Christian Skofteland wrote:
All the talk last week about reflex lenses made me follow this
auction until
it ended a bit ago (I had to toss a throw away bid at it):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=4688item=1
946872509
rd=1
Huge dent in the barrel, no way to mount it to
Brad Dobo wrote:
Hmm...don't want to spend too much time on this, and really don't want to
read and respond to replies to me.
OK, nice and brief. Sun yellow at the present but when it turns red* it will
matter not about anything anymore.
Malcolm
* Not for a while yet :-)
Pål Jensen wrote:
Theres always the possibility that this is a way to give
confidential information in the form of speculation. On the other
hand, I believe Pentax is more likely to kill the 67 format or
let it die a quiet death.
Pentax, as a commercial company, will be producing equipment
Happy New Year!
I hope that each and everyone of you in 2003, will take a photograph that
will bring back the pleasure and memories of when you saw your first
developed film.
Good luck!
Malcolm
William Robb wrote:
The silver oxide batteries that power the LX will crap out after
about an hour at -40ºC, and you lose metering and slow speeds.
The shutter on my LX continued to work at -40ºC for over two
hours, giving times that were reliable enough for Kodachrome
slide film.
I gave up
Mike Johnston wrote:
Frank,
Well hats off to you. I always thought bike messengers had to be
young (and,
er, crazy, no offense) to withstand the rigors of the job. My
body feels as
if it's falling apart just doing more than sitting here typing!
Seriously, every now and then I will pull
Iron Man Frank wrote:
From what I hear from the cult leader, 645's don't count, ya gotta have a
6x7. But, whatever, I'd never ignore your posts. g
Go easy on me Frank :-)
3 x LXen and 1 x 6x7.
Although I might sell one of the three on the left, to fund another on the
right!
Malcolm
Jose R. Rodriguez wrote:
When I had my Dial Data LX, I was able to purchase parts from
Pentax Colorado (pretty cheap) and have my local technician
update the year dial to 2009. I believe that the Pentax Service
Department can also do this service for you. So, it can be update...
Jose,
Bob Rapp wrote:
Buy and use film! Not the answer you wanted but that is my opinion.
This is my ~fear~ of digital retention. A real nasty :-(
Until someone can convince me otherwise, I prefer the security of slides and
negatives.
Malcolm
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Rob Studdert wrote:
Both film and digital source images are vulnerable to loss or damage. You
wouldn't store your films in a spot where you knew it leaked during rain?
LOL! NO!
Likewise I check my digital image archive CDs straight after
writing and store
them in a dark dry vessel with a 3
jcoyle wrote:
There can be a problem with changes of OS. I used Adaptec's Easy
CD creator
on Win98 with great success: now, having changed to XP, the old
CD-RW's are
not readable! Adaptec does not have an XP driver for the version of the
program I have, so I have to fork out for a new
Tom Ivar Helbekkmo wrote:
Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I hear so many people complain of computer failures and corrupt
discs and even upgrading and sometime later finding their new
computer doesn't support retrieval of older software - but is that
the reality of computers
T Rittenhouse wrote:
A thing I never seem to see mentioned about archive storage of your images
is the fact you can keep first generation quality copies of digital images
at physically diverse locations. For instance you keep one CD in your
computer room, one in your safe deposit box at the
Arnold Stark wrote:
This morning my beloved wife Yuliya gave birth to our first child
Alexander!! All went rater swift and easy, and we all are healthy and
very very happy! :-
Congratulations!
A real priority change for you :-)
I look forward to your polls on;
- Best nappies
- Best
Arnold Stark wrote:
On the 2nd day with our sun we are even more happy and excited. And in
an hour I will pick up Yuliya and Alexander up at the hospital
Now the fun really begins ;-)
Malcolm Smith schrieb:
Congratulations!A real priority change for you :-)
Not really a change, just
Does anyone have any experience of this lens? Is it a good lens?
It seems to be an ideal lens to make a camera fit in any pocket (!) and
provide less excuses for not carrying a camera.
Malcolm
Paul, Bill and Wendy,
Thanks for the feedback. It really is a useful lens to have then. I think it
would go down well attached to my ME-Super!
I will acquire one now.
Malcolm
It's nice too! Beautiful picture!
Malcolm
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From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 10 February 2003 22:29
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Slow list. How 'bout some flower photos to liven things up? ;-)
Not much traffic on the list at the moment. I'm
That's the *joy* of dealing with the public for you!
I don't process or print any of my own film (lack of time and space - I'm
sure I'm missing out), but I know the deal I want and how much I want to
spend, depending on what film I've used and what the subject material is.
$4 for processing and
Good for you!
Malcolm
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aaron Reynolds
Sent: 06 December 2001 22:08
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Free Kodak Elitechrome Extra- Color
On Thursday, December 6, 2001, at 01:31 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote
Chris wrote:
Fine. It shall wither thy crops and cause a tenth of thy kine to perish,
and hail shall fall about thee and canadian winters shall plagueth thee
until the end of thy days.
Malcolm-
This is about the Fuji and not about Paypal?
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Whoa! Some of us (alright me) need this sort of advice. For far too long
I've used my MX on 'this is how it is photos' as in the photos you take when
renovating a car, so that when you put it back together you remember where
each bit goes.
I am moving on into photos that friends comment on and
Mike,
Greatly appreciatedmore questions will surely follow.
Malcolm
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mike Johnston
Sent: 08 December 2001 05:58
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: My article about Portfolios
Malcolm S. wrote:
Whoa!
I would like to have Christmas cards made from some slides I took a few
years back in the forest, lots of snow a festive appeal. I approached a few
companies who would print the cards, but the minimum order would see me to
2020 with them!
Would I be better off investing in a good printer and
Please let us know how it develops (pun unintended).
Malcolm
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Sent: 09 December 2001 11:44
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Processing 20+ year old film
Hi folks,
I recently had a
Dec 2001, Malcolm Smith wrote:
I would like to have Christmas cards made from some slides I took a few
years back in the forest, lots of snow a festive appeal. I approached a
few
companies who would print the cards, but the minimum order would see me to
2020 with them!
Would I be better off
Well, I went out this morning and chose a camera magazine, not on its
articles, but on its number of adverts.
As I haven't been looking for a camera for over 17 years, I found:
1. I didn't recognise many cameras at all
2. I now need to look in many dealers vintage/classic website sections!
Is there really hope with processing very old film? It's great to hear there
may be . I wish I had seen a post like this a couple of months back, as a
friend binned a film which had been in a camera for about 14 years. I
suggested he had done the best thing - I would like to be proven wrong.
How
EEK!
Does that mean a Polaroid option is open?
Malcolm
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aaron Reynolds
Sent: 09 December 2001 15:17
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: No more Nikon girls
On Saturday, December 8, 2001, at 05:36 PM,
So potentially you could have parcel taped an M* 300mm f4 lens to her ring
finger?
Then again , life might appeal to you.
Isn't great she wants to use your camera?
One of my friends has a L..L..Leica (we don't use the 'l' word here) and she
hates photography.
Malcolm
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I'm not exactly sure how to reply to this, but I'm sure Nikon girls don't
reflect this (or Pentax etc..)
Must be something about instant exposure and development?
Malcolm
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Sent: 09
developer?
I don't remember the times, but it seems as if I leaned towards
extending development and used a more dilute solution.
Thanks,
William in Utah.
Malcolm Smith wrote:
Is there really hope with processing very old film? It's great to hear
there
may be . I wish I had seen a post like
I should have known that it looked too simple!
As I previously posted, I found some LX bodies for between £250 - 350, but
they are all hundreds of miles away and no good for any warranty claims, so
I thought I'd ring a few local shops. As I thought, no one has one locally,
but interestingly
Peter,
Thanks for the link (which today of course, failed to give more than the
main page, stating the site couldn't be found).
I will try again tomorrow.
Well the MX/LX debate shows no sign of letting up! That dealer, who was down
the LX, thought the parts situation was worse for the LX - not
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bob Walkden
Sent: 10 December 2001 21:03
To: Malcolm Smith
Subject: Re: LX hunting
Hi,
there are usually a few knocking around in London. I noticed one on
Saturday at London Camera Exchange on the Strand, although I didn't
check
Cotty,
Are you saying I should buy it - you seem uncertain LOL!
I have had very bad experiences buying abroad, well to be honest by post,
things arrive in kit form which shouldn't.
I am awaiting news of LXs locally, but Stan and I are in conversation off
list.
Sigh! There will be a happy
Sensible man ;-) (Defender 110 owner)
Malcolm
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cotty
Sent: 11 December 2001 19:23
To: Pentax List
Subject: Re: New Mac to process my digitzed images...
I do take that as a compliment as I am a *big* fan
Peter wrote:
Mind you, if the seller were to mark the box faulty equipment returned for
repair - no duty payable, then you might be correct.
Malcolm's comments:
A message on the box to allow the various postal services to treat it with
contempt - hey! It was broken anyway.
Seriously, is it
Peter and Michael,
Thank you for input. I thought this would alter my attitude, but has
re-affirmed it.
I believed that delivery was hit and miss but I now understand that is
probably the name of the delivery company or postal motto.
Malcolm
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John wrote:
An lost/damaged shipment rate of 1 in 20 is extremely common amongst
all the major carriers operating from the USA. Our shipping companies
may be the last bastion of the old we don't give a s**t method of
quality control.
My reply:
This is just not acceptable today. Why should we
It certainly does show fun in the snow. Very nice, captured the moment.
Malcolm
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of aimcompute
Sent: 13 December 2001 20:42
To: Pentax Discuss
Subject: Fun in the Snow
The following link shows some sledding
Cotty, Glen and everyone,
I hear what you both say, but the lottery element, will it or won't it
arrive, do I pay duties or not(?) is just not good business.
Glen: I understand your situation rather better as my wife is a talented
viola musician, I can insure my camera and if it was lost I
is the soviet company that made the
Photo Sniper kit.
Kent Gittings
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Malcolm Smith
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 3:18 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Gun stocks
I remember Zenith selling a gun stock combo
Goodness knows what is happening to my server, but I'm getting a reply
before the original message is seen by myself!
Yes, I have spotted several LXs and met people who have missed their
vocation in life as comedians. I don't have one yet, but it is only a matter
of time.
Now Cotty, relax:-)
Just a quick note to thank everyone for all the advice about getting (cost,
shipping etc.) an LX both on and off list.
I am into my second hour of ownership now, the film is loaded, so I'm off to
see how different it is from the MX.
Cotty, you can rest easy!
Malcolm;-)
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Cotty,
Mrs Malcolm is well aware of the implications of the LX wink, and is, in
this case anyway, responsible for Malcolm acquiring said habit. Mrs Malcolm
supplied the LX as a slightly early Christmas present.
Felicity
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or a frolicking bear, you don't
necessarily have the time to change lenses.
Tom C.
Or underwear I presume. Sorry!
Malcolm
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Well thanks for posting that!!
I'll never hear the end of it now!! ;-)
Malcolm
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Sent: 19 December 2001 20:57
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Subject: RE: Thank you (re: LX advice)
Felicity,
With three children under 7 years old, in which way is it not a test
(resolve, stamina etc.)?
Enjoy the festivities everyone - I'm hoping for snow.
Malcolm
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dan Scott
Sent: 21 December 2001 10:42
To: [EMAIL
OK Folk,
For those not used to the ramblings of an owner of the above camera's delete
now and save yourself pain.
I have been informed that you learn about the LX over time, but I found that
it was as if I had always had one. It is heavier than the MX (noticeably -
mine has the dial data back)
So I'm wondering, all you LX smirkers out there,
if you had to replace your LX with ONE, ONLY ONE, other
Pentax that existed prior, to, say, 1990, what would it
be?
Well, I suppose I'd have to find another LX. Well, really ;-)
Malcolm
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This is an off topic post so feel free to delete now.
I am fortunate that I have known/know some real characters in life, one of
which I met today whilst doing the Christmas shopping. I hadn't seen him for
a while, and chat made its way around to what was acquired for Xmas, and I
mentioned my
But yeah, I get that too: why do you need another camera? I patiently
explain
to whomever that the most I've paid for any of the current cameras I now
have
(all are used) is a bit less than $100 Canadian for my Yashica Mat. For
most, I
paid far less - like under $30.
Thanks Frank,
As you
Excuse spelling, but wasn't that taken in Annapolis, Maryland?
Malcolm
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff
Sent: 23 December 2001 17:38
To: Pentax List
Subject: A Holiday laugh for You
Stupid Volkswagen Tricks!
But you are a collector. To take photos you only need one camera. The fact
you have several proves you are a collector. Malcom's friend probably drives
those trucks too, now and then.
Frankly, I don't know why so many photographers refuse to accept they are
collectors, maybe not serious ones, or
Frank,
Excuse the one liner reply, but that's an very good point of view.
Malcolm
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of frank theriault
Sent: 23 December 2001 18:58
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: OT: An Xmas discussion about hobbies and
Looks good Paul. I entered a local paper competition recently and, to my
astonishment, won some web building software. I can now see a use for it;
how much time have you invested in this? Your photos have very varied
subjects - most interesting.
Malcolm
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From: [EMAIL
Cotty wrote:
This is one of the reasons that I have never bought a camera
from a camera shop - certainly not over the counter.
I used to 20 years plus ago, but camera shop employees knew their stuff
then. Unless you live or work close to the likes of Bill Robb and Peter
Blake, you're pretty
This has probably been asked before, but I was wondering how
good this
lens (SMC M pancake 40mm 2.8) is and what it's worth.. Any
experiences to share?
Alan Chan wrote:
Optically, it is an okay lens imho, good but not great. The
problem is that the focus ring is too narrow to use
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
But, really briefly, yeah, I am female and I find the ad
sexist. Disappointed in Pentax.
I usually do when there is an undressed woman with a fully
dressed man. And especially when that depiction is used to
sell something.
It's a dated style of advertising and
Bob Walkden wrote:
TimeDistance InstructionRoadFor
Dir Toward
09:00 0.0 Depart London, UK A2021.4 km W
09:02 1.4 Turn left onto A3022.3 km W
09:06 3.6 Go onto A5 1.8
Hi Bob,
Chuck the first part of that journey, unless you like traffic and
misery, and substitute with M11, A14, M6 then...
that was according to Bill Gates, so it must be correct!
(Autoroute software).
I use (used) a version of that myself, but would like one with bridge
heights and
Bob Walkden wrote:
MS wrote:
Anyway, what's the matter with photographing Motorway exit signs ;-)
sounds like you need Transport Font for sharing those
pictures over the web:
http://www.allan-online.co.uk/transport/roads/fonts/transport.shtml
Actually Bob, one line from me shown like
Steve,
Do you use an e-mail address other than the one which ends '@wlu.edu'? Could
you please contact me off list.
Many thanks,
Malcolm
Graywolf wrote:
My prediction? Color film will be hard to find in 5 years.
BW will be hard to find in 10 years. And film will be pretty
much gone in 25 years. The only real hope is that the
internet makes it posible for someone to cater to a very
small world wide niche market. The good
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
MS wrote:
Aside from that, slide film will be slow to depart. Damn sure I will
not be going to digital, without my LX filled and latterly developed
with slide film for the Christmas annual show. I like the
inconvenience of the big screen going up
Maybe I've
frank theriault wrote:
Ah, yes. I guess I'm now a member of The Little
Brotherhood, aren't I?
A great camera Frank (glad to hear you now have one), but I hope you know
what you have taken on. You will soon want screens, finders and maybe
another body or three.
Actually, that's a plus
mike wilson wrote:
Malcolm Smith wrote:
There has been some interesting answers to this question! I am
surprised at the restraint shown, as I didn't think it was possible
(especially a year by Mike Wilson!) ;-)
It took me that long to recover from spending so much on a camera. 8-)
I
Jostein wrote:
I couldn't see a price - or is it because if you need to know that,
you can't afford it.
Malcolm
You are right.
I know one projector of a previous model aka the g8585av,
http://www.goetschmann.de/products/g8585av.htm that went
for about 2500 USD second hand
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Whatever the impact of digital, film cameras seem to have retained
their value, judging from adverts and the eBay auctions I've often
followed with more than a passing interest.
Seems to depend on category. Pro cameras lose value
{Sigh!} It had to happen, I'm just surprised it lasted as long as it did,
for my massive outlay of £12 back in the mid 70s. But my tripod demised
today. One leg gave way and the LX on top fell gently sideways into my
jacket pocket!
Anyway, my needs for a tripod have changed since last time I was
mike wilson wrote:
Malcolm Smith wrote:
It seems cheap at that price and a bit suspect too. I would be
concerned about warranty issues from this sort of sale.
In my experience, warranties are not worth the paper they are
written on but I would think that a one issued in any EU
Paul Stenquist wrote:
I use a Bogen 3036 (I don't know the corresponding Manfrotto
number) with a Bogen 3047 head. This setup allows for
shooting straight down and at very low height (18 inches I
think). It's quite hefty, but you need that for MF. I bought
mine used on ebay for less than
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I find Manfrotto/Bogen to be very solidly built and sturdy,
but also heavy and more expensive than average. They are a
pro company and make tripods all the way up to the size you
could put artillery on.
They make a great range of tripods, too.
I thought a 67
Paul Stenquist wrote:
I looked at Leica M3s today on ebay, hoping I could find a bargain.
Nothing for less than $600. That's not exactly tumbling.
Ditto the prices on Pentax 6x7. There are no LX near the top
of the list right now, save a broken body with no finder.
That one is at $188
Chris Brogden wrote:
I'd have a look at the Manfrotto 055 PRO, possibly with a
Manfrotto 488 ballhead if you like ballheads. The center
column of the PRO version slides out and fits horizontally
through the thingy at the top, letting you extend your camera
out away from the pod. I use
Garth Corral wrote:
What do folks on this list think a brand new, in box, never
used LX body would fetch? Hypothetically speaking, of course.
PDMLs a bit quiet today! Anyway, I asked this about an LX I saw in a shop in
Camden, London UK a couple of years back. Brand new in box etc, and they
Bill Owens wrote an on topic and accurate observation:
Actually, IMNHO, you'd be better off using single frame mode
and experience.
Stop it! I'm trying to get a bit of film/digital usage argument going on
here!
Malcolm
Graywolf wrote:
Slide projection has been dying for years.
Not round these parts. Some of my friends shoot more slide film than ever
before.
Many slide shows in the past 20 years have been put on video tape and
shown on
a TV screen.
Yet more equipment; Betamax or the Phillips system :)
Graywolf wrote:
What I really like is this idea that we (amateur
photographers) are a major force in the marketplace. A
company like, say, GM probably throws out more slide
projectors in a day then all of us on this list together will
buy in our entire lifetimes. I love projected slides,
mike wilson wrote:
Cotty wrote:
And as my letter commands top billing, what is my prize???
20 rolls of assorted Kodak film worth £110, apparently.
ROTFL.
Cheers,
Cotty
I'll give you £30, if you pay postage. 8-)
Oh! The irony! I look forward to reading this, I presume
Dr E D F Williams wrote:
Yesterday I received a payment of 591 via PayPal -- it was
made directly from the buyer's PayPal balance into mine. I
was credited 563 ! No Bank in the world would take that
much for moving money from one account into another in the
same bank. I think its a
Last Tuesday, I received a surprise parcel, which my wife had arranged for
delivery. Inside, I found a number of smaller boxes, all new Pentax items
and one of them contained an *ist D. In all the time I have been interested
in photography (1970), I've never bought/had a new SLR camera and have
Bill Owens wrote:
I had no intention of getting a DSLR until I had the
opportunity to use a pre-production model at last August's
GFM Camera Clinic. I became so enthusiastic about it that my
wife wrote the check then and there, even though we still had
to wait nearly two months for
Bill Owens wrote:
Friday just gone, I had an immediate use for a DSLR, to
take photos of
my youngest in a school 'play' (she's 5 next week, so it was only a
small part), but I used the MX and Chinon flash for two reasons;
firstly I can
use
the MX to provide good results without
Herb Chong wrote:
i meant maybe you opened *her* camera equipment order.
LOL! That happens when my oldest MX goes walkiesalthough whatever I
have, she can use (well obviously!!).
Malcolm
Cotty wrote:
CONGRATS Malc. You lucky sly dog.
Thanks ;-)
I am so stunned to have something new I wanted
to view it in the box for a bit.
Why not? As soon as it pops out of the box, its age of
innocence is over
And it comes out today...
Now will it be a turning point?
Yes.
Tanya Mayer wrote:
I know I'm a girl, but can I marry your wife?!? Or at least
get her to have a chat to my hubby?
LOL! No you can't!!
My wife regularly uses an MX and for the last year or so has had use of a
digital point and shoot at work. Whilst she doesn't like the digital camera
itself,
frank theriault wrote:
Oh-oh!
We've lost another one...
vbg
Not quite yet (until they stop making film), I bought a few rolls of Ilford
Delta 100 BW film this weekend (got a free roll with Amateur Photographer
and liked it) as I love BW for manky weather shots. Cold and wet looks
better
Boris Liberman wrote:
I am probably in different league than you're, Malcolm. It is
because I use only 35 mm gear.
However it occurred to me that with finally getting my ME
Super fully and perfectly (knock on wood of my head g)
operational, my ZX-L has become just a backup camera.
I
Len Paris wrote:
The F 50mm f/1.7 lens with the *ist D makes a great street
shooting combo, too. Especially if you don't use the battery
grip on it when you street shoot.
I'll try that, but I am going to have a go at something else first. A few
miles from me is one of the worlds longest
Bob Walkden wrote:
Leica likers?
I remember the slogan 'I'm a Laker Liker' for Freddie Laker's cut price
airline. I had the smiley face sticker on the family washing machine for
years when I was a schoolboy.
Malcolm
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://members.aol.com/greenfalc1/rearwindow.jpg
is a shot out of the rear window of my car as my husband
drove us east along Interstate 10 toward Beaumont, Texas.
http://members.aol.com/greenfalc1/cumberland.jpg
was taken just after Thanksgiving dinner. My
frank theriault wrote:
I've been (sort of) doing that with the LX for shots on the
subway. Sit there with the camera on my lap, take off the
prism, and look like I'm fiddling with the camera. The noise
of the subway masks the sound of the camera, so no one even
knows I've taken a
Leonard Paris wrote:
How would the folks on the street know whether a camera was
AF or MF? I understand that some people on the street might
know but most wouldn't.
A 67 with a wooden grip looks a more imposing camera, which from observing
peoples reaction to a large camera, seems to give
Hi Frank,
First, I guess the lighting in Toronto's subways are better
than your Tubes.
In car shots are no problem, and it seems that the lighting
in the stations is not too far off the lighting in the cars,
so one can get some interesting shots coming into stations.
I don't have
Jostein wrote:
How many contributions should each photographer be able to
submit each month?
Here are the options:
1. One image per gallery, in either the themed or the open
section of the gallery.
2. One image in each section of the gallery.
Votes will be recorded with thanks.
Matjaz Osojnik wrote:
Thanks Andreas, but it seems there is a little explanation
needed for those who didn't see the photograph. It looks a
bit different than a cat in the oven. :-) Take a look:
http://www1.k2.net/~jazz/Fjodor.jpg
Congratulations, a great reflection shot.
I was pleased
Bill D. Casselberry wrote:
... of course those 300mm 400mm lenses do become
quite interesting, or would to some anyway
Oh! That'll be me then. First lens I attached to my *ist D was a 500mm
mirror lens.
Malcolm
Rob Studdert wrote:
I see there has been an avalanche of responses thus far..
Maybe you can enlighten us to the reasons for your feelings?
I'll reply this weekend.
Malcolm
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