Re: EOS Permanently Delete Images

2008-01-02 Thread Steve Parrott
I would just do a FORMAT of the card IN THE CAMERA. Then take a bunch of photos of no importance just to put some images on the card. Then format again. Take another bunch of photos, reformat again. I believe if you do that, there is no way any of your original photos could ever be recovered.

Re: EOS 3 and Digital Rebel

2007-11-19 Thread Steve Parrott
The 1D bodies are the only true professional grade digital cameras. My first Canon digital was a D60, which I still use on occasion, but when I got my original 1Ds a few years ago, it was a night and day difference. The D60 feels like a toy in comparison... and as a consequence, the quality of

Re: EOS BW filters in digital

2007-11-19 Thread Steve Parrott
I'm not fully understanding what you mean? Putting BW filters on the digital camera itself? I don't think that would do anything for you. As far as I know, the photo is still taken in color, it is just desaturated in camera in the BW mode. Far better to use the color photo, then convert in PS

Re: EOS Color compensating filters

2007-11-17 Thread Steve Parrott
Mr. Bill and others, Yes I am dissatisfied with the auto white balance. It cannot deal with mixed lighting issues... that is the real problem. As others here have stated, it is a very difficult problem to compensate for, I'm thinking my best bet is to continue with what I am doing... shooting

EOS Color compensating filters

2007-11-16 Thread Steve Parrott
Perhaps someone here, well, I KNOW someone here, can help me with this. How would you say is the best way to achieve correct white balance IN CAMERA with a digital camera in mixed lighting situations? I normally use my White Bal grey card, then use that as my correction point in post

EOS Focus watch out

2007-11-01 Thread Steve Parrott
My last two weddings I have noticed some slightly out of focus shots for no reason that I could understand. Using flash, fast enough shutter speed, it just made no sense to me. I use a 1Ds with 24 - 70L lens. Well, in testing today to try to recreate the problem, I finally realized what I have

EOS 580 EX pondering

2007-10-22 Thread Steve Parrott
In an effort to do away with Fong Dongs, and Flip Its, and Lumi Whatgamacallit Thingamajigs, I have been experimenting with the built in wide panel diffuser and catch light bounce panel on the 580 EX. This goes against the Canon manual, but I seem to be having luck using the following

Re: EOS 40D advice

2007-10-02 Thread Steve Parrott
On Oct 2, 2007, at 9:14 AM, Tom Pfeiffer wrote: - trying to get a handle on cataloging and storing your images safely before you have 6 million of them. Well said... I think this is probably one of the FIRST things anyone new to digital needs to seriously think through. Most people now a

EOS Trite matter

2007-09-26 Thread Steve Parrott
To go off on a totally useless course, am I the only one who thinks all the current DSLRs are UGLY? Especially the larger cameras such as the 1D series. Do these cameras HAVE to look the way they do? To my eye, the Hasselblad H series cameras are a beautiful design, or at least a step in the

EOS Original 1Ds

2007-09-12 Thread Steve Parrott
On Sep 11, 2007, at 10:39 PM, Jane Waters wrote: (and am sort of content with the original 1Ds - but that's sour grapes because if I had the money, I'd buy the new one in a heartbeat), LOL... I'm in the same boat. Funny how when I bought my 1Ds it was the absolute ultimate digital

EOS Too many megapixels?

2007-08-27 Thread Steve Parrott
I am really anxious to see some in-depth tests on the new 1Ds Mk. 3. A thought comes to mind. Are more and more pixels really a good thing on the same size sensor? The point and shoot cameras have horrible noise at high ISO due to cramming too many pixels on the tiny sensors. The general

Re: EOS Tamron and D60

2007-08-24 Thread Steve Parrott
On Aug 23, 2007, at 11:44 PM, Roger Eichhorn wrote: On 23 Aug 2007, at 6:00 PM, Steve Parrott wrote: I just today received a Tamron 18-250 lens that is supposed to work with Canon EOS cameras. However, when I mount it on my D60, I have no aperture reading, the auto focus will not work

Re: EOS Tamron and D60

2007-08-24 Thread Steve Parrott
On Aug 24, 2007, at 10:20 AM, Bob wrote: Steve Parrott wrote: I just today received a Tamron 18-250 lens that is supposed to work with Canon EOS cameras. However, when I mount it on my D60, I have no aperture reading, the auto focus will not work, and if I try to take a photo I only get

Re: EOS Puffer review

2007-08-23 Thread Steve Parrott
On Aug 22, 2007, at 7:37 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The sample shots on the Fong website of course look wonderful. It appears to me the before shots were done with the flash at max output, then the diffuser put on and flash output correctly set. Not saying Mr. Fong is being dishonest, but

EOS Tamron and D60

2007-08-23 Thread Steve Parrott
I just today received a Tamron 18-250 lens that is supposed to work with Canon EOS cameras. However, when I mount it on my D60, I have no aperture reading, the auto focus will not work, and if I try to take a photo I only get Error ...001. I know in digital terms the D60 is an antique, but I

Re: Subject:Handheld speeds for crop cameras (was: Re: EOS general question)

2007-08-22 Thread Steve Parrott
Well... now I am back where I started... with two opposing replies! I think the best thing to do is as another poster stated, and just do some tests to see for SURE! Thanks all, Steve Parrott On Aug 22, 2007, at 8:20 AM, Don Weiss wrote: Steve Parrott wrote: I know someone here can answer

EOS general question

2007-08-21 Thread Steve Parrott
I know someone here can answer this for me. I will try to explain as clear as I can. I know the rule is your shutter speed should be at least the reciprocal of your focal length to avoid blur, (assuming no form of image stabilization). I want to use a lens with a max zoom rating of 250 on a

Re: EOS general question

2007-08-21 Thread Steve Parrott
Thank you Bob. Steve On Aug 21, 2007, at 5:18 PM, Bob Wise wrote: Use 1/250 for your rule of thumb. The cropping isn't image magnification. -bw On Aug 21, 2007, at 2:51 PM, Steve Parrott wrote: I know someone here can answer this for me. I will try to explain as clear as I can. I know

EOS Puffer review

2007-08-21 Thread Steve Parrott
Here is an item on which you can save your money. The Gary Fong Puffer is a diffuser gizmo that mounts into the hot shoe of your DLSR and provides a diffusion shield in front of the pop up flash. Yea, I know, we are not supposed to even think of using a pop up, but at times it can really come

Re: EOS Compact alternative (again)

2007-08-08 Thread Steve Parrott
The simple solution to the eating of AA batteries in a compact is to NOT use the monitor. Keep the stupid thing OFF and use the viewfinder to take your pics. (I will not even consider a compact without a viewfinder... fortunately Canon has kept the viewfinder in their compacts). Also, set the

Re: EOS Compact alternative (again)

2007-08-07 Thread Steve Parrott
Personally, I also REALLY like a camera, or anything, that uses plain ole AA batteries. They are cheap and readily available. You can always use the lithium Energizer AA batteries from Eveready great power and last a lng time. Expensive though. Also, they do not go down gradually like

X700 (No EOS)

2007-07-04 Thread Steve Parrott
Hey, a fellow former X700 user! That was also my camera of choice, and was a really great piece in it's day. It still is today as far as that goes. Mine never let me down and was a great compromise between automation and manual control. I learned a lot using it. Still have mine, in perfect

EOS ST E2 transmitter

2007-05-23 Thread Steve Parrott
I had someone tell me that Canon no longer sells the ST E2 transmitter. There is a photo of it on Canon's website, but no price or way to order. Also, I cannot find it on the B-H site. *I* already have one, so do not need it, however a friend of mine wants one to remotely fire his Canon

Re: EOS ST E2 transmitter

2007-05-23 Thread Steve Parrott
, at 3:02 PM, Steve Parrott wrote: I had someone tell me that Canon no longer sells the ST E2 transmitter. There is a photo of it on Canon's website, but no price or way to order. Also, I cannot find it on the B-H site. *I* already have one, so do not need it, however a friend of mine wants one

Re: EOS Wedding Photography

2007-04-29 Thread Steve Parrott
Very nice photos David! Your sentiments are right on also. Even after having done many, many weddings, the stress factor is still there for me. I think it was someone on this list though that said being nervous is what keeps you on your toes and produces good photographs. If you ever get too

Re: EOS 200mm f/1.8

2007-04-22 Thread Steve Parrott
Might be fast, but without IS it's still hard to handle... wait, child. Your day will come :-) My money is on the 70-200 2.8 IS. Yes, it's a tad slower, but it was worth every dollar spent. You sound like me... only I'm waitin for the 1Ds Mark III and then I'll have to fork over money for

Re: EOS Questions

2007-04-11 Thread Steve Parrott
To be honest, the 28-300 4/5.6 L IS is not my favorite lens. Quite large and heavy, plus I do not like the push / pull zoom type function. I actually use it very little, however, it does cover a good range which can come in handy at times. However, I use it seldom enough that I will sell mine

Re: EOS Questions

2007-04-11 Thread Steve Parrott
Sorry Wilber... already sold anyway. Steve On Apr 11, 2007, at 3:49 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow that is really a good price. Considering your thoughts on the lens- let me put my hands on one and test it first before I commit. Thanks Wilber - Original Message - From: Steve Parrott

Re: EOS Printers

2007-03-29 Thread Steve Parrott
On Mar 29, 2007, at 12:23 PM, Bob wrote: To the EOS group, the images are from my 20D 8^) What printers are people using to print photos? My Canon i950 decided to go all blue again and I am waiting for the unhelpful help people at Canon to respond again. I think it is time ro move the

Re: EOS EF 135mm f/2L

2007-03-10 Thread Steve Parrott
I have this lens, but have mixed feelings about it. I actually have become somewhat afraid to use it. EVERY time I have used it for indoor studio portraits, I ALWAYS have some shots that are out of focus. I do not shoot any larger than 5.6, many times using 8.0. I manually select my focus

EOS Focus Points

2007-03-05 Thread Steve Parrott
Am I wasting lots of time and effort selecting specific focus points? I always try to select a point that is nearest to the area in the photo I definitely want to be in focus, such as the eyes in a portrait. So of course, when I change from portrait to landscape orientation or the desired

Holga (no EOS)

2007-02-27 Thread Steve Parrott
Just got a new Holga FN. It will be great to enjoy just cheap photography for the fun of it again, and maybe even create something really artistic along the way. Still love my 1Ds and all the L lenses, I just need a break from it for a while. :-) Steve (tired of going broke thinking I have

Re: [Spam] Re: EOS PMA Rumors...

2007-02-23 Thread Steve Parrott
ISO 6400 with no noise would have to be something I would have to see to believe. I would not count on that too much. It would certainly be great if possible... but I don't believe it is. Steve On Feb 23, 2007, at 12:08 AM, Jane Waters wrote: --- Schlake (William Colburn) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Film scanners (no EOS)

2007-02-21 Thread Steve Parrott
I am wanting to find a film scanner that will scan medium format (120 - 6cm x 6cm) film negatives. Does such a thing exist? Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Steve * *** *** * For list instructions, including

Re: Film scanners (no EOS)

2007-02-21 Thread Steve Parrott
On Feb 21, 2007, at 4:55 PM, Austin Franklin wrote: Hi Steve, I am wanting to find a film scanner that will scan medium format (120 - 6cm x 6cm) film negatives. Does such a thing exist? Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Yes they exist. How much do you want to spend, and

projectors (no EOS content)

2007-02-10 Thread Steve Parrott
I'm kind of in the market for a digital projector, but the prices keep stopping me short. WHY are these things so damn EXPENSIVE? I just don't see it. You can buy a freaking COMPUTER for a fraction of the cost of a half ass projector simply throwing a poor quality image on the wall. I found a

Re: EOS PMA Rumors...

2007-02-09 Thread Steve Parrott
Naah... the stuff of dreams is the Hasselblad 39 megapixel H3. Steve www.parrottimaging.com On Feb 9, 2007, at 3:37 PM, Jane Waters wrote: Oh, great just what we need is a new Mark III, and it will be so good that we'll have to upgrade all that glass in our gear bags... can you say

EOS Auto focusing

2006-09-25 Thread Steve Parrott
Just out of curiosity, does anyone here use auto select focus points with their cameras? I personally never have with my 1Ds, I just have too great a fear it will focus on the wrong area during a critical shot, such as a wedding. It would REALLY be handy to be able to use it, just concentrate

Re: EOS Diffusers

2006-05-02 Thread Steve Parrott
Ok.. someone please set me straight. When you speak of the LUMISPHERE, are you referring to the Gary Fong LIGHTSPHERE I have never heard of a lumisphere, and I have never heard the *lightsphere* referred to as a lumisphere before now. I have used the lightspheres for a long time and have

OSx dangers? No EOS content

2006-04-28 Thread Steve Parrott
Anyone seen this? I think most Mac users, me being one, feel kind of smug as relates to virus dangers, but we should still be cautious. Steve http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml? articleID=186700027 * *** ***

Re: R:EOS My stuff and wedding - First test

2006-04-13 Thread Steve Parrott
I am a Lightsphere user. I have had all 3 versions of it, and now use the flexible, opaque with the inverted dome. I have found my best settings to be the most simple. If there is any kind of available light at all, I just set the camera to Program mode, use the dome in the sphere, raise the

Re: R: EOS My stuff and wedding - First test

2006-04-09 Thread Steve Parrott
I use the Gary Fong Light Sphere on my 580EX. In fact, I never shoot flash without it, including weddings. It is so simple yet brilliant in it's design. It is a dome that fits over your flash and distributes light in a uniform 360 degree circle. No need for a bracket. The newest design

Re: EOS My stuff and wedding

2006-03-20 Thread Steve Parrott
I'm going to put my 2 cents in on this topic also. I began a pro photography business a little over 2 years ago. I went into it with the edict of NO wedding photography, basically just because it scared me half to death. Well. one thing led to another, and I ended up doing a wedding. It was a

Re: EOS 70-200 f/4 vs f/2.8IS

2006-03-17 Thread Steve Parrott
I had to shoot a wedding where flash was not allowed... AND... I was not allowed closer than about 20 feet to the couple during the ceremony. My 70 - 200 2.8 IS saved the day. I shot almost the entire ceremony at 2.8, and was able to set ISO at no higher than 600, and still get clear, handheld

Re: EOS Rain

2006-01-23 Thread Steve Parrott
On Jan 23, 2006, at 9:27 AM, David Young wrote: Yesterday, on one of the Leica lists, Mark Bohrer posted a couple of shots depicting rain... as a droplet on the end of a leaf. I can understand his efforts (and a nice shot it was, too)... for unlike snow, rain is very difficult - no, almost

Re: EOS POLL - RAW or JPEG

2005-12-02 Thread Steve Parrott
I think Jim has brought up one of the main RAW vs. JPEG elements. *HOW* you do your RAW conversion can make all the difference in the world. I also use CAPTURE ONE for RAW conversion. (I only shoot RAW... NEVER JPEG). There is absolutely NO comparison between the Capture One program and the

EOS Second curtain sync

2005-11-22 Thread Steve Parrott
Would someone here be kind enough to give me a little lesson on flash second curtain sync? I know it can be used for making light trails appear behind a vehicle rather than in front, but is that the only purpose of it? Are there any other circumstances where it can be a necessary or creative

Re: EOS Second curtain sync

2005-11-22 Thread Steve Parrott
On Nov 22, 2005, at 4:09 PM, Cotty wrote: On 22/11/05, Steve Parrott, discombobulated, unleashed: Would someone here be kind enough to give me a little lesson on flash second curtain sync? I know it can be used for making light trails appear behind a vehicle rather than in front

Re: EOS Speedlite 550 580

2005-09-02 Thread Steve Parrott
On Sep 2, 2005, at 6:46 AM, Paul Moortgat wrote: Is the new Speedlite 580 flash so-much better that the 550? I've the feeling that my 550 is not always constant. Some picture (in the same situation) get more light than others. I have both flashes, and to me the 580 is a real improvement in

Re: EOS 1Ds vs 5D

2005-08-23 Thread Steve Parrott
I would too, as I own a 1Ds, (not the Mk II). I really would not think there would be much difference between the two, but it sure seems Canon is doing everything in it's power to make the original 1Ds seem obsolete. Mine serves me well, and I have no plans to upgrade until the next version of

EOS Sandisk 8GB CF card

2005-08-09 Thread Steve Parrott
Sandisk now has an 8 GB CF card available. This would sure be handy for me when shooting weddings with my 1Ds. I always shoot RAW, so it would save me having to be changing out cards two or three times during the event. I currently use 2 GB card. Does anyone know if the 8 GB card will work in

EOS SD 400

2005-05-12 Thread Steve Parrott
Just got the Canon SD400. I'm really surprised at what this LITTLE camera can do! It's amazing how liberating it is to be able to always have a camera with you that can take REALLY good photos. The big SLRs are great, but I'm not walking around all the time with my 1Ds. There is a LOT to be

Flower garden (no EOS content)

2005-04-28 Thread Steve Parrott
I have a shoot coming up in May of a retired couple. Most of the shots will be of the lady and her flower garden. I would really appreciate any creative ideas along these lines. I will do my best to time it NOT at mid-day! Other than a close up of her cupping a flower in her hands, I seem lost

EOS New PowerShot S2 IS

2005-04-26 Thread Steve Parrott
This is a sweet looking little camera for a carry along when you just don't want to lug around a big SLR. Steve http://www.dpreview.com/news/0504/05042201canons2is.asp * *** *** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see:

Re: EOS Flash head configuration

2005-04-20 Thread Steve Parrott
Hello all, Steve here again, the original poster on this topic. This will probably be my last post on the matter because I know people get tired of the same old same old. I will just conclude with some more of my tests and opinion. I do have two 550 EX flashes, and the problem is there with

Re: EOS Flash head configuration

2005-04-19 Thread Steve Parrott
Hi all, I am the one who first posted about the flash light problem when the flash is mounted on a bracket. Sorry if I did not post enough equipment details the first time. Camera is a 1Ds (full frame 35mm aspect ratio), flash 550EX, lens 24 - 70 L, and Canon sync cord 2. One poster mentioned

Re: EOS from the D60 to the 20D?

2005-03-20 Thread Steve Parrott
I can't speak for the 10D - 20D, but I did shoot with a D60 for about 2 years, and I CAN speak for it's image quality. You would not be disappointed with a good used model. It does have a somewhat cheap feel to it with the creaky, plastic body, but mine never gave me any problems, and I always

EOS B H fire

2005-02-27 Thread Steve Parrott
Has anyone tried ordering from B H after the fire? There is no mention of it or delays on the BH website. I would think it would have had *some* impact on their business and stock supplies??? Steve * *** *** * For list

EOS CS or Phase One?

2005-02-16 Thread Steve Parrott
I formerly used Phase One LE RAW conversion software with my old Canon D60, but since moving to the 1Ds, I have been using Photo Shop CS raw conversion exclusively. I always thought the Phase One conversion gave great results with the D60. Maybe it is my imagination, but looking back on some

EOS 1ds MarkII $4390 ????

2005-01-27 Thread Steve Parrott
On Amazon there is a seller called Awesome Discount selling the 1ds Mark II for $4390. Bank transfer or cashier check only yeah sure... Location is in Cloquet, Mn. Anyone near that area? I wonder how they would respond to the idea of seeing the camera IN PERSON, *then* writing a

EOS I'm so MAD !!!

2004-12-15 Thread Steve Parrott
I just bought a new Canon i9900 printer, went to set it up, and the printer head carriage will not budge, will NOT move over to the center to load the printhead and inks. G.. I called Canon, and to their credit, they are shipping me a new one that should be here Friday. It is

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II

2004-12-07 Thread Steve Parrott
On Dec 6, 2004, at 8:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you know, I don't understand why canon does not provide a crop image for the usual masks. If they can pull off eye focus, I would image they could handle 11x14/8x10/5x7 or a4 etc. Would be nice, wouldnt it. dave It wouldn't be nice, it

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II

2004-12-06 Thread Steve Parrott
On Dec 5, 2004, at 12:48 PM, bud kuenzli wrote: On Dec 5, 2004, at 12:37 AM, Robert M. wrote: snip I second this. I currently use a 1Ds, and would love to know if the new 1Ds Mk II is really *that* much better. I am in the beginning stages of a studio and on location portrait business, and so

Re: EOS 1Ds Mk II

2004-12-05 Thread Steve Parrott
On Dec 5, 2004, at 12:37 AM, Robert M. wrote: Dear All, I am somewhat astonished that the new 1Ds Mk2 has not been mentioned on this list at all... or did I miss it? In any case, does anybody own or has tested the new camera and if so what do you think about it? Not that I could afford it but I

Re: EOS off camera flash help please

2004-11-04 Thread Steve Parrott
Thanks Bud and Ken for the help. I *thought* that was what I needed, but was not sure. :-) Steve * *** *** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: *http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm

EOS off camera flash help please

2004-11-03 Thread Steve Parrott
I want to mount my 550 EX flash on a bracket that will allow me to rotate the flash to keep it above the camera when the camera is in the vertical position. I'm just not sure what connecting cord / adaptor I need. Is there ONE Canon part number item that will allow this to be done, or do I

Re: EOS Homebrew Omnibounce

2004-10-26 Thread Steve Parrott
I've always been happy with the results of the Lumiquest products. The Big Bounce unit combines both a self contained bounce and softening of the light. The 80 / 20 unit gives beautiful results in areas where you have a good ceiling for bouncing. The Omnibounce eats up so much flash output

EOS 1Ds Mk II and PS CS

2004-10-06 Thread Steve Parrott
Just wondering, does anyone know if PhotoShop CS will work with the RAW files from the new 1Ds MkII. I REALLY like the conversion process PS CS uses for my current 1Ds and hope Canon has made no changes in their RAW format with the new camera. Still not sure if I am going spend the bucks for

EOS 1Ds color matrix question

2004-08-28 Thread Steve Parrott
I would like to know what other 1Ds users set the color matrix at? I have kept mine on 1, but since I use Adobe RGB 1998 in PS CS, would it be best to set my camera to the number 4 matrix setting (Adobe RGB)? Thanks, Steve * ***

Re: Subject: Re: EOS Cost of 1Ds

2004-08-22 Thread Steve Parrott
I agree that the noise problem is something that hopefully Canon will fix on the next 1Ds. I will say though, that the noise looks much worse on the computer screen than it does in final print. I use just basic noise reduction methods in PS CS and can get acceptable prints even at higher ISOs.

Re: EOS Perplexed !

2004-06-17 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Singh, Sarbjit (S.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 8:30 AM Subject: EOS Perplexed ! A few months ago I had posted questions about an underexposing A2E camera body. With the help of the usual suspects I was able to improve

EOS 1Ds HELP !!!

2004-06-13 Thread Steve Parrott
I recently bought a 1Ds. Today for the first time I tried downloading some test shots into the computer. I use a card reader. I have NOT loaded any of the software that came with the 1Ds. I have never had to with any digital camera. I simply load the photos into the computer with the card

Re: EOS 1Ds HELP !!!

2004-06-13 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Robert Meier [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:01 PM Subject: RE: EOS 1Ds HELP !!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Parrott I recently bought a 1Ds

Re: EOS 1Ds for $1900 new

2004-06-03 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Javier Perez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 2:48 AM Subject: Re: EOS 1Ds for $1900 new A couple of points Electronic equipment, including 1dses Has a much higher mortality rate in the first few months than later on.

Re: D30 vs EOS 5 AF performance

2004-06-03 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Peter Norby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 1:01 PM Subject: Re: D30 vs EOS 5 AF performance I'm thinking that it it might be better to ask for our good old Nikon 990 back. Lol... that is exactly what I keep in my car

Re: EOS Re: Powering OFF external flash

2004-06-03 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Henry Posner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 1:38 PM Subject: EOS Re: Powering OFF external flash At 09:13 PM 6/2/2004 +0200, EOS-Digest wrote: That matches what I've been told, since the late '60s or early '70s. And

EOS 1Ds for $1900 new

2004-06-02 Thread Steve Parrott
Yeah, sounds too good to be true to me too, but it's there at Amazon. It is a new seller, with no ratings or comments. Amazon does state they have a safe buying guarantee, (up to $2500), but I still worry about a NEW 1Ds for $1900. There *has* to be a gimmick there somewhere. More than likely my

EOS Powering OFF external flash

2004-06-01 Thread Steve Parrott
I use a 550 EX, and from somewhere in the distant past, I recall reading or hearing that it is best to fire a flash unit, then IMMEDIATELY turn it off, rather than turning it off while fully powered up. Something about it is better for the internal electrics of the flash, or something along those

Re: EOS Re: Canon EF 28-300 IS L

2004-05-30 Thread Steve Parrott
I ordered the lens from Amazon on Saturday, May 29th. According to the automated order info I received, the lens is supposed to ship on June 4th. I will not likely use it on my D60 however, I will keep it to use with my future 1Ds. Steve - Original Message - From: Warren Marts [EMAIL

EOS 1Ds update nearing?

2004-05-25 Thread Steve Parrott
I'm nearing the point when I will be ready to buy a 1Ds, but as sure as I do, Canon will come out with an updated model that will be superior to the current model. Any opinions on when this model will be improved? I can't remember when it was first introduced, but the way the digital camera world

Re: NEW QUESTION, formerly Does this printer exist? (no EOS content)

2004-04-14 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Jim Davis Nature Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 6:17 PM Subject: Re: NEW QUESTION, formerly Does this printer exist? (no EOS content) Steve Parrott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote/replied to: I use a card reader

Photoshop weirdness (no EOS content)

2004-04-14 Thread Steve Parrott
Take a look at this link! Weird, but some REALLY good PS work. *Somebody* has LOTS of time on their hands! :-) Steve http://www.olympictrans.ru/fun/img/uglyZoo/ * *** *** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: *

NEW QUESTION, formerly Does this printer exist? (no EOS content)

2004-04-13 Thread Steve Parrott
On 10 Apr 2004 at 15:17, Steve Parrott wrote: Is there such a thing as a STAND ALONE photo printer that will accept CD media? but also one with CD-R/RW reader *and* writer, the Sony DPP-SV88 printer Thanks William, I have been doing a lot of searching and found the Sony SV 88

Re: Re: Does this printer exist? (no EOS content)

2004-04-13 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Jim Davis Nature Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 6:33 PM Subject: Re: Re: Does this printer exist? (no EOS content) Willem-Jan Markerink [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote/replied to: Is there such a thing as a STAND

Does this printer exist? (no EOS content)

2004-04-10 Thread Steve Parrott
Is there such a thing as a STAND ALONE photo printer that will accept CD media? There are plenty that take camera memory cards, but they are of no use to me. I shoot in RAW, and even if I shot in JPEG, I would still want to run the photos through PS before printing. It would be WONDERFUL to be

Re: EOS Eos 10D settings for Flash raw

2004-04-03 Thread Steve Parrott
Not sure if this will help, but on my D60 I keep white balance set to Auto, and when using 550 EX flash, set the camera to F8 at 125. I then use the flash white balance in Capture One, and do any further color tweaking in PS. Steve - Original Message - From: Gabriel Massip [EMAIL

Re: EOS Used D60?

2004-03-28 Thread Steve Parrott
Ken, I've been a D60 user since soon after the introduction of the camera. Overall, I am very pleased with it, and will only replace it with something of the caliber of a 1Ds, which is NOT financially feaseable now. I will say I went through a learning curve with my D60, but can now get VERY

Re: EOS Photo size weirdness (was 8 x 12 photo paper)

2004-03-25 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Bob Brobst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 12:37 PM Subject: Re: EOS Photo size weirdness (was 8 x 12 photo paper) - Original Message - From: Steve Parrott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

EOS Photo size weirdness (was 8 x 12 photo paper)

2004-03-24 Thread Steve Parrott
I'm hoping someone can clue me in on what happens to photo ratio sizes as you increase photo size. This has always puzzled me. WHY does the width / height ratio change instead of remaining the same regardless of size? Here are examples of what I mean. These are the exact size numbers that come

Re: EOS Photo size weirdness (was 8 x 12 photo paper)

2004-03-24 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Henning Wulff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 11:55 AM Subject: Re: EOS Photo size weirdness (was 8 x 12 photo paper) At 10:35 AM -0600 3/24/04, Steve Parrott wrote: I'm hoping someone can clue me in on what happens

Re: EOS Photo size weirdness (was 8 x 12 photo paper)

2004-03-24 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: Lars Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 12:40 PM Subject: Re: EOS Photo size weirdness (was 8 x 12 photo paper) 3 x 2.057 = .943 difference 4 x 2.742 = 1.258 difference 5 x 3.428 = 1.572 difference 6 x

EOS 8 x 12 photo paper

2004-03-23 Thread Steve Parrott
A few days ago discussion came up about finding photo paper in 8 x 12 size. True, you can't, but it *can* be created. If your printer only supports a maximum size of the typical 8 1/2 x 11 sheet, then you can purchase 11 x 17 inch photo paper and cut the width down to 8 1/2. You can cut the

Re: EOS Should I stay with my ELAN IIe (50e) or should I go digital?

2003-11-12 Thread Steve Parrott
I'll share a few random thoughts about the digital vs film thing as it applys to *ME*, your milage may certainly vary! I actually spend MUCH more time using digital than I ever did with film. With film I simply shot, dropped off the film, and later picked up prints. Simple and quick, . but

Re: EOS Used D60 or Digital Rebel?

2003-10-09 Thread Steve Parrott
Rune, I have a D60, but have no experience with the new Rebel. From all I have heard, the Rebel is short on many features of the D60 / D10 cameras. I have been quite happy with my D60, though low light focus performance leaves something to be desired. Here are reviews on the D60 and the Rebel.

Re: EOS CF Cards experience

2003-10-07 Thread Steve Parrott
I have been very pleased with the cards made by Ritek, the RiData. They are FAST, and less expensive than the big names. You can order here: http://www.mypcmax.com/ Steve - Original Message - From: FotoCenter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 6:06

Re: EOS 28 - 135 IS USM lens for sale

2003-10-03 Thread Steve Parrott
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 1:41 AM Subject: Re: EOS 28 - 135 IS USM lens for sale Steve Parrott wrote: I have an EXCELLANT A++ condition 28 - 135 IS USM lens for sale. This lens is perfect, no scratches

EOS 28 - 135 IS USM lens for sale

2003-10-02 Thread Steve Parrott
I have an EXCELLANT A++ condition 28 - 135 IS USM lens for sale. This lens is perfect, no scratches or abrasions on lens or glass. I have just switched to an L lens, that is the only reason I am selling this one. Also to go along with it are the following: Canon lens hood 1A filter UV filter

Re: EOS US Grand Prix camera observations

2003-10-01 Thread Steve Parrott
I feel your pain Bob. I certainly get better results with digital, but I sure spend LOTS more time working on pics than I ever did with film. With film it was a simple matter of shoot, drop off film, pick up pics later. But of course, more often than not, there would be lots of throw aways. So

Re: EOS 300D

2003-08-20 Thread Steve Parrott
Wow... where did *this* come from all of a sudden? or have I just had my head in the sand? I don't remember hearing anything about a 300D until now that it seems to be a reality. What does this do to the 10D? Is the 300D supposed to replace it in the Canon lineup, or will both cameras be

Re: EOS BH and UPS

2003-06-24 Thread Steve Parrott
The whole signing thing is a ROYAL PITA for me with either UPS or Fed Ex. I am never here when they come and it always involves having to make a special trip to their depot to pick up the package. There is one good way around the problem though. There are many places, usually with names like

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