Re: Planning a trip to London...

2005-07-01 Thread mike wilson
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! My wife suggested that we take a short trip to London this year. It will happen some time in August. I've been in touch with Cotty who very generously invited us to visit his place in Oxford... Which we will certainly do ;-). Any other list member willing to meet

Re: FS Friday (a few hours early)

2005-07-01 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Jun 30, 2005 at 08:28:41PM -0400, Doug Franklin wrote: On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 23:22:12 +0200, Carlos Royo wrote: SMC Pentax F* 300 mm. 4.5 Awesome lens. If you're into tele lenses, and have the bucks, jump on this one. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ I'm having second thoughts about giving

PESO - Brooding land

2005-07-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
This was taken around sunset in Arches. It is kind of interesting because you actually can shoot towards the sunset or away from it - very different effects. This was taken towards the sun. I think the haze that was mentioned in the last PESO was probably quite present here as well, but I like

Re: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

2005-07-01 Thread Tom Reese
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I dunno about you, but if it's a lens I really like and it has a fault, I have it serviced professionally. I'm a photographer, not a camera repair technician. This reminds me of something I'd rather forget. In the old Praktika days, had an aftermarket (cheap)screw

Re: GESO - Three Bugs

2005-07-01 Thread Tom Reese
Jens Bladt wrote: True! And photographing often is the easy part of taking pictures. In the BBC film The Blue Planet, a photographer (or several photographers) waited for many hours in icy water, close to the south pole, in order to photograph an iceberg turning. That was really impressing

Re: Roses (Super Takumar 135)

2005-07-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice color and exposure. I would frame this a little lower so that the tops of the blooms are near the top of the frame. I'd also shoot from a tripod and use a smaller f-stop, perhaps f11 or so to get enough depth of field so the entire bouquet is in focus. Paul On Jul 1, 2005, at 2:57 AM, Jay

Minox - Re: Using 8x11mm film (0.32x0.44inch)

2005-07-01 Thread Joaquim Carvalho
The Minox is one of the finest objects I ever touched: it over 40 years old and it looks and works as if it was brand new. It is a lot different from every other camera I used, I've been practicing using it with no film for now. With some practice I think I'll be able to frame without aiming

Re: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Herb Chong
KEH has it now and then. i got mine used from a list member. Herb - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 2:12 AM Subject: Buying lenses new - having a question I've decided (almost) I'd buy an FA 43 lim

Re: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
BH is very good about resolving any problems. They're honest and reliable. Paul On Jul 1, 2005, at 6:34 AM, Herb Chong wrote: KEH has it now and then. i got mine used from a list member. Herb - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

Anyone going to G8 or the live8 concerts?

2005-07-01 Thread mike wilson
Should be plenty of street photography opportunities at any of them. mike - Email provided by http://www.ntlhome.com/

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Mark Roberts
Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I actually meant better in sense of picture quality. Than the answer is Yes, it's leagues better :) Also concerned about power zoom, will it work on ist D. Nope, no power zoom on ist-D or Ds. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Mark Roberts wrote on 01.07.05 13:39: Than the answer is Yes, it's leagues better :) Actually Mark it was even rated higher (for build quality, flare resistance of course and resolution) than non-IS Canon 70-200/2.8 L and Nikkor 80-200/2.8. Test results are in XLS files at the bottom of this

Motorsports shooters and car enthusiasts:Come to Pittsburgh!

2005-07-01 Thread Mark Roberts
http://www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com/pvgp/site/default.asp The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will be taking place from July 8 through 17. All kinds of stuff going on but the races are on Sunday the 17th in Schenley Park (walking distance from my house). Great photo ops (you can get close

Re: GESO - Three Bugs

2005-07-01 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
Dare I comment on the photos? You are having a laugh, aren't you? However, I have a question: On Wed, 29 Jun 2005, Mark Cassino wrote: All shot in manual mode, TTL flash. What is manual mode, TTL flash? I thought it's either-or. And while I am at it... saturation, and sharpness have been

Re: Motorsports shooters and car enthusiasts:Come to Pittsburgh!

2005-07-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Mark, thanks for the heads up. I'll make it one of these years, but there's too much going on for me just now. Have a great time and post some photos. Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jul 1, 2005 7:57 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject:

Re: Re: GESO - Three Bugs

2005-07-01 Thread mike wilson
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/07/01 Fri PM 12:08:01 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO - Three Bugs Dare I comment on the photos? You are having a laugh, aren't you? However, I have a question: On Wed, 29 Jun 2005, Mark Cassino wrote:

Re: Re: GESO - Three Bugs

2005-07-01 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Fri, 1 Jul 2005, mike wilson wrote: From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/07/01 Fri PM 12:08:01 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO - Three Bugs On Wed, 29 Jun 2005, Mark Cassino wrote: All shot in manual mode, TTL flash. What is manual mode, TTL flash? I

Re: FS Friday (a few hours early)

2005-07-01 Thread Doug Franklin
On Fri, 1 Jul 2005 02:39:50 -0400, John Francis wrote: I'm having second thoughts about giving up on the 300/2.8 ... If I had a 300/2.8 I wouldn't let go of it. Heck, I'd put in my will that it was to be buried with me. :-) TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

Re: Motorsports shooters and car enthusiasts:Come to Pittsburgh!

2005-07-01 Thread Doug Franklin
On Fri, 01 Jul 2005 07:57:08 -0400, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com/pvgp/site/default.asp Man, I wish I could make that event. We even missed the Walter Mitty Historics this year for the first time in several years. I'm jonesin' for some vintage racing. TTYL,

Re: 645 and non-Pentax flashes

2005-07-01 Thread Mark Roberts
Gasha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Mark, that's what i'm thinking about. I have that older version (manual focus) And i think, i can get older flash cheaper. Sigma EF-500 is more suitable for a DSLR. True. You can often find the AF280T for a very reasonable price. TTL metering with this

July PUG

2005-07-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Is the July PUG gallery up yet? If so, where?

Friday Flowers

2005-07-01 Thread SonC
http://www.sonc.com/jul1-05.htm *Ist Ds 28mm 2.8 smc f Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane égalité, liberté, crawfish

RE: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Jens Bladt
I know a guy who's selling af 43mm, a 31 mm, a 77mm and a FA 2.0/24mm. Used but like new. The 24mm shows some singn of wear. Regards Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Herb Chong [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 1. juli 2005 12:35 Til:

Re: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! BH is very good about resolving any problems. They're honest and reliable. Paul Yes, but how do I explain that my lens was bought brand new by my friend, yet I need some service from them... *sigh* Boris

elephant's eye

2005-07-01 Thread SonC
_http://www.sonc.com/elephants_eye.htm_ (http://www.sonc.com/elephants_eye.htm) Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane égalité, liberté, crawfish

elephat's eye

2005-07-01 Thread SonC
http://www.sonc.com/elephants_eye.htm Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane égalité, liberté, crawfish

Re: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Fri, 1 Jul 2005, Boris Liberman wrote: Yes, but how do I explain that my lens was bought brand new by my friend, yet I need some service from them... *sigh* If you have to involve your friend, you involve them at claim-time too. Or you don't involve them at all. Kostas

Re: Motorsports shooters and car enthusiasts:Come to Pittsburgh!

2005-07-01 Thread pnstenquist
Sounds good. Wish I could go, but I'm overwhelmed with other things. However, I'll look forward to seeing your pics. Paul http://www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com/pvgp/site/default.asp The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix will be taking place from July 8 through 17. All kinds of stuff going

elephat's eye better link

2005-07-01 Thread SonC
http://www.sonc.com/elephants_eye.htm Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane égalité, liberté, crawfish

RE: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Jens Bladt
I believe he's asking 500 USD for the 43mm. His name is Steen Meinert, phonenumber is: 0045-46 35 94 95 Regards Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 1. juli 2005 15:05 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

Re: elephat's eye better link

2005-07-01 Thread pnstenquist
Very nice. I like the symmetry and the warm light. Well done. Paul http://www.sonc.com/elephants_eye.htm Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane égalité, liberté, crawfish

SV: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 1. juli 2005 15:05 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: Buying lenses new - having a question I know a guy who's selling af 43mm, a 31 mm, a 77mm and a FA

SV: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 1. juli 2005 15:05 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: Buying lenses new - having a question I know a guy who's selling af 43mm, a 31 mm, a 77mm and a FA

SV: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 1. juli 2005 15:05 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: Buying lenses new - having a question I know a guy who's selling af 43mm, a 31 mm, a 77mm and a FA

Re: it's all Godfrey's fault

2005-07-01 Thread Otis C. Wright, Jr.
And many thanks to you all. This is a great group. I started setting up for an upcoming trip about a week ago and soon realized that I need some new/different carrying cases for my photo equipment. I just didn't get around to doing anything about it. Now the problem is solved (just have

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread John Whittingham
If someone would like to know meaning of some polish words go ahead, I'll help :-) Hi Yes please: Srednia? Zaawansawana? Konstrukcja - Construction? Wygoda Obslugi? Ostrosc? Winietowanie? Zdjecia Pod Swiatlo Dystorsja - Distortion? TIA, John

Re: Card Readers

2005-07-01 Thread Bill Owens
My SanDisk 12 in 1 works fine on XP. Bill - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 8:55 PM Subject: Card Readers I had been transferring images from my CF cards with a Sandisk ImageMate 8 in 1. It worked

July PUG is open

2005-07-01 Thread Adelheid v. K.
Hi folks, The July PUG is available on my website AND on the komkon server. http://www.kirschten.de/PUG/05jul and http://pug.komkon.org Cheers Adelheid

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
John Whittingham wrote on 01.07.05 15:50: Srednia? Medium Zaawansawana? Advanced Konstrukcja - Construction? Yes :-) Wygoda Obslugi? Handling Ostrosc? Sharpness Winietowanie? Vignetting Zdjecia Pod Swiatlo Flare resistance Dystorsja - Distortion? Exactly :-) -- Balance is the

RE: July PUG

2005-07-01 Thread Adelheid v. K.
Just a reminder, it is possible that the PUG is late, these year. I have just arrived from a trip and am working frantically to get it up Cheers Adelheid : -Original Message- : From: Daniel J. Matyola [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Sent: Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 14:57 : To:

Re: it's all Godfrey's fault

2005-07-01 Thread Fred Widall
I too have recently acquired a Lowepro Omni Traveler. My wife and I are off for a tour to Egypt in two weeks time and all my other bags seemed either too big, or too small echoes of the Goldilock story G In the Omni Traveler I'm taking: *istDS F 70-2010mm DA 18-55mm M 50m F1.7 Optio 33L

Re: OT - PayPal Question

2005-07-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: OT - PayPal Question Hi, I'm thinking about starting to take PayPal for auction payments, but I cannot find out from the PayPal site how I get my money. Perhaps someone can explain the process of how the money in my PayPal account

Re: GESO - Three Bugs

2005-07-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom Reese Subject: Re: GESO - Three Bugs Absolutely. Spectacular pictures are (usually) no accident. They frequently involve finding a good spot and then waiting a long time for the light and conditions to be just right. It's something I should do but

Lens Question A50/1.2

2005-07-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi ... I've used a few A series lenses and, except for the A* series, many have come across as lighter weight and more plastic and cheap in their construction. My standards have always been the Super Taks through the K-mounts. I like their feel and solidity. I'm thinking of getting an A50/1.2

Re: pentax 85mm soft

2005-07-01 Thread Quasi Modo
Can I bump this thread with a question if there were any other focal lengths that Pentax made a soft-focus lens in? I can see a 28/2.8 soft-focus @ Adorama. Any others? On 6/4/05, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Which raises a question. I also have the F version and I find

Re: Lens Question A50/1.2

2005-07-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Lens Question A50/1.2 Hi ... I've used a few A series lenses and, except for the A* series, many have come across as lighter weight and more plastic and cheap in their construction. My standards have always been the Super Taks

Re: pentax 85mm soft

2005-07-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Quasi Modo Subject: Re: pentax 85mm soft Can I bump this thread with a question if there were any other focal lengths that Pentax made a soft-focus lens in? I can see a 28/2.8 soft-focus @ Adorama. Any others? Valentin thought the 135/3.5 should have

RE: OT - PayPal Question

2005-07-01 Thread Jens Bladt
You press the Withdraw button. This wil transfere funds to you credit card account. I guess yuo must be internatianally verified in order to do this. Get a second credit card, like a MasterCard. Regards Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra:

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread John Whittingham
Many thanks, brightened up my rather dull afternoon in work here in the UK. I was looking at the zoom lens test including the Pentax 80-320 against popular competitors. Srednia? Medium Zaawansawana? Advanced What do these refer to please? John

Re: July PUG is open

2005-07-01 Thread Rick Womer
Adelheid, I really appreciate =so much= your work in keeping the PUG gallery going. PAWs and PESOs are nice, but there is something about the monthly collection of themed images that is especially interesting, provocative, and beautiful. Rick --- Adelheid v. K. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi

Re: Re: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread mike wilson
From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/07/01 Fri PM 02:03:57 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Buying lenses new - having a question Hi! BH is very good about resolving any problems. They're honest and reliable. Paul Yes, but how do I explain that my lens

Re: Lens Question A50/1.2

2005-07-01 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Jul 2005 at 7:13, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi ... I've used a few A series lenses and, except for the A* series, many have come across as lighter weight and more plastic and cheap in their construction. My standards have always been the Super Taks through the K-mounts. I like their feel

Re: PESO - Weeds of Denmark

2005-07-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Beautiful, Jostein. It's funny, that you were in Denmark, while I was in Norway :-) Cheers Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 30. juni 2005 12:18 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: PESO - Weeds of

Re: Re: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Re: Re: Buying lenses new - having a question You don't need to. You buy it, with credit card. Your friend collects it. They are just the delivery service. You have to trust them not to break it on the way to your house, of

Re: Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread mike wilson
From: John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/07/01 Fri PM 02:29:18 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8 Many thanks, brightened up my rather dull afternoon in work here in the UK. I was looking at the zoom lens test including the Pentax 80-320 against

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
John Whittingham wrote on 01.07.05 16:29: What do these refer to please? Both values refere to overall quality and one can treat it as a final rate. -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek

Re: Re: Buying lenses new - having a question

2005-07-01 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Jul 2005 at 8:31, William Robb wrote: I use Norm's delivery service. Sometimes not as fast as it could be, but very reliable, and the best care possible is taken of your equipment. Free coffee with every shipment as well. Better still, he works for wheat. ..and hops and malted barley

Re: Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread John Whittingham
Srednia? Medium as in medium format Zaawansawana? Advanced as in advanced the film I meant in relation to the actual test of a lens. John

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
mike wilson wrote on 01.07.05 16:32: Medium as in medium format Zaawansawana? Advanced as in advanced the film I think Mike that John had something else on his mind ;-) -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek

Re: Lens Question A50/1.2

2005-07-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks Rob ... Boz's site shows the A version to be quite a bit lighter than the K version. Any idea if this is correct, and, if so, why is the lens lighter? It would seem - at least on first surmise - that something had changed in materials or construction. Shel [Original Message] From:

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread John Whittingham
Both values refere to overall quality and one can treat it as a final rate. Aah, thanks. The Sigma APO Macro Super 70-300mm does quite well, in fact it beat everything hands down. John

Re: elephat's eye

2005-07-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice shot. Is that this year's crop already? Our corn is 9-12 inches at this point. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.sonc.com/elephants_eye.htm Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane égalité, liberté, crawfish .

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread John Whittingham
Both values refere to overall quality and one can treat it as a final rate. Aah, thanks. The Sigma APO Macro Super 70-300mm does quite well, in fact it beat everything hands down. Ermm no my mistake, still a very good showing for a 3rd party lens. John

Re: elephat's eye

2005-07-01 Thread SonC
In a message dated 7/1/2005 9:40:24 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nice shot. Is that this year's crop already? Our corn is 9-12 inches at this point. - Yes that was yesterday. Had a good deal of rain in the spring, and dry all summer. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: it's all Godfrey's fault

2005-07-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 1, 2005, at 7:09 AM, Fred Widall wrote: *istDS F 70-2010mm That must be a heck of a lens! ]'-) 3 sets of rechargeable NIMHs 1 set of CR-3Vs (emergency use) If you carry four sets of Everready AA Lithium E2 batteries (or CRV3s), you'd have power for 5000 exposures without the

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Tom Reese
John Whittingham asked what these words mean: Srednia Zaawansawana Konstrukcja? Wygoda Obslugi? Ostrosc Winietowanie Zdjecia Pod Swiatlo Dystorsja That's pretty much how Bill Robb sounded after he had a few beers. Tom Reese

Re: July PUG

2005-07-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I certainly wasn't criticizing, Adelheid. I just thought it might be at a different location from last month's. As I have said in the past, but not often enough, you do a great job with the PUG, and we are all deeply indebted to you. The PUG is one of my favorite things about this group,

Re: July PUG is open

2005-07-01 Thread keithw
Adelheid v. K. wrote: Hi folks, The July PUG is available on my website AND on the komkon server. http://www.kirschten.de/PUG/05jul and http://pug.komkon.org Cheers Adelheid When might the theme for August be published? keith whaley

Re: Lens Question A50/1.2

2005-07-01 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Jul 2005 at 7:38, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Thanks Rob ... Boz's site shows the A version to be quite a bit lighter than the K version. Any idea if this is correct, and, if so, why is the lens lighter? It would seem - at least on first surmise - that something had changed in materials or

Re: pentax 85mm soft

2005-07-01 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Fri, 1 Jul 2005, William Robb wrote: Valentin thought the 135/3.5 should have been called a soft focus lens ??? Do you mean the Takumar 2.5? Kostas

Re: PESO - Weeds of Denmark

2005-07-01 Thread keithw
Jens Bladt wrote: Beautiful, Jostein. It's funny, that you were in Denmark, while I was in Norway :-) Cheers Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 30. juni 2005 12:18 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

Re: Lens Question A50/1.2

2005-07-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Rob ... I've the following Pentax 50mm lenses: ST50/1.4, K50/1.2, K50/1.4, K55/1.8, M50/1.4, M50/1.7, M50/2.0, A50/2.0 I don't think I ~need~ comparison shots, although it's always nice to see such things ... right now I'm more concerned with the construction and feel of the A50/1.2. I've

Re: pentax 85mm soft

2005-07-01 Thread Quasi Modo
Yeah but wouldn't the 135/3.5 have been a manual-focus lens William? Do you remember me? Hint: I only use auto-focus and am proud, and that pissed you off. Was a while back, but I'm an elephant. Thanks for the response. On 7/2/05, Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 1

Re: pentax 85mm soft

2005-07-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis Subject: Re: pentax 85mm soft ??? Do you mean the Takumar 2.5? I don't know what I mean. William Robb

Re: pentax 85mm soft

2005-07-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Quasi Modo Subject: Re: pentax 85mm soft Yeah but wouldn't the 135/3.5 have been a manual-focus lens William? Do you remember me? Hint: I only use auto-focus and am proud, and that pissed you off. Was a while back, but I'm an elephant. Thanks for

Re: July PUG is open

2005-07-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It' listen in the PUG Form. In August, it's Dance. keithw wrote: Adelheid v. K. wrote: Hi folks, The July PUG is available on my website AND on the komkon server. http://www.kirschten.de/PUG/05jul and http://pug.komkon.org Cheers Adelheid When might the theme for August be

RE: July PUG is open

2005-07-01 Thread Adelheid v. K.
http://pug.komkon.org/general/themes.html and they are all in the autopug. Cheers Adelheid : -Original Message- : From: keithw [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : Sent: Freitag, 1. Juli 2005 16:48 : To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net : Subject: Re: July PUG is open : : Adelheid v. K. wrote: : :

Re: 28mm f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Someone wrote: What I'm thinking is that the optics in the A28/2 are supposed to be terrific, and that lens is nice and small. I have one of those lenses. It is nice and small. The optics, IMO, and in the opinion of some others (there are some sample photos that someone put up on one of the

RE: July PUG

2005-07-01 Thread Adelheid v. K.
That's ok Dan, just wanted to make sure the list knows that i might not be always on time this year. As i said, i am travelling a lot right now and can't be sure of being home at the beginning of the month. It was a close call this month, because the customer screwed up and i had to stay longer

RE: Follow upon: Vivitar Series 1 P/K 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3

2005-07-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
SUCCESS!!! The cheap old fart has made it ;-) I loosened a few screws in the mount. I heard a little click trying to take it off. Put it back again, it seemed to work. Tightened the screws again, tested, no success. This gave me a strong indication that the mount had got banged up. I

OT: NYC Will Never Be the Same

2005-07-01 Thread frank theriault
Flight was only an 1 1/2 hours late - not bad for WestJet. There were about 1/2 dozen other couriers on the flight (from various and sundry places, who flew through Toronto), so we had a good time on the flight, plus we were able to navigate from LAG to downtown Manhatten as a group (a bit less

Re: NYC Here I Come!

2005-07-01 Thread frank theriault
On 7/1/05, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Frank, repeat after me - I will go due south and due east from Spain to Israel... ;-)... Hey, Boris, I heard there are more Jews in NYC than Israel. After this weekend, I may not have to go to Israel! LOL cheers frank --

Re: Friday Flowers

2005-07-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.sonc.com/jul1-05.htm *Ist Ds 28mm 2.8 smc f Superb shot Sonny. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

PESO: The Nabours Harley (follow up)

2005-07-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
(This is a follow up on a post I submitted some minutes ago. The original mail seems to still be floating around in cyber space, but the a copy is under this follow up.) BTW. Please feel free to comment online. That would be splendid. At bottom of page there is a link Trykk her for å kommentere

PESO: The Nabours Harley

2005-07-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
While testing my troublesome new Vivitar Series 1 lens yesterday I accidentally did this shot. http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=182778 It was heavily overexposed, but it seemed to have a strange quality. Now I have played a bit with it. Adjusting the shadow up, and the

Re: pentax 85mm soft

2005-07-01 Thread John Francis
If anyone wants the AF 85mm soft, KEH have one (at the moment) On Sat, Jul 02, 2005 at 12:22:02AM +1000, Quasi Modo wrote: Can I bump this thread with a question if there were any other focal lengths that Pentax made a soft-focus lens in? I can see a 28/2.8 soft-focus @ Adorama. Any

Re: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/7/05, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Also concerned about power zoom, will it work on ist D. Nope, no power zoom on ist-D or Ds. Why would one want a power zoom on a stills camera? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: Friday Flowers

2005-07-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Nicely done, although the orange blur in the URH corner is distracting, why include it? Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jul 1, 2005 8:44 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Friday Flowers http://www.sonc.com/jul1-05.htm *Ist Ds 28mm 2.8 smc f

Re: Lens Question A50/1.2

2005-07-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I have the A50/1.4, A50/1.7, A50/2 and A50/2.8 Macro. The A50/2 feels a bit cheap, the A50/1.7 a bit less so, the f/1.4 and f/2.8 Macro feel like high quality lenses. I hope the A50/1.2 has the same high quality feel as the f/1.4 and f/2.8. Performance-wise, the A50/2 is the poorest

Re: July PUG is open

2005-07-01 Thread keithw
Adelheid v. K. wrote: http://pug.komkon.org/general/themes.html and they are all in the autopug. Cheers Adelheid Thanks much! keith

RE: Pentax 80-200 f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Naturally a Powerzoom will work on the *ist D. It's an FA lens. Of course the zoom motor won't work - since there's no power supply for it. But you can still zoom manually. Jens Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: 28mm f2.8

2005-07-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 1, 2005, at 8:15 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Someone Wrote: What I'm thinking is that the optics in the A28/2 are supposed to be terrific, and that lens is nice and small. I have one of those lenses. It is nice and small. The optics, IMO, and in the opinion of some others (there are

Re: PESO: The Nabours Harley

2005-07-01 Thread keithw
Tim Øsleby wrote: While testing my troublesome new Vivitar Series 1 lens yesterday I accidentally did this shot. http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=182778 What kind of Harley _is_ that...other than unmuffled, that is! keith whaley It was heavily overexposed, but it

RE: GESO - Three Bugs

2005-07-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
Mark If I ever start taking insects on flowers pictures, your photoes will be the standard I will aim for, and - never reach. Most likely I will stay away from it after seeing these pictures, awsame! ;-( (Don't really know what smilie that expresses my emotions) Tim Not drunk, just plain

RE: PESO: The Nabours Harley

2005-07-01 Thread Tim Øsleby
I was expecting that question ;-) I believe she said it is a Sportster, whatever it is, if I know her husband right, it is heavyly modified. The engine is an 883cc, does that mean anything to you? Tim Not drunk, just plain Norwegian. Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds

Re: Lens Question A50/1.2

2005-07-01 Thread Bob Blakely
The A version is smooth and solid, but keep in mind that it's the same lens as the K version - just a different package. A vs. K Aluminum vs. Brass Regards, Bob... - The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to

Carlos Royos - lost your message please email me re lenses

2005-07-01 Thread pentxuser
carlos I've killed your Lenses for sale post and can't locate an email for you. Could you email me regarding your lenses... Thanks Vic

Re: Friday Flowers

2005-07-01 Thread SonC
In a message dated 7/1/2005 11:12:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nicely done, although the orange blur in the URH corner is distracting, why include it? Kenneth Waller Stick your thumb over it and it disappears. -Original

Re: Friday Flowers

2005-07-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Touchy, touchy - So I suppose you didn't want any comments? Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jul 1, 2005 1:09 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Friday Flowers In a message dated 7/1/2005 11:12:56 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Friday Flowers

2005-07-01 Thread SonC
In a message dated 7/1/2005 12:15:28 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Touchy, touchy - So I suppose you didn't want any comments? Kenneth Waller -- Oops, forgot the smiley. ;-) No, I don't mind comments, I love them. I actually picked that frame

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