--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And I had a main line on top of it all.
That came out Fri. afternoon before going home. That's an interface
directly into the heart through a vein in one's right top shoulder.
So it was critical as well.
Yes, when a person is intubated and a
I'm not Tom, but I use this remote to trip the *istDs shutter (either instantly
or with a 3 second count) after setting the focus. Useful for group shots or
anytime you need to set off the camera but don't wanna be caught behind the
camera.
Will work on other cameras besides the Ds, like my PS
Scott,
I think you're right, but sometimes, after I compose the shot, I don't want the
silly camera brain to re-focus. The results get interesting if that happens.
Pat in SF.
--- Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Setting custom function 14 to 2 on the *ist will enable auto focusing
Hmmm. I had some concerns about the size of the gallery pics, but the
thumbnails are 5kb each and the the images are 70kb roughly. But I figured
if Shel was on dial-up and didn't have any problems, things should be fine.
I find it difficult to test page loading times these days when I no
That's ok, Don. That's the purpose of anonymity on the 'Net. g
Thanks for standing up for me, Shel. I threw together another gallery just for
fun. http://patkong.jangness.com/berkeley_album/
The source images are not up to par with first gallery, but that's not the
point.
Is this what you
Hi Lasse,
It looks like I can add as many lines of text as I want to, as long as I
remember how to code a little HTML. I found out that in the captions box, I
can separate different lines by using br tags. Didn't find a limit. This is
a really fun program.
Pat in SF
--- Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL
Actually, I miss the frames in the 2nd version only because the index page went
with them. I like seeing what's ahead of me and if it's too much to view at
one time, I'll come back.
Pat in SF
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That's quicker, too bad it doesn't create an index thumbnail page.
You
Don,
Thank you for introducing this program. With practically no imaging
experience, I found this program very easy to use with respect to re-sizing,
caption placement, and assembly. I took image files straight off the card ran
them through the program and voila! A gallery was born.
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 04:31:28 -0800, Mark Stringer wrote:
I refer you to the Pentax USA site, the coupon item 13 under Please note these
additonal terms of the offer 13) Request for rebate must be postmarked
within 30 days of purchase.
BAH!!! The rebate form that B H supplies on their
Ditto here, Bob. The B H rebate form *still* has no mention of #13 (I
checked today).
Pat in SF
--- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My rebate form from B H has no article 13.
The rebate form I printed at time of purchase
from the Pentax web site has no article 13.
I have acted in
When did you purchase and when did you submit your rebate?
Pat in SF
--- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My rebate form from B H has no article 13.
The rebate form I printed at time of purchase
from the Pentax web site has no article 13.
I have acted in good faith based on what they
It looks as if Mark Amita both were denied rebates. Has this happened to
anyone else? What reason was given?
Thanks,
Pat in SF
--- Mark Stringer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just wait 30 days to submit the rebate and it won't matter what you send.
30 days after the receipt date and it is
Greetings,
For those of you who have purchsed a Pentax lens under the current rebate
promotion, I have a question. The box my lens (DA 16-45 from BH) came in had
a bar code sticker placed over the bar code printed on the box. Any ideas as
to if I can submit the sticker as the original UPC or if
Thanks for your reply, Jim. I had already peeled off the sticker, but thought
I'd better ask before mailing the stuff off.
Pat in SF
--- Jim King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Pat, use the peel-off sticker for your rebate submission. I cut the
one off the box but the rebate was denied. When I
PROTECTED] wrote:
Just wait 30 days to submit the rebate and it won't matter what you send.
30 days after the receipt date and it is void. That is what I did and now
I
don't have to wonder about the status of my rebate.
- Original Message -
From: Pat Kong [EMAIL PROTECTED
Shel,
IIRC, the pop-up button used to release the flash, but the flash was too lazy
to stand up on it's own spring. I ended up having to hold up the flash w/ a
finger tip after I pressed the button to release it. Has something changed?
Wouldn't mind getting it fixed.
Patsy
--- Shel Belinkoff
http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/manual/ZX50.pdf
Is this what you are looking for?
--- Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I remember vaguely that someone had
scanned the MZ50 manual and had it as a
word file? Or was it one of the other
'Z's? Also there was a source for such
Hi Frank,
Nice show the Snowbirds put on, isn't it? I've seen the group fly here in San
Francisco as part of Fleet Week in recent years. They are a nice contrast to
the US Navy's Blue Angels. Flying at slower speeds than the Angels, they give
me more time to capture them. I love watching
What are you thinking of bringing?
Pat in SF
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, depending on what gear I bring, I'd be able to carry it around
for you.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Shel Belinkoff
Hi Patsy ...
Sure, if it's no trouble for you to bring it
Shel,
In addition to seeing Godfrey's 20-35, would you be interested in seeing a
Tokina 20-35/3.5-4.5 autofocus lens at the Pixel Party? It's not the 2.8, but
it's mostly metal constructed, as far as I can tell and quite a bit heavier
than my other Pentax lenses. As far as image quality, you
Congrats! Have an early start on your weekend.
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The camera seems so small compared to many of the SLR's I've used. It's
not much larger than the Sony DSC-S85. That's pretty amazing considering
the size of other DSLR bodies.
That is indeed one of
Maybe he's trying to camouflage a silver lens? :)
Pat in SF
--- Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gotta get some gaffer's tape.
How come, Shel?
Fred
Looking at the 5n viewfinder (also applies to the DS), there is a little
(minus) on the right edge of the slider and a little (plus) on the left edge of
the slider. Since I need near-sighted correction (i.e., negative diopters), I
push the slider all the way to the right when I am not wearing my
Zx-5n manual also says that the diopter adjustment ranges from +1.5D to -2.5D.
Same for the DS.
Pat in SF
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Which direction is that? If I set the 5n all the way to the right, as I
look at the camera from behind, working without glasses is just fine.
I find that the DS eye cup is a lot snugger that that of the 5n, which I have
lost and now place a rubberband to keep the new one in place.
Pat in SF
--- Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Fred, you will find, if the DS is anything like the D, that the eyecup
will quickly choose to remove
and location more clearly and send out that to everyone.
Shout out if you're not on this list and would like to be!
Current possible attendees:
Bruce Dayton
Marnie Parker
Shel Belinkoff
Godfrey DiGiorgi
Juan Buhler
Marco Alpert
John Francis
John Celio
Pat Kong
--
Best regards,
Bruce
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've been using Patsy's 5n and generally the AF is fine. In some
situations it's a PITA though. However, after installing some fresh
batteries, the AF seemed to perk up a bit. If you really want to
experience fast AF, just hook up the camera to
Oct 8 looks better for me, as would SF.
Pat in SF
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Would Oct. 1 or 2, or 8 or 9 work for people?
I must be tired. I read that as a Pentax Pixie Party. lol
I'm off for bed,
Pat in SF
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Seems to be we've got that old gang again - Marco, Patsy, Bruce, Godfrey,
Marnie, Juan, and one or two others. Looks like it'll be an all digi
gathering this
Hi Shel,
I use Sandisk Ultra II 512MB cards w/ the Ds. I cannot say what advantages the
Ultra II speed has for me, however as I don't notice a speed difference btwn
the Ultra II and a non-Ultra II 1GB Sandisk SD card. I have no experience w/
Lexar cards.
Hope this helped (not much),
Pat in SF
Shel,
Thanks for sending this. I might just go check it out.
Pat in SF
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Malcom,
Your comment reminded me of an article I read in the local fish wrap a few
days ago.
http://tinyurl.com/av2ta
Shel
[Original Message]
From:
Hi Juan,
In answer to your first question, I recently acquired a used FA 28/2.8 in
excellent condition from Adorama for $149. Retails for for $229 at both
Adorama BH. I like the slightly wider than normal view I get from the lens
on the istDS.
Am unable to answer the 2nd question as I have no
Yup, the 18mm lens was a K lens, so no data transmitted. Shel could not have
used the DS kit lens as none was provided to him; this was not a kit purchase.
He would have been able to use the default settings if the camera had been so
set and not left at the flash WB that was previously being
Hi Shel,
I've seen the vehicles parked at BestBuy; never thought they actually got out
about.
Pat in SF
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/geek1.html
Just a little snap taken one afternoon in San Francisco.
Details: Leica M3 w 50mm 'cron,
Owen was certainly making a colorful statement. I'm not sure I would have seen
his message the same way were it in black white. Perhaps, as someone else
has written, a different time of day or lighting conditions?
Pat in SF
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I met Owen this past
It looks like Mom caught you in action. Nice weather for a picnic.
I like the geometric shapes in this photo: the circles at the top, squares in
the baby stroller, and then the brick work at the bottom.
Pat in SF
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
One of a couple of snaps from this
Batteries: AA lithiums make the camera even lighter; costs approx. $10 for 4.
AA alkalines are universally available; makes the camera heavier. AA
rechargeables: heavier but rechargeable if you are close to an outlet. Also
environmentally friendly. Or if you don't want to use the battery pack,
Hi Shel,
As I've read other list members write, and experienced myself, the Pentax auto
focus will hunt/seek in low light situations. I use primarily zooms in the
f/3.5 or slower range, so am unable to provide much information on faster
lenses. I do have an SMC-F50mm/1.7 auto focus lens and when
Enabled should be defined in the FAQ for new folks to this list. It's almost as
bad as a four-letter word. =)
When I joined the list, I had a K1000 w/ a 50mm f/2 lens. Since that time about
4 years ago, I've acquired 3 bodies, eight Pentax lenses, a couple of 3rd party
ones, and multiple camera
After transferring data from a memory card to the PC, is it better to delete
files from the card via the PC/memory card reader or to do it via the camera?
Does the memory card need to be formatted with each use?
Thanks,
Pat in SF
Godfrey,
I think that you will enjoy the 24-90. It's a tad heavier than the 28-105. I
have both. On the *istDS, I've found that I use the 24-90 more indoors these
days as I need things *just* a bit wider. But for in-town walk arounds, I'll
take either lens. Let me know if you find that colors
So from the responses, it seems as if I can delete files from either the camera
or the PC. When/if I format the card, I should do it in the camera.
This then poses the question of when should I re-format the card?
Pat in SF
(None of this mattered with film...)
Do you re-format *each* time you put the card in the camera or just the first
time with a brand new card?
--- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This then poses the question of when should I re-format the card?
I tend to format them when I install them into the camera.
Thanks for clearing that up.
Pat in SF
--- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Do you re-format *each* time you put the card in the camera or just the
first
time with a brand new card?
Brand new card, definitely.
After that, I am pretty hit or miss about it.
It isn't one of the
Hmmm, I had that system down. No film tail? Canister marked as exposed? Off to
processing. Archiving meant displaying suitable shots or putting them into
chronological albums. Negatives were filed chronologically as well by event.
The transition to digital means downloading images to PC, burning
First Pentax was a point shoot of some sort. May have been the PC 133? Worked
well until my brother dropped in on a basketball court. =(
Then several years ago, got my hands on a K1000. Loved that shutter sound and
that it was all manual(and all metal). Eventually I wanted auto focus
aperture
You are correct re: the strap designation. I was quite puzzled to discover that
the *istD strap doesn't come with the pockets but that the buckles on the strap
still come with the little nubs that were used to start the mid-roll rewind.
What purpose does this serve on a DSLR? Am I missing
:57:20 -0700 (PDT), Pat Kong wrote:
Now if only I don't lose this little guy.
That is why I changed the strap on my *istD with th one that came with my MZ3
It has a little compartment near each end of the strap, I use one to keep the
eyepiece cover, and the other for the remote ...
I also obtained a WR90 2nd hand at a decent price and it is now redeeming
itself. A Remote Control F alone sells for $15USD at BH, so I'm feeling pretty
good. Plus, I could take the 90WR to a windy beach not worry about it. The
PDML enablement at work AGAIN.
Pat in SF
--- Brian Walters [EMAIL
Same here, ERN! The first thing I miss when I pick up the K1000 these days is
the handgrip on my Zx-5n. I pick up my K1000 once in a while just to hear the
sound of the shutter, but I prefer to go out w/ the Zx-5n, now just playing
w/ a *istDS.
Pat in SF
--- E.R.N. Reed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Jan,
I've just tried this and find the pocket very snug for the remote control. Is
this a tight fit for your strap too?
Thanks,
Pat in SF
--- Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That is why I changed the strap on my *istD with th one that came with my MZ3
It has a little compartment
I've just discovered the wonders of using the remote control from the Pentax
90WR with the *istDS. No more running from the 2 second self-timer. No more
waiting uncomfortably for the 12 second count down from the self-timer. Three
second count down is sufficient to allow me to hide the control
request. Price includes shipping to continental US. Will
accept money order or check from US buyer. If paying by PayPal, please contact
me first.
Thanks for reading,
Pat Kong
-Pat in SF
Shel wrote:
Well, it seems most all of the autofocus bodies will do auto bracketing, so
for my purposes I could grab an inexpensive used one, like the ZX-5n or
something similar. Thanks all.
=
Shel,
Are you in need of a Zx-5n to borrow or to own? I have one I am
to continental US. Will
accept money order or check from US buyer. Will consider PayPal if non-credit
card. Please e-mail me first so I can check out that option.
Thanks for reading,
Pat Kong
-Pat in SF
Film may not be dead, but is that a real dead moose? Along w/ an Optio X on
display?
-Pat in SF
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/not-dead.jpg
Just a quick and dirty snap ... but it depicts a Universal Truth LOL Can
you find the deeper meaning
On Tue, 31 May 2005 20:50:24 -0600 Joseph Tainter wrote:
Cotty might, but I would never.
Joe
=
Wait, wait, wait! The camera won't be here until the end of the week. :o)
g, d, r
Pat in SF
On Tue, 31 May 2005 07:27:47 -0400 Mark Roberts wrote:
The Sigma EF-500 DG Super is outstanding with the ist-D. It's about
$200.00. I haven't tried the less expensive Sigma flash, the EF-500 DG
ST but I think it's just slightly lower powered and without some of the
advanced features like wireless
As I await arrival of the *istDS, I am left pondering the flashes that I can
use with it. The manual makes reference to a Pentax AF360FGZ.
Currently, I use a Sunpak Auto 266D with a Zx-5n. I am not sure if this flash
is compatible with the *istDS. If I were to invest in a Pentax flash, am I
I belive that the musical you are referring to is Meet Me in St. Louis with
Ms. Judy Garland. Right songstress, wrong city. It's been a few years since
I've seen it, though.
Patsy
-Pat in SF
--- Peter Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
-Original Message-
From: Graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL
Wow, this is a gorgeous piece of work. Was this taken
from Treasure Island?
-Patsy
Pat in SF
--- John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.neovenator.com/gallery/files/d5/panorama_2_med.html
(make sure
you click the image to see the large version)
Shot this last december, just
Oops. Try http://itsa.ucsf.edu/~patkong
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Tried the link in two browser, get a not found message
;-((
P Kong wrote:
These guys are so ubiquitous. See
http://itsa.ucsf.edu/~patkong/index.htm
That's the method to blind the viewfinder, isn't it? =) I haven't
lost that piece yet...
Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just try some duct tape.
:)
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