Re: PESO: For Shel and Bruce

2005-08-07 Thread Bruce Dayton
Very well done, Joe! Before the trip I took a look at Hovenweep on the web, and it looked like it would not be that spetacular for photography. Certainly in this case, the sky really makes the photo. Very nice work. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, August 6, 2005, 6:30:28 PM, you wrote: JT

Re: PESO: emily and a new *istDS

2005-08-07 Thread Derby Chang
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Haven't posted a PESO for a while, haven't had time to take many pics. Snapshots can still be art(ful), I say. Story: miss my last job because of the fun 'after-hours' social sessions. Ex-workmate decided to part ways with that company recently. The farewell was at

Pentax 6x7 eyeglass saver

2005-08-07 Thread Derby Chang
Does anyone have any ideas on how to make the Pentax 6x7 serrated doughnut easier on eyeglasses? My last pair of glasses had the coating on the right lens all scratched because of overzealous camera use. So my 35mm bodies now all wear an eyecup F (except for the well-designed PZ1 which

Re: Pentax 6x7 eyeglass saver

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 6, 2005, at 11:49 PM, Derby Chang wrote: Does anyone have any ideas on how to make the Pentax 6x7 serrated doughnut easier on eyeglasses? My last pair of glasses had the coating on the right lens all scratched because of overzealous camera use. In the past, on cameras that had a

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 6/8/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: BTW, Cotty, the Leica CL (in Japan they were badged as Leitz-Minolta CL - same camera) are not at all the same as the Minolta CLE. Cosmetically they're almost identical (although the CLE is a teensy bit bigger), but inside they're different

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 6/8/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Leica discontinued them as they were costing too much in warranty and rework ... to their dismay, because it was quite a popular model. Didn't Leica discontinue them *because* it was proving to be a popular model? Popular and cheaper

PAW: People Portraits #26 - GDG

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Latest photo available now: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/26.htm Comments, critique, flames all appreciated. enjoy! Godfrey

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 7, 2005, at 12:37 AM, Cotty wrote: Leica discontinued them as they were costing too much in warranty and rework ... to their dismay, because it was quite a popular model. Didn't Leica discontinue them *because* it was proving to be a popular model? Popular and cheaper than all the

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
I've been reading various pieces on Luminous landscape about the Epson R- D1 (digital M-mount rangefinder camera) and am seriously considering tracking one down. To bring this thread back on topic, somebody mentioned that a Pentax digital rangefinder would be an interesting item, and I agree.

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Something like 70% of the CL cameras delivered from Minolta evidently needed substantial rework before they were ready to ship. That plus the breakages on the meter mechanism just ate all the profit out of the effort and also meant

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Vic Mortelmans
Thanks! I knew the site, but only looked at it for body and lens information till now. ... Groeten, Vic Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Sat, 6 Aug 2005, Vic Mortelmans wrote: Does anyone perhaps know a comprehensive resource on the web about flash photography (with Pentax, if it could?). I

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 6/8/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: he idea of carrying a camera around for quick shots and stopping to check what mode it's in, and maybe having to change the mode, seems like a self defeating exercise. Leaving the camera in MF mode makes the most sense for me based on

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 6/8/05, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed: You know, just once it would be really nice if somebody could discuss a style of photography, or a technology, that differed from the one they chose for their own particular niche without being insultingly dismissive. I'll second that.

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 6/8/05, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: And I've got here, in front of me, a local Delaware ale, Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. So called for the length if time it takes to drink it. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Frank Wajer
Hi all, I just checked my MZ-5n with an A* 135 f1.8, and yes it shows f1.7 in the viewfinder for max. aperture. Frank I spent the afternoon with the camera and an AF lens. Mostly I used spot AF. It's OK, but there are clearly limitations, and they pop up (for me) unexpectedly. Perhaps

Re: OT - Mac users help please

2005-08-07 Thread Bertil Holmberg
The interesting question is why a click on a Google link opens a separate window for you. It doesn't in my Safari (or Explorer) and I can see no setting that will make it do that either (a click on a link in ANOTHER program can be chosen to have this effect but that is a different case.)

Re: Pentax 6x7 eyeglass saver

2005-08-07 Thread Derby Chang
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 6, 2005, at 11:49 PM, Derby Chang wrote: Does anyone have any ideas on how to make the Pentax 6x7 serrated doughnut easier on eyeglasses? My last pair of glasses had the coating on the right lens all scratched because of overzealous camera use. In the

Re: TOPDML Proposed Meeting

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: After all , if Cotty can get people to show up, we can.LOL yeah but they com to laugh Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, Frank Wajer, discombobulated, unleashed: I just checked my MZ-5n with an A* 135 f1.8, and yes it shows f1.7 in the viewfinder for max. aperture. Some people really know how to rub it in. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

PESO - ´/o´

2005-08-07 Thread DagT
A snapshot... http://www.foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/fullscreen.cgi?bilde=/bilder/ images/186304.jpgx=902y=603bg=FFid=186404 DagT http://dag.foto.no

Re: OT - Mac users help please

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, Bertil Holmberg, discombobulated, unleashed: The interesting question is why a click on a Google link opens a separate window for you. It doesn't in my Safari (or Explorer) and I can see no setting that will make it do that either (a click on a link in ANOTHER program can be

Re: PESO - ´/o´

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, DagT, discombobulated, unleashed: A snapshot... http://www.foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/fullscreen.cgi?bilde=/bilder/ images/186304.jpgx=902y=603bg=FFid=186404 Try this: http://www.foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/fullscreen.cgi?bilde=/bilder/

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: On 6/8/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Leica discontinued them as they were costing too much in warranty and rework ... to their dismay, because it was quite a popular model. Didn't Leica discontinue them *because* it was proving to be a popular model?

Re: Time For a New Monitor

2005-08-07 Thread David Mann
On Aug 6, 2005, at 11:10 PM, David Savage wrote: My advice is to do away with toolboxes if at all possible and use shortcut keys, with practice it's much faster. The stuff I have open (did I say toolboxes? I really meant palettes): Histogram in all channels view (large size) Navigator (sized

Re: The instigation of enablement

2005-08-07 Thread David Mann
On Aug 7, 2005, at 12:09 PM, frank theriault wrote: So, other than the above, I don't see how I'd be able to enable myself. Watch it Frank... I was almost severely punished for saying that not long ago :) - Brother Dave

Re: OT - Mac users help please

2005-08-07 Thread David Mann
On Aug 7, 2005, at 4:58 AM, Cotty wrote: I have the Google preferences set so that when I click on a result that interests me, it opens a new window and displays the result in that. Gee, I never looked at the Google preferences before. I'm so used to using command-click that it's

Re: PAW: People Portraits #26 - GDG

2005-08-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shot. The framing makes it a picture about the mother, which is more interesting than a balanced look at the two. However I would crop a bit from the left and quite a bit from the top. But that may be strictly personal taste. Good work. Paul a matter of personal taste.On Aug 7, 2005,

RE: The instigation of enablement

2005-08-07 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Frank As long as you use film, a *good* scanner would be number one on your enablement list, or not? So, other than the above, I don't see how I'd be able to enable myself. cheers, frank

PESO: Annsan Does Mail

2005-08-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Here's a snapshot of a lovely young lady who happened by my house this past Thursday. I believe she's in Minneapolis today, bound for Regina shortly. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3611180size=lg

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: I've been reading various pieces on Luminous landscape about the Epson R- D1 (digital M-mount rangefinder camera) and am seriously considering tracking one down. Do you have a number of M-mount (or L-mount) len$e$ already? keith To bring this thread back on topic, somebody

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, keithw, discombobulated, unleashed: Do you have a number of M-mount (or L-mount) len$e$ already? Nope. I was hoping for some enablement :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread keithw
David Savage wrote: I hope you didn't Kieth. It's just not worth it. Dave Once it's down, you don't even think about it! ;-) keith On 8/7/05, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] All I've got in the house at the moment is a cold Fosters, but I'll grit my teeth and drink a toast to

Re: OT - Mac users help please

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: Silly question: have you checked that your Google preferences haven't reset themselves? Yep. And I reset Safari on another machine. Not playing. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: OT - Mac users help please

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: If you open a link in the original Google window you can click on the orange snap-back arrow in the Google search box, and it'll take you straight back to the results. Pardon me? I can't see any orange 'snap-back' arrow. Take me through it

Re: PESO: Annsan Does Mail

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's a snapshot of a lovely young lady who happened by my house this past Thursday. I believe she's in Minneapolis today, bound for Regina shortly. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3611180size=lg Heavens - she using a Mac?

Chateau du Bailleul

2005-08-07 Thread Bob W
I have spent the last week with some friends at the Chateau du Bailleul, outside Gorron in the department of La Mayenne. Here are some photos I took on the first day, with a 2 megapixel ps, of Sophia boating round the moat: http://www.web-options.com/Gorron/Bob/Gorron004.jpg

RE: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Gautam Sarup wrote: I do like my M6TTL. Thought Leica overpriced till I got it but now I'm hooked on it paired to the 50mm Elmar-M. I've always had a desire for one of these myself. I haven't looked at going prices for over a year now, so I don't know if the digital age has made a dent on

Re: Chateau du Bailleul

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I have spent the last week with some friends at the Chateau du Bailleul, outside Gorron in the department of La Mayenne. Alma says and he didn't invite us!! ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: computer question

2005-08-07 Thread Herb Chong
spyware scanner? otherwise, the only reliable way is to reinstall Windows over top of itself and then reapply all the updates. Herb... - Original Message - From: Butch Black [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Cc: Butch Black [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005

Re: PESO: Annsan Does Mail

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a snapshot of a lovely young lady who happened by my house this past Thursday. I believe she's in Minneapolis today, bound for Regina shortly. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3611180size=lg Hi, Ann! (nice snap, Paul)

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/6/05, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nonsense, it's only a 20 some hour flight. Goes by so fast you'd hardly notice. VBG I don't mind 20 hours on a plane. It's the cost that'll kill me. Congrats on the new job. Thanks, Dave! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: Chateau du Bailleul

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have spent the last week with some friends at the Chateau du Bailleul, outside Gorron in the department of La Mayenne. Here are some photos I took on the first day, with a 2 megapixel ps, of Sophia boating round the moat:

PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
I hate this one: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3611289 Because I didn't take it. Tofu says, Gimme the camera so I can take a shot. So I set it up for exposure and hyperfocus range, and hand it to him. Then the bastard goes and takes the best shot on the roll! LOL This is the

Re: PAW: People Portraits #26 - GDG

2005-08-07 Thread Mark Roberts
Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Latest photo available now: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/26.htm Comments, critique, flames all appreciated. Hey, you're channeling Frank! -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: The instigation of enablement

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Frank As long as you use film, a *good* scanner would be number one on your enablement list, or not? Honestly, no. As you saw, it wasn't on my list of desire. Here's my thinking: First, I'll likely end up going digital at some point. Why

Re: PAW: People Portraits #26 - GDG

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Latest photo available now: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/26.htm Comments, critique, flames all appreciated. I like it. A lot. Throw convention out the window; take and show photos that ~look good~, even though

Re: PESO - ´/o´

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A snapshot... http://www.foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/fullscreen.cgi?bilde=/bilder/ images/186304.jpgx=902y=603bg=FFid=186404 DagT http://dag.foto.no Makes me smile! vbg -(just like that) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: PESO: Carlos' Grin

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But which of them is Carlos? Since you don't know him, does it really make a difference? LOL He is, however, the one on the left - the one who's sort of the least blurry g - but I guess since they're both grinning, who'd know? Fun

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/8/05, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: And I've got here, in front of me, a local Delaware ale, Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA. So called for the length if time it takes to drink it. I thought perhaps it was in a bottle

RE: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread Don Sanderson
Tell Tofu that's a great shot Frank! Did you teach him the Rule of Thirds or does he just have the eye? I really like that CL lens, very sharp with a nice transition to OOF areas. In case you didn't catch my question yesterday, how do you communicate with the messengers to dispatch them. I've

Re: Hopefully my istD watched a few Timex commercals

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/6/05, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snap I wiped off the camera with a damp rag, but couldn't get all the mud off, however the camera worked well. For years there remained some mud embedded in the leatherette - a badge of honor, so to speak. You win, Shel! Best story so far,

OT: Frank Hurley Documentary

2005-08-07 Thread David Savage
Just finished watching a documentary about Australian photographer Frank Hurley (Frank Hurley - Man Who Made History http://tinyurl.com/a968h ). Probably best known for his shots taken during Shackleton's Antarctic expedition. My favorite is a shot of the Endurance trapped in the ice, taken at

Re: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread Mark Roberts
Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In case you didn't catch my question yesterday, how do you communicate with the messengers to dispatch them. They use VHF two-way radios, for the most part. I know this because, for the convoy down to Grandfather Mountain in June, Dave and Frank brought

RE: Chateau du Bailleul

2005-08-07 Thread Bob W
-Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I have spent the last week with some friends at the Chateau du Bailleul, outside Gorron in the department of La Mayenne. Alma says and he didn't invite us!! ;-) I didn't organise it - the week was organised by an

RE: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread Don Sanderson
Thanks Mark. Don -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 8:26 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Goof on a Roof Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In case you didn't catch my question yesterday, how do

*istD and 43 Lim oddity

2005-08-07 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! If you have *istD and 43 Lim, I suggest you try this: 1. Set AF mode to green (automatic). Set camera to S.AF. 2. Set camera to Manual Focus 3. Flick the AF mode switch to select position and then back to Green position. 4. Now, try to focus the lens manually. You may notice that not only

Re: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tell Tofu that's a great shot Frank! I know! That really pisses me off. vbg Did you teach him the Rule of Thirds or does he just have the eye? Are you kidding? We were having a few beers on the roof (as you can see from what the subject's

Re: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread frank theriault
On 8/7/05, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They use VHF two-way radios, for the most part. I know this because, for the convoy down to Grandfather Mountain in June, Dave and Frank brought along a pair of walkie-talkies so we could easily communicate between vehicles. Frank kept

Re: Pentax 6x7 eyeglass saver

2005-08-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Derby Chang Subject: Pentax 6x7 eyeglass saver Does anyone have any ideas on how to make the Pentax 6x7 serrated doughnut easier on eyeglasses? My last pair of glasses had the coating on the right lens all scratched because of overzealous camera use. So

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: First attempt with auto focus On 7/8/05, Frank Wajer, discombobulated, unleashed: I just checked my MZ-5n with an A* 135 f1.8, and yes it shows f1.7 in the viewfinder for max. aperture. Some people really know how to rub it in.

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Rick Womer
It's available in Philly. The last few bottles of a case of 60 minute IPA are in my fridge. Rick --- Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS: Dogfish Head may not be available in PA http://www.dogfish.com/beer/distributors.cfm but if you're ever in Rehoboth, go to the brew pub and ask for

Re: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread David Savage
I actually found that very interesting. Thanks Frank. Good question Don. Dave On 8/7/05, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/7/05, Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tell Tofu that's a great shot Frank! I know! That really pisses me off. vbg Did you teach him the

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I don't know anything about flash, so how can I remember anything about a TTL system. I still don't know what a flash system might be. To me, a flash is just some kind of light that goes off when the camera shutter is tripped. It's not a part of my photography. Shel [Original Message]

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
This line in the article really makes me laugh: This is really a big deal since Leica photogs are legendary for preferring small cameras. The Leica M is NOT a small camera, nor is it particularly light. Shel [Original Message] Cotty Just FYI, you may or may not find these ramblings

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's available in Philly. The last few bottles of a case of 60 minute IPA are in my fridge. That's good to know. I have a half a case of the 60 too. But once I discovered the 90 I haven't touched the 60. The Imortale is

Re: OT: Some Good Gnus

2005-08-07 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 8:59 AM Subject: Re: OT: Some Good Gnus On 8/7/05, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/8/05, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: And I've got here, in front

Re: OT - Mac users help please

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 7, 2005, at 4:27 AM, Cotty wrote: On 7/8/05, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: If you open a link in the original Google window you can click on the orange snap-back arrow in the Google search box, and it'll take you straight back to the results. Pardon me? I can't see any

Re: PESO: Carlos' Grin

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 7, 2005, at 5:57 AM, frank theriault wrote: But which of them is Carlos? Since you don't know him, does it really make a difference? LOL He is, however, the one on the left - the one who's sort of the least blurry g - but I guess since they're both grinning, who'd know? I was

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I've heard you assert I don't know anything about flash many times now, Shel. Given that the question of flash usage comes up so frequently, why don't you read up about it, both the basics and the Pentax flash system notions on Bojidar's site? The information is useful to know whether or

Re: going digital but not Pentax

2005-08-07 Thread Jim Colwell
I shoot a Canon EOS 20D. Here are a few suggestions: (i) don't forget that you can change ISO whenever you want to; (ii) save both RAW and small .jpg files, use the RAW for image processing printing and use the .jpg for fast directory browsing (thumbnails) and low res purposes (emailing to

Re: going digital but not Pentax

2005-08-07 Thread Frantisek
D1X is a very fine camera, one that you can still find in at many smaller newsdesks. The AF is super fast and as accurate as AF gets. However, it's still of the earlier generations DSLRs, so there are some quirks. It's, along with Canon 1D, a big battery eater. Hope your friend brings extra

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Frantisek
Sunday, August 7, 2005, 4:41:23 PM, Shel wrote: SB This line in the article really makes me laugh: This is really a big deal SB since Leica photogs are legendary for preferring small cameras. The Leica SB M is NOT a small camera, nor is it particularly light. Not wanting to argue, just my

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 7, 2005, at 12:52 AM, Cotty wrote: Just FYI, you may or may not find these ramblings interesting: http://www.cameraquest.com/leicacl.htm scroll down to: Leica CL Production Mystery Solved - - or at least part of it Thanks. I've read Steve's page before. I tend to credit source of

Re: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Ah, I see ... You posted the last shot in a different thread. On Aug 7, 2005, at 5:40 AM, frank theriault wrote: I hate this one: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3611289 Because I didn't take it. Tofu says, Gimme the camera so I can take a shot. So I set it up for exposure and

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I don't like flash. I don't have a need for it. It doesn't fit with the type of photography I do. I don't want to learn something new right now. I think flash is intrusive and annoying. I don't want to carry more equipment around with me. The world is already lit well enough for me. I enjoy

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 7, 2005, at 7:57 AM, Frantisek wrote: Sunday, August 7, 2005, 4:41:23 PM, Shel wrote: SB This line in the article really makes me laugh: This is really a big deal SB since Leica photogs are legendary for preferring small cameras. The Leica SB M is NOT a small camera, nor is it

RE: going digital but not Pentax

2005-08-07 Thread Ivan Shukster
Thanks for the two (so far) tips on using the D1X. Friend says it overexposures by 1/3 stop so has it programed to compensate for it. Was aware of the dirt problem with sensor. The problem with this cameara is it is a field camera in that it operates in military situations in the dry prairies so

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 7, 2005, at 8:19 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: [snip...] Does that answer your question? So then why do you persist in responding to people with I don't know anything about flash? You might simply say, Thanks, but I'm not particularly interested in knowing much about flash. rather than

Re: The instigation of enablement

2005-08-07 Thread Vic Mortelmans
I'm currently trying to 'enable' me with the cheapest sort of scanner: we happen to own a Canon G2 digital camera (fast lens!, that was my major requirement when bying the digital camera) and it takes filters, so I'll by a close-up lens for it (49mm thread, so if I want, it can be used on the

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Sometimes: compare the Pentax M85/2.0 with the Leica 90mm Summicron, or even the 90mm Elmarit. Compare the Pentax K50/1.4 or M50/1.4 with the Leica 50mm Summilux. Or the Noctilux with the Pentax K or A 50/1.2. Or the Leica 75mm/1.4 with the Pentax 77mm Ltd. The M3/M2 weighs within a few

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I don't consider the comment dismissive or disingenuous. Just reiterating my position. I've read John's comments. In this case someone says that I should remember something about a flash system. Replying that I don't know anything about flash, and therefore have nothing to remember, seems a lot

Re: going digital but not Pentax

2005-08-07 Thread Andre Langevin
D1X is a very fine camera... Be a bit more careful with overexposure, the sensor is older and has a teeny bit less latitude so highlights can clip a bit more easily. Frantisek The same would apply to the D? Are recent sensors (any brand) better on that respect? Andre

Re: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The Leica M is pretty much the same size relative to a Domke F5XB that a Nikon FM/ FE3 is, but the lenses are a little smaller for their focal length. Sometimes: compare the Pentax M85/2.0 with the Leica 90mm Summicron, or even the 90mm Elmarit. Compare the Pentax K50/1.4 or M50/1.4 with

Re: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3611289 My God, it's a Harold Lloyd movie!!! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread George Sinos
Shel - The answer to this is actually quite simple. A flash system is approximately 1.5 times the price of a simple flash. It's also very likely that it will have a couple of extra buttons that you'll never remember how to use. Guys from our generation probably referred to them as fancy flash

RE: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread Bob W
that's exactly what I was thinking about, but couldn't remember the name! Great photo, with a wonderful use of focus. Whoever set the aperture and focus seems to know what's what. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07 August 2005 17:30

Re: The instigation of enablement

2005-08-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 7, 2005, at 7:54 AM, Vic Mortelmans wrote: I'm currently trying to 'enable' me with the cheapest sort of scanner: we happen to own a Canon G2 digital camera (fast lens!, that was my major requirement when bying the digital camera) and it takes filters, so I'll by a close-up lens for

RE: OT: Frank Hurley Documentary

2005-08-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Too bad the DVD is not available in the US :-(( Another Frank Hurley link: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/endurance/ Shel [Original Message] From: David Savage Just finished watching a documentary about Australian photographer Frank Hurley (Frank Hurley - Man Who Made History

Re: PESO: Goof on a Roof

2005-08-07 Thread P. J. Alling
That's amazingly good Frank... Especially since it was taken with one of your cameras. frank theriault wrote: I hate this one: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3611289 Because I didn't take it. Tofu says, Gimme the camera so I can take a shot. So I set it up for exposure and

RE: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Bob W
I would say it has always been at the small end of camera lens sizes in its market. Among exchangeable-lens cameras intended for professional applications it has been at the small end since it came out, and continues to be. Some Pentax M and Olympus OM cameras don't change the overall tendency.

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
This is a flash system: http://www.linkmuseum.org/index-1.html Wish I could find a better pic on the net. I've a big print of this here at home. Amazing! Shel [Original Message] From: George Sinos The answer to this is actually quite simple. A flash system is approximately 1.5 times

RE: flash meter opinions

2005-08-07 Thread Jens Bladt
I use an old Gossen Lunasix F. It's quite accurate. A used on e woild probably cost less than 100 USD. Why do you want 5 degrees? Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 3. august 2005 16:09

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Ahhh ... here's a better pic ;-)) http://www.soulcatcherstudio.com/exhibitions/link/link_thom.html http://tinyurl.com/exj5c Shel [Original Message] From: Shel Belinkoff This is a flash system: http://www.linkmuseum.org/index-1.html Wish I could find a better pic on the net. I've a

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Cotty
On 7/8/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: Ahhh ... here's a better pic ;-)) http://www.soulcatcherstudio.com/exhibitions/link/link_thom.html http://tinyurl.com/exj5c *love* the tilly lamp Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: The instigation of enablement

2005-08-07 Thread Vic Mortelmans
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Using a digital camera as a scanner is generally quick and easy, once you get a setup that workbut the results are rarely as good as a cheap film scanner. The speed is the one that triggered me by most. My experience with scanning photographs on a (cheap)

Re: First attempt with auto focus

2005-08-07 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Sun, 7 Aug 2005, Shel Belinkoff wrote: my position. I've read John's comments. In this case someone says that I should remember something about a flash system. I started a response to this, but decided that someone or other is not worth it. Kostas

Re: PAW: People Portraits #26 - GDG

2005-08-07 Thread P. J. Alling
I think someone mentioned you were channeling Frank, but in a good way. Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Latest photo available now: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/26.htm Comments, critique, flames all appreciated. enjoy! Godfrey -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in

Re: flash meter opinions

2005-08-07 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use an old Gossen Lunasix F. It's quite accurate. A used on e woild probably cost less than 100 USD. Why do you want 5 degrees? I wish to measure the fall off of reflected light across background when a flash is used. eg: if I

RE: Enough Already!

2005-08-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
What is its market? If the market is interchangeable lens rangefinders, both the Bessa R series and the Konica Hexar are lighter, the Bessa is smaller as well, and the Konica, while similar in size, actually has less volume. Why does the Leica have to be compared with the top-end Nikons and

Re: PESO - ´/o´

2005-08-07 Thread keithw
DagT wrote: A snapshot... http://www.foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/fullscreen.cgi?bilde=/bilder/images/186304.jpgx=902y=603bg=FFid=186404 DagT http://dag.foto.no Shades of The Prisoner! ;-) keith whaley

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