Re: Film for ballet performance

2001-11-15 Thread Kevin Waterson
Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. wrote: My niece is performing in Chicago this weekend (Friday, so I'm looking for help today Thursday) - a small YMCA auditorium, I don't know what the lighting will be but I guess whatever is usual for stages. No flash of course: Should I use 400 speed film or faster?

Re: Film for ballet performance

2001-11-15 Thread Kevin Waterson
Michael Perham wrote: BTW, my daughter is Clara in this year's Nutcracker for those who don't know, that's the lead roll and she is the youngest girl from our studio to have the role. She is just turning 16 this December. Another proud ballet dad :) Good to see I am not alone. Kevin -

Re: Film for ballet performance

2001-11-15 Thread Rfsindg
Maris, Have you got a monopod? I've used Fuji 800 (NHGII or Press) with good results in these situations. Good Luck, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My niece is performing in Chicago this weekend (Friday, so I'm looking for help today Thursday) - a small YMCA auditorium, I don't know what

Re: Meeting PDMLers (and taking their pictures)

2001-11-15 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
This works: http://www.jbuhler.com/html/pdml.html Gianfranco --- Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.jbuhler/com/html/pdml.hmtl Hi Juan, Are you sure the URL is correct? I'm not able to open the page. Am I doing something

Re: Meeting PDMLers (and taking their pictures)

2001-11-15 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.jbuhler/com/html/pdml.hmtl Hi Juan, Are you sure the URL is correct? I'm not able to open the page. Am I doing something wrong? Ciao, Gianfranco Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals http://personals.yahoo.com - This message is from the

Re: PDML Digital Print Challenge

2001-11-15 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
Well am I really ill tempered? Or just blatantly outspoken? As far as photographic quality prints go there are two points to consider. 1. this is a photography list. 2. people keep saying their printer makes photographic quality prints. The is nothing to say a print that is not photographic in

Re: Bouncing posts

2001-11-15 Thread David Brooks
Hi Wendy.I'm getting some too. Dave Begin Original Message From: Wendy Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 23:40:28 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Bouncing posts Well, not really bouncing posts. I posted a couple of times to the list tonight and I saw them appear

Re: Re: Tom 's digital challenge

2001-11-15 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Aaron Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - 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: Tokina AT-X 24-40 F2.8

2001-11-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
A very good lens. Little distortion. But, imho, don't replace primes. They still have their appications, esp. when you want the sharpest possible eng for an enlargement. Collin From: Hiroto Yamashita [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I've been looking at a Tokina AT-X 24-40mm F2.8 to replace some

WHY NOT A NUMBERED INDEX???

2001-11-15 Thread MacBurt
Several times I've written and asked why this site cannot use a numbered index. It is easier to look at a numbered index and then find a numbered entry. It is easier then attempting to read similiar entries from a long list, unnumbered. Thank you, Burt NYC USA - This message is from the

Re: digital pixels, etc...

2001-11-15 Thread Mike Johnston
Mafud wrote: how many Joe Six-packs have printers*pr* capable of producing photorealistic images? Mafud Sir, Who cares about Joe Sixpack and Jill Boxed White Wine? They use point-and-shoots and get Walgreens 4x6 prints made from them. THAT isn't photorealistic quality either!! I have to

Re: Meeting PDMLers (and taking their pictures)

2001-11-15 Thread Mike Johnston
Juan B. wrote: http://www.jbuhler/com/html/pdml.hmtl Juan, I get The specified server could not be found for this. Sure it's the right URL? --Mike - 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

Re: PDML Digital Print Challenge (was Tom's digital challenge)

2001-11-15 Thread Mike Johnston
Bob W. wrote: good story. Which scanner, printer, paper and ink/pigment did he eventually choose? I don't know. I haven't paid that much attention and I haven't seen his setup yet. I'm encouraging him to write up the process for a photo magazine or a photo website like

RE: Digital BW Photography

2001-11-15 Thread Mike Johnston
Bob R. wrote: I'm particularly interested in the responses. I personally think that digital is a long way from replacing BW. I doubt that there are many printers available at any cost that can do justice to the full grey scale of a BW print. You haven't seen enough Piezography prints yet!!

Re: Digital BW Photography

2001-11-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, November 15, 2001, at 05:21 AM, Bob Rapp wrote: I'm particularly interested in the responses. I personally think that digital is a long way from replacing BW. I doubt that there are many printers available at any cost that can do justice to the full grey scale of a BW print.

Re: Attn Tom Rittenhouse - I accept your challenge

2001-11-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, November 14, 2001, at 08:24 PM, Bill Owens wrote: And will meet you at 12:00 Noon on Friday, November 16, 2001 at Camera World with my 4x6 digital print that is equal to or better than the average minilab print. Cue the music from The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. -Aaron -

First 6-mp full-frame digital SLR is out

2001-11-15 Thread Mike Johnston
The Contax N1 is finally out, using the full-frame 24x36mm 6-megapixel Philips CCD. See: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0111/0501contaxn1digital.asp --Mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Cory or Brenda Waters
Just a poll: Where do you buy your film? Cory Waters - 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: WARNING: OT: 1000 Points of Order

2001-11-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
John Mustarde wrote: Last Friday I finally got all my 78 rpm records transferred to 8-track tapes. So what's next? But John, that's a technological step backwards! You should be transferring those 78s to wax cylinders, which are easily listened to with a pin and a piece of paper. -Aaron

Re: Film for ballet

2001-11-15 Thread Camdir
For slides, EPT or EPJ (do they still make these?), or if no tungsten then possibly Fuji Multispeed. For prints the Fuji Press 800 is admirable. I shot indoor sports on 400-1600asa, lens apertures generally 2.8 and wider. Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Tokina ATX 24-40

2001-11-15 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 15/11/01 10:32:47 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been looking at a Tokina AT-X 24-40mm F2.8 to replace some of the primes I own. Is this a good lens? How much is a reasonable price for it? Hiroto Hiro Miyama have one listed in their ad this

RE: WHY NOT A NUMBERED INDEX??=3 F

2001-11-15 Thread Mark Roberts
MacBurt wrote: Several times I've written and asked why this site cannot use a numbered index. It is easier to look at a numbered index and then find a numbered entry. It is easier then attempting to read similiar entries from a long list, unnumbered. List maintainer Doug Brewer answered you at

Re: Attn Tom Rittenhouse - I accept your challenge

2001-11-15 Thread Norman Baugher
Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Wednesday, November 14, 2001, at 08:24 PM, Bill Owens wrote: And will meet you at 12:00 Noon on Friday, November 16, 2001 at Camera World with my 4x6 digital print that is equal to or better than the average minilab print. Cue the music from The Good, The

RE: First 6-mp full-frame digital SLR is out

2001-11-15 Thread Rob Brigham
And at $6500 US! This is inside the tantaive price spoken by Pentax for the MZ-D. Sounds like Pentax had a change of heart then, because the sensor is obviously available, and it can be done for the money that was rumoured. Thanks for nothing Pentax - you have now officially MISSED THE BOAT!!!

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Jim Apilado
I purchase all my wedding film (Fuji) from B H in NYC. Heck. Let's say I buy most of my film from them. Locally, Portland OR, I like to buy the 12 exposure rolls of Fujicolor from Ritz Camera. Short of bulk loading BW film, I wish I could get BW film in 12 exposures. Jim A. From: Cory or

RE: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Skofteland, Christian
I buy all my Velvia and Provia at the local camera store... Christian Skofteland -Original Message- From: Cory or Brenda Waters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Just a poll: Where do you buy your film? Cory Waters - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

Re: Meeting PDMLers , Where Are They?

2001-11-15 Thread dick graham
I get it to open but I can't find the PDMLers pics. Where are they? DG At 03:34 AM 11/15/01 -0800, you wrote: This works: http://www.jbuhler.com/html/pdml.html Gianfranco --- Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: digital pixels, etc...

2001-11-15 Thread Robert Harris
Mike Johnston wrote: [snip] I have in my own collection several LARGE prints... (larger than 11x14) that look superb. A photorealistic printer in this day and age costs $200-$300. The Epson C80, the Canon S600. Both capable of gorgeous output up on up to letter size sheets. Certainly

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Robert Harris
Cory or Brenda Waters wrote: Just a poll: Where do you buy your film? BH or Adorama. Of course, I can visit them -- I don't know if I would want to use mail order these days, with the threat of irradiation of mail coming up. Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

RE: Digital SLR?

2001-11-15 Thread Kent Gittings
More fun would be an M39M42 and an M42K plus the AF 1.7x AF and have autofocus Leica lenses on a Pentax body. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Brogden Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 10:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Film for ballet performance

2001-11-15 Thread Anand DHUPKAR
800 ASA and no tripod From: Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Film for ballet performance Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 01:39:16 -0600 My niece is performing in Chicago this weekend (Friday, so I'm looking for help today Thursday) - a

Re: First 6-mp full-frame digital SLR is out

2001-11-15 Thread Robert Harris
Rob Brigham wrote: And at $6500 US! Thanks for nothing Pentax - you have now officially MISSED THE BOAT!!! What's new? :) Bob - 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

Re: Meeting PDMLers , Where Are They?

2001-11-15 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Hi Dick, That's strange, I have no problems with the photos. You are not able to see even the thumbnails? There should be 14 of them. Gianfranco - Original Message - From: dick graham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 3:46 PM Subject: Re:

RE: First 6-mp full-frame digital SLR is out

2001-11-15 Thread Kent Gittings
Although I'll never buy one I like the looks, sort of like a digital Maxxum 9. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mike Johnston Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 8:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: First 6-mp full-frame

Re: Meeting PDMLers (and taking their pictures)

2001-11-15 Thread Bill Owens
Gosh, I had no idea Shel was even bigger than I am. Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] This works: http://www.jbuhler.com/html/pdml.html Gianfranco - 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

RE: Tele-Takumar 300 f6.3

2001-11-15 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
-Original Message- From: Bill D. Casselberry [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 7:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Tele-Takumar 300 f6.3 Paul wrote: It takes a smaller filter if memory serves correctly, and other than that, everything

RE: Tele-Takumar 300 f6.3

2001-11-15 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
Thanks for that tidbit. I found it strange that the lens was so light. When I get home I will have to look at the specs of the 300 f/4 Takumar and compare. I do not see myself using the lens much, but then again you never know. But there was no way I was going to walk away

Re: Meeting PDMLers (and taking their pictures)

2001-11-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
No pics on my system Bill Owens wrote: Gosh, I had no idea Shel was even bigger than I am. This works: http://www.jbuhler.com/html/pdml.html Gianfranco -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/pow/enter_pow.html - This message is from

Re: First 6-mp full-frame digital SLR is out

2001-11-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi, The way I read the article, the camera is not yet out but will be available in February. Let's see if it actually hits the stores and will find its way into the hands of consumers. Mike Johnston wrote: The Contax N1 is finally out, using the full-frame 24x36mm 6-megapixel Philips

RE: Where do you buy film?

2001-11-15 Thread Mick Maguire
I usually buy from New York, either BH (www.bhphotovideo.com) or Adorama (www.adorama.com). I have to pay about $6 ups charges, but you can save far more than that if buying a reasonable amount (I usually get at least 10 rolls at a time, usually 20 and stash it in the fridge). For me it's mainly

Re: WHY NOT A NUMBERED INDEX???

2001-11-15 Thread MacBurt
START START START START In a message dated 11/15/01 7:43:20 AM, MacBurt writes: Several times I've written and asked why this site cannot use a numbered index. It is easier to look at a numbered index and then find a numbered entry. It is easier then attempting to read similiar entries from

Re: Meeting PDMLers , Where Are They?

2001-11-15 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001, tom wrote: They work on IE, not netscape. The end of the table and the body seem not to be coded... Oh gosh, I always do that. Sorry guys. I'll fix it right away. Ever since I switched to Opera I end up not realizing when I have unfinished tables in my pages... Give

Re: Meeting PDMLers (and taking their pictures)

2001-11-15 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.jbuhler/com/html/pdml.hmtl Hi Juan, Are you sure the URL is correct? I'm not able to open the page. Am I doing something wrong? Sorry, my mistake. Make that slash a dot:

Re: WHY NOT A NUMBERED INDEX???

2001-11-15 Thread Bill Owens
WHY CANT WE LOOK LIKE THIS??? BECAUSE DOUG DOESN'T HAVE THE TIME OR FUNDS TO DO THIS. Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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

Meeting PDMLers, here they are!

2001-11-15 Thread Juan J. Buhler
Sorry Netscape users. I just fixed it, and checked the page on Netscape for Win2000. The URL, again, is http://www.jbuhler.com/html/pdml.html (not that the pictures are really worth all that anticipation) Apologies, j --

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001, Cory or Brenda Waters wrote: Just a poll: Where do you buy your film? Usually at BH in New York. The last order went to filmshop.com, which was a bit cheaper than BH. Service was just as good, but I didn't have any problems. When you have problems with an order, BH is

Re: PDML Digital Print Challenge (was Tom 's digital challenge)

2001-11-15 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001, Bob Walkden wrote: good story. Which scanner, printer, paper and ink/pigment did he eventually choose? Yes, tell us Mike! Some of us also shoot a Leica with 50mm Summicron, and would like to know what's better to print digitally than the piezo setup! Piezo prints also

Re: Meeting PDMLers (and taking their pictures)

2001-11-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Sheesh, first Shel looks like Hannibal Lecter, now Gianfranco turns out to look like Stanley Kubrick! Why can't I look like Tom Cruise? Why why WHY? -Aaron who looks more like Ed from Barenaked Ladies - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Low budget WA?

2001-11-15 Thread Delano Mireles
With a couple of birthday's on the horizon and Christmas around the corner the budget is a little tight but I'm constantly looking for a little more space in certain shots. Does anyone have any experience with the 19mm Vivitar? I realize this by far no pro lens but it affords me a wider angle

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Timothy Sherburne
One vote for BH... On 11/15/01 5:58 AM, Cory or Brenda Waters wrote: Just a poll: Where do you buy your film? Cory Waters - 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: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Timothy Sherburne
Jim... Have you shopped at Citizen's Photo for film? I'm curious to see how their prices compare to BH. Obviously BH will be cheaper, but by how much? t On 11/15/01 6:27 AM, Jim Apilado wrote: I purchase all my wedding film (Fuji) from B H in NYC. Heck. Let's say I buy most of my film

Re: Low budget WA?

2001-11-15 Thread Delano Mireles
Along the same lines, I just saw on BH a Sigma 24mm 2.8 - any comments on this as well? thanks, Delano From: Delano Mireles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 13:30:11 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Low budget WA? With a couple of birthday's on

Re: WHY NOT A NUMBERED INDEX??=3 F

2001-11-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Bill Owens wrote: MacBurt wrote: WHY CANT WE LOOK LIKE THIS??? BECAUSE DOUG DOESN'T HAVE THE TIME OR FUNDS TO DO THIS. NOT BAD BILL BUT YOU SHOULDA USED SOME EXCLAMATION MARKS!!! -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: CD-RW Question

2001-11-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: OT: CD-RW Question Very true. There's a lot to be said for having a local place to go to when something goes wrong. But there are alternatives to CompUSA. There are plenty of small, independent copmuter shops around; you just

Re: Auro Show Snaps

2001-11-15 Thread SudaMafud
In a message dated 11/15/01 1:52:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't use flash. So, with that in mind, would you suggest an 800 speed film over a 400 speed film? I never heard of a faster film neutralizing color cast. Why is that? I suggested an 800 speed film

Re: Miracles happens

2001-11-15 Thread Albano_Garcia
Some answers to great PDMLers: Mark Roberts wrote: Congratulations Albano! Great story (and a happy ending, no less) Thanks, Mark. Tom C wrote: Glad you got your LX back! Good you stood your ground. Too bad there's jerks out there like that. Makes you wonder if some of the police

RE: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Mick Maguire
Juan J. Buhler wrote: When you have problems with an order, BH is usually excellent. This certainly hasn't been my experience of them. when they had a problem verifying a credit card of mine once, they delayed my shipment for nearly a week and were extremely rude and unhelpful, especially when

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Harry Baughman
i buy from the film shop in new york. fuji reala mostly. when you buy $100.00 worth the shipping is free. delivery is about two days . Received: from smtpin-102-4.bryant.webtv.net (209.240.198.55) by storefull-162.iap.bryant.webtv.net with WTV-SMTP; Thu, 15 Nov 2001 09:36:37 -0800 (PST)

Re: WHY NOT A NUMBERED INDEX??=3 F

2001-11-15 Thread Bill Owens
Bill Owens wrote: MacBurt wrote: WHY CANT WE LOOK LIKE THIS??? BECAUSE DOUG DOESN'T HAVE THE TIME OR FUNDS TO DO THIS. NOT BAD BILL BUT YOU SHOULDA USED SOME EXCLAMATION MARKS!!! -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com Darn, I knew I forgot something :-)

Re: Low budget WA?

2001-11-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, November 15, 2001, at 02:40 PM, Delano Mireles wrote: Along the same lines, I just saw on BH a Sigma 24mm 2.8 - any comments on this as well? I have the manual focus one and I'm quite fond of it. Flare control isn't great (even with the dinky hood), but it's nice and sharp.

New Photocritique.net posting

2001-11-15 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Hi all, http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?zzn33n-p15121403 As always, comments and criticisms appreciated. Thanks in advance, Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - 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

PUG 2003 Themes

2001-11-15 Thread Joseph Tainter
Okay, Bill: What does Digital mean? All photos submitted to PUG have been digitized. What does Professional mean? (Heck, I'm a professional, but not in photography.) Thanks, Joe P.S. I thought Synchronicity was being dropped. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: New Photocritique.net posting

2001-11-15 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Hi Bill, It's really a wonderful shot! If I have to find something to critique, the girl dressed in red suffers from the dark wooden truss (?) in the background right over her head, which is a bit disturbing, but it's almost splitting hairs... Well done! Gianfranco - Original Message

R: Miracles happens

2001-11-15 Thread talampaya
Albano wrote: The police asked some more data, a handshake and I went back to work with the biggest smile and happiness you can imagine I hope that among the data there wasn't your address! And then: / Thanks. We have a football cheer song that claims Policia Federal, la verguenza

RE: First 6-mp full-frame digital SLR is out

2001-11-15 Thread Rob Studdert
On 15 Nov 2001, at 14:19, Rob Brigham wrote: And at $6500 US! This is inside the tantaive price spoken by Pentax for the MZ-D. Hi Rob, Pentax never made claims about the price, the figure that was floating about was a speculated price only based on the cost of one off CCD purchase that

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Rob Studdert
On 15 Nov 2001, at 8:58, Cory or Brenda Waters wrote: Just a poll: Where do you buy your film? LP Photographics in Artarmon (North Sydney), good prices and plenty of big fridges but shipping might be a little expensive for you though. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel

Re: PUG 2003 Themes

2001-11-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 2:58 PM Subject: PUG 2003 Themes Okay, Bill: What does Digital mean? All photos submitted to PUG have been digitized. I dunno, it was just a word that popped into my

RE: New Photocritique.net posting

2001-11-15 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Thanks for the kind words, Gianfranco. I agree -- that wood in the background bothers me a bit too. Amazing how much 210mm will compress foreground and background. Would have liked to get closer to the girls and use a wider lens, but I didn't dare distract them any more that I already was.

Re: pentax 200mm f/4 macro

2001-11-15 Thread Jonathan Donald
I am ~assuming~ that you are talking about the A* 200mm f4 macro (not the new FA*). The A* version comes up rarely on e-bay and they seem to sell for around $850 U.S. That is aproximately what I paid for mine in like-new condition with a soft case and a B+W UV filter attached. Mind you, though,

Re: pentax 200mm f/4 macro

2001-11-15 Thread John Mustarde
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001 10:29:10 +0100, you wrote: Hi, I have the chance to get a 200 f/4 macro lens, but I have no clue what a reasonable price for this lens is. Can anyone help? The Pentax A* 200/4 ED IF macro sold new for $950 US at BH and other repuitable mail-order companies. It always held

Re: digital pixels, etc...

2001-11-15 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Wednesday, November 14, 2001, 5:31:30 PM, Tom wrote: TR I do not have experience submitting digital photos to a newspaper, but I do TR know that most such photos have been taken with a 2000-2500 ppi SLR such as TR the Kodak DCS *20 series or the Canon D30. In fact the old AP2000 was a 2000 TR ppi

Re: 2nd day of photoschool

2001-11-15 Thread lbparis
Well, if they put them into full auto mode, the pictures should be pretty sharp and well exposed. The days of photography courses that insist on fully manual cameras for the students are pretty much over. I've seen messages posted here that support doing that because it frees the mind to

Re: EI-2000 - questions and sample pics PLEASE

2001-11-15 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Thursday, November 15, 2001, 6:55:48 AM, Mike wrote: MJ Len wrote: Except, perhaps, for the Olympus E-10 and E-20n which SLRs with manual zoom, and will zoom just as fast as you want. They're priced a lot lower than Nikon and Canon SLR digitals. DPReview is a good place to read about them.

Re: digital pixels, etc...

2001-11-15 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Thursday, November 15, 2001, 6:27:07 PM, Robert wrote: RH William Robb wrote: Find something else to talk about. RH Why? This is so much fun. RH Bob Cause you are hijacking my thread... I didn't want to start another discussion - only future will tell, and it really doesn't matter to me.

RE: First 6-mp full-frame digital SLR is out

2001-11-15 Thread Bob Rapp
TO BAD IT DOES NOT ACCEPT PENTAX GLASS BOB RAPP -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rob Studdert Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 9:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: First 6-mp full-frame digital SLR is out On 15 Nov 2001, at 14:19,

Re: PUG 2003 Themes

2001-11-15 Thread lbparis
The word professional has changed in meaning over the past several decades. At one time there weren't a lot of professions because there had to be a clear path to a professorship in the career field to be one. Now, all one has to do to be considered a professional is to earn a living doing

RE: Nostalgia again - OT

2001-11-15 Thread Paul M. Provencher
If memory serves, Olympus guaranteed reliable exposure down to 2 seconds but the camera will actually go much longer. Reciprocity and all that kicks in so I guess they figured they'd best not claim too much. ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: PUG 2003 Themes

2001-11-15 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001, lbparis wrote: The word professional has changed in meaning over the past several decades. At one time there weren't a lot of professions because there had to be a clear path to a professorship in the career field to be one. Now, all one has to do to be considered a

RE: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread William D. Sawyer
BH for everything but the Kodak Gold 100, which I get at K-Mart for less than $1.35 per roll. Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cory or Brenda Waters Sent: November 15, 2001 8:59 AM Just a poll: Where do you buy your film? Cory

Pentax K 55mm f/1.8

2001-11-15 Thread Gary L. Murphy
I have the above lens for sale. I'll take the first $35.00 plus $5.00 shipping. If you are interested please reply OFF LIST to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The glass is clean and it works perfectly. The only distraction is a very little paint loss around the filter ring. Believe me, it 'it's =very=

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Jim Apilado
When I need some last minute film for a job, I will buy at Citizens. It still is cheaper to buy at BH even with the shipping added. I use to buy at Camera World in their retail store downtown. They were still higher than BH but I was a loyal customer, having started with them way back in the

shooting Leonids - any tips?

2001-11-15 Thread Amita Guha
I was reading that to shoot meteors, you should use the widest angle lens possible and do 5-to-10-minute exposures. Does anyone here have any tips they'd like to share? This will be my first meteor shower. Thanks, Amita - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: PUG 2003 Themes - professional

2001-11-15 Thread David A. Mann
Richard Seaman writes: I know what a professional is when applied to a person, but what qualifies a photo to appear in the PUG professional gallery? Does it have to be a photo shot for money? It doesn't say anything about professional photography. I like the idea as its open to

And you thought _you_ hated UPS

2001-11-15 Thread Bill Owens
http://homepage.mac.com/simonster/PhotoAlbum3.html - 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: WHY NOT A NUMBERED INDEX???

2001-11-15 Thread Doug Brewer
Haven't I answered this before? The huge reason is that majordomo does not have this capacity. Since it doesn't, someone would have to build a hack. That someone would have to be someone other than me, because A.) I have no time and B.) I have no interest in spending the time to build a

Re: PUG 2003 Themes

2001-11-15 Thread Joseph Tainter
Me: What does Digital mean? All photos submitted to PUG have been digitized. Bill: I dunno, it was just a word that popped into my head. Me again: Okay...barring further clarification, it's an open month. Me: What does Professional mean? (Heck, I'm a professional, but not in photography.)

Critique request

2001-11-15 Thread Delano Mireles
If anyone has the time I'd appreciate any critique on the following image: http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00n2Vn Thank you! Delano - 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

Re: Low budget WA?

2001-11-15 Thread Todd Stanley
I have found the 19mm Vivitar reasonably sharp, but flare prone and poor contrast. Seems well built though. It is in the same price range is the Zenitar 16mm fisheye. The Zenitar is a better lens in almost every aspect (about the only way the Vivitar is better is that you can use any filter

Leonid meteor shower could be truly spectacular

2001-11-15 Thread Richard Seaman
folks, Here's a NASA website talking about the upcoming Leonid shower: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast08nov_1.htm There's a great looking photo on the site, taken with a fisheye over a four hour period. The Leonids are annual, and this one's supposed to be much better than the

Re: Low budget WA?

2001-11-15 Thread Delano Mireles
Todd, I have not heard of this lens. Do you know where I might be able to find out more about this lens? I'm intrigued by the thought of a fisheye. Thanks, Delano on 11/15/01 9:42 PM, Todd Stanley at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have found the 19mm Vivitar reasonably sharp, but flare prone

Re: Buying a scanner

2001-11-15 Thread Isaac Crawford
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 4:11 PM Subject: Buying a scanner Also I might be able to get a scanner so I need you opinion on which brand and model is best for around $500. Sorry my budget is

Re: WARNING: OT: 1000 Points of Order

2001-11-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001, Aaron Reynolds wrote: John Mustarde wrote: Last Friday I finally got all my 78 rpm records transferred to 8-track tapes. So what's next? But John, that's a technological step backwards! You should be transferring those 78s to wax cylinders, which are easily

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001, Jim Apilado wrote: I purchase all my wedding film (Fuji) from B H in NYC. Heck. Let's say I buy most of my film from them. Locally, Portland OR, I like to buy the 12 exposure rolls of Fujicolor from Ritz Camera. Short of bulk loading BW film, I wish I could get BW

Re: Meeting PDMLers (and taking their pictures)

2001-11-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 15 Nov 2001, Juan J. Buhler wrote: Hi folks, I put together a page of pictures I took when meeting other people from the list. Nothing great photographically (some are almost good, though) but a nice collection of good moments. http://www.jbuhler.com/html/pdml.html That's a

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-15 Thread Chris Brogden
I buy all my film from Don's Photo. Since I work there, it makes sense... :) chris - 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: Leonid meteor shower could be truly spectacular

2001-11-15 Thread Kevin Waterson
Richard Seaman wrote: folks, Here's a NASA website talking about the upcoming Leonid shower: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast08nov_1.htm That all looks good for us in Australia, but I dont know what time I should be looking? anyone? Kevin - This message is from the

Re: Auro Show Snaps

2001-11-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I don't use flash. I don't own a flash. Flash is intrusive and annoying for the type of photography that I do. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You might test a flash indoors to see what I mean. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/pow/enter_pow.html

Re: Nostalgia

2001-11-15 Thread RK
Bill Owens wrote: I'm anxiously awaiting the Big Brown Truck with the first component of my desire to wax nostalgic and have cameras I have owned and liked in the past. The first is an Olympus OM-10 with the GC manual adapter and 50/1.8 lens, which should arrive today or tomorrow. Is the

Re: Nostalgia

2001-11-15 Thread Bill Owens
I may be wrong in this but I think the OM-10 has OTF metering only in the flash mode while the more professional single digit OM's (OM2/3/4) have OTF in both flash and ambient light metering. BTW, it's a lovely camera and part of a truly great system. RK If my understanding of the manual is

Re: Critique request

2001-11-15 Thread Maris V. Lidaka, Sr.
What's to critique? An excellent image! I can see nothing that needs improvement. Maris - Original Message - From: Delano Mireles [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax discuss pdml.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 9:31 PM Subject: Critique request | If anyone has the

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