Re: GESO: Wedding Pics

[Brendan MacRae]

Great stuff. Wonderful gallery. I'm sure they were
happy with those. No really cliche shots in the bunch.

-Brendan
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> A large gallery of my favorites from the last
> wedding I shot:
> http://photo.net/photodb/folder.tcl?folder_id=760032
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Re: PESO 2007 - 36c - GDG

[Bruce Dayton]

I'm looking forward to seeing the set of these as a little gallery -
none have jumped out at me individually, but I can see how they might
be very nice together.  A bit of story told.

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GD> Having fun with this set ...

GD>http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/36c.htm

GD> Comments, critique, and the usual hurled soft fruit all appreciated.

GD> enjoy
GD> Godfrey
  
   




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Re: 67 lens question

[Bruce Dayton]

At one point I had two 67II's and a bunch of lenses.  I opted for a
new 90/2.8 at the time.  I preferred a slightly wider normal rather
than the 105/2.4 slightly longer normal.  I also had the 75/4.5 - just
a little slower than I cared for as a heavily used lens.  So I would
recommend the 90/2.8 - although none of the lenses are bad.

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Thursday, August 30, 2007, 2:46:57 PM, you wrote:

MR> The 67 I've bought is coming without a lens and I'l looking for 
MR> recommendations about a choice of normal lens. I seem to recall that
MR> the 105/2.4 is better regarded than the 90/2.8, but I think I'd still
MR> prefer the shorter focal length, personally. An alternative I'd 
MR> consider would be a 75mm f/4.5, although it's a bit slow for a normal
MR> lens. Any comments on any of this? Other suggestions?







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AOVCalculator

[P. J. Alling]

I decided to resurrect my AOV calculator/comparison too. I couldn't find 
finished product so I rebuilt from the Visual Basic .Net prototype. 
(Sorry non windows users, maybe I'll do a java version later, if I don't 
feel too lazy). System requirements are the .Net platform, on any MS-OS 
that supports it. (XP and later should have it built in). It's 
relatively small, for a windows program, when zipped. I'll add a few 
bells and whistles, (customizable sensor and film sizes was one of the 
original features), if anyone is interested.

The Link:

http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/AOVCalc.zip

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Re: PESO - Wedding Day

[Bruce Dayton]

Tall, but very pretty.  You're more than welcome to hang around
anytime, just don't snore!

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Thursday, August 30, 2007, 10:41:37 AM, you wrote:

DJB> Wow she's tall.:-)

DJB> Good job under harsh sun.

DJB> I really need to hang a round you for a while.:-)

DJB> Dave

DJB> On 8/30/07, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Shot of the bride and groom shortly after getting married celebrating
>> a bit.
>>
>> Pentax K10D, DA* 16-50/2.8 @ 50mm
>> ISO 400, 1/180 sec @ f/11, handheld
>>
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/steele_0202.htm
>>
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Re: Wedding photography

[Bruce Dayton]

I think I would remember if you had shown this one before.  Excellent
shot!  The lighting works quite well with that setup.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 4:57:26 PM, you wrote:


WR> - Original Message - 
WR> From: "Adam Maas"
WR> Subject: Re: Wedding photography



>>
>> Note that Strobist is very much oriented to manual flash on the cheap.
>> Vivitar 283's on cheap stands with home-made modifiers are the name of
>> the game (the writer uses SB-800's and Pocket Wizards, but he's a
>> professional and has to look like one).

WR> One can do very good work with small flash units and inexpensive modifiers.
WR> This was shot with a single strobe into a department store umbrella. The
WR> flash head was turned around, leaving the sensor pointing at the subject,
WR> and the flash was fired on automatic.
WR> http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/teddyandgirl.html
WR> This was shot with the Pentax 6x7 and probably the 105mm lens, though it may
WR> have been the 135 macro. Film would most likely have been Ilford FP-4, or
WR> possibly HP-5.

WR> This picture won me several awards and a small amount of cash. I'm pretty
WR> sure this is it's internet debut.

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Re: PESO - Wedding Day

[Bruce Dayton]

Many thanks.  I hope they do love it.

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Thursday, August 30, 2007, 6:25:05 AM, you wrote:

F> I'm sure the couple will love this shot. Nice.

F> On 8/30/07, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Shot of the bride and groom shortly after getting married celebrating
>> a bit.
>>
>> Pentax K10D, DA* 16-50/2.8 @ 50mm
>> ISO 400, 1/180 sec @ f/11, handheld
>>
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/steele_0202.htm
>>
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Re: PESO - Wedding Day

[Bruce Dayton]

Thanks, it really helps when the couple are able to really externally
show the emotion.  This was one of those couples.

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Thursday, August 30, 2007, 5:48:04 AM, you wrote:

ft> On 8/30/07, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Shot of the bride and groom shortly after getting married celebrating
>> a bit.
>>
>> Pentax K10D, DA* 16-50/2.8 @ 50mm
>> ISO 400, 1/180 sec @ f/11, handheld
>>
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/steele_0202.htm

ft> Wonderful photo - tough, harsh light conditions, but you managed to
ft> find a way to capture all that emotion!

ft> cheers,
ft> frank


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Re: PESO: Until the Cows come Home

[P. J. Alling]

Shouldn't that be "... she got into my pajamas."

John Sessoms wrote:
> From:
> "Steve Desjardins"
>   
>> The same way he got into my pajamas.
>> 
> That was an elephant, not a cow ... except in Alabama where the Tuscaloosa.
>
>
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Re: PESO - Morning Commute

[Bruce Dayton]

Saw this one show up on the Pentax Gallery voting - I voted yes -
quite like it.  Somehow I really feel like I am right there moving
along.

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Thursday, August 30, 2007, 5:11:16 AM, you wrote:

ft> http://tinyurl.com/yvxeyv

ft> 
http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RtK9PV2ieUI/AoE/iK8N7wvR2qU/s1600-h/aug_27+004.jpg

ft> Comments welcome.  Thanks in advance!

ft> cheers,
ft> frank

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Re: PESO: Until the Cows come Home

[John Sessoms]

From:
"Steve Desjardins"
> The same way he got into my pajamas.
That was an elephant, not a cow ... except in Alabama where the Tuscaloosa.


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Re: Peso Back yard Jay #2

[Bruce Dayton]

You got a good shot of it - even with that camera.  The bokeh in this
case is not too exciting.  I have seen some lenses look a little odd
with some backgrounds and then look just fine with others.  I don't
know if that is the case with this particular lens or not.

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Thursday, August 30, 2007, 4:58:35 AM, you wrote:

DJB> http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/photo#5104460347900456002

DJB> Sat out in the backyard Sunday after the horse show, and the Jays and
DJB> Squirrels were fighting over peanuts.

DJB> Grabed the only camera in the truck with a lens attached and managed
DJB> to get a dozen or so.

DJB> The above is one of the netter ones.

DJB> D1H, VR 70-200 F2.8, ISO 800 cloudy WB hand held VR on.
DJB> Auto levels in PSCS and a not so symertrical crop.

DJB> Dave

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Re: PESO - Wedding Day

[Bruce Dayton]

I hear ya.  The couple is spinning around and it is tricky to get
everything lined up and in frame, etc.  Anyway, it was fun to shoot.
Thanks for the comments.

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Thursday, August 30, 2007, 4:56:10 AM, you wrote:

DS> I'm a bit undecided if I prefer it with the couple vertical and the
DS> line of the building on an angle or visa versa,.

DS> But that's irrelevant, it's a sweet shot & the light is excellent.

DS> Cheers,

DS> Dave

DS> On 8/30/07, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Shot of the bride and groom shortly after getting married celebrating
>> a bit.
>>
>> Pentax K10D, DA* 16-50/2.8 @ 50mm
>> ISO 400, 1/180 sec @ f/11, handheld
>>
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/steele_0202.htm




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Re: Effing brilliant!

[P. J. Alling]

Perhaps you should knit it back together.

Norm Baugher wrote:
> This is unraveling fast...
> Norm
>
> David Savage wrote:
>   
>> On 8/31/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>   
>> 
>>> Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!
>>>
>>> 
>>>   
 On 8/30/07 frank therault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
   
 On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

   
 
> I smell another pun thread
> 
>   
 Only if Waller keeps needling us.
   
 
>>> This will probably be a short thread.
>>> 
>>>   
>> I think these sort of threads are so ingrained in the fabric of the
>> PDML, that the list might dye without them.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>   
>> 
>
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FS Friday: free manuals and some other stuff

[Amita Guha]

I have an odd assortment of stuff this week. I'm only shipping these
items within the US.

FREE manuals & software: I found my manual for the *istD after I sold
it. I also have a CD of Pentax Software S-SW10, which is the Pentax
Photo Browser and Laboratory, and the manual that goes with it. I
think that might have also come with the *istD.  I'll mail either or
both to someone for free within the US.

Pentax PH-RBB 52mm Lens Hood. Apparently this is the hood for the D FA
100mm f2.8 Macro Lens, as well as for the D-FA 50-200mm (I could only
find a reference to the 50-200mm on one website, but that's the only
one of the two that I've owned.) Brand-new condition, barely used.
Amazon sells it for $39. US $30 plus $5 shipping.

Pentax S80-80 soft lens pouch. According to B&H, this pouch fits the
55mm f/2.8, 75mm f/2.8, 75mm 2.8 (FA) Lens and the 1.4x Converter for
Pentax 645. $25 plus $1 shipping.

Bogen/Manfrotto 3157N Quick Release Plate. I have 3 of these. $8 plus
$1 shipping each.

Amita

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Re: PESO: 19 steps

[John Sessoms]

Not that it matters, but any Hitchcock fan can tell you it's 39 steps.  ;-D

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Re: Effing brilliant!

[Kenneth Waller]

- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:29 PM
Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!


> David Savage wrote:
> 
>>On 8/31/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>> Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!
>>>
>>> >On 8/30/07 frank therault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>>
>>> > On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> I smell another pun thread
>>> >
>>> > Only if Waller keeps needling us.
>>>
>>> This will probably be a short thread.
>>
>>I think these sort of threads are so ingrained in the fabric of the
>>PDML, that the list might dye without them.
> 
> That's because we're such a close-knit group.

That just leaves me in stitches.

Kenneth Waller
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GESO: Wedding Pics

[Paul Stenquist]

A large gallery of my favorites from the last wedding I shot:
http://photo.net/photodb/folder.tcl?folder_id=760032
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Re: Super Program Body...

[Adam Maas]

LCD's do not wear out, but they will eventually expire wof old age.

-Adam


Glen Tortorella wrote:
> Thank you, Mat.  I did as you have indicated...all is a-okay :-)
> 
> While I am on the subject, I must say that this body has a nice feel  
> to it--even without a lens attached.  I like the small grip piece,  
> and, overall, the body seems to have a nice balance, size (fairly  
> compact), and weight.  My lens should arrive sometime next week.  I  
> settled on a used A 50/2.  I have this lens on my ZX-M (though that  
> one I bought new with the camera).
> 
> Before I forget: do LCDs wear out?  I tend to be one who likes to  
> keep things for a while, and I am wondering how much mileage I should  
> expect from the little screen on my SP (and ZX-M).  With my KX, this,  
> of course, is not an issue...although I like the extra speed (1/2000)  
> on the ZX-M and SP.
> 
> Thanks again,
> Glen
> 
> On Aug 30, 2007, at 3:06 PM, Mat Maessen wrote:
> 
>> On 8/30/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>> My Super Program body arrived today.  It came with a fresh battery,
>>> and so there is an LCD readout.  In order to set the shutter speed,
>>> though, I have to load (and advance) a roll of film, right?  It reads
>>> the default "1000" right now (and "125" on the 125 setting, "B" on
>>> the bulb setting).  I just wanted to verify that it is functioning
>>> properly.
>> Simply close the film back, with or without a roll of film, stroke the
>> advance lever, and fire the shutter, until the exposure counter hits
>> 1. You should then be able to set your shutter speed.
>>
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Re: Effing brilliant!

[Stan Halpin]

On Aug 30, 2007, at 8:34 PM, David Savage wrote:

> At 08:29 AM 31/08/2007, Mark Roberts wrote:
>> David Savage wrote:
>>> On 8/31/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
 Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!

> On 8/30/07 frank therault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> I smell another pun thread
>
> Only if Waller keeps needling us.

 This will probably be a short thread.
>>>
>>> I think these sort of threads are so ingrained in the fabric of the
>>> PDML, that the list might dye without them.
>>
>> That's because we're such a close-knit group.
>
>
> This is true.
> Even considering that a good number of the members are crochety old...
> Dave

I have never felt more admiration for an artist
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Re: 67 lens question

[Brendan MacRae]

> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Mark Roberts"
> Subject: 67 lens question
> 
> 
> > The 67 I've bought is coming without a lens and
> I'l looking for
> > recommendations about a choice of normal lens. I
> seem to recall that
> > the 105/2.4 is better regarded than the 90/2.8,
> but I think I'd still
> > prefer the shorter focal length, personally. An
> alternative I'd
> > consider would be a 75mm f/4.5, although it's a
> bit slow for a normal
> > lens. Any comments on any of this? Other
> suggestions?

I like the 90mm, it was the kit lens that I got with
the 67II. Very sharp and fast.

I can't speak for the 75mm (I have the shift version),
but I've seen a lot of work with the 105mm and it
seems equally impressive if not more so than the 90mm.

-Brendan


   

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Re: Effing brilliant!

[David Savage]

At 08:29 AM 31/08/2007, Mark Roberts wrote:
>David Savage wrote:
> >On 8/31/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!
> >>
> >> >On 8/30/07 frank therault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>
> >> > On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I smell another pun thread
> >> >
> >> > Only if Waller keeps needling us.
> >>
> >> This will probably be a short thread.
> >
> >I think these sort of threads are so ingrained in the fabric of the
> >PDML, that the list might dye without them.
>
>That's because we're such a close-knit group.


This is true.

Even considering that a good number of the members are crochety old...

Cheers,

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Re: PESO - Tube Chimping

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On Aug 27, 2007, at 5:24 AM, frank theriault wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/2etrth
>
> Okay, serious question:  I shot this one @3200 ISO.  Not much noise in
> colour.  I mean it's there, but I don't find it offensive.
>
> When I try converting it to B&W, it looks horrible.  Godfrey, I know
> you did a wonderful job of making my photo of Tim the Trumpeter look
> wonderful in B&W.
>
> How do I "smooth out" the B&W grain?

It's hard to get a good quality image with ISO 3200 capture. This  
photo is underexposed and very flat, trying to render it will always  
show noise. I don't like using noise reduction software, it always  
makes the photo look artificial to my eye. I reduce noise by making  
sure there's enough exposure at capture time, and by careful processing.

I did some rendering on this one. I'll forward my alterations to you ...

Godfrey

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Re: 67 lens question

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Roberts"
Subject: 67 lens question


> The 67 I've bought is coming without a lens and I'l looking for
> recommendations about a choice of normal lens. I seem to recall that
> the 105/2.4 is better regarded than the 90/2.8, but I think I'd still
> prefer the shorter focal length, personally. An alternative I'd
> consider would be a 75mm f/4.5, although it's a bit slow for a normal
> lens. Any comments on any of this? Other suggestions?

The 90/2.8 is fine. Whether the 105/2.4 is better, I don't know. The 75/4.5
Tak that I have is also fine, although somewhat flare prone.
The 75 is hard to focus with the eye level or waist level finder. I use the
chimney finder when I'm using the 75.

And, though you didn't ask, I shot this a few years ago (Jan2000). Here 
again, for your edification..
http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/6x7lens/6x7lenstest.html

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Re: GESO - La Belle France

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On Aug 27, 2007, at 4:11 PM, Cotty wrote:

> A few pics from the Poitou-Cherentes last week.
> 

Excellent work, I particularly like

http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/photoessays/essays/Resources/ 
f074282.jpeg

and

http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/photoessays/essays/Resources/ 
f074210.jpeg

best,
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Re: For Frank and the Rest of the Avid Cyclists on the PDML

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

LOL!

G

On Aug 30, 2007, at 1:50 PM, Norm Baugher wrote:

> http://www.theonion.com/content/news/ 
> non_doping_cyclists_finish_tour_de


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Re: 67 lens question

[Mark Roberts]

Paul Stenquist wrote:

>Both the 105 and the 98 have their supporters and detractors. I have  
>the 105 and have been very happy with it. But if you would like to go  
>wider, the 75/2.8 appears to be a fabulous lens. That was Aaron's  
>favorite, and most of the pics he posted here were shot with that  
>lens. However, it's only a few years old, so is pricier than the  
>others. I would avoid the 75/4.5. The reviews are very mixed. Perhaps  
>there is sample variation, and it may well be telling that Pentax  
>chose to replace it with an upgraded lens.

Hmm. Pity.

I've heard from almost everyone that the 105 is better than the 90, but 
I do prefer the slightly more "relaxed" angle of view. The news about 
the 75 is more discouraging, but your reasoning makes sense.

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Re: Effing brilliant!

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On Aug 30, 2007, at 5:29 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:

> I smell another pun thread

 Only if Waller keeps needling us.
>>>
>>> This will probably be a short thread.
>>
>> I think these sort of threads are so ingrained in the fabric of the
>> PDML, that the list might dye without them.
>
> That's because we're such a close-knit group.

There are so many purls of wisdom here, I get a stitch in my side  
just thinking about it.

Godfrey


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Re: Effing brilliant!

[Mark Roberts]

David Savage wrote:

>On 8/31/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!
>>
>> >On 8/30/07 frank therault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> > On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I smell another pun thread
>> >
>> > Only if Waller keeps needling us.
>>
>> This will probably be a short thread.
>
>I think these sort of threads are so ingrained in the fabric of the
>PDML, that the list might dye without them.

That's because we're such a close-knit group.


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PESO 2007 - 36c - GDG

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

Having fun with this set ...

   http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/36c.htm

Comments, critique, and the usual hurled soft fruit all appreciated.

enjoy
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Re: 67 lens question

[Norm Baugher]

IMHO the 105 is a great performer and quite inexpensive.
Norm

Paul Stenquist wrote:
> Both the 105 and the 98 have their supporters and detractors. I have  
> the 105 and have been very happy with it. But if you would like to go  
> wider, the 75/2.8 appears to be a fabulous lens. That was Aaron's  
> favorite, and most of the pics he posted here were shot with that  
> lens. However, it's only a few years old, so is pricier than the  
> others. I would avoid the 75/4.5. The reviews are very mixed. Perhaps  
> there is sample variation, and it may well be telling that Pentax  
> chose to replace it with an upgraded lens.
> Paul
> Paul
> On Aug 30, 2007, at 5:46 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
>
>   
>> The 67 I've bought is coming without a lens and I'l looking for
>> recommendations about a choice of normal lens. I seem to recall that
>> the 105/2.4 is better regarded than the 90/2.8, but I think I'd still
>> prefer the shorter focal length, personally. An alternative I'd
>> consider would be a 75mm f/4.5, although it's a bit slow for a normal
>> lens. Any comments on any of this? Other suggestions?
>>
>>
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Re: 67 lens question

[Paul Stenquist]

Both the 105 and the 98 have their supporters and detractors. I have  
the 105 and have been very happy with it. But if you would like to go  
wider, the 75/2.8 appears to be a fabulous lens. That was Aaron's  
favorite, and most of the pics he posted here were shot with that  
lens. However, it's only a few years old, so is pricier than the  
others. I would avoid the 75/4.5. The reviews are very mixed. Perhaps  
there is sample variation, and it may well be telling that Pentax  
chose to replace it with an upgraded lens.
Paul
Paul
On Aug 30, 2007, at 5:46 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:

> The 67 I've bought is coming without a lens and I'l looking for
> recommendations about a choice of normal lens. I seem to recall that
> the 105/2.4 is better regarded than the 90/2.8, but I think I'd still
> prefer the shorter focal length, personally. An alternative I'd
> consider would be a 75mm f/4.5, although it's a bit slow for a normal
> lens. Any comments on any of this? Other suggestions?
>
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Re: Effing brilliant!

[Norm Baugher]

This is unraveling fast...
Norm

David Savage wrote:
> On 8/31/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   
>> Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!
>>
>> 
>>> On 8/30/07 frank therault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>>   
>>> On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>>
>>>   
 I smell another pun thread
 
>>> Only if Waller keeps needling us.
>>>   
>> This will probably be a short thread.
>> 
>
> I think these sort of threads are so ingrained in the fabric of the
> PDML, that the list might dye without them.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave
>
>   

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Re: Effing brilliant!

[Kenneth Waller]

Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!


> On 8/31/07, David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> >On 8/30/07 frank therault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> > On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I smell another pun thread
>> >
>> > Only if Waller keeps needling us.
>>
>> This will probably be a short thread.
> 
> I think these sort of threads are so ingrained in the fabric of the
> PDML, that the list might dye without them.
> 

At least you didn't have a negative comment.

Kenneth Waller
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Re: Effing brilliant!

[David Savage]

On 8/31/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!
>
> >On 8/30/07 frank therault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> I smell another pun thread
> >
> > Only if Waller keeps needling us.
>
>
> This will probably be a short thread.

I think these sort of threads are so ingrained in the fabric of the
PDML, that the list might dye without them.

Cheers,

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Re: Effing brilliant!

[Kenneth Waller]

Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!

>On 8/30/07 frank therault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
>> I smell another pun thread
> 
> Only if Waller keeps needling us.


This will probably be a short thread.

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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Bob Blakely]

It's the result of a celestial fart!

Astronomers are just now assembling a 200 inch teleolfactor to map the 
expanse of the heretofore undetectable gaseous anomaly. Should it be 
growing, it might pose a threat to earth greater than that of a sick, 
flatulent elephant in a small carnival tent!

Regards,
Bob...

"Life isn't like a box of chocolates . .
it's more like a jar of jalapenos.
What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow."

- Original Message - 
From: "Charles Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


>
> Maybe this will redeem me.  A current cartoon that references the
> subject at hand (sorta):
>
> http://www.userfriendly.org/cartoons/archives/07aug/uf010626.gif


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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Charles Robinson]

On Aug 30, 2007, at 16:00, Charles Robinson wrote:

> On Aug 30, 2007, at 15:38, John Francis wrote:
>
>>
>> (H)itch-(H)ikers (G)uide to the (G)alaxy => HHGG => H2G2
>>
>
> Aha!  But for the lack of superscript characters I could mighta seen
> that sooner.  Thank you.
>
> (hangs head in shame)
>

Maybe this will redeem me.  A current cartoon that references the  
subject at hand (sorta):

http://www.userfriendly.org/cartoons/archives/07aug/uf010626.gif


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Re: For Frank and the Rest of the Avid Cyclists on the PDML

[Mark Roberts]

frank theriault wrote:

>On 8/30/07, Norm Baugher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> http://www.theonion.com/content/news/non_doping_cyclists_finish_tour_de
>>
>
>ROTFLMAO!

The Onion is great. Check out this (sort of) related article:
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/51324



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Re: Super Program Body...

[Bob Sullivan]

Yes, don't use A76 cells.  They don't last.
The 76S cells go for a year+.
The double size lithium cells are great too.
Regards, Bob S.

On 8/30/07, Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 8/30/07, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > (but when you see 000 00 flashing ooo oo in the LCD get fresh batteries)
> > In fact, get a hearing aid battery holder and always carry a spare set.
> > Nothing works without those button cells!
> > Regards, Bob S.
>
> The 76S silver oxide button cells seem to last about twice as long as
> the A76 alkalines do, at least in the Super Program. I think I still
> have a stash of spares in my camera cabinet at home.
>
> -Mat
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67 lens question

[Mark Roberts]

The 67 I've bought is coming without a lens and I'l looking for 
recommendations about a choice of normal lens. I seem to recall that 
the 105/2.4 is better regarded than the 90/2.8, but I think I'd still 
prefer the shorter focal length, personally. An alternative I'd 
consider would be a 75mm f/4.5, although it's a bit slow for a normal 
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Re: For Frank and the Rest of the Avid Cyclists on the PDML

[frank theriault]

On 8/30/07, Norm Baugher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.theonion.com/content/news/non_doping_cyclists_finish_tour_de
>

ROTFLMAO!

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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[graywolf]

H^2 G^2 however hitchhiker is actually one word so HG^2 or HGG or HGttG or ...

Oh, nevermind! Just stick a babelfish in your ear.



Charles Robinson wrote:
> On Aug 30, 2007, at 15:38, John Francis wrote:
> 
>> (H)itch-(H)ikers (G)uide to the (G)alaxy => HHGG => H2G2
>>
> 
> Aha!  But for the lack of superscript characters I could mighta seen  
> that sooner.  Thank you.
> 
> (hangs head in shame)
> 
>   -Charles
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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Charles Robinson]

On Aug 30, 2007, at 15:38, John Francis wrote:

>
> (H)itch-(H)ikers (G)uide to the (G)alaxy => HHGG => H2G2
>

Aha!  But for the lack of superscript characters I could mighta seen  
that sooner.  Thank you.

(hangs head in shame)

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For Frank and the Rest of the Avid Cyclists on the PDML

[Norm Baugher]

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/non_doping_cyclists_finish_tour_de

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Re: Super Program Body...

[Glen Tortorella]

Thank you for the information and advice, Bob :-)

Glen

On Aug 30, 2007, at 4:19 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote:

> Glen,
> I've never seen a Super Program with a worn out LCD screen.
> I've seen a P5 that had problems, but not ever a Super Program.
> And that screen stays on all the time, but never drains the battery.
> (but when you see 000 00 flashing ooo oo in the LCD get fresh  
> batteries)
> In fact, get a hearing aid battery holder and always carry a spare  
> set.
> Nothing works without those button cells!
> Regards, Bob S.
>
> On 8/30/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Thank you, Mat.  I did as you have indicated...all is a-okay :-)
>>
>> While I am on the subject, I must say that this body has a nice feel
>> to it--even without a lens attached.  I like the small grip piece,
>> and, overall, the body seems to have a nice balance, size (fairly
>> compact), and weight.  My lens should arrive sometime next week.  I
>> settled on a used A 50/2.  I have this lens on my ZX-M (though that
>> one I bought new with the camera).
>>
>> Before I forget: do LCDs wear out?  I tend to be one who likes to
>> keep things for a while, and I am wondering how much mileage I should
>> expect from the little screen on my SP (and ZX-M).  With my KX, this,
>> of course, is not an issue...although I like the extra speed (1/2000)
>> on the ZX-M and SP.
>>
>> Thanks again,
>> Glen
>>
>> On Aug 30, 2007, at 3:06 PM, Mat Maessen wrote:
>>
>>> On 8/30/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
 My Super Program body arrived today.  It came with a fresh battery,
 and so there is an LCD readout.  In order to set the shutter speed,
 though, I have to load (and advance) a roll of film, right?  It  
 reads
 the default "1000" right now (and "125" on the 125 setting, "B" on
 the bulb setting).  I just wanted to verify that it is functioning
 properly.
>>>
>>> Simply close the film back, with or without a roll of film,  
>>> stroke the
>>> advance lever, and fire the shutter, until the exposure counter hits
>>> 1. You should then be able to set your shutter speed.
>>>
>>> -Mat
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Re: Effing brilliant!

[frank theriault]

On 8/30/07, ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I smell another pun thread

Only if Waller keeps needling us.

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Re: Effing brilliant!

[ann sanfedele]

Kenneth Waller wrote:

>I suspect they were stitched.
>
>Kenneth Waller
>http://tinyurl.com/272u2f
>  
>

I smell another pun thread

ann

>
>- Original Message - 
>From: "Bob Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!
>
>
>  
>
>>Here are some pictures from that camera...
>>http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/RachelSArt
>>Regards, Bob S.
>>
>>On 8/30/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I bet it produces equally soft images.
>>>
>>>Cheers,
>>>
>>>Dave
>>>
>>>On 8/30/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>>  
>>>
http://sewnbyblythe.blogspot.com/2007/07/pentax-camera.html

Courtesy of Mike Johnston's blog.


>
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Re: Super Program Body...

[Mat Maessen]

On 8/30/07, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> (but when you see 000 00 flashing ooo oo in the LCD get fresh batteries)
> In fact, get a hearing aid battery holder and always carry a spare set.
> Nothing works without those button cells!
> Regards, Bob S.

The 76S silver oxide button cells seem to last about twice as long as
the A76 alkalines do, at least in the Super Program. I think I still
have a stash of spares in my camera cabinet at home.

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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[John Francis]

On Thu, Aug 30, 2007 at 12:09:55PM -0500, Charles Robinson wrote:
> On Aug 30, 2007, at 11:25, Mark Roberts wrote:
> 
> > Charles Robinson wrote:
> >
> >> On Aug 30, 2007, at 6:30, Mark Roberts wrote:
> >>> (H2G2 is almost as bad as Monty Python for generating these
> >>> extended OT threads that few people understand.)
> >>>
> >>
> >> HG2G, but yeah.
> >
> > http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/
> > :-)
> >
> 
> Weird.  I guess it's more than just an abbreviation of the book  
> titles, then.  Color me informed, thanks.

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Re: Super Program Body...

[Bob Sullivan]

Glen,
I've never seen a Super Program with a worn out LCD screen.
I've seen a P5 that had problems, but not ever a Super Program.
And that screen stays on all the time, but never drains the battery.
(but when you see 000 00 flashing ooo oo in the LCD get fresh batteries)
In fact, get a hearing aid battery holder and always carry a spare set.
Nothing works without those button cells!
Regards, Bob S.

On 8/30/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thank you, Mat.  I did as you have indicated...all is a-okay :-)
>
> While I am on the subject, I must say that this body has a nice feel
> to it--even without a lens attached.  I like the small grip piece,
> and, overall, the body seems to have a nice balance, size (fairly
> compact), and weight.  My lens should arrive sometime next week.  I
> settled on a used A 50/2.  I have this lens on my ZX-M (though that
> one I bought new with the camera).
>
> Before I forget: do LCDs wear out?  I tend to be one who likes to
> keep things for a while, and I am wondering how much mileage I should
> expect from the little screen on my SP (and ZX-M).  With my KX, this,
> of course, is not an issue...although I like the extra speed (1/2000)
> on the ZX-M and SP.
>
> Thanks again,
> Glen
>
> On Aug 30, 2007, at 3:06 PM, Mat Maessen wrote:
>
> > On 8/30/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> My Super Program body arrived today.  It came with a fresh battery,
> >> and so there is an LCD readout.  In order to set the shutter speed,
> >> though, I have to load (and advance) a roll of film, right?  It reads
> >> the default "1000" right now (and "125" on the 125 setting, "B" on
> >> the bulb setting).  I just wanted to verify that it is functioning
> >> properly.
> >
> > Simply close the film back, with or without a roll of film, stroke the
> > advance lever, and fire the shutter, until the exposure counter hits
> > 1. You should then be able to set your shutter speed.
> >
> > -Mat
> >
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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Mark Roberts]

Bob Sullivan wrote:

>Another guy from the planet of the marketing people...

Funny, I always had him pegged as a Telephone Sanitizer...


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Re: Who's in Chicago?

[Mark Roberts]

William Robb wrote:

>When is the beginning of Chicago?

Sorry. Meant beginning of October.

(Typing fast between classes...)


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PESO: Relaxin Roo

[Rebekah]

Hey

Still sortin through my film, found this one and played around with
it.  Shot at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas, with a 24-90/3.5-4.5.

http://picasaweb.google.com/rg2pdml/PESO?authkey=W1C-i05p28o

Comments and advice welcome.

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Re: PESO - Morning Commute

[frank theriault]

On 8/30/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Cool.  Nice composition, good feeling of motion.
>
> Maybe heavier traffic would make it more interesting,
> though...
>
> (bwahahaha)

Don't laugh, Rick.  I've got one taken about 7 years ago with an
little Minolta P&S (damn, can't remember the model number now!).  I
paid like $12 for it, so it was "disposable".  Don't know that I want
to take the *istD into heavy traffic, but maybe I'll get "brave" one
day...  ;-)

I do have a couple of others from that session, including one going
around a corner (not suggested for those with vertigo) that I'm
working on.

Anyway, thanks to everyone for your comments.  The trackbike makes an
interesting shooting platform.

;-)

cheers,
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Re: OT Things looking up??

[Bob Sullivan]

Good luck Dave...   Regards, Bob S.

On 8/30/07, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> No word on my physical sitting at the MTO offices for my bus job, they
> have had it for 5 1/2 weeks (lord i hate gov red tape) and the routes
> were all handed out this week, but i managed to, by some fluky and
> timely emails, land an interview with a survey company next Tuesday
> after the long weekend.
>
> I know i said i wanted to get out of the business altogether, but,
> whadayadoeh.:-)
>
> Job would be similar but not exactly what i was doing before.
>
> They have a TON of their own plans and notes and a TON of other
> surveyors plans and notes to scan and data base. Its been going on for
> a while, just with students, and now they may want someone to come in
> on a more or less full time basis and carry on.Its more or less what i
> was doing at MMM for a few years. Sounds like it could be flexible so
> i may be able to work a shorter week, and more than likely still be
> able to GFM next year.
>
> One of the fellows who took the buy out from MMM is working there and
> he tells me they are a good company to be at. Good bosses, and they do
> stuff for the employees like boat cruises, pub nights etc.
>
>
>
> Xing fingers.
>
> Dave
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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Bob Sullivan]

Another guy from the planet of the marketing people...

On 8/30/07, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm disappointed.  I hoped my post would inspire other poets.
>
> Tom C.
>
>
> >From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> >Subject: Re: OT - Vogon Poetry
> >Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:30:11 -0400 (EDT)
> >
> >Brian Walters wrote:
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> > >Quoting Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> > >
> > >> In twilght at dusk start
> > >> blatswad eat grinky cornswaddle
> > >> lardpillows belching odious tarfgass.
> > >> I wish to see the handlefarts groping
> > >> and cling to the lumpfortz
> > >> ferdsbotig falling on the yewfup.
> > >>
> > >and you, I presume, would be Grunthos the Flatulent
> >
> >Author of "Ode to a Small Lump of Green Putty I Found in My Armpit One
> >Midsummer Morning"? What an honor to have him on the list!
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Re: Effing brilliant!

[Kenneth Waller]

I suspect they were stitched.

Kenneth Waller
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Subject: Re: Effing brilliant!


> Here are some pictures from that camera...
> http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/RachelSArt
> Regards, Bob S.
> 
> On 8/30/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> I bet it produces equally soft images.
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> On 8/30/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> > http://sewnbyblythe.blogspot.com/2007/07/pentax-camera.html
>> >
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Re: I Hate My *ist D - Eclipse Photos

[Cory Papenfuss]

On Thu, 30 Aug 2007, Brian Walters wrote:

> Hi Cory
>
> Thanks - I use Linux as well (dual boot with win XP) but compiling from 
> source is something I've never quite come to grips with.  I always tend 
> to get masses of errors and missing dependencies.
>
> Both Irfanview and Studioline allow the user to tweak the dcraw 
> settings.  I'm not quite sure how they relate to what you have done but 
> I'll give it a try.
>
With the dcraw command-line, the settings are probably the -k and 
-b options.

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Re: What I did the other night

[Brendan MacRae]

Never had it. Ah, but there be time, my man! Now if
only I could have money for malts and lenses I'd be
set.

-Brendan
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> What, no Glen Rothes?
> 
> G
> 
> On Aug 30, 2007, at 10:33 AM, Brendan MacRae wrote:
> 
> > http://www.primelensphoto.com/malts.jpg
> >
> > Let's just say it was a very nice evening, neat,
> if
> > you will. An old high school chum was passing
> through
> > so we decided to celebrate.
> >
> > And for those who care:
> >
> > K10D, Av, ISO 100, 540 bounced off the ceiling.
> > 31mm LTD, 1/50, f8. Tweaked in Aperture.
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Re: I Hate My *ist D - Eclipse Photos

[Tom Cakalic]

Yes it is very nice, except the moon's upside down.

Tom C.



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>Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:15:54 -0500
>
>Nice one Dave!  (I miss the skys down there.)   Regards, Bob S.
>
>On 8/30/07, David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > On Aug 29, 2007, at 9:18 PM, David Mann wrote:
> >
> > > I haven't had time to even download the files yet.  I doubt I'll have
> > > many good ones but I took enough that hopefully I'll have one or two
> > > worth showing.
> >
> > http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/k10d/eclipse.html
> >
> > - Dave
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Re: Peso Back yard Jay #2

[Kenneth Waller]

Nice catch. Glad to see you got him working for peanuts.

Kenneth Waller
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Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 7:58 AM
Subject: Peso Back yard Jay #2


> http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/photo#5104460347900456002
> 
> Sat out in the backyard Sunday after the horse show, and the Jays and
> Squirrels were fighting over peanuts.
> 
> Grabed the only camera in the truck with a lens attached and managed
> to get a dozen or so.
> 
> The above is one of the netter ones.
> 
> D1H, VR 70-200 F2.8, ISO 800 cloudy WB hand held VR on.
> Auto levels in PSCS and a not so symertrical crop.
> 
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Re: What I did the other night

[Brendan MacRae]

Well, Laphroig and Lagavulin were out since we weren't
doing Islays (apologies to Prince Charles). I was
looking to try some less peaty malts. I enjoy the
Laphroig, though.

-Brendan
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> I was looking for Lagavulin or Laphroig. 
>  -- Original message
> --
> From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > What, no Glen Rothes?
> > 
> > G
> > 
> > On Aug 30, 2007, at 10:33 AM, Brendan MacRae
> wrote:
> > 
> > > http://www.primelensphoto.com/malts.jpg
> > >
> > > Let's just say it was a very nice evening, neat,
> if
> > > you will. An old high school chum was passing
> through
> > > so we decided to celebrate.
> > >
> > > And for those who care:
> > >
> > > K10D, Av, ISO 100, 540 bounced off the ceiling.
> > > 31mm LTD, 1/50, f8. Tweaked in Aperture.
> > 
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Re: Super Program Body...

[Glen Tortorella]

Thanks, William...all is a-okay :-)

Glen

On Aug 30, 2007, at 3:09 PM, William Robb wrote:

>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Glen Tortorella"
> Subject: Super Program Body...
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> My Super Program body arrived today.  It came with a fresh battery,
>> and so there is an LCD readout.  In order to set the shutter speed,
>> though, I have to load (and advance) a roll of film, right?  It reads
>> the default "1000" right now (and "125" on the 125 setting, "B" on
>> the bulb setting).  I just wanted to verify that it is functioning
>> properly.
>>
>
> The Super Program needs to be advanced to frame 1 before it will  
> work right.
> It doesn't have to have film in it, but it does need the fame  
> counter to be
> off the marks.
>
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Re: Super Program Body...

[Glen Tortorella]

Thank you, Mat.  I did as you have indicated...all is a-okay :-)

While I am on the subject, I must say that this body has a nice feel  
to it--even without a lens attached.  I like the small grip piece,  
and, overall, the body seems to have a nice balance, size (fairly  
compact), and weight.  My lens should arrive sometime next week.  I  
settled on a used A 50/2.  I have this lens on my ZX-M (though that  
one I bought new with the camera).

Before I forget: do LCDs wear out?  I tend to be one who likes to  
keep things for a while, and I am wondering how much mileage I should  
expect from the little screen on my SP (and ZX-M).  With my KX, this,  
of course, is not an issue...although I like the extra speed (1/2000)  
on the ZX-M and SP.

Thanks again,
Glen

On Aug 30, 2007, at 3:06 PM, Mat Maessen wrote:

> On 8/30/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> My Super Program body arrived today.  It came with a fresh battery,
>> and so there is an LCD readout.  In order to set the shutter speed,
>> though, I have to load (and advance) a roll of film, right?  It reads
>> the default "1000" right now (and "125" on the 125 setting, "B" on
>> the bulb setting).  I just wanted to verify that it is functioning
>> properly.
>
> Simply close the film back, with or without a roll of film, stroke the
> advance lever, and fire the shutter, until the exposure counter hits
> 1. You should then be able to set your shutter speed.
>
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Re: Super Program Body...

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Glen Tortorella"
Subject: Super Program Body...


> Hi all,
>
> My Super Program body arrived today.  It came with a fresh battery,
> and so there is an LCD readout.  In order to set the shutter speed,
> though, I have to load (and advance) a roll of film, right?  It reads
> the default "1000" right now (and "125" on the 125 setting, "B" on
> the bulb setting).  I just wanted to verify that it is functioning
> properly.
>

The Super Program needs to be advanced to frame 1 before it will work right. 
It doesn't have to have film in it, but it does need the fame counter to be 
off the marks.

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Re: Super Program Body...

[Mat Maessen]

On 8/30/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My Super Program body arrived today.  It came with a fresh battery,
> and so there is an LCD readout.  In order to set the shutter speed,
> though, I have to load (and advance) a roll of film, right?  It reads
> the default "1000" right now (and "125" on the 125 setting, "B" on
> the bulb setting).  I just wanted to verify that it is functioning
> properly.

Simply close the film back, with or without a roll of film, stroke the
advance lever, and fire the shutter, until the exposure counter hits
1. You should then be able to set your shutter speed.

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Re: Wedding photography

[pnstenquist]

What cat?
Seriously, that's a great shot. It could have gone in the PUG "Strange" 
gallery. Strange, but beautiful, intriguing and well rendered.
Paul
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From: ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> David J Brooks wrote:
> 
> >>>  
> >>>
> >>One can do very good work with small flash units and inexpensive modifiers.
> >>This was shot with a single strobe into a department store umbrella. The
> >>flash head was turned around, leaving the sensor pointing at the subject,
> >>and the flash was fired on automatic.
> >>http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/teddyandgirl.html
> >>This was shot with the Pentax 6x7 and probably the 105mm lens, though it may
> >>have been the 135 macro. Film would most likely have been Ilford FP-4, or
> >>possibly HP-5.
> >>
> >>This picture won me several awards and a small amount of cash. I'm pretty
> >>sure this is it's internet debut.
> >>
> >>William Robb
> >>
> >>
> >  
> >
> The cat licking its lips makes it... the wide open cat eyes look not 
> quite real - was that
> wide eyed look a result of a lot of flashing across several frames?
> 
> anyway,  it's fun
> 
> ann
> 
> 
> 
> >  
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Re: You lot have got me started...

[Norm Baugher]

You're not getting my beauties, my 6x7 body may be brassed as hell, but 
my lenses are pristine...
Norm

Mark Roberts wrote:
> Mark Roberts wrote:
>   
>> Norm Baugher wrote:
>> 
   
 
>>> I think it's time to put a 6x7 on eBay...
>>>   
>> Oh no. Now it's time to put some 67 *lenses* on eBay.
>> 
>
> Seriously: If anyone has any 67 lenses for sale, let me know.
>
>
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Super Program Body...

[Glen Tortorella]

Hi all,

My Super Program body arrived today.  It came with a fresh battery,  
and so there is an LCD readout.  In order to set the shutter speed,  
though, I have to load (and advance) a roll of film, right?  It reads  
the default "1000" right now (and "125" on the 125 setting, "B" on  
the bulb setting).  I just wanted to verify that it is functioning  
properly.

Thanks,
Glen 
  

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Re: I Hate My *ist D - Eclipse Photos

[Tom C]

>We're sorta still country, but my sots were about an hour and f 22.

You're a sot owner?  A sot owning sots?

>
>At my buddies hunt camp in Madawaska, i did 1 hour shots and they were
>way over exposed.
>
>Night pollution makes a big difference

So does light pollution. :-)

>
>Dave
>

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Re: What I did the other night

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

What, no Glen Rothes?

G

On Aug 30, 2007, at 10:33 AM, Brendan MacRae wrote:

> http://www.primelensphoto.com/malts.jpg
>
> Let's just say it was a very nice evening, neat, if
> you will. An old high school chum was passing through
> so we decided to celebrate.
>
> And for those who care:
>
> K10D, Av, ISO 100, 540 bounced off the ceiling.
> 31mm LTD, 1/50, f8. Tweaked in Aperture.


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Re: What I did the other night

[pnstenquist]

I was looking for Lagavulin or Laphroig. 
 -- Original message --
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> What, no Glen Rothes?
> 
> G
> 
> On Aug 30, 2007, at 10:33 AM, Brendan MacRae wrote:
> 
> > http://www.primelensphoto.com/malts.jpg
> >
> > Let's just say it was a very nice evening, neat, if
> > you will. An old high school chum was passing through
> > so we decided to celebrate.
> >
> > And for those who care:
> >
> > K10D, Av, ISO 100, 540 bounced off the ceiling.
> > 31mm LTD, 1/50, f8. Tweaked in Aperture.
> 
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Re: What I did the other night

[Brendan MacRae]

41 believe it or not!

Only that bottle of Balvanie never made it into my
living room. Maybe when I go visit his place in So.
Cal.

-Brendan
--- David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Whats the next number i that sequence,
> 15-18-17---:-)
> 
> Dave
> 
> On 8/30/07, Brendan MacRae
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > http://www.primelensphoto.com/malts.jpg
> >
> > Let's just say it was a very nice evening, neat,
> if
> > you will. An old high school chum was passing
> through
> > so we decided to celebrate.
> >
> > And for those who care:
> >
> > K10D, Av, ISO 100, 540 bounced off the ceiling.
> > 31mm LTD, 1/50, f8. Tweaked in Aperture.
> >
> > -Brendan
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

> > Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly
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Re: Effing brilliant!

[ann sanfedele]

frank theriault wrote:

>On 8/30/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>  
>
>>http://sewnbyblythe.blogspot.com/2007/07/pentax-camera.html
>>
>>Courtesy of Mike Johnston's blog.
>>
>>
>
>That's a ~real~ slow lens...
>
>cheers,
>frank
>
>;-)
>
>  
>
actually -- effing awful... I think

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Re: Wedding photography

[ann sanfedele]

David J Brooks wrote:

>>>  
>>>
>>One can do very good work with small flash units and inexpensive modifiers.
>>This was shot with a single strobe into a department store umbrella. The
>>flash head was turned around, leaving the sensor pointing at the subject,
>>and the flash was fired on automatic.
>>http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/teddyandgirl.html
>>This was shot with the Pentax 6x7 and probably the 105mm lens, though it may
>>have been the 135 macro. Film would most likely have been Ilford FP-4, or
>>possibly HP-5.
>>
>>This picture won me several awards and a small amount of cash. I'm pretty
>>sure this is it's internet debut.
>>
>>William Robb
>>
>>
>  
>
The cat licking its lips makes it... the wide open cat eyes look not 
quite real - was that
wide eyed look a result of a lot of flashing across several frames?

anyway,  it's fun

ann



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Re: I Hate My *ist D - Eclipse Photos

[ann sanfedele]

David Savage wrote:

>On 8/30/07, David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>  
>
>>http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/k10d/eclipse.html
>>
>>
>
>That turned out alright.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Dave
>
>  
>
I agree --
I never could shoot stuff like that and I forgot about the eclipse 
altogether  -
I should have set my alarm as soon as I heard about it on the news :(

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Re: Who's in Chicago?

[Tom C]

> > I'm trying to convince my department to send me to the Adobe Max
> > conference there at the beginning of Chicago so there's the possibility
> > of a Chicago PDML meet. It's an expensive proposition, given my
> > department's current budget limitations, but if I pay part of my own
> > may I just might be able to make it happen.
>
>When is the beginning of Chicago?
>Is that anything like the IDes of March?
>
>William Robb
>

In 1829 the State Legislature appointed a commission to dig a canal 
connecting Chicago with the Mississippi River by way of the DesPlaines and 
Illinois rivers and to lay out towns, to sell lots, and to apply the 
proceeds to the construction of the canal. The canal commissioners employed 
James Thompson, a civil engineer, to lay out the original town.

On August 4, 1830, Thompson filed his survey and plat of the town of Chicago 
in Section 9, Township 39, Range 14, and thus Chicago received its first 
legal geographic location although the town was not incorporated until three 
years later.

On August 12, 1833, the Town of Chicago was incorporated with a population 
of 350. Incorporation was enabled by an act of the legislature, passed 
February 12, 1831, which provided that any community of over 150 inhabitants 
was authorized to incorporate as a town, with limits not to exceed one 
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Re: I Hate My *ist D - Eclipse Photos

[David J Brooks]

On 8/30/07, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Nice one Dave!  (I miss the skys down there.)   Regards, Bob S.

Gotta look up Bob.:-)

I did some film star shots a few years back, in my yard at night.
We're sorta still country, but my sots were about an hour and f 22.

At my buddies hunt camp in Madawaska, i did 1 hour shots and they were
way over exposed.

Night pollution makes a big difference

Dave

Dave
>
> On 8/30/07, David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > On Aug 29, 2007, at 9:18 PM, David Mann wrote:
> >
> > > I haven't had time to even download the files yet.  I doubt I'll have
> > > many good ones but I took enough that hopefully I'll have one or two
> > > worth showing.
> >
> > http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/k10d/eclipse.html
> >
> > - Dave
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Re: Who's in Chicago?

[David J Brooks]

Beat me to it.;-)

Dave

On 8/30/07, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> - Original Message -
> From: "Mark Roberts"
> Subject: Who's in Chicago?
>
>
>
> >
> > I'm trying to convince my department to send me to the Adobe Max
> > conference there at the beginning of Chicago so there's the possibility
> > of a Chicago PDML meet. It's an expensive proposition, given my
> > department's current budget limitations, but if I pay part of my own
> > may I just might be able to make it happen.
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> When is the beginning of Chicago?
> Is that anything like the IDes of March?
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Re: PESO - Wedding Day

[David J Brooks]

Wow she's tall.:-)

Good job under harsh sun.

I really need to hang a round you for a while.:-)

Dave

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> a bit.
>
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> ISO 400, 1/180 sec @ f/11, handheld
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> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/steele_0202.htm
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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Tom C]

LOL.

Tom C.


>From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: Re: OT - Vogon Poetry
>Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:23:11 -0700
>
>Not Vogon Poetry
>
>In days of old
>when knights were bold
>and bathrooms hadn't been invented,
>they left their load
>by the side of the road
>and walked away contented.
>
>---
>Satisfied? ]'-)
>
>G
>
>On Aug 30, 2007, at 9:49 AM, Tom C wrote:
>
> > I'm disappointed.  I hoped my post would inspire other poets.
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OT Things looking up??

[David J Brooks]

No word on my physical sitting at the MTO offices for my bus job, they
have had it for 5 1/2 weeks (lord i hate gov red tape) and the routes
were all handed out this week, but i managed to, by some fluky and
timely emails, land an interview with a survey company next Tuesday
after the long weekend.

I know i said i wanted to get out of the business altogether, but,
whadayadoeh.:-)

Job would be similar but not exactly what i was doing before.

They have a TON of their own plans and notes and a TON of other
surveyors plans and notes to scan and data base. Its been going on for
a while, just with students, and now they may want someone to come in
on a more or less full time basis and carry on.Its more or less what i
was doing at MMM for a few years. Sounds like it could be flexible so
i may be able to work a shorter week, and more than likely still be
able to GFM next year.

One of the fellows who took the buy out from MMM is working there and
he tells me they are a good company to be at. Good bosses, and they do
stuff for the employees like boat cruises, pub nights etc.



Xing fingers.

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Re: PESO - Morning Commute

[Rick Womer]

Cool.  Nice composition, good feeling of motion.

Maybe heavier traffic would make it more interesting,
though...

(bwahahaha)

Rick


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> Comments welcome.  Thanks in advance!
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> cheers,
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Re: Who's in Chicago?

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Roberts" 
Subject: Who's in Chicago?



> 
> I'm trying to convince my department to send me to the Adobe Max 
> conference there at the beginning of Chicago so there's the possibility 
> of a Chicago PDML meet. It's an expensive proposition, given my 
> department's current budget limitations, but if I pay part of my own 
> may I just might be able to make it happen.

When is the beginning of Chicago?
Is that anything like the IDes of March?

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Re: It's not just Ebay anymore...

[Eactivist]

In a message dated 8/27/2007 4:56:08 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  writes:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0002YE65Y/sr=8-1/qid=1188215460/ref=ol
p_tab_used/002-6279431-0856855?ie=UTF8&coliid=&qid=1188215460&sr=8-1&seller=&c
olid=&condition=used


A  used lens for more than a thousand dollars more than  new???


CW



Amazon's different than ebay.  

1.) That may actually be a typo on the seller's part, not every seller  
checks every listing they make because lots of sellers make lots of listings 
and  
you can list without seeing the resulting web pages. 2.) There are some nuts on 
 Amazon that list things %100-1000 over price and Amazon does not pull 
listings.  Most of the overpriced are books, and some are famous and have been 
on 
Amazon  for years. I am not sure why some do this, but I think they figure why 
not?  Maybe some will go for it, and, frankly, I am not sure it isn't a form of 
joking  -- practical joking.

Practical joking by overpricing is actually more  common on Amazon than ebay, 
in other words.

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Re: What I did the other night

[David J Brooks]

Whats the next number i that sequence, 15-18-17---:-)

Dave

On 8/30/07, Brendan MacRae <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.primelensphoto.com/malts.jpg
>
> Let's just say it was a very nice evening, neat, if
> you will. An old high school chum was passing through
> so we decided to celebrate.
>
> And for those who care:
>
> K10D, Av, ISO 100, 540 bounced off the ceiling.
> 31mm LTD, 1/50, f8. Tweaked in Aperture.
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> -Brendan
>
>
>
> 
> Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for 
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Re: PESO - Morning Commute

[David J Brooks]

Great.

You can feel the motion.

Dave

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What I did the other night

[Brendan MacRae]

http://www.primelensphoto.com/malts.jpg

Let's just say it was a very nice evening, neat, if
you will. An old high school chum was passing through
so we decided to celebrate.

And for those who care:

K10D, Av, ISO 100, 540 bounced off the ceiling.
31mm LTD, 1/50, f8. Tweaked in Aperture.

-Brendan


   

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Re: PESO - Morning Commute

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

I can feel the movement. One of the best digital B&W renderings  
you've done, frank. :-)

Godfrey

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> http://tinyurl.com/yvxeyv
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> http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RtK9PV2ieUI/AoE/ 
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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

Not Vogon Poetry

In days of old
when knights were bold
and bathrooms hadn't been invented,
they left their load
by the side of the road
and walked away contented.

---
Satisfied? ]'-)

G

On Aug 30, 2007, at 9:49 AM, Tom C wrote:

> I'm disappointed.  I hoped my post would inspire other poets.


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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Charles Robinson]

On Aug 30, 2007, at 11:25, Mark Roberts wrote:

> Charles Robinson wrote:
>
>> On Aug 30, 2007, at 6:30, Mark Roberts wrote:
>>> (H2G2 is almost as bad as Monty Python for generating these
>>> extended OT threads that few people understand.)
>>>
>>
>> HG2G, but yeah.
>
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/
> :-)
>

Weird.  I guess it's more than just an abbreviation of the book  
titles, then.  Color me informed, thanks.

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Re: Another publication credit...

[Eactivist]

In a message dated 8/29/2007 6:11:01 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A local publisher is  putting out a book of poetry and photography from 
local artists next year,  as part of the celebration of Pittsburgh's 
250th birthday and I just found  out that the two photographs I 
submitted have been accepted.

I'm not  sure how big an honor it really is, because I have little idea 
of the  quality of the publication and no idea at all yet of what other 
material  they've accepted. The project does have some official backing 
from the  county, so I'll take that as a little positive sign.

They specified black  & white photos (of course - this is to go with 
poetry, right?) and I  sent two of my best, the Welsh Church Door and 
the Oak Tree with Vines. All  I get out of it is a couple of copies of 
the book, so this isn't an honor  that *pays* anything, but if it goes 
like most anthologies of poetry and  photography, I'll probably end up 
ahead of the publishers, who are likely to  *lose* money ;-)

(P.S. The only reason I didn't submit any poetry is I  couldn't find a 
place in the Pittsburgh area that rhymed with  "Nantucket"...)


Congrats, Mark. Always good to get  published.

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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Tom C]

I'm disappointed.  I hoped my post would inspire other poets.

Tom C.


>From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:30:11 -0400 (EDT)
>
>Brian Walters wrote:
>
> >Quoting Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> >
> >> In twilght at dusk start
> >> blatswad eat grinky cornswaddle
> >> lardpillows belching odious tarfgass.
> >> I wish to see the handlefarts groping
> >> and cling to the lumpfortz
> >> ferdsbotig falling on the yewfup.
> >>
> >and you, I presume, would be Grunthos the Flatulent
>
>Author of "Ode to a Small Lump of Green Putty I Found in My Armpit One
>Midsummer Morning"? What an honor to have him on the list!
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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Mark Roberts]

Charles Robinson wrote:

>On Aug 30, 2007, at 6:30, Mark Roberts wrote:
>> (H2G2 is almost as bad as Monty Python for generating these  
>> extended OT threads that few people understand.)
>>
>
>HG2G, but yeah.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/
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Re: OT - Vogon Poetry

[Charles Robinson]

On Aug 30, 2007, at 6:30, Mark Roberts wrote:
> (H2G2 is almost as bad as Monty Python for generating these  
> extended OT
> threads that few people understand.)
>

HG2G, but yeah.

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Who's in Chicago?

[Mark Roberts]

OK, I know Bob Sullivan lives in/near Chicago. Anyone else in that area?

I'm trying to convince my department to send me to the Adobe Max 
conference there at the beginning of Chicago so there's the possibility 
of a Chicago PDML meet. It's an expensive proposition, given my 
department's current budget limitations, but if I pay part of my own 
may I just might be able to make it happen.

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Re: PESO - Morning Commute

[pnstenquist]

It held my interest. A good one.
Paul
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> I gave it a "YES" just now.
> 
> Jack
> --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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Re: Effing brilliant!

[Mark Roberts]

frank theriault wrote:

>On 8/30/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> http://sewnbyblythe.blogspot.com/2007/07/pentax-camera.html
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>> Courtesy of Mike Johnston's blog.
>
>That's a ~real~ slow lens...

You fool! It's for infra-red photography!


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Re: PESO - Morning Commute

[Jack Davis]

I gave it a "YES" just now.

Jack
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