BigTed

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After a night on the tiles, I acquired a Unitor F28 35mm lens and a Ranger F28 28mm from Ebay, mainly because they looked interesting -never heard of either make- and cheap (you know how it is).

Unitor is made in Japan, M42 fit, Ranger made in Korea, P fit.

As yet untried (but they look in resonable shape) anyone know anything about these?

Comment by BigTed posted on Know anything about Unitor or Ranger lenses? at 01/01/2008 - 11:53

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Thanks John - the answer I was hoping for!

I have found an insulated lunch bag in Marks & Spencer which should have room for ~24 films (6 x 4) on the bottom layer and a couple of tinnies in the top layer (to assist with cooling). £4 and black - looks almost Lowepro!

Second question - does anyone bother with those 'film safe bags' to get films through the allegedly safe x-ray machines? [/img][/code]

Comment by BigTed posted on Any creative ideas on keeping Velvia cool in the desert? at 09/12/2007 - 16:17

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On the box it says to keep Velvia at below 15C/59F.
I'm heading into the desert (car, tent) and outside tempratures will hit 40C/104F (although it may slip below 19C/70F at night).
No fridge.
Any tips on keeping Velvia 100 cool (do I need to?). Thanks!!

Comment by BigTed posted on Any creative ideas on keeping Velvia cool in the desert? at 09/12/2007 - 08:13

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Backup body for wildlife, so agreed - me neither; I'll keep looking. Thanks

Comment by BigTed posted on What's the difference between the MZ5 and MZ5N? at 10/11/2007 - 11:11

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And that's it?
Brilliant - thanks

Comment by BigTed posted on What's the difference between the MZ5 and MZ5N? at 10/11/2007 - 09:12

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I'm looking at doubling my collection of 5's (from one to two) but can't find a simple answer on the differences between the MZ5 (which I don't have) and the MZ5N (which I have)

Anyone know?
Thanks!

ps - I looked at Boz's page, and the only difference I could see was 10 grams in weight

Comment by BigTed posted on What's the difference between the MZ5 and MZ5N? at 10/11/2007 - 08:12

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Thanks Kim!
Now of course the question is do I put it back on ebay, or do I find a Spotmatic to fit it

Comment by BigTed posted on Angle Finders at 30/10/2007 - 23:52

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Hi - I picked up an angle finder on ebay labelled 'Asahi Pentax' (that's all), but the rails don't seem to fit me ME or MZ.
Can anyone provide any clues?

Comment by BigTed posted on Angle Finders at 26/10/2007 - 18:19

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