Re: New to the PDML
On Jan 7, 2006, at 9:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... At the monent i am looking for a zoom in the 20-35mm range would welcome any thoughts that may helpful. ... The Pentax FA20-35/4 AL lens is an excellent choice. Light, modest in size, sharp all the way through the range, minimal rectilinear distortion too. It's great on film or digital bodies. The feel is light on the zoom ring and very nice on the manual focus ring. Since I bought it, it's become just about my most used lens. Godfrey
Re: PESO -- Not Monarch II
I'm not sure but I think it's really a Viceroy. They are very similar, the Viceroy is a mimic of a Monarch. Bob Shell wrote: Why did you title it Not Monarch? Seems to be a Monarch. I like the shot. Bob From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO -- Not Monarch II Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2006 11:30:21 -0500 This started out to be a photo of a flower, but an uninvited guest stopped by for a snack... http://www.mindspring.com/~megazip/PESO_--_!monarch2.html Tech Info: Pentax *ist-D ISO 200 @ 1/250sec vmc Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm F2.8 Varifocal @ f5.6 The Focus on the insect could have been better but I was really trying to shoot the flower after all... I have to admit it would have been a poor enough photo of a flower. -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
On 7/1/06, Kostas Kavoussanakis, discombobulated, unleashed: On Sat, 7 Jan 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Which small island do you live on? I think he means GB :-) 65KUSD buys you a run-of-the-mill door-handle in Edinburgh. Kostas OTOH, depends on which small island you live. My sister bought a half acre plot on the Isle of Coll for a quid. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: PAW: As Yet Untitled
On 7/1/06, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I have no idea what to call it yet, but something will eventually come to me. If it does, I'll let you know: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4009465 There's a relatively boring story behind this one, but I'll wait a bit to share it (if I decide to share it at all - again, I'll let you know). Thanks in advance to those who look and comment. Interesting. I'd call it 'Idation'. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
On 8/1/06, Kevin Waterson, discombobulated, unleashed: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. How can one be an 'ex-photog' ?? My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? None of your business. 'under investigation' does not mean proven guilty. Yet. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
This one time, at band camp, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can one be an 'ex-photog' ?? The accused have been warned off photography by authorities. None of your business. 'under investigation' does not mean proven guilty. Yet. These people do not dispute thier guilt. I shall await trial, and if found guilty by the courts, publish it accross the land. And maybe several other lands. Thanks for your reply Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
RE: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
As others have pointed out, he is innocent until proven guilty. This is true even if he admits that he did it. He isn't working somewhere that children are at risk. You should probably assume that if you know who he is, then the store owner does too. If you say anything to the store owner you will be contributing to a moral climate where the mere accusation of child abuse is seen as establishing guilt, and which leads to lynch mobs patrolling the streets and destroying pediatrician's houses - as happened here a few years ago. But pending the outcome of the trial you might want to consider taking your business elsewhere. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Kevin Waterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 03:23 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Vigilant or Bloody Minded I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
RE: Peso(s) How a nice day went wrong.
-Original Message- From: E.R.N. Reed [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 00:13 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso(s) How a nice day went wrong. Perry Pellechia wrote: Cesar, Sounds like the squirrels down in Florida are more cooperative then the rebel squirrels from South Carolina vbg. Probably older, moving more slowly ... LOL! Good joke! Bob
Re: Camera shops and Monday's heat
Thank you everyone who replied. It was a Camera House store. They have now realized what it is and have told my lover there are none available in Australia. Meanwhile in my wondering I went into two other camera stores. One said they only carry Hoya filters and Hoya say they don't have any, at least the're honest. The second simply said they had never heard of UV photographs. I've been off line for these few days because the video card in one computer died and the mother board died in the other. The computer shop ran out of video cards on Tuesday! They also tell me that at one stage during the week half their shop floor ( they have double frontage, with average depth ) was covered with PCs either waiting for repair or pickup afterwards. They told me that one possible explanation was Monday's heat, but they also think some PCs were injured by stupidity. The heat does make sense as we don't have air conditioning and both PCs were on till mid afternoon. Also my lover has heard of mobile phones and other gadgets simply giving up the ghost on Monday and Tuesday. Anyway, I am still determined to get a UV pass filter! Stephen
Re: E-mail test and questions.
- Original Message - From: Rob Studdert Subject: Re: E-mail test and questions. I had an 028 and 055 concurrently and my 055 never collapsed under the weight of the 67 though I never did use it with my 400/4 :-) If the legs collapse on an 055 generally tightening the lock-nut on the offending leg clamps will remedy the problem. I still have an 058 but I tend only to use it locally as it's just too big and heavy to lug about, the 028 is a bit lighter but not much. The 055 is great as far as portability goes. I was never able to get my 055 adjusted so that it's leg locks would word, and support a camera. William Robb
Re: RAW support for *istDL
Is it possible to make a script to auto extract jpg from PEFs ?? -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: 30 years of the K1000.
Paul Stenquist wrote: Mac OSX can read Apple II files from the IIe and IIc as well. Anything that's in PRODOS format. I don't think it will read the original DOS 3 files. I have quite a few PRODOS files that I moved over to the Mac.. I needed one a few years ago to prove authorship of some advertising I wrote for Mercedes back in the early eighties. Some people who had hoped to dismiss my claim were surprised to learn I had files complete with creation dates that were over twenty years old. Paul I have since dumped all my really old (ca.1986) floppies, so cannot check out how they might act with OSX, but...I do quite clearly recall that during the days when I was using OS 7.x and OS 8.x on my various Macs, those OS would NOT read IIGS files of any kind. The finder told me the floppies were not readable. Since I've installed OSX, I've not tried to read any old (pre-OS 5.x) floppies. I gave up on them a long time ago as a lost cause. keith On Jan 7, 2006, at 5:46 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 7, 2006, at 2:09 PM, keith_w wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I moved my entire archives that go back to 1983, stored on 400-500 3.5 floppies, to a single CD almost a decade ago Impressive. Of what did/does it comprise? All manner of text and other files, such as images, spreadsheets, etc., all thrown together? And once moved to the CD, all are readable? Yes. Pretty awesome, when you think about it. Especially since a lot of the types of files one saves don't have a proper file reader available today. I used to have a lot of files saved from working with them on my Apple IIGS. Not readable as of several years ago. I threw away the floppies. I suppose I'll hear that so and so can read IIGS files, after the fact, but there you are. Mac OS volume formats (MFS, HFS, HFS Plus, HFS Extended) are completely readable all the way back to the original in 1983-4 given a compatible drive (you have to use an external floppy drive since 2001 or so). I believe Mac OS X can read Apple IIGS volumes too. Of course, Mac OS X reads all modern file system volumes (FAT, FAT32, UFS, NTFS, ISO9660, etc etc). Godfrey
GESO: Belly
My sister is having a baby. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_01_belly/index.htm -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc
Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm
Any good or bad? Tempting on a 35mm camera... -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: GESO: Belly
Good work. Nicely composed and well executed. A valuable keepsake for your sister. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 7:03 AM, Derby Chang wrote: My sister is having a baby. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_01_belly/index.htm -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc
Re: PESO -- Not Monarch II
On Jan 8, 2006, at 3:57 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I'm not sure but I think it's really a Viceroy. They are very similar, the Viceroy is a mimic of a Monarch. The Viceroy has a black band on the hind wing that is absent on Monarchs. Side by side photos here: http://www.cirrusimage.com/butterfly_viceroy.htm Although the Viceroy in their example has a rather pale black band. This is much more typical: http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/viceroy.htm I've never seen a Viceroy completely lacking the black bands. The front wing pattern is different in the two butterflies, too, but that is more subtle. Bob
Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:26 AM, Cotty wrote: OTOH, depends on which small island you live. My sister bought a half acre plot on the Isle of Coll for a quid. How long ago? Bob
Re: RAW support for *istDL
Is you don't mind fooling around with you OS settings try this: http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss@pdml.net/msg231411.html I'm running WinXP and I got it to work. I find it very handy. Dave On 1/8/06, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it possible to make a script to auto extract jpg from PEFs ?? -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: As Yet Untitled
I knew you'd appreciate the remark. ;) CW - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:51 PM Subject: Re: As Yet Untitled On 1/7/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: eh, it's ok I guess...better than a poke in the eye. CW That's about the nicest thing anyone's ever said about one of my photos. Thanks! cheers, frank g -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006
Re: RAW support for *istDL
..one thing I forgot to mention. When you create the batch file, where you specify the destination folder, don't try to bury it too deep in a folder tree. I had all sorts of problems when I tried to get it to put the files in a folder buried 5-6 deep. I finally got it to work by putting it in a folder located in the root of one of my HD partitions. Dave On 1/8/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is you don't mind fooling around with you OS settings try this: http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss@pdml.net/msg231411.html I'm running WinXP and I got it to work. I find it very handy. Dave On 1/8/06, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it possible to make a script to auto extract jpg from PEFs ?? -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: New to the PDML
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The lens is to be, as for now, used on my m/f equ. Naughty, naughty.
Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm
It's supposed to be the same optically as the Pentax-A SMC 24-50. Didn't get good reviews online but I've found it to be great lens. One of my favorites. J. Thomas Thibouille wrote: Any good or bad? Tempting on a 35mm camera... -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
Kevin, a few thoughts: 1) if the guy were in prison, he'd be getting housed and fed at your expense, but until he's convicted and sent there (if that happens) he needs to make a living. Preferably an honest living. So he pretty much has to work somewhere. 2) you said he's quite outspoken about the situation. So his employers probably already know. So you don't need to inform them of something they already know. 3) sounds like the job he's doing doesn't have so much to do with what he's accused of. If he were accused of something involving stealing other people's merchandise, or fencing photo equipment, then making sure his employer knows about the allegations would be a lot more relevant. 3a) since the job area and the allegations aren't closely related, the employers probably doesn't have any reason for not employing him, even if they know about the investigation and even if they don't like the idea very much.
Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
Bob Shell wrote: On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:26 AM, Cotty wrote: OTOH, depends on which small island you live. My sister bought a half acre plot on the Isle of Coll for a quid. How long ago? Bob About a decade ago, I was offered a small farm in a national park in Poland for ~£60. m
Re: GESO: Belly
Very nice. Excellent lighting. I love how you've accentuated the shapes. -Mat On 1/8/06, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My sister is having a baby. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_01_belly/index.htm
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
Kevin, Understand your dilemma, but even though you don't know yet who is working for him, due to this photo related situation, I'd let the owner know before too many others make the connection. Are you certain this is the same person and that the owner won't fain shock and surprise? Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Fix for lazy MZ/ZX flashes.
Haven't posted this for quite a while. Thought someone might get some use out of it. http://www.donsauction.com/eBay/FlashFix/Fix.htm Don
Re: GESO: Belly
At 06:03 AM 1/8/2006, you wrote: My sister is having a baby. g That would be my guess. Gary J Sibio [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~garysibio There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary numbers and those who do not. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006
OT: Vivitar Series 1 70-300 4-5.6 AF anyone?
Hi gang, Anyone has experience with this AF zoom? Saw one for a very good price... Regards Albano Garcia Photography Graphic Design http://www.albanogarcia.com.ar http://www.flaneur.com.ar __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
At 09:22 PM 1/7/2006, you wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. This is a tough question. If you are friends with the shop owner, I would definitely tell him. I'm going to make the assumption that laws in Oz are similar to the USA. If they perv is using store equipment, it could be confiscated as part of the investigation. However, according to how I read the above, only the uncle has been charged. There may not be enough evidence linking the guy to the uncle's activities. As the father of two daughters and having a friend whose daughters were molested by an uncle, I'm all in favor of doing everything possible to make these guys' lives a living Hell but that requires that you be absolutely certain of guilt. In the US some parents have caught Hell for taking a picture of their 3-year-old in the bathtub. Gary J Sibio [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~garysibio There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary numbers and those who do not. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006
Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm
I had the A and was so happy to find someone to take it off my hands. Overall, it was amongst the worst lenses I ever owned, if not the worst. Too soft throughout the range, too much distortion ... contrast seemed a bit low for my taste. Great paperweight, though. Shel [Original Message] From: Jim Thomas It's supposed to be the same optically as the Pentax-A SMC 24-50. Didn't get good reviews online but I've found it to be great lens. One of my favorites. J. Thomas Thibouille wrote: Any good or bad? Tempting on a 35mm camera... -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: When will Microsoft learn?
On 1/8/06, E.R.N. Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Daniel J. Matyola wrote: The day Microsoft makes something that doesn't suck is probably theday they start making vacuum cleaners. I'm not one to just follow the herd on Microsoft-bashing, but MARK!!! Actually, I've heard they make some very nice mouseskeyboards. I use Logitech, anyway. -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu
Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm
Like I said, most of the users polled panned the lens. Mine is a gem. Jim Shel Belinkoff wrote: I had the A and was so happy to find someone to take it off my hands. Overall, it was amongst the worst lenses I ever owned, if not the worst. Too soft throughout the range, too much distortion ... contrast seemed a bit low for my taste. Great paperweight, though. Shel
Re: New to the PDML
I do not think Tamron currently has anything close to a 20-35. At least BH does not list it. Between the Pentax and the Tokina ATX, the Pentax is only $20 more. If the extra stop of the Tokina is important to you then that might be a reason to buy it. I do not have either, but someone here might have experience with both and offer their opinion. Perry. The lens is to be, as for now, used on my m/f equ. Some time down the road it may find it self on a pixel box but i must confess i am still a devotee of fujichrome at this stage of the game. That said however i am open to buying a a/f lens if that is the best option. the 3 i have found to meet my needs are the pentax fa20-35mmf4.0, the tokina 20-35mm f2.8 atx pro, and one[?] from tamron. As it seems no one has anything good to say about the sigma in that range i feel to avoid them altogether. In point of fact, all three of the above lenses are only sold in an a/f mounts so it seems that i am destined to buy my first a/f lens in the near future. THE KING IS DEAD, LONG LIVE THE KING MAYBE SO, BUT FOR NOW, LONG LIVE FUJICHROME!!! SANFORD. Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry -- Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry
Re: 30 years of the K1000.
On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:03 AM, keith_w wrote: but...I do quite clearly recall that during the days when I was using OS 7.x and OS 8.x on my various Macs, those OS would NOT read IIGS files of any kind. The finder told me the floppies were not readable. Actually, they would have been readable if you found and installed the correct file system extensions. These components were available but hard to find for Mac OS 7 thru 9. No matter now since you've tossed the media. Godfrey
Re: OT: Canadian Trip - Sights?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/5/2006 12:13:03 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They will be travelling on Highway's 1 and 5 primarily, but the interesting stuff is pretty much all on Highway 5. The Heli Logging pics I posted in October, which are up on my Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz were shot right over HWY 5 about 1/2 north of Hope when I was out that way in early October. -Adam Cool thanks. He mentioned Hope. I'll pass your message along. Before they drove straight up from St. Louis. Marnie :-) Marnie, one of the shots on the calendar was taken in Hope this past year... It was the place I had particularly wanted to visit for nostalgic reasons on my way west after Chez Robb and Calgary. quaint little town completely surrounded by mountains and on a lake. But I'd think traveling in that area in the dead of winter might be a bit dicey. Kamloops ain't nothing to see. ann
Re: GESO: Belly
In a message dated 1/8/2006 4:06:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My sister is having a baby. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_01_belly/index.htm -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] = Those are great shots. They really are. I especially like the one with the dog looking up and the one of two bellies confronting each other. Unusual shots, good lighting, good composition, etc., etc. Excellent. Your sister is going to love having these later. And, yes, we are. Marnie aka Doe ;-)
Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm
Another friend of mine has an A series version too and loves it. I've seen his photos (Pentax DS body), and have to say that his example is producing excellent results. On the DS, this is the perfect replacement for the 'traditional' 35-70mm zoom used with film SLRs. Godfrey On Jan 8, 2006, at 8:06 AM, Jim Thomas wrote: Like I said, most of the users polled panned the lens. Mine is a gem. Jim Shel Belinkoff wrote: I had the A and was so happy to find someone to take it off my hands. Overall, it was amongst the worst lenses I ever owned, if not the worst. Too soft throughout the range, too much distortion ... contrast seemed a bit low for my taste. Great paperweight, though. Shel
Re: PESO PAW - Let Me Outtta Here
Perry Pellechia wrote: Purrrfect. On 1/5/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frank's pic of a cat trying to get inside reminded me of this shot of Blue http://home.earthlink.net/~shel-pix/letmeout.html that's a lovely shot, Shel ann
Re: OT: Canadian Trip - Sights?
In a message dated 1/8/2006 8:58:22 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie, one of the shots on the calendar was taken in Hope this past year... It was the place I had particularly wanted to visit for nostalgic reasons on my way west after Chez Robb and Calgary. quaint little town completely surrounded by mountains and on a lake. But I'd think traveling in that area in the dead of winter might be a bit dicey. Kamloops ain't nothing to see. ann There is a park (state?) right near by that is, may be called the same as the town, Clear Water. He's aware it may be tough driving, but I'll warn him again. OTOH, I can only do so much nagging without sounding like a mother (he's a lot younger than me). He and his wife are pretty careful though. Cool re calendar. Marnie aka Doe
Re: PESO PAW - Let Me Outtta Here
Sunny Chung wrote: I know this was probably an incredibly spontaneous shot, but a circular polarizer might have reduced the reflection on the window. to what purpose? it's a terrific photo just as it is - the reflections work for it not against it and if he didn't want them there he could have photoshop'ed them away... ann
Re: GESO: Belly
On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:03 AM, Derby Chang wrote: My sister is having a baby. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_01_belly/index.htm Very nice work. I wish the pregnant nudes I was commissioned to do last September allowed me such elegant simplicity, but the brief was for a rather more elaborate get up in a Halloween theme. Godfrey
Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm
Yeah that's why I'm looking at it :) On the DS, this is the perfect replacement for the 'traditional' 35-70mm zoom used with film SLRs. Godfrey -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
Making the store owner aware of your information is not a profession of a known fact. That having been made clear, the action taken by the owner is not your responsibility. Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: RAW support for *istDL
I will take a look, thank you much ! 2006/1/8, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: ..one thing I forgot to mention. When you create the batch file, where you specify the destination folder, don't try to bury it too deep in a folder tree. I had all sorts of problems when I tried to get it to put the files in a folder buried 5-6 deep. I finally got it to work by putting it in a folder located in the root of one of my HD partitions. Dave On 1/8/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is you don't mind fooling around with you OS settings try this: http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss@pdml.net/msg231411.html I'm running WinXP and I got it to work. I find it very handy. Dave On 1/8/06, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it possible to make a script to auto extract jpg from PEFs ?? -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ... -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: GESO: Belly
#4 and the last one, belly-to-belly stand out for me as the most interesting. Thanks for posting these. Shel Derby Chang wrote: My sister is having a baby. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_01_belly/index.htm
Re: PAW - Gazania
In a message dated 1/7/2006 2:28:36 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/photo/printsdb/view.php?p=187t=1 It's from my first trial roll of Astia 100F. I've since taken some more photos of these flowers but I spread the shooting across two bodies: one loaded with more Astia 100F and another containing Provia 100F so I can compare the two films with the same subject matter and exposure. I haven't finished these films yet :) Cheers, - Dave === I like it. It makes a colorful abstract. Would like it a tad better without the whitish light on the left creeping in, but it is still very nice. I'll have to try something like that someday. On a tripod... Marnie aka Doe ;-)
Re: GESO: Life Behind a Glass
In a message dated 1/3/2006 6:10:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: During last week i've been visiting one of the most visited Tel Aviv street Shenkin str.. This is a very small street with only one direction of driving and small sidewalks, but it's very hard to walk there because of the amount of people walking there. The popularity is because of the large amount of the Caffe shops, lots of cheap clothes shops and the location - right in the middle of everything. I like to walk there and look into the shop windows (i don't really know how to say that better in english so please... ;-) ) Hope you'll like this small project of mine: http://mishka.site.co.il/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=346 3 PS: The current version of Gallery of mine uses a lot of java scripting so it can look like flash sometimes but it's not. Unfortunately i'm forced to use this one because of the security issues. -- Yours Michael = You have to find a better display system -- I only had the patience to wait for three to load. I have dial-up, lots of us still have dial up. It takes too long. And/or throw up just a PESO for us to look at instead of a GESO. Looks like you have some nice stuff (of what I could see). I like the shot of shop clerk grabbing a smoke. Marnie aka Doe
Re: PESO PAW - Let Me Outtta Here
Thanks for your comments, Ann ... I don't think my PS skills are good enough to make the reflections disappear (I might give it a try to test my skills, though), although the intensity and tonality was easy to control - at least to the desired degree. Shel [Original Message] From: Ann Sanfedele Sunny Chung wrote: I know this was probably an incredibly spontaneous shot, but a circular polarizer might have reduced the reflection on the window. to what purpose? it's a terrific photo just as it is - the reflections work for it not against it and if he didn't want them there he could have photoshop'ed them away... ann
Re: OT: Canadian Trip - Sights?
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Canadian Trip - Sights? There is a park (state?) right near by that is, may be called the same as the town, Clear Water. We call the provinces, the parks are provincial parks, unless they are national parks. Clearwater Provincial Park is a nice little park. Kamloops is a nice enough small city, but they have done a great job of not letting the nice surroundings intrude on the place. He's aware it may be tough driving, but I'll warn him again. OTOH, I can only do so much nagging without sounding like a mother (he's a lot younger than me). He and his wife are pretty careful though. They'll be fine if they are careful. I believe BC plows the roads when needed. He might want to carry and be prepared to use tire chains, and if he is planning on winter driving in the mountains, tell him to not attempt it without proper snow tires. Some of the drop offs go down a very long way. William Robb
RE: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
I hope you bought the farm (so to speak). If you did, and want to make a tidy profit, I'll give you £120- for it. It could change my opinion about the Common Agricultural Policy. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] About a decade ago, I was offered a small farm in a national park in Poland for ~£60. m
Re: PESO PAW - Let Me Outtta Here
Ann Sanfedele wrote: Sunny Chung wrote: I know this was probably an incredibly spontaneous shot, but a circular polarizer might have reduced the reflection on the window. to what purpose? it's a terrific photo just as it is - the reflections work for it not against it and if he didn't want them there he could have photoshop'ed them away... Talking of which, has anyone else noticed a fashion for 'shopping flare spots _into_ movies? I first noticed it during one over Christmas, when I found myself wondering why an expensive cinema lens would have only five blades in its diaphragm, going by the flare spot. Then I noticed that the spot was moving in the wrong direction with regard to the sun as it moved across the screen. I can just imagine some Director in the cutting room. We're missing something, darling. I know!.. m
Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
Everyone I spoke to about it over there told me that the legalities would take a solid six months work and there would be no guarantee of a successful outcome. Polish rural land prices are still the big sleeper of Europe. m Bob W wrote: I hope you bought the farm (so to speak). If you did, and want to make a tidy profit, I'll give you £120- for it. It could change my opinion about the Common Agricultural Policy. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] About a decade ago, I was offered a small farm in a national park in Poland for ~£60. m
RE: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
-Original Message- From: Jack Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 17:10 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Making the store owner aware of your information is not a profession of a known fact. That having been made clear, the action taken by the owner is not your responsibility. Jack Yes it is. The reason for telling the owner appears to be that you don't think the guy should be working there, even though he hasn't been convicted. So if you tell the employer, and the guy loses his job, it is clearly a result of your actions, so it is your responsibility. If he's later found not guilty, will you give him another job and compensate him for the lost earnings and defamation of character? If you think it's ok for people to lose their job based on hearsay, how will you feel when somebody decides they don't like you, and start telling your employer that you're a paedophile? -- Cheers, Bob
RE: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
I would guess the legalities have changed now that they're part of the glorious European project. A farm in a NP sounds like a good thing to have. My brother's house in France is on the edge of a NP (Mercantour). His house and land were surprisingly cheap, but it still took several months to buy the place. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 18:34 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday Everyone I spoke to about it over there told me that the legalities would take a solid six months work and there would be no guarantee of a successful outcome. Polish rural land prices are still the big sleeper of Europe. m Bob W wrote: I hope you bought the farm (so to speak). If you did, and want to make a tidy profit, I'll give you £120- for it. It could change my opinion about the Common Agricultural Policy. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] About a decade ago, I was offered a small farm in a national park in Poland for ~£60. m
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
I've found that unless someone has been placed in jeopardy, it's best to mind one's own business. As others have said, innocent until proven guilt. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 10:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Kevin, Understand your dilemma, but even though you don't know yet who is working for him, due to this photo related situation, I'd let the owner know before too many others make the connection. Are you certain this is the same person and that the owner won't fain shock and surprise? Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
DS update 2 reset the counter
Is it possible to change the image counter back to what it used to be? Collin
Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
One of the big problems in central and eastern Europe, although it's getting less likely as the years go by, is that someone related to the original owner may turn up to take it off you. That's what they meant by successful outcome. At the time, there were quite a few cases of relatives of people deceased in concentration camps turning up to claim family properties, now lived in by others. Not to mention those reclaiming places appropriated by the Party. Which I was never in. There are websites dedicated to the European races that were dealt with by forcible migration during the 20th century. This is one group that I know of http://www.lemko.org/ mike Bob W wrote: I would guess the legalities have changed now that they're part of the glorious European project. A farm in a NP sounds like a good thing to have. My brother's house in France is on the edge of a NP (Mercantour). His house and land were surprisingly cheap, but it still took several months to buy the place. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 18:34 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday Everyone I spoke to about it over there told me that the legalities would take a solid six months work and there would be no guarantee of a successful outcome. Polish rural land prices are still the big sleeper of Europe. m Bob W wrote: I hope you bought the farm (so to speak). If you did, and want to make a tidy profit, I'll give you £120- for it. It could change my opinion about the Common Agricultural Policy. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] About a decade ago, I was offered a small farm in a national park in Poland for ~£60. m
Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm
Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any good or bad? Tempting on a 35mm camera... I have one and have found it to be very good indeed. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
PESO - first shots with 500/4.5
Hi, Ventured into the cold today to play with the recently acquired 500/4.5: http://www.oksne.net/foto/html/images/500mm/images.asp Just some random shots, as the day was far too nice to waste on rigorous testing...:-) Jostein
Re: DS update 2 reset the counter
On Jan 8, 2006, at 13:12, Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: Is it possible to change the image counter back to what it used to be? If you put a card into the camera that has a recent photo on it (you can copy the most recent shot back onto the card from your computer), the next shot you take will have the next-highest number. Just pay attention to the directory structure on the card. The images don't go in the root directory. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org
RE: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
Ah yes, of course. I hadn't considered that. No such problems with my brother's place. The same families have lived on the mountain since they were Neanderthals. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 19:13 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday One of the big problems in central and eastern Europe, although it's getting less likely as the years go by, is that someone related to the original owner may turn up to take it off you. That's what they meant by successful outcome. At the time, there were quite a few cases of relatives of people deceased in concentration camps turning up to claim family properties, now lived in by others. Not to mention those reclaiming places appropriated by the Party. Which I was never in. There are websites dedicated to the European races that were dealt with by forcible migration during the 20th century. This is one group that I know of http://www.lemko.org/ mike
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
And if you've ever been accused yourself, falsely or otherwise, one quickly learns that innocent until proven guilty is pretty much a televison and elementary school sham. The majority of the power rests in the established authority (the government, police, and other arms of the law). If that wasn't so, the accused wouldn't have to PROVE their innocence. If the person's guilty they will likely be punished. If they are innocent, they don't need anyone making the job of defense, or their own lives, harder for them. It's also good to remember that even though the guy is angry at being turned in, you likely don't know exactly what he is guilty of doing, if anything. If you did, you would likely be guilty by complicity. Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 13:51:41 -0500 I've found that unless someone has been placed in jeopardy, it's best to mind one's own business. As others have said, innocent until proven guilt. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 10:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Kevin, Understand your dilemma, but even though you don't know yet who is working for him, due to this photo related situation, I'd let the owner know before too many others make the connection. Are you certain this is the same person and that the owner won't fain shock and surprise? Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: PESO - first shots with 500/4.5
Jostein wrote: Hi, Ventured into the cold today to play with the recently acquired 500/4.5: http://www.oksne.net/foto/html/images/500mm/images.asp Just some random shots, as the day was far too nice to waste on rigorous testing...:-) Jostein That's a weird patch of CA on the Greenfinch shot. Just around its feet and the branch below it. Maybe a hint in the fork of its tail. Not really any in other shots with similar - but not exactly the same - background. Looks chiller there than here. Swap you some rain for some (lack of) temperature. m
Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
Bob W wrote: Ah yes, of course. I hadn't considered that. No such problems with my brother's place. The same families have lived on the mountain since they were Neanderthals. -- Cheers, Bob We have the same syndrome on some estates near here. They go back two or three generations. We are lucky ot live in such a stable society. -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 19:13 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday One of the big problems in central and eastern Europe, although it's getting less likely as the years go by, is that someone related to the original owner may turn up to take it off you. That's what they meant by successful outcome. At the time, there were quite a few cases of relatives of people deceased in concentration camps turning up to claim family properties, now lived in by others. Not to mention those reclaiming places appropriated by the Party. Which I was never in. There are websites dedicated to the European races that were dealt with by forcible migration during the 20th century. This is one group that I know of http://www.lemko.org/ mike
Re: As Yet Untitled
I believe the entire quote is better than a poke in the eye with a dull stick Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: As Yet Untitled I knew you'd appreciate the remark. ;) CW - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:51 PM Subject: Re: As Yet Untitled On 1/7/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: eh, it's ok I guess...better than a poke in the eye. CW That's about the nicest thing anyone's ever said about one of my photos. Thanks! cheers, frank g -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006
PESO: Moon and Mars
Hi... Get a look at the sky tonight, the Moon and Mars are very close. A good opportunity for me to see what can be achieved from a *ist DS and a SMCP-FA 80-320 4.5-5.6. http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/PESO/2006-01-08+Lune+et+Mars+-+1.jpg.html Shot at 320mm, ISO 200, f/8, 1/200s, spot metered on the moon itself, on a tripod with 2s mirror pre-lift (no remote). The infinite focus point is not actually at the end of the focusing ring course, but a few degrees from it. So I focus bracketed (MF) and chose the sharpest shot. The picture is heavily cropped. One pixel on the web is one pixel on the sensor (be sure to choose the 618x1017 version). Post processing: - PEF-DNG conversion - Open in PS (no sharpening, 16 bit) - Curves, sharpen, crop Sharpness is somewhat disappointing. Anyone done something similar with a good 300mm prime yet? Patrice
Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
On Sun, Jan 08, 2006 at 07:50:14PM -, Bob W wrote: Ah yes, of course. I hadn't considered that. No such problems with my brother's place. The same families have lived on the mountain since they were Neanderthals. That's a couple of years, then?
Re: As Yet Untitled
I always thought it was better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. If I had to take a poke in the eye, I think I'd opt for the dull stick. vbg. However, the photo is a good one. It's MUCH BETTER than a poke in the eye. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 3:39 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: I believe the entire quote is better than a poke in the eye with a dull stick Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: As Yet Untitled I knew you'd appreciate the remark. ;) CW - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:51 PM Subject: Re: As Yet Untitled On 1/7/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: eh, it's ok I guess...better than a poke in the eye. CW That's about the nicest thing anyone's ever said about one of my photos. Thanks! cheers, frank g -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006
Re: As Yet Untitled
But you know Frank wouldn't ever have anything sharp ... On Sun, Jan 08, 2006 at 03:46:55PM -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote: I always thought it was better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. If I had to take a poke in the eye, I think I'd opt for the dull stick. vbg. However, the photo is a good one. It's MUCH BETTER than a poke in the eye. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 3:39 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: I believe the entire quote is better than a poke in the eye with a dull stick Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: As Yet Untitled I knew you'd appreciate the remark. ;) CW - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:51 PM Subject: Re: As Yet Untitled On 1/7/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: eh, it's ok I guess...better than a poke in the eye. CW That's about the nicest thing anyone's ever said about one of my photos. Thanks! cheers, frank g -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006
Re: As Yet Untitled
Knarf - I took a look. Couldn't come up with a fitting title. Couldn't come up with anything remarkable to say either. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW: As Yet Untitled I have no idea what to call it yet, but something will eventually come to me. If it does, I'll let you know: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4009465 There's a relatively boring story behind this one, but I'll wait a bit to share it (if I decide to share it at all - again, I'll let you know). Thanks in advance to those who look and comment. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PESO: Moon and Mars
Considering that the lens is an inexpensive consumer zoom and that the picture is heavily cropped, I'd say the sharpness is surprisingly good. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 3:45 PM, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Hi... Get a look at the sky tonight, the Moon and Mars are very close. A good opportunity for me to see what can be achieved from a *ist DS and a SMCP-FA 80-320 4.5-5.6. http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/PESO/2006-01-08+Lune+et+Mars+- +1.jpg.html Shot at 320mm, ISO 200, f/8, 1/200s, spot metered on the moon itself, on a tripod with 2s mirror pre-lift (no remote). The infinite focus point is not actually at the end of the focusing ring course, but a few degrees from it. So I focus bracketed (MF) and chose the sharpest shot. The picture is heavily cropped. One pixel on the web is one pixel on the sensor (be sure to choose the 618x1017 version). Post processing: - PEF-DNG conversion - Open in PS (no sharpening, 16 bit) - Curves, sharpen, crop Sharpness is somewhat disappointing. Anyone done something similar with a good 300mm prime yet? Patrice
This one should sell well
I apologise for breaking the rules regarding Ebay auctions, but it seems a shame to deprive members of the opportunity of getting a tremendous bargain on a very desirable piece of equipment. http://tinyurl.com/8j74d Don't be fooled by the paucity of bids so far. There are no doubt many people biding their time, ready to snipe. John -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
SMCA 24-50 maybe FS (was Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm)
Yeah, yeah, I know it's not Friday, but I have an SMC-A 24-50 F4 that I don't use because I'm shooting primes almost exclusively these days. My impression of it was that it was unremarkable (neither good nor bad) compared to my other lenses in its focal range. Anyone want to buy it? It's in KEH Exc or maybe Exc+ condition and comes with caps and matching Pentax fitted rubber screw-in lens hood. KEH has an Exc sample for $205. Make me an offer. --Mark
Re: PESO - first shots with 500/4.5
I will need another session with a motif with bright spots in the background to experiment with. Not the kind of background one normally looks for, but usually it's much harder to find one without...:-) Hopefully next week-end. I'll gladly swap some rain for some temperature, but only if you throw in some extra daylight. :-) Jostein - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 8:50 PM Subject: Re: PESO - first shots with 500/4.5 Jostein wrote: Hi, Ventured into the cold today to play with the recently acquired 500/4.5: http://www.oksne.net/foto/html/images/500mm/images.asp Just some random shots, as the day was far too nice to waste on rigorous testing...:-) Jostein That's a weird patch of CA on the Greenfinch shot. Just around its feet and the branch below it. Maybe a hint in the fork of its tail. Not really any in other shots with similar - but not exactly the same - background. Looks chiller there than here. Swap you some rain for some (lack of) temperature. m
RE: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
The very reason I added that email was to explain that the owner should simply be made aware of the possibilities. If the owner chose to immediately terminate the employee, that would to wholly his decision and he'd have to own it. In the owner's place, I'd want to current to monitor events. Jack --- Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: Jack Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 17:10 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Making the store owner aware of your information is not a profession of a known fact. That having been made clear, the action taken by the owner is not your responsibility. Jack Yes it is. The reason for telling the owner appears to be that you don't think the guy should be working there, even though he hasn't been convicted. So if you tell the employer, and the guy loses his job, it is clearly a result of your actions, so it is your responsibility. If he's later found not guilty, will you give him another job and compensate him for the lost earnings and defamation of character? If you think it's ok for people to lose their job based on hearsay, how will you feel when somebody decides they don't like you, and start telling your employer that you're a paedophile? -- Cheers, Bob __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
In this case, Paul, the shop owner is in jeopardy and deserves to be alerted. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've found that unless someone has been placed in jeopardy, it's best to mind one's own business. As others have said, innocent until proven guilt. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 10:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Kevin, Understand your dilemma, but even though you don't know yet who is working for him, due to this photo related situation, I'd let the owner know before too many others make the connection. Are you certain this is the same person and that the owner won't fain shock and surprise? Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: As Yet Untitled
I thought that was a sharp stick. Kenneth Waller wrote: I believe the entire quote is better than a poke in the eye with a dull stick Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: As Yet Untitled I knew you'd appreciate the remark. ;) CW - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 10:51 PM Subject: Re: As Yet Untitled On 1/7/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: eh, it's ok I guess...better than a poke in the eye. CW That's about the nicest thing anyone's ever said about one of my photos. Thanks! cheers, frank g -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006 -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
Poking one's nose in other people's business is rarely a good idea. Making the owner aware of alleged offenses is not the third party's responsibility. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:15 PM, Jack Davis wrote: The very reason I added that email was to explain that the owner should simply be made aware of the possibilities. If the owner chose to immediately terminate the employee, that would to wholly his decision and he'd have to own it. In the owner's place, I'd want to current to monitor events. Jack --- Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: Jack Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 17:10 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Making the store owner aware of your information is not a profession of a known fact. That having been made clear, the action taken by the owner is not your responsibility. Jack Yes it is. The reason for telling the owner appears to be that you don't think the guy should be working there, even though he hasn't been convicted. So if you tell the employer, and the guy loses his job, it is clearly a result of your actions, so it is your responsibility. If he's later found not guilty, will you give him another job and compensate him for the lost earnings and defamation of character? If you think it's ok for people to lose their job based on hearsay, how will you feel when somebody decides they don't like you, and start telling your employer that you're a paedophile? -- Cheers, Bob __ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
Still, its the shop owner's responsibility to consider those points and to react as he sees fit. Guilty by association has a life of its own. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And if you've ever been accused yourself, falsely or otherwise, one quickly learns that innocent until proven guilty is pretty much a televison and elementary school sham. The majority of the power rests in the established authority (the government, police, and other arms of the law). If that wasn't so, the accused wouldn't have to PROVE their innocence. If the person's guilty they will likely be punished. If they are innocent, they don't need anyone making the job of defense, or their own lives, harder for them. It's also good to remember that even though the guy is angry at being turned in, you likely don't know exactly what he is guilty of doing, if anything. If you did, you would likely be guilty by complicity. Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 13:51:41 -0500 I've found that unless someone has been placed in jeopardy, it's best to mind one's own business. As others have said, innocent until proven guilt. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 10:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Kevin, Understand your dilemma, but even though you don't know yet who is working for him, due to this photo related situation, I'd let the owner know before too many others make the connection. Are you certain this is the same person and that the owner won't fain shock and surprise? Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
RE: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
-Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ah yes, of course. I hadn't considered that. No such problems with my brother's place. The same families have lived on the mountain since they were Neanderthals. -- Cheers, Bob We have the same syndrome on some estates near here. They go back two or three generations. We are lucky ot live in such a stable society. You're right. And when I say Neanderthal, I mean it almost literally. I seem to recall that the Iceman, Oetzi, still has plenty of relatives living in the area where he came from - some remote valley in Austria. And they found someone living near the Cheddar Gorge who is a direct descendant of Cheddar Man (9k years old). http://www.cnn.com/TECH/9707/31/cheddar.man/ There are websites dedicated to the European races that were dealt with by forcible migration during the 20th century. This is one group that I know of http://www.lemko.org/ I've been in Ruthenia, when I went to Romania a few years ago. It's like a fairy tale in many ways. I went to the county of Maramures, and decided to follow a road which on my map petered out somewhere near the Ukrainian border. I got a lift to the end of the road, which was a village at the head of the valley, and followed a track that led out from the church. People still drew water from wells. The track ended near a stream and a broken down old house which looked abandoned to me. But when I got there somebody like Hansel and Gretel's witch appeared. So I photographed her. I've shown the picture before: http://www.web-options.com/Image2.jpg. She was only about 4'8 / 1.4m tall. When I'd finished photographing her she insisted on some money and wouldn't let go of me until I gave her some change from my pocket. It was about 30p (50c US), but when she took it she fell on her knees and kissed my hand profusely. Cheers, Bob
FS: Pentax SMC 35/2K $250
Greetings from the past. Some of you will remember me as a PDML regular, on and off, In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a devotee of Ricoh and Vivitar Series One lenses and self-styled expert on obscure third-party lenses. I don't shoot much anymore, all the less so since buying my daughters a digicam in 2005. I'm hold on to my two bodies, my Tamron 80-200/2.8 zoom, a couple 50mm lenses, a Sigma XQ 16/2.8K fisheye, and a Carl Zeiss Jena 20/2.8. But I've decided to part with my only lens of value, the Pentax SMC 35/2K. Yes, this is the original SMC, with a 52mm filter ring. It's serial number 5166100, which is the very lens seen in Boz Dimitrov's site at http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ . That's because I bought it from Boz's friend Arnold Stark, who had provided the lens for Boz's photograph. I'm not a collector, and I have no photos of the lens, but if I had to guess I'd rate the condition EX+. Mechanically and cosmetically it's probably EX++; the aperture ring turns in precise smooth clicks, and the focus is silky smooth. But inside the lens is the usual amount of internal dust that one would expect from a lens that's 30 years old--no more, no less. I haven't noticed the dust in my prints or 6-megapixel scans. The only specimen I've seen for sale currently is the one in 99% mint condition listed for $495 at Kevin Cameras (http://www.kevincameras.com). But I want my 35/2K to stay in the PDML family, so I'm offering it here for $250 plus $10 insured shipping within USA, $15 insured shipping to Canada, $18 insured shipping anywhere else. If you're short on cash but want this lens, I'll accept $100 up front and the balance within 90 days. I accept PayPal (cash or credit). I have no 52mm front lens cap, but I'll include a Pentax SMC rear lens cap and the SMC 52mm L39 UV filter that's been protecting it since I bought it from Arnold. As soon as I press Send, I'm gonna feel heartsick over not listing this on eBay. Make me feel OK about this: Buy it and assure me that you're not rich and that you'll use the lens or protect it for posterity, and not turn around and resell it!
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
No, it's not. You aren't required to do it. Your responsibility is to yourself the other innocent, the owner. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Poking one's nose in other people's business is rarely a good idea. Making the owner aware of alleged offenses is not the third party's responsibility. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:15 PM, Jack Davis wrote: The very reason I added that email was to explain that the owner should simply be made aware of the possibilities. If the owner chose to immediately terminate the employee, that would to wholly his decision and he'd have to own it. In the owner's place, I'd want to current to monitor events. Jack --- Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: Jack Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2006 17:10 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Making the store owner aware of your information is not a profession of a known fact. That having been made clear, the action taken by the owner is not your responsibility. Jack Yes it is. The reason for telling the owner appears to be that you don't think the guy should be working there, even though he hasn't been convicted. So if you tell the employer, and the guy loses his job, it is clearly a result of your actions, so it is your responsibility. If he's later found not guilty, will you give him another job and compensate him for the lost earnings and defamation of character? If you think it's ok for people to lose their job based on hearsay, how will you feel when somebody decides they don't like you, and start telling your employer that you're a paedophile? -- Cheers, Bob __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
The shop owner isn't in jeopardy. All he did was hire someone, apparently after any alleged misdeeds took place. Until proven guilty, the accused should be allowed to earn a living. The world is plagued with busybodies who can't keep their nose out of other people's business. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:17 PM, Jack Davis wrote: In this case, Paul, the shop owner is in jeopardy and deserves to be alerted. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've found that unless someone has been placed in jeopardy, it's best to mind one's own business. As others have said, innocent until proven guilt. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 10:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Kevin, Understand your dilemma, but even though you don't know yet who is working for him, due to this photo related situation, I'd let the owner know before too many others make the connection. Are you certain this is the same person and that the owner won't fain shock and surprise? Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded In this case, Paul, the shop owner is in jeopardy and deserves to be alerted. The shop owner is in jeopardyhow? At the moment, he has an employee who is guilty of no crime, and a customer who is trying to decide if he should engage in a vendetta against said employee for no apparent reason other than his own rather confused moral code. William Robb
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
Why do you conclude that the shop owner will fire the employee prior to the court's decision? Would you? I wouldn't, nor would I bear any responsibility if he did. Advising the owner is the responsible thing to do. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The shop owner isn't in jeopardy. All he did was hire someone, apparently after any alleged misdeeds took place. Until proven guilty, the accused should be allowed to earn a living. The world is plagued with busybodies who can't keep their nose out of other people's business. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:17 PM, Jack Davis wrote: In this case, Paul, the shop owner is in jeopardy and deserves to be alerted. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've found that unless someone has been placed in jeopardy, it's best to mind one's own business. As others have said, innocent until proven guilt. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 10:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Kevin, Understand your dilemma, but even though you don't know yet who is working for him, due to this photo related situation, I'd let the owner know before too many others make the connection. Are you certain this is the same person and that the owner won't fain shock and surprise? Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: Some PUG comments
Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gianfranco's picture is a whimsical pleasure. I assume that the pic was inverted, so that the bulb was actually hanging in real life. Hi Rick, Thanks a lot for the kind comment! You are right, I uploaded the pic without rotating it. I thought it would be nicely bizarre that way... Ciao, and sorry for the really late reply... Gianfranco _ __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
Try to carefully read and attempt to understand my messages. Appears there is some confusion. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded In this case, Paul, the shop owner is in jeopardy and deserves to be alerted. The shop owner is in jeopardyhow? At the moment, he has an employee who is guilty of no crime, and a customer who is trying to decide if he should engage in a vendetta against said employee for no apparent reason other than his own rather confused moral code. William Robb __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm
I like the A version as well and I did have the F version for a while. Very good construction on the A version, not bad at all on the F version (a bit better than the F 35-70, at least) and optically, quite good -- very good to excellent at least. I have an 8 x 12 enlargement of a black-and-white winter scene taken with the A 24-50 and a Super Program and it holds up very nicely at that size. I did experience some serious flare in a difficult lighting situation with the F lens, at the 24mm setting (even with an appropriate hood in use), but still a very good lens overall. I think the 24-90 FA is quite a bit better through the same 24-50 range and handles flare better, but this lens can be found for about a third of the price. Joe On Jan 8, 2006, at 9:34 AM, Jim Thomas wrote: It's supposed to be the same optically as the Pentax-A SMC 24-50. Didn't get good reviews online but I've found it to be great lens. One of my favorites. J. Thomas Thibouille wrote: Any good or bad? Tempting on a 35mm camera... -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: PESO -- Not Monarch II
I must say, that for not trying to shoot the butterfly, you did a pretty good job. The sharper focus on the stem and flower lend a nice 3D effect to the shot. Nicely done. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, January 7, 2006, 8:30:21 AM, you wrote: PJA This started out to be a photo of a flower, but an uninvited guest PJA stopped by for a snack... PJA http://www.mindspring.com/~megazip/PESO_--_!monarch2.html PJA Tech Info: PJA Pentax *ist-D ISO 200 @ 1/250sec PJA vmc Vivitar Series 1 35-85mm F2.8 Varifocal @ f5.6 PJA The Focus on the insect could have been better but I was really trying PJA to shoot the flower after all... PJA I have to admit it would have been a poor enough photo of a flower.
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Try to carefully read and attempt to understand my messages. Appears there is some confusion. Upon re reading what I replied to, I find you are saying that the store owner is in jeopardy because the uncle of one of his emplyees has been charged with a crime. I am just wondering how the store owner is in jeopardy? William Robb
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
Jack, Just put yourself in the alleged offenders shoes for a minute. If someone told me Jack Davis was allegedly guilty of the same crime we're discussing, and I, a 3rd party outsider, with nothing more than 2nd hand information, went and insinuated to your employer that you might be a child molester... How fair is that? Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 14:25:32 -0800 (PST) Why do you conclude that the shop owner will fire the employee prior to the court's decision? Would you? I wouldn't, nor would I bear any responsibility if he did. Advising the owner is the responsible thing to do. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The shop owner isn't in jeopardy. All he did was hire someone, apparently after any alleged misdeeds took place. Until proven guilty, the accused should be allowed to earn a living. The world is plagued with busybodies who can't keep their nose out of other people's business. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:17 PM, Jack Davis wrote: In this case, Paul, the shop owner is in jeopardy and deserves to be alerted. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've found that unless someone has been placed in jeopardy, it's best to mind one's own business. As others have said, innocent until proven guilt. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 10:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Kevin, Understand your dilemma, but even though you don't know yet who is working for him, due to this photo related situation, I'd let the owner know before too many others make the connection. Are you certain this is the same person and that the owner won't fain shock and surprise? Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: OT: Camera Auction next Saturday
OTOH, depends on which small island you live. My sister bought a half acre plot on the Isle of Coll for a quid. On 8/1/06, Bob Shell, discombobulated, unleashed: How long ago? Less than a year. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
I went back to Kevin's original post and found nothing about an uncle. I read it as the employee himself is in the midst of an investigation. If the uncle thing were true, then I agree with you. If not, as I wrote, the shops business could suffer directly as rumors have legs. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Try to carefully read and attempt to understand my messages. Appears there is some confusion. Upon re reading what I replied to, I find you are saying that the store owner is in jeopardy because the uncle of one of his emplyees has been charged with a crime. I am just wondering how the store owner is in jeopardy? William Robb __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: This one should sell well
On 8/1/06, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: I apologise for breaking the rules regarding Ebay auctions, but it seems a shame to deprive members of the opportunity of getting a tremendous bargain on a very desirable piece of equipment. http://tinyurl.com/8j74d Don't be fooled by the paucity of bids so far. There are no doubt many people biding their time, ready to snipe. LOL!!! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
I think this falls clearly into the category if one doesn't know what they are talking about, one should keep one's mouth shut. Spreading gossip, innuendo, and hearsay does not help the cause of truth or justice. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 14:25:32 -0800 (PST) Why do you conclude that the shop owner will fire the employee prior to the court's decision? Would you? I wouldn't, nor would I bear any responsibility if he did. Advising the owner is the responsible thing to do. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The shop owner isn't in jeopardy. All he did was hire someone, apparently after any alleged misdeeds took place. Until proven guilty, the accused should be allowed to earn a living. The world is plagued with busybodies who can't keep their nose out of other people's business. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 4:17 PM, Jack Davis wrote: In this case, Paul, the shop owner is in jeopardy and deserves to be alerted. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've found that unless someone has been placed in jeopardy, it's best to mind one's own business. As others have said, innocent until proven guilt. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 10:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Kevin, Understand your dilemma, but even though you don't know yet who is working for him, due to this photo related situation, I'd let the owner know before too many others make the connection. Are you certain this is the same person and that the owner won't fain shock and surprise? Jack --- Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently walked into a large Sydney camera store and ventured to the pro section to purchase some Fuji Provia. I was astounded that the person serving me was an ex-photog who is currently in the midst of a child porn investigation. He worked with his uncle who has been charged and a trial is due. My question is, should I make the store owner aware of who is working for him? Am I being vigilant or is it sheer bloody mindedness on my part? Is this really none of my business? I must admit this sort of thing boils my blood quickly. Kind regards Kevin -- Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded
Rumors have legs when busybodies repeat them. The man is entitled to both privacy and a fair hearing. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 5:52 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I went back to Kevin's original post and found nothing about an uncle. I read it as the employee himself is in the midst of an investigation. If the uncle thing were true, then I agree with you. If not, as I wrote, the shops business could suffer directly as rumors have legs. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Vigilant or Bloody Minded Try to carefully read and attempt to understand my messages. Appears there is some confusion. Upon re reading what I replied to, I find you are saying that the store owner is in jeopardy because the uncle of one of his emplyees has been charged with a crime. I am just wondering how the store owner is in jeopardy? William Robb __ Yahoo! DSL – Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com
Re: This one should sell well
Looks like an A 50/1.2. Hope someone here gets it. Paul On Jan 8, 2006, at 5:53 PM, Cotty wrote: On 8/1/06, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: I apologise for breaking the rules regarding Ebay auctions, but it seems a shame to deprive members of the opportunity of getting a tremendous bargain on a very desirable piece of equipment. http://tinyurl.com/8j74d Don't be fooled by the paucity of bids so far. There are no doubt many people biding their time, ready to snipe. LOL!!! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: This one should sell well
John Forbes wrote: I apologise for breaking the rules regarding Ebay auctions, but it seems a shame to deprive members of the opportunity of getting a tremendous bargain on a very desirable piece of equipment. http://tinyurl.com/8j74d Don't be fooled by the paucity of bids so far. There are no doubt many people biding their time, ready to snipe. John The connection was refused when trying to connect adfarm.mediaplex.com
Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm
I shot a group team photo for my son's swim team last year with both the 24-50 A (at 24mm) on a K1000, and also with a 24mm f2.8 Nikkor-N on a Nikon F2 Photomic, and the ones shot with the Pentax have less distortion and are sharper! And I might add that the 24mm f2.8 Nikkor is a fine lens. I was very surprised and have been pleasantly surprised with everything I've shot with the 24-50 A. Your results obviously may vary. Jim Joe Wilensky wrote: I like the A version as well and I did have the F version for a while. Very good construction on the A version, not bad at all on the F version (a bit better than the F 35-70, at least) and optically, quite good -- very good to excellent at least. I have an 8 x 12 enlargement of a black-and-white winter scene taken with the A 24-50 and a Super Program and it holds up very nicely at that size. I did experience some serious flare in a difficult lighting situation with the F lens, at the 24mm setting (even with an appropriate hood in use), but still a very good lens overall. I think the 24-90 FA is quite a bit better through the same 24-50 range and handles flare better, but this lens can be found for about a third of the price. Joe
