Greetings all,
I'm the one having problems sending mail from Gmail. Haven't had this
with any other list.
Please forgive the test message.
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Yay! Problem fixed. Thanks all!
This just in from the Left Field Department —
I thought I would share an offbeat macro lens I have created for my
K200D. It is a 1930 Zeiss-Ikon Maximar (6x9cm) with a Zeiss Jena 105mm
f/4.5 lens. The camera was not harmed, but a film pack back and dark
slide was
that they
were received.
Thanks for all the assistance!
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 2:46 PM, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
CheekyGeek wrote:
Greetings all,
I'm the one having problems sending mail from Gmail. Haven't had this
with any other list.
Please forgive the test
BH and Adorama are considered quite reputable. (The same cannot be
said for the companies that handle their extended warranties,
however). I normally buy from Amazon if they have it.
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 6:36 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've had good
Nobody has mentioned gray market stuff yet, but even reputable
dealers can and will sell NON-U.S. Warranty stuff cheaper than the
U.S. Warranty stuff. Not a problem, unless there's a problem. Then
you'll have to send it off to Timbuktu for warranty work. If you see a
price that seems to good to be
ALL of them would take a while.
I want to do a comparison between the ones I have:
SMC K 50mm 1.4 vs Super Takumar 50mm 1.4
M 50mm f1.7 vs A 50mm f1.7 vs Pentacon 50mm f1.8
55s: Super Tak f1.8 2.0 and a Sears (Tomioka) 55mm f1.4
I'll post some comparsion shots when I have 'em.
Are my posts
I've been a bit bashful about posting work here, but I rather liked this
one, if I do say so myself:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/4346411782/sizes/o/
Comments and constructive criticism welcomed!
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On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:
How did you mount a kit lens on a 1933 LaSalle?
Hurrumph! English majors! (I'm married to one.)
: )
: )
: )
Thanks to all for the kind comments so far!
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How did you get that effect?
Yes how.
I took the shot in color, but it looked rather blah. Suggestive of
monochrome, even.
So I fired up NIK Silver Efex Pro (on PS CS2) and tried some of the
presets. This one is Solarized (which I used to like to do in my old
BW darkroom days).
Darren Addy
The web site has been taken down by the host, but Joe Stack's alleged
suicide note (manifesto) can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/4368753436/
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 2:01 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote:
2010/2/18 Bob W p...@web-options.com:
Wow, that's
I'm non-political, but my wife teaches English at a university and I
find myself asking myself, would I feel BETTER about her safety if (in
the world of 2010) I could be sure that EVERY student in her class,
every coworker in her department, every person on the street, was
exercising their
This is a silly thing to discuss on PDML.
If we are all better off (safer) if everyone is carrying firearms then
it logically follows that the world is a safer place if all
governments have nuclear weapons. This is not only counterintuitive,
it is clearly wrong. If we could imagine two scenarios:
The problem with nutters: they feel that everyone who doesn't
believe/feel/act the same way that they do is a nutter.
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On 2/19/10, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote:
The problem with nutters: they feel that everyone who doesn't
believe/feel/act the same way that they do is a nutter.
I don't think you're a nut, but I don't appreciate your ad hominem
attack, either.
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re: the focusing screen
The little circles at the intersections of the thirds is completely
unnecessary/unhelpful IMHO.
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:11 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:
On 22/02/2010 00:58, Thibouille wrote:
Does anybody have an old set of automatic extension tubes, suitable
for manual focus lenses?
Brand doesn't matter too much. I've got a set of Pentax m42s, but I'd
like a set for my SMC K lenses also.
(I know you can get the ones on ebay plenty cheap, but just thought
I'd see if anybody has a set
a set of 3 Panagors with one aperture lever - dunno if that
suits your needs?
Cheers
Ecke
2010/2/22 CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com:
Does anybody have an old set of automatic extension tubes, suitable
for manual focus lenses?
Brand doesn't matter too much. I've got a set of Pentax m42s, but I'd
On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 8:06 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:
And that's the problem with FF as well. All of the recent, high quality Pentax
lenses are for APS format. That should tell you where they're headed.
I don't get this reasoning. They've already done all the RD on full
Good to see he didn't pose with his Leica.
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 11:56 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1266899714.html
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On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 4:12 PM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote:
2010/2/23 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com:
...as mostly otherbrand penis envy.
Say, I was just reading about penis envy at the Pubic Library!
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You make penis envy sound like a bad thing, but think about how you'd feel
if you didn't have one.
I'd probably continue to feel with my hands.
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I think everyone jumping at the cheap K7s should consider that maybe
retailers are clearing inventory for a new improved K7 that will
incorporate processor/noise improvements (etc.) seen in the K-x. I
think the limited edition silver black is another way for Pentax
to clear out 1000 of the old
I don't think you want a fisheye for interiors. I think you'll want
rectilinear. Don't get me started again on why Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 is
not available for Pentax.
Sigma has a new f3.5 10-20mm if the small increase in speed is that
important to you ($200 worth of importance). Some say there is a
Panorama stitching works amazingly painlessly using the (FREE)
Microsoft ICE (Image Composite Editor) program as well. (I'm rarely a
fan of anything with Microsoft attached, but this works great!)
Just overlap your shots by 20% or so, select the shots you want and
drag them to the ICE window and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/4389949847/
If you view the full size image (click all sizes and then Original)
you'll see weird lines in the sky.
I'm guessing these are stitching artifacts (used Microsoft ICE).
Can anyone educate me the best way to handle them in post processing?
I have
Nice photo.
Improvements? Main light is at 7 O-clock which puts nose shadow over
eye. Would be improved with the main light to 10-11 O-clock.
I'd also prefer the eyes be sharp, rather than the close hair.
You've got a cute model there. I'd employ her often!
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Tue, Mar
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 9:24 AM, m...@robertstech.com wrote:
If we're a secret society devoted to photography, how could we call
ourselves anything but The Illuminati?
If we're going to abide by the Truth in Advertising law, shouldn't we
at least spell it: Illuminaughty?
Darren Addy
Kearney,
Not sure if this qualifies as UNfocused, but while we are (close to)
on the subject, this may be of interest.
Home made lens attached to my K200D. Life took a turn which caused me
to put this aside, but I've just ordered a proper body cap for it and
plan to take more photos with it soon.
I believe that if we were all allowed to carry spray paint at all
times, a lot less of this would be happening.
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Richard D Bush
rbushidiog...@comcast.net wrote:
I realize I'm just an old fart with old fashioned ideas, but I'll never get
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 11:40 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Although I don't think I've ever seen a 2000 year old tattoo.
I can't imagine it would look a lot worse than a 40 or 50 year-old one.
:)
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You can also do some interesting development with non-toxic stuff like
coffee and tea (and ascorbic acid):
http://www.google.com/search?q=coffee+ascorbic+acid+developer
or Google: caffenol C
A few links:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/heritagefutures/4142721137/
The 105mm Series 1 Macro is the same as the Kiron 105mm macro and
should sell for the same price (from what I've seen around $300).
Another higher priced option that people seem to speak highly of is
the Tamron SP 90mm macro.
On 2/22/09, Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote:
Larry Colen
Well if this is true, how long can it be until the 645-DD rumors start?
Doesn't really matter to me. I'm flat-busted.
On 10/3/09, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:
From: Bob W
How many angels can you fit in a pixel?
Archangels, or just the ordinary ones?
How many ordinary
I think the best people to talk to would be the people who do the
conversions themselves, such as:
http://www.maxmax.com/OpticalProducts.htm
They can do the IR-only conversion for you, but they will probably
want to know what sort of IR radiant source you will be using to
illuminate your
I like it!
Did you have I.S. on by any chance?
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Just to clarify for those looking for the older Tamron 90mm f2.5
macro, it was available in 52B and a newer 52BB model (both sharing
same optics). I have the 52B and think it would be a terrific lens at
any price and is terrifically terrific for the money. The only
negative is that (just like the
A very nice example of the Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 in beautiful optical and
mechanical condition, priced to sell quickly (I need to pay for
another purchase). The gold PASSED sticker is fully intact and looks
like new. Came to me with rear cap and a Vivitar VMC Skylight 1A
filter protecting the front.
*I* would have the 35mm macro in, but I think HE'LL be taking the 31mm.
I also guessed DA 15mm, FA 31mm FA 77mm but I fear that is too easy
and I was too late.
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Fri, May 14, 2010 at 11:53 AM, Dario Bonazza
dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote:
Bob Sullivan wrote:
31, 15,
Collectors only?
Rather than try to reproduce the ad, I hope it is OK to link to my PF
Marketplace ad (just placed)
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/101414-sale-collectors-super-rare-takumar-100mm-f3-5-preset-1957-worldwide.html
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I'm guessing whichever ones will fit on his Leica.
William Robb
William,
Have you, by chance, corresponded with Ansel Adams and Fred Picker
while they were alive?
http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2009/02/see-thru-pentaz-pz1.html?showComment=1233607896367#c7574892250697390281
:)
Darren Addy
I don't know anything about the fisheye, but your other prices seem to
be in the ballpark or even less than I might think. Frankly I think
there are other venues that are better places to advertise than this
list.
:)
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Anybody remember the Pointer Sisters? That's my theme song today as I
sold a rare vintage Takumar lens over the weekend JUST in time to find
a deal on a 1150 shutter-activations Stormtrooper K-x kit. I love my
K200D, but it will be on the block soon in order to recharge the ol'
Paypal account.
Oops. I'm apparently sending Rich Text messages to this list again.
RESEN
On Tue, Jun 8, 2010 at 12:17 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote:
IIRC there is a way to correct this in LR.
Of course you can correct it. The idea of using the white balance cap
shot is so you don't have to.
: )
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1088/4722534814_6d3cdb582a_b.jpg
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On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 7:57 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote:
Great shot. Just curious: what was the weather like after that?
You generally don't want to find out.
: )
Seriously, for photographic purposes you want to stay ahead of it. The
chasers became the chased as we would
Thanks to all for your kind comments.
Forgot to mention that as we were putting our gear back in the car's
backseat at this stop I saw a lightning bolt in my peripheral vision.
Since it was peripheral, I can't be sure, but my perception was that
it was not a downward stroke, but one that went
Thanks again, all.
In response to the question from Chris regarding location: In the
vicinity of Mankato, Kansas.
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On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 12:50 PM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote:
I don't think a 100mm saves your back that much. maybe a cheap
refconverter from china or a home made mirror on the LCD screen in
combination with live view...
Toine
For those that don't already know it, the Olympus Varimagni fits
On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 1:31 PM, Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca wrote:
Darren: The Tamron SP 90/2.5 can be an A lens if you have the KA
Adaptall-2 mount instead of the P/K Adaptall-2 mount, both are
available. It also has an available dedicated 1:1 tube in addition to
supporting the TC's. The Tamron
On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 1:53 PM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote:
Don't forget closeup auxillary lenses which screw into the
front of your prime 100mm. I have a pair of pentax
SMC ones that scream sharp. You definitely need
multicoated on these, I think hoya made some
with HMC that
You'd see the extra dots that match up with what you see on the back
of the Pentax-A lens.
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 6:24 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote:
So would I see an extra letter A somewhere in a similar picture?
Thanks
Ecke
2010/6/26 J.C. O'Connell
Upon reading Ecke's post, I seemed to recall having signed up for a
Posterous blog back when it was introduced. I checked and, sure
enough, I had on with NO posts and ONE subscriber: Ecke.
Thanks for your vote of confidence, Ecke!
: )
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This is a bit of a departure for me, but while touring the printmaking
room at the local university Art Department during my middle
daughter's Senior Exhibit, I was taken by these fabrics in the window
light. These were taken with my oldest daughter's point shoot (which
is not a Pentax, so
FYI: The Olympus Varimagni also fits Pentax DSLRs and gives you up to
2x at 90 degrees.
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote:
Chris,
I dug out the Refconverter M today and put it on the K-7.
It worked completely. The entire
Had an exceptionally nice lunch break today. After a delicious Gyro I
stopped into the thrift store where I spied a Pentax in the display
case marked $20. It was a SP II with a S-M-C 50mm f1.4 that works
perfectly. It had the lower half of the soft case on the body and
after I purchased it I took
When my FA50 was in the shop, I was using a supertak 50/1.4 with an adapter
for dance photography. The difference in tactile quality between the two
lenses is unbelievable.
I agree. However, one of the funny aspects of AF lenses is that they
require no tactile/hands-on for ANYTHING. The old
Good to know, thanks J.C.
My Super Tak indeed matches that description (though not scratched,
thank goodness).
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Holy cow! WHAT an image. Thanks to both of you for sharing the info and photo.
I had no idea about this lens. I love this list!
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CheekyGeek wrote:
After doing some research, I see that there were two versions of the
Super Tak. The earlier version was an 8 element design and is
reportedly less sharp than the later 7 element Thorium design (which
continued through the S-M-C - not sure about the SMC rubber focus ring
version
Thanks. I'm working towards purchasing this lens. It seems to be the
fastest, widest, rectilinear option for the Pentax mount. (I've been
waiting for the allegedly Pentax co-designed Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 to be
released as a DA, but it apparently is never going to happen.)
I don't understand why
I can't explain why they haven't released the lens they supposedly
co-designed with Tokina, the 11-16mm f2.8. I want a fast ultrawide so
bad I can taste it. If Tokina would only offer it in Pentax mount...
but i can only assume that NOT offering it in Pentax mount was part of
the co-designing
Came home from a visit with my Dad in an Omaha hospital yesterday with
a bit of extra cargo. A lens I never thought I'd get the chance to
own: Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro (otherwise known as the Bokina).
Got it in a K-mount (along with the matching 1:1 converter) and also a
genuine Pentax M42
He had the 500mm priced at $650, I think. But not against dealing.
I believe a local guy was coming to look at it later Saturday morning,
but no idea if he bought it or was just kicking tires.
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
Came home from a visit with my Dad in an Omaha hospital yesterday with
a bit
On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 11:11 AM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote:
the tamron adaptall2 90mm MACRO is also outstanding but
its even lower cost than the S1, so its most likely the
best MACRO for the money.
I'm looking forward to comparing these two lenses, since I currently
have both.
Ah! I was trying to push that button DOWN instead of BACK. Thanks Paul!
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I believe Jostein is correct. Mid-May 2010 would be the correct translation.
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I don't think there is anything wrong with longing for film. It really
doesn't matter to me if the longing is out of nostalgia or because one
feels a certain technical difference that it produces.
A builder may love the buildings he produces, but that doesn't mean he
doesn't also have feelings
On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 1:12 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote:
Film is dead...
Also books, reading, and critical thinking.
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Appears to be *much* wider than the 55.
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote:
Calling all PDML gear geeks! Check out this new D-FA 645 lens shown
behind glass:
http://en.akihabaranews.com/?gallery=1post=39218origine=39218image=001
Not sure, but the widest medium format lens that I was aware of
previously was the Bronica 40mm f4.
This lens is f4, and Pentax had previously made a 45-85mm f4.5 zoom
for the 645N.
So I'm guessing something in the 30-35mm range for the digital 645
format (since it doesn't have to cover a full
Impressive that they still managed to get it delivered in two days,
even with the apparent screw-up.
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Will consider shipping worldwide. Email me for pics (serious inquiries
only please).
Will ship however you want (fast/slow) via USPS.
S-M-C Takumar 85mm f1.8 with matching Takumar hood (exc. $380) This is
a beauty and considered by some to be one of the top m42 lenses of all
time.
Pentax-M 28mm
Did I miss the announcement of who is in the book (but not in the show)?
Or should I just consider it a bad sign if I haven't heard anything yet?
:P
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 10:03 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote:
OK, the curator has made her decisions and we
I may be wrong, but I understand that if you submitted an image you're in the
book ...
Well thanks. Now I feel EXTRA special.
: \
So this is just your run-of-the-mill vanity book, eh? The more images
that are accepted the more people that will pay for a copy?
(Unfamiliar with this whole book
I appreciate the way y'all came down on me so nicely.
: )
It is true, I haven't seen one yet and I don't mean to degrade the
project in any way. After all, it is going to charity and there are
worse ways to generate funds for a good cause. For my part, I
submitted one image mainly because when I
Thanks Bob, found it! (I think)
http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/2008/flash.html
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On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote:
Darren,
Search the archives. Mark has posted a link to last years book pictures.
Regards, Bob S.
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I guess this qualifies as a newbie question. I don't have Lightroom
(yet) and so use Picasa to import photos from my SD card.
Lately, I've really noticed that in Picasa the RAW thumbnails looks
substantially better than the corresponding JPEG (I always shoot
RAW+JPEG).
Example here:
Do you know the difference between an aspiring actress and a pizza?
A pizza can feed a family of 4.
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On Sun, Mar 21, 2010 at 12:07 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/wan/1653563837.html
just had to share...
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I'd also like to thank Sasha for the link.
Wish they were printable PDFs though.
I may be able to turn them into such on an old Mac I have at home
(print a PDF to a PDF and *poof* protection blown away).
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Could I just do a mini-rant here and ask why people are so afraid to
name their price these days? I, for one, can't be the Buyer and the
Seller too.
The seller should set a price (which could/should drop over time if
there are no takers) and the buyer decides if he wants it at that
price or not.
At least an auction normally has pictures and an Ending Time or in
some cases a Reserve Price that, when met, means that you
psychologically know that the item IS going to sell. These make offer
deals offer none of the above. Those who make offers may or may not be
serious. The offerer may or may
On 3/25/10, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote:
There is a theory of negotiations that whoever names a price first, loses.
Tell that to an auto dealer.
: )
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Bookmark their non-Flash site:
http://www.crumplerbags.com/lite/english/products.html
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 10:54 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote:
I was trying to look at a bag on Crippl... err. Crumpler's web-site,
but their heavy flash page has literally crippled my browser and
Neat shot, but I find the reds a bit distracting. However I can tell
you that it converts into a very striking Ambrotype! (That's one way
to deal with those distracting reds!)
: )
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On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote:
Before I sit down to any gourmet meal, I ask what kind of pots they use, not
who the chef is.
Wow, Bob, that is devastatingly good enough to make me suspect you
have an abusive personality.
: )
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 10:07 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote:
You got a problem with ABUSIVE PERSONALITIES ! ! ! :-) Regards, Bob S.
Takes one to know one, my mother always said!
hee hee!
Darren Addy
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I think this is a Japanese Flowering Crab. It made it through it's first winter.
Handheld with a Tamron SP (Adaptall 2) 90mm f2.5 on my K200D. Between
that manual focus lens and a Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 I picked up, I
think this
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/4476560211/sizes/o/
This is a handheld shot made with a Tamron SP (Adaptall 2) 90mm f2.5
on my K200D. Between this and an old Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 I
picked up, I think I'll be doing a LOT of macro/close-up shots this
Spring. (To be forewarned is to
I liked the blog post.
The point was really one for self-examination, and in examining MYself
I must admit that if I had spent as much time taking photographs over
this past winter as I have acquiring equipment I would have a lot more
photographs (and a lot less equipment) to show for it. How's
I think some people on this list may need a little more fibre/fiber in
their diets.
:)
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 1:27 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Well, that was completely botched up ... try again. The send button is too
close to the Edit-Undo button ...
together.
(It's a trick I learned from Rob Studdert and the Ozzies...)
Regards, Bob S.
On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 12:53 PM, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote:
I liked the blog post.
The point was really one for self-examination, and in examining MYself
I must admit that if I had spent
Yes indeed. That last shot is a BEAUTY!
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I understand that his girlfriend was always a bit cheeky.
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Three letters: PVC
One link: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1156...@n25/
:)
Clip shower curtain material or fabric/garbage bag/whatever to it.
Make clips from 1 PVC tube section with a cut made down one side lengthwise.
See the book linked at the Flickr group above for more ideas.
Darren Addy
Follow-up is funny!
We noticed the polarity of how people FEEL about the iPad...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_BshfWGQos
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I don't know about the pictures, but I'd love to have the hunk of wood!
: )
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As an (important?) aside, I recently bought the Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6
(used) and read that it WILL cover a full 35mm frame down to 13mm. I
plan on trying this myself with my Z-1p. I'm sure the corners will
suffer, but WOW... a 13mm rectilinear focal length with no
field-of-view crop? If true, it is
On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:
The analysis of would people rather buy three primes to cover the range of
10-20mm or one zoom? seems to always come up with the answer one zoom.
Can somebody point me to this 10mm rectilinear prime that would cover
the wide
Thanks for playing, Keith!
We have some lovely parting gifts for you...
:)
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On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 4:42 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote:
Interesting shot, love the helmet, the back ground not so much, but
whatdayoudo right.
I'm sure it is a rhetorical question but whatyoudo is use a 35mm f2 or
a 55mm f1.8 and shoot wide open.
At 10 ft. the 35mm would
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