Re: Re[2]: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Subject: Re[2]: Big announcement coming up William, You are not going to convince me to move up format again! Brother Bruce Hah!! This weekend, I made the lensboard for the 65mm Super Angulon that I bought from SK Grimes a few weeks ago.

RE: Re[2]: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Images from my 4X5 Speed graphic, even with the cheap optar lens blow away 6X7. Sorry but its true. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 2:15 AM To: William Robb Subject: Re[2]: Big

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Jun 2002 at 23:27, William Robb wrote: Chris, I am not going to rehash everything that Mafud has said about small format digital capture. I am only going to say that now that I have actually had the opportunity to work with the results, I have to agree with him. And yes, it pains me

RE: Re[2]: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread Rob Studdert
On 3 Jun 2002 at 2:35, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Images from my 4X5 Speed graphic, even with the cheap optar lens blow away 6X7. Sorry but its true. I've had 110 images blow away 67 images, it really depends upon the image content, true? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110

Re: Re[2]: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread Antti-Pekka Virjonen
At 00:35 3.6.2002 -0600, Brother William wrote: Hah!! This weekend, I made the lensboard for the 65mm Super Angulon that I bought from SK Grimes a few weeks ago. This is equivalent to a 21mm lens on the 35mm format, or (closer to home) somewhat wider than the 45mm lens on the 6x7. The coverage is

My PUG Favourites

2002-06-03 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, I have a few fav's from the PUG, here they are no particular order. At the movies by Maciej Marchlewski http://pug.komkon.org/02jun/w_kinie.html I really like portraits that set the subject in a location/situation that has meaning to them. Nice shot. Brothers and Sisters by Matjaz

Re: Re[2]: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Antti-Pekka Virjonen Subject: Re: Re[2]: Big announcement coming up Ahh.. so it must be the older silver colored one (no multicoating) ? I have the new Super Angulon 58 XL f5.6 (black) for my 4x5. Equivalent to something between the SMC 18/3.5 and the

New film?

2002-06-03 Thread Bill Owens
I heard a rumor while at the Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend that an ISO 100 Velvia with grain similar to Provia will be available this fall. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

re: Anyone ever made their own light box?

2002-06-03 Thread Jostein Oksne
Scott Nelson asked for opinions and stories on making lightboxes... Just got to tell you about my own (stupid) adventure here... When I wanted I lightbox, I figured it would need to be BIG so that I could view many slides at once. For composing series, for example. It also occurred to me that

Odp: My PUG Favourites

2002-06-03 Thread Maciej Marchlewski
Dnia 3-06-2002 o godz. 9:00 Paul Jones napisa(a): Hi, I have a few fav's from the PUG, here they are no particular order. At the movies by Maciej Marchlewski http://pug.komkon.org/02jun/w_kinie.html I really like portraits that set the subject in a location/situation that has meaning

R: My web page - Juan

2002-06-03 Thread talampaya
Italiano que ama la Argentina. I do agree: better if the shadow was complete, but the shot was taken from inside our car while overtaking the bus. Thank you for comment and devoting your time to this task. Ciao / Chau Fabio - Original Message - From: Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

RE: June Pug

2002-06-03 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Butch - I appreciate your comments. Sorry about the off-colour, I've looked at it on two screens here and it's Ok. John Coyle Nicholas John Consultants Brisbane, Australia On Saturday, June 01, 2002 7:49 AM, Butch Black [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: File: ATT3.txt; charset =

Re: Re: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread encor
Bob Rapp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hire SOME marketing and promotion people! There must be some of them among the Pentax staff, at least one... Hmmm, perhaps they are C or N agents, huh? Anyway, my wish list goes like this: - ANY IS and/or USM lenses (preferably an IS version of the

Re: New film?

2002-06-03 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Bill wrote: I heard a rumor while at the Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend that an ISO 100 Velvia with grain similar to Provia will be available this fall. If this is to be taken literally, it's bad news indeed. This means a film that's significantly less sharp than Velvia (judging from

Re: Re[2]: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hah!! This weekend, I made the lensboard for the 65mm Super Angulon that I bought from SK Grimes a few weeks ago. This is equivalent to a 21mm lens on the 35mm format, or (closer to home) somewhat wider than the 45mm lens on

Re: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Cameron wrote: It's been what, a year and a half since the 31mm limited was introduced, as well as the MZ-S, and it has been mighty quiet in Pentaxland in the 35mm departmewnt. I think something BIG is afoot. Well, 1. June is gone but Pentax Japan page hasn't been updated yet. One can hope -

Mamiya 645 to Pentax 35 mm adapter

2002-06-03 Thread Willem Falhaber
This subject started me wondering again about the possibility of using Mamiya 645 (tele)lenses on my Pentax 35mm gear. I remember vaguely that there are adapters for this purpose in existence. Does anyone on this list know something more specific? Even better, are there Dutch readers who know if

Re: Big Bob is Enabled got 6X7

2002-06-03 Thread Paul Ewins
Hi All, After 10 or more years without a 67, I have one. Congratulations Bob! Just for your reference (and Paul J by the sound of it), I contacted CR Kennedy last Friday to find out whether they would still work on the original 6x7. The answer was yes for servicing and they would do

RE: Opinions Vivitar Series-1 24-70 f3.8-4.8

2002-06-03 Thread HUDERER Bernd
Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: when doesn't this happen ? Only if the sun is at your back. about my statement: But there is a disadvantage: It has big troubles with flare. If there is a light source not even in the picture area but nearby you get tremendous flare. Hi Paul, I meant: if the

Re: Re[3]: 6X7 Fujichromes (Bruce)2450

2002-06-03 Thread Paul Ewins
Hi Bruce, I haven't had any problems with my 2450, but I have read of someone who found that the lens on their 2450 was not focussed to the correct distance. I think they had to pack pieces of thin card (or thick paper) under the holders and slides to get the distance right. If that was

Re: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread Alan Chan
I'm informed (in detail) about a coming Limited lens but unfortunately sworn to secrecy. I don't know if it is the next one or when it will be released. However, it's two years since the last one in September so it should be released this year. Ah, I know. It's a tele longer than the 77. :)

Re: Black Limited Lenses ...

2002-06-03 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Alexander wrote: Is Pentax ever going to release the black Limited lenses in the US? I've been told that they are working on it. Whether they succeed or not is another issue... I suspect that Pentax plan to market them i Europe at some stage since they are distributing the parts for black

Safe return.

2002-06-03 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
As promised to the Owens', here is my post to the list to say that I have arrived at home safe and sound. I will be subscribing shortly on the 'good' account shortly. César Panama City, Florida P.S. I almost waited until I got out of N. Carolina

Welcome back (was: Re: My web page)

2002-06-03 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS: Hi PDML, I'm back after a few months of lurking... Hi Juan, It's so nice to have you back were you belong! (you are right, it's a quote from 'Hello, Dolly!' :-) ) I'm not very present in these weeks too... I barely have the time to read the messages

RE: PUG submittal question

2002-06-03 Thread HUDERER Bernd
Hi Steve and Paul, but what about the lenses which are not build by Pentax itself but by third party suppliers and then only labelled with Pentax ? Can we rate them really as 'genuine' and have peace of conscience during submission ? ;-))) best regards Bernd -Original Message-

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've been completely satisfied with purchases made from Adorame. Steve Pearson wrote: Has anyone purchased from this internet site? I'm considering ordering some Fuji Reala film and just wanted to make sure they are reliable and trustworthy? BH is currently out of stock. -- Shel

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread Brendan
When Rob said digital is not good to learn with and I agreed it was based on the fact most users will just hit delete when they take a bad pic, regardless what many may say it happens and even experienced photographers will do it with digital. Taking a bad photo lets you learn from your mistakes,

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread mick
In my experience they are just as reliable and trustworthy as BH, if not more so. I often find that their prices are better too, althought their shipping is usually slightly more. HTH /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread gfen
On Mon, 3 Jun 2002, Steve Pearson wrote: Has anyone purchased from this internet site? I'm considering ordering some Fuji Reala film and just wanted to make sure they are reliable and trustworthy? BH is currently out of stock. Several times, actually. Once they had botched my order

RE: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Nagaraj, Ramesh
Hi, I have done lot of buying in adorama and goods were good. Never had any issue. Prices of adorama seems to slightly less than BH, Cameraworld, so I go to adorama. Thanks Ramesh -Original Message- From: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 10:36 AM

Re: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 6/2/2002 9:58:51 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (and I snip here for brevity) My Wish List: Bring back some high quality manual focus lenses... Develop and produce a quality rangefinder camera ... Hire better marketing and promotion people.

Re[2]: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, if people don't want to learn, they won't learn. If people want to learn, they'll learn. The medium has nothing to do with it. Just because they can't delete a neg so easily doesn't mean they they're ever going to look at the print more than once. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PUG submittal question

2002-06-03 Thread Christian Skofteland
Oh crap! Let's not start this again. christian On Monday 03 June 2002 10:24, HUDERER Bernd wrote: Hi Steve and Paul, but what about the lenses which are not build by Pentax itself but by third party suppliers and then only labelled with Pentax ? Can we rate them really as 'genuine'

Re: PUG submittal question

2002-06-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul F. Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 5:50 AM Subject: PUG submittal question I've just read the PUG submittal rules. As I understand it, either the camera or the lens must be genuine Pentax; I may not submit

Re: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Albert Fekson wrote: My wish list: 2. ZX-5N II with better AF, mirror lock-up, and P-TTL Ann Sanfedele adds: I might even buy one if it had that stuff. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

RE: Motor Drive Problems

2002-06-03 Thread TM
Bob- The weirdest thing is that I had exactly that problem- two rolls had overlapping pictures on the negatives, both rolls only exhibited this at the very end of the roll, one had torn film sprocket holes (I think I was a little forceful in winding when I was trying to get an action sequence and

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread Chris Brogden
On Mon, 3 Jun 2002, Brendan wrote: When Rob said digital is not good to learn with and I agreed it was based on the fact most users will just hit delete when they take a bad pic, regardless what many may say it happens and even experienced photographers will do it with digital. Taking a bad

RE: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread TM
Yeah, exactly- I was very tempted when the FM3A came out it's the only sub-$800 Nikon that will take older MF lenses and meter correctly, the N55/65/80 do not. Taka - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Steve Pearson Subject: Adorama? Has anyone purchased from this internet site? I'm considering ordering some Fuji Reala film and just wanted to make sure they are reliable and trustworthy? BH is currently out of stock. I bought my Tachihara, and my

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread Jeff
Rob, I was going to call you a liar, but I realized that it is fall in the southern hemisphere. I used to have a Pro70, which I felt that it had reasonable resolution for a 1.7Mpixel digicam. Today, with the Minolta D7, my shots are clearer on the screen than any 35mm shot I scan with my S20.

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Steve Pearson
Thanks everyone for your quick responses-I have placed my order! --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Steve Pearson Subject: Adorama? Has anyone purchased from this internet site? I'm considering ordering some Fuji Reala film and just wanted

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Bruce Dayton
Steve, They are a good, reliable mail order house. Their prices are on par and sometimes better than BH and I have ordered from them many times. Bruce Monday, June 03, 2002, 7:36:07 AM, you wrote: SP Has anyone purchased from this internet site? I'm SP considering ordering some Fuji

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
I bought a lens from them, via ebay, and was very satisfied. Paul Steve Pearson wrote: Has anyone purchased from this internet site? I'm considering ordering some Fuji Reala film and just wanted to make sure they are reliable and trustworthy? BH is currently out of stock. Thanks for

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Maris V. Lidaka Sr.
I have purchased a camera, 2 lenses, flash, tripod and head, and several batches of film and have never had a problem. Easy to reach by telephone as well (I always have to call because I want USPO shipping instead of UPS) and shipping has been prompt. Their prices are very good. Maris -

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread William Robb
Here's another from the crapola files. This one was shot with a Canon Pro 90. It was shot in RAW, then converted to Jpeg for transmission to the web. http://www.komkon.org/~wrobb/0156.jpg (nearly 2 mb filesize) What I like about this one is what the thing has done to the power lines and power

Re: DSLR building

2002-06-03 Thread Patrick White
A back can be modified to hold the CCD and the necessary LCD panels. The mechanics of the camera can be removed to make room for necessary electronics, as well as the two compartments that would normally hold film. Leave them. THat way you don't destroy the body and give yourself

Re: third-party flash problem on Super Program

2002-06-03 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Bob S ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Paul, When the flash symbol doesn't appear, I usually have caused the AF280 or AF200 to slide off the contact pins on the hot shoe. Probably not your case..? A logical hypothesis, Bob, but in my case the camera had stopped flashing even when I would press the

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Adorama has never let me down. Twice after I ordered something by Web, it arrived the next day! I just wish they included more photos of the products they list. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

SMC FA-24-90 comment

2002-06-03 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, I have been away touring the Aussie Alps for six days, drove over 2000km, about 600km of it on corrugated unsealed dirt roads. I shot 35mm, 67 (Mamiya 7) and my Oly E-10 digital, about 300 images in all. My partner was using a Super A and the new SMC FA-24-90, as normal procedure for

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread Rob Studdert
On 3 Jun 2002 at 5:52, Mishka wrote: Rob, Sorry to say, but purely from the technical, image quality, side, an Olympus Stylus Epic ps gives as good or better pictures, when scanned at this resolution. Even with 400 film. Better tones. Better latitude. This just shows how far digital has yet

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread Rob Studdert
On 3 Jun 2002 at 10:32, William Robb wrote: What I like about this one is what the thing has done to the power lines and power poles, especially near the bottom of the image. It sucks equally, whether on the screen, or as a print. The blooming/chromatic aberrations at the high contrast edges

Re: DSLR building

2002-06-03 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Jun 2002 at 22:48, William Kane wrote: Hey gang, I was thinking recently about making a cheap attempt at building a DSLR using a pentax body and parts from a working digital camera. I know that this is an exercise in futility, as it would be more exspensive/work intensive to do,

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rob Studdert Subject: Re: My introduction to digital photography. On 3 Jun 2002 at 10:32, William Robb wrote: What I like about this one is what the thing has done to the power lines and power poles, especially near the bottom of the image. It sucks

Re: Wide angle zoom 19(20)-35 recommendations

2002-06-03 Thread Pat White
The answer is in the question: FA 20-35 f4. Very good optical performance, perfect compatibility, cool lens hood, and constant f4 aperture. Lightweight, too. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: Mike Johnson on the best AF lenses

2002-06-03 Thread Pat White
SMC is the best? old news Maybe to you and me Brendan, but not everyone knows, and anyway, it's good to see it in print. Pat White - 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: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread Amita Guha
Bill, those are pretty much my feelings as well. Good for snaps, documentation, the internet, and things of that sort. That's what my fiance uses his for. It's a lot of fun on trips. It's actually been very handy for a lot of the wedding planning as well. There are a lot of situations where

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Francis_Alviar
Steve Pearson wrote: Has anyone purchased from this internet site? I'm considering ordering some Fuji Reala film and just wanted to make sure they are reliable and trustworthy? BH is currently out of stock. I have always ordered from Adorama. Their prices are reasonable. Only once did

Re: PUG submittal question

2002-06-03 Thread Francis_Alviar
William (I really don't run the thing anymore) Robb wrote: When I rewrote the guideline, it was because I was getting submissions identified as Canon and Nikon created. I didn't feel this was appropriate for a gallery identified with Pentax. The consensus that I got from the group at the time was

Re: PUG submittal question

2002-06-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PUG submittal question So to clarify..If a photo was taken with either a Pentax body or a Pentax lens then that would qualify it to be submitted to the PUG. Is that correct? Under the present guidelines, yes. William

RE: Motor Drive Problems

2002-06-03 Thread Rfsindg
Taka, The winder mechanism is directly geared to turn the small roller that engages the sprocket holes. The big roller with the 'Magic Fingers' is just there to take up the slack after the small roller pulls the film across the pressure plate and out of the cassette! If the interlock

RE: Motor Drive Problems

2002-06-03 Thread TM
Bob- Thanks, I'm just trying to make sure that the drive isn't the cause of the problem, as I do not want the warranty period to run out, find out that I have a bad drive and now be stuck with a piece of junk. I never held the rewind knob, that's not the problem. I just hate worrying about

Re: Wide angle zoom 19(20)-35 recommendations

2002-06-03 Thread Pat
Pat White wrote: The answer is in the question: FA 20-35 f4. Very good optical performance, perfect compatibility, cool lens hood, and constant f4 aperture. Lightweight, too. Yup, I appreciate the feedback recommendations on the FA 20-35 f/4. However, I also appreciate the $475 price BH

Re: My PUG Favourites

2002-06-03 Thread Matjaz Osojnik
Thanks Paul, for kind comment. I'm glad you like it. Actually, the photograph is cropped just a bit on all sides, because of some distractive details on top and on the bottom in full frame original. But basically, it was framed tight on the original slide as well. I just felt it might create

Which Pentax flash for MZ-M?

2002-06-03 Thread Andy Phillips
Hi, I bought a second-hand Pentax MZ-M with 35-80 zoom as a birthday present for my son. He has a small manual flash (I forget the make, but that's not important right now) from a previous camera, which has a contact voltage of ~200v (I mesaured it). I suspect that this would destroy the MZ-M if

RE: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Amita Guha
I don't know about their mail order service, but they're my favorite camera store in New York. The sales guys are usually much nicer than the ones at BH, although BH is better if you want to just go and look at stuff. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: My introduction to digital photography

2002-06-03 Thread oscar . 7300
I too have been pleasantly surprised by the results from our (first and only) digital camera -- a Canon S110 (purchased just before the Pentax Optio came out). I bought it as a small, unobtrusive and easy to carry around camera, thinking it would at least be good for emailing pictures of

Re: Which Pentax flash for MZ-M?

2002-06-03 Thread Brendan
The AF500 will only work in all manual mode ie, full blast or what ever you set it to. Look at a vivitar 500fd ( or something called that) it does set the aperture in auto flash, it's weak tho only like 72 gn. --- Andy Phillips [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I bought a second-hand Pentax MZ-M

Re: PUG portraits and lenses

2002-06-03 Thread frank theriault
Hi, I'm in the same boat as Mick. Took this month's with a 28mm. Mind you, it's ~technically~ a portrait, being an image of a person or animal. But, it's not traditional portrait (I don't think). -frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was taken with a 28mm wide angle. I dont count it as

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread frank theriault
Interesting (or maybe not!), but that's exactly the way N is marketing their digital ps in an ad that's currently being shown in this part of Canada. A bunch of silly 20-something ultra-cool urbanites, taking numerous pictures of each other doing silly things ad nauseum. Juvenile fun sums

Re: OT: Plus-X Users ?

2002-06-03 Thread Bmacrae
I have used Edwal film developer with Plus-x. Results were very good as I remember. Brendan MacRae - 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: 6X7 Fujichromes (Bruce)2450

2002-06-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
I printed JCO's image on my Epson 1200 at 11x14 and found it to be quite sharp. Under a glass, the cross hatch bars in the lighthouse window are crisp as are the air conditioning units below the windows in the tall building. The ripples in the water are well defined. The color is deep and rich. I

Re: Plus-X Users ?

2002-06-03 Thread Paul Jones
from memory i got good results with Plus-X in tetinal neofin blue - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 10:08 AM Subject: OT: Plus-X Users ? Quickie for Plus-X users out there: I just developed 2 rolls of

Re: OT: Plus-X Users ?

2002-06-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
I never use T-Max with Plus X. I generally use D-76 1:1 at 68 degrees for 7 minutes. I'm very happy with the results. My PUG submission for this month was shot on Plus-X and processed in that manner. I do use T-Max for TMZ 3200 and sometimes for Ilford 3200 as well. It seems to be good for high

Re: OT: film scanners

2002-06-03 Thread Joseph Tainter
You might want to watch scanner auctions on eBay. I picked up a used Nikon LS-2000 last fall for $575. They might be less now. 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'

Re: Re: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread Cliff Nietvelt
some really big, heavy and expensive body packed with all the features possible to match the EOS-1v and F5 - so that I could say that there's a fully professional big Pentax body:)) Um645nII? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

re: DSLR building

2002-06-03 Thread Richard Seaman
Bill, Hey gang, I think that covers most of the issues. Anyone see anythign else that might need to be addressed? Il Bill I don't notice any mention of software here? As a software engineer, I can assure you that all the fancy hardware in the world won't do much for you if you don't

Re: Wide angle zoom 19(20)-35 recommendations

2002-06-03 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Pat wrote: So, until I will the lottery, I may not see the FA 20-35 f/4 (unless someone has one to sell?) ;-) So, in the mean time, still looking at third party options. Consider these options: 1. Tokina AF235 II HLD, 20-35mm, f/3.5 to 4.5, autofocus, 77mm filter, 82mm wide, 75mm long, 500 g,

Re: Adorama?

2002-06-03 Thread Ken Archer
I am expecting my first order from them tomorrow according to the tracking info. Adorama was the only place I could find a NEW PZ-1p. I don't know if they have any more but mine was only $500 with the Pentax 4-year extended warranty. On Monday 03 June 2002 09:36 am, Steve Pearson wrote:

Re[8]: 6X7 Fujichromes (Bruce)2450

2002-06-03 Thread Bruce Dayton
Paul, I printed the scan as JCO did it. Only slight crop to fit 8X10 dimensions. Like I said, it seems better than the scans from my unit, but not quite as crisp as from my lab. Had I gotten results like JCO's, I might have kept the unit. Bruce Monday, June 03, 2002, 5:13:27 PM, you

PUG down?

2002-06-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
The PUG seems to be down. I had hoped to spend some time in there tonight. My initial perusals of the gallery left me very impressed. There are some great images posted. Bill Robb's shot of the young woman was among the first that caught my attention. Magnificent lighting, which one might expect

Re: PUG down?

2002-06-03 Thread frank theriault
I just got in, no probem... -frank Paul Stenquist wrote: The PUG seems to be down. I had hoped to spend some time in there tonight. My initial perusals of the gallery left me very impressed. There are some great images posted. Bill Robb's shot of the young woman was among the first that

Re: Re[2]: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread Len Paris
I may share one part of that tale. :) About 2 1/2 years ago, when I weighed 360+ pounds, I had an epiphany of sorts and in a flash of insight came to the realization that I was an anorexic, but had been over-compensating. Now, I have decreased my over-compensation and have gotten my weight down

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread frank theriault
Become a bike courier. Injest 4000 calories a day (I'm not kidding) and stay skinny. regards, frank Len Paris wrote: I may share one part of that tale. :) About 2 1/2 years ago, when I weighed 360+ pounds, I had an epiphany of sorts and in a flash of insight came to the realization that

Re: My introduction to digital photography.

2002-06-03 Thread frank theriault
OTOH, you could try to ingest those calories. Sheesh... frank theriault wrote: Become a bike courier. Injest 4000 calories a day (I'm not kidding) and stay skinny. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This

Re: PUG down?

2002-06-03 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Mon, 03 Jun 2002 21:45:30 +, Paul Stenquist wrote: The PUG seems to be down. I had hoped to spend some time in there tonight. My initial perusals of the gallery left me very impressed. There are some great images posted. Bill Robb's shot of the young woman was among the first that caught

645 and Arsat 35/3.5

2002-06-03 Thread Bill Owens
I just posted a photo taken inside the camper at Grandfather Mountain last week. It was taken with the Pentax 645 and Arsat 35mm/3.5 fisheye lens. I'm pleasantly surprised at the results. http://communities.msn.com/BillOwensPhotos/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhotoPho toID=11 Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL

Re: Plus-X Users ?

2002-06-03 Thread Bob Rapp
As often quoted, there is nothing signifricantly better or easier to use than D76 1:1 Bob Rapp [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 10:08 AM Subject: OT: Plus-X Users ? Quickie for Plus-X

Is Pentax introducing new 28-105 in USA???

2002-06-03 Thread Albert Fekson
PENTAX EXPANDS 35MM LENS SYSTEM WITH TWO SUPER-COMPACT LENSES: SMC-FA 28MM-105MM F/3.2-4.5 AL [IF] AND SMC-FA 28MM-90MM F/3.5-5.6 DENVER, Colorado (May 21, 2002) . . . PENTAX Corporation expands its line of 35mm lenses with the introduction of the SMC-FA Zoom 28mm~105mm f/3.2~f/4.5 AL [IF] and

Re: Is Pentax introducing new 28-105 in USA???

2002-06-03 Thread Ken Archer
...and wouldn't you know I just ordered a SMC FA 28-105/4-5.6 from KEH this morning. On Monday 03 June 2002 09:53 pm, you wrote: PENTAX EXPANDS 35MM LENS SYSTEM WITH TWO SUPER-COMPACT LENSES: SMC-FA 28MM-105MM F/3.2-4.5 AL [IF] AND SMC-FA 28MM-90MM F/3.5-5.6 -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio,

Re: 645 and Arsat 35/3.5

2002-06-03 Thread LM
Bill, just wondering, are you referering to the Arsat 30mm fisheye or do you have a different lens? Luis - Original Message - From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 10:21 PM Subject: 645 and Arsat 35/3.5 I just posted a photo taken

Re: Is Pentax introducing new 28-105 in USA???

2002-06-03 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Mon, 3 Jun 2002 22:16:53 -0500, Ken Archer wrote: ...and wouldn't you know I just ordered a SMC FA 28-105/4-5.6 from KEH this morning. I will be interested if the newer one is better than the older FA 28-105 power zoom. My guess would be no. I use the 28-105mm PZ for my walk-around lens.

Re: mono light choice delima

2002-06-03 Thread Jeff
Get yourself another Stofen omni bounce. It's only $20. Jeff - Original Message - From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 11:19 PM Subject: mono light choice delima Ok I'm pulling my hair out over the choices, it's down to Alien Bees

Re: PUG down?

2002-06-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: PUG down? The PUG seems to be down. I had hoped to spend some time in there tonight. My initial perusals of the gallery left me very impressed. There are some great images posted. Bill Robb's shot of the young woman was among the

Re: Is Pentax introducing new 28-105 in USA???

2002-06-03 Thread Ken Archer
I relied on the comments on Stan's page regarding the 28-105 models and chose the older power zoom model rather than the newer models. Not that I want a power zoom, but the consensus seemed to favor the power zoom model's optics and build qualities. On Monday 03 June 2002 10:34 pm, Gary L.

Re: Is Pentax introducing new 28-105 in USA???

2002-06-03 Thread Alan Chan
I don't think they are very new. They can be seen here: http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/product/lense/35_spec/35_siyou_sz.html#sz-faz28f32-105f45 regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos:

RE: 645 and Arsat 35/3.5

2002-06-03 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bill Owens I just posted a photo taken inside the camper at Grandfather Mountain last week. It was taken with the Pentax 645 and Arsat 35mm/3.5 fisheye lens. I'm pleasantly surprised at the

Re: Is Pentax introducing new 28-105 in USA???

2002-06-03 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't think they are very new. They can be seen here: http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/product/lense/35_spec/35_siyou_sz.html#sz-faz2 8f32-105f45 Boz's site said that they were introduced in 2001. Bob Rapp [EMAIL PROTECTED] -

Re: Re: Re: Big announcement coming up

2002-06-03 Thread encor
Cliff Nietvelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Um645nII? No kidding? They sell the 645 N II in the 35mm format? Or maybe they introduced a 35mm interchangeable film back for it?:)) Speaking seriously, the 645 N II is a great camera but it's a medium format after all, so it's not the

Photos of the Palouse

2002-06-03 Thread harald_nancy
I just finished a photo trip report for our travel club about the Palouse, Washington. The Palouse is very popular with photographers. Even John Shaw took many photos there. I'll have to go back in the late summer when the hills turn golden during harvest time, which usually is the best time for