Re: Another Venue for Enablement

2005-03-16 Thread Peter Smekal
Thanksfor your help Marco, sound like the perfect pastime for the Easter holidays!! Peter On Mar 15, 2005, at 11:07 PM, Peter Smekal wrote: Hhhmmm ... how did you get registered? ... just curious Persistence. For those interested in actually registering and bidding, the following may be of

Re: D645 Prediction

2005-03-16 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Rob Studdert wrote on 16.03.05 1:32: I predict that if and when Pentax actually get a D645 body to market Canon will before if not very soon after release a full frame 18MP body at a very attractive price point which will be near half the price point of the Pentax D645. In the interim

Re: Takumar aperture calibration ?

2005-03-16 Thread Niko Koskela
Well, that tortuous loop has come to its end. I just had to try once more. And that did it, now it works as it should. I am not quite sure what was it that i made differently, but on that last disassembly i fiddled with the focusing helicoid and it´s bronze coloured counterpart... Thanks for

Re: A couple lens opinions wanted.

2005-03-16 Thread Andy Chang
From the recent Ebay activity, the 2 lenses you want to sell may fetch a pretty good price... :) Personally, really don't like the flare control of Sigma lenses... Cheers Andy Thibouille said: I saw: A sigma 70-210 at 70 euros and a 100-300 at 95 euros in a shop. Of course these are probably DC

Re: Takumar aperture calibration ?

2005-03-16 Thread Alan Chan
--- Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know about this particular lens but if you removed the aperture mech from the lens body for immersion cleaning then you need to make sure that it was returned and secured in precisely the same position. If the aperture mech is rotated to a

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread David Savage
So that's what Fred's up to :-) Dave S On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 07:54:36 +, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 2:38:32 AM, Fred wrote: The discussion regarding who would buy the new D645 made me wonder how much you folk spend on your career/hobby/addiction.

Re: Takumar aperture calibration ?

2005-03-16 Thread Alan Chan
--- Niko Koskela [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, that tortuous loop has come to its end. I just had to try once more. And that did it, now it works as it should. I am not quite sure what was it that i made differently, but on that last disassembly i fiddled with the focusing helicoid and

Re: D645 Prediction

2005-03-16 Thread dagt
fra: Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Rob Studdert wrote on 16.03.05 1:32: I predict that if and when Pentax actually get a D645 body to market Canon will before if not very soon after release a full frame 18MP body at a very attractive price point which will be near half the

Re: what about 24

2005-03-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 15, 2005, at 1:49 PM, pancho hasselbach wrote: I just came across an offer for an K 3.5/24. Has anybody compared it directly to the A 2.8/24? I own the latter, and I think that, apart from it's other qualities, it tends to a slight barrel distortion. Unfortunately, someone on Stan's site

Re: 18.6 MP 645 announcement

2005-03-16 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Frantisek wrote on 16.03.05 0:52: I wonder about the extra large sensor and only 18.6 MP. It could mean the noise would be well controled, perhaps quite better than the 22MP backs so far. Let's hope it will be better than Kodak's CMOS sensor used in DCS-14x models. It wasn't too good

Re: PESO apricot blossoms

2005-03-16 Thread Peter Lacus
Francis, We have a lovely bouquet of apricot blossoms in our kitchen right now. http://www.photosynth.ca/photo/f/apricot-blossoms.html Taken with Kodak ps while shining a blue LED flash light at it. cool idea that blue LED lighting. On my display they do look somewhat dark but nothing too

Re: D645 Prediction

2005-03-16 Thread Alin Flaider
The larger sensor (38x50mm?) has pixels almost twice as big (in area) and should have better signal to noise performance than 1 DS2, and that will put 645d in different league and command a higher price. That is, if Kodak does its homework. Otherwise, sadly the 35 mm full frame from

Re: FS: MZ-S kit, beautiful!

2005-03-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 15, 2005, at 12:09 PM, Joe Wilensky wrote: We're in the process of purchasing the minivan our growing family needs, and, as the purchase is coming a bit earlier than planned, it would really help to have a little extra cash around. So although I am enjoying my second brief ownership of

Re: *istD creation/modification dates

2005-03-16 Thread John Forbes
Macs consider that history began on 1 January 1904, whereas Windows thinks it began on 1 January 1900. That explains why your Mac is saying 31/12/03. There is no date recorded in the field, and rather than display nothing, the Mac goes back to the dawn of time. John On Tue, 15 Mar 2005

PAW: People Portraits #12

2005-03-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Slim pickin's this week: I'm in the midst of packing up stuff for moving, fixing all the vehicles and getting them ready for the move, etc. I liked the light on this people shot, though... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/12.htm comments always appreciated. Godfrey

Re: 67 Lens to Pentax 35mm K-Mount Body Adapter

2005-03-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: PS How do you pronounce *ist? Rhymes with 'heist' ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Pentax News

2005-03-16 Thread Jostein
Quoting Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hmm, This latest PENTAX digital advancement will be showcased under glass, hopefully it will stay there just like the MZ-D did. After the MZ-D, I'd be surprised if they dare repeating that blunder. OTOH, I don't think this camera will be on the usual

Re: OT: Perhaps There Is A God After All

2005-03-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/3/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Not Easter weekend, but still, I'm happy. Actually, this is good, because I can spend Easter with my two younger kids, then two weeks later visit my eldest. I think it's better this way. I just thought I'd share... Good news Frank -

Re: So who else shoots one handed?

2005-03-16 Thread Peter Lacus
Frank, As an example, here's a PESO from a while back. No time for viewfinders or two hands on the camera. My youngest, Claire, sucking on a Warhead, a candy that's excruciatingly sour for about 15 seconds, then turns sweet: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2349851 this one is really

Re: Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread m.9.wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 2:38:32 AM, Fred wrote: The discussion regarding who would buy the new D645 made me wonder how much you folk spend on your career/hobby/addiction. People might want to think twice about publishing the value of their

Re: Used Dslr

2005-03-16 Thread Frantisek
Eac Egad, what a horrible idea. Eac I also notice you volunteered someone else's D/DS. ;-) ;-) I would offer my DSLR in a heartbeat, bu you see, it's a Nikon, that test would be meaningless... I am so sorry ;-) Good light! fra

Re: PAW: Keep Your Eyes on the Road

2005-03-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 14, 2005, at 4:02 PM, frank theriault wrote: ...and your hands upon the wheel: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3196973size=lg Nice, although it would be better for me if I didn't have this sense of imminent disaster since he isn't looking where he's going... ;-) Godfrey

Re: Potential buyrs of a D645?

2005-03-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: I'm guessing it will be much less. The digital market is still evolving. To be successful, Pentax will have to price under the Canon 1DS Mark II. I think they'll find a way to do it. Perhaps by using lots of plastic. There is a reason

Re: 12-24 DA Lens announcement

2005-03-16 Thread Frantisek
JF I think you'll find that's a FA-J 18-55. Oops/ JF There is some speculation on the dpreview forums that this lens is JF a variant of the Tokina 12-24 (presumably with Pentax SMC add-ons). Hm. I somewhat doubt it, but speculation is endless... I have tested the Tokina, and it is as most

Re: Full Frame DSLR

2005-03-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 14, 2005, at 4:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Most of the modern Leica ultrawides are retrofocus design anyway, like the Elmarit-M 21 and 24mm lenses. Hello Godfrey, fancy meeting you here :-) Photographers and equipment junkies float on the same waters... ;-) I didn't know that about the

Re: Had to play a bit-Was 322RC2 ballhead

2005-03-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/3/05, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed: To get an idea of it's size and 'beefy-ness' here it is with Bogen 3001 legs and the ist-D: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Grip.jpg I can see the brake, but where's the throttle?? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People,

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread John Whittingham
The discussion regarding who would buy the new D645 made me wonder how much you folk spend on your career/hobby/addiction. Obviously not enough because I'm still looking for stuff :) John -- Original Message --- From: Fred Widall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

Re: Pentax News

2005-03-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Mar 15, 2005, at 10:44 PM, William Robb wrote: If they go the 645 route for their pro line digital cameras, it would be consistent with the company's strategy of 35mm for amateurs, medium format for professionals. I don't necessarily see that as a minus for advanced amateurs or part-time

Re: first *istD casualty?

2005-03-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Make sure you have fresh batteries in the camera. I've experienced a wide range of odd behavior with low voltage batteries. Paul On Mar 15, 2005, at 10:58 PM, Tan and Steve wrote: Well, she's given up the ghost! My poor baby is off to the shop after 17,000 or so frames cause her aperture

Re: Pentax News

2005-03-16 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
And now at last it comes. (...) In place of the Dark Lord you will set up a Queen. And I shall not be dark, but beautiful and terrible as the Morning and the Night! Fair as the Sea and the Sun and the Snow upon the Mountain! Dreadful as the Storm and the Lightning! Stronger than the foundations of

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
8x10 2-D 12 Ilex 210/5.6 Fujinon 4x5 Nagaoka 135 Ysarex 90/8 Ilex Super Program Winder MX Winder A70-210/4 A100/2.8 FA50/1.4 A50/1.7 A35/2 K30/2.8 $1800

Re: what about 24

2005-03-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
The K 24/3.5 is very sharp and contrasty. Barrel distortion seems minimal for that wide a lens, but I haven't compared it to the A24/2.8. Paul On Mar 16, 2005, at 4:00 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mar 15, 2005, at 1:49 PM, pancho hasselbach wrote: I just came across an offer for an K 3.5/24.

Re: D645 Prediction

2005-03-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
The 20D isn't full frame. And based on the results I've seen, it's no better than the *istD, perhaps not as good. On Mar 16, 2005, at 4:06 AM, Alin Flaider wrote: The larger sensor (38x50mm?) has pixels almost twice as big (in area) and should have better signal to noise performance than 1

Re: Potential buyrs of a D645?

2005-03-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's not a matter of materials. It's more about the evolution of the technology and the reduced cost of components. Whatever sensor Pentax is using, you can be fairly certain they have a deep pocket, heavy user partner. I'll bet we hear more about this shortly. Paul On Mar 16, 2005, at 5:04

Re: 18.6 MP 645 announcement

2005-03-16 Thread Frantisek
share Rob's scepticism. Although, I am not a sceptic. I just laughed at all the threads on dpreview about D2X vs 1DSII. SP Both are great cameras. I wish Pentax could produce *istD succesor with SP 12MPix sensor as used in D2X. And AF performance at level of D2X would be SP nice too ;-) I meant

Re: D645 Prediction

2005-03-16 Thread Alin Flaider
20D is no full frame but at least sits on a full frame path. Servus, Alin Paul wrote: PS The 20D isn't full frame. And based on the results I've seen, it's no PS better than the *istD, perhaps not as good. PS On Mar 16, 2005, at 4:06 AM, Alin Flaider wrote: The larger sensor

Re: 12-24 DA Lens announcement

2005-03-16 Thread Herb Chong
it would replace my Sigma 12-24, which i don't like a lot, but it functions well enough to be useable. i expect optics on the Pentax to be comparable to the 16-45 and no worse than the 14. Herb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday,

Re: 18.6 MP 645 announcement

2005-03-16 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Frantisek wrote on 16.03.05 12:20: I meant I laughed at the constant quarrels between people there on DPREVIEW... Oh yes, that's true. Neverending, pointless quarrels. Just like a small children, who often like to quarrel with friends who has the best toy :-) If the price you mention is near

Man of the year

2005-03-16 Thread Alin Flaider
I believe at least one of these was taken in Romania. :o( Do I see the an incipient essay? ;o) Servus, Alin Bob wrote: BW http://www.web-options.com/manoftheyearawards.htm

Re: Man of the year

2005-03-16 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Alin Flaider wrote on 16.03.05 12:42: I believe at least one of these was taken in Romania. :o( I have been several times in Romania and never seen these men ;-) Do I see the an incipient essay? ;o) No, I bet it is closed now ;-) -- Pozdrowienia Sylwek

Re: Potential buyrs of a D645?

2005-03-16 Thread Rob Studdert
On 16 Mar 2005 at 6:22, Paul Stenquist wrote: It's not a matter of materials. It's more about the evolution of the technology and the reduced cost of components. Whatever sensor Pentax is using, you can be fairly certain they have a deep pocket, heavy user partner. I'll bet we hear more

Re: Potential buyrs of a D645?

2005-03-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/3/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: It's not a matter of materials. It's more about the evolution of the technology and the reduced cost of components. Whatever sensor Pentax is using, you can be fairly certain they have a deep pocket, heavy user partner. I'll bet we hear

What to do with a dead 6x7 (or two)

2005-03-16 Thread Paul Ewins
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~pentaxmx/6x7/ I learned the hard way that early 6x7s can't be repaired. The one on the right is the early version (mk 1?) with the checker spool release while the left hand one is the later style, still without MLU. The finders are equally beaten up and I

Visiting New York city in June - which camera shop should I visit?

2005-03-16 Thread Stuart Moore
Hi all, I am taking my wife to Ney Work city for a birthday weekend in June and it seems a good opportunity to buy some additional odds and ends for my Pentax *ist D. I could do with some prime lenses and a battery grip. I am also thinking of something to bounce a little light off. (I am a bit

Re: Pentax News

2005-03-16 Thread David Savage
Seek help. g Dave S On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:13:16 +0200, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And now at last it comes. (...) In place of the Dark Lord you will set up a Queen. And I shall not be dark, but beautiful and terrible as the Morning and the Night! Fair as the Sea and

Re: *istD creation/modification dates

2005-03-16 Thread Jostein
Quoting John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Looks like a Mac and/or Photoshop problem. Hmmm... I just used the Windows Explorer and added some custom fields to the Details view. One field called image created date shows nothing. I agree with you about the interpretation of the file created date,

Re: Pentax News

2005-03-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think this camera will be on the usual assembly line. According to my local Pentax person (I was not allowed to say so until the press release), this will be a camera to be produced on demand rather than in batches based on expected sales. He also said

Re: Potential buyrs of a D645?

2005-03-16 Thread Jostein
If that becomes the street price, I'll start saving too. Might end up selling most of my smaller format gear in the process, though. Jostein Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I would probably spend $4000 on a D645. So who here has it in their sights and how much would you be prepared to spend

Re: D645 Prediction

2005-03-16 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure that I'd want a full frame camera, mainly because of the problems with vignetting with wide angles. You know, this and all the other criticisms, praises and predictions for the future of full-frame sensors are based on an assumption that sensor technology

RE: first *istD casualty?

2005-03-16 Thread Don Sanderson
I agree with Paul, when my autofocus quit I had to remove the old batteries, put in a new set and wait almost 30 minutes before everything went back to normal. Not only do low batteries do wierd things, it appears that it takes a bit to recover from the wierd too. Hasn't acted up since. Don

Re: Visiting New York city in June - which camera shop should I visit?

2005-03-16 Thread m.9.wilson
From: Stuart Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] all, I am taking my wife to Ney Work city for a birthday geordie joke You're going to Middlesbrough? /geordie joke I'll explain it if I have to m - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com virus-checked using

Re: Visiting New York city in June - which camera shop should I visit?

2005-03-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
BH on 34th and 9th Avenue. It's disneyland for photographers, and the prices are very reasonable. Paul On Mar 16, 2005, at 7:11 AM, Stuart Moore wrote: Hi all, I am taking my wife to Ney Work city for a birthday weekend in June and it seems a good opportunity to buy some additional odds and

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Kenneth Waller
Enough of this enablement, time for belt tightening Or some picture taking! Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 15, 2005 10:08 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ?? I just did

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Jim Hemenway
My thoughts exactly. Jim Bob W wrote: Hi, Wednesday, March 16, 2005, 2:38:32 AM, Fred wrote: The discussion regarding who would buy the new D645 made me wonder how much you folk spend on your career/hobby/addiction. People might want to think twice about publishing the value of their equipment

Just call me Gramps!

2005-03-16 Thread Don Sanderson
Well, I've just joined the ranks of Grandfatherhood. I now have a legitimate excuse for being wierd with the birth of my first Grandchild 'Isabel Lynn'. (I'm told that it is the sworn duty of all Grampa's to act strange.) ;-) Another baby with poor timing, just like me! I was born at 5:34 am, she

RE: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Don Sanderson
They'd never dare visit here with the ever vigilant Beauregard on duty! http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/Beau_Yawn_Web.jpg BTW: I have exactly $1.04 worth of gear. Don -Original Message- From: Bob W [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:55 AM To:

RE: [personal] Visiting New York city in June - which camera shop should I visit?

2005-03-16 Thread David Chang-Sang
BH and Adorama are the two shops I visit when I'm in NYC. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/map_r2_c2.gif is the map for locating BH http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=contactus (no map for Adorama but their information is on that page) Adorama and BH are more midtown locations. Please NOTE

RE: first *istD casualty?

2005-03-16 Thread Doug Franklin
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 06:43:24 -0600, Don Sanderson wrote: Not only do low batteries do wierd things, it appears that it takes a bit to recover from the wierd too. That doesn't really surprise me. The low voltage can affect writes to non-volatile (flash?) memory inside the camera. It's

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread David Savage
Hey there's an idea! Maybe I should take all this stuff out it's box. :-) Don't worry Kenneth all my kit is getting a good workout. All my recent spending hasn't all been on photographic equipment. In my numbers I took into account much needed software computer hardware upgrades. Dave S On

Re: Just call me Gramps!

2005-03-16 Thread David Savage
Congratulations Gramps. :-) Dave S On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 07:12:09 -0600, Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I've just joined the ranks of Grandfatherhood. I now have a legitimate excuse for being wierd with the birth of my first Grandchild 'Isabel Lynn'. (I'm told that it is the

Re: Just call me Gramps!

2005-03-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/16/2005 5:13:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Funny, I don't feel (or act) any older! ;-) Took place a couple of hundred miles from here but I'll see to it y'all have to put up with some pics one of these days. Don === Congrats, gramps! Marnie

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/16/2005 5:29:03 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BTW: I have exactly $1.04 worth of gear. Don = Well, just because I said that I've spent approx. $4,000 over 4 years doesn't mean I actually $4,000 of gear. No way, not possible, I have too many

Re: Just call me Gramps!

2005-03-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I've just joined the ranks of Grandfatherhood. I now have a legitimate excuse for being wierd with the birth of my first Grandchild 'Isabel Lynn'. (I'm told that it is the sworn duty of all Grampa's to act strange.) ;-) Ah, so that's why you've spent

RE: What to do with a dead 6x7 (or two)

2005-03-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Ewins wrote: I learned the hard way that early 6x7s can't be repaired. The one on the right is the early version (mk 1?) with the checker spool release while the left hand one is the later style, still without MLU. My early one (non-MLU) was bought at a time when most people were

Re: Peso, Something simple

2005-03-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/15/2005 11:15:23 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, I'd what I'd like an interpretation of is that interpretation statement. Sometimes I don't understand everything I read from this list but this is too much. :-O While I understand every word I

RE: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Don Sanderson
That's a lot more than me, wanna borrow Beau? ;-) Don -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 7:49 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ?? In a message

RE: Just call me Gramps!

2005-03-16 Thread Don Sanderson
Exactly! Don -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:04 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Just call me Gramps! Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I've just joined the ranks of Grandfatherhood. I

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bob W Subject: Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ?? People might want to think twice about publishing the value of their equipment on a list for every burglar on the internet to read. Knowing most people's names, and roughly where

Re: Pentax News

2005-03-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: Pentax News I don't necessarily see that as a minus for advanced amateurs or part-time pros. It makes the 35mm equipment more affordable. I may go to 645 if it's somewhat affordable, but I would certainly want to continue with

SuperA/Program flash compensation: Experimental confirmation

2005-03-16 Thread Rick Womer
To address a recent thread: Yes, the exposure compensation knob on a SuperA/Super Program does, indeed, control the flash output when the main dial is set to M and aperture is set on the lens. Experimental details: Super Program with film speed set to 200, Sunpak 30DX flash. Metered in a dim

Re: What to do with a dead 6x7 (or two)

2005-03-16 Thread Mark Cassino
Interesting I had no problems getting my 6x7 repaired about a year ago, and at a local shop. He wouldn't touch my LX, Pz-1p, or Mz-S though - MCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, MI www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

RE: SuperA/Program flash compensation: Experimental confirmation

2005-03-16 Thread Don Sanderson
Thanks Rick, good info! Don -Original Message- From: Rick Womer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 8:15 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: SuperA/Program flash compensation: Experimental confirmation To address a recent thread: Yes, the exposure

Re: Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread m.9.wilson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/03/16 Wed PM 02:05:41 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ?? - Original Message - From: Bob W Subject: Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment

Re: Just call me Gramps!

2005-03-16 Thread pnstenquist
From one Grampa to another, I have to tell you it's a good thing. My grandaughter lives in Scotland (and I'm in the states), so I haven't seen her. But her and mom will be coming over later this spring. Congratulations on your new one. Paul Well, I've just joined the ranks of

Re: Full Frame DSLR (two responses in one)

2005-03-16 Thread Eactivist
I guess I can skip the full frame speculations that I haven't read yet. Whew, a few more messages to delete from my email box. Marnie (I'm trying, Doug, I'm trying.)

Re: SuperA/Program flash compensation: Experimental confirmation

2005-03-16 Thread Joe Wilensky
That confirms what I thought ... though I think that with the shutter on P or the lens on A, the exposure compensation knob would adjust both the ambient exposure and flash output. Isn't that the case on all Pentax bodies with TTL flash, except for the PZ-1p, where they finally made flash

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/16/2005 5:39:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey there's an idea! Maybe I should take all this stuff out it's box. :-) Don't worry Kenneth all my kit is getting a good workout. All my recent spending hasn't all been on photographic equipment. In my

Re: PAW: People Portraits #12

2005-03-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/16/2005 1:29:15 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Slim pickin's this week: I'm in the midst of packing up stuff for moving, fixing all the vehicles and getting them ready for the move, etc. I liked the light on this people shot, though...

Re: 67 Lens to Pentax 35mm K-Mount Body Adapter

2005-03-16 Thread Eactivist
[EMAIL PROTECTED] mused: Village Idiot PS How do you pronounce *ist? = Everyone seems to call them the D or DS. I'm glad. I haven't gotten the trick down yet of sneezing right before saying D/DS. Marnie :-)

Re: PAW: Keep Your Eyes on the Road

2005-03-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
The disaster might make for an interesting photo ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3196973size=lg Nice, although it would be better for me if I didn't have this sense of imminent disaster since he isn't

Re: SuperA/Program flash compensation: Experimental confirmation

2005-03-16 Thread Rick Womer
Probably, but I didn't have time to test things further last night. Rick --- Joe Wilensky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That confirms what I thought ... though I think that with the shutter on P or the lens on A, the exposure compensation knob would adjust both the ambient exposure and flash

RE: Just call me Gramps!

2005-03-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hey, Gramps ... Congratulations. This is a good place to act strange. Thus far I don't see any more strangeness than usual ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Don Sanderson Well, I've just joined the ranks of Grandfatherhood. I now have a legitimate excuse for being wierd with the

RE: PAW: People Portraits #12

2005-03-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I like the light as well. It's also neat that we don't see what he's doing with his hands, and we don't see all of the chair on the right. Nice juxtaposition and symmetry. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Slim pickin's this week: I'm in the midst of packing up stuff for

RE: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Jens Bladt
I keep a spreadsheet for insurance purposes. It tells me I have appr. 16,000-17,000 USD invested in photographic equipment - not counting scanner, printer and other computer stuff. Man, that's just too much! I try to keep it down. So, whenever I buy something, I'll sell something :-) Jens Bladt

Re: I need an intervention, quick

2005-03-16 Thread wendy beard
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well last week i bought a Sigma 300 F4 for the istD and today i bought the Sigma 170-500 for the Nikon. Why oh why, does the little devil voice in my head talk louder then the cute little angel voice.g Voice from a different devil:

Re: I need an intervention, quick

2005-03-16 Thread Scott Loveless
On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:15:49 -0500, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think you should give your equipment away. Not sell it, but give it. To someone who will use it and love it. vbg Frank's after your fisheye lenses. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri

Re: Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread David Savage
I dunno about that Mike. Koalas may look cute but they are notoriously bad tempered when they come down from their eucalyptus leaf high :-) Dave S On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:21:05 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Combined ferocity: almost that of a cross Koala, from what

Google for the rest of us

2005-03-16 Thread Peter Lacus
http://labs.google.com/googlex/ complete with the dock and with compliments to the OSX :-) Bedo.

Re: I need an intervention, quick

2005-03-16 Thread brooksdj
Very nice. How do you like the MkII My D2h seems ok now(limited winter use mined you),after the AE board replacement last fall.If it fails again,i'm selling and going for the 1D-MkII. Dave --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well last week i bought a

Re: Lexicography of the list

2005-03-16 Thread Peter J. Alling
frank theriault wrote: On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:01:19 -0500, Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AGG. Are you trying to say that you first used PESO? Or are you groaning about the PESO/coined thing? always curious, frank Bad puns deserve a groan, the worse the

Re: *istD creation/modification dates

2005-03-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 16, 2005, at 4:20 AM, Jostein wrote: Looks like a Mac and/or Photoshop problem. Hmmm... I just used the Windows Explorer and added some custom fields to the Details view. One field called image created date shows nothing. I agree with you about the interpretation of the file created date,

Re: D645 Prediction

2005-03-16 Thread DagT
På 16. mar. 2005 kl. 13.48 skrev Mark Roberts: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure that I'd want a full frame camera, mainly because of the problems with vignetting with wide angles. You know, this and all the other criticisms, praises and predictions for the future of full-frame sensors are

Re: D645 Prediction

2005-03-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 16, 2005, at 4:48 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: I'm not sure that I'd want a full frame camera, mainly because of the problems with vignetting with wide angles. You know, this and all the other criticisms, praises and predictions for the future of full-frame sensors are based on an assumption

Re: Just call me Gramps!

2005-03-16 Thread Cotty
On 16/3/05, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, I've just joined the ranks of Grandfatherhood. I now have a legitimate excuse for being wierd with the birth of my first Grandchild 'Isabel Lynn'. (I'm told that it is the sworn duty of all Grampa's to act strange.) ;-) Another baby

Re: Would you want a Wi-Fi camera?

2005-03-16 Thread Peter J. Alling
Powell Hargrave wrote: Kodak (and others} are going wireless with photography. Interesting. http://www.creativepro.com/story/news/22648.html?cprose=daily I see how this can have useful applications besides the gee-whiz factor but it does not interest me at all. Do you desire a wireless camera?

Re: Just call me Gramps!

2005-03-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 16, 2005, at 5:12 AM, Don Sanderson wrote: Well, I've just joined the ranks of Grandfatherhood. Congratulations! I now have a legitimate excuse for being wierd with the birth of my first Grandchild 'Isabel Lynn'. (I'm told that it is the sworn duty of all Grampa's to act strange.) ;-) ...

Re: Survey: How do you do exposure?

2005-03-16 Thread ernreed2
Quoting John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Godfrey DiGiorgi mused: Personally, I find all these variations on the theme of Program mode too much to think about. I use Program mode with the EV compensation control for simplicity when I don't really have to watch the focus zone or

Re: OT: Take the Knarf Quiz !!

2005-03-16 Thread ernreed2
Quoting Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi, Actually, it's probably some obscure Canadian National Holiday... like celebrating the return of the Canadian Geese. actually, I think it was Commonwealth Day yesterday, so half the world was celebrating their great good fortune in belonging heart

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Tom Reese
Doug Franklin wrote: I'd have to curtail another expensive hobby (racing, guns, or women :-) to get a digital SLR. It's going to happen, it's just a matter of when and what hobby takes one for the team. Racing? You could probably finance a digital SLR, a small arsenal, Paris Hilton and a couple

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-16 Thread Eactivist
I have a rash now, too. Marnie

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