RE: Virus/Worm Suspect

Thanks Kent, but unlikely as I download twice a day, and do not leave a copy on the server. In addition, previous messages from my ISP have always included their own address, as in [EMAIL PROTECTED], but this one did not. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Monday, December 03, 2001 11:55

Virius alert

Doing my nightly browse, I came across this: Australian PC immune systems have come under attack with the arrival of the latest highly contagious computer virus in Australia. John Walker from computer security company Henge Systems said the so-called Goner virus, which disables anti-virus

Re[2]: some interesting thoughts of alcohol consumers

Hi, ...and did you remove your bikini? --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wednesday, December 05, 2001, 6:17:45 AM, you wrote: This was introduced to me as a beverage called a Bermuda Bikini Remover... 3 parts rum, 1 part gin, and vodka to taste. Stir gently into a glass of

Re: OT: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

In a message dated 12/4/01 10:39:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's why race cars run itty-bitty tires ~Which~ race cars run itty-bitty tires? If what you call itty-bitty is race cars whose tires measure up to 20 at the wheel, up to 14 wide on the ground

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

In a message dated 12/4/01 10:42:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I agree 1000%. Until I can do everything with digital I can with film, until I can take digital media into a good lab and get great results, I am not inclined to invest any further in it. Let's

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

In a message dated 12/4/01 11:30:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is just a matter of time, though, and after some more years pass I fully expect to see kick-ass quality digital come down to affordable levels That may be years before ~small format~ digital gets

Re: What does The Prisoner say about anecdotal evidence? g

In a message dated 12/4/01 11:47:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ci·vil·ian (s-vlyn) n. A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the military or police. adj.Of or relating to civilians or civil life;

Re: What does The Prisoner say about anecdotal evidence? g

In a message dated 12/4/01 11:48:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think you're reaching for a different word, Mafud. Maybe accredited or something similar? PJ's are employed by companies for a purpose, which differentiates them to some degree from casual shooters,

Re: Sigma 100-300 F/4

I don't know about the Sigma, but if you don't mind manual focus, you can check out the SMC PENTAX-A 70-210/4 which is pretty good, but available 2ndhand only. regards, Alan Chan From: Christien Bunting [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Sigma

Re: OT: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

Hi Mafud, I was being facetious. The poster I was responding to said that the size of a tire's footprint doesn't affect braking. Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/4/01 10:39:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's why race cars run itty-bitty tires

Re: December PUG

Did you watch South Park, the movie, Bill? G... Norm William Robb wrote: Didn't the Canadians nearly take Washington DC in some border dispute at some point? William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Take cover!

Tom wrote: I expect folks on this list to be friendly, courteous, and self-restrained. In the couple of years I have been here they have. Occasionally, some of us get out of line. A friendly private reminder has always gotten things straightened out. Sure, but this is not commensurate with

Re: Censorship-not,

Sorry, Mafud but this must be a misunderstanding. I did not complain about any certain incident or flame war. I responded to an opinion that people should post whatever they like, something I disagree with. I generally try to stay out of flame wars but like most others I have participated in

Re: New Pentax digital SLR

Although, I have some sympathy with those who want faster Pentax equipment introductions, I fail to see the sense in wanting an utterly out of date digital slr. Firstly, its generally assumed industrywise that the small size chips are a dead end. Full frame chip is the way of the future.

Re: A series zoom lenses

Mike wrote: I'm new to the group although I have been following your discussions on mail-archive.com for the last six months. I have the following A series zoom lenses. 24-50mm f/4, 35-105mm f/3.5 and 70-210mm f/4. I would like to know what the consensus is of these lenses pro or con. I see

Re: WAY OT: Help with Christmas Shopping

On Tuesday, December 4, 2001, at 01:09 PM, Tiger Moses wrote: Which US based people here would be willing to go to their local Harley Davidson dealer, buy me two Harley shirts with that Dealer/City/State on them, and send them with a bill (including reasonable shipping) to me. What,

Re: Virius alert

Bob Rapp wrote: He said the virus usually arrived with the e-mail subject Hi and always had the attachment gone.scr about a new screen saver - which should be deleted immediately. Thats why I run Linux, I dont know what a virus is :) Kevin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

On Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:05:22 -0500, you wrote: The bottom line is that the pictures cost me about $8 total and no additional time, while obtaining superior results. I agree that an experienced shooter with a film camera can run rings around inexperienced grandma with a digital. And I agree

Re: OT: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

I don't think it's about stopping distance Bill, the advantage is that you are able to still control the car since they don't lock up... Norm William Robb wrote: In every situation, ABS takes longer to stop than a vehicle of similar weight/ tire size without ABS. - This message is from the

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

Small format digital printing is expensive and for the most part, SUX. SUX=Airport code for Sioux City, Iowa. Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the

Re: Sigma 100-300 F/4

I assume you are referring to the Sigma EX series with the constant f4 aperture. This is an excellent lens, I have one and am very pleased with it; it has also received very good reviews in several photo mag's, including Pop Photo. It is a substantial piece of glass if you are used to

Re: flash stuff

And with those flash bulbs, because of the long output duration, one has a method for outdoor fill flash without the thousand or so dollars needed for expensive strobes high-speed X sync bodies. And, in thrift shops, I get packages of a dozen bulbs for 90 cents frequently. (Haven't done

Re: OT, and ridiculous.......was: Re: flash stuff

Sorry, my mistake. It was my November 2000 PUG entry, Eagles, that showed some of the architecture in the Village. When I get my film scanner, hopefully soohn, I'll try to put up a page with more typical Village scenes than that one. The mud flats are what impressed me. They are every bit as

Dec PUG - William Robb, Cotty, Stan Halpin

These were the three piccies that most caught my eye this time round: William Robb - Berries Hard to believe these colours occur naturally, and the background perfectly complements the subject. The rock in the top left corner is a tad distracting. Cotty - Stefan Asleep, 2001 Simply

Re: December PUG

I was not intentionally baiting. As I said in my comments, I had another location planned, where I hoped to get an interesting tree silouetted against the fading light. I had only ten minutes to the magic moment, however, and I wanted to do my shot EXACTLY on time, for some reason. The flag

RE: OT ot OT Re: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

I agree. One of the problems is that the prognosticators have kept saying for almost 100 years that we would run out of energy reserves within 20 years several times. However, every time, new discoveries and new technologies keep pushing back the date at which we will run out of nonrenewable

Re: OT: Neutral countries (was: Re: December PUG)

Gianfranco: I was not intending to say that I think Italia is a neutral country, but that some now would like to remain neutral in the War against terrorism, and let it be an American problem. Certainly, Italia was NOT netral in WWII. It was a leader of the Fascist bloc, and took aggreesive

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

Single malt Scotch. Once you try it a few time, everything else tastes like Ripple. Chris Brogden wrote: On Tue, 4 Dec 2001, aimcompute wrote: SHUT UP CHRIS! :-) :-) :-) But let me tell you one more thing... :) You drink RUM and Coke??? Step up to VO. You won't regret it! You mean

Re: Pentax 67II review

I agree. As a 6x7 user who lusts after the 67II, I found the review quite informative and enjoyable. aimcompute wrote: Thanks Dan. That was quite informative and well written. Tom C. - Original Message - From: Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday,

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

On Tuesday, December 4, 2001, at 09:45 PM, William Robb wrote: The big difference is, he isn't buying film anymore. Know what's going to be the first casualty in the digital vs. film sales war? APS. 1) APS is a lousy format, comparatively. The neg is small, and for the most part the

Re: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

My guess is that he probably meant 110 kilometres per hour. That would be about 65-70 mph. Being that the US is about the only country not using metric that I know of... Nope! I meant miles an hour (in fact was driven in a Windstar last week indicating 115mph, 108 on the GPS) We have MPH in

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

On Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 04:45 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can spend my time messing wth software and printers, or I can let someone else do that part while I'm out pressing the shutter release. Valid points, but you *can* do this with good labs. Yes, but the expense is

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I would like to introduce myself. I just recently found the PUG and its message list/group. It looks interesting and so far the posts have been educational (outside of the whole street imaging OT threads). I am getting back into photography (deeper than taking family/holiday pictures) and

MX Case

Is there an ever-ready case for MX + Winder? TiA, Collin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: December PUG

Albano, As I said in a previous post, I did not mean to suggest that you are anti-American. I knew, from your email address and your previous posts, that you are from Argentina. I was referring to others on the list who made comments about posts just after 9-11. I know that Argentina has

Re: OT: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

In a message dated 12/5/01 6:32:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Mafud, I was being facetious. The poster I was responding to said that the size of a tire's footprint doesn't affect braking. Paul Mea culpa-mea culpa-my bad! Mafud [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: OT: Inkjet problem

On Tuesday, December 4, 2001, at 12:25 AM, William Robb wrote: Its weird. A buddy suggested an iar bubble in the ink line might cause it. I would imagine not, just because of how the printer works...it would have to be a disappearing and reappearing bubble that timed itself just right to

Re: Variable aperture zoom question

At 10:14 AM 12/5/01 +0100, Boz wrote: Hi, That's not an easy task. The aperture markings usually correspond to the widest aperture. So, if you set the focal length to 50 and the aperture ring to where 8 is marked, you will have f/8 @ 28 and something like f/13.5 @ 80 mm. The trouble with the

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

In a message dated 12/5/01 7:22:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Small format digital printing is expensive and for the most part, SUX. SUX=Airport code for Sioux City, Iowa. Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Like I said: SUX :)) Mafud [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: Sigma 100-300 F/4

Are you by chance using it with and MZM ? Or manual pentax ? Trying to make sure that there will be no problems because of the lack of AF on the MZM. Christien. ps got pics btw ? - Original Message - From: Michael Perham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December

Great Leonid shot

Check out today's Astronomy page for a great shot of the Leonids: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com

OT: Price of a used Nikon LS-1000 coolscan

Hi all, Does anyone know or can Guesstimate the price of a used Nikon LS-1000 coolscan? I may have the opportunity to purchase it used... Thanks Michele Buy the perfect holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping. http://shopping.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: The New French Anti-Photography Law

In a message dated 12/5/01 8:08:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: it adds up, doesn't it? Frantisek Yah. Mafud [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: The New French Anti-Photography Law

In a message dated 12/5/01 8:08:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am not sure as I am not in USA, but hasn't it gone away already a bit (freedom of the press) in war events? Yah, even the American press, itself filled to the brim with this newfound patriotism, has

RE: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

I hope you weren't doing that sort of speed on public roads in the UK Tim. Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tim S Kemp Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 9:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: SUV's - was:

Re: Sigma 100-300 F/4

Christien Bunting wrote: Are you by chance using it with and MZM ? Or manual pentax ? Trying to make sure that there will be no problems because of the lack of AF on the MZM. I have used it on both my MZ-S and Super Program and all functions work as they should. The lens has a very wide

Re: Illegal Street Photography? - last from Cotty

In a message dated 12/5/01 8:08:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One last thing, though - cars are cheap only because you (or fuel companies) don't pay the real costs - that in direct contrary to theory of market economics. With cars are associated many externalities

Re: Variable aperture zoom question

In a message dated 12/5/01 8:53:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subj:Re: Variable aperture zoom question (Hi, Fred wrote: Mike: Suppose I have a variable aperture zoom lens, say 28-80mm f3.5-f5.6 If I set the zoom at 28mm, and set the aperture wide

RE:

I would like to introduce myself. I just recently found the PUG and its message list/group. It looks interesting and so far the posts have been educational (outside of the whole street imaging OT threads). Welcome! questions abound. This will become the norm from now! Question 1

RE: OT: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

I agree with most of your comments. And it is the tire that actually stops the vehicle. The brake system is just to remove the excess heat from this action. However a vehicle with wider tires, assuming the same brand/model and coefficient of friction, will stop in a shorter distance than the same

OT - Yashica equipment

Hello all, I have a question for the group. Does anybody work with yashica equipment among the group? I have two k1000's and also an old yashica fr-1 plus a canon a-1. I was looking to adding to my meager collection of 50mm primes and my foremost choice would be to add to the pentax line but

Re: December PUG OT

In a message dated 12/5/01 9:14:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: . To many Europeans today, the current war with international terrorism is an American and Israeli problem, in which they see no reason for concern. That is what I was addressing. What if they had

Re: OT: Neutral countries (was: Re: December PUG)

Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gianfranco: I was not intending to say that I think Italia is a neutral country, but that some now would like to remain neutral in the War against terrorism, and let it be an American problem. Hi Dan, I hope I can express with accuracy what I

Re: He's bored, I'm bored, we're all bored 'cuz he's bored

Yeah. Mostly I just have a mouth that won't stay shut. G - Original Message - From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 12:14 AM Subject: He's bored, I'm bored, we're all bored 'cuz he's bored Good Tom C. wrote: I agree that

Free Kodak Elitechrome Extra- Color

Just a note to all that this month's Pop Photo (I assume other Photo mags as well) has a coupon for a free roll of Elitechrome Extra-Color. Just take it to your dealer turn in the coupon and get your free Christmas present from Kodak. DG - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

VO. Seagrams VO. Canadian blended whiskey. I thought you were Canadian!? Tom C. You mean vodka? I like that, too. I hate most alcohol, but I like vodka, run and gin if they're properly mixed. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #1679

I was trying to minimize postage/handling! But if you are offering, throw me a cost for 1 medium, 1 large with Shipping At 08:47 AM 12/5/2001 -0500, you wrote: On Tuesday, December 4, 2001, at 01:09 PM, Tiger Moses wrote: Which US based people here would be willing to go to their local

RE: OT ot OT Re: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

I'd just like to see the commuters of the road so those of us with hi-performance and classic cars can get gas for the next 100 years at least.:^) Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December

Re: December PUG

Wasn't there a movie about the Santa Monica pier shelling incident? ;-) Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Kent Gittings [EMAIL PROTECTED] And there is no record in the Japanese archives of much activity off the U. S. coast by their subs except for the

RE: A* 300 f4 + 1.4 S teleconverter

Me too and I agree fully. In fact I might be selling my Tamron 300/2.8 and Pentax 1.7x AF shortly if anyone can afford it. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tiger Moses Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:27 AM To: [EMAIL

Re: OT: SUV's - was: Illegal Street Photography?

I just bought a new Ford F-150 and was surprised that standard equipment is now 4 wheel disc brakes and four wheel ABS. Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Kent Gittings [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:37 AM Subject: RE:

Re: Ten things to keep in mind about the PDML

And let's not forget 10. It's just as important. :-) Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Let's all re-read numbers 5 and 8, please. Ten things to keep in mind about the PDML: 1.) It is a moderately active list,

Re: Free Kodak Elitechrome Extra- Color

Hi, I think it's only in subscription issues. After I got mine in the mail, I thumbed through another one at the bookstore and the coupon isn't there. Not that the coupon does me any good in Salt Lake City. The Pro camera shops don't carry Kodak's consumer films (like Elitechrome EC) and the

Re: Free Kodak Elitechrome Extra- Color

In this area Walgreen drug stores and Ritz Camera regularly stocke Elitechrome Extra-Color. DG At 09:18 AM 12/5/01 -0800, you wrote: Hi, I think it's only in subscription issues. After I got mine in the mail, I thumbed through another one at the bookstore and the coupon isn't there. Not

RE: OT: Neutral countries (was: Re: December PUG)

Well Daniel, you have now managed to insult an Englishman too (i.e. me)! It is well documented that Neville Chamberlain did not want to go to war because he did not want to subject the country to another war so soon after WWI. He desperately tried to avoid going to war by using every diplomatic

RE: Ten things to keep in mind about the PDML

Well said Doug 10 too! Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

On Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 11:48 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are so assured that what fits your isolated situation and location is the norm, when I assure you your situation is ~not~ the benchmark for pricing or ease of procuring prints. So, put up or shut up. What lab are

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

On Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 11:36 AM, Robert Harris wrote: Gee, is APS still around? I thought it went the way of Apple. :) You mean APS ended up with the highest profit margin while the competition all floundered? ;P -Aaron remember, if highest market share was the same as best,

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

On Wed, 5 Dec 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/5/01 11:19:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Please make sure that you're better informed and more up-to-date before you embarrass yourself in arguments that you evidently know little about. I am

Re: New Pentax digital SLR

Ooh! An on-topic thread, what a find! Ooh, I even started it. Yippee ;-) PÂl writes: Although, I have some sympathy with those who want faster Pentax equipment introductions, I fail to see the sense in wanting an utterly out of date digital slr. Firstly, its generally assumed industrywise

Re: Virius alert

He said the virus usually arrived with the e-mail subject Hi and always had the attachment gone.scr about a new screen saver - which should be deleted immediately. Thats why I run Linux, I dont know what a virus is :) Kevin There's always one! ;-) otty

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

On Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 11:18 AM, Chris Brogden wrote: Look... YOU DON'T NEED A COMPUTER TO GET A PRINT FROM A DIGITAL CAMERA. What part of that is hard to understand? Mafud full well understands this, as evidenced by pretty much this exact same exchange some time last year.

OT: Tiger's Christmas shopping

On Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 11:23 AM, Tiger Moses wrote: I was trying to minimize postage/handling! But if you are offering, throw me a cost for 1 medium, 1 large with Shipping Geez, that mean I have to actually go INTO a Harley dealership! *snicker* I'll see what I can do.

Re: New Pentax digital SLR

- Original Message - From: Pål Audun Jensen Firstly, its generally assumed industrywise that the small size chips are a dead end. Full frame chip is the way of the future. Thirdly, Pentax have clearly stated that they want to make a COMPETITIVE digital slr in the near future. In fact,

OT: Re: What does The Prisoner say about anecdotal evidence? g

On Wed, 5 Dec 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Unless you want to print your owndictionary. :) Of course, I could see that use of civilian in a joking manner, but as you informed us earlier, you never joke. Nope. Civilian is used generically by nearly all crafts, hobbies and

Re: OT: Inkjet problem

On Monday, December 3, 2001, at 10:26 PM, John Mustarde wrote: And don't forget a good knock on the cabinet cures lots of machinery malfunctions. from http://www.improb.com/news/2000/july2000/fix-printer-2000-07.html : AIRHEAD TECH NOTES-- How To Fix a Broken Printer by Pelham Grenville,

Introduction Questions

I am resending this with a Subject line this time. Sorry for the repost. I would like to introduce myself. I just recently found the PUG and its message list/group. It looks interesting and so far the posts have been educational (outside of the whole street imaging OT threads). I am

Re: some interesting NG thoughts on digital consumers

On Wed, 5 Dec 2001, Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 11:18 AM, Chris Brogden wrote: Look... YOU DON'T NEED A COMPUTER TO GET A PRINT FROM A DIGITAL CAMERA. What part of that is hard to understand? Mafud full well understands this, as evidenced by pretty much

Re: OT: Neutral countries (was: Re: December PUG)

As I recall, he made some rather disparaging remarks about fighting for people who lived so far away and had names that were so hard to pronounce, meaning the Czechs and Slovaks. Notice that these factors never deterred Britain from conquering far-away countries like India. He also claimed to

Re: San Francisco trip

On Tue, 4 Dec 2001, Bill Sullivan wrote: Regarding the closure of Union Square, I phoned a friend today. He tells me the stores and hotels around Union Square are open. It's the square itself (a square block between Powell, Post, Stockton, and O'Farrell) and the below-ground parking garage

Re: Oh, yeah? SUV this

On Tue, 4 Dec 2001, Mike Johnston wrote: Let's not get into it, huh, guys, please? Sheesh, what this list needs is a good censor. g, d, r No worries, I'm out. j -- --- Juan J. Buhler | Sr. FX Animator @ PDI | Photos

Fixed aperture AF zooms

At 12:13 PM 12/5/01 -0500, you wrote: Try fixed aperture ones from Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina. All make some good lenses with fixed F2.8 or F4 apertures. Kent Gittings I can only find the Sigma 24-70/f2.8, 28-70/f2.8 and a 28-70/f2.8 DF and Tokina 28-80/f2.8 (and the older 28-70/f2.6-2.8 which

Re: OT: Inkjet problem

And don't forget a good knock on the cabinet cures lots of machinery malfunctions. It's surprising how true this is. In the past month, for example, I've fixed our invoice printer at work this way, as well as one of our POS terminals, our photocopy machine, and my computer at home when it

Re: Introduction Questions

On Wed, 5 Dec 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to introduce myself. I just recently found the PUG and its message list/group. It looks interesting and so far the posts have been educational (outside of the whole street imaging OT threads). Welcome to the list! It's actually a

Re: Introduction Questions

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am resending this with a Subject line this time. Sorry for the repost. I would like to introduce myself. I just recently found the PUG and its message list/group. It looks interesting and so far the posts have been educational (outside of the whole street

Re: Introduction Questions

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am resending this with a Subject line this time. That is considerate, but unnecessary. As you will quickly learn if you stick with the list, subjects usually are given but as often as not have nothing to do with the content of the messages. :) Welcome to the

RE: OT: Neutral countries (was: Re: December PUG)

That is all pretty well true, although hindsight is 20/20 vision of course. Chamberlain didn't have much to do with conquering India as far as I am aware, but he did allow Hitler more time and did try to play down the significance of Hitler's actions to justify not going to war. his intentions

Viruses Again

A word to the wise... I found out today my system had contracted another virus within the last week. I know there are new viruses all the time and it is impossible for a antivirus program to protect against them all. It's still IRONIC that after spending $60, is when I get an infection. It was

Recommend a 3rd party, inexpensive, WA (15-20mm) lens?

Hi All, I'm looking to replace my Super Tak 20/4.5 lens, screw mount or k mount would fit my needs. I just can't continue to sacrifice so much of the image as is necessary with the Super Tak (cropping the outer 20%, in order to arrive at a fairly sharp finished image) I've searched the

Re: New Pentax digital SLR

Cotty wrote: PÂl wrote: Although, I have some sympathy with those who want faster Pentax equipment introductions, I fail to see the sense in wanting an utterly out of date digital slr. Firstly, its generally assumed industrywise that the small size chips are a dead end. Full frame chip is the

Re: The New French Anti-Photography Law

I believe that many in the US, even some in the media don't understand Freedom of the press as it exists, has historically existed in the US, and how the federal courts have ruled on it over the years. The press can report anything it learns and wants to report in the same way you can say

Re: OT: Neutral countries (was: Re: December PUG)

On Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at 01:31 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Politics was injected into this forum by the complaint that some PDML's actually had the nerve to photograph their country's flag for the PUG, at the time their country was suffering the effects of a great tragedy. I

Re: OT: Inkjet problem

About 10 years ago I had an office telephone purchased from A It malfunctioned within the warranty period so I called customer service. The rep told me, literally, to pick the phone up 6 above the desk and drop it! It fixed the problem and I had no problems since. True story. Maris

Re: Viruses Again

The only program I know of is Partition Magic (though there may be similar programs out there). It includes a feature which it says will move a program from one drive to another and adjust all necessary registry entries and other drive information as necessary for the move, though I haven't

Re: The New French Anti-Photography Law

In a message dated 12/5/01 11:40:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There are numerous sources for additional information. You just have to look for them. You know I already knew that. But other sources can be slanted toward one or the other view and at the same

Re: OT: Neutral countries (was: Re: December PUG)

Noble intensions often produce unfortunate results. I really believe that the British monachy believed that it was acting on such noble intensions when it conquered much of Asia and Africa to carry out the white man's burden of civilizing the heathens. Some of those heathens, like Gandhi, may

A new List paradigm: ITs

Pal wrote: Sure, but this is not commensurate with your statement that people can post whatever is on their mind - what kind of self-restrain is that?. It is this statement I strongly disagree with. In fact, Mike did just that; giving a friendly reminder but you didn't feel comfortable with

RE: Recommend a 3rd party, inexpen sive, WA (15-20mm) lens?

Sid B. wrote: I'm looking to replace my Super Tak 20/4.5 lens, screw mount or k mount would fit my needs. I just can't continue to sacrifice so much of the image as is necessary with the Super Tak (cropping the outer 20%, in order to arrive at a fairly sharp finished image) I've searched the

Re: Viruses Again

Thanks, I've used it the past. What I need is software, or a step-by-step procedure, to have my system recognize that a logical D drive once existed, make it exist once again, and recognize it's FAT. All without damaging anything in the partition. Tom C. - Original Message - From:

Re: Minolta info

Thanks for the info, Kent. My friend's main concern is the lenses quality. What do you think about them? How they compare to Pentax and Nikon? Regards and thanks Albano - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

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