Re: PESO- Gold

2010-05-09 Thread Jeffery Smith
Is that a typo? (60-20)? On May 9, 2010, at 6:27 PM, P N Stenquist wrote: This isn't much of a bird photo, but it's a very nice bird. Perhaps the brightest colored goldfinch I've seen. Shot on the feeder this afternoon with the DA* 60-20. Cropped to about 1/3 of frame. Have to go back out

Re: PESO- Gold

2010-05-09 Thread Jeffery Smith
I have read good things about that lens. A bit pricey, but if it will replace 3 other single-focal-length lenses, it's worth it. It looks good in the shot you took here. Jeffery On May 9, 2010, at 6:54 PM, paul stenquist wrote: On May 9, 2010, at 7:48 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote

Re: PESO- Gold

2010-05-10 Thread Jeffery Smith
I feel like you are Dilbert and I am the pointy haired boss. Shall I play along? We need to get one of those new tele to wide angle lenses. On May 10, 2010, at 2:49 AM, eckinator wrote: 2010/5/10 Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com: Is that a typo? (60-20)? That is what I thought, too

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
I got flamed on the Leica Users Group forum for mentioning this, but my M8's were anything but reliable. My first one died after about a week, and Leica ignored all of my phone calls and emails until I finally contacted the president of the company personally. If you aren't a professional

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
for their tool be up in arms? On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Jeffery, Well thats a word or two to the wise... Saves me a lot of money. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: I got flamed

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
better camera, but Leica definitely damaged its reputation with the M8. Paul On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Jeffery, Well thats a word or two to the wise... Saves me a lot of money. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Jeffery

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
... Saves me a lot of money. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: I got flamed on the Leica Users Group forum for mentioning this, but my M8's were anything but reliable. My first one died after about a week, and Leica ignored all of my

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
Post Katrina there were no places in this part of the state stocking the M8. I bought it from BH and was referred to Leica since it did not arrive dead on arrival. It took about 20 exposures before it died. On May 18, 2010, at 12:51 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Jeffery Smith I got flamed

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
that return policy. On 5/18/2010 2:12 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Post Katrina there were no places in this part of the state stocking the M8. I bought it from BH and was referred to Leica since it did not arrive dead on arrival. It took about 20 exposures before it died. On May 18, 2010, at 12

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
: BH photo gives you a week or so, (I can't remember how long exactly), and a couple hundred exposures before giving you a problem with a return. Dead after 20 exposures, is well within that return policy. On 5/18/2010 2:12 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Post Katrina there were no places

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
no problems if it proved unsuitable, or DOA, as I needed it for an assignment. On 5/18/2010 2:40 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Do they have that written somewhere? I think that the early problems with the M8 were probably abundantly obvious to BH at the time. It certainly was well documented

Re: Pentax 645D apparently introduced in Canada

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
Must.control.impulses On May 18, 2010, at 2:56 PM, AlunFoto wrote: Youtube flick: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd1V58LsKtcfeature=player_embedded -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
unsuitable, or DOA, as I needed it for an assignment. On 5/18/2010 2:40 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Do they have that written somewhere? I think that the early problems with the M8 were probably abundantly obvious to BH at the time. It certainly was well documented on the web that many

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
I have only had a few problems with Amazon.com. I ordered some reading material after getting stranded in Houston right after Katrina. When I moved back to NOLA in October, it was a bitch getting my shipping addressed changed back to New Orleans. There was no shipping of anything to New Orleans

Re: Pentax 645D apparently introduced in Canada

2010-05-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
For $10K, I'm not sure that it comes with a lens. That will cost you $1.1K more. On May 18, 2010, at 4:49 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Let's see...where'd I put that 10 grand I've been saving for emergencies. This is an emergency, isn't it? -p On 5/18/2010 2:56 PM, AlunFoto wrote: Youtube

Re: Leica M9

2010-05-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
unsuitable, or DOA, as I needed it for an assignment. On 5/18/2010 2:40 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Do they have that written somewhere? I think that the early problems with the M8 were probably abundantly obvious to BH at the time. It certainly was well documented on the web that many

Introduction

2010-04-29 Thread Jeffery Smith
, including a K-7 w/ 31/1.8 that just arrived yesterday. I hope to be an asset on this forum. Jeffery Smith New Orleans, LA -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Re: K-7 replacement?

2010-04-29 Thread Jeffery Smith
I looked at the new Sony FF dSLR, and wasn't impressed by the specs in light of the fact that its normal (50mm) lens is decidedly sub-par compared to the competition. Another concern about FF dSLR is their performance when coupled with lenses originally designed for digital use (which may be

Re: Introduction

2010-04-29 Thread Jeffery Smith
-lenses, then worked back to screw-mount. Then these guys showed me what fun digital was. Hold onto your wallet! Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I'm a newbie on the forum. Have been using Pentax off an on since buying my

Re: Introduction

2010-04-29 Thread Jeffery Smith
since 1971 and now shoot with Nikon (2001) and Pentax (2004) digital equipment. I kept my 6x7 for when every one comes to their senses. Dave Brooks PS I'm in charge of spelling here, so if you need help. On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings

Re: Introduction

2010-04-29 Thread Jeffery Smith
pictures on photo.net or picasa. http://photo.net/photos/bsullivan http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan Others use flicker or their own sites. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: I actually did pick up some screw mount M42 lenses that I had

Re: K-7 replacement?

2010-04-29 Thread Jeffery Smith
PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: I looked at the new Sony FF dSLR, and wasn't impressed by the specs in light of the fact that its normal (50mm) lens is decidedly sub-par compared to the competition. Jeffery The Sony 50/1.4 is as good as the Canon or Nikon 50/1.4's and almost

Re: K-7 replacement?

2010-04-29 Thread Jeffery Smith
Wooo! I like it here. And I don't disagree with anyone. But after 10 years on the Leica Users Group where anything un-Leica is prone to get one tarred and feathered, I like to see these opinions. It's like I'm re-discovering freedom of speech! Jeffery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: K-7 replacement?

2010-04-30 Thread Jeffery Smith
My ability to word process was never faster than when I used XyWrite II+ on MSDOS. The entire program fit on one floppy disk and loaded itself completely into memory. I think my efficiency was cut by about 50% with the advent of Windows. Prettier and more fun, but slower and much, much more likely

Pentax K-x - What say you?

2010-04-30 Thread Jeffery Smith
While it is apparently marketed toward the average Joe/Jane who might want a bit better digital camera, what is the verdict on the Pentax K-x? Does anyone on the forum have and use one? Jeffery Smith New Orleans, LA -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

2010-04-30 Thread Jeffery Smith
. The combination of the Sigma 30/1.4 and the K-x is sounding very good it me right now for indoor work. Thanks again, Jeffery On Apr 30, 2010, at 6:29 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 7:15 PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: While it is apparently marketed toward the average Joe/Jane

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

2010-04-30 Thread Jeffery Smith
: JS While it is apparently marketed toward the average Joe/Jane who JS might want a bit better digital camera, what is the verdict on JS the Pentax K-x? Does anyone on the forum have and use one? JS Jeffery Smith JS New Orleans, LA -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

2010-04-30 Thread Jeffery Smith
There is an 80-mile stretch of old highway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge that is called Airline Highway. Your photos really remind me of the diners that dotted that pre-freeway stretch of highway, sort of like a shorter Route-66. I'll try to take some time this weekend to go through your

Re: Introduction

2010-05-01 Thread Jeffery Smith
I'm used to digressing threads, though I rarely witness a Mac versus Windows battle any more. I use a Mac most of the time because I like the software available for it. It also allows me to very quickly filter all posts with the word Mac in them so I can drag and drop them to the trash can. I

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

2010-05-01 Thread Jeffery Smith
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 9:15 PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: There is an 80-mile stretch of old highway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge that is called Airline Highway. Your photos really remind me of the diners that dotted that pre-freeway stretch of highway, sort of like

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

2010-05-01 Thread Jeffery Smith
Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than a colored body with the zoom lens? I would prefer not to buy the kit lens as it is really not a good substitute for either of the zooms I now own. Jeffery On May 1, 2010, at 3:56 AM, AlunFoto wrote: 2010/5/1 William Robb

Re: Introduction

2010-05-01 Thread Jeffery Smith
Pentax gear. Thus, I should be looking forward to your pictures. Boris On 4/29/2010 7:27 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Greetings, I'm a newbie on the forum. Have been using Pentax off an on since buying my first Pentax Spotmatic back in 1968. Made a regrettable change to Nikon

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

2010-05-01 Thread Jeffery Smith
Figures. On May 1, 2010, at 10:08 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than a colored body with the zoom lens? Marketing. On 5/1/2010 11:02 AM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

2010-05-01 Thread Jeffery Smith
. They don't even serve beignets! Dan On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 9:54 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: Camillia Grill is famous for their waffles as well as a hamburger with raw meat in it (the cannibal). You hit the nail on the head regarding its appearance. It had closed after

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

2010-05-01 Thread Jeffery Smith
South of New Orleans, human rights tend to be optional. The refineries don't want any negative publicity, and since the sheriff is an elected position, they do whatever the refineries ask. Jeffery On May 1, 2010, at 2:47 PM, Bob W wrote: I was hoping to drive down to the south shore line to

Re: K-7 replacement?

2010-05-01 Thread Jeffery Smith
Mac has some software available for it that Windows cannot touch. That is one of the reasons for my moving to Mac. And it boots up and connects to drives, the web, etc. in about 45 seconds. My fast Dell takes about 15 minutes to get past all of the not responding issues before it will actually

Re: K-7 replacement?

2010-05-02 Thread Jeffery Smith
Laptop takes about 2 minutes to boot fully, from sleep it's 30-45 seconds. My fastest booting Mac is slower (but is a G4). Sounds like XP, or worse Vista? On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 10:03 PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: Mac [...] boots up and connects to drives, the web, etc. in about 45

Re: POTY

2010-05-02 Thread Jeffery Smith
Good find! On May 2, 2010, at 6:53 AM, Bob W wrote: I found this interesting site while searching for something else. It's the Pictures of the Year from the Missouri School of Journalism, which is well-known for its encouragement of this sort of thing, so some excellent photojournalism:

Re: POTY - nature shot from Louisiana

2010-05-02 Thread Jeffery Smith
http://www.poyi.org/67/01/02.php I didn't define what I meant by shot. Jeffery On May 2, 2010, at 6:53 AM, Bob W wrote: I found this interesting site while searching for something else. It's the Pictures of the Year from the Missouri School of Journalism, which is well-known for its

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

2010-05-02 Thread Jeffery Smith
I've had a chance to peruse the Diner Blog this weekend. I very much like the subject matter, and it is nice to be able to click on the images to get them large on the monitor. My only suggestion (and this is very minor and pretty much just my taste) might be to try a thin border around each

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

2010-05-02 Thread Jeffery Smith
with it: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157623732458488/ For a kit lens, it doesn't suck. Apart from my DA40 it might also be my lightest lens. Which has some benefits. On May 1, 2010, at 8:02 AM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

2010-05-02 Thread Jeffery Smith
. Apart from my DA40 it might also be my lightest lens. Which has some benefits. On May 1, 2010, at 8:02 AM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than a colored body with the zoom lens? I would prefer not to buy the kit lens as it is really

Re: OT Mac question

2010-05-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
I have a similar problem, except that every time mobile.me synchronizes, I get a popup asking me to input the username and password for a laptop that I stopped using about 3 years ago. Annoying as hell. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 12:59 PM, David J Brooks wrote: My mobile.me came up for

Re: OT Mac question

2010-05-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
I hope I wrote down that password somewhere. On May 3, 2010, at 4:59 PM, steve harley wrote: On 2010-05-03 14:01 , Jeffery Smith wrote: I have a similar problem, except that every time mobile.me synchronizes, I get a popup asking me to input the username and password for a laptop that I

Re: OT Mac question

2010-05-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
Thanks much, Steve. I'll give it a shot. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 5:18 PM, steve harley wrote: On 2010-05-03 16:13 , Jeffery Smith wrote: I hope I wrote down that password somewhere. well, if you haven't been able to open that keychain for a while, you've been doing okay without its

Re: Tripods that fit in carry on

2010-05-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I thought you had switched to anothermount. Didn't you become a 4/3rds person? I'm a newbie on this list. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 7:31 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've carried-on my Feisol CT3442 Tournament tripod several times.

Re: POTY - nature shot from Louisiana

2010-05-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 8:48 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Gritty image. Dan On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.poyi.org/67/01/02.php I didn't define what I meant by shot. Jeffery On May 2, 2010, at 6:53 AM, Bob W wrote: I found

Re: PESO: The Diner Breakfast

2010-05-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
That coffee needs some chicory in it. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 2:49 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://dinerdan.posterous.com/ Comments, criticisms and suggestions are encouraged. Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Tripods that fit in carry on

2010-05-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
Hey, when I shook his hand, it enveloped my hand all the way up to the wrist watch. And he scarfed a double expresso in one gulp. He's BIG. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 5/3/2010 3:44 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I

Re: Tripods that fit in carry on

2010-05-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
Are you currently Pentaxless? Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 7:29 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've been on here since 2004ish, Jeffery. It's just ridiculous enough that I'm loathe to unsubscribe... On Monday, May 3, 2010, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: Good God! Godfrey's

K-x (navy) arrived

2010-05-05 Thread Jeffery Smith
My K-x just rolled in from BH. Very light, familiar controls, and the cheapo zoom is not bad for -$150. I'll probably try it with the Tamron 17-35 for a while. A bargain of a camera. Jeffery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Worth selling the K10D if I'm getting the K7?

2010-05-06 Thread Jeffery Smith
I'd hang on to it. As you say, the resale value is not enough to make you want to lose it as a backup camera. Jeffery On May 6, 2010, at 4:43 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I'm about to have enough in my camera fund to pop for a K7. Yes, I know there are rumors of something newer over the

Re: Pentax: ...we don't want to be seen as the same as everyone else

2010-05-06 Thread Jeffery Smith
Digital talk was verboten on the LUG for years. Then the M8 arrived, and film camera talk has all but vanished. With the introduction of the M9, the M8 folks are the wannabes. And you were just talking about the cost of the bodies. Take a look at the Leica lens prices these days. The cost of

Re: How do you photograph dark skinned people?

2013-07-12 Thread Jeffery Smith
I adjust lighting accordingly (the meter reading will try to make them Zone VII) so that all of their facial features are clearly visible and pleasant. Jeffery On Jul 12, 2013, at 12:58 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It is discussed briefly in Light, Science an Magic. In short,

Re: How do you photograph dark skinned people?

2013-07-12 Thread Jeffery Smith
is probably the worst way to show off a white wedding dress. On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: I adjust lighting accordingly (the meter reading will try to make them Zone VII) so that all of their facial features are clearly visible and pleasant. Jeffery

Re: How do you photograph dark skinned people?

2013-07-13 Thread Jeffery Smith
to you and you'll get some side light as well. Even a little fill flash from a mini softbox like Walt's will improve the look in a windowless room with overhead strip lights. Fight the crappy light, Jeffrey! :-) On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 10:20 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: Help request, who knows a lens repair service that will even look at older third party lenses?

2013-07-14 Thread Jeffery Smith
I was going to confidently recommend Essex in New Jersey, but a net search shows that they went out of business. :-( Jeffery On Jul 14, 2013, at 10:18 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: My Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0, the third version with the A contacts took a fall of

Re: Help request, who knows a lens repair service that will even look at older third party lenses?

2013-07-14 Thread Jeffery Smith
Doesn't KEH use (or own) something called Peachtree? I got a Fuji folder fixed by a place in Atlanta with the word Peach in it. Jeffery On Jul 14, 2013, at 12:24 PM, James King jamesk8...@mac.com wrote: P.J. Alling wrote on Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:19:58 -0700: My Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0,

Re: Any new flagship camera rumors?

2013-07-16 Thread Jeffery Smith
I probably won't buy another Pentax body (I have the K-7 and H-5) until/unless they come out with a FF body. I have so many lenses that are designed for full frame (31, 43, etc.), I would really like to be able to take full advantage of their capabilities. I use the Pentax primarily for

Re: Semi-OT: The true reasons for a full frame camera

2013-07-17 Thread Jeffery Smith
The Sony alpha 850 is a full size sensor with anti-shake. Jeffery On Jul 17, 2013, at 5:44 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: Can you do in-body shake reduction with larger sensors? I doubt the N or C would put it in the body anyway. They make too much money on the lenses and have

Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, , WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)

2013-07-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
Link! On Jul 19, 2013, at 2:04 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I don't have a cat or dog so to add to the peace tranquility of the group I offer this small geso They were mostly taken with K-01 including the two that look like a 70's acid trip. Peace out!

Re: Question about Tokina Zoom 28-210 vis a vis Pentax

2013-07-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
My 28-80 2.8 Tokina zoom is built like a tank and is better with film than with digital. The zooms that really seem to have gone up in quality (optical and build) are the Sigmas and Tamrons, IMO. Since the Tokina is a gift, that trumps paying for a Pentax, Tamron, or Sigma. :-) Jeffery On Jul

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
Resist any temptation to load more than 36 exposures. It will scratch the film unless you are using an ultra thin film such as HW Control Pan film. I had better luck with metal canisters with a snap on end than the plastic canisters with a screw on end. Jeffery On Jul 19, 2013, at 6:32 PM,

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
You have to load the 100' roll in the dark, but there is a baffle that blocks the light when you are loading canisters. Jeffery On Jul 19, 2013, at 6:44 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: I'm curious. You can load the rolls in daylight without a changing bag? How much money do you

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-20 Thread Jeffery Smith
Porters Camera or Freestyle used to sell permanent little adhesive labels for 35mm cassettes. I never needed them since I only loaded one type of BW film (Plus X). Jeffery On Jul 20, 2013, at 4:21 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Thanks, Ken - I was wondering if the reusable canister

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-20 Thread Jeffery Smith
If you use a certain film cassette opener, it won't crimp the end cap. I'm not sure how many times you can reuse it, though. Look here: http://www.adorama.com/KRCO.html Jeffery On Jul 20, 2013, at 4:57 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: On 7/20/2013 11:18 AM, John Sessoms wrote: I

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-21 Thread Jeffery Smith
Sold out…a relic. On Jul 21, 2013, at 12:46 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: http://www.porters.com/kodak-plus-x-iso-125-35mm-bulk-b-w-film-px402-100-ft.html On 7/20/2013 5:46 PM, Mark C wrote: On 7/20/2013 5:25 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Porters Camera or Freestyle used

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-21 Thread Jeffery Smith
, at 1:34 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: That SUX! Seems like everything that makes my life worth living is now either illegal, immoral or fattening ... or has been discontinued by the manufacturer. On 7/21/2013 2:15 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Sold out…a relic. On Jul 21

Re: OT - We are not alone?

2010-12-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
: From: Jeffery Smith Strange finding. They discovered a bacterium that uses arsenic in place of phosphorus in its DNA. That is somewhat earth-shaking in the biology field, as no other organism on earth has been able to substitute other elements in DNA. Jeffery On Nov 30, 2010

Re: OT - We are not alone?

2010-12-03 Thread Jeffery Smith
Not in my latest issue of Science, but hopefully soon. Jeffery On Dec 3, 2010, at 4:56 PM, Cotty wrote: On 3/12/10, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: Yeah, I want to see this in Science or Nature Like this?

Re: OT - We are not alone?

2010-12-04 Thread Jeffery Smith
familiar with. For me, the only real surprise is that these guys managed to get funding for their research in the current anti-Science climate that prevails here in the U.S. From: Jeffery Smith Not in my latest issue of Science, but hopefully soon. Jeffery On Dec 3, 2010, at 4:56

Re: WTB any list members in Japan?

2010-12-04 Thread Jeffery Smith
Those things do little to bolster Pentax's image. :-0 Jeffery On Dec 4, 2010, at 9:10 AM, eckinator wrote: Can anyone order me a Korejanai K-r? See Ned Bunnell's posterous 100 pieces so please be quick =) Thanks Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax slogan

2010-12-05 Thread Jeffery Smith
Pentax, because you can buy a Canon or Nikon at Walmart. On Dec 5, 2010, at 4:59 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Pentax, because anyone can take good shots with a Nikon. (Actually, I think I've used this before.) On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Larry Colen (Droid Mail) l...@red4est.com

Re: Pentax slogan

2010-12-05 Thread Jeffery Smith
Pentax, when taking a picture more important than having your picture taken. On Dec 5, 2010, at 8:13 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Pentax, where the good mailing lists are -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

K-5 arrived!

2010-12-06 Thread Jeffery Smith
Haven't had time to fire any frames other than one at the wall in my office. At 3200 ISO, it was noise-free. Now, which lens do I marry to it? I'm leaning to using the 31 for a while. Jeffery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: K-5 arrived!

2010-12-06 Thread Jeffery Smith
Hey, your images are what drove me over the edge to buy the K-5. Pentax needs to put you on their payroll. As I type this, the K-5 and 31 are in copula. Jeffery On Dec 6, 2010, at 6:46 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The 31 on a K5? You have to use this or we'll have to send someone over

Re: OT: Russian names required.

2010-12-07 Thread Jeffery Smith
I'd go with Lolita. Not sure if it is Russian, but the book was written by a Russian. Translated to modern English, it means little laugh out loud. Jeffery On Dec 7, 2010, at 10:41 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: In Russia, cat names owner. -- Walt On 12/7/2010 6:21 AM, Leon Altoff

Re: laptop recommendation

2010-12-07 Thread Jeffery Smith
I switched from Windows to Mac several years ago because of the instability of the Windows OS. That reason alone is good enough to justify the switch, but I much prefer Mac software over Windows. Mac has much less office/business software, but much more software to cater to your creative side.

Re: OT - Mamiya Cxxx TLRs and TLR in general

2010-12-08 Thread Jeffery Smith
I had one back in the 70's. It's a big camera, a bit harder to handle than a Rollei TLR because of the size of the body and the location of the focusing knobs. I would opt for a tripod. It's pretty hard to do any sort of street photography with a TLR viewfinder. You'll need a light meter (which

Re: Russian names required.

2010-12-08 Thread Jeffery Smith
My cat comes when the electric can opener calls her. Jeffery On Dec 8, 2010, at 8:50 AM, John Mullan wrote: It has probably already been said, but it doesn't really matter what you name a cat as they will never come when you call it. As for Thomas, there's always Thomasina. jm --

Re: OT - Mamiya Cxxx TLRs and TLR in general

2010-12-08 Thread Jeffery Smith
As I recall, the C330 deals with parallax by having a needle enter the viewfinder field, cropping part of the field that would be cropped due to parallax. Not very sophisticated, but it worked. Jeffery On Dec 8, 2010, at 10:25 AM, P N Stenquist wrote: I had Mamiyaflex C2 and a C220. I

Re: OT - Mamiya Cxxx TLRs and TLR in general

2010-12-09 Thread Jeffery Smith
focusing range). On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 8:34 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@bellsouth.net wrote: As I recall, the C330 deals with parallax by having a needle enter the viewfinder field, cropping part of the field that would be cropped due to parallax. Not very sophisticated, but it worked

Re: OT: Digital ice - a question

2010-12-09 Thread Jeffery Smith
It will save you hours of spotting dust or scratches. Just don't try it with silver halide films. The ICE process will take an eternity and you'll end up with clumped garbage as a scan. If you are interested in BW, use the Kodak BW400 or Ilford XP2. If you want grain, you'll have to add it in

Re: BW film home made processing... now that is cheap (+smartphone helpful apps)

2010-12-09 Thread Jeffery Smith
I hate Microdol as it is a grain-dissolving developer that robs you of sharpness. XTOL is probably as good as D76 and won't hurt your septic system. They don't sell the XTOL in small packets anymore, so you have to make a bunch. I love Prescysol for just about everything. You mix it and

Re: BW film home made processing... now that is cheap (+smartphone helpful apps)

2010-12-09 Thread Jeffery Smith
a previous run at home processing. Assuming it has been more than 10 years since they were touched, can you, or anyone, suggest a cleaning method that would make them usable? John Graves WA1JG jh.gra...@verizon.net Jeffery Smith wrote: I hate Microdol as it is a grain-dissolving developer

Re: laptop recommendation

2010-12-10 Thread Jeffery Smith
I don't know how many restrictions are possible on networked Macs, but faculty are not allowed to even correct the date or time on the college's computers where I work. Our accessibility is limited to basic kiosk functions. Jeffery On Dec 10, 2010, at 5:56 AM, paul stenquist wrote: And

Re: PESO raccoon

2010-12-10 Thread Jeffery Smith
They can get rabies, so be cautious. They are pretty resilient to falls. They get into the attic in two of my college's buildings and come crashing through the acoustic tile onto the floor on a regular basis. They also have a host of intestinal parasites that can make them pretty sick. This

Re: PESO raccoon

2010-12-10 Thread Jeffery Smith
But you have to admire the degree to which they can completely destroy a room. When one fell though the ceiling into the Xerox copy center, he managed to pull just about everything off of every shelf before taking a huge crap in the middle of the manager's desk. For an animal without an

Re: PESO raccoon

2010-12-11 Thread Jeffery Smith
At first, the campus police thought it was vandalism. No animal could wreak such havoc. Jeffery On Dec 11, 2010, at 8:47 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: David Mann But you have to admire the degree to which they can completely destroy a room. When one fell though the ceiling into the

Re: PESO raccoon

2010-12-11 Thread Jeffery Smith
Last week, an otter was kicking some serious ass somewhere. They suspected rabies but I never heard the results. They can tell pretty quickly by doing a exam of the brain. Jeffery On Dec 11, 2010, at 8:30 AM, David J Brooks wrote: We have raccoons and skunks in our are and at times under my

Re: PESO raccoon

2010-12-11 Thread Jeffery Smith
An interesting way to keep them out of the attic is a strobe light. They can hack just about any annoyance except that one. Not terribly practical, though. Jeffery On Dec 11, 2010, at 9:39 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: David J Brooks We have raccoons and skunks in our are and at times

Re: PESO raccoon

2010-12-11 Thread Jeffery Smith
I think it would work for all small varmints. Opossums, squirrels, raccoons. Rats would probably just burrow into an area without light. On Dec 11, 2010, at 11:26 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Jeffery Smith An interesting way to keep them out of the attic is a strobe light. They can hack

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-17 Thread Jeffery Smith
Count me in. Jeffery On Dec 17, 2010, at 10:04 PM, David Parsons wrote: http://www.pentaxforums.com/Pentax-DA-12-35mm-DC-WR-lens-coming- Looks interesting. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
I'm still seeing it. Try a shorter URL: http://tinyurl.com/25ljuj7 Jeffery On Dec 18, 2010, at 9:46 AM, John Celio wrote: ? http://www.pentaxforums.com/Pentax-DA-12-35mm-DC-WR-lens-coming- The article appears to have been taken down. Did anyone copy any of the info? John --

Re: PESO- The Best Smile Ever

2010-12-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
It's all in the eyes! Great image. Jeffery On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:21 PM, Bong Manayon wrote: Something to tug at your heart... http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/the-best-smile-ever Bong -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Unknow Takumar for Leica M39

2010-12-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
I don't see many of those (Pentax in Leica SM). Kevin Cameras in California has a lot of oddball lenses, but only 6 Pentax for Leica screw mount. And all 6 of them are the 43/1.9 (modern). Jeffery On Dec 19, 2010, at 2:10 AM, Michel Carrère-Gée wrote: Asahi Kogaku Takumar 3,5/50mm f Leica

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
Is there another more socially or technically acceptable way of referring to a digital sensor that is the same size as a frame of film? The use of the term full frame seems to offend some people, but I don't know of an alternative that requires fewer words. I don't know of anyone who ever

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
That works for me. On Dec 19, 2010, at 6:24 PM, eckinator wrote: a sensor size fairly accurately resembling TriX's size? would make for a nice acronym... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
I agree with you there. They are putting too much into RD of lenses that are not compatible of...wellyou know. That's fine with me. They are making some great strides in their current line of dSLRs. Jeffery On Dec 19, 2010, at 6:48 PM, paul stenquist wrote: We would call it 24 x 36,

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-19 Thread Jeffery Smith
Not intuitive enough. I'm going to stick to full-frame. Or just avoid the subject altogether. Jeffery On Dec 19, 2010, at 7:51 PM, David Parsons wrote: d135 On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:17 PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@bellsouth.net wrote: Is there another more socially or technically

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