Re: shooting bands in the dark

2005-07-31 Thread Cotty
On 31/7/05, Amita Guha, discombobulated, unleashed: >A friend of mine is playing drums in a band on Tuesday night, and he gave me >permission to shoot them. I have never tried to do this with "serious" gear. >I believe the space will be pretty small and dark. I'm planning on taking >the FA 50mm f/

Re: Storing 120 film after shooting

2005-07-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
What a neat idea! They'll go great with my Hershey's chocolate syrup and Jelly Belly jelly bean lens hood caps that I use. Shel > [Original Message] > From: David Mann > Go to the supermarket and look for "M&M minis". The plastic > canisters are very good for holding exposed 120 and you

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Cotty
On 31/7/05, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >I think Bill Robb's over quota for this year, Cotty. Mark! (well we can't leave you out, can we?) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: PESO Black Bear

2005-07-31 Thread David Savage
Is that a bear? Looks like Bigfoot getting up from his afternoon nap to me It's not that great a photo but, the story that went along with it is. Dave On 8/1/05, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Howdy, gang! > > Last weekend I went for a short hike at Little Pine State Park near > W

Re: Storing 120 film after shooting

2005-07-31 Thread David Mann
On Aug 1, 2005, at 9:56 AM, Gasha wrote: Any ideas? Go to the supermarket and look for "M&M minis". The plastic canisters are very good for holding exposed 120 and you can use the colours to differentiate between films (eg B&W, slide, etc). The best part is that they come with chocolate

Re: Pentax 67

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "David Mann" Subject: Re: Pentax 67 On Aug 1, 2005, at 2:38 AM, William Robb wrote: Non MLU bodies were the first run, and were only made for a couple of years, I think 75-77 or thereabouts. These things have been around for about as long as K mount c

Re: Pentax 67

2005-07-31 Thread David Mann
On Aug 1, 2005, at 2:38 AM, William Robb wrote: Non MLU bodies were the first run, and were only made for a couple of years, I think 75-77 or thereabouts. These things have been around for about as long as K mount cameras. Even longer, according to the AOHC poster. The original 6x7 came ou

Re: Zoo Adventures

2005-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
That hoovers... Jerome Reyes wrote: Either that funny looking antelope thing has the same tripod and 300mm lens as I do... or my whole rig just fell two stories into the Bongo habitat. http://www.exposedfilm.net/lensdrop/ Hmmm... Interesting. Never a dull day. - Jerome --

Re: PESO Black Bear

2005-07-31 Thread Jerome Reyes
>> My apologies for making a short story long. > No need to apologize. Those "how I got the > shot" stories are my favorite posts on this list. I agree with Tom on this one. Your email was a reminder that sometimes the story / experience is usually far more interesting than how the journey ends

Zoo Adventures

2005-07-31 Thread Jerome Reyes
Either that funny looking antelope thing has the same tripod and 300mm lens as I do... or my whole rig just fell two stories into the Bongo habitat. http://www.exposedfilm.net/lensdrop/ Hmmm... Interesting. Never a dull day. - Jerome

Re: bye bye for a while

2005-07-31 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Ann, Have a safe trip! -- Best regards, Bruce Sunday, July 31, 2005, 2:02:16 PM, you wrote: AS> back in October AS> Paul, Bill see ya soon AS> BRuce, Frank, Dave see you not quite as soon :) AS> i'm outta here AS> ann AS> p.s. anyone really looking for me, I'll check AS> email when

Re: B&W Conversion

2005-07-31 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Jack, Not being much of an expert with B&W, this is just my opinion...The bark looks better in B&W, nicer texture to it. The contrast seems a bit too strong, though. Whether in B&W or color, the overall image comes across as too busy to me. The foreground grasses and the unending trees ju

Re: PESO:Fish o' Rama

2005-07-31 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Would you (not only you Boris) always correct perspective distortion on photos made with a wide lens like on this shot or do you leave it sometimes just like it is or even prefer the original photo over a corrected one? Only if I was photographing buildings and *wanted* to obtain properly

shooting bands in the dark

2005-07-31 Thread Amita Guha
A friend of mine is playing drums in a band on Tuesday night, and he gave me permission to shoot them. I have never tried to do this with "serious" gear. I believe the space will be pretty small and dark. I'm planning on taking the FA 50mm f/1.4 and the FA 31mm f/1.8. My fastest lenses beyond the 5

Re: PESO - Balance

2005-07-31 Thread Bruce Dayton
After viewing several other conversions, I decided to try my hand at a more traditional looking B&W. I do want to thank everyone for their efforts. It was very helpful for me to look at several different ones. So here is my conversion: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/monumentvalley_0191a.htm Here

PESO: Summer Sprinkle

2005-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I apologize if this is a duplicate for anyone. The message never showed up in my mailbox, so I'm resendingt it. Shot this yesterday on my evening walk. I have a thing about backlit lawn sprinklers. To me, they just say summer in a beautiful way. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=358863

Re: PESO Black Bear

2005-07-31 Thread Jim Hemenway
Scott: It's a "good enough" shot considering that you got a lot closer than I would have. Jim Scott Loveless wrote: Howdy, gang! Last weekend I went for a short hike at Little Pine State Park near Williamsport, PA with my father-in-law and my brother-in-law. I was there to take photos, th

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Mishka
what do you use for RAID? internal or external? you can email me offlist. mishka On 7/31/05, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 31 Jul 2005 at 20:32, Mishka wrote: > > > at this point, i am keeping two copies of everything, one on HD and > > one on DVDs stored away in the basement. thi

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Mishka
once is more than enough. best, mishka On 7/31/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Gads, so much paranoia. Perhaps my drives don't fail because I'm not > paranoid about them... > > Godfrey > >

Re: PESO Black Bear

2005-07-31 Thread Tom Reese
Scott Loveless wrote: My apologies for making a short story long. No need to apologize. Those "how I got the shot" stories are my favorite posts on this list. Congratulations on having an in the wild encounter with one of North America's great animals. The picture was a bonus. Tom Reese

PESO Black Bear

2005-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
Howdy, gang! Last weekend I went for a short hike at Little Pine State Park near Williamsport, PA with my father-in-law and my brother-in-law. I was there to take photos, they were there to get to the top of the mountain. The section of trail we decided on was about 1 mile out and back and strai

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Gads, so much paranoia. Perhaps my drives don't fail because I'm not paranoid about them... Godfrey

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Herb Chong
the balance point will be under some part of the foot when it's only the camera. the plate will be quite long and slide. Herb - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 9:12 PM Subject: Re: Tripod heads On 31 Jul 2005 at 21:06,

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 31 Jul 2005 at 20:32, Mishka wrote: > at this point, i am keeping two copies of everything, one on HD and > one on DVDs stored away in the basement. this is pretty far from > perfect, so at the same time trying to find a way to come up with cash > to get a real RAID-5 storage system (unfortun

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 31 Jul 2005 at 21:06, Herb Chong wrote: > measure the length of the foot on the lens and get a plate at least that > long. it depends on how much stuff you stick on the back end, like flash, > teleconverter, etc. Wouldn't it also be prudent to determine the balance point of the lens + camera

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Herb Chong
measure the length of the foot on the lens and get a plate at least that long. it depends on how much stuff you stick on the back end, like flash, teleconverter, etc. Herb - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 8:59 PM Subjec

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Mishka
basically, you can never be paranoid enough when it comes to data storage. i have been hearing again and again about "HD-backups". this is as smart as keeping all your assets as cash in your wallet. best, mishka On 7/30/05, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've not a clue as to what y

Re: BBC WIldlife Photographer competition

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Kenneth Waller" Subject: Fw: BBC WIldlife Photographer competition I had not seriously thought I'd get the top award, but I really thought I'd get a mention in one or two of the categories I entered. As soon as they saw Pentax, they probably disquali

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Kenneth Waller" Subject: Re: Tripod heads Sounds like this might fill the bill - http://www.tripodhead.com/products/sidekick-main.cfm - the Sidekick, comes with a quick release, you'll need to pop an additional $50 to 75 for a QR plate for the lens. Its

Re: Storing 120 film after shooting

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Gasha" Subject: Storing 120 film after shooting Hi all, I think, someone of you has faced this problem before. with 35mm film, you can take film out of plastic can, shoot it, and place it safely back in can. this way it is safe from water, extreeme cold

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
One more dumb question What length of QR plate would be best suited to the A600/5.6? Thanks William Robb

Re: BBC WIldlife Photographer competition

2005-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Your work was certainly first class. But with 17000 entries, a lot of very good work must fail to make the cut. I'll look forward to seeing next year's entries. Paul On Jul 31, 2005, at 8:15 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Well, I guess, I won't be going to London this fall! I just received news

Re: B&W Conversion

2005-07-31 Thread Jack Davis
Bob, Am furnishing a new link to a larger version of the color Teton Aspen image. May be a better comparison. Pls take a look and I'd appreciate your comments. Thanks. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=80 --- Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jack, > I like the B&

Re: PESO:Fish o' Rama

2005-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I wouldn't correct the perspective. I didn't even think about it. To me, photographic perspective is "normal." It's what I expect to see in a wide angle photo, so it works. Paul On Jul 31, 2005, at 4:05 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Paul thanks for the nice comment. Would you always correct per

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Mishka
the word "backup" usually implies some kind of reliability. hard drives are not. it would be *ok* if you kept a *second copy* of each file there. but that's in effect RAID 1 where you do what RAID controller does: making sure you have two copies of everything. at this point, i am keeping two co

Fw: BBC WIldlife Photographer competition

2005-07-31 Thread Kenneth Waller
Well, I guess, I won't be going to London this fall! I just received news from the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest that none of my seven submitted images had made it through the semi final stage of the competition (out of 17000 submitted) The winning photographer will receive his ack

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Kenneth Waller
Sounds like this might fill the bill - http://www.tripodhead.com/products/sidekick-main.cfm - the Sidekick, comes with a quick release, you'll need to pop an additional $50 to 75 for a QR plate for the lens. Its made to fit an existing ball head. The WH100 & WH101 are the same with the addition o

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On 31/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Most images don't deserve to live as long as the medium > >Mark! I think Bill Robb's over quota for this year, Cotty. ;-) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: Storing 120 film after shooting

2005-07-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hey, Scott - great info! Thanks! Shel > From: Scott Loveless http://jandcphoto.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=101

Re: Storing 120 film after shooting

2005-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
In the meantime, you might use empty medicine bottles. OTC solid white aspirin bottles should provide a decent seal to prevent water from getting in. On 7/31/05, Gasha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Wow, thx. > > Exactly what i need. > Ziplock is ok, unless you damage it in backpack. > > I'll

Re: Storing 120 film after shooting

2005-07-31 Thread Gasha
Wow, thx. Exactly what i need. Ziplock is ok, unless you damage it in backpack. I'll order these after return. Gasha Scott Loveless wrote: This should take care of it for you: http://jandcphoto.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=101 Otherwise, maybe put them in ziplock bags and stor

Re: Storing 120 film after shooting

2005-07-31 Thread Jack Davis
Gaha, I've found Zip-Lock or Slider-Seal sandwich size plastic bags have a fairly positive seal. I use them for both exposed and unexposed MF and 35mm. As you doubtless already know, if transferred from cool to hot storage, tightly sealed plastic bags tend to allow internal condensation. Problemat

Re: August PUG is open

2005-07-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Favorites: Dancing in Oslo's Harbour by Jaume Lahuerta - great action/energy Terns Dancing by Thrainn Vigfusson - beautiful and elegant picture Pussinova by Cotty - love the stretch in stripes and the claws out Dancers on the Rocks by Derby Chang - enjoyed the 3 expressions from the girls Congrats

Re: Storing 120 film after shooting

2005-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
This should take care of it for you: http://jandcphoto.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=101 Otherwise, maybe put them in ziplock bags and store them in a protective case or box of some sort. On 7/31/05, Gasha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > I think, someone of you has faced th

RE: August PUG is open

2005-07-31 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Adelheid and Igor thanks for the work and for the PUG every month, I enjoy it. greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Adelheid v. K. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:55 PM >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: August PUG is open >> >> >> >>Hi folks,

Storing 120 film after shooting

2005-07-31 Thread Gasha
Hi all, I think, someone of you has faced this problem before. with 35mm film, you can take film out of plastic can, shoot it, and place it safely back in can. this way it is safe from water, extreeme cold and other problems. With 120 film you break the sealed plastic bag, shoot it, and...?

Re: bye bye for a while

2005-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
See you soon. Have a good trip. Paul On Jul 31, 2005, at 5:02 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: back in October Paul, Bill see ya soon BRuce, Frank, Dave see you not quite as soon :) i'm outta here ann p.s. anyone really looking for me, I'll check email when off list when I can

August PUG is open

2005-07-31 Thread Adelheid v. K.
Hi folks, The August PUG is available on my website AND on the komkon server. The komkon server is back online. Thanks Igor for all your hard work to make that happen. :-) http://www.kirschten.de/PUG/05aug and http://pug.komkon.org Cheers Adelheid

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Cotty
On 31/7/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: >Most images don't deserve to live as long as the medium Mark! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

bye bye for a while

2005-07-31 Thread Ann Sanfedele
back in October Paul, Bill see ya soon BRuce, Frank, Dave see you not quite as soon :) i'm outta here ann p.s. anyone really looking for me, I'll check email when off list when I can

Re: A* 600 f5.6 on Ebay - won by warobb

2005-07-31 Thread Joseph Tainter
Congratulations, Bill. Does anyone have the url? I can'd find it in the completed listings. Thanks, Joe

Re: PESO: Moonlight over the Pyramids

2005-07-31 Thread Joseph Tainter
Wow! Nice, Fred. Joe

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Herb Chong
i forgot to mention, you can add a 3rd party Arca-Swiss-style clamp to a Wimberley head. i have been thinking about it, but haven't gotten around to it. the only complexity is the mounting screws to fasten the clamp and i have been lazy. Herb... - Original Message - From: "Herb Chong"

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Herb Chong
the more expensive one includes an Arca-Swiss style clamp while the cheaper one doesn't. if you don't use the clamp, you will directly attach the lens to the head with a hex key. with the clamp, you attach a Wimberley plate to the lens and then clamp the lens on the head. it will take you a minu

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Herb Chong" Subject: Re: Tripod heads so long as the mounting point is above the pivot point, any movement unbalances everything. gimbaled heads are the best way to avoid this. no, you don't need one, but trust me, you don't want to work that way. I am

Re: B&W Conversion

2005-07-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, I like the B&W, but is it a difference in size that does this? The color is a smaller jpeg. Regards, Bob S. On 7/31/05, Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Shot this 2 years ago and was never content with my > reaction to it. > Converted it to B&W awhile back and as a result, had > it s

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Jim Hemenway
I use a Tiltall under my "olde" Takumar f4/300 mm 240mm long, 1,500 grams heavy. It's made of very strudy and light aluminum. Jim William Robb wrote: Hi; I am wondering what the big lens owners are using to support their large sized glass? I am interested in the advantages and disadvantage

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Herb Chong
so long as the mounting point is above the pivot point, any movement unbalances everything. gimbaled heads are the best way to avoid this. no, you don't need one, but trust me, you don't want to work that way. Herb... - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

Re: OT - Drying films

2005-07-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Same here. Godfrey On Jul 31, 2005, at 8:24 AM, David Savage wrote: I can't remember who suggested it to me, but I used to hang my film in the shower. Run the hot water for a while with the door closed & extraction fan off, let the steam build up a little, (to help settle any dust) wait for th

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Kenneth Waller" Subject: Re: Tripod heads William I'm using a Kirk King Cobra gimbal head with their quick release system (what I had @ GFM) on my 600mm FA. The lens plate is longer than the lens tripod foot, so I can rebalance when I add a teleconvertor

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 31, 2005, at 11:11 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: My life isn't on the computer, it's not organized around it. All the records i need to secure are elsewhere. Yes, we have different ways of dealing with living. I moved all my record keeping, writing, bill paying, financial management,

B&W Conversion

2005-07-31 Thread Jack Davis
Shot this 2 years ago and was never content with my reaction to it. Converted it to B&W awhile back and as a result, had it substituted for the color version on my site. With the "Dummies" book on my lap, I fumbled with PS Elements 3 'til discovering and clicking on Grayscale. Wanted to encourage

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Interspersed > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > > When I read about what people are doing to secure their digitized and > > digital files I realize that I could never do all that on a regular > > basis. > > I really don't do much to "secure" my digital imagery that I don't > ju

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Kenneth Waller
William I'm using a Kirk King Cobra gimbal head with their quick release system (what I had @ GFM) on my 600mm FA. The lens plate is longer than the lens tripod foot, so I can rebalance when I add a teleconvertor or change bodies. Obviously, you can use any of the previously suggested heads but i

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread Herb Chong
any non-gimbaled head has the camera system center of gravity above the pivot point. you unlock the head, the camera falls over unless you are holding it with something. if you are going after static subjects, then this isn't a big deal. if your head can be set to fairly stiff resistance, it's

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 30, 2005, at 10:53 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: When I read about what people are doing to secure their digitized and digital files I realize that I could never do all that on a regular basis. I really don't do much to "secure" my digital imagery that I don't just do as a matter of cou

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Otis C. Wright, Jr.
Depends on what your protecting against. We always require at least one backup copy of film media of any value to another location. Otis Wright William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "David Savage" Subject: Re: Backing Up and Storing Files Just like film eh? The nice

Re: The Mighty K2

2005-07-31 Thread Frantisek
The ISO speed ring (combined with AE compensation) suffers from being too open to elements. But cleaning is very easy, requires just a screwdriver. After cleaning, it works like a charm. The other idiosyncracies I mentioned. Good light! fra

Re: The Mighty K2

2005-07-31 Thread Frantisek
Saturday, July 30, 2005, 12:35:39 AM, Shel wrote: SB> No, not the mountain, the Pentax ;-)) SB> It might be nice to get a K2. Does anyone have experience using one, SB> especially a K2-DMD. Problems to look for? Idiosyncrasies? SB> Shel It was the first Pentax I got. It was their first pro

Re: Continuation of M135/3.5 repairs

2005-07-31 Thread Powell Hargrave
You need a JIS Crosspoint driver - available from Micro Tools: http://www.micro-tools.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MT&; Product_Code=58-0318 Heat the screws to 450 degrees with a soldering iron to loosen the locktite. This may help: http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/70-210.htm

Re: OT - Drying films

2005-07-31 Thread Powell Hargrave
I built one of these and it is still there in my ex-darkroom. Hardly ever used it as dust was not a big problem in my darkroom and if speed was essential I would wet print. Powell > >What about blowing some air in ? it won't work unfortunately... >but i've found something interesting on the net.

Continuation of M135/3.5 repairs

2005-07-31 Thread Jon M
For those who don't recall... I have an M135/3.5 that isn't focusing to infinity. I've finally gotten the grip off, there is 3 screws around the barrel that seem to hold the filter ring in place. Those screws will not budge. I'm starting to think the standard six piece kit of precision phillips he

Re: OT - Drying films

2005-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
Someone on the list mentioned this a few months back. Works great. Been doing it ever since. On 7/31/05, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can't remember who suggested it to me, but I used to hang my film in > the shower. Run the hot water for a while with the door closed & > extractio

Re: OT - Drying films

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "David Savage" Subject: Re: OT - Drying films I can't remember who suggested it to me, but I used to hang my film in the shower. Run the hot water for a while with the door closed & extraction fan off, let the steam build up a little, (to help settle any d

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hmmm. I leave both of my externals plugged in. Even if you have only one firewire connection, adding more is simple enough. I think moving drives is probably harder on them than letting them spin. But as I said, I back up everything on at least one set of DVD as well as on a drive. Paul On Ju

Re: OT - Drying films

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Michael Spivak" Subject: Re: OT - Drying films What about blowing some air in ? it won't work unfortunately... but i've found something interesting on the net... i think i will go for it... http://www.bonavolta.ch/hobby/en/photo/fdryer.htm#V2 I've rare

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
I've had a quick peek at the Wimberley, and at the Manfrotto geared heads. I like the looks of the Wimberley a lot, but I am drawn a bit to the geared head, as it can be used with my 4x5. This is handy, since I will likely be using the big lens on my Zone VI tripod, since it is the most resistan

Re: OT - Drying films

2005-07-31 Thread David Savage
I can't remember who suggested it to me, but I used to hang my film in the shower. Run the hot water for a while with the door closed & extraction fan off, let the steam build up a little, (to help settle any dust) wait for the steam to clear then hang the film up. I had more problems with dusty /

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
Thanks Pål. bill - Original Message - From: "Pål Jensen" Subject: Re: Tripod heads REPLY: The lens isn't that heavy (the FA* 600/4 weights more than twice as much)

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Tom Reese" Subject: Re: Tripod heads I use the Bogen 3421 head: http://www.adorama.com/BG3421.html?searchinfo=bogen%203421&item_no=2 It allows for easy tracking of a moving subject and works well. It's quite a bit cheaper than the Wimberleys. Thanks

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Fred" Subject: Re: Tripod heads I have used the Novoflex "Magic Ball" head (not the "Mini Ball", of course) quite successfully with the exact same lens as Bill just picked up (his A* 600/5.6). The action is quite smooth (almost "buttery"), and the s

Re: OT - Drying films

2005-07-31 Thread Michael Spivak
What about blowing some air in ? it won't work unfortunately... but i've found something interesting on the net... i think i will go for it... http://www.bonavolta.ch/hobby/en/photo/fdryer.htm#V2 Michael On 7/31/05, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From:

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: Re: Backing Up and Storing Files On Jul 30, 2005, at 10:32 PM, William Robb wrote: Just like film eh? The nice thing about film is that it doesn't require "back ups". The bad thing about film is that it cannot be backed up.

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: Re: Backing Up and Storing Files Actually it does, just not the same kind... None of my negs have "back-ups", and I haven't lost a single one yet to disaster, in over 35 years of shooting. OTOH, I have had 3 HD failures in the pas

Re: Tripod heads

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Cotty" Subject: Re: Tripod heads I am wondering what the big lens owners are using to support their large sized glass? Piles of money and a whole stack of excuses. She still gives me a hard time ;-) I use my right arm, until it gets tired, then I u

Re: Pentax 67

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Scott Loveless" Subject: Re: Pentax 67 Otherwise, make sure you are buying a body with mirror lock up. I don't foresee myself using the MLU that much. Actually, I'll probably hand hold the camera most of the time. Are parts for the older non-MLU pa

Re: OT - Drying films

2005-07-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Michael Spivak" Subject: OT - Drying films Hi People... Does anybody here ever built himself a film drying drawer ? how did you do that? do you have any scheme ? Get a clothes storage bag and hang em in it. Put a folded up towel on the bottom to catch

Re: PESO - Balance

2005-07-31 Thread David Savage
Thanks Jack, the credit has to go to Bruce for capturing the scene though. :-) Dave On 7/31/05, Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > David, > I much prefer your version to mine. > I envy your PS eye. > > Jack > > > --- David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > G'day Bruce, > > > > I g

Re: Mail disappearance

2005-07-31 Thread Boris Liberman
Your voice is weakly coming through the wires... -- Boris

Re: Pentax 67

2005-07-31 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Sun, 31 Jul 2005, Scott Loveless wrote: wouldn't really enjoy the brand new 67ii after she gouged out both of my eyes. Such is life. Eyes? That's a bargain, Scott. Kostas

Re: Mail disappearance

2005-07-31 Thread David Savage
Neither did I Dave On 7/31/05, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nope. Sorry. Didn't see it. > > On 7/31/05, Michael Spivak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Looks like nobody getting my emails to the list... > > if anyone see this - please respond... > > > > Michael > > > > > > > -

Re: Mail disappearance

2005-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
It got to me. The list is very quiet though... Michael Spivak wrote: Looks like nobody getting my emails to the list... if anyone see this - please respond... Michael -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).

Re: OT - Drying films

2005-07-31 Thread P. J. Alling
Surpluss Gym. Locker... Michael Spivak wrote: Hi People... Does anybody here ever built himself a film drying drawer ? how did you do that? do you have any scheme ? Thanks in advance Michael -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 31, 2005, at 5:05 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: the computer doesn't have sufficient USB/Firewire connections to keep them both plugged in; FireWire devices daisy chain up to 64 units on a port, so that's not a problem. I might not have enough cables, however. ;-) by removing one it

Re: Pentax 67

2005-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
Thanks. Mine, too! On 7/30/05, Gasha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > KEH "bargain" is OK! > > I would like to say, that all my photo equipment will get this condition > sooner or later. New or used :) > I take care of all of my cameras, but use them every weekend. > > Gasha, with bargain P645 from

Re: Pentax 67

2005-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
Here's a little trick: Buy a camera you don't want. Let her see it. Make sure she understands that you really got a good deal. Leave it in plain sight for a while. Talk about it a lot. Pretend you like it. Then sell it. Now you've got ammunition. "Remember the whatsinwhosit that I really l

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 31, 2005, at 4:16 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Why would you unplug one drive and plug in the other? Why not leave them both plugged in? Protection against power spikes, static electrical discharge and inadvertent errors. FireWire is plug'n'play ... I keep the archive drives put away

Re: Pentax 67

2005-07-31 Thread Scott Loveless
On 7/30/05, E.R.N. Reed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > KEH has what looks to be a very reasonable return policy, but I've never > actually tried to return anything so I only know about it in theory, as > it were. > On 7/30/05, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So, I'd say their quality contro

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jul 30, 2005, at 10:32 PM, William Robb wrote: Just like film eh? The nice thing about film is that it doesn't require "back ups". The bad thing about film is that it cannot be backed up. Once it deteriorates, it's gone forever. Godfrey

Re: Backing Up and Storing Files

2005-07-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The dual-drive scheme is fine. Dump stuff onto both as you use them, and use a catalog application so you know what's there when they're off-line. CD-R and DVD-R are definitely backup-backup storage for me ... I don't do them for everything and am just as haphazard about filing/organizing t

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