Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Cotty
On 17/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: That 24 includes team members and a few lurkers you'll meet when you get there. Bill Sounds dangerous! :) The lurkers will all have a rectangular black card over their eyes. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

RE: Apologies (Was: Lens Cleaning Problem)

2004-02-18 Thread Frits Wüthrich
On Wed, 2004-02-18 at 05:33, Simon King wrote: It can be confusing, I spent the first 12 months on this list thinking Cotty was a woman. Simon I know the feeling, I applied for a job to mr. so and so last week by email, and she replied my email. -- Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: is the MZ-S the FA ltd camera?

2004-02-18 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whatever I decide about the MZ-S as a camera, I'm not convinced it meets my view of an FA limited camera. Such a camera would presumably be a bit more retro in appearance and control layout, as the lenses are. I think the MZ-S is slightly retro

Re: Intro from lurker and thanks for the help

2004-02-18 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi Aaron! Welcome! Also, I've bought stuff from some PDMLers (Tonghang Zhou and Joe Wilensky and Paul Eriksson), all of which was good and exactly as described. Beats eBay puffery and jive any time! Same here. I've bought my stuff from some other members - Leon Altoff, Mark Cassino, Bruce

Re: pentax 67 ques.

2004-02-18 Thread Alan Kerr
I think if you are using tele lenses often MLU is well worth having. I seem to remember shooting at 1/4 sec (or it was some similar slow speed) that MLU is advantageous also. My 645N doesn't have it and I don't notice any mirror vibration but it does have anti vibration mirror system. The

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/18/2004 1:21:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The lurkers will all have a rectangular black card over their eyes. Cheers, Cotty Hehehe. Cotty, you're one funny gal. Marnie aka Doe ;-)

Re: OT Re: Do Smarter Cameras make Dumber Photogs?

2004-02-18 Thread Alan Kerr
i wonder if the 45 in the other hand had anything to do with it g. Alan Cotty wrote: On 16/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: I gave the clerk a ten dollar bill for an $8.59 purchase. She placed 3.50 change in my hand. I said, sorry, too much change, and tried to hand it all back to her,

Re: virus

2004-02-18 Thread Alan Kerr
Was it toasted g Alan Larry Hodgson wrote: Just to let you know. My internet provider has a virus scanner that scans my messages before they get to me. It just picked up the Bagel virus from someone in this list and isolated it before it got to me. Larry from Prescott

Re: is the MZ-S the FA ltd camera?

2004-02-18 Thread Christian Skofteland
- Original Message - From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nikon did it and produced FM3A which hasn't sold that well. Why would Pentax risk it? Besides, what if I tell you LIMITED lenses were built nowhere near the same mechanical quality as M or earlier lenses? (I am serious) I know

RE: pentax 67 ques.

2004-02-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A couple of years ago I bought a 6X7 kit, a body, four lenses and various filters and hoods all in good condition. The body is an early model with no MLU; I had it serviced by Harrow Technical. I'm amazed by the quality of the big negs, I've had no trouble with

Flash Brackets

2004-02-18 Thread Camdir
Folks. I have come into possession of a bunch of Sunpak 6x6 flash brackets. As you may know, Sunpak and Pentax are interchangeable as regards the majority of the generic flash accessories. These are new and boxed. Listed at Adorama $27.95@ UK PDMLers £9.99@ + £2 recorded delivery European

Re: 85 and *istD

2004-02-18 Thread Christian Skofteland
At some point I wrote: The VF in the ist-D is surprisingly good. I had an LX before the D and was pretty spoiled (by 35mm standards). Compare the D to the Olympus E-1 or Nikon D-100 and the D is the big winner. to which DJE responded: I keep hearing this. Honestly as a D100 user I don't

digital printing

2004-02-18 Thread arnie
Hey list, some advice needed. after a few unpretty episodes with clark, i am looking for an online = place to print my pictures. anyone got experience with a good place? thanks arnie

RE: pentax 67 ques.

2004-02-18 Thread Paul Ewins
Hi Robert, The biggest problem with the older 6x7 bodies is winder failure. One (or more) of the gears involved isn't up to the task and often fails. Parts are no longer available from Pentax, so even if you can find someone who will work on it there is no guarantee that they will be able

Re: Apologies (Was: Lens Cleaning Problem)

2004-02-18 Thread Keith Whaley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/17/2004 7:53:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lasse P.s. Is Marnie always female? Yup. I was gring at Bob's signature line, though. But what the ___, I'll take apologies from any quarter. Doe aka Marnie

RE: pentax 67 ques.

2004-02-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Feb 2004 at 11:27, Malcolm Smith wrote: I've had no problem with mirror shake on my non-MLU 6x7, but the longest lens I have is the standard 105mm. At some stage - particularly with more and more MF equipment coming on the market at reasonable prices - I would like to get longer lenses

Re: My attempt to be like Frank Theriault

2004-02-18 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nicely framed, good exposure, nice and sharp. Nope, it's nothing like my stuff, Mark! g Seriously, nice shot. Love her expression. I don't think I've ever had a whole thread named after me before blush. What makes the photo for me is the guy's head in

Re: 85 and *istD

2004-02-18 Thread Fred
Given how similar the 85/1.8 SMCT and 105/2.8 SMCT are in most respects, Well, the SMCP 85/1.8 and the SMCP 105/2.8 are ~very~ different in their bokeh characteristics. They also have a very different optical design. The 85/1.8 employs 6 elements in 6 groups, while the 105/2.8 uses a somewhat

Re: 85 and *istD

2004-02-18 Thread Fred
My EF 85/1.8 What's an EF 85/1.8, Paul? Fred

RE: pentax 67 ques.

2004-02-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Feb 2004 at 23:18, Paul Ewins wrote: Hi Robert, The biggest problem with the older 6x7 bodies is winder failure. One (or more) of the gears involved isn't up to the task and often fails. Parts are no longer available from Pentax, so even if you can find someone who will work on

Re: LX and MX

2004-02-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tuesday, February 17, 2004, 4:30:36 PM, you wrote: You mean an MZ-S? Gee, that was my very thought when I read that... Ditto. In the future, when film SLR's are a rarity, the MZ-S is going to be remembered along with the Spotmatic and LX as one of the

Re:Costly eyecup

2004-02-18 Thread wendy beard
At 02:44 AM 18/02/2004, you wrote: After much discussion on this list, my Zx-5n eye cushion has also up and wandered off. I'm wondering whether I am better off getting a replacement from BH or just do without. What say the list? Pat in SF I lost the eyecup to my MZ-S a couple of months after I'd

Re: istD sighting

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
They are a theatrical group of Harvard undergraduates that write and perform their own plays. They give awards every year to performers for making a lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment. (this from the website) The award is well regarded and most of those who get

Re: Re:Costly eyecup

2004-02-18 Thread Bill Owens
Wrap a small rubber band around the eyecup. Looks geeky, but beats $30.00 to replace one. If you can find a black rubber band, you'll not notice it. I used a blue one on my *ist D to match the blue icons on the back of the camera 8-) Bill I lost the eyecup to my MZ-S a couple of months after

Re: Costly eyecup

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Larson
Hi Pat, Maybe the generic slide on eyecups might work. The camera shops around here carry a good assortment. P.S., Thanks for taking the time to comment on my PUG image! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: P Kong [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OT Re: Do Smarter Cameras make Dumber Photogs?

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
The problem is that people are never taught the tricks of arithmetic anymore. I worked in a store growing up, and I learned that the correct way to make change is to start with the purchase amount and add up to the amount given, e.g., 8.59, give a penny 8.60, give a dime, 87.0, give a nickel,

Re: Still Life With Pie

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
I like a roomie that buys fruit and pie with great lighting. . . Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/17/04 01:29PM My friend Andy went to the market to get fresh

Re: Re:Costly eyecup

2004-02-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Just try some duct tape. :) CRB

Re: pentax 67 ques.

2004-02-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rob Studdert Subject: RE: pentax 67 ques. And a pretty common little problem is that the chain breaks in the assembly that couples the aperture to the metered prism. This is a common but fairly easily avoided problem. Don't mount the meter prism with a

Re: 85 and *istD

2004-02-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Fred Subject: Re: 85 and *istD My EF 85/1.8 What's an EF 85/1.8, Paul? EF is the Canon EOS mount. William Robb

Re: is the MZ-S the FA ltd camera?

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
I think that Pentax's limited RD budget will be spent on DSLRs and any film camera that can be derived from them. I suspect that you simply shift the nature of your manufacturing from primarily mechanical products to primarily electronic ones. Leica has decided to stick with mechanical but this

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
The lurkers all wear sunglasses and hoods. . . Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/17/04 06:44PM That 24 includes team members and a few lurkers you'll meet when

Re: digital printing

2004-02-18 Thread Bill Kane
Arnie, I use Ofoto (http://www.ofoto.com) and have been very pleased with the results. I have even printed 2 photos from the *ist D at 16x20 with WONDERFUL results. I can't wait to try 20 x 30. Of course, ofoto offers prints in 'regular' sizes also, so no need to worry about that

Re:Costly eyecup

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
Put a rubber band around the eyepiece. It works fine. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/18/04 08:09AM At 02:44 AM 18/02/2004, you wrote: After much discussion

RE: OT: CSI Miami gets (some) details right

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
Spike TV had a show the other night about shooting the SI swimsuit edition, One of the photographers was using a Pentax 67. I was only watching in hopes of making a Pentax sighting, of course . . . Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450

Split-image screens in AF cameras?

2004-02-18 Thread Joe Wilensky
So what is the consensus on this -- does a split-image screen in an AF camera interfere with spotmetering and/or matrix metering or not? I've thought about it, although I have found I can focus quite well manually on the PZ-1p's standard screen. Joe It may be true that no AF cameras come

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
Oops. Cotty beat me to this comment. Damn Brits and their different time zones . . . Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/18/04 04:12AM On 17/2/04, [EMAIL

Re: viable cameras

2004-02-18 Thread Mark Dalal
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Because it is too expensive? If so, why do they continue to offer some really expensive pro glass? This has always mystified me. Last I looked, Pentax made a 600/4.0, a 300/2.8, and an 80-200/2.8. Last I looked, the equivalent Nikon and Canon lenses were CHEAPER.

Re: OT: CSI Miami gets (some) details right

2004-02-18 Thread John Francis
I was watching the original CSI two weeks ago and I swear one of the cameras they used was an ist-D. It was a black SLR, probably digital, and was way to small to be a Nikon or Canon. In the past I have seen massive Nikons on the show. Several other times I have seen them use digicams

RE: is the MZ-S the FA ltd camera?

2004-02-18 Thread David Madsen
I have not had experience with the limited lenses but I can say that my FA*85 took a fall from about 4 feet into a concrete gutter. It received a 2mm scuff in the finish, no dent, no real discernable damage and still works like new. Very tough lens. As far as the MZ-S being as limited camera,

Re: San Francisco Pic

2004-02-18 Thread Andre Langevin
A while back Juan Buhler and I went out shooting in San Francisco. Anyone heard from Juan in the last year or so? Anyway, this was one of the shots I grabbed that day. Comments welcome. http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/sfpic2.html Composition is great but I'm more concerned about the

Re: San Francisco Pic

2004-02-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I don't know ... he saw me photographing him, didn't object. I think he was more ambivalent than anything else. I wanted to catch a neutral expression to contrast with the harder look of the advertising poster. Andre Langevin wrote: http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/sfpic2.html

Re: San Francisco Pic

2004-02-18 Thread Andre Langevin
A while back Juan Buhler and I went out shooting in San Francisco. Anyone heard from Juan in the last year or so? Anyway, this was one of the shots I grabbed that day. Comments welcome. http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/sfpic2.html Composition is great but I'm more concerned about the

spot-fu

2004-02-18 Thread edwin
I enjoy using my Spotmatics and MXs -- I bought them last year and the Spotmatics in particular are so much cheaper now than when I was a boy! Then, they were completely out of reach, I think even an H1a with a standard lens was close to $200 new during the 60s, which is probably equivalent

Re: OT: CSI Miami gets (some) details right

2004-02-18 Thread Christian
Yeah, it could have been because those are very SLRish. Come to think of it, the digicams they use look liky Olympus as well. Christian - Original Message - From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:54 AM Subject: Re: OT: CSI Miami

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #296

2004-02-18 Thread edwin
Nikon did it and produced FM3A which hasn't sold that well. Why would Pentax risk it? Besides, what if I tell you LIMITED lenses were built nowhere near the same mechanical quality as M or earlier lenses? (I am serious) I know they are metal, but really, I bet they can't take the same

Re: Newbie (to list) says Hello, and needs selling advice

2004-02-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Just curious ... how do you know you will never shoot film again. Can you not imagine a circumstance when using film might be required or preferred? Not intending to start a film-digi debate, just aware that future situations are hard to predict. Christian wrote: Keep the LX and dump the

dying the death

2004-02-18 Thread edwin
Because it is too expensive? If so, why do they continue to offer some really expensive pro glass? Because they aren't pro tools, but high-end toys to satisfy non-commercial shooters or consumers. That's the difference between C/N P. Why are they not pro tools? Is it because pros don't use

RE: Split-image screens in AF cameras?

2004-02-18 Thread David Miers
I thought the problem was by installing a split screen the autofocus no longer worked correctly? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 10:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Split-image screens in AF cameras? So

Re: Newbie (to list) says Hello, and needs selling advice

2004-02-18 Thread Christian
I know myself and what I like to do with photography. Shooting film is not in my future. Digital (as in a good DSLR) fits with my style and fills my needs perfectly. I can't imagine any circumstances when film would be proffered (to me, remember, this is about MY preferences). Never say never

RE: San Francisco Pic

2004-02-18 Thread David Miers
Not knowing who Juan is of course, but I wondered if that was him on the bench because of the backpack he is holding. It looks sort of like it might be a padded camera backpack type. I thought he looked really comfortable with the idea of being photographed, maybe too comfortable. He's doing a

pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #290 (fwd)

2004-02-18 Thread edwin
Seems you, even today, were not aware of the Nicad Pack M (very similar to the LX nicad pack). The AA battery grip was just a cheaper less convenient alternative to it, though I have known aerial photographers who loved it. Au contraire. I owned Nicad Pack M. I owned Nicad Pack LX. Both

RE: Newbie (to list) says Hello, and needs selling advice

2004-02-18 Thread David Miers
I think I would agree with keeping the LX and the other bodies, at least one. I would think if the need arose that you would want to use the LX, although I've never actually owned one, they must be awesome for people to put up with all the service they seem to require. That same need for service

Re: San Francisco Pic

2004-02-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
That's not Juan ... Juan was grabbing a slice of pizza at the time the shot was taken. This was just some guy who happened to be sitting there with an expression that seemed to counterpoint the look of the poster guy. David Miers wrote: Not knowing who Juan is of course, but I wondered if

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #297

2004-02-18 Thread edwin
was pretty spoiled (by 35mm standards). Compare the D to the Olympus E-1 or Nikon D-100 and the D is the big winner. to which DJE responded: I keep hearing this. Honestly as a D100 user I don't have any problem with it and am uncomfortable with the *istD. Of course I'm USED to

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Christian wrote: From: Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] The lurkers all wear sunglasses and hoods. . . hoods? did someone say hoods? leather or latex? nah - that would be screw-in, clip-on, or bayonet of course! Bill

OT: Grain Surgery for PS

2004-02-18 Thread David Miers
Possibly of interest to those scanning your film. I recently acquired a copy of Grain Surgery for Photoshop. I have been primarily using PSP 7 instead of Photoshop because of grain issues while scanning. Ive not perfected my use of this yet, but preliminary results seem quite good. Much

Wow

2004-02-18 Thread Juan J. Buhler
Wow, this is amazing. I haven't read the pdml for a while, even though I still keep my subscription, and have procmail set to put the messages in a folder. This morning there was a short glitch and two or three messages we not filtered, going to my main inbox. Shel's message below was one of

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
Frank, You've made it. You're a celebrity. Your every word is examined for pearls of wisdom. Women will soon be throwing themselves at your feet and large sums of money will be finding their way to your pockets... (What am I drinking, I must find more). At 08:24 PM 2/17/04, you wrote:

Re: Lens Cleaning Problem - Volatile Liquids

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
That's an interesting idea. I am always reluctant to use a powder because most have some abrasive effect. Is this not a problem? [EMAIL PROTECTED] 02/18/04 10:27AM The problem I've had with volatile liquids (alcohol, acetone, etc...) is that while they'd dissolve many oils greases, they'd

Re: viable cameras

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
Well the FA 70-210 feels much better than it looks on any camera. (It makes very nice photographs as well). At 09:44 PM 2/17/04, you wrote: Even the FA limited lenses are sort of odd that way--if you are willing to pay premium prices for good optics and good build quality and retro styling,

Re: istD sighting

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
It's a Harvard political club. At 10:36 PM 2/17/04, you wrote: and i forgot to ask: anyone ever see this picture before? who is hasty pudding? - Original Message - From: arnie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 8:20 PM Subject: istD sighting ...well

Re: Apologies (Was: Lens Cleaning Problem)

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
Lasse, You're in trouble now, I remember a year or so ago I made the mistake of accidentally referring to Marnie with the masculine pronoun... At 10:57 PM 2/17/04, you wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 2/16/2004 8:51:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

RE: Apologies (Was: Lens Cleaning Problem)

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
I won't say it, no, no, no. I just won't... At 11:33 PM 2/17/04, you wrote: It can be confusing, I spent the first 12 months on this list thinking Cotty was a woman. Simon -Original Message- From: Lasse Karlsson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 18 February 2004 11:58 AM To:

Re: Apologies (Was: Lens Cleaning Problem)

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
It really hurts to bite your tongue like this,really... At 11:54 PM 2/17/04, you wrote: does this mean frank's not a bunny? -Original Message- From: Simon King [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 11:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Apologies (Was: Lens

Re: San Francisco Pic

2004-02-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
It's a nice shot. I wonder if you could have pointed more to the left. I find the street distracting, but I really don't know how bad the other half would have been. The tonal range in the two faces nice however. As a matter of fact, I like the range of tones in the entire image. Steven

Re: Costly eyecup

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
I replaced the eyecup from the MZ-3 with an old third party M style eyecup, I find it works better than the original equipment and when I don't need it I just take it off. At 12:41 AM 2/18/04, you wrote: After much discussion on this list, my Zx-5n eye cushion has also up and wandered off. I'm

85 and 105

2004-02-18 Thread edwin
Given how similar the 85/1.8 SMCT and 105/2.8 SMCT are in most respects, Well, the SMCP 85/1.8 and the SMCP 105/2.8 are ~very~ different in their bokeh characteristics. I meant that their angle of view is pretty similar. I wouldn't normally put both an 85 and a 105 in my bag. Normally, I'd

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Peter Alling wrote: Frank, You've made it. You're a celebrity. Your every word is examined for pearls of wisdom. Women will soon be throwing themselves at your feet and large sums of money will be finding their way to your pockets... (What am I drinking, I must find more).

My Friend Puffy Cheeks

2004-02-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
http://home.earthlink.net/~digisnaps/puffy.html Part of my furry friends fotos series.

RE: is the MZ-S the FA ltd camera?

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
Well let's see, the FM3A isn't auto-focus. The limited lenses are more fragile because they are auto-focus the focusing helical has to be lighter and I don't have other than the 43mm to compare but I've beaten the hell out of mine and it still seems to work fine. At 03:03 AM 2/18/04, you wrote:

Re: istD Comments on Leica Photo.net

2004-02-18 Thread Nick Clark
You can if you can find her! Nick -Original Message- From: William Robb[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16/02/04 15:29:15 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: istD Comments on Leica Photo.net I'm disappointed because I can't get pictures of Gillian

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #298

2004-02-18 Thread edwin
Anyway, I've got several Pentax film bodies that are basically collecting dust at the moment. I want to keep at least one film body around as a backup on trips in case something happens to the *ist-D. A PZ-20 is (was) my wife's main camera, and she does not want to sell it (for now). I

Re: Curious about A*, F, FA* etc history..

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
Most of what you are interesting in finding out is available here http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ including a discussion of the transition of lens mount versions and pictures of every known K mount lens and accessory made by Pentax. At 03:34 AM 2/18/04, you wrote: I was just taking a look at a

Re: dying the death

2004-02-18 Thread John Francis
Why are they not pro tools? Is it because pros don't use Pentax? Everything I've read suggests that optically and mechanically they are as capable as N and C (and Minolta, another underrated maker of good glass). Or are you saying that they are vanity lenses that pentax doesn't really

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
I would have thought a gag would be more appropriate. At 04:12 AM 2/18/04, you wrote: On 17/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: That 24 includes team members and a few lurkers you'll meet when you get there. Bill Sounds dangerous! :) The lurkers will all have a rectangular black card over

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: The lurkers will all have a rectangular black card over their eyes. Cheers, Cotty Hehehe. Cotty, you're one funny gal. Marnie aka Doe ;-) See you in the ladies room Marnie! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Oops. Cotty beat me to this comment. Damn Brits and their different time zones . . . HAR!!! (tm) W. Robb Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK

Re: Newbie (to list) says Hello, and needs selling advice

2004-02-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: I've been following the list via the archive for a while now, and decided to make my presence known at last. Hi Don. I've been using Pentax gear for a number of years, and have recently made the switch to digital (with the *ist-D, of course). I was

Re: San Francisco Pic

2004-02-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: A while back Juan Buhler and I went out shooting in San Francisco. Anyone heard from Juan in the last year or so? Anyway, this was one of the shots I grabbed that day. Comments welcome. http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/sfpic2.html Nice

Re: GFM

2004-02-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: The lurkers all wear sunglasses and hoods. . . hoods? did someone say hoods? leather or latex? Tulip-shaped. Now I'm wondering if I've made a mistake by committing to another event and missing GFM Christian YES. Cancel your other commitment

Re: Wow

2004-02-18 Thread Bob W
Hi, Hi everybody. I'm still very much shooting, although mostly with the Leica. I was in Paris last September taking a workshop with Peter Turnley, Wow indeed! nice to have you back - I hope you're going to tell us more about this workshop. I am a big fan of both the Turnleys and have all of

Re: My Friend Puffy Cheeks

2004-02-18 Thread Bob W
Hi, that has rather a nightmarish quality. -- Cheers, Bob Wednesday, February 18, 2004, 6:57:19 PM, you wrote: http://home.earthlink.net/~digisnaps/puffy.html Part of my furry friends fotos series.

Re: 85 and 105

2004-02-18 Thread Andre Langevin
I might have an impression or feeling that the renditions of the two lenses were different without being able to wrap the concept of bokeh around my observations. It is also possible that the SMCP and SMC Takumar lenses do differ, even if their optical formulas are supposedly the same. I wonder if

Re: Newbie (to list) says Hello, and needs selling advice

2004-02-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/2/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: I know myself and what I like to do with photography. Shooting film is not in my future. Digital (as in a good DSLR) fits with my style and fills my needs perfectly. I can't imagine any circumstances when film would be proffered (to me, remember, this

Re: IstD - oh no I got one!

2004-02-18 Thread brooksdj
Just made a speculative bid on eBay for a brand new body only, not expect ing to get it - unfortunately I won it for £732.56! How do I tell my wi fe? Help! Nick (happy really, I think!) Let me know how you make out with your wife. I have to tell

RE: IstD - oh no I got one!

2004-02-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Nick Clark wrote: Just made a speculative bid on eBay for a brand new body only, not expecting to get it - unfortunately I won it for £732.56! How do I tell my wife? Help! Nice! If your wife reacts like mine to the camera, you'll only see it once in a while anyway. She thinks it's

Re: Lens Cleaning Problem - Volatile Liquids

2004-02-18 Thread Bob Blakely
The stuff is as soft as talc. No harm will come to your lenses or coatings from the lamp black. FYI, this is the substance preferred by photographers of yore. Be very careful not to spill it. If you do, and it's on the carpet, and you are married, you will probably soon be single. Regards,

Re: istD questions (was Re: Do Smarter Cameras make Dumber Photogs?)

2004-02-18 Thread Nick Clark
Does Pentax Photolab make a better job of conversion to TIFF than the camera, or are they equivalent? I use Photoshop 5LE and Elements. Nick -Original Message- From: alex wetmore[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16/02/04 18:51:50 You don't need to use Photoshop CS to process RAW, it

Re: IstD - oh no I got one!

2004-02-18 Thread Bill Owens
Just made a speculative bid on eBay for a brand new body only, not expecting to get it - unfortunately I won it for £732.56! How do I tell my wife? Help! Mine was quite happy to take over the Optio S. Bill

Re: Getting a snip pulled

2004-02-18 Thread John Coyle
I've done this a couple of times Shel, usually when I have some doubts about whether a film was rated up or down accidentally. The last time I asked a commercial processor to do it was when I knew my original ME was giving inconsistent exposures (turned out it was so inconsistent that only about

Re: istD questions (was Re: Do Smarter Cameras make Dumber Photogs?)

2004-02-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Feb 2004 at 21:25, Nick Clark wrote: Does Pentax Photolab make a better job of conversion to TIFF than the camera, or are they equivalent? I use Photoshop 5LE and Elements. The advantage of post processing the file is that you have greater flexibility and control. IMHO the quality isn't

Re: istD questions (was Re: Do Smarter Cameras make Dumber Photogs?)

2004-02-18 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] However the Photolab program is a dog, point it towards a sub with a couple of hundred RAW images and it'll gag. It's just crap. Are you referring to batch processing using PhotoLab or previewing with the Pentax Photo Browser?

Re: Apologies (Was: Lens Cleaning Problem)

2004-02-18 Thread frank theriault
Yes, well, Marnie's and Cotty's gender identification issues have nothing to do with my species identification issues. I don't see what the connection is. Always happy to help. -frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert

Re: Getting a snip pulled

2004-02-18 Thread Bob W
Hi, I've had this done on several occasions. Over here we call it a 'clip test'. As far as I know, any pro lab will do it. -- Cheers, Bob Wednesday, February 18, 2004, 9:49:15 PM, you wrote: I've done this a couple of times Shel, usually when I have some doubts about whether a film was

Re: ID mqi... thanks

2004-02-18 Thread Jostein
- Original Message - From: Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] I also got it. I didn't open the attachment, it was an sprs.exe file, but I use Linux to do my browsing and email stuff, so I am safe with this one. Strange that my IP passed it along, as they scan the email for viruses.

OT: Not sure about this one

2004-02-18 Thread frank theriault
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2142532 Sometimes I like it. Others, I think it's horrible. If you have an opinion, feel free to share. thanks, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer

RE: istD Comments on Leica Photo.net

2004-02-18 Thread Peter Alling
I don't see why not. At 03:28 PM 2/18/04, you wrote: Interesting read. Just a quick question - would Leica screw mount lenses work on the *istD with the PK-M42 and M42-39mm adaptors? That might really sell it to the Leica crowd. Nick. -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff[EMAIL

Re: istD questions (was Re: Do Smarter Cameras make Dumber Photogs?)

2004-02-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Feb 2004 at 17:11, Christian wrote: Are you referring to batch processing using PhotoLab or previewing with the Pentax Photo Browser? Preview. I have set the preferences Folder at start to Last folder used ( which contained 200+ RAW files and have had to kill the process in order to

Re: Newbie (to list) says Hello, and needs selling advice

2004-02-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm afraid I agree with Christian. Isnip Why are you afraid to agree with me. This is the second time in a week that you've said that! Personally, I'd be worried about Cotty agreeing with me! ;-) -- Mark Roberts Photography

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