Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Cotty wrote: *I've learned that a lot of PDMLers do not have English as their first language... And frequently they write better English than those who have it as their native tongue. dave yerwhat? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: OT party in the tundra (was: Re: What Have You Learned Here?)

in the tundra (was: Re: What Have You Learned Here?) RIght on, Cotty.  I'm down with that plan.  If I win the lottery big, I'm flying as many PDMLers as I can round up out to the great white northern tundra. I'm THERE, Aaron!!! Did I mention that you'll have to build your own igloo and kill your

Re: OT party in the tundra (was: Re: What Have You Learned Here?)

On Friday, January 18, 2002, at 04:57 AM, Antti-Pekka Virjonen wrote: Hey Aaron, is it the same over there as it is here in Finland: Polar bears walking all over the place and people have to hunt them for food ? (Or was is polar beers ;-) As presented on Canuck TV, we've been petitioned by

Re: OT party in the tundra (was: Re: What Have You Learned Here?)

On Friday, January 18, 2002, at 08:12 AM, David Brooks wrote: just sold the dogs too.Damn ;) HAR! Willie has sled dogs, don't he? -Aaron - 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

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

On Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at 11:42 AM, Cotty wrote: RIght on, Cotty. I'm down with that plan. If I win the lottery big, I'm flying as many PDMLers as I can round up out to the great white northern tundra. I'm THERE, Aaron!!! Did I mention that you'll have to build your own igloo

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

- Original Message - From: Aaron Reynolds Subject: Re: What Have You Learned Here? On Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at 11:42 AM, Cotty wrote: RIght on, Cotty. I'm down with that plan. If I win the lottery big, I'm flying as many PDMLers as I can round up out to the great white

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

That no matter how simple or detailed the directions someone almost always manages to not follow them. unsubscribe pentax-discuss 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 - This message is from

Re: Introduction (was: What Have You Learned Here?)

Hello, i did not properly introduce myself when asking a question on this list (about hard tight fit cases for MZ/ZX) so here it goes : my name is Alexandre, i have had a MZ-50 with two Sigma zooms and a A50mm 2.0 pentax lens for one year now, i had stopped photography for many years but still

Re: Introduction (was: What Have You Learned Here?)

Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 22:23:28 -0500 From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Introduction (was: What Have You Learned Here?) Ok I'll play too.. Hi my name is ann, I don't take _anything_ seriously anymore. One of my pentaxes died today (.. or was it yesterday? I can't remember

RE: What Have You Learned Here?

How about the one you own? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia I guess on that note Robb, I would like to ask the question: Has anyone learned which 50mm is best? 1.2, 1.4, 1.7??? Norm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

On Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at 06:46 PM, Cotty wrote: *I've learned that meeting people in the flesh that I originally met through email lists is a rewarding experience and if I won the lottery big, I'd throw a party and fly in every PDML subscriber, poster and lurker, for the bash of the

Faster way to save posts (was Re: What Have You Learned Here?)

Patrick White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW, if you trust the archives, they are searchable. So perhaps you don't need to save anything at all? Patrick, Searching can be tedious if you're looking for a particular comment that someone made about a popular subject, like a 50mm lens or autofocus

Re: What have you learned here?

In a message dated 15/01/02 23:29:54 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: and one of the snappers mentions that he's seen that one celeb or another had been 'papped' the other day (for whatever reason). I asked: 'Papped' 'Yeah, you know, staked out by photographers'. Ahhh,

Re: What have you learned here?

Steve. For a short while, that was my gig. I was a pap. Sneaking thru hotel kitchens, etc. Best shot? Prince Charles scratching his ***. In Paris Match about 15 yrs ago... Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter Peter, you *papped* Prince Charles! There's no shame ;-) Cotty

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Anand, For years I've had a problem taking everything too seriously. Not that you, or anyone else for that matter, are interested in my life story, suffice it to say that photography allows me the escape to be the person I want to be, to explore and create, to empty my mind of wordly concerns

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

I do take the photography seriously. I do want to learn more, practice more, and count on my ability when it's needed. But I don't do photography to make my living and so it is not a means to a financial end. I take some pretty crappy pictures that I spent hours composing or planning. I've

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

On Monday, January 14, 2002, at 07:00 PM, Paul Jones wrote: My bank account balance hates the PDML, the amount of gear i have obtained since i joined this group is obscene :) Yeah, if it weren't for this wretched PDML, I'd have $749 more and I'd know nothing about any 75mm f2.8 AL for 67.

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Now I am unhappy with my old K2DMD and growing... Lac Why would anyone be unhappy with any working K2 or K2DMD? :-) It's those damn LX winkers ;-) !!! $#% You, Cotty! :-) Yeah, but those damn LX winkers are simply saying it like it is. As an LX owner, I'm more than happy with anyone

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

On Tuesday, January 15, 2002, at 09:06 AM, Stephen Moore wrote: 4. The appropriate and inappropriate uses of HAR! HAR! -Aaron - 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'

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Shel... What have I learned? Well, beyond a great many things so far that make me go HUM, I will forever remember that when the LX was introduced it started at 1600 ASA and moved to 3200, not from 3200 to 6400 which was pointed out recently. That's one I won't even have to write down.

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

I thought that was the M28/2.8...G Norm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip1. Pentax is a brand of cameras and lenses. They make good ones. Except of course for the 85mm f2.snip - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

I thought that was the M28/2.8...G Norm Yeah norm...that one, too! LOL!! Brendan - 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.org .

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Gee, with over 700 messages in my inbox what am I doing replying to this!! But I am.. I got on the list about 1 1/2 years ago and I have to tell you guys that every time I asked a question about any photo topic (strobe studio lighting, bokeh, LX/KX stuff) I got more replies than I could ever

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

- Original Message - From: Norman Baugher Subject: Re: What Have You Learned Here? I thought that was the M28/2.8...G I dunno Norm. I have both, and I like em fine. William Robb Norm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip1. Pentax is a brand of cameras and lenses. They make good ones

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

I guess on that note Robb, I would like to ask the question: Has anyone learned which 50mm is best? 1.2, 1.4, 1.7??? Norm William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Norman Baugher Subject: Re: What Have You Learned Here? I thought that was the M28/2.8...G I dunno Norm. I

RE: What Have You Learned Here?

I have to learn to read faster if I am going to keep up with the list! Alan - 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.org .

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

I don't know why. In the last 24-hours I've only received 278 messages from the list. That's not much to keep up with. ;-) Len --- I have to learn to read faster if I am going to keep up with the list! Alan - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Wow, I could go on and on, but I'll try to be brief: I've learned how little I know about photography. As a rank amateur, it's very humbling (but informative) to watch some of the threads about general photographic concepts, such as the metering thread that's going on now. OTOH, it's

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Hi, Cotty, EXCELLENT! That's two new things I learned in one day: Snappers for still photogs, and to pap for being captured by the paparazzi. Yours is the best post yet on this thread. BTW, there must be a gynecological joke in there somewhere. ;-) cheers, frank Cotty wrote: One other

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

? From: Chris Niesmertelny [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What Have You Learned Here? Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 19:28:19 -0500 So, what have you all learned? 1) Not to lick the hot shoe contacts (um, well, I figured that one out). 2) Not to take

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

So, what have you all learned? What little tips are memorable and have helped you? What revelations have improved your work, or made it easier? Maybe I'll compile them and post 'em on my site. Well, I suppose I better come up with something worth reading here. What have I actually learned

Introduction (was: What Have You Learned Here?)

I too am ashamed that I never introduced myself: Here goes: Hi, My name is Christian and I'm a Pentax user. Christian - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip *I've learned that it's proper netiquette to introduce oneself on an email list and say hello (I never

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] lovely wrote: What have I actually learned from the PDML. Hmm. In no particular order: (big snip) *I've learned that I can only be who I am, nuttiness and all, and that you have to take me as you find me. (big snip) And so finally, *I've learned that one can

Re: Introduction (was: What Have You Learned Here?)

Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *I've learned that it's proper netiquette to introduce oneself on an email list and say hello (I never did !!! and now I'm too ashamed to do it!) and Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] replied: I too am ashamed that I never introduced myself: Here

Faster way to save posts (was Re: What Have You Learned Here?)

What are the best ways to save the 'selected messages' ? I have been saving those in notepad/word document, however, find too cumbersome to do the job. Any faster way, please ? When I used to get the list as individual mail messages, I moved the mail to another folder to keep it. It

RE: Faster way to save posts (was Re: What Have You Learned Here?)

Hi Anand: If you use either Outlook or Outlook Express, you can create folders within the programs for any groups you like. Every now and then, archive the folders to CD or disk and delete the older ones to save space. Periodically, Outlook at least will ask whether it can do the same job

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Well said, Cotty. You sure have a wonderful way with words (and you take great pictures, too)! Kathy Leickly - 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

Re: Introduction (was: What Have You Learned Here?)

Ok I'll play too.. Hi my name is ann, I don't take _anything_ seriously anymore. One of my pentaxes died today (.. or was it yesterday? I can't remember.) when I collided with my benbow tripod upon which it was sitting and it and the tripod went crashing to the floor. I use my benbow tripod

Re: Introduction (was: What Have You Learned Here?)

Hi, Ann, So, are you saying that if Camus was a photographer ? Never mind... regards, frank Ann Sanfedele wrote: Ok I'll play too.. One of my pentaxes died today (.. or was it yesterday? I can't remember.) -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The

Re: Introduction (was: What Have You Learned Here?)

In a message dated 1/15/2002 7:29:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One of my pentaxes died today (.. or was it yesterday? I can't remember.) Hi ann! I read that book, too! Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Introduction (was: What Have You Learned Here?)

Frank wins! :) frank theriault wrote: Hi, Ann, So, are you saying that if Camus was a photographer ? Never mind... regards, frank Ann Sanfedele wrote: Ok I'll play too.. One of my pentaxes died today (.. or was it yesterday? I can't remember.) -- The

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Norman Baugher asked: I guess on that note Robb, I would like to ask the question: Has anyone learned which 50mm is best? 1.2, 1.4, 1.7??? Well I do know that the 1.2 is best when you need to shoot at f/1.2 ;) Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) Why is it that if an adult behaves

What Have You Learned Here?

Hi gang ... Since signing on to this list I've learned quite a bit about photography. Even though I had a darkroom years ago, a couple of shows, and ran through a dozen or more rolls of film per week, and thought I was good, this list showed me how much more I had to learn. The quality of my

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

Shouldn't, I've seen your pictures... Norm tom wrote: Norman Baugher wrote: 90% of what I now know about photography. Me too, which totally scares the crap out of me. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re[2]: What Have You Learned Here?

Hi, I expect to learn a lot more in the near fututre as I explore my newfound BW obsession and combine it with my love of nature photography. you'll be shooting a lot of penguins, zebras and skunks then...:o) --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: What Have You Learned Here? I have learned to appreciate 35mm, in spite of itself. I have learned how to build a simple website. I have learned that abrasive people can piss me off to the point of assholiness. I have learned

Re: Re[2]: What Have You Learned Here?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! hmmm I was considering them separate entities but you just inspired me! Christian On Monday 14 January 2002 15:53, Bob Walkden wrote: Hi, I expect to learn a lot more in the near fututre as I explore my newfound BW obsession and combine it with my

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

So, what have you all learned? 1) Not to lick the hot shoe contacts (um, well, I figured that one out). 2) Not to take myself too seriously 3) 99% of what I know about photography Learnin' sumthin new every day, I remain, Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: What Have You Learned Here?

I've only been on the list a couple of months. The first thing that comes to mind since I've been following the list is learning to interact with other photographers. I never used to talk to photographers out in the field. But now it's natural to make conversations when I run into some tripod