Re: On topic?!

2003-01-30 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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?!

2003-01-30 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
. 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?!

2003-01-29 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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

2003-01-24 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
If digital products are going to erode 645 sales, then this will happen whether Pentax produces digital or not and what Pentax has to decide is whether they want piece of the action picked up by digital products or not. Very few mfrs. have been able to protect a product from technology pressures

Re: Self standing Pentax Slave flash?

2003-01-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I picked up one a few months ago. I've used in the field (mostly with digital cam) to handle special lighting requirements with reasonable success. I've also used it with my SLRs for general work with only moderate success, I need to work with it a bit more to work out how to best work with

Re: trackball and photoshop

2003-01-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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

2003-01-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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

2003-01-10 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I tend to agree. I moved to to Photoshop late last year after using PD and PE for a few years. The added horsepower has me to reduces my overall costs and generally improve the overall quality of the photos I use in my work. I've found the learning exercise to be interesting and helpful in

Re: OT: Re: Profanity

2003-01-10 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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 with exceptional people all my life. They account for a small percentage of the general scene and for the rest much stiffer get applied --

Re: OT: Re: Profanity

2003-01-10 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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 . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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

2002-10-31 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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

2002-10-31 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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

2002-10-23 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Folks: Snip> So long as the original is available, Snip And would someone like to define "original"? I'm always very careful about how much weight I give an "original." A lot of things can happen between the object of interest and the film/sensor. Or, am I missing

Re: law and image

2002-10-23 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Folks: Snip So long as the original is available, Snip And would someone like to define original? I'm always very careful about how much weight I give an original. A lot of things can happen between the object of interest and the film/sensor. Or, am I

Re: Paal Comes Through Again

2002-10-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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?

2002-10-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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)

2002-10-16 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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

2002-10-16 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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

2002-10-14 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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)

2002-10-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
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

2002-10-03 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Not withstanding the fact that the everything better claim doesn't sell very well, it has been my experience that digital has not reduced employment --- and almost always in the short to medium term increase staffing. I seldom find in administrative areas that there are any staff reductions

Re: The cause

2002-10-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I tend to give them the benefit of the doubt. I assume that if it made business sense, they'd produce one. I suspect their assessment of the market potential based on what they can afford to invest just doesn't stack up against other opportunities. Hard to fault them for that. I have the

Re: The cause

2002-10-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Ryan K. Brooks wrote: There's no need for in house fab to build a DSLR. eg. Nikon? Agree, I didn't make my point very well and I'm too tired at this point to work on it :-) I fear that we've just gotten away from Pentax's competencies. In what areas? -R

Re: OT - Lost Negative

2002-10-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Where I left them right after I give up looking for them and start some other project :-). frank theriault wrote: RRRGGHH!! Last week I got an enlargement done on a piece of crap photo that I took back in the spring. Someone actually liked it (I didn't), and asked me

Re: Pentax prifit/loss

2002-09-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Not to in any way suggest profits aren't important, but given this economic cycle profits can be affected by a lot of items not directly attributable to current operations. Especially short term profit variations. I also watch cash flows to see if (an how much) liquidity is being lost. I

Re: (Fwd) Re: Asahi pentax profit/loss

2002-09-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Not that I'm particularly worried about Pentax, but.I'm not sure how adding large amounts of staff and making offshore investments -- in these particular times --- implies sound(er) or improving financial status. What am I missing? What was the productivity, sales per employee or what ever,

Re: (Fwd) Re: Asahi pentax profit/loss

2002-09-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Not that I'm particularly worried about Pentax, I'm not sure how adding large amounts of staff and making offshore investments -- in these particular times --- implies sound(er) or improving financial status. What am I missing? What was the productivity, sales per employee or what ever, before

Re: Vs: Orgin Myths

2002-09-10 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Yup. Otis Wright Daniel J. Matyola wrote: You guys are really depressing me with all this age talk. Anyone else over 60? I still have two cameras older than I am, a Leica and a Speed Graphic! Dan I think I'm the youngest pdmler with 23 years old. But I know all the cameras

Re: Who are you?

2002-09-10 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Three primary photographic activities: a) forensic engineering -- accounts for 80 to 90 per cent of my photos where clear sharp images are quite important, b) record of my travels, c) record the family history/evolution, so to speak. No attempt at the art, but enjoy continually working on my

Re: Orgin Myths

2002-09-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Starting with a Brownie Hawkeye some time before my tenth year and progressing through an Argus or two and a Petri, I found myself in 1968 about to undertake monthly trips to Europe for a few years. I thought an slr with a lens or two (decided on a 28mm and 135 mm (with a 2x TC) which I still

Re: WARNING: U.S. Postal Service Ripoff

2002-09-06 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I'm very pleased with Priority (USPS) service. The packaging they provide is also a big plus for my requirements. I send four or five Priority packages a week. Can't remember any real problem(s), except for items sent to one of my associates in another state who quite frequently receives

Re: OT: Auroras

2002-07-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Don't know what browser your using, but my NS 4.79 did the same. However, getting rid of a netscape ad pop up and reselecting the page (toolbar) brought up the page nicely. I'm finding that NS 4.79 has some compatibility problems with some sites that IE 6.0 deals with OK. Anyone else? Otis

Re: Building a Camera Cabinet

2002-07-16 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Stan Halpin wrote: Shel - some thoughts on your cabinet: Wood is softer than glass. And doesn't break even if you drop something on it. I know glass is tough, but why chance it? Would Lexan work?? Otis - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: TTL flash?

2002-07-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Are you sure? I have a couple of Vivitar flash Pentax adapters here that suggest for some Pentax equipment, two pin contacts plus the frame contact provide TTL capability for some Pentax cameras. Otis Wright Alan Chan wrote: I found a used dedicated flash for a Pentax that has two contacts on

Re: Where oh where is Shel?

2002-07-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Good to hear you are on the mend. Wishing you a quick return to good heath. Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi gang, I just wanted to touch base and bring you up-to-date on my situation and why I've not been around, and to apologize to a few folks for not having shipped a few items in a

Re: 300mm f4 screwmount lens- value?

2002-05-04 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
My SMCT 300/4 has a nice tripod mount. Bought it used, so I can't say whether it came that way or mount was added latter. Otis Wright Tom Ivar Helbekkmo wrote: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My 300/4 screwmount has a tripod mount. It's a Super Multi Coated Takumar, the last of

Re: WTB: Camera Straps

2002-04-20 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Early last year, I picked up four or five from e-bay auctions to replace some worn out and lay in a supply of spares. Typical e-bay, they cost more than they should, but it was worth it to close out the mission. Haven't been watching lately, but you might have some luck there. Otis Wright

Re: Forgotten stepchildren

2002-04-18 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Now that you mention it. What requirements are served by the 645 family better than the 6x7 family and vice versa..? Otis Bill Owens wrote: All this malarkey about 6x7 makes us 645(n)(nII) owners feel like forgotten stepchildren :-( Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message

Re: Forgotten stepchildren

2002-04-18 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Thanks. Having had no exposure to either series, I was curious as to why one would select one over the other. Otis Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 11:46 AM, Otis Wright, Jr. wrote: Now that you mention it. What requirements are served by the 645 family better

Re: Incident Meter

2002-04-11 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I had a Norwood Director --- one of the former guises --- that is 40 to 50 years old recalibrated last year. Selenium cell in it and a like unit I sent along for spares were both OK --- although the tech did warn when I was checking on current serviceability that they run into a fair number with

Re: The Queen Mum

2002-04-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Just pull up your socks and send them nicely and pleasantly on their way. We did. No need to get upset. Just set your course and sail on. Otis Nitin Garg wrote: The whole world might not agree. She was the colonial ruler of a lot of places which werent thrilled with the british rule :)

Re: The Queen Mum

2002-04-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
SICK? Nitin Garg wrote: Right, she just continued to let the blood being sucked out of holes made by her ancestors. Innocent little girl. On Tue, Apr 09, 2002 at 10:07:53PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: No, you're wrong again. The explorers, merchants and rulers all had a lot to do with

Re: This is a manager?

2002-04-06 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Just curious, which of the following is is the ailment/remedy: Kodak, C-41, Tri-X.. Otis Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: I'd have said, Let's go online to google and look for all sites that mention Kodacolor and C-41. Then let's see how many sites we find that mention Tri-X and C-41. I do

Re: Asahi Pentax profit/loss

2002-03-27 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
You mean loss of capital really doesn't count during a recession? If you bleed long enough.recession or no recession! Otis Wright Brendan wrote: Don't forget the rest of the world in general is in a recession. --- Mick Maguire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That does need to be

Re: Fungus sanity check please . . .

2002-03-23 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I like it. Thanks for sharing. Otis Wright Angel Ramos wrote: Hi Gang! I live in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, my home is 2 miles from the sea shore. This is how I decided to get rid of the fungii problem I had a couple years ago with a 50mm lens, that went to Pentax heaven. The humidity here (

Re: Fungus sanity check please . . .

2002-03-21 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Why don't you take a infected lens, store it with some of your good lenses for a few months (in a monitored environment), then have them tested, and then YOU can write the definitive text on the issue Otis Wright Stan Halpin wrote: Thanks Dave and also Bob Blakely. I also have

Re: Fungus sanity check please . . .

2002-03-21 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
The fungus got in didn't it? What's to stop it getting back out? Newly discovered Halpin Logic containment field.. Otis Wright Doug Franklin wrote: On Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:12:13 -0600, Stan Halpin wrote: Tell me I am not crazy! Tell me I am not repeating a myth, that

Re: Lens fungus questions..

2002-03-20 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Statistical sample of one manufacturer's warning notwithstanding. Otis gfen wrote: On Wed, 20 Mar 2002, Mick Maguire wrote: Paul wrote: wouldn't a couple eminutes in the microwave kill the little buggers? It might just kill your microwave too considering most lenses have at least

Re: my new website is up

2002-03-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Try your new glasses. Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: The font face on the opening page is pretty small, and it can't be increased by using different settings in my browser. Didn't get past the first page. Amita Guha wrote: I recently abandoned my old website and registered a new domain

Re: Beer Toasts (Re: the Norman Yoke (was Re: Health Warning))

2002-03-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Answer may be found here? http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/articles_read/36/ Otis Mick Maguire wrote: Porter in Porterhouses? H probably more like where the name porterhouse when applied to steak came from. I'm from the UK and have never heard of this one so it's certainly

Re: OT: eBay tale of woe

2002-03-16 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
You may be right. Saw on the news that recently an employee in US was dismissed after follow-up background check (many firms are (re)checking backgrounds after Sept 11) found record of a bounced-check -- as I remember, this happened a number of years ago. (anyone happen to remember the exact

Re: How to open a MZ-3? (or MZ-5, ZX-5 etc)

2002-03-14 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Ah, but the house has much higher humidity than my car on a cold frosty... and you of course correct we see this happen day in and day out in the house. But warming cold dry air gives quite dry warm air -- as I recall--- or at least that has been my reasoning. For example, on several visits

Re: How to open a MZ-3? (or MZ-5, ZX-5 etc)

2002-03-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Having spent a fair bit of time in cooler climes, I'm not sure your example supports this point. Depending on the air flow in the car and no. of occupants, it would seem the humidity in the car might be quite low and condensation on leaving the vehicle minimal and to the extent any occurs, it

Re: How to open a MZ-3? (or MZ-5, ZX-5 etc)

2002-03-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Not such a big gamble. Most modern pc fab processes wash boards with deionized water now. But, as you say, remember to use distilled water. Otis Brendan wrote: We routinely wash laptop mother boards out in distilled water after users spill coffee on them, it's a 50/50 chance we take but

Re: Please Help - Corroded battery compartment

2002-03-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I broke and lost a piece of the copper contact in the battery compartment of my Spotmatic F. When I had a CLA done, I asked to have this repaired. They lapped a piece of similar copper contact over the stub that remained and soldered them together. Has worked just fine since. If your good

Re: MX viewfinder diopter: -1 or -0.5?

2002-03-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Are you saying that someone with perfect eyesight needs correction to use this camera? Seems like something is missing here. Otis Frantisek Vlcek wrote: Monday, March 11, 2002, 6:21:34 PM, T wrote: TR I guess I can't see what it matters. The viewfinder is set up to appear TR approximately

Re: Pentax prices

2002-03-11 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I suspect that few mfrs. offer many products at a loss at the incremental unit production cost level. However, IMHO it is likely that in some instances they do not recover development costs on some pro models. Thus any major increase in volume for whatever reason is actually a benefit not a

Re: Watching Paint Dry

2002-03-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
For working surfaces, I have had the best results using a several coats of polyurethane or epoxy (be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions when using these) as the final finish with appropriate sanding in between and polishing of the final coat. If you use these finishes, it is a good idea

Re: Watching Paint Dry

2002-03-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
For working surfaces, I have had the best results using several coats of polyurethane or epoxy (be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions when using these) as the final finish with appropriate sanding/conditioning in between and polishing of the final coat. If you use these finishes, it is

Re: test

2002-03-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
2 2 u 2 Anthony Farr wrote: two two two two two two two two two two etc - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg - This message is

OT: Commercial Slide Scanning Service

2002-03-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I have some old slides that are beginning to show significant color loss Many are the only images we have of places and family members no longer with us, so it seems reasonable to make some investment to save/restore them Current thinking is to locate a commercial scanning service to

Re: OT:Commercial Slide Scanning Service

2002-03-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I understand the economics I don't have time to install a scanner right now If I add anymore equipment around here, I'll have to put in another system I just don't have time do it the way I'd like to right now So, I thought I'd have a few slides scanned outside, and if possible, a few of

Re: OT: Commercial Slide Scanning Service

2002-03-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Thank you for a starting point. I found their web site. Will browse through it a little later this evening. Thanks again Otis Bruce Rubenstein wrote: Now that I know where you are. Try Nancy Scans in Manhattan. I'll see if I come up with more more details. --- Otis Wright, Jr. [EMAIL

Re: Spotmatic Enabled

2002-02-19 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Sometime ago this problem was dealt with quite extensively by the [EMAIL PROTECTED] group. You might want to raise a query there if your still having trouble removing the cover. Otis Christian Skofteland wrote: Thanks. It's sitting in a cup of Coke right now! How long did you soak your

Re: digital crashes

2002-02-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
And, IMHO one should also verify the data is properly recorded on the copies and that the recovery process (software/hardware) works. I see a half dozen or so major data/information losses each year where the backup process is executed flawlessly -- or nearly so, but the data is lost due to

Re: Why do my photos appear in PUG full of artifacts?

2002-02-03 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
You of course have a demo to share with us? Otis J. C. O'Connell wrote: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 10:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Why do my photos appear in

Re: Film at airports, again

2002-02-03 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
We going to get reasonal solutions to a lot of air travel challenges until DOT and FAA are overhauled -- in my opinion, they servce the carriers not the customers acceptance of the new security requirements notwithstanding. These knee jerk, low tech reactions to the new security requirements

Re: Now trademarks, was:Re: Surly polar bear

2002-01-22 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Odd. Beverly Hills Hotel has a Polo Lounge --- as I remember, Hyatt has something similar, and I suspect there were many others around the country. Would seem RLC must have had something else than just the name on which to make a winning case? Otis Wright Bill Owens wrote: There was until

Re: Dave Thomas -- Wendy's founder - off topic ???

2002-01-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
It shows heart and a depth of personality amongst other things--- some of the many excellent characteristics that make this forum interesting as well as informative. Now if we could spread a few seeds of understanding... Otis Andy Vu wrote: I really feel sympathy for Thomas's

Re: A Holiday laugh for You

2001-12-23 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
RerunBut a great laugh nonetheless. Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: Stupid Volkswagen Tricks! http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/humor/jetta-plywood.html -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

Re: The Seasons

2001-12-21 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Nicely said and a hearty second for the Jersey Shore. Happiness, Good Health and the Best of Success to all. Otis Wright Bob Rapp wrote: Hi all, The seasons are upon us again. As I have been through 58, I can appreciate all that each new year brings. It is a time for us

Re: Rechargeable (2CR5) for PZ-1p

2001-12-19 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
No Way may be correct. However, the relative voltages my not be the issue here. Of more interest at high duty cycles/loads or in case of component failure maybe short circuit current capability, which relates to the internal resistance of the different types of battery cells under high load

Re: Just got my Kodak RFS 3600 scanner working - WOW!

2001-12-14 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Not necessarily so. Might the ploy be to encourage more usage - processing -- for cheap film and encourage use of K film where competitive product might have been used otherwiseand protect list pricing during what me a rather slow period for sales?Kodak seems to have had a hard time

Re: Airport Postal Scanners Fogging Film

2001-12-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I have always understood this to be true-- that is, they can scan the film if there is any concern on their part. A couple of times I was told this as they took my film and ran it through the machine. Once I was told the film was not going with me unless scanned, it was my choice. Since the

Re: Airport Postal Scanners Fogging Film

2001-12-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I have no idea what the regs say and really doubt most at the scanners know either. However, I always understood this to be true-- that is, they can scan the film if they feel there is a need to do so.. A couple of times I was told this as they took my film and ran it through the machine.

Re: OT: Re: Australians

2001-12-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Its great entertainment. Have at it Otiose Right Anthony Far wrote: My profound apologies to list members who are sick and tired of this OT debate. My country was disparaged on the list so I ~insist~ upon defending it's honour on the list. If the NRA flunkies had made this a

Re: Spotmeters

2001-12-11 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
While on a battery search for some quite old equipment a few months ago, I learned that Radio Shack carries a large number of batteries that can be ordered by phone, but which do not show up on their web site. Otis Tonghang Zhou wrote: I searched radio shack website and cannot find the

Re: Pentax semi-OT question

2001-12-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I'm rather fond of and ounce or two of Glenmoranagie --- no water, no ice --- before we gather at the table. A bit of Grandfathers Port afterwards as we retire to wherever rounds out the day quite nicely. The other evening as I was putting things in order, I happened to note that I purchased

Re: flash stuff

2001-12-03 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Which Sekonic do you use? Otis Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Sunday, December 2, 2001, at 08:45 PM, Isaac Crawford wrote: He was considerably nicer than I would have been considering the tone of your last couple of posts was basicly Well what would you do without your fancy gear? You'd be

Re: Any views on Photo Tech in NYC for repairs?

2001-11-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Good luck. Otis Francis Elers wrote: Thanks to Otis Wright and Jim Apilado for informative answers to my question last week Francis Elers - 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

Re: Depreciation of assets

2001-11-22 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Oh yea. Is the cash back in your bank account. You just didn't have to pay more out. Nice try! Otis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/22/01 3:19:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The entire depreciation arguement is a straw man. By what you said in

Re: Depreciation of assets

2001-11-22 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Oh yea. Is the cash back in your bank account? You just didn't have to pay more out. Nice try! Otis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/22/01 3:19:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The entire depreciation arguement is a straw man. By what you said in

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #1574

2001-11-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I kept a dozen or so copies around the office. Gave them out to associates/employees who sent me documents I found to be exceedingly difficult/distracting to navigateAnd, for those who continued to .. we had the returned unread stamp .. Of course, I never read it myself --- as

Re: Rattlesnake Shake, Rattlesnake Yum

2001-11-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Please don't pass the entertainment. Otis Treena Harp wrote: It's not bad, really. My dad (the Mighty Hunter) used to bring home all sorts of odd stuff for us to try. Southern-fried rattler is yummy! And for the record, frog legs jump around in the pan while they cook -- it's dinner AND a

Re: Points of Order

2001-11-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Heavy on opinion, rather light on the research --- IMO. Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: I know about Wilhelm, and it's the marketing people who are hyping print longevity. When I see a 50+ year old ink jet print that hasn't faded, I'll believe that they have reasonable longevity. Over the

Re: Windows XP - Scary! (Was=3 A OT: A computer question...)

2001-11-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I had this same challenge a couple of years ago. I seem to remember finding instructions on the mangler installation disk for cleaning up the boot sector. Unfortunately, I can't check this as I took great pleasure in tossing mangler bits a few weeks after reinstalled the software on that

Re: One airline bans all carry-on luggage

2001-09-29 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I have to do something like this with my gear. Are you saying that you don't lock your cases in anyway? Otis Wright Tim S Kemp wrote: Geez, the last thing I want is for some luggage handler to be throwing my camera bag around! Seems to me that, knowing that all carry-ons are subject

Re: Silent Lenses

2001-09-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Now you have spoiled all their fun... Otis Ivan Prenosil wrote: You can easily hear what noise is produced by operating diaphragm (i.e. without film advance, mirror slap, shutter noise, AF) - just press DOF button. If you are after silence, why not use digital ? Ivan -

Re: Silent Lenses

2001-09-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Have patience the ancients will understand... Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: I know all of that, but you keep missing the other points in my posts. Mick Maguire wrote: There is no auto diaphragm connector on the K mount adaptor. The diaphragm stays closed down all the while

Re: OT, but all else seems trivial.

2001-09-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I'm confused, I seem to remember a Saudi embassy in D.C. What am I missing? Otis Jim Moniz wrote: Thank you for your kind words. Although I must admit My first reaction was BOMB THOSE F%$S!!! (said f%$s not having even been identified yet), we need calm and understanding to prevail.

Re: The WTC constructions

2001-09-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
It was designed in approx. 41 and was first occupied early in 43 and was to become some sort of office complex after the war. Can't remember the designer, but I believe its construction was directed by Gen. Grove, who went on to direct the Manhattan Project. Otis Skofteland, Christian wrote:

Re: Today's events

2001-09-11 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Thank you. Not an easy day and tomorrow will probably not be much better. But in time. Otis Ted Bradshaw wrote: Please allow me to extend to all USA members of the list my deep sympathy in the aftermath of today's appalling events. Ted Bradshaw. - This message is from the

Re: MZ-S Blah, blah, blah. Apology follows.

2001-08-31 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Amen. Otis Lasse Karlsson wrote: Jody wrote: Also I was getting a wee bit annoyed with all these long emails from Pel with lots and lots of propaganda about the MZ-S. Is he a salesman in real life? He seems to have the gift of the gab (not meaning to offend here). Well, for one

Re: new camera (Also NOT!!!)

2001-08-30 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
The other dimension seems to fit. Were those flying monkeys? Otis Wright Tom Rittenhouse wrote: Aus. pronounced Oz. Maybe magical tornados do travel half way around the world, but I thought that Dorathy's Oz was in another dimension altogether. Are there flying monkeys in Australia? grin

Re: Where in Illinois

2001-08-30 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Suspicious chronological break. Could it be two people? Otis Norman Baugher wrote: That's interesting, the guy has a lot of feedback and advertises bid pay, doesn't seem like your run-of-the-mill crook. Sure the guy didn't die or something? Norm "Mr. Wm Kane" wrote: > This was probably it: > >

Re: new camera

2001-08-25 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Maybe in NZ, but not in the land of Oz. Otis Wright Jody wrote: Or how about Living in Sin :) Yep, in Australia its called a Defacto Relationship. I think common law marriage is a better term :) __ Do You Yahoo!? Make

Re: Two B/W Shots

2001-08-01 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I'll always miss Melbourne. Had some great times in that city -- hot and cold... Otis Wright Paul Jones wrote: Hi, You wouldnt miss melbourne the last few days its been freezing :) Cya - Original Message - From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: first camera

2001-07-31 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
But that plants the seeds of insecurity... Otis Wright John Francis wrote: I'm not suggesting that you have to do things my way - All I ask in return is that you stop trying to convince the rest of the world that your way is the single best way, and would work well for everybody.

Re: Professional

2001-07-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Logic is fading and dream time fast approaches. Otis Wright Pål Jensen wrote: John wrote: In that case, why on earth are you spending so much time arguing that *your* definition of professional is the only one that makes any sense? I'm ceratinly not blowing my horn about whats a

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