Hi
1) My new ZX-M came in a BOX that says "Warranty by Pentax Corp., USA".
But, inside the box there's only a blue registration card and a white
serial# card, but no card that says "Warranty, USA". Is this still okay for
the one year USA Warranty?
2) The 50mm FA 1.4, (advertised by B+H as a "
Having started the 50mm f 1.2 current debate, I feel the need to say the
following
Actually, I was not, and am not, bashing anything! Someone on this list
stated they intended to pay a lot of money for this lens, and I, trying to
be helpful, suggested they check out some lens reviews that I m
It's not the amount. It's what it does to you.
And whether you have to drink it?
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Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: uh oh way off topic
> your right about computers and alcohol not
>
> Don't take it personally; this is one of the regular
> debates around here. No need to keep your mouth shut.
>
Thanks to the several who responded to me on this. I think they're
absolutely correct. I am being too thin skinned about the matter. It's
really not personal, is it.
Skip
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This me
If I wanted to get a 2x magnifier for a ZX-M, would the general 2x that
Pentax sells ($50. @BH) for ZX cameras also fit the M? (The M's viewfinder
is, I think, smaller than the other ZX's)
And what does the 2x magnify? The whole viewfinder, including the internal
metering displays? (That woul
Hi
Who makes the Ritz shop's store-brand Quanteray lenses? Is it Sigma, as I'd
heard from somewhere?
Reason I ask is they're only a mile from me and they have a 2x
teleconverter for Pentax ZX AF lenses that sells for $79. Anyone know about
the quality of this thing?
I'm getting tired of waiting
(Sorry, forgot the subject entry)
> Hi
>
> Who makes the Ritz shop's store-brand Quanteray lenses? Is it Sigma, as
I'd
> heard from somewhere?
> Reason I ask is they're only a mile from me and they have a 2x
> teleconverter for Pentax ZX AF lenses that sells for $79. Anyone know
about
> the
In Jan 2001 PopPhotog, on page 219, Smile Photo has a TC listed under Pentax
lenses. It says, "2x 7-element converter fPentax AF $119.95" I took this to
mean it was a Pentax "f" type TC. Is no?
Also, pp 160, CCI ad has, under "Pentax AF", a 2x TC for $59.99, and a
"Pentax Manual Focus" 2x TC for
Hi Wieland
I too like manual focus, which is why I have a ZX-M. But I use a Pentax FA
50mm f1.4 lens on it. (Autofocus. And my only lens for the ZX-M, so far.)
When comparing the focusing action of this lens to my 25 year old Canon FD
50mm 1.8, IMO this new AF lens manually focuses more accurate
1 AM
Subject: Re: So, then what is a good lens for what I want to do?
>
>
> dosk wrote:
>
> > (IMO "stinks" is not a very communicative response)
>
> Heh, sorry. I was hoping someone else would chime in with a more
> detailed response.
>
> Okay...
&g
Hello Mafud
The "enhanced" film though, was used with both camera/lens setups, no?
Wouldn't that then seem to indicate that the difference is in the lenses
and/or cameras?
But maybe you're on to something; perhaps the Canon FD 1.8 required the film
enhancements to operate well, while the Pentax
> were using a TX) was not a great lens for it's time. The
> coatings were not great, and the lens was quite prone to flare.
> The FA 50mm 1.4, from what I have read here, is a pretty darned
> good lens, with excellent flare control, and superior sharpness
> and contrast.
O\An On Going Saga:
Okay, so I bought the Tamron 2x (7 element) TC for Pentax AF, from B+H.
Why?
Well, I really want to see what that super sharp 50mm f1.4 FA of mine will
do with it. Will it become a fairly good f2.8 100m? (I think so. If it's so
good now?)
And a prime 2.8 100mm FA is now go
Tom wrote (After Dan Scott)::
> >
> >
> > I like the wider perspective in macros too, though I currently only own
the
> > FA100/2.8. What I really wish Pentax had was a wide angle macro, maybe
> > around 28mm or 35mm. I think the perspective would be worth the tradeoff
in
> > working distance.
>
Ah. Thanks. After learning about this, and then about macros, I decided to
check out the 50mm 1.4. It looked to me like the lens focused down to about
18", and then I checked it in the lens book and it did say 1.5'. So that's
not bad, I think. Not exactly as close as some of the WA macros, no. But
Ok. Understand most of what was in the previous responses about pushing
film.
Thanks!
One thing not addressed tho- (Hope this is not too dumb a question...)
I don't do my own developing. So can I ask a lab to push separate frames?
Say like, "Mr. lab please develop all of this roll at it's base IS
Hi
My ideal tripod would be one that has a 63" extended height, has snap-lock
legs, is rock steady, and weighs around 3 lbs or less
Any brand that anyone knows of, or has, that fits this description?
Thanks,
Skip
PS. Pentax cable release for a ZX-M, from B+H, costs $35.00! For a cable
rel
Hi
Don't fully understand the following message. Why would a 63" or 66" tripod
be "kind of short"? My stand-up eye level is just about at 62", and I don't
intend to carry around a step stool, so why would I want something larger
(and potentially heavier) to carry around with me, to use with my li
Okay my well informed citizens of Pentaxia, I need some help with yet
another one...
I just put a Tamron 7 element 2x TeleConvertor on my FA 50mm f1.4, and am
absolutely delighted with what I now find in my ZX-M's viewfinder!
But some questions
The 2x increases the focal length to 100mm.
This is really interesting. 2 out of 2 responses so far have both indicated
they have "wide angle eyes". I wonder if I have the 100mm "normal" eye
because I used to paint, and I always like to set up things to fit on a
smaller sized canvas?
Skip
>I know they call 45-55mm the normal range lens
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 2:20 AM
Subject: Re: OT: (Somewhat) Is this true for you?
> To me the 100 gives the most natural perspective. The farther I
> deviate from it the more specialized th
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Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 7:21 PM
Subject: problem with exposure w/ a well-lit window in background
Hi Scott
Not new to photography, but fairly new to the newer "Z" type Pentax SLR's
myself. I ran
Not much savings here. The price is already bid up to $29 with mucho time
left to go...
Hell, B+H sells 'em new for $29, plus shipping.
Skip
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From: "Gary L. Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax Users Group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2001
Hey, I didn't even think of taking VF magnification into account... (Learn
something new from this list alla' time...)
I agree with what you're saying here, and I think the fact that when I also
concentrate on something I see it in aprox 100mm, this is what contributes
to an easier sense of compos
Can one operate effectively with the camera screwed directly onto the top of
a monopod, or would this be too rigid and awkward? (As I suspect...)
And if this is not a good idea, then what would some of you recommend as a
head for a monopod? Right now I'm thinking I'd like a ball head rather than
a
Sometimes I do it. Sometimes It does it. Sometimes She does it. The great
composition. (Or whatever you choose to call it...)
Skip
> However, I never
> consciously think of the term "composition" and it enters into my thinking
> almost not at all. To me, you don't "compose" a photograph. The phot
Who's the "*you*" you are so pompously trying to instruct and correct? I'm
dosk, and I didn't write any of what you quote me as saying below... Check
for the quote>> marks before you go off on such a high hat, superior
tangent! And I "Must Now" not do a
Finally figured out what I (I, I, I, ME, I) want in a monopod. Of course
it's got to be one that's not to short. (That's obvious, to me.) But also,
finally, it should not be to tall either...
I need to find one that, combined with a mounted ball head, opens to 58-59".
That way, with the camera on
Yeah, but then I'll have to saw it off at intervals and put hinges on it
so's I can fold it
Skip
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From: "Bill D. Casselberry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> go down to the h
John
You have far too many lenses!!! You should be ashamed of yourself! People
in China are starving! (For lenses!) The only way to true salvation for you
is to voluntarily rid yourself (freely, and without delay) of at least half
of those foul lenses! Then you will be truly forgiven!
Contact me
I would guess that many of you already know about this. But for those that
don't, there's ProPhoto.com. They have a gallery with samples from most of
the considered-to-be master photographers there.
So far I've only checked out William Eggleston, but what an eye this cat's
got! He's my man! Any
Nice equipment in your house Shel. But where do you and your family live?
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From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2001 3:33 AM
Subject: Re: Enabling run Amok :^)
>
> THE CAMERA: All wood, hand-held 8x10 P&S
F1.2 on a ME. Man, I love it.
There's something about fast lenses, with that wide expanse of glass in
front, that gets to me. Anyone have a clue as to what a fair limit might be
to any bidding here? What its actual worth is? While I would like to own it,
I also would not want to pay
I think you've got that back asswards... The lit on my Tamron (AF) 2x TC
says, "The maximum aperture of your master lens should be F4.0 OR FASTER to
maintain autofocus capability"
Skip
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thur
Hello
Anyone know about Tokina lenses? Specificially, I'm wondering about the
Tokina 24-40mm f2.8 ATX, what it's rep is? Would it be a lot less sharper
than a prime WA? Enough to cancell out the advantage of having 24-28-35-40mm
in one lens? It is a little expensive, even used Is it worth
Will let you know something about this in a little while also. I've done a
thing similar; taken pictures with my 50mm FA 1.4, and am now doing the same
shots with this lens with a 2x Tamron converter on it. Haven't gotten the
latter prints developed yet, but it will be interesting to see how a goo
I'm a little confused as to the EV adjustment dial on my ZX-M, and its
accompanying directions do not help much.
If I have aperture set on the camera at f4, and I set the adjustment to
(-)minus one (not 1/2), what will the equivalent new f-stop be? (f3.5? or
f5.6?)
IOWs, does (-) adjust the am
Subject: EV adjustments???
okay, I think I got it.
On EV adj's, (+ ) means MORE LIGHT.
Or (in effect) opening the shutter more by increasing the f-stop (fraction)
number. (As in 2.8 to 2.0...)
And (-) means LESS LIGHT.
Or (in effect) closing the shutter more by decreasing the f-stop (fr
Hi Jan
Thanks very much for your help here. A couple more questions and notes.
> Note however that in the two examples above, 2.8->2.0 is a full f-stop
difference
> (+1 EV) while 2.8->3.5 is only half a stop (- 1/2 EV) ...
I don't understand this part. Can you elaborate further?
> And sin
Pt, hey buddy, -wanna' buy 3 camera lenses? Real cheap?
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Just be careful you don't try to take a picture with one of these in an
inner city neighborhood Man, the pollice wouldn't have much trouble
justifying the plugging of you with nineteen little lead filled holes
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Received two e-mails in the PDML without any subject matter, only
attachments. One was from a "Richard E. Graham", and the other from a
"Rusty". Since I recognized neither of these names from the PDML, I
definitely would not open either those stupid attachments, and immediately
deleted both messag
I know that Tamron makes lenses to fit k-mount ZX cameras.
But what then does a Tamron k-mount Adaptall do? Allow me to fit Leica,
Nikon, Minolta lenses onto a k-mount??
I doubt I could ever afford any Leica lenses. (Lottery?)
But oh baby, they have a 50mm 1.0
Say goodbye to flash forever!
(N
Didn't someone on this list recently say they had a used ZX-5n for sale? I
know someone who might be interested.
Skip
(Can also contact me privately at::)
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What does the ZX-5 (or the European MZ-5) do NOT have that the updated ZX-5n
has?
What features would I be losing if I bought a used MZ-5, at a fairly good
price?
Thanks,
Skip
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Outlook Express users, do not despair..
Someone has mentioned here on this list that one can get a virus (or worm,
or trojan) just by opening e-mail. This is, I believe, one of the many
unfounded, slightly paranoid, rumors about viruses. (Virii?)
Email comes through to a Microsoft O/S system
Previous message:
> BTW, how sharp the A 1.2 is at 1.0 ;-) (the DOF at 1.0 is propably NONE,
so
> I would say that lens would be actually UNUSABLE for photography! You
would
> get almost nothing or every time the bad thing in focus. Like tip of
> person's nose, but not their eyes. Perhaps nice f
> > Someone has mentioned here on this list that one can get a virus (or
worm,
> > or trojan) just by opening e-mail. This is, I believe, one of the many
> > unfounded, slightly paranoid, rumors about viruses. (Virii?)
>
> I assure you that both the statements made about being able to get
> infec
Re; previous message(s) to Dosk:
> Dosk, the truth is out there.
>
> The main problem is that Microsoft alone has extended HTML with tags
> like IFRAME, which allow automated saving and execution of other code,
> eg. from attachments.
Yes. But as in most cases, the truth is m
Re; previous message(s) to Dosk:
> Dosk, the truth is out there.
>
> The main problem is that Microsoft alone has extended HTML with tags
> like IFRAME, which allow automated saving and execution of other code,
> eg. from attachments.
Yes. But as in most cases, the truth is m
Re; previous message(s) to Dosk:
> Dosk, the truth is out there.
>
> The main problem is that Microsoft alone has extended HTML with tags
> like IFRAME, which allow automated saving and execution of other code,
> eg. from attachments.
Yes. But as in most cases, the truth is m
> > Have you heard from our representative in Ulan Bator yet?
That's actual where me is from. And you guys are pissing me and compatriots
offoff. Keep this large BS up and we will never send you MZ5-N, MX-S,
freaking new MZ-S, or any of large hidden stockpiled film that saving
against digital t
Re; previous message(s) to Dosk:
> Dosk, the truth is out there.
>
> The main problem is that Microsoft alone has extended HTML with tags
> like IFRAME, which allow automated saving and execution of other code,
> eg. from attachments.
Yes. But as in most cases, the truth is m
ore liable to be contaminated with a sender's (unknown usually)
virus!
Thanks for your consideration in this,
Dosk
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From: "Eduardo Carone Costa Júnior" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2001 10:26 PM
Subje
Does anyone on this list know anything about the Pentax PZ-5? (Not the ZX-5,
but the Euro-version-only PZ-5, which was never sold new in the States.) I'm
thinking of getting one, but I do have some questions I'd like to ask first
before I do so.
I'm mostly concerned about the changable options. (S
Re the stuff below from Doug and Len.
Why?
Why do you feel compelled to buy it?
First.
And then try to find
a place to fit
it into your world?
Sounds to me
like you don't really need
it, do you?
Have you checked that out?
First.
And why has someone
told you
that thi
new camera that sounds like something I
might want to add to my set of photographic tools, I am compelled to examine
it and decide if the features and feel it offers will fit into my daily
life, a good portion of which revolves around the use of a camera.
>
> And =I= will decide what I need an
whom they
would like to contact, they can ask through this list I too dislike
listings of email addresses, and/or mailing addresses, with names. Too many
damn spammers and junk mailers and other virus type nuts lurking out there;
they would have a field day with a not-too-private list...
re our minds, and now
they're going after our souls! (And no, I myself am not particularly
religious. Just scared for my grandchildren...)
Greywoulf. Dosk. Skip (Take your pick...)
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Quite okay! Wish there were some photo shops as accommodating in the NY/NJ
area though. Perhaps there are, but I've never heard of, or encountered any,
that would allow one to run a roll of film through a camera prior to buying.
My loss, this...
Dosk
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May be quite simple, but I still don't understand it, Philippe. Your answer
seems only to complicate it even more for me...
But thanks for trying anyway,
Dosk
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed
Wells, I did it. Went for an inexpensive "M" lens.
Was going to get the 3.5 135mm M that KEH had for $79, but by the time I got
back there some @#()*%^& had beat me to it
But say, lookee here Homer, there's a 75-150 f4 M zoom that looks to be
still there, and for only $59. Hmm! (With my
> >"All lens tests are wrong."
Maybe. But I would like to know about Sigma, for Pentax k-mounts. I found
this weird site on the web that is all about Sigma lenses. The first three
quarters of all the postings there are horror stories from people completely
knocking Sigma(s); ie; "they're trash h
It's interesting that some on this list are discovering the re-writing of
history. But what about the re-writing of current events so that network
news conforms to corporate and government approval?
See:
http://www.fair.org/ff2000.html
IMO the only real news one can get now days that is not some
Yes you do have something interesting here. Some really great pics. I
especially enjoyed the train picture, and the one in Rome with the bird and
the man reading the newspaper Actually I thought most all of them were
superb, and especially the Rome pictures
Dosk
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Bravo Mike! Good reminders here about enjoying yourself and forgetting about
perfectionism
Dosk
> If you love a lens and some "test" says it sucks, who are you going to
> believe?
>
> All lens tests are wrong.
>
> --Mike
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camera", -even after they've previously advertised that they are.!
And there are complaints aplenty, as to these factors, there also...
(Let me find the URL again for this Sigma stuff, and I'll post it so you can
see for yourself as to what I'm talking about...)
Dosk
- Or
what
you really want here is censorship and control...)
But maybe we should set up another designation, called WOT. That might solve
things..
Dosk
> Most e-mail programs will allow you to filter out messages by "OT" in the
> subject line.
>
> Maris
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PT:
What would you think of using non-shiny old fashioned electrician's tape to
cover up the tops of the silver ZX cameras?
I think it would make them look way cooler. Sort of like a new pebble
grained F100, or MX-S, y'know?
Dosk
> PT: Pentax topic.
> PRT: photography-related
Phred has lots of interesting specs. Much of which I don't understand. But
ok.
However, no picture?! What does a Z-5 look like? (I'm guessing it looks
something like a PZ1p, but I'd like to know for sure...)
Dosk
> on 2/17/01 8:27 PM, dosk at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>
I've turned the body straight over to be serviced:
When you do something like this, where is a good place to "turn bodies
(Pentax bodies of course) over" to?
Dosk
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Which would you choose:
Z-5 ?
ZX5-n ?
Leave out price considerations. Which would you choose, based solely on
their features.??
Thanks,
Dosk
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http://www.keh.com/shop/SHOWPRODUCT.CFM?CRID=1571186&SKID=TF0499904340702&SI
D=newused&BID=TF&CID=04&SOID=N&ISPRICE=149.0
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No Mark, A Z-5, not a ZX-5. A Z-5 is probably more similar to a PZ style
camera than a ZX. That's why I'm asking people what they think.
But thanks anyway
Dosk
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would I need, or want, to have it?
Oh, one more big difference. $100. (Aprox.)
Thanks,
Dosk
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From: "Bob Wilkinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: PZ1 vs. PZ1p. Hm... ..
> On Tue, 20 Feb 2001 00:07:59 -0500 "dosk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
&
: Re: ping
> pong.
>
> Regards,
> Bob...
Re; ping.
Re; pong.
Definitely OT,OL, and BS too!
Ding.
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The f4 M75-150mm came in the mail today from KEH. Nice, not-too-heavy, old
timey lens. Easy to operate on my ZX-M. Smooth and easy push-pull zoom and
focus with one hand... Center weight AE metering... No blemishes on either
outside covering or glass, aperture ring clicks as smooth as butter, and
Great album. Great singer. Smoooth jazz piano and wordsmithing
Will have to catch this Claire Martin now. Thanks.
Skip
> > "Popsicle Toes" is the name of the song that Fred asked about.
>
> We know that, Shel. Well, some of us do. 'Popsicle toes are always
> froze' - certainly true in t
Can anyone recommend a good camera bag that would be large enough (and small
enough) to carry, let's say, a PZ and a ZX body, along with 4 lenses? (I'm
leaving myself some room for future expansion here...)
Something less than $100??
All responses appreciated.
Dosk
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In answer to one of my own earlier rambling questions; I found a good reason
why not to use a rubber lens hood all of the time. On the end of a longish
zoom or tele, they tend to make the lens more tip-heavy and prone to
shaking. My 75-150mm handles far steadier just using its own narrow smallish
I haven't been much involved with the many MZ-S discussions in Pentaxia,
figuring I didn't want to spend that much for a camera I didn't particularly
want anyway.
But in reading back posts recently, I did notice something that stuck out.
And that is, the new camera's greater resemblance to a ZX5n
gt;
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners
> dosk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > A few questions;
> >
> > 1] If one is not using any of the special zoom effects (such as IST), of
> > what use is the
But isn't this because you're using either the ZC (Zoom Clip), or the IST
(Image Size Tracking) modes, also? (PZ1p manual states that these special
zoom control modes require the power zoom feature to be on before it can be
utilized...) In this case, yes, I could see where power zooming would be
v
Okay, Gianfranco, thanks again. (Good help from Italy!)
I am especially glad to hear what you have to say about your style of
shooting, as that's just exactly what I enjoy doing also. For some reason I
really like to avoid using flash if it is at all possible
I've found the ZX-M to be a good m
Seems I have returned from sunny Florida just in time to catch what promises
to be the biggest snow storm NJ has had all year! (Gotta' do sumthing about
my silly timing here, no?)
My 75-150mm f4 M zoom came in handy recently when I had to take a picture of
some damage on our home's second floor
So what then is the body of a PZ1 made of?
(It sure looks like plastic to me in its pictures, no?)
Also, the MZ/ZX bodies are not a light "plastic", but some kind of heavy
polycarbonate fusion material. Having owned older metal cameras, (such as
the tank-like 1970's Canon TX,) I believe an MZ/ZX
Allah be with you.
(Both at the wedding and the surgery). ;>)
Skip
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From: "Dan Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 12:01 PM
Subject: Re: MZ-S Press Release in Japan Part II (Was: Silver MZ-S)
> Thank you Take!
>
> Dan Scott
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Saw: A Kiron lens for Pentax. 24mm, f2. ($69.00?)
Whatsit? Any good atall? Never heard of this brand before
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I'll try it, for a little while anyway.
Let me know what to do...
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From: "Chris Brogden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 10:50 PM
Subject: More on being a PUG Commentator
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> One thing I never thought
Thanks John, Daphne, and Mark for responding to my questions about the Kiron
24/2 lens. I'd been looking for a fast WA and found this one on Ken-Mar
Camera's web site; they're a shop located in Long Island NY. (The web site
itself I initially got from their ad in Shutterbug mag.) The lens is liste
Don't know yet, Daphne. Haven't received it yet. But it has a 58mm filter
size, so it's not a tea cup. Maybe not very much bigger than a 50mm normal?
I'll let you know more when I get it
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> lucky you! is it very big glass? never saw one 'in the flesh' so to
> speak...
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> Daphne
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s hood for
effectiveness...
I agree... Because IMO, form should always follow function!
But in our modern consumerist culture, if it looks good (sexy?) (-a
machine?) then that's much more desirable even if it can't do the job...
Dosk
> > What's the lens on the silver body?
Following site, (thanks be to Daphne,) is an excellent resource for those of
us who like to experiment with third-party lenses
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http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/third/
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From: "Jan van Wijk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2001 1:42 PM
Subject: RE: Primes Vs. Zooms
> On Wed, 7 Mar 2001 21:14:31 +1000, Rob Studdert wrote:
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> >> Looking at those "Leica versus Nikon" shots I can't help to think t
I absolutely concur on this about the 75-150/f4 M lens. I recently had to
take some shots of damage on my house, and the pictures of a roof 35 feet up
and away are every bit as sharp with this lens as the pictures I took of the
lower part of the house, only five feet away, with my FA 50mm f1.4. (
With the ZX-M, does the lens open and close when you move the aperture ring
when the lens is mounted on the body? (You can check this better with a
flashlight.) And does the viewfinder lighten and darken in DOF mode when you
move the mounted lens's aperture ring? If so, you're okay. In my case,
no
There is also the inexpensive option of buying a 'normal' 50mm and a 2x
teleconvertor. For portrait purposes, I find it works well for me, and also
I then have virtually two different lenses...
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From: "Jaume Lahuerta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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also.
Have you ever considered that?
Dosk
Subject: Re: respect and cameras (was: First look at MZ-S)
> Hi,
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> >> If
> >> I wanted respect for my camrea, not for my pictures, I'd buy a Leica-
> >> or perhaps a Nikon.
> >
> >you'll never get
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