Hi all, with the revival of Ektatchrome I've bought a few rolls and looking for recommendations for E6 processing (mounted). Previously I only used Kodachrome in 35mm and that all went to the Kodak lab. For 120 E6 I usually use Peak Imaging (unmounted).

Any suggestions?

John.

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I feel there's a sense of freedom with a few small primes compared to heavy slow zoom. The camera balances better, both when carrying it and shooting it, you don't necessarily need the battery grip and you don't look like a CaNikon tourist...

50mm became the standard for 35mm film as it was the easiest length to make with a fast aperture which approximately matches the human eye (based on the diagonal of a 24x36 frame being 43mm). My preference on the K-1 is the 43mm as it's a bit wider, on my K-5 I prefer an FA28/2.8 which equates to 42mm.

On a K-3 a 35mm lens would be closest to 50mm on FF, while a 50mm becomes a good 'portrait' length. If I was looking for an APS-C prime for landscapes I'd be considering either a DA15 or DA21 (probably the 15). If it was between the DA35/2.4 and DA50/1.8, I'd go for the 35 (actually I'd use my FA35/2).

A prime lens will give you better image quality in a smaller, lighter & faster package, but the right focal length & aperture combination depends on a photographer's subjects, preferences and ways of working.

I still have these, offers invited...

As much as I read comments about cheap adapters providing infinity focus, I'd be more concerned about getting the adapter stuck on the camera. Not too bad if it's an old 'cheap' film body, not so great if it's an expensive DSLR.

The genuine Pentax one is the only one I'd use, irrespective of the cost difference, admittedly I have one for sale but I'm rethinking that as they're always useful to have.

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I've found two links which may help:
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Post #7 of the second suggests it attaches to the microscope eyepiece.

John.

The program line option goes back to the SFX (and arguably the P50). In program 'normal' the SFX would alter the program line depending on lens focal length (and show it on the LCD) but it wouldn't be able to match 1/focal length.

For prop aircraft I use Tv and 1/125th maybe 1/180th at a push, any faster will freeze them.