Re: Schact Travegar

2002-01-19 Thread Kristian Schuessler
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 1:01 AM Subject: Schact Travegar Is anyone familiar with the Schact Travegar enlarging lenses? I'm considering a 105/3.5. Paul Dear Paul,

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread John Mustarde
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002 21:03:16 -0500, you wrote: Looks like you should have taken them and offered them on e-bay you would have doubled your money. I would have bought both of those A* 135/1.8 lenses on speculation, but at the time $450 - 600 was the going rate for that lens, even though it

Contrast control flash on MZ-5n

2002-01-19 Thread Artur Ledchowski
Hi, As it is written on KMP - When combined with F-flashes, the AF bodies are capable of [...] contrast-control flash[...] All right, so anybody did it with the MZ-5n? How can I do it (as the MZ-5n has X=1/100 only)? Can I do it, for example, with AF220T + AF500FTZ (or AF240FT)? And in what way

Re: LX FLASH

2002-01-19 Thread Cotty
Cotty.I just bought my 280T last week.I don't think i'm ready to do surgery on it just yet. Good to know the options though. Dave It *is* a pretty nifty unit. Not as slim and glam as modern units, it nevertheless delivers the goods very well. I use it bounced indoors all the time and the

Re: LX FLASH

2002-01-19 Thread Cotty
I suppose it's possible to put an inline switch on the cable for a flash like the af400t instead of flash itself? Since that is the flash I'm looking to get I suppose I could just put the switch on the cable? Hey Brendan, I don't see why not - all you're doing is effectively breaking the

Re: OT -- sort of -- What makes a photographer?

2002-01-19 Thread Cotty
Hey Bob, I have a brother who is a free-lance writer. He does a regular column for one magazine and writes articles for others as well. Mostly in specialized, niche publications, like Poker Digest. He was doing an article about a casino in Europe for one of them a while back and the editor

Re: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?

2002-01-19 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
AF MF has always meant medium format, and it is not the prerogative of the AF members of one brand specific mailing list to overturn a long established AF tradition. AF Regards, AF Anthony Farr Oh, Anthony, you take the most fun out of life :) Don't take it so seriously... Good light,

RE: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)

2002-01-19 Thread Alan Abbott
Wohooo Got it!!! Now I've got the LX wink ;-) I went into the shop and the camera is not mint but not far of. Ended up walking out with camera ER case instuction book and strap for £330!! We are going to see friend this afternoon and guess what camera is going with me ;-) Alan Rob

Re: Super Takumar 1:1.9/85mm

2002-01-19 Thread Anders Werholt
Hi I bought a Super-Takumar 85/1.9 some time ago for about 70 USD in very good condition, including caps and hood. It was a private seller, not an auction or a shop. /Anders Werholt - Original Message - From: Paul M. Provencher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday,

OT: Bargain (bogen) of the century?

2002-01-19 Thread Jim Moniz
I wandered into a local camera shop to check on the availability of the FA 50mm 1.4 lens. The conversation led to a discussion of tripods. I mentioned that I once owned a Tiltall lens, and asked the clerk what he would recommend, since I wasn't happy with the tripod my girlfriend has been

Re: Super Program manual online?

2002-01-19 Thread Rfsindg
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My Super A did!! I need a winder cover for my P5/50. Bob, Look again. The camera's mechanical parts extend down into the space for any winder cover. There are only two winder covers I know of for the Super A, Super Program. They are the Winder MEII and the

RE: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)

2002-01-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
Wohooo Got it!!! Now I've got the LX wink ;-) I went into the shop and the camera is not mint but not far of. Ended up walking out with camera ER case instuction book and strap for £330!! We are going to see friend this afternoon and guess what camera is going with me ;-) Alan

Re: OT - Insanity test

2002-01-19 Thread Christian Skofteland
Those were turbo V-6's in the early '80's. 1500hp in qualifying trim tuned down to 1000 in race trim Amazing. Michael Schumacher drove one as a publicity thing a couple of years ago and was scared of the power and the way it is so different than his modern ride. Christian - Original

ShutterBug?

2002-01-19 Thread Camdir
We are receiving a number of mails quoting ShutterBug as a reference point. As we don't have any advertising currently therein, possibly we have been mentioned in despatches? Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Super Program manual online?

2002-01-19 Thread CBWaters
OK OK on first inspection I thought that there were threads there And it *Seemed* like something that could/should be covered up. Upon further inspection it seems to be only a small lip with no threads for a cover. So how about the manual? Cory - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread Fred
Fred, The SMC 135/2.5K is a fine performer from f/5.6 onward. But it has not lived up to my hopes at f/2.5 to f/4. Of course, Paul, even the A* 135/1.8 is softer wide open than at f/5.6 - g. How is the bokeh with that Vivitar S-1 135/2.3 ? That's why, though I already owned the K, I bought

Re: OT: Rubens (Was: Re: Insanity test)

2002-01-19 Thread Christian Skofteland
Star and Stooges I like it! You've hit it right on! I always liked Eddie Irvine because he took the money and sucked up to Michael without pretending that it was anything else... Don't get me wrong, I'm a HUGE Ferrari fan and I hope Michael wins the championship again and ties Fangio for 5.

Re: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?

2002-01-19 Thread Anthony Farr
True enough, but don't hold your breath waiting for the wide world of photography to follow your lead. I for one will not contradict the established usage. BTY I'm not deaf. Regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] (snip) THE MEMBERS OF THE PDML HAVE

Re: Schact Travegar

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thank you Kristian. I realized I spelled the name wrong after posting the message. It is a Schacht lens, and it loods like a high quality piece. I'll probably give it a try. Paul Kristian Schuessler wrote: - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss

Re: Need help with digital planning

2002-01-19 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
PW Have you considered adding in a step for making a label for the CD that has PW thumbnails of the images on it? I don't do that yet (too time consuming) PW but have often thought about doing it so I have a visual reference to look PW at when looking for an image on a CD (faster than

Re: OT: Kodachrome processing

2002-01-19 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
How is the Kodachrome sent for processing? We have a rather nice price on K64 (when one figures price of regular E6 process...), but they have to be sent to Switzerland. I guess the postage isn't included in the price of film, is it? ;-) Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: How to send money to Argentina?

2002-01-19 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
JJB the money for quite a few months. Never underestimate the power of a JJB FedEx envelope with a few dollars inside... (not that I would JJB recommend doing this, it is against FedEx regulations) I don't know how well it applies for US and Argentina, but here in Europe - Czechia, I can send

Re: Need help with digital planning

2002-01-19 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
WRT thumbnail generating programs and 48bit TIFFs: the freeware Irfanview (www.irfanview.com) supports reading 48bit files, although it only reads them, it cannot save them back in 48 bits. If you do any adjustment with it it can so far save them only as normal 24bit. But even reading them is

Re: How many 35mm lenses do you own?

2002-01-19 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
I guess I am quite late at this thread, but I didn't want to be left out even if late ;-) 1) lenses total - 8 (of that 5 K mount, the rest screwy) 2) primes - 6 (surprisingly, only 1 genuine Pentax! Others are CZJ and Pentacon and ex-USSR, some - telephotos - adapted to K mount) 3) zooms - 2

Re: How many lenses do you WANT to own?

2002-01-19 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Coming into this late, but... 1) a very small outfit - fast 24mm and fast 50mm, like 50/1.4 and 24/2 2) super-small outfit - ~40-42 (like my Olympus SP 1.7/42 rangefinder) 3) greedy mood g: 15mm, 24mm, 50mm, 80-200/2.8, 400/4 or 300/2.8 (not too greedy is it g) 4) normal kit - 17/20mm, fast

Re: And did I mention wrong

2002-01-19 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Bob, I really didn't want to pummel you, so sorry for the bit harsh response. But the thread was all about such pummeling before, I only adopted to your and others' tone. Back to topic: But I still think you are somewhat mistaken, that wave quality of light DOES influence macroscopic qualities

Re: OT -- sort of -- What makes a photographer?

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Cotty wrote: And so he's been doing this for quite a while. His advice to me? Know your market. Write about something you know, but most importantly, write it in the style the editor you are submitting to will want. Make it easy for them, and they'll snap it up. Write what you know. Very

Re: OT: Bargain (bogen) of the century?

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have a 3020 that I bought on ebay for a similar amount, although mine is equipped with a rather robust video head, the number of which escapes me at the moment. But I love the tripod. It's a rock. Just the thing for a 6x7. And the video head is stout, so it's quite fine for horizontals, less so

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #1961

2002-01-19 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 19/01/02 17:50:08 GMT Standard Time, Cotty writes: Pentax Pro Lens FA* 28-70mm f2.8 AL Powerzoom auto focus. 2 years old. £850 ono Tel: 07752 364421 I believe that is about the same as the new price, isn't it? Offer them half. krfsb Peter - This message is from the

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread Steve Larson
Shel, it sounds like the K85/1.8 is a superb lens. I`ll have to go through those slides again and find those that I shot with yours. I never noticed that the Vivitar was not so vivid with colors, but that is an interesting comparison. I`m going to have to compare it to a Pentax in a side by side

Odp: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?

2002-01-19 Thread Artur Ledóchowski
- Original Message - Subject: Re: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively? AF MF has always meant medium format, and it is not the prerogative of the AF members of one brand specific mailing list to overturn a long established AF tradition. AF Regards, AF Anthony Farr Hmmm...

AF-500 FTZ Questions

2002-01-19 Thread aimcompute
I have misplaced my manual for the AF-500 FTZ Flash and have not used it in about 2 years. Some stupid questions: Right now I just want to use it in full auto mode on my PZ-1p. Can someone tell me where the switches should be set for this? When I set aperture on the PZ-1p for the desired DOF,

Re: Unreadable Web Pages

2002-01-19 Thread aimcompute
I received it as well. I agree, c'mon... it's probably the trainees they've hired. Tom C. - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 9:49 AM Subject: OT: Unreadable Web Pages Recently there was discussion

Re: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)

2002-01-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Is it a wink or a nervous twitch, like Inspector Dreyfus? :) Collin At 12:46 PM 1/19/02 -0500, you wrote: Subject: Re: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio) Alan Abbott wrote: Wohooo Got it!!! Now I've got the LX wink ;-) * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the

Re: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread CBWaters
what IS up here... I'm not Mike, either. I think that Virus might have gotten you a little mixed up. Cory - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 12:48 PM Subject: Re: P67 info Hi Mike, Ctein has, indeed,

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread CBWaters
OH Crap! Darn outlook filters run amuck! I think Microsoft is part of the conspiracy... Cory Waters why does bread get hard when left out while chips get soft? - Original Message - From: CBWaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 12:23 PM Subject:

RE: OT - Insanity test

2002-01-19 Thread Ed Mathews
Yes, now I recall. Seems the Porsche TAG McClaren was the most reliable of the bunch, and the BMW inline 4 in the Brabham was the most powerfull. Hard to imagine all that power in 1.5 liters. Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: OT: Rubens (Was: Re: Insanity test)

2002-01-19 Thread Ed Mathews
He uses the same brutally honest approach in defense of his womanizing off the track too, and that seems to works for him also. Nobody can say he's not having his fun while he can. :) Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Do you really want to know the answer to that? Chips get soft because they contain less moisture than bread, and when left out, they absorb moisture. Bread, OTOH, contains more moisture, which, in time, evaporates, and the bread gets harder. CBWaters wrote: why does bread get hard when left

Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild

2002-01-19 Thread Oliver Raymond
My only concern is 1) how many members of PDML are on their membership list 2) how anyone could match a acoustic, camera and a musical instrument (ok, apart from shutter .wav files) a·cous·tic (-kstk) adj. also a·cous·ti·cal (-st-kl) 1.. Of or relating to sound, the sense of hearing, or

Re: End of OM

2002-01-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I'm saddened by this. The OM was a great system, and offered some unusual and very desirable lenses, as well as a superb metering system. Another great camera, the Leica R 6.2, has also recently been discontinued. RIP LX, OM, R6.2 ... the last of a breed. Mike Johnston wrote: I suppose

Re[2]: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread Bruce Dayton
Mike, I would really appreciate it. As I contemplate making the move up to 67 I would like to be as informed as I can be. Thanks, Bruce Dayton Saturday, January 19, 2002, 9:17:25 AM, you wrote: So, for all of you 67 owners out there, perhaps you can answer a question for me. I am very

Re: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?

2002-01-19 Thread Len Paris
Artur, I think that, in this case, where there probably wasn't room to spell out the words, the context makes the meaning perfectly clear. After all, you can always Read The Friendly Manual (RTFM) if you are not sure. We have had some messages here where there was no clue in the context, in

Re: Super Program manual online?

2002-01-19 Thread Bob Rapp
Oops, Next time, I will look! Bob - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:21 PM Subject: Re: Super Program manual online? [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My Super A did!! I need a winder cover for my P5/50. Bob,

Re: For the enablers

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Cotty wrote: Whoooaaa! Cool - hilk hilk - he said 'but' ! Beavis I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with this Beavis person and don't understand your post. Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Mike Johnston wrote: ...my friend Ctein,... did a number of direct tests of old and new lenses, and discovered that some of the newer designs are far superior. I don't know if he's published his results or not, but if you'd like me to ask him to comment on specifics for the benefit of the

Re: For the enablers

2002-01-19 Thread CBWaters
Count yourself lucky Paul. There are those in the world that are better left unknown. Cory Waters Knows several Bevis-like characters. - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 3:35 PM Subject: Re: For the

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
The K135/2.5 is among my most used lenses, and it appears to yield results that are similar in color and sharpness to the K85/1.8. And, as I've stated earlier, I've also had great success with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5. However, there's a big but attached to that. I rarely make any wet prints

Re: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Cory, This one is a list message. Everyone got it. Shel just referenced Mike, because it was in response to his earlier messages. Perhaps you need a nap :-) Paul CBWaters wrote: what IS up here... I'm not Mike, either. I think that Virus might have gotten you a little mixed up. Cory

Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild

2002-01-19 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
Get out dictionary. See metaphor. Literal minded comes to mind, so does anal-retentive. I think Mark changing it from instrument was stupid, catering to the ignorant always is. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Oliver Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread Mike Johnston
Star and Stooges I like it! You've hit it right on! I always liked Eddie Irvine because he took the money and sucked up to Michael without pretending that it was anything else... Don't get me wrong, I'm a HUGE Ferrari fan and I hope Michael wins the championship again and ties Fangio for

Re: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread Mike Johnston
Ctein has, indeed, published some test results of 67 lenses. At least some were published in Ed Buziak's magazine - Camera Darkroom. Here's one review: http://www.camera-and-darkroom.co.uk/issue40.html Thanks Shel--glad some of that work of his is out there. --Mike - This message is

Re: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?

2002-01-19 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
Actually it means Massey-Furguson. MF is painted right on their tractors. On the other hand it means something that starts with moth and and ends with ker. But, then you are welcome to use it however you wish. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr

Re: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread CBWaters
WOW. That's some story. Hard to believe someone could be SO rude. I gota tell ya though, I like the heart-warming stories of people, Pentax, and papa a lot better. Cory Waters - Original Message - From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19,

Re: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?

2002-01-19 Thread Gary Murphy
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 16:15:41 -0500, Tom Rittenhouse wrote: Actually it means Massey-Furguson. MF is painted right on their tractors. On the other hand it means something that starts with moth and and ends with ker. But, then you are welcome to use it however you wish. Tom, You owe me a

Re: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread Gary Murphy
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 15:00:50 -0600, Mike Johnston wrote: I'll never wish the guy anything but ill. I don't hope he crashes, but I'll always hate him. That seems to happen all to often when stars let it go to their heads It's really a shame that some of them act that way. Guess that's way

Re: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread David A. Mann
Bruce Dayton wrote: So, for all of you 67 owners out there, perhaps you can answer a question for me. I am very familiar with the 35mm lenses, and their features - M42, K, M, A, F, FA. I would like to know more about the 67 lenses and backward compatibility - I would be considering the

Re: Super Program manual online?

2002-01-19 Thread Jim Moniz
So how about the manual? Cory http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp Jim - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Super Program manual online?

2002-01-19 Thread Gary Murphy
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 13:49:21 -0800, Jim Moniz wrote: http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp Why in the world would someone spend 10-12 bucks for a manual that they could obtain from Pentax for $4.00? shrug Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild

2002-01-19 Thread Mark Roberts
Tom Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Get out dictionary. See metaphor. Literal minded comes to mind, so does anal-retentive. I think Mark changing it from instrument was stupid, catering to the ignorant always is. Hey, post that stuff to the Usenet discussion! Get those people arguing

Re: OT: Eddie - was: Rubens (Was: Re: Insanity test)

2002-01-19 Thread frank theriault
My favourite Eddie Irvine story: He was asked about the design of his helmet, which is orange and green. He explained that he's from Northern Ireland and Protestant, so the orange is his Orangeman heritage. He was then asked why he had green. He said, so the Catholics don't blow my f*g

RE: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread J. C. O'Connell
As far as I have been able to find out , every lens ever made for the 67 series of cameras will work on all the bodies. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 1:25 AM To: PDML Subject: P67

Re: Super Program manual online?

2002-01-19 Thread Len Paris
They are hoping that they won't even have to spend the four bucks, I guess. Must get their cameras and film free, too. Len --- Why in the world would someone spend 10-12 bucks for a manual that they could obtain from Pentax for $4.00? shrug Later, Gary - This message is from the

RE: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)

2002-01-19 Thread Cotty
Wohooo Got it!!! Now I've got the LX wink ;-) I went into the shop and the camera is not mint but not far of. Ended up walking out with camera ER case instuction book and strap for £330!! We are going to see friend this afternoon and guess what camera is going with me ;-) Alan Well

Re: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hmmm ... a story that seems somewhat typical of the big stars in sports these days. I recall Mario Andretti as being very accessible and friendly, but that was back in the days when any spectator could buy a pit pass and wander freely amongst the cars, drivers and mechanics. As a counterpoint

Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild

2002-01-19 Thread Oliver Raymond
hehehehehehehehehe what, awaken the usenet flame beast on PURPOSE shock, horror - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 5:14 AM Subject: Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild Tom Rittenhouse [EMAIL

A few P67 shots

2002-01-19 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Got my darkroom going today. Still waiting for the 105mm enlarging lens but used my 80mm for the time being. Sure is nice to be able to print again. Heres two shots using the 45mm F4: www.gate.net/~hifisapi/Inlet.jpg www.gate.net/~hifisapi/condo.jpg Heres two using the 300mm F4:

Re: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread frank theriault
You're right, Cory, it is hard to believe anyone could be so rude. I've run into a very few sports stars, and fortunately, all were very nice, and actually engaged in conversations. My most memorable was Maurice Rocket Richard, hockey star for the Montreal Canadiens in the 40's and 50's. He

Re: Sorry can't keep up. until next time

2002-01-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Well , neither can I but I don't tell everyone! hardyhar William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: herb greenslade Subject: Sorry can't keep up. until next time unsubscribe pentax-discuss Wimp. HAR!! WW Well , neither can I but I don't tell everyone! hardyhar annsan

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Fred wrote: How is the bokeh with that Vivitar S-1 135/2.3 ? I guess I'm not a bokeh fanatic; I haven't paid attention. I use this lens exclusively to shoot indoor school events, and I'm just happy if the kids and sets look sharp. I've just reviewed some JPEGs of a recent production I shot,

Re: Travelling and Photography

2002-01-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I override web colors with my own background and fonts in Netscape - helps a lot! annsan Paris, Leonard wrote: Yeah black background with blue text really sucks, doesn't it? Of course, it could be worse. Black background with purple text, or blue background with purple text, or green

Re: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
I know I said I was going to wait unitl I found some good buy it nows to pick up the 300/4 6x7 and the 55/4. Last night, a late model SMCP 300/4 went up with a $595 BIN. The seller, who has a very good rating, marked it excellent. KEH had one at $950 as an excellent plus and another at more than

RE: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I know I said I was going to wait unitl I found some good buy it nows to pick up the 300/4 6x7 and the 55/4. Last night, a late model SMCP 300/4 went up with a $595 BIN. The seller, who has a very good rating, marked it excellent. KEH had one at $950 as an excellent plus and another at

Agfa Vista film

2002-01-19 Thread photo-e-mail
Hello! I wonder if somebody have already tried Agfa Vista film (any of 100, 400, 800). If so, what's you impression of it compared to a) Agfa HDC b) Agfa Optima c) Agfa Vista of other speed. Thanks a lot! Igor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: LX FLASH

2002-01-19 Thread Cotty
Blue Peter has a lot to answer for ;-) I bet you made advent candle holders out of two coat hangers and some tinsel when you were a lad, didn't you. Hi Wendy. Actually it was LEGO Cubic yards of it, couldn't get enough. The great thing is, now with my 8 yr old son, I'm getting to do

Re: Super Program manual online?

2002-01-19 Thread Peter Alling
Not everyone knows that. (That's why there are no stupid questions). At 04:11 PM 1/19/2002 -0600, you wrote: On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 13:49:21 -0800, Jim Moniz wrote: http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp Why in the world would someone spend 10-12 bucks for a manual that they could

RE: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
I have the same experience, and also did I never handed over my camera. There is one thing you need to realise: you have a Pentax hanging around your neck, so there is no desire to take the camera which was handed to you and run. The other way around: obviously there is every reason to fear

Re: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread frank theriault
Yeah, but Micheal Andretti is still an ass. I was glad he sucked in F1. It made Jacques Villeneuve's accomplishment a few years later (being as they both went from CART to F1) all the much sweeter. OTOH, Schumacher is one of the most arrogant people I've ever seen (which is not to say that he

Re: End of OM

2002-01-19 Thread frank theriault
That is sad. Wasn't there a bottom of the line OM, plastic body, made by Cosina, I think. Maybe the OM 10? I remember that Cosina used the same chassis to make FM10's for Nikon, Vivitar SLR's. I wonder why Olympus wouldn't continue to market that? Or do they not sell those anymore. No big

Czech online Pentax dealer

2002-01-19 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Recently someone was asking for URLs for online Pentax dealers in the Czech Republic area. Here's another: http://www.fotopentaxjavurek.cz/objektnew.htm Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread Steve Larson
Here`s a wide open shot with the 135/2.3: http://pug.komkon.org/01may/WoodDuck.html Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Paul F. Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 3:07 PM Subject: Re: Didn't someone want a

OT: Another dumb computer question

2002-01-19 Thread William Robb
Hi; I am trying to set up a cheap and dirty network using a second ethernet card on my main computer attached directly to an ethernet card on my secondary machine. I am told it is possible to do this, but am wondering how? Please reply privately so as not to clutter up the list with off topic

Re: And did I mention wrong

2002-01-19 Thread John Mustarde
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 15:57:58 +0100, you wrote: snip that wave quality of light DOES influence macroscopic qualities of image in such a way that there is no absolute sharpness even at macroscopic scale, not only quantum scale. What I am referencing to is Law of diffraction Huygens' principe. I

RE: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread Paul M. Provencher
Boy, I sure hesistate to comment but here goes... I wonder if you first asked him if he would mind if you made a photo of him? That might have taken the edge off asking him pose. Also, it might not have been a very good day. I guess I shouldn't be making excuses for him but I can't imagine

RE: Super Program manual online?

2002-01-19 Thread Paul M. Provencher
One reason to buy an electronic version of a manual is the media itself. I generally prefer reference materials that I plan to use to be in a machine readable format. I also collect ephemera like manuals and of course for that, only the real thing will do. And the one Pentax sends for $4 is

Re: Re[2]: Need help with digital planning

2002-01-19 Thread John Mustarde
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002 22:18:48 -0500, you wrote: I wouldn't consider buying a 2700/2900 dpi scanner at this point unless I were planning to keep it just until I could get a 3600/4000 dpi scanner later. ...and the low re-sale value for second-hand 2700 dpi film scanners supports your findings in a

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread John Mustarde
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 18:07:43 -0500, you wrote: Fred wrote: How is the bokeh with that Vivitar S-1 135/2.3 ? People forget that bokeh is heavily influenced by the aperture used, the subject distance compared to the background distance, and the background subject matter. At f2.3 is not sharp in

Re: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread Mike Johnston
That seems to happen all to often when stars let it go to their heads It's really a shame that some of them act that way. Guess that's way I liked Dale Earnherdt so much. Every time I was around the track when he was there, he would always take time for things like you mentioned. I guess

The new LX Grips

2002-01-19 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, I've been sitting on this one for a while now, waiting until we really had it right, your feedback would be very much appreciated: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/ Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Luigi Chinetti and La Barchetta

2002-01-19 Thread Mike Johnston
I went back to the shop many times, always on Saturday mornings. At no time did anyone ever ask me to leave, or to not take pictures, or to stop drooling on the cars. It seemed as if no one even noticed me. And then, one Saturday morning, Luigi Chinetti himself came up to me, and asked if

Re: Travelling and Photography

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Ann Sanfedele wrote: I override web colors with my own background and fonts in Netscape - helps a lot! Sometimes :-; Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery

Re: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread Pntx645
I used to work in public relations and fundraising for a children's charity and in that capacity I would occasionally come in contact with celebrities who were engaged in our fundraising events. Most were quite gracious. Perhaps that was related to the fact that they were helping the

Re: The new LX Grips

2002-01-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Rob ... These look fantastic! I'm certainly interested. One thought crossed my mind - that it would be nice to have a strap attachment on the grip like the new, factory LX grip. But man, it's a nice addition for anyone who wants to customize their LX. It looks like the grips a little more

Re: P67 info

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yes, I think so. My slip is showing. paul Len Paris wrote: $595 if I had to. So I bought it. The 6x7 klit is shaping up. Paul Hmm, Paul. Was that a Freudian slip? Len - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: The new LX Grips

2002-01-19 Thread Peter Alling
Damn, the're pretty. What's the possibility of adding a provision for a strap lug to the upper right side, so that the camera stays horizontal with the strap and grip fitted? At 12:07 PM 1/20/2002 +1000, you wrote: Hi Team, I've been sitting on this one for a while now, waiting until we really

Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good, very good. I remember the shot well. Paul Steve Larson wrote: Here`s a wide open shot with the 135/2.3: http://pug.komkon.org/01may/WoodDuck.html Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Paul F. Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: The new LX Grips

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Wow! Awesome work, Rob. I want the larger one. I was very disapointed with Grip B, in that it was insubstantial. I keep the motor drive on my LX most of the time. It calls for a big handle. What's more, it will make it a nice match for my 6x7 with the wood grip. How do I order one? Paul Rob

Re: Michael A.'s an ASS

2002-01-19 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Paul, I was thinking similar thoughts to yours. It must not be easy to be in the public eye all the time - although being the son of one of America's favourite (and best) racers, Michael would have known what's to be expected before he decided to follow in dad's footsteps. And, he may

Re: The new LX Grips

2002-01-19 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Team, I've been sitting on this one for a while now, waiting until we really had it right, your feedback would be very much appreciated: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/ Hi Rob, Well done! I like the longer, darker grip. It seems perfect.

Re: A few P67 shots

2002-01-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. The Pelican shows awesome detail. paul J. C. O'Connell wrote: Got my darkroom going today. Still waiting for the 105mm enlarging lens but used my 80mm for the time being. Sure is nice to be able to print again. Heres two shots using the 45mm F4:

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