Re: OT: YHBTIM

2005-02-17 Thread Bob W
Hi, Thursday, February 17, 2005, 6:04:58 AM, Ann wrote: cbwaters wrote: I think it's funny whether or not you agree with the dude about music... http://www.youhavebadtasteinmusic.com/ Cory Cory - I looked at the subject line and thought I was on the Scrabble list! You go first.. you

OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Cotty
http://www.pma-show.com/review/canon/001_EOS_digital_rebel_xt.html Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: list hiccups?

2005-02-17 Thread Cotty
On 16/2/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I posted a PAW a couple of hours ago, and so far haven't seen one response. I go to the archives, and there are 5 responses there, none of which made it to me via the list. 0 for 5. I'm not good at math, but I don't think that's a very

Re: PAW: Taking the Bloor Train Home

2005-02-17 Thread Cotty
On 16/2/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: This poor kid could hardly keep his eyes open. vbg Taken with the LX at waist level (I'm not taking a photo, I'm just fixing something on the camera, just ignore me, I'm not doing anything, dum de dum...) with the K 1.2 50 at about f2.0,

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Henri Toivonen
Cotty wrote: http://www.pma-show.com/review/canon/001_EOS_digital_rebel_xt.html Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ That page has been removed. /Henri

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/2/05, Henri Toivonen, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.pma-show.com/review/canon/001_EOS_digital_rebel_xt.html That page has been removed. Interesting! It showed a 'Digital Rebel XT' in black with a battery pack attached, quoting the 8MP sensor and 3 frames per second

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Cotty wrote on 17.02.05 11:30: Interesting! It showed a 'Digital Rebel XT' in black with a battery pack attached, quoting the 8MP sensor and 3 frames per second Yeah, I've managed to read it all, and responded to your original post, but it didn't reached PDML... Anyway - letsgodigital

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/2/05, Sylwester Pietrzyk, discombobulated, unleashed: Anyway seems like a new Drebel will be killer DSLR... Ahh, with the greatest of respect Sylwek - a killer DSLR? In what sense of the word?? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Henri Toivonen
Cotty wrote: On 17/2/05, Sylwester Pietrzyk, discombobulated, unleashed: Anyway seems like a new Drebel will be killer DSLR... Ahh, with the greatest of respect Sylwek - a killer DSLR? In what sense of the word?? Cheers, Cotty At night, it will start to kill people. Don't forget, its

Re: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 16 Feb 2005, John Francis wrote: But you're still basing your agument on the (apparently unwarranted) premise that the *ist-DS *does* disable TTL flash for all non-AF lenses. According to other posters here, that simply isn't the case. I am wrong and I apologise. Godfrey DiGiorgi set

Re: OT: YHBTIM

2005-02-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
three words: Tim Boy Hi On Feb 17, 2005, at 1:04 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: cbwaters wrote: I think it's funny whether or not you agree with the dude about music... http://www.youhavebadtasteinmusic.com/ Cory Cory - I looked at the subject line and thought I was on the Scrabble list! You go

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Rob Studdert
On 17 Feb 2005 at 11:34, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Yeah, I've managed to read it all, and responded to your original post, but it didn't reached PDML... Anyway - letsgodigital removed this page, because embargo on new Drebel end on 20.02 :-) Anyway seems like a new Drebel will be killer

Re: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Matrix works with TTL: According to the EXIF ibfo avaliable in the INFO menu, TTL flash will use matrix/pattern metering (*ist D), when an A or post A lens is used at A-setting. Yes, but the matrix metering will only affect the aperture/shutter speed part of

Re: How far can you push it? (BW film that is...)

2005-02-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Herb Chong Subject: Re: How far can you push it? (BW film that is...) note that EI2000 isn't real speed gain since the shadows have lost too much detail to reproduce the full tonal range, but under moderately low contrast gym lights, it wasn't objectionable.

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 17/2/05, Henri Toivonen, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.pma-show.com/review/canon/001_EOS_digital_rebel_xt.html That page has been removed. Interesting! It showed a 'Digital Rebel XT' in black with a battery pack attached, quoting the 8MP sensor and 3

OT: Selling stuff

2005-02-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
To those who (like me) generally go to e* after PDML, Photo.net classifieds are also a good place to sell. And it's free. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl Caveat: This information should be viewed critically. It may merit as much technical excellence as a CBS news report.

Re: Vivitar Series 1 VMC 28mm F1.9 (M42) Lens Page is up

2005-02-17 Thread Steve Larson
Nicely done JCO, for a lens that deserves it :) - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Club M42 [EMAIL PROTECTED]; pentax discuss pentax-discuss@pdml.net; SLR Manual Mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 10:00 PM

Re: PAW: Taking the Bloor Train Home

2005-02-17 Thread brooksdj
frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This poor kid could hardly keep his eyes open. vbg Taken with the LX at waist level (I'm not taking a photo, I'm just fixing something on the camera, just ignore me, I'm not doing anything, dum de dum...)

Thanks for Wireless flash investigations

2005-02-17 Thread Lindamood, Mark
Go Andre! Thanks for pursuing macro exposure performance with two 360's. I've done wireless macro hand-holding of one 360 at 25cm from the subject and I get perfect exposures. Thanks also Arnie for sharing your experience. With respect to controlling the 1/1, 1/2, 2/3, 1/3 output ratio

Re: OT - Ante is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread ernreed2
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 17/2/05, Henri Toivonen, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.pma-show.com/review/canon/001_EOS_digital_rebel_xt.html That page has been removed. Interesting! It showed a 'Digital Rebel XT' in black with a battery pack attached, quoting the 8MP

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
anti or ante? Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/2/05, Collin Brendemuehl, discombobulated, unleashed: anti or ante? aunty :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: PAW: Taking the Bloor Train Home

2005-02-17 Thread Rick Womer
I disagree; I think the dark strip balances the image wonderfully. Beautiful, Frank! Rick --- Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3125114size=lg Let me know what you think. Thanks to all

Re: Vivitar Series 1 VMC 28mm F1.9 (M42) Lens Page is up

2005-02-17 Thread Fred
http://jcoconnell.com/temp/vs128mm.htm I promised this page for the SPOTMATIC mailing list based on some discussions there but I don't see why these other groups might not want to take a peek at it even if out of context (no context actually!) Nicely done JCO, for a lens that deserves it :)

Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most?

2005-02-17 Thread Fred
I've got the FA100 f2.8, and use it on the *ist D. I've yet to have any problems with CA. My favorite macro is the A 100/2.8. However, I've never used it on other than film bodies. (Has anyone tried this critter on the *ist D or DS ?) Fred

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Gonz
You can see it on dpreview.com rg Henri Toivonen wrote: Cotty wrote: http://www.pma-show.com/review/canon/001_EOS_digital_rebel_xt.html Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ That page has been

Re: M42 adaptor

2005-02-17 Thread Raimo K
Auto/manual switch is not needed, the aperture will close or open as you turn the aperture ring. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent:

Re: OT - Ante is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I just read the article, and while some of the technical stuff eludes me as to its value or just what it all means, the camera sure looks tempting. Interesting points are smaller, black, more pixels with higher quality images, BW mode, uses CF cards, and a few other things. Any idea of a price

Re: Multiple wireless 360FGZ flash

2005-02-17 Thread Andre Langevin
Hi Arnie. You can change the ratio between the 2 flashes, like 1/3 for one and 2/3 for the second one. Is this what you mean? If so, I'll check in the manual to see how to do it. I've done it once and it was effective. Andre Jack, it works great when I do that. Just I would like to be able

Re: OT - Ante is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Ahhh - I see DPreview has the estimated US price - $899.00 Shel [Original Message] From: Shel Belinkoff Any idea of a price point on this puppy? Shel http://www.pma-show.com/review/canon/001_EOS_digital_rebel_xt.html

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Keith Whaley
Rob Studdert wrote: On 17 Feb 2005 at 11:34, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Yeah, I've managed to read it all, and responded to your original post, but it didn't reached PDML... Anyway - letsgodigital removed this page, because embargo on new Drebel end on 20.02 :-) Anyway seems like a new Drebel

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Peter J. Alling
Canon also put the mode control dial where the shutter speed dial used to go to give it a more analog appearance, removed the information LCD, since who needs information if the camera is going to think for you after all. (The best of all possible worlds). Still the 8mp is a slight improvement,

Re: OT - Ante is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Peter J. Alling
DPReview quotes $899.00. Still doesn't excite me I'd have to use Canon glass, which is expensive if it's good. Shel Belinkoff wrote: I just read the article, and while some of the technical stuff eludes me as to its value or just what it all means, the camera sure looks tempting. Interesting

Re: PAW: Taking the Bloor Train Home

2005-02-17 Thread Albano Garcia
Really like it, good moment and expressions. Regards Albano --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This poor kid could hardly keep his eyes open. vbg Taken with the LX at waist level (I'm not taking a photo, I'm just fixing something on the camera, just ignore me, I'm not doing

Re: Multiple wireless 360FGZ flash

2005-02-17 Thread David Zaninovic
Can't you just dial in exposure compensation on the flash itself ? - Original Message - From: arnie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:11 AM Subject: Re: Multiple wireless 360FGZ flash Jack, it works great when I do that. Just I would

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread pnstenquist
If the build quality and feel are anything like the current Rebel D, they can keep it. Canon also put the mode control dial where the shutter speed dial used to go to give it a more analog appearance, removed the information LCD, since who needs information if the camera is going to think

Re: PAW: Taking the Bloor Train Home

2005-02-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/16/2005 3:50:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3125114size=lg Let me know what you think. Thanks to all who look and/or comment. cheers, frank Ooops, slipped up, frank, that one's really in

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Peter J. Alling
Ooooh, they must be serious it's black. Cotty wrote: http://www.pma-show.com/review/canon/001_EOS_digital_rebel_xt.html Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't

Re: PESO - Falls Reloaded

2005-02-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/16/2005 4:38:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 22:39:48 -0800, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another shot of the falls that I recently posted. Pentax *istD, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro, Tripod mounted ISO 200, 1 Sec @ F/32.0

RE: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Jens, My understanding is that in TTL mode, the Matrix mode exposure evalution is working for the *ambient* portion of the light metering, not for the flash metering. P-TTL allows an integrated preflash/ambient exposure evalution based on both metering capabilities. I could be wrong, I'm

Re: M42 adaptor

2005-02-17 Thread Peter J. Alling
When's the last time you used an M42 lens? I don't think so. Raimo K wrote: Auto/manual switch is not needed, the aperture will close or open as you turn the aperture ring. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message -

Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most?

2005-02-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
--- Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My favorite macro is the A 100/2.8. However, I've never used it on other than film bodies. (Has anyone tried this critter on the *ist D or DS ?) If it works as well as the A50/2.8 Macro, it will be a delight. BTW: The Pentax K Auto Extension Tube Set B

Re: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Jens Bladt
To the best of my knowlegde - that is my own test - the flash output will be differt in two identical shots/scenes - the same available light, the same shutter speed and aperture - if I - in one picture - choose a focus point close to me - in the next picture - choose a focus point far away from

My new enablement (take 2)

2005-02-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Yesterday, I received my wide angle :) . It is Sigma 18/3.5 manual focus but with A setting of aperture. Naturally, thanks to fellow PDMLer it is in pristine shape. I shot few shots with it. It is apparent that I will have to buy a hood. Or I will have to use a hat or a hand :) . Which

Which flash?

2005-02-17 Thread Anders Hultman
I'm considering bying a flash for my *istD. Which one is best of the 500 and the 360? It seems to me that both have functions that the other do not. Which functions are more useful, and which functions are less important? Advantages of the AF 500 FTZ * more powerful (higher GN) * possible to

Not realy a PAW

2005-02-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! http://www.photoforum.ru/rate/photo.php?photo_id=170728 Trying the Sigma lens I enabled myself with... Boris

Re: Thanks for Wireless flash investigations

2005-02-17 Thread Andre Langevin
Go Andre! Thanks for pursuing macro exposure performance with two 360's. I've done wireless macro hand-holding of one 360 at 25cm from the subject and I get perfect exposures. Have you tried f5.6 and f4? Probably not and you probably won't as these apertures are not usefull for macro. But

Re: My new enablement (take 2)

2005-02-17 Thread Bob Blakely
If you find a hood for any 18mm lens that's worth a damn, let us all know. Regards, Bob... From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi! Yesterday, I received my wide angle :) . It is Sigma 18/3.5 manual focus but with A setting of aperture. Naturally, thanks to fellow PDMLer it is in pristine

Re: Thanks for Wireless flash investigations

2005-02-17 Thread Andre Langevin
Go Andre! Thanks for pursuing macro exposure performance with two 360's. I've done wireless macro hand-holding of one 360 at 25cm from the subject and I get perfect exposures. I don't see my post in my mail. Maybe others have not received it: Manual says Effective flash range starts at 0,7m at

Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most?

2005-02-17 Thread Steve Desjardins
Now, with the *istDS, I found a Pentax-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro at a reasonable price. It works well and has nice imaging qualities. I also picked up a set of extension tubes which I'll use with. . . I also have this lens. It's a good length on the IstD and since I like short teles as a walk around

4GB Microdrive Hitachi 3K4

2005-02-17 Thread David Zaninovic
Does anybody have any experience with this Microdrive ? Will it work in D ? How do you transfer files to PC ? Can you connect it somehow to a PC as normal ATA disk ?

Re: Multiple wireless 360FGZ flash

2005-02-17 Thread Andre Langevin
From the manual's Wireless Mode chapter (p. 37): In the P-TTL mode, the flash amount adjustments (1/1,2/3,1/2,1/3) and flash exposure compensation (-3.0 - + 1.0) are possible. Curiously there is no explanation or illustration of how to do the first thing. But it is simple: when in P-TTL

Re: Sigma 20mm dilemma

2005-02-17 Thread Frantisek
As some asked for Sigma EX 1.8/20mm samples, here I dug few out. Some background: *Nikon D70 - obviously, it produces different images than IstD (weaker antialiasing filter, different algorithms, colour,...). So they are just useful to comparing the lens to itself across different apertures. *JPEG

*ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread Mark Erickson
I check BH and Adorama this morning and they are both selling the *ist-Ds for $725. --Mark

Re: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I don't own a dedicated external flash yet so it's hard to compare P-TTL vs TTL results ... The DS' built-in flash ONLY support P-TTL operation, so distance measurement when on full Matrix/Evaluative metering is probably a given. Do the A series manual focus lenses provide distance readout to

Re: M42 adaptor

2005-02-17 Thread Raimo K
Yes, you are right. M42 lenses are indeed different from K mount lenses in this respect. Sorry about the confusion I may have caused. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]

OT - Mail list hiccups

2005-02-17 Thread Bruce Dayton
Thanks to all who responded to me directly concerning missing messages. I ended up having a span of about 12 hours where no list messages came through from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time here in California. Messages are continuing to trickle through now, so hopefully things are as

Re: *ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread Peter J. Alling
This could mean one of two things, 1.) They don't have an upgraded replacement to compete with the new Canon D-Rebel XT and they've decided to compete on price alone, or 2.) they have a replacement coming and they want to blow out the old stock and make room before they have to sell them for

Re: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Do the A series manual focus lenses provide distance readout to the camera for Matrix/evaluative measurement purposes? I don't think so: http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/K-mount/Ka.html http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/K-mount/Kaf.html

Re: 4GB Microdrive Hitachi 3K4

2005-02-17 Thread Frantisek
Hi, all (or most) CF cards should conform to some standard. You can hook them up via PC-Card (PCMCIA) adapter to a PC-Card reader (common in notebooks, available for desktops too) and it should look just like a disk. Of course, you can also use USB/Firewire CF reader where it will work the same,

Re: *ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005, Peter J. Alling wrote: This could mean one of two things, 1.) They don't have an upgraded replacement to compete with the new Canon D-Rebel XT and they've decided to compete on price alone, or 2.) they have a replacement coming and they want to blow out the old stock and

RE: *Ist flash problem

2005-02-17 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 14 Feb 2005, Jens Bladt wrote: Kostas, is this the reason why som flahes allowss you to choose 1/30 sec. as the SLOWEST speed, others perhaps 1/60 secs.?? I just tried the AF500FTZ on the -5n and the -50 and it went all the way to the slowest speed these bodies offer. Which flash do

Re: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread John Francis
Godfrey DiGiorgi mused: I don't own a dedicated external flash yet so it's hard to compare P-TTL vs TTL results ... The DS' built-in flash ONLY support P-TTL operation, so distance measurement when on full Matrix/Evaluative metering is probably a given. Do the A series manual focus

Re: *ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread pnstenquist
Production may have stopped on the *istD but sales haven't stopped. BH has it in stock and is selling it for $1199.95 That's the same price I paid for my second camera, which I bought in August of last year. As reported here, the *istDS is $724.95. Paul On Thu, 17 Feb 2005, Peter J. Alling

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread Juan Buhler
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 11:35:14 -0500, Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Canon also put the mode control dial where the shutter speed dial used to go to give it a more analog appearance, removed the information LCD, since who needs information if the camera is going to think for you after

Re: PESO - moturary detail

2005-02-17 Thread mike wilson
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You've been watching too many CSI variations. The Who? William Robb No, it's me, Mike 8-)

Re: list hiccups?

2005-02-17 Thread mike wilson
Nick Clark wrote: Figures - that one came back in record time! Anyone spotted a pattern yet (if you get this)? Yes. It's entirely random. 8-(((

Re: *ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread Peter J. Alling
So you're voting for number 2. It's more hopeful than 1. Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Thu, 17 Feb 2005, Peter J. Alling wrote: This could mean one of two things, 1.) They don't have an upgraded replacement to compete with the new Canon D-Rebel XT and they've decided to compete on price

RE: CCD cleaning

2005-02-17 Thread Jens Bladt
I use a rubber blower - pear size. No brush. The kind I can buy in any pharmacy for 6 USD. I have cleaned the CCD once a week or twice in a month. All the best. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Frantisek [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: CCD cleaning

2005-02-17 Thread David Zaninovic
I used staples canned air yesterday from a nice distance to clean my CCD... It removed big dust particles that can easily be seen on f32 in 1:1 macro... It could not remove really small ones, but it is much better now. - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: *ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread Mark Erickson
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005, Peter J. Alling wrote: This could mean one of two things, 1.) They don't have an upgraded replacement to compete with the new Canon D-Rebel XT and they've decided to compete on price alone, or 2.) they have a replacement coming and they want to blow out the old stock and make

Re: M42 adaptor

2005-02-17 Thread Powell Hargrave
At 09:11 PM 16/02/2005 , you wrote: Aside from the obvious superiority of the coatings on the SMC Takumars, not all M42 lenses have an auto manual switch, which will be necessary if you want to use the lenses at any aperture other than their maximum. One way around this is if you are not going

Re: *ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread pnstenquist
Production may have stopped on the *istD but sales haven't stopped. BH has it in stock and is selling it for $1199.95 That's the same price I paid for my second camera, which I bought in August of last year. As reported here, the *istDS is $724.95. Paul On Thu, 17 Feb 2005, Peter J. Alling

RE: *ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread Isaac
Is that for a new one? If it drops a bit more I may have to snap one up. -Original Message- From: Mark Erickson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 11:44 AM To: pentax-discuss Subject: *ist-Ds price drop I check BH and Adorama this morning and they are both

Re: OT: YHBTIM

2005-02-17 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Keith Whaley wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: cbwaters wrote: I think it's funny whether or not you agree with the dude about music... http://www.youhavebadtasteinmusic.com/ Cory Cory - I looked at the subject line and thought I was on the Scrabble list! You go first.. you have

Pentax Business News

2005-02-17 Thread jtainter
http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2005/20050210.pdf

Re: *ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/2/05, Mark Erickson, discombobulated, unleashed: I check BH and Adorama this morning and they are both selling the *ist-Ds for $725. Good grief - that's little more than 370 quid. I'd pick one up in a jif for that. might have to wait until GFM 2006 Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ ||

Re: OT: YHBTIM

2005-02-17 Thread pnstenquist
Hi Ann, Okay, I forgot how scrabble works before posting my last response. Now that I have it straight, I have revised my entry. I use my blank square as an O. I place TOM across. I place a B above the O, and a Y under the O to form BOY. I place an H and an I above the M to form HIM down and

Re: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
--- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do the A series manual focus lenses provide distance readout to the camera for Matrix/evaluative measurement purposes? No. That information is only available over the digital readout pin, which first appeared on the F-series lenses. Thank you!

Re: OT: YHBTIM

2005-02-17 Thread pnstenquist
Hi Ann, Okay, I forgot how scrabble works before posting my last response. Now that I have it straight, I have revised my entry. I use my blank square as an O. I place TOM across. I place a B above the O, and a Y under the O to form BOY. I place an H and an I above the M to form HIM down and

Re: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Thibouille
I thought the were no matrix when using flash? On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 08:55:02 -0800 (PST), Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jens, My understanding is that in TTL mode, the Matrix mode exposure evalution is working for the *ambient* portion of the light metering, not for the flash

PESO - Big Dress Day

2005-02-17 Thread mike wilson
http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/3407/display/2615833 A friend's wedding.

Re: OT: YHBTIM

2005-02-17 Thread Keith Whaley
Ann Sanfedele wrote: [...] I thought I would cross post this to CGP (crosswordgamespro) list. ;) just to see how many people bite ann p.s. Keith _ I hope you didn't put the rejects back in the bag until after you drew new tiles... Uhh, no Ma'am! g No joke tho' ~ when I was first starting out, I

Re: OT: YHBTIM

2005-02-17 Thread Keith Whaley
Ahhh, but. You can only make one word at a time, if all you're using is your own tiles. I see three plays with your setup, providing someone else doesn't want to use your letters for plans of his or her own! g [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Ann, Okay, I forgot how scrabble works before posting my

Re: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Well, what I wrote is my understanding having read as much stuff as I can find. If it's incorrect, I would be delighted to know. Seems to me this is the primary theoretical advantage of P-TTL ... the ability to integrate a preflash plus ambient exposure with all the information provided by the

Re: list hiccups?

2005-02-17 Thread Bruce Dayton
Oh, so now I'm being mocked in my misery... grin -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, February 16, 2005, 2:11:51 PM, you wrote: C On 16/2/05, Bruce Dayton, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, either the list is losing lots of messages or extremely quiet today. I'm only getting a few per hour.

Re: Which flash?

2005-02-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Anders Hultman Subject: Which flash? I'm considering bying a flash for my *istD. Which one is best of the 500 and the 360? It seems to me that both have functions that the other do not. Which functions are more useful, and which functions are less important?

Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most?

2005-02-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Fred Subject: Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most? I've got the FA100 f2.8, and use it on the *ist D. I've yet to have any problems with CA. My favorite macro is the A 100/2.8. However, I've never used it on other than film bodies. (Has anyone tried

Re: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Peter J. Alling Subject: Re: OT - Anti is Upped Still the 8mp is a slight improvement, To put 8mp in perspective, 6mp is 2000x3000 pixels, more or less. The 8mp Canon is 2300x3450, more or less. Definitely a slight improvement, in the real world, you can make

Re: PESO - Big Dress Day

2005-02-17 Thread cbwaters
Reading the subject line made me think two thoughts: David Byrne and Mike may be about to get his A** kicked... Then I looked at the photo and it took me a minute to figure it out. (I didn't read your email message where it says it was a friend's wedding) Who's the subject of this photo? Cory on

Re: LL-60 Screen for istD

2005-02-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Simon King Subject: RE: LL-60 Screen for istD Hi William, Looks just like what I've been after for my *ist-Ds. Are the dividing lines evenly (at 1/3 2/3) spread? They appear to be. The image I posted is an actual viewfinder image of the screen. Also, since

Re: OT: YHBTIM

2005-02-17 Thread Bob W
Hi, I sent this earlier today, but it doesn't seem to have made it: Cory - I looked at the subject line and thought I was on the Scrabble list! You go first.. you have YHBTIM plus a blank, what do you do??? :) Depends what else is on the board of course, but in the absence of other knowledge,

Re: PESO - Big Dress Day

2005-02-17 Thread mike wilson
cbwaters wrote: Reading the subject line made me think two thoughts: David Byrne and Mike may be about to get his A** kicked... 8-) I _was_ going to call it Road to Nowhere. Then I looked at the photo and it took me a minute to figure it out. (I didn't read your email message where it says it

Re: *ist-Ds price drop

2005-02-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This could mean one of two things, 1.) They don't have an upgraded replacement to compete with the new Canon D-Rebel XT and they've decided to compete on price alone, or 2.) they have a replacement coming and they want to blow out the old stock and make

RE: *istDS built-in flash overexposure problem

2005-02-17 Thread Jens Bladt
Pentax *ist D: AE linked to AF-point affects the output of the RTF-flash: http://gallery37564.fotopic.net/p11932566.html All the best Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Thibouille [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 17. februar

Wall St Journal Recognition

2005-02-17 Thread Larry Levy
I guess the ist DS is selling well enough to be included in today's (2/17/05) Personal Journal section of the World Street Journal. In an article (I don't have a link), by Pui-WingTam, about price wars escalating in DSLRs. Pentax is the second manufacturer mentioned (of course, after Canon and

Re: M42 adaptor

2005-02-17 Thread Peter J. Alling
Powell Hargrave wrote: At 09:11 PM 16/02/2005 , you wrote: Aside from the obvious superiority of the coatings on the SMC Takumars, not all M42 lenses have an auto manual switch, which will be necessary if you want to use the lenses at any aperture other than their maximum. One way around

RE: OT - Anti is Upped

2005-02-17 Thread J. C. O'Connell
8MP vs 6MP is simple to calculate in terms of larger print sizes while maintaining same image quality your print can now be ~15% wider AND ~15% taller with same absolute (dpi) quality level. If aspect ratio wasn't locked it would be easy to see the gain. You could make a print 33% wider, just

Re: LL-60 Screen for istD

2005-02-17 Thread Peter J. Alling
I've been looking for a way to order this, I too prefer a grid screen and this looks like it's the closest we may get. Unfortunately Pentax USA doesn't seem to be importing them. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Simon King Subject: RE: LL-60 Screen for istD Hi William,

RE: M42 adaptor

2005-02-17 Thread J. C. O'Connell
SUPERGLUE if you want to later undo it? You're in for a big surprise! JCO -Original Message- From: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 5:59 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: M42 adaptor Powell Hargrave wrote: At 09:11 PM 16/02/2005 ,

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