Re: PAW: Resting Foal

2004-03-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Dave, et al, I think I am going to have to ask for guidance here. One ear, one eye, and part of the nose are missing. On the other hand, this is very nice picture. Very calm, dreamy and generally relaxed. The beast is sleeping all right, probably daydreaming... Anyway, I need to

CR-K Pentax in OZ

2004-03-08 Thread mapson
Do I recall correctly that someone said that CR Kennedy was willing to match prices with the US camerahouses (postage + taxex included) ? I am just about to make a 'largish' purchase and I am considering all options ;-) (*)o(*) Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: WOW - first image done

2004-03-08 Thread Boros Attila
Hello, Maybe I'm a bit late, but here's my version: http://ns.atn.ro/~attila/mad21_w.jpg Adjusted highlights with 70%, high pass sharpening 65%. All done in Photoshop 8. I think Larry's version is better, I couldn't get the sky that blue. BTW, I have a link with a good PS tutorial I want to

Re: My PAW #3

2004-03-08 Thread Boros Attila
Hello brooksdj, A wonderful cat shot, those eyes are very expressive, kinda ready to strike on it's prey. The DOF is also excellent, with the very sharp face and blurred background. Attila Saturday, March 6, 2004, 6:01:30 AM, you wrote: bcin Colour shot from the D2h of

Cards for *istD

2004-03-08 Thread mapson
Currently we are using SanDisk Ultra cards. Quite happy with them, no probs so far. Are there significant differences between cards? What is recommended? Any brands to stay away from? Do 'faster' cards load faster, or are we still limited by what the camera can do? (*)o(*)

Re[2]: WOW

2004-03-08 Thread Boros Attila
Hello Shel, Just a dirty trick: I copied the left part over the right part: http://ns.atn.ro/~attila/elevator1_a.jpg And here it is with higlights corrected: http://ns.atn.ro/~attila/elevator1_b.jpg I think the second version looks more realistic. Attila Saturday, March 6, 2004, 7:35:36 PM,

Re: New camera plate announced

2004-03-08 Thread Herb Chong
Arca-Swiss QR supports very long rails so that you can slide a lens or camera system to get the exact balance point. the rails generally are not lever-locked and have a very wide contact surface. there won't be any movement, rotation, or looseness. there are probably about a dozen ball head and

Re: Monopods

2004-03-08 Thread cbwaters
It is. CW - Original Message - From: Amita Guha I looked at the Adorama one but it looked kind of flimsy to me. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.614 / Virus Database: 393 - Release Date: 3/5/2004

Re: Cards for *istD

2004-03-08 Thread Tom Addison
--- mapson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Currently we are using SanDisk Ultra cards. Quite happy with them, no probs so far. Do 'faster' cards load faster, or are we still limited by what the camera can do? http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxistd/page9.asp Offers some insight

Re: CR-K Pentax in OZ

2004-03-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 Mar 2004 at 20:01, mapson wrote: Do I recall correctly that someone said that CR Kennedy was willing to match prices with the US camerahouses (postage + taxex included) ? Of the *ist D and Sigma SD9/SD10: http://www.crkennedy.com.au/content/home.html I've made most of my 'largish'

Re: Cards for *istD

2004-03-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 Mar 2004 at 21:37, mapson wrote: Are there significant differences between cards? Depends on what you deem as significant? What is recommended? Any brands to stay away from? With shouting them down I've not positive reliability reports about the 2.2GB compact hard disks from

Re: PAW #3 - Winter

2004-03-08 Thread brooksdj
I really like this shot.Simple lines,easy on the eye,nice contrasts.The tree makes it. Dave I shouldn´t, because I haven´t had time to look at your photos, but.. ... http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2186930size=lg DagT

Re: Normal focal length of the *ist D

2004-03-08 Thread alex wetmore
On Mon, 8 Mar 2004, Jens Bladt wrote: About standard focal length for the *Ist D. Is it true, that a normal lens for the *ist D, with a CCD of 23.5 x 15.7 mm is equal to the diagonal of this rectangular square? If yes, the standard focal length should be 28,3mm. This calculation (Phythagoras)

Re: PAW: Insect Portrait

2004-03-08 Thread brooksdj
Great shot with lots of detail.It reminds me of those movies i used to love in the late 50's early 60's. Run away:-) Dave Well I missed out on this month's PUG (portraits), so for this week's PAW I've decided to post what may have passed as a

Re: What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-08 Thread Steve Desjardins
Sigma also makes this pair of APS sensor lenses which they sell as a pair for $279 or so. I think its a 18-50 and a 55-200. I wonder how good they are? BTW, did anyone notice the *istD on the cover of PC magazine. Their camera issue compared only the *istD and the E-1 for DSLR's (the actual

Re: PAW #4 - Haley's Ring

2004-03-08 Thread brooksdj
Great shot Frank. The contrast works fo rme,the background is appealing and i like the placement of the hand.For me,it adds some depth. You take cameras to parties,i'm not allowed.:-) Dave I was a bit late on week 3. Now I'm a bit early on week 4. Oh

What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Good question: a) Nikkor-M 450/9 for the 8x10 b) Fujinon-W 180/5.6 for the 4x5 c) Rolleiflex 2.8D/E 'cause I have no way to shoot 120 right now! d) Pentax-A 100/2.8 I miss it. Need another. Missed the eBay ones last night 2 wks ago. e)

Re: Monopods

2004-03-08 Thread Steve Desjardins
While we're on the subject, I've been looking at the Gitzo G-1560 monopod. Anyone had experience with this, or any other Gitzo monopod? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Can I use DA 16-45/f4 on my MZ-5?

2004-03-08 Thread Andre Langevin
On Sun, 7 Mar 2004, William M Kane wrote: We've discussed this issue, and decided that the circle created by the DA lenses is optimized for the smaller sensor area of the *ist D. Therefore, the DA will not produce a full frame image on a normal 35mm camera. You can see this by mounting the

LX v K2

2004-03-08 Thread edwin
If the LX was conceived in the K era and took a while to develop then the fact that it isn't M sized makes sense. DJE Even if the LX had been finished a litle latter, in the M era, to make it smaller would have been impossible. Andre Knowing Pentax, they'd have tried! If you are used to the

Re: Can I use DA 16-45/f4 on my MZ-5?

2004-03-08 Thread alex wetmore
On Mon, 8 Mar 2004, Andre Langevin wrote: You can see this by mounting the DA onto the MZ-5. Through the viewfinder you'll see that there is severe vingetting up until about 20mm, and there is still some up until the mid to high 20mm range. Beyond there it looks like it'll work (I haven't

Re: What gear is on your lust list

2004-03-08 Thread edwin
Most of my lust list doesn't quite exist: Canon 200/1.8 EF to fit my Nikon D1h orPentax A* 200/2.8 to fit my Nikon D1h. Olympus 21/2.0 to fit my Nikon D1h, or that Pentax 20/1.4 that they prototyped but didn't produce. 85/1.4 Nikkor with SWM internal motor. Pentax LX that takes Nikon MD-4

Re: What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-08 Thread Francis Alviar
Excellent question! Here goes: A 20mm f/2.8 FA 20-35mm f/4 FA 24mm f/2 FA 77mm Limited I'd like to ask list members who own or have owned or otherwise are contemplating buying the A 20mm and the FA 20-35mm. If you were to choose between these two lenses which one would you choose to couple

RE: 28mm shift price?

2004-03-08 Thread Mark Erickson
It's funny that photographers ditched their Speed-Graphics for a Nikon F or M3 with maybe three or four lenses because it was so much lighter. Now they are still using 35mm sized cameras but take everything except the kitchen sink. Maybe the could take a lead from Ansel Adams and invest in a good

Re: Fairygirl has discovered RAW...

2004-03-08 Thread brooksdj
Tanya wrote,snipped And now for the onslaught of questions... Can someone explain to me exactly how RAW works? I understand that it gives you a file that is captured exactly as you see it, without colour correction, compression etc. Does this also

Re: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread graywolf
Remember, gaffers tape is the photographer's friend. A little piece will keep that wheel in its place when you want it to stay there. Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks Stan. That could be it. I'm always changing the Tv wheel. When I'm shooting in the studio, I have it set at 1/125. I shoot and the

Sigma 12mm f8 and 8mm f5.6 (was: Sigma 8mm f4...)

2004-03-08 Thread Andre Langevin
Another lens worth considering is the older 12mm f8 fisheye made by Sigma and sold under various brand names like Accura, Spiratone, etc. 145 degrees wide. The image circle is 36mm. On a 35mm camera, the circle just hits the middle of the two horizontal limits of the film. Plenty of covering

Re: Monopods

2004-03-08 Thread graywolf
I have an old 564-L Mono Studex Luxe, bought it used years ago. I use it as a monopod, and hiking staff. It is rugged. (I just noticed it says FULL WARRANTY FOR LIFE -- PLUS REINCARNATION on it. I wonder if Manofrotto who owns them now will honor that?) -- Steve Desjardins wrote: While we're

dawg lens support group

2004-03-08 Thread edwin
From: Andre Langevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi - I'm Bill and I have made scads of beautiful (and even well-selling!) images using my lowly 20mm f4.5 Bow-Wow Takumar How can this be? Bill Because the lens has good contrast and your eye good vision. Andre Bill, I don't get it

Re: My PAW #3

2004-03-08 Thread brooksdj
Thanks Mark.She is our favorite. :-) Although shot indoors,natural light from the bay window,a click with the colour cast eyedropper in Elements cleaned this up nicely. Dave Beautiful cat, Dave. The details and colors in the exposure are great. -

Re: What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-08 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 8 Mar 2004, Francis Alviar wrote: remaining three. The FA 24mm remains a very sought-after lens as evidenced by it being out of stock from both Adorama and BH. List members highly recommend it. Isn't that the one that exhibits colour fringing with the *ist-D? Kostas

Re: My WOW chore

2004-03-08 Thread brooksdj
Dave Brooks: http://www.wuthrich.cc/mad21.jpg In Photoshop CS I used the highlight/shadow tool to have a bit more texture in the shadows, and I added red to the colour balance. -- Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry for the late reply

Re: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread edwin
Paul Stenquist wrote: I was shooting some table top food for stock this afternoon. Had the *ist D set to manual. PC cord was attached to one monolight, the others were on slave. I shot about 50 frames, then on frame 51 the lcd review image didn't appear. I hit the review button. Nothing

RE: *istD vs D100 vs 10D retail pricing

2004-03-08 Thread Rob Brigham
That's how it has been priced in the UK all along. I think Pentax USA must have chosen to price it above these two initially and now realise that may not have been wise. It has been very tiresome reading soo many people complain how it was $50 more than the 10D et al, when in UK ( Europe?) that

RE: My PAW #3

2004-03-08 Thread brooksdj
Thanks Frank. Nope don't have to.She's the only one in the family that LIKES a camera in her face.LOL Dave You nailed it, Dave!! Look at those eyes. What did you do, tape a dead mouse to the camera? vbg Lovely shot... cheers, frank The

Re: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread brooksdj
I had the same happen with my D1 last fall.Everything worked but no picture,just a black screen.Turns out that the older batteries i had show a charge but have an effect on the camera.When i used the new one all was good.Now 3 are in the garbage and a new one was ordered. Weird huh Dave

Pentax 6x7 and extension tubes?

2004-03-08 Thread Jos Peters
I have a Pentax 6x7 and two lenses: 135mm and 105mm. At a Photografica Market I bought two tubes, each with a turning ring, Asahi Pentax 6x7 Japanon it, nr. 1 and nr. 2. I thought they were extension tubes, but... They fit on the body (by the ring), but the lenses don't fit on the other side of

Re: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good idea for the studio shoots. I always shoot at 1/125th, because I like as much shutter speed as possible to kill the ambient light. On Mar 8, 2004, at 12:10 PM, graywolf wrote: Remember, gaffers tape is the photographer's friend. A little piece will keep that wheel in its place when you

Re: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
OK, I suppose this is some flash fact, so forgive my ignorance. How does the shutter speed kill ambient light? What do you mean by kill? Paul Stenquist wrote: Good idea for the studio shoots. I always shoot at 1/125th, because I like as much shutter speed as possible to kill the ambient

Re: New camera plate announced

2004-03-08 Thread Paul Eriksson
Actually I found out that the Kirk plate for the N***n N90 fit my ist D perfectly. However I'd love a L-bracket for my istD with or without the battery grip. So far no interest from Kirk or RRS :( /paul From: Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

M 20/4 Mod Ph Test

2004-03-08 Thread Andre Langevin
SN: 7 000 403 Original retail price $467. (18/3.5 was $549. 24/2.8 $292.) 20.38mm f/3.95 Distorsion: less than 1% barrel (hard to believe) Light falloff at 5.6: 2.8 stops This tiny lens delivered outstanding central sharpness even wide-open. Edge sharpness maximized at f/8 and overall

Re: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Shel, When using studio lights, it is common to be shooting around F8-16 because of the power of the flash heads. The faster the shutter synch, at those small f stops, the less ambient light becomes part of the equation. If you are relying on the flashes for all of the lighting effect, it

Re: WOW: (Was: First PAW -- Boys watching their friend ....)

2004-03-08 Thread bransky
Lasse, thanks for the excellent example of how to improve the picture by cropping. I'm glad you did that. It really does help zero in on the essence of the shot, namely the boy's hands and his posture. If anyone on the list can direct me to a site or resource so I can figure out how to resize

Re: Pentax 6x7 and extension tubes?

2004-03-08 Thread Jan van Wijk
Hi Jos, On Mon, 8 Mar 2004 18:03:23 + (GMT), Jos Peters wrote: I have a Pentax 6x7 and two lenses: 135mm and 105mm. At a Photografica Market I bought two tubes, each with a turning ring, Asahi Pentax 6x7 Japanon it, nr. 1 and nr. 2. I thought they were extension tubes, but... They are ...

Re: 14mm for *ist D

2004-03-08 Thread Familie Scheffler
Wait. Tamron has no SMC. Best, Bernd -original message From: cloversan a.. Subject: 14mm for *ist D b.. Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2004 15:16:55 -0800 Hello guys, Do you think it is better

WOW: Coquette.TIF

2004-03-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Here's an old BW pic in TIF format ... curious to see how some here may interpret it. http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/family/coquette.tif

SV: Monopods

2004-03-08 Thread Jens Bladt
AFAIK Ginzo is the Rolls Royce of tripods! Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Steve Desjardins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 8. marts 2004 17:30 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Monopods While we're on the subject, I've

Re: SV: Monopods

2004-03-08 Thread Peter J. Alling
They make dynomite knives too... ;-) Jens Bladt wrote: AFAIK Ginzo is the Rolls Royce of tripods! Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Steve Desjardins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 8. marts 2004 17:30 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Refconverters

2004-03-08 Thread Jens Bladt
I haven't done that - but I'm thinking about buying an eye piece for the A kameras and maybe for the MZ-S and convert into af piece for my M refconverter. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: William M Kane [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: AW: Rolleiflex Knowledge

2004-03-08 Thread ernreed2
Sven said, among other things: And you know how to feed a film into the camera, do you? The backing paper needs to go *between* the rollers, otherwise you will crank the film through the camera without a stop... I was able to find the instruction manual for my 1950s-era Rolleiflex on line.

Re: AW: Rolleiflex Knowledge

2004-03-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Has this one appeared in this discussion yet? http://www.dpreview.com/news/0403/04030502rolleiminidigi.asp -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: dawg lens support group

2004-03-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 Mar 2004 at 11:04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OTOH, I'd join the support group. I've got guilt over ignoring my M50/2 for years in preference to the A50/1.2 which I don't recall EVER shooting wide open (good thing, too, from what I hear). Of course where appropriate it excels wide open

Re: 28mm shift price?

2004-03-08 Thread graywolf
Well he certainly would not be able to send his pix in via satellite photo (grin). More inline... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure, read the article. Then tell us how the guy with the speed graphic would cope with the case mentioned in the comparison, where the podium was 200' away. The same

Re: PAW - KW's third

2004-03-08 Thread Steve Jolly
It looks like it's a great photo, but it's just too small to judge beyond that. :-) S Kenneth Waller wrote: Please check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Comments - Likes/Dislikes Ken Waller PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

Color balance of M and A lenses

2004-03-08 Thread Andre Langevin
I know someone who has a M 100mm/2.8 for sale! Jens Bladt But I want the A. I know they're formula-optically the same but I like the cooler contrastier A coatings... Collin That A costing were a bit more contrasty than M, I knew, but are A lenses generally cooler than K and M lenses? Andre

Re: PAW - KW's third

2004-03-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
Thank you Paul greywolf for commenting. About the size - you both are right about it being on the small-ish size - I was trying to present it without scrolling, on my monitor, at the present size, it just fits. Should I post larger even if it means scrolling? Paul, I'll try your suggestions for

F.S.- 20mm f4.5 BWT (was: dawg lens support group)

2004-03-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
In case anyone is interested, and wants to join the dawg lens support group, I have a very nice example for sale - in KEH LN condition with the original metal plastic caps, metal hood, lens hood cases, straps box - as close to new as you'll find. I'll throw in a bayonet adapter if you need one.

Re: PAW - KW's third

2004-03-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you Paul greywolf for commenting. About the size - you both are right about it being on the small-ish size - I was trying to present it without scrolling, on my monitor, at the present size, it just fits. Should I post larger even if it means

Re: PAW - KW's third

2004-03-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
I heard you Steve, Paul greywolf - take a look now - its bigger VBG Thanks for taking the time to look. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Steve Jolly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PAW - KW's third It looks like it's a great photo, but it's just too small to judge beyond

Re: PAW: The Piano

2004-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I think you're correct. Perhaps it has to do with the way grain interacts with the digital bits. I'm going to print some of these when I get a chance. I think they'll print better than they scan. Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Paul ... I like the image, but I don't like what Delta 3200 has done to

Re: 28mm shift price?

2004-03-08 Thread frank theriault
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1906210 The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] I saw the current crop of digital SLRs at a trade show on the weekend. Both the

Re: PAW - KW's third

2004-03-08 Thread Steve Jolly
Ah, that's better. :-) It's a great landscape shot - the light is just right and brings out some gorgeous patterns in the fields. TBH you could make it as large as you like and it wouldn't be too large. :-) S Kenneth Waller wrote: I heard you Steve, Paul greywolf - take a look now - its

Re: 28mm shift price?

2004-03-08 Thread graywolf
Actually, part of it was the transition to color photos for publication. Having to have on camera loaded with Kodachrome, and one loaded with Tri-X made carrying two cameras a neccessity for many media photographers. I is no doubt easier to carry two 35mm than 2 larger cameras, though for

Re: Rolleiflex Knowledge

2004-03-08 Thread graywolf
Shoot some trannies, you will wonder what you are doing messing around with those rinky-dink cameras after you see them. -- Chris wrote: Glad News,I think,The Camera that I have access to is a Rolleiflex Planar lens model 2.8E K7 E s/n1660783 which is a 56 to 59 model the first with built in

Re: What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-08 Thread Rfsindg
Francis, The FA24/2.0 was a particular favorite of mine. The picture quality was sometimes mystical, but it's a big lens. I bought an A20/2.8. It's small and compact with a flair just at the front end. It is now part of my vacation kit - LX 43mm + 77mm limiteds plus the A20/2.8. It gives

Re: MZ-S for sale

2004-03-08 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 8 Mar 2004, Lindamood, Mark wrote: New condition, includes box and all it came with in new condition. $500. Mark How I wish you were here, as the song goes. Never mind. Good luck with the sale. Kostas

RE: LX v K2

2004-03-08 Thread frank theriault
I don't think it ~was~ difficult to make a small pro 35mm slr. Not 20 years ago. It is now. Batteries, motor winds, all that electronics. Batteries. It all takes up too much space. cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true.

Re: OT: Bistro (was Re: About my name

2004-03-08 Thread graywolf
My electronic dictionary gives 4 different stories. bistro bistro (bê´stro, bîs´tro) noun plural bistros 1. A small bar, tavern, or nightclub. 2. A small, informal restaurant serving wine. [French bistro and or bistrot, tavern owner, tavern.] Word History: According to a

Re: 28mm shift price?

2004-03-08 Thread Bob Blakely
Why does this thread still have this subject? Regards, Bob... A Democracy is three wolves and two sheep voting on dinner. A Republic is three hundred wolves and two hundred sheep voting for three wolves and two sheep to prepare

RE: PAW - KW's third

2004-03-08 Thread frank theriault
Ken, I'm speechless. I'm without speech. I have no speech. I wish to speak, but cannot. Wow. That's beautiful. thanks for posting it, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL

50/1.2

2004-03-08 Thread edwin
On 8 Mar 2004 at 11:04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OTOH, I'd join the support group. I've got guilt over ignoring my M50/2 for years in preference to the A50/1.2 which I don't recall EVER shooting wide open (good thing, too, from what I hear). Rob Suddert wrote: Of course where appropriate it

Re: MZ-S for sale

2004-03-08 Thread Yousef Lasi
Hi, I'm interested. Does it come with an original receipt for warranty purposes (if its still under warranty) Thanks Yousef --- Lindamood, Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: New condition, includes box and all it came with in new condition. $500. Mark

Re: Pentax 67 questions?

2004-03-08 Thread Cotty
On 8/3/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: Can anyone provide approximate dimensions for the various 6x7 Pentax models, also, approx weight with 90mm and 65mm lenses (or similar close focal lengths)? Shel, 362 X 184 X 812 feet weight with 65mm : 1250 metric tons weight with 90mm : (scales

weight vs capability

2004-03-08 Thread edwin
I have to laugh at some of the ideas that folks have about what they never have used. I had an interesting link to an article about photojournalists comparing a Speed Graphic kit to a Canon Digital kit. The Speed Graphic kit weigthed 17lbs. The digital kit is 59lbs. 59 lbs? I suppose if

RE: PAW My weekly contribution

2004-03-08 Thread frank theriault
What an interesting shot! Of course, the composition, nice colours, focus are all spot on. But, I wouldn't have thought a spider (jumping or not) could have facial expressions as this one seems to! I guess it's just because it's looking directly into the camera, but what a look on it's face!

RE: PAW: Resting Foal

2004-03-08 Thread frank theriault
Dave, That tight framing really works well. There's a certain poignancy and intimacy to it that would be lost if you had moved out. I really like it a lot. thanks, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer

DPReview: Pentax Optio 430 Watertight

2004-03-08 Thread Cotty
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0403/04030801pentaxoptio43wr.asp Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _

Re: Color balance of M and A lenses

2004-03-08 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
At 17:36 2004.03.08 -0500, you wrote: Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 16:59:23 -0500 From: Andre Langevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know someone who has a M 100mm/2.8 for sale! Jens Bladt But I want the A. I know they're formula-optically the same but I like the cooler contrastier A coatings... Collin That

Re: 28mm shift price?

2004-03-08 Thread Mark Erickson
graywolf wrote: I think the point I am trying to make is you don't actually need the most latest expensive piece of equipment to do the job. With the possible exception of sports and action photography, I heartily agree. On the other hand, with the possible exception of serious perspective

RE: What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-08 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
Lon, don't forget, this is Australia - all PC peripherals are much higher priced than the US, and also it was in Australian dollars, so I am guessing, it would be equivalent of around a printer for around US$750. tan. -Original Message- From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
Paul, you said: On *istD the shutter has to be open at least 1/125 to synch with the flash... I totally don't get this. I shoot with mine right down to a second sometimes, and the sync speed goes up to 1/150. Can you explain what you mean by this? tan -Original Message- From: Paul

RE: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
How funny! I'm the total opposite, I prefer to slow it right down to CAPTURE ambient light and if I don't want it around, I usually shoot at night time. tan. -Original Message- From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 9 March 2004 4:36 AM To: Shel Belinkoff Subject:

Re;Rolleiflex Knowledge

2004-03-08 Thread Chris
Thanks to all who helped out on this subject,especially the loading of the film bit. Regards Chris K

Re: PAW - KW's third

2004-03-08 Thread graywolf
First, it is very nice the way it is. However, personally I think it would be even better if the overbright forground was burned in, or cropped out. Of coure it may not seem as bright in the print as it does on the monitor. As it is it seems to pull my eyes away from the more important, to me,

Re: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Tanya, You may have missed the big IF (If you are relying on the flashes for all of the lighting effect...). That doesn't mean that I always want the ambient light minimized - but Shel was wondering how the shutter speed would kill the ambient light. I was just going a bit further

RE: PAW - KW's third

2004-03-08 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
Gorgeous, there is nothing more to be said. tan. -Original Message- From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 9 March 2004 8:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PAW - KW's third I heard you Steve, Paul greywolf - take a look now - its bigger VBG Thanks for

Re: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
One second is more than 1/125. I said at least 1/125. More is okay. But you're right, the minimum is 1/150. But when you turn the tv dial in manual mode, the next step from 1/125 is 1/80th. So 1/125 is the fastest I can shoot in flash synch mode. On Mar 8, 2004, at 6:31 PM, Tanya Mayer

Re: Frightening *istD experience

2004-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Tanja, I slow down to capture ambient light if I'm shooting with a single on-camera flash or sometimes even with a single off camera flash. In my studio I shoot with three off camera flashes using various devices to arrange the light the way I want it to fall. When I shoot off a tripod, I

RE: Pictures of a girl

2004-03-08 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
Lasse, I really like these shots, despite what others have been posting about the shadows etc. Yep, in hindsight they may have been improved with some fill flash or a reflector, BUT the shadows also add an element of interest to the shot, and I think that that is important too. Gosh, she is so

Re: Pentax 67 questions?

2004-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Pentax 67 questions? Can anyone provide approximate dimensions for the various 6x7 Pentax models, also, approx weight with 90mm and 65mm lenses (or similar close focal lengths)? If all you need is approximate, then the Pentax web

Re: What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-08 Thread Herb Chong
i think it is worse on a film camera. at least on the *istD, the corners are cropped off. sharp, yes. Herb - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 12:29 PM Subject: Re: What gear is on

Re: New camera plate announced

2004-03-08 Thread Herb Chong
given the cost of developing a new plate, i wonder why they created a new one then? Herb - Original Message - From: Paul Eriksson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 1:19 PM Subject: Re: New camera plate announced Actually I found out that the Kirk

PAW - Session 1

2004-03-08 Thread Simon King
Hi All, Haven't had a chance to read any of the (1200!) unread messages since Friday, but thought I'd submit my first PAW. This is from the first portrait session I've done with a willing adult sitter; http://members.iinet.net.au/~celsim/Session1/pages/Quarter1.htm The others are

Re: AW: Rolleiflex Knowledge

2004-03-08 Thread Peter J. Alling
Now isn't that precious. It just goes to show the Japanese market will buy any thing. To true Rollie fans this must be an abomination. Mark Roberts wrote: Has this one appeared in this discussion yet? http://www.dpreview.com/news/0403/04030502rolleiminidigi.asp

Re: New camera plate announced

2004-03-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
A number of years ago, after the PZ1P came out I worked with Kirk to develop a QR plate for that camera. I was told it was just a slightly modified version of an existing plate, (probably the PZ1). They wanted my PZ1P to use as a model, I wouldn't let them have it so I wound up doing some

Re: Kinda Paw: Man on the Street

2004-03-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
Shel, you caught a great expression there. What did you do to elicit it? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Kinda Paw: Man on the Street I went into San Francisco before the weekend, and grabbed a few shots on Market Street. This was

Re: OT Rolleiflex Knowledge

2004-03-08 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Peter wrote: Sounds like the title of a book, The Tao of Photography. FV still functions, an 1937 model I think), I can't see myself parting FV with it. I just think that that camera is closely attuned to Tao :) Hi Peter, IMNSHO, even though I am a bibliophile, Tao is not about books but about

Which IR remote control for MZ-6?

2004-03-08 Thread Leigh Wedding
I have searched many places on the WWW, and even read the user manual that came with my MZ-6 camera, but I have not been able to find which IR remote control is needed for it. Can someone tell me which it is? Thanks, Leigh. Powered by telstra.com

Re: Pentax 6x7 and extension tubes?

2004-03-08 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Jos Peters wrote: Thanks for your reaction! You're right, the tubes fits on the outer bayonet and my lenses on the inner. I suppose I have to face to loss of a couple of euros and go on with looking for a three-piece set. nah - just get one of those P67 800mm f4's and use

RE: Which IR remote control for MZ-6?

2004-03-08 Thread David Madsen
Any of them. All the Pentax IR remotes use the same signal for shutter release. Some have zoom buttons for the IQ cameras but for shutter release they are interchangeable. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Leigh Wedding

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