Re: The kitty, she is empty

Done On Tue, 3 Sep 2019 00:43:30 -0400 Doug Brewer wrote: hi, kids. Please consider throwing some spare dinera into the kitty so we can continue to wonder what the hell Bill's on about now. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT - Pseudo-prudence -- Facebook 'removes' breast cancer video

Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 20, 2016, at 5:08 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Brilliant solution! All I need to do now is find models with square boobs. > >> On Thu, Oct 20, 2016 at 3:58 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: >> >> Facebook continues its image

Re: OT 19th century photos of the american west

Some real history captured here. Thanks for sharing... Otis On 8/18/2013 3:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: There are some nice shots in this set: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2149899/The-American-West-youve-seen-Amazing-19th-century-pictures-landscape-chartered-time.html -- PDML

Re: Pentax is history

On 7/2/2013 11:52 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jul 2, 2013, at 11:42 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: :( So ricoh absorbs pentax and reduces the name to a marque. That's certain death. Look how Mercedes-Benz has failed as a marque of Daimler, or Chevrolet as a marque of GM. Paul

Re: OT - Wide Awake in the Sea of Tranquility

I travelled from Dieppe to Paris with friends that day. Hit the Champs-Elysees with celebrations in full swing. Wall to wall people. It was a good night. Otis Wright On 8/27/2012 1:10 PM, Tom C wrote: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2006/19jul_seaoftranquillity

Re: Scanning services?

good, but the results weren't noticeably (to me) better than I get running picture scans from my HP 8500 AIO Printer scanner through Photoshop. No results yet with BW negatives. Otis Wright On 8/19/2012 12:01 AM, Tim Bray wrote: My wife has inherited a box of photos from her recently-deceased

Re: Peso: Olde Tyme

be able to get an idea of the date of production here: http://www.pocketwatchsite.com/illinoisserials.html The model watch that I have is shown here: http://www.oldwatch.com/Museum/Illinois/ill161aelinvar.jpg Otis Wright On 1/26/2012 2:52 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: That's funny. I too used

Re: Happy New Year and stuff

Done. Happy New Year. Otis -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: No Kidding

Similar HDD setups are used to lay gas pipe up to 50 inches or so --- possibly larger --- but this is the largest I have first hand knowledge of. So, laying underground medium and low voltage lines should be feasible. Otis Wright On 9/1/2011 10:35 AM, John Sessoms wrote: On Tue, Aug 30

Re: Happy Birthday

i4est Several similar experiences.. over the last few years. Otis Wright -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Enabled. from K10D to k5

I use a short loop of bright colored fine nylon twine through one of the strap rings on the camera for this purpose. It was a quick emergency solution made in the field some years ago --- while under a lot of pressure and picking up the wrong camera was becoming a really annoyance.It

Re: Which is the preferred battery charger

forget to recharge/top-off my batteries before a field trip and it helps to be able set up a set or two in the car on the way to wherever. Otis Wright -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: monitors

displays on their system? Otis Wright On 12/1/2010 7:40 AM, Gasha wrote: I'm sitting at front of DELL U2410 (portrait oriented), and think that it is great. Not cheap, however. There are newer models around, with better performance. Gasha Tim Bray wrote: Yeah, I bought the same NEC that James

Re: Hawaii, anyone

Always enjoyed Kapalua, but we always seemed to have a better time of it at the Royal Hawaiian on Waikiki. Enjoy. Otis Wright On 11/18/2010 5:51 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I'll be there is January, but in Maui, not Honolulu (thank god). Dan On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Collin

Re: GESO: Moose

folks moved a few miles up-river to Moose Hill after i left home and in 14 years there they never saw a moose; took me until a hike in northern Colorado to see one (they are imported, not native to CO) First 17 years in Maine (Aroostook County) and lots of moose. Otis Wright -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: 1940s US photos

spuds and hauled loads to starch factories -- although not the one in the picture. Otis Wright -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: The State of The List

. Feel free to use any excess for personal needs; no notice required. Likewise on all counts. Otis Wright -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: BH

I agree. I place an order or two with them each month and they have always been helpful and deliveries have been timely---sometimes amazingly so. Don't remember any unannounced late deliveries. I have found goods arrive well packed. I don't recall any DOA events. Otis Wright Cotty wrote

Re: Scanner: which one?

8400F is about US$140 at BHPHOTO.. in NYC. Anyone using the more expensive 9950F? Otis Wright Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Thibs wrote on 08.12.04 8:34: I'm looking for a scanner. I'm very budget limited so it'll probably be flatbed one. I know Canon do affordable (almost) flatbeds

Re: Boxes for batteries

. But for day-to-day use, I'll let youn play with the wrap and I'll stick with the boxes are light and super convenient --- and cheap Otis Wright.

Re: Anybody still using an external (analog) lightmeter

camera (Spotmatic Fs and ESIIs) kit. Day-to-day a Sekonic L-508 carries the load for the very few requirements that arise with digital cameras these days. Hard to beat the info in the histograms. Otis Wright Keith Whaley wrote: Frantisek wrote: Thursday, August 26, 2004, 11:29:27 PM, Markus wrote

Re: OT: Manfrotto Monopod enabled (334B)

from time to time, but on the theory it woiuld just sit on my shelf with a lot of other toys I don't use, I haven't picked one up yet! Regards, Otis Wright

Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?

Hmmm what? What did you expect? What did you find? What does it mean. Or, are we just putting out text these days? Otis Wright Chris Stoddart wrote: Herb Chong wrote: in Japan, digital cameras have approached saturation and either this year or next, most digital camera sales

Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?

Notice anything of note, interest, etc. in the profile of those bringing in memory cards, etc. for printing? Otis Wright Bill Owens wrote: Not so. Those consumers who used to bring film in for processing are now bringing in memory cards for us to print, and those prints are basically the same

Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?

significant adjustment that has is to a large extent independent of the shape of the damned curve. Just my two cents.. Otis Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So much for demand side economics. William Robb William you could be right. Film may go away sooner than I realize. It may shoot up in price

Re: Pentax is Dying

And, when is this supposed to happen? I hear all these promises about how good its going to be... you know the rest of the story.. Otis Wright Herb Chong wrote: that's not what they are telling shareholders in Japan. they are saying that moving to high end PS

Re: Email delivery problems with the PDML(was OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice)

In my humble opinion, this list is tops in service compared to others I participate in. I second Dan's comments without reservation. Otis Wright. Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I, for one, have had no problems with this list, although there have been problems from time to time on other lists

Re: Bye ...

Shel, I have always enjoyed you photographs and as a rank amateur, the thoughtful assistance you have so frequently provided. Enjoy your vacation and return soon. Wishing you well Otis Wright Paul Sorenson wrote: Shel - I'm mostly a lurker with not a lot of participation in the back and forth

OT: Way OT: Silk Screen Photomasters

I would like to establish contact with someone (located in US or Canada) who is experienced in the handling of photomasters for silk-screen printing in a production environment. Please respond off list to URL below. Thanks in advance. Otis Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OT: Space Ship One

for an excellent return on investment ... Otis Wright frank theriault wrote: Yeah, I thought the same thing, Dario. Mind you, the nostalgia thing is rampant in automobile styling and marketing these days, isn't it? The new Mini, the VW Beetle, the Ford Thunderbird, the Chrysler PT Cruiser, etc, etc

Re: OT: SpaceShipOne

the've completed thier mission. Seems like we have quite a few candidates for proving that one. Unfortunately, I can't remember which prof it was that said that, which may indicate that I'm coming up on the end of my mission.Keep smiling Otis Wright The private sector has also benefitted

Re: OT: Strewth (was Re: Tan's Travelogue

Every time I see this, it for some reason reminds me of the Stoned Crow, a wine bar in Crows Nest (Sydney). Anyone happen to know if it is still in business? Otis Wright Malcolm Smith wrote: Cotty wrote: What about 'stone the crows' ?? Why crows? http://www.quinion.com/words/qa/qa

Re: Traveller's questions

Gonz wrote: Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Boris, BTW, it totally sucks shooting on commercial airline. The windows are two layers, and made of this plasticky stuff. There is usually fingerprints and scratches and stuff all over them. I always take some nappy wipes (you know the wet

Re: What battery for the Spotmatic F

A year or so ago, I found some mercury cells on the web and bought a handful of them. Forget the URL, unfortunately. I have also used the 1.5 volt alkalines and observed no difference. Otis Wright. Hal Sandra Davis wrote: Last time we looked for SpotF batteries the only option was the Wein

Re: Platinum Prints

Commercial platinum paper background at this site may be on interest to you -- if you haven't already read it, http://photography.about.com/library/glossary/bldef_platinum.htm Unfortunately, I didn't see any listing of current sources for commercial materials. Otis Wright Shel Belinkoff

Re: OT - Music on the Road

are great travel/walking/outdoor event companions. Otis Wright Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Gang Call me slow, but I just discovered how easy it is to copy CD's to the hard drive using the Win Media Player. It's pretty much all automatic, and it astounds me how much info is on the disk

Re: Implications for Film (storage opinions)

to be one of the better solutions---at least from my experience. Otis Wright Shawn K. wrote: Well Rob, from what I've heard the government uses hard drives to archive information. Seriously, quality hard drives are simply the best storage option. If you have a RAID array, the chances of having

Re: Implications for Film (storage opinions)

of the organization as there almost often is in industry. This environment does not necessarily lead to practices and procedures that you would want to implement to protect your own at-risk assets --- just my experience. Otis Wright Shawn K. wrote: Alright, lets just say I know someone in the government

Re: Implications for Film (storage opinions)

Speaking of Canberra, seem to recall some very interesting systems at CSIRO's Black Mountain Complex. Still exist? Otis Wright Rob Studdert wrote: On 25 May 2004 at 19:41, Shawn K. wrote: Alright, lets just say I know someone in the government and this someone says that the government uses

Re: New Pentax DSLR's?

, upgrade the product, etc. if its not otherwise detracting from higher ROI products. At least that has been my, product line mgt. experience Otis Wright. Shawn K. wrote: Hi, Not trying to be argumentative but it just occurred to me, that as you stated earlier, there are still a variety

Re: OT: Hackers

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

Re: OT: Hackers

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

Re: VS: NEW_PUG - questions

that they've made... And, if they say Scotch Whiskey IS correct, they're wrong! keith Otis Wright wrote: Random House Dictionary says there is. Not shortage of experts here Have another drink and go back to sleep. It won't matter in the morning... Otis Wright Nick Clark

Re: VS: NEW_PUG - questions

Now that makes sense... Especially, to one whose spelling skills are non existent. Otis William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Otis Wright Subject: Re: VS: NEW_PUG - questions Random House Dictionary says there is. Not shortage of experts here

Re: OT:Parcel delivery.

--- sometimes much much better -- if someone will stop telling people they are doing WRONG. :-P Otis Wright

Re: Ignoring:PS colour -3 choices ?

Are there any good detailed reference texts on color management that you would recommend. Thanks in advance. Otis Wright Herb Chong wrote: not necessary. it is necessay to enable color management by having a chosen working space in Photoshop and converting everything that is tagged

Re: Australia and Pentax - frustration (whinge)

. There are no free rides, beliefs of this list notwithstanding. What am I missing What is so unfriendly about getting paid for ones effort.. Otis Wright -- Peter J. Alling wrote: That's not so bad. I had a local camera shop send an X to a local authorized Pentax repair depot. It needed

Re: My own DOF confusion

A hearty second from here.. Otis Wright Keith Whaley wrote: Good, safe answer, Anders! Thanks for the history lesson. keith whaley Anders Hultman wrote: On Wed, 24 Mar 2004, Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: This may seem uneducated of me - but I here you all saying i'm right

Re: usd money....

in case --- however, I really hate being hung up chasing funds when I'm traveling --- so I take more precautions than most would find necessary. Otis Wright Peter J. Alling wrote: We invented it. It used to be called BankAmeracard, I remember when the name was changed. You shouldn't have any

Re: usd money....

and maybe a lunch or two. Bill, do you think the bears will take traveller's checks ? Most certainly. And your watch. And your arm. And... Otis Wright Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _

Re: usd money....

, your CC company may assume that your card has been stolen and cut you off. It's unlikely, but it does happen. I travel a lot, here and overseas, and carry travelers' cheques and some cash. Joe In my opinion--- based on personal experience --- excellent advice. Otis Wright.

Re: *ist-D and the wide angle lens dilmena

John Forbes wrote: I suspect that Pentax thinks the future is digital, And you, of course, believe film based units will continue to outsell digital???/ :-[ and will over the next few years abandon film ,and therefore the 35mm format. I doubt that Pentax will release any new

Re: *ist-D and the wide angle lens dilmena

John Forbes wrote: That's true. But manufacturers have to take a bet on what they think the market will want, and plan accordingly. Where is the mystery? From here it is a no brainer... :-P Otis Wright John On Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:27:41 -0500, J. C

Re: Do Smarter Cameras make Dumber Photogs?

Or maybe.. dumber cameras make for fewer (brighter) photogs. :-P I like to the auto features. I run auto when it gets or should get me the results I want. I run manual when auto isn't going to cut it. Some days I run auto most of the day, some days the camera just stays

Re: Do Smarter Cameras make Dumber Photogs?

I'm afraid we in the US will see a lot more of this. Our school systems in the USA are turning them out by the tens of thousands. They are taught they never get anything wrong and that they'll get excellent pay for just showing up. And they wonder why the jobs are going overseas I

Re: OT Re: Do Smarter Cameras make Dumber Photogs?

. IL Bill On Sunday, February 15, 2004, at 02:30 PM, Otis Wright wrote: I'm afraid we in the US will see a lot more of this. Our school systems in the USA are turning them out by the tens of thousands. They are taught they never get anything wrong and that they'll get excellent pay for just

Re: Dust and DSLR's

What cleaning process are you using Otis Rob Studdert wrote: On 14 Feb 2004 at 10:20, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Read a few complaints about dusty sensors and their problems here. Seems to be a complaint in many venues. Is it a big problem or a minor annoyance for YOU? How do you deal

Re: The Wilhelm testing method. Was Re: OT: Photographic Materials

can forgo testing contstruction in the future. Opinions from left field are interesting but not very constructive. Of course if you have material performance data that refutes Wilhelms work, it would be of some interest. Otis Wright Regarding cost of 100 speed film to 800 speed film, I

Re: The Wilhelm testing method. Was Re: OT: Photographic Materials

William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Otis Wright Subject: Re: The Wilhelm testing method. Was Re: OT: Photographic Materials Can see you not into materials testing. Guess we can forgo testing contstruction in the future. And this has what to do

Re: The Wilhelm testing method. Was Re: OT: Photographic Materials

: - Original Message - From: Otis Wright Subject: Re: The Wilhelm testing method. Was Re: OT: Photographic Materials Can see you not into materials testing. Guess we can forgo testing contstruction in the future. And this has what to do with testing longevity

Re: * ist Digital Question

Yes, During the first week of what would become an 11-year sojourn in 'Oz, I had this explained quite graphically to me by young lady during a mixed conference meeting of about 20 persons.Took about a week for normal colour to return to my face. Never forgot that one. Was reminded by

Re: Papa Flash

recall. Cheers, Otis Wright Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those were photos from Doc Edgerton's lab at MIT. They used some good size flash tubes, and I believe a microphone was used to trigger the flash. Polaroid film and open

Re: DSLR/PC plateau?

, there are quite a few systems using LN cooled sensors in use in industrial and gov't applications. I had the chance to look at some of thse a few months ago. Quite impressive results... Packaging was a lot smaller than I had anticipated. Otis Wright Lens performance will always

Re: Today, I feel as though I have achieved something....

experience. I've run into a few exceptional photographers who needed little input, but for the most part the end-user presence was critical to a achieving time and cost-effective results. Otis Wright I browse through all of these images and they look just fine. There are some things I would have

Re: New job and Ritz Camera

. Some great memories. Otis Wright John Francis wrote: In the mainframe days systems analysis, programing, and coding were all different jobs. Now-a-days I understand they are usually combined. Coding was the grunt work. Yes, the term tends to be used derogatorily these days, unless you

Re: What do you think?

with any great breadth of selection with even moderate declines in volume. Otis Wright Anthony Farr wrote: Not at all, Bob. The specialist camera makers can shelter under the umbrella of the film and camera manufacturers. So long as Kodak and Fuji sell film cameras the ~hardware only

Re: Holiday wishes from the List Guy

Many thank to you, Doug. Merry Christmas.. Otis Wright Doug Brewer wrote: Just a quick note to thank you all for your contributions to the list and keeping me entertained for another year. Whatever your persuasion, I hope this is a joyous season for you and yours. Doug

Re: What do you think?

What are you including in costs. Direct, burdened, GA, RD deprec. etc. Otis Wright Herb Chong wrote: does high margin mean double, triple, or more for your cost of a roll of film plus processing? Herb - Original Message - From: Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: OT - Decerebrate Turnip

Thanks. Great entertainment. Otis Wright Cotty wrote: For fans of comedy and motorcycles, this eBay auction is a must read: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2442354423 LOL! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk

Re: GFM Attendees (updated)

You might want to look at just continuing on east to 'Oz from England. When I lived in Sydney, I often traveled to Europe via the US and found that returning on a easterly route was about the same cost and quite interesting. Otis Wright Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Cotty, on a side note

Re: GFM Attendees (updated)

They charge more for Sydney cattle. Otis Wright Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Rob, I am flying into NYC or DC - both of which are AU $1800 cattle class... tan. - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 9

Re: Silly Digital Survey

to get comfortable with a configuraton of equipment that will meet my needs in the area of flash synch, low light AF, and wide angle. Otis Wright Shel Belinkoff wrote: With fond memories of surveys past g: 1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved completely to digital

Re: carry-on regs for photographers

? Otis Wright

Re: It's Here!

Did you compare it to the D100, as you suggested you might. If so, any comparison comments you care to share? Otis Wright Bruce Dayton wrote: Just had to say, I went out this morning and got a new *istD! Of course, the deal with the wife was that it had to be returnable, just in case

Re: Nikon to stop selling film cameras in Japan...

guidelines most cos. now follow, I would expect to see more cos. explaining there position in this area over the next half year or so. Otis Wright Bill Owens wrote: I think that all the major manufacturers, with the possible exception of Minolta (are they a major manufacturer anymore?) have

Re: Batteries, was Re: istD Histogram display

Have seen statements suggesting NiMh batteries lose 1%-2% of their charge a day. Can't remember how good the source was. Maybe someone else has more accurate numbers. Otis Wright Bill Owens wrote: I saw those advertised, but my local store only had the 1-hour chargers. Still, I reckoned

Re: 5 Mpixel price breakthough

on the first few products because the market is setting your price limits if you wish to gain the market share necessary to make money on later products. I am always amazed by the coaching from those who never left the bleachers. Otis Wright graywolf wrote: Sometimes I wonder if anyone here

Re: On topic?!

Thanks for the input. I tried an early version of 6.x and went back to 4.79, so 7.x it is for the next attempt. Otis Wright Antti-Pekka Virjonen wrote: At 00:36 30.1.2003 -0500, you wrote: Ditto. Communicator 4.79 and it is beginning to have trouble with a lot of sites where Explorer works

Re: On topic?!

. That's why I stay with 4.79. Neither 6.x nor 7.x have shown they have even most of the bugs out, and they're still not reliable as my 4.79 is. keith whaley Otis Wright, Jr. wrote: Ditto. Communicator 4.79 and it is beginning to have trouble with a lot of sites where Explorer works OK

Re: On topic?!

Ditto. Communicator 4.79 and it is beginning to have trouble with a lot of sites where Explorer works OK. I'm putting in a new system next week and will move on to 6.x and if it has problems Netscrape is done at this office. Otis Wright Keith Whaley wrote: Me, too. Netscape Communicator

Re: Let's keep open minds

it for you. Just my opinion... Otis Wright T Rittenhouse wrote: Well, since Pentax makes a well selling 645 why would they want to produce a digital camera that would erode those sales. Maybe a 645 based digital that would increase 645 lens sales, but not a 35mm based digital

Re: Self standing Pentax Slave flash?

with its fixed output capability. I have a better luck using vivitar flashes with SL-2 trigger because I of the better control of the flash output. Unfortunately, this combo is too big for my prime field pack. Otis Wright. Steve Pearson wrote: Anyone ever tried one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com

Re: trackball and photoshop

I like mine very much. Took awhile to get the thumb trained, but I now much prefer it to a mouse. I especially like now having to make space in my work area to move the mouse around. Picked up a couple more for my other systems a few weeks ago. Otis Wright Mike Ignatiev wrote: has

Re: trackball and photoshop

I'm only a sample of one, but I find I do better tracing and drawing with the track ball than with the mouse. I admit, my drawing tasks are very simple. I magnify anything that requires fine work, which I found I needed to do with the mouse also. Otis Wright Herb Chong wrote: Message text

Re: Layers in Photoshop

in other applications that I become involved with from time to time. Otis Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't agree. Photoshop is as complicated or uncomplicated as you make it. There are many features that you may not use and may never use but once you start exploring there is no limit

Re: OT: Re: Profanity

, there is no need to put hard earned assets at risk by encouraging such behavior. Otis Wright Doug Franklin wrote: On Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:33:36 -0500, T Rittenhouse wrote: The TI sat up half the night with a dictionary reading it. Sometimes ones assumptions are incorrect. I'm one of those

Re: OT: Re: Profanity

You rang, ;-) Doug Brewer wrote: =damn= At 12:27 AM -05001/11/03, Otis Wright, Jr. wrote, or at least typed: I don't think this sells. It may be true, but the general or periodic use of profanity for effect is not effective in general, in my opinion. I've worked

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

x marks the spot --always.. Otis Wright Keith Whaley wrote: Pray tell, what IS SMCT 2x - 3x mm glass? What does x stand for? keith whaley Otis Wright, Jr. wrote: Have you considered a wider lens. Everyone has different needs, but for 30 years of casual family

Re: Brads cable release in stock

Many thanks from those who suffer in silence. Otis David Brooks wrote: Hi Brad and any other PDML er who needs this cable. I just recieved an email from the parts guy at Pentax Canada in Mississauga and the cable is in stock at this location and orders can be placed with him.

Re: MZ-S battery mystery Solved

Unless you test under load, meter may not show the problem Been down this frustrating road a few too many times. Just had a wild time with a new battery in a wireless mouse that tested w/o load just fine. All sorts of extra clicks -- so to speak. Otis CBWaters wrote: You know, to

Re: law and image

ensor. Or, am I missing something here? Otis Wright Paul G. Milwaukee, Wi. I agree totally...well said - particularly the part about digitally creating a film-based image. Also, beyond photography, the world in general will be interesting when everything can be regenerated or simulated to appear as

Re: law and image

missing something here? Otis Wright Paul G. Milwaukee, Wi. I agree totally...well said - particularly the part about digitally creating a film-based image. Also, beyond photography, the world in general will be interesting when everything can be regenerated or simulated to appear

Re: Paal Comes Through Again

I'll second this comment... In the absence of a continuos flow of product or product flow from Pentax, a stream of informal clues add an important demension to the list---IMHO. Otis Bruce Dayton wrote: I, for one, am glad that Pål passes on what he hears/finds. Whether they

Re: Want to play?

Well, there goes the entertainment. Otis Glen O'Neal wrote: I have stayed completely quiet on this until now. But I feel compelled to speak up. Look This should have all stopped with Brad's apology. We all know that at one time or another we have probably said something

Re: List news (don't read this, Mr Brewer)

I'm in... Otis Wright mike wilson wrote: Oh well, I did warn you. Any of our members in the good old US of A wish to co-ordinate donations for a present for our list guy? I think on (at least) this occasion he has done enough for us to put our hands in our pockets. mike

Re: List News

Thank you. Very much appreciated on all fronts. Otis Wright Doug Brewer wrote: Hi troops, Bob asked for a description of what happened to the list, so here's a brief synopsis: It broke. The longer story is like this: The digest mode went wonky (for reasons that remain unclear to me

Re: Reality checks Part 1

I'm sure that the product/program staff dial in at least when they need a laugh. Otis Rob Studdert wrote: On 13 Oct 2002 at 19:36, Brad Dobo wrote: Hey, It seems that those who replied to my email only argued one point. That Big Brother is watching. I don't know that BB is

Re: A must read! (WAS Re: Digital-only labs)

And sometimes it appears that signal noise created by the power aberrations activates the write sequence in the controller just long enough to overwrite critical data. See this a lot on platters we have analyzed for recovery. Especially where there are multiple on off cycles. Otis Feroze

Re: Pentax at Photokina

theory. Otis Wright Alan Chan wrote: Digital makes EVERYTHING better! I am native I know. But digital does not make things better. Just look at the unemployment rate all over the world due to computing automation. As far as I can see, computers are here to take over our jobs. :( regards

Re: The cause

to set up a new chip manufacturing facility. Mind boggling. Otis Wright Ryan K. Brooks wrote: So I sent letters to James Leffel (sales and mktg) and Bob Bender (president) at Pentax today, expressing my displeasure re: DSLR availability. Anyone else do this? R

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