first shot is the summit shot of myself Jerome and Cesar on McRae Peak from last year's Camera Clinic Weekend in August. >> Mark. That was some hike, eh? Some of you are even steaming:) The wet self portrait - yeech -wet rock,

Re: K mount stop-down metering (was: Re: K on *ist D compatible without meterin

2003-06-10 Thread Camdir
Your meanderings have caused my brain to actually start working. Canon FD system, at one point, had some tiny plastic part used for manual diaphragm activation, did they not? Used for reversed lenses, as FD lenses not mounted revert to F5.6 diaphragm opening. Why is it not possible to create s

Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK

2003-06-10 Thread Camdir
I learned that one can activate a 'poste restante' facility, but all the paperwork is held by Royal Mail Headquarters, and I have no idea at the moment if they will send paperwork out ot non UK addresses. I think there is a webform on the Royal Mail site www.royalmail.com; the response time vari

Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK

2003-06-11 Thread Camdir
My puerile side often considered some extremely high lead content paint (can't buy it any more can we?) marking out an interesting message on the inside of your hardshell hand baggageanswers on a postcard please Kind regards Peter

Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK

2003-06-11 Thread Camdir
<< I've heard that in many cases, if they see a lead-lined bag, they just turn up the power of the (new and more powerful) x-ray scanner to see through it, which then subjects the film to more radiation than it would have seen if it had gone through without a bag. Is this true? >> Joe,

Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK

2003-06-12 Thread Camdir
<< Oh, they have a sense of humor all right. I has to do with you bending over stark naked and them running fingers into your body cavities. >> Tom, yes these are the amateur proctologist plod to whom I was referring. Kind regards Peter

Re: OT Paris pics

2003-06-12 Thread Camdir
Paul Thanks for the link. I tried to pick my favourite, but concluded that they were all my favourite. Kind regards Peter

Re: Fun Friday: typo awards

2003-06-13 Thread Camdir
<< Conjures up images of a buffoonish constable singing "Hello, Hello, Hello, what's going on here then?" in the style of Gilbert & Sullivan or "Nessun Dorma - in my airport!" by some privatised goon. >> I've only met Mike twice but I have a vision of Harry Secombe. Breastfed on 'Rommel - Gu

Toys for grabs

2003-06-13 Thread Camdir
In case you had not noticed, I am selling some shiny Pentax toys on ebay. http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&include=0&userid =shatcho%40aol.com&sort=2&rows=25&since=-1&rd=1 Most are lovely, one or two are exceptional, best of all they are all very reasonable. Kind re

Re: Fun Friday: typo awards

2003-06-13 Thread Camdir
<< Spike was quite a photographer, on the quiet. I seem to remember a series of ads "'s [Nikon/Pentax?]" where his comparatively new model had had all of the horrible black paint removed (apparently with a nail file or such) to show the lovely brass underneath. Wonder where it is now? >

Re: OT: Jazz Club (was Re: VERY OT - the Eagles-was:unsubscribe

2003-06-17 Thread Camdir
<> Sharply defined humour, Mr W. Kind regards Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com

Re: Cost of cameras (WAS Re: Lens Mount Progress)

2003-06-18 Thread Camdir
IMHO, in the overall scheme of things, a Pentax cannot command the same price as a Nikon. When comparing like with like. Unpalatable though that may seem. But look on the bright side - your cameras are going to cost you less so you can spend more on film, beer, and gas. Kind regards Peter C

Re: Why Pentax *ist (35mm) isn't good?

2003-06-19 Thread Camdir
Alex. The Kenko tubes have the AF 'screwdriver' connection. Plus all the electrical connections. And they are available in PAF. Kind regards Peter

Re: The Myth of the *ist is entry level

2003-06-21 Thread Camdir
Don't say the last three words too quickly };-)> ROTFL! Cheers, Heiko>> What, the *ist is aimed at winkers? Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135

Friday already??

2003-06-27 Thread Camdir
So I suppose it's ok to say: We have some more of those elusive SG60 screens. Plus SE60, SC69, and Grip A. No LX fastener straps but Clive Evans suggested looking at the Op/Tech series - they have a fastener which looks like it should fit the LX posts - only fits the Op/Tech straps with the fas

*ist-D 'reviewed' on AP website

2003-07-01 Thread Camdir
In the 'Pentax Forum' section, someone from Dunne & Randle has something to say. Kind regards

Re: Olympus E-1 in NYT

2003-07-08 Thread Camdir
<< Check this: http://www.olympusamerica.com/oai_HeadlinesDetails.asp?pressNo=249 From $2,199 to $847.17 (street price)? I don't think so... or maybe this is quite common, and street prices are usually less than half of the list prices? >> That is body only. The strap is an extra $100. The ba

Re: Who's buying DSLR's?

2003-07-08 Thread Camdir
>From my perspective: A couple of local pjs being harassed into picking something up. (Nikon in both cases since they already have the lenses). A wannabe pj looking to pick up some extra income (Nikon again). An art student from the local University (most likely Nikon again, could be Pentax). A

Re: WANTED

2003-07-09 Thread Camdir
<< Hi I could never find one on ebay, 'cause it's useless to search for 35 mm: That will give you anything in 35mm photography!!! Any ideas? All teh best Jens >> I have studiously avoided buying stuff on ebay. It's either too expensive, or too knackered, or possibly both. Apart from my stuf

OT Poker

2003-07-10 Thread Camdir
Any of you guys playing? I have an amusing mail that I can share with you off list. Entitled Bad Beat City. Cheers Peter

Re: Online compulsive disorder

2003-07-10 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 09/07/03 21:15:10 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << To give those who may not be familiar with the glories of civilisation, here is an illustration of the part Pimms plays in English life: A couple of weeks ago I spent an evening watching the sun go down behind

LX available

2003-07-10 Thread Camdir
Yes, I know it's not Friday. Just in: LX & FA1, with LX dial Data. It has sticky mirror, slightly. Obvious signs of use. With strap fasteners. Version 2. Prism very clean. Since I don't have a spare back, if you want the LX Dial Data only, you will have to supply a back in the deal. As is the

Re: Praising the MX (was Re: On cheerleading)

2003-07-10 Thread Camdir
<< While there, anybody knows if the N*k*n blimp case would fit an LX (or an MX with motor)? >> Andre. Since CS15 was designed for F3 + MD4, yes it would accept either. The MX might be a little lost in there. The only problem I can think of is that there is a little flap on the back which li

Can someone in the US do me a favor?

2003-07-11 Thread Camdir
I need to obtain some English Language manuals for Fuji S1 and Fuji S2, Nikon D1. The UK distributors want STUPID prices for these things. Since the USA distributors probably will not ship outside the US, I was wondering if someone might devote a few minutes stuck in an automated telephone sys

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