Re: vivitar 90mm 2.5 vs 105mm 2.5 vs105mm2.8 kiron vs tamron 90mm

2003-01-25 Thread Steve Larson
Hi, I can vouch for the VS1 90/2.5 is as good as its cult status. I can`t say anything about the other lenses because I`ve never owned them, but I`m sure they are very fine lenses. However, the VS1 90/2.5 is sharp corner to corner even at f2.5 and exhibits a kind of 3D effect. Steve Larson

Re: PC vs. Mac comparison was flawed, if not rigged

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Alling
The speed of a system is the sum of the speed of it's parts. If the hard drive is to the specifications of the manufacture, and in a Mac you certainly don't roll your own so to speak, then the analysis is valid. I don't think I'd be very happy to buy a machine crippled by the manufacturer using

Re: damaged negs/artwork

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Alling
That's really too bad. Most people aren't aware that unlabeled CDs have no real physical protection on their backs. The substrate that stores the data is held in place by a relatively thin and fragile layer of resin. I always put a label on any data CD I'm going to be handling a lot. (I've

ebay bargains

2003-01-25 Thread Kevin Waterson
Some good bidding to be had currently with half the internet DDoS'ed with Microsofts SQL server there is less competition Happy bidding Kevin -- Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. See http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html Kevin Waterson Port Macquarie,

Re: vivitar 90mm 2.5 vs 105mm 2.5 vs105mm2.8 kiron vs tamron 90mm

2003-01-25 Thread Fred
Hi, adphoto. Of the 4 which is the better macro? Well, you have to be more specific, or expand your 4 - There are (as far as I know) only one VS1 90/2.5, one VS1 105/2.5, and one Kiron 105/2.8. However, there have been at least three Tamron 90mm macros - the original (I believe) 90/2.5 with

Re: OT: Obnoxious Sonofabitch Copyeditor

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Mike Johnston wrote: Webster's Second I found this brief little web-soundbite about Webster's Second. It lays out the story fairly well: http://www.inu.org/bieyi/cruises/webster.htm Great info! I've been saving this post to be answered, but haven't got around to it for some reason.

85mm F:1.8 Auto Takumar

2003-01-25 Thread PERK1518
Anyone familiar with, or actually an owner of one of these lenses? I think they were made 1960 - 62. Filter size 55mm. Semi-auto diaphragm. How's the optical performance as compared to the later F:1.9 Super Takumar in thread mount? Paul

Re: lens coatings

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
This testing was done by Popular Photography in 1973, so take that into account. This is on-axis flare, lens wide open. Nevertheless, of all the lens tested then, the SMC Takumars came out way ahead of everybody else, and the lowest were: 50/1.4 @ 0.47% 55/1.8 @ 0.58% and 35/3.5 @ 0.62% Wiped

Re: I want a job soooooo bad ;-O

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
I can't access the page... It seems to have been 'removed' according to the window that comes up. Odd. keith whaley Collin Brendemuehl wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3003302028category=15240

Re: vivitar 90mm 2.5 vs 105mm 2.5 vs105mm2.8 kiron vs tamron 90mm

2003-01-25 Thread Fred
Hi, Steve. Is the series 1 vivitar 90mm as good as its cult status ? I can vouch for the VS1 90/2.5 is as good as its cult status. I can`t say anything about the other lenses because I`ve never owned them, but I`m sure they are very fine lenses. However, the VS1 90/2.5 is sharp corner to

Re: OT: Obnoxious Sonofabitch Copyeditor

2003-01-25 Thread Mark Roberts
Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think I have room in my little house for a proper reference work, as they are huge and take up a lot of space. Aren't they available on CD-ROM or DVD? I think you can get the OED on CD-ROM, at least. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing

Re: lens coatings

2003-01-25 Thread Paul Franklin Stregevsky
Marcel Laufer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike, Where would Konica be in your ranking of 'best lens coatings'? Marcello According to a Konica lens site( http://cyberdenis.topcities.com/lenses.htm ), Around 1973 lenses were changed by replacing the metal focus ring to a mooth, round ruberized,

Re: I want a job soooooo bad ;-O

2003-01-25 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Sat, 25 Jan 2003 05:22:19 -0800, Keith Whaley wrote: I can't access the page... It seems to have been 'removed' according to the window that comes up. Odd. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3003302028category=15240 I accessed it without a problem Later, Gary

Re: vivitar 90mm 2.5 vs 105mm 2.5 vs105mm2.8 kiron vs tamron 90mm

2003-01-25 Thread Steve Larson
Hi Fred, I would say they are all pretty similar in resolving power and color. I know the bokeh and 3D effect comes into play nicely when the subject matter has more depth, regarding the 90/2.5, and that would be without the 1:1 adapter. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Everyone has a

Re: PC vs. Mac comparison was flawed, if not rigged

2003-01-25 Thread Paul Franklin Stregevsky
Many years ago--late 1980s, I think--in a comparison test, Consumer Reports or maybe Popular Science severely downrated the Mac because their testers couldn't figure out how to turn it on. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: 85mm F:1.8 Auto Takumar

2003-01-25 Thread Paul Franklin Stregevsky
It's not at all the same as the Super Tak or SMC Tak 1.9 or 1.8. Not in the same league. Avoid it. Do consider the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolor 80/1.8, which is virtually the same as the Pentax, right down to the diaphragm design. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: I want a job soooooo bad ;-O

2003-01-25 Thread Doug Franklin
Hi Keith, On Sat, 25 Jan 2003 05:22:19 -0800, Keith Whaley wrote: I can't access the page... It seems to have been 'removed' according to the window that comes up. Odd. Collin Brendemuehl wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3003302028category=15240 That's odd. It

Re: lens coatings

2003-01-25 Thread John Whicker
Paul Franklin Stregevsky wrote: I've thought of starting a thread, Which camera maker's lenses are the closest thing to Pentax in optical quality? That sounds like a good idea! If we look only at manual-focus lenses, I would have to say Konica and Olympus. Read the Olympus list, and you'll

RE: ebay bargains

2003-01-25 Thread David Chang-Sang
For those not aware of it.. or if you're having problems on some of your shopping sites (or other sites for that matter) http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/01/25/1245206mode=threadtid=109 Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: Kevin Waterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday,

Re: OT: Obnoxious Sonofabitch Copyeditor

2003-01-25 Thread Doug Franklin
On Sat, 25 Jan 2003 06:15:30 -0800, Keith Whaley wrote: I don't think I have room in my little house for a proper reference work, as they are huge and take up a lot of space. There used to be a compact version of the OED. It was one volume with very thin paper. The print was so small it came

Re: What, no bidders?

2003-01-25 Thread Kenneth Waller
Yeah but as an outdoor photographer the cases are totally useless until it comes time to sell the lens. I had to buy a backpack to haul around my 600. - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] I love lenses that come with their own metal case... makes you feel like

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Bojidar Dimitrov
Hi Heiko, Just a few quick notes... I've just read it. I just read all of it too. I think, that Michael is right, when he says that the digital workflow is better for him. It is faster and the results are perfect to a certain paper size. These are my thoughts too. BUT - this comparisons

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Bob Zwarick
Based on those comparisons, I concluded film was best rather than the authors contention. The trouble I see with my digital pics is color. It simply does not capture color as well as film does and this comparison shows that its the same for the Canon. - Original Message - From: Rüdiger

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Indeed it is! However, just as my juices start really flowing, I remind myself that Canon 1Ds costs $8000! An absolutely amazing machine. keith whaley Rüdiger Neumann wrote: Hallo here an interesting test http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/shootout.shtml regards Rüdiger

Re: what a great place! - Can we help Brother Francis?

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
I suggest you try yours with an open mind and believe your eyes above my words --Mike Thanks. I will, and I'll soon find out how it works out, and report back. smile Good! I'll look forward to your report. --Mike P.S. No offense taken at anything in this thread, really. In fact,

Re: damaged negs/artwork

2003-01-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Feroze Kistan Subject: damaged negs/artwork I however have just managed to get a CD stuck to my desktop, on the printed side. So when I lifted it up I got the CD back the the silver layer is still firmly attached to my desk. I don't label most of my CD's so

Re: Thanks what is the best baby pictures gear? (Poll?)

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
However, I do have a question which is on topic, and we can even make it some kind of poll: I really would like to know everybody's favourite photo gear for taking pictures of new born babys. So: What camera(s) and lens(es) and (slide/bw/colour) film(s) would you use for taking pictures of a

Re: lens coatings

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
Mike, Where would Konica be in your ranking of 'best lens coatings'? Marcello, Right up there. I've never had any problems with Konica lenses. In fact, I've always liked them, and the Konica Hexar RF's KM lenses are first rate. --Mike

Re: PC vs. Mac comparison was flawed, if not rigged

2003-01-25 Thread Nicholas Wright
On Saturday, January 25, 2003, at 08:42 AM, Peter Alling wrote: and in a Mac you certainly don't roll your own so to speak, then the analysis is valid. What makes you think this? It's the same with virtually any product out there. You buy a base model with standard features. And if you need

Re: OT: Obnoxious Sonofabitch Copyeditor

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Mark Roberts wrote: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think I have room in my little house for a proper reference work, as they are huge and take up a lot of space. Aren't they available on CD-ROM or DVD? I think you can get the OED on CD-ROM, at least. Considering the

Storing and using D76 1+1

2003-01-25 Thread Rodelion
G'day folks, I'm working on gathering the stuff I need to develope BW films, mostly Tri-X and HP5, perhaps Delta (does it matter?) Anyway, since it's what I've always used, I'll go for D76 1+1 and I'm having a hard time deciding what to store it in, how often and long to use it before I get

Re: OT: Obnoxious Sonofabitch Copyeditor

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Doug Franklin wrote: On Sat, 25 Jan 2003 06:15:30 -0800, Keith Whaley wrote: I don't think I have room in my little house for a proper reference work, as they are huge and take up a lot of space. There used to be a compact version of the OED. It was one volume with very thin paper.

Re: damaged negs/artwork

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Feroze Kistan Subject: damaged negs/artwork I however have just managed to get a CD stuck to my desktop, on the printed side. So when I lifted it up I got the CD back the the silver layer is still firmly attached to my desk. I

Pentax Service

2003-01-25 Thread Joseph Tainter
On January 9 I sent a body and two lenses to Pentax for warranty service. I expected to wait six weeks. Well, the lenses came back on January 23. The body is still out. I guess lens and body repair are different shops, and lens repair is less busy. I'm seriously impressed to get the lenses

Sorry, but SMC is not a myth

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
This related link should also be read: Single versus Multi-coated Lenses http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/flare.html These are very hoary old arguments left over from decades ago. While there is much more difference between single coating and no coating at all than there is between single coating and

Re: ebay bargains

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
with half the internet DDoS'ed with Microsofts SQL server What in the world does this mean? --Mike

Re: OT: Obnoxious Sonofabitch Copyeditor

2003-01-25 Thread Doug Franklin
On Sat, 25 Jan 2003 09:24:23 -0800, Keith Whaley wrote: There used to be a compact version of the OED. It was one volume with very thin paper. The print was so small it came with a magnifier so you could actually read it. Sheeet, man, I do that NOW! g :-) Seriously, though, here are

Re: damaged negs/artwork

2003-01-25 Thread Feroze Kistan
When they state that a CD can last 100 years its the transparent plastic layer they talkin about not the coating that the data is burned into. Its very easy to remove it, almost childs play. Please excuse me now I have to go find all my jewel cases. Feroze - Original Message - From:

Re: That darned handstrap

2003-01-25 Thread Feroze Kistan
Hi, I suppose it depends on your preferred format, 90% percent of my shots are portrait. As to risks, check out Pal's departure from the MF world or Dougs tarmac lens tests or Franks fav lens demise. Its not worth it. Didn't know the canon straps came with release clips. Which model is it for, all

RE: Storing and using D76 1+1

2003-01-25 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: Rodelion [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] G'day folks, I'm working on gathering the stuff I need to develope BW films, mostly Tri-X and HP5, perhaps Delta (does it matter?) Yes. No. Maybe. Anyway, since it's what I've always used, I'll go for D76 1+1 and I'm

Re: vivitar 90mm 2.5 vs 105mm 2.5 vs105mm2.8 kiron vs tamron 90mm

2003-01-25 Thread Randy Stewart
I'm not in a position to offer much reply on comparison between these lenses. I bought a 105mm 2.5 Series One some years ago and at the time noticed that its publihed test performance seemed generally superior to the much older 90mm 2.5 Series One. That's to be expected with a design some 10+

Re: Unique bargain? Read the desciption!!

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
I got: * * * * Invalid Item The item you requested ( 300277363 ) is invalid, still pending, or no longer in our database. Please check the number and try again. If this message persists, the item has either not started and is not yet available for viewing, or has expired and is no longer

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
- he chooses not the finest grained film but complains about grain Yes and no. He starts out by saying that he's comparing the film he actually uses. For instance, he may need the speed or the color reproduction of the film he choses. From there, it's reasonable to talk about the grain. If he

Re: PC vs. Mac comparison was flawed, if not rigged

2003-01-25 Thread Bruce Dayton
Mike, Almost sounds like the comparison Michael made between the Canon 1DS and the Pentax 67 - no? Bruce Saturday, January 25, 2003, 9:58:30 AM, you wrote: The speed of a system is the sum of the speed of it's parts. If the hard drive is to the specifications of the manufacture, and in

Actually on-topic: writers ain't rich

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
I just checked the cost of subscrbing to the OED online, and it's $550 PER ANNUM! Ok if you're a professional writer. Whoa! If you're laboring under the delusion that most professional writers can afford such a thing, disabuse thyself! Writing is a particularly poor choice for making a

Re: Snow Photo

2003-01-25 Thread Jostein
Don't envy you the storm, Pål. But the light you have on clear days... sigh Just saw a slide show by Bjarne Riesto on Wednesday. For the list; Bjarne has a site at http://www.riesto.no/. He's got quite a large online archive, and it's well worth a look. Going to Tromsø and back on Monday, btw.

Re: Storing and using D76 1+1

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
I'm working on gathering the stuff I need to develope BW films Rod, Good man. Anyway, since it's what I've always used, I'll go for D76 1+1 [...] I've heard the dark brownish glass flasks are the way to go, only opening it when you use it. How many times can D76 1+1 be re-used with good

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Pål Jensen
Mike wrote: Yes and no. He starts out by saying that he's comparing the film he actually uses. For instance, he may need the speed or the color reproduction of the film he choses. From there, it's reasonable to talk about the grain. Well, I wonder why someone who obviously is a fan of high

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Pål Jensen
Boz wrote: Keep in mind, and he says it a few times, he is comparing real-world results. So putting the image through a scanner that cannot do justice to the film is considered real world. With such test procedures you can prove anything by simply putting up test procedures that fits your

Re: Unique bargain? Read the desciption!!

2003-01-25 Thread frank theriault
That's the second auction that someone's pasted the url for today that's come up invalid (at least for me). Coincidence? -frank Malcolm Smith wrote: John Whicker wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=300277363 John, It's listed as an invalid item to me, what was it?

Re: PC vs. Mac comparison was flawed, if not rigged

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
Almost sounds like the comparison Michael made between the Canon 1DS and the Pentax 67 - no? Jibe accepted, Bruce, but I still think there is one crucial difference: Michael admits his parameters, Rob Galbraith doesn't. That is, if Rob had said, Many of these tests are of actions that are

Re: vivitar 90mm 2.5 vs 105mm 2.5 vs105mm2.8 kiron vs tamron 90mm

2003-01-25 Thread Paul Franklin Stregevsky
I used to own the Kiron 105/2.8PK; I now own the Tokina AT-X 90/2.5PK. The Kiron didn't deliver sharp results until about f/5.6. That's why I sold it; I use my portrait-length lens for general purpose, including shooting indoor events under available light. The Tokina is very sharp, even at

Re: Snow Photo

2003-01-25 Thread Mike Johnston
Don't envy you the storm, Pål. But the light you have on clear days... sigh One of the best museum shows I ever saw was of Scandinavian painting between 1890 and 1910. I sure wish I had gotten the catalog. Although almost all of the paintings were representational, some of them showed almost

Re: What, no bidders?

2003-01-25 Thread Fred
I love lenses that come with their own metal case... makes you feel like you're carrying around a thermonuclear device :) Yeah but as an outdoor photographer the cases are totally useless until it comes time to sell the lens. I had to buy a backpack to haul around my 600. A nice solution

Re: Vivitar 90-180mm/4.5 and MZ-S?

2003-01-25 Thread Fred
A PDMLer wishes to buy my Vivitar 90-180/4.5 Macro Zoom. He wishes to know: Can the 90-180/4.5 be used safely on an MZ-S without filing down the lens's unusually long rear extension? My personal opinion is that the potential problem (of the excess baffle material on the original line of

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Bojidar Dimitrov
Pål Jensen wrote: So putting the image through a scanner that cannot do justice to the film is considered real world. With such test procedures you can prove anything by simply putting up test procedures that fits your preconceived ideas on how things should be. If the only possibility to

Vs: 85mm F:1.8 Auto Takumar

2003-01-25 Thread Raimo Korhonen
What makes you think that East-German Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar (the correct spelling) is similar to a Pentax lens? Is it a copy or what? All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Paul Franklin Stregevsky

RE: What, no bidders?

2003-01-25 Thread Steve Desjardins
And this makes you feel good because . . .? Better call Homeland Security . . 8^) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/24/03 07:16PM I love lenses that come with

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
Y'all can also jump in on this topic here: http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=004QKe Them thar Hatfields and McCoys is everywhere. BR

Re: PC vs. Mac comparison was flawed, if not rigged

2003-01-25 Thread Pål Jensen
Mike wrote: Jibe accepted, Bruce, but I still think there is one crucial difference: Michael admits his parameters, Rob Galbraith doesn't. He is testing his scanner compared to digital capture whereas he conclusions are significantly more far reaching. If you'll notice, several people

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Pål Jensen
But a test whose parameters are in constant flux and whose parametres are also different from person to person isn't worthy to be called a test. Pål - Original Message - From: Bojidar Dimitrov [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 9:32 PM Subject:

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Ryan K. Brooks
Pretty much matches my experience of owning both cameras. I've been trying to convince myself that the 67II should be kept just for those situations that need film, but it's getting harder. I do wish that the Canon 50/1.4 felt better- it's a bit cheap in construction. I still stand by my

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Uh huh... Well, his was a test: I liked the 1Ds much better than the Pentax 67, for a lot of reasons, and as far as I'm concerned, I'd much rather have the Canon. Period! Pål Jensen wrote: But a test whose parameters are in constant flux... What does THAT mean? Oh, I know what a 'constant

Re: vivitar 90mm 2.5 vs 105mm 2.5 vs105mm2.8 kiron vs tamron 90mm

2003-01-25 Thread Fred
Randy: I bought a 105mm 2.5 Series One some years ago and at the time noticed that its publihed test performance seemed generally superior to the much older 90mm 2.5 Series One. I haven't (yet) seen any test of the VS1 105/2.5. Do you have the details? Or, do you at least have the

Re: PC vs. Mac comparison was flawed, if not rigged

2003-01-25 Thread Bruce Dayton
Mike, The same could be said for the PC's. What he is comparing is what he has and uses. I don't see much, if any difference. Only that you like Macs and I like 67's. Both made a real world test that measured the things that they do and use. As such, both are valid tests. Neither test is

any heard of or used elicar 3x macro convertor

2003-01-25 Thread adphoto
just wondering cos connected to a macro 1:1 lens i belive that this would give 3:1 magnification which is great for capturing ant smiles and facial expressions. However i belive there would be a great 3 stop loss of light

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
Of course it's different from person to person. They are tools used for different purposes. You want to test how good a screwdriver is for hammering nails. This is why it is as stupid saying that one is better as the other, as blue is better than red. There are reasons why there are more than

Re: Unique bargain? Read the desciption!!

2003-01-25 Thread John Whicker
frank theriault wrote: That's the second auction that someone's pasted the url for today that's come up invalid (at least for me). Coincidence? Hi Frank (and everyone), My apologies. The item either completed or was removed. It had only about an hour to go when I posted the URL. It was

Re: Re: The little world of Dominga

2003-01-25 Thread David Brooks
My mistake Albano.I just checked the negatives and it was the OptimaII 400,not 200 Sorry. Begin Original Message From: Albano Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 24 Jan 2003 13:16:43 -0800 (PST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The little world of Dominga I've used the 200 just

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Pål Jensen
Keith wrote: But a test whose parameters are in constant flux... What does THAT mean? Oh, I know what a 'constant state of flux' means, but I don't know what YOU mean by the statement. I mean that when you are making a test that most people interpret as what is better of camera A or B,

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Pål Jensen
Bruce wrote: Of course it's different from person to person. They are tools used for different purposes. You want to test how good a screwdriver is for hammering nails. This is why it is as stupid saying that one is better as the other, as blue is better than red. There are reasons why

Makinon 300mm f4

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Jesser
Has anyone had any hands on experience with the Makinon 300mm f4? What would one in good condition be worth ($US)? Peter _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE*

anyone know about the tamron 70-350 f4.5 adaptall

2003-01-25 Thread KANGA
there is one on ebay is it a good zoom i notice it is fast 4.5 that is good?

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rüdiger Neumann Subject: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67 Hallo here an interesting test http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/shootout.shtml Mr Reichmann seems to be making a career out of proving that digital image capture is superior

Re: PC vs. Mac comparison was flawed, if not rigged

2003-01-25 Thread Pål Jensen
Bruce wrote: The same could be said for the PC's. What he is comparing is what he has and uses. I don't see much, if any difference. Only that you like Macs and I like 67's. Both made a real world test that measured the things that they do and use. As such, both are valid tests. Neither

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
No, no, Bruce lad... I said I prefer the results of one over the other, AS PRESENTED by Michael. I did NOT say one IS better than the other. How would I know? Mucho difference. keith whaley Bruce Rubenstein wrote: Of course it's different from person to person. They are tools used for

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Illogical and incorrectly presented supposition, just this side of irrational. keith Pål Jensen wrote: Bruce wrote: Of course it's different from person to person. They are tools used for different purposes. You want to test how good a screwdriver is for hammering nails.

Re: Snow Photo

2003-01-25 Thread Jostein
Mike, Could that have been the Skagen painters, from the northernmost part of Denmark? http://www.danacup.pp.se/Usa/Skagen.htm http://www.skagen-tourist.dk/side4.htm http://www.aarhuskunstmuseum.dk/html_uk/retro_html/dk_kunstner_uk.html #skagen There were many Norwegian painters in contact with

OT Plea for urgent Windows help

2003-01-25 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Hi, I am about to partition and format a harddisk I got from a friend. I am looking at a fdisk window, not knowing what alternatives to pick. All advice I have deals with preparing a C drive. I don't want to do that. The disk is supposed to be a 10 gig:er. For some reason it has been partitioned

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Pål Jensen wrote: Keith wrote: But a test whose parameters are in constant flux... What does THAT mean? Oh, I know what a 'constant state of flux' means, but I don't know what YOU mean by the statement. I mean that when you are making a test that most people interpret as what is

Re: Snow Photo

2003-01-25 Thread Jostein
Correction; Otto Sinding of course came to Northern Norway. Jostein - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] However, I doubt that any of them ever came to Northern Norway.

RE: The Best Dictionaries [should be singular]

2003-01-25 Thread Simon King
The OED (Second edition) is indeed available on CD and can be loaded to your Hard Drive. If you're going to use a dictionary, why not use _the_ authoritative source. I'm a bit of a lexicophile, but can't really afford to get the full 20 volume printed set. I copied the CD version to my HDD, and

Re: anyone know about the tamron 70-350 f4.5 adaptall

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
In my most humble opinion, f/4.5 is not particularly fast. In fact, while it's not uncommon with zooms that go all the way to 350 mm, it's considered fast simply by comparison to other 350 mm lenses! Use fast film and don't particularly worry about it. It might be more difficult to focus with an

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Alling
More actually. At 05:56 PM 1/25/2003 -0600, you wrote: - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert Subject: Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67 You missed the fact that he didn't compare the originals. Har, maybe he should output the D1s digifile to a 8000line slide

Re: Actually on-topic: writers ain't rich

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
Oh. My error. keith Paul Stenquist wrote: Peter Alling wrote: I just checked the cost of subscrbing to the OED online, and it's $550 PER ANNUM! Ok if you're a professional writer. No, not OK.

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Alling
Sorry, check out the comparison in Pop Photography this month. I can't say that the detail comparison is more flattering but print from the ISO 100 color print film obviously carries more information than the print from the 9 megapixel dslr (see Digital Directions, Got Enough Pixel Power?

Re: FA*85/1.4 mounting on EOS-D60

2003-01-25 Thread Keith Whaley
smile Very nice! keith whaley Iren Henry Chu wrote: Dear all, This Japanese folk has tired of all the Pentax D-SLR speculations and tortures from waiting. He instead bought a EOS-D60 for his FA*85/1.4 lens: http://www-esl2.isc.chubu.ac.jp/mun/camera/pentax/penta-eos.html Nice idea!

Re: PC vs. Mac comparison was flawed, if not rigged

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Alling
Sometimes you can be too cute. At 11:34 AM 1/25/2003 -0500, you wrote: Many years ago--late 1980s, I think--in a comparison test, Consumer Reports or maybe Popular Science severely downrated the Mac because their testers couldn't figure out how to turn it on. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Outside of a

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread T Rittenhouse
We don't have to admit that at all. In some ways I get very tired of this argument. High end digital is good enough for most commercial use now. That is not the same thing as it is better than film. First comparing a digitalised film image to digital imaging is kind of stupid unless you need a

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm not at all willing to say EOS 1D surpasses 35mm. have you personally done a comparison yet? Herb

Re: FA*85/1.4 mounting on EOS-D60

2003-01-25 Thread Fred
smile Very nice! The images surely do look like they have typical FA* 85/1.4 bokeh. Fred

Re: What is better? Digital Full Frame against 67

2003-01-25 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you compare a high quality photographic print from film to a digital print from a digital image the photographic print is still better. And if you compare a large format photographic print to a digital print it is quite a lot better. a couple

Something for the pentaxian who has everything.

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Alling
A box to put it in. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3002060368category=15240 Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. --Groucho Marx

On and Off Topic: Phenix, Camera geeking with Friends, H1a feel

2003-01-25 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(This is the camera-geeking-enhanced version of half of the LiveJournal post I just made about my day.) Got some face-to-face time with friends today. Among them was one who's currently an English teacher in China but came home for a holiday. After using PHD cameras (Push Here, Dummy) for

FA*85/1.4 mounting on EOS-D60,

2003-01-25 Thread Bob Keefer
My only question: How'd he do it? Maybe I could enjoy Pentax lenses on my Canon A2E Bob Keefer --- Keefer Photography Fine art hand-painted photos www.bkpix.com

100mm/2.8 M on E-bay Buy it now!

2003-01-25 Thread Peter Alling
Ok I don't usually do this but here's a bargain alert. I don't think this is breaking any rules so to speak since it's a buy it now auction and I think the price more than reasonable. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3003518645category=15240 I already have one of these little

Re: eos d60 with fa85mm

2003-01-25 Thread adphoto
my Japanese is aweful, is that a home made adaptor? or is it an extension tube with eos mount on one side and k mount on the other? That would take out infinity focus wouldn't it? I was told an k mount to eos mount adaptor would not work becuase of the placement of the pentax apeture springs

FA31 question

2003-01-25 Thread Alan Chan
I was wondering if all FA31 cases came with the round plastic lock instead of the retangular one came with 43 77? http://www3.telus.net/wlachan/31-77.jpg regards, Alan Chan _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months

Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 80/1.8 (was: Re: 85mm F:1.8 Auto Takumar)

2003-01-25 Thread Paul Franklin Stregevsky
I'm not at the same computer that contains the PDML Digest in which someone asked me to document my statement that the Carl Zeiss Jena Pancolar 80/1.8 is similar to the Pentax Super Takumar 85/1.8. My source is a series of postings and private mailings in 2001 and 2002 by PDML's sadly missed CZJ

Re: Makinon 300mm f4

2003-01-25 Thread Bob Rapp
Yep, perfect paper weight. How much would you pay for a polished stone. Bob - Original Message - From: Peter Jesser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 9:53 AM Subject: Makinon 300mm f4 Has anyone had any hands on experience with the Makinon 300mm

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