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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-14-2010, 04:56 PM
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Didn't ask. If you're interested in it I can PM you his email address and foward this pics.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-14-2010, 03:55 PM
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He does indeed have a 10/1000 catadioptric. I have a couple pics but didn't post them as Im not interested in catadioptric lenses at the moment. The 300mm and the 80-200 I am however. Thanks to Zebooka for posting alternate names of these lenses as it allowed me to look them up on Ebay easier and figure out a fair price to be had. If these are indeed quality lenses, they still seem to be fairly reasonable on Ebay still...
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-13-2010, 09:07 PM
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Thanks Zeb! Question though - The 300mm wasn't in the Craigslist ad so how did you know the guy had it? What special powers do you posses?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-13-2010, 07:59 PM
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Thank Gerry! Not what I was hoping to hear, but better to hear before hand!
Got another reply from the seller with some better photos. All the lenses are 'Rubinar' branded. Photos are attatched. Still nothing special?
Also says he has a 10/1000 catadioptric and a 300mm MS Rubinar F4.5. Seems like a decently fast 300mm - Any good? [photo attatched]
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-13-2010, 09:56 AM
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Where do you see the 300mm? Also what is the quality and value of KMZ lenses? The seller claims and I have read elsewhere that they were made to Zeiss standards. If so I would imagine $450 a decent buy....?
The input is much appreciated from all!
EDIT -
Thank You for the info. Ive asked the seller for better photos. That's also what I needed to know about the price.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-13-2010, 07:50 AM
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This popped up for sale semi-locally -
Russian Night Vision and lens set
Seller says both lenses are Russian with no brand name. Any bets on the quality? Im not familiar with mirror lenses; what would that 500mm be worth?
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-01-2009, 08:25 PM
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Very Interesting. Thanks Rico!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-29-2009, 08:17 PM
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I'm not sure what you're saying. Pentax's 'waterproof' cameras can't compare to a case rated for 150ft+ (~45m) depths.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-29-2009, 04:34 PM
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I'm sure no one here will really no the answer, but I need to get this off my chest anyhow. I contacted Ikelite, one of the leading consumer underwater camera housing makers to see if they planned on creating a housing for the K7. This was their reply:
It is frustrating not being able to find an underwater case for these cameras! Their were a couple for the K10D, but they were discountiued and the companies didn't even bother with cases for the K20D.
So, will the K7 break Pentax out of the underdog segment and make people start taking them serious? I mean, Ikelite makes housings for Fuji, Sony, and Olympus dSLRS - Who the hell has those? Does FUJI outsell Pentax?? Good grief... :fedup:
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Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges
06-28-2009, 02:14 PM
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Took this a couple nights ago. Was goin home and just happened to have the camera and tripod in the truck with me.
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Forum: Sold Items
06-05-2009, 10:16 AM
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scimitar12 Helped me realize there is some damage to the lip around the battery door. It is quite symmetrical however, and almost looks like it should be there. (which is why I missed it before) I added a photo of the area to the link in the first post.
Also, I just got the film back. Camera works/meters/functioned great!
Still wanting $80 for it as that what itll take for me to break even.
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Forum: Sold Items
06-04-2009, 04:38 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
PZ1P Film SLR Body
Asking Price
80
Item Description
Pentax PZ1P camera body. Very nice condition - Flash & battery door are both fine.
The hard plastic cap shown is not included, but a soft white cap is.
The camera comes with the operating manual, and a brand new lithium battery ($15!).
Photos can be seen here:
PZ1P pictures by americanmadeford - Photobucket
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
No
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition
Used
Excellent
Item Location
SE Alabama
Shipping Charge
Included (Lower 48)
Shipping Services
USPS/FedEx
Shipping Destinations
Worldwide
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal Check/Money Order
Additional Details
Shipping is included to the lower 48. Will ship elsewhere - Just help me out with the shipping cost. Will do USPS/FedEx.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-03-2009, 08:05 PM
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Took my newly aquired Pentax 28-80 on a dive trip with me early this week. This was the first time I had gotten to use any of the auto features of the camera. Although it seemed nice (and easy) at the time, I am not impressed with most of the shots I took. Not sure if that's from the lens quality, or letting the camera decide everything for me. I noticed I lost a lot of shots to the auto focus.
Over all the shots seemed dingy, soft, and had some serious vignetting problems when wide. All of the keepers seem to be closer images (<30) and/or partial/total zoom. Seems the lens just can't handle full wide at all.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
06-03-2009, 05:09 PM
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Well I'll be damned. How 'bout that. Ya'll are a life saver, you know that?
Picked up a lithium 2cr5 - Camera seems to operate 100%.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
06-03-2009, 11:25 AM
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Thanks yall.
Went and picked it up. Found out some good and bad details when I got there. They good -
A couple never opened 58mm filters
The camera's manual
Small camera bag
Not expensive but a nice surprise that wasn't listed in the auction.
And the bad -
No battery or charger.
The camera is in near prefect condition. The battery door and flash work as they should. No scratches/blemishes anywhere on the camera. Very little dust on the inside.
Obviously since I don't have a battery I don't know if the camera functions as it should. I assume it does. Anyone want it (the body & manual)? Make me an offer...
If you get the camera and find it doesn't operate, Ill refund your money.
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
05-27-2009, 05:36 PM
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Thanks Mac!
There's a PZ1P w/ lens for sale locally for $50 - Good deal?
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
05-27-2009, 01:27 PM
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Anyone know what the kit lens would have been for the pz1p? ALso, what would be a fair price for a body and kit lens in good shape?
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
05-09-2009, 05:52 PM
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Good deal. Thanks for the input yall.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
04-28-2009, 02:40 PM
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Go with 4gb - No question.
The hard drive is a tricky question. No, you will not see a speed difference. However! The larger the hard drive, the more prone to failure it is. For example, If you have a lot of photos to store you may look at getting two 400/500GB drives instead of a single TB hard drive.
As for three and four, I haven't kept up with the new CPUs/video cards enough to help you out. I will say, however, that the amount of RAM a video card has is a very poor indicator of it's performance.
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
04-28-2009, 02:17 PM
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Had some family pictures taken at Sears (yeah yeah) a while back. Paid a good amount of money to get the pictures and full rights put on a CD instead of getting prints. Fast forward - I am at the Kodak self serivce kiosk making prints today, and when I go to the photo lab to get a receipt, the lady tells me she can't sell me those pictures untill I get a release because they were "obviously taken by a pro".
I can't find a release at this point and time - Can Walmart hold these pictures? There is no "proof". Yeah, they have a backdrop and look like they were taken at a studio, but who says I don't have one setup at my house? Good greif!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-17-2009, 06:35 PM
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I know this has ben asked before, but I can't seem to find it. What's the "Auto" function do on the older, manual lenses? How does one take advantage of it?
IIRC it's something to do w/ the apeture ring, but ill be damned if I can't remember exactly how to work it.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2009, 05:53 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-05-2009, 03:06 PM
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Found these lenses at the bargain table of my local camera shop. Paid $110 for both. Im still learning, so could someone tell me if these are any good? Ive never heard of "Promaster"
Promaster Spectrum7 60-300mm 1:4-5.6
Promaster Spectrum7 16-35mm 1:3.5-4.5
I can hear something rattle around in the wide angle lens when I rotate it, but it the lens functions correctly, so...?
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Forum: Photographic Technique
07-27-2008, 07:34 AM
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Goodwill, and other thrift stores...
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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing
07-26-2008, 07:02 PM
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Oh, monitors need to be calibrated... DOH! There's the problem....
The photo is veiwed with the same program on teh same computer, so it's 100% different monitors. .
The photo is the only one in my gallery. Thanks helpin a n00b out! :D
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