Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread Glen
At 03:06 PM 12/22/2005, William Robb wrote: If they stay with the 2x3 aspect ratio, approximately 2450 pixels x 3675 pixels. Hardly a huge inprovement in ability to make a larger or higher resolution print. William Robb Yes, but it's enough to meet the minimum requirements of some stock

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Scott Loveless
On 12/22/05, Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:So after spending hundreds of dollars I am still a lousyphotographeroften frustrated by my results…. Join the club. Since I have been following the list for awhile I know who to believeand not to believe. I promise not to get into any

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Dec 22, 2005 at 11:08:30AM -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Dec 22, 2005, at 10:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, 9mp would be a significant improvement over 6mp. And if the price is right, 6mp bodies prices will have to drop like bricks. And quickly. Significant is a matter

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread Mishka
you can make a digital file of *any* (finite) size. best, mishka On 12/22/05, Glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 03:06 PM 12/22/2005, William Robb wrote: If they stay with the 2x3 aspect ratio, approximately 2450 pixels x 3675 pixels. Hardly a huge inprovement in ability to make a larger or

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Kenneth Waller
You probably think he uses Velvia Is that a brand of compact flash?? No, its a brand of cheese. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction. On 12/22/05, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Auggie Wren's Christmas Story

2005-12-22 Thread Juan Buhler
Funny thing. Thanks to Gmail, I have most PDML messages since I resubscribed in September 2004. I searched for Auggie, just to see when Shel had posted this last year. And this is what I found: Frank, your answers were exactly the same, down to the two exclamation marks :) So a lot more than

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread brooksdj
Well after successfully lurking for about 18 months it seems that mypost to Bill Robb's provocation has broken the list! I got a coupleof messages that indicated The User is out of space as at least oneother member has gotten too. Perry.

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Tom C wrote: We are a good bunch of GUYS, aren't we Ann? :-) Tom C. hehe - we are a good bunch 'a persons, puleeeze :) a From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

OT: TOPDML Meet next week

2005-12-22 Thread brooksdj
Hey troops. Looks like Frank and i have next week off. Looking to do a TOPDML meet Thursday or Friday afternoon. We've contacted the known listers out there, but if there is/are any lurkers who would like to stop

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 22, 2005, at 4:22 PM, John Francis wrote: On Thu, Dec 22, 2005 at 11:08:30AM -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Dec 22, 2005, at 10:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, 9mp would be a significant improvement over 6mp. And if the price is right, 6mp bodies prices will have to drop like

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
ActuallyDougBrewerthelistguyappreciatesitifyoudon'tusespaces.Itsavesonba ndwidthandmakesthelistmorechallenging.Itbecomessomewhatofawordpuzzle.Ann sanhasalsovoicedherapprovalforthistypeofformating,beingthewordgameperson thatsheis. Welcometothelist! PaulStenquist On Dec 22, 2005, at 5:41 PM,

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread brooksdj
ActuallyDougBrewerthelistguyappreciatesitifyoudon'tusespaces.Itsavesonba ndwidthandmakesthelistmorechallenging.Itbecomessomewhatofawordpuzzle.Ann sanhasalsovoicedherapprovalforthistypeofformating,beingthewordgameperson thatsheis. Welcometothelist!

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread Glen
At 07:23 PM 12/22/2005, Mishka wrote: you can make a digital file of *any* (finite) size. best, mishka What you suggest is upsizing the image to meet the spec, but that doesn't provide results quite as nice as having a sensor which can actually create a file that large at its native

RE: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Tim Øsleby
If you've been lurking for 18 moths you have actually been here longer than me. But welcome anyway ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original

FS - MX ES bodies MX winder

2005-12-22 Thread Kenneth Waller
Since I haven't used either of these bodies for several years, out they go. Two low mileage bodies. Used all their life by adult user. Both functioned perfectly last time used. Buyer pays shipping. Batteries not included. + ES Black (Honeywell) - KEH rating - EX - $ 150 USD with ever ready

Re: Happy Christmas to all!

2005-12-22 Thread brooksdj
Since this is my last opportunity before going away for the Christmas break - I'd like to wish all PDML-ers and their families a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Looking forward to more puns, flames, esoteric information and plain old

RE: Happy Birthday

2005-12-22 Thread Tim Øsleby
I'm not trying to scare you, I'm trying to piss you off by offending you. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: frank theriault

RE: Happy Birthday

2005-12-22 Thread Tim Øsleby
Forgot this ;-) in my previous post. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 22.

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Tom C
No we blamed the farting on the dogs... though this is a little hard to stomach... :-) http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2721099 Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Did I say something wrong? An

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Tom C
I just don't get any respect around here... Tom C. From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction. Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:10:35 -0500 On 12/22/05, Perry Pellechia [EMAIL

RE: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Don Sanderson
That's scary! I readthatwithnoproblematall. Maybe we really _don't need spaces. ;-) D o n -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 7:11 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Did I say something wrong? An

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Scott Loveless
I'm very sorry I left you out, Tom. Perry - Tom C is full of crap, too. On 12/22/05, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just don't get any respect around here... Tom C. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- You have to hold the button down -Arnold Newman

[Fwd: Re: Samsung GX-1L?]

2005-12-22 Thread Joseph Tainter
Original Message Subject: Re: Samsung GX-1L? Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:09:44 -0700 From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net This one, perhaps? http://www.dpreview.com/news/0511/05110701cypress9mp.asp -- Hmmm. That Kodak camera, at least in

[Fwd: Re: Samsung GX-1L?]

2005-12-22 Thread Joseph Tainter
Original Message Subject: Re: Samsung GX-1L? Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 10:22:22 -0700 From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net My guess it will be a huge hit at the big box electronics stores like Best Buy and CompUSA. gs I suspect it would sell

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread David Savage
G'day Perry, Welcome to the house of fun. You've got some nice pic's on your web page. And don't be afraid to join in on the flame wars. I find they make a boring month quite interesting. :-) Dave On 12/23/05, Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Since I have been following the

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread Joseph Tainter
Not to mention the fact that the first lens shown is a lightly modified SMC-DA 18-55. -- I wonder if it will have full SMC coating? Or will bypassing that be how Samsung achieves a price advantage? Joe

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread Mishka
i know that, but i also think that having a file size requirement is silly. best, mishka On 12/22/05, Glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 07:23 PM 12/22/2005, Mishka wrote: you can make a digital file of *any* (finite) size. best, mishka What you suggest is upsizing the image to meet the

One Christmas Present I didn't get myself....

2005-12-22 Thread Paul Ewins
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7573195155 It seems that there are still some keen collectors of Pentax esoterica out there. I dipped out at $45, which is a lot for a camera case, even if it is the only MX accessory that I don't have. I guess I'm not as much of a collector as

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread Glen
I think it's somewhat silly also, but I don't run the stock agencies. I would like to be able to sell some images through them one day, however. take care, Glen At 10:06 PM 12/22/2005, Mishka wrote: i know that, but i also think that having a file size requirement is silly. best, mishka On

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Stock agencies are quite happy with images from 6 megapixel cameras that have been upsized to the stock house's normal size requirement, which is generally about 50 megabytes. If you upsize a RAW when converting, the results are very good. On Dec 22, 2005, at 10:45 PM, Glen wrote:

Re: Auggie Wren's Christmas Story

2005-12-22 Thread Tim Sherburne
That's it! Proof that Frank is actually a machine... :) t On 12/22/05 16:41, Juan Buhler wrote: Funny thing. Thanks to Gmail, I have most PDML messages since I resubscribed in September 2004. I searched for Auggie, just to see when Shel had posted this last year. And this is what I found:

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread Adam Maas
Joseph Tainter wrote: Not to mention the fact that the first lens shown is a lightly modified SMC-DA 18-55. -- I wonder if it will have full SMC coating? Or will bypassing that be how Samsung achieves a price advantage? Joe From the Photo, the coating looks identical to the

Re: Meter adjustment of ME

2005-12-22 Thread Mat Maessen
On 12/22/05, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I sold my ME Super to a list member in a moment of stupidity or generosity. The first 35mm camera I used was a K1000. That made me go into the camera shops and lust after the ME Super which I could not afford. The first 35mm body I owned was an MX.

Re: TTL/Lens Compatibility?

2005-12-22 Thread P. J. Alling
None, but it is a way to differentiate the *ist-D from the Ds/Ds2. Jack Davis wrote: In the TTL/P-TTL meter/flash conversation, what roll does lens compatibility play? Jack __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam

Re: Meter adjustment of ME

2005-12-22 Thread P. J. Alling
Sounds to me like the resister has been knocked out of position. Jon Myers wrote: I have brand new batteries of proper type, and have run the aperture resistor and ISO resistor around quite a bit, no change. Watching the meter while making those adjustments shows quite linear change in shutter

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread P. J. Alling
or Frank for that matter... frank theriault wrote: On 12/22/05, Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well after successfully lurking for about 18 months it seems that mypost to Bill Robb's provocation has broken the list! snip Welcome, Perry. If you've been lurking here, you

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread P. J. Alling
Not quite, it's _cheese food_ Kenneth Waller wrote: You probably think he uses Velvia Is that a brand of compact flash?? No, its a brand of cheese. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Did I say something wrong? An

Re: Auggie Wren's Christmas Story

2005-12-22 Thread P. J. Alling
Wait a minute, maybe Frank's an automatic answering program! Juan Buhler wrote: Funny thing. Thanks to Gmail, I have most PDML messages since I resubscribed in September 2004. I searched for Auggie, just to see when Shel had posted this last year. And this is what I found: Frank, your answers

Re: TTL/Lens Compatibility?

2005-12-22 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Jack Davis wrote: In the TTL/P-TTL meter/flash conversation, what roll does lens compatibility play? I'm not sure what you're looking for, Jack. What aspect of lens compatibility are you interested in? Basically, if you want full compatibility, use A, F, FA, DA and D- FA series lenses

Re: OT: Happy Birthday

2005-12-22 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Happy Birthday! I'd drink to that. Thanks, Boris. We gotta share another bottle of Scotch some time. :-) That would be awesome! Boris

Happy Hannukah and other Seasonal Greetings

2005-12-22 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! May the light of Hannukah candles lead us to better year... And of course Merry Christmas... Boris

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Welcome. As a list mathist on duty :-), I should say, perhaps I should hand you a handful of spaces ;-), you seem to miss them regularly. Welcome to the club... Boris

Re: Happy Hannukah and other Seasonal Greetings

2005-12-22 Thread Juan Buhler
And don't forget, Happy Festivus for the rest of us! :) j (I don't celebrate any religious holidays, but I like this season because the days start getting longer from now on) On 12/22/05, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! May the light of Hannukah candles lead us to better

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction. No we blamed the farting on the dogs... though this is a little hard to stomach... :-) http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2721099 You taste wonderful in the morning.. Is that

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Glen Subject: Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?) If they stay with the 2x3 aspect ratio, approximately 2450 pixels x 3675 pixels. Hardly a huge inprovement in ability to make a larger or higher resolution print. Yes, but it's

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction. I'm not sure whose *ist D it was taken with. This is the picture. I obviously didn't take it... now that I think about it... I'm pretty sure the first time I saw it was when we exchanging

Re: Meter adjustment of ME

2005-12-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: Meter adjustment of ME Sounds to me like the resister has been knocked out of position. I'm wondering if the meter cell doesn't just need cleaning. It should be visible as a small glas glob somewhere in the mirror box. A Q-Tip

FS -Lots of Pentax lenses etc

2005-12-22 Thread Vic MacBournie
Okay I've added a few things to last week's list and changed a few things. here is my updated list soon to be making its way to e-bay. Reasonable offers accepted I am also willing to trade and am particularly interested in the older Tokina 20-35 f3.5...with the yellow stripe or the latest

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction. I'm not sure whose *ist D it was taken with. This is the picture. I obviously didn't take it... now that I think about it... I'm pretty sure the first time I saw it was when we exchanging

Such excitement

2005-12-22 Thread William Robb
The boys and girls at Don's Photo here in Regina apparently have, waiting for me, an Epson 4800 printer. The best part is, I have four days off to play with it. William Robb

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