Re: *ist D figures

Pål wrote: "Which is an incredibly bold aim. It must be clear even for Pentax that in order to achieve this they need to be at least equal to the competition in every respect. Hence, it means a totally revamped camera line-up. I have high hopes and since Pentax has been far more open lately we

Re: Why is it...

Enough with beer & blackouts...& Macs --- Cameron Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Threds about beer and the blackout can carry on > unchecked, but if I > mention a Mac I get screamed at? Which is more > applicable to > photography? I use my computer constanly for > editing, printing and

Re: I don't want an IS-Lens from Pentax!

I'd want IS for film cameras. The IS chip is a good idea for DSLR's. --- Rolf Brenner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > i hope Pentax will never made a Lens with an Image > Stabilizer! > If Pentax don't make a Lens with IS the chance is > big that the next > ist-D have an IS-Chip like th

Re: Views on the F 70-210

It's a great lens & it has an ED glass element(s). It's super sharp (wide open too), with good contrast and colour. It's fairly well-built, and the lens barrel is metal. Mine hasn't had any mechanical problems. Optical quality is much better than the SMC-A 70-210mm f4 (which I also own). The down

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

Pål wrote: "However, there are some reasons for optimism. The rather ambitious goal of 20% marketshare for DSLR's, can only indicate that Pentax have a total revamp of their camera line-up's in store." This seems most likely. DSLR's have opened up the playing field quite a bit. Just look at the d

AF Coverage: *ist vs *ist-D

This may have been asked before: I noticed that while both the *ist & *ist-D use the same AF system, it seems that the 11 AF points cover a much larger area in the *ist-D finder/screen. In the film *ist, the area coverage by the 11 points looks much smaller. Is this due to the fact that the *ist

OT: Film Scanner Price Drop

I just noticed that the price of film scanners are dropping. I bought a Canon FS4000 for $799 USD from B&H in February of this year. I just checked and the price is now $599! I also noticed that the price of the Nikon's are dropping too, plus rebates are bigger. Perhaps now that DSLR's are below $

Re: An Outsider's view of the *istD

Pål, didn't you say that the *ist-D was ugly when it first came out? Not unique enough (looks like a N80)? If the *ist-D looked like the R8/9, you'd like it better... : ) --- Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pål; > > Now I know why you don't think the ist-D is a nice > looking camera.

AF Speed & Performance of *ist/*ist-D

Howdy all, I haven't read a review on the film *ist, & some of you have handled the *ist-D. I have some questions regarding the AF performance: Has anyone compared the AF speed & performance of the *ist/*ist-D to the MZ-S, EOS-3, F100 (or any of the DSLR Canon's/Nikon's)? It is faster or on par w

Re: My *ist film review

Thanks. You answered my question regarding the AF system! I think I will wait for the upper level film body in this new series of camera...or maybe not? Best, Peter --- Cameron Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A friend of mine just bought an *ist film > camera; what a nice > little mac

Re: Pentax is the Macintosh Cameras

Yeah it's a fair comparison. Also a very loyal customer base as well for both. --- "Gregory L. Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Roland Mabo said: > > > >From: Bruce Rubenstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 19:19:41 -0500 > > > > > >So your friend doesn't know how to use th

Re: Pentax <--> Canon

Roland wrote: " believe that the main reason for Pentax to introduce the FA J lenses, and to leave out the aperture mechanics - is price. Not size and weight." True. The new FAJ 18-35mm uses a 67mm filter while the FA 20-35mm uses a 58mm filter. Mind you the extra wide angle may have something to

Re: Pentax is the Macintosh Cameras

Bruce R. wrote: "Lets hope Mac users have more on the ball than Pentax users: I use Nikon." Good for you Bruce! Get on the Nikon list instead please Man alive...where's Pål when you need him? Pål? Pål??? --- Bruce Rubenstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Lets hope Mac users have more on t

pdml@pdml.net

Just got an e-mail from B&H (in New York, NY) that the *ist is in stock. FYI. Peter __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com

*ist Position

Check the Pentax Canada website. They have the *ist listed as a novice/intermediate SLR, which is the same as the MZ-6 & MZ-7. The MZ-5n is listed as intermediate & the MZ-S is listed as pro. I wonder what is next? Will Pentax have a more bottom end *ist to replace the MZ-60 etc, or have something

Re: How do you feel ...

Along those lines I know that a number of people have had their AIS Nikon lenses converted to a "P" type with a computer chip added/new F mount. This will give the old AIS lens all the capabilities (like matrix metering) of a P type but with no Af obviously & can be used with cameras like the N80.

Re: waiting for the MZ-5n/3 successor.

I don't think the MZ-S was intended as a successor to the MZ-3/5n. The new *ist replaces a good chunk of the MZ/ZX bottom end line-up, and has more features than the MZ-3/5n (except for the k-mount lens issue). If you look at the detailed manual for the *ist (on the Pentax USA webpage), it has pra

Re: *ist D figures

Lawrence wrote: "Pentax is aiming for 20% market share of DSLR by 2005." Wow, that seems high. HOWEVER, what is the current market share of Pentax film SLR's? What is the highest it's been? Peter --- Lawrence Kwan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Wed, 13 Aug 2003, Cotty wrote: > > About thi

Re: *ist D figures

Maybe it's projected sales of digital cameras (in red) & or the *ist D? Perhaps it's based on sales from Pentax's other digital cameras (in blue) and those trends. Just a guess. Can anyone translate? Thx Peter --- Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > About this chart: > >

Re: Comparing digital to film

Pål wrote: "No, but it can make 67 look better. Like better scanners and better printers. Digital capture at present match the resolution limit of paraphernalia like printers and scanners while film do not (it is beyond)." I agree. I'm afraid that the manufacturers may not produce a better qual

Re: Pentax FA lenses--some thoughts

Pål wrote: "> I'm not convinced the "LX with AF" will materialise > at all ever. However, my understanding is that there > is a film sibling to the digital slr. My impression > is that this is a mid-line body perhaps replacing > the MZ-5n." OK so what about this "Flagship" you have been telling u

Re: New 67 and new generation of K-mount?

If I recall, Pentax also had a patent for a new AF system along with the KAF3 mount. I wonder how different this AF will be. Cross sensors? More AF pts? Faster? Peter --- Pål_Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rob wrote: > > > > This would answer the constant criticism of Pentax > not

Re: Tantalizing news - the name of the DSLR

It seems that with DSLR's that "entry-level" is more like a "mid-level" 35mm SLR. The Canon D60 & Nikon D100 are "entry-level" DSLR's for both companies, and are based on mid-level 35mm SLR's. Go figure... Peter --- Pål_Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rob wrote: > > > > Seriously, th

Re: Could these be the upcoming IS Pentax lenses?

The dates are awfully close to PMA & are in synch with the new KAF3 & new AF patents. I'm no engineer, but it looks like an IS patent. I will be optimistic & say YES. Peter --- Alan Chan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=/

Re: Vs: PDMLDSLR

Popular Photography raved about the Pentax 100mm macro & all other reports by users say it's amazing. --- Raimo Korhonen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I´m not Mike but I have Practical Photography > November 2000 issue in front of me. In the test > 90-105 mm macro lenses get the following points:

Re: End of K-mount?

Henry wrote: My problem is, if Pentax to going to release more > lenses with FAJ mount to > match the coming D-SLR, I will be gone to Canon. Uhhh, didn't Nikon release some bottom-end G lenses a couple of years ago? Granted they have released a 70-200 f2.8 IF-ED G lens, I don't think most Nikon

*ist AF System: Cross Sensor(s)????

After reading the new *ist specs on dpreview.com, I've noticed something perculiar: "...where the user can select one of 11 AF sensor points using the cross-shaped AF point selector on the back panel." They mention that the AF point SELECTOR is crossed-shaped, but no mention whether or not any of

Re: PMA News: Pentax ist, new Lenses and Optio 450 and 550

Pål wrote: "Personally, I don't think Pentax will ever make a "pro" camera, medium format or not (some don't consider pentax MF pro because they lack interchangeable film magazines). All Pentax medium format cameras has been quite faithful faximile of 35mm cameras, yes - even amateur ones. Pen

Re: PMA News: Pentax ist, new Lenses and Optio 450 and 550

Pål wrote: "They do that for all their equipment. You can get pro rabates on an MZ-5n. " I've never heard that before. Does this work like the Nikon pro service? For example, if you can prove you're a "pro" photographer, Nikon will loan you equipment (e.g. like a 600mm f4) for short-term use/even

Re: A Bone for the PDML Dogs

Mike wrote: > > >That's > > the biggest question mark--what are, or what were, > the Limiteds for? > > The FLAGSHIP, obviously :o) > > Pål OK, what about the FA* lenses then? They were introduced with the PZ-1, but again the PZ-1/p wasn't a full-on of a pro camera system. Peter --- Pål_Jen

67II Limited Lens? WAS Pentax Japan new products roadshows

Henry wrote: "Digital camera - Optio S, Optio550, and other new products Film camera - *ist, FAJs (28-80, 75-300), 67II 61 limited, FA645zoom 150-300" Note under "film cameras" there's a mention of a 67II 61 Limited. Is this a 61mm limited lens for the 67II? Peter _

NEVER MIND: 67II Limited Lens? WAS Pentax Japan new products roadshows

NEVER MIND!!! See this link: http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/info/672-61limited/ --- Peter Jansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Henry wrote: > > "Digital camera - Optio S, Optio550, and other new > products > Film camera - *ist, FAJs (28-80, 75-300), 67II 61 &g

*ist's AF system: Cross or Line sensors?

Does anyone know of the *ist has cross or line sensors? Peter __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/

Re: Sigma 300-800mm

I'd spend the extra $2000 and get a decent lens. --- "Gregory L. Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've found what seems like the ideal lens for me, > the Sigma 300-800mm > f/5.6. Now it costs $5000, so I'm not likely to buy > it this decade. But > it looks like it only comes with Sigma, C

Re: Sigma 300-800mm

s lens will be lousy when you want to get rid of it. Peter --- "Gregory L. Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Peter Jansen said: > > > I'd spend the extra $2000 and get a decent lens. > > What's wrong with the Sigma? > > I have to believ

Re: *ist D!!!!!! Hyper Mode & 2 Dials

Interesting how the *ist-D has hyper modes AND two dials (like the PZ1p). It doesn't look as if the film version has the extra index-finger dial nor could I see a Hyper button () Peter --- __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center

Re: *istd: first visual impression

Pål wrote: ..."looking like a F80 with sensor of a one year old Nikon DSLR." Hmm. Is this camera going to suffer the same fate as the Pz-1/p Too similar top the competition --- _Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bruce wrote: > > > > It wouldn't be half bad if it sold like F80s.

Position: *ist-D & D10

www.digitalpreview.com has quite a few people discussing the new *ist-D. Generally the response is positive. Most think this is a good move by Pentax. They feel that it's tiny size & if it's priced about $1000, it will be a hit. Don't forget that Pentax maybe be hitting a lower price point that is

Re: Position: *ist-D & D10

Pål wrote: "I think you're making the mistake of assuming that having the product make the customers come. It isn't like that. The danger is that nobody will notive this camera except those married to the K-mount. Never before have Pentax made such derivative design as the *ist. Great engineeri

Re: Position: *ist-D & D10

Pål wrote: "I'm dissapointed by the *ist D because it is strictly for the K-mount base without any vision beyond that. I'm sorry, but my bet is that the *ist D is totally forgotten after PMA except by us. Hell, its probably forgotten already after the news of the new Canon." Not true. READ dpr

Re: Position: *ist-D & D10

Lawrence wrote: "To most people, a SLR should look like a SLR; it's hard to make it "stylish" without looking cheesy. And *ist D control layout is well honed and well proven; and it is ergonomically driven. This is much more important than to change everthing just to make it "look different"

Re: Position: *ist-D & 10D

OK I changed it to "10D" since I started this thread. --- Lawrence Kwan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, 28 Feb 2003, [iso-8859-1] Pål Jensen wrote: > > > the labels, put it with a D100 and 10D, most > people can identify the > > > Pentax from 20 feet away. > > I can't. If somebody had bl

Re: How to insure *ist D sells was [Re: Position: *ist-D & D10]

I agree. Now that Pentax have this new DSLR, I HOPE they don't make the same mistake they always have made: they never tell anyone &/or aggressively market it! Given the tough market out there for digital, it would be in there best interest to do so. Peter --- Peter Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: "ist D" marketing

I agree. Pentax needs a flexible platform that will appeal to the masses. I heard (from Pal?) that Pentax will upgrade digital cameras every 6 months, which seems about right given chip technology. So it seems reasonable that Pentax, at first, doesn't want to monkey with some camera that will only

Re: Applause for the *ist D

Mike wrote: "Pal notwithstanding, I think we are smack-dab in the middle of a full-bore Pentax renaissance." Could be Finally they are taking the bull by the horns! I HOPE however, that there will be new lenses (pro grade ones), Af converters, and a replacement for the FTZ500 flash. I would

Re: Pål's_lust_for_Sexy_Camera

Not many I can think of that evoke my emotions. I will suggest to Pentax that they make a special Flagship for Pal called the *ist-PJ. He can specify whatever he wants, and it will be the greatest, and sexiest camera ever!!! --- Lawrence Kwan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, 28 Feb 2003, [

Re: Pentax National Sales Meeting

21,000 Optio S' ordered already? Holy *ist! I'd be curious how many *ist film & digital cameras get ordered after the PMA. --- Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I agree, they do seem to have done a good job but > by god they're slow aren't > > they? > > > Yes, although there does

*ist D Competition?: The New Nikon D2

Here's what I've copied from the www.dpreview.com website under the discussion groups. No mention on the cost however, but it sounds high-end: "> The new D2 will use the D1X body with a 7.8 megapixel Foveon Sensor. > This will equal the resolution of three times the Megapixel count > or 23.4 Me

Good news for Pentax: Bad for Minolta

Looks like the *ist D will have a strong following. Again from www.dpreview.com. Look at the Discussion for Minolta DSLR: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1024&message=4493606 This post is good: "Is it me, or does the new Canon 10D and the new Pentax *ist look pretty good? I'm af

Re: Dedicated lenses for DSLR

Pål wrote: "If the *ist is sucessful, Pentax will > keep it running forever, like the K1000 and the LX, > until the interest dwindle to nothing. Hopefully, > they will be moderate sucesses so that Pentax sees > it worth improving." I can't help not to think how similar SLR's looked in the 70's &

Re: *ist D Competition?: The New Nikon D2

t; - Original Message - > > From: "Peter Jansen" > > Subject: *ist D Competition?: The New Nikon D2 > > > > > > > Here's what I've copied from the > www.dpreview.com > > > website under the discussion groups. No mention >

Re: Being real-*istic

Pål wrote: "After all, everything points towards a > flexible production line for the *ist derivatives so > "anything" is probably possible." That is probably their strategy. Pentax needs a safety net since the competition is fierce and ever changing. If no one buys the *ist D, then they may have

Re: Opinions on FA* 400mm f5.6 ED (IF)

I believe it is 10 feet. And yes a Pentax 300mm f2.8 is on my very short list, though getting Pentax 1.4XL& 2XL + the 1.7 AF converters can be another $400-600. : ) Peter --- Paul Franklin Stregevsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Peter, > I'm sending you my collected comments on the Pentax > 4

Re: Olydak

Are these going to be shown at the PMA? Olympus may indeed be the DSLR dark horse... Pål I'd wait for the upper-end Pentax full-frame DSLR. No need to buy a new system of lenses... --- _Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Four new bodies and professional standard and > wheather sealing. I bel

Re: Olympus going pro

So what makes you think this? Since the EOS? Laugh. This Olympus could be the biggest disaster since the Hindenberg (sp.)! When Canon introduced the EOS, it was VERY ground breaking; no one had anything like it, and AF was in it's infancy. No comparison. Just like what has been discussed here befo

Re: PMA 2003 PENTAX

"Starist D - $1600- This summer." Ouch. I hope this is a list price. The better take $600-$700 off! OR make it a 10-14 MP camera... --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > List prices on Starist - $319 Out at end of March > BG-20 Grip - $79 Out A little after Starist. > Starist D - $1600- This summer.

Re: All Is Right In The Pentax World!

As we say in North America: No matter how you dress it up, it's still a @#$!ing Dodge! --- Herb Chong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > better to describe PT Cruiser as retro and reminder > of designs past. nostalgia. > > Herb > - Original Message - > From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: Olympus going pro

"I'd guess that for a start there are a lot of E > series users who are wanting to > jump to the next level, this would be the answer for > many of them." U...I suppose this is a joke? Tongue planted in cheek? --- Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: &

Re: Olympus going pro

I still think that most digital shooters now still want a film-like SLR. Let's face it, almost all (if not all) pro's just switched their Canon & Nikon film cameras for a digital version. Plus, who wants to dump all there Canon & Nikon glasss for what? 2-4 lenses from Olympus? Plus they'd need a pr

OT: Olympus 4/3 Digital SLR 'E System' on Web

I've called this thread OT because this is a PENTAX mailing list. : ) However, given the DSLR war this is good for us to know. I'm still not convinced of this systm... See this link: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0303/03030212olympusesys.asp Looks bigger than the *ist D. Also these lenses look

Re: More on *ist D

Thanks for this! --- Matt Bevers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Imaging Resource has a "hands on" look at the *ist > D. Link for those > who haven't seen it: > > http://www.imaging-resource.com/EVENTS/PMAS03/1046647288.html > > Of note: > > "In discussion with booth staff, we confirmed > some

Re: Olympus 4/3 Digital SLR 'E System' on Web

bout the size of a Pentax 645. > > > At 09:33 PM 3/2/2003 -0600, you wrote: > > >- Original Message - > >From: "Peter Jansen" > >Subject: OT: Olympus 4/3 Digital SLR 'E System' on > Web > > > > > > > > > &

Re: Opinions on FA* 400mm f5.6 ED (IF)

A* 300mm f2.8 with the 2X-L converter... Pentax PLEASE make a 400mm f4 ED(IF)! Thanks for your help! Peter --- David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Peter Jansen wrote: > > > Does anyone have experience with the FA* 400mm > f5.6 ED > > (IF) lens (for 35mm)? How

Re: Opinions on FA* 400mm f5.6 ED (IF)

I find with my F-300mm f4.5 and Z1p that I have to use the 2s mirror-up at speeds as high as 1/125 or even 1/180. When I first got the F-300mm f4.5, I thought it was somewhat soft wide open. But I soon found out that it was that darn Z1p mirror slap and slower speeds. I later got a MZ-S & I can go

Re: Olympus going pro

Pål rote: "I'm old enough to remember when the Canon EF system > was released. There was no pro body. Only two > amateur bodies that was in no manner better than the > competition. And only 12 lenses." Like William said, you can't compare then to the situation now. DSLR's are far too advanced by

Re: Olympus going pro

Well one look at the Pentax Website indicates 50 plus lenses (and growing) that are compatible with the Pentax, many of them compact for their speed/focal length (e.g. 20-35mm f4). Plus the fact that there are a million+ k mount lenses out there. Remember it is a system & you have options with Pen

Re: All Is Right In The Pentax World!

Pål wrote: "...but the fact is that > never have there been released a DSLR that created > less interest." Yeah and it's called the Olydat by Olympus. Go to Dpreview again. A new discussion on the *ist D started & says how that and the 10D will kill Minolta. Also, there's general dislike for thi

Re: Opinions on FA* 400mm f5.6 ED (IF)

Hi David, I guess you haven't tried it with Provia or Velvia locked on a solid tripod & head with mirror lockup? If you got one great, sharp photo, then you will get more, since your technique may be at fault. It's very, very hard to get sharp, hand held tele photos, eben at high shutter speeds.

Re: DSLR market trends (WAS: Re: How about a 600/2.8 or a 100-400/2.8-3,5?)

NO I am not negattive. I'd like to add that I think this is one of the BEST times for Pentax users. For once they are commited to great products for their entire line with more to come. Plus their new AF system sounds killer, and for once it looks as if it may be ahead of the pack (9 cross sensors)

Re: Olympus going pro

Lawrence wrote: "Yet, Pal is raving it as a > true professional > system. > > I personally thinks Pentax *ist D looks way better > than the Olympus, and > more like a real SLR rather than Olympus' ZLR look." Yup. The Olydak is an E20 without a glued-on lens. Talk about unoriginal. Boring. At th

Re: DSLR market trends (WAS: Re: How about a 600/2.8 ora100-400/2.8-3,5?)

Pål wrote: "Yes it is a no brainer for under $1000. Just don't hold your breath for that price unless you plan to watch e-bay in two years time. On the Luminous Landscape, intense competition will drive DSLR's like the *ist D to $1000 and below at this time next year. If you look at DSLR prices o

Re: *ist D price issues (WAS: Re: *Ist focusing issues)

Pål wrote: "But is that realistic?" Pentax will get a reality check pretty quick if Canon sells the 10D for $1500. At this price point, Pentax better do some fancy foot work (& get a foot hold). Perhaps $1200 may not make a difference?? It will be VERY interesting, given how volatile the DS

Re: Pentax needs USM and IS

Bruce wrote: " Buy the equipment/technology you need from whoever > sells it. Companies > do not look after you; you don't worry about > companies. Vote with your > dollars, it's the only thing companies understand." Yup this is true. There have been many a Nikon users who have switched or at t

Re: Pentax needs USM and IS

Bruce wrote: "If you spent a > couple of months using a F100 and N80, you would > know why N80's aren't > used as backups to F100's. Backup bodies are: > another F100, or the > photographers old, N90, F3 or FM2n." Sure this may be true generally. However Galen Rowell aways like taking his N8

Re: TO FRED WITH LOVE...

Let's stick to Pentax discussions please. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > When you judge America ask yourself one question: > > As an American, I would hope that others not judge > America by your > entirely inappropriate political attacks. > REMEMBER, FRED, WE'LL HAVE TO CLEAN UP THAT MIDDLE

Re: Bombing for peace is like f***ing for virginity

PENTAX/PHOTO TOPICS ONLY PLEASE --- Albano Garcia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Nothing else to say > Regards > > > > = > Albano Garcia > "El Pibe Asahi" > > __ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madnes

OT: PENTAX & PHOTO THREADS ONLY PLEASE!

Please do not send any political commentary. This is a PENTAX Discussion group! Please discuss elsewhere and or off-list. Thanks!! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com

Re: Why I stick to Pentax (was: Good-bye Pentax)

Bruce Rubenstein wrote: "News, as in "Just the facts Ma'am". is OK by me. I think that first hand accounts of what's going on in the rest of the world would be interesting." Yeah it would be interesting but not here please! Remember that this is the PENTAX DISCUSSION MAILING LIST not "WHAT'S GOI

Re: Pentax <--> Canon

Bruce wrote: "There is a lot of used Canon AF gear for sale > because tons of it has > been sold. The percentage of for sale/not for sale > equipment is probably > no greater for Canon than anyone else. " Well it may be higher since Canon is always ungrading their technology faster than anybody

RE: Pentax <--> Canon

Tom wrote: "Actually, American Photo did a story on Leonard Nimoy's photography an issue or 2 ago. He uses Canon, Nikon and Contax 645." The Klingons must have taken his Pentax... --- tom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: Roland Mabo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

WHY PENTAX? WAS: Re: Pentax <--> Canon

>From the exchange of e-mails below from Roland & Alan, why are we using Pentax?? Doesn't sound like a good system to buy into, and even long-time PDMLer's are making arguements against it. For me it is cost at the moment. I just expanding on my manual Pentax stuff slowly. I'd rather put my $$

Re: WHY PENTAX? WAS: Re: Pentax <--> Canon

ki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Peter Jansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: WHY PENTAX? WAS: Re: Pentax <--> Canon > > > > From the exchange of e-mails below from Roland & > Alan, > > why are we usin

Pentax Primes with Sigma AF Teleconverters

Hello again, Has anyone used the newer Sigma 1.4x & 2x AF APO teleconverters with a Pentax prime lenses? How does the image quality compare to the Pentax A-converters (especially the L ones)? I've read that the Sigma's are only compatible with the FA* 200mm f2.8, 300mm f2.8 & 600mm f4. FYI: I've

Re: Pentax DSLR: e-mail from Pentax USA

"Let's hope the price of D100 & D60 won't be dropping so fast it killed the Pentax again. :(" What killed the Pentax was the lousy 6 MP Phillips chip. Contax used it & look at the results: a disaster. Thankfully Pentax pulled it. Now that technology & chip quality is much better & cheaper, it sho

Re: Tokina AF 20-35mm F3.5-F4.5 or Phoenix 18-28mm 4 -4.5 or sigma 20-40

Why not buy a Pentax FA 20-35mm f4 AL? Amazing lens optically. Can maybe get it used for the price of the others. Check Ebay. --- surprise chef <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am looking for a wideangle zoom that wont break > that bank > i see tokina have two the Tokina AF 20-35mm > F3.5-F4.

Re: What Lens Do YOU Want?

These are all AF lenses. Many are updates of existing lenses: -FA* 17/20-35mm f3.5 AL: NO power zoom, all metal, same optical characters (generally) as the 20-35 mm f4 AL -FA*80-200mm f2.8 & f4: NO power Zoom -updated FA version of the F 70-210 f4-5.6: the one with ED glass; the current crop of

Luminous Landscape: Digital

>From the Luminous Landscape: "Many of us have used Nikon cameras for years and have accumulated a collection of Nikon or Nikon-compatible lenses and accessories. We should consider ourselves lucky since it looks like only Canon, Contax, Pentax and Nikon lenses will be useable with the new generat

Re: Can digital beat 6x7? Answer seems to be yes

Pål Wrote: "Another issue is that only one shop in town > stock the batteries for the MZ-S. They cost $30. He > may be out of them and after closing time they are > impossible to get. The batteries of the MZ-S last > about 30 rolls at the most. Hence, batteries are a > constant hassle to me." I

Re: Can digital beat 6x7? Answer seems to be yes

Pål Wrote: "I've read posts from owners all over the place who says the D60 isn't as good as film but thay use it for other reasons. Some are even so dissapointed that they switch back to film! Who are we going to believe?" I've heard many pros say that they've switched to digital & never loo

Re: Can digital beat 6x7? Answer seems to be yes

Pål Wrote: "The problem, however, starts when this type of comparion is used to say something about the original. To take an example. If I compare a high-end turntable playing vinyl records with, say, a low resolution digital recording like minidisc, by taping both to a cassette tape and then s

Re: Sample jpeg from Kodak's website

Herb Wrote: "MY GOD!!! To my eye it's got the grain of a 4X5 negative and the sharpness of at least 67. Too bad it's $4K and has the wrong lens mount ( Nikon ). It sure proves one thing, 35mm lenses are capable of incredible quality. Cant wait till the day I can buy a PENTAX DSLR of similar qual

Re: Exclusive picture of "new" Pentax D-SLR

Pure speculation...wait and see... --- Iren & Henry Chu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dear all, > > The Taiwanese photography website Photosharp > released a number of the > pictures of the "new" Pentax D-SLR which they > obtained from Pentax: > > http://www.photosharp.com.tw > http://www.phot

THE PENTAX SONG: PENTAX FOREVER!

Everyone Sing Along! Peter. PENTAX FOREVER! (An ode to Pål and the Pentaxians) I’m searching for a camera you see I’m just new to photography I ask, “What’s the best camera out there?” Pål says, “Newbie don’t you despair” “Cuz it’s…” Chorus: PENTAX forever PENTAX there’s no better PENTAX fore

Re: Pentax at Photo Expo

Come on Bruce, are you doubting Pål's information and sources? I predict Pentax WILL release a flagship & a DSLR that will put C & N out of business or at the least reduce their market share to say 10%. Well that's what my Ouji board told me... Peter --- Bruce Rubenstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]