If you want a useable video "tap" for your K3, do what I did. Go to www.spycamera.com. I bought a B&W miniature camera with an optional 8.0 mm lens with macro...
Jimkramseur@...
Apr 4, 2001 12:35 am
1750
In a message dated 4/3/01 5:37:25 PM, Jimkramseur@... writes: << The total cost for this system was $145. A friend who owns a CP16 was so impressed, he has...
peterh5322@...
Apr 4, 2001 12:52 am
1751
I just purchased a K-3 from Russia. It appears in good condition except for the viewfinder rectangular frame that is crooked. Can somebody help me to repair...
DAUDI001@...
Apr 4, 2001 1:38 am
1752
... was ... Thanks for the info. I've been looking into an alternative to the overpriced videotaps as well. www.radioshack.com also sells a large veriety of...
plevangie@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:11 am
1753
Anybody have any idea how precise the "72Hz" refresh rate is on a computer monitor? I got this wacky idea to try to use a computer monitor to dial in my K-3 to...
black_angus1@...
Apr 4, 2001 3:44 pm
1754
Remember that the K-3 viewing system uses a mirrored shutter, so what you are seeing through the viewfinder is exactly what's not being imaged to the film. It...
Ricardo Porven
rickporven@...
Apr 4, 2001 4:24 pm
1755
Anybody try the same solution on a bolex? It seems I can't get enough light through the viewfinder to make it work. The K-3 seems ok, but suspect in low light...
rickporven@...
Apr 4, 2001 4:26 pm
1756
Excellent point -- good to keep in mind for when filming a monitor. That's not where I was headed with the question though... I was just trying to see how...
black_angus1@...
Apr 4, 2001 5:17 pm
1757
Does anyone know the f-stop compensation when using the different filters that came with the K-3? Unfortunately, I bought a used camera without a manual and I...
Lisamarie4776@...
Apr 4, 2001 7:39 pm
1758
... The tobin motor for the K3 has crystal sync. The milliframe controller option for this motor and can dial speeds from aprox range of 1fps-80fps in ...
FilmFilm
filmfilm@...
Apr 4, 2001 7:49 pm
1759
Just cover your light meter with one of the filters. The difference between the normal reading and the filtered one is the F-stop compensation. However, if...
mark philip
markandrewphilip@...
Apr 4, 2001 8:59 pm
1760
Hey Lisamarie try this! http://www.k3camera.com/k3/k3man.pdf -- Pat Wisdom has two parts - 1) having a lot to say 2) not saying it....
Pat Donnelly
pat@...
Apr 4, 2001 9:50 pm
1761
... This is generally usable information but you must remember that a light meter is not a strictly panchromically sensitive instrument and will give somewhat...
yisuhin@...
Apr 5, 2001 3:32 am
1762
Hello all, I recently shot some b/w reversal and got some very poor results. I did not get prints made, because of the way the neg. looked. I opted instead to...
dclhafner@...
Apr 10, 2001 2:15 pm
1763
... Danny, was the film processed to a NEGATIVE (negative processed) or to a POSITIVE (reversal processed)? Who processed it? If it's reversal film why would...
macjava@...
Apr 11, 2001 2:34 pm
1764
Thanks for the reply... It is actually neg. film. I simply miss noted by stating it was reversal. I took the film to my professor at UF and he said that it was...
Daniel Hafner
dclhafner@...
Apr 11, 2001 6:46 pm
1765
Any members of this group live in the South Florida Area? Just wondering, if there's enough of us, we could organize a get together to discuss Russian Camera...
Ricardo Porven
rickporven@...
Apr 13, 2001 5:18 am
1766
I was attempting to use the lens that came with my K-3 when I noticed a small scratch on the rear lens element. Also after cleaning, I noticed what seemed like...
Ricardo Porven
rickporven@...
Apr 23, 2001 2:43 pm
1767
How can I get my zoom lens off of my K_3. Is there a lock or something that I am missing...
Kronk75@...
May 8, 2001 8:52 am
1768
In a message dated 5/8/01 1:54:02 AM, Kronk75@... writes: << How can I get my zoom lens off of my K_3. Is there a lock or something that I am missing ... ...
peterh5322@...
May 8, 2001 10:03 am
1769
... Sometimes the screwmount can get a little fiesty. Don't be afraid to put some force into it. It'll give. You can use the zoom hinge for leverage. ... ...
Ricardo Porven
rickporven@...
May 8, 2001 5:58 pm
1770
... make sure that you have the screw mount lens and not the bayonet version before trying to twist it off! K...
Luftweg@...
May 8, 2001 9:33 pm
1771
When you open the film compartment of my K-3 there is this piece that keeps falling out. It fits right behind the gate. The film runs between the gate and...
Kronk75@...
May 18, 2001 8:43 am
1772
In a message dated 5/18/01 2:35:48 AM, Kronk75@... writes: << When you open the film compartment of my K-3 there is this piece that keeps falling out. It...
peterh5322@...
May 18, 2001 11:24 am
1773
Hello. I was thinking about trying the EXR 50D color negative film with my K-3 but the closest speed setting on the dial is 45. Would it make much of a ...
plevangie@...
May 25, 2001 7:26 pm
1774
johnplay26@...
May 25, 2001 9:39 pm
1775
hey guys, i'm selling my k-3 and saving for an Arri, it has served be well and it comes with a new Domke strap and a Tiffen 85 filter for shooting Tungsten in...
Dave Hill
davey@...
May 27, 2001 11:47 pm
1776
Hi group! This is a bit of an ignorant film question, but it's been a few years since I did my last 16mm short, but can anyone tell me more about editing on a ...
Matthew K. Burger
mburger@...
Jun 15, 2001 8:25 pm
1777
Firstly I want to say that the K-3 really is a diamond in the rough. The results never cease to amaze me - Tight as a drum. Having shot several 1000ft of film...
yemi@...
Jun 18, 2001 11:12 pm
1778
In a message dated 6/18/01 4:17:34 PM, yemi@... writes: << ... I'd better act fast since it appears the Tobin motor is no longer in production. ...