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Posted 18/08/2011 - 15:03
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womble wrote:
Not quite true. I haven't seen anyone trying to persuade you to buy a A3. Now if there was ever an ugly duckling, that model is it!
K.
I've got one of those. Styling is very much of its time, isn't it...
Not quite true. I haven't seen anyone trying to persuade you to buy a A3. Now if there was ever an ugly duckling, that model is it!
K.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 18/08/2011 - 16:25
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Dangermouse wrote:
Hmm, see, the advice on the Dimitrov K mount site is that the grip for the Z series bodies is just a bit of moulded plastic (it doesn't enable the use of other batteries).
The grip for the Z-1 is not completely useless, the one I have has a leather strap (which still allows use of the neck strap) to encircle your right hand, surpised it's still not an option on later straps...Hmm, see, the advice on the Dimitrov K mount site is that the grip for the Z series bodies is just a bit of moulded plastic (it doesn't enable the use of other batteries).
Oddly, I can't use my Z-1p without the grip and strap, yet on the Z-1 I am happy to use the camera without....
Z-1p, K-1, P50
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
F50 1.7. SMC-FAs 24, 35, 50 1.4, 85, 135. HD-FA15-30, DFA24-70, D-FA*70-200. The SMC-FA Limited Trinity.
Metz 45 CL-4, AF500FTZ. AF540FGZ.
Some Mamiya and some Nikon, and a Canon T70.
Posted 18/08/2011 - 17:12
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Dangermouse wrote:
Hmm, see, the advice on the Dimitrov K mount site is that the grip for the Z series bodies is just a bit of moulded plastic (it doesn't enable the use of other batteries).
I saw a hack a while (years) back where the Z-1 grip had been adapted and it has sufficient space for 4 AAa. Contacts can be made into the battery compartment. I haven't got the link now but I'll do a search later through my archives. However, it is easier finding 2CR5 batteries than a grip strap!
Hmm, see, the advice on the Dimitrov K mount site is that the grip for the Z series bodies is just a bit of moulded plastic (it doesn't enable the use of other batteries).
Lurking is shirking.!
Posted 18/08/2011 - 17:17
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Frogherder wrote:
Ilford still produce 1/4 plate film stock for FP4, HP4 and Delta 100 :-
http://www.ilfordphoto.com/products/productlist.asp?n=6&t=Consumer+%26+Professio...
regards
Bernard
Temptation get thee behind me!Quote:
I wonder where one gets 1/4 plate film.
I don't know of any current suppliers of glass 1/4 plate, I last used those in the early 70's when I worked in a metallurgy laboratory.I wonder where one gets 1/4 plate film.
Ilford still produce 1/4 plate film stock for FP4, HP4 and Delta 100 :-
http://www.ilfordphoto.com/products/productlist.asp?n=6&t=Consumer+%26+Professio...
regards
Bernard
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 18/08/2011 - 19:33
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dougf8 wrote:
It was here http://web.telia.com/~u54105795/FAQPentax but it has gone, if you do a search on the page you can see the discussions about it.Dangermouse wrote:
Hmm, see, the advice on the Dimitrov K mount site is that the grip for the Z series bodies is just a bit of moulded plastic (it doesn't enable the use of other batteries).
I saw a hack a while (years) back where the Z-1 grip had been adapted and it has sufficient space for 4 AAa. Contacts can be made into the battery compartment. I haven't got the link now but I'll do a search later through my archives. However, it is easier finding 2CR5 batteries than a grip strap!Hmm, see, the advice on the Dimitrov K mount site is that the grip for the Z series bodies is just a bit of moulded plastic (it doesn't enable the use of other batteries).
http://photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00VTKA
Lurking is shirking.!
Posted 18/08/2011 - 23:06
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I still think the MZ range fit the original post best.
I've just taken delivery of a SF1n (SFXn) and am amazed at the size of it.
Indeed Honesty asked if it was a 'digital' body it's that big!
Where as the MZ bodies are, in comparison, tiny. Even with the FG battery grip fitted.
I've just taken delivery of a SF1n (SFXn) and am amazed at the size of it.
Indeed Honesty asked if it was a 'digital' body it's that big!
Where as the MZ bodies are, in comparison, tiny. Even with the FG battery grip fitted.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 18/08/2011 - 23:36
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Yep, they're not renowned for subtlety
I even bothered to get an ERC for mine to keep the rain off, after having to use all manner of creative tricks to avoid it getting soaked on a wet Sunday in Cardiff Bay a while ago.
I even bothered to get an ERC for mine to keep the rain off, after having to use all manner of creative tricks to avoid it getting soaked on a wet Sunday in Cardiff Bay a while ago.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 19/09/2011 - 20:27
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An update
well I have got a Super A and a couple of m lenses.. not sure if i should have got A lenses. I got a bit carried away and bought these without double checking the difference
Will I still be able to use aperture priority on the super A with an m lens?
Meeting with HG to look over his cameras next week.
Dave
well I have got a Super A and a couple of m lenses.. not sure if i should have got A lenses. I got a bit carried away and bought these without double checking the difference
Will I still be able to use aperture priority on the super A with an m lens?
Meeting with HG to look over his cameras next week.
Dave
Posted 19/09/2011 - 22:11
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Yep, in some cases I find the M lenses preferable. The A 50/1.7 has a plastic aperture ring which doesn't have the precise clicks of the M lens.
It will work just like an ME Super with an M lens, although you have an LCD shutter speed readout in the viewfinder (and on the top plate) rather than the LEDs and scale.
It will work just like an ME Super with an M lens, although you have an LCD shutter speed readout in the viewfinder (and on the top plate) rather than the LEDs and scale.
Matt
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Shooting the Welsh Wilderness with K-m, KX, MX, ME Super and assorted lenses.
Posted 03/10/2011 - 18:26
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The Bingley Lunch Camera meet was a success, Dave went away wanting EVERYTHING!!!
Having seen and handled several bodies he seemed a little happier about maybe buying another body or 2, we shall see...
...and he has some foam to replace his mirror buffer on the A.
Having seen and handled several bodies he seemed a little happier about maybe buying another body or 2, we shall see...
...and he has some foam to replace his mirror buffer on the A.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 04/10/2011 - 19:07
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I want one of each please......
I think we created some photography interest in the pub with the cameras coming out one by one for inspection and discussion of their finer points.
Thanks for your help HG
Dave
I think we created some photography interest in the pub with the cameras coming out one by one for inspection and discussion of their finer points.
Thanks for your help HG
Dave
Posted 06/10/2011 - 14:53
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Can't you just feel the love emanating from Yorkshire!
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I wonder where one gets 1/4 plate film.
Ilford still produce 1/4 plate film stock for FP4, HP4 and Delta 100 :-
http://www.ilfordphoto.com/products/productlist.asp?n=6&t=Consumer+%26+Professio...
regards
Bernard