It doesn't always have to be new cameras or lenses. Just got myself a
new monitor, an EIZO CS2420, and boy am I happy with it.
My old one, also an EIZO, had almost 16,000 hours on its counter and it
was high time to get a replacement.
Ralf
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Blog
On 26.06.2007, at 00:01 , Peter Jordan wrote:
Anyway, my lack of 85 /1.4 has niggled me ever since, and when I
saw the
(I know slightly inferior) FA version on the website of a UK mail
order
retailer in Mint- condition, the day after my boss had told me of my
annual pay rise, it was a
A few years ago, I bought an A 85 / 1.4 ( I seem to remember I got it
from Cotty, but my mind may be playing tricks here). I sold it a little
later to fund the purchase of some 645 stuff as part of my master plan
to have some great lenses for when the 645D came along.
Anyway, my lack of 85
On 25/6/07, Peter Jordan, discombobulated, unleashed:
A few years ago, I bought an A 85 / 1.4 ( I seem to remember I got it
from Cotty, but my mind may be playing tricks here)
I don't think it was me Peter. I had a mint in box version I bought for
about 650GBP in about 2000, and I remember
Peter, congrats on getting the 85 F1.4. You will enjoy it a lot..I
have had mine a long time. I also have an 85 F1.8 and and an 85 F2.0
lens but the 1.4 is the one I always turn to, the 135 F.1.8 is also
another fine lens which I also use a lot..Good luck with
it...Joe
- Original Message -
From: Bill Sawyer
Subject: RE: Major enablement
Jim,
I think that you will like the lens a lot, I've had mine for three years
or
so. The lighter weight than the f4 version is a plus to me, as I
occasionally hike a ways with it in a backpack to get where I
: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 11:34 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Major enablement
Nice catch Bill, although it would benefit from some better light.
Looks like metro Detroit is becoming the Pentax long lens capital!.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Bill Sawyer [EMAIL
Congratulations! Enjoy the lens.
Next time you want to sleep, get bidding software (it does 'snipe' bids,
too) such as Auction Sentry [just remember to leave your computer ON]
http://www.auction-sentry.com/index.htm
Maris
All the languages of art have been developed as an attempt to
Jim, you're the most serious man, I am telling you ;-)
On 4/18/07, Jim King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
After several years of searching I finally found and won an eBay
auction (150111393342) for a Pentax A*600/5.6 lens in pristine
condition. I wanted it for my lens collection which now includes
Jim King wrote:
There is also an FA*600/4 up on eBay currently. but the price just
makes my head spin!
Well there are lots of 650-1300mm zooms available on eBay, and they
only go for about $289. Why not pick up one of those? ;-)
I just got my tax refund check so I'm searching for an
Maris V. Lidaka Sr. wrote on Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:09:42 -0700:
Congratulations! Enjoy the lens.
Next time you want to sleep, get bidding software (it does 'snipe'
bids,
too) such as Auction Sentry [just remember to leave your computer ON]
That's good advice, Maris, and I have indeed begun
Mark Roberts wrote on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:37:47 -0700
Well there are lots of 650-1300mm zooms available on eBay, and they
only go for about $289. Why not pick up one of those? ;-)
Yeah, right! Good for a doorstop, maybe... or for use at f32.
I just got my tax refund check so I'm searching
On 4/18/07, Jim King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
snip It should be great for long shots over Lake Erie from the
front porch of our summer cottage.snip
Sounds to me like yer spying...
;-)
Seriously, that's one serious lens - congrats on your acquisition.
cheers,
frank
--
Sharpness is a
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim
King
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 12:50 AM
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Major enablement
After several years of searching I finally found and won an eBay auction
(150111393342) for a Pentax A*600/5.6 lens in pristine condition. I wanted
it for my
Bill Sawyer wrote on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:04:40 -0700:
Jim,
I think that you will like the lens a lot, I've had mine for three
years or
so. The lighter weight than the f4 version is a plus to me, as I
occasionally hike a ways with it in a backpack to get where I want
to use
it. I carry
: Major enablement
On 4/18/07, Jim King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
snip It should be great for long shots over Lake Erie from the
front porch of our summer cottage.snip
Sounds to me like yer spying...
;-)
Seriously, that's one serious lens - congrats on your acquisition.
cheers,
frank
Nice catch Bill, although it would benefit from some better light.
Looks like metro Detroit is becoming the Pentax long lens capital!.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Major enablement
Jim,
I think that you will like the lens
After several years of searching I finally found and won an eBay
auction (150111393342) for a Pentax A*600/5.6 lens in pristine
condition. I wanted it for my lens collection which now includes all
of the A-series glass except the A*1200/8, which I've never seen for
sale. It should be
Congratulations, Jim. That's one heck of a collection you're putting
together.
G
On Apr 17, 2007, at 9:49 PM, Jim King wrote:
After several years of searching I finally found and won an eBay
auction (150111393342) for a Pentax A*600/5.6 lens in pristine
condition. I wanted it for my lens
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my birthday AND I got my bonus
payout as well... so instead of doing something sensible like investing
it, I bought myself a major gift:
OT because it does not have a Pentax badge on it
http://tinyurl.com/2yvktl
Should arrive in 3 or 4 days.
Christian wrote:
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my birthday AND I got my bonus
payout as well... so instead of doing something sensible like investing
it, I bought myself a major gift:
OT because it does not have a Pentax badge on it
http://tinyurl.com/2yvktl
Should arrive in 3
Happy Birthday! Very woo-hoo indeed!
--
Bruce
Wednesday, February 28, 2007, 11:34:24 AM, you wrote:
C Not to toot my own horn, but today is my birthday AND I got my bonus
C payout as well... so instead of doing something sensible like investing
C it, I bought myself a major gift:
C OT
Two words - You suck!
Tom C.
From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: OT - Happy Birthday to me major enablement
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:34:24 -0500
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my
On 2/28/07, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my birthday AND I got my bonus
payout as well... so instead of doing something sensible like investing
it, I bought myself a major gift:
OT because it does not have a Pentax badge on it
Now that's a nice major gift ...
Long teles is definitely Canon's forte. Good luck with it!
G
On Feb 28, 2007, at 11:34 AM, Christian wrote:
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my birthday AND I got my bonus
payout as well... so instead of doing something sensible like
investing
it, I
Great news Christian. I'm sure you'll put it to good use.
Now all you need is a Sherpa to carry it, a tripod head!
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: OT - Happy Birthday to me major enablement
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my
On 2/28/07, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OT because it does not have a Pentax badge on it
http://tinyurl.com/2yvktl
Does that come with a sherpa to carry it?
-Mat
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Congratulations! That's extreme enablement.
Paul
On Feb 28, 2007, at 2:34 PM, Christian wrote:
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my birthday AND I got my bonus
payout as well... so instead of doing something sensible like
investing
it, I bought myself a major gift:
OT because it does
Kenneth Waller wrote:
Great news Christian. I'm sure you'll put it to good use.
Now all you need is a Sherpa to carry it, a tripod head!
h that's the second sherpa comment. Cesar? where are you?
Seriously, the lens is so frigging expensive that I could not buy the
wimberley or kirk
the tripod you'll be using.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: OT - Happy Birthday to me major enablement
Kenneth Waller wrote:
Great news Christian. I'm sure you'll put it to good use.
Now all you need is a Sherpa to carry it, a tripod
On 28/2/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed:
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my birthday AND I got my bonus
payout as well... so instead of doing something sensible like investing
it, I bought myself a major gift:
OT because it does not have a Pentax badge on it
At 07:32 AM 1/03/2007, Cotty wrote:
On 28/2/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed:
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my birthday AND I got my bonus
payout as well... so instead of doing something sensible like investing
it, I bought myself a major gift:
OT because it does not have
Happy Birthday 500 mm f4 Luxury Image Stabilized cake ;-).
Boris
Christian wrote:
Not to toot my own horn, but today is my birthday AND I got my bonus
payout as well... so instead of doing something sensible like investing
it, I bought myself a major gift:
OT because it does not have
At least to me it is major!
I've bee reading about all over for this great lens. After losing
out on one in an eBay auction a few months back by being too cheap to
bid a decent price for it, I was really wanting very badly to add
this one to my collection. Finally, I decided that I would
Jay Taylor wrote on 30.03.06 10:31:
At least to me it is major!
I've bee reading about all over for this great lens. After losing
out on one in an eBay auction a few months back by being too cheap to
bid a decent price for it, I was really wanting very badly to add
this one to my
: Major Enablement: FA*300 f4.5
At least to me it is major!
I've bee reading about all over for this great lens. After losing out
on one in an eBay auction a few months back by being too cheap to bid a
decent price for it, I was really wanting very badly to add this one to
my collection
Congratulations! I like that focal length. Have
enjoyed using my M*300/4 for a while now.
--- Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At least to me it is major!
I've bee reading about all over for this great
lens. After losing
out on one in an eBay auction a few months back by
being too
On 8/2/06, Collin R Brendemuehl, discombobulated, unleashed:
On it's way: A*85/1.4 from Canada. \
Congrats! Welcome to the *real* club ;-)
Cheers,
Cotty
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On it's way: A*85/1.4 from Canada. It'll need some mount repair,
but I've performed that feat before. After that will come a comparison:
Will I keep it or the A100/2.8? And is WW still lusting for an A100/2.8?
They're really tough to find and even harder yet to part with.
It will be
Well,
At least in my mind it is. I couldn't resist (this time) the
opportunity to purchase an almost new FA 80-200 f2.8 zoom for my
*istDS. I'm eagerly awaiting delivery in the next several days. It
wasn't really in my plan, I'd been eyeing the shorter 28-70 f2.8 but
figured that one might be
7:58 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Major Enablement
Well,
At least in my mind it is. I couldn't resist (this time) the
opportunity to purchase an almost new FA 80-200 f2.8 zoom for my
*istDS. I'm eagerly awaiting delivery in the next several days. It
wasn't really in my plan
Bill,
Nice purchase!
And at 1/3 retail?
What's that, about US$800?
Wow, the A200 Macro is impossible to fine at $1,200.
You have a great bargain on a fine lens.
Bob
On 7/22/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've hinted at this in a couple of posts, but didn't want to jinx it.
After
On 22/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
I plan to, big boy.
Promise you'll wear a lumberjack shirt.
BTW, nice job with the tunnel ;-)
Cheers,
Cotty
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Well I guess you are quite a bit lucky :)
That said, well done ! Now I'm jealous :p
2005/7/22, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I've hinted at this in a couple of posts, but didn't want to jinx it.
After reading a few posts by Pal and Tom R., I decided to se if I could
track down one of those
I've hinted at this in a couple of posts, but didn't want to jinx it.
After reading a few posts by Pal and Tom R., I decided to se if I could
track down one of those FA200/4 Macro lenses that they waxed eloquent about.
My initial conversation with the store had the Pentax rep saying they were
On 7/22/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've hinted at this in a couple of posts, but didn't want to jinx it.
After reading a few posts by Pal and Tom R., I decided to se if I could
track down one of those FA200/4 Macro lenses that they waxed eloquent about.
My initial conversation
Congratulations!
Awaiting a blessed event is always wrought with
anxiety.
Jack
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Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around
http://mail.yahoo.com
Nice. and 1/3 the cost? a steal! A lens I always lusted after... 2nd only
to a FA* 600/4.
Christian
- Original Message -
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax Discuss pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 8:28 AM
Subject: Major Enablement.
I've hinted
William Robb wrote:
I've hinted at this in a couple of posts, but didn't want to jinx it.
After reading a few posts by Pal and Tom R., I decided to se if I could
track down one of those FA200/4 Macro lenses that they waxed eloquent
about.
My initial conversation with the store had the Pentax
Hi!
I've hinted at this in a couple of posts, but didn't want to jinx it.
After reading a few posts by Pal and Tom R., I decided to se if I could
track down one of those FA200/4 Macro lenses that they waxed eloquent
about.
My initial conversation with the store had the Pentax rep saying they
- Original Message -
From: Boris Liberman
Subject: Re: Major Enablement.
Congratulations Bill... Seems you have good relationship with Pentax
Canada...
They like me, thats for sure.
William Robb
On 22/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
Anyway, thats my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Son of a bitch.
Slap my ass and call me Sally.
Cheers,
Cotty
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Sally,
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: Major Enablement.
On 22/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
Anyway, thats my story, and I'm sticking
- Original Message -
From: Cotty
Subject: Re: Major Enablement.
Slap my ass and call me Sally.
I plan to, big boy.
William Robb
- Original Message -
From: Kenneth Waller
Subject: Re: Major Enablement.
Sally,
His ass Ken.
William Robb
Oo Bill, you're so gruff and tuff ...
Shel
[Original Message]
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Date: 7/22/2005 6:10:47 PM
Subject: Re: Major Enablement.
- Original Message -
From: Cotty
Subject: Re: Major Enablement.
Slap my
Cotty wrote:
On 18/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
For now. I have just enabled myself in a major way, and I may be killed for
it.
Hints please.
200/2.8 Macro?
Cheers,
Cotty
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- Original Message -
From: mike wilson
Subject: Re: Major Enablement :-)
Cotty wrote:
On 18/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
For now. I have just enabled myself in a major way, and I may be killed
for it.
Hints please.
200/2.8 Macro?
I didn't realize
On 20/7/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed:
200/2.8 Macro?
Mutley snigger
Cheers,
Cotty
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William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: mike wilson
Subject: Re: Major Enablement :-)
Cotty wrote:
On 18/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
For now. I have just enabled myself in a major way, and I may be
killed for it.
Hints please.
200/2.8 Macro
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: mike wilson
Subject: Re: Major Enablement :-)
Cotty wrote:
On 18/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
For now. I have just enabled myself in a major way, and I may be
killed for it.
Hints please.
200/2.8 Macro
On 20/7/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed:
I'm working from memory, so anything I write is meaningless.
Bumper crop today.
Mark!
Cheers,
Cotty
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William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: mike wilson
Subject: Re: Major Enablement :-)
Cotty wrote:
On 18/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
For now. I have just enabled myself in a major way, and I may be
killed for it.
Hints please.
200/2.8 Macro
mike wilson wrote:
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: mike wilson
Subject: Re: Major Enablement :-)
Cotty wrote:
On 18/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
For now. I have just enabled myself in a major way, and I may be
killed for it.
Hints please
- Original Message -
From: keithw
Subject: Re: Major Enablement :-)
I think the 200 f/4.0 Macro is the one...
Sadly, it's been discontinued, according to Pentax Canada.
William Robb
Hi!
Hints please.
200/2.8 Macro?
Even at 200/4 Macro it is Major indeed!
Boris
Don't worry, Boris. I have plenty to retaliate with already.
But I'll save it for later... snigger
Jostein
- Original Message -
From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 6:35 AM
Subject: Re: Major Enablement :-)
Hi!
I heard
Jostein wrote:
Don't worry, Boris. I have plenty to retaliate with already.
But I'll save it for later... snigger
Jostein
=8-O
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 6:35 AM
Subject: Re: Major Enablement
On 18/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
For now. I have just enabled myself in a major way, and I may be killed for
it.
Hints please.
Cheers,
Cotty
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Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
PS. My 31 is not for sale...
A-ha... Do I sense some fear in the steady tone of mighty Norwegian? ;-)
hehe. No fear. Just fierce protectionism.
Btw, where the heck did you get mighty from?!?
:-)
Cheers,
Jostein
From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/07/18 Mon AM 11:01:11 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Major Enablement :-)
Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
PS. My 31 is not for sale...
A-ha... Do I sense some fear in the steady tone of mighty Norwegian
Hi!
Mike, if my memory is still working, it was dishwasher...
Anyone who can fit a washing machine into a hole that is too small has got to
be at least mighty.
--
Boris
Hi!
hehe. No fear. Just fierce protectionism.
Isn't it the same basic emotion?
Btw, where the heck did you get mighty from?!?
Hmmm, let me think... Episodes with taking the shoes off prior to
entering the water and few similar ones come to mind... Or was that a
rhetorical question? ;-)
--
From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2005/07/18 Mon AM 11:41:42 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Re: Major Enablement :-)
Hi!
Mike, if my memory is still working, it was dishwasher...
Anyone who can fit a washing machine into a hole that is too small has got
On 7/17/05, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi!
It arrived, finally!
Now I am happy owner of 43 Lim black and 77 Lim silver...
Ken, they are just gorgeous!!!
I have envy.
g
Good on you, Boris. I know you'll use them well.
cheers,
frank
--
Sharpness is a bourgeois
Hi!
I have envy.
g
Good on you, Boris. I know you'll use them well.
Yet another reason for you to come. You would be able to use it while
here... evil grin
--
Boris
Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Btw, where the heck did you get mighty from?!?
Hmmm, let me think... Episodes with taking the shoes off prior to
entering the water and few similar ones come to mind... Or was that a
rhetorical question? ;-)
Oh, well.
Mighty from getting sand
Quoting mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Anyone who can fit a washing machine into a hole that is too small has got to
be at least mighty.
:-)
Thanks Mike.
I can't spoil it by disclosing how I solved it now, can I.
Jostein
the secretive
Jostein wrote:
Quoting mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Anyone who can fit a washing machine into a hole that is too small has got to
be at least mighty.
:-)
Thanks Mike.
I can't spoil it by disclosing how I solved it now, can I.
Jostein
the secretive
If it was anything like the way
Jostein wrote:
Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Btw, where the heck did you get mighty from?!?
Hmmm, let me think... Episodes with taking the shoes off prior to
entering the water and few similar ones come to mind... Or was that a
rhetorical question? ;-)
Oh, well.
Mighty from
Hi!
I heard it was a rocky shore until you got them between your toes.
Mighty, indeed. 8-)))
Mike, you realize that when you come here and post some pictures,
Jostein might as well retaliate?
;-)
Boris
Hi!
If it was anything like the way Catherine solves problems,
congratulations on your brand-new kitchen. 8-)
Hmmm, Bill Robb is married, isn't he? evil grin
Boris
- Original Message -
From: Boris Liberman
Subject: Re: Major Enablement :-)
Hi!
If it was anything like the way Catherine solves problems,
congratulations on your brand-new kitchen. 8-)
Hmmm, Bill Robb is married, isn't he? evil grin
For now. I have just enabled myself
Hi!
It arrived, finally!
Now I am happy owner of 43 Lim black and 77 Lim silver...
Ken, they are just gorgeous!!!
Boris
You've just been added to my hate list! ;-)
Congrats!
don
-Original Message-
From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 1:59 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Major Enablement :-)
Hi!
It arrived, finally!
Now I am happy owner of 43
Congrats, Boris.
Wear them gracefully. :-)
Jostein
PS. My 31 is not for sale...
- Original Message -
From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 8:58 PM
Subject: Major Enablement :-)
Hi!
It arrived, finally!
Now I am happy
Hi!
It arrived, finally!
Now I am happy owner of 43 Lim black and 77 Lim silver...
Ken, they are just gorgeous!!!
Oh Boris. Now you must be a very, very lucky man :-) Just please don't
sleep with them instead of your wife ;-)
Congratulations!!!
Jealous
Sylwek
Duly noted... :-)
Boris
I can't say much, except a deal seems to have been reached. For the sake of
discretion, I don't want to say too much until it's consumated, likely
around November 2nd or 3rd.
I won't be a member of the Brotherhood, but trust me, it will be a Major
Pentaxian Enablement of the 35mm film
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