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effects lenses wanted for mz 6 - novice requires lenses
hi my name is chris. i am new to photography and have been bought a mz6 for a project at college and i require some effects lenses. the effects that i want to acheive are with using a repeating lense's,fish eyes and a 24 mm macro or any effects lenses plus any filters that there a...
Posted by macro on 11/03/2003 - 20:12
effects lenses wanted for mz 6 - novice requires lenses
If you mean by repeating lens a multi-image attachment, this is a filter type that can be found in the Cokin range and others. The fish eye effect can be reproduced relatively cheaply with one of the fish eye attachments that screw into the filter thread - they give an ultra-wide effect with a stand...
Posted by johnriley on 11/03/2003 - 23:35
Manufacturing Quality
A couple of days ago a customer of mine came along with his camera kit and offered it to me for the "derisory" offer that he had received for it as a part exchange. So, for £20 he offered me a Yashica FRI, FRII, 50mm lens, 135mm lens, ring flash, filters, Yashica winder and all the bits and pieces t...
Posted by johnriley on 04/08/2002 - 22:56
PENTAX K-1000 VS PENTAX ZX-M
The Pentax K1000 is a good solid manual camera that is like a Spotmatic with a bayonet mount. However it is rather large and does not have a very good exposure meter. In my experience the meter was fooled by red and orange filters, used for black and white films. I would recommend a Pentax MX; it ...
Posted by grahamwalton on 24/05/2003 - 16:26
What are the essentials for an Asahi Pentax K-1000?
Just received an old Asahi Pentax K-1000 that's in pretty good shape. But all I have is the original 50mm lens. What kind of tripod, zoom or telephoto lens, flash, and filters should I get. I'm trying to keep the cost low. Since the camera was free, why go crazy. Thanks.
Posted by screech11616 on 16/07/2003 - 18:44
What are the essentials for an Asahi Pentax K-1000?
You've got a great camera that will last longer and work harder than many current models! I would start slowly to build up a kit. Use the 50mm lens for a while and take lots of pictures. If you find the need for more lenses your results should guide you as to whether you need a wide angle or a te...
Posted by johnriley on 16/07/2003 - 23:43
What are the essentials for an Asahi Pentax K-1000?
take a look on ePHOTOzine.com for buying guides to tripods, filters etc and techniques on how to take better pictures. It's also worth subscribing to Pentax User where you'll find very good articles on all areas of Pentax photography.
Posted by Peter Bargh on 21/07/2003 - 15:12
Returning to non digital. Just ordered a *ist. HELP.
A belated thank you. Got the camera today from Jessops. (Had ordered from Empiredirect as a twin kit but they messed up - could not find the stock in the warehouse despite the system saying they had 10, etc.) Also bought some filters (UV, circular poleriser, SA1) and a bigger zoome (FA, not FAJ,...
Posted by kyber on 31/07/2003 - 21:52
Can someone please explain the depth of field preview thing
I'd have to disagree on this one. I find the depth of field preview one of the most useful features of a camera. Once you get used to the darkening of the screen you'll be able to check focus accuracy much better. As an experiment focus on a nearby subject with something such as a car number plate i...
Posted by Peter Bargh on 17/08/2003 - 23:05
MZs or EOS3 ?
For those intersted I ordered my MZs today, with 24-90 and a sigma ex 100-300 and some filters. SHould be with me on Friday :) ALthough stocks of the MZs seem to have run out, SRS Discount Photo have a few "A" stock bodies (pentax approval returns) at reduced prices and 12 month warranty
Posted by Kevin Stephens on 25/05/2004 - 22:36
Pentax SF-7
I'm an SLR virgin. I've bought a s/hand Pentax SF-7 c/w Pentax F zoom 28-80mm lens. I'm used to compact digitals (Nikon Coolpix 770) but am not happy with image quality, hence the change. I think I need to invest in accessories i.e. hood, filters, flash maybe a new lens, but have no idea what type m...
Posted by ivorpits on 23/05/2004 - 17:21
Hello from New Jersey (USA): K-1000 filter query
Dear Friends: If I am out of line, please excuse me-- this is my first post. Been shooting for years, yet still consider myself an advanced beginner. LOVE my K-1000. Would someone be so kind and recommend a basic set of filters that I should purchase? I like the look of the romantic/soft fi...
Posted by DuFontaine on 28/05/2004 - 21:48
Hello from New Jersey (USA): K-1000 filter query
I'd recommend using the Cokin filter system, this means that you can use the filters on all your lenses using the holder rather than buying one of each filter for each lens. www.cokin.com I use the P series so I can swap between 35mm and medium format.
Posted by Slacker on 14/07/2004 - 14:29
Hello from New Jersey (USA): K-1000 filter query
The ones below with two stars indicate that I also find these very useful for digital as well as film. ** polarizer * 81A, B or C ** neutral desity graduated gray square filter and there are a few nice to have ones: ** ND (non-grad) filter * 85 * 82 ** sunset or other square graduated f...
Posted by danbachmann on 14/07/2004 - 11:02
Any K-1000 items for sale?
Good People: I have a K-1000 and I use a 1:1.7 / 50mm lens. I am especially looking for filters (fog effect, soft/ romantic...). I am also looking for a 'starter kit' of filters for B&W photography: Orange, red, Green, yellow and 81A. (Thanks again, JR.) Please e- me off-list. TIA, ...
Posted by DuFontaine on 01/06/2004 - 03:38
polarizing filter
Make sure you are using a circular polarizing filter with autofocus lenses. As you've used these filters before I shouldn't have to mention the camera being 90 degrees to the sun's axis for best results.
Posted by akikana on 07/06/2004 - 11:20
polarizing filter
Indeed. It does seem straightforward. I have bought a circular filter and am aware of the 90 degrees rule... I just don't seem to get the lovely skies and colours I used to get with my old manual camera and I wondered if there was something I should know about using filters with an autofocus. T...
Posted by Anonymous on 09/06/2004 - 16:31
Slide or Negs ?
In terms of absolute quality and colour saturation you cannot beat the slide film. Also for photomechanical reproduction in books and magazines it gives a superior result. For a beginning photographer an added advantage is that whatever you do to create your picture (add filters, under/over expos...
Posted by johnriley on 01/08/2004 - 15:19
Need help asap please
hi just bought a spotmatic for a present and it has no battery for the light meter. If i went into Jessops, what exactly would i ask for?! Also am i right in saying this is a 55mm lens on the Spotmatic? So i can get filters that are 55mm? Many thanks in advance and any help would be great. J...
Posted by Anonymous on 01/08/2004 - 18:07
Need help asap please
Hi Joe The Spotmatic takes a 1.35v mercury cell that has been replaced by the PX400 equivalent Wein Zinc/Air cell. Jessops sell these for £4.95. It is important not to use a similar cell of 1.5v because the higher voltage would affect the meter readings. The standard lens is usually a 55mm f1....
Posted by johnriley on 01/08/2004 - 18:28
