Re: istD @ KEH

2005-10-16 Thread keithw
Collin Brendemuehl wrote: @ Cord Camera here in Columbus there's an excellent D now marked @ $549. Collin At 14:27 2005.10.16 -0400, you wrote: Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2005 11:10:28 -0700 From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: GESO: Opera at the Town Hall Square

2005-08-31 Thread keithw
Jens Bladt wrote: In my small town, tonight was opera night, as a part of the local festival week. I just had to put my D to work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/859350/show/ Comments are wwelcome, naturally. Regards Jens Very well done, sir! Well exposed and each of the poses

Re: PESO: Wattle Day

2005-08-31 Thread keithw
Brian Walters wrote: Hi all September 1 is officially Wattle day in OZ so here is one taken yesterday with the DS + Tamron 90 mm SP and dual flash mounted on a tripod. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~sgap/photos/paw/a-pub-paw.html Click on the i for further info. Comments welcome Cheers,

Re: What's this red thing?

2005-08-30 Thread keithw
Shel Belinkoff wrote: http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/redthing.jpg Thanks! Shel Probably the auto focus sensor. keith

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: For higher end cars and SUVs, a V8 engine is a big plus in US auto marketing. It has little to do with actual performance needs (although for some vehicles, added torque and smoothness of a larger displacement V8 helps) but the US auto market has a long history of

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
P. J. Alling wrote: Saturns aint what they used to be. Could be... I have a 1999 S-series wagon, whose 1.9 liter 100 H.P. 16-valve DOHC engine is so flexible, passengers frequently ask me what size it is and comment on it's ability to accelerate into and cope with high speed freeway

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
Adam Maas wrote: Except for the SUV and the Minivan, Saturns are just rebadged Opel's anyways. -Adam I won't argue with you, but where did you hear that? Details please... I actually LIKE Opels, so no problem here... keith whaley

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course every maker who sold cars in the US had to comply with emission standards. Those with the best powerplant engineering, Honda for example, were able to meet the standards without crippling their engines. I was an automotive journalist in the early eighties and

Re: Back home, bad news...

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: Hi everybody, [sad tales of mechanical gear failing... snipped.] When I came back home I found both my new computers not working. My brother said he had taken the newer one to the shop for a check and there it worked, or so I'm told. Now it is going there againg...

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then I assume you are opposed to emission standards? Except for third-world countries, standards are basically universal today. The US initiated emission control but it soon became a fact of life for all automakers. Today's engines are more powerful and more efficient

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
P. J. Alling wrote: The spring hill plant used to have considerable autonomy. The used their own methods of mass production, and had a separate contract different in most respects with the UAW. Yes, I'm aware of those differences. Now they operate within the GM umbrella and it shows.

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
Adam Maas wrote: Car magazines mostly. The Sky is an Opel Roadster, the L series is based off the same Opel (Vectra IIRC) that also became the Cadillac Catera at a higher trim level and the current ION is based on an Opel (As are the equivalent Pontiac Chevy cars. It's an Astra

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
P. J. Alling wrote: Tell me about it, I'm driving a 13 year old SC2 which still handles better than the latest Ion that I test drove recently. Hah! ;-) If it comes to it, I think I'd rather put a new engine in my SW2, if it needed it, and just keep driving it... I love the style, the

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
Sport Compact Car is by far the least fluffy Car Magazine. Since you read it a lot, you must hves a copy about. Who publishes it? keith It's fairly hardcore though (Expect to see algebra in some columns). They also tend not to review new cars much, being more of an enthusiasts mag.

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: [...] When it comes to sports cars, well, I'd still like a Merc CLK because it's comfortable and I like the notion of a hard top and convertible in one. Older ones are now getting into a reasonable ball park. Overall, however, I'm happy to no longer be worried

Re: GESO - UK 2005 (version 1.0)

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
mike wilson wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Finally I realized I have enough images to compile a gallery. This is my first attempt on using automated gallery creation tools. So here you have 16 images. Each image is roughly 150 Kb in size. Some of those you've seen, some you haven't...

Re: More from the Mountain

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
Cesar wrote: So Scott, is there a 67 in your future? :-P Similarities 'twixt Doug and me - other than long-lost brothers (I am the brother Mom never talked about) - I cannot see other than who else is in the photo... I do notice she seems a little alarmed by what he is saying... As for

Re: More from the Mountain

2005-08-29 Thread keithw
Scott Loveless wrote: It should be http://twosixteen.com/gallery/index.php?id=174 Of course! I'd recognize her anywhere! ;-) keith On 8/29/05, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cesar wrote: So Scott, is there a 67 in your future? :-P Similarities 'twixt Doug and me - other than long

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-28 Thread keithw
Dario Bonazza wrote: Two months ago the general manager of Alfa Romeo division stated that Alfa wants to be back to US market as soon as possible, with a proper line-up including Maserati V8 engines. Dario Thanks, Dario! Very interesting news, for an old ALFA aficionado! keith

Re: OT: Alfa Romeo cars

2005-08-28 Thread keithw
Dario Bonazza wrote: It is believed the new Alfa 159 (http://www.autoindex.org/news.plt?no=1091#) was designed also thinking about US sales. Dario Well done, ALFA! This is a very sophisticated machine, with it's full time 4WD and all the other interesting specifications! Good to dream

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-27 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 26, 2005, at 11:11 AM, keithw wrote: Any Alfa is a real car from the day of it's birth, and will never be otherwise... Amen. Good to meet another insane^H^H^H^H^H^Htrue Alfisti. ];-) Godfrey Just for giggles, I went to my large L.A. Yellow Pages, no Alfa

Re: PESO - Yet another of my London sketches

2005-08-27 Thread keithw
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! http://www.photosight.ru/photo.php?photoid=1005522ref=author Wonder what you have to say. Boris H. Have you niticed, Boris, there's a person on the bench with their head on backwards! Trying out for the next The Exorcist movie? keith

Re: I should know this ...

2005-08-27 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: 1023. (I'm a meg short of a gig) What's the equivalent in a six-pack? keith Cheers, Cotty

Re: Why full frame?

2005-08-27 Thread keithw
Mark Roberts wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/26/2005 5:44:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Me think, cheap Canon lenses are really _cheap_ Tamrons! But who am I to say? I'm using a Tamron 28-75/2,8 and _want_ to believe it’s a proper lens.

Re: PESO - (OT) Captive

2005-08-27 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: On 27/8/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: It is, indeed, poignant, Cotty. Great emotion, great photo. Thanks buddy. I hope the new job isn't taking too much out of you - now that you're just passing the time sitting on you ass talking into a mic all day.

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-26 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 25, 2005, at 6:38 PM, keithw wrote: [...] I mean, really! 1956! Sports car nirvana age... My first sports car was a Triumph TR-3! Lots of memories from back then. I was totally immersed in SCCA activities, crewing and racing and driving my TR around

Re: CR-V3 rechargeables

2005-08-26 Thread keithw
Tim Øsleby wrote: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 26. august 2005 07:10 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: CR-V3 rechargeables In a message dated 8/25/2005 2:18:57 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 25/8/05, Boris

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-26 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 26, 2005, at 5:12 AM, keithw wrote: Cars were wonderful playthings back then. Now they're too much of a pain in the butt to deal with. I still love my FrankenSpider, however. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/vehicles/fs-3468.htm Made non-Alfa by what

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-26 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 26, 2005, at 9:45 AM, keithw wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/vehicles/fs-3468.htm I was thinking you might have put a small block Chevy engine in there, and a column shift, or something like that! Heavens, no!!! ;-) sure is purty! Thank

Re: FA*24/2.0

2005-08-26 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: Cotty wrote: Did I mention that we're off to see Alison Krauss in London in a couple of weeks? g You lucky bad! Paul She's a dish. Oh yeah, and she sings real nice :-) And somebody in her band handles a fine fiddle and I hear some outstanding banjo playing. Her

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-25 Thread keithw
Graywolf wrote: Was that a J-2 with a blower that you had, Keith grin? graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com No, I _wish_ I had that for a memory! Best I can do is working on early TD's and being around TC's. Still... fun stuff. keith keithw wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: I hope the hen

Re: Why full frame?

2005-08-25 Thread keithw
Graywolf wrote: [...] Currently my photo printer is a 3 year old Epson Stylus Photo 820. Slow, expensive to run with Epson ink and paper, cheap with off brand stuff from ebay. Prints better at 360 than at 720 which makes me believe that the 2880x720 spec is just advertising crap. It too has

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-25 Thread keithw
, but plenty of fun reading. keith graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- keithw wrote: Graywolf wrote: Was that a J-2 with a blower that you had, Keith grin? graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com No, I _wish_ I had

Re: The Nature of Film's Final Throws

2005-08-25 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050825/ap_on_bi_ge/kodak_consolidation That's the most succinct report yet. Thanks for posting it, keith whaley

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-25 Thread keithw
Graywolf wrote: Would that be this book? No copies available unfortunately. Press on regardless;: Or, The confessions of a sports car addict, (Unknown Binding) 1956 by Anne Taylor graywolf That's the one! The authors were Anne Taylor and Fern Mosk. Publishers were Simon Schuster, N.Y.

Re: PESO: cars on film

2005-08-24 Thread keithw
wendy beard wrote: A small diversion for me. Actually shot some ~film~ this weekend. Even more of a diversion, it wasn't of dogs either! Went down to Kingston on Sunday to take part in a British Cars in the Park day. OK, wasn't entirely dogless. Boris came too.

Re: 36mm x 36mm sensor?

2005-08-24 Thread keithw
Mark Roberts wrote: Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This one time, at band camp, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does everyone measure prints, to make sure they get their money's worth? Or, am I missing something... I measure mine as mostly they need to be 8x10 Most people

Re: OT: Photographing insects

2005-08-24 Thread keithw
Mark Roberts wrote: Illinois Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it's outside, perhaps it is a cicada? I thought it might be an odd sort of cicada, or one making a different sound, but I found a lot of cicada sound samples on the net and none like this. More data: This insect appears (or

Re: 36mm x 36mm sensor?

2005-08-24 Thread keithw
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: keithw Subject: Re: 36mm x 36mm sensor? Ten make him an 11 X 13 1/4, or 11 X 12 3/4. It's a custom print anyhow, isn't it? Does everyone measure prints, to make sure they get their money's worth? Or, am I missing something

Re: Survey: Your Most Unusual Shot

2005-08-24 Thread keithw
Jack Davis wrote: In Bryce Canyon 'prox 15 years ago, I was set up to compress some scenery when a chipmunk appeared on a pine tree root about 40 or 50 ft from me. My wife broke off small pieces of a Ritz cracker, she was munching, and placing them along the root while I took aim. They (it)

Re: Survey: Your Most Unusual Shot

2005-08-24 Thread keithw
Mark Roberts wrote: OK, it pales beside the weirdness of some others' shots, but it's still quite odd: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7cf01017.jpg I'm not sure what he's doing... Yes, that is a person, not a statue. I'd describe his performance as some kind of cross between mime and Tai Chi.

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-24 Thread keithw
P. J. Alling wrote: I hope the hen was well cooked... Ahhh, keeps me in mind of the old Morris Garages autos, it does... keith Cotty wrote: On 24/8/05, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty, Bob, what was the name of that ale again? Fuller's London Pride! Just had a

Re: BUYDIG.COM

2005-08-24 Thread keithw
Shel Belinkoff wrote: If you've recently purchased gear from BUYDIG.COM, how did the transaction go? Anyone have any complaints or problems? Thanks! Shel I've bought 3 cameras from them, all came earlier than expected, there was no pressure to buy anything else, and the transaction was

Re: PESO: Artificial Beach

2005-08-23 Thread keithw
P. J. Alling wrote: What about Germany, I think there are more US troops there than in either the UK or Iraq... Unh, in response to what message? keith Cotty wrote: On 22/8/05, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: 50, actually. Jens Bladt wrote: Yup - state number 52,

Re: PESO: Out door Piercing Studio

2005-08-23 Thread keithw
frank theriault wrote: On 8/17/05, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did a bit of street shooting during Malakoff Rockfestival. This is one of the subjects I stumbled across. http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=189705 It's not a really good photo. Except that I like the

Re: Are Pentax compact digitals really that bad?

2005-08-23 Thread keithw
Andre Langevin wrote: I like much the Optio MX (and Optio MX4, which is the same but 4MP instead of 3MP). Its only real problem is shutter lag, lkike about any digital PS :(. Some are a bit better. I remember that the Pentax S5i was among the best on that aspect. I have one, and I agree!

Re: Are Pentax compact digitals really that bad?

2005-08-23 Thread keithw
Peter Smekal wrote: Some are a bit better. I remember that the Pentax S5i was among the best on that aspect. I have one, and I agree! keith whaley What about the Pentax S5z? I'm looking for a real small compact digital. Peter don't know, but... Physical specs are: S5i: 88mm

Re: 36mm x 36mm sensor?

2005-08-23 Thread keithw
Mark Roberts wrote: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Mark Roberts I'd like a 26 x 34 sensor myself: It's just about the same image circle as a 24 x 36 but in the 3:4 ratio I prefer (one of the things I like about the 645 format). What a marvelous idea. Then my SLR customers can

Re: New Digital SLR Products From Pentax

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Ummm ... doesn't the current DS have a 95/95 viewfinder? Doesn't it also offer an 8 frame burst? I suppose other differences between the DS and the DS2 will show up considering these are early, and probably PR generated, comments. I hope so. For some reason this release

Re: Back from GFM

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Doug Brewer wrote: Got back from the GFM Camera Clinic a few hours ago, and must report that I had much fun. Saw several regulars like Cesar, Tom Reese, Bill Owens and the lurkers, but also had the pleasure of meeting and talking with our own Scott Loveless during his first visit to GFM. I

Re: PESO: Artificial Beach

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Jens Bladt wrote: http://gallery13117.fotopic.net/p19136589.html This is Amager Strandpark in Copenhagen, Øresund. In the background you can see Øresundsbroen - the bridge between Denmark and Sweden. The beach is artificially made and was opened to the public recently. Five shot panorama,

Re: New Digital SLR Products From Pentax

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Derby Chang wrote: Christian wrote: on Pentax USA site now http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_details/digital_camera--*ist_DS2/reqID--6919574/subsection--digital_slr Christian What does freedom in the P... mean? D [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc

Re: New Digital SLR Products From Pentax

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Dario Bonazza wrote: keith whaley wrote: Shel Belinkoff wrote: Ummm ... doesn't the current DS have a 95/95 viewfinder? Doesn't it also offer an 8 frame burst? I suppose other differences between the DS and the DS2 will show up considering these are early, and probably PR generated,

Re: New Digital SLR Products From Pentax

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: On 22/8/05, keithw, discombobulated, unleashed: Viola, the DS2... Also available in double bass and cello flavours. Cheers, Cotty Ooops! Thanks for the proof reading, Cot ol' chum! At first, I said, What is he talking about? Then I saw it! That's funny! keith

Re: PESO: Artificial Beach

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Jens Bladt wrote: I know - I am re-doing the panorama as we're speaking - so to speak. It seems I have included one image too many (not really belonging to the sequence). This probnlem is one of the reasons I want a larger buffer in a future *ist D2. Being able to shot the secuences (sometimes

Re: PESO: Artificial Beach

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Jens Bladt wrote: Kieth wrote: First of all, there are repeated images there. Groups of people repeated horizontally. Thanks, I didn't notice. Sorry about thsi - I prepared the image very quickly thsi morning. Normally - when this problem occures - I will past a part og the original image

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Kevin Waterson wrote: This one time, at band camp, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Launching a war simply because you want to (maybe just for political reasons) I think all wars are fought for political reasons. and convincing others it is a good thing, is certainly different from responding

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
P. J. Alling wrote: All true, except that the Japanese were waging an aggressive war of imperial expansion on the Chinese mainland, (where the Japanese army used rape and plague as weapons), and had previously fought a short undeclared war with the Soviet Union, (in which Marshal Zhukov

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: So your point is that the Japanese were justified in bombing Pearl Harbor so that they could continue the rape of Nanking? Interesting perspective. Oh, did he say that? Interesting interpretation of what he said. keith whaley Kevin Waterson wrote: This one

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Glen wrote: At 09:34 AM 8/22/2005, Kevin Waterson wrote: This one time, at band camp, Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So your point is that the Japanese were justified in bombing Pearl Harbor so that they could continue the rape of Nanking? No, those are your words. I made no

Re: PESO: Artificial Beach

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
clothed people. Since I am a frequent visitor, and see how out of shape most beach people are in Hawaii, I mentioned it by name. Sorry if that offends you. keith keithw wrote: The only thing I'm struck with is, the remarkable absence of heavy-weight people! Almost no one is overweight! Like

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-22 Thread keithw
Bob Blakely wrote: Regarding Eactivist's post: No one has launched a war because they wanted to. To state such nonsense is to assume that the one launching the war has dictatorial power. To assume that the President of the US, Prime Minister of Briton, Prime Minister of Australia have such

Re: A couple of PESOs

2005-08-21 Thread keithw
William Robb wrote: I finally managed to get out with the 600 and do some shooting. This les is a challenge to shoot with, to be sure. I would think so! What was the camera attached to it? With a 35mm camera, you're talking about a 12X magnification. Try hand holding a 12X telescope sometime,

Re: PESO: Sky Fire

2005-08-21 Thread keithw
Shel Belinkoff wrote: I don't care much for fireworks or fireworks pics, but I like this one - the long trail makes it work for me. However, it appears a bit over exposed. That's because he exposure time was 30 seconds, I suppose. g keith Shel [Original Message] From: David Savage

Re: FA*24/2.0

2005-08-20 Thread keithw
John Munro wrote: Was/is yours an FA*24, or just an FA24? Godfrey prefers an FA over an FA*, for some reason... Do you? keith whaley === The plate on the side of my lens states, SMC PENTAX-FA* 1:2 24mm -IFAL- I've never heard of an FA24 versus an FA*24; so, I checked Dimitrov's

Re: FA*24/2.0

2005-08-20 Thread keithw
Bruce Dayton wrote: Hello Cameron, I think you need to be cautious about putting down others for their findings. I do know how to use wide angles, as well as that lens, having owned two of them. My film experience was very good. My digital experience was not. Well, I'm going to keep

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-19 Thread keithw
Gonz wrote: Bob Blakely wrote: From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just to clarify. The government outlawed semi automatic firearms. Not all guns. Don't worry, they'll finish the job. Its true. All it will take is some guy going crazy with a bolt action rifle. Supposedly JFK

Re: FA*24/2.0

2005-08-19 Thread keithw
John Munro wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: With regard to the D/DS bodies, there has been a lot of polarized discussion of it. Some love it, others hate it. I've seen both good and bad results from it. It is large and heavy. I saw a lot of chromatic aberration in some sample exposures I

Re: FA35/2 arrived ...

2005-08-18 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Thanks Juan! I'm finding it a nice complement to my other lenses, an excellent fast 'normal'. I can see why you go back and forth between this and the FA28 too; that's what I have the 20-35 for. My principle reason for going this way was the two stops additional

Re: Mini London PDML

2005-08-18 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: Some pics from last night (preceded by a few shots from a certain football club in London) http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/spare4.html 9 pics in total, about 50k each. Cheers, Cotty I like 'em! First I've seen of Boris 'n kids! I see the pints of dark beer/ale well

Re: FA35/2 arrived ...

2005-08-18 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 18, 2005, at 10:15 AM, keithw wrote: Any idea what new price is on this lens [20-35]? I assume it's the FA version, f/4.0? I have no need for an automatic lens, but know of no standard K mount zooms with that range. I have a fixed focus 19mm, but if I find

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-18 Thread keithw
Tom C wrote: Bob Blakely wrote: Valid and rational conclusion, or not, that IS what happens in the normal course of human events. Further, the chicken was absolutely right - until it's death. If I'm crapped on continually in ANY situation by people of some different (sub) culture, I WILL

Re: FA35/2 arrived ...

2005-08-18 Thread keithw
P. J. Alling wrote: I'll second Godfrey on this, the 20-35 is an exceptional lens. http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitledv.html I remember having seen this one before. I was impressed then too! g I guess I'll start looking for one on the used market. Then I'll put my 19mm

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-18 Thread keithw
Bob Blakely wrote: You are incorrect. The only subculture that I come in contact with that invariably (so far) gives me trouble is the Hispanic gang culture near my area. That is not to say that all white middle aged males have treated me well, or that all the Hispanic gang members have

Re: Fw: Peso: My First Peso

2005-08-18 Thread keithw
Manuel Magalhães wrote: Something was missing, http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/35146415/ Sorry, Manuel Some very good shots! Tell me, how are the water clouds done? I can think of a couple of ways, but see nothing in the image to support my ideas! Do you know how they

Re: OT: Who is behind the scene of Komkon hosting P*G

2005-08-18 Thread keithw
Fred wrote: What's PLG? Pentax Losers' Gallery Is there a need to insult the people who've contributed to the Pentax Lens gallery ??? Fred He just wasn't thinking, Fred. I'm sure it wasn't meant to be derogatory... keith

Re: PAW: People Portraits #30 - GDG

2005-08-17 Thread keithw
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: RE: PAW: People Portraits #30 - GDG I used to think along the lines that you expressed, because I never did any darkroom work myself. Once I started scanning my own transparencies, my viewpoint started to change.

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-17 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: On 16/8/05, Tom Reese, discombobulated, unleashed: You might want to take this quiz: http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html Left Liberal. Cheers, Cotty I came out as a centrist, something I never gave much thought about being... As I gave it some thought, I realized

Re: more on photographers rights

2005-08-17 Thread keithw
Glen wrote: At 06:37 PM 8/17/2005, P. J. Alling wrote: Alright he's been rehabilitated, however after the restoration the new king still had him dug up, hung, drawn, and quartered. My, what a quaint custom that is! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posthumous_execution I had no idea that

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread keithw
Tom Reese wrote: William Robb wrote: I believe any time a police officer asks you to step out of the car, or please come with me, you are being detained. If you are being detained without reason, you are then suffering from an unjustifiable arrest. ... Be as co-operative as possible,

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-16 Thread keithw
Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Margus thanks a lot for your solution. Since I did not join a single lesson in chemistry, in fact, do not understand anything about molybden isulphide oil, is there a more common name for that seldom fluid ;-) A good start would be your local hardware store. Look for a

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread keithw
Toralf Lund wrote: Malcolm Smith wrote: [ ... ] In many ways it's all a nonsense; chances are in a small town you are appearing on CCTV somewhere and in a big city maybe 50, 100, 200 cameras? Not that I have any objection to that - I welcome it today - but the principle should be both

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread keithw
Mark Roberts wrote: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes. In most states, only one party to the conversation has to consent and that can be you if you're a party to the conversation. California requires all parties to consent. There is no criminal penalty, but you can be sued. In

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-16 Thread keithw
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: keithw Subject: Re: The Photographer's Rights Yessir, I do. However, I see no danger from being watched by remote cameras, as I don't plan to ever do anything illegal! If they catch me scratching my butt, i hope they have a good

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: [...] When working, if I am filming in the street, I often get do-gooders accosting me about whether I have this permission or that permission for anything from filming a house, to filming people, to filming the sunset. I always say yes (which is a lie). Just saves time. If I

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-15 Thread keithw
David Savage wrote: On 8/15/05, keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso21.html Comments welcomed. -Marco Geez! That camera (in front) is about the size of a 2 1/4 X 3 1/4 Crown Graphic! Looks like some kind of video camera to me

Re: The Photographer's Rights

2005-08-15 Thread keithw
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: keithw Subject: Re: The Photographer's Rights If I read you right, you do not recommend saying, Why do you want to know? ;-) That's the usual rejoinder for nosy people... While I agree with your sentiment on this one, Keith (my

Re: How-to separate 2 stuck filters

2005-08-14 Thread keithw
Cotty wrote: On 14/8/05, Markus Maurer, discombobulated, unleashed: Hi Bill I will buy gloves tomorrow and try your recommendation. thanks! Markus Elbow length gloves work better. Get good quality rubber. Black's nice. Cheers, Cotty Then a set of glossy black knee length patent

Re: PESO - Mediated Reality

2005-08-14 Thread keithw
Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso21.html Comments welcomed. -Marco Geez! That camera (in front) is about the size of a 2 1/4 X 3 1/4 Crown Graphic!

Re: Leaving for London

2005-08-13 Thread keithw
Scott Loveless wrote: On 8/13/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just tell everyone to meet at the Starbucks at the corner of Criminy! The over-priced-burnt-coffee plague has spread to England. On behalf of Americans who appreciate decent coffee, I'm really sorry. Me too. I

Re: Lightseeker

2005-08-12 Thread keithw
Tom Reese wrote: Keith W. asked: You can find quite a few Pentax scope references if you go to Google.com then search GROUPS for Pentax Scope. Could you elaborate on that just a little, Tom? Seems that is a way to search group interest lists for messages by subject? Hmmm. Gotta look into

Re: Mr Rolfo's EOS-K adapter - Report

2005-08-12 Thread keithw
Fred wrote: and if you've read this far then you're a worse schluck than I thought you were! Not that I'm any expert, but...isn't that a Schmuck? Or maybe a schlemozzle? [sp?] keith Thanks, Cotty - g. Fred

Re: GESO: An evening with the M100/2.8

2005-08-12 Thread keithw
Juan Buhler wrote: Yesterday I went to Union Suqare in San Francisco with the M100/2.8 on the istD. I shot with the lens wide open and the camera on program mode. I tried to keep my usual shooting distance, which was kind of difficult given how long the lens is compared to what I'm used to.

Re: Lightseeker

2005-08-11 Thread keithw
Tom Reese wrote: keithw wrote: I can't help you with respect to the Pentax scope. However, I've been so pleased with all my Pentax gear over the years, I would have no hesitancy at all to buy one! Scott, You can find quite a few Pentax scope references if you go to Google.com

Re: Check out the bipod

2005-08-11 Thread keithw
William Robb wrote: http://k43.pbase.com/v3/20/519320/1/46279745.IMG_212201.jpg William Robb hah, hah...she never noticed that little threaded hole in the bottom, and thought it was sort of oddly shaped for a hand grip... keith

Re: Lightseeker

2005-08-11 Thread keithw
Mark Roberts wrote: keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom Reese wrote: keithw wrote: I can't help you with respect to the Pentax scope. However, I've been so pleased with all my Pentax gear over the years, I would have no hesitancy at all to buy one! You can find quite a few Pentax

Re: Optio S4 replacement

2005-08-10 Thread keithw
Bob Sullivan wrote: Thanks to Keith, Christian, Bruce, and Amita for the comments. I thought and looked hard for a new condition S4. Meanwhile, I stumbled on a good price for an Optio SV and have bought it. Willoughby's in NYC is offering it at $261 with a $50 rebate from Pentax. I don't think

Re: PESO: Great Expectations

2005-08-10 Thread keithw
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I liked the picture, and thought it an interesting slice of life. BTW, what is a Scoop Dispenser? Where you put the doggy doo you've just scooped up? On second thought, perhaps it's a supply of scoops for the same purpose? keith

Re: Bob Shell?

2005-08-10 Thread keithw
Hi Bob, and welcome. For one, I am really glad to see a response from you. I used to read Shutterbug all the time, and miss the old days. I'm happy to hear about the spot with Digital Camera Magazine. I'm glad to know that. Thanks for the comments, and this comes with fervent wishes for a

Re: now for something ... different

2005-08-10 Thread keithw
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Interesting piece: a movie photographed entirely with a Canon 20D still camera... http://patrykrebisz.com/stills/FINAL_movie.html QuickTime format. Godfrey Pretty good! by the way, the lady's camera sure looks like an Optio S5i! ;-) keith

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