Re: Another picture from wrobb

2004-09-26 Thread CRB
Well, it looks good in monochrome. Just add some red or orange. http://members.safe-t.net/dpconsult/ebay/wrobb_bwversion.bmp Sincerely, C.Brendemuehl Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close

Interesting reading

2004-09-25 Thread CRB
... in a current eBay ad: When I was a photo student I used an MX and look where it got me. My daughter just graduated with a bachlors in science/art and works at Starbucks! Sincerely, C.Brendemuehl Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I

Saturday Goodies

2004-09-25 Thread CRB
Here's something special for the collector: Das Asahi Pentax-Buch Yes, Mr. Keppler's book in German! (My first German garage sale) And because it's so special to we Pentax collectors, $2 + shipping. Also got ... Pippi Langstrumpf Pippi Langstrumpf geht an bord Pippi in Taka-Tuka-Land Lassie

RE: how does image stabilisation work?

2004-09-24 Thread CRB
One problem with Canon IS that it must be turned off when the camera is on a tripod. Otherwise it create its own problems. Vibration is actually introduced as it is predictive of motion! Sincerely, C.Brendemuehl Politics is supposed to be the second oldest

'05 PUG themes

2004-09-24 Thread CRB
Have the themes for '05 been set yet? Sincerely, C.Brendemuehl Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. Ronald Reagan

Re: '05 PUG themes

2004-09-24 Thread CRB
I was hoping for a year of homework. Gives people a chance to pick up a book learn a technique. 1. Single-light portrait or still life. 2. 1-second exposure 3. 1/1000-second exposure Think outside the mirror box. Sincerely, C.Brendemuehl Politics is

Each Format's Advantage

2004-09-21 Thread CRB
On the image side ... Digital wins on the enlargement side. There's no grain from the aperture affect of the holes in emulsion. So you get a smoother image. Digital wins on clear, brilliant colors. Film wins on raw information. Just look @ 4x5 8x10 contacts. Film wins on color depth. No

OT: NG posting

2004-09-20 Thread CRB
His M135/3.5 looks like a nice price. Shipped, even. Subject: FS Pentax lenses FS Date: 17 Sep 2004 23:29:32 GMT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (ChrisPlatt) Newsgroups: rec.photo.marketplace.35mm SMC Pentax-A 35mm f/2.0 (9) CLA'ed RARE $175 SMC

Re: Damaging a CCD?

2004-09-20 Thread CRB
From: William Robb Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 15:08:33 -0700 - - Original Message - They are noisiest just before they burn up. Cats are the same way. William Robb But what is WW really referring to? Can you guess? a) Pamela

Re: Another Limited lens

2004-09-14 Thread CRB
Wouldn't this be a decent portrait length for APS-class Digital? My only wish is that the optical quality is better than the 43/1.9 with its barrel issues. If this is just another Tessar it will be average, but if it's optimized for digital imaging then it might really sell the bodies.

Re: Another Limited lens

2004-09-14 Thread CRB
At least it has a better focus ring than the M. Sincerely, C.Brendemuehl Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. Ronald Reagan

When I was a pro ....

2004-09-14 Thread CRB
... it lasted for about a year. I was a better photographer than businessman. (that's businessperson in metric) Success, of the fiscal sort, lasted about 6 months. The last few months were a struggle, having mis-spent my adv. monies. I know better now, but won't go back. It's more fun as a

WTB Larson Bracket

2004-09-13 Thread CRB
I'm in need of one of the Larson brackets for mounting a handle flash and shooting into an umbrella. They're about 2 ft. long. If you have one that you're not using, I need it for a shoot this Sat. Thanks. Sincerely, C.Brendemuehl Politics is supposed to be

Which is the rare one?

2004-09-10 Thread CRB
The black screwmounts are all uncommon. Which ones are the rare desirable ones? A friend locally has a black ES that he's going to show me tomorrow. Anyone intersted? Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master

Re: Enabled again! SMC-F 50 f1.4!

2004-09-08 Thread CRB
Given a Linhof? Nice. I only wish. Back in HS a friend was given a '63 Fender MusicCaster. Really a nice gift. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master craftsman of idols.' -- John Calvin (1509-64)

FS: today's finds

2004-09-08 Thread CRB
#1 Metz 32 Z-2 flash. Interchangable shoes for dedication. Comes with generic shoe. GN 105(ft) 32(M) Part o the SCA 300/3000 system. Pentax systems use one of the 372, 373, 373/2, 374/2AF, or 3701 adapters. The list is included with the flash. As New In Box. $60 #2 same as #1 #3 Mamiya

photo.net posting

2004-09-07 Thread CRB
For those who don't watch photo.net ... http://www.photo.net/gc/view-one?classified_ad_id=586816 ... especially those dslr lusters. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master craftsman of idols.' -- John Calvin

NG posting

2004-09-06 Thread CRB
Chris has lowered his prices a bit. http://www.news2web.com/cgi-bin/dnewsweb.exe?cmd=articlegroup=rec.photo.marketplaceitem=313408utag= Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master craftsman of idols.' -- John

OT FS: Nifty s/m lens on photo.net

2004-09-03 Thread CRB
http://www.photo.net/gc/view-one?classified_ad_id=586508 (not mine) Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master craftsman of idols.' -- John Calvin (1509-64) ___ Join

Re: Difference between 50mm A and 50 mm M.

2004-09-02 Thread CRB
Original From: Peter J. Alling Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 07:02:16 -0700 --- You'll lose the aperture information in the viewfinder with the M lens, (but then you didn't have it in manual mode anyway). Some extremely picky

Re: Difference between 50mm A and 50 mm M.

2004-09-02 Thread CRB
original - From: Shel Belinkoff Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 08:04:31 -0700 - One thing that everyone seems to be missing is that the M and the A lenses may provide different results wrt color. That may be an

istD price change

2004-09-02 Thread CRB
Since the price drop has been announced ... Does anyone yet know what it will be? Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master craftsman of idols.' -- John Calvin (1509-64)

Re: Difference between 50mm A and 50 mm M.

2004-09-02 Thread CRB
From: paul . stregevsky Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2004 10:35:03 -0700 Henry's in Canada is listing two in Condition 8 for $38.61 (US) each. That's a great price! Don't hesitate a minute! Run! Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us is, even from his

?Tamron 90/2.5

2004-09-02 Thread CRB
Locally, Cord camera has a Tamron Adaptall2 90/2.5. I've no interest in such, but if anyone else does... ... and if it compares favorably to the others that are discussed regularly I'll get the price for you. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us

Re: 50th Anniv Ltd Ed. *ist D pics

2004-09-01 Thread CRB
That gold package looks really Bad. Cheap. Just as the gold package ruins a nice Camry, so it can also ruin a really nice camera. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.' -- unknown author but often attributed to A.

Digital Usability Lens Review

2004-09-01 Thread CRB
It would be very useful if someone with an istD would take Pentax-brand lenses and shoot just one shot with each one. The purpose wold be to provide information regarding color fringing issues of each lens. With a test such as this we cold decide which will have good future in our photographic

Re: advertising (was Seen on dpreview)

2004-09-01 Thread CRB
Gentlemen, It is interesting what has happened to the concept of freedom over the last couple of centuries. This Greate Experiment promised the freedom to... and tried to build a solution around self-government (Federalism coupled with free moral agency ala John Calvin) to enhance that

Re: Digital Usability Lens Review

2004-09-01 Thread CRB
Mrs. Reed I could do my bit in data-gathering here, but I think I'll need some more Mrs. Reed parameters specified -- lighting conditions, in particular. Mrs. Reed Mrs. Reed ERN Mrs. Reed already in possession of/having access to Mrs. Reed M50/1.4, M50/2.0, M100/4.0 macro, M100/2.8, M135/3.5,

FS: my auctions, too

2004-08-27 Thread CRB
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItemsinclude=0userid=dpconsult.comrows=50since=-1rd=1 Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master craftsman of idols.' -- John Calvin (1509-64)

Re: Anybody still using an external (analog) lightmeter

2004-08-27 Thread CRB
Absolutely. Pentax Spotmeter V. Even with 135 on occasion. Averaging meters don't always cut it. Being 1/2 stop off on 135 can be tolerated but being 1/2 stop off on 4x5 or 8x10 makes a diff in the neg. Even makes a diff with 120. Why? Because 135 loses enough shadow detail and highlight

Re: 35 vs digi - Some points to ponder.

2004-08-26 Thread CRB
I had the chance a couple of years ago to work with the Akai GX-747 open reel tape deck. With a quality recording is was very difficult to tell any difference between it and CD. Paying close attention once could tell that the CD had a little better lows but harsher highs. All-in-all, very

Re: new to list

2004-08-26 Thread CRB
Welcome, Karen. eBay talk tends to both clutter the list and spoil each other's bargains. Items for sale, pretty must Fridays, most of the time. Sometimes the Aussies will chime in on Thursday, but their calendars are almost a day ahead of ours. There's a lot of digital users here, and a few

Re: 35 vs digi - Some points to ponder.

2004-08-25 Thread CRB
Comparative thoughts: You may, if you wish, go out and buy a turntable. But expect to have to get a really good one. Can't find a cheap BSR new? How about a BIC 960? Denon doesn't make any more, afaik. But I think you can still get a Thorens or a Linn. Be willing to shell out.

RE: It's over (was Re: Ilford in trouble? and digi snappers)

2004-08-25 Thread CRB
From: Tom C Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:09:27 -0700 I love the purist in you, even though I do not have the time and stamina to shoot 4 x 5. I say that, never having done it, but a camera bag with 4-5 lenses and a 12

RE: It's over (was Re: Ilford in trouble? and digi snappers)

2004-08-25 Thread CRB
Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 08:37:46 -0700 -- I disagree. By the time you print an image on an offset press, you can't distinguish between a 10 megapixel digital shot and medium format. I wish I could show you the images Clint Clemens

It's over (was Re: Ilford in trouble? and digi snappers)

2004-08-24 Thread CRB
Some history keeps coming back to mind. I've been in computers for a long time now. Since the 70s. In the 80s we were selling daisy wheel printers. Qume Sprint 5, iirc. Then along came 24-pin dot matrix. Near letter quality they called it. Our response was derisive -- That's an apology, we

Re: PAW - Snow Shadow

2004-08-23 Thread CRB
Ah, summer in Canada. :) Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - Every one of us is, even from his mother's womb, a master craftsman of idols. -- John Calvin (1509-64) ___ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most

Re: New Member

2004-08-22 Thread CRB
Pat, Welcome to the list. It looks like you've got a nice outfit. It should serve you well. As far as the value of the A28/2.8, I'd personally not pay over $100 for one, and that if in perfect condition. They're good lenses, but not great ones. BTW, my Irish ancestors were Devlin

Re: Fogged film - help please (more info)

2004-08-20 Thread CRB
Look at the characteristics of the problem. It didn't saturate the film. It didn't cross the whole film plane. It didn't occur on every roll. It was while the film was wound on the spool. So it wasn't in the camera as it would have spanned the full frame height. If it were the lab, perhaps

FS Fryday

2004-08-20 Thread CRB
FS Fryday #1 TAP AGPL346 GP-HL-46-3 Leaves pkg 25 pages 4x5 pages for your TAP album 4 packs, 25 pages per pack $5 each pack. #2 TAP ATRPW57 TRP-57 WHT BASE 5x7 pages, gold edges. 3 packs, 6 pages per pack $5 each pack #3 TAP AR400WL R-400W White

Questions to help improve your photographic skills

2004-08-19 Thread CRB
I put these together because they're things I've either struggled to learn in the past or am still learning. (I often struggle most with #4.) 1. Do you shoot snapshots quickly or do you plan ahead? 2. Do you pose people or just have them bunch together? 3. Do you use controlled lighting?

Re: Quick Lens Question

2004-08-19 Thread CRB
I looked @ that 150 as well. It was tempting. But alas it's too close to my 100mm and not A. You grabbed a goodie. Congrats. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - Every individual is continually exerting himself to find out the most advantageous employment for

Quiz #2

2004-08-18 Thread CRB
A. Do you shoot portraits? B. Do you shoot weddings? C. Do you shoot cats? D. What calibre or size of shot do you use? E. Do you really, honestly like exotic/abstract images? F. Do you really care? G. Plastics! Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl -

Re: FA 50mm 1.4 or 43mm limited?

2004-08-18 Thread CRB
I've use A F lenses, but not the FA, so I'll compare to the F. Color correction between the two is very similar. The 43 is not a significant improvement. The barrel problem makes it less desirable, though that depends on what you shoot at what distances at what f-stops. These results can

RE: Pentax Imaging

2004-08-18 Thread CRB
Many firms use their distributors as their marketing agents. This is extremently common with international organizations. Mamiya, Toyo, and many others do the same thing. The goal is to let each distributor develop a suitable marketing plan for their home nation/culture. It works well, for the

Re: Cat photo!

2004-08-17 Thread CRB
Will the hangars serve the dual function of grill? :) Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - 'Every individual is continually exerting himself to find out the most advantageous employment for whatever capital he can command. It is his own advantage, indeed, and not

Quiz #1

2004-08-17 Thread CRB
It's always good to have a handle on the basics. In that light I present to you the following quiz. Give a one-sentence definition of each term: 1. Diaphragm 2. Aperture 3. F-stop Photography-related answers only, please. This is a family-friendly list. Thanks. ;~) Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl

Re: What would a pro buy - survey?

2004-08-16 Thread CRB
I'd rather invest the money in marketing in order to grow a business. Equipment is not success and assets are not success. The only way to attain success is persistent hard work. Nothing less. (At least not in a generally free economy.) The equipment I've got now would be more than enough

Re: DA14mm - why so large and heavy?

2004-08-13 Thread CRB
Angle of View is often confused with Angle of Coverage? Coverage (film plane) determines which format a lens is suitable for. View is often used for either film plane Coverage or subject Coverage. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl - Every individual is continually

Re: 35mm coverage of new lenses

2004-08-12 Thread CRB
If Pentax can sell new lenses to both Film and Computer users for a mere $10 per pro-grade lens, why the heck not? If film is going to be around for a few more years, esp. bw, then it seems a small investment to maintain a marketshare that the others have completely abandoned. Pentax getting

RE: Ok, how about Sigma front caps

2004-08-12 Thread CRB
The Hama front caps I get from Adorama stay on pretty well. :) Amita Hama, huh? Mustn't be surprized that high-quality German engineering! :O Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl --- You impress at a distance, but you impact a life up close. The closer the relationship the