Re: The cause

2002-10-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
"Ryan K. Brooks" wrote: > > There's no need for in house fab to build a DSLR. eg. Nikon? Agree, I didn't make my point very well and I'm too tired at this point to work on it :-) > > > I fear that we've just gotten away from Pentax's competencies. In what areas? > > > > -R

Re: The cause

2002-10-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
at the cost to set up a new chip manufacturing facility. Mind boggling. Otis Wright "Ryan K. Brooks" wrote: > So I sent letters to James Leffel (sales and mktg) and Bob Bender > (president) at Pentax today, expressing my displeasure re: DSLR > availability. > > Anyone else do this? > > R

Re: (Fwd) Re: Asahi pentax profit/loss

2002-09-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
what ever,  before and after? Otis Wright Rob Studdert wrote: --- Forwarded message follows --- Date sent:  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 18:02:18 -0800 From:   "David S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:    Re: Asa

Re: (Fwd) Re: Asahi pentax profit/loss

2002-09-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
ee or what ever,  before and after? Otis Wright Rob Studdert wrote: --- Forwarded message follows --- Date sent:  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 18:02:18 -0800 From:   "David S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 

Re: Pentax prifit/loss

2002-09-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
. I have found negative profits can go on for a while, but that most cos. don't do well for very long if they are bleeding cash --- losing liquidity. Just one person's opinion.... Otis Wright. Pål Jensen wrote: > Bruce wrote: > > > Only according to you. Cite a publ

Re: Who are you?

2002-09-10 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
skills. Otis Wright Glen O'Neal wrote: > Okay, I am not new to the PDML; just came back around after a time away. I > have found the discussion lively, interesting, sometimes offensive, but > always challenging and informative. I have learned things here I would never > have lea

Re: Vs: Orgin Myths

2002-09-10 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Yup. Otis Wright "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > You guys are really depressing me with all this age talk. Anyone else over 60? > > I still have two cameras older than I am, a Leica and a Speed Graphic! > > Dan > > > > >I think I'm the youngest pdmler

Re: Orgin Myths

2002-09-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Starting with a Brownie Hawkeye some time before my tenth year and progressing through an Argus or two and a Petri, I found myself in 1968 about to undertake monthly trips to Europe for a few years. I thought an slr with a lens or two (decided on a 28mm and 135 mm (with a 2x TC) which I still

Re: WARNING: U.S. Postal Service Ripoff

2002-09-06 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I'm very pleased with Priority (USPS) service. The packaging they provide is also a big plus for my requirements. I send four or five Priority packages a week. Can't remember any real problem(s), except for items sent to one of my associates in another state who quite frequently receives out-o

Re: OT: Auroras

2002-07-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Don't know what browser your using, but my NS 4.79 did the same. However, getting rid of a netscape ad pop up and reselecting the page (toolbar) brought up the page nicely. I'm finding that NS 4.79 has some compatibility problems with some sites that IE 6.0 deals with OK. Anyone e

Re: Building a Camera Cabinet

2002-07-16 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Stan Halpin wrote: > Shel - some thoughts on your cabinet: > > Wood is softer than glass. And doesn't break even if you drop something on > it. I know glass is tough, but why chance it? Would Lexan work?? Otis - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: TTL flash?

2002-07-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Are you sure? I have a couple of Vivitar flash Pentax adapters here that "suggest" for some Pentax equipment, two pin contacts plus the frame contact provide TTL capability for some Pentax cameras. Otis Wright Alan Chan wrote: > >I found a used "dedicated flash for a

Re: Where oh where is Shel?

2002-07-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Good to hear you are on the mend. Wishing you a quick return to good heath. Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Hi gang, > > I just wanted to touch base and bring you up-to-date on my situation and > why I've not been around, and to apologize to a few folks for not having > shipped a few items in a t

Re: 300mm f4 screwmount lens- value?

2002-05-04 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
My SMCT 300/4 has a nice tripod mount. Bought it used, so I can't say whether it came that way or mount was added latter. Otis Wright Tom Ivar Helbekkmo wrote: > Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > My 300/4 screwmount has a tripod mount. It's a Super M

Re: WTB: Camera Straps

2002-04-20 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Early last year, I picked up four or five from e-bay auctions to replace some worn out and lay in a supply of spares. Typical e-bay, they cost more than they should, but it was worth it to close out the mission. Haven't been watching lately, but you might have some luck there. Otis W

Re: Forgotten stepchildren

2002-04-18 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Thanks. Having had no exposure to either series, I was curious as to why one would select one over the other. Otis Aaron Reynolds wrote: > On Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 11:46 AM, Otis Wright, Jr. wrote: > > > Now that you mention it. What requirements are served by th

Re: Forgotten stepchildren

2002-04-18 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Now that you mention it. What requirements are served by the 645 family better than the 6x7 family and vice versa..? Otis Bill Owens wrote: > All this malarkey about 6x7 makes us 645(n)(nII) owners feel like forgotten > stepchildren :-( > > Bill KG4LOV > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - > This me

Re: Incident Meter

2002-04-11 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I had a Norwood Director --- one of the former "guises" --- that is 40 to 50 years old recalibrated last year. Selenium cell in it and a like unit I sent along for spares were both OK --- although the tech did warn when I was checking on current serviceability that they run into a fair number wit

Re: The Queen Mum

2002-04-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
SICK? Nitin Garg wrote: > Right, she just continued to let the blood being sucked out of holes > made by her ancestors. Innocent little girl. > > On Tue, Apr 09, 2002 at 10:07:53PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > No, you're wrong again. The explorers, merchants and rulers all had a > > lot to d

Re: The Queen Mum

2002-04-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Just pull up your socks and send them nicely and pleasantly on their way. We did. No need to get upset. Just set your course and sail on. Otis Nitin Garg wrote: > The whole world might not agree. She was the colonial ruler of a lot of > places which werent thrilled with the british rule :) >

Re: This is a manager?

2002-04-06 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Just curious, which of the following is is the ailment/remedy: Kodak, C-41, Tri-X.. Otis "Paul F. Stregevsky" wrote: > I'd have said, "Let's go online to google and look for all sites that > mention Kodacolor and C-41. Then let's see how many sites we find that > mention Tri-X and C-41." >

Re: Asahi Pentax profit/loss

2002-03-27 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
You mean loss of capital really doesn't count during a recession? If you bleed long enough.recession or no recession! Otis Wright Brendan wrote: > Don't forget the rest of the world in general is in a > recession. > > --- Mick Maguire <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&g

Re: Fungus sanity check please . . .

2002-03-23 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I like it. Thanks for sharing. Otis Wright Angel Ramos wrote: > Hi Gang! > I live in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, my home is 2 miles from the sea shore. > This is how I decided to get rid of the fungii problem > I had a couple years ago with a 50mm lens, that went to Pentax > heave

Re: Fungus sanity check please . . .

2002-03-21 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
"""The fungus got in didn't it? What's to stop it getting back out?"" Newly discovered Halpin Logic containment field.. Otis Wright Doug Franklin wrote: > On Wed, 20 Mar 2002 19:12:13 -0600, Stan Halpin wrote: > > > Tell me I

Re: Fungus sanity check please . . .

2002-03-21 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Why don't you take a infected lens, store it with some of your good lenses for a few months (in a monitored environment), then have them tested, and then YOU can write the definitive text on the issue.... Otis Wright Stan Halpin wrote: > Thanks Dave and also Bob Blakely

Re: Lens fungus questions..

2002-03-20 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Statistical sample of one manufacturer's warning notwithstanding. Otis gfen wrote: > On Wed, 20 Mar 2002, Mick Maguire wrote: > > > Paul wrote: "wouldn't a couple eminutes in the microwave kill the little > > buggers?" > > > > It might just kill your microwave too considering most lenses ha

Re: Beer & Toasts (Re: the Norman Yoke (was Re: Health Warning))

2002-03-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Answer may be found here? http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/articles_read/36/ Otis Mick Maguire wrote: > Porter in Porterhouses? H probably more like where the name porterhouse > when applied to steak came from. I'm from the UK and have never heard of > this one so it's certainl

Re: my new website is up

2002-03-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Try your new glasses. Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: > The font face on the opening page is pretty small, and it can't be > increased by using different settings in my browser. Didn't get past > the first page. > > Amita Guha wrote: > > > > I recently abandoned my old website and registered a new

Re: OT: eBay tale of woe

2002-03-16 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
You may be right. Saw on the news that recently an employee in US was dismissed after follow-up background check (many firms are (re)checking backgrounds after Sept 11) found record of a bounced-check -- as I remember, this happened a number of years ago. (anyone happen to remember the exact det

Re: How to open a MZ-3? (or MZ-5, ZX-5 etc)

2002-03-14 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Ah, but the house has much higher humidity than my car on a cold frosty... and you of course correct we see this happen day in and day out in the house. But warming cold dry air gives quite dry warm air -- as I recall--- or at least that has been my reasoning. For example, on several visits t

Re: Please Help - Corroded battery compartment

2002-03-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I broke and lost a piece of the copper contact in the battery compartment of my Spotmatic F. When I had a CLA done, I asked to have this repaired. They lapped a piece of similar copper contact over the stub that remained and soldered them together. Has worked just fine since. If your good with

Re: How to open a MZ-3? (or MZ-5, ZX-5 etc)

2002-03-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Not such a big gamble. Most modern pc fab processes wash boards with deionized water now. But, as you say, remember to use distilled water. Otis Brendan wrote: > We routinely wash laptop mother boards out in > distilled water after users spill coffee on them, it's > a 50/50 chance we take but

Re: How to open a MZ-3? (or MZ-5, ZX-5 etc)

2002-03-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Having spent a fair bit of time in cooler climes, I'm not sure your example supports this point. Depending on the air flow in the car and no. of occupants, it would seem the humidity in the car might be quite low and condensation on leaving the vehicle minimal and to the extent any occurs, it wou

Re: MX viewfinder diopter: -1 or -0.5?

2002-03-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Are you saying that someone with perfect eyesight needs correction to use this camera? Seems like something is missing here. Otis Frantisek Vlcek wrote: > Monday, March 11, 2002, 6:21:34 PM, T wrote: > TR> I guess I can't see what it matters. The viewfinder is set up to appear > TR> approximat

Re: Pentax prices

2002-03-11 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I suspect that few mfrs. offer many products at a loss at the incremental unit production cost level. However, IMHO it is likely that in some instances they do not recover development costs on some "pro" models. Thus any major increase in volume for whatever reason is actually a benefit not a pr

Re: Watching Paint Dry

2002-03-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
For working surfaces, I have had the best results using several coats of polyurethane or epoxy (be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions when using these) as the final finish with appropriate sanding/conditioning in between and polishing of the final coat. If you use these finishes, it is a

Re: Watching Paint Dry

2002-03-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
For working surfaces, I have had the best results using a several coats of polyurethane or epoxy (be sure to follow manufacturer's instructions when using these) as the final finish with appropriate sanding in between and polishing of the final coat. If you use these finishes, it is a good idea t

Re: OT: Commercial Slide Scanning Service

2002-03-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Thank you for a starting point. I found their web site. Will browse through it a little later this evening. Thanks again Otis Bruce Rubenstein wrote: > Now that I know where you are. Try Nancy Scans in Manhattan. I'll see if I come > up with more more details. > > ---

Re: OT:Commercial Slide Scanning Service

2002-03-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
and if possible, a few of these professionally restored for comparison with what I produce here. I can then decide how to handle the remaining inventory and what hardware investments might make sense. Thanks you for your input... Otis Wright Butch Black wrote: > How many slides do you hav

OT: Commercial Slide Scanning Service

2002-03-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
/digitize the images and work from there. Anyone have experience doing this? Any suggestions? Any thoughts on locating reliable scanning service? Thanks in advance . Otis Wright - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: test

2002-03-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
2 2 u 2 Anthony Farr wrote: > two > two > two > two > two > two > two > two > two > two > etc > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.or

Re: Spotmatic Enabled

2002-02-19 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Sometime ago this problem was dealt with quite extensively by the "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" group. You might want to raise a query there if your still having trouble removing the cover. Otis Christian Skofteland wrote: > Thanks. It's sitting in a cup of Coke right now! How long did you soak your

Re: digital crashes

2002-02-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
inadequate testing the recovery process. Otis Wright Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Have more than one copy. Keep the original in one place, perhaps off in > a safe deposit box, and make two or three backup copies, keeping one on > your hard disk, another on tape, and a third on a CD. Keep th

Re: Film at airports, again

2002-02-03 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
are not going to foster much of a recovery for the industry -- in my opinion. It takes time to catch up, but I see no indication they know where the goal posts are located. We have reduced our air travel to only that which is just not optional. Otis Wright Richard Seaman wrote: > Joe, > &

Re: Why do my photos appear in PUG full of artifacts?

2002-02-03 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
You of course have a demo to share with us? Otis "J. C. O'Connell" wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist > > Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 10:38 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: Why do my phot

Re: Now trademarks, was:Re: Surly polar bear

2002-01-22 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Odd. Beverly Hills Hotel has a Polo Lounge --- as I remember, Hyatt has something similar, and I suspect there were many others around the country. Would seem RLC must have had something else than just the name on which to make a winning case? Otis Wright Bill Owens wrote: > There was un

Re: Dave Thomas -- Wendy's founder <- off topic ???

2002-01-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
It shows heart and a depth of personality amongst other things--- some of the many excellent characteristics that make this forum interesting as well as informative. Now if we could spread a few seeds of understanding... Otis Andy Vu wrote: > I really feel sympathy for Thomas's famil

Re: More on Kodak.

2002-01-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I guess they can now scrap their telephone development plans? First radios, then telephones, what's next? Otis "Frits J. Wüthrich" wrote: > http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/020107/n0733085_3.html > Lucent has Pat Russo back, as she left Kodak after nine months. Would you > think Kodak will

Re: A Holiday laugh for You

2001-12-23 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
RerunBut a great laugh nonetheless. Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Stupid Volkswagen Tricks! > > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/humor/jetta-plywood.html > -- > Shel Belinkoff > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ > - > This message is from the Pentax

Re: The Seasons

2001-12-21 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Nicely said and a hearty second for the Jersey Shore. Happiness, Good Health and the Best of Success to all. Otis Wright Bob Rapp wrote: > Hi all, > The seasons are upon us again. As I have been through 58, I can > appreciate all that each new year brings. It is a

Re: Rechargeable (2CR5) for PZ-1p

2001-12-19 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
ells under high load conditions. Any one know out there happen to have info on the relative "short circuit" characteristics of NiCd, NiMH, Alkaline, Lithium etc. cells? Cold there be circumstances where one or more of these sources delivers more current than some older designs provided f

Re: Just got my Kodak RFS 3600 scanner working - WOW!

2001-12-14 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Not necessarily so. Might the ploy be to encourage more usage - processing -- for "cheap film" and encourage use of K film where competitive product might have been used otherwiseand protect list pricing during what me a rather slow period for sales?Kodak seems to have had a hard tim

Re: OT: Re: Australians

2001-12-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Its great entertainment. Have at it Otiose Right Anthony Far wrote: > My profound apologies to list members who are sick and tired of this OT > debate. My country was disparaged on the list so I ~insist~ upon > defending it's honour on the list. If the NRA flunkies had made this

Re: Airport & Postal Scanners Fogging Film

2001-12-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I have no idea what the regs say and really doubt most at the scanners know either. However, I always understood this to be true-- that is, they can scan the film if they "feel" there is a need to do so.. A couple of times I was told this as they took my film and ran it through the machine. O

Re: Airport & Postal Scanners Fogging Film

2001-12-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I have always understood this to be true-- that is, they can scan the film if there is any concern on their part. A couple of times I was told this as they took my film and ran it through the machine. Once I was told the film was not going with me unless scanned, it was my choice. Since the

Re: Spotmeters

2001-12-11 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
While on a battery search for some quite old equipment a few months ago, I learned that Radio Shack carries a large number of batteries that can be ordered by phone, but which do not show up on their web site. Otis Tonghang Zhou wrote: > I searched radio shack website and cannot find the catelo

Re: Pentax semi-OT question

2001-12-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I'm rather fond of and ounce or two of Glenmoranagie --- no water, no ice --- before we "gather at the table." A bit of Grandfathers Port afterwards as we retire to wherever rounds out the day quite nicely. The other evening as I was putting things in order, I happened to note that I purchase

Re: flash stuff

2001-12-03 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Which Sekonic do you use? Otis Aaron Reynolds wrote: > On Sunday, December 2, 2001, at 08:45 PM, Isaac Crawford wrote: > > > He was considerably nicer than > > I would have been considering the tone of your last couple of posts was > > basicly "Well what would you do without your fancy gear?

Re: Any views on Photo Tech in NYC for repairs?

2001-11-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Good luck. Otis Francis Elers wrote: > Thanks to Otis Wright and Jim Apilado for informative answers to my question > last week > > Francis Elers > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the direct

Re: Depreciation of assets

2001-11-22 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Oh yea. Is the cash back in your bank account? You just didn't have to pay more out. Nice try! Otis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 11/22/01 3:19:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > The entire depreciation arguement is a straw man. > > > > By what you

Re: Depreciation of assets

2001-11-22 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Oh yea. Is the cash back in your bank account. You just didn't have to pay more out. Nice try! Otis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 11/22/01 3:19:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > The entire depreciation arguement is a straw man. > > > > By what you

Re: Rattlesnake Shake, Rattlesnake Yum

2001-11-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Please don't pass the entertainment. Otis Treena Harp wrote: > It's not bad, really. My dad (the Mighty Hunter) used to bring home all > sorts of odd stuff for us to try. Southern-fried rattler is yummy! And for > the record, frog legs jump around in the pan while they cook -- it's dinner > AND

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #1574

2001-11-17 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I kept a dozen or so copies around the office. Gave them out to associates/employees who sent me documents I found to be exceedingly difficult/distracting to navigateAnd, for those who continued to .. we had the "returned unread" stamp .. Of course, I never read it myself --- as

Re: Points of Order

2001-11-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Heavy on opinion, rather light on the research --- IMO. Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I know about Wilhelm, and it's the marketing people who are hyping print > longevity. When I see a 50+ year old ink jet print that hasn't faded, > I'll believe that they have reasonable longevity. Over the ye

Re: Windows XP - Scary! (Was=3 A OT: A computer question...)

2001-11-09 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I had this same challenge a couple of years ago. I seem to remember finding instructions on the "mangler" installation disk for cleaning up the boot sector. Unfortunately, I can't check this as I took great pleasure in tossing "mangler" bits a few weeks after reinstalled the software on that co

Re: One airline bans all carry-on luggage

2001-09-29 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I have to do something like this with my gear. Are you saying that you don't lock your cases in anyway? Otis Wright Tim S Kemp wrote: > > Geez, the last thing I want is for some luggage handler to be throwing my > > camera bag around! > > > > Seems to me that, k

Re: Silent Lenses

2001-09-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Have patience the ancients will understand... Otis Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I know all of that, but you keep missing the other points in my posts. > > Mick Maguire wrote: > > > > There is no auto diaphragm connector on the K mount adaptor. The diaphragm > > stays closed down all the

Re: Silent Lenses

2001-09-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Now you have spoiled all their fun... Otis Ivan Prenosil wrote: > You can easily hear what noise is produced by operating diaphragm > (i.e. without film advance, mirror slap, shutter noise, AF) - just press DOF button. > > If you are after silence, why not use digital ? > > Ivan

Re: The WTC constructions

2001-09-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
It was designed in approx. 41 and was first occupied early in 43 and was to become some sort of office complex after the war. Can't remember the designer, but I believe its construction was directed by Gen. Grove, who went on to direct the Manhattan Project. Otis "Skofteland, Christian" wrote:

Re: OT, but all else seems trivial.

2001-09-12 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I'm confused, I seem to remember a Saudi "embassy" in D.C. What am I missing? Otis Jim Moniz wrote: > Thank you for your kind words. Although I must admit My first reaction was > "BOMB THOSE F&%$S!!!" (said f&%$s not having even been identified yet), we > need calm and understanding to preva

Re: The WTC constructions

2001-09-11 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I suspect that the the high temperatures of the fuel-fed flames contributed to some extent to the collapse by weakening the steel super structure that was probably considerably weakened by the impact of the planes. Otis Aaron Reynolds wrote: > Lasse Karlsson wrote: > > > > Is there anyone am

Re: Today's events

2001-09-11 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Thank you. Not an easy day and tomorrow will probably not be much better. But in time. Otis Ted Bradshaw wrote: > Please allow me to extend to all USA members of the list my deep sympathy in > the aftermath of today's appalling events. > > Ted Bradshaw. > - > This message is from

Re: MZ-S Blah, blah, blah. Apology follows.

2001-08-31 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Amen. Otis Lasse Karlsson wrote: > Jody wrote: > > Also I was getting a wee bit annoyed with all these > > long emails from Pel with lots and lots of propaganda > > about the MZ-S. Is he a salesman in real life? He > > seems to have the gift of the gab (not meaning to > > offend here). > > Well

Re: Where in Illinois

2001-08-30 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Suspicious chronological break.  Could it be two people? Otis Norman Baugher wrote: That's interesting, the guy has a lot of feedback and advertises bid pay, doesn't seem like your run-of-the-mill crook. Sure the guy didn't die or something? Norm "Mr. Wm Kane" wrote: > This was probably it: > > h

Re: new camera (Also NOT!!!)

2001-08-30 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
The "other dimension" seems to fit. Were those flying monkeys? Otis Wright Tom Rittenhouse wrote: > Aus. pronounced Oz. Maybe magical tornados do travel half way around the world, but >I thought that > Dorathy's Oz was in another dimension altogether. Are there flyin

Re: eBay fraud

2001-08-29 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
out there to make it real likely one will get bit now and then. Otis Wright Ted Beilby wrote: > Chris, sorry to hear about your bad auction. I had a similar experience last > year. I was contacted after an auction had closed and told that the high > bidder had backed out and that I co

Re: new camera

2001-08-25 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Maybe in NZ, but not in the land of Oz. Otis Wright Jody wrote: > Or how about "Living in Sin" :) > > > > > Yep, in Australia its called a Defacto > > Relationship. I think common law > > > > marriage is a better term :) > > _

Re: Two B/W Shots

2001-08-01 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I'll always miss Melbourne. Had some great times in that city -- hot and cold... Otis Wright Paul Jones wrote: > Hi, > > You wouldnt miss melbourne the last few days its been freezing :) > > Cya > > - Original Message - > From: "Alan Chan&

Re: first camera

2001-07-31 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
But that plants the seeds of insecurity... Otis Wright John Francis wrote: > > > I'm not suggesting that you have to do things my way - All I ask in > return is that you stop trying to convince the rest of the world that > your way is the single best way, and

Re: Professional

2001-07-26 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Logic is fading and dream time fast approaches. Otis Wright Pål Jensen wrote: > John wrote: > > > In that case, why on earth are you spending so much time arguing > > that *your* definition of "professional" is the only one that makes > > any sense? > >

Re: Press awards

2001-07-15 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Congratulations! Otis Wright Treena Harp wrote: > Just got back from our state's press convention, and among other things, I > got first and fourth place in the news photo category and second place in > photographer's portfolio (small weeklies division). The convention was

Re: Kodak and the Digital Age

2001-07-03 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Well Radio-cameras didn't move too well. Anyone taking bets on cable/switch/telephone-cameras? Otis Wright Doug Franklin wrote: > Interesting article about Kodak and their new President and what she's > trying to do with t > company: > > http://dailynews.y

Re: Computer Security

2001-07-03 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Aw! And, for a moment, I thought we just might have a little offsett to the search for truth about the nuances of the "third world"..... Otis Wright Dan Scott wrote: > >Please keep us updated with any important security info. Thanks. > > > >mkr &g

Re: Computer Security

2001-07-02 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Just a tad sensitive aren't we. Given the hacker/pest threat out there, I thought it was a thoughtful, helpful light touch. Much more useful than some of the traffic I see here from time to time. Just my opinion. Otis Wright Aaron Reynolds wrote: > ramadoss wrote: > > >

Re: Server Question

2001-06-30 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I haven't had any difficulty, maybe your "satellite" is pointed incorrectly. Otis Wright "Cameron R. Hood" wrote: > I'm not criticizing anyone, but why is it taking three days to post > messages? I know pentax no longer has a hand in it, but is someon

Re: Pentax EI-200

2001-06-24 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
ty shots. There is no easy way to compensate for few pixels, the lack of lens options, etc If M42 deficiencies were of this nature, I'd have turned them in long ago and moved on to new designs. That's the view from here anyway. Otis Wright "Frits J. Wüthrich" wrote: >

Re: Pentax EI-200

2001-06-23 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
buy a new one. I expect to be using film for a long time --- just a lot less than in the past. Otis Wright Jon Hope wrote: > At 01:23 24/06/01, Isaac wrote: > > >To be fair, you weren't using it with ideal accessories. Nobody doing > >real shooting uses an 8 meg card. I kn

Re: Pentax Spotmeter V

2001-06-19 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
rsion.. Otis William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Otis Wright, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: June 19, 2001 8:54 AM > Subject: Re: Pentax Spotmeter V > > > Thanks. Now I understand the high value t

Re: MZ-S and Others

2001-06-18 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Our humor is doing just fine, it is yours we are worried about. Are you smiling? Otis Wright "Brewer, Doug" wrote: > For the humor impaired, I was smiling when I typed my response to Bob. > > Doug > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: MZ-S and Others > > O

Re: Kinda OT:I need help with Duties from Canada to U.S.A.

2001-06-14 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
swick --- along the the northern Maine border. I'm first generation US. herbet brasileiro wrote: > Hi Otis, > What province do you live in? > I always have to pay duty here in Ontario. > Herbet. > > --- "Otis Wright, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > &g

Re: Kinda OT:I need help with Duties from Canada to U.S.A.

2001-06-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I have recently purchased a camera and a couple of macro lenses -- separate transactions --- from Canada. They arrived with little delay and no additional charges. Otis Wright "Gary L. Murphy" wrote: > On Wed, 13 Jun 2001 20:11:08 -0400, Douglas E Harmon wrote: > > >

Re: Klum & Pentax (SB28 flash with Pentax Camera(s))

2001-06-13 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
As I read the equipment list, this list suggests SB28 flash can be used with LX/Z1-P/PZ-1p. Is this correct? Anyone have experience using SB28 with Pentax cameras? Otis Wright mike wilson wrote: > Hi, > > It seems that it is his wife who uses Pentax 35mm, and he uses > Pentax 6

Re: Sticky foam

2001-06-06 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
idea as is the suggestion of using as little as possible. I find there is a tendency to use much more than is necessary with this type of glue. Best regards, Otis Wright Lon Williamson wrote: > Doug Franklin wrote: > > > > On Mon, 04 Jun 2001 01:31:43 -0400, Lon Williamson wrote:

Re: Spotmeters (Was: Learning To make a Photograph)

2001-06-05 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
I'm about to begin the process of evaluating/purchasing an incident light meter for field use. Needs to be pocket size and accordingly, be able to take a bit of punishment. Any thoughts on: features? models? etc.? Otis Wright Tom Rittenhouse wrote: > Using any meter (including th

Re: AF Macro Lens Question

2001-06-04 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
step, 180mm or 200mm is the flash sync > required. With apologies: what is the problem with flash sync at 180mm 200mm. I am new to the macro scene --- just picked up my first macro lens (100mm). Thank you. Otis Wright - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsub

Re: BAG advise

2001-05-29 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
ss and avoiding bad choices that would take my time ( and money) to rectify. On the other hand, there were no pangs of conscience when I purchased the rest of the accessories needed to complete the system from Adorama, B&H, etc. --- much of which the local store didn't carry anyway.

Re: 1000 f8 pic

2001-05-20 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
. Thanks for sharing the shot with us. Otis Wright. Steve Larson wrote: > Frank Theriault wrote: > > > Yeah, Doug, I wuz gonna say all that too. Plus, the url to access the > > image had the word :"landing" in it! :-) > > > > Seriously, great shot!

Re: LX Gallery

2001-04-27 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
OK! Boggy and Fuzzy are out. I'm not sure about MISTY! Otis Wright Doug Brewer wrote: > I'll try to keep this simple. > > 1.) I am not raining on anyone's parade. If anyone has been paying attention, I said >I supported the idea of an LX celebration. >

Re: LX Gallery

2001-04-27 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
from here on a Friday night. Time for a little Penfolds Grandfather Port -- ring any bells in the land of 'Oz? Otis Wright Bob Blakely wrote: > Excuse me! How is anything changed in as much as the LX Gallery was ALWAYS > going to be a separate gallery? Is it the mere fact

Re: $50K for 8 negatives at ebay

2001-04-27 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
You really think so. Pictures with no blood and guts taken at a public event and all! I'm rather surprised! Otis Wright Tom Rittenhouse wrote: > Also, auctioning them to a private party is not the same as > "in the public need to know". I think that offering th

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