I disagree with some of the posts out there that bash the K-3. It will work if you want it to. The images it produces will only be as good as your planning....
dryan328@...
Jun 5, 2000 1:07 am
1048
Paul, thanks for the advice. I already figured that I would have to unscrew the lens from it's mount, unfortunately I failed to be able to remove the lens,...
Thomas Kirchner
t_kirchner@...
Jun 5, 2000 3:29 am
1049
No, Thomas, don't take any screws off. Notice how the original poster said UNSCREW THE LENS, that means you only unscrew the lens, nothing else!. So grab the...
Jesus M. Medina
jmedina@...
Jun 5, 2000 4:17 am
1050
dryan328, Couldn't agree with you more! I read that book and was convinced that I could do anything I wanted to with whatever I have. EVERYONE should go out...
hutchenscj@...
Jun 5, 2000 5:50 am
1051
Hello, I just resubscribed to the group after being too busy and broke to shoot with my K-3 for a while. Shot a B+W roll today and I'm having a problem with...
Thedark769@...
Jun 5, 2000 6:42 am
1052
Thomas, You should be able to remove the lens without removing any screws. Most K3's (including mine) have a Pentax screw mount, i.e. the base of the lens is...
Paul Niccolls
frosh15@...
Jun 5, 2000 8:40 am
1053
... Re purchasing from Ebay no one who does a lot of business on Ebay would like to risk his reputation by screwing one person for a moderate item. look for a...
Michael G. Kramer
yisuhin@...
Jun 5, 2000 6:49 pm
1054
... Are the light flashes on the K-3 Animation an artifact of the mirror not returning to lock on single frame? Is there a workaround to avoid this? Nice work...
Michael G. Kramer
yisuhin@...
Jun 5, 2000 7:02 pm
1055
... Absolutely correct on all points. Shoot a test roll on your K-3. It should be fine. If not, make it so by whatever means neccessary. Then shoot a film with...
Michael G. Kramer
yisuhin@...
Jun 5, 2000 7:56 pm
1056
... Re the faded Ektrachrome. If you have an interneg of good quality made it can be printed to any contrast desired. That will save footage which is desired....
Michael G. Kramer
yisuhin@...
Jun 5, 2000 8:01 pm
1057
I tell you what. I bought a K-3 on the yahoo auctions for $360, but I'll let it go to you for $200 if you are serioous and want to buy one. I was going to use...
SScott2991@...
Jun 5, 2000 8:15 pm
1058
Hi Scott, Just a question- what kind of condition is your K-3? and Why are you willing to sell it for $200 when you paid $360? Thanks Jon...
Jon Petrelli
jpetrelli@...
Jun 5, 2000 10:00 pm
1059
No actually the mirror reliably locks in position when single stepping (at least on my K-3). The light flashes are caused by leakage around the mirror when the...
Mike Friese
Mike@...
Jun 5, 2000 10:12 pm
1060
What kind of film do you buy for a K-3??? -Mark ===== Najimo Unix Sys Admin... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos...
Naji Mohammed
najimo@...
Jun 6, 2000 4:22 am
1061
... The question should be, what kind of Kodak or Fuji Color Negative should you buy. Unless you are a swift as that camp director with splicing tape. Heh....
Michael G. Kramer
yisuhin@...
Jun 6, 2000 7:30 am
1062
In a message dated 6/5/00 3:15:09 PM, Mike@... writes: << No actually the mirror reliably locks in position when single stepping (at least on my K-3)....
PeterH5322@...
Jun 6, 2000 2:13 pm
1063
It seems to me that it might be possible to build a sort of makeshift capping shutter for the K-3. When the shutter is stopped, there is a large gap beneath...
Mike Friese
Mike@...
Jun 6, 2000 3:17 pm
1064
unsubscribe...
freakan21@...
Jun 6, 2000 9:41 pm
1065
Is There a Film speed that is close to what you are seeing through the lens. Basicly the same or close light level. Daryl D....
davisd111@...
Jun 7, 2000 6:57 pm
1066
The eyepiece of the k-3 is a little to close to the body, my nose gets in the way.Is there some kind of extention upgrade. Daryl D....
davisd111@...
Jun 7, 2000 7:02 pm
1067
... The range of exposure of films available for shooting is a small fraction of the range of sight from bright to dark a person can see through the k-3...
Michael G. Kramer
yisuhin@...
Jun 7, 2000 7:40 pm
1068
... Look through the viewfinder with your other eye. Mike Friese...
Mike Friese
Mike@...
Jun 7, 2000 8:47 pm
1069
... actually, this is a very good idea for some aftermarket accessory ... perhaps with some added magnification ... i'd buy one. jeff...
Jeff Lynch
jrlynch@...
Jun 8, 2000 1:51 am
1070
In a message dated 6/7/00 6:52:42 PM, jrlynch@... writes: << ... actually, this is a very good idea for some aftermarket accessory ... perhaps with...
PeterH5322@...
Jun 8, 2000 2:24 am
1071
... Hey Jeff, ever look through a Bolex? :) -- Pat Share what you know. Learn what you don't....
Pat Donnelly
pat@...
Jun 8, 2000 2:37 am
1072
Does anyone know of a shop in Southern California that I can take my K-3 to for a cleanup and/or minor maintenance? Thanks, Ryan...
Ryan A
ryan@...
Jun 8, 2000 6:56 am
1073
What affect does the 2x diopter for the K-3 do? I have seen close up filters with Scoopics and other cameras that give almost a fisheye view. Does the K3's...
hutchenscj@...
Jun 8, 2000 6:59 am
1074
In a message dated 6/7/00 11:59:57 PM, hutchenscj@... writes: << What affect does the 2x diopter for the K-3 do? ... This is undoubtedly a +2.00...
PeterH5322@...
Jun 8, 2000 4:37 pm
1075
... It cuts the minimum focusing distance in half (from 6' to 3')...
NCS
da@...
Jun 8, 2000 5:19 pm
1076
Hello, Sometimes my K-3 will not start even if the spring is wound. I press the button and nothing happens. I can fix the problem by lifting the film cover and...
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