Re: What will Pentax show at the Photo Expo?

2002-03-18 Thread Alan Chan
I really don't think a fast macro lens would fit into the Limited philosophy of small light lenses. If they did a Limited macro it would be shorter and slower, more like a 62mm f/3.9. I have been thinking the same too. If its not a macro, it'll either be in the 100-150 range, f/2.8 or

Re: 300/4, 300/4.5 PK manual-focus: Only Ricoh has a tripod collar

2002-03-18 Thread Sas Gabor
Hi, On 14 Mar 2002 at 22:35, Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: Odd as it seems, there's no way to get all of the following, new or used, in a single Pentax 300/4 or 300/4.5 lens: - PK mount - manual focus - tripod collar F and FA lenses can be focused manually... ;-) To my knowledge, the only

Re: What did you end up photographing this weekend?

2002-03-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 17/03/02 06:57:52 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The guy on the counter was totally dumbfounded that anyone would want to pay $20 for an old sign. I wonder what it would be worth if it said Leica? :-) Their other major piece of advertising is a giant Ricoh

RE: What will Pentax show at the Photo Expo?

2002-03-18 Thread dave o'brien
On Sun, 17 Mar 2002, Alan Chan wrote: Something like 100-109/2.8-3 will do. An 80-200/2.8 without the power zoom would be good. Hmmm, how about a 77-150/2.0. Make a nice portrait length. dave -- dave o'brien - http://www.diaspoir.net Suddenly, Professor Liebowitz realizes he has come to

Re: Asahi Optical Company Ltd financial statements

2002-03-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 18/03/02 00:47:56 GMT Standard Time, Alex writes: I have seen here some discussion of the financial results of Asahi compared to Nikon and Canon, but I do not find them on the web. Where can I find the Annual Report of Asahi ? Or is it a privately owned company ?

Re: What did you end up photographing this weekend?

2002-03-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
We used to only get them in the states on their way up and down, but they found things to their liking and have become year round residents of most north central and northeast states. Every park and lake has a flock. However there numbers seem to be kept somewhat in check, probably by hunters.

Re: Asahi Optical Company Ltd financial statements

2002-03-18 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Joseph wrote: My, my, they are diversified, aren't they? I guess that allows them to indulge in making 35 mm. equipment that they don't make much effort to sell. I wonder if Asahi Intelligence Service Co. Ltd. monitors this group. Asahi is a common name in Japan. The link give the results of

Re: I Hate Developing Film

2002-03-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, March 15, 2002, at 04:06 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff How do you overcome the ennui? Jobo. Hey, Wheatfield, great minds etc etc etc, right? -Brother Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

OT: Yorkshire (which is almost English)

2002-03-18 Thread mike wilson
Hi, John Coyle wrote: Never do owt for nowt, an' if tha doos, do it for thisen. Which should have been prefaced with: Hear all, see all, say nowt. Eat all, sup all, pay nowt. Most of the natives I have met are proud of this saying, which reveals a lot about our largest county mike -

Re: Re: Flare or leak-Pictures are up

2002-03-18 Thread David Brooks
OH.I see what you mean.I will definetly try that.I don't see any foam on the inside of the body so i could be a loose back(ever so slightly)Another Pentax owner friend of mine suggested it might have leaked in through the view finder/prisim,it was a fairly bright sunny day. Dave - Original

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Christian Skofteland
I'll bite: 97/2.1 and I'll throw in a 49mm-52mm step up ring. Christian Skofteland So far we have Bill Robb - 127/2.4- 1 roll b+w processing Tom Van Veen - 123/2.3- 1 roll velvia Chris Brogden - 113/2.3- 1 roll Portra 100T Joe Tainter - 31-77/2.2 - the

RE: I like Aaron's film...

2002-03-18 Thread David Chang-Sang
Aaron, I'll do one of two things... ;-) Either I'll start developing the film myself as per your suggestion, or I'll let Downtown Camera tell their external lab (Bayview), to switch the developer their using for my negs. :-) Hence the reason for pulling back on the film.

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Steve Larson
I`ll guess a 21-43/3.8 I roll of Supra 400 to the pot. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 5:41 AM Subject: Limited Lens Pool So far we have Bill Robb - 127/2.4- 1 roll

Small Delivery

2002-03-18 Thread Camdir
Those remote accessories just turned up. Along with: (JCO - this one's for you, bud) Power Pack 70008 30384 Wide Angle Flash Adapter (s) for AF400FTZ 30319 Tele Flash Adapter (s) for ??? certainly smaller than a 400FTZ, but larger than the AF200T and a few 52mm front lens caps (31511)

Re: FS: MX

2002-03-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
SOLD! Shel Belinkoff wrote: Since I want another black MX, this chrome one has got to go to make room on the shelf. It had a CLA about a year or so back, and it's in good shape. Everything works as it should, the meter seems accurate (I say seems because I've not had it checked or

Help for a fellow Pentaxian...

2002-03-18 Thread Rob Brigham
Read this on another board, and cant answer as I dont know the camera. I will reply to the guy if anyone can help? I have also recommended he sign up here... Having just acquired a P30N and being a bit of a novice I wondered if some of you Pentax experts might be willing to give me a bit of

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread tom
**update** Bill Robb - 127/2.4- 1 roll b+w processing Tom Van Veen - 123/2.3- 1 roll velvia Chris Brogden- 113/2.3- 1 roll Portra 100T Joe Tainter - 31-77/2.2 - the lens itself Chris Skofteland - 97/2.1 - 49mm-52mm step up ring Steve Larson -

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Coming to this late. What's happening and how does it work? tom wrote: **update** Bill Robb - 127/2.4- 1 roll b+w processing Tom Van Veen - 123/2.3- 1 roll velvia Chris Brogden- 113/2.3- 1 roll Portra 100T Joe Tainter - 31-77/2.2 - the lens

RE: Filter effects

2002-03-18 Thread Mick Maguire
Take a look at this http://www.thkphoto.com/catalog/hoya.html It's the Hoya online catalog, they show the info you want. 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

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
tom, All, right - 144/2.5 and I'll throw in a roll of Konica Impressa 50. Bruce Dayton Monday, March 18, 2002, 5:41:40 AM, you wrote: t So far we have t Bill Robb - 127/2.4- 1 roll b+w processing t Tom Van Veen - 123/2.3- 1 roll velvia t Chris Brogden - 113/2.3- 1

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread tom
There might be a new limited lens introduced at an upcoming Japanese camera show. We're betting on what it'll be. Again, when is the show? Alan? tv On 18 Mar 2002 at 7:15, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Coming to this late. What's happening and how does it work? tom wrote: **update**

Re: Filter effects

2002-03-18 Thread William Robb
I ran an example set last year for a seminar I was teaching. If you like, I could try to find the results and post them for you. William Robb - Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl Subject: Filter effects Anyone know of a site that displays the various results of using the

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread dave o'brien
On Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Steve Larson wrote: I`ll guess a 21-43/3.8 I roll of Supra 400 to the pot. OK, I'll revise my earlier guess to a 77-143/2.0 with a prize of a cheesy postcard from Hong Kong. (Or maybe a roll of [checks freezer] Kodak Portra 400BW.) dave -- dave o'brien -

Re: Small Delivery

2002-03-18 Thread mike wilson
Hi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 30319 Tele Flash Adapter (s) for ??? certainly smaller than a 400FTZ, but larger than the AF200T There is one called (I think) AFW-1, which can be used on the AF280/200T and (again, I think) the 400T. mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Comments please

2002-03-18 Thread T Rittenhouse
These pics on my website are coded to load as a percentage of window size. In other words they get bigger as you browser window gets bigger. The question is do they work at the res they are. I feel that they are the maximum size jpegs that will load reasonably fast. Do the degrade too much when

Re: Comments please

2002-03-18 Thread Christian Skofteland
They work fine in Opera. I'm running 1600x1200 and the pictures don't seem to degrade at all. Christian On Monday 18 March 2002 10:48, T Rittenhouse wrote: These pics on my website are coded to load as a percentage of window size. In other words they get bigger as you browser window gets

OT Camera bag - was Camera backpacks

2002-03-18 Thread Anand DHUPKAR
Hi Kevin, I too have been looking for a good bag to my gear and I don't carry much. Just one body with lens attached to it, one more zoom a flash and some film. I feel these timbak2 look interesting. Which particular model you are using ? Did you buy it from the store or you got it

Re: My two weeks in TO

2002-03-18 Thread David Brooks
Pat. Nice to here you had a good 'vacation'?I enjoyed our gathering thet Saturday and tried to listen to all the tech talk going on at once.Just confused meg Made me realize just how much i 'thought i knew' but did not and how much is still to learn. Thanks Dave Just got back home to Victoria,

Re: Re: What did you end up photographing this weekend?

2002-03-18 Thread David Brooks
500 pictures of our equine friends leeping over large obstacles.tired grin The farm we board the horse(soon to be horses??)have 3 ponds,hundreds of pooping Canadian Geese,some ducks and a pair of Trumpeter Swans(breeding yearly)The Swans do not take kindly to the geese in mating season(ducks do

RE: Comments please

2002-03-18 Thread David Chang-Sang
Seems to be fine (I'm running at 1024x768 on a 17 Viewsonic). Good to see another Canon GL QIII user :) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of T Rittenhouse Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 10:48 AM To: Pentax Discussion Malling List

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Tom wrote: There might be a new limited lens introduced at an upcoming Japanese camera show. We're betting on what it'll be. Actually, I have no idea if it will be shown on friday at Photo Expo in Tokyo. Personally, I doubt it and my guess would be Photokina in the fall. Such a date fits

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Tom wrote: Again, when is the show? Alan? The show starts on Friday. Again, don't have too high hopes that it will be shown there. Pål - 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

Re: Help for a fellow Pentaxian...

2002-03-18 Thread Robert Wilson
I have indeed signed up. Mr Brigham helpfully pointed me in the direction of the P30 manual which has explained the ML/meter locking Thanks Rob Original Message: Read this on another board, and cant answer as I dont know the camera. I will reply to the guy if anyone can help? I have also

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread T Rittenhouse
You know that I can get thrown off of Road Runner for even reading these posts? On second thought considering the problems RR is having around here that ain't much of a threat. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread tom
On 18 Mar 2002 at 17:26, Pål Audun Jensen wrote: Tom wrote: Again, when is the show? Alan? The show starts on Friday. Again, don't have too high hopes that it will be shown there. Ok, thanks. The betting window closes Wednesday at noon US EST. tv - This message is from the

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Put me down: 95/1.4 One roll of Acros -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: Small Delivery

2002-03-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 18/03/02 16:40:05 GMT Standard Time, Mike writes: There is one called (I think) AFW-1, which can be used on the AF280/200T and (again, I think) the 400T. As we had to order these end of line items unseen, I was rather hoping that they would be AFW1/AFW2 (latter 400T).

Re: Comments on PUG photos

2002-03-18 Thread Lon Williamson
Gianfranco, My wife and I think your pictures are consistently among the best on the PUGs we've looked at. Wifey said something like dammit, he did it again when she saw the shot. She was envious and delighted at the same time. -Lon Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Filter effects

2002-03-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
http://www.schneideroptics.com/filters/filters_for_still_photography/ -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Re: CRITIC WANTED!!!!!:was what are you shooting this weekend

2002-03-18 Thread David Brooks
Hi Brendan.I don't have much experience doing what you are trying,but i remember seeing some pictures taken during a test run,of a freinds wedding last fall. He took our friends out to several areas in 'old Markham' and used settings in a park,under an old maple shade tree with some of the

RE: Help for a fellow Pentaxian...

2002-03-18 Thread Rob Brigham
welcome, I hope you get as much out of the list as I have. I also hope you can keep up with the amount of mail you are just about to receive! Even if you cant, I recommend at least checking it online, or getting the condensed version. Glad you sorted your queries... -Original Message-

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Doug Brewer
okay, I'll play... 133/2.2 one roll of RG25 Doug - 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: CRITIC WANTED!!!!!:was what are you shooting this weekend

2002-03-18 Thread Brendan
WHERE!! In Old Markham!!! I'm thinking of using Cherry Beach and Edwards Park next time since there are lots of trees and nice florals I can use. Actually hey Dave want to bring the d1 next time :-) --- David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Brendan.I don't have much experience doing what

RE: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2351

2002-03-18 Thread Knobbe, Steven Joseph (UMR-Student)
I'm in too: How about 117/1.8? I realize that puts it at a 67mm diameter opening (okay, technically it's 65mm), but 117/2.0 @ 58mm is just too boring, and 117/1.9 @ 62mm, well...Pentax doesn't make that filter size. Oh, and I'll throw in a roll of slide film, either Provia, E100S or E100VS. I'll

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
173/2.5 One roll of Ektachrome 100VS Paul Stenquist - 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: Small Delivery

2002-03-18 Thread Mick Maguire
Peter wrote: 30319 Tele Flash Adapter (s) for ??? They are for the AF240T, see: http://www03.bhphotovideo.com/default.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=ProductActivat or__Aproductlist_html___41621___PETAAF240FT___REG___CatID=0___SID=ECE21CED64 0 Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the

Re: 6x7 finder

2002-03-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Saturday, March 16, 2002, at 02:19 PM, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: Collin, do you mean solidly-built as that it will survive a fall from average flying height ;-) ? I'm certain that I've told the story before of a local aerial photographer who dropped his 6x7 out of a plane while shooting,

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Mark Roberts
141mm f3.14285714285714285714 etc. I think it's in keeping with the Limited spirit that the maximum aperture be an irrational number! (and perhaps the focal length should 141.42135623730950488 etc. millimeters) One Kodak disposable camera offered into the pot. -- Mark Roberts

Comments please...

2002-03-18 Thread Artur Ledchowski
Hi, Could you take a look and comment this photo: http://fototok.art.pl/photo.php?p=7081 The writings on the wall are important to the meaning of the photo and as they are in Polish, Iet me translate them for you. The sculptured woman is the personification of one of the (classic) Arts -

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Christian Skofteland
With or without flash? Christian On Monday 18 March 2002 12:40, Mark Roberts wrote: 141mm f3.14285714285714285714 etc. I think it's in keeping with the Limited spirit that the maximum aperture be an irrational number! (and perhaps the focal length should 141.42135623730950488 etc.

Favorite Body Survey Results UPDATE 23

2002-03-18 Thread Albano_Garcia
1- You must choose JUST ONE Pentax brand body of any era and format. 2- You must have personal experience with it, no matter if you own it, owned it, borrowed it, rented it. You must have used it (it's not a wish list). 3- Again, you must choose JUST ONE. 4- Send the answers OFF-LIST, TO ME, to

Favorite Film Survey Results UPDATE 44

2002-03-18 Thread Albano_Garcia
These are the conditions: 1 - You must answer off-list, right to me. 2 - You must choose your favorite emulsion (35 and 120/220 allowed. Color and b and w) 3 - You must choose ONLY ONE (color print OR slide OR b and w, etc). 4 - You must have personal experience with it. WINNER by now: Tri-X

Bodies Survey Results UPDATE 156

2002-03-18 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 your

Favorite Lens Survey Results UPDATE 52

2002-03-18 Thread Albano_Garcia
These are the conditions: 1 - You must answer off-list exclusively. On-list votes will not be included. 2 - You must choose Your Favorite Pentax Lens. ONLY ONE. Yes, ONLY ONE. 3 - It must be original, no third-party allowed. 4 - Primes and zooms. 5 - You must specifiy: Tak, Super Tak, SMC Tak, K,

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread tom
http://www.bigdayphoto.com/limited.html tv - 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: What will Pentax show at the Photo Expo?

2002-03-18 Thread Cotty
131mm f/2 And working MZ-Dn pre-production model, with a release date for later this year. Maybe. Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Jose Rodriguez
Why Not?? It think it will be a: 129mm f/2.4 One roll of Fuji Superia Reala. Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX __ Voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message

Re: Camera backpacks

2002-03-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
I have the old-style LowePro MiniTrekker. This weekend, I had the 67 with the 75mm attached at the top and the ME Super on the winder ME II with the A* 200mm f2.8 attached at the bottom, with the 67's 105mm, helicoid extension tube and my Sekonic 308 down one side and three 67mm filters in

Re: Camera backpacks

2002-03-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Sunday, March 17, 2002, at 02:44 PM, William Robb wrote: I have a MiniTrekker that does well for my 35mm gear (it holds an amazing amount of equipment), but I don't think it is deep enough to take the 6x7 body with prism and lens. I don't know about the new version, but the old

RE: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Paris, Leonard
I thought pi was closer to: 3.1415926535605 Len --- -Original Message- From: Chris Brogden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 2:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Limited Lens Pool On Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Mark Roberts wrote: 141mm f3.14285714285714285714 etc.

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Jostein
We have waited a good while for the new 18mm that was rumored a while ago. It was then said not to be part of the Limited series, but that's where I'll place my bet anyway: One roll of Kodak E100VS in either 120 or 35mm says: 18mm f/2.1 Jostein http://oksne.net - Original Message -

SWAP: Hot Shoe Adapter F for an Fg

2002-03-18 Thread Lindamood, Mark
Anyone got an extra of the one and need one of the other? - 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: OT: Yorkshire (which is almost English)

2002-03-18 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, my family's from Yorkshire, and I lived and worked up there for a few years. One of my colleagues, who was very, very Yorkshire once told me the following story from his childhood. Those of you unfamiliar with the Yorkshire accent, think The Full Monty. He was about 4 or 5 years old, and

Re: 67 300mm f/4 vs A* 300/4 and SMCP 135/2.5

2002-03-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Sunday, March 17, 2002, at 01:11 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Darn, I wish you would compare the two 300's. I am still trying to decide between them. For me, the close focusing is really the big issue. Me too. I mean, the significant improvement to the 75mm's close focus on the new

Re[2]: Here's a Spotmatic even I want

2002-03-18 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, I'm fairly certain that Minox makes them. Minox was taken over by Leica a few years ago and that's when the first dinky little bijou mini Leica IIIf-ette appeared. http://www.minox-web.de/english/news/news_nr8_00_aug.html --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Monday, March 18, 2002,

Re: SWAP: Hot Shoe Adapter F for an Fg

2002-03-18 Thread Brendan
Humm I'll Buy the F from you but I kinda need my Fg still :( --- Lindamood, Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone got an extra of the one and need one of the other? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

M 28/2.8 now on Ebay

2002-03-18 Thread T Rittenhouse
I have placed the 28mm I have for sale on my web page on Ebay. Here's your chance to decide what it is worth. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1340397944 Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto -

Re: OT: Yorkshire (which is almost English)

2002-03-18 Thread T Rittenhouse
What a sad story. Having lived the first half of my life like that, I can tell you it sucks (with no appologies for that word in this case). Parents like that need to have their nuts cut off just below the chin. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto

Pentax at the Photo Expo? How about a new lens mount....

2002-03-18 Thread Christopher Lillja
Hey - I love the idea of even more new limited lenses - but let me go big for a moment In addition to introducing the new 97 1.9 FA* IF AL, our friends at Asahi Optical have something way-cool up their sleeves Why mess around with the limitations of an old lens mount? Following rumors

Re: My two weeks in TO

2002-03-18 Thread Pat White
Tom, a Lite-Tite is a Manfrotto accessory used to attach a flash and/or umbrella to a lighting stand. It's in two pieces, with a through-bolt in the middle, so you can adjust the angle of the flash and/or umbrella. The bottom piece has a 5/8 hole with set-screw to match most lighting stands,

OT: Anyone use the Omega B-22 Enlarger?

2002-03-18 Thread Delano Mireles
Hi, Just wondering if anyone uses this enlarger and can tell me whether you use both condensors for all printing or do you go to one when doing medium format (645)? I've read different things on various internet sites and thought I'd turn to the group for verification. Thanks, Delano - This

Re: Vivitar 135/2.3 PK on U.S. EBay! (NOT)

2002-03-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oops! It's a Konica. Mark Dalal also wrote to the seller and evidently knew the right questions to ask. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Michael Nosal
I'll guess 110mm/f2.0 lens. And I'll contribute one roll Portra, any flavor the winner likes. --Mike tv - 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

My 645

2002-03-18 Thread Bill Owens
Was waiting for me on our return from Virginia. With the exception of a missing eyecup (what's new?), a very small scratch on the prism housing and some corrosion in the battery holder/compartment is appears in excellent shape. Will let you know more after I shoot a couple of rolls Bill

Re: My two weeks in TO

2002-03-18 Thread tom
On 18 Mar 2002 at 13:23, Pat White wrote: Tom, a Lite-Tite is a Manfrotto accessory used to attach a flash and/or umbrella to a lighting stand. I think that's just the thing I'm looking for. Thanks. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Here's a Spotmatic even I want

2002-03-18 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Bob, It may be that Minox made a Leica sub-mini reproduction, but the ones I'm thinking about are made by a Japanese company called Sharan - I poked around today looking for something about them: http://www.subclub.org/shop/sharan.htm There's not too much more, 'cause it seems that most

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Bob Blakely
Hmmm, I expected f/3.1415926535897932384626433832795... Regards, Bob... From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Mark Roberts wrote: 141mm f3.14285714285714285714 etc. I think it's in keeping with the Limited spirit that the maximum aperture be an irrational

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Yes, but Pi are square, and that might provide some ugly bokeh. A lens with an aperture of pi would be hilarious. :) -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Bob Blakely
And... My pi is bigger than your pi! It's baked correctly, too! Regards, Bob... From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hmmm, I expected f/3.1415926535897932384626433832795... From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Mark Roberts wrote: 141mm

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Chris Brogden
On Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Yes, but Pi are square, and that might provide some ugly bokeh. *groan* We really have to stop giving these formulaic answers to questions... :) chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Chris Brogden
On Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Bob Blakely wrote: And... My pi is bigger than your pi! It's baked correctly, too! I prefer my pi to be half-baked... easier to fudge the results that way. :) chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: OT: Anyone use the Omega B-22 Enlarger?

2002-03-18 Thread Brendan
Humm Aaron? you got one sitting in your shop any ideas? --- Delano Mireles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Just wondering if anyone uses this enlarger and can tell me whether you use both condensors for all printing or do you go to one when doing medium format (645)? I've read different

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Sid Barras
Sid bets: 1 roll afga apx 25 my prediction: limited zoom, 21-131 f3.5-4.5 tom wrote: So far we have Bill Robb - 127/2.4- 1 roll b+w processing Tom Van Veen - 123/2.3- 1 roll velvia Chris Brogden - 113/2.3- 1 roll Portra 100T Joe Tainter - 31-77/2.2 - the lens

Re: Got a Ricoh XR-P

2002-03-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've gathered a half-dozen prices from online dealers; as I recall, all are $150 to $225. I'll sell the lens for perhaps $20. I suppose you mean I overpaid because it's from an individual, with a no-return policy on top of that. Basically, I'm taking the seller's word that he had a shop check

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Doug Franklin
On Mon, 18 Mar 2002 14:28:47 -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Yes, but Pi are square, and that might provide some ugly bokeh. Pi _are_ _not_ square. Pi are round. _Cornbread_ are square. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: Limited Lens Pool Yes, but Pi are square, and that might provide some ugly bokeh. No, pie are round. Lasagna are square. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

RE: [2]: Here's a Spotmatic even I want

2002-03-18 Thread Butch Black
I believe the company that makes them is called Sharan. I had someone on askme.com ask me about the Rolleiflex 2.8F copy they made. I think BH sells at least the Leica and Rollei copies. I prefer usable toys :) BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann

RE: Limited lens pool

2002-03-18 Thread Butch Black
Actually pie are round, cornbread are square. (With respect to all the residents of Hooterville) BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Bob Blakely
No, pi are round. Brownies are square. Regards, Bob... From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, but Pi are square, and that might provide some ugly bokeh. A lens with an aperture of pi would be hilarious. :) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Super Program body, ME II winder, winder remote cord

2002-03-18 Thread Allen Murray
Joe, I may be interested in this as a backup parts body. No problems with the metering in the body? Do you have pictures you could send me? I live in Canada. Any problems shipping here? Thanks, Allen Murray - Original Message - From: Joe Wilensky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Chris Brogden
On Mon, 18 Mar 2002, Bob Blakely wrote: No, pi are round. Brownies are square. Not according to a lot of Boy Scouts... ;) chris - 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'

Re: OT: Anyone use the Omega B-22 Enlarger?

2002-03-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have an Omega B22. It's now equipped with a zone vi cold head, but I used it with the condensers for many years. For 6x6 I used the two large condensers with the curved sides facing each other and an 80mm lens. For 35mm, I added the smaller supplemental condenser on top of the upper condenser

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Alan Chan
Ah... never heard of the word scam? :) regards, Alan Chan Coming to this late. What's happening and how does it work? tom wrote: **update** Bill Robb - 127/2.4- 1 roll b+w processing Tom Van Veen - 123/2.3- 1 roll velvia Chris Brogden- 113/2.3- 1

Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Joseph Tainter
Of course I mean it - because I'll be the winner. Joe So far we have Bill Robb - 127/2.4- 1 roll b+w processing Tom Van Veen - 123/2.3- 1 roll velvia Chris Brogden - 113/2.3- 1 roll Portra 100T Joe Tainter - 31-77/2.2 - the lens itself I'm guessing Joe

Comments please...

2002-03-18 Thread Joseph Tainter
P.S. On second glance I agree with Bill and Jerome. As the image came up (top to bottom) I thought the flare was the subject. But if the inscription is the subject, then the flare is a distraction. And placement a bit off-center would help. Alternatively, you could crop off the pedestal, and

Re: Limited Lens Pool

2002-03-18 Thread Joseph Tainter
On 18 Mar 2002 at 16:52, Joseph Tainter wrote: Of course I mean it - because I'll be the winner. You hear that clanging sound? That's Big Joe walking down the street Okay, the question that truly separates the pros from the point-and-shooters: what will your imaginary lens weigh? I

Re: Comments requested

2002-03-18 Thread Joseph Tainter
Photo 1: Shel's got the crop. Photo 2: Maybe include just a bit of the horizon? To me that would convey vast space better. Joe - 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'

Re: CRITIC WANTED!!!!!:was what are you shooting this weekend

2002-03-18 Thread Bolo
I look back and want to kick myself in the head ( back lit shots what was I thinking! I didn't think that was so bad ... I thought it had potential! I'll preface this to note that I photograph railroad equipment, animals, buildings and other non-people subjects most of the time; portraiture

Re: OT: Anyone use the Omega B-22 Enlarger?

2002-03-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
That's an easy one. Just go to http://www.classic-enlargers.com/ They have parts for all Omega enlargers. However I think the condensers are fairly pricey. If the price is too high, check with me again. I suppose I could sell you mine, although I thought maybe I should keep them in case I ever

The question is...

2002-03-18 Thread Joseph Tainter
why am I hanging out on the list when I just got two new Pentax lenses? Bye, Joe - 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 .

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