Re: FS: Tamron SP 300mm f/5.6

2005-08-19 Thread Jon M
I am interested. I'd like to see pics of the lens and pics taken with it. Does the $75USD price include shipping to the USA as well? (I assume you're north of the US, based on the accesscomm.ca email addy). --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is an older lens, affectionately kno

Re: Tamron Sp 300mm f/5.6

2005-08-19 Thread Jon M
Err, I replied to the inital post before I read this message. :) Sorry! --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It appears this lens has found a new home. > Thank you for the interest. > > William Robb > > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired o

Now it works, now it doesn't. (Spotty-F meter)

2005-08-28 Thread Jon M
Sis picked up a SP-F at a yard sale for me for $20, body looks decent, SMC Takumar 50/1.4 is nice except for a mutilated filter ring. I picked up a 1.5v battery after reading at the link below that they'll work on such. http://www.aohc.it/batte.htm The meter powered up and appeared to work, so

Re: Now it works, now it doesn't. (Spotty-F meter)

2005-08-28 Thread Jon M
What meter switch are you referring to? --- Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You didn't by chance have the meter switch in the > 'up' position when > you used it the second time? On my Spot F, the > meter doesn't > register when in the 'up' position with SMC lenses > (it does register

Re: Now it works, now it doesn't. (Spotty-F meter)

2005-08-29 Thread Jon M
ECTED]> wrote: > DOF switch, works as a meter switch on all previous > spotmatics. > > Jon M wrote: > > >What meter switch are you referring to? > > > >--- Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >>You didn't by ch

How to disassemble SP-F, meter details?

2005-08-31 Thread Jon M
I'm still tinkering with the SP-F I got a while back. I've been trying to trace wires to find out why the meter isn't working, but I have only been able to remove the bottom cover thus far. I can't seem to figure out how the front cover (around the lens mount) comes off, nor the top cover. In parti

Re: why do they taunt me. Suspicious ebay emails

2005-09-09 Thread Jon M
Definitely the wise thing to do. --- Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was outbid on a 15mm yesterday. Here's the > auction: > http://tinyurl.com/83wno > > Then I got two SEPARATE emails offering a second > chance bid to buy, > supposedly because the winning seller couldn't pay. > B

Re: OT: Another quiz!

2005-09-13 Thread Jon M
Looks like I'm Apollo. --- mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.paleothea.com/quizzes.html > > Not going to tell you what I came out as - to > embarassing... > > > - > Email sent from www.ntlworld.com > Virus-checked using McAfee(R)

Re: PESO: Fisheye Fun 2: Tanglewood Music Shed

2005-09-19 Thread Jon M
Would that happen to be the Tanglewood near Clemmonsville, NC? --- Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This was taken about an hour before concert time. > Yeah, the contrast is high. I like what the fisheye > does to the rows of seats, though. > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo

Re: One Last Film Body Survey

2004-10-20 Thread Jon M
I'd also like something similar to the LX. Not sure if I'd want it to have AF as well or not though. Heck, why not just bring back an LX Super (LX + A-compatibility, improved mirror bumper, even better metering, yet retain compatibility with old LX accessories) __

(LX pricing) RE: One Last Film Body Survey

2004-10-20 Thread Jon M
> It would be wonderful if you want to pay $3000.00 US or so. No make that $4000.00. I guess I'll be forced to stick with my $250 LX then. What did the LX sell for when new anyway? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam pro

Non K-mount portrait lenses

2004-10-25 Thread Jon M
I've been looking for a while at getting a portrait lens in the 70-85 range. The A85/1.4 is prohibitively expensive, the K85/1.8 is also out there, and even the "lowly" M85/2 tends to go for more than I can swing at this point. I occasionally see M42 and M39 lenses in this range on ebay, some Zei

Vivitar 24-48 / 3.8 wobble repaired!

2004-10-30 Thread Jon M
I was feeling adventurous this afternoon and decided to open up my Viv wide-normal zoom and see if I could find out why it wobbled near the mount. First, the black inner part of the mount comes off to allow more visibility. 3 tiny screws and it pulls straight out. Then, the five screws around the

Re: Way OT: Any R/C aeromodelers here?

2004-11-19 Thread Jon M
My dad flies those things. He tried to get me into the hobby when I was about 12 years old or so, but I just couldn't get the hang of flying an airplane from the ground. I can do okay with a computerized flight simulator where my viewpoint is from inside the aircraft tho. Electrics seem to have c

Re: Digicam for Sis & Niece

2004-11-29 Thread Jon M
This may be blasphemy on a Pentax discussion list, but I have an older Fuji (FinePix 2650) point and shoot digital, and I'd suggest ya take a look at what they currently offer. I don't know what the fstop range of it is, but it's got a 3x zoom (probably 35ish-105ish), and all the features you menti

M135/3.5 doesn't focus to infinity - solutions?

2005-07-06 Thread Jon M
http://jon.beigetower.org/photography/135infinityfocus.jpg Taken out my front window, focused to infinity, the power line and leaves on the far right are maybe 75 feet away. The hill in behind is maybe a quarter to a half of a mile away. The tree sticking up on the hill was center of the frame, so

Re: M135/3.5 doesn't focus to infinity - solutions?

2005-07-06 Thread Jon M
This isn't focusing past infinity, it's not reaching infinity. :( --- Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello Jon, > > Longer lenses commonly focus past infinity to > accomodate > expansion/contraction of the barrels due to > temperature/humidity. > Have you tried actually focusing it by

Re: M135/3.5 doesn't focus to infinity - solutions?

2005-07-06 Thread Jon M
be due to mirror alignment > problems, although that > condition is more common on LX than on any other > Pentax camera. Have > you checked some of your other lenses. Loss of > infinity focus is harder > to detect on wider lenses. > Paul > On Jul 6, 2005, at 8:38 PM, Jon

PESOs: Downtown Dillsboro

2005-07-06 Thread Jon M
I just thought I'd share a bit of my amateur photography. *** This first bunch taken July 2nd in Dillsboro, NC: http://jon.beigetower.org/photography/usaflag.jpg Cut the corner off, but meh. I like it otherwise. http://jon.beigetower.org/photography/arriving1.jpg http://jon.beigetower.org/photo

Re: M135/3.5 doesn't focus to infinity - solutions?

2005-07-06 Thread Jon M
ind the black bezel ring, I believe other primes > should be similar. > On the 70-210 F4.0 these screws are on the perimeter > of the focus ring > below the rubber cover. > > Jon M wrote: > > >http://jon.beigetower.org/photography/135infinityfocus.jpg > > > >

Re: M135/3.5 doesn't focus to infinity - solutions?

2005-07-06 Thread Jon M
Just got that bezel off at last - there's no screws under it. Anybody had one of these apart to know exactly what I'm looking for here? __ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM and more. Check it out! http://discover.

Re: M135/3.5 doesn't focus to infinity - solutions?

2005-07-06 Thread Jon M
That still refers to the screws under the nameplate disc which do not exist on my lens. :( --- Joaquim Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jon M wrote: > > >Just got that bezel off at last - there's no screws > >under it. Anybody had one of these apart to know &g

Re: Re: M135/3.5 doesn't focus to infinity - solutions?

2005-07-07 Thread Jon M
>>Can you upload some pictures of the disassembly? http://jon.beigetower.org/photography/135/135exposed.jpg No screws under the bezel. Just noticed there's several small screws around the diameter of the barrel just underneath the focusing ring - close enough to the edge to see, but too far unde

Re: M135/3.5 doesn't focus to infinity - solutions?

2005-07-07 Thread Jon M
I removed the mount on a Vivitar Series 1 24-48, but not on one of these. I guess it's about the same? Will be able to do that this weekend - I just discovered my screwdrivers are at my parents house, not here with me and the lens. --- Joaquim Carvalho <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: PESOs: Downtown Dillsboro

2005-07-07 Thread Jon M
Silence is troubling. Did nobody get the message from me with the Dillsboro pics, or is my photography really that bad? :) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: PESOs: Downtown Dillsboro

2005-07-07 Thread Jon M
shooter or on a cloudy day. It's > always tough to get > a good shot of anything emerging from under a bridge > or out of a > tunnel. > Paul > On Jul 7, 2005, at 8:20 PM, Jon M wrote: > > > Silence is troubling. Did nobody get the message >

Re: PESOs: Downtown Dillsboro

2005-07-07 Thread Jon M
much better shot with > the sun very low in > > the sky behind the shooter or on a cloudy day. > It's always tough to get > > a good shot of anything emerging from under a > bridge or out of a > > tunnel. > > Paul > > On Jul 7, 2005, at 8:20 PM, Jon M wro

Re: PESOs: Downtown Dillsboro

2005-07-08 Thread Jon M
Then for your convenience, here it is. :) http://jon.beigetower.org/photography/ Thanks for the comments y'all. I really do like this list. --- Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 7/7/05, Jon M, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Silence is troubling. Did nobody

Re: PESOs: Downtown Dillsboro

2005-07-08 Thread Jon M
But that's so much trouble to set up manually. :) --- Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 8/7/05, Jon M, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Then for your convenience, here it is. :) > > > >http://jon.beigetower.org/photography/ > > Ha! Links. I

Re: PESOs: Downtown Dillsboro

2005-07-08 Thread Jon M
Thanks! I might decide to incorporate that in my site for future photo galleries. --- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Jul 8, 2005, at 9:08 AM, Jon M wrote: > >>> Then for your convenience, here it is. :) > >>> http://jon.beigetower.org/photogr

Re: A new poll: Your first pentax?

2005-07-08 Thread Jon M
K1000 with an A50/2, given to me by my mother. --- Sid Barras <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The "favorite" pentax poll generated lots of good > stuff. Got me to > thinking about my first pentax. > > Mine was a P 30t, but came as a gift, so I don't > know if it counts. > The first one of my ow

Re: PESO: Lighthouse

2005-07-08 Thread Jon M
Love it! Reminds me of the North Carolina coast. I want to go back there and take more pictures of lighthouses. :) --- Gasha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://gasha.pie-dabas.net/peso/apx1-015-baaka.jpg > > Pentax 645, 55mm, APX-400 > Estonia, Saaremaa island > > This one was my second rol

Proof that I suck.

2005-07-09 Thread Jon M
You do indeed suck, mister Robb. You wouldn't suck if you sent one of those to me. Either one would be beautiful on my LX. :) Sell on Yahoo! Auctions – no fees. Bid on great items. http://auctions.yahoo.com/

Enablement: LX winder

2005-07-09 Thread Jon M
Just got back from Charlotte Camera. Bought an LX Winder for $69, and one of the wide red straps with PENTAX in large white letters for $5. Tried to trade an A3000 in on the stuff, but they didn't want it. That kinda surprised me. Sure the A3000 isn't the most appealing body, but it sure is useful,

Different focusing screens in the K1000?

2005-07-09 Thread Jon M
While at a camera shop earlier today I happened to look through their inventory of 5 K1000s (2 SE, 3 regular) - all were the assembled in hong kong variety. I was surprised to see one of the regular ones had a split screen in it. I thought it was an SE only feature. Anybody else seen one like that,

Re: Enablement: LX winder

2005-07-09 Thread Jon M
How true. Saddening, the sudden loss of popularity of film. --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Jon M" > Subject: Enablement: LX winder > > > > Just got back from Charlotte Camera. Bought an LX >

Re: Now that I'm 49 & use film & DSLR ...

2005-07-12 Thread Jon M
Odd that those numbers are so high. Must not be many other young punks like myself (25 years old) that still use 35mm SLRs. :) --- Collin Brendemuehl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0507/05071202digitalslr_sales.asp > > > Sincerely, > > Collin > > > > > > _

K1000 meter inaccuracy

2005-07-17 Thread Jon M
h. All are set to ASA100. Checked battery, it was a bit low... replaced it with a fresh one, it's still off. What gives? What can I do about it? -Jon M. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: K1000 meter inaccuracy

2005-07-18 Thread Jon M
:) --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 7/17/05, Jon M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just dug out my K1000 the other day and thought > I'd > > shoot a roll. Was looking it over when I > discovered > > it's metering differently than my ot

Re: K1000 meter inaccuracy

2005-07-18 Thread Jon M
Where could I get that done and how much would it set me back? --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Sounds like a CLA may be inorder, as you say it was > inactive for a while. > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection

Best equipment for harsh conditions?

2005-07-18 Thread Jon M
Say you wanted to bring an SLR and 1-3 lenses with you on a mountain biking trip... how would you do it, and what sort of body/lenses would you bring? Just how tough IS pentax equipment? -Jon Myers. Start your day with Yaho

Re: Best equipment for harsh conditions?

2005-07-18 Thread Jon M
The old Series 1 lenses are pretty tough? I have a 24-48/3.8 - I could probably get by with just that and maybe a telephoto lens. --- Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jon M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >Say you wanted to bring an SLR and 1-3 lenses with >

Re: Best equipment for harsh conditions?

2005-07-18 Thread Jon M
Yeah, I meant that the harsh conditions would be primarily jarring and shaking. Another question that was posed in my original email was how would you transport the equipment? I'll have a Camelbak, so no backpacks... I *could* add a cargo rack to the bike, but I don't know how well that would hold

Re: Best equipment for harsh conditions?

2005-07-19 Thread Jon M
I've seen the Pelican boxes online, and they sure look nice... Lowepro even makes an insert for some of them. The bike in question is indeed full suspension, but that doesn't mean a smooth ride. Imagine riding down a stairway... yeah, I do that. Do y'all think a hardcase with one of those Lowepr

Re: Aperture priority with non-A lenses on the istD

2005-07-20 Thread Jon M
So I'm curious... I read the Pentax DSLR manuals regarding use of old lenses on the *istD/DS/DL, but they seem kinda vague to me, and not very confidence-inspiring for using old glass on the new bodies. Exactly how are the old lenses used on the DSLRs? --- John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote

Re: Aperture priority with non-A lenses on the istD

2005-07-21 Thread Jon M
Get one for me while you're at it. :p --- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sure, get two their small... > > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > > > > On Jul 20, 2005, at 6:57 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > > >> On the D you also have the option of holding the > DOF lever in which > >> gives y

Help me find my head (tripod head, that is)

2005-07-21 Thread Jon M
Got this old Gitzo "Gilux Reporter" at an estate auction not long ago, and I'd like to get an appropriate head for it. Everyone I've talked to so far seems to insist I should get a ball head. But what kind? I'm on a bit of a budget, so the cheaper the better - but I don't want a piece of crap. Top

Re: Help me find my head (tripod head, that is)

2005-07-22 Thread Jon M
> -Original Message- > From: Jon M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Help me find my head (tripod head, that is) > > Got this old Gitzo "Gilux Reporter" at an estate > auction not long ago, and I'd like to get an > appropriate head for it. Everyone

Re: I Suck.

2005-07-25 Thread Jon M
Yes, you do. You really, really, really do. :) --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I really, really, really, suck. > > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/I_SUCK/I_SUCK.html > > William Robb > > > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tire

Re: Fwd: Our Boz?

2005-07-25 Thread Jon M
>From his site http://bdimitrov.de/ : "...I work as an IT-consultant in the areas of object-oriented design and software development." So I'd say the chances are rather slim. --- Doug Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does anyone know if this could be our very own Boz? > > http://news.y

Re: Name that lens!

2005-07-27 Thread Jon M
Lots of people on this list really suck. ;) I really should watch ebay better. --- "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ended Auction: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7530372848 > > I got the above lens in the mail today. Certainly > the > best $24 lens in my e

Continuation of M135/3.5 repairs

2005-07-31 Thread Jon M
f precision phillips head screwdrivers lacks appropriately shaped tips to turn those screws - they act like they'll need a good bit of torquing to get them to turn loose. Any pointers for getting these little (insert expletive here) loose? Thanks, y'all are the greatest. -Jon M. Off t

PESO: Avanti

2005-08-09 Thread Jon M
I went to the Studebaker museum in downtown South Bend, IN over the weekend while on a trip through IN and OH. I've always liked the Avanti, and I thought this photo came out rather well. http://jon.beigetower.org/misc/midwesttrip/60v6/avanti.jpg LX, M50/1.4 (I forget what f-stop it was actually

Re: Spring break next week!

2005-03-16 Thread Jon M
Oddly enough, my spring break was a couple weeks back. I'm looking forward to my Easter break, which is my last break before the end of the semester. In other news, I've just finished making an oak grip for my LX. :) --- Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Being a poor, overworked graduat

My homemade LX grip

2005-03-20 Thread Jon M
After seeing a Grip B sell for over $40 on ebay, I decided to make my own grip. http://jon.beigetower.org/lxgrip/ Carved it from a piece of red oak, stuck some scrap metal on the back so it'll connect to the lug on the LX, and voila! Looks better than a Grip B (or A), and cost me about 5-10 dolla

Re: Did my FS make it to the list?

2005-03-22 Thread Jon M
I got it both times. This list is a bit balky at times, it seems. --- Thibouille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can see it in the archive but I didn't not receive > it myself ..?? > > -- > > Thibouille > > __ Do You Y

Re: just call me the Imelda Marcos of camera bags

2005-03-25 Thread Jon M
I only have one camera bag - Lowepro Nova 1. I need something bigger. 2-3 bodies and a half dozen lenses just don't fit that bag. :) --- Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Today I enabled myself with the Tamrac Explorer 2. > It seemed like a better > travel bag for my trip to London becau

Newbie to the list

2004-05-30 Thread Jon M
Hey y'all! Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Jon, and I'm a Pentax enthusiast from North Carolina, USA. I got started with a K1000, and have recently aquired (super cheap) an A3000. My current selection of glass is as follows: SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1:2 Sears 80mm-200mm 1:4 Vivitar 24mm-48

Re: Takumar 135/2.5 (Bayonet) any good?

2004-06-11 Thread Jon M
Yet another reply gets eaten by the list... Attempt #2, here goes. What about SMC Pentax-M f3.5 vs this non-SMC f2.5? I do want a fairly fast lens. I have a 50mm f2 and love it. Anyway, this particular Takumar 135/2.5 seems to include a UV filter and Pentax front lens cap. I'm tempted to offer $

Re: Takumar 135/2.5 (Bayonet) any good?

2004-06-12 Thread Jon M
Wow, this discussion sure took off. Those of you who gave your opinion of the lens in question based on your experience, thank you. Those who dislike the lens will probably be happy to hear I've decided not to buy it, instead I found a SMC Pentax-M 135/3.5 cheaper than the Takumar was. I really wa

Re: A24/2.8 lens element diagram?

2004-07-08 Thread Jon M
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/ultra-wide/A24f2.8.html There's a link to the diagram there. __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

LX vs K2dmd vs Super Program

2004-07-12 Thread Jon M
I've been thinking about picking up another camera body, and I wanted some opinions. Things I'd like in order of importance are aperture priority and manual mode, ability to be motorized (my A3000 has spoiled me), DOF preview and MLU. What I've given particular attention to is the LX (nice, very

Re: LX vs K2dmd vs Super Program

2004-07-12 Thread Jon M
I know that the Super Program and likely ME aren't in the same league as the LX, but I like to keep low-budget options open. What sort of reliability issues are there with the LX? I guess that's why I see so many on ebay? What sort of upkeep expenses are involved in one of these? I'm used to a K1

Re: OT: Instant messaging?

2004-07-13 Thread Jon M
AIM: jonwithouth ICQ: 59436253 -Jon Myers. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

Suggest a (cheap) ultra-wide lens

2004-07-16 Thread Jon M
I'm looking for some kind of budget wide lens. I see lots of offbrand ~19-35 zooms (vivitar, phoenix, etc) that seem reasonably priced on ebay and elsewhere, but out of this price range (100-150 USD), what's the best? A zoom would be nice... but a prime around 17-20 would be ok.

Re: Tour de France

2004-07-17 Thread Jon M
I've been watching it, not every day tho. Lance is amazing... five victories, and he could make it six this year. All this after overcoming cancer. I keep thinking I'll take up road biking, I'm currently into mountain biking... and an occasional roadie break wouldn't be a bad thing. Just gotta man

Re: I'm Baaad - Enablement, A* 300/4

2004-07-24 Thread Jon M
They also currently have an M* version of that lens in "Exc" for $415. I've thought about trying to snag that, but I don't think I can make it happen just yet. Looks like it'd be a blast to use. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail is new and improved -

Re: Boone PDML (almost)

2004-07-28 Thread Jon M
Would you be referring to Boone, NC? If so, then wow, the NC mountains just seem to be the PDML hotspot. I very nearly decided to go to school there at ASU, but I ended up here in Cullowhee instead, attending WCU. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?

Re: Boone PDML (almost)

2004-07-28 Thread Jon M
>I had to look up Cullowhee, over near Franklin is it? Yup, about 20-30 minutes across the mountain. Jackson county, just below Sylva/Dillsboro. Much more out in the "boonies" than Boone. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You s

Re: Boone PDML (almost)

2004-07-28 Thread Jon M
>Hey, Jon, you don't hang out over on the Grassroots Motorsports boards, >do you? > >TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ /me looks on Grassroots Motorsports boards NutdriverLefty! Yep, I am the J-car driving RidgeRunner. The internet is a small place sometimes, so it seems. Two completely unrelated discussion g

my first PESO: The Champion

2004-08-07 Thread Jon M
I'm finally getting around to posting some pictures on here for y'all to see. :) http://wcuvax1.wcu.edu/~jm34966/photography/CHAMPION.JPG It's an Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD) E-6 locomotive, formerly belonging to the Atlantic Coast Line Railway. It was probably built in the 194

Re: One more to go!

2004-08-07 Thread Jon M
Hey, that's the exact same 135 I bought after asking about the exact same Takumar 135. :) Does the hood on that one stay out fine? Mine doesn't like to stay in the extended position, it sags or falls back in. I've been happy with the results from it tho. I lack a bit more than just a 35... I'm s

Re: It's a Beauty!

2004-08-09 Thread Jon M
I'm jealous. :p KEH had a Super A a while back for $69, I shoulda snapped it up. I like the black finish of it better than the silver Super Program. But yeah, that is a cool setup. :) __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other

LX vs K2dmd vs Super Program (update)

2004-08-09 Thread Jon M
A while back I was asking about comparisons with these 3 cameras, I thought I'd let y'all know how things have turned out. I recently purchased an LX on ebay, and will hopefully pick it up this weekend. Now to improve my selection of glass... I now have 3 bodies and 4 lenses. :) * LX * K1000 A30

LX vs K2dmd vs Super Program (update)

2004-08-09 Thread Jon M
A while back I was asking about comparisons with these 3 cameras, I thought I'd let y'all know how things have turned out. I recently purchased an LX on ebay, and will hopefully pick it up this weekend. Now to improve my selection of glass... I now have 3 bodies and 4 lenses. :) * LX * K1000 A30

Re: A 35-105 f2.5 and A 35-70 f4 comparison?

2004-08-11 Thread Jon M
'scuse me for wanting to throw another lens in the mix here... What about the A 35-70 3.5-4.5? I like that it's small and uses the 49mm filters like so much other Pentax glass. How does it compare to the others mentioned here? __ Do you Yahoo!? Ya

RE: OT: 24-48mm *The Hard Way!*

2004-08-13 Thread Jon M
I have one of these lenses in very nice condition except for an annoying wobble near the mount. The mount itself and aperture ring stay firmly fixed to the camera, but from ahead of the aperture ring forward the whole thing wobbles a bit. What would it take to fix this?

Re: PESO from the Blue Ridge

2004-08-13 Thread Jon M
>Stone Mountain overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. Hah! I've been there a few times. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

LX vs K2dmd vs Super Program (the verdict)

2004-08-15 Thread Jon M
I just got the first roll back. I'm amazed with how well some long exposure available-light pics turned out... it made darkness look like daylight. I'm eager to try some Tmax at night. I also like the multi exposure feature, I tried that a couple times. Made a cup "move" across a table, and made

RE: LX vs K2dmd vs Super Program (the verdict)

2004-08-15 Thread Jon M
Yes, I realized after sending the message that y'all might not remember my discussion about a week ago about buying the LX. Now that you mention it, the exposure compensation knob sounds like a likely culprit. I'll mess with that a bit, see if it triggers and/or fixes the problem. On a side note,

Looseness in front of lens

2004-08-26 Thread Jon M
Just tonight I noticed the front (the piece that filters attach to) of my M50/1.4 is a bit loose. Is this something to be concerned about, can it be tightened up easily? ___ Do you Yahoo!? Win 1 of 4,000 free domain names from Yahoo! Enter now. http:/

Is this Winder LX functioning properly?

2004-09-04 Thread Jon M
I happened across a Winder LX on a camera shops website a while back at a seemingly very fair $129 in very nice condition. I was in the vicinity of that shop today and decided to drop in and have a look. I asked for a demonstration of it (I didn't have my camera with me, so the salesman used an LX

Re: Is this Winder LX functioning properly?

2004-09-04 Thread Jon M
>Why don't you bring your camer in and try the winder with that. I just forgot to bring it with me when I knew I was going to be near that shop, and I doubt I'll be back in that area for a month or two. ___ Do you Yahoo!? Win 1 of 4,000 free domain na

Re: M 50 f1.4 loose barrel

2004-09-07 Thread Jon M
I just corrected the exact same problem on the exact same lens - the fix was just as has already been described. Any fairly grippy rubber object should work, I picked two chunks of rubber off my old worn out shoes, washed them off, and pressed a piece in each side of the nameplate ring to get eno

Re: Francis visits Boone

2004-09-08 Thread Jon M
>Well, what I meant was, "Your town still has a camera shop?" Boone certainly does not. Ahh, I catch your drift! Yep, it's called Livingstons Photo, and is on main street in downtown Sylva. __ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Messenger - Communicate in real tim

Re: Fisheye-Only Shooting of a Small Town Festival

2004-09-12 Thread Jon M
I took my 24-48 to Bele Chere '04 a month or two ago in Asheville, it seemed ideal except it's so freaking huge. ...and wobbly ...and too tight in the focusing and zoom rings. But that's just mine. I'm tempted to get a SMC Pentax-M 24-35 or 24-50. Or even an aftermarket 19ish-35ish.

Re: Ivan and the mountains

2004-09-17 Thread Jon M
I hope it doesn't get too bad for ya up there. I decided to flee the hills to avoid the boredom and inconvenience of possibly being without power that would result in *gasp* no PDML! :) I imagine it has dumped a ton of rain on Cullowhee, predictions Wednesday were saying 20" or so. I'm back in th

Re: Enabled? What?

2004-09-22 Thread Jon M
Ah, I see. So the random chance of an LX going cheap on ebay was my "enablement" ;) Now I just need to be "enabled" with some more glass (20-ish, 85, 200, 300) and a motor drive. ;) __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messag

Missed GFM again.

2005-06-12 Thread Jon M
Yet again I missed GFM. This time it was due to having to move right around when the event was. They finally connected me to the internet yesterday. Maybe I'll make it next year. It's "local" to me, sorta. Close enough for a day trip, anyway. If I think my truck will make it, I may go for a sunda

Re: PAW: GFM "S" Curve

2005-06-12 Thread Jon M
Yeowch... that'd be a fun curve to whip around. :) --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wow! What a location. Roll film!! > Paul > On Jun 12, 2005, at 7:13 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > > > Check out - > > > > > http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html > > > > Taken

Re: PAW: GFM "S" Curve

2005-06-13 Thread Jon M
I was down in the Mortimer/Edgemont area a few weeks ago. Very pretty country, but certainly isolated. My sis didn't know where I was telling her to go - she was afraid the road would get too rough for her poor little Volkswagen. --- Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Next year we will run

Re: Is this a Chinese K1000?

2005-06-15 Thread Jon M
Sure looks like it to me. -Jon M, owner of an original Pentax K-1000 assembled in China --- Collin R Brendemuehl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15240&ite

Re: PAW: GFM "S" Curve

2005-06-15 Thread Jon M
I assume you meant "delivered". You lucky devil. :) --- Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ...or in my soon to belivered Boxster S... > __ Discover Yahoo! Find restaurants, movies, travel and more fun for the weekend. Check it out

Re: unsubscribe

2005-06-16 Thread Jon M
try using [EMAIL PROTECTED] instead. --- David Sprinkle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > -- > Dave Sprinkle > Indiana University Physics Dept. > Swain West Building Manager, 812 855-0347 > Swain West Rm 117 > Bloomington, IN 47405 > > > __ D

Re: New toy from the dark side.

2005-06-16 Thread Jon M
I thought those were pretty cool for a little digital. OT, but where'd ya go, Charlotte Camera? I haven't been to their new store. What other good shops (with lots of used stuff) are here in the central/western part of the state? -Jon Myers. --- Bill Owens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I went

Re: Your Favorite Pentax Camera

2005-07-04 Thread Jon M
I love my LX. -Jon Myers. Cullowhee, NC --- Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Gang ... > > Another Pentax list member and I were talking and > comparing what gear we > now have. Over the years we've known one another a > lot of cameras and > lenses have passed through our hands.

Re: FA 31mm enabled

2005-07-05 Thread Jon M
Lucky. I want some Limited glass. :) Green star stuff would be nice too. The most pimptastic lens I have right now is a M50/1.4 -Jon Myers Cullowhee, NC --- Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I finally took the plunge tonight and bought the > 31mm Limited. I made up my > mind after seeing

What's the GFM photo weekend like?

2004-12-12 Thread Jon M
I saw mention of it in another recent message. I joined this list right before the previous GFM weekend, and thus missed it. It's not too far from where I'm at, and I know the area. But is this an event I'd enjoy? What's it like? I'm tempted to go to this one.

Re: What's the GFM photo weekend like?

2004-12-13 Thread Jon M
So do any of y'all go without entering the photo competition? " Guest ticket: (covers park admission and programs) $30 for adults " I'm not sure if I want to be bothered to stress over a formal competition. It would be fun to hang out with fellow Pentax fanatics though. How

Re: OT: Car Enabled

2004-12-15 Thread Jon M
>>You could always turn it into an IT car. :-) I should have expected such from a NutDriver. :) Now that you mention it, that's a fine idea. >>I could buy a new(er) car, but I have this sort of stubborn streak - whilst this one is going fine, why bother? I know how that is, but I'd have a ha

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