Don't know what happened to Gmail right there so this is a
resend.
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From: Gautam Sarup [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Jan 15, 2006 11:50 PM
Subject: Re: OT: 2Checkout
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Derby,
I recently bought a lens from Arax in the Ukraine.
The
On 15/1/06, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
Yep, squid is like shrimp. If you overcook it, you ruin it. With squid,
overcooking is extremely bad as the flesh turns into a substance
On 16/1/06, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed:
If you cook it any longer it's like eating rubber bands.
Or rubber baby buggy bumpers.
Cheers,
Cotty
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From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/16 Mon AM 01:27:43 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
Yep, squid is like shrimp. If you
I've been using Plextor... My first and only internal CD-RW drive
worked for 4+ years and just recently expired. Now, thanks to my
brother, I have external DVD-writer that seems to work fine.
Plextor is expensive indeed but is mighty reliable. However, with
modern prices one may want to
On Sun, 15 Jan 2006, Igor Roshchin wrote:
I've noticed this when that auction was still active, but was
afraid to violate the rule related to pointing to an active eBay auction.
Good man...
Thanks Igor.
Kostas
On Sun, 15 Jan 2006, Jim King wrote:
My further findings after more tests with the K28/3.5 shift lens can be found
at: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=16728861
They seem to confirm that, while PS may not be able to do anything, it can
generate a
On Sun, 15 Jan 2006, Igor Roshchin wrote:
I heard that if you want a tender squid, you cook it either for a
few minutes, or for hours.
Never tested this recipe myself.
Ok, now I know why it does not taste like rubber tyres to me.
Kostas
Jens,
Thank you. I know what macro is. I probably didn't formulate my
question clearly enough.
The KMP site does not list this lens as having a macro capability,
Pentax does not call it macro either.
So, I was not sure if the lens had that capability or not,
or why otherwise it had macro
So, I am still a bit confused, why the lens is not called macro?
Because it is macro only @70mm?
A true Macro lens would be capable of a 1:1 life size or greater (on the film
negative) magnification and be genuine Macro, the 70-210 manages one quarter
of life size 1:4 and thus has a close
On Jan 16, 2006, at 1:14 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote:
I remember seeing somewhere that the Quantaray lenses are produced
by Sigma.
Is this true for all of them?
Quantaray is a Ritz house brand. Some Quantaray lenses are from
Sigma, some aren't. I assume that Ritz puts them out for bid and
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 02:37:21 -0800
John Whittingham wrote:
So, I am still a bit confused, why the lens is not called macro?
Because it is macro only @70mm?
A true Macro lens would be capable of a 1:1 life size or greater (on the film
negative) magnification and be genuine Macro, the 70-210
So, when Tamron or Sigma lenses are called macro, but have a reproduction
ratio of 1:2 (say Tamron 70-300) or 1:2.9 (Sigma 28/1.8,
Tamron 28-300/3.5-5.6), - this is a frivolous use of the term.
They should've been called close focus capable.
Correct?
I guess it would come down to a matter
On 1/14/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have some disappointing news that I have been agonising over for a few
weeks now.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it to GFM 06 through lack of
time :-(((
With our working on, and moving into an old house that we are
renovating, I
Well Sunday up here was a really nice sunny day, but cold and windy.
Seeing as i did not want to waste it, i went out in search of abandoned
houses,barns etc
like a
normally do.
This time along with the istD and PZ-1 i took my Nikon D1 along. I
On 1/16/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sears stuff would be Ricoh for all K mount lenses, although some of the
later Ricoh stuff may have actually been Cosina and some of the early
stuff may have been Pentax, My XR Rikenon 200mm f4 is pretty obviously a
M 200/4 that's been rebadged or
Macro is one of those devalued terms. I always thought that Macro
photography started at a reproduction ration of about 1:2 to about 2:1.
Higher magnifications become micro photography.
Igor Roshchin wrote:
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 02:37:21 -0800
John Whittingham wrote:
So, I am still a bit
You must remember that anyone can post to wikapedia, so any information
found there must be weighed carefully.
Igor Roshchin wrote:
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 02:37:21 -0800
John Whittingham wrote:
So, I am still a bit confused, why the lens is not called macro?
Because it is macro only @70mm?
Not nearly as hellish as I expected. Not a bad photo, but the road
seems a bit to centered in the frame. Hate the user interface by the way.
Patrice LACOUTURE wrote:
One of my early shots from the Piton de La Fournaise volcano (La
Reunion island, Indian Ocean, France).
- Original Message -
From: P. J. Alling
Subject: Re: new AF system soon (when D2 arrives)?
Depends on how over built the bus is to begin with. Radio Shack, had a
product called the color computer, it had a base memory of 8k officially
upgradeable to 16k. The system bus could
- Original Message -
From: Cotty
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
OTOH, we have some interesting recipes using old tires.
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient in most
dishes.
William Robb
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions and advice.
Shel
1) Is Asahi to Pentax as Nikkor is to Nikon? If so, then what is Takumar?
2) A salesman at a store told me that I can use 67 lens' on my istDL,
is this true? If so, how well does it work?
3) What is the difference between the Pentax xl and xs teleconverters?
4) How much should I expect to pay
Hi,
Reminds me a bit of some roads through and across the American Southwest
and our lonely State of Nevada.
That doesn't mean I like the photo. On the contrary, it just doesn't come
together for me. The bright, and seemingly over-sharpened bushes in the
foreground are the biggest issue.
Patrice,
Very interesting scene well caught.
In this 'sort' of shot, I think it's fine to actually or nearly, center
a major element. I would, however, like to see the image where the road
emerges from the open area between the two twigs/shrubs just to the
left. May not like it as well.
What
On 16/1/06, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed:
Too bad, Cotty; although I'm certainly looking forward to GFM
generally, I was indeed looking forward to seeing you again.
Thanks Frank. Appreciate it. Enjoy it mate.
Cheers,
Cotty
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One of my early shots from the Piton de La Fournaise volcano (La
Reunion island, Indian Ocean, France).
http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/PESO/Road+To+Hell+1.jpg.html
Enjoy.
Patrice
I used it to buy the 16mm fisheye from rugift.com in late November 2005.
It went well,except when i clicked the link to return to the page i was viewing
it took me some were else.
I had a concern.Emailed the people and was assured all was well.
My lens arrived in the time frame set, and there was
Igor Roshchin wrote:
Yes, this makes it clearer. Thank you!
So, when Tamron or Sigma lenses are called macro, but have a reproduction
ratio of 1:2 (say Tamron 70-300) or 1:2.9 (Sigma 28/1.8,
Tamron 28-300/3.5-5.6), - this is a frivolous use of the term.
They should've been called close
- Original Message -
From: Russell Kerstetter
Subject: Pentax newbie lens questions
1) Is Asahi to Pentax as Nikkor is to Nikon?
No.
If so, then what is Takumar?
A lens.
It may be an M42 screw mount lens (very good for it's day, and stll very
good), or an older 6x7 lens
1. Asahi is to Pentax as Nippon Kogaku is to Nikon, the old corporate
name vs the brand.
Takumar is the equivalent of Nikkor for screw-mount lenses. For K mount
lenses it denotes the cheaper consumer lenses without full SMC coating
(Like Series E, but of lower quality, most Series E lenses
Can you guess what it is?
http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200
Hope the link works. More later...
--
Wendy Beard
Ottawa
Canada
I'll just try a couple of your questions. 3) the xL is to be used only
on 300mm or longer lenses wherein it intrudes into the rear of said
lenses.
It contains more expensive 'low dispersion' elements for an improved
image.
4) I would think a very good A 70~210 f/4 could be had from a photo
house
Did Wendu get a Zenitar?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: wendy beard
Can you guess what it is?
http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_ite
mId=200
Is that from one of them new 10-17 f3.5-4.5 fisheye zooms?
Neat shot BTW (pooch looks cold)
Dave
On 1/16/06, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Can you guess what it is?
http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200
Hope the link works. More later...
wendy beard wrote:
Can you guess what it is?
http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200
Hope the link works. More later...
A foam machine!! Where'd you get it??
:D
A barrel distorionamajigisizer?
What do I win?
CW
- Original Message -
From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 10:29 AM
Subject: My new toy
Can you guess what it is?
LOL Typo! I meant, Did Wendy get a Zenitu?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Shel Belinkoff
Did Wendu get a Zenitar?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: wendy beard
Can you guess what it is?
http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_ite
mId=200
On Jan 16, 2006, at 9:29, wendy beard wrote:
Can you guess what it is?
http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?
g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200
Click on details and the focal length field makes it clear
When you get tired of it, let me know and I'll give you my mailing
On 1/16/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is that from one of them new 10-17 f3.5-4.5 fisheye zooms?
Neat shot BTW (pooch looks cold)
Dave
Got it in one!
It arrived in the post on Friday.
Pooch wasn't cold at all :-) Snow was thawing fast. Temp was up to at least 6C.
Unfortunately on
On 1/16/06, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Click on details and the focal length field makes it clear
Damn. What a giveaway.
I had the pic on pbase and the focal length wasn't stated there but as
pbase was down this morning I ploaded the pic to gallery. Hadn't
noticed the clever
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/16 Mon PM 02:52:28 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
- Original Message -
From: Cotty
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
OTOH, we have some interesting recipes using
wendy beard wrote:
Can you guess what it is?
http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200
Hope the link works. More later...
--
Wendy Beard
Ottawa
Canada
Uhhh, a cold puppy? ;-)
keith
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient in most
dishes.
Restaurants that serve food made from old tires invariably get good
ratings in the Michelin guide...
--
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robertstech.com
On 1/16/06, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Click on details and the focal length field makes it clear
Damn. What a giveaway.
I had the pic on pbase and the focal length wasn't stated there but as
pbase was down this morning I ploaded the pic to gallery. Hadn't
noticed the clever
No she got one of those new 10-17 zooms Shel.
Congrat's Wendy. I was out playing with my 16mm on Sunday.-25 windchills. How's
that for
deadication eh.
LOL
Dave
Did Wendu get a Zenitar?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: wendy beard
Can
3. The Pentax xs converters (as in Pentax-A 1.4x-S, 2x-S) are
designed to be used with most focal length lenses. The xl variants
(Pentax-A 1.4x-L, 2x-L) are designed to be used with specific
longer focal length lenses. They have a projecting optic on the lens
side that will interfere if
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
- Original Message -
From: Cotty
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
OTOH, we have some interesting recipes using old tires.
My understanding of
I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what
... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to
the list. It really takes the fun out of trying to figure out the answer.
If someone's able to get the answer by using such techniques, may I humbly
No, not really. Asahi means rising sun in Japanees (AFAIR).
Asahi Optical Company was the name of the company (The Optical company of
the Rising Sun) that invented Pentax.
After the huge success of the early Pentax'es (Spotmatic?), the company
changed it's name to Pentax.
Nikkor is a product name
Quoting Igor Roshchin [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I suspect it might have been discussed to death, but I was not
able to find this information.
Who manufactured(-s) Sears and Quantaray lenses?
I remember seeing somewhere that the Quantaray lenses are produced by Sigma.
Is this true for all of
Nikon originally was equivalent to Pentax, a brand of Nippon Kogaky
Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Later Nippon Kogaku), they also used Nikkorex
and Nikormat (And almost called the original Nikon a Pentax, back in 1948)
Pentax lenses were originally Takumars (Later Auto Takumars, Super
Takumars and
On Jan 16, 2006, at 11:23 AM, Adam Maas wrote:
Nikon originally was equivalent to Pentax, a brand of Nippon Kogaky
Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Later Nippon Kogaku), they also used
Nikkorex and Nikormat (And almost called the original Nikon a
Pentax, back in 1948)
And Nikomat in some
Igpr, you might have asked the list about a certain lens, without actually
refering to the auction (I have bought quite few lenses, according to the
excellent advice from list members over the years - and I got rid of some
too :-))
According to Freds example shots, this lens seem to be capable
Very nice - lots of fun palying with a fish eye ! I have one for my 6x6
outfit. I can't say I have used it a lot - maybe I should try to :-j
My new toy is (soon to become) a minty Xenotar 2.8/80mm Schneider Kreuznach.
For Pentacon Six, Exakta 66 and (with adapter) even for Pentax 645.
According
Very nice Paul. I like number 1 a lot!
Regards
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 15. januar 2006 19:58
Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: PESO: More Ruel
I processed a few more pics from yesterday's shoot of
On Mon, 16 Jan 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what
... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to
the list.
But it's on Wendy's page!!!
Kostas
Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:05:33 -0800
Mark Roberts wrote:
William Robb wrote:
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient in most
dishes.
Restaurants that serve food made from old tires invariably get good
ratings in the Michelin guide...
That's a good one!
Do
Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
According to Freds example shots, this lens seem to be capable of excellent
images!
I think this is the lens Charles Braswell has used to win Best of Show
at Grandfather Mountain a couple of times.
http://www.grandfather.com/events/nphoto_2005.htm
So, BFD ... a lot of people didn't notice it, and some people would rather
not use the info ... and the fun for some people has been diminished by
blabbing the info and telling people where to find it. You won't be
invited to any surprise parties, either.
Shel
[Original Message]
From:
On Jan 16, 2006, at 9:03 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote:
On Mon, 16 Jan 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these
Guess what
... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs
it to
the list.
But it's on Wendy's page!!!
Congrats on the DA 10-17, Wendy.
I've ordered one from Adorama, but aren't sure if they actually
have it in stock. If it's available in Canada, perhaps it is in
the U.S. too. I should know tomorrow whether they ship it or
send me an inaccurate message why they haven't shipped it.
Joe
- Original Message -
From: Mark Roberts
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient in
most
dishes.
Restaurants that serve food made from old tires invariably get good
Congrats on the DA 10-17, Wendy.
I've ordered one from Adorama, but aren't sure if they actually
have it in stock. If it's available in Canada, perhaps it is in
the U.S. too. I should know tomorrow whether they ship it or
send me an inaccurate message why they haven't shipped it.
Joe
No, I'm proposing that those who use the EXIF data and find the information
that way, keep it to themselves so others may enjoy having a little fun
guessing and trying to figure out the information.
It's similar to some jamoke sitting beside you on a bus, having read the
answer to the crossword
Yesterday I went for a long hike in the Conemaugh Reservoir area of
western Pennsylvania (much to the horror or almost everyone else in
Pittsburgh who was glued to the television watching the Steelers game).
Most of my good shots were of manmade structures like bridges and, as
shown here, the
Too easy! It's your new 10-17 fisheye. When I go
digital that is going to be an early purchase, since
I really enjoy using the 17-28 fisheye on my film
cameras.
Rick
--- wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Can you guess what it is?
Very nice, Mark! I really enjoy the architecture of
the old dams--there are some in Westchester NY that
are similarly intricate and attractive. Gotta do some
shooting of them someday...
Rick
--- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yesterday I went for a long hike in the Conemaugh
http://www.robertstech.com/peso.htm
--
Nice, Mark. The game wasn't too bad, but you put your day to
better use.
Joe
On Jan 16, 2006, at 10:10, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these
Guess what
... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs
it to
the list. It really takes the fun out of trying to figure out the
answer.
If someone's able
Mark Roberts wrote:
Yesterday I went for a long hike in the Conemaugh Reservoir area of
western Pennsylvania (much to the horror or almost everyone else in
Pittsburgh who was glued to the television watching the Steelers game).
Most of my good shots were of manmade structures like bridges and,
Thanks Jens. I just did a bit of work on that shot and replaced it. I
recreated the missing part of the shoe as Godfrey suggested and cropped
the dead space off the top.
Paul
On Jan 16, 2006, at 12:00 PM, Jens Bladt wrote:
Very nice Paul. I like number 1 a lot!
Regards
Jens Bladt
Hi!
Few days ago I connected my PC to the net in our new rented apartment...
Jostein, I think you can safely come this year, we should have enough
space... ;-)
The new flat is smaller (3 bedrooms instead of 5) and cheaper... It is
still full of boxes but we seem to see the light at the end
Restaurants that serve food made from old tires invariably get good
ratings in the Michelin guide...
Only in a Goodyear!
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My
I use the 1.4X-S on my 300mm f4.5 FA all my shorter focal length lenses.
When I last researched this I believe the 300mm f2.8 required the 1.4 X-L.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Pentax newbie lens questions
3. The
True, Bob :-)
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Bob W [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 15. januar 2006 15:18
Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: RE: new AF system soon (when D2 arrives)?
I reckon Finn Buch Petersen was photographed with the expensive stuff.
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Mark Roberts
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient in
most dishes.
Restaurants that serve food made from old tires invariably get good
ratings in the Michelin guide...
How do
Mark,
Looks like one could do some interesting abstract things with this by
creative cropping.
Probably would not produce a better image however.
Exposure is just great!
Jack
--- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yesterday I went for a long hike in the Conemaugh Reservoir area of
The 300mm f2.8 can use the L series t/c. (1.4 2.0)
Never tried the S on one.
Jack
--- Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I use the 1.4X-S on my 300mm f4.5 FA all my shorter focal length
lenses.
When I last researched this I believe the 300mm f2.8 required the 1.4
X-L.
Kenneth
On 1/16/06, Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That's what you get for not stripping out the EXIF information before
you uploaded the image. ;-)
If you use an older lens that doesn't communicate focal length to the
camera body, it'll be more of a mystery. Reason to get a Zenitar? ;-)
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what
... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to
the list. It really takes the fun out of trying to figure out the answer.
If someone's able to get the answer by using such
Mark Roberts wrote:
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient in most
dishes.
Restaurants that serve food made from old tires invariably get good
ratings in the Michelin guide...
MARK!
yes, I know it's yours --
On Mon, Jan 16, 2006 at 09:53:57AM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
No, I'm proposing that those who use the EXIF data and find the information
that way, keep it to themselves . . .
Gee, somebody got out of bed the wrong side today.
In any case, that's irrelevant. It's not really using the EXIF
E.R.N. Reed wrote:
Mark Roberts wrote:
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient in most
dishes.
Restaurants that serve food made from old tires invariably get good
ratings in the Michelin guide...
These puns tend to be tiring.
John
On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:08:34 -, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Mark Roberts
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient
in
most
http://www.robertstech.com/peso.htm
Here's one from the same trip - a bridge about half a mile downstream
from the dam:
http://www.robertstech.com/graphics/images/7d600104.jpg
--
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robertstech.com
Asahi Optical Company was the name of the company (The Optical company of
the Rising Sun) that invented Pentax.
He,he...
House of the Rising Sun
This one obvioulsy not located in New Orleans :-)
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL
My thought behind my question about Asahi lenses, is that I have an
A24/2.8 that says Pentax on it, but somewhere else I saw one that
has Asahi Pentax on it, and I wondered if the diffrence was when
they were made, or if there was something else. So Asahi and Pentax
are the same then?
Mark, Can't get either page to load. :-( Bob S.
On 1/16/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.robertstech.com/peso.htm
Here's one from the same trip - a bridge about half a mile downstream
from the dam:
http://www.robertstech.com/graphics/images/7d600104.jpg
--
Mark
These puns tend to be tiring
What a deflating statement
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: GFM - Can't Make It This Year
These puns tend to be tiring.
John
On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:08:34 -, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
It is.
It seems that there's an acknowledged definition that True Macro means at
least lifesize reproduction in the camera sensor or on the film.
On this page: http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~parsog/photo/macro.html I found
this:
The term macro is used very loosely and tends to mean any
John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Mark Roberts
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient
in most dishes.
Restaurants that serve food
Can you guess what it is?
http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200
Hope the link works. More later...
--
Wendy Beard
Ottawa
Canada
Looks like a Tervueren to me.
--
Morten Dahl, DML/USIT/UiO
phone: +47 22 85 25 18
mobile: +47 93 08 63 43
Russell,
You need an introduction to Boz's site, it covers all modern Pentax 35mm.
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/
This is literally the bible for Pentax K-mount stuff. For screwmount
(pre-70's mount), you will have to scrounge around. Same thing for
6x7 stuff. But for the cameras and lenses
Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Goes to show you that if Al Queda is going to blow up something like
this, they will do it when everyone is glued to the TV, like on Super
Bowl Sunday.
No point in blowing something up on Super Bowl Sunday: No one would
*notice* then!
--
Mark Roberts
My understanding of English food is that old tires are an ingredient
in most dishes.
Restaurants that serve food made from old tires invariably get good
ratings in the Michelin guide...
How do they do in the Continental version?
They're only served that way if the chef is having a
On 16/1/06, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed:
The new flat is smaller (3 bedrooms instead of 5) and cheaper... It is
still full of boxes but we seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel...
Upon connection I was greeted with 4 digit figure of e-mails from
PDML..
I thought it was
On 16/1/06, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed:
In any case, that's irrelevant. It's not really using the EXIF
data if the information is sitting there plainly for anyone to
see if they take a look at the image. And that's the case here;
the focal length is openly displayed, right there
On 16/1/06, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:
Here's one from the same trip - a bridge about half a mile downstream
from the dam:
http://www.robertstech.com/graphics/images/7d600104.jpg
Nice shot Mark. Those icicles? They look a few feet long...
Cheers,
Cotty
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Yes, in a way.
Asahi Optical Company was in the company name, before it became Pentax
Corperation. Pentax was (is) a camera, developed by Asahi Optical Co.
Many Japanese companies have the word Asahi (Rising Sun) included in their
name, but I don't believe too many of them (other than AOC) made
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