PhotoShop needs high speed storage, because it writes everything you do
to a scratch disk. I installed a firewire card and firewire drive on my
G3 300 Mac, and PhotoShop is now at least twice as fast as it was.
Paul
Doug Franklin wrote:
Hi Bruce,
On Tue, 26 Mar 2002 20:12:38 -0800 (PST),
In a message dated 3/26/2002 11:48:54 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/sandhill_crane.htm
Thank you for the beautiful photos and story. I truly enjoyed them.
Kathy Leickly
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Welcome to the brotherhood, Mike! As to your questions, the camera comes in 6x7
non-mirror lock-up (non-MLU), which is 69-75, 6x7 MLU, which is 76-89, then comes the
67, which was made from 1990 til mid-1998, when the 67II was released.
The shutter cocking key enables you to operate the
Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi,
easily impressed with such rubbish as '45 focus
points' when a tenth of that number will work perfectly well (or, for our
manual focus aficionados, none!).
in fact, a manual focus slr has an infinite number of focus points.
Yeah, but they're
It may interesting info to some (remember reading in
some earlier mails), not sure if its old news, to know
that pentax has been making losses since 1999.
http://profiles.wisi.com/profiles/scripts/corpinfo.asp?CUSIP=C392W0060B1=Submit
Ciao
Michele
Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy
Thanks for the suggestions. Don't worry if I start to lose by
hummanity I always have the PDML to put me in my place.
Evan
There is some lovely scenery on the other side of the mountais
from Denver. The Leadville area is a favourite of mine, though
you might find the air a little thin, as
I can just see it now. Have you been hurt in a photo processing
accident. If so we can get you the settlement you deserve. ; )
Evan
Aaron Reynolds wrote:
Good work getting in, Evan. Just be a nice lawyer, will ya? Not one of
those slimy TV lawyers in short skirts.
-Aaron
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Stan, mid July is actually our target for getting out there.
I'll keep you posted.
Evan
Stan Halpin wrote:
Way ta go!
When do you get out there? I'll be in Denver for a week in late July,
accompanying my wife to a conference . . .
Stan
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It makes ya wonder, how did all those photographers get any keepers
before auto focus? VBG
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
Bob Walkden wrote:
Hi,
easily impressed with such rubbish as '45 focus
points' when a tenth of that number will work perfectly well (or, for
our
manual
Rob wrote:
Furthermore; those engineers said that Sigma's market strategy was to
become the third professional digital camera supplier, along with Canon
and Nikon.
It might at first seem far fetched but I suspect that in the future camera sales may
be chip driven rather than name driven.
Mike I wrote:
... how about waist level finder - how useful is it with this camera?
I just remove the prism on mine and use the underlying screen
as a waist-level finder, though there is a magnifying waist-
level finder made for it.
Was out just yesterday
More RAM, yes, more processor speed, no.
I'm running a blue white G3 400 with a gig of RAM. Until a few months
ago I was running with 512 megs of RAM, which was how I picked up the
system nearly three years ago. Our bottleneck is now drive speed. I
replaced our original 5200 rpm drive
has anyone tried this slide scanner ???
http://ww1.microtek.com/Europe-E/Web/Product.php?
ThisPage=ScannersProduct=DetailP_Id=67
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On Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at 10:28 PM, Bruce Rubenstein wrote:
Pentax has to have some cameras, for people who don't
already have Pentaxes, that people think of when models like Elan 7,
N80 and
Maxxum 7 are considered. The ZX-5n is nice, but it's old and doesn't
compare
well on paper.
Second dot is correct. I quite like NPS: it is quite natural, maybe
even a little restrained in terms of saturation, with a fine grain and
lovely skin tones.
-Aaron
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Pål Jensen wrote:
Rob wrote:
Furthermore; those engineers said that Sigma's market strategy was to
become the third professional digital camera supplier, along with Canon
and Nikon.
It might at first seem far fetched but I suspect that in the future camera
sales may be chip driven rather
Aaron Reynolds [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 5:05 PM
On Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at 04:29 PM, Christian Skofteland wrote:
Or you could get snakeskin!
I was thinking of blue plush, myself.
-Aaron
Face it, you guys just cannot stay away from those skins! As an
At 01:53 AM 3/27/02 -0500, you wrote:
Isn't it still possible for some org to still buy pentax ?
Why would a company buy Pentax when Canon or Nikon will =give= them equipment?
But of all people there with their brand by choice, u still dont know
how many are pentaxers, do you ?
Yes, if you
On Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at 09:42 PM, Mike Ignatiev wrote:
Just got the 6x7 MLU camera which I bought on ebay a couple of weeks
ago. To
say the least, I am impressed. It feels so right, despite the size and
weight! The ergonomics is wonderful. The weight is quite manageable and
it
is
Digital camera accessories specialist, DC Pro Europe, has launched a
dedicated accessories programme for Pentax Optio 330/430 digital camera
users, in partnership with Pentax UK.
Promoted via a camera-specific accessories catalogue, packaged with
Pentax Optio cameras, the DC Pro accessory range
Pentax have announced the addition of two binoculars to the popular
Pentax DCF series: the 8x28 DCF MP and the 10x28 DCF MP. Despite their
compact, lightweight design, these new models feature a fully
water-shielded, nitrogen-filled body and high-performance roof-prism
optics incorporating
That does need to be viewed in the light of a long standing recession in
Japan.
Regards,
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Don't forget the rest of the world in general is in a
recession.
--- Mick Maguire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That does need to be viewed in the light of a long
standing recession in
Japan.
Regards,
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My only comment is on memory. I have Nikon 4000ED and 768M memory. I
feel barely adequate. The photoshop starts swapping mercilessly after
the 3rd operation on 125M files (I have history set to 4, which is as
little as I can live with). I will go for 1.5G as soon as I stop
throwing money away
More and more of us are using medium format along with our 35mm K-mount systems. How
do you cope with this? Are you shooting MF under certain circumstances and 35mm at
other? Personally, I've used both systems side by side and consequently are constantly
agonizing about what to use when and
You mean loss of capital really doesn't count during a recession? If you
bleed long enough.recession or no recession!
Otis Wright
Brendan wrote:
Don't forget the rest of the world in general is in a
recession.
--- Mick Maguire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That does need to be
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OPEN QUESTIONS
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1) Does anyone have suggestions for PhotoShopping away the artifacts
of grain
On 27 Mar 2002 at 15:37, Pål Jensen wrote:
More and more of us are using medium format along with our 35mm K-mount systems.
How do you cope with this? Are you shooting MF under certain circumstances and
35mm at other?
I'm pretty much at the point where I only use 35mm for weddings and
Correct about the recession, indeed you can search
Nikon and the other companies (I already did nikon
before it asks me to registed, and that company is in
profit and dashing out dividends.
It is also true that Nikon's size and diversity as
Canon and possibly Minolta is what could be
responsible
As an afterthought, the Nikon HN-5, which is a screw-on hood, is also an
ideal hood for the Pentax 50mm/1.2 and K50/1.4 lenses, if one wants a
hood shorter than the HN-7.
Len Paris wrote:
The HS-12 was made for the 50mm f/1.2.
It fits a 52mm filter size. g .
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Shel Belinkoff
Hi folks,
Thanks to all who responded to my request for information on a suitable
adhesive for reattaching the leatherette skin pieces I had temporarily
removed from the metal body of my 6x7. (By the way, I think it may have
been Chris Brogden who pointed me in the direction of the 6x7 service
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi, gang
Devaluation is becoming killer, and film is becoming unbuyable
...
Too bad, as most of what's happening to Argentina right now.
Wish you come out of it soon.
What I'm searching now is advice on how to load the cartridges, brands of
cartridges, etc, etc.
Pål, I used to have this problem all the time until I realized I
was missing shots debating which camera to use. This really hit
home on a trip to New York last summer when I was constantly
reframing shots with both the MF and the 35mm. The whole
experiance made be reevaluate how I use 35mm.
Ryan K. Brooks wrote:
Somewhat on topic, since it's pentax gear.
I'm about to go on a trip that includes a day at the Venice Rookery- so
I
just have to bring along my mint green A*400/2.8 :-). Question is, I've
flown since 9/11- but not with the 400- has anyone had problems carrying
on big
Have you considered the Omnibounce on the quickflip. They address two
different problems. The quickflip helps keep the shadows behind the
head, rather than to the side and also helps to reduce redeye. The
Omnibounce helps soften and spread the light so that it doesn't look
so harsh. A
Face it, you guys just cannot stay away from those skins! As an aside, it
appears that the snake skins are well liked by the females. I was at this
one shop in Tucson and finally the clerk had to ask me about it. She
thought it was great! Hmmm, maybe I need to take them out more...
It's only a sylable away from Wintermute. (William Gibson reference)
I use a Sto-Fen Omnibounce 95% of the time when I'm using on-camera flash (I
am also a Stroboframe user, including when I use my Vivitar 285. I really
like the results from the Stroboframe/sto-Fen combination. I have an
Dave,
I would suggest the Lumiquest bouncers. I've seen/tested the stofen and they tend to
really diffuse the light, at least with my 283, and as a result, I've got to fiddle
with apertures or the flash settings.
I've used the Lumiquest Pocket Bouncer to great effect with the stroboframe
Doug,
A few points:
Download and install Cachemanager from outertech, it will speed up your
system. If you like it, you can register it for $10.
http://www.outertech.com
If using Vuescan, make sure you switch off TIF compression. Although it
makes your files smaller, it also slows down the
I would suggest the Lumiquest bouncers. I've seen/tested the stofen and they
tend to really diffuse the light, at least with my 283, and as a result, I've
got to fiddle with apertures or the flash settings.
I've used the Lumiquest Pocket Bouncer to great effect with the stroboframe
It's only a sylable away from Wintermute. (William Gibson reference)
I use a Sto-Fen Omnibounce 95% of the time when I'm using on-camera flash (I
am also a Stroboframe user, including when I use my Vivitar 285. I really
like the results from the Stroboframe/sto-Fen combination. I have an
At 12:55 PM 3/27/02 -0500, Nitin wrote:
small companies ?
How small?
I personally cannot count ratios or percentages this way. YMMV.
You count the whole group. Then count the Pentax shooters. Take the number
of Pentax shooters and divide it by the number in the whole group. That
will give
Nikon has a long and storied history of giving equipment, either out-right
or on extended loan to influential photogs/organizations in order to be
seen as the equipment the pros use. That practice, along with
availability of loaners/repairs for those same organizations/photogs or at
James,
I can't answer #1 but I'll give a crack at #2.
I went through this evaluation recently. From my understanding there
is nothing that the older bodies give you that are not also in the
67II. So there is no takeaway in getting the 67II. Additions are
largely along the lines of
David,
I'm not sure that there is a big difference between the Omni-bounce
and the Lumiquest Softbox. I seem to get more consistent exposures
with the Lumiquest. For some reason, the Omni-bounce occasionally
produced some underexposure. If I were to purchase again I would get
the Lumiquest
Not a 544 but a 433D, a Metz 45CT4, an AF500FTZ, and a Canon 420EX, and a
Vivitar 285HV. All with excellent results. I used the Metz and the Vivitar
with Sto-Fen on a Hasselblad 500C, a completely mechanical, manual focus
medium format camera, as is the Mamiya. The results were terrific. That
Hi,
I went to a talk and slide show yesterday given by the UK
photojournalist Tom Stoddart. I was surprised to learn that he uses 2
Leica M6s and an old Rolleiflex 6x6. As far as I could gather he
carries them all at the same time. Some of his most famous photos were
shot with the Rolleiflex.
On 27 Mar 2002 at 15:37, Pål Jensen wrote:
More and more of us are using medium format along with our 35mm K-mount
systems.
How do you cope with this? Are you shooting MF under certain circumstances
and
35mm at other?
It's like using a ball pen as well as a pencil; two different purposes. I
Some good pointers on setting up photoshop (on Mac) are on
http://www.tema.ru/p/h/o/t/o/s/h/o/p/index.html
The speed of HDD shouldn't really matter. Once I start swapping, I know
I am very dead. The difference between how fast one can read from RAM
and from HDD are a few orders of magnitude. If
On Wed, Mar 27, 2002 at 02:10:08PM -0500, Doug Brewer wrote:
At 12:55 PM 3/27/02 -0500, Nitin wrote:
small companies ?
How small?
small enough perhaps for nikon/canon to not bother with them and they
have to make their own buys.
I personally cannot count ratios or percentages this
Doug,
A few points:
Download and install Cachemanager from outertech, it will speed up your
system. If you like it, you can register it for $10.
http://www.outertech.com
If using Vuescan, make sure you switch off TIF compression. Although it
makes your files smaller, it also slows down the
From the Foveon website:
The unique design of Foveon X3 image sensors enables them to handle both
functions without compromise. To capture full-color images at video rates
(typically 30 frames per second), simply reduce the resolution. And since
the sizing of pixels can be done in an
I'm starting to wonder how the Omni-bounce or the
Lumiquest might help in my indoor horse work.I might
have to try one of the systems to see if it will still
supply ample light in an indoor arena,one fairly
well lite,the other not so.Right now is shoot full tilt
boogie at them.
I just
Happy holiday. Regards, Bob S.
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Bill D. Casselberry wrote:
I just remove the prism on mine and use the underlying screen
as a waist-level finder, though there is a magnifying waist-
level finder made for it.
The WL finder is handy because not only does it have the magnifier
(useful for focussing) but it also shades
Dave,
While you get a full illumination when shooting directly (i.e. parallel to the lens)
you also get harsher shadows (although not as harsh as using in camera flash - a la
Point and shoots).
The Lumiquest I use is the Pocket Bouncer. You don't get the diffuse light that you
would from
Hi !
This message addresses to the PDML maintainer. The frogs need some help from
their experienced Pentaxists cousins.
Our French speaking Pentax list (which runs on a majordomo server) suffers
of receiving all the messages in double;
if I remember correctly, the PDML had a similar problem
Hi Albano,
I have a definite answer for you ;-)
Although you can buy plastic or metal openable film crtridge, it's
expensive and not ideal. What's best is to get to a nearby lab, and
politely request a search trough their cartridge trash bin. Find
enough cartridges of the ISO you
DF I capture the images into PhotoShop using the Import menu item on the
DF File menu, and selecting the Canon scanner. This invokes the
DF FilmGetFS program provided with the scanner. As far as I can tell,
DF there's no way to use FilmGetFS without some sort of graphics program
DF driving it
David,
There is always a use for them provided your flash has enough power.
Softening and spreading the light always improves the image from what
a strong, harsh flash will do. You can look up how much light loss
there is - I think about 2 stops and then check with your current
flash to see if
On Wed, Mar 27, 2002 at 03:50:38PM -0500, Doug Brewer wrote:
Nitin, I really don't know what you are arguing. When I wrote:
ANYway... Should you happen to be watching or
attending some sporting event and glance down into
the pits or along the sidelines to see someone
happily
On 27 Mar 2002 at 13:13, Mark Roberts wrote:
Interesting. This could change with the Foveon chip: one of its benefits
is reduced computing/processing power since any camera that uses it doesn't need
to do all the complicated mathematics of interpolation.
Then again, the Foveon ises CMOS
Some new stuff, if anybody is interested. Now you can see what that other
table panel on the frontpage was for, and there are some more photos in the
Speed graphic section which is somewhat revised.
Ciao,
Graywolf
http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto
Sweet.
--- Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No.
At 02:59 PM 3/26/2002 -0800, you wrote:
Quick question:
If I use a thread-mount to K-mount adapter, will I
lose an f-stop like I would if I used a
teleconverter?
Thanks,
Deb
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If the area is big enough for horses, I would guess all it would do is make
your flash too wimpy to use there.
Ciao,
Graywolf
http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto
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Actually it's probably better.
At 12:17 PM 3/27/2002 -0800, you wrote:
Ryan,
I recently flew out of O'Hare. On my return (through Wichita) I had
no problem having a rather large macro zoom in my backpack. I allowed
this to go through the x-ray machine (without a body or film of
course).
Use the dot closest to ASA 200, (I'd have used ISO except it's a
Super Program).
The dot closest to 100 is 125.
At 08:53 PM 3/26/2002 -0800, you wrote:
Has anyone shot with this film? I own a Super Program
need to set the ISO manually. There are two Dots
between 100 200. I was going to set
Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ciao,
Graywolf
http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto
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From: Cyril MARION [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 4:59 PM
Subject: OT: help
With flash, distance is everything. I can cover the viewing
angle of a 16mm fisheye lens very well with a Sto-Fen Omnibounce
but not for much distance. It does nicely indoors in a house
but auditoriums are too big. I haven't really tried to see
exactly how great a range can be covered using
Luck?
At 04:48 AM 3/27/2002 -0800, you wrote:
It makes ya wonder, how did all those photographers get any keepers
before auto focus? VBG
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
Bob Walkden wrote:
Hi,
easily impressed with such rubbish as '45 focus
points' when a tenth of that number
Boy does that bring back memories.
On Wednesday 27 March 2002 04:13 pm, T Rittenhouse wrote:
Some new stuff, if anybody is interested. Now you can see what that
other table panel on the frontpage was for, and there are some more
photos in the Speed graphic section which is somewhat revised.
I just picked up Kirk Enterprises QR plates for my MZ-S and 67. All I can say
is wow! The QR plates fit PERFECTLY... even on the oddly organic BG-10.
Fyi,
R
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Ryan,
Last week I flew out of the Detroit, Phoenix and San Diego airports. I carried a
fairly large shoulder bag with two bodies and several lenses, including an FA 80-200
f2.8. This is not quite as large as your 400, but it's no midget either. It only
drew attention in Detroit, where I
Well, through some sales of 35 gear I have just purchased that 67 SMC
300/4 lens. This is not the new ED version. I am hoping that I can
live with the minimum focusing issue. I should get it next week. I'm
excited to try it out. There have been several on the list who have
indicated that
harald,
I must say that I was impressed with your shots of birds in flight.
For a first time user of that lens, you did a great job. Would you
care to tell us your impressions of the lens and techniques that you
used?
Bruce Dayton
Wednesday, March 27, 2002, 4:00:51 PM, you wrote:
h Kathy,
And, how did they manage to get great sports photos without a 8 fps
motordrive? Could it be experience and practice?
Bill KG4LOV
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Luck?
At 04:48 AM 3/27/2002 -0800, you wrote:
It makes ya wonder, how did all those photographers get any keepers
before auto focus? VBG
Hi Team,
I have some auctions closing soon (30min+), there are a number of well priced
no-reserve Pentax items that haven't received bids. If interested please check
the link below, snipers welcomed :-)
Cheers,
Rob Studdert (eBay ID: distudio)
PO Box 701
HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481
AUSTRALIA
[ Finally some replies from me on this thread, after being out of
town and trying to catch up to life, work, and the PDML. ]
[ Oliver Raymond wrote ... ]
I've brought your comment about LS 'up top':
[ my 7 step guess of Leaf Shutter use ]
Not quite:
1) Focus and meter (leaf shutter
Bruce,
Thanks for your kind words.
Impressions of the Pentax FA* 400mm 5.6 lens:
Firstly, it's a beautiful lens. Feels solid with a metal body.
I find it very user-friendly. Very smooth focusing
on manual focus, and easy to switch back and forth between
manual and auto focus.
It turned out to
On 27 Mar 2002 at 23:41, Stan Halpin wrote:
One bid so far, only $9, how could you go wrong?
With 5 days to go, I suspect that'll rise a bit.
I noticed that earlier. Since it is not auto aperture, and since it has such
obvious distortion, I think I will stick with the Pentax 35/3.5 wide
it wont go for $9 now the list knows about it :)
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: Russian 645 Lenses
One bid so far, only $9, how could you go wrong?
I noticed that earlier. Since it
Oui! C'est moi!
Try this:
http://www.greatcircle.com/majordomo/majordomo-faq.html#4.3
and let me know if any of that applies. In the meantime I will scan through my
correspondence about list glitches and see what I can find.
Doug
Le List Guy
At 10:59 PM +01003/27/02, Cyril MARION
[snip] so I just have to bring along my mint green A*400/2.8 :-).
[snip] I'm leaving from O'Hare- and meet all the carry on
requirements, but a bit concerned that they won't like this big,
heavy, club like item in my carry on. I don't really trust
checking it, even in it's case. [snip]
On Thu, Mar 28, 2002 at 12:50:44AM -0500, Doug Brewer wrote:
Okay, I'll play.
a.) Yes, that's likely true for a significant percentage of them. Read my post in
answer to Bruce.
I presume you mean its true they are shooting using equipment of their
choice.
b.) If you are the only
Mike Fourman is the owner of Kiev Camera. He is the one to deal with.
KievUSA buys some of his stuff from MIke.
The Arsat 30mmF3.5 is a fantastic lens for the money. (Figure on the
actual cost of $239 to $265 ) that IS if you buy directly form him. What
Mike does, is to occasionally sell one as
Well, when you only get one shot, you try to get it right.
Ciao,
Graywolf
http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto
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