1975 era afficianados-- a surprising price list quiz

2002-10-31 Thread Sid Barris
Hi All, Just bought a beautiful ES II. Looks as though its never been used at all. Came with a very interesting Stobodome Thyristor flash unit. The oldest electronic device I've ever seen that uses a rechargeable, sealed unit battery. I charged it and darn if it doesn't still hold a charge and

RE: Normal Lens Poll

2002-10-31 Thread Cameron Hood
Question 1: 1) FA* 28-70 2.8. A lens that I own that never ceases to amaze me (sorry Paal) 2) FA 24-90. Have heard good things, and would be an excellent travelling lens. 3) FA 28-105 original powerzoom. My first lens with the PZ1-P, and when I look back on the shots I got with that thing, it

MZ-S battery mystery Solved

2002-10-31 Thread Kevin Waterson
OK, so I went to yet a third Store and purchased two wholesome new batteries and it works fine. I had purchased 2 consecutive sets of dud batteries... I once had a car with a faulty spark plug, so I replaced all the plugs, but it was still mis-firing, it turned out that one of the new plugs I had

RE: MZ-S vs Z-1p

2002-10-31 Thread Alan Chan
I don't know if it was true, but it was said that the Z-1 had a vertical grip originally, but scraped the last minute all because of one person. The picture with Last one was the sample. If you can read Simplified Chinese, it's here: http://www.xitek.com/papers/xitek/xitekoldpaper/B11.htm You

Re: Poll: Normal Zooms

2002-10-31 Thread David S.
1.) Imagine that you urgently need a zoom for your k-mount camera which covers at least the focal lengths 40 to 70mm. Imagine further, that you have more than enough money to spend on such a zoom. Now imagine, that you enter a shop which has plenty of new and used Pentax glass. What are the

Re: MZ-S vs Z-1p

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
- Original Message - From: John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2002 6:54 PM Subject: RE: MZ-S vs Z-1p Hi Shaun: Would you believe I am still on my first set of batteries for the MZ-S, after nearly a year? I can't recall how many films I

Re[2]: A*135/f1.8 that was on Ebay

2002-10-31 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi Fred, I don't think they have 'models' as such. Mine was just a plain 77mm tele hood, which I got from Teamwork - www.teamworkphoto.com - in London. I can't find hoods on the website, although they used to be there. Several people from the US have bought from Teamwork without mishap, and their

Re: MZ-S vs Z-1p

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
For now, I might sit things out and rely on my LX. When the dust settles a bit and we all know what Pentax are doing then I may decide to purchase a new camera. It will be either the z-1p or the new film flagship (I will be purchasing a DSLR regardless, unless it is really crappy). The only

Re: The List...

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
Huh? She's been werkin' fine 'ere. - Original Message - From: Cameron Hood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discussion Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 2:57 AM Subject: The List... She's a no go again. Archive OK, mailings no Time to get a Mac, Doug.

Re: MZ-S battery mystery Solved

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
Hey, we all make mistakes :) I even said it was a repair jobbie, and you know me, I am omnipotent g Glad to hear it only cost ya some batteries. Regards, Brad Dobo - Original Message - From: Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 3:06

Re: 35mm film scanners

2002-10-31 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
on 30.10.02 21:20, Mark Roberts at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want to make larger than 8 x 12 inch prints you really need a 4000 dpi class scanner (I use the Kodak RFS 3600, which is 3600 dpi and makes beautiful 12 x 18 inch prints on my Epson 1270). That's funny but this Kodak's OEM -

Re: MZ-S vs Z-1p

2002-10-31 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
on 31.10.02 0:22, Shaun Canning at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: new film flagship arrives? If I buy an MZ-S there is no guarantee that the extras will be universal (i.e. the cable release and flash). We still I think new style cable releases are used for 645n II and will cointinue to be used on

RE: 1975 era afficianados-- a surprising price list quiz

2002-10-31 Thread J. C. O'Connell
ANY CHANCE YOU COULD SCAN AND POST THE ENTIRE PRICE LIST? I'D LOVE TO KNOW WHAT EVERYTHING COST IN 1975? WANNA SELL IT? JCO -Original Message- From: Sid Barris [mailto:sbarris;earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 1:59 AM To: pentax list Subject: 1975 era afficianados-- a

RE: MZ-S vs Z-1p (Pentax's fabuluous new camera)

2002-10-31 Thread Rob Brigham
-Original Message- From: Iren Henry Chu [mailto:irenhenry;hotmail.com] In fact, Pentax has just release a fabulous new film slr in Japanese market: It's a piece of junk with 2 segment metering(MZ-60). I don't believe Pentax is going to completely re-new their SLR camera

Re: 1975 era afficianados-- a surprising price list quiz

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 4:24 AM Subject: RE: 1975 era afficianados-- a surprising price list quiz ANY CHANCE YOU COULD SCAN AND POST THE ENTIRE PRICE LIST? I'D LOVE TO KNOW WHAT EVERYTHING

Tmax Magic

2002-10-31 Thread J. C. O'Connell
After a lot of trial and error, I've found a nearly perfect recipe for Kodak TMAX 100 and 400 film developing. You gotta try this if you develop your own negs. Film ISO Tmax 100= ISO100, Tmax 400 = ISO400 Developer: Tmax Liquid diluted 1:9 Working Developer Qty: 400ml 24 exp 35mm

Re: 1 day to go: Normal zoom poll

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
On Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at 12:49 PM, Arnold Stark wrote: Please do not hesitate to vote, that is to say: to answer the following 3 questions: 1.) Imagine that you need a k-mount zoom which covers at least the focal lengths 40 to 70mm. Imagine further, that you have more than

Re: MZ-S vs Z-1p (Pentax's fabuluous new camera)

2002-10-31 Thread Bob Rapp
The MZ60 replaces the MZ50 and targets those upgrading from a point and shoot to a SLR. In Australia, the MZ50 insured Pentax was the market leader with the number of SLRs sold. Unfortunately, they are sold with cheap Sigma zooms. In the releases, there is a 24-105 point and shoot. That too

RE: Tmax Magic

2002-10-31 Thread David Chang-Sang
JC, What fixer are you using ? 10 minutes seems long for me seeing as how none of my clearing times are usually over 2 minutes max. Curious, Dave -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:hifisapi;gate.net] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 4:57 AM To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List

RE: 1975 era afficianados-- a surprising price list quiz

2002-10-31 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I really am interested in this list. So I was SHOUTING on purpose! JCO -Original Message- From: Brad Dobo [mailto:brad.dobo;rogers.com] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 4:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1975 era afficianados-- a surprising price list quiz -

RE: Tmax Magic

2002-10-31 Thread J. C. O'Connell
the kodak powder stuff. I reuse my fixer so 10 minutes pretty much guarantees it will fix right. You are right though, if using fresh fixer it is better to fix for a shorter time. JCO -Original Message- From: David Chang-Sang [mailto:david;chang-sang.com] Sent: Thursday, October 31,

RE: Tmax Magic

2002-10-31 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Note: I forgot to mention that the 1:9 Tmax developer is only for 1-shot use!!! Discard after 1 use /do not attempt to reuse. JCO -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:hifisapi;gate.net] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 4:57 AM To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: Tmax

RE: Tmax Magic

2002-10-31 Thread David Chang-Sang
I'll have to give this a try.. who knows.. it may rekindle my love affair with Tmax... I wonder if my current paramour, Ilford HP5+, can handle rejection ? :) Thanks for the tips JC Dave -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:hifisapi;gate.net] Sent: Thursday, October 31,

SFXn/SF1n service manual

2002-10-31 Thread Sas Gabor
Hi list, I'm looking for a service manual for SFXn/SF1n, or any SF camera, preferably in digital format. (Film transport failure: the rewind side is completely jammed.) Thanks in advance: Gabor

Re: 1975 era afficianados-- a surprising price list quiz

2002-10-31 Thread Rfsindg
Sid, Here's my guess as to 1974 prices, matching bodies to the list you gave us. (And wow, now used prices look really cheap! This isn't why you keep collecting those K2's is it? g) $250.00SP 1000 body 284.00Chrome Spotmatic F Body 299.48SP 1000 with 55mm f2 SMCT

Re: Brad's Nasty CS-130

2002-10-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Brad Dobo Subject: Re: Brad's Nasty CS-130 Missing the point. Edmonton is VERY VERY far away. I shouldn't have to get a part there, with such a low-density population, than here, the hub area of my country. There you go, thinking that you live near the

Re: Cuba bound w/ a PB G3/333 ???? digital camera

2002-10-31 Thread Cotty
One of my bosses and her husband (also co-worker) are going to Cuba this December. [snip] I also suggested that he take along the powerbook I sold him as a way of storing the photos and looking at them while they are there. One question I have is if there are any restrictions about having a

Re: 1 day to go: Normal zoom poll

2002-10-31 Thread Arnold Stark
3.) If you were dreaming, what would be your ideal (but realistic) SMC Pentax Zoom lens for k-mount, covering at least the 40-70mm range? So far, these lenses have been proposed: FA 18-36 ltd. any speed Dan Scott You folks don't have any imagination! ;-) Changing lenses is 'old

Re: 1 day to go: Normal zoom poll

2002-10-31 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
on 31.10.02 12:56, Arnold Stark at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You folks don't have any imagination! ;-) Changing lenses is 'old school' :-) It's time for a FA* 15-400mm Super Tele-Zoom IS USM ED [IF] The sharpness of the sharpest fixed-focal they ever made. That's your ultra travel lens.

Re: Newby

2002-10-31 Thread David Brooks
Welcome aboard Richard.This is a well versed list and i,and many others,have learned quite a bit over the years. Keep your eyes peeled,stuff comes up for sale usually on Fridays. BTW i'm from Canada Dave Brooks Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/

Re: Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread CBWaters
It IS possible that they've had some freight problems because of the dock-worker strike on the US West coast. Just a thought. In case you hadn't heard, the union that represents the dock workers at almost all the ports on the West coast struck for a while last month. Due to the nature of

Brads cable release in stock

2002-10-31 Thread David Brooks
Hi Brad and any other PDML er who needs this cable. I just recieved an email from the parts guy at Pentax Canada in Mississauga and the cable is in stock at this location and orders can be placed with him. Minusha Alam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave Brooks Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada

Re: The List...

2002-10-31 Thread Doug Brewer
I have several Macs, thanks. But if you want, I'd like one of those dual G4 rigs with a flat screen and a graphics pad. Send it to my home. Of course, the list is run on a big Unix box, so maybe you can get me one of those. That would be cool. Let's think about this. If the archives are

RE: Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Rubenstein, Bruce M (Bruce)
Let's add the USA while we're at it. When it comes to folks, that actually buy new equipment that isn't run of the mill entry level stuff, Pentax isn't worth the trouble to customers. What is worse is that these folks aren't worth the trouble to Pentax. BR -Original Message- From:

Vs: Tokina 28-85mm f/4.0 zoom

2002-10-31 Thread Raimo Korhonen
Yeah, that´s the one - I would be nice on my ME - wider than the 3.5/35-105 Pentax and no loss of quality. I´d need one with K mount, though. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL

Vs: Imagination

2002-10-31 Thread Raimo Korhonen
For some short time he used to call himself Arnold Strong which is not far from stark. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Arnold Stark [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: 1975 era afficianados-- a surprising price list quiz

2002-10-31 Thread andre
My guess SP 1000 Body 250.00 ES II with 50mm f/1.4 SMCT 635.29 Chrome Spotmatic F Body 284.00 SP 1000 with 55mm f2 SMCT 299.48 6 x 7 Body 599.50 KX Black Body 344.25 K2 Black Body 510.75 KX Chrome Body 319.25 K2 Chrome Body 485.75 Andre --

Re: 35mm film scanners

2002-10-31 Thread Andreas
On 30 Oct 2002 at 17:47, Pål Jensen wrote: ... Obviosly I want the best quality possible at the lowest cost possible. I plane to use a cheap(?) 35mm film scanner for 35mm and the sucessor to the Epson 2450 for MF. My main usage will be high(?) quality prints with the 2100. Does this makes

RE: Cuba bound w/ a PB G3/333 ???? digital camera

2002-10-31 Thread alex
Make sure you have tons of sunscreen :=) -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:cottycam;mac.com] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 3:42 AM To: Pentax List Subject: Re: Cuba bound w/ a PB G3/333 digital camera One of my bosses and her husband (also co-worker) are going to Cuba

Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Glen O'Neal
I have a building contractor who is asking me to take pictures of houses that have Stucco walls on the exterior of the house. The stucco will be the subject of emphasis in the exposures. Obviously texture, contrast and lighting angle of very important for this assignment. Being a wedding

RE: Tmax Magic

2002-10-31 Thread Glen O'Neal
JC, Please let us know the recipe for the new film when you get it and have it worked out. Thanks, Glen O'Neal -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:hifisapi;gate.net] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 8:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Tmax Magic OLD version ( I

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Kodak's VC is contrasty and more suitable than NC (which is best for portraits). The difficult part (to me) would be lighting control. Too much angle and stucco looks like mountains. Too little and the texture doesn't show. The result is that controlled fill flash can give you what you

Re: Re[2]: Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Pentxuser
I'm with you Shaun Vic In a message dated 10/31/02 12:17:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sure MF provides undoubtedly better detail and quality in each neg or pos. However, humble old 35mm gear can still churn out some stunners when we put our minds too it. Making the interneg was definitely

RE: Brads cable release in stock

2002-10-31 Thread Nicolas Colarusso
Please note the parts guy is a gal.. -Original Message- From: David Brooks [mailto:brooks_dee;canoemail.com] Sent: October 31, 2002 08:25 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Brads cable release in stock Hi Brad and any other PDML er who needs this cable. I just recieved an email from the

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Or, just bracket the heck out of it and shoot a lot of contrast options let them pick the one they're happiest with. Depends how professional you want/need to come across. :) Collin bring the digital camera and try the lights with it

RE: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread alex
I'd go with Fuji Provia/Sensia 100 for good contract and color. You might consider Fuji Velvia, though the colors could become too vivid. If you go with Velvia, expose it as it ASA 32 - 40. Provia and Sensia are right on the button. Try early morning or late afternoon light. Regards, Alex

Re: RE: Brads cable release in stock

2002-10-31 Thread David Brooks
Sorry,my misunderstanding:( Dave Begin Original Message From: Nicolas Colarusso [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 13:02:21 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Brads cable release in stock Please note the parts guy is a gal.. -Original Message- From: David

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Bruce Dayton
Glen, I would consider Fuji Reala - low contrast, but strong colors - also very fine grained. Bruce Thursday, October 31, 2002, 9:14:54 AM, you wrote: GON I have a building contractor who is asking me to take pictures of houses GON that have Stucco walls on the exterior of the house. The

Re: Some pictures from PDML UK @ Northumbria

2002-10-31 Thread Maciej Marchlewski
- Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Maciej. Maybe it's possible to meet somewhere else sometime. Let's hope so. Coming to the islands some day, have allready a couple of reasons to do so, but there is always something in th way. I'm really sorry to hear that

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
But that's impossible to match aperture s/s against. You can't tell the camera to simply do what the digital did. No path between the two exists. Which is why test rolls are not only important, but often the only real way to get a predictable result. Now, if there were a Polaroid back for the 645

Re: Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Steve Desjardins
You know, the land of NA. We NAians resent your lack of international sensitivity. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/30/02 06:42PM Where the hell is NA

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] But that's impossible to match aperture s/s against. You can't tell the camera to simply do what the digital did. No path between the two exists. Which is why test rolls are not only important, but often the only real way to get a predictable

OT: Nothing to Sell from Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Steve Desjardins
Retailers were VERY worried that they wouldn't have anything to sell on the day after our Thanksgiving (traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year). I know exactly what you mean by this, but it's a pretty funny comment in the absolute sense. An American store with nothing to sell is a

Re: Re[2]: Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Steve Desjardins
LOL. That is probably how Pentax would go, however. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/30/02 04:59PM Hi, Good grief, a boat from Japan to Canada sank in the

RE: Re[2]: Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Steve Desjardins
folks always talk about 35 mm dying and then talk about quality of images. If 35 mm is dying, it has nothing to do with image quality, but with competition for other media such as digital. If image quality were the primary issue, the ratio of 35 mm film sales to 120 film sales would be

OT: Nothing to Sell from Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I remember once when heavy rains were predicted (my part of Virginia is prone to floods) many folks stocked up at the supermarket and some of my friends told me the store had nothing left. Nothing meant they were out of milk and bread. Steven

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
How many digital cameras have film speed, shutter speed, and aperture combinations? Few. And even if it acts like slide film, but doesn't match, is close enough good enough? Sorry, but for commercial work, I wouldn't and wouldn't recommend it.. Collin At 02:06 PM 10/31/2002 -0500, you wrote:

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] How many digital cameras have film speed, shutter speed, and aperture combinations? Few. And even if it acts like slide film, but doesn't match, is close enough good enough? Sorry, but for commercial work, I wouldn't and wouldn't recommend it..

RE: Nothing to Sell from Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread tom
We're notorious wusses when it comes to snow. -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 -Original Message- From: Steve Desjardins [mailto:DesJardinS;wlu.edu] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 2:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Nothing to Sell from

Re: RE: Nothing to Sell from Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread David Brooks
Soon,oh so very soon :) :) :) Dave Begin Original Message From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] We're notorious wusses when it comes to snow. -- Thomas Van Veen Photography Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I've shot professionally in the past, but haven't for a few years. My current field in software development where the same principle applies. I test and prove in a development environment before applying to production. In this scenario it would be consistent to shoot all digital or all film.

Heliopan Hood Distributors

2002-10-31 Thread Fred
Hello out there in PentaxLand. Does anyone know a good solid source for Heliopan hoods? There are a number of places that carry Heliopan filters, but at least most of them do not also carry the hoods. (I'm specifically looking for numbers ES 77 and S 77, but I would also like to see what other

RE: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Glen O'Neal
Hey guys. I really appreciate all the input. I don't own a digital camera. But I will do a test roll and bracket. Makes me really glad that the 645n does the data imprinting. Now I just have to figure out how to get the AF500FTZ to bracket the flash. Thanks again, Glen -Original Message-

Re: Heliopan Hood Distributors

2002-10-31 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi Fred, I guess you probably mean on that side of the pond, but in case not Speedgraphic (in the UK) do them: http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/pdfiles/p12-13.pdf --- Bob Thursday, October 31, 2002, 8:24:07 PM, you wrote: Hello out there in PentaxLand. Does anyone know a good solid source

Re: The List...

2002-10-31 Thread Dan Scott
On Thursday, October 31, 2002, at 01:57 AM, Cameron Hood wrote: She's a no go again. Archive OK, mailings no Time to get a Mac, Doug. Cameron PS: Let's all kick in and buy him a computer that works. Nah, that would take all the fun out of the list. Let's get him a couple of those

Re: Praises and Thank Yous!

2002-10-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 31 Oct 2002 at 2:27, Brad Dobo wrote: So I looked at the carbon fibres, and I had the money, but I didn't like them, too light. I wanted something strong, heavy, where I can plant it in heavy winds and not worry about it. The 055CB is that old? Interesting. Anyhow, it's all I want in a

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 31 Oct 2002 at 13:37, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: But that's impossible to match aperture s/s against. You can't tell the camera to simply do what the digital did. No path between the two exists. Which is why test rolls are not only important, but often the only real way to get a

November PUG is open

2002-10-31 Thread Adelheid v. K.
Hi *, the November PUG is ready to go. Another month with great pics. Cheers Adelheid -- About resizing your pics: To make the procedure easier I am going to resize them without further notice - but if somebody is unhappy with the result, please send me one you like

Re: Brad's Nasty CS-130

2002-10-31 Thread frank theriault
Sorry, Bill, I'm sure you were being tongue in cheek, but I'm also sure that you know by now that Toronto is indeed the Centre of the Universe. The roadsigns on the 401 say so (Welcome to Toronto - Centre of the Universe). Peter Mansbridge says so. The Liberal Government in Ottawa says so. It

Re: OT: Nothing to Sell from Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Dan Scott
On Thursday, October 31, 2002, at 01:07 PM, Steve Desjardins wrote: I know exactly what you mean by this, but it's a pretty funny comment in the absolute sense. An American store with nothing to sell is a pretty relative concept. I remember once when heavy rains were predicted (my part of

Re: MZ-S vs Z-1p (Pentax's fabuluous new camera)

2002-10-31 Thread Pål Jensen
Henry wrote: I don't believe Pentax is going to completely re-new their SLR camera line-up in a sudden with three new camera. They haven't done anything dramatic in the past 10 years when the SLR market then was growing. There is no reason to expect they will do it now or in the future,

Re: Brad's Nasty CS-130

2002-10-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: Brad's Nasty CS-130 Sorry, Bill, I'm sure you were being tongue in cheek, but I'm also sure that you know by now that Toronto is indeed the Centre of the Universe. The roadsigns on the 401 say so (Welcome to Toronto - Centre

RE: MZ-S vs Z-1p (Pentax's fabuluous new camera)

2002-10-31 Thread Shaun Canning
What do you mean Pal? The earth isn't flat? A new Pentax model range? Wow? :):):):):) Shaun Canning PhD Student Archaeology Department La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia, 3086. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 0414-967 644 -Original Message- From: Pål Jensen

Re: November PUG is open

2002-10-31 Thread Jostein
If anybody is in doubt, the link is http://pug.komkon.org/ Jostein - Original Message - From: Adelheid v. K. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 11:13 PM Subject: November PUG is open Hi *, the November PUG is ready to go. Another month with

Can I change the focus screen on my ZX-L?

2002-10-31 Thread Paul Eriksson
I'd like to use a focus screen with a grid, so is it possible? I might have asked this before, but I don't think so. _ Unlimited Internet access for only $21.95/month.  Try MSN!

Good buyers/sellers list

2002-10-31 Thread Paul Eriksson
I just bought a lens from someone on this list and this got me thinking. When buying/selling on the internet you don't know who you realy dealing with, so what do you guys/gals think about a good buyers/sellers list here on PDML. This would be somthing simple, just the name and alias of the

Re: Praises and Thank Yous!

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
- Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 6:02 PM Subject: Re: Praises and Thank Yous! On 31 Oct 2002 at 2:27, Brad Dobo wrote: So I looked at the carbon fibres, and I had the money, but I didn't like them, too

Price of used equipment?

2002-10-31 Thread Paul Eriksson
Is there a good and reliable site for price info on used equipment, pentax of course. Paul _ Get a speedy connection with MSN Broadband.  Join now! http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Stan Halpin
on 10/31/02 11:14 AM, Glen O'Neal at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a building contractor who is asking me to take pictures of houses that have Stucco walls on the exterior of the house. The stucco will be the subject of emphasis in the exposures. Obviously texture, contrast and lighting

Re: Re[2]: Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
Which reminds me. I don't like the talk of the MZ-S discontinued just yet, but I have a reason to get their accessories sooner rather than later, as this will stay as my camera. Hate to want an accessory I cannot get. - Original Message - From: Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Norm

Re: Price of used equipment?

2002-10-31 Thread Bob Rapp
keh.com seems to set the prices for used equipment. the other is ebay. Bob - Original Message - From: Paul Eriksson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 3:06 PM Subject: Price of used equipment? Is there a good and reliable site for price info on used

My PUG Fav's

2002-10-31 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, Okay i'll pick out my favourite 5 in no partcilar order: If you dont like what i said about your picture then feel free to tell me about it :) Life's a Beach by Paul Stenquist http://pug.komkon.org/02nov/lifbch.html This image works well with the story that goes along with it, the

Re: OT: Great Photo of the Leonids

2002-10-31 Thread Debra Wilborn
Way cool! Gets me in the mood to stay up until 4:30am to see it in Texas. --- Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Astronomy Picture of the Day features a great shot of the Leonid meteor shower down under: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

RE: Good buyers/sellers list

2002-10-31 Thread Glen O'Neal
Great idea Paul. We could give a rating to each seller based on the number of favorable comments. -Original Message- From: Paul Eriksson [mailto:paulspdml;msn.com] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 10:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Good buyers/sellers list I just bought a lens from

Re: OT: Great Photo of the Leonids

2002-10-31 Thread Debra Wilborn
The best place I can think of to view the night sky is smack in the middle of the King Ranch. A good fifty miles in all directions of no lights. Very dark. When I moved to Brownsville from Houston I almost drove off the road three times because I was trying to stargaze and drive! I don't know

ALIENS! Re: Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Debra Wilborn
It's them aliens, Doug. They sucked the boat up into the mutha-ship and took all the Pentax gear for themselves. (See, aliens dig Pentax cuz it's so fly. Way cooler than Canon.) And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why you won't see any Pentax DSLR. The aliens took 'em off the ship! They suck

Re: Brad's Pentax Gripe Gets Nasty ;-)

2002-10-31 Thread Debra Wilborn
Um... Not Alaska? --- Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where the hell is NA Regards, Bob... --- Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy - Benjamin Franklin From: Brad Dobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] [skip] ...at

Re: Good buyers/sellers list

2002-10-31 Thread Dan Scott
On Thursday, October 31, 2002, at 10:04 PM, Paul Eriksson wrote: I just bought a lens from someone on this list and this got me thinking. When buying/selling on the internet you don't know who you realy dealing with, so what do you guys/gals think about a good buyers/sellers list here on

Re: Tmax Magic

2002-10-31 Thread Debra Wilborn
Clean your desk, man! Oh, and nice print. Deb in you know where --- J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After a lot of trial and error, I've found a nearly perfect recipe for Kodak TMAX 100 and 400 film developing. You gotta try this if you develop your own negs. Film ISO Tmax

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Debra Wilborn
Since the stucco is on the outside of the house, I think shooting in early morning or late afternoon would give the best light. Try a filter to cut out the haze, too. --- Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kodak's VC is contrasty and more suitable than NC (which is best for

Re: MZ-S vs Z-1p

2002-10-31 Thread Pentxuser
In a message dated 10/31/02 3:44:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Will I get stoned to death if I say the MZ-S is better than the LX? No you won't get stoned, just proven wrong. They are completely different cameras, but I ask: Will the MZS have the cult following of the LX 20 years from

Re: PZ-1 vs PZ-1p little used features (was Newby)

2002-10-31 Thread Pentxuser
In a message dated 10/31/02 8:23:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Vic, The item I think most of is the interval timer. This was a derivative of a special stand alone unit for the MX and it became an expensive (US$160+) back for the SF-1/SF-1n. It allows you to set a future start time plus

Aliens

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
And Brad, I think you should just make your own cable release. I didn't want to buy one off the aliens, so I just made my own. Deb in TX Hey Deb in TX ;-) Well, I'm not the type to make my own. I suppose someone here could help, but I'd rather not do it for a bunch of reasons. Dave

Re: MZ-S vs Z-1p

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 12:11 AM Subject: Re: MZ-S vs Z-1p In a message dated 10/31/02 3:44:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Will I get stoned to death if I say the MZ-S is better than the LX? No you

Re: Brads cable release in stock

2002-10-31 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Many thanks from those who suffer in silence. Otis David Brooks wrote: Hi Brad and any other PDML er who needs this cable. I just recieved an email from the parts guy at Pentax Canada in Mississauga and the cable is in stock at this location and orders can be placed with him.

Re: MZ-S battery mystery Solved

2002-10-31 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Unless you test under load, meter may not show the problem Been down this frustrating road a few too many times. Just had a wild time with a new battery in a wireless mouse that tested w/o load just fine. All sorts of extra clicks -- so to speak. Otis CBWaters wrote: You know, to

Re: MZ-S vs Z-1p

2002-10-31 Thread Brad Dobo
Stupid OE. Hey Vic, Well, proven wrong is interesting. Whether I am or not doesn't bother me. I like what I have, it serves. I am interested in this LX love affair. I can see pictures on the web and such, but until I meet someone that has one that isn't beat to pieces, and can see a

200mm F/4 SMC-A macro

2002-10-31 Thread Shaun Canning
I know I'll probably get in trouble again, but this has just popped up on e-bay. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1394712519 hm.. Shaun Canning PhD Student Archaeology Department La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia, 3086. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone:

Wanted

2002-10-31 Thread Shaun Canning
Hi Gang, I am looking for a Ni-Cd Battery Pack LX if someone has a spare they want to part with. It doesn't matter if the batteries hold a charge or not, as long as the rest of the package is in good condition. Contact me off list if you have one Cheers Shaun Canning PhD Student Archaeology

Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro

2002-10-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Nov 2002 at 17:43, Shaun Canning wrote: I know I'll probably get in trouble again, but this has just popped up on e-bay. Trouble, yes hm..Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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