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From: bipin@iastate.edu (Bipin K Dalmia)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: vivitar 320z compact camera for $80. good deal or bad deal?
Date: 14 Oct 92 02:07:22 GMT
Article-I.D.: news.Bw39wB.6tz
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA

i just bought a new vivitar 320 z compact p/s camera for $80. it has the
following features:

autofocus, autoflash, autowind, autoexposure
38-60 continuous zoom
10 sec self-timer
zoom flash, tripod socket and it uses 2 AA batteries

do you think it's a good deal. i know it's a good fprice for the 
features but is vivitar known for making good cameras?? i'd like
opinions from people who have experience with vivitar cameras and this
one in particular.

thanx.....bip


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From: ray@anaconda.cis.ohio-state.edu (william c ray)
Subject: Re: oscillograph lenses
Organization: The Ohio State University Dept. of Computer and Info. Science
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1992 17:36:10 GMT

Since I missed the original in this thread, I may be off the point,
but it sounds like someone got their hands on an Oscilloscope
camera?  Probably mounted in a big blue conical box, possibly with
a reflex viewer hood attached?  The lens should be something like
an Oscillo-raptar, 88mm, f1.4, mounted in (hmm, what was that silly
thing anyway?) an Ilex? shutter?  has a polaroid roll-film 
(land 100? type?) back Right?

you'll find that it's a 1:1 lens, fairly sharp in the center,
so long as you stick to  1:1 type ranges, and going a bit soft
around the edges.  Should be flat field.  I think I remember
2 different types of lens configurations in those things...
the ones with the bulbous rounded front element being somewhat
softer than the version with the relatively flat front element.
Both types have, if I remember, 8 elements, but I can't remember
how many groups, at least 4.

Covers 4x5 ok at 1:1, which it the only way you want to use it.
get it out of the 1:1 range, and it goes _immediately_ all to 
hell... you'll start getting this weird sort of sharp image
with a smeared penumbra, trending out away from the optical
axis.  could possibly be used for some interesting "mood"
effects, but don't even start thinking about using it for
something like a landscape lens.

Possibly, you might want to find a research institution that
needs one of these things, and sell it to them and buy a 
"real" 4x5 lens with the proceeds... Those Oscilloscope cameras
aren't in very high demand, but then again, the supply is very
limited.  Researchers tend to get taken for $500+ easily
for one of those things.

Will Ray
ray@cis.ohio-state.edu
wcr@rsch.oclc.org


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From: rdb1@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (ronald.j.deblock..jr)
Subject: Eyepiece Covers (was: Re: F4s /8008s etc (Nikon))
Organization: AT&T
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 14:05:30 GMT

On some cameras, you can place the lid from a film can over the eyepiece.  It
will hang there just fine if the camera is level or pointed downward.  This
works on my N8008.  

Use a Kodak film can cover.  Fuji film can covers are shaped differently, and
they are clear.  Covers from other brands may work, but I don't recall ever
seeing any - I use only Kodak or Fuji.

-- 
Ron DeBlock  rdb1@cbnewsj.att.com  (that's a number 1 in rdb1, not letter l)
AT&T Bell Labs   Somerset, NJ  USA
From: mopar+@pitt.edu (Jerome A. Marella)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: need info on old cameras + thanks
Keywords: old camera help
Date: 11 Oct 92 23:57:03 GMT
Organization: University of Pittsburgh


First of all I'd like to thank everyone for responding to my previous qeury about my enlarger
and contrast problems. I really appreciate everyone's help.

My father in law gave me 2 cameras: Yashica Lynx-5000 and a Kodak Retina automatic III.


The Yashica has a meter on the top of the camera and a lot of adjustments on the lens: ASA,
shutter speed, apeture, focus. There is also a 2 position switch marked X and M. This one
seems like it works. (I'll know when I get the roll I took developed)

The Kodak has the same adjustments on the lens. It has a wierd meter on the top that I
haven't been able to decipher. The shutter won't open on this one. I don't know if this one 
can be fixed or if it isn't worth the effort.

Any information on these would be greatly appreciated.

--
Jerome A. Marella
mopar+@pitt.edu    mopar@pittvms.bitnet
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From: badboy@netcom.com (Jay Keller)
Subject: Re: F4s /8008s etc (Nikon)
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services (408 241-9760 guest)
Distribution: rec
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 07:07:11 GMT


The little cover which comes with the 8008(s) is bogus because it doesn't
do a bit of good when you use the rubber eyecup, which to me is an essential
accessory.  So I had to scrounge around camera swap meets until I found a 
plastic cover that fits perfectly over the eyecup.  I also leave it on the
camera during storage, to keep the dust off the eyepiece.

You don't need a flashlight to prove that the 8008 meters in the prism, just
set up a typical shot outdoors on a bright day on a tripod, with the camera
in a program mode.  Put your hand over the eyepiece and observe the exposure
values in the LCD.  Then take your hand away and it will change by about
one stop (more if the sun is shining into the viewfinder, of course).  I
have sometimes had to put the camera into manual mode solely to avoid this
problem, for self-timer shots where I wanted to be in the picture and couldn't
be there to cover the viewfinder with my hand (before I found my little plastic
cap).

Regards,

Jay Keller
Sunnyvale, California 
badboy@netcom.com

in program mode.  Put your hand
over the 
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From: HO@kcgl1.eng.ohio-state.edu (Francis Ho)
Subject: Yashica Rangefinder w/Auto (Kaco) Flash
Organization: The Ohio State University
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 1992 20:45:51 GMT

YASHICA Electro 35 GSN Rangefinder Camera/flash

   1:1.7 Yashinon Dx (multicoated) f=45 mm
   ASA 25-1000
   Manual focus
   Auto exposure (f-priority)
   Auto, flash, manual modes with B shutter
   Self-timer
   Automatic flash (Kako, Made in Japan), G/N 100
   uses 5.6 V E164 battery (not included)
   Case (optional)
   Built to last
   Good cond.

Best offer.

ho@kcgl1.eng.ohio-state.edu
From: dtalmage@guvax.acc.georgetown.edu
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: Differences among lenses of the same Mfr?
Date: 16 Oct 92 08:53:56 -0400
Distribution: world
Organization: Georgetown University

Here's one that should be in the FAQ.

We read in the FAQ that arguing about lens quality between one Big Name 
Manufacturer (BNM) and another is a waste of time but what about quality 
differences among lenses by the same BNM?

Each BNM offers us a choice of two or more lenses at each focal 
length.  Each lens has a different maximum aperture.  The FAQ assures us 
that each is a good lens.  Is one necessarily better than the other?  
If so, how can I find out without buying both and running my own tests?  
(BTW, I've searched the last ten years of photo mags with the _Reader's 
Guide_ without much success.)

My application is nature photography.  In my case, it's the flowers in 
my wife's garden.  I use a tripod most of the time.  I use Kodachrome 
64, so the faster lenses are attractive to me but I wonder if I'll 
ever be able to use their speed.

In what applications would it make sense to have the faster lenses?

Thanks for your patience.

David Talmage
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From: steveh@pilot.dmg.ml.com (Steve Hannoford)
Subject: Where to rent Camera/Lens/etc???
Organization: Merrill Lynch Debt Markets Group
Distribution: NY
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 14:28:44 GMT


Can anyone tell me where I can rent photo equipment in NYC???
I am interested in renting Nikon F4s, 80-200/2.8,  35-70/2.8,
 300/4, 20/2.8, micro 105/2.8, SB24(or SB25).  
I'd like to rent equip for 1 week to give it a try before I
 sink $$$$ into purchase of same.
Thanx in advance for any info.....
.

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From: daver@felix.filenet.com (Dave Richards)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: Re: leica, why so high
Date: 10 Oct 92 01:03:11 GMT
Reply-To: daver@fritz.filenet.com (Dave Richards)
Distribution: rec
Organization: Department of Redundancy Department

In article <1992Oct3.4228.25661@dosgate> "martin tai" <martin.tai@canrem.com> writes:
>All German camera's are expensive, due to their higher cost.

Are there cameras that are expensive due to lower cost?

Sorry, couldn't resist. :-)

Dave
From: bjs@RUTS.ccc.amdahl.com (Barry Sherman)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: Re: Cropping slides
Date: 7 Oct 92 23:18:29 GMT
Reply-To: bjs@RUTS.ccc.amdahl.com (Barry Sherman)
Followup-To: rec.photo
Organization: Amdahl Corporation, Sunnyvale CA

Stephen Page writes:

>Can anyone suggest a good way to crop slides for projection?
>
>I've seen masks in shops, but these look rather limited. The local photo
>shop suggests using masking tape, which sounds rather unpleasant!

One standard method is to use silvered mylar tape.  This comes in various widths, starting
at, I believe, 1/8 inch.  I'm not comfortable with putting the tape directly on the
transparency so I re-mount the slides into glass mounts and then put the tape on the
glass.

Barry


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From: ringo@icad.com (Amy Gorin)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: need advice on Rollei 25S
Date: 6 Oct 92 15:41:02 GMT
Organization: ICAD Inc., Cambridge, MA


hello.

I've aquired a camera which claims to be a "Rollei 25S," produced in 
Singapore by the Rollei company.  I'm looking for instructions on
its use (I can't even open the bloody thing to put film in it), and
an idea of its value.  

Is anyone out there familiar with this camera?  (Has anyone ever heard
of it?)


Thanks,
-ringo
From: uli@i13d5.ira.uka.de (Uli Bodenhausen)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: Re: AGFA, Fuji, Kodak or ?
Date: 7 Oct 1992 09:25:22 GMT
Organization: University of Karlsruhe, FRG
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: i13d5.ira.uka.de

In article <1992Oct5.201019.19674@adobe.com>, usenet@adobe.com (USENET NEWS) writes:
|> This is hearsay, since I don't use Agfa film; but I've
|> heard it said that Agfa's quality control isn't that good.
|> 
|> Both Kodak and Fuji make excellent products, in my opinion.
|> 
|> 					   -Alan
|> 
|> 

Not true at all. I have used a lot of Agfa's professional films
(slide and b&w) and they are as consistent as Fuji's or Kodak's. 
My only complaint is about the CT100 (consumer) slide film,
which was not as good as RD100 ...(although I sometimes liked
the colors). But this film has been replaced recently (CT100i) and
I haven't tried this film.

Please don't post hearsay to rec.photo! 

	Uli
Newsgroups: rec.photo
From: rolls@cis.umassd.edu (Frank Pinto)
Subject: Need help with old cameras!!!!
Summary: Have old cameras for sale.
Keywords: Rolleiflex
Organization: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1992 19:48:29 GMT


 Hello all

My father( Photographer) died and left me 3 cameras. I'm not sure about them.
I'm thinking about selling them,however I'm not sure about their
values. Can any one give me a hint?

1) Rolleiflex  3.5
   Original case aprox. 10 in. cubed (hard case)
   35 mm converter
   All dif. attachments for Flash
   Sekonic light meter
   Filters : UV, ND2, ND4, H1, Sun Ap. R'nar 1 all in original lethar cases.
   Honeywell 'Strobeman' auto 770 Flash w/ plug adapter.
   2 manuals (French , English)

2) Kodak Vigilant SIX-20 (leather case)

3) Kodak Retina IIa

all in excellent conditions. If any one have an ideia of how much
(approximately) I'd appreciate.

Thanx

Frank Pinto
From: gsnow@clark.edu (Gary Snow)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: Re: 430EZ Question
Keywords: EOS10s, 430EZ
Date: 15 Oct 92 20:19:13 GMT
Article-I.D.: clark.1992Oct15.201913.1088
Distribution: world,local
Organization: Clark College, Vancouver, Wa.  USA

In article <1992Oct15.055238.2828@pasteur.Berkeley.EDU> jamesp@cory.Berkeley.EDU (Jim Peroulas) writes:
>
>I have the exact same setup (i.e. 10s with 430ez) and I think that what is
>happening is that the shutter speed for the apreture you chose ends up
>being faster than 1/125 sec. You cannont use your flash above this speed
>and the camera is trying to tell you this.

Nope, the explanation is as I said above. In Av mode is it impossible to set
a shutter speed higher then the fastest sync speed. In fact its impossible
in any mode, because as soon as you depress the shutter release half way,
the shutter speed will change (depending on the mode you are in) to the
fastest sync speed or slower.

Gary
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From: jacobson@cello.hpl.hp.com (David Jacobson)
Subject: Re: LINEAR/CIRCULAR POLARISERS ON AF CAMERAS ??
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 03:31:04 GMT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard Laboratories

In article <MALU.92Oct12103727@imdpy1.im.se> malu@imdpy1.im.se (Mats Luthman) writes:
>Is there a simple way to tell wether your filter is linear or
>circular? I have a (Hoya) filter that is clearly marked 'CIR', but it
>consistently underexposes my pictures with about 2/3 to one stop. (I
>have made tests exposures of the same subject with and without the
>filter.)

Stand in front of a mirror holding the filter so that the side the
screws into the lens is away from you.  Look at your reflection
through the filter.  If the filter looks real black it is a circular
polarizing filter.  If it just looks darkish, it is linear.  

The reason is that circlarly polarized light comes out the back of the
filter.  Say is is polarized in the clockwise direction.  When it
bounces off the mirror, its direction is reversed, and it won't pass
through the filter.  

  -- David Jacobson
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From: young@saturn.sdsu.edu (Alan Young)
Subject: Color Processor/Enlarger : FOR SALE
Originator: young@saturn.sdsu.edu
Organization: San Diego State University, Math Dept.
Distribution: sdnet
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 02:38:22 GMT


-- 
> Alan B. Young		         |
> Computer Science Dept.         |
> San Diego State University     | 
> Internet: young@saturn.sdsu.edu|
From: raymondu@terapin.com (Raymond Ulibarri)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: FREE! Marron Carrel 1200
Date: 7 Oct 92 15:47:37 PST
Organization: BBS

The following item is surplus for our organization and is 
available for sale to interested individuals, or FREE to any 
interested non-profit organization, including schools and 
univerisities.

Marron Carrol 1200 copy camera.................................................
 $4,000
Includes:

> Camera
> Copystand
> Base
> Camera Control Box
> Foot pedal
> 35mm negative carrier
> Color head - Omega D5500 Automatic Dichroic lamphouse
    with keyboard (new, color head)
> 3 x 400' magazines
> Extra floating arms
> Extra 35mm and 46mm rollers
> Projection box
> Extension cone (used for shooting large transparencies -     
JJJJ8x10, etc.)
> Shadow shade/board (used when shooting top-lit art)
> 1 - 55mm Nikkor lens with 3" extension tube
> 1 - 80mm Nikkor lens with adaptor ring
> 1 - 46mm aperture plate
> 3 - 35mm aperture plates (for fimstrips and 35mm motion 
JJJJpicture film
> autofocus lens

Filters
> 85B for 55mm lens
> 80B for 55mm lens
> Polarizing filter for 55mm lens
> ND 4x for 55mm lens
> Hoya close-up set, 2 total
> Hoya 6 point star filter
> Hoya 4 point star filter

> Approx. 100 gels and holder

Estimated new purchase price of this item is in excess of 
$20,000.  We are seeking $4,000 or best offer for all items 
included above.

This camera setup is available as a FREE donation to any 
interested non-profit organization.  This includes schools and 
universities.  Any non-profit organizations are encouraged to 
take advantage of this offer.  Recipient takes responsibility for 
payment of shipping costs.  For details, requests for photos or 
other information, call:

Raymond Ulibarri
Technical Services
Jack Morton Productions
350 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 546-0800
(415) 495-3090 FAX


Raymond Ulibarri
Vice President
MultiCon
Multimedia Concepts
(510)261-1001
Newsgroups: rec.photo
From: rspeirs@javelin.sim.es.com (Ron Speirs)
Subject: Re: Cropping slides
Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 1992 17:36:51 GMT

In article <1992Oct7.195453.610@andersen.co.uk> sdpage@andersen.co.uk (Stephen Page) writes:
>Can anyone suggest a good way to crop slides for projection?
>
>I've seen masks in shops, but these look rather limited. The local photo
>shop suggests using masking tape, which sounds rather unpleasant!

In the past, I had seen advertisements for an organization called Erie Slide
Club in Erie, Pennsylvania.  They had available a large variety of slide
mounts with many shapes (offset rectangles, ovals, circles, hearts, clubs,
etc.)  I can't seem to find their address right now, but maybe someone else
on the net may know it.

Also, you might try Porters Camera Store (Box 628, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613).
They offer a set of Slide Masks, 2 each of 101 shapes, $25.95 (price might
not be current), stock # 59-0371.

Another thought:  You could take pictures of various shapes cut out of
black paper, against a white background.  Shoot these on Kodalith film and
then sandwich the kodalith with your slide in the mount.  You could make
any shape you wanted that way.

Ron Speirs, Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah

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From: thos@suite.sw.oz.au (Thomas Cohen)
Subject: Re: George Eastman's musical descendant
Organization: Softway Pty Ltd
Date:  7 Oct 92 22:23:08 GMT

In <1992Oct4.025230.17209@ultb.isc.rit.edu> andpph@ritvax.isc.rit.edu writes:

>Does anyone know the name of a direct descendant of George Eastman who is a
>MAJOR rock and roll star?


She was _never_ a major rock'n roll star, but is married to one
of the biggest.

Linda McCartney, nee Eastman. She was a professional photographer
before marrying the Beatle in (I think) 1967. She did backing vocals
and played keyboards (sorta) for Wings.


regards,

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Newsgroups: rec.photo
From: zrepachol@cc.curtin.edu.au (Paul Repacholi)
Subject: FD-EOS Lens Mount Converter
Organization: Curtin University of Technology
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 21:50:45 GMT

Some time ago there was a query about the FD-EOS Macro Lens Mount Converter.
It does exist, it is a mount converter only. No electronics, not even stop
down facilities. This is strictly a bellows and reversed lens type thing.

~Paul
From: mjerosc@erenj.bitnet (Michael Jerosch-Herold)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: Dunco & deVere
Date: 14 Oct 92 13:12:58 GMT
Followup-To: rec.photo
Organization: Exxon Research and Engineering, New Jersey

Can somebody on the net please let me know the addresses or contacts
for Dunco and deVere.  Both are manufacturers of enlargers.  I am
interested in their headquarter address or the name and address of
their US representative.  Anybody know where to get spare parts for
these enlargers?  Thank you in advance for the information!

Michael Jerosch-Herold
Organization: Masters student, Industrial Administration, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1992 20:31:25 -0400 
From: Lily Joenoes <lj00+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Photographer needed (Pittsburgh)

Are you  a photographer or do you know anyone who is capable to take
pictures of several new products: upholstery, bags, clothes? The
compensation will match the experience. I would also like to see the
samples of similar kind of photographs that have been done in the past. 

Please E-mail to this account or give me a call at 687-7721

Lily
From: tkerran@skyhawk.ecn.uoknor.edu (Tyler Kerran)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: High-Speed Photography
Date: 16 Oct 92 05:01:56 GMT
Article-I.D.: constell.1992Oct16.050156.26215
Organization: Engineering Computer Network, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, USA


I am involved in high-speed photography research.  Particularly involving
computers to control the firing sequences of flashes.  I currently use an
Apple IIe to do this,  however,  I would like to use an IBM PC.  I have heard
that this is possible through the parallel printer port becuase unlike the
Apple,  the IBM game port does not have any annunciators that are capable
of firing a flash.  Does anyone have any information regarding this?

Also,  I am always looking for innovative ways to fire flashes without
using a computer.  These include infrared photogates and timer circuits.
If anyone has any ideas or actual working circuits,  I am certainly 
interrested.

One other thing,  I can currently control four flashes with my Apple
(it has four annunciator outputs),  however I know that it is possible to
control up to fifteen flashes.  Binary logic says that sixteen different
combinations are possible with four inputs,  one of them being zero.
Does anyone know of a circuit that will perform the switching necessary to
control fifteen individual flashes?  Please note that this cannot be     
accomplished by a computer program,  it must be an actual digital circuit.

Please send all questions and comments via EMAIL to:
   
          tkerran@mailhost.ecn.uoknor.edu


P.S.  Does anyone have any NEW and INNOVATIVE ideas for
        high-speed photographs?
From: dp10@mc4adm.UWaterloo.ca (Derek Kirkland)
Newsgroups: rec.photo
Subject: Re: Help on RICOH KR-5 lens type
Date: 15 Oct 92 13:10:26 GMT
Organization: University of Waterloo

The Ricoh KR-5 takes K mount lenses. These are available
from several companies: Pentax, Ricoh, Chinon, etc.

Off brands like Tamron, Tokina and Sigma will also sell lenses with
the K mount. 

Older screw mount lenses will fit the K mount with an adaptor. The metering
will be a pain then (stop down metering) so I would not recommend this route.

There are lots of used K mount lenses available at camera stores.