RE: flash question

2004-05-21 Thread Jens Bladt
You're welcome. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Feroze Kistan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 21. maj 2004 00:53 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: flash question Hi Jens, Ah (a lightbulb moment for sure) , I did confuse

istD for $799? A and M photo world?

2004-05-21 Thread Sid Barras
Hi gang As my goal of obtaining a istD draws closer to reality, I did some web searching for prices. A place called A M Photo World has the body listed at $799 (US retailer). I tried to go through the entire order process up to the very end where it says click here to finalize to see if there

RE: Pentax Signpost

2004-05-21 Thread Jens Bladt
I love the *ist D gallery. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Dr. Heiko Hamann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 19. maj 2004 17:05 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Pentax Signpost Hi, I`ve updated my website and the Pentax

RE: 16-45mm DA

2004-05-21 Thread Jens Bladt
What is CA problems? Regards Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Dr. Heiko Hamann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 18. maj 2004 08:16 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: 16-45mm DA Hi Shaun, on 18 May 04 you wrote in pentax.list:

Re: M 85mm f/2

2004-05-21 Thread Antonio Aparicio
I also like M28 3.5. I use it a lot. A. On 21 May 2004, at 03:25, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also like the M28 3.5...

GFM Ride?

2004-05-21 Thread cbwaters
Hey gang, Looks like I'll be home between vacations for at least a couple days. I KNOW it's late to be making plans but I wanted to offer up the extra spaces in my vehicle. I'll be driving from Atlanta, home of the world's busiest airport. If anybody between there and here is looking for a ride

Re: 50/1.4 and 135/2.5

2004-05-21 Thread Lon Williamson
You won't regret the 50 at all. The list seems to be of the opinion that the M 50 f1.4 is the least of the fast 50s, but they're all very good. And with the M, you still get a good build (the F has a pretty bad build). Henri Toivonen wrote: snip I will try to get that 50mm atleast, and see

RE: 50/1.4 and 135/2.5

2004-05-21 Thread Jens Bladt
I have A and FA versions. The are both excellent lenses and rather well built, I think. I also own the K2.5/135mm. It too is an excellent lens and very well (but heavy/bulky) built. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Lon

RE: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread Jens Bladt
I learned and am stil learning Photoshop from books/tutorials. I was sent to classes in Adobe Illustrator 10 through my work. So, I'm not quite unfamiliar withthe basics of Adobe software even though many things are quite different in the two Adobe applications. All the best Jens Bladt

Re: Pentax Signpost

2004-05-21 Thread cbwaters
Dr., I like your site but some more navigational tools would be appreciated. In the gallery, I'd like to see some next, back and home buttons. Very cool photos from the repair shop BTW, The *ist D with those lenses on it is an inspirational handbook to those easily enabled Cory - Original

Re: PAW - Mi Amor

2004-05-21 Thread Mark Dalal
From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boy, I have to agree with Shel here. My first look at the photo was very ho-hum. Just didn't see anything in it. This crop that Shel proposes really changes it into something for me. Now I really do see the relationship. Is that what you were going

6x7 film choice

2004-05-21 Thread Kevin Waterson
I will be shooting some indoor dancers. The layout is simple with 2 x 400 Watt studio flashes 1 stop apart with a white paper backdrop. My film choices are simply to use the ever reliable Fuji Reala (iso 100) or the Fujichrome Velvia (iso 50). I will be using some Fuji ACROS Neopan 100 for the

Re: OT: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread ernreed2
In the interest of changing the subject, and creating new threads, and all that... I've been debating taking a Photoshop class. (7 is what I'll be using, and let's not go there again, re versions. ;-)) So I am curious, if you use Photoshop, did you ever take a class in it? Or did you

Re: kit selection

2004-05-21 Thread Lon Williamson
If it were me, I'd be torn between something wider than a 28 and plugging that hole between 50 and 100Macro with an 85. You mention the bag is getting heavy. How will another lens help that situation? Lens Lust, the Flattener of Fototographer Footies. Butch Black wrote: Hi Guys; I have

Re: 50/1.4 and 135/2.5

2004-05-21 Thread Lon Williamson
I think this F better than FA 50/1.4 thing got started because PhotoDo rated the F a tad higher. Mark Roberts wrote: Joe Wilensky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is the F 50/1.4 truly a better performer than the FA or the A version? IIRC, the F and FA versions are optically identical.

RE: OT: She's Her Father's Daughter

2004-05-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
Definitely one to show to the boyfriend. Tracie noticed that we started to hang these around the house when she started dating. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: She's Her Father's Daughter

2004-05-21 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2376852 Ah! Sweet! She has her Father's ears! Nice to know that one of your daughters is following (Pentax) photography. Nice capture Frank. Malcolm

Re: Pentax MX battery problem

2004-05-21 Thread Steve Desjardins
Sure. If it's a total bust, you've wasted $15. I've wasted more than that on a bad dinner. ;-) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread ernreed2
Antonio said: As to the international nature of the list (and I am only mentioning it because you brought it up) I do not see what bearing this has on anything - surely in times of conflict dialogue and debate should be welcomed between those with differing opinions - the way the world

Re: 6x7 film choice

2004-05-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The BW choice is good. It's the best there is right now. [ You HP4+ lovers, hold your tongues ...:) ] With 6x7 I'd not be afraid of neg film, unless you're going to an ad agency where they'll want to scan it. Given the E6 doesn't cost much to test with, and if they are going to pay some big

Re:[thanks] Safelight question

2004-05-21 Thread brooksdj
Thnanks for all who responded. Its an older bulb,and was bought at the same time of the Vivitar E32 enlarger,probably 1966 or so. I have a tiny BR for my darkroom and the light source is about 3 feet away. I probably could set it up on the toilet seat which would get it away from the bulb

Re: 6x7 film choice

2004-05-21 Thread Sas Gabor
Hi, Kevin wrote: I will be shooting some indoor dancers. The layout is simple with 2 x 400 Watt studio flashes 1 stop apart with a white paper backdrop. My film choices are simply to use the ever reliable Fuji Reala (iso 100) or the Fujichrome Velvia (iso 50). I will be using some Fuji ACROS

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Ern, Having followed this list for the past year without contributing my impression was that you discussed OT topics here all the time. A. On 21 May 2004, at 14:31, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Antonio said: As to the international nature of the list (and I am only mentioning it because you brought

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread ernreed2
Antonio: Having followed this list for the past year without contributing my impression was that you discussed OT topics here all the time. in response to my comment: Experience has shown that most members of this list do not want inflammatory OFF-TOPIC subjects debated HERE, even if

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Bob Blakely
I'm getting tired of this idiot. The man said, ...inflammatory OFF-TOPIC subjects... WHAT PART OF THE WORD INFLAMMATORY DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND? Regards, Bob... --- No man's life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session. -- Mark Twain From:

Re: PAW - Mi Amor

2004-05-21 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Mornin' Mark ... I noticed the green tint to the boy's hair, but didn't (and still can't) see how it contributed much, if anything, anything to the photo. Shel Belinkoff Well, there were something that y'all might have missed and it was probably due to the scan and having to view the pic

Fryday FS

2004-05-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
A50/2 $18 shipped (in us)! Yes, an inexpensive lens, and built to stay that way. But ... since I just picked up a Ricoh 50/1.2 for the KX this will have to go. (unless someone offers me big bucks for the 1.2 ...) Collin --- 'Tautology is'

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Well Bob, calling someone an idiot is pretty inflammatory in most peoples book, not to mention rude. As to inflammatory topics, there is no such thing. Controversial perhaps, hotly debated certainly, but not inflammatory. In any event, all I have done is join discussions that were already

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Keith Whaley
Antonio Aparicio wrote: Ern, Having followed this list for the past year without contributing my impression was that you discussed OT topics here all the time. A. Yeah, you're right. Usually just long enough for everybody to climb all over the transgressor, and make him or her feel sorry they

Re: Fryday FS

2004-05-21 Thread Keith Whaley
What? Like $25? keith whaley Collin Brendemuehl wrote: A50/2 $18 shipped (in us)! Yes, an inexpensive lens, and built to stay that way. But ... since I just picked up a Ricoh 50/1.2 for the KX this will have to go. (unless someone offers me big bucks for the 1.2 ...) Collin

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Anders Hultman
On Fri, 21 May 2004, Henri Toivonen wrote: I wasn't allowed to, during my brief encouter with the Swedish military. I'd have to register my camera with the higher officers and have every picture approved for security reasons. Was it a while ago? Yes, it was in 1990. Fourteen years

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Henri Toivonen
Anders Hultman wrote: On Fri, 21 May 2004, Henri Toivonen wrote: I wasn't allowed to, during my brief encouter with the Swedish military. I'd have to register my camera with the higher officers and have every picture approved for security reasons. Was it a while ago? Yes, it was

A* 85mm f1.4 - worth over a $1,000?

2004-05-21 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Check out ebay item 3815885925. Can't you buy a new FA* 85mm 1.4 for that sort of money? Antonio

Re: Fryday FS

2004-05-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
What? Like $25? keith whaley hardee har har :) I think it was Mark Robers who said that this model was one of the best bargains he ever got. Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Norm Baugher
aaggghh Antonio Aparicio wrote: Feroze, Why don't you take it up with the person who started the thread? As to the international nature of the list (and I am only mentioning it because you brought it up) I do not

Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Norm Baugher
aaagg Antonio Aparicio wrote: Shawn, I am willing to accept that I may be wrong, but I do not feel that is the case. The 2% figure you mention is for all computers sold in the world - Apple has a much higher market

RE: 77 limited or 85* for portraits/canndids

2004-05-21 Thread Arnold Stark
I have had them all: FA*85/f1.4, A*85/f1.4, K85/f1.8, M85/f2, FA77/f1.8. This is what I think: - The 1.4s are simply too big and heavy for everyday use, and too intimidating for portraits. Thus I sold them. - The FA*85/f1.4 and the M85/f2 are specialists for portraits. Do not use them at open

RE: 77 limited or 85* for portraits/canndids

2004-05-21 Thread Arnold Stark
I have had them all: FA*85/f1.4, A*85/f1.4, K85/f1.8, M85/f2, FA77/f1.8. This is what I think: - The 1.4s are simply too big and heavy for everyday use, and too intimidating for portraits. Thus I sold them. - The FA*85/f1.4 and the M85/f2 are specialists for portraits. Do not use them at open

Re: Fryday FS

2004-05-21 Thread Keith Whaley
That could well be! Ricoh has been around for some time. Do you happen to know who made the lens for Ricoh? keith Collin Brendemuehl wrote: What? Like $25? keith whaley hardee har har :) I think it was Mark Robers who said that this model was one of the best bargains he ever got. Collin

RE: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread Amita Guha
I've been debating taking a Photoshop class. (7 is what I'll be using, and let's not go there again, re versions. ;-)) So I am curious, if you use Photoshop, did you ever take a class in it? Or did you just learn it from books? I had a hard time with Photoshop until I took an online

Re: Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Antonio Aparicio Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME Well Bob, calling someone an idiot is pretty inflammatory in most peoples book, not to mention rude. Well, Antonio, Lets take this beyond rude.

Re: 6x7 film choice

2004-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Kevin Waterson Subject: 6x7 film choice I will be shooting some indoor dancers. The layout is simple with 2 x 400 Watt studio flashes 1 stop apart with a white paper backdrop. My film choices are simply to use the ever reliable Fuji Reala (iso 100) or

Re: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: To Photoshop Class, Or Not? So I am curious, if you use Photoshop, did you ever take a class in it? I have a couple of friends, believe it or not. One teaches Photoshop, the other has used it as a graphic artist since

Re: Pentax MX battery problem

2004-05-21 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
HT And it could be it's just a battery that has leaked and clobbed up the HT hatch! HT Maybe some oil and brute force could help, and after replacing the HT battery, it might be fully functional! HT Hell, i'm gonna give it a shot! :-) HT /Henri Henri, if you can't open the hatch, simply remove

Re: OT: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread Peter J. Alling
When I first started using PS I wanted to take a class in it. Now I think I could probably teach a class at least for photographers. Most classes seem to be aimed at graphic artists. There are a number of things in Photoshop a photographer will probably never use, or at least will be

Re: Fryday FS

2004-05-21 Thread Peter J. Alling
I think at the time this lens was produced Ricoh made their own, and most were very good. Keith Whaley wrote: That could well be! Ricoh has been around for some time. Do you happen to know who made the lens for Ricoh? keith Collin Brendemuehl wrote: What? Like $25? keith whaley hardee har har

RE: A 15mm

2004-05-21 Thread Amita Guha
I'm really curious, because usually a lens this wide has its own limitations but often makes a spectacular view. I mean, if Pentax is still selling this lens, it should be good. How much do you pay for it? It wasn't cheap. I won't say beyond that, as I have too good a relationship

Re: Birding questions vs. Cat security (was Re: OT 8-) Wasting film on birds)

2004-05-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
From: Kenneth Waller Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 17:32:24 -0700 - Keep the cat indoors. Kenneth Waller I would, but these Satan-filled little creatures are quick to sneak out. Collin --- 'Tautology is'

RE: 50/1.4 and 135/2.5

2004-05-21 Thread Jens Bladt
I plead guilty to starting this. It's not just that the F version is rated a bit higher than the FA version. It's that just one other 50mm was rated quite as high (4.6) by Photodo (Hasselblad); the Leica Sumicron-M 50mm f2.0. If these tests are credible, it places the SMC F 1.4/50mm as the very

Re: Fryday FS

2004-05-21 Thread Dario Bonazza
I think at the time this lens was produced Ricoh made their own, and most were very good. Keith Whaley wrote: That could well be! Ricoh has been around for some time. Do you happen to know who made the lens for Ricoh? No, no, it's early 90's and I believe it was made by Cosina. I also

Re: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I suppose it depends on what you're doing with photos. I found 7 to be a vast improvement over 6 for photo repair and restoration, and the file browser is a wonderful tool, once you get to know it. As for it being a memory gobbler, I'd disagree on that point as well. It ran very well on a Win98

Re: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread Keith Whaley
Is THAT what they call male turkeys out your way? keith whaley Ann Sanfedele wrote: TMP wrote: Taught myself, and I am still teaching... tan. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 21 May 2004 6:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: To

Local newspaper snapshot

2004-05-21 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Pentax users one of my last black and white photos showing a pair of swans with the nest and 7 eggs was published two days ago in the snapshot of the week of a local newspaper called LiZ (Limmat-Zeitung) here. They usually select photos showing typical and current scenes from the Limmattal

RE: A* 85mm f1.4 - worth over a $1,000?

2004-05-21 Thread Jens Bladt
Sold for 1200,45$ Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Antonio Aparicio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 21. maj 2004 16:22 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: A* 85mm f1.4 - worth over a $1,000? Check out ebay item 3815885925. Can't

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Rfsindg
I'm getting tired of this idiot. The man said, ...inflammatory OFF-TOPIC subjects... WHAT PART OF THE WORD INFLAMMATORY DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND? Regards, Bob... I'm getting tired as well. I have a new proposal. How about we each send him an individual reply... EACH and EVERY time he posts

RE: OT : Camera Fanny Pack (GFM)

2004-05-21 Thread Andre Langevin
And the Orion that Andre mentioned is here - good price too: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=15201item=3815952261 This the Mini version at 25$. The regular Orion is here at $40 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=15201item=3816529358 Andre

Re: Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread John Francis
You know what? I don't care. I killfiled him some time ago, when it became apparent that the signal-to-noise ratio of his contributions was as close to zero as makes no difference. Unfortunately I still get to see some of his self-indulgent posturing because some people can't resist the

K2 Problem

2004-05-21 Thread William Johnson
Hi all, I have a K2 that has developed a problem with the shutter. At slow speeds (approx 1/30 and below) about every third or fourth shot the speed will be off, it sounds like the camera is firing at sync speed (1/125). Anyone have any handy hints or experienced the same? Right now a CLA is

RE: pdml members webpage

2004-05-21 Thread Jens Bladt
Amazoing photographs, Frantisek! A pleasure to watch! All the best Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Frantisek Vlcek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 19. maj 2004 19:19 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; PDML Emne: pdml members webpage

Re: OT: Hackers

2004-05-21 Thread Otis Wright
Yup! We were there. Had a great time Otis Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me assure you that there were hackers at MIT in the early '60s, long before there were personal computers or viruses. Hacking was a form of recreation that often encompassed acomplishing things that were

Re: Fryday FS

2004-05-21 Thread Andre Langevin
I think at the time this lens was produced Ricoh made their own, and most were very good. Keith Whaley wrote: That could well be! Ricoh has been around for some time. Do you happen to know who made the lens for Ricoh? No, no, it's early 90's and I believe it was made by Cosina. I also

Re: A 15mm (ASP and non-ASP)

2004-05-21 Thread Andre Langevin
My 15mm does feature the 4 feet mark and the front lens diameter is 69 mm (measured with a caliper). It's a K SMC PENTAX 1:3.5/15, sn 5068171. Fabio Fabio, is it possible to get a more precise measure? 68,6 and 69,8 seems to pertain to the two different types and your 69mm measure lies about

Re: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Keith Whaley wrote: Is THAT what they call male turkeys out your way? keith whaley (snipp) IF you are just doing photos -- I've heard 7 is overkill and a ram gobbler annsan I think we better just let this one drop - the puns could get a leeettle dangerous annsan aka VBG

Re: OT: Hackers

2004-05-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Fascinating. My hacker days came just a bit later. Those of us who built computers when the first skill one had to have was knowing how to solder were the first hobbyist hackers. But that was as much hardware as (and often more than) software. Collin Builder of Netroics Elf II et. al

good Second hand stores for back-packs

2004-05-21 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Tanya in the warehouses and specialized shops her, photo equipment and traveling bags are rather expensive. Prices easily start at $30 for a common camera bag and up to much more for robust back-backs or brands. Luckily there are half a dozen second hand stores near the town or in Zurich. Today

Weekend survey

2004-05-21 Thread Markus Maurer
To sweeten your weekend, I have two questions for you (and yes, the results of the opinion poll will be published here) 1 Which 3 photos you made are your most loved ones? 1b is it for their content or the circumstances of the taking or anything else? 2 Are these photos

Re: A* 85mm f1.4 - worth over a $1,000?

2004-05-21 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Cheers Bob, Thanks for the tip. No worries about spoiling the bargain hunters hunt on this one then ;-( Antonio p.s. F4 lens would be 1:4, not 1.4 (which is 1:1.4) On 21 May 2004, at 20:09, Bob W wrote: Hi, Check out ebay item 3815885925. Can't you buy a new FA* 85mm 1.4 for that sort of money?

Re: Why can't they just... was Re: Anyone still using windows ME

2004-05-21 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Thats a really mature position Bob. S. But given you have been one of the prime flame throwers in this thread I am not surprised. Antonio On 21 May 2004, at 20:27, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm getting tired of this idiot. The man said, ...inflammatory OFF-TOPIC subjects... WHAT PART OF THE WORD

Re: OT: Hackers

2004-05-21 Thread Antonio Aparicio
I must admit that my first knowledge of the term Hacker was in a positive, not negative sense too. A. On 21 May 2004, at 21:22, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Fascinating. My hacker days came just a bit later. Those of us who built computers when the first skill one had to have was knowing how to

Re: OT:Indoor horse pictures

2004-05-21 Thread brooksdj
Thanks John. Actually i cannot remember if any poles fell down.I was impressed as this was Gary's first jumping in over 20 years.He's a reining rider and operates the farm i do most of my shots at. Some of my first sales were with pictures from the SP500 and 105 f 2.8.I don't really need AF

Re: Squirrel pictures

2004-05-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Shawn K. wrote: Haha, squirrels are definitely up there on the list of cool animals. -Shawn -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 5:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Squirrel pictures Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL

komkon

2004-05-21 Thread Doug Franklin
Hey, folks, I just accidentally tried the pug.komkon.org server and it's responding! Is this new, or has it been back for a while?? March seems to be the latest gallery it has. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

RE: OT: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Shel would you share the address of the Photoshop. list with me/us? I really need and want to learn more about imaging software.. :-) Answering the survey: I buy a lot of books second hand and try to learn from every source like the Pentax list too ;-) thanks Markus Photoshop list,

Re: OT: Hackers

2004-05-21 Thread Norm Baugher
Bob, you're showing your age... norm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me assure you that there were hackers at MIT in the early '60s, long before there were personal computers or viruses. Hacking was a form of recreation that often encompassed acomplishing things that were technically involved,

FS: Cameras and lenses

2004-05-21 Thread Carlos Royo
These are the remaining cameras and lenses that I want to sell: Pentax Z-1 AF SLR + Fdp Gripstrap + F electronic cable release + instruction manual, in Spanish (I will also include 2 unused 2CR5 lithium batteries, each one lasts about twenty-five 36-exposure films) and original boxes. The camera

Re: K2 Problem

2004-05-21 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
WJ I have a K2 that has developed a problem with the shutter. At slow speeds WJ (approx 1/30 and below) about every third or fourth shot the speed will be WJ off, it sounds like the camera is firing at sync speed (1/125). Anyone have WJ any handy hints or experienced the same? Right now a CLA

Re: pdml members webpage

2004-05-21 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Friday, May 21, 2004, 9:09:18 PM, Jens wrote: JB Amazoing photographs, Frantisek! A pleasure to watch! JB All the best I am flattered! Thank you so much :-) I must work a lot on the frontpage, though. I should get some friendly webdesigner to design me a normal front page, instead of that quick

Re: good Second hand stores for back-packs

2004-05-21 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Hi, all of the specialised photo bags are rather expensive. I am using Domkes at my work (they are excellent for reportages), but for some unconspicious photo bags you can consider the many military and boyscout bags. They are dirt cheap, and look sufficiently dirty to not attract

Re: komkon

2004-05-21 Thread cbwaters
Wow. I'd given them up for dead. CW - Original Message - From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 3:38 PM Subject: komkon Hey, folks, I just accidentally tried the pug.komkon.org server and it's responding! Is this new, or has

Re: OT: Hackers

2004-05-21 Thread Otis Wright
Maybe just wearing it well. Otis Wright Norm Baugher wrote: Bob, you're showing your age... norm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me assure you that there were hackers at MIT in the early '60s, long before there were personal computers or viruses. Hacking was a form of recreation that often

Re: OT : Camera Fanny Pack (GFM)

2004-05-21 Thread Eactivist
BTW, I went with the Tamrac Velocity 5. Someone on Amazon gave it a good review regarding it fitting the 300D (it's slightly deeper than some waist/fanny packs). Also it is modular so I can add on a water bottle and a deeper lens bag. Which is what I did. Ching, ching, ching. Now I have to

Re: Birding questions vs. Cat security (was Re: OT 8-) Wasting film on birds)

2004-05-21 Thread Gonz
Peter J. Alling wrote: Gonz wrote: Collin Brendemuehl wrote: snip d) put a high voltage wire around the tree and feed the resultant chicken-fried cat to the jays Wouldn't that be sudden fried? Or KFC (Kentucky Fried Cat). lol Your opinions please. ;=) Collin ---

Re: Squirrel pictures

2004-05-21 Thread Bob W
Hi, http://users.rcn.com/annsan/norassquirrel.jpg It took this guy a while to figure out the mechanism - you had to admire his savvy. You might enjoy these: http://www.squirrels.org/video.html -- Cheers, Bob

Re: K2 Problem

2004-05-21 Thread William Johnson
Both :-( Thanks. I was afraid it might be expensive. William in Utah. - Original Message - From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: William Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 21, 2004 1:58 PM Subject: Re: K2 Problem WJ I have a K2 that has developed a problem with the

Re: OT: Safelight question

2004-05-21 Thread brooksdj
Hi Collin. I must have mised your respose. I don't know if fog is the correct term.The prints have a grey ness to them.I don't have this problem with the dark room class.Prints look good and whites are white,blacks are black.At home they are more grey whites and muddy blacks. Paper and

Re: Swiss cheese is innocent - Backup is the word!

2004-05-21 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Sorry Marcus, I take it all back! I should have said Smith Cheese. Sorry, A. On 21 May 2004, at 00:21, Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Antonio now you have gone much too far for me. ;-) would you please not accuse the innocent Swiss cheese in your ongoing off topic monotone and useless OS

Re: K2 Problem

2004-05-21 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Friday, May 21, 2004, 10:20:22 PM, William wrote: WJ Both :-( WJ Thanks. I was afraid it might be expensive. Hi William. I am sorry :-( But still, try to contact some good repairman (vis the list of Pentax repairs reviewed by PDML members, link is somewhere on www.mycroft.de), perhaps it will

Re: OT: Safelight question

2004-05-21 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
bcin I don't know if fog is the correct term.The prints have a bcin grey ness to them.I don't have Hi Dave, that would indeed seem like fogging by safelight. A small light exposure which doesn't show itself on the print, a treshold exposure, while not showing, can seriously affect the contrast of

OT: Shipping Used Pentax Equipment to Canada

2004-05-21 Thread Cliff Nietvelt
Hello I live in Canada I want to purchase some Pentax equipment from KEH. Has anyone on this list done this? Being used equipment, what kind of duty would I expect to pay? KEH has told me that they ship to Canada all the time, but once a package reaches the border customs it's a different

RE: Squirrel pictures

2004-05-21 Thread Shawn K.
Good shots Ann! My grandmother was thinking about getting one of those for her bird feeder as she has some squirrel problems. I took one look at it and told her there was no way that would hold them off for more than 5 or 10 minutes. And here now is the photographic proof!! -Shawn

PENTAX *ISTD RAW DATA PHOTOSHOP PLUGIN MODULE

2004-05-21 Thread David Sprinkle
Hi, Does this module work with PS Elements 2 or Paintshop Pro 8. Dave

RE: good Second hand stores for back-packs

2004-05-21 Thread TMP
LOL! Markus, you don't know where I live do you?! We have precisely 8 shops in my town - a supermarket, a post office, a butchers, a newsagents, a chemist, a video/dvd hire shop, a shoe shop and a florist. We also have 3 cafe/coffee shops and 6 Pubs! The nearest city that would have any of the

Re: A15 sample pix

2004-05-21 Thread Rfsindg
Here are some old interior shots with the A15. http://members.aol.com/lys93/MainPage.htm It is truely wide. You must concentrate to hold it level and keep from distortions. I noticed some light fall-off wide open. Regards Bob S.

RE: PENTAX *ISTD RAW DATA PHOTOSHOP PLUGIN MODULE

2004-05-21 Thread Rob Brigham
YES! (assuming you mean the 'Pentax' RAW plugin and not the 'Adobe' Photoshop CS RAW convertor) -Original Message- From: David Sprinkle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 21 May 2004 22:05 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PENTAX *ISTD RAW DATA PHOTOSHOP PLUGIN MODULE Hi, Does

Re: To Photoshop Class, Or Not?

2004-05-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
On May 21, 2004, at 1:53 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: IF you are just doing photos -- I've heard 7 is overkill and a ram gobbler annsan That's probably true. I did fine with 6. But if you're working with the *ist D or any other digital camera, you want CS. The RAW conversion is worth its weight in

Re: FS Friday: Some Neat Items

2004-05-21 Thread William M Kane
Joe, I'm interested in the Arsat lens . . . does it act as an M or an A lens? Have you tried it on the *ist D? Is the k-mount permanantly attached, or does it screw off like the pentax m-42 to K adapter? IL Bill On May 20, 2004, at 9:21 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote: Well, the time has come to

Refconverter M

2004-05-21 Thread William M Kane
Hello all, A month or two back, I posted to the list, asking if the Refconverter M could be mounted to the *ist D. I'm happy to report back now, that I have obtained and tested this item on my own *ist D. One of the concerns was that the M series cameras had a smaller viewfinder (or at

Re: Why can't they just fade away?

2004-05-21 Thread Bob Blakely
You want a bully? I'm the biggest damn bully on the block! I love physical violence. I find it a particularly excellent workout. I'm twisted and not altogether sane and love it. I'm at It's a Grind coffee shop, 1035 N. Tustin Blvd., Anaheim, California where I hang most days. If not here, anyone

Re: Comparison: 77 on 35 vs. 50 on APS sensor

2004-05-21 Thread Mark Roberts
KT Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, folks, if you do not have an FA50/1.4 yet, secure it now before it becomes one of the legendary lenses :-). What he said. :) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

RE: A rare moment...

2004-05-21 Thread Shawn K.
Anyone here have any IRC bots?? I hang out on EfNet quite a bit, not as much as I used to, but it's a pretty busy server so a good choice if attracting newbies is a goal. maybe #pentax would be a good name? -Shawn -Original Message- From: Henri Toivonen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

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