Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Shel Belinkoff wrote: I'd like to get a couple of sets of 3V Lithium batteries for the LX. Anyone know what what the proper model/size designation is for those bats? shel Maybe I'm misremembering, but I thought you were not supposed to use the lithium batteries in the LX OF course, my LX

Downtown calendar on ebay - Dutch Auction and Happy turkey day too

2003-11-27 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I think if I'm selling ten of 'em I'm not giving you guys an unfair advantage pointing it out here :) um presuming you would want such a thing. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2206136179category=556rd=1 I'm headed out to the Hudson Valley for Thanksgiving - expect not to be

RE: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I disagree. Film will die in 35mm and medium format because digital will soon be better. I see it just like what happened to the home movie market in the 70's. video cameras quickly killed them and you dont see too many people shooting super-8 film now do you? Those cameras and projectors are

Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!!

2003-11-27 Thread John Coyle
Welcome back Tanya - do you miss the Isa? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 9:58 AM Subject: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! Hi everyone!

Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!!

2003-11-27 Thread Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist
lol! hi John, thanks for the welcome back (also thanks to Tom too!). Don't miss it at all! Although, it is looking like I am heading back up there for a shoot in the next few months. I have just signed an agreement with SIDS Australia to shoot a Red Nose Day calendar themed Bush Babies, so

Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread Bob Blakely
Chris argued a non sequitur and you, not noticing that Chris's reply doesn't follow the argument, jerked your knee into a reply. Regards, Bob... -- Politically incorrect sig line deleted to prevent socialists, statists, elitists and weekend golfers [you

Happy 10xGiving PDML!

2003-11-27 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi there. I hope you don't burn the turkey or spill the sauce... BG a-la Frank Which among other things I am wishing you for the holiday. We don't celebrate this holiday over this side of the Big Water :), but we get to be very affected by the mere fact that this is not a working day in

Re: LX winder vs MX winder

2003-11-27 Thread keller.schaefer
I would not say it is quieter but it has a lower frequency and has a MUCH nicer sound than the MX winder. The MX winder says Puh, I better hurry so that I can complete this cycle in .5 seconds... The LX winder: Nooo problem - here we are Sven Zitat von jmb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi, I have an

Re: OT: Somewhere to hang your Paraboots, photo vest and Leicas when in London

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Stoddart
On Wed, 26 Nov 2003, Bob Walkden wrote: http://www.thefrontlineclub.com/ So THAT explains why Phillip Jones Griffiths was on the (Channel 4 UK) news last night talking about his Agent Orange photos. I must say, if the pictures they showed were displayed at the frontline club, it looked like a

Re: Any diff smc vs smc-m (aka k vs m)

2003-11-27 Thread Rfsindg
John, There is no difference in function between K and SMC-M lenses. The M lenses are generally lighter and smaller sized than the K's and usually have a 49mm front filter size. The K's are very similar to the SMC screwmount line of lenses that they replaced in terms of size and weight.

Re: Any diff smc vs smc-m (aka k vs m)

2003-11-27 Thread Dario Bonazza 2
K-lenses were usually bigger and M-lenses were usually smaller (compared to the equivalent K-series lens). Some K-series are among the best built lenses ever, so if any manufacturing improvements happened, they were to the purpose of saving money. Furthermore, there's no documented smc difference

Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread Rfsindg
Shel, 1/3 N is the designation seems to work just fine in the LX. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd like to get a couple of sets of 3V Lithium batteries for the LX. Anyone know what what the proper model/size designation is for those bats?

RE: Pram Pentax

2003-11-27 Thread Len Paris
Congratulations! Glad to see the Pentax name emblazened on the family pram. Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 -Original Message- From: Simon King [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 7:12 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Pram Pentax Hi All,

Re: OT: Somewhere to hang your Paraboots, photo vest and Leicas when in London

2003-11-27 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, Thursday, November 27, 2003, 3:52:35 AM, you wrote: Haven't been there for a while? My good man, I've ~never~ been there! Well, when you do eventually get here we'd be delighted to offer you a tour of the highlights of British eating. It will take a lot longer than many people think!

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Cotty
On 26/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: http://paypalsucks.com/ This is why I buy items using Paypal, but will not accept Paypal if I am a seller. In my experience, I have not lost any of my sales due to this policy - people who don't want to buy from me never bid, and so I will never

Re: OT: Somewhere to hang your Paraboots, photo vest and Leicas when in London

2003-11-27 Thread Cotty
On 26/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Good British...food? Isn't that a contradiction in terms? vbg Bangers and mash!!! Fish and chips!!! Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding!!! Pie and a pint Chikken tikka masala!!! (sic) Kippers!!! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: Somewhere to hang your Paraboots, photo vest and Leicas when in London

2003-11-27 Thread Cotty
On 26/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Sounds cool. Not that I fulfill the member criteria, but it looks like some place to hang out when I'm in London. One of the cheap hotels at Norfolk Square is where I usually stay anyway. :-) Jostein Jostein, you pay the memebership and joining fee, and

Re: OT: Somewhere to hang your Paraboots, photo vest and Leicas when in London

2003-11-27 Thread Cotty
On 26/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: THAT's the word! (I knew there was something better than contradiction in terms, but it just wasn't coming...). Thanks, frank Just for you Frank: http://thesaurus.reference.com/ Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

RE: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread Mark Stringer
I agree that the impact is and will be large. I just don't see film or film cameras going away completely. My point about the consumer is this... Our office consists of 25 people. Our company owns 3 digital cameras for taking and sending pictures of well locations, equipment. Of the 25

OT: Help required in USA (NJ)

2003-11-27 Thread mike.wilson
Hi, I need some assistance in getting a small ($12) payment to someone in Clifton, NJ who is unable to take a bank transfer. From this end, I don't seem to be able to get a postal IMO or be able to send cash insured. If anyone can think of another way of getting the money to this chap, I would

RE: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!!

2003-11-27 Thread Len Paris
Good grief! It certainly has been a long while! Welcome back! Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 5:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax z-1 SILVER

RE: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Stoddart
JCO wrote I disagree. Film will die in 35mm and medium format because digital will soon be better. I see it just like what happened to the home movie market in the 70's. video cameras quickly killed them and you dont see too many people shooting super-8 film now do you? Those cameras and

Re: Downtown calendar on ebay - Dutch Auction and Happy turkey day too

2003-11-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: I'm headed out to the Hudson Valley for Thanksgiving - expect not to be able to get to my mail - be back on Friday maybe Now you can write behind my back again, Cotty :) Me? Would I do a thing like that? Pft! Have a good time Ann, and happy

RE: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread J. C. O'Connell
The film is expensive but the cameras and projectors are nearly worthless! J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com

Re: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread Herb Chong
students and school are using 16mm film for different reasons. they have to train people to use both film and video and the 16mm equipment is already paid for. the medium format shooters with the resources are switching in droves to the Canon 1DS because as far as they are concerned, it already is

Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread Keith Whaley
The owner's manual says to use two 1.5 v alkaline (A76) or silver oxide (EPX76) mini-batteries. I can find no prohibition against the use of lithium batteries. However silver oxide batteries last so long, and are so plentiful, I see no reason to go to lithium. . . My LX came with Varta V76PX

Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Keith ... I have a 3v lith in my newer LX, and it's been pumping out the current faithfully for a bit more than two years. Unfortunately, there's no model/size designation that I can find on the battery. Varta is no longer making or selling batteries here. They have been taken over by

Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The owner's manual says to use two 1.5 v alkaline (A76) or silver oxide (EPX76) mini-batteries. I can find no prohibition against the use of lithium batteries. Probably because lithium batteries didn't exist when the manual was written? Lithiums have, I

Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Ann ... Why might that be? Seems to be just fine in my other LX. shel Ann Sanfedele wrote: Maybe I'm misremembering, but I thought you were not supposed to use the lithium batteries in the LX OF course, my LX is over 20 years old

Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
So, are you saying NOT to use lithiums in an LX, or that it's OK to use 'em? Mark Roberts wrote: Lithiums have, I believe, much higher surge current capacity, so they could potentially damage inductive devices like motors when they try to draw a lot of current on start-up. Many manufacturers

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Thu, 27 Nov 2003, Cotty wrote: I am now considering ditching it altogether. I'm spending too much money on auctions Seriously. Ditching PayPal will make no difference. I don't ever use it and still spend shedloads (by my standards). Kostas

K24/3.5 hood revisited

2003-11-27 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
Does anyone know if the hood for the 24 Takumar will fit the K24/3.5 properly and provide adequate protection? I have not been able to find a tulip hood yet, as suggested in the previous similar thread I started. Thanks, Kostas

Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks, Bob ... just the info I needed. BTW, that's the size used in many electronic dog collars. shel (charged up with good information) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shel, 1/3 N is the designation seems to work just fine in the LX. Regards, Bob S.

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Dr E D F Williams
Yesterday I received a payment of 591 via PayPal -- it was made directly from the buyer's PayPal balance into mine. I was credited 563 ! No Bank in the world would take that much for moving money from one account into another in the same bank. I think its a bloody disgrace -- PayPal stinks.

Disposal of used chemicals

2003-11-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
What's the current consensus on disposing of used chemicals - developer, fix, stop bath? Seems like just flushing them down the drain is considered inappropriate in some areas.

Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!!

2003-11-27 Thread Ryan Lee
Hey both of you fellow Brissie folk! John, still haven't had that coffee yet have we :) Was just round your neighbourhood at a mate's place actually (where that pano was taken).. How are things? Ryan PS. I think there was a bit of a discussion a month or two ago about (or against) profiling the

Re: Disposal of used chemicals

2003-11-27 Thread Frits Wüthrich
Not to mention illegal where I live. Bring it to the municipal waste depot, where they have a seperate area for chemicals. On Thu, 2003-11-27 at 14:04, Shel Belinkoff wrote: What's the current consensus on disposing of used chemicals - developer, fix, stop bath? Seems like just flushing them

Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread frank theriault
How did the concept of whether someone's responsible for their actions while in public come into this? Oh yeah, it was Blakey. But, really, that's got nothing to do with me saying I have a right to photograph pretty much anything that happens in public. One may say that someone in a

Very OT: Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Brogden
On Wed, 26 Nov 2003, Bob Blakely wrote: Have you been to an airport or train station within the last 10 years? Have you taken a look at the lamp posts around your town? Have you watched Law Order on TV? Have you watched the Discovery channel? They're already looking. Now, as for doing

Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread Bob Blakely
My post was very... acrid, and there was no need for it's tone. I am sorry. Of course you don't need to read anything that went before to agree with his post. In fact, you don't even need to read his post! You enjoy this day as well. Regards, Bob... --

RE: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My prediction: Things will eventually quiet down. Digital will be a strong influence in our society and one that will continue to grow. Film will still be around and co-exist with digital for many many years. Eventually film cameras will start to

Re: Kodak film advertisments

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it just me,or is Kodak doing a mini-blitz ad campain for the new high definition film.In the past 10 days or so,i have seen the commercial upto 5-6 times a night,every night, whilst watching the tube. I cannot see Kodak or any other company

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 27 Nov 2003, Dr E D F Williams wrote: In the meantime I'm going to raise my surcharge to 5.5% and add a handling charge as well. Once I get rid of all the stuff I have to sell I'll just drop eBay and PayPal completely. Do you charge that surcharge for PayPal orders only, or for all

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Dr E D F Williams
Which is the violation 1) the surcharge on PayPal or 2) charging it on all payment types? I only do it for PayPal anyway. Lots of sellers add 5% for PayPal. Don ___ Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery See New Pages 'The

Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread Butch Black
previously written: Anyway, the silver oxide bats in one of my LX gave out yesterday right in the middle of shooting, and since it's replacement time, I'd like to go with the definitely (for me) longer lasting lithiums. A volt is a volt, what diff should it make if it comes from a lith or an

Re: PayPal Beware - seller tracking number mandatory for your safety

2003-11-27 Thread John Mustarde
On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:58:09 -0500, you wrote: Mike Ignatiev wrote: The problem is that PayPal instituted this policy without notification. This is of course is a serious problem, no matter whether the policy change itself is good or bad. I guess I misread your original posting. Best,

RE: Disposal of used chemicals

2003-11-27 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Disposal of used chemicals What's the current consensus on disposing of used chemicals - developer, fix, stop bath? Seems like just flushing them down

RE: Disposal of used chemicals

2003-11-27 Thread Butch Black
Shel wrote: What's the current consensus on disposing of used chemicals - developer, fix, stop bath? Seems like just flushing them down the drain is considered inappropriate in some areas. You should check with your local municipality, some do have extremely stringent rules on that. However, if

Re: PayPal Beware - seller tracking number mandatory for your safety

2003-11-27 Thread bucky
That is most interesting to me, because I just sold three bodies and a couple of lenses, as well as a protein skimmer, on eBay, some with written waivers of insured shipping from international buyers (dumb on their part, IMHO). Thankfully the feedback is all in - everything was received as it

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread bucky
What's the matter with saying in your listing, Buyer pays actual costs of transaction, or, final bid price is net to seller? That covers everything, and is not a simple surcharge for the fact that someone uses PayPal - it's simply an indemnification of the seller's costs. Quoting Dr E D F

Re: Kodak film advertisments

2003-11-27 Thread brooksdj
On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it just me,or is Kodak doing a mini-blitz ad campain :Chris penned back: It sounds like they're discontinuing their Royal Gold 200 and 400, and possibly their Gold Max line, in favour of the

RE: Kodak film advertisments

2003-11-27 Thread Butch Black
Previously written: Is it just me,or is Kodak doing a mini-blitz ad campaign for the new high definition film.In the past 10 days or so,I have seen the commercial up to 5-6 times a night,every night, whilst watching the tube. I cannot see Kodak or any other company that would be planning to

Re: PayPal Beware - seller tracking number mandatory for your safety

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 27 Nov 2003, John Mustarde wrote: Mishka, they DID notify us before doing it. ann Ann - they did NOT notify me, and I did not issue any agreement to new terms of service. This change in Terms of Service took place Oct 16, which is just a few days ago. IIRC, the notification

Re: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread wendy beard
- Original Message - From: graywolf Camera maker's have to be glad for digital right now or they would have very few sales as folks hang on waiting for better times. I mean how likely is someone who just got laid off along with 2500 of his co-workers to go out and but a new high-end

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Brogden
Unless you live in the UK, you are not allowed to charge a surcharge on buyers who pay with PayPal. Details: http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/gen/ua/policy_payments-outside No Surcharges. Under Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express regulations and the laws of several

Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Brogden
Huh? I don't necessarily dispute the second part, but where did you get the warrant part from? I didn't make a statement either way about needing a warrant. Obviously if they're recording your movement in public they don't need a warrant. You're saying the same thing I am. chris On Thu, 27

Re: Very OT: Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread Bob Blakely
See below, Chris Regards, Bob... -- Politically incorrect sig line deleted to prevent socialists, statists, elitists and weekend golfers [you know who you are] from receiving discomforting enlightenment. -Larry Elders From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL

Re: Very OT: Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread Chris Brogden
I have to leave for work now, but I'll answer your points later. For now, I'll just say that the Alien and Sedition Act is eerily similar to the Patriot Act in many ways. Of course the government could always eavesdrop on you, but they need to demonstrate criminal intent to a court before they

Re: Lithium Bat for LX

2003-11-27 Thread handmaid
DL1/3N, 2L76 or CR1/3N are the designations. I have used these lithiums in six LX's (I no longer have six but I got carried away at one stage) they have worked fine and these double sized 3V batteries eliminate the contact between the two smaller 1.5s which has to be a good thing. handmaid

Re: K24/3.5 hood revisited

2003-11-27 Thread george de fockert
yes, the metal rectangular smc takumar 1:3.5/24 hood does fit the K mount version of this lens. george - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 1:49 PM Subject: K24/3.5 hood revisited Does anyone know if

Re: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread Herb Chong
it's already declined sharply. the total SLR market hasn't changed much, according to Pop Photo's reporting of a Photo Marketing Association report, only difference is that this past year, DSLRs made up 40% of the sales whereas 3 years ago, it was nonexistent. Herb - Original Message

where are you ? and digital vs film

2003-11-27 Thread Larry Hodgson
Hi all: One of the neat things that we did on another unrelated discussion group was give a little bio on who we are, what we do, and where we live. I would like to know something about this group so I will start it: I live in Prescott Arziona USA. This is beautiful desert and canyon country.

Re: LX winder vs MX winder - next question

2003-11-27 Thread jmb
keller.schaefer wrote: I would not say it is quieter but it has a lower frequency and has a MUCH nicer sound than the MX winder. The MX winder says Puh, I better hurry so that I can complete this cycle in .5 seconds... The LX winder: Nooo problem - here we are Thanks, My next question is how does

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Dr E D F Williams
Good! What about this then? Buyer pays Packing, Postage and Transaction charges including Insurance if required. Don ___ Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery See New Pages 'The Cement Company from HELL!' Updated: August 15,

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: I am now considering ditching it altogether. I'm spending too much money on auctions Seriously. Ditching PayPal will make no difference. I don't ever use it and still spend shedloads (by my standards). LOL. This is true. But it will make things

Re: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: In the meantime I'm going to raise my surcharge to 5.5% and add a handling charge as well. Once I get rid of all the stuff I have to sell I'll just drop eBay and PayPal completely. I'm going to drop Paypal, but I still think eBay is fabulous. Cheers,

*istD shutter speed

2003-11-27 Thread Kevin Waterson
Is 200 the minimum for the istD!? I was hoping for at least 100, if not, 50. Kind regards Kevin -- __ (_ \ _) ) | / / _ ) / _ | / ___) / _ ) | | ( (/ / ( ( | |( (___ ( (/ / |_|

Asahi Pentax ESII any vices

2003-11-27 Thread E. van Ginkel
Hi All, I'm offered a Pentax ESII, it looks to be working fine, with 1.8/55, 3.5/28 (with original hood) and 3.5/135 (with hood, All Super Multi Coated Takumars. The ask 110 Euro's. Is there anything special to look out for with this old stuff?? I think the price is not to high, or am I wrong?

RE: where are you ? and digital vs film

2003-11-27 Thread Len Paris
Welcome to the PDML. If you hang around a while, read, ask, and answer questions, all will eventually be revealed. I'm not sure everyone on the list would want, or need, to repeat their bios every time a new person asks. I'm 67 and have been involved in wedding and portrait photography since

FA 85mm 1.4 and *istD

2003-11-27 Thread Kevin Waterson
Will this lens work with the istD? Kind regards Kevin -- __ (_ \ _) ) | / / _ ) / _ | / ___) / _ ) | | ( (/ / ( ( | |( (___ ( (/ / |_| \) \_||_| \) \) Kevin

RE: *istD shutter speed

2003-11-27 Thread Len Paris
Oh, no! It will shoot much slower than that. And you can use the B setting as well. Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 -Original Message- From: Kevin Waterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 10:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: *istD shutter

Re: Very OT: Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread bucky
Chris, I'd be most interested in your perspective (as an American voter) on Bob's interesting statement quoted below, given the 2000 Florida voter roles scam and the decision of the US Supreme Court, both of which I have followed with some interest. It certainly seems that, given the

RE: FA 85mm 1.4 and *istD

2003-11-27 Thread Len Paris
Yes. It works fine with my *ist D. Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 -Original Message- From: Kevin Waterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 10:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FA 85mm 1.4 and *istD Will this lens work with the istD?

Re: *istD shutter speed

2003-11-27 Thread Herb Chong
why, if the slower ISO doesn't improve image quality? Herb... - Original Message - From: Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 11:03 PM Subject: *istD shutter speed Is 200 the minimum for the istD!? I was hoping for at least 100, if

Re: K24/3.5 hood revisited

2003-11-27 Thread Andre Langevin
yes, the metal rectangular smc takumar 1:3.5/24 hood does fit the K mount version of this lens. george - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 1:49 PM Subject: K24/3.5 hood revisited Does anyone know if

Re: *istD shutter speed

2003-11-27 Thread Bill Owens
And there always ND filters. Bill - Original Message - From: Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 2:30 PM Subject: Re: *istD shutter speed why, if the slower ISO doesn't improve image quality? Herb... - Original Message -

Re: FA 85mm 1.4 and *istD

2003-11-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
Provided it is not broken. The basic requirement to get all features is F or FA. A lenses will do just about everything except transmit lens info (which lens, MTF, etc). For all practical purposes, A, F, or FA gives full compatibility. So Yes, the FA *85/1.4 will work fine. -- Best regards,

Re: Very OT: Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread Bob Blakely
Below... Regards, Bob... -- Politically incorrect sig line deleted to prevent socialists, statists, elitists and weekend golfers [you know who you are] from receiving discomforting enlightenment. -Larry Elders From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I

Re[2]: *istD shutter speed

2003-11-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
Seems that there is some confusion between ISO speed ratings and shutter speeds. The *istD can be set anywhere between 200 and 3200 ISO. This is the sensitivity of the sensor. The higher the ISO, the noisier it becomes, much like graininess of film. The shutter speeds can be set from 30

Re: Asahi Pentax ESII any vices

2003-11-27 Thread frank theriault
When I saw the subject line, before I read the body of your post, I was tempted to say: Any vices? Well, they sometimes have a few too many drinks, and they do smoke. But that wouldn't have been funny, would it? So, getting serious, I'm not the m42 expert, but I'll have a go at it anyway.

Re: *istD shutter speed

2003-11-27 Thread John Francis
ND filters aren't cheap for large lenses. I'm already resigned to having to buy a 77mm for my 200/2.8 so that I can use it at full aperture. Fortunately the 300/2.8 takes drop-in filters. As for why - take a look at a shot taken at f2.8, and compare it to a shot taken with a smaller aperture.

Re: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread Pat White
It's funny that digital photography supporters keep saying that there are no processing costs in filmless photography. That's only true if you only want digital files, to email or look at on your monitor. If you want prints, you still have to pay for them. For the working pro, printing only the

Re: Very OT: Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread Bob Blakely
This all started out as a question of the morality of taking certain photos - reasonably on topic. It quickly evolved to include a question of legality of taking certain photos - still reasonably on topic. With Chris Brogden, it morphed into surveillance and rights - on topic? Questionable.

Re: where are you ? and digital vs film

2003-11-27 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Larry, Well, to add to what Len said, if everyone posts a bio in response to your suggestion, we'll about double the 150 or so e-mails we get on this list each day! As you gradually get to know us, you'll find us a pretty diverse and interesting group. Except for me. I'm neither diverse

Re: Welcome back, Fairygirl!

2003-11-27 Thread Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist
My very own thread, aaaw! lol. Thanks guys, I can't believe that you remember me, actually! This time I'll try and be a bit more inconscpicuous - I might even remember to leave my html setting off! tan.x. - Original Message - From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: where are you ? and digital vs film

2003-11-27 Thread wendy beard
Oh, go on then. You've talked me into it. I'm a Brit, currently living in Ottawa, Canada. I'm an electronics engineer, currently doing some contract work for anyone who cares to pay me. I was made redundant from my permanent job in April. I then decided to blow some of my redundancy money going

RE: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread Len Paris
The cards start paying for themselves the second time that you format and re-use them. Though they seem expensive in the beginning, after a few years, you can pretty much pay for the cards and the camera that you use them in. How many rolls of film do you shoot per year? Add up the cost of the

Re: The morality of taking a photograph

2003-11-27 Thread mike wilson
Hi, frank theriault wrote: Actually, now that I went to the link, I think Bob ~does~ look like that, doesn't he? vbg But, seriously, Mike, thanks for that. We got On the Buses here in Canada many years ago - I'm sure it's available on some cable-only station somewhere, but many many

RE: PayPal's new policy

2003-11-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Dr E D F Williams wrote: Yesterday I received a payment of 591 via PayPal -- it was made directly from the buyer's PayPal balance into mine. I was credited 563 ! No Bank in the world would take that much for moving money from one account into another in the same bank. I think its a

Re: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist
This is a very interesting thread - and very relevant to myself. I am currently in a bit of a quandry wondering what direction to take. I was HANGING out for the D-ist to arrive here in Oz, but then couldn't bring myself to part the the $3k to buy one. I was wanting to hang onto my $$ to go

Re: Welcome back, Fairygirl!

2003-11-27 Thread Lasse Karlsson
From: Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist [EMAIL PROTECTED] My very own thread, aaaw! lol. Thanks guys, I can't believe that you remember me, actually! Here's from another who remembers you well! (In Stockholm, Sweden at the time, now in Åland (Aland, or The Aland Islands) some five-six

Re: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread John Francis
You have but one memory card? Using MedF, right? The numbers would, of course, be quite a bit different with 35mm, of course. It certainly works out well for you, that's for sure. I've got two 1GB microdrives, at $175 each, for a total of $350. That's comparable to the cost of one

Re[2]: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Shel, Actually, I already had 2-256MB cards from other digi's. So I didn't even buy them. They have already logged at least 1000 pictures. I did buy a 512MB card, though. My point was that it doesn't take long at all to recoup the cost of the card. It should be pointed out that I

Re: where are you ? and digital vs film

2003-11-27 Thread frank theriault
Hmmm... Seems to be an abnormally high percentage of Non-Americans responding to this thread. Could all the 'Murricans be watching football and eating turkey? Oh yeah, Larry, I provided a few, well, we shouldn't call them rules, but rather gentle guidelines, regarding what not to discuss

Re: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist wrote: Also, my nearest photolab is 3 hours away and currently I send EVERYTHING away, which to a very impatient woman, is an absolute nightmare. Digital, in this instance, would be absolute bliss. Why do you not process your own? At the most, £200

Who else?

2003-11-27 Thread Bill Owens
Who, besides Cotty, Jostein, Frank, Adelheid, will be making their first trip to the Grandfather Mountain Nature Photo Weekend in 2004? Bill

Hello PDML

2003-11-27 Thread Ian Thompson-Yates
Hello everybody, Since I've been reading your PDML for a while I guess it's only polite that I introduce myself. I live in Stourbridge, England (no, that's not London). I've been a Pentax user (MX) since 1979. I've been a professional photographer on and off since about 1985 (way more off

Re: Re[2]: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread John Francis
Hello John, My local Sam's Club just installed a couple of Alladin stations hooked up to the Fuji Frontier. I walk in with a cd or memory card, plug it in and order what I want. It prints out directly on the Frontier. Neat you say...the price is the kicker. $0.14 per 4X6, $0.90 per 5X7

Advice re home studio

2003-11-27 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Hi all, I've got this spare room around 4 x 2.7 meters (ca 13 x 9 feet) (yes Stan - in case you're reading, the one you used for a guest room) and I was thinking of trying to use it for some sort of a portrait studio (or maybe for shooting smaller products, in case there will be a demand for

Re: An observation re Pentax for sale

2003-11-27 Thread graywolf
I would like to see the reletive price breakdown for 10 wall hanger images. Not for 1000 throwaways. (grin) -- Shel Belinkoff wrote: You have but one memory card? Using MedF, right? The numbers would, of course, be quite a bit different with 35mm, of course. It certainly works out well for

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