Re: wtb & fs

I just picked up the FG battery pack from U-Bid's superstore brand new for $11 with $2.50 shipping. You should check it out, best deal I've found in a while. Take it easy... -Chris

Teleconverter Question

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: Teleconverter Question

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: Question on Pentax Lineup

Sorry to bring up old topics but I do appreciate the responses. The brief Pentax history was interesting and I had no idea the -5n was out of production. That could be a tough one to track down in a few months since they seldom show up used. It may sound irrelevant considering other concern

OT: First Film Scanner

Hey everyone, This is a little off topic but I can't read another post about dslrs. Anywho, I'm thinking about buying an HP S20xi film scanner. It lacks ICE and has questionable build quality but it's easy to find new for around $100. So, for anyone who has owned this scanner, comments w

Re: First Film Scanner

g the contrast and color before final scan. The >histogram has helped a lot in this regard. > >I'm not sure what you mean by "questionable build quality. My HP seems >pretty well built and I am more than happy with it. > >Christian Skofteland >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >

MX Advance Lever Question

Hey everyone, Playing with an MX. I got into photography with a ZX-M so I am a bit spoiled by its automation so I have what is really a question about any mechanical camera. I was fiddling with the MX when the film advance lever lost its recoil and the film counter disk above the lever "s

OT: Barebones Darkroom

Hey everyone, I ordered a film scanner on the cheap and I would like to put together a pseudo darkroom. I'd like to be able to develop b&w film and then scan the neg. into the computer for manipulation. I think all I need is a developing tank and reel? I'm pretty busy right now with sum