Re[2]: Backpacks

2002-02-07 Thread Alin Flaider
Hi Frantisek, I carry a 80 l regular backpack too and found the Lowepro Off Trail 1 the best solution for having the camera handy, om my hip. Additional gear that doesn't fit in the bag goes in the backpack, in similar Lowepro interchangeable bags. Servus, Alin Frantisek

Re: OT: Epson Photo inkjet head clogg: interesting note...

2002-02-07 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Cotty wrote: Just thought I'd share this in case there are any other Epson users who have a similar problem. My Photo EX had a black ink head clogg tonight. Normally it goes after a cleaning cycle or two. It didn't. Lucky boy Just paid £160 (+vat) to get a head replcement on

Re: OT: Epson Photo inkjet head clogg: interesting note...

2002-02-07 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Juan J. Buhler wrote: Use the plain Windex, the one that is blue in color and doesn't have any extra fragrances. (For PDMLers in non-Windex consuming countries, this is a window cleaner, which main element is ammonia.) I tried this with plain ammonia solution (dilute) as I can get it

Re: OT: Should one get pissy over photos in a divorce? (was Whoowns a photo?)

2002-02-07 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Anthony Farr wrote: Rumpole was quoting the honorific given to the leader of a lost civilisation in the novel She (at least the sixties movie with Ursula Andress playing She went by that name) which was written by Rudyard Kipling AFAIK. Not Kipling. Henry Rider Haggard. m - This

Re: OT: Epson Photo inkjet head clogg: interesting note...

2002-02-07 Thread Cotty
That's nifty. Thanks Juan. I was printing out four A3 pictures for the Royal Photographic Society's National Print Competition. I'm submitting one colour, three black and white. The colour and two of the b and w's went fine - but there's always one, isn't there! It took three goes to get it

Re: OT: Should one get pissy over photos in a divorce? (was Who owns a photo?)

2002-02-07 Thread Cotty
Hey, I'd never thought of She (who must be) Obeyed for S.O. I'll have to remember than one. (The phrase is from Rumpole of the Bailey, isn't it?) I don't know Mark, but now that you mention it, that sounds very likely... Cotty (born to serve)

Coming to America (sort of OT)

2002-02-07 Thread paul . x . wilkinson
For one reason or another, it appears I'm going to be spending the next 6 months away from my native England (sob! I'm going to miss my warm beer) and will be working in New Jersey and I have a couple of questions: 1. Can anyone recommend any good photography/Pentax shops in the North Saddle

Re: Pentax FA T* IF ED AF 200mm/2.8 200/2.8 on ebay

2002-02-07 Thread Alan Chan
That is the original lense cap, mine had the same one. Not sure why this lense gets an A series cap. Perhaps Pentax tried to use up all the old stock 1st? If this was true, most other 77mm filter thread FA* lenses should have 'A' style caps too. But in what years? regards, Alan Chan

RE: OT: Suffering for your art

2002-02-07 Thread Denis Klimovich
Now, you promised not to say anything about me frightening the bears. And you did tell me it was summertime mike --- But all world know that the Moscow streets full of bears. In this case and because Derek, Steve and me not so strong only you can be our 'bear-guard' :) But next day I'll buy

Favourite Lens

2002-02-07 Thread Darryn
I've just put in my vote to Albano for favourite lens (F100/2,8) and noticed on the list that the F100/2.8 is listed twice, once for macro, once without. Boz' site only mentions one F100/2.8 lens, the macro specifically. Are there two versions?? Darryn Richter Adelaide Australia - This message

RE: Which high speed BW film?

2002-02-07 Thread Alan Abbott
The trouble is the big difference in prices around the world. If I was shooting that much I would negotiate a lower price with a supplier. But that may not be possible where you are. I always like to haggle over price and the local camera shops know this I usually get films (ISO10~400 24 exp) for

SV: Enabled - but at what cost?

2002-02-07 Thread Emmanuel Ingelsten
screw all that things a wedding 'should' be. do it the way you'd think would be the coolest way to celebrate that you're going to share the rest of your life with this wonderful lady of yours. i'm gonna have a slammin party for my friends and family. i hate cake...why have cake? i don't enjoy

Re: Mamiya-Sekor 21mm F4, screwmount

2002-02-07 Thread Dan Scott
Thanks for the comparisons. Looks like there is more shadow detail from the Super-Tak. Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] From what I can see ( the prints are better than the scans) the Mamiya meets or exceeds the SuperTak in every way. The geometric distortion is almost nil. I didnt do a comparison

Jobo's (CPE) home development.

2002-02-07 Thread Denis Klimovich
Here: http://www.penta-club.org/cgi-penta-c/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=14topic=3 is a discussion about using of Jobo CPE at home. don't mention that it's in Russian. Any your messages in English will be welcome! den __ The Penta Magazine -

Backpacks

2002-02-07 Thread Darryn
I'm not sure if I'm helping or not, having missed the first bit of the conversation, however I own a LowePro SF Rover AW system which includes the backpack, harness and dedicated waist belt (Approx USD 150 new). The backpack breaks open in the middle and reveals a smallish compartment with the

Re: Coming to America (sort of OT)

2002-02-07 Thread tom
On 7 Feb 2002 at 11:00, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. Can anyone recommend any good photography/Pentax shops in the North Saddle River area (or in Manhattan I guess, as I'll be travelling around the city) Dude, you have hit the motherload. B+H is about 4 blocks off of Times Square.

Re: Coming to America (sort of OT)

2002-02-07 Thread Robert Harris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome to the New World. 1. Can anyone recommend any good photography/Pentax shops in the North Saddle River area (or in Manhattan I guess, as I'll be travelling around the city) I patronize two places. 1) BH Photo carries just about everything at about the

WTB: FA* 80-200/2.8

2002-02-07 Thread Nick Wright
Does anyone have one that they are willing to part with? Email me privatly if you do! Thanks! [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nick Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! http://greetings.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: general (OT?) question

2002-02-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I've found that about 1/2 of my Ektachrome slides from the 70s are now faded. But I have no idea why. Might have been the lab. It is strange. E6 isn't as stable as the Kodachrome process. Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes

Re: first PUG comments

2002-02-07 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
--- Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This will be the first time I comment on PUG submissions Here are my favorites (in order of appearance): Cadaques - Jaume Lahuerta - I like the depth in this shot. The downward angle of the perspective makes me feel like I'm

Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend

2002-02-07 Thread Bill Owens
Would every PDML'er who is planning on attending the GFMNPW this year please drop me an email off list with your name and email address. Thanks, Bill KG4LOV, WPRS983 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: general (OT?) question

2002-02-07 Thread Anthony Farr
The lab could have processed your film perfectly and you'd still have faded 'chromes. After the abandonment of potassium ferricyanide bleach in colour processing (the last ferricyanide bleached processes were C22 and, I am guessing, E3) there was a period of a few years during which the film

OT: Delta 3200, was Re: Tricky lighting, Metering Solution

2002-02-07 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at 10:03 AM, tom wrote: I would like to hear your exact process for shooting this stuff. My results are crap...in 120 I shoot it at 1250, develop in DD-X, and it looks no better than 35mm Tri-X. How I rate it depends on the light. Normal daylight-ish stuff,

Re: Trade in : MX and LX for 67

2002-02-07 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 02:15 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: Maybe I will see what has to go, but my wife does not like the LX (surprised me - loves the MX) so we will see. But what does she think of the 67? -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

Re: Enabled - but at what cost?

2002-02-07 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 12:26 AM, Oliver Raymond wrote: ...not so soon on the 'e' word - the darn NY wedding will cost the same as ALL 67 glass from 400mm over - 500mm, 600mm, 1000mm Reflex, 400mm EDIF AND 800mm EDIF BRAND NEW!!! Yeah, sounds familiar. The engagement ring I got

Re: Anybody wants an LX Gold?

2002-02-07 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at 05:31 PM, frank theriault wrote: C'mon, Aaron, You'd be singing a different tune if it was a 6x7 Gold. On the other hand, maybe not... ;-) TOTALLY not. If someone gave me one of those, I'd sell it to a wealthy collector and buy myself another regular

Re: OT: Enough of the lens cap, Cotty...what have you bought.

2002-02-07 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at 08:57 PM, wendy beard wrote: The P67 is a handsome beast, but not as nice as an MX :-) Them's fightin' words! -Aaron - 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

Vs: Backpacks (WAS: Re: Take two MZ-S's and call me when you get back)

2002-02-07 Thread Raimo Korhonen
What´s the difference between Orion AW and Orion Trekker? I have the Trekker right here for trial - should I get the AW instead? All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Pål Audun Jensen [EMAIL

OT: Network experts needed

2002-02-07 Thread Mark Roberts
Totally OT for this list but there seems to be a vast pool of expertise of all kinds here... I already have my home PC and my S.O.'s Mac sharing the same DSL connection through a Linksys router. Wondering how feasible it would be to exchange files and possibly share a printer. -- Mark Roberts

Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend

2002-02-07 Thread Rfsindg
Bill, When is it? I've lost the link. Regards, Bob S. Would every PDML'er who is planning on attending the GFMNPW this year please drop me an email off list with your name and email address. Thanks, Bill KG4LOV, WPRS983 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT:I Need More Speed

2002-02-07 Thread John Glover
I think the original speed restriction on the telephone lines were set into law many years ago, maybe as far back as the 1940's. So, at that time, 53K data transmission speeds seemed impossibleand we have just never seen fit to review and revise the law. - Original Message -

Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend

2002-02-07 Thread Bill Owens
May 31-June 2 http://www.grandfather.com/calendar/naturephoto/naturephoto01.htm Bill KG4LOV, WPRS983 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 11:47 AM Subject: Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend

Re: OT: Network experts needed

2002-02-07 Thread Delano Mireles
Here's a good place to start: http://www.macwindows.com/ D on 2/7/02 10:41 AM, Mark Roberts at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Totally OT for this list but there seems to be a vast pool of expertise of all kinds here... I already have my home PC and my S.O.'s Mac sharing the same DSL

Re: general (OT?) question OT answer

2002-02-07 Thread LEDMRVM
In a message dated 2/7/2002 10:43:16 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. -- an fellow hater of cats who requested anonymity -- You

Re: OT: Network experts needed

2002-02-07 Thread Delano Mireles
More specifically: http://www.macwindows.com/peertips.html If you can include a little more info on your set up (i.e. - OS versions/mac model, etc.) I may be able to help. Delano on 2/7/02 10:41 AM, Mark Roberts at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Totally OT for this list but there seems to be a

Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend

2002-02-07 Thread tom
On 7 Feb 2002 at 11:47, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill, When is it? I've lost the link. Weekend of June 1st. http://www.grandfather.com/calendar/calendar.htm tv -- Thomas Van Veen Photography 301-758-3085 www.bigdayphoto.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: OT: Epson Photo inkjet head clogg: interesting note...

2002-02-07 Thread Patrick White
Cotty Wrote: My Photo EX had a black ink head clogg tonight. Normally it goes after a cleaning cycle or two. It didn't. .. Researching on the net, I found advice regarding the cleaning: it said do at least six cleans consecutively with no nozzle checking inbetween. I Sometimes, the

Pentax Repair Shops

2002-02-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
The Pentax Repair Shops list is growing. There are now more listings for Canada, The UK, Italy, Australia, and the Russian Federation, although not all are posted yet. The list is starting to become known outside of the PDML, and is therefore continuing to grow nicely. I'd like to get some

Re: general (OT?) question OT answer

2002-02-07 Thread Robert Harris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/7/2002 10:43:16 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. -- an fellow hater of cats who requested

Re: OT: Enough of the lens cap, Cotty...what have you bought.

2002-02-07 Thread Norman Baugher
Oh Wendy, Wendy, Wendy, when will you see the light... Norm wendy beard wrote: Not that I'm trying to put you off or anything. The P67 is a handsome beast, but not as nice as an MX :-) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Manfrotto 352RC- Bogen 3262QR ballhead opinions?

2002-02-07 Thread Albano_Garcia
Hi, gang. Somebody used this ballhead? It's good? Strong enough? Regards Albano - 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 .

Bruce, are you there?

2002-02-07 Thread Albano_Garcia
I'm trying to contact Bruce Dayton, but didn't received an answer in the last days. Are you there, Bruce? Albano - 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

Re: general (OT?) question OT answer

2002-02-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I suggest we send Colin some nice, large photos of our cats so he can see how cute, cuddly, warm, and friendly they are. Robert Harris wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/7/2002 10:43:16 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Cats are evil incarnate.

RE: Nice pix of a Black Spotmatic

2002-02-07 Thread Mick Maguire
Humbrol paints thin with white spirit. Regards, /\/\ick... - 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: Re[2]: Take two MZ-S's and call me when you get back

2002-02-07 Thread jmadams
I lugged my old IBM ThinkPad 755cx in my Checked Baggage on a JAL jumbo to Japan Nov 2000, and still use it with no problems. Maybe mine was built a bit stronger than present machines. James - Original Message - From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

RE: first PUG comments

2002-02-07 Thread Amita Guha
No Mail Today - Amita Guha - Very serene composition. The sharpness of the mailbox combined with the soft background really works. Thank you, Christian! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: Manfrotto 352RC- Bogen 3262QR ballhead opinions?

2002-02-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Albano Garcia Subject: Manfrotto 352RC- Bogen 3262QR ballhead opinions? Hi, gang. Somebody used this ballhead? It's good? Strong enough? I had one of those for a while. It was not an especially satisfactory product. The metal castings had an annoying habit

Re: Manfrotto 352RC- Bogen 3262QR ballhead opinions?

2002-02-07 Thread tom
On 7 Feb 2002 at 15:00, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, gang. Somebody used this ballhead? It's good? Strong enough? Is this the medium ball head? It works fine for me...it's not exactly a pleasure to use like some other heads I've used, and it won't wotk very well with long or front heavy

Cat(OT?) question OT answer

2002-02-07 Thread David Brooks
Heres one. http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Dave(1 of 5)Brooks Begin Original Message From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 10:08:21 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: general (OT?) question OT answer I suggest we send Colin some nice, large photos

Re: general (OT?) question OT answer

2002-02-07 Thread tom
On 7 Feb 2002 at 10:08, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I suggest we send Colin some nice, large photos of our cats so he can see how cute, cuddly, warm, and friendly they are. Not actually my cat, but a good friend nonetheless: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/tom/fosters/max1.html tv - This message is

Re: Bruce, are you there?

2002-02-07 Thread tom
On 7 Feb 2002 at 15:05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm trying to contact Bruce Dayton, but didn't received an answer in the last days. Are you there, Bruce? Unfortunately our friend Bruce thought too hard about his 645 vs. 67 decision, and his brain exploded. In lieu of flowers, his family

RE: Trade in : MX and LX for 67

2002-02-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
On Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 02:15 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: Maybe I will see what has to go, but my wife does not like the LX (surprised me - loves the MX) so we will see. But what does she think of the 67? -Aaron ### My wife

Cats (Was general (OT?) question OT answer )

2002-02-07 Thread oscar . 7300
Here's my cat [sort of]: http://home.att.net/~naturephotography/oscar.htm From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: general (OT?) question OT answer Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 09:59:21 -0800 I suggest we send Colin some nice, large photos of our cats so he can

Manfrotto 352RC- Bogen 3262QR ballhead opinions?

2002-02-07 Thread Pat White
Is it good enough? Depends on what you're doing with it. I've used it with a 500/f8 mirror lens with doubler (1000mm effective), and with a 165/f2.8 (on the 6x7), and find it does the job just fine, at a decent price. A panning feature would be nice, like some of the heavier duty ballheads,

Re: Cats (Was general (OT?) question OT answer )

2002-02-07 Thread Brendan
I prefer monitors my self :) --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's my cat [sort of]: http://home.att.net/~naturephotography/oscar.htm From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: general (OT?) question OT answer Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2002 09:59:21 -0800 I

Re[2]: Bruce, are you there?

2002-02-07 Thread Bruce Dayton
tom, I think my brain did explode. I was just having a discussion with my wife today about it (the cameras, not my brain). If we are going to do anything, she is favoring the 67 route. Her general reasoning has to do with the 645 almost being able to replace the 35mm and she feels that there

Re: Cats (Was general (OT?) question OT answer )

2002-02-07 Thread Nitin Garg
http://www.microserve.net/~dave/catcodes.html http://dmoz.org/Recreation/Pets/Cats/Photographs/ On Thu, Feb 07, 2002 at 07:05:46PM +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's my cat [sort of]: http://home.att.net/~naturephotography/oscar.htm From: Shel Belinkoff

Re: Cat(OT?) question OT answer

2002-02-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
And here's one of mine ... http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/toots.html David Brooks wrote: Heres one. http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Dave(1 of 5)Brooks I suggest we send Colin some nice, large photos of our cats so he can see how cute, cuddly, warm, and friendly they are. --

Re: OT: Epson Photo inkjet head clogg: interesting note...

2002-02-07 Thread Cotty
Lucky boy Just paid £160 (+vat) to get a head replcement on one of these and am waiting for the bill on a 640. It's the really big downside of Epson ownership. My problems seem to be down to intermittent lack of use, so I intend to make sure that I print something at least once a week from

Grandmother London weekend 2002 - just don't have the time :-(

2002-02-07 Thread Cotty
Bill's message about Grandfather Mountain reminded me that I have not been able to do anything about organising a UK get-together. My life seems to revolve around driving, working, eating, sleeping, with small amounts of eating, family time, and finally ending the day pooped in front of a CRT

Re: Cats (Was general (OT?) question OT answer )

2002-02-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Kevin ... I liked the potential in that picture and decided to play around with it a bit. Whaddaya think? http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/temp/kevins-cat.html Kevin Waterson wrote: http://www.wildcherry.com.au/showpic.php?pic=cat.jpgpath=Fauna -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL

Re: Help, I need advice for short and long focal lengths

2002-02-07 Thread Fred
If there was a SMC K, M or A zoom that went to 300mm I would get one, but as you all know there isn't. Any recommendations for an economical substitute? I'd suggest the Tokina AT-X 100-300/4, Steve. It would dovetail nicely with your 35-105, and it's a superb long zoom. Fred - This message

Re: OT:I Need More Speed

2002-02-07 Thread Len Paris
Nope it's all about level discipline and what constitutes voice-grade service. The phone companies aren't interested in providing any more than they have to in order to meet their legal requirements. It's not all bad, though. They are upgrading things as they need replacement but they have a

teleconverters and depth of field

2002-02-07 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
About a week ago I posted a question, asking whether a lens + teleconverter yields the same depth of field as a naked lens of the equivalent focal length and aperture. I did not receive any satisfying answers, and was frustrated that I had not made myself clear, despite giving a specific

Re[2]: Manfrotto 352RC- Bogen 3262QR ballhead opinions?

2002-02-07 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, I have a Manfrotto 352RC, a Manfrotto 168, a Manfrotto 029, a Manfrotto 222, a Leitz ballhead and the fixed head on a Tiltall. Of these the best and most useful for my purposes are the Leitz and the 352RC in that order. I only shoot 35mm, so I don't know how good or bad these are for larger

RE: OT:I Need More Speed

2002-02-07 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
I don't know about laws limiting line speeds, and certainly back in 1940's that would surprise me. There is one thing for POTS that limits speed. The bandwidth that was defined to transport human voice in a way that would make 95% of the voices recognisable was established between 300 and 3400

Re: Anybody wants an LX Gold?

2002-02-07 Thread frank theriault
sorry, Aaron. only joking :-( -frank Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at 05:31 PM, frank theriault wrote: C'mon, Aaron, You'd be singing a different tune if it was a 6x7 Gold. On the other hand, maybe not... ;-) TOTALLY not. If someone gave me one of

Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend

2002-02-07 Thread jmadams
I don't think I have a hope of making it to the 'Northwest corner of North Carolina'. It might as well be at the North Pole. How's about a get together at a NW Pacific Coast venue in WA, Oregon or BC. Perhaps in the footsteps of Ansel Adams. We have incredible wildlife and scenery in BC(Plug

RE: Coming to America (sort of OT)

2002-02-07 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
When you return from the USA, can you bring me a MZ-D from BH? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For one reason or another, it appears I'm going to be spending the next 6 months away from my native England (sob! I'm going to miss my warm beer) and will be working in New Jersey and I have a couple of

Re: Help, I need advice for short and long focal lengths

2002-02-07 Thread Alan Chan
My main rig is a super program with a SMC-A 35-105/3.5. This with a 50mm 85mm account for 2/3rds of my shooting. If there was a SMC K, M or A zoom that went to 300mm I would get one, but as you all know there isn't. Any recommendations for an economical substitute? This will usually be

Re: Manfrotto 352RC- Bogen 3262QR ballhead opinions?

2002-02-07 Thread Alan Chan
Somebody used this ballhead? It's good? Strong enough? I used this before, and I would not put anything longer than 200mm on it, unless you can stand the vibration which will decrease the sharpness. regards, Alan Chan _ MSN

Wow, a nice kx

2002-02-07 Thread David Weiss
Hello all, Sorry, but I have to tell someone who might understand (that is envy), I just received my black kx via ebay and wow, is she pretty! I must say, nicer looking than an LX, I think. I am anxious to put her through her paces, but everyone checks out so far. I had to tell someone, as

Re: Anybody wants an LX Gold?

2002-02-07 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 05:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: sorry, Aaron. only joking OK, I forgive you! See, that was easy. -Aaron - 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

Conventional lenses and digital imaging... Oh my!! (was RE: No Pentax digital SLR at PMA)

2002-02-07 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Brian Walsh wrote: [A comment on a nice summary of definitions and design issues relating to selection of CCD and CMOS arrays for imaging applications, found at http://www.optics-online.com/literature/CCDlens.htm] and Anthony Farr commented: Thanks, Brian, for going the extra yard to get an

Re: Anybody wants an LX Gold?

2002-02-07 Thread frank theriault
Well, I realize that 6x7's are no joking matter! mea culpa, mea culpa (my Catholic upbringing coming through there!). Thanks for understanding. Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 05:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: sorry, Aaron. only joking OK, I forgive you!

Re: Wow, a nice kx

2002-02-07 Thread frank theriault
Such a nice feeling to get new camera stuff, eh Dave? Must look nice in black! But look out, I think you'll get lots of feedback on the looks nicer than an LX comment. At least you didn't say it looks nicer than an MX! regards, and have fun, frank David Weiss wrote: Hello all, Sorry, but

Re: Help, I need advice for short and long focal lengths

2002-02-07 Thread David Brooks
I have a Sigma 100-300 f 4.5-6.7 which is not to bad if you have a bright background when fully zoomed.I find with a big greenish back ground the pictures are a bit dark and dull but if its a nice open background they look nice.Ithink it was $275.00 Can new last year. Dave Begin

Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend

2002-02-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: jmadams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 5:21 PM Subject: Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend I don't think I have a hope of making it to the 'Northwest corner of North Carolina'. It might as well be at the North

#25 Red Filter ???

2002-02-07 Thread David Brooks
i all.In my quest to be more creative in my photography i plan on experimenting with filters and some IR film soon.I bought a Tiffen #25 red today and have a procedure question.The book says to open up 3 stops with the filter,which is fine i think i understand now which way is open up(f11

Re: OT:I Need More Speed

2002-02-07 Thread gfen
On Thu, 7 Feb 2002, Leon Altoff wrote: So the US is full of sub-standard equipment? Or is it a ploy to sell more ISDN lines? If you or any other technical person knows the reason please let me know why 56k modems are limited by law to 53k in the US. ISDN never took off here, at all. There's

Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend

2002-02-07 Thread Bill Owens
Maybe next year I can talk the war department into hooking up the camper and heading that way. Bill KG4LOV, WPRS983 [EMAIL PROTECTED] I vote for Leon's Creek, where there is nice camping, great scenery and a hike in hot spring. There is also a nice area along the Lochsa River in Idaho. The

RE: OT:I Need More Speed

2002-02-07 Thread gfen
On Thu, 7 Feb 2002, [iso-8859-1] Frits J. Wüthrich wrote: what I have achieved if I remember correct. In the UK I live further away, and I don't get anything faster then 28k. Look, I can shine with more anchient data from my mind! The reason you can't do above that is because your call is

Re: Wow, a nice kx

2002-02-07 Thread Nitin Garg
I like deals on lenses better. Would you like to know that i got 4 lenses -- smct 50/1.4, s-m-c t 200/f4 (sticky diaphram tho), 80-210 f4 sears zooom w/ macro and 28/2.8 hanimex lens for $10 ? and lets not mention the numerous high quality filters (mostly kenko and bw), a orginal pentax hard box

Re: Bruce, are you there?

2002-02-07 Thread Pat White
Good one, Shel! Bruce, you're right, $5k is a lot of money. There's a lot of used 67 stuff out there. You could try a 67 body and a startup set of lenses. If you get right into it, they'll work fine with a 67II body, and you'll have a backup body. As for lenses, I'd go for a 45 over a 55.

OT:slowly getting the idea

2002-02-07 Thread David Brooks
I have been playing with PS 6 auto web page gallery function and my ftp server and have come up with this http://home.inter.net/brooksdj Does this look like it might take off into a better page. Thanks for any input Dave PS Its still in the rough/play/work stage. Pentax User Stouffville

Re: Enabled - but at what cost?

2002-02-07 Thread Kenneth Waller
er what about her and what she might want?? Ken Waller - Original Message - From: Emmanuel Ingelsten [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 7:20 AM Subject: SV: Enabled - but at what cost? screw all that things a wedding 'should' be. do it the way

Re: Manfrotto 352RC- Bogen 3262QR ballhead opinions?

2002-02-07 Thread Doug Franklin
Hi Albano, On Thu, 7 Feb 2002 15:00:37 -0300, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somebody used this ballhead? It's good? Strong enough? I use the normal (non-QR) version of this ball head on a Manfrotto/Bogen 3218 monopod or a surveyor's tripod. Usually I'm using it with an SMC or Sigma 400/5.6,

Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend?

2002-02-07 Thread jmadams
As you might guess I'm envious as I am primarily a wildlife photographer. I often use an f8 500mm mirror lens and occasionally a 2x converter. One day I hope I might get one of the 'big gun' 1000/1200mm lenses for my Pentax SP, ME/MES or Nikon Photomic FTn. I was out along the Richmond Dyke the

Re: Wow, a nice kx

2002-02-07 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Thu, 7 Feb 2002, Nitin Garg wrote: I like deals on lenses better. Would you like to know that i got 4 lenses -- smct 50/1.4, s-m-c t 200/f4 (sticky diaphram tho), 80-210 f4 sears zooom w/ macro and 28/2.8 hanimex lens for $10 ? and lets not mention the numerous high quality filters

Re: Cat(OT?) question OT answer

2002-02-07 Thread Doug Franklin
On Thu, 07 Feb 2002 11:50:16 -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: And here's one of mine ... http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/toots.html Mine are at http://www.shootingshark.com/catgallery.html TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Bruce, are you there?

2002-02-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
I would definitely get the leaf shutter lens if you plan to do a lot of flash photography, since it synchs at speeds up to 1/500. The 55/4 is nice, but so is the 45. If you're getting only one wide, the 55 is a good choice. If you might eventually go for two, the 45 and the new 75 would make a

RE: OT: Should one get pissy over photos in a divorce? (was Who owns a photo?)

2002-02-07 Thread John Coyle
No,no,no, Anthony - go to the back of the class! 'She' was written by H. Rider Haggard. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Thursday, February 07, 2002 5:49 PM, Anthony Farr [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: Rumpole was quoting the honorific given to the leader of a lost civilisation in the

Re: Conventional lenses and digital imaging... Oh my!!

2002-02-07 Thread Mark Roberts
Peifer, William [OCDUS] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, so if you want a color sensor array, you have a few design options Option (1): Throw out all of your existing lens designs, and redesign from scratch. However, keep in mind the following constraints from geometric optics; that is, --

Re: general (OT?) question OT answer

2002-02-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
I had a cat in my freezer for about 6 months. It was my beloved alley cat, Bandit, who passed at the approximate age of 20. I never knew exactly how old he was, because I had lured him into our house many years ago when I lived in Jersey. He lived in the woods behind my house, eating insects and

Re: Wow, a nice kx

2002-02-07 Thread Nitin Garg
Or getting paid $120 to take a AF200FT flash, camera bag, a step up ring and a couple of filters (the camera and lenses ended up doing this when sold later) ? :) No wonder i am still in this hobby despite my tight financial situation. On Thu, Feb 07, 2002 at 04:57:05PM -0800, Juan J. Buhler

Re: #25 Red Filter ???

2002-02-07 Thread LEDMRVM
In a message dated 2/7/2002 6:58:43 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In my quest to be more creative in my photography i plan on experimenting with filters and some IR film soon.I bought a Tiffen #25 red today and have a procedure question.The book says to open

Re: Bruce, are you there?

2002-02-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
So far I've spent $1400 on 6x7 equipment, and I have a nice 6x7 with a TTL finder, a 105/2.4, a 150/2.8, and a 300/4. You don't have to break the bank to go medium format. Paul Pat White wrote: Good one, Shel! Bruce, you're right, $5k is a lot of money. There's a lot of used 67 stuff out

Re: some more PUG comments

2002-02-07 Thread Debra Wilborn
I would leave the wires, too. They seem to belong there (seeing as how they really ARE there). For one, the subtle drooping of the wires contrasts the sharp angularity of the passageway. Same thing with the color, black wires on white walls. Well, maybe I'm getting too deep on simple things.

unable to take good pictures with my PZ-1

2002-02-07 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi all, I bought a used PZ-1 in the US a few years ago but hardly used it. Subsequently, I moved to India and have been using it off and on, more as a tourist photographer only. I have 2 lenses: FA 28-200mm Pentax and A 50mm/f1.7 Pentax (manual focus) that I bought used. I usually used the

Re: Help, I need advice for short and long focal lengths

2002-02-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I can understand that ... could I interest you in a 43~77/2.0 Ltd zoom with stealth mode to subdue the whirring sound g - in black, of course. Actually, that could be a very nice focal range. Hmm ... 24~35, 43~77, 75~100 with fast fixed apertures. Nice travel kit. Fred wrote: [For my own

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