Re: Square Format plus.... clearly OT

2001-12-31 Thread Juan J. Buhler
While we are on the square format subject , I just picked up (possibly a mistake) an argus 75 TWL for $15.00 - more out of curiousity than anything else. IT takes 620 film...ergo.. but is 620 film still called that? I'd kinda like to try this little antique out - anyone have any experience

RE: Copying old photos with limited equipment.

2001-12-31 Thread Alan Abbott
Where in the UK? I am in Cheshire and can lend you a 100 macro. Alan Abbott Thank you Shel and everyone, From time to time I borrow an elderly Agfa 1212U flat bed scanner, but that option isn't open to me at present. One piece of equipment I do own is a tripod (shock) and I will follow the

Re: FREE SMC Pentax 28/2.0

2001-12-31 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, where did you get this information about 2 versions? I have a lenses accessories catalogue (06771) which features only one version of the K lens, which is the one I used to have, and has this to say: SMC Pentax 28mm f/2 This lens utilizes a deluxe lens construction of 9 elements in 8

Re: Copying old photos with limited equipment

2001-12-31 Thread Cotty
My mother was lent a box of photos at Xmas of family taken many years ago (all B W). She only has it for a few more days, and I'd love to copy them. Of course, now would be a great time to own a camera stand, but I don't, so any advice on taking copies with either the LX or MX with a 50mm F1.2.

Re: More on cleaning slides/negatives

2001-12-31 Thread Cotty
I would bet it is pretty dry in your house. That causes a lot of static on the slide that holds the dust in place like a magnet. My experience is that when the humidity is 60% or so the dust pretty much blows off with compressed air. Short of humidifying the house you might try one of those

Re: More on cleaning slides/negatives

2001-12-31 Thread Cotty
How the #$!%*(^*%$ do you get all the dust off your slides or negatives before you scan them? Two words: Clone Tool I final rinse my negs in Daz...;-) Seriously, I use a rubber dust blower to get as much crapola off the neg as possible, then scan, then the Rubber Stamp (Clone) Tool to get

RE: More on cleaning slides/negatives

2001-12-31 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
You are not alone. Frits Wüthrich Cotty wrote: Another reason why I'm waiting for the MZ-D! - 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: Last 2001 PUG assignment: Lahuerta Theriault

2001-12-31 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Gianfranco, Thanks for your comments. I just wasn't very inspired, I guess. It happens... I still haven't made my comments for December, but I'm off work at noon today, so I promise, this afternoon. regards, and Happy New Year to you and yours, frank Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: Hi

Re: MZ-S and flash capabilities...

2001-12-31 Thread John Mustarde
1/180 will freeze most sports action, while allowing enough motion blur to show a dramatic effect. The motion blur would occur is things such as the head of a baseball bat in mid-swing, or a baseball in flight. For years, sports photographers used 1/125 as their default shutter speed for action

Re: Winners (PDML 2001 Printer Challenge)

2001-12-31 Thread Steve Larson
Tom, nice work on the Challenge. What kind of paper did the grand prize winner Mike Nosal use? Congratulations to the winners! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Tom Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discussion Malling List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: Copying old photos / Essential items for Pentax.....

2001-12-31 Thread Malcolm Smith
Shel, Cotty, William, Bob and everyone, Thank you for such interesting advise and information. I have far less time than I thought to carry this out - my Uncle is a guest tonight and he intends to take them back, as he has family staying with him from tomorrow. I will post a better reply later,

Re: Re: More on cleaning slides/negatives

2001-12-31 Thread c_skofteland
Thanks everyone. I will have to re-think my office at home. I bet most of the dust comes from the carpet. Maybe an ionizer and a humidifier will help to keep it down. I'll also be looking for the various fluids and potions that were mentioned. As for the clone tool. I do it for the huge

Re: Winners (PDML 2001 Printer Challenge)

2001-12-31 Thread kleickly
Thanks so much. I feel honored to be in third place on the printer challenge. Guess I forgot to mention that I took the photo with my Pentax ZX-50 using the Pentax 35-80 lens at aperture priority set at 11. As for the Phaser printer, it totally amazes me at times (it's my printer at work).

PUG Gallery - January 2002

2001-12-31 Thread AvK
Greetings: The January 2002 PUG is available (a bit early) for your viewing pleasure. Thanks Adelheid - 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: Winners (PDML 2001 Printer Challenge)

2001-12-31 Thread David Brooks
As a participant in the Challange,let me say congradulations to the 3 winners.My S800 was holding its own until those damn Epsons showed up(just kidding) Good to see what options are out there should i decide to switch printers. Thanks Tom for your time/effort spent. Dave Brooks Pentax User

Re: Re[2]: I love the PZ-1p

2001-12-31 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
Bruce wrote: In all this discussion of aperture control, I forgot one very lame behavior on the PZ-1p. It is somewhat of an oxymoron. It provides this capability to change aperture by spinning a dial rather than using the aperture ring, but the DOF preview button is mechanical and requires you

Forum?

2001-12-31 Thread David Regan
Hi Folks! Being new to the group, I was wondering if there is an online gallery for the members to display their work for (constructive) criticism? I would like to get as much feedback as I could with my work. Thanks for all the help with the DOF feature. Honestly, I don't see myself using

Re: Questions for Beseler 23CII Users

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Shel, I can't answer your question, but I have a question of my own: Will the 23CII do 4x5? I assume it will do 6x7. I've seen a couple on ebay, but the sellers don't specify. Paul Shel Belinkoff wrote: I just picked up a fine Beseler 23CII condenser enlarger to complement the dichro head

Re: Forum?

2001-12-31 Thread C or B Waters
Funny you should ask, David :) The Pentax Users Gallery (PUG for short) is fresh today with loads of WONDERFUL new shots. http://pug.komkon.org/ And if you ever get board, there's a couple years worth of great shots there to look at! Of course, if you want comments anytime, you need only post a

Re: Square Format plus.... clearly OT

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
You'll need a 620 take up spool. I'll search around and see if I can find one. Paul Stenquist Ann Sanfedele wrote: On 30 Dec 2001 at 16:56, Ann Sanfedele wrote: snip could recommend a good fine grain film for me to play with in this format? (square 620) Rob replied: I have a

Re: OT Work in progress

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. Superb lighting. I wouldn't want less contrast. There's a richness here that is partly the result of the high contrast. You're not losing detail in the highlights as far as I can tell. I think you've nailed it. Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, I just though I might share some of my

The brute force school of photography

2001-12-31 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
The following was posted to the list, excerpted from some Olympus digital camera literature: {...] as well as 15 fps in the burst mode (JPEG only), thus greatly enhancing your chances of getting the shot you wanted at the precise moment it happens. ...also known as the brute force method

Re: Need Advice (was:Re: PZ-1p review)

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I agree with your assessment of BH. I've shopped there numerous times, and have been treated very well. A lot of the countermen are real enthusiasts and enjoy talking to their customers. It's a great place. And you're right about New Yorkers as well. They're not rude, they're just in a hurry. I

Re: Some new work

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shots, Bill. How did you light the locations shots? Are the two shots in front of the backdrop in your studio? I love the SG-60 screen and, like you, have found the grid to be a tremendous aid. Just having it there is a good reminder to check your verticals and horizontals. And the

Re: Winners (PDML 2001 Printer Challenge)

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'd like to thank Tom for his efforts on our behalf and for his kind words. The Printer Challenge was a lot of fun, and I'll look forward to doing it again. I have a few tricks in mind for next year;-) Paul Stenquist - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Essential items for Pentax owners to have.

2001-12-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Malcolm Smith Subject: Essential items for Pentax owners to have. As I have become more interested in creative photography, what items would you say were essential. My use of a camera in the past has really been statement photography; accident photos

Re: Forum?

2001-12-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Regan Subject: Forum? Hi Folks! Being new to the group, I was wondering if there is an online gallery for the members to display their work for (constructive) criticism? I would like to get as much feedback as I could with my work.

Re: Re[2]: MZ-S and flash capabilities...

2001-12-31 Thread Nick Wright
I have done this test using my pz1p and my af330ftz. I have not recieved the 500ftz in the mail yet (UPS says Jan2!!). At stadiums with little available light (ie-two or three stops under 1/250@f4), 180th works fine especially if I catch it right at the height of action. But I was at a newer

New Years Wishes

2001-12-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I'd like to wish everyone all the best in the coming year and express my appreciation for this helpful, supportive, and collegial group. I hope I've been able to contribute as much as I've received. Have a safe and happy New Years Holiday. May 2002 bring you happiness, pleasure, and move you

Re: Another Bowwow 20mm? (I've been slumming again)

2001-12-31 Thread Len Paris
I don't think it's anywhere near the high quality of the Bow Wow Tak 20mm. The Spiratone lenses I've come across in my life were all very soft. I haven't used all of them by any means, so this one may be different. You may want to submit the info for your lens to the folks that run this

Happy new year from Spain

2001-12-31 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I wish you all the best in this new year that is about to start. (and a trouble-free transition to the new euro currency for those of you affected...) Jaume Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

RE: 500/5.6

2001-12-31 Thread Kent Gittings
Well its minimum is longer then my Tamron 300/2.8. But it will still go short enough to reach out to my front bird feeder just barely. And when on the Super A MD it works good changing the shutter speed as I turn the aperture ring (no click stops). We start filing the feeders this week so I'll

Re: The brute force school of photography

2001-12-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
There are those who strive to get ~an~ image, and those that seek to get ~the~ image. Bill Owens wrote: Yep, Wheatfield (or is it Snowfield this time of year) is absolutely correct. IMNSHO, those that rely on motor drives are photographic technicians. Those that rely on their brain and

RE: Square Format

2001-12-31 Thread Kent Gittings
Nice thing about a square format is you don't have to worry about mounting the camera horizontal or vertical because you wish you had a larger format. You just shoot and crop a little. A shot using a 6x6 format means you don't have to go through the potential contortions you might need shooting a

RE: Found an MZ-S BG-10 IR Remote Substitute

2001-12-31 Thread Kent Gittings
Then that probably means you can use one of those universal programmable remotes also by either experimenting or inputting the Sony code. Gee I wonder if that will work with Minolta's IR also. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of

OT: help with old Disc films

2001-12-31 Thread Kristian Walsh
Hi, Remember the argument against digital which said that in 20 years, nobody would be able to read the images ;-) Over the Christmas, I unearthed three old disc films (One Fuji, two Kodak), which had been taken sometime in the mid 1980's, and then left undeveloped. As they were stored

RE: OT: Wimberley Head on Ebay

2001-12-31 Thread Kent Gittings
It's the preferred head by a sizeable number of nature and sports shooters using any brand of 600/4 or larger lens. They also make a smaller version called a Sidekick which is designed to fit into the QR plate holder of an Arca type ballhead when the plate is dropped into the 90 degree slot. then

RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2001-12-31 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Kent, I don't understand why you consider it shilling when one publicizes that he has posted an item at auction. It's shilling only if he enlists someone to bid up the price with no intention of being the final buyer. That's not the typical PDML poster's intention at all; he just wants to

RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2001-12-31 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
On the Minolta list you get one warning and then you get permanently kicked off. [Kent Gittings] Sounds like a friendly place! Is that the same list that doesn't let you view the archives unless you're a member, or another one? RSW

Test

2001-12-31 Thread Zachariah Yeidel
Just testing. Thanks. - 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: help with old Disc films

2001-12-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Kristian Walsh Subject: OT: help with old Disc films A quick trip around the local photo processors lead to some humourous, but not very useful exchanges. It seems that disc fim predates the staff in most 1-hour shops -- one told me first that they don't

Another Bowwow 20mm? (I've been slumming again)

2001-12-31 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Lon, If the Spiratone A 20mm f2.8 PleuraCoat, SerNo.216974, 58mm threads is the same as the Cambron, you did well. Sold from aboug 1989 through the mid 90s, the multicoated Cambron--made by Zenitar--actually got a fine review in Peterson's Photographic. It was said to be well built and

Happy Newyear from the Great white North

2001-12-31 Thread David Brooks
I would like to wish everyone on the Pentax-Discuss list a Happy Newyear and hope 2002 goes well for everyone.Thanks to all who have bared with my good and not so good questions and hopefully i'v contributed as well. Dave Brooks Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Sign up today for your

What Do You Think About Nature Photographer Magazine?

2001-12-31 Thread aimcompute
I have enjoyed Nature Photographer Magazine in the past. I was looking online for submission guidelines. Apparently, one is required to be a subscriber to the magazine and have a Level 3 subscription in order to be a contributor of articles or photos. Level 3 memberships cost 78USD a year and

Dec PUG comments: Chris N.

2001-12-31 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Sorry Chris and all for being this late in commenting. (I was also assigned to comment on Andy Harbin's photo. However, no photo by Andy could I find in the December gallery.) Synchronous Willow by Chris Niesmertelny, First thought: The picture appears almost too small on my monitor. I think

Pentax New Year's Predictions?

2001-12-31 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
Some speculation enabling for you all... Does anyone have any Pentax New Year's Predictions? Folks with insider info such as Paal are encouraged to weigh in! Of course, I also solicit wild speculation. My predictions are: No new limiteds in 2002. Some kind of medium-to-big glass will come

RE: The brute force school of photography

2001-12-31 Thread Kent Gittings
So you are saying that lots of brains and experience dumbs us out when we get a motordrive? Get real. Take a look at all the great football pictures from the 60's. Most game shots were done with early Pentax or Nikon motordrive cameras. You see anything close up from the 50's and 60's and you can

RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2001-12-31 Thread Kent Gittings
No you can view them all you want. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Robert Soames Wetmore Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 12:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale On the Minolta list you get

RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2001-12-31 Thread Kent Gittings
No he's just hoping some poor schlep on the list will help bid his item up. If he was concerned about his friends on the list he would offer them here first. At least offering them before he puts them at auction. That's what I do. Reputable people on this list do that. I just don't put him in

RE: What Do You Think About Nature Photographer Magazine?

2001-12-31 Thread Kent Gittings
That's what I found also if I remember. I like Outdoor Photographer better. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of aimcompute Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 12:41 PM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: What Do You Think About Nature

Re[4]: MZ-S and flash capabilities...

2001-12-31 Thread Bruce Dayton
Nick, All you would have to do in the new stadium is stop down a bit and it would be just like the others - 1/180 would work. I'll check in my MZ-S manual and see if I can find the answer to your question on flash meter sensitivity. Bruce Dayton Monday, December 31, 2001, 8:40:49 AM, you

Re: The brute force school of photography

2001-12-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
No - I am saying that some people strive just to capture something while others strive to capture something special or unique. I said nothing about a motor drive, but alluded to the idea that some people engage the motor without engaging their brain. Kent Gittings wrote: So you are saying

Re: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2001-12-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I tend to agree with Kent on this one, if, as has been said many times, this list is something of a community or a neighborhood comprised of people with similar interests. To offer an item to your friends first - at a price that's acceptable to you - seems like the thing to do, but that's just

Happy New Year's wishes from Stockholm

2001-12-31 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Just want to wish you all list members around the globe a very happy new year 2002. Stockholm is pretty as a picture. Temperature steady below zero. The snow is staying on the trees and on the ground like eiderdown, making things look a whole lot lighter too. (Lately I haven't posted much, but

Re: More on cleaning slides/negatives

2001-12-31 Thread Kenneth Waller
What has worked well for me, to remove dust from the slide - I simply use a bulb blower on the slide before it is scanned, I hold the slide horizontally and blow on the bottom and the flip the slide over and do the other side. I do a bunch at a time and then store the slides in plastic slide

Copying old photos / Essential items 2

2001-12-31 Thread Malcolm Smith
Shel, I would most certainly agree that peoples views vary about photography, but to myself, whether or not you like the subject, you can admire the execution of the photo by a good photographer. I will try and get a website up and running and display some pictures for creative criticism. It

RE: The brute force school of photography

2001-12-31 Thread Kent Gittings
The motordrive outside the parameters I mention is just an autowinder. Admittedly a fast one but an autowinder none the less. Unless I'm at an event or I stumble on a some story I think the newspaper will want photos of my motordrives stay in the single frame mod. I still like to compose shots

PUG comments

2001-12-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Can we still request comments on our January PUG entries? What is the procedure?-- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Re: OT: Wimberley Head on Ebay

2001-12-31 Thread Kenneth Waller
Kirk - www.kirkphoto.com - also makes a gimbal head, the King Cobra, for long heavy lenses. It's the head of choice for my FA 600mm and I can't imagine using this lens on a non gimbal head. Ken Waller - Original Message - From: Kent Gittings [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: Pentax New Year's Predictions?

2001-12-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I predict a blizzard of speculation on new Pentaz products for 2002, many quite sophisticated. I also predict that Pentax will introduce 2 or 3 modest innovations, which will be throroughly criticized by the list for failure to include all the wonderful things we had wished for. Dan -- Daniel

Re: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2001-12-31 Thread Len Paris
Yeah, it's not really shilling. It's just trying to get some folks to bid and drive the price up. Don't we all like to sell to the highest bidder? Len --- - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 12:36 PM

Re: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2001-12-31 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Two weeks ago I posted a Yashica rangefinder on CameraQuest's rangefinder discussion list. I had paid $263 on EBay; I tried to sell it to fellow list members for $185. When I had no takers after 1 week, I posted a classified on a more widely read site for $225 with whose readers I felt no

RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2001-12-31 Thread Juan J. Buhler
Kent Gittings writes: I hate to say it but I think we should use the same rules for posting things for sale here that we've gone to on the Minolta users list. That is the only acceptable posting of a for sale item is BEFORE you list it on some auction site. If you are going to be a member of

Re: Copying old photos / Essential items 2

2001-12-31 Thread Len Paris
Around here, we call that self-enablement. :-) Len --- - Original Message - From: Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 12:48 PM Subject: Copying old photos / Essential items 2 Shel, I would most certainly agree that peoples views

RE: Square Format

2001-12-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
This thought comes from Bob Monaghan: The larger the neg the more versatility you gain. Feel free to use your 6x6 or 6x7 camera as a virtual 6x4.5. You can change, to a limited degree, some of the characteristics of your image by shifting the camera to give the same effect as shift the lens on

Re: What Do You Think About Nature Photographer Magazine?

2001-12-31 Thread dick graham
Their is a lot of confusion with this name as there at least 3 on line magazines with the same name, all of their web site addresses are slightly different. There is the one mentioned at naturephotographermag.com. Another at naturephotographers.net, which bills itself as Nature

Re: The brute force school of photography

2001-12-31 Thread Len Paris
Now this reminds me of a while back on the list when I said that a photographer had to know something about photography and his/her equipment to be able to claim to be a photographer. At that time, it was determined by a bunch of people that a photographer is a person that takes pictures.

Re: Showpiece Pentax LX w/FA-1 Finder--Gooeyduck!

2001-12-31 Thread Fred
Spotted on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1316502002 Well, Gooeyduck has been spotted again, eh? There are some here who already know better than to buy from Mr. Gooeyduck (although your mileage may vary). We are fortunate that his conceit causes him to put his

Re: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2001-12-31 Thread frank theriault
Hi, I really don't see what the big deal (no pun intended) is. I tend to agree with the spirit of your post, Kent, but if someone wants to give is a list of their current eBay auctions, I would guess that Fridays is as good a day as any. If there's anything of interest, I may look at the

RE: Pentax New Year's Predictions?

2001-12-31 Thread Ed Mathews
Yeah, what he said. And I'll add that in addition to what Dan said about the criticisms: 1. They'll be pockets of people defending whatever they (Pentax) do or don't do. 2. Some will threaten to sell all their gear because of it. 3. Some will ACTUALLY sell all their gear. 4. Some people

Re: The brute force school of photography

2001-12-31 Thread aimcompute
Len Bashing is when you are looking over your shoulder while rounding a corner in your home and run the protruding instrument on the front of your Pentax camera into the wall. :-) Tom C. - Original Message - From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December

Re: Showpiece Pentax LX w/FA-1 Finder--Gooeyduck!

2001-12-31 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Mon, 31 Dec 2001 14:36:41 -0500, Fred wrote: There are some here who already know better than to buy from Mr. Gooeyduck (although your mileage may vary). As you say your milage may vary... I've had nothing but excellent transactions from Marv. He has always been straightforward and honest

December PUG: Skofteland, Peifer

2001-12-31 Thread frank theriault
I am truly a bad boy! I know I'm not usually too quick with my comments, but I've at least always done them before the next month's PUG is up! And, if Gianfranco got his in before mine, I know I'm really late! vbg I could provide a million excuses (holidays, busy at work/shopping, etc.), but

Re: The brute force school of photography

2001-12-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Len Paris Subject: Re: The brute force school of photography Now this reminds me of a while back on the list when I said that a photographer had to know something about photography and his/her equipment to be able to claim to be a photographer. At that

realy ot

2001-12-31 Thread HARRY BAUGHMAN
since every one on the list has a computer i would like to ask a question. what is a good program to create a column and line type chart? - 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

Interesting lens design bokeh explained

2001-12-31 Thread Ed Mathews
Sorry that this is referring to a Nikkor, but this makes a real interesting read for anybody interested in bokeh: http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/society/nikkor/n05_e.htm Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: realy ot

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Microsoft Excel. HARRY BAUGHMAN wrote: since every one on the list has a computer i would like to ask a question. what is a good program to create a column and line type chart? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Square Format

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Interesting perspective (no pun intended) on the whole format question. I guess I'm in favor of the biggest film area that I can handle in a reasonable manner. Many years ago, when I shot a lot of drag racing for buff mags, I used a Speed Graphic and Honeywell Strobe, handheld. I focused with

Happy New Year to the Pentax World

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
We've had a great year on the PDML, with a lot of interesting discussions and learning experiences. I look forward to an even better 2002. Happy New Year to all my Pentax friends, all over the world. Paul Stenquist - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Building the 6x7 Kit

2001-12-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've added a normal lens to my 6x7 kit. I was leaning toward the 90/2.8, but I spotted a 105/2.4 on ebay last night. Like new, in box, with the soft pouch and all the docs, it was sitting at $296 with one minute to go. I bit $311 at T-18 and, much to my surprise, got it for $299. I didn't think

Outdated Oriental Seagull

2001-12-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I recently acquired some new darkroom equipment, and, along with the hardware I got a few packages of Oriental Seagull graded paper, fiber base. Some packages were opened, some not. All were kept in a cool dark room. These packages have to be at least five or six years old, and certainly go

pENTAX 67 MANUAL?

2001-12-31 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Is the a website out there where i could download a owners manual for the Pentax 67 body? JCO - 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 .

Square Format - Square Enlarging Paper

2001-12-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It seems that one of the objections to using the square format is that enlarging paper is rectangular. While checking out BH to replenish my paper stock, I discovered several brands - Agfa, Ilford, Kodak, and some others - that manufacture square paper. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL

Re: realy ot

2001-12-31 Thread Len Paris
Yep, Excel. And, if you want to use the chart on the web I believe it's simple to get an HTML output, too. Len --- - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 5:52 PM Subject: Re: realy ot Microsoft Excel. HARRY

My January 2002 Pug Comments

2001-12-31 Thread Sid Barras
Hi All; I have actually spared a bit of time to look at the pug site and found some very interesting pictures. I have always felt intimidated by the overall professional quality of all of the fine photographers who submit photos each month. Therefore I must always couch my comments with the

Re: OT: help with old Disc films

2001-12-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 31 Dec 2001 at 17:44, William Robb wrote: I doubt very much if there is a setup available to print disc on a Fronteir. He will have to find a lab that still has the hardware needed to print the stuff, and is willing to do a special set up for a couple of films. This is providing he can

RE: realy ot

2001-12-31 Thread Amita Guha
Word is fine for a chart, as well, but it depends on your purpose. What are you making the chart for? A presentation? Documentation? The web? --Amita -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Len Paris Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 7:47 PM

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2001-12-31 Thread Rfsindg
Harry, Microsoft Excel is OK for most charts and graphs. Lotus 123 was a better package and is still available cheaply. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: since every one on the list has a computer i would like to ask a question. what is a good program to create a column and line

Re: Black MX + Pentax 50 mm. 1.2

2001-12-31 Thread Tonghang Zhou
There're a lot of warnings about getting offered an item on eBay as the second high bidder. I had occasion when I had to sell the item to the second bidder because the high bidder bid on the wrong item. He said he would -really- prefer not to proceed with the deal, but would go through if I

Re: Pentax New Year's Predictions?

2001-12-31 Thread Kristian Walsh
Bliain nua shona dhuitse go léir, or happy new year to everyone on the PDML --- even those of you still, for the moment at least, living in 2001 ;-) My only prediction -- apart from the 10 megapixel full-frame MZ-D being launched at a price of $100.00, of course ;-) -- is that I will at some

Re: OT: help with old Disc films

2001-12-31 Thread Kristian Walsh
It seems that the march of progress has left Disc film behind (some might say with good reason)... I reckon that because it's just C-41, a mini-lab with a set of tanks should be able to do the developing. That leaves me with the more difficult problem of finding somewhere that can print from

Re: Outdated Oriental Seagull

2001-12-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Outdated Oriental Seagull I recently acquired some new darkroom equipment, and, along with the hardware I got a few packages of Oriental Seagull graded paper, fiber base. Some packages were opened, some not. All were kept in a cool

RE: Outdated Oriental Seagull

2001-12-31 Thread Ed Mathews
Shel, That's some of the best paper ever made. Ansel was fond of it. Just 2 days ago I printed an 11x14 on old Oriental VC FB that was at least 5 years old. I had some new oriental in 8x10, and just for kicks I cut a sheet up and used it for test strips to see how close it was before I

My January 2002 Pug Comments

2001-12-31 Thread Joseph Tainter
Thanks very much, Sid. Joe - 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: Happy Newyear from the Great white North

2001-12-31 Thread David S.
And Happy New Year from the South West British Columbia, the wet west coast of the Great White North, where it does not get white very often. I wish you all the best for the new year. David S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: OT: help with old Disc films

2001-12-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Kristian Walsh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 7:36 PM Subject: Re: OT: help with old Disc films It seems that the march of progress has left Disc film behind (some might say with good reason)... I reckon that

Re: Questions for Beseler 23CII Users

2001-12-31 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
I think Bill meant 6x9. The 23C series are 2-1/4 x 3-1/4 enlargers. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 10:52 AM Subject: Re: Questions for Beseler 23CII Users Hi Paul ...

Re: Questions for Beseler 23CII Users

2001-12-31 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
No, for 4x5 you need the 45M series, or the 45V series. Interestingly there is an 8x10 cold light head available for the 45 Beselers. There also used to be a CB7 model which did 5x7. BTW, all of these can be used with negatives as small as Minox (8mm x 11mm). Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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2001-12-31 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
Depends on what you are trying to do. Any of the spread sheets will generate such a chart from data. If you are primarily wanting to make charts for display Power Point does a nice job though there are others that will work as well. If you have MS Office you already have Excel and Power Point.

Re: Outdated Oriental Seagull

2001-12-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hey Bill, Ed Thanks for the suggestions. I fiddled a little with a couple of sheets of 8x10, Grade 2, and at least that box looks good. It was a package that had already been opened. So, once i sort out a few more details in the way the darkroom is set up, I'll be ready to print again.

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