Re: female idea?

2001-01-09 Thread Reijo Riikonen
Thanks, Dennis! Didnt know there is such a nice list! I`ll subscribe to that right away. Reijo Riikonen This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, visit http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the PUG at http://pug.komkon.org

Black Limited Lenses NOT in Europe

2001-01-09 Thread Arne Lie \(f\)
The Swedish Pentax office says that the Black Limited Lenses version of FA43/1.9 and FA77/1.8 is not planned for the European market. Ref http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2000/200037.html Arnie This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, visit http://www.pdml.net and

RE: female idea?

2001-01-09 Thread Dennis Klimovich
Thanks, Dennis! Didnt know there is such a nice list! I`ll subscribe to that right away. Reijo Riikonen --- It not so good - next version will be much more useful. Den This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, visit http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Grip Strap

2001-01-09 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Mon, 08 Jan 2001 22:12:21 +0100, Carlos Royo wrote: Yes, it does. I have the Z-1 and the grip strap for the Z1-P fits perfectly. Great, thanks for the info! Later, Gary This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, visit http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Guide to the perplexed

2001-01-09 Thread Bob Blakely
In fact, there was once a discussion about this list being like a pub where Pentaxians gather to yak. Some really liked this, others were uncomfortable with it. We appear (at least in the past) to strike a medium with some folks on both ends of the pure on- topic business Vs pub discussion not

Bodies Roll Call UPDATE 52

2001-01-09 Thread Albano_Garcia
Please send the messages to me directly, to not disturb other members, thanks. Also, I've not included 110 and digital cameras, just because I started this way, and I didn't want to change in the middle of the way. Also, if you already submited and want to add new items, please put clearly in

Re: Fair Price for used FA*200/2.8?

2001-01-09 Thread Mark Stringer
KEH in March 2000 catalogue had one in ex+ for $919 with caps and case. The recent catalogue only shows a new one for $1058. KEH ex+ would probably not have scratches anywhere so the auction item is probable ex or ex-. I would think if you got it for $800 or less it would be a deal. -

Re: Priming new flash?

2001-01-09 Thread W Keith Mosier
Just an extra note. Several of my "ancient" flashes recommend similar techniques for forming the capacitor. The AC electric ones as well as the strictly DC battery ones suggest forming the capacitors for a length of time. One hour is common for the AC types, but several minutes is all I

OT: which metz flash adaptor

2001-01-09 Thread Terence Mac Goff
Hi Folks. just quick one to the ever present all knowing ones I'm thinking of going for a metx 60ct-4, and I was wondering what SCA adaptor to buy. I want to use it on lx and z-1p bodies. Looking at metz' website, it seems that there are two choices - analog (SCA 372) or digital (SCA

Re: Way OT: Help on digital for newsprint

2001-01-09 Thread aimcompute
Like a woman. :-) I have wished they would make it in powdered form, that way I could just covertly sprinkle it on with the steak seasoning, or dissolve it in a cup of coffee. It would be a REAL sweetener. Sorry this is so OT. Tom -Original Message- From: Treena Harp [EMAIL

RE: which metz flash adaptor

2001-01-09 Thread Paris, Leonard
You will lose functions with the analog adapter and the PZ-1p. If you go to the Metz site, http://www.metz.de, choose English, and then look on the page for adapter selection, you'll see which ones to use. If you want to keep all of the PZ-1p flash functions you need to use the SCA 3000 and

Re: Guide to the perplexed

2001-01-09 Thread Norman Baugher
Interesting .sig :-) Norm From: Jon Hope There's an AK47 on the dashboard and mercy just left town. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, visit http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: Test message -- trying to eliminate HTML from Outlook 97

2001-01-09 Thread Aaron Reynolds
"Peifer, William [OCDUS]" wrote: This first message is sent in MIME format, but with the "Plain Text" option explicitly specified. Do you see any HTML? Do you see an 1864-byte JPEG thumbnail attached below? This one I see HTML, the other one I didn't. :) This one I see the moon just as

Re: Test message -- trying to eliminate HTML from Outlook 97 (Part II)

2001-01-09 Thread Lasse Karlsson
This one looks like a plain text, although checking the source of it, it doesn't specifically say so. The picture again showed the way it should. Good luck, Lasse - Original Message - From: "Peifer, William [OCDUS]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 09,

Re: Test message -- trying to eliminate HTML from Outlook 97

2001-01-09 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Hi William, This one came through as a HTML-formatted message. The jpg attachement appeared as it should. (I guess you know, for later, that any attachements to your mail is a big no-no too on this list. :) ) Good luck, Lasse - Original Message - From: "Peifer, William [OCDUS]"

RE: Pentax vs. Sigma

2001-01-09 Thread Raivo Tiikmaa
Hi ! As far I know , SIGMA 28/1,8 II is not a new lens - it`s from last generation and has some buildding problems , but the optical resolution is good. I tryed it before buying FA* 24/2 . For technical information check out http://www.photodo.de lens tests or SIGMA section.

Re: Guide to the perplexed

2001-01-09 Thread John Francis
Jon Hope wrote: At 15:28 9/01/01, SETH wrote: I'm not saying that these things don't merit discussion. They do. It's just that these questions would be better handled in a different forum. I'm glad this list hasn't degenerated into discussing relative merits of tuna packed in oil vs

Re: Test message -- trying to eliminate HTML from Outlook 97 (Part II)

2001-01-09 Thread Reijo Riikonen
I received both messages perfectly without any "extras". Maybe it is because I use Outlook Express and download the newast version as soon as there is a new one. BTW - the your picture of half-moon reminds me of somthing no so uaual: the lunar eclipse started 20 min ago. Must hurry... Reijo

Re: Test messages

2001-01-09 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Test Message #1 - formatted colored text (HTML) w/ an "icon'ed" attachment Test Message #2 - plain text w/ a displayed jpg attached inline Summary: Use method #2 (but w/o attachments, of course ;^) Bill

Re: female idea?

2001-01-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Oh, isn't that what this is??? ;) annsan jeepgirl wrote: why don't we have a PDML chat room? som This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, visit http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the PUG at http://pug.komkon.org - This message

RE: MZ-5N discontinued?

2001-01-09 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
The original email didn't have an attachment, but was not written in plain text, it was in Rich Text format. Perhaps that has resulted in that behaviour on your email client? Frits [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why would anyone outside the US buy a MZ-5n when they could buy a MZ-3? All

RE: Test message -- trying to eliminate HTML from Outlook 97 (Part II )

2001-01-09 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
(Ooops, hit the SEND button too soon the first time) Folks, Thanks to all who helped me troubleshoot this HTML/Outlook 97 problem. This message should now appear as plain text, with no attachments, and no embedded HTML code. (And no blue characters on yellow background at Shel's computer

RE: Pentax vs. Sigma

2001-01-09 Thread Raivo Tiikmaa
Hi , me again ! I think I gave You wrong ( http://www.photodo.de) address , right one is http://www.photozone.de . SHAME ON ME !! Raivo - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, visit http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: Grip Strap

2001-01-09 Thread Carlos Royo
Gerald Wang escribi: Is this accessory readily available and how much would does it usually sell for? Yes, it is, and I find it quite useful when using heavy lenses on my Z-1. It is avaliable new, but I really don't know the price as I bought mine second hand, although in "like new"

Re: female idea?

2001-01-09 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
A chat room is usually real-time interactive. I prefer the mailing list myself it gives more people a chance to respond. --Tom Ann Sanfedele wrote: Oh, isn't that what this is??? ;) annsan jeepgirl wrote: why don't we have a PDML chat room? som - This message is from the

Re: Pentax SMC Filters Get Kudos

2001-01-09 Thread SETH
- Original Message - From: "ToddEStan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 7:40 PM Subject: Re: Pentax SMC Filters Get Kudos I have always wondered why Pentax doesn't market their filters more. The SMC ones seem quite good, and they could make a

Re: 4 blade easels

2001-01-09 Thread William Robb
Saunders. They stay square. William Robb - Original Message - From: "Jim Jackie Meeks" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Pentax" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 7:38 PM Subject: 4 blade easels I'm thinking of purchasing a 4 blade easel for making prints up to 11 x 14. Does

Re: Guide to the perplexed

2001-01-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I agree with your comments on the list. Very helpful and educational with a sprinkle of good entertainment thrown in for good measure. As to exchange rates. Your comments on exchange rates and all brought to mind that it took nearly 1.5 USD purchase 1 AUD back in the mid seventies as I began

Re: 67mm Hoya 1B (skylight)

2001-01-09 Thread Robert Harris
ToddEStan wrote: I believe the SMC-A 35-105mm F3.5 has a 67mm filter, but don't quote me on that. I don't have that lens (yet). I believe you are right on that one. The A 20mm f2.8 and the FA 28-70 f2.8 both take a 67mm filter. I am sure of those because I have both. My memory,

RE: Pentax vs. Sigma

2001-01-09 Thread Peder Sahlin
I have the Pentax 28 but it is so new I have not seen enough results. I have heard though that it is a very good lens. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 11:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: 67mm Hoya 1B (skylight)

2001-01-09 Thread Peder Sahlin
What's a 400 - 400 mirror - ;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Robert Harris Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 8:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 67mm Hoya 1B (skylight) ToddEStan wrote: I believe the SMC-A 35-105mm F3.5 has a

RE: Pentax vs. Sigma

2001-01-09 Thread Peder Sahlin
Why are you not happy with the Pentax 28 ?? I had a Sigma 24 and was not happy with it and now have the 24 F2.0 FA lens. I have the 28 mm but have not received enough back from using it to have an opinion. Peder -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On

RE: GF Mtn Nature Weekend

2001-01-09 Thread Peder Sahlin
And you guys are talking about camping up there in winter - ugh MOTEL 6 where are you -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bill Owens Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 6:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: GF Mtn Nature Weekend

Re: PUG News

2001-01-09 Thread William Robb
Oops, I forgot Flavio Flavio Minelli is the guy who makes sure we are doing our jobs correctly. Bill The PUG gallery team now consists of: Alin Flaider, Thomas Van Veen, Jostein Oksne, Sid Barras, Gary L. Murphy, Michael Bromm, Delano Mireles, and William Robb. - This message is

RE: Pentax vs. Sigma

2001-01-09 Thread Jon Hope
At 23:54 9/01/01 -0800, you wrote: Why are you not happy with the Pentax 28 ?? I had a Sigma 24 and was not happy with it and now have the 24 F2.0 FA lens. It does some strange things to photographs. An example can be garnered from one of my submissions to the PUG, a photograph of the city of

Re: PUG News

2001-01-09 Thread Bucky
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