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    Sunpak PZ42X for Sony A380

    in Sony/Minolta

    Posted

    <p><strong>Sunpaks UK importers are:<br /></strong><br>

    <strong>Intro 2020 Ltd. Priors Way,<br /> Maidenhead, Berkshire. SL6 2HP. UK<br /> </strong>Unit 1 Priors Way<br /> Maidenhead<br /> Berkshire. SL6 2HP</p>

    <ul>

    <li >Main Tel: 01628 674411</li>

    <li >Main Fax: 01628 771055</li>

    <li >Sales Tel: 01628 799901</li>

    <li >Sales Fax: 0800 243282</li>

    <li >Sales Email: <a href="mailto:sales@intro2020.co.uk"><strong>sales@intro2020.co.uk</strong></a></li>

    <li >Service Tel: 01628 799902</li>

    <li >Service Fax (new number): 01628 674955</li>

    <li >Service Email: <a href="mailto:service@intro2020.co.uk"><strong>service@intro2020.co.uk</strong></a></li>

    </ul>

    New version of HP5+ ?

    in Black & White Practice

    Posted

    <p>I must agree with Paul. I live in the UK 17 miles from the Ilford factory. My local dealer charges £4 (~ $6) for a 36exp roll. America (B+H) is about 3500 miles from the factory and you can buy it for $2 a roll (+ our 'VAT' gives the equivalent of $2.40)!<br>

    Ilford haven't even made the twin packs available here. They've produced some 3 for 2 packs available at a very small number of outlets (cheapest I can find delivered for 3 rolls = £10.48 gives the equivalent of $5.10 per roll). Ilford obviously don't care much for the home market.<br>

    Ironically I can buy Fuji Neopan 400 for £3.50 a roll (delivered!) that has travelled 6000 miles from their factory.<br>

    Shame on you Ilford.</p>

    Metz 32 CT-7 small switch?

    in Lighting Equipment

    Posted

    <p>I decided to ask Metz what it is and here is their reply:</p>

    <p > </p>

    <p >The mentioned flash unit mecablitz 32 CT-7 is additionally equipped with a power off function. If the flash unit isn't released the flash unit will be switched off after 10 minutes by this circuit. This saves the battery power. </p>

    <p > </p>

    <p >However, the afore-mentioned function can be switched off. For this the small white switch is destined. If the switch is set at "10" the power off function works. If the switch is set at "0" the power off function doesn’t work and the flash unit also works till the batteries are empty respectively the flash unit is switched off by the main switch.</p>

    <p > </p>

    <p > </p>

    <p >So, many thanks Pete for your ideas and a big thanks to Roland Laemmermann at Metz for giving us the answer.<br /></p>

    Metz 32 CT-7 small switch?

    in Lighting Equipment

    Posted

    <p>I've just acquired a Metz 32 CT-7 flashgun and was wondering if someone might help me with a question:<br>

    What is the very small white switch for that is in the SCA (hotshoe) receiver area? It has two positions: 0 and 10. I cant find the manual anywhere online.<br>

    Many thanks.</p>

     

    A4 Photo printer recommendation

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

    Posted

    <p>Hi Anders,<br>

    I suffered with Epsons clogging - there's nothing more frustrating than wasting large quantities of expensive ink trying to get out a decent A4 print. I persevered because at the time I believed that Epsons gave the best print quality. Then I purchased a Canon Pixma (ip4500). I was so impressed I bought my son and daughter one too (to replace their Epsons)! Instant relief. No more head cloggs (ever). Print quality at least as good (if not better). Cheap replacement inks (third party chipped work beautifully). I cant recommend the Pixmas enough.</p>

    BW-55A hood

    in Canon FD Mount

    Posted

    <p>Sorry about the 'sold' link John.<br>

    Maybe you could consider the BW-55b as a stand-in? Originally intended for the 24/28mm. Mifsuds have one for a tenner.<br>

    As you say, the 55a is a rare beast.</p>

    Metz 32 CT 3 i

    in Lighting Equipment

    Posted

    <p>Bill, I do know that one of the differences between the <strong>40</strong>MZ3 and <strong>40</strong>MZ3i is the i's ability to do E-TTL flash on the Canon system with a suitable SCA 3000 adapter. Maybe this is the difference between the 32 CT3 and CT3i?</p>

    Rolleiflex Repair in London

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    <p> I don't know about London but this gentleman, who worked at The Studio Workshop, is just up the M11 and is one of the finest Rollei repairers in the UK:<br>

    Mr. Brian Mickleboro, <br>

    6 Fairway Bishop's Stortford Herts, CM23 5LT <br>

    e-mail: <a href="mailto:bjmick@aol.com">bjmick@aol.com</a> Phone 01279 755862.</p>

    Sony Alpha 100 Firmware update.

    in Sony/Minolta

    Posted

    I thought that those Sony Alpha 100 owners who are waiting for a firmware

    update would be interested in this reply that I got from Sony UK support today.

    I was hoping that they might do something about the noise issues above 400iso

    or at least release v1.04, but this looks not to be. As I commented on Dyxum,

    this attitude has totally put me off considering an Alpha 700, good that its

    noise levels may be, if Sony are to be so dismissive of their coustomers

    concerns.

     

    Dear Mr Wheeldon Thank you for your recent response.

     

    With regards to this I can confirm that there are currently no plans for a new

    firmware upgrade to be released for this model. Firmware upgrades are usually

    only produced and released in response to any problems or inherent faults that

    may develop with a unit. If you have any problems with your camera, I would

    recommend you have the unit checked by one of our qualified engineers.

     

    If you require any further assistance then please do not hesitate to contact us.

     

    Yours sincerely

     

    Adam Callow For and on behalf of Sony United Kingdom Limited

    Rollei TLR rangefinder adjustment/service in UK

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    Sounds as though it needs lining up with the aid of a collimator. You could make one and have a go yourself... but I'd say that this person is your man: Mr. Brian Mickleboro, 6 Fairway Bishop's Stortford Herts, CM23 5LT e-mail: bjmick@aol.com Phone 01279 755862 Formerly of The Studio Workshop, London. Mr. Mickleboro is factory trained and has 30-40 years of experience in servicing Rollei cameras.
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