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Harrow Technical
What are you doing here? Get back into your hole. Found an access point then? Mike
Posted by mikew on 21/07/2009 - 19:56
Harrow Technical
BTDT in Egypt and it was hot I'll grant. Mad dogs and Englishmen time though - I went out for a walk in the midday and met some really nice guys sitting in the shade the cissies! Enjoying the dig? Do you see measurable progress while out there or is it only when you look at results back home it a...
Posted by mikew on 31/07/2009 - 21:26
Pentax S1a Repair
For an on line service manual see The S3 one covers your model, and the password is 'Pentax'. These manuals are freely available, but some jokers cut them onto CD and sell them on ebay. Don't buy of ebay, download and print it out, although it's a large document at 54 pages it's worth doing....
Posted by Hardgravity on 20/07/2009 - 06:28
Pentax S1a Repair
Incipiently I got 3 Spotmatic sp500s as spares or repair, 2 work fine, the third doesn't focus to infinity. Try playing with the bodies first, they might just need a clean if your lucky.8) Well you never know :D whats the best thing to lubricate any moving parts inside the camera?
Posted by PENTAX-PLANET on 20/07/2009 - 09:45
Pentax S1a Repair
Well, it turned out that they weren't too fiddley for me to fix! :D I'm not sure how to explain how I fixed them, but after removing the bottom plate on each and had a poke around, they both had the same problem - the shutter was ready to be released but it wouldn't. I moved a small plate at the ...
Posted by PENTAX-PLANET on 22/07/2009 - 16:24
Pentax S1a Repair
I remember years ago being told that's how IBM used to operate. I don't know if it is true but apparently they would sell a company a mainframe with all the bells and whistles built in but not enabled, so they could sell them the 'upgrade' and apparently all they then did was go into their mainframe...
Posted by Mongoose on 22/07/2009 - 19:52
A new film camera please!
No chance I'm afraid.:( Haven't Pentax finally stopped making the 6X7 and 645 models?:? Bring back the MX is what I say.:wink:
Posted by Hardgravity on 21/07/2009 - 13:04
A new film camera please!
Nikon still make the F6 if you want a brand new film slr. I say bring the MX back as well:D
Posted by PENTAX-PLANET on 21/07/2009 - 13:14
A new film camera please!
Well....I bought an MZ-60 a fews back for £20 - works fantastically well with my lenses, especially the DA*50-135. I use it in AV priority mode, and feel quite at home when using it. It certainly employs some of the modern features we have in our DSLR's.
Posted by Snootchies on 21/07/2009 - 15:22
A new film camera please!
I have a mint condition MZ-6 I have been contemplating selling, I purchased it off a lady who was planning on getting into SLR photography but she never got hooked. She only ran 2 films through it and I have put another 2 through it. It has the Data back and comes with its user manual, body cap ...
Posted by Clarky on 21/07/2009 - 23:26
crop factor, focal lengths, digital and 35mm lens compatibility
All Pentax bayonet lenses can be used without restriction, and screw thread ones with the appropraite adapter (Adapter K) - the only lenses that might cause a problem are the DA digital lenses that do not have enough coverage for the larger 35mm film frame. All lenses will work within their feature ...
Posted by johnriley on 26/07/2009 - 19:51
MZ Series Cameras Wanted
I recently sold my MZ-S but I could probably loan you my MZ-6 if you get stuck. It's not for sale though. I'll be returning to UK in late September, if you want me to bring it back with me, let me know. If you need one sooner than that, my Canon using son also has an MZ-6 that I'm sure you cou...
Posted by Mannesty on 21/08/2009 - 11:40
MZ Series Cameras Wanted
Hi John, I've probably got most of these in stock apart from the MZ-S. Also have a few with the 'usual' floppy flash fault which would photograph ok. I've been on holiday this week but will check when I am back in the shop on Tuesday. Would be happy to lend or sell at a bargain price :) Chris
Posted by Chris@SRSWATFORD on 22/08/2009 - 21:12
MZ Series Cameras Wanted
OK, I get the message lads, I think I'll go back to my Mamiya C330, now that's a film camera. :lol::lol::lol: It's past my bedtime so good night all, Grand Prix tomorrow .
Posted by jackitec on 23/08/2009 - 00:40
MZ Series Cameras Wanted
Luca - not selling either of my MZ-Ss - they are my main film cameras. But to give you an indication, my recollection is that they both cost me close to £400 with the grip - all bought separately off E-bay a couple of years back. The grip is the rarer element. You may be lucky and pick up a set...
Posted by Steve Chasey on 23/08/2009 - 08:18
MZ Series Cameras Wanted
A film only comp would be fun, but I expect a lot of entries would be drawn from our archives (and it would cause confusion for the uninitiated - lot of Minolta or Nikon exif data would show up as our scanners leave their signature on everything :)) Agree - film makes you spend a bit more time se...
Posted by Steve Chasey on 23/08/2009 - 21:35
MZ Series Cameras Wanted
OK, I get the message lads, I think I'll go back to my Mamiya C330, now that's a film camera. :lol::lol::lol: If someone produces a good written article about that beauty , I would certainly read it with great interest. A marvellous camera, with outstanding optics. Martin.
Posted by Malo1961 on 30/08/2009 - 10:02
the moon problems
What you need is accurate focusing I'm not trying to be pedantic but surely focussing at infinity would be fine, or am I missing something? Yes. Infinity focus on most lenses is set by a simple screw creating a mechanical stop. The setting of that stop can often be less than accurate and some lense...
Posted by Mannesty on 26/08/2009 - 22:46
the moon problems
Yes I agree Peter, the last shots I tried with the Bigma were all out of focus so this time I will only use manual focus, although it could have been haze, anyway I am determined to get a good shot this time, :lol: Jack.
Posted by jackitec on 26/08/2009 - 23:05
the moon problems
so this time I will only use manual focus Aim to get the focusing ring in the middle of the (very small) range over which you get the focus confirmation hexagon displayed. Take lots of exposures, and re-focus after each one. Don't assume that because you haven't touched anything, nothing's moved...
Posted by ChrisA on 26/08/2009 - 23:44
