Pentax Digital Spotmeter

2001-08-27 Thread David A. Mann
Hi guys, Once again an item at my local camera shop is tempting me :) This time it's a Pentax digital spotmeter. At the moment I use a Sekonic L328 with the 5-degree spot attachment. The only problems I have with it are parallax error at close distances, the fact that I can't read the EV

FS: Screw Mount Lenses Bodies

2001-08-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I don't use 'em, and I don't want to be a collector, so here are a few items that are looking for a good home: SMCT 35/2.0 SMCT 35/3.5 SMCT 28/3.5 ST 50/1.4 Macro Tak 50/4.0 converted to K-mount ST 105/2.8 SMCT 105/2.8 Spot F

Re: 35mm vs. Medium Format

2001-08-27 Thread Jostein Øksne
Pål, I haven't put my pack on the scale, but what you write seems very much in line with my own experience. -Even if I'm not a mountain goat...:-) My 645 kit contains the house, A*300/4, A120/4 macro, A75/2.8, A45/2.8, right angle viewfinder and one spare film holder. This fits very neatly

Re: Pentax Digital Spotmeter

2001-08-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
David ... I've a Pentax Digital Spotmeter and think it's wonderful. If you understand its workings you'll find that it'll give you about 1/6 stop readings. I have nothing negative to say about this meter except that, in very low light situations, it's sometimes hard for me to find the central

Re: Personal gallery update, comments will be appreciated

2001-08-27 Thread Tim S Kemp
- Original Message - From: Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 5:12 AM Subject: Re: Personal gallery update, comments will be appreciated You have some cute kids. Believe me, with four of them it's often hard to say that! -

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Tim S Kemp
Memories fade faster than Crystal Archive. - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The Muse is a meanie who keeps nagging and poking and prodding me and reminding me to make pictures and music, and when I manage to ignore those, she becomes a temptress, dresses up in available light, and dangles sultry sounds and seductive image ideas before me until the tools of my craft,

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread David S.
I photograph to put the outdoors that I love onto film. David S. - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #1180

2001-08-27 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 26/08/01 20:54:47 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Finally, a couple of questions - 1. With a grip attached, what do LXers do to attach a strap - and *don't* want to hang it vertically (using the two free lugs) ? We are still trying to obtain the spare

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Anand DHUPKAR
Photography to me is a blend of artistic creativity technological expertise that fulfills my childhood dream to show to people the things I ‘see’, which I could not pursue when I found I was not really that talented artist and won’t be able to make living with it and realized that I don’t

Re[3]: picking black and white print film

2001-08-27 Thread Alin Flaider
Bob wrote: BW It is very difficult psycholgically to do this, imo. Loading a colour BW film, then trying to shoot with a bw mindset is something I BW personally just can't do. Other people perhaps have no problem doing BW it. I really doubt others shoot colour and bw the same way. If one

Cross Polar Flash Photography (Re: Photographing Sequined Pumps )

2001-08-27 Thread Thornsberry, Kevin L
Ann According to the Edmund Scientific website, polarizing film can be had for about $15 for a sheet 8.5 inches by 5 inches or a 2 inch square 2 pack can be had for $6.40. As I understand it you need two pretty strong strobes since you'll be losing a lot of light. To orient the films overlay

Re: One Sentance

2001-08-27 Thread Thornsberry, Kevin L
I can't draw. - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: Comments on Dan Matyola, Bill Peifer, Dave O'Brien

2001-08-27 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Adelheid wrote: Bill Peifer Mars Rising: A Self-Portrait I had a closer look at your pic and realized that cropping might do it some good. Get rid of the bright light on the left side and cut the sky a bit. I like the colours though. The warm light between the trees and the sky is very nice.

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Show Me the Money! !8^) (... of course there's always pretty girls friends, too) Bill - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Bob Poe
me toobob poe --- Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To speak in another language. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: picking black and white print film

2001-08-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Ann Sanfedele wrote: Me too. Yellow for most things - orange for a lot of stuff, too. as for film - TX developed in Microdol 1:3 for fine grain. Just to add a me three: I like to shoot with a #25 red most of the time when I'm shooting bw (and not shooting in the dark or near-dark). Yes,

One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Albano_Garcia
It's one of the things that keeps myself alive. Albano - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread William Robb
I see, therefore I photograph. William Robb - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: 35mm vs. Medium Format

2001-08-27 Thread tom
At 08:46 AM 8/27/2001 +0200, you wrote: BTW, the MiniTrekker is a great piece of luggage! Small, but big enough. Photographic equipment has a tendency to behave like ideal gases, it eventually occupies all available volume. So keeping the bag small is importatnt. Speaking of bags, did you guys

Aaron need film advise

2001-08-27 Thread Brendan
I have 20 models to shoot this weekend ( don't ask how I fell into this ) and need advise on good medium light colour film. There will be outdoor and indoor with on camera flash and non ttl light stand. What do you recomend oh guru . ___ Do You

Re: 35mm vs. Medium Format

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Paul wrote: Do you notice any different between your shots with the 645 and your 35mm when they arnt blown up toa huge size? Yes. If you need huge size of prints to spot the difference they you're really judging the quality of the print process, not the original. I contrast to common

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Sas Gabor
I have so many reasons to photograph, that I have none. - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

FS: Pentax A* 135/1.8

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
In couple of weeks I will be able to sell my A* 135/1.8 lens. I was planning the e-bay route but if someone will give me an acceptable offer I might save that hassle. The lens is in very nice shape. Glass is perfect. Some brassing on aperture ring. Comes with original lens hood and hard

FS: Pentax-A 2X-L Converter

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
FS: Pentax-A 2X-L Converter in original box with leather case w/manual. Close to mint. 270USD Pål - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at

FS: Pentax-A 2X-S Converter

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
FS: Pentax-A 2X-S Converter in excellent shape. In original box + manual and leather case. 160USD Pål - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
I do photograph because it's easier for me than talking, and as much necessary as breathing. Gianfranco __ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ - This message is from

Re: Aaron need film advise

2001-08-27 Thread Anand DHUPKAR
Fuji 200 From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Aaron need film advise Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 10:38:01 -0400 (EDT) I have 20 models to shoot this weekend ( don't ask how I fell into this ) and need advise on good medium light colour film.

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Jeff
Snap, cracle, pop, oh n! Jeff. - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
I want a reminder of at least a small percentage of what I have seen and experienced, especially as forgetful as I am. César Matamoros II Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: Doug Brewer [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent:

Re: Aaron need film advise

2001-08-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
Sorry I am not the guru, but I would go with Fuji Reala or Kodak Portra 160NC. Bruce Dayton Sacramento, CA - Original Message - From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 7:38 AM Subject: Aaron need film advise I have 20 models to shoot this

Re: Pentax Digital Spotmeter

2001-08-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi ... I have both the Digital (Zone VI modified) and the analog Spotmeter V. There are times when I prefer the analog view as it shows the relationship between exposure values without having to take one's eye from the meter, and because, in very low light, it's easier for me to see the center

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
PAUL STENQUIST wrote: I enjoy using technical tools to make a more perfect version of those things I see. That's difficult for me to understand. How can a photograph be more perfect than what exists in the real world, even with the real world's imperfections? Can you make a more perfect

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
I'm guessing that he really is meaning to expose to the viewer a different perspective that he would otherwise might not have seen. There is wonder and beauty all around us if we but take the time to explore and recognize. Photography can be a way to encourage people to do so. Bruce Dayton

MZ-S: My First Impression

2001-08-27 Thread Joseph Tainter
I posted some time ago that I thought it unlikely that I'd buy one. Two just arrived in our office, though, so I took one home over the weekend. My impression of its usability is not positive. I'm not trying to start a flame war, or question anyone else's impression of the camera. My impression

RE: RE: picking black and white print film

2001-08-27 Thread Richard Klein
Are there drawbacks to this method versus using a traditional darkroom? -Rich tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: At 08:08 AM 8/26/2001 -0400, you wrote: Tom your response tweaked my interest.Could you quickly explain the process,might be interested in trying this. *My Abridged

Enabled - and I only went out for a pork pie

2001-08-27 Thread Clive Williams
Well well well, isn't it funny how things happen? I've occasionally grumbled here about my lack of success in finding a working replacement for my A 50/1.7. Well, this was a holiday weekend here in the UK, and we were off to the annual family gathering, so I made a dash into town on Saturday

Re: Enabled - and I only went out for a pork pie

2001-08-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Clive Williams wrote: Imagine my astonishment when I saw a 43 Limited at a price I could not possibly refuse [...] Still in a bit of a spin - does Enablement always feel like this? Sometimes it feels even better! -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Why should I use a meter?

Re: picking black and white print film

2001-08-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
There is no difference in the process of developing BW film regardless of whether you have a real or traditional darkroom or are working out of the trunk of your car, as Weegee did. The only difference is where you'd load the film into the developing tank and, perhaps, some convenience factors.

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
I can... :-D Gianfranco Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's difficult for me to understand. How can a photograph be more perfect than what exists in the real world, even with the real world's imperfections? Can you make a more perfect flower, or a more perfect human, or a

RE: RE: picking black and white print film

2001-08-27 Thread Lewis, Gerald
No, for rollfilm, unless you are using sheet film or machine processing...this IS the traditional darkroom method...just does not need to be in a darkroom. I use a changing bag and load my developing tank sitting in my lazyboy chair. Everything else is be done in daylight...even in a darkroom

Re: 35mm vs. Medium Format

2001-08-27 Thread Rfsindg
Pål wrote: The fact that a Pentax 645n system covering focal length from approximately 20mm to 200mm (in 35mm terms) can be had at the same weight as a high-end 35mm system, is a deciding factor for me. In spite of the virtues of 35mm, MF open up image posibilities. Two thoughts... 1)

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Ernest Alejandria
I take pictures for the memory, for the time when I couldn't make one anymore. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Eric Lawton
Why do I photograph? I see, therefore I photograph. William Robb This was the first thought I had. Those exact words. I photograph to emphasize the ordinary and make it extraordinary. Eric Lawton _ Get your FREE download of MSN

RE: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Richard Klein
Well, given that I never seem to get around to actually getting my exposed rolls *developed*, I'd have to say I take pictures because I love the feel of the various mechanisms in an SLR working. -Rich Doug Brewer wrote: Hi. Since our man Mike appears to be busy elsewhere right now, I

RE: RE: picking black and white print film

2001-08-27 Thread tom
At 12:22 PM 8/27/2001 -0400, you wrote: Are there drawbacks to this method versus using a traditional darkroom? This *is* the traditional method of developing film. A darkroom is necessary for conventional printing. If you happen to have one, it's a convenient place to handle film. If you

Re: New Pentax 645n II

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
I have not been able to get more details about this camera just that its most likely not right around the corner. Perhaps we can expect release sometimes next year. The only confirmation on features was the presence of mirror lock. Rumors says it also has redesigned flash circuitry. This can

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Cotty
My future aspirations based solely on the past. Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

Re: My First Impression

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Joseph wrote: I'm not trying to start a flame war, or question anyone else's impression of the camera. My impression is conditioned by having been using the 1p, and by the size of my hands. My hands a very large and I also come from the Z-1p. he Z-1p don't fit large hands. In order to use

Re: Enabled - and I only went out for a pork pie

2001-08-27 Thread Anand DHUPKAR
so the pork pie turned out much testier, huh ? congratulations on the find. From: Clive Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Enabled - and I only went out for a pork pie Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 17:23:29 +0100 Well well well, isn't

How to use an MZ-S; a manual

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
- Grab it with your right hand (not left). - Staighten your thumb and press it towards the back of the camera so that it rest on the main control dial. - You'll see that the hold switch, AE-L, light switch, and AF button forms an arc. This means that they can be reached with small movement of

I like 5n better than MZ-S

2001-08-27 Thread Tonghang Zhou
I got to try the MZ-S in a local store. I think I like the ZX-5n better, for being simpler and more intuitive. The dials are bigger and easier to turn than the MZ-S also. Just the other day, I shot a whole role with the 5n, without realizing that I had put it in spotmetering mode and on auto

MZ-S vs. LX

2001-08-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
I'm curious. At least Pål, and maybe others have both LX and MZ-S. We have compared quite often the PZ-1p and MZ-S, but not really the LX vs. MZ-S. Other than low light metering, is there anything else about the LX that would have you keep both bodies? Anybody with experience? Bruce Dayton

Re: My First Impression

2001-08-27 Thread Jostein Øksne
I have only fiddled with the MZ-S for a couple of minutes, but the one I touched had exactly the same problem; the wheel was next to impossible to spin with one finger. It was pretty obvious it wasn't intended to be that way. Faulty or not, it's probaly worth the effort to get it fixed

Re: MZ-S vs. LX

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Bruce wrote: I'm curious. At least Pål, and maybe others have both LX and MZ-S. We have compared quite often the PZ-1p and MZ-S, but not really the LX vs. MZ-S. Other than low light metering, is there anything else about the LX that would have you keep both bodies? Anybody with

Re: MZ-S vs. LX

2001-08-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
Thanks for the comparison. You mentioned you would like a modern LX. What does that mean? AF, spot meter? Please describe. Thanks, Bruce Dayton Sacramento, CA - Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 1:27 PM

RE: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Doug Brewer wrote: Write one sentence. In that sentence, tell us why you photograph OK, I'm game. The answer could vary depending on when and where you ask, but if I had to distill it down to one essential sentence, it might be something like the following: I photograph in order to

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Cory or Brenda Waters
I may want to see the people and things around me today, tomorrow. Cory Waters Atlanta, GA USA AIM = seebwaters - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at

Re: My First Impression

2001-08-27 Thread Bill Owens
It is easy, I discovered, to turn the camera off by accident if you use the selector dial with the camera at your eye. How is this possible? Never experienced it. Nor have I. I use my right thumb on the back of the camera to move the selector dial. Since the shutter release is on

Re: MZ-S vs. LX

2001-08-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Bruce Dayton wrote: Shel, didn't you get a brand new one? Indeed i did smile About what would something like that cost, including finder and screens that would be most common to use? I bought mine without a finder as I already had several finders, so I can't address that point.

MZ-S and LX was( MZ-S vs. LX )

2001-08-27 Thread Philippe Trottier
We again try to make the Do you prefer a hammer or a screw driver. takes both to build a house. I get both, thanks, Phil --- Thanks for the comparison. You mentioned you would like a modern LX. What does that mean? AF, spot meter? Please describe. Thanks,

Re: I'm an LX owner! Now the questions...

2001-08-27 Thread Skofteland, Christian
I've recently acquired an LX and share your views. I was looking at Nikon F3's but decided to find an equivalent camera that would fit my K-mount lenses. I have never seen a better full-system camera than the LX! "1. With a grip attached, what do LXers do to attach a strap - and *don't*

Re: More MZ-S flash compensation (WAS: Re: The flagship dilemma)

2001-08-27 Thread John Mustarde
On Mon, 27 Aug 2001 14:00:53 +0200, you wrote: snip ...this is getting slightly tedious Amen. Pal has described quick and convenient flash compensation with the MZ-S. I am already aware that flash compensation is quick and convenient on the PZ1p, especially for the set it and forget it

A modern LX (WAS: Re: MZ-S vs. LX)

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Bruce wrote: You mentioned you would like a modern LX. What does that mean? AF, spot meter? Please describe. It means AF and spot metering for sure. Otherwise it means keeping as much of essence of the LX as posible. What this really means in reality is something I would know when I see

Future of Medium Format (WAS: Re: 35mm vs. Medium Format)

2001-08-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Bob wrote: Two thoughts... 1) The next flagship may be a 645, as noted before. The flagship has exclusively mentioned in the context of 35mm 2) The smooth textures and subtle tones Pål talked about may be the next 'edge' for film vs digital photos and cameras. The imaging CCD gets so big

Re: Aaron need film advise

2001-08-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Brendan wrote: I have 20 models to shoot this weekend ( don't ask how I fell into this ) and need advise on good medium light colour film. There will be outdoor and indoor with on camera flash and non ttl light stand. What do you recomend oh guru . How'd I get to be the guru?? I

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Robert Woerner
I notice subtle details through the viewfinder of a camera that I might otherwise miss through casual observation. Rob Woerner - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 11:48 PM Subject: One Sentence Hi. Since our

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Bob Blakely
Well, then, you don't need film - or a camera fro that matter. Just a viewfinder! Think of the savings! From: Robert Woerner [EMAIL PROTECTED] I notice subtle details through the viewfinder of a camera that I might otherwise miss through casual observation. - This message is from the

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Chris Niesmertelny
It's very simple: Write one sentence. In that sentence, tell us why you photograph. I want to capture for permanence a vista or moment in time that I think I see in my mind's eye. Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Ann Sanfedele
PAUL STENQUIST wrote: I enjoy using technical tools to make a more perfect version of those things I see. I hope you don't realy mean quite that - very sad, if so. annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
PAUL STENQUIST wrote: I enjoy using technical tools to make a more perfect version of those things I see. and Shel objected to the premise of the sentence. Unfortunately, I was unable to reply when I had Shel's message in hand, but his main contention seemed to be that a photograph

Re: FA* 600 4.0

2001-08-27 Thread Rodger Whitlock
On Sun, 26 Aug 2001 at 16:41:14 -0500, John Mustarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] declaimed, to the delight of the assembled multitude: On Sun, 26 Aug 2001 13:49:42 -0400, you wrote: John, I was wondering what about the sideway support is of concern to you? I use the Kirk King Cobra head with my 600

Re: MZ-S vs. LX

2001-08-27 Thread Doug Brewer
The design philosophy of the MZ-S is much closer to that of the LX than it is to that of the PZ-1p, so I think the MZ-S and the LX make a good pair. That's the pair in my main bag right now. But you can find out for yourself, Bruce. KEH has an LX in EX+ shape right now for (!) $789US and an

Re: MZ-S vs. LX

2001-08-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
I saw the LX at KEH. I was thinking that seemed a little high. What is the concensus? KEH Ex+ condition with FA-1W finder for $789. Bruce Dayton Sacramento, CA - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 5:00 PM

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Bucky
Isn't that a bit of an overreaction? What can possibly be very sad about it? - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 4:32 PM Subject: Re: One Sentence I enjoy using technical tools to make a more perfect version

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
Aside from my sloppy comparative use of the absolute perfect. (it _was_early in the morning :-), I meant exactly what I said. And it is certainly not sad, at least not to me. If your reality is always beautiful, always worth preserving exactly as it is, then you are a very fortunate woman. My

Re: Cross Polar Flash Photography (Re: Photographing Sequined Pumps )

2001-08-27 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Kevin, again, thanks so much -- I'm leaving all you wrote below because I archive things in my sent mail - hope other PDMLers don't mind - I think your info is very um illuminating - and I'm not surprised that it turns up in something George Lepp wrote -- I used to read him religiously. Having

RE: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread D. Sheetz
I enjoy the challenge of trying to take an excellent photogragh, from both the technical and creative standpoint. Dan Sheetz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Doug Brewer Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2001 11:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

FA 100/2.8 Macro Questions

2001-08-27 Thread Mark D.
Hey Folks, I've got a couple of questions about the FA 100/2.8 Macro. Well first off, I ordered an F 100/2.8 Macro from KEH in EX condition. What they sent was an FA 100/2.8 Macro in EX. Not bad for $235 eh? Anyways, how does the clamp feature work? It's my understanding that it's supposed to

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
An excellent question Doug. If one really knows what one wants out of something one should be able to condense it down to one brief sentence. The closest I can come, and it only covers first base, is: I take photographs so I can collect things that are too big, too expensive, too delicate, or

Re: MZ-S vs. LX

2001-08-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Bruce Dayton wrote: I saw the LX at KEH. I was thinking that seemed a little high. What is the concensus? KEH Ex+ condition with FA-1W finder for $789. Bruce - it depends on which LX it is. I'd stay away from an earlier one at almost any price. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL

Re: FA* 600 4.0

2001-08-27 Thread John Mustarde
On Mon, 27 Aug 2001 17:09:10 -700, you wrote: The F* ED(IF) 300mm f/4.5 tripod mount fits into a ring with detents on the lens body, so you can turn the camera on its side without flipping the tripod mount out of its normal position. Is the lens under discussion engineered in the same way?

Re: FA 100/2.8 Macro Questions

2001-08-27 Thread John Mustarde
On Mon, 27 Aug 2001 18:50:18 -0700, you wrote: The clamp knob adds drag to the focus ring. Try rotating the focus ring with the clamp off, then with it on. The focus ring should be spin very freely with the clamp off, but have a definite manual focus like resistance with the clamp on. Keep

Re: MZ-S vs. LX

2001-08-27 Thread Mark Cassino
I have the Mz-S, Pz-1p, and LX. To me, the finder on the LX is unrivaled. It is not as bright as the others and does not seem to be as sharp on the ground glass, but it offers a much bigger view of things. You really have to look through it to see what I mean. I also think that for manual focus

Re: More MZ-S flash compensation (WAS: Re: The flagship dilemma)

2001-08-27 Thread Mark Cassino
Sorry to rain on your boosterism, but while the flash compensation technique you describe works, it is indeed a cumbersome work around. I use flash compensation mostly for shooting birds and macro shots. With birds that means slow flash synch. My technique with the Pz-1p: 1. Set flash to

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Rfsindg
PAUL STENQUIST wrote: I enjoy using technical tools to make a more perfect version of those things I see. I don't find that strange. Since the ancient Greeks, from Thucidies to Plato, we have been discussing image and reality. Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Ken Archer
I take photographs to capture a magical moment in time that I, and I hope others, would want to relive in days to come. -- Kenneth Archer + San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ #24980801 Powered by Linux ++ Mailed by Kmail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Doug Franklin
My memory sucks, and it's getting worse as I get older. :-) TTYL, DougF - 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 Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

PUG Confirmations

2001-08-27 Thread William Robb
I just sent the confirmations for the September gallery. If you didn't recieve one and think you should have, please reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: FA 100/2.8 Macro Questions

2001-08-27 Thread Mark D.
From: John Mustarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try rotating the focus ring with the clamp off, then with it on. The focus ring should be spin very freely with the clamp off, but have a definite manual focus like resistance with the clamp on. Ah yes, now I sense the drag. It was a little too subtle

RE: Cross Polar Flash Photography (Re: Photographing Sequined Pumps )

2001-08-27 Thread Kevin Thornsberry
Oh, yea. I forgot. This technique is also useful in photographing rocks. It brings out some interesting colors. -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 8:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: Cross Polar Flash

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bucky wrote: Isn't that a bit of an overreaction? What can possibly be very sad about it? Getting into subtle syntactical things here - didn't mean to sound quite so intense - but then Paul admitted to not having said initially _exactly_ what he meant. Since he wrote a long response to

Re: OT- ascii character set

2001-08-27 Thread Scooterman
doesn't anyone read their own post? I can see doing it once... maybe. - -- =_NextPart_000_01C12F49.3EFD72C0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

Re: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Ann Sanfedele
PAUL STENQUIST wrote: (mainly in response to annsan) Aside from my sloppy comparative use of the absolute perfect. (it _was_early in the morning :-), I meant exactly what I said. And it is certainly not sad, at least not to me. Will you substitute, perhaps, unfortunate for sad? We are

RE: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread John Coyle
On Monday, August 27, 2001 1:48 PM, Doug Brewer [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: Hi. SNIP It's very simple: Write one sentence. In that sentence, tell us why you photograph. No restrictions on sentence length. It can be simple and declarative. It can be a Faulknerian odyssey. It just needs to

RE: One Sentence

2001-08-27 Thread Amita Guha
I take photographs so I can collect things that are too big, too expensive, too delicate, or unavailable for me to take home with me. You know, the first time I read this sentence I swear I thought you meant expensive lenses and such. :) I think it's time for me to go to bed... --Amita -

Re: More MZ-S flash compensation (WAS: Re: The flagship dilemma)

2001-08-27 Thread Lawrence Kwan
On Mon, 27 Aug 2001, [iso-8859-1] Pål Jensen wrote: If you do want easy flash compensation in program mode buy the new flash. It offers substantial improvement of whats possible on the Z-1p. You don't even have to worry about flash synch since it will synch at all speed. But are you sure