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Hello from New Jersey (USA): K-1000 filter query
It depends upon the sort of photography that you like. As a suggestion, though, I would propose these: Landscapes: Orange for moderate effect, red for more dramatic skies. Portraits outdoors: Green for good skin tones. General use: yellow to correct tones Colour: 81A to warm up pictures ...
Posted by johnriley on 29/05/2004 - 00:20
MX Motor drive sought?
Yes, I find that prefocus is best for the pan or head on shots, but the motor is useful for the exciting bits, like when somebody overcooks it, or there's a tangle. I find I'm usually using a long lens with multiplier, so autofocus when available doesn't work, as the maximum aperture is around f8...
Posted by Taliety on 02/06/2004 - 00:12
Metering with a Beattie screen in MX
Hi, Changing the film speed seems to be the best idea. I have used a "bright" screen but in the LX. Fortunately it meters off the back of the shutter which has a special pattern on it for manual, or off the film itself in auto. I find the brighter screen a huge improvement. I would put up with the ...
Posted by Kim C on 01/06/2004 - 23:51
pentax p30t
Hi, The A and F lenses have a "A" setting on the aperture ring. This is linked to a set of eletrical contacts on the mount which is what the camera needs for the modes you are talking about. The best lenses to use would be the A series lenses. the F series are the autofocus ones. These will work in...
Posted by Kim C on 04/06/2004 - 21:52
ME SUPER Mirror and view finder cleaning
Hi, The best thing tp clean the back of the viewfinder where you look through is a cotton bud. I wouldn't try to clean the mirror. Any dust on it will not affect the photos and it is easy to damage it or put it out of alignment and then you won't be able to focus properly. If there is just loose du...
Posted by Kim C on 06/06/2004 - 22:30
Pentax MZ-50 Camera and 28-80 lens for sale
Pentax MZ-50 Camera RRP £200 (but now superceeded) with... SMC PENTAX-FA Zoom 28mm ~ 80mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 Optical Specification Min. Aperture: 22 Angle of View: 75~30.5 Min. Focus Distance: 0.40 Max. Diameter: 71.00 Max. Length : 83.50 Weight: 380.00 RRP: £159.99 Total RRP ab...
Posted by Anonymous on 09/06/2004 - 14:44
Help me sort out Pentax model numbers
Hi Richard, If you want details on the cameras try the oracle http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ Bojidar has done a fantastic job of collating a vast amount of info. As to the "best" camera, it's horses for courses and which way you want to go. Rather than the K1000, I would suggest the KM or better...
Posted by Kim C on 25/06/2004 - 15:53
Help me sort out Pentax model numbers
Just like to thank you three for your great help in coming back up to speed on what Pentax has available. I decided to forego the K's and try something more "exotic" than what I've been doing these past 30+ years. I found though that MZ-S and LX were out of my price range. That left me with MX, ...
Posted by Richard F on 07/07/2004 - 13:44
use older lenses on digital camera bodies
Just to clarify this, the *ist D will handle any Pentax 35mm bayonet (k mount) lens. If the lens has an "A" setting next to the smallest aperture, it will work perfectly. If it has no aperture ring (certain new lenses) it will also work perfectly. If it does NOT have an A setting, then you ...
Posted by George Lazarette on 29/06/2004 - 22:02
Remote *ist operation (PocketWizard??)
I need to operate my Pentax cameras *ist and MZ6 inparticular, but might add the MZ-M. All use electro-magnetic shutter release, but I can find no Pentax cables for PocketWizard. Has anybody obtained such a lead, or alternatively have they made a lead. It cannot be very difficult to make a lead u...
Posted by Taliety on 30/06/2004 - 22:47
ME Super replacement parts
Hi there, I've recently inhereted an ME Super, which appears to be a great camera indeed. Only thing is, as with most things you inherit, not all is picture perfect cosmetically. I have a dent in the prism of the top cover, the mirror is scratched and the view-finder has not faired to well either...
Posted by Anonymous on 03/07/2004 - 18:34
Back to Basics
Sometimes it's nice to simplify things, go back to basics and re-discover simpler days. Thanks to a bit of buying on eBay I have assembled a small kit based on the Spotmatic along with 24mm, 28mm, 50mm and 105mm lenses. So now I'm in retro mood, the Tri-X is loaded and ready, the Wein Cell ordered a...
Posted by johnriley on 12/07/2004 - 19:59
Back to Basics
I've recently bought an old Spottie, too. My first one I bought new in 1973 for £100 exactly - a month's pay. Just waiting to see how the first film turns out.
Posted by George Lazarette on 13/07/2004 - 00:30
Back to Basics
I also have a special feeling with this camera. I used my father's Spotmatic during 80's and he still keeps it in his cabinet nowadays. Nobody uses it while I'm not at home. I keep thinking to get one. Missed one with 3 lenses and a bellow a couple of weeks ago on eBay. :( mrz
Posted by mrz on 13/07/2004 - 01:14
which pentax-body for manual and autofocus lenses?
Assuming that price is an issue, the Super A is the best Pentax manual-focus camera with aperture and shutter priority options, and sells for £60-£80 on Ebay. The SFX and SFXn are solid, well-made, AF cameras which go for very little money on Ebay. Their AF is often derided, but it works perfect...
Posted by George Lazarette on 20/07/2004 - 12:43
which pentax-body for manual and autofocus lenses?
From the origonal poster. i could go without the autofocus function From my post. probably not as well manufactured and robust as other bodies (having a polycarbonate mount ring) The Super A is not auto focus either. There are 2 MZ-M's from the UK and 1 from Oz on eBay at the moment. The inten...
Posted by McBrian on 20/07/2004 - 22:54
which pentax-body for manual and autofocus lenses?
My name is also Kim and I like the Z1-P.........so there, ner! :lol: I can't see traditional film disappearing for a long time, there are loads of brand new film cameras still being produced and what about all those handy disposables that are so popular at weddings and the like? It seems to m...
Posted by Kimbo on 24/07/2004 - 17:15
which pentax-body for manual and autofocus lenses?
In the end, we can always process the films ourselves - in monochrome this may well be the route of choice anyway. I don't think film is anywhere near dead yet, and in 20 years time I'm sure will still be available for those who want it. Perhaps the drop in digital sensor will have arrived ny th...
Posted by johnriley on 25/07/2004 - 10:49
which pentax-body for manual and autofocus lenses?
Hi George, We are getting a bit off the thread but I thought I would argue again so you didn't feel unloved :wink: I agree with Kimbo, I am going to be long dead before 35mm film stocks cease. There was a tread a while ago saying Kodak were stopping 35mm film production! I suspect all it was i...
Posted by Kim C on 25/07/2004 - 11:11
ME-Super / P30 which lenses?
Hi John The mounts for all pentax lenses are essentially the same (expect for M42 which is a screw mount). The following prefixes are used to denote certain features: K - the 'original' bayonet mount, aperture controlled by ring around throat of lens KA - Very similar to K, 'upgraded' with e...
Posted by mattie on 22/07/2004 - 20:31
