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So, would the f-stop for the camera be 1-2 stops lower than that of the flash?

The manual really helped, I never had one with this flash. I am using it on a Pentax LX. Thanks for the help. Jon

I have a AF280T and was wondering how to use fill flash with it in daylight. I

only have gotten over-exposure with it. Is there any 'Rule of thumb' or

something I missed along the way?

Jon

I have a K1000 and recently took it to the camera shop to have the shutter

speeds tested. They were over exposing on 1/1000 and 1/500. The guy said that

it wasn't worth it to have it fixed and to get another one.

I am wondering how hard it is to fix at home? I have taken it apart for oiling

and cleaning and MINOR repairs.

Jon

I started looking at tripods, and found some very sturdy legs (slik 700dx) for $100.00. I bought a brand new Bogen ball head (3026) for $38.00, and now when I put my 500mm lens on, there is not a bit of shake.

Thanks for the Information.

Jon

I have a 3026 Bogen ball head. I just bought it brandnew, and it is very stiff

and squeeks when I turn it.

When I start to move it from a position, it jumps, and with a long lens, that

is very frustrating! Is there some kind of lubercant that I can use? A friend

sugested using graphite.

I am intrested in buying a K100D, but I have one question.

What is the color like without using photoshop? I shoot film, and I like the

color. Is the K100D anything like film?

Thanks

I do alot of backpacking and I carry a pentax LX. I use ND filters as well, and they work very good with the LX. On the 'auto' mode, the camera leaves the shutter open until enough light has reached the film. Also, on auto, it reads the dsx coding on the film cartrage. So, it always has the perfect exposure on automatic. (as long as the lighting is not weird)

The camera is very small (it's the size of my hand!) and is not very heavy, although add 4 or 5 lenses, and it does get heavy with all that glass!

Hope this helps.

I was really wondering about a zoom lens (800-1600). The 500mm that I have is an opteka.

Can anyone tell me about zoom lenses of this mm? (or close)

I am looking for a large telephoto lens for my Pentax LX. I already have a

500mm, and am wondering about a 400-800mm or maybe bigger(600-1600mm).

I bought a cheap tripod from a store, and when I put my 500mm lens on it, it

shook so bad I couldn't take a good picture. What kind of tripod do I need to

take a good picture with a 500mm or more?

Thanks

Jon

When I was 13, I got a Pentax K-1000. About 2 years later, I bought a second one. Now, 4 years later, I have my original k1000, and a LX. The k1000 is a very sturdy camera and still looks good and nothing broken after 2 drops. The LX is also sturdy, but only half as sturdy as the k1000. Also, You hear about this substitute metering and all. well, with the k1000 you just point, focus, and shoot, and most the time it comes out perfect.

Thanks for the information. I think I'll hang onto my LX for a few more years. It is a really good camera!

By the way, does anyone know the tempeture range of the LX?

-Jon

I use all "A" lenses on my LX. You just can't put the f/stop ring in the "A" position. This would put the apature around the F/22 step, and would not change as with an autoapature camera. Even in Auto mode, it still doesn't work.

-Jon

I am using a pentax LX, and thinking about trading it in for a Pentax *ist FILM

camera. How good are these cameras compared to the LX, and will the KA mount

lenses that I'm using work with this camera?

Thanks for your help

-Jon

Thanks for the information. Is there a book that I could get to explain the process, And a list of equipment?

Thanks

-Jon

I would like to start developing my own E-6 slide film at home. I know very

little about this sort of thing, so anything would be helpful. I don't have the

money to buy anything real expensive($150 and below). But I can afford the

basics, fom what I've seen at B&H, and at the photo store.

I have about 3-5 36exp. rolls per week, so I am thinking that it would be

cheeper to develop it myself.

 

Thanks

 

-Jon

I went ahead and bought one for lack of money, and time. I used it on about 20 rolls of slide film, and each picture looks clear, and very good color.-Jon

Thanks so much, I was just about to by one! I think I'll look at another namebrand!

-Jon

Sorry for not making myself clear. I use a 35mm camera, (pentax LX to be exact) and I have a 70-210, but now I need a little closer. I figure about a 500mm would work. Are opetka lens good?

Has anyone used or known someone that has used an Opteka Lens? I am

thinking about buying one.