RE: Of course we shouldn't mention this, but...
Of course they did that. He's a customer. No sales guy wants to turn off a potential sale by insulting the customer. They probably sell microscopes and adaptors. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 My lab now has two *ist Ds. The fellow across the hall wants to attach his to an Olympus microscope. Yesterday two suits (black suits and ties both) from Olympus visited him. When he showed them the *ist D and said that it is the camera he wants to connect, they both started lavishly praising it. Not a word about Olympus's own DSLR. Curious. Joe _ Click here for a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Re: Raw for *istD
Ha! You're right. I didn't scroll down the page far enough, past v7, V6, V5, and down below V4, in fine print, it says CS and then Camera RAW 2.1. Amazing! Hidden in plain sight. Thanks for the pointer. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Raw for *istD Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:25:35 -0500 The download page shows it under PS CS. Anybody know if it will work in 7.0? Bill - Original Message - From: Larry Hodgson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 6:26 PM Subject: Raw for *istD Len: It IS available at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=39platform=Windows Larry from Prescott _ Optimize your Internet experience to the max with the new MSN Premium Internet Software. http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200359ave/direct/01/
RE: *istD current best price $1349 US?
Obviously, it's of no particular interest. From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: *istD current best price $1349 US? Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 15:38:41 -0600 Amazon.com is selling the *ist D for a few pennies less than $1270.00, if anyone is interested. Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 _ Get some great ideas here for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day - and beyond. http://special.msn.com/network/celebrateromance.armx
Re: OT: North Americans
It bugs me that I used to be able to claim that I was a native American because I (and several generations of my family) were born here. Now, political correctness gives me the status of an immigrant. Even the now called native Americans migrated from Asia. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 _ What are the 5 hot job markets for 2004? Click here to find out. http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Custom/MSN/CareerAdvice/WPI_WhereWillWeFindJobsIn2004.htm?siteid=CBMSN3006sc_extcmp=JS_wi08_dec03_hotmail1
Re: more *ist D pricing news...
Ditto, Steve! I've done a fair amount of business with both BH and Adorama. They may be terse or curt but they have always been fair and honest. I have had no problems with either of them. They are rushed for time to keep up with their business. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 My experience with both BH and Adorama is that they have a very business is business attitude. Not much flash but the essence of quid pro quo. Also, as someone noted here, both places are owned and run by very religous Jewish folks who shut the place down tight for all observances. Not much for chit-chat but, quite frankly, the kind of people I like to do business with (as my Yankee trader background shows). Steven Desjardins _ High-speed usersbe more efficient online with the new MSN Premium Internet Software. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-uspage=byoa/premST=1
RE: Firmware 1.10 and M lens
A problem that does not occur is one you don't have to worry about. Take two pictures and call me in the morning. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Firmware 1.10 and M lens Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2004 09:10:08 -0500 I just did the upgrade. This whole process is now eerily similar to my Spottie. It does work fine, however, and it meters correctly as my 4 shot test run indicates. Very acceptable result from my POV. My only confusion is that the associated paperwork on how to use HyM still warns about a possible exposure error. p. 129 in the book essentially repeats this warning. I guess I just don't see the problem. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx
Re: There is some pentax news in http://www.dpreview.com/ (Now: Help, Please)
Yes it indeed works that way. It's how I did it. Just make sure your batteries are fresh or run the camera from the AC adaptor as it says in the directions. The .bin file needs to be in the root directory of the CF card, NOT in the DCIM subdirectory. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: There is some pentax news in http://www.dpreview.com/ (Now: Help, Please) Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2004 09:53:33 -0700 Need some advice, *istDerhood, please My Windows 98 SE machine can't read from the *ist D directly, but reads from and writes to the Lexar CF card just fine when the card is removed from the camera and connected to the USB port. From a quick glance at the instructions, it seems that I can copy the new firmware directly to the CF card (that is, with the card removed from the camera), insert the card in the camera, turn the camera on as instructed, and the *ist D will update. Can some computer guru confirm for me that this will work okay? Thanks much, Joe _ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize
RE: digital imaging question
The answer to your questions could vary with each individual image. Play with it and see what you like. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: digital imaging question Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 12:13:52 -0500 I have a question concerning digital capture (scanning or digital photography) that need answering. If I have a scene or negative that has a contrast range that it less than the sensor/scanner ( i.e. the histogram width is narrower that the histogram width range), is it better to: 1. center the recorded histogram 2. bias the histogram towards the lighter tones taking care not no clip any highlights 3. bias the histogram towards the darker tones taking care not to clip any of the darker/black tones I have a feeling the correct way is #2 or possibly #1 but I am not sure. Anyone know? J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com _ Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access limited time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
RE: Question or better yet, idea
That's really strange, the crippled mount idea. I was using my Zenitar fisheye in aperture priority with version 1.0 of the firmware and had no problems. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Question or better yet, idea Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 19:26:16 +0200 Hi! Pentax has proved by giving an example that a camera with crippled mount is not really so crippled. I wonder, whether they can produce an firmware upgrade for *ist, MZ-30 and similar cameras... Especially, with compatibility with M and K lenses, *ist may become quite attractive camera, right? What do you say? Boris _ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx
RE: Question or better yet, idea
I should have said it another way, I guess. The mount has not changed, only the firmware has changed. I don't see any reason for anyone to claim it's a crippled mount, either before or after the firmware update. The firmware update just automates what I used to do myself. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: alex wetmore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Question or better yet, idea Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 10:04:29 -0800 (PST) On Fri, 9 Jan 2004, Leonard Paris wrote: That's really strange, the crippled mount idea. I was using my Zenitar fisheye in aperture priority with version 1.0 of the firmware and had no problems. Probably in stop down metering? That works great with screwmount lenses on a screwmount adapter. There is no way to do stop down metering with K/M lenses though unless you remove the aperture lever from the lens, or hold the lens rotated 15 degrees on the mount. Neither solution is ideal. The new firmware fix gives you better than stop down metering. It is a nice solution. alex _ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize
RE: Is there an analog only Pentax list?
No. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Is there an analog only Pentax list? Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 13:37:32 -0500 Just joined the list, so I apologize if this has been asked a million times. Is there some kind of Pentax discussion list that is just for analog and preferably the older, all manual cameras? Thanks. Rob _ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize
Re: Question or better yet, idea
And hacks are fine. Kludges are usually a mess. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Question or better yet, idea Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 13:43:57 -0500 I'd call it a hack rather than a klu(d)ge. http://www.eps.mcgill.ca/jargon/jargon.html#hack vs. http://www.eps.mcgill.ca/jargon/jargon.html#kluge Christian - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 1:36 PM Subject: Re: Question or better yet, idea Hi, The new firmware fix gives you better than stop down metering. It is a nice solution. I don't generally follow ist-d threads, so forgive me if I'm repeating something, or if I've missed something about the ist-d. It sounds to me like a solution to a problem that shouldn't exist anyway. In other words, a kludge. -- Cheers, Bob _ Worried about inbox overload? Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es
RE: Is there an analog only Pentax list?
I'm guessing that the average age of listmembers is about 45. Some of us digibrats are on the high side of the average. :-) Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Sorry, you're just going to have the put up with the digibrats. Regards, Bob... _ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com
Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?
I'd venture to say that most lists tend to discuss the new stuff. This list has a much higher discussion of old equipment than most other lists have. Of course, the solution is to ask the questions and get the answers. Nobody should just hang around lurking and waiting for someone else to ask their question for them. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Chaso DeChaso [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list? Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 14:20:36 -0800 (PST) Is there some kind of Pentax discussion list that is just for analog and preferably the older, all manual cameras? Thanks. Rob ..list is leaning towards the digital side today... Christian Just today, huh? Not, say, since the moment the *ist-d was released...or perhaps announced? Chaso __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the Signing Bonus Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus _ Take advantage of our limited-time introductory offer for dial-up Internet access. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
RE: ist D report
Recomposing should not require hitting the green button a second time. I always meter and focus on the most important feature then lock and recompose before firing. Works for me and should work under most circumstances. Of course, I'm sure that that may be way too general for some and they'll all chime in with those few exceptional circumstances. My response? Sour grapes! Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Hello all, I just downloaded and installed the update for *ist D 1.10. When you follow the instructions and push on the green button, the aperture closes down to that which you have set, and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed. Then, it opens the aperture and waits for you to do anything (i.e. recomposing the shot will require remetering (hitting the green button)) IL Bill _ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com
Re: What would you do with a 24x36 digital chip?
It won't always be a $7000 camera. Digital stufff tends to decrease in price over time. Look at computer prices. Lenses may never get cheaper, however. Eventually, they are going to almost give the cameras away to get you locked into their lenses. For example, look at printer prices. A good printer can be had for not too much cash. It's the ink and paper that they make the real money from. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What would you do with a 24x36 digital chip? Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 17:31:44 -0500 but then they are compromising again and there will be the same issue with wide-angle focal lengths, etc. Canon has a full frame sensor. How could the Canon user-base afford such a camera? it's a $7000 camera. - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 5:23 PM Subject: Re: What would you do with a 24x36 digital chip? - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] 35mm K-bayonet why would you put it in anything else? Until only a few hours ago I thought exactly the same thing, but then someone (in another thread) pointed out that the cost of a FF digicamera would be prohibitive to practically all of the current Pentax K customer base. I suspect Pentax would have a much larger potential for a 24x36 chip based camera if it was directed towards their 645 customer base. Cheers, Jostein _
RE: Just got my ist D
Yes, that's correct. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just got my ist D , now all I have to do is work out how to use it. Quick question my power zoom doesn't seem to work on it, is this correct. _ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
RE: digital grain?
Noise increases but pixellation doesn't. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: mapson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does the picture become more grainy or pixelated when shot on ISO 1600 (or 3200) compared with ISO 200? Obviously we assume that the picture is exposed correctly in both cases. _ Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Re: It's Stopped Raining
Pretty tightly sealed. A Ziplock bag of the right size works nicely. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 the camera in. How airtight need it be? Supermarket bags for example have holes for the kids not to suffocate in a flash. _ Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
RE: First*istD Pictures
A non-sequitur? What does not follow? I must not be paying enough attention. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 It's only January, and I believe we have a strong contender for the Non-Sequitor of the Year Award... vbg cheers, frank, Chairman, Nominating Committee, N-SotYA _ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
RE: Cheap bastards? -was: Down off my high-horse... with a thump.
I think a lot depends upon the environment in which the photographer meets to discuss the booking. If the prospective clients come to the photographer's studio, they are influenced by what they see there. Pictures on the walls, diplomas, degrees, memberships in professional societies, the furniture, the studio photo equipment, and the presence of employees and assistants. If they meet the photographer in their own home, or in the photographer's home, or in some mutually agreed on meeting place, I think the photographer loses something in prestige and bargaining power. In other words, an obviously shoestring operation just doesn't command as much respect as an established professional studio. Everyone has to start somewhere, and that's usually small. Happy brides and grooms are our best advertisers. The best album we can produce, containing the best work we can do will earn us referral business. But our business appearance and professionalism will help to keep the number of chiselers down. The limo company, the owners of the hall, the caterers, florists, etc. all have a very visible (and major) investment that can be seen up front. The clients are too impressed to try to cheapen the deal. Besides, those folks are hard to book because they are very busy. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 I wonder how many engaged couples (or their families) try to bargain down the limosine company? Or the reception hall? (HA! try that one!) _ Worried about inbox overload? Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es
Re: Cheap bastards? -was: Down off my high-horse... with a thump.
I told Rodney Dangerfield the story of my life many years ago and he made a fortune with it. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...divorces are expensive because they are worth it. ;-) Absolutely brilliant! (But it still ain't gonna make the PDML famous quotations list!) -- Mark Roberts _ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com
RE: My Meager wedding experience (Was: Cheap bastards? -was: Down off my high-horse... with a thump.)
Steve Sint's book is a nice starting place. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 For those about to venture into wedding photography, be careful and buy a few books on it. My wedding photos and planning was much better after some good reading. I also felt compelled to warn the client up front that photography processes are not 100% reliable and there is always a small chance of something going wrong. That way if something did go wrong they would be more willing to accept it. Also, when things went right ( they always did thank God ) they might tend to be a little more thankful for the photos they did get.. JCO J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com _ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com
Re: wedding photography...ugh!
If the best life lies in being able to do something you enjoy, and make a living at it, then I think Monte is doing pretty well. Whether we approve of his approach and style or not. It's just so easy to criticize successful people, when we know we can shoot better than they can. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Not to mention you get exactly the same thing from all the guys and gals who have taken his seminars. When you hire Monte Zucker, what you get is Monte Zucker himself, or one of his employees. Not some kind of special available nowhere else photography. He has just carried name brand recognision to the maximum level in wedding photography. And , BTW, most brides only have one big wedding, even if they get married several times in their life. That alblum is oridginal to her, never mind that every other bride has one just like it. She ain't like us photogs who look at thousands of photos an start seeing the similarities. Furthermore, you have to produce photos that she likes, not ones that you like. That is what being a pro is all about. -- Mark Roberts wrote: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Few of us can be Monte Zucker or Steve Sint. I'd just like to take this opportunity to say that Monte Zucker's photos make me positively gag. I realize that he's very good at what he does but, man, it's like fingernails on a blackboard to me! Whew! I feel much better having gotten that off my chest! (I feel like Mike Johnston on the subject of flowers or cats in photography!) -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com You might as well accept people as they are, you are not going to be able to change them anyway. _ Expand your wine savvy and get some great new recipes at MSN Wine. http://wine.msn.com
Re: Ergonomics of *istD
Pentax will probably do that when they find a good full frame chip that doesn't price them completely out of the market. They were close to producing the MZ-D, you know. They actually announced it and showed a prototype. The MZ-S is their current Flagship film camera. I don't think the *ist D was intended to be a Flagship digital. I'd like to see them release a 10MP, full frame, Foveon X3, if one ever becomes available, that we could buy for around $2K or less. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From what I've seen of the *ist-D and my experience with other Pentax bodies including the MZ-S, *ist, etc. I'd like them to take the whole camera and put it in an MZ-S style body. That camera feels just right. They should put back the mechanical aperture mechanism, and perhaps they could increase the sensor size and pixel count and release it as the, say, MZ-D? ;) Nick _ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx
Re: Ebay scam alert...
After all is said and done, this is indeed spamming. One of the things we can all do is use a software tool that will get the spammer listed on one or more anti-spam servers, like SpamCop. That way, if you use that type of software, it will bounce his messages and automatically delete them, as well as alerting all of the other users of the anti-spam software. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 In my experience, reporting to eBay does no good. You get an initial burst of satisfaction followed by even greater frustration as eBay (a) sends you a canned response, (b) sends you a second canned response that is either a lie or addresses some issue you never raised, then (c) lets the a**e off the hook. I reported a seller spamming me. After investigating eBay told me that his email address had been pirated. Right -- someone pirated his email address to advertise his auctions! When I reported him a third time, eBay sent me a canned response saying Here's how to protect your security -- an issue I never raised. Joe _ Expand your wine savvy and get some great new recipes at MSN Wine. http://wine.msn.com
Re: Cheap bastards? -was: Down off my high-horse... with a thump.
Similar to Lean Pockets, as advertised, ad nauseum, on the teli. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Cheap bastards? -was: Down off my high-horse... with a thump. Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 08:25:14 -0800 What are Hot Pockets? _ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx
Re: wedding photography...ugh!
Probably not. But he isn't a starving artist and I have to take his word that he is having fun doing what he does. And, isn't it the same with all of us? Don't we all only show what we want people to see? Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: wedding photography...ugh! Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 09:46:41 -0800 LOL What we see of his work is what he wants us to see. Do we know of what his more personal portfolio is like? Leonard Paris wrote: If the best life lies in being able to do something you enjoy, and make a living at it, then I think Monte is doing pretty well. Whether we approve of his approach and style or not. It's just so easy to criticize successful people, when we know we can shoot better than they can. _ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
Re: wedding photography...ugh!
That's a different career field. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 BTW, I thought the best in life was To crush your enemies. To see them driven before you. To hear the lamentation of their women. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com _ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx
Re: Cheap bastards? -was: Down off my high-horse... with a thump.
I must admit you are more ascetic than I. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Cheap bastards? -was: Down off my high-horse... with a thump. Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 09:56:03 -0800 Yeah, I went to the site Tom mentioned. Never saw a ... Pockets ad on the telly. Leonard Paris wrote: Similar to Lean Pockets, as advertised, ad nauseum, on the teli. _ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize
Re: PUG January is open
Pizza could have fixed this problem too. I had Pop-up blocking set too high. Dropped it a notch and all is well. Great PUG this month! Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PUG January is open Date: Sat, 03 Jan 2004 22:48:18 -0500 Bill Owens wrote: Are you running Zone Alarm Pro? I had the same problem and the fix was somewhere in the ZA settings. Bill Pizza is the solution for many things :) annsan _ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com
Re: To bitmap or not to bitmap ...
That's GIFs. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: To bitmap or not to bitmap ... Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 20:33:56 -0500 I thought bitmaps were restricted to 256 colors, or is that gifs? Bill - Original Message - From: Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 8:32 PM Subject: Re: To bitmap or not to bitmap ... TIFF and PSD are bitmapped image formats. the question is what do they mean versus what they are saying. Herb - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2003 7:49 PM Subject: To bitmap or not to bitmap ... My questions are: Why use a bitmap file when everyone else seems to be using something other (or are they)? What is gained or lost by using the bitmap TIFF/PSD scenario? Is better to use a TIFF or PSD right from the beginning, no? _ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
RE: PUG January is open
I haven't been able to view the PUG for the last few months. I get no pictures. Only the names of the folks that submitted pictures. I assume that means I have too much security running on my system and it's treating the pictures like popup ads, or somesuch. IE 6 and NS 7 both have same results. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Adelheid v. K. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PUG January is open Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 15:12:29 +0100 Hi *, the January PUG is ready to go. The first PUG with a Themed and Open Section. Scroll down for the Open Gallery. Cheers Adelheid URL: http://pug.komkon.org/ -- About resizing your pics: To make the procedure easier I am going to resize them without further notice - but if somebody is unhappy with the result, please send me one you like better in the proper size and I'll swap it on the server. I hope this is a fair deal. _ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx
Re: Just one tip
On some jobs, just getting a shot or two that can be considered decisive or definitive moments can be enough to earn a living. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Just one tip Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 14:46:18 +1000 I totally agree graywolf, which is why I think my strike rate needs improving. At the moment, like I mentioned, I am getting probably 18 salable images from a roll of 24 exposure film. Of those, probably 4 of the rejects are due to eyes closing/subject moving etc. The two remaining are usually rejects due to being underexposed, or out of focus etc. Even though the bulk of the rejects are usually due to the subject did something the photographer has no control over, I still consider this my fault as I should be able to predict or at least anticipate these things, and make allowances for it. I still stand by my original goal - when I get to consistentantly producing 22 salable shots per 24 roll, I will be happy to some degree with my own competency level. But until then, I still think, basically that I'm not worthy of people's tan. - Original Message - From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 11:26 AM Subject: Re: Just one tip Maybe I should clarify this. I am speaking specifically about event photography. graywolf wrote: You were thinking of works of art, Tanya is thinking of salable pictures. There is a big difference. Any pro who does not get a salable picture with every shot except where the subject did something the photographer has no control over is not very competent. -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com You might as well accept people as they are, you are not going to be able to change them anyway. _ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx
Re: Manual Lens on Pentax ist D
In conjunction with the design and engineering folks who decided that it is too difficult to keep everything 100% backwards compatible and still add the new features we want. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Face it. Go out and buy old A lenses or wait for the newer lenses to come out. Pentax doesn't want us to use the old K and M lenses. All the techniques described shouldn't have to be done, but the marketing folks decided to not make this expensive body function with all the classic K and M lenses made. Jim A. _ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
RE: To bitmap or not to bitmap ...
BMP files are large but at least thay can be edited and resaved losslessly. BMP does lack some features that TIFF has but you can readily convert to TIFF, JPEG, or any other bitmapped format. Remember, JPEG, TIFF, and BMP are all bitmapped. Most graphic formats are bitmapped though there are other formats like vector graphics. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: To bitmap or not to bitmap ... Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 16:49:57 -0800 ... that is the question. I went into a local shop today and asked about getting some film processed and put onto a CD. I was told that for their high res work they use bitmapped files. Whoa! said I ... never heard of burning a CD to bitmapped files. Gotta ask the PDML about this before handing over any film. So, here's the deal, AKAIK: The system used is Agfa, and the software burns the CD to bitmapped files which I'd then convert to TIFF or PSD for later editing. My questions are: Why use a bitmap file when everyone else seems to be using something other (or are they)? What is gained or lost by using the bitmap TIFF/PSD scenario? Is better to use a TIFF or PSD right from the beginning, no? Thanks! _ Enjoy a special introductory offer for dial-up Internet access limited time only! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
RE: OT: pencils in space (was Re: another istD issue)
Until you sharpened them and, if you wanted to use crayons, you would have to sharpen them frequently in order to be able to read your notes. Those little crayon fragments floating out of the sharpener would be sure to make someone sneeze at the wrong time. g Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Steve Jolly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: pencils in space (was Re: another istD issue) Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 14:17:36 + Pieter Nagel wrote: An urban legend. Apparently both countries started off using pencils in space, and both switched to pens because pencils are a hazard; the graphite breaks off, floats about and can short electrical contacts. Wouldn't crayons be even better? No moving/pressurised parts and all that... :-) S _ Expand your wine savvy and get some great new recipes at MSN Wine. http://wine.msn.com
Re: Pentax AF 18.5/2.8 for SLR
I don't have the URL anymore. Send it to me and I'll find it again, if I can. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax AF 18.5/2.8 for SLR Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 19:34:08 +0100 I missed the part saying it's a zoom. Do you have any chance to point me to the right paragraph? Jostein - Pictures at: http://oksne.net - - Original Message - From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 6:08 PM Subject: RE: Pentax AF 18.5/2.8 for SLR A 10:1 zoom ratio. Would that likely be an Ltd lens? Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 -Original Message- From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 6:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax AF 18.5/2.8 for SLR Not being able to decipher patent language, my first guess is Another Limited? Jostein Quoting Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2Sect2=HI TOFFp=1u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.htmlr=16f=Gl=50co1=ANDd= PG01s1=%22ASAHI+KOGAKU+KOGYO+KABUSHIKI+KAISHA%22.AS.OS=AN/ASAHI+KOGAK U+KOGYO+KABUSHIKI+KAISHARS=AN/ASAHI+KOGAKU+KOGYO+KABUSHIKI+KAISHA Yours regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcommpgmarket=en-caRU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin .msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. _ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx
Re: Pentax AF 18.5/2.8 for SLR
I'll have to wait until I get home to check this. Hotmail isn't as friendly to use on outrageously long URLs as Outlook is. But, if you are absolutely sure that there is no mention of a zoom, and we don't have a reading from any of our Japanese speaking membership, maybe I'll just take your word for it. It's of no consequence, anyway. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Dag T [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax AF 18.5/2.8 for SLR Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 20:47:36 +0100 Here it is: http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser? Sect1=PTO2Sect2=HITOFFp=1u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch- bool.htmlr=16f=Gl=50co1=ANDd=PG01s1=%22ASAHI+KOGAKU+KOGYO+KABUSHIK I+KAISHA%22.AS.OS=AN/ASAHI+KOGAKU+KOGYO+KABUSHIKI+KAISHARS=AN/ASAHI +KOGAKU+KOGYO+KABUSHIKI+KAISHA and there is no mention of a zoom. DagT På 29. des. 2003 kl. 20.39 skrev Leonard Paris: I don't have the URL anymore. Send it to me and I'll find it again, if I can. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax AF 18.5/2.8 for SLR Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 19:34:08 +0100 I missed the part saying it's a zoom. Do you have any chance to point me to the right paragraph? Jostein - Pictures at: http://oksne.net - - Original Message - From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 6:08 PM Subject: RE: Pentax AF 18.5/2.8 for SLR A 10:1 zoom ratio. Would that likely be an Ltd lens? Len * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 -Original Message- From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2003 6:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax AF 18.5/2.8 for SLR Not being able to decipher patent language, my first guess is Another Limited? Jostein Quoting Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2Sect2=HI TOFFp=1u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch- bool.htmlr=16f=Gl=50co1=ANDd= PG01s1=%22ASAHI+KOGAKU+KOGYO+KABUSHIKI+KAISHA%22.AS.OS=AN/ASAHI+KOG AK U+KOGYO+KABUSHIKI+KAISHARS=AN/ASAHI+KOGAKU+KOGYO+KABUSHIKI+KAISHA Yours regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcommpgmarket=en- caRU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin .msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. _ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx _ Expand your wine savvy and get some great new recipes at MSN Wine. http://wine.msn.com
Re: Slightly Dodgy looking Auction
Auctions could be legitimate. He may have access to stolen property. That fits the no reserve scenario. We had a fellow on eBay before that worked for a large camera store that was auctioning off stuff at heart attack prices. He got caught and then the buyers were questioned as to the whereabouts of the equipment they bought from him. I don't know that anything was ever actually recovered but the seller is, I believe, still in jail. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Tiger Moses [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Slightly Dodgy looking Auction Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 08:48:27 -0600 Plus he's selling a BRAND NEW KODAK DCS 14n without a reserve, on a three day action! At 09:56 AM 12/23/2003 +, you wrote: Would you send a cheque for a large chunk of money to someone in Bulgaria with 0 feedback? Not that I have anything against Bulgaria in general. I have visited several times and it is a lovely country with some fantastic people, but there is something about this that looks slightly suspicious. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2974321167category=300 20 Peter _ Take advantage of our limited-time introductory offer for dial-up Internet access. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
RE: Fw: 200 ISO on istD
You can look up 'bout any dital camera on www.dpreview.com and find out no end of info in the reviews there, including ISO range supported. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fw: 200 ISO on istD Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 20:20:46 +0100 Got this info from a lurker. Hope I'm not the only one who didn't know... Cheers, Jostein - Original Message - Subject: Re: 200 ISO on istD jostein fuji s2pro goes down to 100iso thanks _ Make your home warm and cozy this winter with tips from MSN House Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx
Re: 200 ISO on istD
I'd much rather see the remaining exposure count. It's not funny to find you ran out of RAM for picture storage suddenly with no warning and no time to plan your CF card changeout. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 ISO on the *ist D without going through the control wheel. It would also be nice to be able to see the ISO in the viewfinder (as a custom option instead of the remaining shot count). alex _ Tired of slow downloads? Compare online deals from your local high-speed providers now. https://broadband.msn.com
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANN
I feel your pain. g However, having birthdays is better than the alternative. May you have many happier returns of the day. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 67 today, yes today -- arrrggh _ Get holiday tips for festive fun. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx
RE: Film is not dead :-)
Or until film gets so expensive that all the film shooters are going to have to use digital in order to be sure their setup is absolutely right before they commit that frame of expensive film. Kind of like what large and medium format shooters used to do with Polaroids. Then, as digital improves, they'll just drop out of film altogether, with the exception of very well-heeled amateurs. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 why? I cant see film dying until digital can match or exceed every film application. Large format film photography will be the last thing for digital capture to meet. Until then, LF film will be king of quality as it is now. J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 8:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Film is not dead :-) - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: RE: Film is not dead :-) Digital is nowhere near film in the large format arena. I'm getting close to 200 megapixels scanning 4X5 film. Once they come up with affordable sensors approaching this number, maybe THEN film will be dead. It'll happen long before that. William Robb _ Wonder if the latest virus has gotten to your computer? Find out. Run the FREE McAfee online computer scan! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Re: OT:Weird place names-was: GFM Attendees (updated)
Yep, Kay Row is in Illinois. So am I, as a matter of fact. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT:Weird place names-was: GFM Attendees (updated) Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2003 23:16:42 -0500 Isn't there a town on the Missouri River (it may also be in Illinois, I can't remember), called Cairo (just like in Egypt), except it's pronounced Kay-roh (unlike the city on the Nile)? -frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] How about the town of DeKalb, Illinois, and the county where Atlanta resides, DeKalb, Georgia...pronounced De Cab! Bob S. _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcommpgmarket=en-caRU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca _ Tired of slow downloads and busy signals? Get a high-speed Internet connection! Comparison-shop your local high-speed providers here. https://broadband.msn.com
Re: down in the darkroom
Wow! What kind of a camera are you using? I regularly use Walmart to print from my *ist D and D60 and I use the largest jpeg size with them when I do so. No problems at all. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: down in the darkroom Date: Mon, 08 Dec 2003 23:28:56 -0500 At 09:01 PM 08/12/2003 -0500, you wrote: I tried that at our local Walmart. Took the card out of the camera, stuck it in the slot. Got the message file too large. That was the end of that experiment. (Before you ask, no, it wasn't raw, just large jpeg) If it was a Kodak picture maker. they are quite old technology (ours is about 7 years old now), and will kaak on anything over about 1 mb. If it was a CT-1 counter top unit that interfaces with an RA-2 digital printer, depending on what it is networked to, a file larger than 20mb would make it kaak (my machine), or as small as 8mb might make it refuse the file. Without knowing what you were trying to plug into, it's hard to say what went wrong. William Robb It wasn't a Kodak picture maker. It was sat on the counter. I did try asking the assistant but was met with a blank stare, so never did find out why it wouldn't read the files. They would probably be around the 2Mb mark each. I can't imagine many customers taking in a CF card with images bigger than 8Mb each on it. I think I've seen the same console at Costco. Wendy Beard, Ottawa, Canada http://www.beard-redfern.com _ Take advantage of our best MSN Dial-up offer of the year six months @$9.95/month. Sign up now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
Re: Coming to terms with *ist D lens mag factor?
Well just don't budge an inch, then. Hold your ground and never make the switch. That'll teach 'em! ;-) Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Coming to terms with *ist D lens mag factor? Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2003 23:35:51 EST So it seems that most users who have adopted the *ist D and previously had a functional SLR kit have ceased using film and have been enticed to buy new lenses. Interesting, thanks for the replies. That's exactly what I have been thinking... Seems marketing and consumerism is once again winning out Vic _ Cell phone switch rules are taking effect find out more here. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/consumeradvocate.armx
Re: Faces to names...
Yes they did. Lots of his stuff was on the radio, too. Loved it! Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Faces to names... Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 15:52:54 -0500 Ask Dashiell Hammett, been rereading his novels. Did people actually talk like that back then? -- Leonard Paris wrote: Pizz? Should that be phiz? Short for physiognomy -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com You might as well accept people as they are, you are not going to be able to change them anyway. _ Shop online for kids toys by age group, price range, and toy category at MSN Shopping. No waiting for a clerk to help you! http://shopping.msn.com
RE: OT - Leica Digilux 2 - must see this
I don't know about that. Having an electronic viewfinder is as close to having an SLR as you can get without having one. With the basic size of an M camera, and the fact that this one appears to be optimized for PJ use, I think it has a chance of being a big seller. I kind of like it. I wonder what the price will be? Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: OT - Leica Digilux 2 - must see this Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:56:28 - I imagine many wont like the electronic viewfinder, but other than that it must surely be the answer to many people's dreams. Seems odd though. Not that I am dissin' the electronic vf, but the target market for a camera of this sort would be exactly the type of person I would expect to be put off by that. I suspect they would have preferred a rangefinder? -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 02 December 2003 12:49 To: pentax list Subject: OT - Leica Digilux 2 - must see this http://www.dpreview.com/news/0312/03120101leicadigilux2.asp Dear Santa, yes please, love Cotty Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk _ Get holiday tips for festive fun. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx
RE: Was: A turning point?, now: taking street pictures.
How would the folks on the street know whether a camera was AF or MF? I understand that some people on the street might know but most wouldn't. If you are as big and imposing as Shel or I, folks try to just ignore you and hope to not draw any extra attention to themselves. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Was: A turning point?, now: taking street pictures. Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 17:40:28 - Len Paris wrote: The F 50mm f/1.7 lens with the *ist D makes a great street shooting combo, too. Especially if you don't use the battery grip on it when you street shoot. I'll try that, but I am going to have a go at something else first. A few miles from me is one of the worlds longest markets (Walthamstow High Street) and an absolute delight for the street photographer. What I have noticed is that people get quite miffed when being photographed using a 35mm camera - obviously there is a talent to this which some of you have and I don't - but they ignore it when the camera in question is MF. With that in mind I shall wander about nearer Christmas using the 67 and just to be really subtle, I'll put on a Hi-Vi jacket as well. I bet no-one says a word to me and lets me take pictures without being challenged. Malcolm _ Cell phone switch rules are taking effect find out more here. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/consumeradvocate.armx
Re: OT: Whines (was: Re: How many musicians?)
95% pure grain alcohol. 190 proof. It'll clean windows, unclog sinuses, and kill lots of brain cells, but only the weak ones. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Whines (was: Re: How many musicians?) Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 22:04:33 + Hi, Len Paris wrote: Occasionally, I craft my own drinks. Actually just mix stuff together and see how it tastes. My most recent endeavor is one I call Pucker Power. It is 2 parts Dekuyper sour apple Pucker and 1 part Everclear. The Pucker is only 15% alcohol while the Everclear is 95% (190 proof). Mixed in this ratio it results in a sour apple drink that is 83.33 proof and tastes pretty good. It is nothing to overdo, however. Everclear sounds like something you use to clean car windows on frosty mornings. Or that you use for nasal congestion. Am I wrong? mike who likes apple drinks. _ Our best dial-up offer is back. Get MSN Dial-up Internet Service for 6 months @ $9.95/month now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
Re: istD and old primes
Absolutely! One Custom Function setting and then you can shoot in aperture priority AE or in Manual mode. Utter simplicity. That's how I use my Zenitar 16mm fisheye with my *ist D. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: istD and old primes Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 06:04:47 +1100 I have a couple of 135mm lenses. One a Takumar Bayonet 2.8-32 and the other a 2.5-22 Is it possible make these work with the istD? Kind regards Kevin -- __ (_ \ _) ) | / / _ ) / _ | / ___) / _ ) | | ( (/ / ( ( | |( (___ ( (/ / |_| \) \_||_| \) \) Kevin Waterson Port Macquarie, Australia _ Share holiday photos without swamping your Inbox. Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es
Re: *ist D battery behavior
Batteries tend to recover a bit between uses. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *ist D battery behavior Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 06:23:31 -0500 I don't have the grip but my D seems to recharge the batteries when I switch the camera off. (wish) The battery indicator says half full and then full again. Who knows? CW - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 11:29 PM Subject: *ist D battery behavior I have the vertical grip on my *istD with batteries in both the body and the grip. Just now, the camera indicated the batteries were dead. I switched it off and back on and it reported full. I'm guessing that it switched from one set to the other. Anybody have any idea how this is supposed to work? Does it run off the ones in the body first and then off the grip? It didn't seem to seamlessly switch from one set to the other. Anyone with experience with this? Thanks, Bruce --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.544 / Virus Database: 338 - Release Date: 11/28/2003 _ online games and music with a high-speed Internet connection! Prices start at less than $1 a day average. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)
Re: PayPal Beware - seller tracking number mandatory for your safety
Are you sure that you didn't just blow the notice off without reading it? Len --- From: John Mustarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PayPal Beware - seller tracking number mandatory for your safety Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 05:30:58 -0700 On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 20:26:14 -0500, you wrote: Why would any seller have a problem with it? Just make sure you add the extra postage for the tracking # for all your final amounts. This way the buyer pays for the added peace of mind. I think it's a good move, for both, the seller and the buyer. And, of course, for Ebay's PR. Just make sure you read the terms. Mishka The problem is that PayPal instituted this policy without notification. So I was unaware I needed a tracking number to protect myself in instances where they buyer refused to pay extra for insurance. Yes, it is good protection for buyers, but the lack of notification to sellers created a huge hidden risk to sellers. So, in one case, I offered low shipping of 4.50, insurance optional for 1.50. The buyer declined the insurance. So the package was sent cheapest method, no insurance, and now PayPal says I have to refund this guys's money because he says he didn't get the item. Assuming the guy is telling the truth, and the package is lost or significantly delayed, to me its a simple case of tough luck, buddy - you should have paid the extra buck fifty for insurance.. Case closed. The solution for me is to up the shipping charges and protect myself completely at the buyer's expense. Now I know why some Ebayers' charge fifteen bucks plus a three dollar handling fee to mail a one ounce lens cap. -- John Mustarde www.photolin.com _ Say goodbye to busy signals and slow downloads with a high-speed Internet connection! Prices start at less than $1 a day average. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)
RE: PayPal Beware - seller tracking number mandatory for your safety
I pretty much doubt that. I regularly do business with a couple of folks locally that use PayPal that way. If there is no report of non-receipt of the item, then there is no tracking number required. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: alex wetmore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: PayPal Beware - seller tracking number mandatory for your safety Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 06:53:27 -0800 (PST) On Wed, 26 Nov 2003, Len Paris wrote: I find it comforting to know that I, as a buyer, now have some protection through eBay and PayPal. I find it interesting that Paul protests so much. It makes it impossible to sell items in person to people who pay with PayPal (unless you want me to ship the item a couple of miles away... where it would be easier to just bike or drive it over). alex _ Share holiday photos without swamping your Inbox. Get MSN Extra Storage now! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es
Re: smc eyeglasses?
Pentax and Carl Zeiss go back a way. Multicoating lenses was a joint development of theirs. SMC and T* have the same roots. They may have diverged a bit over the years but they are both very effective. I think Rollei may have licensed their HFT from CZ, as well. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: jmb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: smc eyeglasses? Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 20:10:27 -0500 Hello everyone, I found this tidbit on http://www.ams-pentax.com/main/corporate.asp 1972 Company stock listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange's CDR market PENTAX Carl Zeiss established in Tokyo Introduction of SMC PENTAX eyeglasses John _ Need a shot of Hank Williams or Patsy Cline? The classic country stars are always singing on MSN Radio Plus. Try one month free! http://join.msn.com/?page=offers/premiumradio
Re: Enablement needed
I think it would be a mistake to sell off those great lenses. Keep them and wait until you have money enough to buy the *ist D. Len --- * Wherever you go, that's where you'll be. 127.0.0.1 From: David Madsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Enablement needed Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 13:28:43 -0700 I am feeling a bit week, but not quite broken. I am in lust with the *istD, but do not have enough money. My question for the owners of this fine camera is, should I sell my film equipment to purchase the D? I have an MZ-S, FA 100mm f2.8 macro, FA* 85mm f1.4, and an FA 50mm f1.4. I also have a Mamiya C330f with 80mm f2.8 lens. Should I sell this stuff to go digital? I obviously like fast lenses. My primary subject is portrait/people photography. I would appreciate any input all of you may have. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com _ Say goodbye to busy signals and slow downloads with a high-speed Internet connection! Prices start at less than $1 a day average. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)
Re: false comparison lp/cd versus film/ccd
Kodak gold CD-R disks were excellent. Unfortunately, they don't make them anymore. Has anyone had any experience with TDK black? I can't find them around here but have heard they are very good. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: false comparison lp/cd versus film/ccd Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 21:10:56 +1300 Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Odd, I have CD-Rs that were burned nearly 6 years ago and are still readable by my computers. Surely shome mishtake? Me too. I have some CD-Rs with my company's archives that are older than even 7 years. One thing: they are all from well known brands (Philips, TDK, Verbatim) I wonder if older CD-R discs have long lifespans because they were made a lot better to begin with. Good CD-Rs are becoming harder to find around here as the cheap-n-nasty ones take over the market. People buy the cheap ones without realising that they probably won't last more than a few months. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ _ From the hottest toys to tips on keeping fit this winter, youll find a range of helpful holiday info here. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx
Re: *ist-D image transfer speeds
There's something to be said for not putting all your eggs (images) in one basket. Why not buy two more 1GB CF cards? Just yesterday all you could shoot on a roll of film was 36 pictures. Changing CF cards every 70 (or even every 35) shots is not that time consuming or tiring. If you ever have a CF card fail, you'll be happy you don't have the whole day's worth of images on it. Len --- * Wherever you go, there you are. 127.0.0.1 From: Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *ist-D image transfer speeds Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2003 06:28:03 -0500 have you compared battery life versus CompactFlash cards? i see that the 4GB MicroDrive card draws 310mA when writing while most CF cards are in the 65mA range. i'm right now using a 1GB CF card and it holds only 70 RAW images. the alternative is to spend more and get a 2GB CF card instead. Herb - Original Message - From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 3:44 AM Subject: Re: *ist-D image transfer speeds I can't use some PCMCIA adapters - I use Microdrives, which are fatter. _ Groove on the latest from the hot new rock groups! Get downloads, videos, and more here. http://special.msn.com/entertainment/wiredformusic.armx
Re: I feel like Mike Johnston
You've been gone way too long! If you'd have been here, you'd know that it was arbitrarily decided that photographs cannot be made with digital cameras. I won't say who made that decision. They know who they are. VBG Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: I feel like Mike Johnston Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 04:47:08 -0800 I've been back on the list for a short while, and am (almost) stunned to find so many messages about digital imaging. The messages I've read had little, if anything, to do with photography, at least in the sense that I've come to know photography over these past four decades or so. Bits, bytes, EXIF's, and all sorts of jargon that is arcane and which I cannot see, except in a rather tangential way, as having much to do with traditional photography. By that I mean making photographs, not digi v film. Now, don't get me wrong - I use a digital camera, and am very much interested in how I can use pixels to make my photographs, yet I believe there's far too much talk about the intricacies and subtleties of how a RAW becomes a TIFF, for example, and far too little discussion - or action - about the art and skill of making a photograph. _ Send a QuickGreet with MSN Messenger http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/cdp_games
Re: And now: the *ist D vs. the EOS 300D!
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave does this for money. The idea is to shoot at latge apertures with shallow DOF to separate the subject from the background. Zone focusing means And that's getting a lot harder to do with all of these small aperture wide-angle zooms. Ugh! Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 _ Crave some Miles Davis or Grateful Dead? Your old favorites are always playing on MSN Radio Plus. Trial month free! http://join.msn.com/?page=offers/premiumradio
Re: And now: the *ist D vs. the EOS 300D!
I did the same thing with the same results from them. The only thing I guess we can hope for is that .PEF is very close to .NEF and, maybe, even identical. I'm not ashamed of using software written for Nikon if it works well with my Pentax. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: And now: the *ist D vs. the EOS 300D! Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 20:16:00 +0100 I wrote to PhaseOne and asked if they had plans to support raw files from other makes than Canon and Nikon, and Pentax in particular. All I got back was a vague message about them looking at several brands at the moment. Jostein - Pictures at: http://oksne.net - - Original Message - From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 5:02 AM Subject: Re: And now: the *ist D vs. the EOS 300D! The big question is, with Pentax's track record for releasing anything, will they actually get around to releasing upgraded firmware and software? Depends on how serious they perceive the problem to be, I expect. They came out with a firmware upgrade for the MZ-S fairly fast (to fix the frame-overlapping problem). As far as RAW conversion goes, I would expect that we'd have better luck with some third-party image conversion package or plugin. _ Send a QuickGreet with MSN Messenger http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/cdp_games
Re: Batteries, was Re: istD Histogram display
Truthfully, I too prefer a proprietary rechargeable battery. As long as it is a Lithium ion rechargeable with capacity equal to (or better than) the BP511 that Canon uses in the D30, D60. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Batteries, was Re: istD Histogram display Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 14:37:36 -0500 Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This reminds me of Michael Reichman's gripe about using AA batteries and having to carry a charger if you used NiMh batteries. He prefers a proprietary rechargeable. I thought that part of his review was really bizarre. The multiple power supply options are one of the things that Pentax really did right, IMHO. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com _ MSN Messenger with backgrounds, emoticons and more. http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/cdp_customize
Re: I'm back
Hi Tiger! Glad to see you back. Congratulation on your new *ist D. I have one and am very happy with it. Len --- _ Compare high-speed Internet plans, starting at $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)
Re: AF360FGZ Question
I was mostly speaking about PTTL. It fires the flash once to measure the exposure and then once again to make the actual exposure. I really only use PTTL when using the RTF built into the *ist D, and that's usually when I'm only carrying the camera, with lens, and no other equipment. When I am actually working, I use the AF500FTZ, the Sto-Fen Omnibounce, on a bracket. Very few blink problems with that combo. I'm just kind os unhappy with the closed eyes on my snapshots, which go into the family album. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Ian bromehead [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: AF360FGZ Question Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 07:32:34 -0800 Leonard With other flashes and built-ins I have seen this too. I purchased the (older) AF280T, partly because it swivels, and I have found that this has quite a profound Improvement on people's reactions. Does the AF360 swivel, if so, see if that helps to reduce blinking Ian -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 9:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Content-Type: text/plain pentax-discuss-d DigestVolume 03 : Issue 1407 Today's Topics: RE: istD Histogram display[ Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] OT: source of Beseler Spares [ Paul Ewins [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: on the topic of Frankencameras.. [ Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: Wide angles for *ist D[ Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: I really like the MZ-S! [ Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: on the topic of Frankencameras.. [ Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: AF360FGZ Question [ Leonard Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] wide angles for 35mm [ Daichi Saeki (QA/EMC) daichi.sae ] Re[2]: AF360FGZ Question [ Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: Wide angles for *ist D[ Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] RE: wide angles for 35mm [ tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: AF360FGZ Question [ William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: on the topic of Frankencameras.. [ Alin Flaider [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: DCPDML warning. [ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: *ist D aftermath [ Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: MZ-S frame overlap[ mike.wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: And now: the *ist D vs. the EOS [ Dario Bonazza 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: How to tell clear glass from UV [ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: DCPDML warning. [ Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: MZ-S frame overlap (was Re: And [ John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: istD Histogram display[ John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Batteries, was Re: istD Histogram di [ Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] RE: *ist D aftermath [ zoomshot [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] FA 20-35 on *istD [ Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Re: What is the high-end Pentax lens [ Margus =?iso-8859-1?Q?M=E4nnik?= m ] Re: Batteries, was Re: istD Histogra [ alex wetmore [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] RE: OT: CLA + Rocky Bullwinkle [ Butch Black [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] -- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 12:06:59 - From: Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: istD Histogram display Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-class: urn:content-classes:message Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit I would stick the liths in you pack/car as an emergency backup - their charge lasts 10 years(ish), and get onto the nimh batts now. -Original Message- From: Leon Altoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 12 November 2003 11:50 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: istD Histogram display On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 19:46:45 -0500, Herb Chong wrote: i have the auto review turned off. i review only when i think there might be a problem. since that doesn't happen very often, i save battery power by not having it on except when i need it. Herb, Are you using the CR-V3 batteries? I have image preview turned off as well and I am up to 1100 images and the battery display still shows full power. I have a set of NiMH batteries ready to go but I don't know if I'll ever get a chance to use them as it looks like these lithiums aren't planning to stop. Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon -- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2003 23:14:52 +1100 From: Paul Ewins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: source of Beseler Spares Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hi Guys, Does anybody know of a retailer that sells Beseler spares? Ideally somebody who knows how to use email andoesn't mind shipping internationally. I need a new O ring for the 35mm negatrans which
Re: And now: the *ist D vs. the EOS 300D!
You're into the bits and bytes of it more than I am. I was hoping that, since the D100 and the *ist D both use the same CCD that the CCD itself would have a greater role in defining the RAW format. I guess that was way too much to hope for. I don't hold much hope that Adobe is going to accomodate the .PEF format in either a plug-in or in their new PhotoShop CS. I fear that there may not be enough *ist D users to cause Adobe to want to support us. Hopefully, there'll be a major number of new folks purchasing the *ist D, because I'd be really happy to eat my words. Given the condiments of my choice, of course, and a good ale to wash them down. ;-) Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: And now: the *ist D vs. the EOS 300D! Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 16:40:17 +0100 (CET) Hi Leonard, On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 06:20:01 -0600, Leonard Paris wrote: The only thing I guess we can hope for is that .PEF is very close to .NEF and, maybe, even identical. I'm not ashamed of using software written for Nikon if it works well with my Pentax. They are NOT the same, for one thing they use different RAW resolustion, Nikon D100 use 2024x3037 and Pentax uses 2024x3040. Then the Nikons use compression and Pentax does not ... They also use a different Bayer Grid pattern. Even the Nikons are not really consistent, so their RAW software probably 'knows' about all the differences. Unlikely it will get to 'know the '*ist D'. I got the info above from studying the sources for the DCRAW program, which is a commandline utility to convert RAW files from many cameras including the ist D, see: http://www.cybercom.net/~dcoffin/dcraw/ A weak point in the software is that it does not interpret all of the EXIF info (yet), most important omission is the camera's white-balance setting. Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery _ Is your computer infected with a virus? Find out with a FREE computer virus scan from McAfee. Take the FreeScan now! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Re: And now: the *ist D vs. the EOS 300D!
Hi Shel, good to see you back. I have questions for the eggspurts here, myself. Given that Pentax's software for manipulating and converting a RAW file is a bit lacking in capabilities, what would be the best approach? 1. Shoot everything in largest, highest quality jpeg and print using PIM II/EXIF 2.2 capable printers? 2. Shoot everything in TIFF, pick it up in PhotoShop and edit as necessary? 3. Shoot RAW, convert to TIFF and then PhotoShop it? I usually don't like to import jpegs into PhotoShop for editing purposes, but I could and then save them in .psd format after editing. I really like Adobe Camera Raw but it's not going to support Pentax RAW. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: And now: the *ist D vs. the EOS 300D! Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 11:52:16 -0800 The new PS is out and it does not support PEF files. Here's a list of PS supported files: http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/cameraraw.html Leonard Paris wrote: I don't hold much hope that Adobe is going to accomodate the .PEF format in either a plug-in or in their new PhotoShop CS. _ Concerned that messages may bounce because your Hotmail account is over limit? Get Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es
Re: AF360FGZ Question
It just seems to me that the timing between the two flashes is just about perfect to result in pictures of people with their eyes closed. Has anyone noticed that besides me? Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 If you use a non A lens it reverts to TTL. The double flash can be a pain in some circumstances but it gives far better exposure accuracy than TTL. Leon _ Compare high-speed Internet plans, starting at $26.95. https://broadband.msn.com (Prices may vary by service area.)
Re: *ist D reaches Tyneside!!!
I don't think that Pentax is making them fast enough and, apparently, they are taking care of their most loyal dealers first. I paid a bit of a premium to get the one I have. Len --- From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: *ist D reaches Tyneside!!! Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2003 13:06:58 + Hi, Saw on in the flesh today for the first time. Nice marketing, Pentax. I live in only the third biggest conurbation in the UK (5-7 million people) and it took you over a month to get one here. Stuck in a corner of a window display of one of the smallest camera shops in the city. The 300D, conversely, is even in the box shifter shops now, with whacking big adverts next to it. Even allowing for the price discrepancy, it is no wonder the Pentax market share is so limited. Grumpy Old Man _ Surf and talk on the phone at the same time with broadband Internet access. Get high-speed for as low as $29.95/month (depending on the local service providers in your area). https://broadband.msn.com
Re: digital viewfinders
How about the Canon G1, G2, G3, and G5. As well as some of the Nikon CoolPix models. Len --- * There's room for all of God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. From: Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: digital viewfinders Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:00:14 -0500 A few days ago, I was looking as a friends Rollei MF camera with a waist level finder. Since it's parent's weekend here at the college, I have also noticed many folks taking shots using the LCD screen and not the viewfinder (I'm yet to see a film camera this today). It strikes me that it would be handy to have a digital camera with a waist level finder and shade that consisted of a horizontal LCD screen. The screen on the E-10 can fold out, but it's awkward to use the camera this way. I'm thinking of a horizontal top-mounted LCD. It is just me or does this sound like something useful? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Never get a busy signal because you are always connected with high-speed Internet access. Click here to comparison-shop providers. https://broadband.msn.com
Re: istD review - finally
Absolutely! I use one on my AF500FTZ almost all the time. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 btw: is Stofen omnibounce available for AF500FTZ? I've built myself one from an empty polypropylene shampoo bottle...looks weird, works remarkably well also with 14mm or fisheye (on film too)! If somebody wants to see - anyone with a little webspace :-)? Thomas _ Fretting that your Hotmail account may expire because you forgot to sign in enough? Get Hotmail Extra Storage today! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es
Re: What DSLR Improvements I'd Like To See
I think that some fine tuning of the firmware n the *ist D will take care of the minor discrepancies between it and the Canon D10. I do like the ability to use the larger Adobe RGBcolor space in the *ist D. I own a Canon D30, D60, and a Powershhot G5 in addition to my *ist D. I'm pretty happy with the *ist D. Great build quality and great results, so far. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What DSLR Improvements I'd Like To See Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 13:36:29 -0600 (CST) On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or maybe it means the sensor Pentax is using is not quite as good as Canon's. I tend to think one cannot draw any conclusions yet. There is some evidence that the Canon sensor is a bit better, or Canon's handling of it is better. It's a more developed technology than the sensor in the *istD/D100. However, I do think that some of the problem is not the lenses but what digital post-processing does to the images from the lenses. I don't recall there being a great lamenting of chromatic aberration in Pentax lenses back when Fujichrome Velvia was king. I KNOW that some truly great Nikon lenses exhibit problems on Nikon digitals that they did not on film, and the Kodak N14 is almost legendary for inducing funky performance on very fine lenses. Try comparing the *istD to the Canon D30, which was Canon's first digital camera. That sort of points out how far Canon has come, and how good the *istD is for a first DSLR. DJE _ Want to check if your PC is virus-infected? Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Re: 5 Mpixel price breakthough
One of the really big reasons is the ability to catch the decisive moment with the DSLR. So far, point and shoots do not have that ability. The time delay between shutter button press and actual capture in the PS makes it much more difficult to capture that decisive moment. Len --- * There's no place like 127.0.0.1 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 5 Mpixel price breakthough Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2003 13:47:08 -0600 (CST) On Mon, 27 Oct 2003, J. C. O'Connell wrote: I just saw on TV that gateway has a 5Mpixel digital PS for $249.99 I think 35mm film's days are really numbered. Why does a DSLR cost $1250.00 more WITHOUT a lens??? Apples and Oranges. Why does a pro SLR cost so much more than a film point-and-shoot? The sensor size is the same (35mm film), right? Much of the answer is the LENS part. I think it's interesting that Canon is using a big print apparently made from the 300D DSLR as a sales technique. It looks like Cibachrome or something, which is a bit of a cheat in and of itself. However, it's rather like using a picture taken by a pro on Fuji Velvia with some $1500 lens on a Canon film Rebel and saying look, this camera takes great pictures! DJE _ Never get a busy signal because you are always connected with high-speed Internet access. Click here to comparison-shop providers. https://broadband.msn.com
Re: *ist D: Enabled!
On Mon, 20 Oct 2003 20:46:52 -0700 Bucky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: marker. Inside the box is a slip that informs me that Pentax Canada has upgraded the CRV3s to rechargeables for a more enjoyable picture taking experience. I wonder what's up? Shurely they didn't do it out of the goodness of their hearts. I'm sure that, if you think about it long enough, you'll discover the underlying evil intent. ;-) Len Paris --- *There's no place like 127.0.0.1
Re: Hot breaking news - straight from the horse's mouth
Har! Mr. Belly Cutter indeed! Good one, Valentin! Len --- On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 20:49:18 +0300 Dr E D F Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like it! Don ___ Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: March 30, 2002 - Original Message - From: Caveman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:38 PM Subject: Hot breaking news - straight from the horse's mouth Here it is: Thank you for inquiry. We are striving to please our clients, and in this respect, we've already evaluated the possibility of using the latest RGBE CCD chip technology available from Sony. Consistent with our company's policy, we think that a 1-2 years delay in releasing our first DSLR is less important than having it up to date with the latest technology, leading to a higher degree of customer satisfaction. Consequently, we have started to redesign the camera around the new CCD chip technology. We will also take advantage of this deadline extension to address some other known issues as well. Some minor ones, like replacing the USB 1.1 port with a more current 2.0 one, but also some fundamental ones like the further refining of the lens mount. Working together with our most advanced client we concluded that backward compatibility is a non issue, and it would be prefferable to use a small but good selection of zoom lenses, specially taylored to fit digital's needs. We eventually decided that the focus shaft will be relocated to the bottom of the lens mount, where it fits more conveniently and would allow for a simplified mechanism with less parts, and also permitting an economy of $0.24 per unit. An extra electrical contact will be placed in the former place of the focus shaft, allowing for a later to be implemented advanced protocol for data transmission between the lens and the camera. The side effect - of making the F(A) lenses being usable only in manual focus mode - will be of no important consequence, since metering would also not be available with this series, and the FA-D series of zooms that will replace them will offer astounding performance when compared to any lenses designed for film camera. Of course, for our advanced customers, we will also introduce a FA-D Limited series of primes, designed with bokeh in mind, which will further enhance the highly acclaimed 3-D effect of bright-edge bokeh. In order to further please our customers, we will also make these lenses in black finish, which will be available in US with the silver finish camera bodies (the silver finish lenses and black cameras will be reserved for the Japanese market only). I hope this has answered all your questions and addressed your concerns regarding the future developments in our camera and lens lines. Sincerely your, M. Harakiri
Re: Digital question
The darkroom does not have an Undo key. Nor does it automatically remember all of the steps that you have taken so that you can repeat them again and again with perfect accuracy, or back up and redo any or all steps in the process. There are many more advantages to using a computer but most folks already know that, including yourself, so I won't bore the list further. Len --- From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Digital question Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:43:33 -0600 - Original Message - From: Hans Imglueck Subject: Re: Digital question Hi Dag, snip. But as I mentioned in my first email - digital makes it much more easy. snip I had this conversation with Dag a couple of months ago. He assured me that it wasn't any easier to manipulate a photo with a computer than it was to do it in a darkroom. Personally, I didn't believe him, but I didn't think it worth an arguement. William Robb _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: OT: Seeing IR (cry for help)
I think I saved a copy at home. I'm at work now but I'll check this evening when I get back there. Let me know, if you haven't gotten it from someone else first, and I'll zip it up and email it to you, assuming it's all there. I didn't have time to check it when I saved it. Len --- From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Seeing IR (cry for help) Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:34:07 +0100 Damnation and other rude words, Some * (fill in your own expletive) has deleted the page except for the safety warning about not looking into the sun. Did anyone save a copy of this page rather than just bookmarking it? If so, I would appreciate a copy. I was looking forward to blinding a whole cohort of our students this autumn.. mike _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: LENS it is, LENSE it is not
I'd use the pseudonym of Grey Lensman but E. E. Smith would probably send Rod the Rock Kinnison to break both of my knees. ;-) Len --- From: Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LENS it is, LENSE it is not Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:41:18 -0400 According to Merriam-Webster (10 Ed) both lens and lense are acceptable as the singular form of the noun. I suspect it might be one of those cases where the error became so common that it was just accepted as legitimate. It also cites (right below) the use of lens as a transitive verb meaning to film something and the word lensman as a synonym for photographer (which I really like). No mention of lensperson ;-) Steve (the amateur lensman) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: OT: Need used cheap digital
How cheap were you thinking about? What minimum capabilities, or desired capabilities do you have in mind? Len --- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Need used cheap digital Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 09:58:53 -0400 Preferably one using Compact Flash. Anyone got one? mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: Digital question
Because you are a valued customer of theirs??? That's a pretty heavy book for them to pay postage on. Len --- Now, on the other hand, I am trying to figure out why BH has sent me 3, at the last count, copies of their 20lb (only a slight exaggeration) Professional Lighting catalog. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: Will Digital SLRs improve consumer 35mm zoom lenses?
I'd suggest that, while a person waits, she/he should acquire a nice Pentax digital PS to use in the meanwhile. That way, when the dream comes true, you will be that much ahead of the digital darkroom part of the game and not way behind the power curve. Just a thought. Len --- Looking for primes for digital is a wise decision. Waiting for full frame is even wiser. Personally I couldn't care less for current Pentax zooms in the *ist d equation. The focal ranges are all scrambled up to the point of rendering it useless. Trans-standards become what, portrait zooms ? Tele-zooms are pushed towards the long end, where image quality drops anyway. Wide angle zooms barely fit the standard lens bill: we're back in the era where 35-70 was an amazing lens. Servus, Alin _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: a thought on marketing philosophy
Yes, the Picture CDs that I have gotten were optimized for 4 x 6-inch prints. Not that you can't rez them up a bit on your own but you probably wouldn't be real excited about printing them at 8 x 10. Photo CDs are a lot more expensive here (where I am) $2.00 - $2.50 per image scanned but the prints you can make with them are great. Len --- From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: a thought on marketing philosophy Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 15:27:39 -0400 I've seen similar offers, that didn't include a Photo CD but a Picture CD. There's a big difference between the two. Low resolution scans in the Picture CD vs 5 levels of scans in the Photo CD (from 128X192 to 2048X3072 pixels). Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 8:12 AM Subject: Re: a thought on marketing philosophy I think it's just marketing hype. It appears to me that they are selling the same old disposable at an increased price to include a Photo CD. Not a bad concept considering that Joe and Jane Sixpack probably don't have a scanner and/or image editing software, but do have a computer that enables them to email their photos to Aunt Martha. Bill - Original Message - From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 7:44 AM Subject: Re: a thought on marketing philosophy Speaking of the right time to enter the market with a product, how about Kodak, and it's 27 exposure one-time-use camera system [disposable] DIGITAL cameras? My Sunday paper came in a plastic wrapper/envelope, with the Kodak adv. on the outside. Order Premium prints and you'll get a CD with your images on it. All sorts of questions come to mind, but I'd sure like to know more of the details about the camera, even tho' it's considered a disposable... Come to think of it, they didn't call it a digital camera - they said you'd get back digital pictures, on a CD, when you ordered Kodak Premium prints. Does that mean all jpegs? So, perhaps I'm doing some assuming of facts not in evidence. How is this any different from recording your images on regular film, with a regular camera, and having it developed and printed by Kodak, and asking for prints plus a PhotoCD? Seems to be the same arrangement to me. Were the Kodak Photo CDs you used to get back when requested recorded with a proprietary format, but they're offering jpegs now? Don't know, but I'll bet someone here has the info... Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill, but it's the first time I've seen Kodak include the word 'digital' in an ad for disposable cameras! g keith whaley Jostein wrote: I think your points are very good, Collin. I Have been thinking alon the same lines too. :-) There was a report to the List this winter that Pentax had set up a new factory in China to produce digital cameras (which was very positively received by the stock market, IIRC). To a relatively speaking small company, that kind of investment has to be a risk to take. -Which of course increase the importance of finding the right moment to enter the market. Jostein - Original Message - From: collinb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: a thought on marketing philosophy Here's something to consider about Pentax' conservative approach to DSLRs. Being a smaller competitor, it's necessary to be certain that each product released is profitable. Also, with a new series of products it's important to hit the curve when it's definitely on the uphill side, when profitability is maximum, volumes are highest, and the opportunity is has the lowest likelihood of failure. _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
Re: How important is that little cap?
Dust and dirt and other types of crud tend to get in there too, if you don;t have the cap. After a few years, the connection can corrode, as well, uless it is gold plated. Len From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: How important is that little cap? Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 13:39:52 -0700 How important is the Electronic cable release socket cap, that little bit of plastic that covers the socket for the cable release on the ZX-M and related bodies? Just realized that mine turned up missing. At first glance, it doesn't seem very important -- the cap itself doesn't make a tight seal, meaning the only purpose it could serve would be to protect the contact pins from physical damage, and the pins are recessed, making such damage unlikely. Suppose it could also serve to protect the inner electronics from electrostatic discharge. I'm mostly inclined to believe it's a cosmetic thing, in which case I'll get along well enough without it. -- David Barts Portland, OR _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: [Fwd: You have been removed from the list]
Yes, make a complaint. It may not do much good but, at least you will have voiced your dissatisfaction. Hotmail has a fair amount of problems in this respect, too, but I haven't been able to find anyone that will listen to my complaint. Hell, as far as I can see, there's no way for me to voice a complaint. I'm a paying customer, too. When my subscription runs out, I'm going elsewhere. Len --- _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Re: First shot a keeper (was Re: My Photography Show)
In a way it's bull but in another way it's not. Traditionally, at least in the US, we seem to train our girls from childhood towards the artistic side and our boys towards the technical side. Not that they both aren't capable of learning either side. Len --- From: Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: First shot a keeper (was Re: My Photography Show) Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:38:06 -0400 Well that's bull. But your're entitled to your opinion I suppose. At 04:30 PM 6/16/03 -0400, you wrote: T Rittenhouse wrote: ANY OTHERS? Visual artistic sense is innate for women and acquired for men (exceptions exist). If you don't believe that, try to decorate your room or house yourself. The only photographic domain where men are definitely better is porn. They know exactly what a man would want to see. cheers, caveman To grasp the true meaning of socialism, imagine a world where everything is designed by the post office, even the sleaze. O'Rourke, P.J. _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: Did you hear the one about Bob Shell?
This reminds me of a story I heard recently. It goes like this: A girl goes to the police station and reports that she was raped. The desk sergeant asks when it happened. She says, Two weeks ago. The desk sergeant asks, When did you realize that you had been violated? She says, When the check bounced. It seems a bit outrageous but, in some places, consensual sex can turn into rape if the woman (not the man) decides she didn't want to do it, even days after she consented. Bob Shell should not have to prove that he didn't help her get there. The state needs to prove that he did, beyond the shadow of doubt. Len --- From: Caveman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Did you hear the one about Bob Shell? Date: Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:25:01 -0400 Weird laws. So if X gets a girl in his house, takes her photos, then they have sex, then the girl takes Valium, goes to bed and dies in sleep, X is a criminal ? A strong reason for me to keep photographing flowers ;-) cheers, caveman _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: *ist D revisited
If you were actually concerned with image quality, you wouldn't want to make any adjustments inside the camera. You'd want raw image output so that you could make the adjustments yourself. Len --- From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *ist D revisited Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2003 22:35:49 -0700 I am more concerned with the image quality. So far picture samples from Pentax digital compacts aren't as attractive as other brands. Do they purposely lower the contrast colour to retain the Pentax taste? regards, Alan Chan _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: The *ist camera
The features that I have been able to find out about for the *ist D seem to be a pretty good set to me. The main feature I like is the ability to use all of my Pentax glass, which won't fit on my Canon digital at all. Len --- From: Dr E D F Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The *ist camera Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 10:13:09 +0300 I have been reading the posts about this camera and wonder why so many, perhaps most, of the members of this group are so interested in such a crappy little thing? We have the MZ-S, the PZ-1P and many other fine Pentax offerings available. Now Pentax produce a tiny, featherweight, camera that won't use all the lenses we already have and everyone jumps up and down with delight. And to cap it all they will soon produce a digital twin that won't compare to those already available under other brand names. Don ___ Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: March 30, 2002 _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: OT - digital darkroom - printing...
If you use the right printer for 4 x 6 prints, you can beat the cost of lab prints. Try the HP Photosmart 100, 130, or the most current 4 x 6 printer. Great 4 x 6 prints but, remember, it won't print anything larger. I do all of my 4 x 6 prints on it and do the big prints on the Epson. Len --- I concur. On my Canon, HP, and Epsons, 8X10's would cost in the $2-$3 range. That is reasonable as a lab print would cost about $6.50 each. I found that 8X10's were cost effective (provided you don't have to reprint - color problems, lightness, etc) but 4X6's are iffy compared to lab cost. Bruce _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
RE: MX Batteries: MS76 vs. DL-1 (vs. ?)
The PDML is definitely alive and well. Feign ignorance to post a question then argue with the people that offer answers. Isn't that a form of trolling? Len --- _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
RE: interesting gig
Are you going to have a chance to walk around the location before the shoot? If so, have someone come along with a bit of authority so you can turn on the lights and make some readings ahead of time. Heck he/she could even walk the runway for you so you could check your flash/lights, etc. You might be able to plan, and reserve a spot for a slave (radio controlled) flash to supplement your on-camera flash. Actually, as many weddings as you have done, I know that you know the value of going over the ground ahead of time, too. And a good checklist can't hurt, either. Still preaching to the choir, but, if you do a first rate job, it will probably get you some paying assignments. Getting a receipt for your estimated costs as proof of a donation is a darned good idea, too. I wish I'd have thought of that one. Len --- From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: interesting gig Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 01:28:00 -0400 -Original Message- From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] tom, This sounds like a couple of bee's, the battery pack and some radio slaves...Fun, Fun! Yeah, I'm just trying to figure out how to set them up. I did a search and looked at some runway photos, and the lighting seems to be all over the place. I saw a few where the lighting appeared to be 2 stobes at 45 degrees and equal power, some where it was mostly ambient, some with only on camera flash. I guess it will depend on the layout of the place. I'm thinking slightly directional lighting a bit off axis...I'm also thinking I can pretty much determine where I get to stand. If I'm close enough I may use the ttl flash with the IR transmitter so I can keep TTL. That way I'm not tied too much to hitting spots. Another option would be to use the AB1600 and just light up the whole damned room. tv _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
Re: Incident_meter_suggestions_wanted
Obviously, if you know exactly what you don't want, then you should focus your search on the remainder. If you ever find a small, cheap, rugged, incident lightmeter that has no other modes or functions, tell us what it is. In the meantime, augment your spotmeter with the Sunny 16 rule until your dream comes true. Len --- From: zcaballero [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Incident_meter_suggestions_wanted Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 07:41:51 +0200 Why do so many want me to buy something that I don't want. I just want simple meter. fast is not important. Strong and rugged is. Many features is not important. Just want to measure the light, not connect to satellite phone and call ET laughing. Thank you for suggestion. I am sure you like your meter and it does good for you. Maybe when I want bigger meter with more features I will look at Minolta. Right now i want meter to carry in the Domke bag, not to wear in belt or like a necklace. Z === meter that is really easy to use. It's probably not as rugged as the analog Studio Deluxe by Sekonic, but then it's 10X faster in use and rugged enough for most uses. Best to carry it in its belt pouch rather than around your neck where it can swing and bang into things (speaking from experience). Used the Minoltas are around $250US. -- Email.it, the professional e-mail, gratis per te: http://www.email.it/f Sponsor: Vuoi una ricetta molto interessante per i tuoi risparmi? Ti serve la zucca di Conto Arancio. Clicca qui: http://adv.email.it/cgi-bin/foclick.cgi?mid=666d=28-5 _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: OT: Which dcams have this feature?
From what I have read (I don't own one), the Kodak DCS-760 can do this. This camera was expensive before but it has become obsolete and the prices for used ones should be getting a lot lower. I haven't been searching eBay for one. Len --- From: collinb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Which dcams have this feature? Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 09:19:44 -0500 When the shutter release is pressed and the image is captured, it is immediately sent out the USB port instead of being storedin memory. TIA, Collin _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #66
The whole system, including business trips, is carefully designed so that no employees can get any benefit or have any fun from working for the government. Amen! I've first-hand knowledge of that, myself. Len --- _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Re: 4 megapixels is enough, said Olympus (in 2000)
The only word wrong in that statement was the word ever. Without that one word, the statement was accurate for the time. We were writing most of our own programs, in pretty efficient code. Program bloat took off to heights that are still increasing today. 4MP will stretch the capacity of a very good printer, unless you do a lot of cropping. Cropping is something that few on the PDML admit to. I like the freedom to crop that 6MP gives me but I've made saleable 8 X 10 and 11 X 14 prints from a 3.25MP digi. Len --- From: Gary L. Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 4 megapixels is enough, said Olympus (in 2000) Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2003 21:37:14 -0600 Peter Alling wrote: 640K is all the memory anyone will ever need in a PC -- Microsoft/Intel To be more precise, Bill Gates... ;-) -- Later, Gary _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: *ist D's ISO range (was: Fw: unanswered and unasked)
One of the things I've noticed is that digital cameras handle under exposure much better than they do over exposure. I've been able to get very good prints from exposures that were three stops under exposed using most digital photo editors. and better yet using PhotoShop. Under those circumstances, ISO 400 equates to a pretty high ISO. Have other digital shooters noticed this or is it just me? Len --- From: Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: *ist D's ISO range (was: Fw: unanswered and unasked) Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 07:16:21 -0500 I raised the question twice, I believe, in the days before you joined. I do a lot of shooting at ISO 800 to 1250. It would be a pity if the *ist D could not be used to shoot indoor school plays. There is no secret method for goosing the ISO speed. Whatever Pentax delivers, we'll be stuck with. Mike J asks us to stay calm; the ISO range may not yet be fixed. Tony Gieske [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: New to the list and a little surprised that no one seems to want to know the ISO specs on the *ist D. Are they like the D100 or are they like the 10D? I'd sure like them to be ISO 100 to ISO 6400. Maybe I'm missing something. Perhaps if no one cares it's because there's some secret method of goosing the speed of the chip in post. Could this be? Has anyone tried it with those earlier models? _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: *ist AF sensors
Yep. It only makes sense to use the tools at hand in the way they best work for you. I think it's a waste for a person to buy a camera for features that he intends never to use. As my cameras have gotten to be more capable, I have made the necessary effort to get the best use I can of the new features. With only three focus points to choose from, I find myself shooting the way Cotty does. With an *ist D, I'm going to enjoy learning how to take advantage of all of those focus points. Len --- More than most things I read here. I should have given more detail about how I do things. Most often I decide on the general composition, and chose the AF sensor, before I bring the camera up to my eye. This is similar to picking a focal length lens and then moving to the approximate position you want to shoot from. At times, things change in the viewfinder and I switch AF sensors. How practical this is depends on the layout and controls of the camera. BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does this make sense? For me, selecting AF points takes too much time. I simply centre on the subject (running diagonally towards me) lock the focus with my thumb on a focus lock button, re-frame and fire. The whole operation takes less than 1 second. In that time, he has travelled about 6 feet. In the event, I would most likely have him framed big in the finder, so would not need to recompose. The central AF sensor would be covering him as the subject, in which case I would not necessarily lock focus. _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: OT: networking
I found out that the Kodak DCS-760 would accept a wireless card so you could sen pictures directly to a computer similarly equiped and in range. The 760 should almost be affordable, used, now. The newer cameras don't seem to have this capability. Len --- Does anyone make a wireless network card *for digital cameras* that will transmit the image across the network immedately after being taken? Collin _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: Is zoom quality better with a small frame size?
It seemed to work that way for 8mm movie cameras. Len --- Could a zoom lens designed for an APS-sized sensor have less distortion or vignetting than a zoom lens designed for full-frame 35mm? In other words, is it easier to design a no compromise 5:1 or 10:1 zoom for the smaller format? Would a hood, for example, be able to work well over a greater range of focal lengths? _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: How about a 600/2.8 or a 100-400/2.8-3,5?
I think you are right, Paul. I think that the worst possible thing that could happen to Pentax would be for all prospective Pentax buyers to find and read the PDML before they made their purchase. For a user's group, we seem to be pretty negative about Pentax's efforts. Len --- From: Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: How about a 600/2.8 or a 100-400/2.8-3,5? Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 07:40:36 -0500 Pål wrote: In fact some Pentax users wait out the *ist D and when they see it they buy a Canon. I could be wrong, but I suspect that most shoppers will try to read about the various DSLRs on the Web before buying. Most will find hands-on reviews that evaluate the cameras strictly in terms of functions, value, ease of use, and accessories. Few will find PDML and other user forums in which people bash Pentax for substandard support. _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
