Re: An observation re Pentax for sale
Tom, your website is fantastic! Your work is beautiful! Very contemporary and classic... To answer your question - QLD is short for Queensland, the sunny state that I live in in Australia. You know NY is to New York... lol. Also, I have never seen a proof magazine offered at any of the Australian labs that I deal with however I can see how it would work, and I think that most people would love to have them like that to keep. Might look into it further. Thanks for the "food for thought". tan.x. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 1:33 PM Subject: RE: An observation re Pentax for sale > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > My main stumbling block is the fact that I am in the > > country and country > > people tend to like things > > "on paper". Most turn their nose up in disgust at the idea > > of photographs > > being on a cd-rom. (OTOH, > > all of my Brisbane clients are pretty much requesting JUST to have > > everything on CD!) Only approx. 70% > > of the population even have computers, with waaay less > > having internet > > or email capabilities. Currently, > > I sell my portrait/wedding packages on a "per roll" basis, > > with all proofs > > being "usable" 5x7s that the client > > gets to keep. I have a personal aversion to daylight > > robbery, and find that > > this way gives my clients the best > > value for their money. > > Interesting way to put it. > > > > So how do you guys who are shooting > > digital go about > > it? > > That's, uh, kind of a broad question > > > I mean, alot of my clients > > won't be able to access my web galleries or even have their > > proofs emailed > > to them. Many of them live way > > out of town and would probably be extremely intimidated if > > a cd arrived in > > the mail. The cost of having digital > > files printed in QLD still exceeds even 5x7 inch film proofs... > > What's QLD? > > I don't do paper proofs anymore, but if someone really wants them, > they can buy them. Another option is a proof magazine. It's a stack > 10x15's with 6 images per page spiral bound. > > tv > > -- > Thomas Van Veen Photography > www.thomasvanveen.com > 301-758-3085 > > > > >
Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!!
Thanks Ryan! It is bloody hot up here - bikini and sarong weather that is for sure. Not like the ice and snow most of the other PDML'ers would be having right now! As for the commuting, I have worked out that just the flights I already have booked for next year will be enough to get me a free return flight to Brissy courtesy of frequent flyer points! Yaaay. tan.x. - Original Message - From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 3:38 PM Subject: Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > Hey Tanya! How's the air out there? Mackay's whoopwhoop enough- You're > post-whoopwhoop :) Seems like you're in for a bit of commuting.. 6 or 7 > times? Which means to and fro to and fro? Yikes.. Well, whoopwhoop or not, > it's good to hear from someone else this side of the world! > > Cheers, > Ryan > > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 11:11 PM > Subject: Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > > > > Hi Ryan! I am actually nowhere near Brissy. I am 3 hours west of Mackay > in > > the middle of whoop whoop! HOWEVER, I am scheduled to be in Brisbane at > > least 6 or 7 times in the first half of 2005, due to wedding bookings, so > > that was why I mentioned BrisVegas. > > > > I think the map would be a great idea! > > > > tanya.x. > > - Original Message - > > From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 11:02 PM > > Subject: Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > > > > > > > Hey both of you fellow Brissie folk! John, still haven't had that coffee > > yet > > > have we :) Was just round your neighbourhood at a mate's place actually > > > (where that pano was taken).. How are things? > > > > > > Ryan > > > PS. I think there was a bit of a discussion a month or two ago about (or > > > against) profiling the PDML.. thought it'd be interesting to have a map > of > > > the world with a red dot for every member.. but heck.. prolly won't > > happen.. > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 5:26 PM > > > Subject: Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > > > > > > > > > > lol! hi John, thanks for the welcome back (also thanks to Tom too!). > > > > > > > > Don't miss it at all! Although, it is looking like I am heading back > up > > > > there for a shoot in the next few months. I have just signed an > > agreement > > > > with SIDS Australia to shoot a Red Nose Day calendar themed "Bush > > Babies", > > > > so obviously Isa is the perfect location. Won't be hanging around > there > > > for > > > > long though, let me tell you! hehe. > > > > > > > > Got lots of weddings coming up in BrisVegas next year too, so might > have > > > to > > > > see if I can catch some PDML'ers 'round the traps... > > > > > > > > BTW, I just looked at that auction again, and didn't realise how much > > wear > > > > IS > > > > on the top of that body. Bummer really, but would still be a good > buy, > > me > > > > thinks... > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > > From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 5:15 PM > > > > Subject: Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > Welcome back Tanya - do you miss the Isa? > > > > > > > > > > John Coyle > > > > > Brisbane, Australia > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > > > From: "Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 9:58 AM > > > > > Subject: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone! Not sure if any of you remember me, I was once known > > in > > > > > these > > > > > > parts > > > > > > as "fairygirl". I have been around the traps and shooting Pentax > > like > > > > > mad. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: An observation re Pentax for sale
- Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 5:43 PM Subject: RE: An observation re Pentax for sale " Well, if you go digital, I would recommend you just offer digital proofing as your standard process. If they balk, offer the proof mag, or regular proofs for an extra fee." Actually, I have been considering doing this even with film - just getting the negs processed and offering the scans on cd as proofs. Not sure that it will always work around here though - as I said not everyone has computers, and even less have internet access. "As to the "highway robbery" reference...you aren't holding a gun to > your prospect's heads. They know your pricing before they hire you, > and they hire you because they think you're worth it. Higher fees are > ok if you can get them - it means more money or less work, neither of > which is a bad thing. This is a business after all..." Yep, and that's why I am travelling to Brisbane so frequently (14 hour drive or 2 hour flight), as down there people are much more willing to pay me decent money. I think that here in my home town, people don't value my work as much due to me being a "local", but it seems that the further away people are, the more they appreciate what I do! > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > Tom, your website is fantastic! Your work is beautiful! > > Very contemporary and classic... > > Thanks. > > > > > To answer your question - QLD is short for Queensland, > > the sunny state that I live in in Australia. You know NY > > is to New York... > > lol. > > Ah. I thought it was some print process I hadn't heard of. > > > > > Also, I have never seen a proof magazine offered at any of > > the Australian > > labs that I > > deal with however I can see how it would work, and I think > > that most people > > would > > love to have them like that to keep. > > Well, if you go digital, I would recommend you just offer digital > proofing as your standard process. If they balk, offer the proof mag, > or regular proofs for an extra fee. > > My print sales have gone up about 30%. Also, I usually get anywhere > from 100 to 1000 hits to the each online proof set. You can't beat the > advertising. > > As to the "highway robbery" reference...you aren't holding a gun to > your prospect's heads. They know your pricing before they hire you, > and they hire you because they think you're worth it. Higher fees are > ok if you can get them - it means more money or less work, neither of > which is a bad thing. This is a business after all... > > tv > > -- > Thomas Van Veen Photography > www.thomasvanveen.com > 301-758-3085 > > > >
Re: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
Thanks heaps for your comments guys! Cory, it is funny you should say that actually! I was going to post yesterday, when Herb etc were debating about PDML'ers who don't shoot enough etc. Currently,I shoot about 20-30 rolls per week. Of this, 1-2 is "just for fun", 15-20 are for work, and on average, I would shoot at least 2-3 rolls per week of my kids!! VERY expensive indeed. The girls at the local lab (where I send my personal stuff, not work) just roll their eyes in exasperation when i arrive there a couple of times a week and dump a handful of film on their counter! Mind you, the kids are obviously very used to it. My 5yo was making a sandwich today and came in holding up a piece of cheese. He said "mummy, i don't think you've taken a photo of me with a piece of cheese ever". H, I was like, "ummm, you don't need to have a photo of EVERYTHING that you do matey." To which he answered "well, you take a photo of me doing everything else, and i eat cheese EVERY day on my sandwich so i thought you'd like a photo of it too..." Plus, he told his teacher the other day, when asked about what "mummies do" in the home (they were learning about gender roles etc", and of course his answer was "mummies give cuddles, and they read stories, and they cook yummy jam drops (a cookie that i bake him)... oh, and they take photos of EVERYTHING i do" (apparently, he "rolled" his eyes whilst making the comment!). So, yep, having kids sure does keep the photography bank in the red, BUT it makes for lots of practice, and many GREAT memories to show them when they grow up. Sylwek said: "Beautifull children and shots Tanya! Gotta think about at least one of this small gizmos :-) Just another reason to take more and more photos :-)" Sylwek, not sure if the "small gizmos" you were referring to were my kids or the little 50mm lens that I used, but either way, they are both great to play with! lol. David, i'd love to see some pics of your little miracle! congratulations on his arrival! he is getting to a lovely age, plenty of cute smiles to photograph, and once he is sitting on his own, it makes life alot easier too! Bruce, it is a nice light lens, and great focal length. Probably wouldn't be able to use it for shooting kids other than my own though as it distracts them too much when you get that close to them, and can be difficult to get natural expressions. Will keep using my 135mm I think, but for my kids they beg me to take their photos and the closer the better! tan.x. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:45 PM Subject: Re: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7... > I can tell you from experience Sylwek, having your own bundle of joy to > photograph whenever you want is MUCH MUCH more expensive than any of the > current digital SLRs. You could certainly get a Medium Format rig for less > as well. > > Cory Waters > has two kids and LOTS of photographs of each. > > - Original Message - > From: "Sylwester Pietrzyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 7:33 AM > Subject: Re: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7... > > > > on 11/29/03 8:57 AM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > wrote: > > > > > http://www.tanyamayer.com/familypics/mayerkids.html > > Beautifull children and shots Tanya! Gotta think about at least one of > > this small gizmos :-) Just another reason to take more and more photos :-) > > > > -- > > Best Regards > > Sylwek > > > > > > > > > --- > 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: 11/26/2003 >
Re: new pix
Gorgeous stuff Herb! I am a "people" photography by preference, but deep down I still love to do flowers and all manner of "pretty" things that mother nature provides us with. Absolutely DISASTROUS at landscapes though! The colours and sharpness in all of your shots are sensational. I am SO suffering from "*istD envy"... tan.x. - Original Message - From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 11:47 AM Subject: new pix > here are some pictures taken in the last month and a half of various fall > scenes. these are mostly taken with my Nikon Coolpix 5000 P&S digital camera > but the last bunch are with my *istD including the batch, the ones of the > flowers and butterflies, i took with Cesar at the American Museum of Natural > History. > > http://users.bestweb.net/~hchong/Seasonal/Seasonal1.htm > > for all intents and purposes, the *istD has retired the Nikon. i'll take the > Nikon only when i have to use a small camera and can't use anything else. > that's hardly ever. the image quality of the *istD is much higher, although > the Coolpix 5000 was never really bad. it was middle of the pack 5 > megapixels. > > i just haven't had a chance to take my rolls of slides in for processing. i > have about 10 rolls covering the same period, more or less. most of October > ended up being way too sunny on weekends and i was guiding a lot of people, > so i didn't get much i really liked. the very first picture in the sequence > is a layering of 6 images taken at 1 stop intervals. > > Herb... > >
Re: Silly Digital Survey
Holy Mackeral, Wendy! Quite a collection you have there! What a diehard Pentax fan you are! Great to see another girl as passionate about her "love" as moi! tan.x. " I also still own 3 MXes, an LX, an MZ-S and a 67. I'm not about to part with any of them. If I did, it would be the LX and 67. I love me MXes.
Re: Panorama project
Gorgeous! I would never post any of my landscape photography attempts, I am truly hopeless! Give me a nice smile and a cute pair of eyes any day I envy your ability though, you have done a beautiful job! - Original Message - From: "Chris Murray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 7:58 AM Subject: Re: Panorama project > On Sat, 29 Nov 2003, Mark Roberts wrote: > > > I'm still fine tuning it, but here's how my latest panorama project > > looks at the moment: > > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/pghsmall.jpg > > > > 5 slides combined into one shot. > > > > Nice work. I like it. > > - Chris > > > -- > Chris Murray /"\ > [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN > http://apeman.org/ XAGAINST HTML MAIL > Cell: 604.861.8307 / \/ > > Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. > See http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html > >
Re: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
What a clever little man!! Only my first was anywhere near sitting/standing before seven months, the other two have been lazy! lol. My daughter is 14 mths old and only just walking now, mind you she doesn't NEED to walk cause the boys carry (or DRAG!) her everywhere! Can't wait to see some shots of him when your hand is better! - Original Message - From: "David Madsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 4:54 AM Subject: RE: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7... > Sitting on his own? He is already standing on his own! And my hand is in a > cast so my wife has to do all the picture taking right now. I guess I could > hold the camera upside down in my left hand and press the shutter release > with my pinky. But them all the pictures would be upside down, LOL. > > David Madsen > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.davidmadsen.com > > >
Re: A turning point?
I know I'm a girl, but can I marry your wife?!? Or at least get her to have a chat to my hubby? I am *green* with envy. I would have LOVED one for my son's dance concert last week!! Have fun!! tan.x. - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 7:51 AM Subject: Re: A turning point? > Oh-oh! > > We've lost another one... > > > > Seriously, Malcolm, congrats. I know you'll enjoy yourself immensely. I > just figured you'd be able to hold out a bit longer... > > cheers, > frank > > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist > fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer > > > > > >From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: A turning point? > >Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:50:01 - > > > >Last Tuesday, I received a surprise parcel, which my wife had arranged for > >delivery. Inside, I found a number of smaller boxes, all new Pentax items > >and one of them contained an *ist D. In all the time I have been interested > >in photography (1970), I've never bought/had a new SLR camera and have only > >seen them on the shelves. > > > >Friday just gone, I had an immediate use for a DSLR, to take photos of my > >youngest in a school 'play' (she's 5 next week, so it was only a small > >part), but I used the MX and Chinon flash for two reasons; firstly I can > >use > >the MX to provide good results without thinking and I'd not used the *ist D > >before and two; - and I freely admit this is a bit sad - is I am so stunned > >to have something new I wanted to view it in the box for a bit. > > > >Now will it be a turning point? So many hardened film users have turned to > >digital so quickly with the acquisition of such a camera. I used my LX and > >my 67 today.I still get great pleasure every time I use them. > > > >Malcolm > > > > > > _ > The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcomm&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca >
Re: How many musicians? was Re: where are you ? and digital vs
I can play "twinkle twinkle little star" and "put another nickle in" on the keyboard, does that count?? Oh, and I'm GREAT at embarrassing my kids by singing as we are driving in the car... tan.x. - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pentax list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 7:46 AM Subject: Re: How many musicians? was Re: where are you ? and digital vs > On 30/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > > >I am not a musician by any stretch of imagination, but I do play the > >Appalachian Dulcimer. One or both of my instruments will accompany me to GFM > >where I will pay for my travel by accepting bribes to not play... > > You're coming to GFM with a dulcimer, Stan? COOL. > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps > _ > Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk >
Re: Filter to desaturate color
How funny Shel, I am always after the opposite - anything I can get my hands on to INCREASE colour saturation! tan.x. - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 1:02 PM Subject: Filter to desaturate color > Special edition DVD releases are great. The extra features sometimes > have good information and ideas for photographers (Just saw Leone's > "Once Upon a Time in the West," which seems to be a textbook on lighting > and working with DOF - highly recommended, BTW). > > I digress. On one recently viewed DVD there was a comment by the DP > that he used an "antique suede" filter to desaturate the color. Not > being a big fan of some of the overly saturated films out there, this > caught my attention as being a way to tone down some of the intensity of > Reala while keeping its other fine characteristics. > > Upon checking the B&H site I discovered that Tiffen makes a variety of > antique suede filters, but they are rather spendy and most are not for > threaded use. Also discovered the B+W KR3. which is a "warming" filter, > but appears to be of a similar color to the Tiffen. > > So, the questions to the color film gurus here: will the KR3 behave > similarly to the antique suede? What other filters are there that can > tone down or desaturate color film? What do you do (outside of PS) to > desaturate your pictures? > > Tks! > > >
Re: Filter to desaturate color
Ok, well not ALWAYS, but generally. I like to shoot my portraiture with a "fashion" angle, rather than straight portraiture, so I am usually trying to bump up the contrast and saturation, iykwim? Of course, there are always applications for both, but I tend to be trying to "increase" more than anything else... tan.x. - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 1:48 PM Subject: Re: Filter to desaturate color > Why? Always? > > While vivid colors are sometimes nice, softer, more delicate colors with lower > saturation and intensity sure work for me some times. > > Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > > > How funny Shel, I am always after the opposite - anything I can get my hands > > on to INCREASE colour saturation! > >
Re: Filter to desaturate color
Just a quick one before I pick my son up from school - this is GENERALLY what I like to go for Hope it looks ok on screen as my monitor is callibrated for my lab, and it may not appear as nice at your end, but you'll get the general idea... http://www.tanyamayer.com/fairmaidens/pages/j.html tan. - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 2:39 PM Subject: Re: Filter to desaturate color > Got a pic up somewhere that I can see. > > Here's something that might not look too well if it were "Velvia-ized" > > http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/hidenseek.html > > shel > > Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > > > I like to shoot my portraiture with a > > "fashion" angle, rather than straight portraiture, so I am usually trying to > > bump up the contrast and saturation, iykwim? > > > > Of course, there are always applications for both, but I tend to be trying > > to "increase" more than anything else... > > > >
Re: Band Camp/Was 4 week wait
hehe, ashamed to admit that of course I know it... it was "American Pie", and we don't need to talk about what she did with her flute do we?!! ;-) The actresses name is Alison Hannigan, which I know because despite being the mature mother that I am, I am/was totally addicted to "Buffy" and "Angel"! Please, no "cyber" smacks, I know I should hang my head in shame! lol. tan. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 8:52 AM Subject: Re: Band Camp/Was 4 week wait > There is a movie (whose name I forget because it was forgettable) that had > an annoying girl (played by the girl who later played Willow in the TV > series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer") who talked endlessly and mercilessly > about her experiences at Band Camp. > Over on this side of the pond, our grade schools have marching bands. Band > camp is a Summer camp themed to enrich one's band lifestyle. Or so I've > been told by band geeks... > > Cory Waters > was a mean trumpet player in 6th grade and has a guitar that won't make > pretty noises for him. > > - Original Message - > From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "pentax list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 4:51 PM > Subject: Re: 4 week wait for a lense :( > > > > On 2/12/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > > > > >This one time, at band camp, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > >> Borrow someone's A*85mm f1.4 and realise the mistake you have made ;-) > > > > > >I have one of these, but cannot make it go on the istD > > > > Can't means won't! > > > > Please sir, what in Finagle's name is a band camp? > > > > > > > > > > Cheers, > > Cotty > > > > > > ___/\__ > > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > > ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps > > _ > > Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk > > > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.545 / Virus Database: 339 - Release Date: 11/28/2003 > >
Re: ZX-7, Tamron 28~200 lens
I love this lens (well, I THINK it is the same one). I smashed it on my camera a couple of weeks ago, and was most happy to find out today that it is fixable. It will cost me au$120, which I am STOKED about, I thought it would cost me at least double that IF it was even able to be salvaged... It retails new for around au$450-$500 here in Oz and is a great buy. Beautiful bokeh... tan. - Original Message - From: "Dave Miers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 8:28 AM Subject: Re: ZX-7, Tamron 28~200 lens > I'd be interested in the lens, but not the body. Any chance he would > separate them? And where might all this be shipped from? > - Original Message - > From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 4:23 PM > Subject: FS: ZX-7, Tamron 28~200 lens > > > > Hi Gang ... > > > > Selling this for a friend who has moved to a digi. > > > > Camera and lens are almost like new. > > Lens is a Tamron AF 28-200f/3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical (IF) Phew! > > The kit's been used only on a couple of vacation trips, and both the > > lens and camera have recently been checked. Both camera and lens have > > all manuals and paperwork, boxes, caps, hood, Pentax strap, and so on. > > Nothing is missing from this > > outfit. $175.00 or ? > > > > Might make a nice holiday gift for someone, or you can use it yourself. > > See pic of outfit at: > > > > http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/PDMLzx7.html > > > > kind regards ... > > > > shel > > > > > > >
Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom
Question - I just bought this lens, the Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom f4-f5.6 (from ebay, for like au$150!!!). It is in PERFECT condition and I am very happy with my purchase. Course I don't use the powerzoom crap, but the lens itself is great. I also got a very pleasant surprise, when I discovered that at the 105mm end, it is extremely close focusing. Almost to the point of being macro? Boz's site and the lens itself, say that it goes to .43mm focussing distance, but I am getting into even closer ranges with the lens spinning around to show a little flower symbol (if this makes any sense), that I have always taken to indicate a macro function? I know this might all sound very rudimentary to you guys and gals, but until now I have only ever had a collection of manual focus Pentax lenses and all of my AF stuff has been third party. As this lens was purchased second-hand, I don't have a manual to go by. Does anyone else have this lens and could they shed some light on this for me? I have found so far that it is extremely sharp and I really love it. Does anyone know of any problems etc that I should be aware of when shooting with it? Many thanks, tan.
Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
> Many thanks William, and everybody else for your thoughtful responses to this thread... > > In regards to the digital/film thingy: > > I KNOW that I need to go digital. I know that I would recoup the $$ in very little time and I also know that it would be SOO beneficial for me out here having no labs etc. BUT, in Australian dollars, the outlay to go over to the *istD is over $3000. > > I HAVE decided that I am going to lease one for tax/technology reasons, but due to my business only being set up this year, I am still required to place an au$1500 deposit for security. Might not be much to most "pro" photographers, but I have 3 kids hanging out for a very generous Santa in a couple of weeks aaannd, another little story to tell... > > Three weeks ago, I was shooting graduation portraits in the bush in a town about 2 hours from mine (it is called Moranbah, if any of you Aussies have heard of it). Anyways, light was running out, the kids were all bloody late (little brats!), and I was RUSHING to get them all through. So, I was running across a road when I tripped, dropped everything I was carrying and then turned to watch the next passing car run over everything that I was carrying! Aargh! So just WHAT was I carrying? Well, it was a (very poorly made) Sigma EF430st flashgun, three rolls of NPH400, a Pentax Pz-20, and a Tamron 28-200mm lens (the same one that shel's friend is selling). Combined, this was my favourite set up for shooting portraits! Ok, so of course I had backup gear, and went ahead with the job no problems (although with my hands shaking!). I was very lucky, cause looking back it most easily could have been MYSELF that got collected by the car. Anyways, I had prompt flash backs of the PZ-1P that I "threw" over a cliff a few years back (anyone remember that? Stan saved my butt on that one...), and which I never did replace. For some reason, that I can't put my finger on, I have since come to LOVE the Pz-20 body, and have 3 (well, 2 and one smashed one!) of them, and think I will stick with them. They do everything that I have come to need. > > Of course, everything WAS insured (not that I would get much back, cause it was all used gear), BUT decided against claiming them due to the time factor involved. I would need to source 3 or 4 quotes and then send them to my insurance company etc, because of course there isn't an agent here in my town. To put it into perspective, a gecko crawled into my power supply on > my pc last year and it took me 6 months to get another one! > > Sooo, basically, my *istD "fund" has disappeared for now, as over the past three weeks, I have enabled myself with the following items: another Pz-20, Pentax FA 28-105mm lens, Pentax FA 50mm f1.7mm lens, 360fgz flashgun. And whilst I was at it, I went a bit mad and also bought an Incablitz flashmeter, Lowepro Nova 5 Camera Bag, SLS 160ws monolight (300 effective ws), light stand, softbox, umbrella, carry bag. Phew! Of course, I am well aware that what I have spent over the past few weeks, could very well have purchased my *istD outright, BUT I am intending of going down the "shoot digital have film backup" path, so want to get that side of things sorted out too. > > I am now at a point where I am quite confident and comfortable in my "collection" of equipment that I can offer consistent results to my clients. I do OF COURSE, still want to go digital, but that won't happen until the New Year now... > > William, I already scan most of my work, and ftp (upload) it to my lab where they print just as they would if I were shooting digital. As they are a Pro lab, the turn around time is generally about 3-5 days, which would only differ by a day or so if I had actually hand delivered it/picked it up myself, so I am happy with that side of things. They also do a fantastic job. For Aussie members, the lab's website is www.imt.net.au if anyone wants to check it out. The delay for me is that I have to send the film off to be processed first, before I can get to work on it. That adds another 3-5 days, sometimes more, to the turn around. > > Moral of the story is that when I do get my *istD that side of things won't really change where my lab is concerned, BUT I won't have to a) mail order film (as no-one locally stocks any Pro films), and b) won't have to send film off to be processed. The trips to Brisbane are for work/bookings. I am travelling there to shoot weddings, and couldn't possibly comprehend travelling there for lab stuff (it is a 14 hour drive!). I welcome the Brisbane trips as they give me the chance to display a larger variety of backdrops and locations on my website and also give me a great break for a day or two from my kids! lol. > > Ok, so sorry that was all so long winded, just wanted to fill you all in on my "butter fingers" and say thanks for all of your encouraging comments... > > tan. >
Re: OT: Whines
Everclear - don't know about the drink, but they are one of my favourite bands! lol. tan. - Original Message - From: "Mat Maessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:10 AM Subject: Re: OT: Whines > Not sure about car windows, but it certainly makes a good cleaning > solvent... > Something about a liquor that's 190 proof... > > -Mat > > mike wilson wrote: > > 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. > >
Re: *ist D - with no lens?!?
Another question that I have, and I apologise if this sounds extremely "dumb" BUT, if the effective focal length of the *istD is 1.5times the focal length of the same lenses on a film body, does this mean that the f-stops are also 1.5 times? ie. If I used my FA 50mm f1.7 on the *istD, would this effectively become an "FA 75mm f2.5" and would the FA 28-105mm f4-5.6 become a "42-158mm f6-8.4", cause if so, that would suck majorly. (sorry, I'll write the words "lollipop" and "straw" here so that I don't get into trouble for using the S word out of context! lol). And all of my lenses would then become very slowww. OR, does it only affect the focal length? Anyone able to get this through my thick skull? lol. tan. - Original Message - From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:26 AM Subject: *ist D - with no lens?!? > Hi all, I have just found an Aussie site where I can purchase the *istD > WITHOUT a lens! It is only au$2497.00. Link is here: > > http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/category149_1.htm > > Cheapest I have found it anywhere in Oz. All of their other gear is very > cheap too. > Question to all of you who have it already - this is my collection of > lenses - > > - Tamron Adaptall (manual focus) 135mm f2.5 (my all time favourite lens!!), > - Tamron AF 28-200mm Aspherical, > - Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom, > - Pentax 50mm f1.7 FA, > - Pentax A 70-210mm macro (thanks Stan!!), > - Sigma 35-80mm f4-5.6 AL (came on my MZ-6/ZX-L body). > > I am pretty happy with this lineup now having converted most of my older > lenses over to newer stuff. I have two manual focus lenses that I love and > will never part with though! Ok, so my question is - how will this > collection of lenses go with the *istD? Keeping in mind that I am shooting > alot of weddings, I tend to use zooms for those, and then the 135mm Tamron > for individual shots. Should I purchase the *istD with the FAJ 18-35mm (an > extra au$450) or without a lens? What have most of you done? > > MTIA, > > tan. > >
Re: Band Camp/Was 4 week wait
I stand corrected John, of course it is "Alyson" - also, what does IIRC stand for... H, can't stay that Paul Newman would have done "it" for me, bring on David Boreanaz any day! lol... tan. - Original Message - From: "John Francis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:36 AM Subject: Re: Band Camp/Was 4 week wait > > > > hehe, ashamed to admit that of course I know it... it was "American Pie", > > and we don't need to talk about what she did with her flute do we?!! ;-) > > The actresses name is Alison Hannigan, which I know because despite being > > the mature mother that I am, I am/was totally addicted to "Buffy" and > > "Angel"! Please, no "cyber" smacks, I know I should hang my head in shame! > > Alyson, IIRC. And she's every bit as cute in real life as she is on TV; > she drove in the Toyota Pro-Celebrity race at the Long Beach Grand Prix > a few years ago. David Boreanaz was supposed to drive in that race the > following year, but he was a no-show. > > Still, with Paul Newman to be found in pit lane my wife was kept happy ... >
Re: [SPAM] Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom
doesn't do it for me Lukasz - do you have a security setting selected in your Options folder that may result in it? Or what about your anitvirus software? - Original Message - From: "Lukasz Kacperczyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [SPAM] Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > Is it only me, or does anybody else also receive some email from PDML with a > "prefix" "[SPAM]" and a word "net" in the beginning? > > regards, > Lukasz > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > === > www.fotopolis.pl > === > internetowy magazyn o fotografii > >
Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom
Stan! I DID check your website, and that is WHY I purchased it! . OT - your website seems to be down right at the moment, or is it just at my end? Thanks heaps for your comments, I mainly purchased this lens to "get me through" until I got my Tamron 28-200mm back, BUT I now think it will be my primary portrait lens, as I can use it with the 360fgz without having to worry about going "over" the zoom distance, AND it works perfectly with the Mz-6/ZX-L too. S, the softness at the 28mm end isn't really an issue for me, as I will generally always be shooting at 85-105mm. BUT, it is a shame that at f5.6 it is a little slow. When I bid on this lens, there was also an FA 100mm f2.8 macro being auctioned. I have wanted THAT particular lens for SO long and I was SO excited to see it, BUT it ended up going for like $650 and I can buy one new for $850 so I let it go and went with this one instead. Still dreaming of the 100mm though! Until I can afford it the Tamron 135mm f2.5 will suffice (although it doesn't have macro capabilities). What does "psuedo" macro mean? And how exactly does it work? tan. - Original Message - From: "Stan Halpin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:24 AM Subject: Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > on 12/02/03 6:04 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > > > Question - I just bought this lens, the Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom f4-f5.6 > > (from ebay, for like au$150!!!). It is in PERFECT condition and I am very > > happy with my purchase. Course I don't use the powerzoom crap, but the lens > > itself is great. > > > > I also got a very pleasant surprise, when I discovered that at the 105mm > > end, it is extremely close focusing. Almost to the point of being macro? > > Boz's site and the lens itself, say that it goes to .43mm focussing > > distance, but I am getting into even closer ranges with the lens spinning > > around to show a little flower symbol (if this makes any sense), that I have > > always taken to indicate a macro function? > > > > I know this might all sound very rudimentary to you guys and gals, but until > > now I have only ever had a collection of manual focus Pentax lenses and all > > of my AF stuff has been third party. As this lens was purchased > > second-hand, I don't have a manual to go by. Does anyone else have this > > lens and could they shed some light on this for me? I have found so far > > that it is extremely sharp and I really love it. Does anyone know of any > > problems etc that I should be aware of when shooting with it? > > > > Many thanks, > > tan. > > > > > There are no problems with this lens except the obvious: > 1. You cannot effectively shade a wide-range zoom, and so you can expect > flare problems if you are not careful; > 2. It seems to get to the /5.6 end of things very quickly as you zoom in. > And /5.6 is very slow... > 3. You'll get some shadow-cast from the lens itself if you use on-camera > flash at the wide end. > > Yes, it does have a psuedo macro function, and yes it is a very fine lens. > My sense, without any systematic tests, is that it is a bit soft at 28mm, > otherwise quite sharp. As you would know if you checked my > aging-but-still-relevant website, , this was once judged to be about the > best of this class of lenses. I am finding mine to be a nice walking-around > lens on the ist-D, with the 20-35 handy in case I need the wider view... > > Stan > >
Re: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7...
Mike, you are correct, it DOES way a ton! lol. BUT, I have a smaller bag that I use for weddings etc. I just purchased the Nova 5 so that I can fill it with most of my gear and take in on flights as "carry on luggage". No matter how secure the case (Pelikan, Storm etc), I don't trust baggage handlers at airports and have heard too many stories of entire suitcases etc being stolen recently. With alot of travel coming up, I wanted something that I could keep WITHIN my reach! If anyone else has any better suggestions, I am very open to hearing them! :-) tan. - Original Message - From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:30 AM Subject: Re: Fw: Show and Tell - AF 50mm f1.7... > Hi, > > Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > > > > Sooo, basically, my *istD "fund" has disappeared for now, as over the past > > three weeks, I have enabled myself with the following items: another Pz-20, > > Pentax FA 28-105mm lens, Pentax FA 50mm f1.7mm lens, 360fgz flashgun. And > > whilst I was at it, I went a bit mad and also bought an Incablitz > > flashmeter, Lowepro Nova 5 Camera Bag, SLS 160ws monolight (300 effective > > ws), light stand, softbox, umbrella, carry bag. Phew! > > That Nova 5 can weigh rather a lot when full. You really _don't_ want > to be carrying it if you can avoid it. Gave myself some quite > unpleasant back problems after using one for a while. > > mike >
Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom
Thanks Stan! So I bought quite wisely then! lol. I am still interested in this whole macro thingy. I only "discovered" it on the 28-105 by pure accident, and nothing I can find anywhere even refers to it having ANY sort of macro capabilities. Do you know any links/references where this is discussed? tan. - Original Message - From: "Stan Halpin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 12:25 PM Subject: Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > By "psuedo-macro" I meant that this is one of many lenses that claim to be > macro but really aren't (IMHO) since they are not designed for a flat field > of focus, they are not optimized for the close rather than distant subjects, > and they don't focus all that close anyway. An ok alternative to using a > close-up filter on some other lens, but not a total substitute for a "real" > macro lens. > > BTW, I had the FA 100/2.8, sold it when I was able to get the A version. I > think that the M-100/2.8 or /4 is a far better portrait lens; the 100mm > macros are too sharp and the highlights can tend to be somewhat harsh. > > For a really good macro, get the FA100/2.8. For a rally good portrait lens, > get the FA85/1.4. the FA77 Limited, or one of the older 100mm A or M lenses. > If you are going to try to get one lens that does double duty for macro and > portrait, the FA 28-105/4-5.6 is probably about as good as you can do. IMHO > > > Stan > > on 12/02/03 7:16 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > > > Stan! I DID check your website, and that is WHY I purchased it! . > > OT - your website seems to be down right at the moment, or is it just at my > > end? > > > > Thanks heaps for your comments, I mainly purchased this lens to "get me > > through" until I got my Tamron 28-200mm back,... > > > What does "psuedo" macro mean? And how exactly does it work? > > > > tan. > > > > >
Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom
Many thanks mike! - Original Message - From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:16 AM Subject: Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > Hi, > > Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > > > I know this might all sound very rudimentary to you guys and gals, but until > > now I have only ever had a collection of manual focus Pentax lenses and all > > of my AF stuff has been third party. As this lens was purchased > > second-hand, I don't have a manual to go by. Does anyone else have this > > lens and could they shed some light on this for me? I have found so far > > that it is extremely sharp and I really love it. Does anyone know of any > > problems etc that I should be aware of when shooting with it? > > It's not on http://www.pentax.com/docstore/index.cfm?show=6 as yet but > it may be worth checking regularly. > > mike >
Re: *istD - Hmmmmm
OT- tom, are you shooting your weddings exclusively with the *istD, or are you using another digital slr of some description? Also, you said "I regularly make 16x20's from 6 megs, and I'm always astonished at how good they look. I like them better than most of the prints I got from my 645, and that includes the ones I printed myself." The guy at the lab that is trying to get me to take my work to them, seems to think exactly the same. In fact he was trying to get me to buy the Minolta Dimage A1, which is only 5megs claiming that its results were better than any digital slr on the market! I too, have been "holding out" and hoping for a Pentax 10megapixel slr, but I am interested to hear your thoughts on the abilities of only 6. If what you are saying is true (about the 16x20s), then there is really no reason (except for $$$) for me NOT to convert to the *istD ASAP! tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 2:23 PM Subject: RE: *istD - Hm > > -Original Message- > > From: Bob Rapp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > Yes, they would. You would find that resolution doesn't > > really matter > > > that much. > > > > > That comments reminds me of going into photography show or > > store selling > > photographs. At print sizes over 8X10, I can pretty much > > tell what film > > format was used. The difference is grain and definition. > > Digital images do > > not have the grain you would expect from film but on larger > > prints, the > > images look very plastic - like visiting a "wax museum". > > You prefaced your original comment by saying you had been lurking. Did > you miss the 5000 posts pertaining to this subject? > > I regularly make 16x20's from 6 megs, and I'm always astonished at how > good they look. I like them better than most of the prints I got from > my 645, and that includes the ones I printed myself. > > The question these days isn't whether digital is better than film, > it's which do you prefer? Only you can answer this. The problem, and I > faced it too, is you don't really know what it's capable of until you > start using it yourself. > > Personally, I prefer a lack of grain and high apparent sharpness over > high resolution for most things. > > tv > >
Re: *ist D - with no lens?!?
Yeah, but who exactly does the GST go to? Like if I haven't been charged by say B&H for GST, then if customs charges me with it and the transaction took place outside of the country, then how can the Aus Govt charge it as there is nobody within the country who will be eligible to claim the tax credits for it, iykwim? bloody GST, what a pain in the proverbial... tan. - Original Message - From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 2:42 PM Subject: Re: *ist D - with no lens?!? > Hey Tanya, > I'm not going to get one anytime soon, but I'm trying to keep an eye on *ist > D prices, and just some extra info for ya, though you probably are aware of > it.. Unfortunately for us down under the best prices are online, and not in > the continent. B&H have it for about USD$1500 (body only, and you see this > price if you add it to your cart). Which seems pretty decent, but together > with postage, and GST (if you're unlucky enough for customs to spot it) it > probably comes up to around the price you found. > > Yesterday I found this other link on Ebay (it only ended this morning) > http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2969274393&category=30020&rd=1 > It's a really good deal.. excluding postage, USD$1600 with a 1 Gb > microdrive! Unfortunately it's a bit of a gamble whether customs spots it > and whops you with GST.. > > I doubt you'd happen to be going anywhere overseas for a holiday would ya? > :) Seems like the best option.. sigh > > Cheers, > Ryan > > PS. This company has a freaky price- USD$1149 for the *ist D body.. Found it > thru Froogle.com. Is it genuine?? Anyone? > http://www.amphotoworld.com/product.asp?id=pnistdigital&l=Froogle > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:26 AM > Subject: *ist D - with no lens?!? > > > > Hi all, I have just found an Aussie site where I can purchase the *istD > > WITHOUT a lens! It is only au$2497.00. Link is here: > > > > http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/category149_1.htm > > > > Cheapest I have found it anywhere in Oz. All of their other gear is very > > cheap too. > > Question to all of you who have it already - this is my collection of > > lenses - > > > > - Tamron Adaptall (manual focus) 135mm f2.5 (my all time favourite > lens!!), > > - Tamron AF 28-200mm Aspherical, > > - Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom, > > - Pentax 50mm f1.7 FA, > > - Pentax A 70-210mm macro (thanks Stan!!), > > - Sigma 35-80mm f4-5.6 AL (came on my MZ-6/ZX-L body). > > > > I am pretty happy with this lineup now having converted most of my older > > lenses over to newer stuff. I have two manual focus lenses that I love > and > > will never part with though! Ok, so my question is - how will this > > collection of lenses go with the *istD? Keeping in mind that I am > shooting > > alot of weddings, I tend to use zooms for those, and then the 135mm Tamron > > for individual shots. Should I purchase the *istD with the FAJ 18-35mm > (an > > extra au$450) or without a lens? What have most of you done? > > > > MTIA, > > > > tan. > > > > > > > >
Re: *istD - Hmmmmm
lol! have you been spying on me?!? not just saturday nights, virtually every night! I have worked out this great way to lean my head on the keyboard and snooze and abruptly wake when I hear the scan end! ok, so no dancing would be happenin' in these parts, but a scan free night would be most appreciated by my kids me needs a digital slr... tan. - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 2:59 PM Subject: Re: *istD - Hm > > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" > Subject: Re: *istD - Hm > > > > OT- tom, are you shooting your weddings exclusively with the *istD, or are > > you using another digital slr of some description? > > > > Also, you said "I regularly make 16x20's from 6 megs, and I'm always > > astonished at how good they look. I like them better than most of the > prints > > I got from my 645, and that includes the ones I printed myself." > > > > The guy at the lab that is trying to get me to take my work to them, seems > > to think exactly the same. In fact he was trying to get me to buy the > > Minolta Dimage A1, which is only 5megs claiming that its results were > better > > than any digital slr on the market! I too, have been "holding out" and > > hoping for a Pentax 10megapixel slr, but I am interested to hear your > > thoughts on the abilities of only 6. If what you are saying is true > (about > > the 16x20s), then there is really no reason (except for $$$) for me NOT to > > convert to the *istD ASAP! > > Not Tom, but.. > > What I have seen from the ist D only up to 12x18, not 16x20 but. > My initial reaction to the 12x18 was that it looked like it had the same > quality as what I would expect from my medium format. > Upon closer inspection, while grain was certainly suppressed, there was a > lack of very fine detail. > What 6mp digital gives you is a lot of why one shoots medium format in a > 35mm sized package. > The picture quality is certainly good enough to sell. > > So far, the only thing I have found to be a pain is the wide angle thing. I > had to shoot some film the other day, and I resented it for the time I was > going to have to take to scan it. > So much so that I invented an excuse to make a CD of the negs. > Since you are already semi digital, in that you are scanning most of your > film, a digital camera really makes a lot of sense. > The results are great, and since you don't have to spend your Saturday > nights scanning film, you can go dancing. > > William Robb > >
Re: just a random picture from this evening
lurvly! very cool indeedy... tan. - Original Message - From: "Christian Skofteland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 3:06 PM Subject: just a random picture from this evening > Well not so random. The sky was clear and the air dry so I decided to take > pictures of the moon. I stacked Sigma APO 2x and 1.4X multipliers behind my > Sigma 300/4 APO on the ist-D (approx. 1260mm in 35mm equiv.) and came up > with this one, among many: > > http://www.xian.us/images/moon_imgp0220b.jpg > > Exposure was adjusted slightly in PhotoLab saved as a JPEG and then it was > cropped, resized, unsharp masked, and compressed in PS. > > Christian Skofteland > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
Re: Freaky price for *ist D
Ryan, Adorama has it at USD$1429 when you add it to your shopping cart... http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=1068681649501710&sku=IPXISTD That Froogle.com IS a freaky price, I too am very interested to hear from anyone who has dealt with them before... tan. - Original Message - From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 3:14 PM Subject: Freaky price for *ist D > Hey I put this at the bottom of a previous post- think it might get a bit > more attention in a thread of its own, so: > > This company has a freaky price- USD$1149 for the *ist D body.. Found it > thru Froogle.com. Is it genuine?? Anyone? > http://www.amphotoworld.com/product.asp?id=pnistdigital&l=Froogle > > Ryan > > >
Re: *ist D - with no lens?!?
Hmmm, I am SLOWLY getting there William. My "rates" are slowly climbing, but I know for a fact that I am still the cheapest in the area by hundreds of $$$. As I said in a post yesterday, I still find myself apologising to people regularly for "being so expensive" and trying to justify the costs to them. Also, I tend to buckle when under pressure and like to make myself available to everyone regardless of their budget. I did a wedding just two weeks ago for $700. *eek*, of which, I made a grand total of $0. BUT, the couple were so happy with their pics that they have since come back and ordered double that in enlargements and gifts for their family, so I think that it does pay in the long run to be within peoples reach. OTH, I just took a booking from a lady in Brisbane, who was so excited after seeing my website that she phone me and said "i don't care what you cost, I want you and only you, and I want the works". She then offered to pay for me to stay at the Hilton Hotel in Brisbane! Woohoo, luxury baby, and not a smelly nappy in miles!! I'd do the bloody wedding for free, just to get an all expenses paid trip to BrisVegas... In regards to the *ist D - it seems that with my line up of lenses, it would probably be unwise to NOT purchase the 18-35mm, even though I don't go wide angle very often. So, I will keep my ear to the ground and see what becomes available after Christmas. Still planning on leasing at this stage though... tan. - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 1:55 PM Subject: Re: *ist D - with no lens?!? > > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" > Subject: *ist D - with no lens?!? > > > Question to all of you who have it already - this is my collection of > > lenses - > > > > - Tamron Adaptall (manual focus) 135mm f2.5 (my all time favourite > lens!!), > > - Tamron AF 28-200mm Aspherical, > > - Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom, > > - Pentax 50mm f1.7 FA, > > - Pentax A 70-210mm macro (thanks Stan!!), > > - Sigma 35-80mm f4-5.6 AL (came on my MZ-6/ZX-L body). > > > > Ok, so my question is - how will this > > collection of lenses go with the *istD? Keeping in mind that I am > shooting > > alot of weddings, I tend to use zooms for those, and then the 135mm Tamron > > for individual shots. Should I purchase the *istD with the FAJ 18-35mm > (an > > extra au$450) or without a lens? What have most of you done? > > Forget your present lenses in terms of the ist D. > Not in terms of them working with the camera, but in terms of them working > with your pictures. > All your lenses will look like they have gained about 50% (or is it 60%) of > their focal length. > In my case, it has pushed favourite lenses into not much used, but has also > given me a few pleasant surprises, in that lenses I never had much use for > are suddenly being used lots, or have grown into something more usable. > > With your present lens set, you don't have a wide angle. This could be a > lens opportunity for you. > I have the 18-35, and it is an adequate optic. I do find it to be dim. The > 18-35 is pretty much the first zoom I have spent any time with. It's problem > is that it goes from not very wide to normal, which is a range I don't have > much use for. > It is however, optically quite good, and will cover the 35mm format, though > it isn't so good at the corners. > > My favourite lens for weddings is the standard, FWIW, and I don't have much > use for zoom lenses at the best of times. > > Did you ever raise your rates, BTW. > I'm not asking to be rude, but I thought the last time you were here that > you weren't charging near enough for your talent level. > > William Robb > >
Re: Re[2]: Freaky price for *ist D
Bruce, I too have purchased from Adorama and had no problems, which is why I was confident to post their price here on list. I have also purchased from Keh.com and B&H, and have never had problems with either (and come to think of it, never had to pay GST either!). Of course, it is pretty scary though when you do read the Photo.net reviews (and I have always done this in the past) that Ryan posted, BUT if you put it into perspective - these places are HUGE and probably do like 200 mail orders per day, so if these reviews are anything to go buy, in reality the problematic transactions are really a very small percentage of their overall custom. Mind you, it still pays to be wary of these things. In regards to Keh.com - it seems that they don't seem to be stocking many of the latest equipment available. They don't list the *istD on their site. I purchased something very small from them like 2 years ago - (I think it was a hotshoe slave module), as a bit of a "test" run. Well, even with me being in Australia, I received the package within a week of my purchase, and to this day, continue to receive their catalogue in the mail every couple of months. I was really impressed with their service and wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again - it is a shame that they don't seem to be offering the stuff that I am after though! tan. - Original Message - From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:24 PM Subject: Re[2]: Freaky price for *ist D > Hello Ryan, > > I have to say that I have had very good luck with Adorama. I have > purchased from them very often and I feel that they are about as > reputable as B&H - at least from a mail order perspective. I have had > no hesitation in using them. > > -- > Best regards, > Bruce > > > > Tuesday, December 2, 2003, 11:53:34 PM, you wrote: > > RL> Heya again.. Update. I'm personally not too keen on Adorama because of the > RL> plentiful (for a supposedly reputable) bad reviews I've read about their > RL> service, usually when it comes to International orders. About that freaky > RL> price, I've decided to dismiss it totally after revisiting photo.net's user > RL> reviews. > RL> http://www.photo.net/neighbor/one-subcategory?id=2 (Link to store reviews by > RL> fellow consumers on photo.net) > RL> And anyone who saw the price from my post, here's a heads up. DON"T BUY FROM > RL> THERE. (A&M Photoworld) > > RL> Rgds, > RL> Ryan > > RL> - Original Message - > RL> From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > RL> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > RL> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 4:01 PM > RL> Subject: Re: Freaky price for *ist D > > > >> Ryan, Adorama has it at USD$1429 when you add it to your shopping cart... > >> > >> > RL> http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=1068681649501710&sku=IPXISTD > >> > >> That Froogle.com IS a freaky price, I too am very interested to hear from > >> anyone who has dealt with them before... > >> > >> tan. > >> > >> - Original Message - > >> From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 3:14 PM > >> Subject: Freaky price for *ist D > >> > >> > >> > Hey I put this at the bottom of a previous post- think it might get a > RL> bit > >> > more attention in a thread of its own, so: > >> > > >> > This company has a freaky price- USD$1149 for the *ist D body.. Found it > >> > thru Froogle.com. Is it genuine?? Anyone? > >> > http://www.amphotoworld.com/product.asp?id=pnistdigital&l=Froogle > >> > > >> > Ryan > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > > > > >
Re: Re[2]: Freaky price for *ist D
Ryan, definitely try www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au or www.dirtcheapcameras.com.au . I have purchased from both and have always been extremely happy. Dirt Cheap Cameras are particularly great - I ordered my 360fgz from them and although it was out of stock at the time, I still had it at my post office within 7 days of my phone call (it wasn't listed on their website), AND the added bonus was that they deliver COD meaning no credit card fees. Both of these sites have the absolute CHEAPEST equipment I have found ANYWHERE, and have always beaten Photocontinental hands down. Also, when it comes to scanners/printers/software etc, be sure to try www.estore.com.au they are fantastic too! With overseas transactions, I DO prefer B&H as well, but as I said in my last post, I have always been really happy with KEH.com too. tan. - Original Message - From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 7:50 PM Subject: Re: Re[2]: Freaky price for *ist D > Hey Bruce.. > Noted :) I was just comparing the good/bad reviews for Adorama and B&H > http://www.photo.net/neighbor/one-subcategory?id=2 and though I haven't used > either, I think I'd feel slightly safer ordering from B&H (posting to > Australia). Then again I'd prefer to buy directly from a person in a > physical store- but when you're faced with the significant price differences > (esp. compared to Australian retail).. sigh.. > > Best Regards, > Ryan > > - Original Message - > From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:24 PM > Subject: Re[2]: Freaky price for *ist D > > > > Hello Ryan, > > > > I have to say that I have had very good luck with Adorama. I have > > purchased from them very often and I feel that they are about as > > reputable as B&H - at least from a mail order perspective. I have had > > no hesitation in using them. > > > > -- > > Best regards, > > Bruce > > > > > > > > Tuesday, December 2, 2003, 11:53:34 PM, you wrote: > > > > RL> Heya again.. Update. I'm personally not too keen on Adorama because of > the > > RL> plentiful (for a supposedly reputable) bad reviews I've read about > their > > RL> service, usually when it comes to International orders. About that > freaky > > RL> price, I've decided to dismiss it totally after revisiting photo.net's > user > > RL> reviews. > > RL> http://www.photo.net/neighbor/one-subcategory?id=2 (Link to store > reviews by > > RL> fellow consumers on photo.net) > > RL> And anyone who saw the price from my post, here's a heads up. DON"T > BUY FROM > > RL> THERE. (A&M Photoworld) > > > > RL> Rgds, > > RL> Ryan > > > > RL> - Original Message - > > RL> From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > RL> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > RL> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 4:01 PM > > RL> Subject: Re: Freaky price for *ist D > > > > > > >> Ryan, Adorama has it at USD$1429 when you add it to your shopping > cart... > > >> > > >> > > RL> > http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=1068681649501710&sku=IPXISTD > > >> > > >> That Froogle.com IS a freaky price, I too am very interested to hear > from > > >> anyone who has dealt with them before... > > >> > > >> tan. > > >> > > >> - Original Message - > > >> From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 3:14 PM > > >> Subject: Freaky price for *ist D > > >> > > >> > > >> > Hey I put this at the bottom of a previous post- think it might get a > > RL> bit > > >> > more attention in a thread of its own, so: > > >> > > > >> > This company has a freaky price- USD$1149 for the *ist D body.. Found > it > > >> > thru Froogle.com. Is it genuine?? Anyone? > > >> > http://www.amphotoworld.com/product.asp?id=pnistdigital&l=Froogle > > >> > > > >> > Ryan > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!!
Sounds GREAT John! So far, I know for sure that I will be there on Friday 27 Feb in the morning, but busy all day. Shooting wedding all day Saturday 28 Feb at Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens, in Brookfield. Flying back Sunday afternoon, so maybe we can do something on the Sunday? Also, I will then be down there on Friday 12 March, free that day. Shooting wedding all day Saturday 13 March at Sandgate. Flying back early Sunday morning to organise hubby's surprise 30th that night. So, maybe we could get together on the Friday - except you guys will probably all be working? There are more dates later in the year (June, August, September), but those are the ones that I have booked flights for so far. tan. - Original Message - From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 9:25 AM Subject: Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > Tanya, just let us know when you're in town and we'll see what we can do > about a BVPDML (BrisVegas PDML). There's me, Ryan and possibly Peter Jesser > (not heard from him in some time though) that I know of. > > Ryan and I are about 500 metres apart, though we haven't yet had a chance to > meet, and we are close to the Valley, which would be a great spot to > rendezvous. > Know how you go with the ankle-biters, got two-year old twin > grand-daughters, with another about to arrive, and a ten-year old as well! > They sure keep you busy, and have a talent for near self-destruction as well > as house demolition! > Regards > > John Coyle > Brisbane, Australia > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 5:26 PM > Subject: Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > > > > lol! hi John, thanks for the welcome back (also thanks to Tom too!). > > > > Don't miss it at all! Although, it is looking like I am heading back up > > there for a shoot in the next few months. I have just signed an agreement > > with SIDS Australia to shoot a Red Nose Day calendar themed "Bush Babies", > > so obviously Isa is the perfect location. Won't be hanging around there > for > > long though, let me tell you! hehe. > > > > Got lots of weddings coming up in BrisVegas next year too, so might have > to > > see if I can catch some PDML'ers 'round the traps... > > > > BTW, I just looked at that auction again, and didn't realise how much wear > > IS > > on the top of that body. Bummer really, but would still be a good buy, me > > thinks... > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 5:15 PM > > Subject: Re: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > > > > > > > Welcome back Tanya - do you miss the Isa? > > > > > > John Coyle > > > Brisbane, Australia > > > > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 9:58 AM > > > Subject: Pentax z-1 SILVER special edition on Ebay!!! > > > > > > > > > > Hi everyone! Not sure if any of you remember me, I was once known in > > > these > > > > parts > > > > as "fairygirl". I have been around the traps and shooting Pentax like > > > mad. > > > > > > > > >
Re: Welcome back, Fairygirl!
Thanks so much Ann, I am sorry that I missed your post, I feel so rude! :-) tan. - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:14 AM Subject: Re: Welcome back, Fairygirl! > Tanya Mayer - Photographic Artist wrote: > > > My very own thread, aaaw! lol. > > > > Thanks guys, I can't believe that you remember me, actually! This time I'll > > try and be > > a bit more inconscpicuous - I might even remember to leave my html setting > > off! > > > > tan.x. > > I ditto the welcome back, Tanya > > Best, > annsan > (just realizing I've been on the list for 3 years) > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Gianfranco Irlanda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 12:53 AM > > Subject: Welcome back, Fairygirl! > > > > Well, the subject says it all... > > Glad to know you're here again. > > > > Ciao, > > > > Gianfranco > > > > = > > "To read is to travel without all the hassles of luggage." > > > > ---Emilio Salgari (1863-1911) > > > > __ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now > > http://companion.yahoo.com/ >
Re: Filter to desaturate color
cool huh! It takes all kinds, Shel! - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 4:31 PM Subject: Re: Filter to desaturate color > Wow! We sure are at opposite ends of the spectrum > > Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > > > Just a quick one before I pick my son up from school - this is GENERALLY > > what I like to go for > > > > Hope it looks ok on screen as my monitor is callibrated for my lab, and it > > may not appear as nice at > > your end, but you'll get the general idea... > > > > http://www.tanyamayer.com/fairmaidens/pages/j.html > > > >
Re: Enjoy digital
OMG, that is SO cool. Who would think to do such a thing?! - Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 7:24 AM Subject: OT: Enjoy digital > http://www.news2web.com/cgi-bin/dnewsweb.exe?cmd=article&group=rec.photo.equipment.large-format&item=321788&utag= > > >
Re: *ist D - with no lens?!?
John, even better, if you package up the manual/boxes/receipts and MAIL them to yourself in Australia, you can carry the camera in your luggage without having to declare it at all. If they ask, just say that it is yours and that you took it with you in the first place. I did this when I went to Hong Kong and came back with a video camera and Nintendo Game Boy (for my little brother!)... tan. - Original Message - From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 5:46 PM Subject: Re: *ist D - with no lens?!? > Tanya, the GST on imports works like the old Import Taxes. The tax goes > straight to the Government, but is levied on the deemed wholesale price > (that is, the price in Australia, I think). So it might work out at 10% of > some other price than what you pay for it. > > I'm going to Hong Kong and China in March, so I'm waiting until then! I can > then bring it back as a personal import, and only pay GST on the value -$400 > (duty free allowance for cameras - much too low!). > > John Coyle > Brisbane, Australia > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 3:27 PM > Subject: Re: *ist D - with no lens?!? > > > > Yeah, but who exactly does the GST go to? Like if I haven't been charged > by > > say B&H for GST, then if customs charges me > > with it and the transaction took place outside of the country, then how > can > > the Aus Govt charge it as there is nobody within the country who will be > > eligible to claim the tax credits for it, iykwim? > > > > bloody GST, what a pain in the proverbial... > > > > tan. >
Re: Aussie GST (Re: *ist D - with no lens?!?)
LOL! Ryan, this would be all well and good, except, I am pretty sure that apples, being fresh produce are in fact GST Free! hehe... Of course, I am only joking around, and I do understand your explanation of it all... I would also be eager to hear what comes of your Hong Kong guy... Now as for your "what tha?!" How funny that you should use that phrase as my 3yo has just this week started saying it, and it is SO hilarious. He always manages to use it in the right context and even throws his hands up in the air. I have no idea how he ever managed to see Rove, but he does tend to sneak out of his bed at night, so there is the possibility that he was watching over my shoulder one night. As for the Ambulance Levy - do you mean the one that it now in our Electricity account? That is just our normal QLD Ambulance cover, meaning that you no longer have to subscribe and that every QLD'er is automatically covered by it. ie whoever is in your house is covered by your elect. bill. I am PRETTY sure this is the way it works, but don't take it as gospel... tan. - Original Message - From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 5:23 PM Subject: Aussie GST (Re: *ist D - with no lens?!?) > Hey Tan! > Well I'm not exactly sure, but in my (very possibly flawed) logic, I'll try > to work it out... > > As I understand it, GST here is what we (Eaters) pay the govt for the right > to eat an apple in Australia. > > Businesses pay GST for 10 apples, and they claim back this GST (tax credit) > for 10 apples when they sell them (because they are not the Eaters). > If they don't sell the apples, they don't claim the tax credits because then > they are the Eaters. > > If you buy an apple from Applerama in the states, you get charged because > you are then assumed to be: > a) The business- in which case you get charged GST, but can sell the apple > and claim tax credits > b) The Eater- in which case you pay the GST (the right to eat the apple in > Australia), and have an American apple. > > That's how I understand it more or less.. Answering the question 'who > exactly does the GST go to?'- the only place tax goes to is the govt, it's > not supposed to go anywhere else. Now what we in Aus get out of it is a > whole other thing. Given how high the GST is (albeit less than Canada) and > income tax is, Australians sure don't get very much out of it (look what > they're doing to Medicare, how unreliable public transport is, not to > mention Howard and Nelson messing up education as well). I heard from some > Norwegian friends they get 100% of their Aus education, living expenses paid > upfront by the Norw. govt. and when they go back, they only have to repay > 40%(which is why there are so many Norwegians in Brissie)! (If they go to > uni in Norway, it's a free or a very nominal fee). And I heard healthcare is > free, so is Internet access! > > Anyway, back to Australia, I've been checking up things they say on the > aus.photo newsgroup, and recently there've been some interesting threads on > import duty limits (I read that it may have been raised to $900 instead of > $400). Also about mailorder there's a chance you escape GST if the seller is > on your side enough to label your apple 'non commercial value gift' instead > of 'Ebay purchase'. They do catch the occasional undervalued imports (and > you pay up at the post office) by postal xrays etc. but they don't catch > everything, so one benefit of buying online, is that you've got the chance > of getting lucky. I mean, they're vigilant but they surely don't catch > everything. > > Sometime back I sent an email to a very reputable (albeit mainly Canon) > mailorder guy in HK, Hugo So, and he quoted me: > > Sigma EX 70-200 2.8 for Pentax mount $578 (pending stock check as I don't > stock pentax system) > > > Shipping $35 (Gross 2-2.5kg) > > > Insurance $8 > > > Total: $621 shipped and insured > > which is a very good price for that lens. Also I think if you asked him, > he'd label it a gift too. I'm hoping to get the new 77mm version of the > Sigma EX 17-35 2.8-4 from him in January.. Anyway, I just sent him an email > asking if he had the *ist D, and am awaiting a reply. I'll let you know what > he says. Meanwhile, you can check him out here > http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/43780 > > Anyway.. before this becomes a novel, think I better grab some dinner. > > Ryan > > PS. Feel free to correct me if I severely got that apple analogy mistaken. > Also! If there's something way over my head, you can explain to me what tha
Re: Re[2]: Freaky price for *ist D
Ryan, I had never seen the shop.centre site before, and I am quite impressed. I have bookmarked it and will be sure to check it regularly - and, like you said, it has the added advantage of selling all manner of stuff, not just camera gear... With regards to dirtcheap - they don't have the 360fgz on their site, you have to ring them. I purchased mine from them for $473 including all postage costs. Photocontinental had it for $479 PLUS postage and it was out of stock for at least 10 days - hence my decision to go with dirtcheap. But boy did you get a bargain - only 200 bucks! Not sure about their other prices, but when i bought my MZ-6, they were the cheapest by far. I think they were like $100 cheaper than their nearest competitor. I have some catalogue work (kids clothing) coming up, and I too need to get some new polarisers, so I would be interested to hear how you go with yours... Busy day ahead, must keep moving! tan. - Original Message - From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 2:26 AM Subject: Re: Re[2]: Freaky price for *ist D > Hey Tan! I heard reviews of dirtcheap too. Generally excellent. Only thing > is it doesn't seem as cheap as it's supposed to be? I just looked to > compare, I bought my 5n at PC for 650, at dirtcheap it was 670. I got my > Sigma EX 28-70 2.8 for 950, dirtcheap has it for 970. And that excludes > postage doesn't it? And that was when I discovered (too late) B&H had that > lens for roughly USD350 including postage (maybe USD400 including whatever > tax they want to put on it)!! Talk about falling off cloud 9.. So that's > when I decided to ignore Aussie sites for future mailorder. Btw, I can't > seem to find a price for the 360fgz on dirtcheap? I know it's about AUD450, > and I'm wrapped I got mine off an Ebayer (in a non-ebay sale) for only > AUD200, in great condition, albeit without the soft case.. Oh also, another > site you might want to check, http://shop.centre.net.au/index.html . A > cursory inspection sees slightly cheaper prices for the mentioned items than > dirtcheap. Not to mention the fact they seem to sell just about anything you > can think of (maybe not apples ;)).. > > Anyway, I can afford not to pay too close attention to the mailorder scene > these days. I know exactly where my next buys are coming from. I want a > Singh-Ray Blue Gold 77mm polariser (for wide angle) which seems to come up > over and over again in several landscape photography sites I've visited, > http://www.singh-ray.com/goldnbluearticle.html > and two or three ND Grad filters and a Cokin P holder > http://www.singh-ray.com/grndgrads.html > to bring along for a 4 day camping/kayaking trip up at Cooloola come > Australia day (I hear some places the water is so black and reflective that > you can't tell what is reflection and what isn't!) > The thing with those purchases is I won't have to deal with as much > organisational bureaucracy (as B&H/dirtcheap/Adorama etc..). I hear the > Singh Ray service is top notch, and if you call them, you're more than > likely to speak to Mr Singh himself.. > If I have my finances in order by then, I'll probably want a Sigma EX 17-35 > 2.8-4 (the new 77mm version) but I'm guessing it won't be out b4 the trip, > so I'm not going to let myself too fussed. Sigh! So many things to get.. > Winning a certain Chrissy $30 million Gold Lotto would be nice.. Then my > main decision-to-make would be what colour I want my Pentax cabinet to be, > and whether I want that same colour for my Canon, Leica, Nikon, Hasselblad, > Bronica etc. cabinets.. > > :) > Ryan > > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 8:05 PM > Subject: Re: Re[2]: Freaky price for *ist D > > > > Ryan, definitely try www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au or > > www.dirtcheapcameras.com.au . I have purchased from both and have always > > been extremely happy. Dirt Cheap Cameras are particularly great - I > ordered > > my 360fgz from them and although it was out of stock at the time, I still > > had it at my post office within 7 days of my phone call (it wasn't listed > on > > their website), AND the added bonus was that they deliver COD meaning no > > credit card fees. Both of these sites have the absolute CHEAPEST > equipment > > I have found ANYWHERE, and have always beaten Photocontinental hands down. > > Also, when it comes to scanners/printers/software etc, be sure to try > > www.estore.com.au they are fantastic too! > > > > With overseas transactions, I DO
Re: Laptop suggestions
Paul, there are many laptop bargains to be had on Ebay!! I have been watching them for a month or two now, and as soon as I get my *istD, an Ebay laptop is my next planned purchase. Most come with warranty if you buy from the right seller, but be sure to check that they come with working batteries as alot don't. I'm not looking for anything majorly fast - I will mainly want it for checking emails whilst I am away and for presenting my digital proofs to my clients. Somebody mentioned yesterday about a wedding that they went to where the guests were able to view the photos - well, that is my plan. I will also be buying a data projector and intend on running a slideshow at my client's wedding receptions with their proofs, if they would like it. I recently did this for a friend whereby I shot their ceremony, ran to a one hour lab (the wedding was in a bigger town), had the film printed and scanned and then I presented them as a slideshow for their wedding gift at their reception. Everyone was totally blown away, and the look on their faces was truly priceless. I would so love to be able to do this for all of my wedding clients on their special day, and this is one of my MAJOR motivations for buying the *ist D. As for a laptop, I only need it to be able to run powerpoint and check my emails really, so I'm only going to buy something around the AUD$600 mark. I have been following the Ebay auctions closely and have found that for this price, I should be able to get one with 256mb RAM, 58k modem, cd-rom, approx.500mhz cpu, and around 5-10gb harddrive. Pretty much all of them have USB connections now. The size/quality of the screen isn't really an issue as most of my stuff will be projected onto a wall/larger screen, so I haven't really researched that side completely... tan. - Original Message - From: "Paul Eriksson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 7:47 AM Subject: Laptop suggestions In January I'm going on a extended phototrip and need som memory storage. My first thought was a portable harddrive but I've come to the conclussion that a laptop is a better choise. Now to my question what do you guys/gals suggest/use? The computer will be used both as storage and editing. What about memory, harddrive size, processor, connections(USB, Firewire, etc) the screen? Any suggestions are very wellcome. By the way, my target price would be in the $1200-1500 range, cheaper if possible. Am I asking for to much for that price? thanks Paul _ 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: Laptop suggestions
Bill - 2.66ghz!! I thought I was good having 1.7ghz on my home pc!! h, i feel another upgrade coming on, gosh it just never ends does it... tan. - Original Message - From: "Bill Owens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:11 AM Subject: Re: Laptop suggestions > Back in September we picked up a Toshiba Satellite A25. Pentium 4 @ > 2.66GHz, 512Mb Ram and 40GHz HD. After rebate it was ~$1300.00 IIRC. I got > it for the very reasons you mentioned. Use in the field for downloading and > editing. Something else to keep in mind is an inverter for A/C power and > battery charging in the field. > > Bill > > - Original Message --- > From: "Paul Eriksson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 4:47 PM > Subject: Laptop suggestions > > > > In January I'm going on a extended phototrip and need som memory storage. > > My first thought was a portable harddrive but I've come to the conclussion > > that a laptop is a better choise. Now to my question what do you > guys/gals > > suggest/use? The computer will be used both as storage and editing. What > > about memory, harddrive size, processor, connections(USB, Firewire, etc) > the > > screen? Any suggestions are very wellcome. > > > > By the way, my target price would be in the $1200-1500 range, cheaper if > > possible. > > Am I asking for to much for that price? > > > > thanks > > Paul > > > > _ > > 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: Bears! was: [Re: Who else?]
hehe, I could've told you that! You wanna see it when I take my baby with me, that doubles the gear instantly... Of course, now that she is getting older, that also makes for a great excuse to leave her at home! tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:45 AM Subject: RE: Bears! was: [Re: Who else?] > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > I also > > have to squeeze in > > tripod, camera gear, sometimes backdrops, AND my industrial > > sized makeup kit > > (which I carry in one of those Aluminium briefcase > > thingies) because I > > generally do the makeup for all of my brides and their > > bridesmaids too. > > Ok, you are officially nuts. > > tv > > > >
Archiving stuff...
Ok, so another question (full of them aren't i?!) - the recent increase in my workload, has also brought about another issue for me - that of storage. I am wanting to adopt a fail proof way of filing and storing negatives and cds so that they are a) easily accessible b) don't take up too much room c) secure from grubby little 1 year old fingers d) easy to refer to with regards to client orders etc. Would be most interested to hear what systems any of you guys and girls have in place for filing and archiving your negs/digital images... tan.
Re: My panoramic
Very clever Bill, might have to try one of these myself... tan. - Original Message - From: "Bill Owens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 4:32 AM Subject: My panoramic > After seeing Mark's panoramic shot of 3 rivers, and the 1 gig panoramic > someone posted a link to a few days ago, I decided to give it a try. I > downloaded PT Assembler, and after a few tries came up with this: > > http://groups.msn.com/BillOwensPhotos/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=50 > > 5 photos from the *ist D with 28-105 at 28. > > Bill > > >
Re: *ist D - with no lens?!?
Ok, s, what is the image quality like on these lenses? for eg, if I use say my 70-210mm f4 at the 210mm focal length, combined with a 2 x teleconverter, that would make it approximately a 400mm focal length, and then on the *ist D, it would be 1.5 times that - which would be a grand total of 600mm!! Wow, I could get a job as paparazzi with a setup like that Not really my thing, but hey, you know Prince Harry is currently staying at a cattle station only a couple of hours from here, could be worth big bucks! hehe. *winks* Of course, not much point without the *ist D though... lol tan. - Original Message - From: "Butch Black" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 1:41 AM Subject: Re: *ist D - with no lens?!? Hi Tan; I subscribe via the digest, so if this has been answered already sorry for the redundancy. The multiplier factor applies only to the focal length, not the aperture. The area that the sensor takes up is about ½ the size of a 35mm film frame, hence the multiplier factor. Aperture is a function of the size of the opening in relation to the actual focal length of the lens. For instance, the physical size of the aperture opening on a 200mm lens at f4 will be larger then f4 on a 50mm lens, but both will let the same amount of light in. Where the multiplier factor does not change the lens itself, it only designates a "cropping factor" compared to 35mm, therefore, no change in aperture. Butch Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself. Hermann Hesse (Demian)
Totally OT but...
I had a lovely surprise this morning! My kids and hubby woke me with a chocolate (lopsided! lol) cake, complete with 27 glowing candles, and some loveheart shaped balloons, whilst performing a very off-key rendition of "happy birthday to you". My one year old then proceeded to sit on the cake and mash the icing all over my bed! lol. I can now officially say that I a in my "late" twenties, gawd I feel old, but at least now I fit in with you lot a bit better! lol. ;-) tan.
Re: *istD - Hmmmmm
Thanks for all your help William, I am onto it tan. - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 12:07 AM Subject: Re: *istD - Hm > > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" > Subject: Re: *istD - Hm > > > > > > > me needs a digital slr... > > I consider my job here is done. > Yer welcome. > > William Robb >
Re: *istD - Hmmmmm
Good point Herb, thanks for the heads up! tan. - Original Message - From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 10:15 AM Subject: Re: *istD - Hm > don't get the Minolta. image quality may be impeccable, but it is a P&S and > you will not be able to overcome the shutter and AF lag unless you manual > focus, and then you will have other problems. > > Herb > ----- Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 11:39 PM > Subject: Re: *istD - Hm > > > > The guy at the lab that is trying to get me to take my work to them, seems > > to think exactly the same. In fact he was trying to get me to buy the > > Minolta Dimage A1, which is only 5megs claiming that its results were > better > > than any digital slr on the market! I too, have been "holding out" and > > hoping for a Pentax 10megapixel slr, but I am interested to hear your > > thoughts on the abilities of only 6. If what you are saying is true > (about > > the 16x20s), then there is really no reason (except for $$$) for me NOT to > > convert to the *istD ASAP! > >
Re: OT-Totally OT but...
ROFLOL!!! omigosh, ken, that is SO funny! tan. - Original Message - From: "Kenneth Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 2:13 PM Subject: Re: OT-Totally OT but... > I do, infact, have shoes older than you! > > Kenneth Waller > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:51 PM > Subject: Totally OT but... > > > > > I can now officially say that I a in my "late" twenties, gawd I feel old, > > tan. > > >
Re: Faces to names...
ha ha! very clever Bob! Umm, tom judging by those feet, you must be the oldest amongst us, or are you REALLY Harrison Ford in disguise... Come on now, everyone else has "come out", you'd better too, before someone else posts a pic of you! John, I had no idea that that page existed! How cool to see everyone together like that, although there are quite a few missing from there too. A certain guy with very interesting looking feet is one of them, and I see that Stan wasn't too keen to show his face either... tan. - Original Message - From: "Bob Walkden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:29 PM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > Hi, > > Thursday, December 4, 2003, 9:49:07 AM, you wrote: > > > On 4/12/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > > >>http://www.bigdayphoto.com/tom/images/ohyeah.jpg > > > Thanks mate - I needed that. > > > ROTFL! > > A good portrait is a window on the sole... > > -- > Cheers, > Bobmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >
Re: Archiving stuff...
Thankyou to everyone who has responded to this, you have all helped me out no -end. Tom, I was most interested to see your "bag" system. I do exactly the same, but using large A4 sized envelopes. So, I must be on the right track somewhere. I also like Leon's idea of the database and also the easy numbering system suggested by Bob. I already have a large filing cabinet and this is where I place each clients envelope (in alphabetical order), I also have a checklist attached to the wall above the cabinet that I check off before I file the envelope to ensure that everything is in there. BUT, the filing cabinet is already becoming too small so I was considering moving on to "better" things, but as I seem to be "on par" with the system that I am already developing I think I'll just install a couple of small changes and continue on my merry way... Tom, thanks particularly for taking the time to post a pic of your system. I really do appreciate your help. I totally "hear" you about the confusion with order forms/contracts etc, that is exactly why I posted my question as I have found myself really swamped by this type of thing in the past few days as work continues to escalate. Many thanks again guys, tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 10:27 AM Subject: RE: Archiving stuff... > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > Ok, so another question (full of them aren't i?!) - the > > recent increase in > > my workload, has also brought about another issue for me - > > that of storage. > > I am wanting to adopt a fail proof way of filing and > > storing negatives and > > cds so that they are a) easily accessible b) don't take up > > too much room c) > > secure from grubby little 1 year old fingers d) easy > > to refer to with > > regards to client orders etc. > > I wrestled with this one for a while. I decided I could do all of the > above except save space. > > I have flat 8x10 ziplocs, which get an 8x10 cardboard insert. When I > get hired, the contract and questionnaire go in there, along with a > label on the front with the name and date of the event. > > After the event, my first dvd dump goes in the bag. Film used to go in > the bag, and *that* took up some space, but the files are starting to > thin out now that I'm all digital. Of course I now have 2 250 gig > external drives, but that's another matter... > > After I get it edited down on the pc, the final edit gets cut to dvd > and placed in the bag. The old dvd goes offsite. > > When someone places an order, I pull the bag and it goes into an > "active" crate. I print a copy of the order (and an index image) and > place it in the bag. > > I do this for every sort of gig. > > It does take up a bit of space: > > http://www.bigdayphoto.com/images/files.jpg > > I have 3 more milk crates of inactive files. > > I decided that I was spending too much time keeping track of negs, > contracts and order forms. Now, everything goes in the bag. I'm *so* > much more organized, I'm actually getting orders done when I say > they'll get done. > > tv > > > >
Re: Faces to names...
DagT, that is so very, very cool!!! And a big congratulations on your new little one, who I am guessing will be turning one soon! You have inspired me to do something similar, what a great way to show your lives off to your kids in future years tan. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 7:06 PM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > OK, here's 12 different pictures of me from last year. > > http://www.foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_oversikt.cgi?brukerid=158&serieid=707 > > We were 12 photographers, some amateurs and some professionals, taking one self portrait each month in 2002. If you start from the bottom, January, you can guess what happened during the year, the December picture was taken on December 31 :-) > > We even had an exibition with all the 144 photographs, some press and a nice party in march this year. No pictures sold, this was not that type of project. > > DagT > > > > > Fra: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Ok, so I just had this idea, inspired by Cesar's PDML pics Why don't we > > have a thread dedicated to posting pics of ourselves and our equipment so > > that we can put "faces to names". > > >
Re: Faces to names...
Dave, THAT is a great pic! LOVE it. Not sure if I like Dave C-S's contribution to it though. ;-) Funnily enough, you look just as I'd expected, (in a GOOD way! lol)... Doncha just love the lighting in pubs/clubs?!?! tan. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:35 PM Subject: RE: Faces to names... > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1906191 > > From the last TOPDML meet in November.I'm in the middle.The scarry part is,its not the > lighting in the > bar,i usually look like that,.LOL > > Dave > > > >
Re: Faces to names...
LOL!! There DOES seem to be a few of us PDML'ers who are growing too tall for their hair! BTW, Sylwek, both of my boys have inherited a love of photography from their mum. My 5yo is BEGGING for a camera for Christmas. Actually, I know it's OT, but anyone have any suggestions? Pentax only of course, (must get him into good habits! lol)and not an SLR, they are still too heavy for him, although he has been known to take some pretty cool shots with my PZ-20, must post some one time... tan. - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pentax list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:53 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > On 4/12/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > > >He has good eye, I think there is a chence for him to become great > >photographer as his mum :-) In turn here is me: > > http://sylwekp.republika.pl/images/Ja01.jpg > > >Best Regards > >Sylwek > > Hey Sylwek, > > Crikey mate, you don't need that flash on top of your MZ-S, just scrim > the old forehead down a bit with some black cloth - should work a treat ;-) > > > > > Cheers, > Cotty (who does that all the time..) > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps > _ > Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk >
Re: Faces to names...
Wendy, gorgeous shots of your "kids" and your kids! I am about to do something similar for my calendar - going to shoot a naked baby in bw wrapped in a big red christmas bow, for the month of december... tan. - Original Message - From: "wendy beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pdml" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:45 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > My photo's in the Gallery Paul put together. Someone just posted the link and I've forgotten it already. I still have the same coat and dog. The only change since then is my hair colour (and I have some new sunglasses). > > My kids are much more photogenic. > Matthew, Tanja and Tyra > http://www.muddypawz.net/dog_bw/130_3029_bw_std.jpg > Catherine & Boris > http://www.muddypawz.net/dog_bw/130_3034_bw_std.jpg > > > wendy beard > ottawa, canada > http://www.beard-redfern.com > >
Re: Faces to names...
LOL, omg, how CHERUBIC!! Be careful that your halo doesn't slip down and choke you tv! A much better angle than the last shot that he posted, Christian! tan. - Original Message - From: "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:58 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Umm, tom judging by those feet, you must be the oldest amongst us, or are > > you REALLY Harrison Ford in disguise... Come on now, everyone else has > > "come out", you'd better too, before someone else posts a pic of you! > > > > Harrison ford in disguise? I think not! Here's tv "coming out" > > http://home.mindspring.com/~skofteland/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/tv_pose_imgp0141.jpg > > > >
Re: Faces to names...
GREAT idea Steve! Could pose quite a challenge, AND some very interesting results, me thinks... tan. - Original Message - From: "Steve Desjardins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 2:33 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > Has "self-portrait" been a PUG theme? > > > > > Steven Desjardins > Department of Chemistry > Washington and Lee University > Lexington, VA 24450 > (540) 458-8873 > FAX: (540) 458-8878 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
Re: More Months, Please
Jostein, may I HAVE a PUG submission form? Is there a link? tan. - Original Message - From: "Joseph Tainter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pdml" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 4:35 AM Subject: More Months, Please > Jostein, could we please have some more months on the PUG submission > form? I usually know what I want to submit well in advance, and like to > get ahead. > > It might be good just to keep 3 or 4 months available always. > > Thanks, > > Joe >
Re: Archiving stuff...
me too tom, and that is exactly the way i am marketing my business, as you will see on my website. I am trying to cover their entire lives as one "story" eg. engagement portraits, wedding portraiture, pregnancy, new baby, family portrait etc. Here is the (very rough) start of one that I just put up yesterday... And I have a couple more to add in the next week or so http://www.tanyamayer.com/sally.html Obviously, I am totally going for the "human nature", "emotion", "cutesy" and "aw" side of things in my marketing, hence the "Imagery With Heart" slogan that I've devised. It is true though, as I do LOVE my work and put alot of love INTO my work, AND it SEEMS to be WORKING - I too, am having alot of return business... I know it is all very "girly" but I guess that is just moi... Does any of that makes sense to you grumpy old men out there? hehe tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:17 AM Subject: RE: Archiving stuff... > > -Original Message- > > From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > I do get return business > > > tv > > > > What does that tell you about the sanctity of marriage in > > America? HAR! > > Actually, it's not a second wedding, it's usually a first child that > gets them to call me back. > > tv > > >
Re: Silly Digital Survey
Dave said: "Someday we might see ourselves having to order film from places like B&H because finding a good selection if any downtown might be tough. And we might become dependent on mail order processing, which for the most part is the way slides always have been. But I doubt we will see film literally disappear. I'm considering trying to process color negatives at home. But that part only and then scan the negs as usual." Dave, you just explained my life, LITERALLY. I have to order all of my film from Photocontinental in Brisbane, which is a complete pain in the butt. I order propacks by the dozen, which means CONSTANT mail ordering, and BIG outlays of money at any one given time - a normal film order for me is in excess of au$300, and I do this at least once or twice per fortnight. It drives me completely in sane - particularly as I am a "touch and see" type of person and I like to be able to browse everything that is available to me, pick it up, turn it over etc, but with my film, I have to go by whatever the salesperson on the phone tries to tell me. It also means that I have to know at least 2 weeks in advance for all of my bookings to allow time for me to order film in specific to the job. The only film I can buy in town is Fuji Superior 100, 200 and 400, (which I have used MANY a time, when I have been "stuck"), Kodak Select Black and White (which I HATE), and the new Kodak High Definition (which only comes in equivalent to ISO 200 in Australia, I *think*). ALL of my processing is also mail order, which means it takes 2-3 weeks for my prints to come back from the time I sent them off. Just had a nice surprise this morning, got back some prints from a shoot I did on Frid. 21 Nov - exactly 2 weeks ago! Woohoo! That was QUICK by my standards. I too, have been considering processing my own colour negs at home, but have decided against standing there inhaling chemicals all day, and plus the *istD is imminent, so I won't NEED to worry about silly little things like film anymore! tan. - Original Message - From: "Dave Miers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:25 AM Subject: Re: Silly Digital Survey > Someday we might see ourselves having to order film from places like B&H > because finding a good selection if any downtown might be tough. And we > might become dependent on mail order processing, which for the most part is > the way slides always have been. But I doubt we will see film literally > disappear. I'm considering trying to process color negatives at home. But > that part only and then scan the negs as usual. Unlike some here I actually > enjoy the process of scanning and working on my photos. I cannot deny the > urge for the digital gear but truly wonder if that's mostly gearitis rather > then need or even should. I'm not running a production line here but > lovingly pursuing my hobby ya know. > > If I could do that it would eliminate the trip and the wait for the > processing and remove me from being dependant on the market. I'm going to > take a class in college on photography next semester and although they deal > with B&W only there, I'm hoping the instructor can also guide me through > color film processing. > > Dave > - Original Message - > From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:56 AM > Subject: Re: Silly Digital Survey > > > > On 29 Nov 2003 at 9:59, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > > > With fond memories of surveys past : > > > > > > > > > 1) How many > > > > Catching up again: > > > > Unfortunately I fit none of the categories offered. I haven't moved to > digital > > but for snaps as I'm not yet comfortable with the level of K mount camera > > offered by Pentax. I do however see myself eliminating my use of film in > the > > 35mm realm given a suitable body. And I'll still be pushing film through > my MF > > bodies as long as it's produced and supported. > > > > Rob Studdert > > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ > > Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 > > > >
Re: Totally OT but...
Just wanted to say thanks to you all for posting such great birthday messages! That isn't exactly what I was going for when I posted about my birthday, (mainly wanted to brag about my cute kids), but I needed it as there is some Jerry Springer type crap going on with my mum and sister at the moment, and you guys really made me laugh all day. So thanks heaps PDML'ers!! tan. - Original Message - From: "graywolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:03 AM Subject: Re: Totally OT but... > No, Jack Benny invented it. He was 39 for 1/2 of his life. > > Me? I'm 38, because I know Jack was older then I am (GRIN). > > -- > > Mike Ignatiev wrote: > > > man... i thought i invented it, when i had my third > > one this summer > > > > anyway, happy birthday, tanya! > > > > mishka > > > > > >>Could be worse. Next August is my second annual 29th > >>birthday. I'm still in denial... > >> > >>-Mat > > > > > > > > -- > graywolf > http://graywolfphoto.com > > "You might as well accept people as they are, > you are not going to be able to change them anyway." > >
Re: Faces to names...
Katrin, you must be about my age then? Woohoo!! tan. - Original Message - From: "Katrin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 6:55 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > Hi... > here's mine > http://www.xjapan.de/gallery/XScars.jpg > *g* well, it was some 22 years ago... > > I always read all those posts about pdml meetings... will there ever > be one in Germany? > > bye Katrin > > ps: just to be fair... this one was about 2 years ago, I don't have a > newer one > http://www.xjapan.de/gallery/XScars_2.jpg > the weired stuff in the background doesn't belong to me and it was > scanned from a snapshot with a polaroid camera, loaded with an 3 year > old film -_- > ** > > Desertrose > Chris' & Katrin's X Japan homepage! Please visit it! > http://www.xjapan.de > * > From now on I will try to live for you and for me. > I will live with love...with dreams... > and forever with tears.. > ** > >
Re: Archiving stuff...
do you guys set up separate areas for different types of jobs? eg a "baby portrait" cabinet, a "wedding" cabinet etc. I am trying to think of the best way to be able to remember where to look for each file. I know that the suggestion has been made to use a database etc, and to file with a number system, but to be honest I am SO not a numbers type of person (as I am sure you have all guessed), and I think I would benefit more from actually sectioning off different spaces for different types of jobs. Just wondering if anyone else has worked this way and it it worked for them? tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:04 AM Subject: RE: Archiving stuff... > > -Original Message- > > From: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > As long as you are doing "people" photography filing by > > cutomer name is OK. In > > commercial work the files get too big, so it is better to > > file by job-number and > > keep a database that cross references customers to their jobs. > > Just to clarify, I file by job, not client. Usually it's one job per > client, but I do get return business and each shoot gets a bag. > > tv > > > > >
Re: OT-Totally OT but...
LOL, Ann, I just found this on the net that is supposed to explain "keywords relating to sagittarians": "Expansive, cheerful, prolific, powerful, loud, noisy, fortunate, loyal, majestic, arrogant, masculine, religious, comfortable, enthusiastic, social, hunter, reckless, exuberant, verbose, counsellor, creative, honourable, idealistic, noble, ambitious, popular, warm, humorous, generous, excessive, tolerant, free, extravagant, philosopher, principled, optimistic, visionary, fanatical, successful, opportunist, jovial, sincere, honest, uncritical, creative yet sublime. " I like the last one for me - "creative yet sublime"! LOL! tan. PS What date is Cesar's birthday? - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 3:41 PM Subject: Re: OT-Totally OT but... > Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > > > ROFLOL!!! omigosh, ken, that is SO funny! > > > > tan. > > I think I do, too Tanya :) (that is, have shoes older than you - but they > are very special boots) > > So there are at least 3 Sagitarians among us, You, moi, Cesar > (I'm the 10th) I think I remember being 27 > > annsan > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Kenneth Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 2:13 PM > > Subject: Re: OT-Totally OT but... > > > > > I do, infact, have shoes older than you! > > > > > > Kenneth Waller > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:51 PM > > > Subject: Totally OT but... > > > > > > > > > > > > > I can now officially say that I a in my "late" twenties, gawd I feel > > old, > > > > tan. > > > > > > > > > >
Re: Faces to names...
Mark wrote: "My god, do you have a license for those earrings???" No! And they are a bloody health hazard with a 14 month old baby let me tell you. BUT they are my favourite, and are made of Rose Quartz, which is my favourite crystal. I wear them when I need to be "pepped up" as for those who don't know, Rose Quartz is the crystal of luurv... tan.
Re: Faces to names (three for the price of one)
Great link Mike! I wish I'd been there! I am dying to get to that part of the world one of these days... tan. - Original Message - From: "mike.wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 12:36 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names (three for the price of one) > The three bears: Baloo, Yogi and Boo-Boo. I'll leave you to guess which > is which. > > About halfway down. Stefan is standing on the picnic basket. > > http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/photoessays/scotlandday1.html >
Re: Faces to names...
Thanks Christian and everyone else! Now I think I am sick of seeing tv! lol. J/K of course. BTW, my Harrison Ford comment was in reference to the GFM "Cast" that was posted the other day... (just didn't want tv's wife to think i was trying to make a move on him there! lol). tan. - Original Message - From: "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:58 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > - Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Umm, tom judging by those feet, you must be the oldest amongst us, or are > > you REALLY Harrison Ford in disguise... Come on now, everyone else has > > "come out", you'd better too, before someone else posts a pic of you! > > > > Harrison ford in disguise? I think not! Here's tv "coming out" > > http://home.mindspring.com/~skofteland/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/tv_pose_imgp0141.jpg > > > >
Re: *istD Pixels Per Inch
graywolf, it depends how you are outputting them to your lab. if you are uploading via ftp or emailing, it may be beneficial due to file size to send as jpegs. Contradicting this is the software that my lab just adopted called "xsend" - very cool little program indeed. I upload as TIFF files and they go in just seconds. I sent off a 48mb file just yesterday, and using this software it went in under 1 minute, and I am only on a 128k ISDN connection! Previous to them using this software however, i used to have to send them as jpegs compressed to around 10, making an RGB 8x10 file only like 2.5mb. I promise you the quality most definitely DOES suffer... - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:22 AM Subject: Re: *istD Pixels Per Inch > Why the heck save to JPEG? Don't all labs print from a TIFF? > > graywolf wrote: > > > Just resize to the print size you are ordering (don't resample; or resample to > > the size they need, ask them), unsharp mask as needed, and save as a jpeg. > >
Re: *istD Pixels Per Inch
oops, just realised that this question was written from Shel, rather than graywolf. Sorry, Shel, I truly wasn't ignoring you! lol. - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:22 AM Subject: Re: *istD Pixels Per Inch > Why the heck save to JPEG? Don't all labs print from a TIFF? > > graywolf wrote: > > > Just resize to the print size you are ordering (don't resample; or resample to > > the size they need, ask them), unsharp mask as needed, and save as a jpeg. > >
Re: Faces to names...
ok, so now i'm scared *tanya puts a paper bag over her head and hides...* ;-) tan. - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:03 AM Subject: RE: Faces to names... > Somehow, you look exactly (or at least, very close) to how I imagined you in > my mind's eye... > > cheers, > frank > > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist > fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer > > > > > >From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Faces to names... > >Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 15:43:31 +1000 > > > >Ok, so I just had this idea, inspired by Cesar's PDML pics Why don't > >we > >have a thread dedicated to posting pics of ourselves and our equipment so > >that we can put "faces to names". I know that for the likes of us in Oz in > >particular, it is unlikely that we will get to meet you "Northerners", so > >it > >would be nice if we could at least "imagine" who it is that we are > >"talking" > >to. If you have a link to a page with pics of yourselves/family/equipment, > >then please post it here and we can all check them out. OR, if you don't > >have anything hosted online, feel free to email them to me off list and I > >will be happy to design and host a page with all of our pics on it. Maybe > >we can call it the "PDML Wall of Fame" or maybe "PDML Mugs" would be more > >appropriate! lol. I am particularly curious, now that I know we have the > >likes of Harrison Ford, Chuck Norris, Rolf Harris (HARDY HAR HAR!!!) and > >Velma from Scooby Doo in our ranks > > > >Ok, so I'll start the ball rolling. Here's two pics taken of me about 5 > >minutes ago, by my 4 year old on his digicam... > > > >The first one is just me... > > > >http://www.tanyamayer.com/mum2.jpg > > > >The next one is of me and two of my "babies"... > > > >http://www.tanyamayer.com/mum2jaimyn.jpg > > > >Ok, so no comments about image quality etc, remember, they WERE taken by a > >four year old on a 1024x768 digicam!! lol. > > > >tan. > > > > _ > Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. > http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/features&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca > >
Re: greyscale (grayscale to us Aussies!)
Ok, so help me out here - until now, I had no idea that "actions" even existed! lol, here's poor ole me doing everything from scratch, every time! So, I just read over the PS help, and can't fine anywhere referring to how I actually get that action into my actions palette. It tells how to save a set of steps as a new action, but not actually how to install a premade one... help?!?! t. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 4:49 AM Subject: RE: greyscale > I have an action that uses a whole mess of different steps: > > www.bigdayphoto.com/BWTERM.atn > > Works pretty well for most images. > > -- > Thomas Van Veen Photography > www.thomasvanveen.com > 301-758-3085 > > > >
Re: Faces to names...
Wendy, some nice infared work on your site - something that I have never had the chance to experiment with as yet, but would love to. Can't get the film where I am, and plus I'm not very technical minded so not sure how I'd go about it all... All the same, you have seemed to mastered it very well! tan. - Original Message - From: "wendy beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pdml" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:45 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > My photo's in the Gallery Paul put together. Someone just posted the link and I've forgotten it already. I still have the same coat and dog. The only change since then is my hair colour (and I have some new sunglasses). > > My kids are much more photogenic. > Matthew, Tanja and Tyra > http://www.muddypawz.net/dog_bw/130_3029_bw_std.jpg > Catherine & Boris > http://www.muddypawz.net/dog_bw/130_3034_bw_std.jpg > > > wendy beard > ottawa, canada > http://www.beard-redfern.com > >
Re: Faces -- or FEET -- to names...
h, sounds erm, lovely ;-) just for the record, i think it would make for a really cool PUG theme... tan. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 6:56 AM Subject: Re: Faces -- or FEET -- to names... > I have a fairly new photo of one of my feet, if we're going in that direction -- > shows my incision and my seven stitches (Removed yesterday: YIPPEE!!) quite > clearly ... > Come to think of it, I also photographed the X-ray showing the drill bit > inside. So, you know, we can make this just as strange as y'all want ... or we > can go back to > FACES. >
Re: Faces to names...
lol! Ooops, sorry tom, i thought i'd remembered you referring to your "wife" at some stage, must've mixed you up with someone else! hmmm, just lovin' the gold tooth, gold chain look hehe, Mr T, eat your heart out! (yes, I AM old enough to remember him... JUST). tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 8:22 AM Subject: RE: Faces to names... > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > Thanks Christian and everyone else! Now I think I am sick > > of seeing tv! > > lol. J/K of course. BTW, my Harrison Ford comment was in > > reference to the > > GFM "Cast" that was posted the other day... (just didn't > > want tv's wife to > > think i was trying to make a move on him there! lol). > > As the gold toothed, gold chained man in the gym once said to my > girlfriend - "No wife, no chillun, baby!" > > tv > > > >
Re: Archiving stuff...
not as yet, graywolf. just looked into it recently actually, and it is really hard to get accepted. To be an AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photographers), you have to been a proven full-time professional photographer for over 2 years, (or have completed a 4 year Bachelors degree in photography), and be nominated by another AIPP member, and THEN have references from two other AIPP members. It also costs a packet - like $500 per year! HOWEVER, they are looking at changing their acceptance requirements so that members may be accepted on approval of a portfolio - I am hoping that they do this, as although I have been WORKING as a photographer for around 3 years now, I have never been full-time, and probably never will be full-time for at least another 5 years when my kids are at school. When I say "full-time" I mean, shooting wise. I probably only actually shoot 2-3 times per week, and then a wedding most weekends. Most of my time is actually taken with post-production work, ordering, bookwork etc. Actually, that is an interesting point - how much time do you other Pro photographers actually spend taking photos per week? Anyways, I am hoping that they do change the AIPP requirements as being where I am, there are no other AIPP members within a 3-4 hour radius, and I would still like to join. The benefits and publicity that is given to the winners of their annual awards is fantastic and could set me up for a very long time to come, should I ever be lucky enough to win any. Plus, I just wanna put some letters after my name... tan. - Original Message - From: "graywolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 8:34 AM Subject: Re: Archiving stuff... > Hey, emotion is what sells. You obviously understand that, it sometimes is hard > for us grumpy old men to figure out. > > Have you joined the Professional Photographers Association for your area? They > can help with marketing information and fellowship support. Maybe one of the > list members from Oz can give you a link. > > -- > > Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > > > Obviously, I am totally going for the "human nature", "emotion", "cutesy" > > and "aw" side of things in my marketing, hence the "Imagery With > > Heart" slogan that I've devised. It is true though, as I do LOVE my work > > and put alot of love INTO my work, AND it SEEMS to be WORKING - I too, am > > having alot of return business... I know it is all very "girly" but I guess > > that is just moi... Does any of that makes sense to you grumpy old men out > > there? hehe > > > > tan. > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:17 AM > > Subject: RE: Archiving stuff... > > > > > > > >>>-Original Message- > >>>From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>- Original Message - > >>>From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>> > >>>> I do get return business > >>>>tv > >>> > >>>What does that tell you about the sanctity of marriage in > >>>America? HAR! > >> > >>Actually, it's not a second wedding, it's usually a first child that > >>gets them to call me back. > >> > >>tv > >> > >> > >> > > > > > > > > -- > graywolf > http://graywolfphoto.com > > "You might as well accept people as they are, > you are not going to be able to change them anyway." > > >
Re: Faces to names...
Frank, I totally agree that Dave C-S makes the pic, if only it wasn't for that thing he is holding in his hand... ;-) Tell me more about the "mini-light table", I really like the effect... Can't wait to see that 8x10 from your 19mm. Wide angle is something I have never really used much or had an affinity with, I really should give myself a challenge and see what I am able to come up with... fairy. - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:55 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > Fairy girl, > > As the photographer in question, I'm thrilled that you liked the shot . > It rather makes my day, in fact. > > Bar lighting is fun, but it's Dave Chang-Sang's mini-light table > illuminating Dave Brooks that makes the shot, no? And, what do you mean > about Chang-Sang's contribution? He makes the shot! > > I've lately been re-discovering my 19mm that I've had for about a year and > 1/2. My Viv S1 24-48 zoom has been in the shop (it's all better now...), > and I've pulled out the little-used 19mm for wide stuff. What a fun lens! > I was out a couple of weekends ago, using it for street work. Different > from anything else I've done, let me tell you. One's being blown up to > 8x10, and I should get it tomorrow; if it turns out as I hope, I'll be > posting it. > > cheers, > frank > > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist > fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer > > > > > >From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: Faces to names... > >Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 06:38:23 +1000 > > > >Dave, THAT is a great pic! LOVE it. Not sure if I like Dave C-S's > >contribution to it though. ;-) Funnily enough, you look just as I'd > >expected, (in a GOOD way! lol)... Doncha just love the lighting in > >pubs/clubs?!?! > > > >tan. > > > > _ > Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online > http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 >
Re: Faces -- or FEET -- to names...
Ouch!! - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 9:17 AM Subject: RE: Faces -- or FEET -- to names... > tv asked: > > > > Why did you have a drill bit in your foot? > > Stepped on the drill bit (it's a miniature one) and the end broke off inside my > foot. Surgery, with general anaesthesia, was required to get the fragment out. > > I still remember your sprained ankle photo -- and the long wedding-torment > story that went with it. Quite a story, as I > recall. > >
Re: Re[2]: Faces to names...
Of course Bruce! That should've been obvious to me, considering that THAT is just what my boys were doing with my digicam when they took those shots of me yesterday. They took photos of each other with each of their toys, in front of flowers, pics of each others ears, and even their left over lunches on their plates! I am looking into a digital camera for him right now... tan. - Original Message - From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 8:44 AM Subject: Re[2]: Faces to names... > I tried SLR's for my girls - now 14 & 16. The cost of film/processing > was killing me. They were very willing to shoot all the film I would > give them. Most of it very exploratory. Since getting them digital > P&S's, they have had much more fun learning and exploring and I have > had much more fun not paying for lot's of silly shots. The bottom end > Optio (whatever that is now) would be more than adequate. One > daughter has a Canon A10 (1.3MP) and the other has an Optio 230 (2MP). > You can get a reasonable 5X7 out of either camera. They shoot to > their heart's content. You win all the way around. > > -- > Best regards, > Bruce > > > > Thursday, December 4, 2003, 12:43:25 PM, you wrote: > > TMP> LOL!! There DOES seem to be a few of us PDML'ers who are growing too tall > TMP> for their hair! > > TMP> BTW, Sylwek, both of my boys have inherited a love of photography from their > TMP> mum. My 5yo is BEGGING for a camera for Christmas. Actually, I know it's > TMP> OT, but anyone have any suggestions? Pentax only of course, (must get him > TMP> into good habits! lol)and not an SLR, they are still too heavy for him, > TMP> although he has been known to take some pretty cool shots with my PZ-20, > TMP> must post some one time... > > TMP> tan. > > TMP> - Original Message - > TMP> From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > TMP> To: "pentax list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > TMP> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:53 AM > TMP> Subject: Re: Faces to names... > > > >> On 4/12/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > >> > >> >He has good eye, I think there is a chence for him to become great > >> >photographer as his mum :-) In turn here is me: > >> > >> http://sylwekp.republika.pl/images/Ja01.jpg > >> > >> >Best Regards > >> >Sylwek > >> > >> Hey Sylwek, > >> > >> Crikey mate, you don't need that flash on top of your MZ-S, just scrim > >> the old forehead down a bit with some black cloth - should work a treat > TMP> ;-) > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> Cheers, > >> Cotty (who does that all the time..) > >> > >> > >> ___/\__ > >> || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > >> ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps > >> _ > >> Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk > >> > > >
Re: greyscale (grayscale to us Aussies!)
lol! ok, so no to the batch processing - if you are referring to in Photoshop that is... tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 11:18 AM Subject: RE: greyscale (grayscale to us Aussies!) > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Ok, so now i've found a new toy, i know what i'll be > > playing with over > > coming days - plenty of "action" will be happening around > > here... > > And you were surprised we remembered you. > > Ok, you didn't know about actions...do you know about batch > processing? > > tv > > > >
Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom
Yeah John. This is why I love the Tamron 135mm f2.5 that I have. It is old and manual, and all metal, weighs a ton, but does some lovely things to skin, and skin tones whilst still appearing very sharp. Has great bokeh too. Only problem is that being 135mm, I am unable to use any of my flash guns with it in TTL mode (they all only zoom to 105mm), and manual flash photography is just one of the areas I know absolutely, (well, virtually) nothing about. I really do need to learn about this. I do know how to use the guide no. divided by distance to find f-stop equation, but this rarely suits me as I like to be able to choose my f-stop for depth of field control over exposure. I would be happy to use the Tamron exclusively if I could somehow find a way to use flash with it when needed, and still be able to choose my f-stops at will... tan. - Original Message - From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 10:57 AM Subject: Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > Tanya, can't say that I have done too much genuine very-close-up shots with > this lens: about the closest was bloom on an African Tulip, where the area > framed was about 200x170mm. I might try a couple of subjects like postage > stamps, etc. just to see how it goes. > > With your portraits, sounds like a soft-focus lens might be a worthwhile > purchase! > > John Coyle > Brisbane, Australia > ----- Original Message - > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 10:32 AM > Subject: Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > > > > John, how have you found it for closeup work using the "psuedo" macro > > function? Was it still sharp when focusing this closely? I tend to do my > > macro type shots different from the norm and like limited depth of field, > so > > how would it go if it were wide open at this focal length/focussing > > distance? > > > > I have discovered today upon receiving some film back that it is indeed > much > > too sharp for alot of my portraiture work. I have some shots back of an > > older lady and EVERY nook and crevice in her face is shown up! lol. Makes > > for interesting textures though! > > > > Hmmm, sand and lenses, not generally a preferred combination John... > > > > tan. > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 9:45 AM > > Subject: Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > > > > > > > Tanya, I have this lens, with the manual too, if you need any info. I > > have > > > had it for about three years, and it's my standard walk-about lens. > Very > > > sharp, light, and fast enough to lock focus very quickly on both my MZ-5 > > and > > > MZ-S. It's been totally problem free in all that time, although the > focus > > > scale has drifted off (I think I got some sand in it from Peregian > > Beach!), > > > but still works fine. > > > Any specific questions? > > > > > > John Coyle > > > Brisbane, Australia > > > - Original Message - > > > From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:04 AM > > > Subject: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > > > > > > > > > > Question - I just bought this lens, the Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > > > f4-f5.6 > > > > (from ebay, for like au$150!!!). It is in PERFECT condition and I am > > very > > > > happy with my purchase. Course I don't use the powerzoom crap, but > the > > > lens > > > > itself is great. > > > > > > > > I also got a very pleasant surprise, when I discovered that at the > 105mm > > > > end, it is extremely close focusing. Almost to the point of being > > macro? > > > > Boz's site and the lens itself, say that it goes to .43mm focussing > > > > distance, but I am getting into even closer ranges with the lens > > spinning > > > > around to show a little flower symbol (if this makes any sense), that > I > > > have > > > > always taken to indicate a macro function? > > > > > > > > I know this might all sound very rudimentary to you guys and gals, but > > > until > > > > now I have only ever had a collection of manual focus Pentax lenses > and > > > all > > > > of my AF stuff has been third party. As this lens was purchased > > > > second-hand, I don't have a manual to go by. Does anyone else have > this > > > > lens and could they shed some light on this for me? I have found so > far > > > > that it is extremely sharp and I really love it. Does anyone know of > > any > > > > problems etc that I should be aware of when shooting with it? > > > > > > > > Many thanks, > > > > tan. > > > > > > > > > >
Re: Grayscale Experiment (was re: greyscale (grayscale to us Aussies!))
Ok, so I've just done a little experiment. If you click on this link - you will find some thumbnails of an image. The original is the one in colour. Each version of the image was converted to grayscale (greyscale to the Northerners) using the methods that each respective PDML'er has posted. Click and compare... http://www.tanyamayer.com/grayscaleexperiment/index.html tan. - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 10:33 AM Subject: Re: greyscale (grayscale to us Aussies!) > Hi T ... > > Once you've saved the action, just copy it to: > > Photoshop > Presets > Photoshop Actions > > That should do it! > > HTH, shel > > > > Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > > > Ok, so help me out here - until now, I had no idea that "actions" even > > existed! lol, here's poor ole me doing everything from scratch, every time! > > > > So, I just read over the PS help, and can't fine anywhere referring to how I > > actually get that action into my actions palette. It tells how to save a > > set of steps as a new action, but not actually how to install a premade > > one... help?!?! > > >
Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom
I can almost guarantee it tom, so correct me!! I NEED to learn... tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 12:16 PM Subject: RE: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Only problem is that being 135mm, I am unable to use > > any of my flash > > guns with it in TTL mode (they all only zoom to 105mm), > > ???! > > If you're saying what I think you're saying you're wrong. > > tv > >
Re: Faces to names...
ERNR, I thought you were a guy!! How wrong was I? You are indeed a very beautiful lady... tan. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 3:24 PM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > Hot off the Optio's SD card, my self-portrait. > > http://members.aol.com/greenfalc1/selfport.jpg > >
Re: Alternate site for smhalpin Web Site
duh! it worked for me this time, i can't believe that i didn't even notice that - some of the pages aren't working btw, the "what are the favourite lenses of the PDML crowd" is one of them... tan. - Original Message - From: "Stan Halpin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 2:59 PM Subject: Re: Alternate site for smhalpin Web Site > on 12/04/03 10:18 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > > > Didn't work for me Stan! > > > > tan. > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Stan Halpin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:49 PM > > Subject: Alternate site for smhalpin Web Site > > > > > >> Several recent events. > >> > >> 1. My ISP started tracking bandwidth usage and saw that i had exceeded a > >> limit that I did not know existed and my Lens Opinion website is > > unavailable > >> until the beginning of the next billing month. > >> > >> 2. Tanya demanded to get information about a lens even though the > > site > >> is down. > >> > >> 3. I received an email from an unfamiliar name, addressed to Mr. Halpin > >> (such respect! Obviously not a list member) asking for a lens opinion > > since > >> the site is down. > >> > >> 4. One of our fellow list members graciously offered to load the pages on > >> his site until I could get all of this sorted out, and maybe to do a > >> longer-term mirror. > >> > >> All of this got me off my duff, and I: > >> > >> a. sent a grumbling note to the ISP basically saying: "wassup?!" > >> > >> b. I looked for a copy of my Web pages. > >> > >> c. I thought I would check on feasibility of loading the pages on one of > > the > >> other three ISP's I am paying. (AOL because my wife likes the email [go > >> figure], Earthlink because I got it with one of the Mac's [mac.com], Road > >> Runner because they provide my highspeed connect. > >> > >> I found what seems to be a perfectly good copy of the pages on the RR > > site! > >> I think they are a bit out of date, I vaguely remember putting them there > >> the last time I did an update, so that I would have a backup... > >> > >> Anyway, in the interim, until I work out a long term solution, try this > > site > >> and let me know if you have any problems. > >> > >> http:home.kc.rr.com/smhalpin > >> > >> Stan > >> > >> > > > > > Uh, try adding the two //, and it should work... > > http://home.kc.rr.com/smhalpin/ > >
Re: Re[2]: card storage in the field
per wedding?!!?!? are you kidding me?!!?!?!? I shoot 150-200 USUALLY, up to 300 if it is a HUGE celebration... tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:02 PM Subject: RE: Re[2]: card storage in the field > > -Original Message- > > From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > Tom, > > > > Do you tend to fill all the cards on 1 wedding? > > No. > > > What would the > > average number of shots be? > > 1000. > > tv > > >
Re: Re[2]: card storage in the field
tom, i will shoot around 200-230 and deliver average of 200, sometimes 150-180 if they're on a budget... of which, an average of 30-40 are then chosen for their album, and they get to keep the rest of their proofs which are 5x7s, UNLESS they have chosen a "digital" package whereby they receive their proofs on cd only, and just get the prints of their chosen shots for their album. sorry if i sound naive, but is that bad/weird? i thought that was normal. in fact, i mentioned yesterday i think, about my "hit and miss" rate, and like i said, it IS getting better, but embarrassingly (and NO-ONE laugh!), i still have about 30-40 of what i call "rejects" per wedding that the couple will never see - eg eyes closed, underexposed, faces too shiny etc actually it is funny you should say that about the makeup as it is true! if i am doing their makeup, it is a sacrifice that they make that i generally can't shoot the groom's preparations as well, obviously, i can't be in two places at once. fine by me though, as i hate doing boring grooms by themselves! lol, at least AFTER the ceremony they have relaxed a bit, usually have a few beers under the belt and are more willing to do some fun and interesting stuff... tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:33 PM Subject: RE: Re[2]: card storage in the field > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > per wedding?!!?!? are you kidding me?!!?!?!? > > > > I shoot 150-200 USUALLY, up to 300 if it is a HUGE celebration... > > You're probably too busy doing eveyone's makeup and washing the limo. > > You shoot 200 frames total? How many do you deliver? How long is your > average gig? > > tv > > > >
Re: Faces to names...
Guilty as charged Cotty, and totally proud of it! lol. t. - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pentax list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 11:04 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > On 4/12/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > > >Thanks Christian and everyone else! Now I think I am sick of seeing tv! > >lol. J/K of course. BTW, my Harrison Ford comment was in reference to the > >GFM "Cast" that was posted the other day... (just didn't want tv's wife to > >think i was trying to make a move on him there! lol). > > > >tan. > > My dearest Tanya, > > I hope you don't mind me saying so, as I haven't really had any direct > contact with you, and you have obviously done the rounds here on the PDML > from times of olde, but did you by any chance realise that you're as mad > as a march hare? > > > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps > _ > Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk >
Re: Faces to names...
frank, that is a cool little gadget! Can't wait to see that 19mm shot, sounds great! have a great weekend! tan. - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 11:03 AM Subject: Re: Faces to names... > Hi, Tanya, > > Ah, I see now what you meant by Chang-Sang. I agree completely! > > Here's a better look at the mini-light table: > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1906156 > > We had lots of fun looking a Jeff's slides on it (he's a Medium Format > diapositive freak). I think it takes 2 or 4 AA's and it cost Dave C-S > somewhere around $80 Cdn, which I guess would be not too far off the same in > Oz dollars. > > I'll post that 19mm street shot on the weekend if I get a chance (going out > of town tomorrow night, so it might not be until Sunday...). > > cheers, > frank > > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist > fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer > > > > > >From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: Faces to names... > >Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2003 10:37:17 +1000 > > > >Frank, I totally agree that Dave C-S makes the pic, if only it wasn't for > >that thing he is holding in his hand... ;-) > > > >Tell me more about the "mini-light table", I really like the effect... > > > >Can't wait to see that 8x10 from your 19mm. Wide angle is something I have > >never really used much or had an affinity with, I really should give myself > >a challenge and see what I am able to come up with... > > > >fairy. > > > > _ > MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus&pgmarket=en-ca&RU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc%2fspecialoffers%26pgmarket%3den-ca >
Re: Archiving stuff...
got em! thanks rob! t. - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 11:13 AM Subject: Re: Archiving stuff... > On 4 Dec 2003 at 17:34, graywolf wrote: > > > Have you joined the Professional Photographers Association for your area? They > > can help with marketing information and fellowship support. Maybe one of the > > list members from Oz can give you a link. > > The two main Oz bodies: > > http://www.acmp.com.au/ > http://www.aipp.com.au/ > > Rob Studdert > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ > Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 >
Re: greyscale (grayscale to us Aussies!)
OMG - a whole new STREAMLINED world has just opened up!!! I might actually have time to "play" in photoshop if I get some of these thingies in place! thanks guys. tan. - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 1:28 PM Subject: RE: greyscale (grayscale to us Aussies!) > On 4 Dec 2003 at 21:22, tom wrote: > > > A typical use is b/w conversion. Place all the images you want to > > convert in one directory, set up PS to batch process them with your > > b/w action, and then go do something useful like take a nap while it > > chugs away. > > I've gone the step further and created "droplets" which are batchable actions > with a desktop icon. So all I have to do is grab the files using any film > manager and drop them on the appropriate DT Icon. It automatically opens the > app and can be set up for pre-programmed destination directories. > > Rob Studdert > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ > Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 > >
Re: Re[2]: card storage in the field
Oh, just realised that you asked about time - well, generally, if i am doing makeup, i just spend the entire day with them - start at around 10am, finish faces by around say 2pm (if the wedding is at 3pm for eg), shoot bridal shots pre-ceremony, follow her to ceremony (or go ahead to shoot her arrival at church/ceremony location), shoot ceremony, go to a few different locations until we lose light and then just stay with them until usually around the 7pm-8pm mark at which time I will do a mockup of the cake/waltz having filled my time since their arrival at the reception with still-lifes of the cake/bouquets/reception venue/table settings etc. Sooo, I guess, if you count the hours, it is an average of around 10 hours for a full wedding, and let me tell you, the smells of the yummy food at the reception make sure that I am generally STARVING by the end of it! Is this a "normal" setup? If I offer anything less, I find myself apologising as they demand "more". I have even had them ask me to stay until they leave the reception which is usually around midnight. I have never done this, but I have certainly considered it after feeling "bad" that I wasn't giving them a proper service... tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 5:33 PM Subject: RE: Re[2]: card storage in the field > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > per wedding?!!?!? are you kidding me?!!?!?!? > > > > I shoot 150-200 USUALLY, up to 300 if it is a HUGE celebration... > > You're probably too busy doing eveyone's makeup and washing the limo. > > You shoot 200 frames total? How many do you deliver? How long is your > average gig? > > tv > > > >
Re: AutoPug decision needed (was Re: More Months, Please)
> > >Here are the options: > > >1. One image per gallery, in either the themed or > the open section of the gallery. > > > > > >2. One image in each section of the gallery. > I agree with most - 1. One image per gallery. > fairygirl.
Re: Re[2]: card storage in the field
tom (and anyone else who is following this thread!) - with regards to this para. " Hmm. I throw out 2/3 of what I shoot, but I wouldn't call them crap. Most of them are dups, and I pick the best of a set. I shot about 10 frames to get these 3: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/boland/4462.htm http://www.bigdayphoto.com/boland/4463.htm http://www.bigdayphoto.com/boland/4464.htm Are the other 7 frames crap? Well, some of them were, but most of them were just "also-rans". I got to pic the best 3 out 10." Those are cool shots, I'll bet that she'll love them! BUT, I think it was Bruce(?) who posted about the different markets etc? I went and looked at the whole album from that wedding, and your shots are sensational (i am totally humbled and feel that my "work" is positively amateur in comparison to yours and also Bruces wedding work...) BTW, in regards to not calling the "outakes" crap, well, most of mine seriously are, and I like to remind myself of this so that I continue to improve and never get to a point where I think I am so good that I never take a crap shot, iykwim? The way I refer to them in a "nicer" context are as "rejects" or "out-takes"... Well, the whole photojournalistic thing hasn't reallly "caught on" in these parts, and to most of my couples here, they would be disappointed if I didn't give them 2/3 of their collection as "posed" shots. This takes ALOT of time to set up - I guess this is why I am only able to produce, at most 300 shots per wedding. When I say "posed" shots, I don't mean boring old stand in a line and smile, but rather creatively posed, such as those that I posted on the grayscale thread. Often, my "candid" shots are completely set up to look just like that. For example THIS one, which is one of my alltime favourite wedding photos that I have ever taken: http://www.tanyamayer.com/themarriage/hanrahankissbw.jpg Here is a link to an (almost complete - not all of the family and still-life shots are here) wedding from last weekend... This one was a garden ceremony, as most of mine in this region are... Sorry, if they look scrappy, they are low res and not colour corrected, this is just a proofing page for the couples family... oh, you'll need the username - tmp and the password - weddings. http://www.tanyamayer.com/weddinggalleriesprivate/anderson/ See how the style is so different? So, with that in mind, I find that I am able to still get good coverage with only 150-200 shots per wedding, and it also saves my clients money - which is a big thing where I am as we are in drought and most of the farmers on the land are barely making ends meet BTW, whilst you are all looking at that gallery, if anyone has the time, could you please have a look at the shots of the couple with the horse - any idea why my flash didn't fill the shadows on their faces? I was really close, shot with a 28mm and 50mm lens. I'm thinking it is because the flash has exposed for the white of the dress? But truly, I have no idea... Those shots look like absolute crap, and that is what I mean about me having a LOT to learn... Not only are the shadows really bad, major hotspots all over, but they are very poorly composed too. NOT one of my finest photographic moments there... I almost threw those in the trash can before even showing them to the couple, who ironically "love" them. There truly is no accounting for taste sometimes. AND, does anyone have any sure fire tips for preventing shine on faces from flash and reduce contrast for reception pics? No matter what bounce options, softboxes etc I have tried on my flash gun, I have never been able to find what I feel is a satisfactory result... what the bloody hell is a "triptych"?!?! (hope i didn't offend anyone by using the "h" word!) tan. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 5:02 AM Subject: RE: Re[2]: card storage in the field > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Sometimes, I will get a really generous couple who > > *force* me to sit > > at one of their guests tables and eat a meal during the > > reception (which > > even though I am usually starving, I hate as it means I have to stay > > longer!)... > > I put it in my contract, they have to feed me and my assistant a hot > meal. > > My the time dinner rolls around I'll have been on my feet for 5 hours. > I need food or I'll get cranky. > > > I have never had a > > bride "demand" > > makeup, they just usually ask when booking me as a > > photographer "oh, can you > > do my face to?". > >
Re: card storage in the field
thanks for the advice mike! my business owes exactly ZERO dollars. I don't even have debtors accounts with my labs. I am still too small to do that, and actually it is a really safe way to run things. If my customers disappeared tomorrow, I would owe nothing and own everything. It can be a pain in that my clients have to pay me at the time of their sitting/when they place their orders rather than when their prints come back, BUT it does save alot of time trying to track people down for their money! Been thinking of taking out a loan for that *istD though! (j/k, I am going to see how things pan out, looks likes Stan might be shopping for me on that one!) tan. - Original Message - From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 5:29 AM Subject: Re: card storage in the field > Hi, > > Tanya Mayer Photography wrote (on Fri, 3 Oct 2003 04:25:11 +1000): > > > indirect marketing > > and word of mouth are your best friends in a small town > > They are your best friends anywhere. It is because you are a small > business. My company (five people) gets most of its custom from > recommended customers. In the beginning, we spent a lot of money (in > our terms) on various forms of advertising and got precisely zero > response. Once we found a friend who could give us some work, it grew > from there. > > As business grows, more work comes in until you reach the point where > you have to have more staff; at some point you will have to make the > decision to either advertise enough that there _will_ be some return or > stop growing. > > This is assuming you do not subscribe to the usual business model, which > seems to involve borrowing shedloads of money from the bank and then > spending all your time servicing the debt. > > mike >
Re: Re[2]: card storage in the field
tom said: "Obviously I don't know your market, but I think to some extent is > depends on what you show them during your first meeting. I would be > surprised if there wasn't a market for it in Brisbane." you are totally correct - Brisbane is a different ball game - ALL they want are photojournalism and proofs on cd - two VERY different markets i am catering for, but at this stage, my local one is the main one... tom also said: "I suspect at some point you're going to have to make some tough > decisions. If you did 26 gigs this year, and have 18 lined up for next > year, I would suspect you're on track for 45 or 50 next year." bloody hell! (this is a very aussie expression for those of you who don't know and I say it ALL the time...) you think? i doubt that majorly, but if it did happen i would be :-) ! no way could i pull that many off by myself - the orders alone would have me in a flap. i'll see how i go for bookings by say late Feb, and i might have to seriously consider hiring an assistant if it looks like it is getting out of hand... BUT, like i said in an earlier post, i stil can't believe that people want to pay me to push a button, especially people from Brisbane, they have so many photographers to choose from down there... THEN tom said: "Maybe. Did you set any exposure compensation?" yep, i did, but not enough, obviously. i was starting to worry for a bit there that i had a sick flash, but everything since has been a-ok. " I like ceiling bounce for reception shots. Otherwise I set up room lights" I can't always use ceiling bounce due to too high ceilings/outside receptions. Not sure how to go about room lights - more i need to learn i guess! Oh, and at the beginning, tom said: "Oh, be quiet..." Which is exactly what I am going to do now that my kids have stopped throwing up. It is 9.33am and I am going to sleep after one very rough (and LONG!) night... (bloody lucky I don't have a wedding on today, that's for sure!) tan.x. - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 8:44 AM Subject: RE: Re[2]: card storage in the field > > -Original Message- > > From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > Those are cool shots, I'll bet that she'll love them! BUT, > > I think it was > > Bruce(?) who posted about the different markets etc? I > > went and looked at > > the whole album from that wedding, and your shots are > > sensational (i am > > totally humbled and feel that my "work" is positively > > amateur in comparison > > to yours and also Bruces wedding work...) > > Oh, be quiet, you're good and you appeal to a totally different > market. I can't do any of that girly-girl or painted b/w stuff. > > > > > Well, the whole photojournalistic thing hasn't really > > "caught on" in these > > parts, and to most of my couples here, they would be > > disappointed if I > > didn't give them 2/3 of their collection as "posed" shots. > > Obviously I don't know your market, but I think to some extent is > depends on what you show them during your first meeting. I would be > surprised if there wasn't a market for it in Brisbane. > > When I meet with them I tell them that normally I only set up 9 > shots - > > bride > groom > b/g > b/b-maids > g/g-men > b/g/party > b/g/bride's family > b/g/groom's family > b/g/both families > > When I tell them this will take an hour, they're generally ok with > that. > > > This takes ALOT > > of time to set up - I guess this is why I am only able to > > produce, at most > > 300 shots per wedding. > > Yeah, that makes sense. > > > > > See how the style is so different? So, with that in mind, > > I find that I am > > able to still get good coverage with only 150-200 shots per > > wedding, and it > > also saves my clients money - which is a big thing where I > > am as we are in > > drought and most of the farmers on the land are barely > > making ends meet > > I appreciate your desire to help out the locals. > > I suspect at some point you're going to have to make some tough > decisions. If you did 26 gigs this year, and have 18 lined up for next > year, I would suspect you're on track for 45 or 50 next year. > > > > > > BTW, whilst you are all looking at that gallery, if anyone > > has the time, > > could you please have a look at the shots of the couple > > with the horse - any > > idea why my flash
Re: Who else?
Just when is this "adventure"?!? You all have me intrigued! tan. (the tea-totaller, so I will put the kettle on for you ann, shall i?) - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 11:47 AM Subject: Re: Who else? > Stan, > > 6 cases of Beer? > I heard Cotty was arranging for the local beer distributor to bring a truck. > ... and set up a tent. > > Regards, Bob S. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > As we get close, why don't we have those in deficit raise their hands > > articulate their needs and for those with surplus to check off particular > > items... > > > > I can envision 47 tents, 239 sleeping bags, six cases of beer and two > > gallons of moonshine for 30 people. And then we would have to spend the > > weekend grumbling about too many tents and not enough booze. > >
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Ok, with the date thing, it is time for me to come clean! Shel picked it up and so did dave (i think?) also. Here's what I told Shel about that "LOL! Shel, I've been sprung! I am very naughty, and I downloaded a trial version of WS FTP Pro, and this is what I use to upload stuff to my website. Only problem is that it expires after 30 days, so whenever I am working on my site, I set my PC clock back to early Oct, and bingo it works again! Only problem is (obviously), half the time, I forget to switch the date back. You are the second PDML'er to have noticed this! I really shouldn't be so stingy and should just buy the bloody program...! lol." So, sorry to be a pain about that mike, date is correct now, and if I remember to keep changing it (until i get off my butt and BUY the bloody software), it should be fine from now on in... Mike, you also said: "I _would_ say that, if you have to think of a loan for a £1000 piece of equipment at your level of turnover, you are charging seriously less than the market can stand." Firstly, in Oz it is au$3000 which is alot of money in these parts... BUT, also, yes I am not making a great deal for all of the work that I am putting in. Mainly because to date, most of my work is locally, and as I explained yesterday, we are in drought and there is very little disposable income in these parts. This will change in the coming months when I really begin to travel on a regular basis as I can charge alot more "down south" than I can here. Also, I have been currently charging "per roll", rather than a sitting fee and then selling prints. All of this will change very soon, and especially so when I get the *istD (or another Pentax DSLR if one is brought out that supersedes it on all levels). ALSO, I am still building my equipment cache and I am constantly spending basically all of my profits to do so. I am working from scratch. I have had no capital to begin my business with (being a stay at home mum), and every single thing I have purchased for my business has been paid for BY my business. This includes such things as website hosting, domain name, ISDN internet connection, business name registration, yellow pages listing, newspaper advertising, website listing subscriptions (such as www.weddingcentral.com.au) QuickBooks software, CD Burner etc. All of these things alone have been purchased in the past month, at a cost of over au$2500, and paid for BY nothing more than my photography income. I am sure you will agree, that although it is taking me some time to "get off the ground", I am doing it in a way that is secure for my family AND not impacting my family finance wise, and having 3 little kids and hubby that works his butt off, this is very important to us. Up until probably 2-3 months ago (a period of around 2 and a half years), I have been doing photography for people just as a "cash job" or "hobby" basis, it was only recently that I have set up as a legitimate business. Ok, so anyway, moral of the story is that no, i'm probably not charging enough, and no i'm not going to take out a loan for the *istD (that was a joke when I said that! lol), and it will probably take a couple of months for me to save for it (if i decide to purchase one, i am still considering leasing at this stage), BUT I am happy to be plodding along as i am, i am at a point at the moment where i still feel as though i am "holding the reins" and don't want to "step up" anything just yet. Remember, it has only been 3 and a half years since I purchased my first ever SLR camera, so I have been on a very steep learning curve, and will continue to be on one for a very long time, I would imagine! Mike also said : "I wouldn't presume to give advice to someone who is so blatantly successful." NO WAY would I say that I am "successful"! (although I know that you did say it tongue-in-cheek). See above comments... Sorry, i know i've gone off babbling again, but i hope it all makes sense, and PLEASE correct me if i am wrong! lol. tan. - Original Message ----- From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 4:16 AM Subject: Re: card storage in the field Hi, Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: > > thanks for the advice mike! my business owes exactly ZERO dollars. I don't > even have debtors accounts with my labs. I am still too small to do that, > and actually it is a really safe way to run things. If my customers > disappeared tomorrow, I would owe nothing and own everything. It can be a > pain in that my clients have to pay me at the time of their sitting/when > they place their orders rather than when their prints come back, BUT it does > save alot of time trying to track people down for their money! Been > thinking of taking
Re: OT-Totally OT but...
Well, as most of the list Aussies would recognise, my favourite is cheese and vegemite "sangas" (that's australian for sandwiches)... I also love egg, mayo and lettuce, and vegemite cheese and lettuce... but that whole mayo/peanut butter thing, man, that's just weird - i thought peanut butter and jelly (we call it JAM) sangas were bad enough... ;-) tan - Original Message - From: "Keith Whaley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 5:48 AM Subject: Re: OT-Totally OT but... > Okay, are we into strange (= different) food now? > > My mother used to make sandwiches out of thick sliced homemade bread, > slathered with homemade butter and liberally sprinkled with sugar. > Sometimes brown sugar, with lumps in it. . . > Back then, altho' I didn't really know it, we were as poor as church > mice (height of the depression) and I got a lot of inventive meals. > Like you, I just thought all Ohio country boys ate that way. > I'd go to school and trade with classmates who (poor kids!) had > home-cured pork and mayo sandwiches. > Both of us felt we got a treat! > And we did! Her mom wouldn't let her eat that way, had she known, and my > folks didn't have the money to get the pork. > > keith whaley > > > tom wrote: > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > > Most obviously, you've never HAD peanut butter and Mayo. > > > > Wow, someone else who doesn't think pbm is gross. My mom made these > > for me as a kid, I always thought it was an Oklahoma thing. > > > > She would draw little messages in the mayo which I would look for as a > > little kid. > > > > tv >
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ok, so i think i am a bit "out" of your tea-tastes "loop"! although i don't drink alcohol, i also don't drink coffee or black tea... me, i'm a herbal tea lover - raspberry leaf, chamomile, lemongrass, peppermint, orange & jasmine (my fav!), you name it, i'll drink it... from the oh, so serene, nature loving, herbal tea drinking tan. (who is choking on her bloody tea as she writes this! lol) - Original Message - From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 7:34 AM Subject: Re: Who else? > Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > >From Fortnam and Mason I hope :) > > (did I spell that right? ) > > Fortnum; but an understandable error. Definitely good tea. > > m > who prefers Sainsbury's China and Darjeeling blend > >
