In a message dated 8/20/2006 10:39:17 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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While looking a shot that might fit the current PUG theme I came across
this. I took this a couple of years ago and didn't think too much of it
then. I guess it's grown on me.
In a message dated 8/20/2006 4:56:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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Still, I'm happy with it because it is a first proof of concept for a
range of macro subjects I have not dared to explore until now, after
my success with the snow crystals last winter.
Plankton is usually
On 21/08/06, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 11:47:38AM +1000, Digital Image Studio wrote:
On 21/08/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm certainly no klutz, and it's simply not easy for everybody. Glad it
works well for you, but the technique is useless
they shouldn't be driving cars then!
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enough. Don't they teach lasciviousness in your high schools?
Bob, those girls are, like, 11 years old..
WW
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Steering wheel is on the other side Bob.
Dave ;-)
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they shouldn't be driving cars then!
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enough. Don't they teach lasciviousness in your high schools?
Bob, those girls are, like, 11 years old..
WW
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There is a small microscope with a camera adapter available that will be
easier to use and less cumbersome that a couple of big lens. It has a
built-in light source and is not expensive. It's called the 'Trekker'
and you can find it here:
www.looksmall.com
You can also find them on eBay for a
On 20/8/06, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
Bob, those girls are, like, 11 years old..
Some see what they want to see...
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On 20/8/06, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed:
OH GOODIE!!
LOL
Write offlist for suggestions...
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Some people in the town where I live (NOT Newcastle...) would regard that as an
insult so grievous it could only be resolved by the death of the perpetrator
8-
From: John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Fortunately a nice man from Newcastle took it off my hands.
Coming soon; pictures of in-field apparatus construction. 8-
From: Jostein Øksne [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/08/20 Sun AM 11:56:20 GMT
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Subject: PESO - Plankton bragging
Okay, I'll be the first to admit that this is probably the worst pic
Hit it with a hammer. Seriously. Judicious tapping on the suspect assembly
might just free it. Or break it.
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Date: 2006/08/20 Sun PM 06:40:21 GMT
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Subject: Re: OT but what the heck: Motorcycle stuff
It's
On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:13:02 +0200, Digital Image Studio
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On 21/08/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I always forget which one does what and hit the
wrong one every time. The R1's two wheels are both thumb wheels and
have sensible placement to make it
To me, any lady with less than half a century on her clock is young:-)
Paul
On Aug 20, 2006, at 11:16 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote:
Ok, Paul. I think you may be using the word young
pejoratively.
;-]
-Brendan
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Okay, is this better? This young lady
Thanks Brendan. I generally prefer those as well. But the effect is
nicest at dusk or at night. The Chevy with the girls was a daytime pic.
Paul
On Aug 20, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote:
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My slow pans are at an 1/8th second or 1/4 second,
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I don't just pick the wrong one on the *ist D I also often turn it the
wrong way.
Same here with the Z-1p. I used the camera for 6 years but still
consistently turned the dials the wrong way and poked my eye in the
Now I'm scared. The Novocastrians will be after me, too.
John
On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:08:00 +0100, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Some people in the town where I live (NOT Newcastle...) would regard
that as an insult so grievous it could only be resolved by the death of
the
Shel had indicated that he had done some spot sharpening on the cup. At
least that's my recollection.
Being honest about it, the cup lettering was fairly crisp, but that
comment was a way of making a gentle point about the overall softness.
Too subtle, I suppose.
Jack
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL
First, let me emphasize, I've been really bad!
Later,
Jack
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On 20/8/06, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed:
OH GOODIE!!
LOL
Write offlist for suggestions...
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In a message dated 8/21/2006 6:06:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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Shel had indicated that he had done some spot sharpening on the cup. At
least that's my recollection.
Being honest about it, the cup lettering was fairly crisp, but that
comment was a way of making a gentle
Bill.
I bought mine in Jan of this year, and although have only shot maybe,
50 pictures with it, can say for the moneyt its a decenty,fun lens.
Quality is actually good, although on the PZ-1 its a bit of a pain to
get my stubbies around the ap ring.:-)
Shot a few with sun in the frame, and
http://www.graywolfphoto.com/pentax/pdml-faq.html
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Its my own fault, not the list, but i'm blaming it anyway.
g
Just added another Dslr to the Lowepro.
I need help.Beer will help to.
The things i'll do to get somemore EEK bay feedback.:-)
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In a message dated 8/19/2006 3:48:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL
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Marnie -
tell me, as close as you can, exactly where you were when
you took it
(the highway number, etc...)
I'll look up the formation in Roadside Geo for you :)
The lack of scale makes it hard to pin it
Okay, Dave. Breathe deeply. There. Now, tell us
what you bought.
Rick
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Its my own fault, not the list, but i'm blaming it
anyway.
g
Just added another Dslr to the Lowepro.
I need help.Beer will help to.
The things i'll do to get
Someone whack Dave over the head with a beer bottle.
If your out cold you can't get into this sort of trouble. See, beer
does help. :-)
Hopefully you don't have any problems with this one.
Cheers,
Dave
On 8/21/06, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Its my own fault, not the list, but
Recently I've been using the K24/2.8 quite a bit, and have found the focal
length to be very useful. While I'm not ready to buy the FA* 24/2.0 right
now, it may be worthwhile to consider adding to my personal road map, so
I've some questions:
Is the lens only available in silver, or can it be
Marnie, I sincerely appreciate your opinions and they'll be considered
in any future list remarks..and it definitely is your business.
Not arguing, but, whether you read and remember it, in the past I've
rarely commented about softness or lack of color. Monitor differences
notwithstanding, I take
On 21/8/06, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed:
To me, any lady with less than half a century on her clock is young:-)
LOL
And big fenders.
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On Aug 21, 2006, at 10:58 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
More important, how is it optically? I seem to recall some people
saying
that it wasn't very good - although I don't recall any specifics.
I've only used it on film, and it was spectacular. Made my Sigma Super
Wide II 24mm f2.8 look
On Aug 21, 2006, at 10:21 AM, David J Brooks wrote:
Just added another Dslr to the Lowepro.
WHAT DID YOU BUY NOW???
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Subject: Re: Zenitar 16mm/2.8
Bill.
I bought mine in Jan of this year, and although have only shot maybe,
50 pictures with it, can say for the moneyt its a decenty,fun lens.
You didn't buy Frank's did you?
William Robb
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Boz's site only shows a silver version so I'd go with that. I've heard
it's a very fine lens. Well beyond my
price range right now.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Recently I've been using the K24/2.8 quite a bit, and have found the focal
length to be very useful. While I'm not ready to buy the FA*
In a message dated 8/21/2006 7:36:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Its my own fault, not the list, but i'm blaming it anyway.
g
Just added another Dslr to the Lowepro.
I need help.Beer will help to.
The things i'll do to get somemore EEK bay feedback.:-)
Dave
=
Far as I'm aware, the FA*24/2.0 is/was only available in silver.
It does not have QuickShift, it has a clutch on the focusing ring.
Slip the ring on the lens and the AF coupling is disengaged
regardless of what the setting on the body is. This nets the ability
to focus manually while the
Much to what you say, Marnie. However the one point you may need to be
more forgiving of is the wisecracks. Us poor males have a hard time
saying I like you, so we tend to make friendly insults instead. It
comes out in our vernacular as I know we are friends enough that this
is not a deadly
Cotty wrote:
On 19/8/06, Tom Reese, discombobulated, unleashed:
What is the consensus of opinion for the PUG? I have a shot that I took
for the abandoned theme but I have something a hell of a lot better in
my archive.
It's heavily advised to shoot with some Pentax gear ;-
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In a message dated 8/21/2006 8:30:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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Much to what you say, Marnie. However the one point you may need to be
more forgiving of is the wisecracks. Us poor males have a hard time
saying I like you, so we tend to make friendly insults instead. It
P. J. Alling wrote:
You could always use Audubons method
cbwaters wrote:
So I've finally got some hummingbirds at my feeder on a regular basis.
Who know how to capture them? (photographically, honest)
Care to share tips?
Cory
ouch!
not
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Ahhh thanks for jogging my memory.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
My reservations about the 24/2 stem from the wide disparity of
comments I've heard about its optical performance. It seems most
people who have used it with film love it, but most people who've
It might help Dave, but i drink cans. There softer on the head.
LOL
Dave
Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Someone whack Dave over the head with a beer bottle.
If your out cold you can't get into this sort of trouble. See, beer
does help. :-)
Hopefully you don't have any problems
Picked up, what i hope is, a good used D1H.
I should have bought one years ago, instead of the D2H, but at the
time i thought it was a waste just for ev in 1/3 and a bit better
screen.
However additional research AFTER i bouth the d2 indicated a major
advancement in colour and noise over
Bruce,
I am ambivalent about this one.
On the plus side: I like the subject. I'm a
long-time avid canoeist, and I've seen plenty of
these. They're a PITA, but the picture recalls
pleasant summer afternoons on quiet rivers. I don't
share Ken's problem with the sky reflection; as you
say, it
Unless we're drunk.
Dave
On 8/21/06, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Us poor males have a hard time saying I like you, so we
tend to make friendly insults instead.
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On 8/21/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
William Robb
I looked through Frank's LX with the fisheye mounted to it at GFM in
June. So I think Frank still has it. :-)
I also got to borrow Cesar's SMC Tak 17mm screwmount fisheye, which is
a wonderful lens as well.
One of these years I need
[Original Message]
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
My reservations about the 24/2 stem from the wide disparity of
comments I've heard about its optical performance. It seems most
people who have used it with film love it, but most people who've
used it with the DSLR bodies find too much
On Aug 21, 2006, at 9:21 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote:
The FA* 24 F2 is one of those controversial lenses. ... I had
bought it for use in
low light. ...
The FA35/2 and FA50/1.4 are my low-light lenses at present. Would be
nice to have a 24-28 f/2 lens, but I'm too leery of the FA*24 to be
It is an excellent lens, both with film and digital. Only made in
silver, but the lens body is metal, not plastic. Someone has just
explained how the AF/MF clutch works, so I will not comment on it again.
In some high contrast situations, such as the typical dark branches
against a bright sky,
Very cool indeed. Your proofs are quite good. I'm anxious to see
more of this stuff from you.
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Sunday, August 20, 2006, 4:56:20 AM, you wrote:
JØ Okay, I'll be the first to admit that this is probably the worst pic
JØ I've posted for a PESO so far.
JØ Still, I'm happy
Dave,
Good luck with your new (old) D1H.
The D1H, really, is a D1 with all the problems fixed
:-).
Until the advent of in-body SR, it might have been the
best low-light camera available. I think it still
probably has the lowest noise levels of any DSLR
because of those HUGE pixels.
My D1 (a
Shel,
Godfrey is right. Rob was the one to note chromatic aberration as a
digital problem. I've used the lens and absolutely love it on film
and have found no problems on digital. (maybe I'm not critical
enough?) It is really terrific to have a fast, wide prime on the DS.
It will remind you of
Mine is silver - or more like grey, really.
Not good? It's absolutely excellent! The clotch: You can push the focusrig
back and forth to switch between AF and MF.
About adjusting: Not really. In AF mood the ring doesn't work. You must
choose AF or MF. But you can choose by using the ring only.
Doug.
I can see your point re the Nikon service.
My relationship hjas been, say a bit rocky at least. Reluctance to
acept that something may be defective, and to return calls, etc.
However saying that, Nikon Canada, seems to have a better track record
than other areas. During my D2H list
Hallo,
I didn't take too many photos at the reception but I did get a few
pictures of the installation in progress at the cafe on Sunday, Aug
13th. This one shows what it looks like:
http://www.gdgphoto.com/traveler/installation/
Godfrey
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It is one of my favourite lenses, the other being 77 Limited. I use
it only on film bodies, so don't know how it works on a DSLR. I love
it for for it's many qualities, being able to produce very pleasing
images overall, very good flare resistance and for its speed. I can
see it as a great
Yeah, right!
Just back from two weeks' holiday, and there are over
2000 PDML messages, of which about 200 are the Holy
Crap! thread.
I'd love to know the answer, but a careful reading of
that thread ain't gonna happen.
Rick
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There is no rumor, just
Thanks. I've follow your advice and searched the web for the newest
drivers for XP on my PC. I found the 1.0.3 version which is newer
that 1.0.1 which was istalled so far. I'll see if it cures it.
Best regards,
Matjaz
I have the same scanner but have never had a focusing problem. I did
Amita,
Jump when in-body shake reduction is becoming
available in a weather-sealed body? For Canon's
overpriced and underperforming glass, or third-party
glass?
You've gotta be kidding.
Rick
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I have recently become frustrated by the fact that a
couple
It would be nice to se a D200/K10D comparison!
regards
jens
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
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+45 23 43 85 77
Skype: jensbladt248
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Maas
Sendt: 20. august 2006 04:26
Til: Pentax-Discuss
I was walking through the local Wal-Mart today and right there next to
the Canon D-SLR was a *istD-L (note spelling the red L is below the
*istD) for those of you who, like me, have never seen one to notice
before. It made the Canon look like a monster camera. Price with the
18-55 zoom? $498.
I'm selling one of my *istD cameras. I'll keep the other one as a
backup for the 10 and because I like it:-). I'm including the BG-1 grip
and 8 new lithium batteries. The auction starts at $400 with no
reserve. It's here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180020779578
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I forgot to say, that I got mine used in July. Since then it has become my
most used lens. It has taught me to go closer to the subject:
www.jensbladt.dk/Rhodos-2006/Images/Portraits-3555-web.jpg
Regards
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Godfrey,
That you standing/leaning near the center of the cafe? Nothing depends
on the answer, just curious. That person doesn't look very old.
Something I continually notice.
Like your work. Very like Tate #21.
Successful reception? (well attended by impressed and gushing folks?)
Jack
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I'd expect a D80/K10D comparison to be a better idea. The D200's is much
bigger and faster.
I'm expecting the K10D to be a better body than the D80, but closer to
the D80 than the D200.
-Adam
Jens Bladt wrote:
It would be nice to se a D200/K10D comparison!
regards
jens
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(a recreation of) US Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima
died yesterday.
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Shows the setup and layout very nicely ... you chose a good vantage point.
I imagine the Fuji was used at its widest setting?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
I didn't take too many photos at the reception but I did get a few
pictures of the installation in progress at
On Aug 21, 2006, at 11:52 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
http://www.gdgphoto.com/traveler/installation/
That you standing/leaning near the center of the cafe? Nothing depends
on the answer, just curious. That person doesn't look very old.
Something I continually notice.
No, I was behind the
Yeah, that's what I want!!!
Tom C.
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numbered.
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Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 06:33:24 -0700 (PDT)
Just think how sharp I could make those images. Yeah!! :)
Jack
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Yeah, that's what I want!!!
Tom C.
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Reply-To:
Hi,
Coming out of the lurking mode, I would like to get your views/opinion
on K100D vs. Canon Rebel XT (350D) assuming no existing investment in
lenses/flashes? The Pentax kit is around $100 cheaper in the US. Is
Canon auto-focus better than the Pentax under normal lighting
conditions? I am just
Masterfully presented, Paul.
I should grab a 'back up' in anticipation of acquiring a K10D, but
probably won't. Still, it's tempting.
Jack
--- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm selling one of my *istD cameras. I'll keep the other one as a
backup for the 10 and because I like it:-).
It would be nice to see a K10D
Shel
Jens Bladt wrote:
It would be nice to se a D200/K10D comparison!
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I haven't shot the K100D, but I have used the DL, DS, D and the Rebel.
Ergonomically, the Pentax's are far better. More comfortable to shoot
with, far better viewfinder, better control layout. And the Pentax 18-55
is a significantly better lens than the Canon 18-55, with better build,
Hi gang,
any comments available concerning the above-mentioned lens?
I'm especially interested in sharpness, contrast, color rendition and
bokeh wide open. AFAIK, it performs very well stopped down, but I'd hope
that it's good (and noticeably better than my FA 4/28-70) wide open,
too, as I
On 8/21/06, Gaurav Aggarwal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi,
Coming out of the lurking mode, I would like to get your views/opinion
on K100D vs. Canon Rebel XT (350D) assuming no existing investment in
lenses/flashes? The Pentax kit is around $100 cheaper in the US. Is
If the K100D is put
Hello Shel,
That describes the experience I had. Great on film, not so hot on
digital. I've owned two different samples over time. The first I
only tried on film. If it were me, I'd stick with your K 24.
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Monday, August 21, 2006, 8:31:01 AM, you wrote:
SB Ahhh thanks for
Actually, I still haven't located that missing reversal ring...:-(
Got plenty of epoxy and Cokin rings, though... :-)
Jostein
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Coming soon; pictures of in-field apparatus construction. 8-
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I haven't shot the K100D, but I have used the DL, DS, D and the Rebel.
Ergonomically, the Pentax's are far better. More comfortable to shoot
with, far better viewfinder, better control layout. And the Pentax 18-55
is a significantly better lens than the Canon 18-55, with better build,
On 8/21/06, Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
www.looksmall.com
Checked it out.
The images looks pretty nice for a toy. I mean, that's what it looks like...
I'd still like to experiment a little more with my Pentax lenses, though.
Link is bookmarked.
Jostein
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Cool pictures. Thanks!
Tom C.
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Subject: Cool storm photos
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006
On 8/21/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.oksne.net/paw/sidacrystallina.html
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Impressive, Jostein, even with graininess.
Marnie aka Doe :-)
Thanks Marnie!
Jostein
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Fair enough.
Besides, she's gotta be pretty young at heart to be
laying rubber like that. I do that all the time in my
pickup, only not on purpose; its got limited-slip,
3.92 gearing, and no weight over the rear axle.
-Brendan
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To me, any lady with
On 8/21/06, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Very cool indeed. Your proofs are quite good. I'm anxious to see
more of this stuff from you.
Hope I will have time to produce some more before the season ends.
Thanks for the encouragement, Bruce. :-)
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That's very kind, Godfrey. :-)
On 8/20/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Aug 20, 2006, at 4:56 AM, Jostein Øksne wrote:
Okay, I'll be the first to admit that this is probably the worst pic
I've posted for a PESO so far.
...
http://www.oksne.net/paw/sidacrystallina.html
Dave,
If I listed all of the gear I purchased with the last
45 days you wouldn't feel at all bad.
Trust me.
-Brendan
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Its my own fault, not the list, but i'm blaming it
anyway.
g
Just added another Dslr to the Lowepro.
I need help.Beer
Big fenders and big headlights.
(apologies to women everywhere)
-Brendan
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On 21/8/06, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated,
unleashed:
To me, any lady with less than half a century on
her clock is young:-)
LOL
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I currently shoot ME Super with 35-105 f/3.5 and 70-210 f/4 but would
rather move
to auto-focus since I not too sure if I can use MF lenses without any
manual focus assist on the K100D.
Surely, the K100D has manual focus assist, too? OK, it doesn't come with
a split-image screen or
On 21/8/06, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed:
Jump when in-body shake reduction is becoming
available in a weather-sealed body? For Canon's
overpriced and underperforming glass, or third-party
glass?
You've gotta be kidding.
Rick, shake reduction is a good step forward for Pentax, and I
On 21/8/06, Toralf Lund, discombobulated, unleashed:
It also seems like most people here agree that the Pentax AF is
generally more accurate than the competitor's systems (including I
suppose, Canon's.) Haven't done a lot of comparisons myself.
Toralf, it depends on the camera. I had a Canon
I wouldn't worry about them. Their idea of cruel and unusual punishment
is Newcastle Brown Ale. On second thoughts.
John Forbes wrote:
Now I'm scared. The Novocastrians will be after me, too.
John
On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:08:00 +0100, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Some
On Aug 21, 2006, at 5:20 PM, Cotty wrote:
However, you won't be seeing proper weather-sealing in the K10D.
Rumor has it otherwise. We'll have to wait and see.
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David J Brooks wrote:
I bought mine in Jan of this year, and although have only shot maybe,
50 pictures with it, can say for the moneyt its a decenty,fun lens.
Quality is actually good, although on the PZ-1 its a bit of a pain to
get my stubbies around the ap ring.:-)
Damn those pesky
Not noticeably, as far as the Rebel is concerned, at least compared to
the *ist-D/Ds, the K100D is supposed to have improved autofocus. The
Rebel is an 8mp camera, the K100D is 6mp but has in camera shake
reduction, the same feature requires special, (expensive), lenses on the
Canon. The
Pancho,
I picked one up recently on eBay and I quite like it.
Here's a sample low-res pic taken with this lens.
INFO: MZ-S, 540FGZ flash (bounced 90 degrees with
catchlight panel) not sure what focal length maybe
40-50mm, probably f5.6 or 8, Kodak HD400 consumer
film.
Cotty - Voice of Reason :-)
Tom C.
I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or
numbered.
Amita, you should go where your heart takes you. Branding is of little
importance these days. Get the gear that does what you want it to. The
Pentax I left behind
Tom C wrote:
Cool pictures. Thanks!
Tom C.
Great stumble!
I just zoned out for an hour! Outstanding photography!
keith whaley
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On 21/8/06, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed:
Rumor has it otherwise. We'll have to wait and see.
Paul, you know me, I *love* rumour. But can you honestly see
'proper' (see footnote) weather sealing in a DSLR body - any body - at
the proposed price point of the K10D ? I just can't see
On 21/8/06, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed:
Cotty - Voice of Reason :-)
Surely shome mishtake!
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What the... When did that happen?
Tom C wrote:
Cotty - Voice of Reason :-)
Tom C.
I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or
numbered.
Amita, you should go where your heart takes you. Branding is of little
importance these days. Get the gear that
I agree that it is hard to believe they can deliver weather sealing
at that price point. But Pentax has surprised before in terms of
value for the dollar.
I'll post a few more cruise pics later tonight or at least some time
soon.
Paul
On Aug 21, 2006, at 6:03 PM, Cotty wrote:
On 21/8/06,
John,
A nice article today quoted him as saying it was spontaneous, ...just
swung the camera over in time to catch the shot. And citing the
confusion about it as being spontaneous or staged as partly his fault.
He didn't see the film he took until some two weeks later and thought
people were
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