Re: 6x7 checkup

2002-04-28 Thread Bruce Dayton
Bill, Sorry to hear about your parts camera. Doesn't sound like it will win any beauty contests. I just shot a wedding today entirely with my 67II. I have to agree about fitting your hand. The 67II grips are even better than the 67. You can really hold on to the camera well. Then when I

zeiss lens for pentax k mount

2002-04-28 Thread wayne willis \(aka pinkys right hand man\)
i haVE a zeiss 28mm f2.8 lens for pentax and the image quality is awesome is thjere other zeiss lenses available for pentax - 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: MZ-3 and MZ-5n

2002-04-28 Thread Chris Brogden
On Sun, 28 Apr 2002, wendy beard wrote: Can anyone tell me of any obvious differences between the MZ-3 and the MZ-5n apart from the top shutter speed being higher on the 3? (and the price, of course) There's the same number of shutter speed marks on the dial, so the addition of 1/4000 on the

Re: OT (Was: For Dave and Buddy ... )

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
If you don't want to seem insensitive, don't post insensitive comments ... you come across as a real jerk (I didn't want to appear insensitive, but I had to tell it like it is). Mishka wrote: don't want to seem insensitive (i was sorry to hear about Buddy), but just couldn't help myself

Re: K, A, M macro lenses...

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Jones
K lenses are generally less common than M and A series lenses. - Original Message - From: Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 3:04 PM Subject: Re: K, A, M macro lenses... K and M has a *lot* better build in my view. A has better coating. If

LX Screen in MeSuper?

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, Just wondering if an LX screen will fit in an MeSuper? i assume the meter would definately be out. Thanks, Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

Barely sorta on-topic-ish if you squint at it just right: my day

2002-04-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm a few hundred messages behind at the moment. *Part* of the reason for that is that one band's busy season has begun, and another band got involved in a play. Anyhow, I was on stage (well actually _beside_ the stage, since it was too small to fit all nine of us, and was only a platform a

Gallery

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Another bargain!

2002-04-28 Thread John Coyle
Picked an ESII in not bad condition today, for A$55 including an SMC 50/1,4 and a Vivitar 2x converter, a couple of irrelevant flash guns and a close up lens #4, all in an aluminium case. Unfortunately, the lens had obviously been run over by a truck, as the barrel was oval rather than

Re: Another bargain!

2002-04-28 Thread Nitin Garg
S76, LR44,.. the list of compatible battery is long :) Just take the one you took to store and ask for an equivalent one. On Sun, Apr 28, 2002 at 06:53:17PM +1000, John Coyle wrote: Picked an ESII in not bad condition today, for A$55 including an SMC 50/1,4 and a Vivitar 2x converter, a

marker bid of a different kind.... (smc 50mm f1.2)

2002-04-28 Thread Nitin Garg
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1349304300 I remember someone here looking for 50/1.2 and that the last one went for much more than this. I dont need or particularly want this one. Whoever wants it can take it :) (err... not free ofcourse). Is there any place where pdml-ers

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2002-04-28 Thread Alexander Krohe
someone wrote: K and M has a *lot* better build in my view. A has better coating. If the design is the same (check the Boz's site -- I think they are), I can't see why K should be more expensive. --- Depending on the price range, the built quality of the A-lenses differ.

Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Jonathan wrote: #1)I was inspired to save up and hold out (look harder?) for a Pentax K18/3.5 until I learned its true focal length of 19mm. Where did you learn that? Mine seem awfully wide Can it take the Cokin P system without vignetting? The 18/3.5 can take it if you're careful

Re: Barely sorta on-topic-ish if you squint at it just right: my day

2002-04-28 Thread Cotty
Hi Glenn, Great tale! More of it I say - and totally on-topic as far as I'm concerned. Sounds like you had a great time, and when the chips are down, that's just the sorta thing i like to read - inspires me to get off my lazy arse and grab the gear :-) Thanks a lot, Cotty PS Did you get

Scanner/format comparison website

2002-04-28 Thread Cotty
Hi folks, This may be interesting to those of you looking at scanners vs format vs quality. It's a Japanese site, but there's enough English to be able to follow it - just: http://www.myalbum.ne.jp/cgi-bin/a_menu?id=fa268931 My sister's bloke pointed it out to me. He's a website designer and

Re: Re: Re: Sorry OT:No more Buddy

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Actually he did Jeff,sorry i forgot to add that. Dave Begin Original Message From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yea, that could be just as painful. Aaron didn't feel sorry about your cat? Bummer. Jeff. - Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up

Re: For Dave and Buddy ...

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Thanks for sending that Shel.Very nice. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 1000

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
I was hoping to try some this spring but its not available at the 2 stores i buy film from anymore.Only the RG 100-200 and 400 Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message

Re: Scanner question

2002-04-28 Thread kleickly
I've been using the HP ScanJet 5470 for a number of months now, and I really like the scans. It does a good job on slides and negatives 2400 x 2400, and for a relatively inexpensive scanner (less than $300), I think it does an awesome job. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT (Was: For Dave and Buddy ... )

2002-04-28 Thread Ken Archer
Yeah and she didn't take long on the list to make my kill file as well. On Saturday 27 April 2002 10:33 pm, Shel Belinkoff wrote: If you don't want to seem insensitive, don't post insensitive comments ... you come across as a real jerk (I didn't want to appear insensitive, but I had to tell

Re: Another bargain!

2002-04-28 Thread Ken Archer
Take your pick: 357, Type J, 228, 10L14, Rw22, RW42, G-13, G-13F, WL14, SR44W, 7, 541, 8008, D76, EPX76, F76, 576, GP76, MS76H. RS76, K576. On Sunday 28 April 2002 03:53 am, John Coyle wrote: Picked an ESII in not bad condition today, for A$55 including an SMC 50/1,4 and a Vivitar 2x

Re: For Dave and Buddy ...

2002-04-28 Thread kleickly
This is so beautiful it made me cry. Thank you for posting these comforting words. It's so sad to lose a beloved pet. My condolences to Dave and his family on their loss of Buddy. I lost my cat, Gus, a couple of years ago at age 2 due to a congenital kidney problem. But then, along came

Re: Re: Barely sorta on-topic-ish if you squint at it just right: my day

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Cotty,i think he said it was 28702.8VBG Dave Begin Original Message From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] PS Did you get the cute nikon girl's number?? ;- ) Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at:

Re: Re: Another bargain!

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Duracell #303/357 should do it.Also replaces the LR44.The are not expensive,usually under $3.00 Can at Home Depot Dave Begin Original Message From: Nitin Garg [EMAIL PROTECTED] S76, LR44,.. the list of compatible battery is long :) Just take the one you took to store and ask for

Re: I WON!!! at Ebay

2002-04-28 Thread Dan Kirsch
Subject: Re: I WON!!! at Ebay - - Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: I WON!!! at Ebay Does anyone ever snipe when there's no bids on an item?? g As much as I hate to have to admit it, I've taken to sniping in almost every situation. I'd lost a couple of things that I

Re: Re: MZ-3 and MZ-5n

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Brendan.Did you put a grip on yours,or do they come with one.Thats why i backed off on the 5n,felt to small. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the

Re: OT (Was: For Dave and Buddy ... )

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Mishka's comment about the rainbow bridge did make me smile. I think it was only offered in jest. Let's be honest, the rainbow bridge is a wee bit over the top. A bit of levity in response was not totally inappropriate or insensitive. Paul Ken Archer wrote: Yeah and she didn't take long on

sniping (was: Re: I WON!!! at Ebay)

2002-04-28 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
William Robb wrote: Does anyone ever snipe when there's no bids on an item?? g Absolutely! Someone on the list recently published a URL to a study confirming that once a first bid has been placed, an item will draw more bidders. I've found this to be true, and for this reason often lurk

Re:

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2002 at 3:46, Alexander Krohe wrote: Depending on the price range, the built quality of the A-lenses differ. Cheaper lenses (e.g. the A28/2) have plastic barrels while the more expensive ones have metal all-barrels. IMO there is not much difference in the built quality between the

Re: OT (Was: For Dave and Buddy ... )

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Let's be honest, Paul - *you* think Rainbow Bridge is over the top. Many people find it warm and touching. To poke fun of someone's sadness, or how they deal with grief or that sadness, is, as Mishka said, insensitive, and in so saying he/she/it knew it might offend or upset some people.

Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Apr 2002 at 21:22, Jonathan Donald wrote: #1)I was inspired to save up and hold out (look harder?) for a Pentax K18/3.5 until I learned its true focal length of 19mm. That seems so close to 20mm, that I might as well just get the A20/2.8 which is [somewhat] cheaper, easier to find,

Re: OT (Was: For Dave and Buddy ... )

2002-04-28 Thread frank theriault
I have to agree with Shel here. Some people deal with death with a sort of black humour. I do sometimes as well, but I make sure that my audience knows where I'm coming from, and that they share or at least understand my perspective. That's pretty hard to do on a list like this, so I don't

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 1000

2002-04-28 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
I used to use this several years ago. I found it OK for a high-speed color film, basicly due to its Kodak color palatte rather than any grain-fineness issues. It is a rather grainy film. I tended to shoot it at 800asa (+1/3rd) to assure good saturation.

Re: Ulra Wide Options

2002-04-28 Thread Ryan Charron
Hi Jonathan, Have you considered the Pentax FA 20mm 2.8, I have one and it's an awesome lens? I hate to ask you this question, but here goes, Why get a great, expensive , sharp Ultra Wide, then put a plastic filter in front of it? Sincerely, Ryan Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 21:22:56 -0700 (PDT)

Re: Re: MZ-3 and MZ-5n

2002-04-28 Thread Brendan
Mine has the fg grip. I liked the MZ-M at first cause i was so small but once I got longer lenses I soon found I wanted a bit more weight nas size to the camera. --- David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brendan.Did you put a grip on yours,or do they come with one.Thats why i backed off on

RE: Sorry OT:No more Buddy

2002-04-28 Thread Amita Guha
So sorry to hear about your cat, Dave. My thoughts are with you. --Amita Sorry to bother everyone,just a little down today.My favorite Cat,my best portrait subject and Little Buddy lost a battle with a car last night. He'll be sorely missed in this house hold. Dave

PZ-1 or PZ-1P as backup body?

2002-04-28 Thread Alberto
I own a PZ-1p Now I need a backup body and the shop here in my town has a used PZ-1 for sale. Should I buy it, or should I look for another PZ-1p ? I don't know exactly the differences between the two bodies, but mainly I'm interested in the viewfinder. I read somewhere that screens of PZ-1 are

Re: K, A, M macro lenses...

2002-04-28 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
William Robb wrote: In general, the K lenses are mechanically smoother than A lenses, and optically better than M lenses. Yep. Someone--Shel?--reported last year that many M lenses replaced the K's brass with aluminum, affecting smoothness of focus, especially in cold weather. Paul

Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Fred
Now, something that you haven't mentioned that I find as a more usable combination is the F 17-35 fisheye and one of the 20's. The fisheye zoom is unique in that it zooms from almost 180 degrees to almost the same focal length of the 20mm rectilinear. At the 35mm end, it is about the same

Re: PZ-1 or PZ-1P as backup body?

2002-04-28 Thread Rfsindg
Alberto, Viewfinders in the PZ-1 and PZ-1p look identical. I cannot notice the 1/2 stop difference in screen brightness. In addition, I've used the brighter screen PZ-1p in the PZ-1 and had difficulties seeing any different results with slides. Some say that the PZ-1 exposes best for

Re: I'v got the start now

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 04:12 PM, David Chang-Sang wrote: I may trip out that way tomorrow afternoon (if I get time) because I'm hunting for the same equipment :) Summer hours: closed on Sunday. Sorry, man, I'm catching up on my sleep. I did make a rare Saturday appearance today,

Re: OT Re: Fw: Nondeliverable mail

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, April 26, 2002, at 06:20 PM, Steve Larson wrote: Does that person start with M? s, don't say his name. It's like the Scottish play thing. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Sorry OT:No more Buddy

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 03:53 PM, Jeff wrote: Yea, that could be just as painful. Aaron didn't feel sorry about your cat? Bummer. Hey now! It was tough for me, cuz Dave had downright adorable pictures of him. Poor kitty, looked like my mom dad's cats. -Aaron - This message is

Re: I'v got the start now

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 03:58 PM, frank theriault wrote: Better check with Aaron. He told me earlier in the week that he's starting summer hours this weekend, meaning closed most Sundays. I guess now that the Sheridan students are gone for the summer, there's only us pdml'ers

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mishka Subject: Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...) now that i think about it, i remeber i needed that a few times. once was last year when i was trying to shoot a waterfall and wanted to get a

Re: zeiss lens for pentax k mount

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Sunday, April 28, 2002, 8:28:03 AM, wayne wrote: wwaprhm i haVE a zeiss 28mm f2.8 lens for pentax and the image quality is awesome is wwaprhm thjere other zeiss lenses available for pentax None. And none at all. Sorry to disappoint you (but you shouldn't be since the *image quality* is awesome,

Re: Oldest lens on newest body?

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Saturday, April 27, 2002, 7:00:35 PM, Mark wrote: ME Here's a question for you Old lens--new body. Who's put together pieces ME with the largest age difference? I am sure it can be beaten, but I have an early post-war Zeiss Jena (Olympia) Sonnar, converted to K-mount, on my LX (3rd gen).

Re: Ebay posts

2002-04-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
T Rittenhouse wrote: I think that it is only common courtesy not to step in someone else's puddle. If you are not interested leave it alone. (small snip) The two exceptions are: 1. If you are the seller, and a regular member of this list. (If you don't contribute here, but just sign up to

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Mishka
I have this filter now. Didn't have then. But I agree that this is a much better option than stopping down that much. And as for the slower film -- it was a cloudy day and the only roll I had was the one (400) in my camera. now that i think about it, i remeber i needed that a few times. once

f:22, K18/3.5 warmth, 20mm bee's nest...

2002-04-28 Thread Jonathan Donald
Can't say for A,… Why would you want to use 1/22 in the first place? I am just curious. I know that f22 sounds like an overkill, (especially with wide angle lenses), but I frequently use every inch of the DOF available to me. I am a botanist, and I like to make environmental portraits of very

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers!(Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Mishka
I might get the name wrong. What i meant is the effect you get when you set a really long exposure (1s+) and get the water washed out (kinda like a veil) rather than stopped in action. I rarely have film slower than 100 and often even that is too fast if I want to have a reasonable (1/8) aperture

Re: Barely sorta on-topic ish if you squint at it just right: my day

2002-04-28 Thread Pat White
I agree with everything Cotty said: an excellent day, and thanks for sharing it with us. You didn't let the Nikon girl get away, did you? Pat White - 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

OT (Was For Dave and Buddy...)

2002-04-28 Thread Butch Black
Forgive me if I wax philosophical. One of the (IMHO) problems with society today is a lack of civilization. We are not becoming a kinder gentler world, even though we have the means and communications to do so. Rather, we are becoming less sensitive to the needs and comfort of those around us.

Re: (2): Vivitar Series I, 19-35.

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
No,sorry Jeff,Henrys downtown. Dave - Original Message - From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 3:51 PM Subject: Re: RE: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. You mean Downtown camera? I'll give them a try Jeff - Original Message - From:

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 1000

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Actually when i could not find RG1000 for the indoor show last weekend,i bought a roll of Fuji 1600.All iin all,i was impressed.They were of obvious quality thet low light would bring but i showed them to Aaron and he thought the grain was not to harsh. These are just for the kids to see their

Re: Epson 1650

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Thanks for that info.I have ordered one and hope to have it soon. Dave - Original Message - From: Andreas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 12:45 PM Subject: Epson 1650 Hi, for those who are interested in buying a flatbed scanner for slide

Re: OT (Was For Dave and Buddy...)

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Butch Black wrote: The ultimate form of human maturity is a willingness to take complete responsibility for oneself (United consumers club) I don't know about the rest of you, but the writings of the United Consumers Club have long served as a source of inspiration for me vbg Paul - This

Re: 28mm Super Takumar f3.5 M42 / Screw Mount

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
David.I sent you a mail,did you get it.Id be interested. Dave - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 8:27 PM Subject: FS: 28mm Super Takumar f3.5 M42 / Screw Mount Well.. Before I drop this puppy up on Ebay

New toy

2002-04-28 Thread ukasz Kacperczyk
Brand new Winder MX in box for the equivalent of $70. I love it already - it came in handy during photographing children feeding an elaphant in a circus. ukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

I think I went a bit to far Printing

2002-04-28 Thread Brendan
33 attempts and 25 usable prints later I just stripped the locking screw on the Omega B-22. The screw was already on it's way out and I've been told it was a common weak part but it broke just as I was ready to print one of the best pics I took during Stan's TPDML visit. Just plain bad timing on

Re: f:22, K18/3.5 warmth, 20mm bee's nest...

2002-04-28 Thread Alexander Krohe
Jonathan Donald wrote: The 18/3.5 isn't really that poor… Anyway, I recommend the 18/3.5. A drawback for some will be the very warm color rendition. Is it possible that this is a sample variation? Have other owners noticed this? One poster on Stan’s lens comment site said it was identical

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Sunday, April 28, 2002, 6:19:33 PM, Mishka wrote: M Thanks Paul, M That didn't occur to me. Seriously. M I thought more along the DOF line, and 20mm should have everything in focus M way before f/22. With the F/Calc, I computed, using a circle of confusion for APS film size (because the COC

Re: PZ-1 or PZ-1P as backup body?

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Alberto, I am sure you have read up on this, but if you shoot lots with flash and ambient combined, the PZ-1 cannot do the easy flash compensation of PZ-1p. Just a note. Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Sunday, April 28, 2002, 8:21:23 PM, William wrote: WR - Original Message - WR From: Mishka WR Subject: Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide WR Anglers! (Now a few more questions...) now that i think about it, i remeber i needed that a few WR times. once was last year

New toys

2002-04-28 Thread Camdir
Aaargh! Get a nice new toy in - and it bloody disappears before I have a chance to play. Gone - Arsat 300mm F2.8. Gone - Helios 85mm F1.5. Gone - Cokin Creative flash. I hate my job.:) Just in today, another 35mm F2M, even nicer, and a 100mm F4 Bellows Lens boxed with case (minty).

The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Bruce Dayton
I just got off the phone talking to my wife who is out to Utah attending a couple of weddings. She told me that the one she went to last night was shot by a husband/wife team. They have gone fully digital and are selling off their film gear. They told her that they have blown up to 30 X 40 and

Re: Enlarging Lens for 6x7

2002-04-28 Thread gfen
On Fri, 26 Apr 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Nope, you saw one with a metering prism on it. You have to turn it on, I think. Dunno, I don't have one. Another giveaway is that it sticks out on the left, over the shutter speed dial. The non-metering prism does not, and makes the camera appear

Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Jonathan, There are other 17 and 18mm choices out there: 1. Ricoh made an XR Rikenon 18/2.8. A couple months ago one was on German EBay. It sold March 10 to a European PDMLer for just 156 Euros (about $120). It resembles the Pentax 18/3.5 but uses a 67mm filter (vs. 58). I have a photo of it;

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Mark Erickson
I think the wedding photographer comments below say a lot about their previous MF workflow. I've seen showcase Lightjet prints that originated as 35mm chromes, medium format chromes, large format chromes, and Nikon D1x direct digital captures. If they're done right, images sourced from medium

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mark Erickson Subject: Re: The old digital/film debate I think the wedding photographer comments below say a lot about their previous MF workflow. I've seen showcase Lightjet prints that originated as 35mm chromes, medium format chromes, large format

Latest Darkroom Acquisition Good Photos

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
While out photographing this afternoon my trusty electronic helper sniped the high bid on a LN 35mm Negatrans for the Beselers ... neat! This'll speed up the making of proof prints, and will be a fine compliment to the medium format Negatrans that came along with the dichro enlarger. Next up, a

Re: Latest Acquisition

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1347280318 William Robb - 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: Latest Acquisition

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hey, that's Super! And you got it from Grimes, too. He's the man! Good catch, Mr. Wheatfield. William Robb wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1347280318 -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2002 at 17:20, William Robb wrote: One issue that comes to mind for me is copyright. If the photographer cannot produce an original negative to prove ownership, can he enforce copyright on the image? Hi Bill, Interesting question. I figure that firstly information including the

RE: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread David Chang-Sang
Bruce, you're right, the dogs are eating it - I'd really like to see what sort of 30 x 40 this couple is getting (mainly because I wouldn't want a 30 x 40 hanging anywhere in my place... but I'm sure this may be the preferrence for some folk) because, unless they're using Genuine Fractals and 6mp

Re: Latest Acquisition

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: Latest Acquisition Hey, that's Super! And you got it from Grimes, too. He's the man! Good catch, Mr. Wheatfield. Thanks Shel. When I saw it was Grimes selling it, I couldn't help myself. Bill - This message is from the

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rob Studdert Subject: Re: The old digital/film debate On 28 Apr 2002 at 17:20, William Robb wrote: One issue that comes to mind for me is copyright. If the photographer cannot produce an original negative to prove ownership, can he enforce copyright on

Re: Flash for PZ-1p

2002-04-28 Thread Nick Wright
The AF500FTZ is by far the best flash for the money. If you spend the little extra for it, you will not be dissapointed. I remember seeing someone on the list selling their's for about $210 if I'm not mistaken in the last few days. But to be fair, the first flash that I had for my pz1p was the

Re: LX motor drive - question

2002-04-28 Thread andre
The biggest issue with the NiCd packs is not overcharging (a full charge is 16 hours) Other post says 6 to 10 hours. 16 would be a max ? but with having to wait until they are dead to recharge them, or rigging a device to discharge them before you charge them. Because of memory building ?

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Nitin Garg
On Mon, Apr 29, 2002 at 10:28:28AM +1000, Rob Studdert wrote: One interesting exclusion in the current crop of digital cameras is that even though they write all manner of information into the file at the time of capture none provide an option for the camera owner/authors name to be

Re: Latest Acquisition

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice buy. It should make a great landscape lens on the 4x5. I'm jealous. Paul William Robb wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1347280318 William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Update on 'dead' 6x7

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Put a roll of film in the camera. The 6x7 shutter won't fire unless there is film in the camera. There's a workaround, but you ought to just try running a roll through it, and see how the transport mechanism and shutter perform. Paul William Kane wrote: Ok, Here's the 'update' on my

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Nitin Garg
On Sun, Apr 28, 2002 at 10:11:59PM -0400, Mishka wrote: Whatever you hide into your image, unless it is showing on the print, it can be removed simply by re-JPEG-ing it. Digital watermarking is more involved then that. Simple re-JPEG-ing (like the sound of it :)) wont work without degrading

Re: ME Super LEDs

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Yep ... don't do that g. I don't think there's anything that can be done about it. I don't think I ever encountered the problem, but, in all honesty, I rarely, if ever, photograph the sky. I tend to keep my cameras focused on more earth-bound subjects. What's up there that's so interesting,

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2002 at 22:11, Mishka wrote: Whatever you hide into your image, unless it is showing on the print, it can be removed simply by re-JPEG-ing it. And if it does show on a print, it is not hidden. As far as the image tags are concerned, *anyone* can overwrite them. If your customers

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Mishka
Rob, See, you are assuming that there's an a priori knowledge of who is the owner an who infringes. Although it is often true in case of software, books and music, I think it is more vague in case of photographs. There're no negatives, just two (almost) identical image files. If I am an abuser, I

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Pentxuser
If you can shoot at f22, either increase your shutter speed or decrease your film speed. I don't believe I have ever had to shoot at f22... In a message dated 4/28/02 10:38:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: With f/22, you can use the lens in brighter light even though your camera is loaded

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 1000

2002-04-28 Thread Pentxuser
In a message dated 4/28/02 10:57:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That goes without saying. Anyone serious about photography should not bother with this fast film. A good 400 speed film is as fast as you need to go, even with that you're giving up colour and sharpness. Has anyone tried this?

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more que

2002-04-28 Thread Pentxuser
I doubt you really even got F22 at 2000 of a second. Chances are the reflection from the snow was throwing your meter off and you really needed to open up 2 or 3 stops to hold the whites in the snow. I'll bet you got blue snow or difficult to print negs. It's extemely rare in nature that there

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Pentxuser
Guys: what speed of film are you using. It really should not be an issue if you're using a slow speed, high saturation film. 100asa or less... In a message dated 4/28/02 11:49:01 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: now that i think about it, i remeber i needed that a few times. once was last year

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more que

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Jones
Was the exposure actualy correct though? I hit F22 and 1/4000 just last week once trying to get the CN tower's refelction in another building, the film was 200 kodak gold. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more que

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Brendan said: I hit F22 and 1/4000 just last week once trying to get the CN tower's refelction in another building, the film was 200 kodak gold. This makes no sense at all. Using the Sunny 16 rule, the vase exposure would have been 1/250 @ f16.0. Figuring some added brightness, add a

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Pat White
I thought that with wedding photos, the customer has the copyright, unless he signs an agreement granting the right to the photographer. As for copying, wedding and sports photographers here in Victoria stress that they don't give out proofs anymore. They either print up a digital 'contact

M49 Filters for Pentax

2002-04-28 Thread James Adams
I just saw this on Ebay, and opted to BIN for $24 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1349523214 8 Russian M49 Filters.. yellow-1.4x; yellow-2x, yellow-green-1.4x; yellow-green-2x; Orange-2.8x; blue-1.4x; br red-8x, dark-4x. Having just priced the filters locally after deciding

Re: Re[2]: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Subject: Re[2]: The old digital/film debate I'm starting to feel like the days of charging by the print are changing. It used to be that the labor cost was buried inside of the cost of the resulting prints. Because of the ease of duplication

Re: M49 Filters for Pentax

2002-04-28 Thread andre
I just saw this on Ebay, and opted to BIN for $24 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1349523214 8 Russian M49 Filters.. yellow-1.4x; yellow-2x, yellow-green-1.4x; yellow-green-2x; Orange-2.8x; blue-1.4x; br red-8x, dark-4x. They have 2 types of yellow-green (1.4X and 2X) but

Re: M49 Filters for Pentax

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: James Adams Subject: M49 Filters for Pentax I just saw this on Ebay, and opted to BIN for $24 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1349523214 8 Russian M49 Filters.. yellow-1.4x; yellow-2x, yellow-green-1.4x; yellow-green-2x; Orange-2.8x;

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2002 at 23:01, Mishka wrote: Rob, See, you are assuming that there's an a priori knowledge of who is the owner an who infringes. Although it is often true in case of software, books and music, I think it is more vague in case of photographs. There're no negatives, just two

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Pat White Subject: Re: The old digital/film debate I thought that with wedding photos, the customer has the copyright, unless he signs an agreement granting the right to the photographer. That seems to depend on what country you are in. William Robb - This

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more qu

2002-04-28 Thread Brendan
I didn't take the pic, there was glare on the building that caused the cameras meter to jump to that reading and I'm not experienced enough to know how I should have compensated, I just don't shoot if I see sun glare. I did snap another one on the old Molsen building in BW reflected off the

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