Re: *ist D - Exposure issues - lenses other than A

I'm really disappointed that this issue could be the meter sensitivity running out. Am I the only person who has used a non-A lens on the *ist D and tried to take a long exposure picture? Anyone care to give it a try for me? Best regards, Chris Niesmertelny - Original Message - From

Re: *ist D - Exposure issues - lenses other than A

Thanks for the feedback, Rob. I used the cap on the viewfinder and still have the same issue. I suspect you and W. Robb are on to something with respect to the meter sensitivity. Tis a pity and a PITA. Thanks, Chris Niesmertelny I broke out some non-A lenses to play with on the *ist D

*ist D - Exposure issues - lenses other than A

function. It's maddening. Any feedback would be appreciated. I'm dreading sending this off to service. Perhaps I've forgotten something in the operation? Best regards, Chris Niesmertelny

Re: *ist D shipping UPS

JC wisely advised: - Original Message - btw, if you're near New York City, UPS Ground shipping is usually overnight to/from NYC. --jc You know, I knew that. Already, the *ist D has caused me to make unrational decisions. Ah well, it's only money after all.

Re: November PUG pt3

Kevin, thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my submission. Naturally, I'm rather partial to him! Yes, indeed, I wish the subject would have taken more direction from me, but I guess I should have known when he decided he'd rather come through the belly than the normally accepted

Re: Dust in Lenses

Fred, I totally agree. I wish it were only a fine piece of dust or two in a few lenses. I'm not completely anal about keeping my gear clean, but as I was wiping away a smudge today from my 200mm lens, I noticed a film of fine particles, almost appearing as if they were suspended in one of the

Norm's pole on favorite poles

Copernicus. Chris - Original Message - From: Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 1:07 PM Subject: Favorite Poll I'd just like to take a poll to see what your favorite poll is... Norm

Re: June PUG

I was wishing it were so, but alas, there are two Wheatfield portraits! There is no thumbnail for it, but check out Wendy Beard's pooch and then hit the next button. Unbelievable! I smell international conspiracy here (or is that cheap vodka again?). Hi, Chris, Maybe it ~is~ the cheap

Re: So who's NOT going to Grandfather Mountain?

Thank you, and my wife thanks you. So far so good, only 5 months to go and the only thing she complains about is that her golf and softball swings need work to account for the change in center of gravity. What a trooper! Chris Best wishes to you both, and I hope your wife has an easy

So who's NOT going to Grandfather Mountain?

I was planning on attending, but business concerns and the recently discovered pregnancy of my wife (by me) means that I need to re-think my vacation plans. So, instead of our yearly sojourn to the NJ shore in September coupled with the long weekend on the Grandfather Mountain, my wife and I

Re: Re: PZ1-p MS-S for Infrared film

Tom, what film speed did you use? 200 ISO? Or did you rate the speed slower? I normally use the 1/125 f11 standard with a red filter, and normally open it up a stop with an 87 filter and typically get decent results, but if the meter in the zx-5n can be trusted (in terms of varying amounts of

May PUG

Quite another impressive month...the talent here is amazing! I was looking it over with my wife and she was awe-struck by many of the images (as was I) and the incredible diversity of the nationalities and locations of the photographers/subjects. Of particular note, and my favorite of the month

Re: pro or hobby - secrets revealed!

Have it shipped to your office. Then, wrap it up in the lunch bag or your brief case, stop by the florist's on the way home, and quick while she's putting water in the vase spirit your newly acquired booty to your closet. If you get caught, she's still got the flowers. Best regards. Chris

OT: I'm off!

I'm unsubscribing for a bit as my vacation has begun, off to the Dominican Republic and all the booze and food I can stuff in my traplike maw Best regards to all, Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't

Re: Better Late Than Never - Feb PUG review from Cotty (Ed)

. I was basically burning the end of a roll taken at the beach early in the morning, and these caught my eye after development. Appreciate the kind remarks, Gents! Regards, Chris Cotty said: Trax Chris Niesmertelny Lovely image incorporating good use of DOF, as they all are, but I like

Re: phallic phungus

Simon King wrote, regarding Richard Seaman's phabulous phallic phungus picture: I do have to ask though - what were you doing in the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge? Did you check out his web site? http://www.richard-seaman.com/index.html Richard survived the hurricane of a double century, the

Re: OT, but taken w/ a pentax - My first paid gig

Aaron asked: This site takes you to my first paid photography gig. Essentially, I got to eat everything I shot. You lucky bastard. ;) Looks good! How was it lit? It was late afternoon, only skylight above. My wife and I essentially ate from 3pm till 9 that night. You may notice a

OT, but taken w/ a pentax - My first paid gig

This site takes you to my first paid photography gig. Essentially, I got to eat everything I shot. It was a good day for Pentax, a better day for my belly. These were taken about 3 years ago w/ a ZX-M. http://www.compfoods.com He just got the website up and running, though I wish I could do

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Anand, For years I've had a problem taking everything too seriously. Not that you, or anyone else for that matter, are interested in my life story, suffice it to say that photography allows me the escape to be the person I want to be, to explore and create, to empty my mind of wordly concerns

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

I do take the photography seriously. I do want to learn more, practice more, and count on my ability when it's needed. But I don't do photography to make my living and so it is not a means to a financial end. I take some pretty crappy pictures that I spent hours composing or planning. I've

Was 43mm, but is it NORMAL

I'm completely convinced normal lens focal length, for me, is about 65 to 70mm. Does anyone feel the same? I was sitting in my spare bedroom the other nite, camera and FA 28-70 1:4 lens (that my coworkers got me for Christmas!) just kind of zooming in and out, when I noticed that my field of

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

So, what have you all learned? 1) Not to lick the hot shoe contacts (um, well, I figured that one out). 2) Not to take myself too seriously 3) 99% of what I know about photography Learnin' sumthin new every day, I remain, Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: PUG favorites

Wet Leaves Chris Niesmertelny --really, the wrong shot? Dan, thanks! It wasn't the shot, though, but the scan... Scanning has been an afterthought to me, but no longer! Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: Pug Comments

Rob, Thank you for your comments. I wasn't fishing for compliments earlier by bemoaning the picture as it appears on the PUG, but I've got a version scanned that did the subject matter justice. Best regards, Chris Leaves by Chris Niesmertelny Beautiful long exposure. Love moving water

Re: January PUG - unsolicited comments from Cotty

Wet Leaves Chris Niesmertelny I know Chris complained that the wrong version of this pic had been uploaded to the AutoPUG, but it works fine for me. Leaves, water. Water, leaves. That's all I need to know! I'm a sucker for low-key images. Well done. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Dec PUG comments: Chris N.

recorded with Cannonball Adderly would be choice of soundtrack. Thanks again, and Happy New Year to you! Chris Sorry Chris and all for being this late in commenting. Synchronous Willow by Chris Niesmertelny, It also makes me want to listen to (jazz guitar player) Wes Montgomery's take on the song

January PUG apology

Please accept my apology for my woeful attempt this month. It appears I submitted the wrong version of the photo I wanted on the PUG. Especially compared to exceptional submissions throughout the PUG, and to add insult to injury, being sandwiched between Cotty's most recent work of art and the

Re: Tom's Highly Subjective December PUG Comments

Tom, I am honored and humbled by your comments. Thank you! Best Regards, Chris Synchronous Willow by Chris Niesmertelny http://pug.komkon.org/01dec/synchwil.html The Grand Prize winner for all around beauty and simplicity. Just great! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Voigtlander Bessa LR (but I mention ME Super)

Frank, I own the Bessa L (no rangefinder/needs an lens-specific viewfinder) with the Snapshot Skopar 25mm f4. True, the body is plasticky, but the lens is worth the price of the whole kit. I'll get the 15mm eventually. In terms of shutter noise, I don't think the camera was ever intended on

OT: Adobe Photoshop Elements

I hate the bundled imaging software that came with my Pacific Image PrimeFilm scanner. I've been thinking about getting Photoshop Elements, and need some help. Can anyone here (especially anyone who uses the PrimeFilm and PE) give advice on your satisfaction? Are there other programs I should

Re: Adobe Photoshop Elements

Maris, good questions. I'm still a newbie WRT scanning and digital imaging. I'll want to be as sophisticated as I have time for, which currently is not much, but as far as cost is concerned, I'll pay what something is worth but not for bells/whistles and capabilities I'll never use. Reviews

Re: OT: Adobe Photoshop Elements

Thanks, Delano! I did see that demo and started to download it before my computer CRASHED AGAIN. I'll have to check it out later. Chris Adobe has a 30 demo you can download: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopel/demoreg.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: OT: Adobe Photoshop Elements

Yup, that's the one. Cheesy is a very kind way to describe the package. Yes, it does the job, but I'm quite certain it can be done better, and without leaving my fingers greasy after use. The scanner is competent, if noisy and a bit slow, but it does exactly what I want it to do (at least, for

Re: OT: Adobe Photoshop Elements

Thanks for the info, Bruce. It looks like Paintshop Pro is a quicker download for the trial, so that's the one I'll be trying first. I appreciate your response! Regards, Chris Chris, You should also look at Paintshop Pro (www.jasc.com). I have tried just about everything, including

OT: Australians (and their wine) go with lasagna and Pentax

Am I going to have to resurrect the what's your favorite liquor thread again? Tonite I was enjoying a nice Australian Cabernet Sauvignon with my wife's lasagna. Very tasty indeed. Then, I took a picture of the remnants of lasagna with my LX and the m series 50mm f4 macro before I let my dog

Re: Pentax semi-OT question

Frank, the questions are: 1) Did you share the Guinness or need it to extinguish the fire? 2) Did you grab her pic with your Pentax? 3) Is there a before and after comparo? OLD flames are better than PDL flames Ran into an old flame today - haven't seen her for a long time - bought

Re: Pentax semi-OT question

My wife uses Olympus... Talk about compatibility... At least you might get to find a Pentaxista. ObPentax: Why do all the local girls who use Pentax have to have boyfriends? *L* - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Pentax semi-OT question

At least you might get to find a Pentaxista. True enough... and sometimes it's best to find an unaffiliated one. :) My last g/f knew nothing about cameras, but after a while, every time I mentioned autofocus cameras, she would say Z-1p! Z-1p! It was cute. :) Sometimes, Chris, the joy is

Re: Pentax semi-OT question

I'm sorry to see my Canadian brothers in such a state If it's any help to you, the moment you swear off women is the moment one appears at your door. Usually with an Olympus. 1) Did you share the Guinness or need it to extinguish the fire? The latter 2) Did you grab her pic

Re: Pentax semi-OT question

No worries, I've had to add Lemonade to the Jack to make it palatable. Wine I might know something about, though, so if you don't like it probably isn't any good... The worrisome part about my evening is the musical segues I've had...Cannonball Adderley to Radiohead to the Specials...be scared,

Re: Pentax semi-OT question

Sorry, Chris... Hate to be a distraction to you, but it is Friday nite. My excuse is that I'm home alone, abandoned to my own devices for an evening...always a losing proposition for me. I'll shut up now. Music would be nice... Marking essays can get rather tedious after a while, but I have

Re: Pentax semi-OT question....moving to OT: Scala

Yah. Prolly the best I've ever done. Some Kodachrome right around the time of foliage maximus, with an ND filter to capture some water movement. Can't wait for the Open PUG. Have you any experience with Agfa Scala? I've shot several rolls and love it, but do you shoot it like a slide

Re: Pentax semi-OT question....moving to OT: Scala

My guess is that the properly exposed slides have been either right on with the meter or slightly over. The last roll I took was with my LX, and underexposed one stop. I wasn't please with the results. The roll previous to that was with a Bessa L and given no compensation at all (and turned

Re: OT crap

Thanks, Norm. Aside from frigtening people with my shocking values I also appear every Friday evening at Rascal's Comedy Club in West Orange, NJ. BW, Chris No, dismiss it from this list. And Chris, you always make me laugh G... Norm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You dismiss what has

OT crap

I have so little time to read PDML mail. I try not to delete the OT stuff through a filter as I tend to be the best filter I know, but if folks don't start changing the subject line I think I'm going to be sick all over myself. And, God-bless me, I'm an American too, but can we drop the

Re: Dec PUG comments

Thanks, Bob, for the kind words. However, I think your eye keeps coming back to my picture because it's the last on the page...:) Appreciate your comments! Chris - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2001 8:21 AM Subject: Dec

Re: Photoshops in Whippany, NJ?

Frits, If you'll be here this Sunday (the 9th), there's the Second Sunday Camera show and swap at the Fireman's Hall in Wayne, NJ (probably not more than a 15 minute drive from Whippany). There's a smallish shop on Route 10 in Parsippany (next to Whippany) by the name of Photo Zone, generally

Re: September Gallery

John, Thanks for taking the time to comment! Best Regards, Chris From: John Coyle Little Falls IR by Chris Niesmertelny Beautiful, ethereal quality to this - I gotta try IR sometime! Just resuscitated my ME with the dodgy meter, so maybe next month... - This message is from the Pentax

Re: One Sentence

It's very simple: Write one sentence. In that sentence, tell us why you photograph. I want to capture for permanence a vista or moment in time that I think I see in my mind's eye. Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

August Pug

A few comments on this month's efforts: William Johnson - The Broken Fence Captivating and other-wordly. A remarkable image. Probably would have worked in any media you chose, but the HIE gives it something extra. Congratulations! Jostein Øksne - Night Pipe When one lives in NJ, one needs to

Re: If you could hang out with 1 PDMLer, who would it be?

Norm Baugher. Where are you, Norm? I owe you a beer and a tour of the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Cemetary. In no particular order after Norm: Bill Cassleberry (IR expertise) Tom Van Veen (good guy, U of Md) Wheatfield (why the hell not?) Best... Chris Niesmertelny - This message

OT: Test - I warned you again

OK, let's see if this sucker is plain text or not. [EMAIL PROTECTED] , this should please you. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Pentax USA Service

I just sent my LX (bought about 6 mos ago -well worn- off to Colorado for the CLA to cure the sticky mirror syndrome. My last experience with Pentax USA was on an old K1000 about 3 years ago, and they acquitted themselves nicely on that try (if I recall, phone call within 7 days of shipping and

OT: Test - I warned you

Having issues again with my ISP. Please ignore.

July PUG

Shadows at Play by Ollen Mullis. Outstanding image. Congratulations! Best, Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Spotted on eBay

Or the Acronymic design. Puts OSHA's new standard to shame. Chris From: Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not to mention the detachable DELUXE flash!! Norm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Saying Hello!

Hello, Alan! There's a few Jerseyans on the list, I'm in Verona, just up I280 from you. Weehawken does have some of the nicest views of Manhattan...and the Boulevard in North Bergen does too. Welcome aboard! Chris I;m new to the list. Any other listers in NYC area - best photo op in

April's PUG

What an astounding display this month! I can't find one that I don't like in some way or other, but, FWIW, my favorites are noted below: David Mann - Opening Rose I've tried many times to get the quality of the rose that draws one inside, protected by the petals that beckon one deeper into the

Re: Pentax-M 28mm f3.5 question

Paul, stop it man, yer scarin' me Chris, Here are the comments I've collected on the 28/3.5. Because it is so "slow" compared to most 28s, it is in little demand and can be readily found for less than $100. So don't feel compelled to buy the EBay article; with a little Web

Re: PUG comments Part IV

Chris B remarked of my submission: :) That's really great effect for rippled glass. It looks so good that I thought it might have been done digitally. And the brown blobs I'm referring to aren't dirt, just different coloured patches. Chris, I'd been wanting to take a picture thru that

Re: OT OT OT OT OT Re: Goup Project

So some of us would view being called a Yankee as a serious insult, folks from our Southern states in particular, since many still remember that war with some bitterness. Non-southerners who do not view themselves as Yankees -- most of us, as I said -- will not be insulted, just amused.

Re: Pentax clubs, where next to meet

There are likely as many different sites for a Pentax love-fest as there are members of the list. Utah sounds great Buffalo Pound Lake sounds great Grandfather Mountain sounds great My suggestion is good 'ole Atlantic City, NJ... before you fall off your seats... Great architecture (if not

Re: Pentax clubs, where next to meet

e it for more black jack money... Norm From: Chris Niesmertelny Tell me the flight number and the time of arrival, I'll be there, my LX in one hand, silver dollars in the other. Maybe I shouldn't bring the LX just in case I get the urge to hock it - This message is from the Pent

Re: LX Strap Lugs

Uh, I had -S- on the brain...I meant Peter at camera-direct...I hope he's not lurking here somewhere. SETH, Stan and Shel... Thanks for the responses on finding LX strap lugs. I did contact Steve at www.camera-direct.com and I'll be picking up a few from him soon. Stan, I thought about

LX Strap Lugs

What's the deal with strap lugs for the LX? Rarer than a Ruth's Chris porterhouse, and just about as expensive. I thought I was out of my mind for bidding $36 for a set on ebay...and now I've been outbid. Please, Oh Great LX brethren, Cans't thou telleth me where I may findeth the little

Re: Ideal body for Auto Bellows A?

Bob's opinion: LX. Based on the question: What would be the soul mate for Pentax's Auto Bellows A? I think it would depend on what functionality you wanted. Certainly auto aperture would be best utilized with a body like the Super Program, but since it lacks mirror lock up, you'd have

Re: Ideal body for Auto Bellows A?

to Bellows A? From: "Chris Niesmertelny" [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think it would depend on what functionality you wanted. Certainly auto aperture would be best utilized with a body like the Super Program, but since it lacks mirror lock up, you'd have to lose the auto aperture if yo

Re: home BW processing people

Tom's Routine: - 5 or 6 minutes in rapid fix - 5 changes of water with agitation - treatment with Sprint fixer remover or Heico permawash, according to directions - 10 minutes under running water, agitate and dump the water every minute - 2 changes of distilled water Having said that,

Re: just talked to Pentax ...subtle pressure yea or nay

A show of hands of those who felt subtle pressure to hold back criticism due to Pentax being the host would be interesting... My nature is to try to be as pleasant as possible to my host. Hand up. That said, I always felt as if there were 3 main camps on the list, 1) The Pentax is

My first LX

Guess what I'm holding right here in my two sweaty little mitts? That's right. No longer do I suffer from LX envy. I've got one of me very own. I have a hundred questions about it, of which 99 I'll probably figure out the answer tonite as I fondle and tickle her (I've named her Lucy). One

Pentax LX Manual

Greetings and salutations: Can anyone tell me if there's an LX Manual on line anywhere? Mark Roberts is kind enough to have the ME Super and MX, perhaps someone with a good LX manual could send it to him for PDF creation? I am a few days from receiving my very own LX. Hopefully this will be

Re: VERY UGLY PUG COMMENT I RECEIVED... Am I wrong to be offended?

Sid commented: Am I wrong to be offended? Hi all: Here's a critique I received in my mailbox today regarding my PUG submission: "You have forever fixed yourself into 'amateur" status by telling us how difficult this shot was. With a 35mm and maybe a 135mm lens it's a snap (so to speak)."