Re: PAW #8 (the sequel) Angel of Soap was: PAW #8 - The Soap Carver
In a message dated 4/1/2004 4:36:51 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2253677 cheers, frank - I'd crop it. Okay, I am a little behind on my PAW comments. Okay, I am a LOT behind on my PAW comments (wait until I comment on a PAW from over a month ago. No, I probably won't do it. :-)) And when I go back and read a thread, I start at the beginning and sometimes comment before I reach the end. So I bet someone already said that -- long, long ago. Marnie aka Doe ;-)
Re: DSLR slide duplicator
- Original Message - From: Anthony Farr William, I remember that thread. The pertinant remark in your message was that the execution of the theory was still (at that time) in the future. Results are still to be shared AFAIK. I think the best lens I have for this at the moment is the 100mm bellows. I will dig out the duping equipment in a day or so and see if I can't make something work. Mostly what I want to know is how long an extension I need for the duplicator, and if I can pirate a long bellows from another peice to make it light tight. However the Soligor option is on the market, at least in Germany, as I write. For some reason, I didn't makage to see that page. William Robb
Re: TTL flash with the *ist D
- Original Message - From: graywolf Subject: Re: TTL flash with the *ist D Perhaps the sensor has difficulty with 1/15,000th of a second exposures? It seems to have problems with 1 second exposures on the other end too. This it called reciprocity failure with film. Doesn't the istD use a CDS cell? William Robb
Re: Whew.
- Original Message - From: gfen Subject: Re: Whew. On Sun, 18 Apr 2004, William Robb wrote: I don't see large format being supplanted by little digital cameras, they are just too different in their capabilities. Except the people who make the desicions on what to buy aren't concerned with the HOW or WHY of something, only the results. And for them digital may very well be good enough. I like to think that by the time you decide your work needs large format, you are educated past that point. I predict that the present generation of photographers will be the last to use film, and that it will become essentially dead within 5 years. Now, do you feel this is for ALL aspects, for just for general use? Again, I like to hope that film will retain a certain appeal, and thus be produced, for the artists of the world while the general populace moves to digital for everything. The essentially dead part is the black and white niche market hanging on. Hopefully, it will stay large enough to keep a company afloat to make the stuff. Digital is still hobbled by 8 bit printing, which can wreak havoc on the look of the picture. According to one of the Noristsu people I have talked to, 16 bit is going to require a large increase in data tranfer rates to be viable. He was talking about bus speeds in the gigahertz range. So, does that mean that film, in roll and 35mm, will continue to hold onto some the higher levels for now until digital printing can further close its gap? Not if you can no longer get optical printing done. RA-4 is not a process that lends itself to home processing, and commercial processing is going 100% digital. I bet there are some good deals on large commercial processing machines out there right now though. Before anybody hawks a loogie at this, I see it every day in my lab. The pictures coming off the optical printer look better than those coming from film off the digital printer. Now, from a professional opinion, does this still hold true when comparing prints from a Frontier at a drug store versus an older optical printer from a drug store? I do need a place to send the occasional roll of colour 35mm film, and quite frankly, am happy paying bargain drug store prices for the initial 4x6s, then using the decent, expensive, lab to print any enlargments? I have the luxury of having a quite good optical machine, and a state of the art digital printer side by side. Both print on the same paper, and use the same chemistry. The chemical controls are even fairly close. The optical prints just look like they have more depth than the digital product. Same neg, printed on both mahines, almost always, the optical print looks better. Digital printing does have an advantage with either very long, or very short range negatives. Where digital is really weak (well, actually, totally useless, IMHO) is for black and white. There are not many good black and white options out there for getting from digital to print, and none of them match the qualities of a well made silver print. A certain part of me is very smug about this, and glad. For predominatly greedy interests, I hope it continues to be. My only concern going into the future and next half of my life is that BW film will continue to be produced, I've long ago given up colour pictures for nearly anything but fun, and I'm happy to let digital rule that domain. Whether this bodes well for black and white film is anyones guess. I hope it is. ...fingers crossed. Yup. William Robb
Re: PAW: Cadet at Cannon
In a message dated 4/17/2004 7:31:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://home.wlu.edu/~desjardi/ As always, comments are welcome. In this case, however, feel free to comment about any shot of this kind (a military parade) because they do this every day and I can go back and shoot more anytime. They fire the cannons every day at 5, and it always startles me if I'm walking to my car at that time. Steven Desjardins Nice pic. I'd probably take it closer up, angled more up, with clouds in the sky. Well, you did ask, hehehe. Said you could take it again, hehehe. I.E. To make the flag/canon juxtaposition more prominent, the canon more imposing, the flag more impressive, and the overall pic more God Bless America. Marnie aka Doe So shoot me. ;-) OTOH, if you got closer, would he shoot you?
RE: TTL flash with the *ist D
I never realized that Metz was expensive. In Denmark a Pentax FA500FTZ used to cost (mine) 800-1000$ - it's a very nice and a very high quality flash. A Mecablitz (Metz flash) cost about half of that - a 54 MZ 3 is about 300 Euro in Germany - about 375 $. Considering the quality, I'd say it's it's very good value for money. (I have an old Metz flash (45 CT 1), still working exactly like the day I got it in 1981). Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Joseph Tainter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 20. april 2004 04:35 Til: pdml Emne: RE: TTL flash with the *ist D Jens wrote: Metz recommends these three shoe mount flashes for the *ist D: mecablitz 54 MZ-4 mecablitz 54 MZ-3 mecablitz 44 MZ-2 Well, these are pricey puppies. Given the reports we've had about the problems DSLRs have with flash, I certainly wouldn't buy one before seeing thorough test reports. Joe
RE: TTL flash with the *ist D
I don't reallyh believe that. Flash light is often just 1/50.000 of one second. I find it hard to believe that reciprocity failure makes more than a marginal difference - hardly visible to the human eye. The problem must lie eleswhere. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 20. april 2004 00:23 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: TTL flash with the *ist D Perhaps the sensor has difficulty with 1/15,000th of a second exposures? It seems to have problems with 1 second exposures on the other end too. This it called with film. -- Jens Bladt wrote: ...I wonder why they can't seem to cut off the flash light at the right time?. This isn't exactly new technology - at least 20 years old. Jens The nature of DSLR's in general seems to be weak TTL flash. I have heard the same complaint from both Nikon and Canon users. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: John Forbes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 19. april 2004 19:48 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: TTL flash with the *ist D I agree. I have the AF400FTZ and the AF240FT, and they are both hopeless with the *ist D. Sadly, the problem is not consistent, so you can't reliably compensate for it. What does work well, for me, is the AF240Z, which is a smallish dedicated, non-TTL, flash with zoom, bounce and swivel. It works fine when both flash and camera are in program mode. John On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:58:41 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: TTL flash with the *ist D So...has anyone found a shoe-mounted flash that will do ordinary TTL with the *ist D, at the full ISO range? I mean, one that works about like it would on a 35 mm. body without glaring exposure problems. The istD analogue TTL works more or less OK at ISO 400, not very well at 200, and I haven't tried it at faster speeds. The nature of DSLR's in general seems to be weak TTL flash. I have heard the same complaint from both Nikon and Canon users. Question 2: While I'm at it, what is everyone's experience with the rtf? I tried it the other day, at ISO 400, with the SMC F 70-210, at -0.5 EV. It was a portrait of my dog's face, taken from about 3 meters. Even with the negative exposure compensation, I thought it was a bit overexposed, though nothing that I couldn't correct in PS. The RTF will have the same acuracy weakness as the larger flash, without the range to go along with it. I haven't found it to be overly accurate. I think the best option is a dedicated, non TTL flash. I am thinking the AF 280T might be a good one to try. William Robb -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com/graywolf.html
OT: Me to XP Upgrade Follow Up
Okay, okay, now that I've used XP a couple of weeks (or is it less than that?), I have to admit I've had a lot less problems with it than I did with Me. Smoother bootup and shut down. No funny things happening (though I didn't have that MANY funny things happening). It was a major PITA to install over Me (without reformatting). Took me about four days and tons of agony (I's recommend a clean install to anyone, but I didn't want to reinstall all the freeware/shareware, etc. that I had on my HD. Plus I have been a computer consultant in the misty past, so I was able finally to figure all the hitches out, also with the help of a lot of Internet research on XP installation hitches). So each and everyone one of you that recommended I dump Me, that it was unstable -- was right. (And it was recommended to me more than once. Recently and about six months ago. So that covers a lot of people.) So, ta-da-da-boom, get ready, here it is... YOU WERE RIGHT!!! Marnie aka Doe And I am a big enough woman to admit it. ;-)
Remote Assistant for Mac
Japanese translated by Babelfish http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=ja_enurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.pentax.co.jp%2fjapan%2fsupport%2fdownload%2fdigital%2fistd_remote-mac.html English or japanese software ??
Re: Mat sizes in the US (Texas)
On Apr 20, 2004, at 01:59, William Robb wrote: Vegemite sandwiches are disgusting no matter what else you put into them. Agreed. I'm more of a Marmite fan. Marmite is best spread thin as the flavour is very strong. My personal favourite at the moment is banana, honey and roasted cashew nuts. Or if cashew nuts aren't available I add a light sprinkling of powdered cinnamon. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
Used words in Pentax discussions - lost CDR drives
Hi Pentax users I really have to disable my excellent freeware spam filter (for windows systems) from www.spamihilator.com for this discussion group - luckily I have a separate mail account for that. You seem to use a lot of spam words, so have a look in your filter configurations, maybe there is/was some mail blocked there. To Shel: did the solution to your lost CDROM problem (the .reg File from Adaptec I described) work? have a nice day Markus Maurer
using both flash connectors
Hi photographers is there a risk of overloading the connectors if I use both flash connectors on a Pentax ME Super at the same time, for ex. an Pentax AF280T on the hot shoe and some NonPentaxFlash on the side connector ? And, how is it with a Pentax SFX/SF1/SF7, can I also use both connectors at the same time? Can I combine any brand of flash and beside the limited length of the cable connection, is there a difference in quality or else to a master/slave connection with a special slave adapter for the second flash? thanks for any answers Markus Maurer
AW: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay
Hi Norm what really makes me wonder: Does anybody care about the size and weight of the lenses they use daily? Do the light M-Series lenses still exist and is anybody favoring them instead of the faster heavier lenses? I'm I wrong, that with faster film maximum aperture is not that important? How does the M-Series 28mm 3.5 compare to the standard lens? saluti Markus Maurer - I've got one and I think it's an awesome lens...slow yes, but it really performs, especially when it comes to lack of light fall-off in the corners.
Re: TTL flash with the *ist D
Haven't Metz been offering this feature for years? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan and a really nifty feature - it can output right down to 1/256 power! _ MSN Premium helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
Re: AW: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay
On 20 Apr 2004 at 8:58, Markus Maurer wrote: Does anybody care about the size and weight of the lenses they use daily? I used to use my A24/2.8 regularly but a couple of years back I sold it and bought the FA24/2. Since then I hardly shoot 24mm, it is just too big to be practical day to day, I wish I hadn't sold my old A lens. Do the light M-Series lenses still exist and is anybody favoring them instead of the faster heavier lenses? I'm I wrong, that with faster film maximum aperture is not that important? It depends upon the prevailing light of course, sometimes the extra speed makes the difference between getting a usable shot and not. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
AF500 FTZ
Hi Gang, Just listed my AF 500 FTZ if anyone is interested? No reserve. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=15240item=381 1091089ssPageName=STRK:MESSE:IT Unit is in perfect shape! Cheers Shaun
Re: Mat sizes in the US (Texas)
In a message dated 4/19/2004 11:37:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My personal favourite at the moment is banana, honey and roasted cashew nuts. Or if cashew nuts aren't available I add a light sprinkling of powdered cinnamon. Cheers, - Dave Yum! That sounds delicious. Marnie aka Doe Wish I hadn't read that. It also sounds super fattening. (I will NOT try it, I will NOT try it, I will NOT...
RE: AW: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay
-Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: AW: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay On 20 Apr 2004 at 8:58, Markus Maurer wrote: Does anybody care about the size and weight of the lenses they use daily? I used to use my A24/2.8 regularly but a couple of years back I sold it and bought the FA24/2. Since then I hardly shoot 24mm, it is just too big to be practical day to day, I wish I hadn't sold my old A lens. -- That's exactly why I hesitate to buy any of the * lenses... I need portability... Andy
RE: Me to XP Upgrade Follow Up
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, okay, now that I've used XP a couple of weeks (or is it less than that?), I have to admit I've had a lot less problems with it than I did with Me. Smoother bootup and shut down. No funny things happening (though I didn't have that MANY funny things happening). Every manufacturer, at least once, produces a new product which is worse than the one it is supposed to supersede. Ford had the Edsel. Microsoft had ME, which crashed more often than a Ferrari with three wheels. As I understand it, an operating system is launched as a catch all product; it has to be easy to operate, cover all the angles of the vast spectrum of every possible computer use and be backward compatible with older software. As with digital cameras being able to use older lenses, it is awash with compromises. We have three computers, one running XP Pro, one laptop running W3.1 (which will go very soon for another laptop - a Mac for me) and an older machine which runs NT4 (my favourite, fussy about accepting software, yet to crash). My next move from XP Pro will be to Linux. Malcolm
Re: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay
On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just saw this lens up for bid on Ebay. Unless you are selling it, please refrain from posting ebay auctions on the list. This has been covered to death in the list in the past. Thanks, Kostas
Re: AF500 FTZ
At 05:57 PM 20/04/2004, you wrote: Hi Gang, Just listed my AF 500 FTZ if anyone is interested? No reserve. Sorry have 3 myself :-( (*)o(*) Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: birds and turtles
i have done only a few tests where i compared the two lenses side by side and then, only wide open performance under cloudy bright skies and focused moderately close, at about 30 feet. under those conditions, the A* 400 f2.8 is slightly sharper and slightly more contrasty. the sharpness may be a consequence of a brighter viewfinder and the resulting better ability to manual focus on the *istD screen. the Pentax L extenders on the A* are slightly sharper than the Sigma extenders on the FA* lens. BTW, the swan is a female mute swan. did you notice the turtle on the side of the nest? a whimsical caption would be Mom? Herb - Original Message - From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 9:54 PM Subject: RE: birds and turtles Nice shots, Herb. My favorites are the reflected goose and sleeping Trumpeter (?) swan. How does the A* 400 compare to the FA* 400?
Re: AW: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay
Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Norm what really makes me wonder: Does anybody care about the size and weight of the lenses they use daily? Do the light M-Series lenses still exist and is anybody favoring them instead of the faster heavier lenses? I'm trying to end up with a camera kit that I'd be prepared to carry up mountains - I think that an ME Super plus M28/3.5 would be pretty much ideal, perhaps with an M50/1.7 too. Consequently I won't be bidding on that K28/3.5 :-) I'm I wrong, that with faster film maximum aperture is not that important? How does the M-Series 28mm 3.5 compare to the standard lens? What do you mean by the standard lens? The M28/3.5 has the reputation of being almost as good as the K28/3.5, although I've never tried either. S
Re: TTL flash with the *ist D
No, I think it's an interesting suggestion. Perhaps describing the problem as reciprocity failure gives the wrong impression, but it could be that the main sensor of the camera just responds non-linearly to light as bright as that from a flash, which would make the TTL meter's light estimate inapplicable without correction. S Jens Bladt wrote: I don't reallyh believe that. Flash light is often just 1/50.000 of one second. I find it hard to believe that reciprocity failure makes more than a marginal difference - hardly visible to the human eye. The problem must lie eleswhere. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 20. april 2004 00:23 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: TTL flash with the *ist D Perhaps the sensor has difficulty with 1/15,000th of a second exposures? It seems to have problems with 1 second exposures on the other end too. This it called with film. -- Jens Bladt wrote: ...I wonder why they can't seem to cut off the flash light at the right time?. This isn't exactly new technology - at least 20 years old. Jens The nature of DSLR's in general seems to be weak TTL flash. I have heard the same complaint from both Nikon and Canon users. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: John Forbes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 19. april 2004 19:48 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: TTL flash with the *ist D I agree. I have the AF400FTZ and the AF240FT, and they are both hopeless with the *ist D. Sadly, the problem is not consistent, so you can't reliably compensate for it. What does work well, for me, is the AF240Z, which is a smallish dedicated, non-TTL, flash with zoom, bounce and swivel. It works fine when both flash and camera are in program mode. John On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 08:58:41 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: TTL flash with the *ist D So...has anyone found a shoe-mounted flash that will do ordinary TTL with the *ist D, at the full ISO range? I mean, one that works about like it would on a 35 mm. body without glaring exposure problems. The istD analogue TTL works more or less OK at ISO 400, not very well at 200, and I haven't tried it at faster speeds. The nature of DSLR's in general seems to be weak TTL flash. I have heard the same complaint from both Nikon and Canon users. Question 2: While I'm at it, what is everyone's experience with the rtf? I tried it the other day, at ISO 400, with the SMC F 70-210, at -0.5 EV. It was a portrait of my dog's face, taken from about 3 meters. Even with the negative exposure compensation, I thought it was a bit overexposed, though nothing that I couldn't correct in PS. The RTF will have the same acuracy weakness as the larger flash, without the range to go along with it. I haven't found it to be overly accurate. I think the best option is a dedicated, non TTL flash. I am thinking the AF 280T might be a good one to try. William Robb -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com/graywolf.html
Re: ME question
You're thinking of the ME Super :-) The ME doesn't support even that extremely basic level of flash automation. S graywolf wrote: The ME will only set the shutter speed if you use a Pentax dedicated flash. The Vivitar 285 is not a dedicated flash. Neither the ME, nor the 285 are TTL capable. Use the 100X setting, or slower. Set the f-stop to one suggested on the flash dial, and the flash to that also.
Another ubiquitous acronym confusee..
Hi all! Just trying to fly under the radar these days, still following some interesting threads though- thanks all for the good reading. Just a quick clarification needed in topic acronyms, probably a silly one at which someone's slapping a forehead.. What does AW: stand for? Rgds, Ryan
NG Posting
- Subject: WTB: Pentax 6x7 zoom Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 15:28:42 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Newsgroups: rec.photo.marketplace.medium-format Anybody have either of the 2 zooms made for this camera? Pls let me know. thanks dan Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
Q: Pentax 5,5x lupe
Hi, I did some research on the Pentax 5,5x lupe. Judging by the specs it seems to be one of the best alternatives for a photographer with glasses - mainly because of it´s big eye relief. The thing is that there are totally contradictory verdicts on a possible distortion problem. Three reviews on the net say there is huge pincushion distortion and two say there is none. Is there a quality control issue with Pentax or whats going on here? Any comments? -Matti
RE: A lesson in flash with the *ist D...(now a bit OT)
With my Metz 40MZ-2 with the SCA3701, I simply switch the flash to auto instead of TTL, and it works. So I have no need for a PC connection for switching to auto. My advantage is that when setting the flash to auto, the flash still gets the data from the camera regarding used sensitivity, aperture and length of the lens, and the auto zoom of the flash works as well. Even the range at which you can get good exposure is indicated. So auto is really full auto, very easy. And I don't have to use the ISO setting of the *ist D at 400, it works at other settings as well. On TTL the *ist D is easy more then one stop off, in my case underexposure. On Mon, 2004-04-19 at 17:25, David Miers wrote: Ok now I'm getting a bit confused. Could someone clarify a few points for me please. I currently use the AF360FGZ on the PZ-1p and PZ-1 as well as with some older cameras. I liked the fact that it is supposed to be completely backward compatible with all Pentax cameras. I am aware that this flash uses only standard TTL with these units and automatically switches to P-TTL with the newer ones. However I was under the impression that standard auto flash and manual were still available with all the cameras that were supposed to support this function including the *istD. Is this right? I bought the AF360FGZ with the idea that it would be more compatible with future Pentax cameras that might come my way plus it has slave, wireless, and high speed sync with the appropriate cameras. I realize that the AF360FGZ is not the most powerful flash on the market, but thought it should be sufficient for my needs going by the guide number. When using the auto and manual functions does the auto zoom head function properly on autofocus cameras? Also what types of camera metering function with which flash functions? I have normally shot multisegment metering with flash in the past and have had really good results thus far. However I haven't used my Pentax gear that much with flash. I have usually been using my Minolta gear for this need. I did have to use my PZ-1 as a backup camera one time at a wedding reception as my Minolta with the lens I was using was having some major focus problems with the lighting conditions. A bit of experimentation later proved it was a lens problem and not the body. However using the PZ-1 that night impressed me greatly on how well it was locking on focus quickly without a great deal of searching. I didn't even have a external flash with me and had to use the on camera popup unit. I still got some great shots that were properly exposed with this handicap. I wish I would have had an external flash with to compare the results. Since I have a much better lens line up in Pentax, I have been strongly considering dumping the Minolta equipment to buy a *istD. However this thread is making me really wonder about the wisdom of this decision. Minolta is supposed to also be releasing a DSLR based on their 7 model. One of it's strong points is image stabilization, but I'm not feeling I need that function all that badly. I strongly suspect this will be out of my price tag zone and hate to give up my Pentax equipment to finance such a move. The questions surrounding P-TTL flash and this coming camera are being highly debated in their camp as well. The general consensus is that no one wants to have to use it and give up standard TTL flash which is highly accurate in their cameras, but fear that P-TTL will be required for digital flash. Right now the P-TTL can be controlled with either not by not using the D series lenses. They are also afraid that the D series lens will be required for flash use. Some of the Minolta camp is jumping ship to Canon to avoid the P-TTL, but I thought Canon used it too? Anyone know what the status of Nikon is with P-TTL? I feel that using multi segment metering or at the very least center weighted metering is very important to me for candid type shots. When setting up a formal posed situation all the manual ideas are great and nice to be able to work towards whatever idea you have in mind. However when doing candid shots such at a wedding reception things are happening very fast. I just don't see myself having the time to consider all the valid points of lighting existing in the situation and making the corresponding manual adjustments. I really need the camera computers to figure this out for me so I can get the shot and not still be there trying to figure it all out after the moment has passed. Maybe this is a so called Point and Shooter viewpoint, but I would rather get the shot and debate the should haves afterwards. I am aware the *istD will default to P-TTL, but will auto flash be available with the AF360FGZ, or will I have to use an older fl ash to get this function? Confused again! Dave -- My Metz 60 CT-2 has measured to within ± 1/10 of a stop, at ranges from 6 feet
Re: Another ubiquitous acronym confusee..
as of www.dictionary.com: a.w. abbr. 1. also A/Wactual weight. 2. all water. OR aw interj. Used to express sympathy, tenderness, disapproval, or disbelief. OR .aw abbr. Aruba (in Internet addresses). OR 1. aircraft warning. 2. Articles of War. 3. automatic weapon. OR look here: http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?p=dictString=exactAcronym=AW too much results And did u know the RTFM acronymous? ;) ciao Danilo Alle 11:09, martedì 20 aprile 2004, Ryan Lee ha scritto: Hi all! Just trying to fly under the radar these days, still following some interesting threads though- thanks all for the good reading. Just a quick clarification needed in topic acronyms, probably a silly one at which someone's slapping a forehead.. What does AW: stand for? Rgds, Ryan
Re: OT: A Pleasant Surprise
That's nice Frank. And the shot is a great fit for the poster. It works well with the type. Congratulations. Paul On Apr 19, 2004, at 7:18 PM, frank theriault wrote: So, I stop at the Jet Fuel Cafe on the way home today. Order an Americano, and as I'm sipping, I glance over at the bulletin board, and see an 11x14 one of these: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2299359 I've never seen one of my photos displayed in a public place without expecting it to be there (ie: a show). Kind of blew my mind! Some of you may recall that I took some concert shots of Jennifer, and gave her the proofs, saying that she could use them as she pleased (including for promo stuff). She said that she liked them, but it's kind of nice to see that she really meant it! I take it as a real compliment from her. She's also using the same design on her handbills, one of which this is scanned from. The whole thing kind of made my day... cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer _ MSN Premium includes powerful parental controls and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/ premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/ encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
Re: PAW - Best Friends
I find it very engaging. There's certainly a story in the apparent joy that seems to color this relationship. I like the composition and framing, but I wonder if a very tight crop wouldn't serve it better. Paul On Apr 19, 2004, at 9:45 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Norm, I thought it was more than that ... However, I'll take another look at it and the rest of the series. Maybe it needs the other photos to make it work better. I like it, though, even as it stands. Norm Baugher wrote: I like it Shel, but it's begging for a story. Without one it's...as you say, ho hum g Norm Shel Belinkoff wrote: This is one shot of a series of six or eight. I'll put up a few more once my computer gets fixed. http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/paw/best_friends.html as usual, comments and crits welcome ... shel
no rules. street photography
Hello PDMLers, Surfing the net today, I came across this site: http://www.skylightweb.com/imagine/ There are photos I like, and there are photos what look just random snaps to me. However, I'm not into that subject at all. Frank, have you seen this? Attila
Re: using both flash connectors
Markus Maurer asked: is there a risk of overloading the connectors if I use both flash connectors on a Pentax ME Super at the same time, for ex. an Pentax AF280T on the hot shoe and some NonPentaxFlash on the side connector ? And, how is it with a Pentax SFX/SF1/SF7, can I also use both connectors at the same time? I don't have a definitive answer ... I've done this on the Super Program and KX (and possibly on the K2 but I don't remember) with no trouble. But I don't know whether it's supposed to be okay, or I just got lucky. I'm *guessing* that it's okay based on that plus the existence of that fancy flash cord for the Super Program that attaches to the shoe and lets you put one flash on top of the connector on the shoe and another flash at the far end of the cable (and allows the camera to control two TTL flashes!). Can I combine any brand of flash and beside the limited length of the cable connection, is there a difference in quality or else to a master/slave connection with a special slave adapter for the second flash? This sentence is a little tangled, so I'm not certain exactly what you're asking, but if you're asking what I think you're asking: 1. I don't remember whether the ME Super does TTL flash. If it does, and you put a T flash on the shoe, the camera will only be able to quench that one, not the one connected to the PC socket. Whether this is a *problem* or not probably depends on exact details of what you're shooting, the relative powers of the two flashes, etc. (Note that unless there are some odd timing issues, the camera should quench the shoe flash based on the light it sees coming back from _both_ flashes.) 2. In auto mode (the flash quenches itself based on its own sensor, and something on the back of the flash tells you which f-stop you should be using), I'm not entirely certain to what extent they'll interfere with each other if they don't specify the same f-stop. 3. In manual mode (the flash fires at full strenght and you set the f-stop based on guide number and distance) you'll want to pay attention to the relative _power_ of the two flashes unless they're both pointing in the same direction, just to make sure that any unevenness in the lighting is intentional instead of a surprise. 4. When I've used a slave adaptor it's been optical. If you're going to be playing multiple-flash games, get one or two of them. Sometimes you'll want to plug two flashes into the camera, but other times the optical slave (far cheaper than a radio slave (which I've never used)) provides extra flexibility that really comes in handy. And they work without tripping anybody at distances long enough to make cables a PITA. (Is the PUG still down? 'Cause I was going to point to my saxophone photo that used an optical slave.) Are any of those related to the question you meant to ask? -- Glenn
Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat
Root beer! I'd forgotten that ghastly stuff, rgghhh. How could anyone say Vegemite is horrible but enjoy root beer? Sarsaparilla causes a gag reflex for me, as well. OTOH I'm one of those rarities who don't mind the pickle in MacDonald's burger's, although their best effort is the Ozburger that Americans will only get to enjoy if they visit godzone country. regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: Rothman, Aric [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's not obvious unless one consciously tastes for it, but wintergreen is a major source of flavor in root beer!
Would you buy this?
Let's say you shoot 6+Mp digital. It's convenient and provides fast results. But -- you still want negs for darkroom work, whether 35mm or medium format. Would you be willing pay for the optional extra service of getting a set of negs back from the lab along with your prints? Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
Re: TTL ringlight flash
- Original Message - From: Tanya Mayer Photography Subject: WTB: TTL ringlight flash Hi guys, I am chasing a TTL ringlight flash of some description that I can use with my *istD. Preferably something with a fairly high guide number. I have a fashion shoot in about 5 weeks that I will be needing one for. There are only two listed on the BH website - one is a Phoenix, and the other a Vivitar. They are very CHEAP (usd$99 and $89 respectively), and I am a bit weary about buying one that is so cheap. I understand that there are Pentax ones out there and if anyone would like to part with theirs, I would love to take it off your hands. If you are international, I would have to pay via Paypal though. I have the AF80C (no, you can't have it), and while it is a fine unit, high powered it ain't. Look for the AF140C (?). William Robb
Re: WTB: TTL ringlight flash
On Wed, 21 Apr 2004, Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: I am chasing a TTL ringlight flash of some description that I can use with my *istD. Preferably something with a fairly high guide number. Not a high GN, but KEH has a used AF080C at $172. No, you can't have mine either :-) It's been a while since I last saw a used AF140C; BH has it new at $400. HTH, Kostas
Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat
Actually I think it's called a MacOz, not Ozburger. Oops. regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] (snip) OTOH I'm one of those rarities who don't mind the pickle in MacDonald's burger's, although their best effort is the Ozburger that Americans will only get to enjoy if they visit godzone country.
Re: Would you buy this?
As long as they do not cost as much as the camera,i might. Dave Let's say you shoot 6+Mp digital. It's convenient and provides fast results. But -- you still want negs for darkroom work, whether 35mm or medium format. Would you be willing pay for the optional extra service of getting a set of negs back from the lab along with your prints? Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
AW: DSLR slide duplicator
I believe a 'Pentax only' solution has yet to be found. My current setup is as follows: From right to left: Camera - extension ring - M42 to K adapter - 4/50 Macro Takumar - reverse ring - bellows (reverse mounted) - a slide holder (cannibalised from an old slide copier and machined to fit the bellows). Here is how it looks: www.mynetcologne.de/~nc-kellersv2/187.JPG I doubt the Soligor copier is nearly as good optically as is the Takumar, but certainly easier to handle. Sven -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Dienstag, 20. April 2004 07:47 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: DSLR slide duplicator - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr William, I remember that thread. The pertinant remark in your message was that the execution of the theory was still (at that time) in the future. Results are still to be shared AFAIK. I think the best lens I have for this at the moment is the 100mm bellows. I will dig out the duping equipment in a day or so and see if I can't make something work. Mostly what I want to know is how long an extension I need for the duplicator, and if I can pirate a long bellows from another peice to make it light tight. However the Soligor option is on the market, at least in Germany, as I write. For some reason, I didn't makage to see that page. William Robb
Re: WTB: TTL ringlight flash
Tanya spent too much time in the Outback and fried her brain then wrote: I am chasing a TTL ringlight flash of some description that I can use with my *istD. Preferably something with a fairly high guide number. I have a fashion shoot in about 5 weeks that I will be needing one for. There are only two listed on the BH website - one is a Phoenix, and the other a Vivitar. They are very CHEAP (usd$99 and $89 respectively), and I am a bit weary about buying one that is so cheap. I understand that there are Pentax ones out there and if anyone would like to part with theirs, I would love to take it off your hands. If you are international, I would have to pay via Paypal though. I'm not sure that any current market ringlights work with the *stD. The TTL flashes that work by reading the light bouncing off the film are a problem with many digital cameras. I don't know if that is the case with Pentax but I do know that the only one that works properly with the Canon digital cameras in TTL mode is the very high priced Canon unit. If I were you, I'd investigate this issue thoroughly before I bought one for use with a digital body. Most ringlight flashes are made for macro photography and are significantly underpowered for any working distance greater than a few feet. Make sure whatever you buy is packing enough power to do what you want it to do. You may decide that a shoe mounted flash and diffuser will be a better method to get a similar effect. I will have both the Phoenix and AF080C units with me at GFM. You're welcome to try them with the *stD and see if they work for you. I know that doesn't help you with your fashion shoot. Tom Reese
Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat
omigosh! this thread just gets better and better! lol... I haveno idea what wintergreen is, and I have never tasted root beer. I LOVE sarsparilla, and especially the version known as Double Sars. When I used to work in pubs alot of old men used to come and buy a bottle of double sars and add it to their beers. (I hate the flavour of beer too) In regards to the pickles at Macca's, well, lets just say that they hate it when they see our car come in the drive through as I always order our entire family's meals sans pickles and tell them that I am happy to wait for them to cook them fresh! They have never refused me yet and usually ask me to park in the car park and then send someone out on foot to hand-deliver our order to our car! lol. Funnily enough Hungry Jack's (Burger King to the yanks), makes nicer flavoured burgers (they are flame grilled), and they actually advertise now that you can request your burger to be made how you want it. ie extra cheese, and no pickles etc. A friend of mine gave me a warning a little while ago that when I get to the US, I should expect to find orange cheese! What's up with THAT?!?! Oh, and yep, I will bring some musk lollies too for you all to taste perfumed candy. I agree too with that one though, it really does feel like you are eating a crunchy beauty product when you are eating those things! And someone mentioned banana sandwiches - do you guys have banana lollies in America? They totally rock! tan. - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:00 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Root beer! I'd forgotten that ghastly stuff, rgghhh. How could anyone say Vegemite is horrible but enjoy root beer? Sarsaparilla causes a gag reflex for me, as well. OTOH I'm one of those rarities who don't mind the pickle in MacDonald's burger's, although their best effort is the Ozburger that Americans will only get to enjoy if they visit godzone country. regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: Rothman, Aric [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's not obvious unless one consciously tastes for it, but wintergreen is a major source of flavor in root beer!
Re: A Pleasant Surprise
On 20/4/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, offered: She may also use some of my photos on their next CD, and said that she'd give credit for those that she uses. Sod the credit lad - talk royalties! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
OT - Web site question...
Since I have been with this new web host, I have a full range of statistics for my website at my disposal. I am a little perplexed however. It says that I am averaging around 40 visitors per day, 370 pageviews per day, 145 unique page views per day, but that I am receiving about 2300 hits. I always thought that hits was the amount of people that clicked through to my website? Can anyone explain what the differences between hits, page views and visitors are for me? Or how they are measured? It appeas that I have around 700kb transferred on average per day, does this indicate bandwidth? TIA, sorry if I sound too confusing! lol. I must be feeling a little DISCOMBOBULATED here... hehe. tan.
Re: TTL ringlight flash
Tanya; I bought a cheap Vivitar ring light that does ONLY TTL. I used it once on my D and it seemed ok I'll play with it tonight and send you some results so you can see for yourself. I don't believe it has a very high GN. Ah, here it is: http://www.vivitar.com/Products/Flashes/flash.html#6000AF GN 59 (ISO 100/Ft). Personally I'd like to get an AF 140C but they are way out of my price range at this point. The nice thing about the 140 is the ability to use one or both tubes for better light control. More later! Christian - Original Message - From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 10:56 AM Subject: WTB: TTL ringlight flash Hi guys, I am chasing a TTL ringlight flash of some description that I can use with my *istD. Preferably something with a fairly high guide number. I have a fashion shoot in about 5 weeks that I will be needing one for. There are only two listed on the BH website - one is a Phoenix, and the other a Vivitar. They are very CHEAP (usd$99 and $89 respectively), and I am a bit weary about buying one that is so cheap. I understand that there are Pentax ones out there and if anyone would like to part with theirs, I would love to take it off your hands. If you are international, I would have to pay via Paypal though. TIA, tan.
Re: AW: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay
Hi Markus ... For me, the size and the quality of the lenses are most important. Smaller generally works better for me as long as the quality is there. For example, I sold my A*85/1.4 because it was too big, and remained true to my long tome favorite, the K85/1.8. Faster lenses often mean bigger lenses, and even though the larger lenses may afford some greater sharpness, hand held use doesn't always allow that sharpness to appear in a print. IOW, a bigger, sharper lens that can't be easily hand held loses its advantage compared to a smaller lens that can be hand held more readily. As for using faster films ... well, generally I don't, at least not just because I'm using a lens with a smaller aperture. I like to shoot relatively wide open, and slow shutter speeds don't bother me particularly (hence the the desire for smaller lenses) shel Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Norm what really makes me wonder: Does anybody care about the size and weight of the lenses they use daily? Do the light M-Series lenses still exist and is anybody favoring them instead of the faster heavier lenses? I'm I wrong, that with faster film maximum aperture is not that important? How does the M-Series 28mm 3.5 compare to the standard lens? saluti Markus Maurer - I've got one and I think it's an awesome lens...slow yes, but it really performs, especially when it comes to lack of light fall-off in the corners.
Re: PAW - Best Friends
Hi Paul ... Generally I make the first print full frame, and then live with it a while to see if there's a better crop or way to present the photo and tell the story. In this case, the posted pic is close to full frame. I can see where a tighter crop could be beneficial, but, before make the final decision, I want to look at the results in context with the other pics in the series, and try to standardize on a crop and format, i.e., distance from subjects and their relationship to the frame, tonality, contrast, etc. I've looked again at the photo in light of Norm's comments, and have decided that I like the image, and that it tells a nice story of the relationship between these two people. I believe that story will be deeper with one or more other photos from that scene, but I also feel that this one can stand alone. Thanks for your input, shel Paul Stenquist wrote: I find it very engaging. There's certainly a story in the apparent joy that seems to color this relationship. I like the composition and framing, but I wonder if a very tight crop wouldn't serve it better. Paul On Apr 19, 2004, at 9:45 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Norm, I thought it was more than that ... However, I'll take another look at it and the rest of the series. Maybe it needs the other photos to make it work better. I like it, though, even as it stands. Norm Baugher wrote: I like it Shel, but it's begging for a story. Without one it's...as you say, ho hum g Norm Shel Belinkoff wrote: This is one shot of a series of six or eight. I'll put up a few more once my computer gets fixed. http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/paw/best_friends.html as usual, comments and crits welcome ... shel
Re: Used words in Pentax discussions - lost CDR drives
Hi, No, it didn't. I found another solution, though, which entailed going into the BIOS, changing the boot order, booting from the CD drive, and reloading Windows. Whatever was causing the problem seems to have been repaired by that approach. I've been meaning to thank you, and everyone, for the solutions and suggestions presented, so now's as good a time as any. Thanks! BTW, I don't read the general PDML much any more, and the only reason I caught this message of yours was because of the CDT drive in the subject. shel Markus Maurer wrote: To Shel: did the solution to your lost CDROM problem (the .reg File from Adaptec I described) work?
Re: Q: Pentax 5,5x lupe
I have one of these loupes, and, for the money especially, it's quite a good optic. As you noted, the eye relief is superb. There is a little distortion in my sample, and compared to a far more expensive Schneider loupe, it is noticeable. But, the magnification of the Pentax loupe is greater than the 4X magnification of the Schneider, so, the area of the neg that you see that's comparable to the area that you see with the Schneider, is just about as good. Does that make sense? I'd suggest looking through a Pentax 5.5 loupe and making your own decision, and pay little attention to the denizens of dialogue on the net. I like my loupe and am very satisfied with the decision to get it. It's certainly possible to get a loupe that's a little better optically (at the edges, for sure) but when you consider all the factors, such as eye relief, magnification, ability to see the entire frame, and cost, it may be hard to find a better value. Another alternative, albeit more $$$, is the Pentax zoom loop 5x - 10x or so. shel Matti Etelapera wrote: Hi, I did some research on the Pentax 5,5x lupe. Judging by the specs it seems to be one of the best alternatives for a photographer with glasses - mainly because of it´s big eye relief. The thing is that there are totally contradictory verdicts on a possible distortion problem. Three reviews on the net say there is huge pincushion distortion and two say there is none. Is there a quality control issue with Pentax or whats going on here? Any comments? -Matti
Re: Q: Pentax 5,5x lupe
I think you've hit upon the problem exactly! The Pentax, IMO, compares favorably with the Schneider 4X ASPH. shel Rob Studdert wrote: It does have pin cushion distortion however if you always view from the centre of the loupe and move it over the subject then it's of no consequence. If you leave the loupe stationary and expect to be able to see the media clearly by moving your eye around the view aperture then forget it. I think the problem is that most loupes suffer this problem however the view aperture of this one is so large it tempts the user to use it inappropriately. Hence the often negative comments, most of which you will find were gleamed whilst using one for 30 seconds in a photo shop. I have both the Schneider 4x ASPH and the Pentax 5.5 and I prefer the Pentax, it has no image quality problems.
Re: OT: A Pleasant Surprise
It just means he won't speek to us any more... graywolf wrote: Oow Knarf is a published advertising photographer. Gives you a good feeling, don't it? -- frank theriault wrote: So, I stop at the Jet Fuel Cafe on the way home today. Order an Americano, and as I'm sipping, I glance over at the bulletin board, and see an 11x14 one of these: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2299359 I've never seen one of my photos displayed in a public place without expecting it to be there (ie: a show). Kind of blew my mind! Some of you may recall that I took some concert shots of Jennifer, and gave her the proofs, saying that she could use them as she pleased (including for promo stuff). She said that she liked them, but it's kind of nice to see that she really meant it! I take it as a real compliment from her. She's also using the same design on her handbills, one of which this is scanned from. The whole thing kind of made my day... cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer _ MSN Premium includes powerful parental controls and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
Re: OT - Rare Alert: a Mac virus!
On 20/4/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, offered: It's not a virus but a Trojan Horse, and more properly a demonstration or proof-of-concept. It does mean you should be careful when you receive or download files from untrusted sources but that has always been the case. This Wired article has more: http://www.wired.com/news/mac/0,2125,63000,00.html?tw=wn_story_top5 *very* interesting. Thanks Juey. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
Re: TTL flash with the *ist D
Here ya go guys... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3810506958category=15221 tan. - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 12:43 AM Subject: Re: TTL flash with the *ist D Thanks, Tan and Robert. If you get one of the new Sigma digital flashes, please give us a report. Joe
Re: TTL flash with the *ist D
Ooops, just realised that wasn't for a Pentax version, sorry to get you all excited there! lol.. tan. - Original Message - From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:13 AM Subject: Re: TTL flash with the *ist D Here ya go guys... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3810506958category=15221 tan. - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 12:43 AM Subject: Re: TTL flash with the *ist D Thanks, Tan and Robert. If you get one of the new Sigma digital flashes, please give us a report. Joe
Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat
My aussie wife puts beets on her burgers - YUCK- but she loves the pickles from macca's as well. Her mom makes great burgers with cheese, fried eggs and bacon. m... bacon... Christian - Original Message - From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:45 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat omigosh! this thread just gets better and better! lol... I haveno idea what wintergreen is, and I have never tasted root beer. I LOVE sarsparilla, and especially the version known as Double Sars. When I used to work in pubs alot of old men used to come and buy a bottle of double sars and add it to their beers. (I hate the flavour of beer too) In regards to the pickles at Macca's, well, lets just say that they hate it when they see our car come in the drive through as I always order our entire family's meals sans pickles and tell them that I am happy to wait for them to cook them fresh! They have never refused me yet and usually ask me to park in the car park and then send someone out on foot to hand-deliver our order to our car! lol. Funnily enough Hungry Jack's (Burger King to the yanks), makes nicer flavoured burgers (they are flame grilled), and they actually advertise now that you can request your burger to be made how you want it. ie extra cheese, and no pickles etc. A friend of mine gave me a warning a little while ago that when I get to the US, I should expect to find orange cheese! What's up with THAT?!?! Oh, and yep, I will bring some musk lollies too for you all to taste perfumed candy. I agree too with that one though, it really does feel like you are eating a crunchy beauty product when you are eating those things! And someone mentioned banana sandwiches - do you guys have banana lollies in America? They totally rock! tan.
Re: Would you buy this?
No. Negs have been moved out of my workflow. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, April 20, 2004, 8:04:38 AM, you wrote: CB Let's say you shoot 6+Mp digital. CB It's convenient and provides fast results. CB But -- you still want negs for darkroom work, CB whether 35mm or medium format. CB Would you be willing pay for the optional extra service CB of getting a set of negs back from the lab along with CB your prints? CB Collin CB CB Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
Re: OT: PayPal oddity - need advise
John Mustarde wrote: (snip) I envision a time when PayPal and Ebay become so onerous and expensive to use that they destroy their original core business - individuals buying and selling their own stuff. It's happening somewhat now - the number of bargains from individual sellers is way down compared to just 18 months ago. Most of Ebay photo is overrun with full-time businesses hawking retail merchandize, much of which can be purchased online or in local retail stores for about the same as the Ebay price. (snip) -- Cactus Jack Warm and Dry in the Valley of the Sun It is really scary, as it is my almost only source of income beyond SS check They keep raising prices and making it harder for small sellers to list things quickly. And I really hate that they own PAYPAL. Someone told me also that there was some sort of law suit against Half.Com and ebay was just going to let it fold rather than defend. Anyone know what that is all about? I have about 100 books listed there and haven't sold anything in ages. annsan
Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #72
AW - All Weather. ...according to LowePro :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
Re: Another ubiquitous acronym confusee..
AW - All Weather. ...according to LowePro :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
Re: WTB: TTL ringlight flash
From: Tom Reese Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:51 AM Subject: Re: WTB: TTL ringlight flash Tanya spent too much time in the Outback and fried her brain then wrote: hehe, naah, you gotta have something to fry in the first place! ;-) If I were you, I'd investigate this issue thoroughly before I bought one for use with a digital body. Can anyone else add to this? Why would a ring light flash work any differently than a normal flash? I mean light is light is light, right? (lol). I am well aware of the TTL problems with the *ist D as you all know, and I am not sure if I read it correctly, but the way Tom explains it, to me, it reads that the ring light may have even worse TTL capabilities than a normal flashgun such as the AF360fgz. I am totally confused by this, can anyone shed some light? Most ringlight flashes are made for macro photography and are significantly underpowered for any working distance greater than a few feet. Make sure whatever you buy is packing enough power to do what you want it to do. You may decide that a shoe mounted flash and diffuser will be a better method to get a similar effect. Nope, tried it! I've never been able to recreate the effect using straight hotshoe mounted flash guns. The type of images that I am referring to all have that tell tale giveaway circular shaped catch lights in the models eyes! I will mainly be shooting teens and kids for this shoot, so distance really isn't that much of an issue. I can really get in as close as I need to. The reason for me hoping for a higher guide number however is in order to be able to overcome shadows from the sun. The shoot will be outside, on the beach, full sun in the middle of the day, so I will need all the power I can get! I will have both the Phoenix and AF080C units with me at GFM. You're welcome to try them with the *stD and see if they work for you. I know that doesn't help you with your fashion shoot. Nope, it won't, but even so, that is a wonderful offer Tom, and I would be most excited to take you up on it! Thanks heaps! tan.
Re: Would you buy this?
Hi! Let's say you shoot 6+Mp digital. It's convenient and provides fast results. But -- you still want negs for darkroom work, whether 35mm or medium format. Would you be willing pay for the optional extra service of getting a set of negs back from the lab along with your prints? Collin, judging from my modest experience, I'd rather stay away from local lab as far as I could get. Let's just say that I couldn't manage to find even a half decent lab that could do a quarter decent scans of my negatives. I don't think that they could do even an eighth decent job of making those negs... My answer is no, thank you, no... But then I don't shoot digital. Boris
Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat
LOL! Christian that is what we had for dinner tonight! I made burgers with cheese, fried eggs, bacon, mince patties (home made - I put all sorts of stuff in them, including mustard, onion, grated carrot, oregano, bread crumbs etc), lettuce and bbq sauce. Even my kids love 'em. Very unhealthy but then again, I do have a non-stick frypan so there is no oil involved in the frying, and I remove all of the fat from the bacon! I know, I know, my hubby tells me all the time, that that is taking the fun out of eating bacon, but really who wants to put pure fat into their tummies? yuck! tan. - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:20 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat My aussie wife puts beets on her burgers - YUCK- but she loves the pickles from macca's as well. Her mom makes great burgers with cheese, fried eggs and bacon. m... bacon... Christian - Original Message - From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:45 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat omigosh! this thread just gets better and better! lol... I haveno idea what wintergreen is, and I have never tasted root beer. I LOVE sarsparilla, and especially the version known as Double Sars. When I used to work in pubs alot of old men used to come and buy a bottle of double sars and add it to their beers. (I hate the flavour of beer too) In regards to the pickles at Macca's, well, lets just say that they hate it when they see our car come in the drive through as I always order our entire family's meals sans pickles and tell them that I am happy to wait for them to cook them fresh! They have never refused me yet and usually ask me to park in the car park and then send someone out on foot to hand-deliver our order to our car! lol. Funnily enough Hungry Jack's (Burger King to the yanks), makes nicer flavoured burgers (they are flame grilled), and they actually advertise now that you can request your burger to be made how you want it. ie extra cheese, and no pickles etc. A friend of mine gave me a warning a little while ago that when I get to the US, I should expect to find orange cheese! What's up with THAT?!?! Oh, and yep, I will bring some musk lollies too for you all to taste perfumed candy. I agree too with that one though, it really does feel like you are eating a crunchy beauty product when you are eating those things! And someone mentioned banana sandwiches - do you guys have banana lollies in America? They totally rock! tan.
Re: TTL ringlight flash
Christian, that would be great, I'll look forward to seeing what you come up with. And now, at 3am I am off to bed! lol. tan. - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:54 AM Subject: Re: TTL ringlight flash Tanya; I bought a cheap Vivitar ring light that does ONLY TTL. I used it once on my D and it seemed ok I'll play with it tonight and send you some results so you can see for yourself. I don't believe it has a very high GN. Ah, here it is: http://www.vivitar.com/Products/Flashes/flash.html#6000AF GN 59 (ISO 100/Ft). Personally I'd like to get an AF 140C but they are way out of my price range at this point. The nice thing about the 140 is the ability to use one or both tubes for better light control. More later! Christian - Original Message - From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 10:56 AM Subject: WTB: TTL ringlight flash Hi guys, I am chasing a TTL ringlight flash of some description that I can use with my *istD. Preferably something with a fairly high guide number. I have a fashion shoot in about 5 weeks that I will be needing one for. There are only two listed on the BH website - one is a Phoenix, and the other a Vivitar. They are very CHEAP (usd$99 and $89 respectively), and I am a bit weary about buying one that is so cheap. I understand that there are Pentax ones out there and if anyone would like to part with theirs, I would love to take it off your hands. If you are international, I would have to pay via Paypal though. TIA, tan.
Re: Would you buy this?
Let's say you shoot 6+Mp digital. It's convenient and provides fast results. But -- you still want negs for darkroom work, whether 35mm or medium format. Would you be willing pay for the optional extra service of getting a set of negs back from the lab along with your prints? Collin Not for me (or, I imagine, a large number of digital users). I haven't ever done my own colour printing at home; one of the big advantages of digital cameras (and film scanners) was the ability to switch to the digital darkroom. The *ist-D means I get my images in my hands a bit faster, but apart from that there's not all that much difference between what I do with those images and what I used to do with images from the MZ-S/PZ-1p; when I got the negatives or slides back I scanned them once, and that was it.
RE: Pentax 5,5x lupe
I can't imagine using anything else. It is one of the best pieces of glass I own. The edge distortion is negligible, even non-existent compared to other lupes I have used. It is a joy to use. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Matti Etelapera [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 5:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Q: Pentax 5,5x lupe Hi, I did some research on the Pentax 5,5x lupe. Judging by the specs it seems to be one of the best alternatives for a photographer with glasses - mainly because of it´s big eye relief. The thing is that there are totally contradictory verdicts on a possible distortion problem. Three reviews on the net say there is huge pincushion distortion and two say there is none. Is there a quality control issue with Pentax or whats going on here? Any comments? -Matti
Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat
... but really who wants to put pure fat into their tummies? yuck! tan. Two words - ice cream (not to mention chocolate)
RE: WTB: TTL ringlight flash
-Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Nope, tried it! I've never been able to recreate the effect using straight hotshoe mounted flash guns. The type of images that I am referring to all have that tell tale giveaway circular shaped catch lights in the models eyes! I will mainly be shooting teens and kids for this shoot, so distance really isn't that much of an issue. I can really get in as close as I need to. The ringlights used for fashion are really quite big, like this - http://www.calumetphoto.com/syrinx/ctl?PAGE=Controllerac.ui.pn=cat.CatItemD etailac.item.itemNo=CE2309ac.cat.CatTreeSearch.detail=ytype=SPDSEARCH I looked into getting a ringlight as well, but was told by everyone I asked that a macro ringlight just wouldn't cut it. I still thought I could get away with it by shooting at f/2 or 1.4 (like I often do) and setting iso at 800 or 1600 if necessary, but I shelved the idea for 3 reasons - macro ringlights are quite small in comparison to fashion ringlights and the typical look of a fashion ringlight would be diminished in the same way the diffusion of an umbrella is reduced by distance. Second, I carry enough gear as it is3rd it seemed an awful lot of work and experimentation for a look that many consider dated... However, the idea has been percolating in my head for a while and I may still try and pick up a cheap sunpak or viv off ebay and play with it. tv
Re: Would you buy this?
Hi, Because there are excellent labs here that can do amazing things with digital file, my answer would be Yes. In fact, I'm considering doing just that at some point. The workflow would go something like this: mediocre negs corrected in PS, and converted to negs at the lab in order to make silver BW prints. results should be interesting, and, if satisfactory, a way to go at some point wrt making high quality silver prints. shel Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Let's say you shoot 6+Mp digital. It's convenient and provides fast results. But -- you still want negs for darkroom work, whether 35mm or medium format. Would you be willing pay for the optional extra service of getting a set of negs back from the lab along with your prints? Collin, judging from my modest experience, I'd rather stay away from local lab as far as I could get. Let's just say that I couldn't manage to find even a half decent lab that could do a quarter decent scans of my negatives. I don't think that they could do even an eighth decent job of making those negs... My answer is no, thank you, no... But then I don't shoot digital. Boris
Re: Name that capture? - ANSWER
Well done. Nice shot. But not enough DOF? Just tilt the lens a little. And if that makes the closer parts too close 1) turn the camera upside down and 2) tilt the other way 3) and move the body so it emulates a back tilt. 4) You'll also have to raise the lens (same as lowering but since you're upside down...) That should take care of it. (Yes, everyone it's a pain. But if you want that DOF with your 35 it'll cost you in terms of distortion x neg enlargement factor. And don't even look at the price for anything that'll tilt/shift for your 645/67.) Keep up the good work. Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
Re: Would you buy this?
Not very often and only if they were very affordable. Paul On Apr 20, 2004, at 11:04 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Let's say you shoot 6+Mp digital. It's convenient and provides fast results. But -- you still want negs for darkroom work, whether 35mm or medium format. Would you be willing pay for the optional extra service of getting a set of negs back from the lab along with your prints? Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
Re: no rules. street photography
Nice stuff, thanks Attila... Norm Boros Attila wrote: Hello PDMLers, Surfing the net today, I came across this site: http://www.skylightweb.com/imagine/ There are photos I like, and there are photos what look just random snaps to me. However, I'm not into that subject at all. Frank, have you seen this? Attila
RE: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay
Hi William Thanks for your answer. I made some night shoots of the main rail station in Zurich Switzerland lately with the Pentax A24mm 2.8 and like it very much. The wide angle made some interesting (uncommon) views for me, I hade no experience with wide lenses before. I now always carry it with me :-) Together with the 35-135mm on the SF7 auto focus or with the ME super with 70-210mm manual zoom (which I still prefer over the SF7 because I can set everything manually and it fits my hands a lot better with the winder grip) for slow photo situations, a jeans jacket with 4 pockets filled with some filters (skylight, polfilter,closeup and diffuser)and cleaning tools, negative film, a flash and the A2x Pentax teleconverter (seldom used) Mounted on the camera is a (one leg)tripod. Not very light but I'm prepared for many photo situations this way. Digital photographer's will laugh, but I still like old analog camera gear, maybe because I earn my money with computer support and have it digital all day... or just do not have the money for a DSRL ;-) What's your minimum /maximum /most used equipment ? happy writing light Markus Maurer Subject: Re: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay The M28/3.5 is another very good lens, in my opinion. Small, light, and delivers excellent results. It has a bit of light fall off wide open, but the flare control is excellent. William in Utah
comparing light against heavy, but more powerful lenses/equipment
First: thanks to Steve Jolly, Andy Chang, Rob Studdert and everybody not mentioned for answering that fast, that's really amazing! Second: Hi Steve With Standard in this context I mean a normal weight lens, an A or K lens compared to the M-Series lens of the same type. I talk about manual or A lenses here. In other words, are the lenses of the M-Series only slower but lighter than the A/K-Series and otherwise +- identical or is the quality of the lens not the same or even totally different to the a/K-Type? Simple said, is the formula: heavier, faster lens = better visible picture quality, usually true? As far as I have read, that's not true for the K50mm 1.2 lens, the 50mm 1.7 or 1.4 are told to be sharper. The 50mm 1.2 is a lot heavier and bulkier. I have it and like the very bright viewfinder with it, I use it for close-ups at home. I do not carry it a lot with me, and the filter size is 52mm instead of the 49mm and 58mm of the other lenses I use mostly outdoors. a) How many of you have ever missed an important shoot because maximum aperture of the given lens was (for ex. 2.0 instead of 1.4 or even 1.2 on a 50mm) not enough for the light available. As a result, do they now carry faster lenses or a flash or a tripod or faster film or all of it with them ? compared to b) How many of you missed an important shoot because they left their heavy photo equipment at home. I just bought a slightly used Pentax Espio 928 with Remote for 25 Euro over the internet as backup solution to my SLR and to be left in the car to be ready anytime and to take some self portraits with the infrared remote:-) I wonder, how good the photos will be and will test it in the next weeks. happy photo shootings Markus Maurer what really makes me wonder: Does anybody care about the size and weight of the lenses they use daily? Do the light M-Series lenses still exist and is anybody favoring them instead of the faster heavier lenses?
RE: using both flash connectors
Hi Glen thanks very much for your detailed answer! Swiss German is my main language, my English will never be as clear and good as it should be Can I combine any brand of flash and beside the limited length of the cable connection, is there a difference in quality or else to a master/slave connection with a special slave adapter for the second flash? This sentence is a little tangled, so I'm not certain exactly what you're asking, but if you're asking what I think you're asking: The ME Super has no TTL flash, I use Auto range or manual settings. I would like to use a Pentax 280T flash on the hot shoe for front lightning and a second Regula connected to the side connector and fitted on a movable flash arm from HAMA. The Regula (or Vivitar) would bounce to the ceiling or give (a little) additional light from the left side light above the camera with manual settings. Maybe this setup does not make sense, I just want to try it, with the second flash I could also fire some colored light on table top subjects, you see, it's all experimental stuff and just ideas and never realized yet. Or the main flash alights the foreground and the second flash is bouncing for the background in big rooms? I was wondering about problems between different flashes/brands when used together. (Like: a Vivitar will not work well with a Pentax because of timing problems or a Metz and a Pentax match better.) All asked for non TTL operation and the Pentax AF280T (if possible in auto mode) as the main flash. I have the choice between a Metz 32CT, a Braun 38Mlogic or a Regula Variant 740-2 as second flash and maybe anyone knows which will match the Pentax AF280T best. Will the main flash, in this case the Pentax and it's sensor see the light from the second flash and calculate the timing correct or do I have to adjust/minimize it's output and could timing problems (or others) happen with a cable connection compared to a wireless slave setup? is there a risk of overloading the connectors if I use both flash connectors on a Pentax ME Super at the same I think I did it once without problems, but Günther Spitzing, German Author of several well known Pentax (ME Super) books, talks only about using slave connectors with the ME Super for the second flash, that irritated me a bit. Are any of those related to the question you meant to ask? -- Glenn Yes, this is qualified and interesting reading stuff, thanks Glen. I think, I just have to experiment with it and post the results later :-) Markus Maurer
Re: OT - Web site question...
Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I have been with this new web host, I have a full range of statistics for my website at my disposal. I am a little perplexed however. It says that I am averaging around 40 visitors per day, 370 pageviews per day, 145 unique page views per day, but that I am receiving about 2300 hits. I always thought that hits was the amount of people that clicked through to my website? Can anyone explain what the differences between hits, page views and visitors are for me? OK. Some of the terminology can vary a little depending on who's using it but... Hits: Items delivered by your server to visitors. Take the case of a single web page with 10 images on it, for example: Every time someone loads that page your server delivers 11 items (the HTML page plus the 10 images). So that page delivers 11 hits every time someone loads it. (Geeks like me who frequently surf the web with image loading turned off in their web browser can skew this stat a little.) Visitors: This usually means unique IP addresses that request files from your server. This can be misleading because dialup accounts get a new IP addy every time someone signs on, so several different people may visit your site and yet have the same IP address and your server will think it's the same person (so it will undercount visitors). Pageviews: This generally means the number of times your server delivers an HTML document (not an image file, PDF or anything else) to anyone. Unique Pageviews: Usually means unique combinations of an IP address and requested page. If I view 10 pages on your site and Cotty also views 10, but only three of the pages he views are in the 10 that I viewed, you'll get 20 page views but only 17 unique page views. Or how they are measured? The server keeps a log of HTTP requests. It appeas that I have around 700kb transferred on average per day, does this indicate bandwidth? Yup. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
History ?
Asahi Is that someone's name? Is it a contraction of Morning fire Is it something else? Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
Re: History ?
Hi, Tuesday, April 20, 2004, 7:04:53 PM, Collin wrote: Asahi Is that someone's name? Is it a contraction of Morning fire Is it something else? Collin It means 'rising sun'. -- Cheers, Bob
Re: TTL flash with the *ist D
Anthony Farr wrote: gallium arsenide phosphide cells have fast response but I don't know of any GPDs in flash metering applications, perhaps they're not quick enough. Super-Program uses a GPD cell and has TTL flash metering. But does it work as good as LX's SPD cell? Andre
fast film not a solution?
Hi Shel I often use only a A70-210mm 4.0 zoom on the road and to be on the safe side against shaking I shoot with a minimum of 1/125 or 1/250 or faster without tripod . To get that under most light conditions, I need ISO 400 film, ISO 100 would not work for me. I can use a grey filter for small apertures in bright light, I too prefer a small depth of field mostly. I do not own fast tele/zoomlenses, so I see no other solution than fast film for me. The only fast lens I have is the 50mm 1.2 from Pentax, all others lenses are between 2.8 - 5.6 How do you solve that (analog?) dilemma, with a super fast (expensive) tele or with a digital camera? saluti Markus As for using faster films ... well, generally I don't, at least not just because I'm using a lens with a smaller aperture. I like to shoot relatively wide open, and slow shutter speeds don't bother me particularly (hence the the desire for smaller lenses)
Re: History ?
Asahi Is that someone's name? Is it a contraction of Morning fire Is it something else? Collin It means 'rising sun'. And Asashi' means 'rising daughter'. :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat
What is an AUTRALIAN, by the way? an Italian Car? someone who walks alone? Someone who should walk in my footsteps? Anyway... Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: omigosh! this thread just gets better and better! lol... ... I have never tasted root beer. I LOVE sarsparilla, and especially the version known as Double Sars. Tanya, its basically the same thing root beer is made from the root of sarsparilla plant, I believe. We shall have to get you to an AW (as opposed to AW) :) A friend of mine gave me a warning a little while ago that when I get to the US, I should expect to find orange cheese! What's up with THAT?!?! Yellow dye 5, probably :) There is oragne cheese in England as well, is there not? Oh, and yep, I will bring some musk lollies too for you all to taste perfumed candy. I agree too with that one though, it really does feel like you are eating a crunchy beauty product when you are eating those things! And someone mentioned banana sandwiches - do you guys have banana lollies in America? They totally rock! tan. People eating anything banana at GFM are requested to stay on the other side of whatever from me... well, at least ripe banana - the smell is really gross. Are you bringing Vegemite for us to sample, tan? I was thinking of bringing something very New York to GFM in the way of food but most of the best NY treats are too perishable. ann - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:00 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Root beer! I'd forgotten that ghastly stuff, rgghhh. How could anyone say Vegemite is horrible but enjoy root beer? Sarsaparilla causes a gag reflex for me, as well. OTOH I'm one of those rarities who don't mind the pickle in MacDonald's burger's, although their best effort is the Ozburger that Americans will only get to enjoy if they visit godzone country. regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: Rothman, Aric [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's not obvious unless one consciously tastes for it, but wintergreen is a major source of flavor in root beer!
Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat
And someone mentioned banana sandwiches - do you guys have banana lollies in America? They totally rock! Peanut and banana sandwiches with mayo! One of my favorites! Bill
Re: A Pleasant Surprise
Yeah, well, I know, I shouldn't give my stuff away. But, as an indy artist, Jennifer has to raise $10,000 to record her CD - and that's doing it on the cheap. If I don't give her free photos, someone else will. Or she'll do 'em herself. No matter which way, I'm not getting paid. So, it's my contribution to art, I guess. Plus, I'm on the guest list to her shows (saves a whole $7 a pop - that's like $5 US g), and she gives me free CD's. And, she's nice, and much prettier than my photos would indicate, and has a smokin' bod, and - well, need I go on? vbg -frank, thinking with his u-know-what again vbg The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sod the credit lad - talk royalties! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ _ MSN Premium helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
what's your favorite Pentax macro?
Pentax glass experts, It looks like I might finally be able to buy a macro lens soon. I was wondering, what's your favorite Pentax (or other) macro lens and why? It could be AF or MF. Thanks, Amita
Re: OT: A Pleasant Surprise
...not if you don't spell right I won't... LOL The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] It just means he won't speek to us any more... _ http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
Re: A Pleasant Surprise
Frank, one needn't have a laundry list of reasons to do something nice. Just consider your generosity and kindness a deposit in the karma bank. frank theriault wrote: Yeah, well, I know, I shouldn't give my stuff away. But, as an indy artist, Jennifer has to raise $10,000 to record her CD - and that's doing it on the cheap. If I don't give her free photos, someone else will. Or she'll do 'em herself. No matter which way, I'm not getting paid. So, it's my contribution to art, I guess. Plus, I'm on the guest list to her shows (saves a whole $7 a pop - that's like $5 US g), and she gives me free CD's. And, she's nice, and much prettier than my photos would indicate, and has a smokin' bod, and - well, need I go on? vbg -frank, thinking with his u-know-what again vbg
OT - USB Flash Drives
Has anyone used these little wonders? Any comments on their usefulness, suggestions on brands, problems that may crop up? Here's a link for those unfamiliar with the product. http://www.flash-memory-store.com/fdusb20.html shel
Re: Anyone try this with B/W scans?
From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To provide a better scan of a bw neg have you put a filter behind the bw neg and then had the software remove this color-cast mask? I haven't tried it but I'm wondering if there would be any loss in sharpness. Mark
Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat
In a message dated 4/20/2004 2:08:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Peanut and banana sandwiches with mayo! One of my favorites! Bill The banana and butter and pecan sounded nifty. Now that just sounds downright disgusting. Marnie aka Doe Oh, right, that's part of the name of this thread. ;-)
RE: Wedding PAW
I'm sooo far behind on some PAWs. I just looked at this for the first time today, believe it or not. Haven't read the other responses yet (I've saved those, too). I like the nice lighting. Nice compositiion and framing. I like his expression. I really like the way her shawl (or whatever it's called) is draped over her shoulder. I like less the fact that her hand's in front of her face like that. It doesn't ruin the photo, but it would have been a much better one if one could see her face, IMHO. Still, a nice, poignant moment, well captured (except that hand thing). Do I make sense (I fear not...). cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Wedding PAW Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 21:57:25 +0200 Hi! So far this image has collected quite a successful feedback. One of PDMLers looked at it and also liked it. Again, I am rather asking for comments as to how to improve. Notice that this is unposed candid shot. I did not have time to do all the adjustments I might have wanted to do. But still, I am looking forward for suggestions as to how to get better g... http://boris.isra-shop.com/local/paw/looking-forward.jpg Enjoy! Boris _ Free yourself from those irritating pop-up ads with MSn Premium. Get 2months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
RE: what's your favorite Pentax macro?
I own the Pentax FA 100mm 2.8 and I find it to be quite sharp, well built, and all around fun to use. However, if I had it to do over again... I once borrowed the FA 50mm 2.8 to shoot photos of my grandfather's flower garden. Amazing results. Blown up to 12x18 it is flawless. They each have their own set of advantages, but if straight up image quality is what you want, get the FA 50mm 2.8, you won't regret it. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: what's your favorite Pentax macro? Pentax glass experts, It looks like I might finally be able to buy a macro lens soon. I was wondering, what's your favorite Pentax (or other) macro lens and why? It could be AF or MF. Thanks, Amita
Re: Wedding PAW
Boris, I absolutely thought of the contemplating the future thing, although I though it was the bride and groom, maybe a few hours before or just after the wedding. I certainly feel a certain apprehensiveness or (maybe more accurately) a wondering of what's in the future - as if they're not looking at anything at all out that window, but just thinking about life. I certainly felt that there's a spiritual connection between them - even though they may not have said a word to each other, they know exactly what each other's thinking, if you know what I mean. I see where you're coming from with your thought on the hand. Maybe you're right, maybe not. I'd like to see a shot without the hand there, just to compare (this from Mr. I only ever take one shot of everything... vbg. cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip I went to the wedding and this is brother of the groom and brother's girlfriend. AFAIK, they're together for quite some time and the common rumor g has it they will marry. What I was trying to convey was uncertain contemplation of the future (together), if it makes any sense. You know, say you have a girlfriend. Now, you come to the wedding of your brother with her and suddenly (though not necessarily really suddenly) it strikes you that you're next in line g... While I am at it, I'd like to respond to those who did not like the hand position. I think it is rather in place. It has a sense of shielding or a bit of uncertain defence. It also adds a little to the sense of contemplation... This is how I see it... Shel, what do you say? And others of course? P.S. Of course, I did not see it all when I saw and seized the opportunity. At that time I was just hunting for all kinds of candids... P.P.S. The official guy made a decent job though he only g had Nikon F80, Nikon 28-105/3.5-4.5 and some Nikon flash g... Boris ([EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED]) _ Free yourself from those irritating pop-up ads with MSn Premium. Get 2months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
Re: OT - Web site question...
I'll take a stab at it... Most services track unique visitors - i.e., each i.p. address that requests a page or file from your site. So, if I have a static i.p. address and visit your site 10 times in a day, I count as I visitor. On the flip side, if I have a dail up and get a new i.p. address every time I dial in, I count as 10 visitors. And if me and 10 of my friends are sitting behind a router, sharing an i.p. address, we all count as one visitor. To further complicate it, some ISP's and corporate networks cache sites - so if people request your site enough from one location it gets copied onto their server for a while. I don't know how those visitors would count. My old webhost tracked the addresses of all visitors, and I would see a few entries for the AOL cache, for example. I don't know what relationship existed between the number of hits to the cache and the number of unique visitors (i.e.0 The visitor stat can be counted for a different time periods. So, you can have unique visitors per day, visitors per month, etc. A pageview is when some one looks at an HTML page. A fileview is when someone looks at a non-html file. For example, you can identify hot-linkers (people who are linking to your images, but not to your page) by looking for users with high fileviews and no pageviews. A hit is any request of the server, including all files. So if you use little gif arrows etc, a background graphic, whatever - all those are pulled into the page when it is requested, and the requests for all those files plus your the pageview counts as a hit. But a hit is _any_ request - so even a request for a file that is not there is a hit. To be honest, hit stats seems pretty odd to me. I will sometimes find a webpage with thousands of hits in my logs, but no pageviews or fileviews. When I visit the referring page, there is no link to my site at all. So I can't figure where the hit's come from. HTH - MCC At 01:53 AM 4/21/2004 +1000, you wrote: Since I have been with this new web host, I have a full range of statistics for my website at my disposal. I am a little perplexed however. It says that I am averaging around 40 visitors per day, 370 pageviews per day, 145 unique page views per day, but that I am receiving about 2300 hits. I always thought that hits was the amount of people that clicked through to my website? Can anyone explain what the differences between hits, page views and visitors are for me? Or how they are measured? It appeas that I have around 700kb transferred on average per day, does this indicate bandwidth? TIA, sorry if I sound too confusing! lol. I must be feeling a little DISCOMBOBULATED here... hehe. tan. - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, MI http://www.markcassino.com -
Re: what's your favorite Pentax macro?
It looks like I might finally be able to buy a macro lens soon. I was wondering, what's your favorite Pentax (or other) macro lens and why? It could be AF or MF. I've used a fair number of Pentax and 3rd-party macro lenses over the last few years. For ~my~ purposes, I've settled on the A 100/2.8 Macro as ~my~ best all-around macro lens (again, that's for ~my~ purposes - your mileage may vary). I have tended to find that the 50mm macro lenses focus rather close (in working distance), which sometimes has been a little annoying. Despite that, however, I have to say that the F 50/2.8 Macro is one of the sharpest macro lenses available (and I assume the FA version is optically the same), but horrible to use (mechanical annoyances). The A 50/2.8 Macro, on the other hand, is just a wee tad less sharp, but is a true joy to use in comparison, otherwise. (I still have an A 50/2.8 Macro, just to pack when I may not have room for the A 100/2.8 Macro.) At the other end of the macro lens focal length range, I've used (but no longer own) an A* 200/4 Macro. It's an exquisite macro lens, but sometimes that 200mm focal length is just a little too long, i.e., it requires a fairly long working distance, which sometimes is useful - think critters here - but sometimes can be annoying (e.g., table-top macro work may require the photographer getting up on a chair or stool, in order to get far enough away from the subject - g). In between the Mama Bear (too short 50mm) and Papa Bear (too long 200mm) extremes (and I would think that the 200mm macro range would be the best to use on ~all~ bears - but I digress...), are the various Goldilocks and Baby Bear Pentax and 3rd-party 100-ish macro lenses. I have never used a macro lens between 90mm and 105mm that did not do an excellent job. My favorites are the A 100/2.8 (as I mentioned) and the optically identical (to each other) VS1 and AT-X 90/2.5 lenses (with their 1:1 adapters/extenders). A number of the other 3rd-party 100-ish lenses work very well, too. The A 100/4 Macro is quite a nice lightweight lens. I certainly haven't used all of the 100-ish macro lenses (but I do understand, and can easily believe, that the F and FA 100 lenses are quite good optically, too). There are other options, as well. I do absolutely love the superb VS1 90-180/4.5 Flat Field (macro) Zoom (which makes just above every other so-called macro zoom pale in comparison). Rob Studdert will likely jump in here and rave about his Voigtlander 135/2.5 Macro, and 135mm might just be a nice sweet spot for some of us, too... Fred
Re: Anyone try this with B/W scans?
Mark Dalal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To provide a better scan of a bw neg have you put a filter behind the bw neg and then had the software remove this color-cast mask? I haven't tried it but I'm wondering if there would be any loss in sharpness. Mark If you put the filter between the light source and the film and the film stays in the scanner's plane of focus, I don't expect you'd see a loss of sharpness. Back to the original question from Collin, I don't see what might be gained by adding a filter. Can you elaborate? --Another Mark
RE: PAW: Skateboarder
I'm not so sure about this one, Amita, I find the background a bit busy and a little distracting. His pose is not really pleasing to me. Maybe I'm looking for a classic boarder catching big air sort of thing, and I just don't have an open mind. I do kind of like his hair flying about, and the position of his arms, but overall, I find he looks really awkward. On the positive side, I like the sense of motion and the blurry bits. Just my opinion, not to be taken too seriously, of course. vbg cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW: Skateboarder Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 10:10:20 -0400 Taken a couple of weeks ago at Union Square in Manhatttan: http://www.sunny16.net/photos/paw/2004-04-23.html Amita _ MSN Premium: Up to 11 personalized e-mail addresses and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
Re: what's your favorite Pentax macro?
In an act born of desperation, Amita asked the following: Pentax glass experts, It looks like I might finally be able to buy a macro lens soon. I was wondering, what's your favorite Pentax (or other) macro lens and why? It could be AF or MF. I like the Pentax 100 mm macro. It's sharp and the 100mm focal length gives me a a fair amount of working distance. I very seldom use the autofocus on it. I've found that it's much easier to focus on macro work by simply slightly moving the camera instead of fooling with the focusing ring. If you're seriously interested in macro photography then I recommend a focusing rail to make more precise focusing adjustments. I don't have and haven't used either the 50mm unit or 200 mm macro units. If I need a macro lens with either of those focal lengths then I use the A lenses that I have with extension tubes. The 100mm macro is a bit pricey. The 50mm is quite a bit cheaper and the 200mm is apparently quite rare. Tom Reese
OT - Test
Just felt like wasting bandwidth is all... BTW, my Habs won last night!! (that's hockey for all you non-Canadians - Habs = Montreal Canadiens, the most storied and fabled franchise in the sport). Woo Hoo! Okay, now go read a real post. vbg The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer _ MSN Premium: Up to 11 personalized e-mail addresses and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
RE: History ?
I thought it meant rising sun. So maybe your morning fire thing isn't far off. Or, maybe it has something to do with one's Naughty Bits. Think about it... vbg -frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: History ? Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 14:04:53 -0400 Asahi Is that someone's name? Is it a contraction of Morning fire Is it something else? Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net _ http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
