Re: ANY M42 DSLR rumors (yet)?

2008-11-20 Thread Mishka
if supply was huge and market (demand)so thin, they would have been dirt cheap. but they are not best, mishka On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:16 PM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No, the supply of old M42 lenses is huge. The market for them is small. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Opinions about DA 17-70/4 SDM wanted

2008-11-09 Thread Mishka
It is *very* sharp and contrasty. I love mine. As a walkaround lens, it's almost perfect (far superior to 16-50, which is quite heavy and has 77mm filter) mishka On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 3:20 PM, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - From

Re: Foreclosures: Bruce Gilden

2008-11-07 Thread Mishka
annot afford to buy, but can pay monthly payment for 3 years, it's called lease and it's ok. if the same happens with houses, for some reason people see it as a disaster. why no photo essay "expiration of car leases" showing broken down, hard hit former SUV owners? best, mis

Re: smc PENTAX-DA 17-70mmF4AL[IF] SDM

2008-06-04 Thread Mishka
i think that's a fantastic news best, mishka On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 10:05 AM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry but: > > Yawn. > > Cheers, > > Dave :-) > > > 2008/6/4 Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> http://www.dpreview.c

Re: OT: Slide Scanner

2008-04-25 Thread Mishka
the only problem with that is that they almost certainly screw it up. or, at least, try to get away with minimum amount of work done. it's kinda like doing prints at CVS vs. printing yourself. c19/frame means that they will never even look at what comes up on the screen best, mishka On Fri

Re: OT: Slide Scanner

2008-04-25 Thread Mishka
nikon LSx000 (x=4,5) and bulk feeders. it's out of your price range, though best, mishka On Fri, Apr 25, 2008 at 11:22 AM, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Slightly off topic, but I know this group will have a wealth of information. >

Re: Faces of meth images

2008-04-13 Thread Mishka
think it was a sweeping success for those who came up with the idea, since the whole scheme has been replayed again a few years later, under a different name... i am curious, what's the new war is going to be on, a few years from now best, mishka On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 11:26 AM, William Ro

Re: No cheap Pentax

2008-02-28 Thread Mishka
i am willing to sell my k10d for $500 (box and all), since I'm getting k20d tomorrow best, mishka On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 5:26 PM, Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Amazon.com still is showing K100D super for $509 or so. > > Gonz > > > On 2/27/08, Steve Desjard

Re: FS: P645 A* 600/5.6

2008-02-22 Thread Mishka
if that was the case, i wouldn't be selling it in the first place :) but i snapped a K20D last night, so ... mishka On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Mishka wrote: > > In the case, w/ UV protection filter, EX+ condition, pr

FS: P645 A* 600/5.6

2008-02-22 Thread Mishka
In the case, w/ UV protection filter, EX+ condition, pristine glass, a few insignificant rubs on the barrel. If someone is interested, make me an offer off-list. best, mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: K20D on its way...

2008-02-21 Thread Mishka
i've ordered one over the phone today at 4pm. apparently, they are available and ready to ship if you call, but not if you go to their web site. best, mishka On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 5:29 PM, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Neut eny moora > > > Jim King wrote: &g

Re: DA70 and 24x36 coverage

2007-10-04 Thread Mishka
"if grandma were grandpa..." (the rest of the quote is NC17) best, mishka On 10/3/07, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > if they do then... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from th

Re: DA70 and 24x36 coverage

2007-10-03 Thread Mishka
would someone also be upset about designation if it turned out that some K (M,A,FA...) lens covers 6x45 format? doesn't K500/4.5? why it isn't labeled as such? besides, although it is labeled as K, it has preset aperture! burn 'em! best, mishka On 10/2/07, J. C. O'Conne

Re: Hoya-Pentax Future - News

2007-09-18 Thread Mishka
en more) if > they tried to make an impression of being more "upmarket". And perhaps > also if they went further along the line of really cheap high-volume > products. > > - Toralf > > > best, > > mishka > > > > On 9/18/07, David Savage <[EM

Re: Hoya-Pentax Future - News

2007-09-18 Thread Mishka
i also happen to think that k10d and many lenses are ridiculously under priced. i suspect that on top of lower margins, it may also hurt brand reputation ("cheap stuff"). best, mishka On 9/18/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For those who find this stuff int

Re: FS: P645 lenses

2007-09-06 Thread Mishka
replying to my own email: also, M200/4 w/ case, like new or better On 9/6/07, Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > After a recent major non-pentax enablement (Mamiya 6), some stuff has got to > go: > > 1. p645 A 120/4 macro, line new (or better), $280 > 2. p645 A 300 ED-IF

FS: P645 lenses

2007-09-06 Thread Mishka
pls, contact me off-list best,. mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Latest Enablement

2007-09-01 Thread Mishka
how do you like its focussing feel? best, mishka On 9/1/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > G'day All, > > I picked up a package from the post office today that contained > (largish page ~ 880kb): > > <http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/V125/V125

Re: New Carl Zeiss lenses for Pentax K mount!

2007-07-06 Thread Mishka
I have 3 Cosina "Voightlander" lenses in PKA, and their build and optical quality is no worse than that of Pentax LTDs in every respect. They are quite costly too. best, mishka On 7/6/07, Peter Lacus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Adam, > > >>>big hit in Nikon-l

Re: Bouncer

2007-06-27 Thread Mishka
i guess, phony beatlemania has bitten the dust? best, mishka On 6/26/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Beetles references, were bad before but now franks lost it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Bouncer

2007-06-26 Thread Mishka
i cannot really argue with you guys -- you seem to know my preferences way better than i do... best, mishka On 6/26/07, John Sessoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > From: > > Mishka > >> What do you know about the USSR, Mishka? > >> > >> -f

Re: Bouncer

2007-06-25 Thread Mishka
> >> What do you know about the USSR, Mishka? > >> > >> -frank > > > > that the Russian girls really knock me out... > > I thought that was the Ukraine girls. > > William Robb you wouldn't know the difference anyway. best, mishka -- PDM

Re: Bouncer

2007-06-25 Thread Mishka
> What do you know about the USSR, Mishka? > > -frank that the Russian girls really knock me out... best, mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Bouncer

2007-06-25 Thread Mishka
he directives of anyone > >who puts on a uniform. > > > >William Robb > > Almost like old days in U.S.S.R. > > Tom C. -- spoken by a true USSR expert. best, mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: We are all guilty!

2007-05-25 Thread Mishka
was that why you decided to to a law school? ;) best, mishka On 5/25/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Reminds me of when I was a kid. My dad had just finished disciplining > me. I continued my pleas of innocence. Finally, he said, "Okay, > maybe you d

Re: Pentax Update - Shakeup in the Works (again)

2007-04-26 Thread Mishka
nor with common sense :) mishka On 4/26/07, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 26/04/07, Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > pricing of pentax products is insane: witness the rebates on their lenses, > > which sell *before* they hit the shelves (e.g

Re: Pentax Update - Shakeup in the Works (again)

2007-04-26 Thread Mishka
pricing of pentax products is insane: witness the rebates on their lenses, which sell *before* they hit the shelves (e.g. limiteds -- I had to wait for a month or so for an "update" from B&H). best, mishka On 4/25/07, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is Pentax doing that

Re: Russian prices (was: newbie question on aperatures)

2007-04-26 Thread Mishka
new retail prices in Russia for things you can see on rugift are very similar to what ruguft charges. maybe there's 10% difference or so, but I am not even sure about that. of course, if you can buy at factory prices -- that's a different matter... best, mishka On 4/26/07, Sandy Harr

Re: Pixel peeping and looking for defects (was Re: Fullframe lensesand the K10D, CA anyone?)

2007-04-14 Thread Mishka
i guess you have never had a power supply blowing up... :) mishka On 4/14/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Agreed. It's even more fun in some ways. No chemical odors wafting > from the computer. > Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] htt

Re: OT: So It Goes

2007-04-12 Thread Mishka
goodbye monkey house... best, mishka On 4/12/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kurt Vonnegut has passed. > http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/12/books/12vonnegut.html > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinf

Re: Hoya Asks Pentax for Reply by Friday

2007-04-12 Thread Mishka
Samsung should buy their camera division, together with Spotmatic trademark. best, mishka On 4/12/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tom, > You have to stop worrying about this. It seems to be affecting you > deeply, and I wouldn't want it to affect your healt

Re: Problem with A* 200 macro

2007-04-08 Thread Mishka
I have had very bad experiences with KEH repair: basically, they wouldn't fix the problem, argue forever the obvious, and so long, so forth. I wouldn't use them again. best, mishka On 4/8/07, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > KEH.COM, they fix all pentax K

Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size & Resolution

2007-04-04 Thread Mishka
in an unrelated news, IT'S BETTER TO BE RICH AND HEALTHY than poor and sick... best, mishka > HIGHER DISPLAY NET RESOLUTION IS SIMPLY > BETTER than lower NET display resolution... > jco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size & Resolution

2007-04-04 Thread Mishka
ize images, so this question is irrelevant. > > Shel mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

125mm/F12.5 APO Macro available

2007-03-30 Thread Mishka
These things seem to be virtually impossible to find now: http://stores.ebay.com/Camerasharp_Voigtlander-Lens-SL_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ108009QQftidZ2QQtZkm and BIN price is quite reasonable. I've got one myself (supposed to be delivered today) best, mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: 645D Musings

2007-03-26 Thread Mishka
i guess, that means that used p645 glass will soon follow k-mount stuff and start disappearing from keh . best, mishka On 3/26/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > According to a poster on the DPReview Pentax forum, the latest (April) > issue of Chasseur d'Images

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-25 Thread Mishka
he can counter sue. On 3/25/07, Jim King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What a travesty to make of the legal system! Good luck, and may your > lawyer tie them in knots! > > Regards, Jim > > BTW, can you recover your legal fees if, as hoped, the judge tosses > the case out of court? It seems to me

Re: brief 77s appearance

2007-03-22 Thread Mishka
what's completely beyond me, is why anybody would offer rebates on things that sell so quickly (except for sheer idiocy). any ideas? mishka On 3/22/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What I find interesting is that I received e-mail notification from them > that it wa

Re: brief 77s appearance

2007-03-21 Thread Mishka
Looks like they have 35/2 and 50/1.4 as well best, mishka On 3/21/07, Igor Roshchin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For the period of at least 2 hours I saw 77/1.8 black on the B&H > being listed as in stock. I just looked there, and it is already listed > as "out of

Re: Lens suggestions

2007-03-21 Thread Mishka
speaking of portraits, i have found that i like Helios 85/1.5 screwmount (older version, black) a lot. it's quite a bit soft at f1.5, but quite beautifully soft and with very nice bokeh. see also here: http://www.dantestella.com/technical/helios.html best, mishka On 3/21/07, Minelli F

small enablement

2007-03-19 Thread Mishka
just got off ebay an spII with 50/1.4 smc tak (i was after the lens, and the camera came almost for free with it -- but it looks fantastic and 100% working, including the meter)... what a beauty -- both, the camera and the lens, almost objects of art! best, mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Rusian lenses

2007-03-18 Thread Mishka
ter. however, unlike zenitar, rear filter is not required to be there all the time. -- it's PK, not PKA mount. imo, for the money, it's a good buy. best, mishka On 3/17/07, Sandy Harris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There's a 20 mm F2.5 that looks tempting for use i

Re: Macro Lenses

2007-03-15 Thread Mishka
incorrect. a 1:1 reproduction of an object 10mmx10mm is 10mmx10mm regardless whether it is on a sensor, a piece of film or a wall. size of the format does not enter the equation. best, mishka On 3/15/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So at 1:1 magnification, a Pentax

Re: Macro Lenses

2007-03-15 Thread Mishka
i didn't say "the mag. in two cases is different". i did say that comparison is meaningless, although, technically, they have the same mag. best, mishka On 3/15/07, mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You could use the same argument to say that an image made on ASA25

Re: Macro Lenses

2007-03-15 Thread Mishka
absolutely correct. mishka On 3/15/07, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > NOPE, magnification in macro or actually any > photo, macro or otherwise, is the ratio of the actual object size > to the lens image size of that actual object, PHOTOGRAPHIC "FORMAT"

Re: Macro Lenses

2007-03-14 Thread Mishka
magnification on a digital sensor is a moot point anyway. how do you measure it? suppose you have 24x36mm (FF) sensors: one is 2x2 pixels and one is 20MP. does it make any sense to compare 1:1 mag images made on them? best, mishka On 3/14/07, John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: &

Re: Macro Lenses

2007-03-13 Thread Mishka
try this: http://tinyurl.com/yvvekn (my apologies if i spoiled someone's bidding...) best, mishka On 3/13/07, Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've never seen a bad report on any macro lens. It seems to be something > that is simple to design. > > Of course

Re: How Big is the Sigma 200-500 2.8?

2007-03-10 Thread Mishka
big foto lens? On 3/10/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 3/11/07, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > William Robb wrote: > > > It's this big: > > > > > > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/71bd.jpg > > > > > > > It looks like a gun from an ultra violent video game... Or a

Re: OT: Pentax without an X

2007-03-09 Thread Mishka
very pretty camera. best, mishka On 3/9/07, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Porr mans Pentax? > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594579668840/ > Regards > > Jens Bladt > > http://www.jensbladt.dk > +45 56 63 77 11 > +45 23 43 85 77 > &g

Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-24 Thread Mishka
I have p645 and p6 adapter that I use with russian fisheye and hartblei super rotator. works great -- go ahead, it's quite cheap now. best, mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?

2007-02-24 Thread Mishka
sonnar 300/4 usually goes for >$300. for twice that much you can get p645 300/4 ED IF, which is in a totally different league! best, mishka On 2/24/07, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ralf - actually, I do have a Pentax K-adapter for my P6 lenses, but I have > never used i

Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens

2007-02-16 Thread Mishka
h Waller > > ----- Original Message - > From: "Mishka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens > > > > what about those who get addicted to *legal* drugs? > > i mean, vodka is illegal in kuwait, marijuina in usa, either is leg

Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens

2007-02-15 Thread Mishka
i am having hard time imagining a successful entertainer (actor, singer, etc) who would not become a celebrity regardless of how he's feeling about it. best, mishka On 2/15/07, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Because then they're not celebrities anymore? >

Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens

2007-02-15 Thread Mishka
t sure, eg, pot is viewed very negatively by society (not government) here. best, mishka On 2/15/07, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another example. > > A person that gets addicted to illegal drugs is at least aware of the > dangers to some degree, and is aware that is viewed in

Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens

2007-02-15 Thread Mishka
i believe there are 646 MP in UK alone best, mishka On 2/15/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Adam Maas wrote: > > >I doubt we'll see more than ~12MP > > You are absolutely mistaken :) > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML

Re: Obscure unit conversions

2007-02-10 Thread Mishka
moles is as common as it gets. that's molecular mass/L mishka On 2/10/07, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm doing some research and keep coming across odd units of measure > that I need to convert to more common ones. For example, in > measurements of concentr

Re: FS: Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2

2007-01-10 Thread Mishka
i am still waiting for more fun to come... best, mishka On 1/10/07, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Has he called anyone an idiot yet in this thread? > > William Robb > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: Pentax 645D Sensor size(?)

2006-12-12 Thread Mishka
On 12/12/06, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > SORRY BUT I DO NOT AGREE. and that's cool with me. mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax 645D Sensor size(?)

2006-12-11 Thread Mishka
re has numbers that would make many 35mm lenses envious. best, mishka On 12/11/06, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > By and large, jco is correct. But as those numbers indicate, it's not always > the case (The Mamiya 7 lenses in particular are incredible). > > -Ad

Re: my dream Pentax DSLR

2006-12-09 Thread Mishka
PC terminal, you know, like some piont-and-shoots (e.g. minolta a2) best, mishka On 12/8/06, Mark Erickson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Now that the K10D waiting period is over, the Pentax DSLR body looks pretty > stable (except for the 645D, but that's another issue...). For m

Re: How Long ...

2006-12-04 Thread Mishka
feb'02, iirc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D image quality

2006-12-01 Thread Mishka
The biggest screen out there is 4MP. best, mishka > > Over at dpreview there are occasional posts from Ned Bunnell, who is > Pentax USA's marketing director. He's also a professional photographer. > Recently he printed some K10D images on a large Epson printer--I don't

ir conversion

2006-11-24 Thread Mishka
does anyone knows where it can be done with istdl? all the places i've seen do that with canon or nikon,,, thanks, mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D & Photoshop CS

2006-11-23 Thread Mishka
just tried dng from k10d with cs2/acr3.6 -- works like a charm best, mishka On 11/23/06, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 24/11/06, Mark Cassino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Looking at the Adobe website, it looks like the K10D > > RAW files are

Re: K10D has arrived...

2006-11-22 Thread Mishka
just got mine from amazon. it was supposed to come on friday, but for whatever reason came a day early. the wait to charge the battery seems almost infinite/unbearable. just wondering how many people here got one today? best, mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: K10D Availability in U.S.

2006-10-26 Thread Mishka
jeez, do you buy ever anything online (as some unscrupulous buyers do and avoid paying state taxes simultaneusly hurting local retailers) -- we should call this "retail piracy", i guess... best mishka On 10/26/06, John Celio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Granted, t

Re: K1D aperture simulator survey, part Deaux Now in Digest modeto save bandwidth.

2006-10-14 Thread Mishka
bullshit. F1n's go from $100 for beaters to >$500 in good shape. i don't know anything about your friend, but the prices you mention show who is clueless. mishka On 10/14/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is that why my friend was able to buy three Can

Re: The JCO survey

2006-10-13 Thread Mishka
what a strange thought... > realize that you may not love Mr. Robb. > > Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: The JCO survey

2006-10-13 Thread Mishka
that could bring them good PR and user loyalty, if nothing else. i would be very surprised if they haven't realized this yet. i am willing to bet that their professional body (whatever it will be) will have sTimulator. best, mishka (a few grands worth of *new* pentax lenses/cameras, if th

Re: The JCO survey

2006-10-13 Thread Mishka
will, it should be obvious to you that the exact order of decisions doesn't really matter. best, mishka On 10/13/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone I know has bought a new Pentax lens, has then tried to sell the > old one, if they have an old one to sell. >

Re: The JCO survey

2006-10-13 Thread Mishka
i think the word you are looking for is here: http://tinyurl.com/ey8gl not that it matters... mishka On 10/13/06, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Listen you dumbshit, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: The JCO survey

2006-10-13 Thread Mishka
i think this is a wonderful conclusion of this enlightening thread. mishka On 10/13/06, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > FUCK YOU WR. > > You are a complete > Asshole and you are proving it in this > Thread without a doubt. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: Cancelled my K10D order

2006-10-13 Thread Mishka
to do with this. It is them who hired the 3rd party. I would be pissed too (I was pissed at B&H when they sent me lenses with utterly unremovable stickers covering UPC code on each box) . best, mishka On 10/13/06, graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Try to find out the name of the

Re: The JCO survey

2006-10-09 Thread Mishka
for the last couple of weeks, there's been >150 successful auctions for older lens over $50. that translates to about 4000/year. even if you that meny of those buyers participated in multiple auctions, i think the figure would still be of the order of a few thousands people/year. i also imagine tha

Re: The JCO survey

2006-10-09 Thread Mishka
having more than one model would answer that concern. of course assuming that their supply curve has some elasticity (mark's point of 3 factories working 3 shifts to satisfy the current demand) bestm mishka On 10/9/06, John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I fail to see

Re: FS Friday

2006-10-06 Thread Mishka
be *the* brand. best, mishka On 10/6/06, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Digital Image Studio wrote: > >On 07/10/06, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Mishka wrote: > >> > >> >An AGP Maxtor 650P. Dual-DVI (easily supports 2 x

FS Friday

2006-10-06 Thread Mishka
An AGP Maxtor 650P. Dual-DVI (easily supports 2 x 1600x1200 monitors) Name your price! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D vs. Medium Format

2006-09-20 Thread Mishka
this question cannot be answered without your telling what's your final output. e.g. for web galleries, either one is an overkill. for projected slides, imo, digital doesn't come anywhere close. for prints -- i don't know, i supose that depends on the size... best, mishka On 9/20

Re: Ordered a K10D

2006-09-16 Thread Mishka
i did exactly the same. mishka On 9/16/06, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I ordered and paid for a K10D from Amazon, which seems to be the only > internet provider who is taking orders. I've also asked to be > notified when available from B&H. I would prefer

Re: K10D available at Amazon (pre-order)

2006-09-14 Thread Mishka
oct 13 best, mishka On 9/14/06, Ralf R. Radermacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ryan brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > For fun, I added it to my cart and got a much earlier delivery date. > > Such as? > > Ralf > > -- > Ralf R. Radermacher

Re: CF v SD Cards

2006-08-28 Thread Mishka
you've got a bad sample. that simple, end of story. 16-45 records as much as the sensor can capture. best, mishka On 8/24/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > You'd have to compare this shot to one made with another lens. I do have a > similar shot

Re: FS Friday: several Pentax lenses (and an AF body)

2006-08-27 Thread Mishka
carlos, i may be interested in 15mm and 50/1.2 -- are they still available? do you have pics? how much is s/h to USA? best, mishka On 8/25/06, Carlos Royo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > For sale (I have reduced again the price of the SMC-A 15 mm.): > > SMC Pentax-A 15 mm. 3.5, , an

Re: New telephoto lenses?

2006-07-25 Thread Mishka
"you get rid of him" means there are two of you. i wholeheartedly subscribe to your statement regarding logic and this group best, mishka. On 7/23/06, graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No, everone on the planet. As you continue executing them, the median > income goes

Re: New telephoto lenses?

2006-07-25 Thread Mishka
because the most efficient process that turns dollars to oil, is simply bying oil from the producers :) best, mishka On 7/23/06, DagT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sorry about that. I´ve never > understood why the west does not use it´s technology and wealth to > become ind

Re: New telephoto lenses?

2006-07-25 Thread Mishka
those are uncorrelated measures. best, mishka On 7/23/06, DagT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wow, if you are feeding a large part of the world with food it really > explains why you are so popular, and why you have the world record in > debt to other countries. > > DagT >

Re: now *this* is hysterical ...

2006-07-22 Thread Mishka
yes, it is. mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

WTB: SMC 200/4 M or A

2006-07-07 Thread Mishka
like new or better condition. contact me off list. best, mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Limited Thoughts

2006-06-24 Thread Mishka
it's always possible to make things a little bit sloppier and a bit cheaper. boils down to pereferences and available cash. i own 31 and 77 and love them. best, mishka -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Question for for the Chemists out there

2006-06-16 Thread Mishka
p the evaporation? > > > > Tom C. > > > > > > > >From: Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > >To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > >Subject: Re: OT: Question for for the Chemists out there > >

Re: OT: Question for for the Chemists out there

2006-06-16 Thread Mishka
would be in one form vs. the other. > > What I'm hoping for in the end is crystals of a granular size. Is there a > way to speed up the evaporation? > > > > Tom C. > > > > > > > >From: Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: Pentax-Discu

Re: OT: Question for for the Chemists out there

2006-06-16 Thread Mishka
proportion doesn't matter -- Na2SO4 . 10H2O will form from the solution anyway. just dissolve the anhydrous salt in a (minimal amount of ) hot water and put it in a fridge. On 6/16/06, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > (or even somebody a little more chemically literate than myself). I've > looke

Re: Light going backwards

2006-05-15 Thread Mishka
the article hoovers best, mishka On 5/14/06, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Those interested in optics and physics may find this of interest: Source: PhysOrg.Com - Tilburg, The Netherlands http://www.physorg.com/news66582110.html

Re: Fw: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-04 Thread Mishka
you are forgiven best, mishka On 5/4/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: For your enjoyment. I'm just the messenger.. William Robb - Original Message - From: "Brian Schneider" Subject: Analog versus Digital Shootout > > http://www.

Re: Another one bites the dust.

2006-05-02 Thread Mishka
welcome to the club. i am going to be unemployed as of tomorrow. best, mishka On 5/2/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As most of you know, the life of a photofinisher has changed dramatically over the past couple of years. The business has been taken over by large chain stor

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-29 Thread Mishka
the daily comute to work to NYC iwould become a killer for me. i'd rather pay for gas. best, mishka On 4/29/06, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Apr 29, 2006, at 12:20 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Think taxes, in NYC the combined state local and federal taxes are > appr

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-29 Thread Mishka
too late for that mishka We could move New Orleans in between Baltimore and NYC, I suppose. Bob

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-29 Thread Mishka
that definitely explains why every other car on the hiways is an suv. i bet once gas prices get north of $5, the public transportation will get to european level quite quickly. best, mishka On 4/29/06, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I find that Europeans and people from the UK wh

Re: Local Gas Prices

2006-04-28 Thread Mishka
http://tinyurl.com/6zy4l best, mishka On 4/27/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Can it be we'll someday look back wistfully on these prices when we remember the good old days? What are the prices in your area? http://home.earthlink.net/~shel-pix/gasprices.html Shel

Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?

2006-04-27 Thread Mishka
way, even if NYC is nuked, i will still have pictures of sashkas's first birthday at hand (if i have any hands left at that time). best, mishka On 4/27/06, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 27 Apr 2006 at 23:41, Kevin Waterson wrote: > > > This one time, at ban

Re: Pentax lens revelation for *istDL newbie

2006-04-26 Thread Mishka
there are things in live and photography other than resolution. and attaching labels. of course different lenses render differently. it's just that the resolution is usually not among the differences, in 6MP cameras at least. best, mishka On 4/26/06, David Oswald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

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