Re: Price question for A 20/2,8

2005-05-08 Thread Johannes Schwab
Bernd Scheffler schrieb: Hi Johannes, auf meiner Homepage www.bienenbernd.de steht eines, das ich im Mrz mit dem 20er und der *istDs gemacht habe, unter Photographie -- Norddeutscher Winter; es ist das 2. in der 2. Reihe. Passend dazu habe ich dir eben Ausschnitte von oben, Mitte und unten nach

*istDS at Costco

2005-05-08 Thread Daniel Matyola
I went to Costco this weekend. There are selling the *ist DS with lens for $799.99. It's good to see Pentax is marketing is consumer DSLR this way. Market share is important to keeping up with the industry leaders and paying for development of new hardware.

Re: PESO: Off to visit Frank ... the sequel.

2005-05-08 Thread David Nelson
Fred Widall wrote: Canadian goose (In the spirit of the tiny tumbling pebble that precedes the avalanche...) uh oh...

Re: Have a lense, will bodyshop

2005-05-08 Thread Alan Chan
--- Yuri Korobkov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somehow I got this 77 Limited in my hands, yet no Pentax body. I have $300 to burn for this, for that money I can see *ist ( I am looking for a film body). Any beter ways to spend this money? I shoot in MF mostly, I use 135 film on occasion: mostly

Re: Import tax

2005-05-08 Thread Alan Chan
--- Powell Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the other hand I've had a few items with value of about $100 sail straight through into my mail box along with one $60 package marked gift. Seller sent it that way I didn't ask for it. But I didn't rush to the nearest tax office demanding that

PAW PESO - April in My Back Yard, 1970

2005-05-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
While going through some old negs I came across this, which is part of a series of six shots showing April in my back yard, 1970 Details: Spotmatic, Super Tak 20/4.5 Bow-Wow Edition, Tri-X, D-76 http://home.earthlink.net/~sbelinkoff/april5.html Shel

RE: PESO: Little Lady in the Crabapple

2005-05-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Paul ... I like this one - the innocence, reminiscence of simple times and simple pleasures ... ahh, youth ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Paul Stenquist What better way to enjoy a beautiful spring day than up among the crabapple blossoms?

PESO: London PDML

2005-05-08 Thread Jostein
Scrambled together some pics for a gallery today. http://www.oksne.net/ Look in the menu on the left. Thanks to Cotty for pulling the cart, and to all the others for making a good cheer all day. It was great. Next time in the zoo or Kew gardens? No problem. Would love to be there. Cheers,

Re: PAW: 21st century mom

2005-05-08 Thread ernreed2
Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Now that half the club is enjoying the Foggy Albion :) (literately translated from my mother's tongue), I'd still risk posting a PAW. Quick grab, nuff said. But please look and be brutally honest.

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread P. J. Alling
This is the silliest thing I've done in a long time... *Vulgar Dominator* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I not sure about that. E-ratic Contender I think, just for fun, since it's the weekend and all, we should all get Wu-Tang Clan rapper names, and only call ourselves by that name for

PESO: In action

2005-05-08 Thread luben karavelov
Hello, I took this photo in a restaurant and although it was noon the light condition was bad. I would like to hear all your comments. http://photo-forum.net/index.php?APP_ACTION=GALLERY_IMAGEIMAGE_ID=120697USER_ID=4703 Details: Pentax MZ-M, Vivitar 19/3.7, HP5+.The picture was taken at 1/15,

Re: OT: Happy Mothers Day

2005-05-08 Thread ernreed2
Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: G'day All, Just got back from a Mothers Day / birthday luncheon. Had a thoroughly enjoyable time with family, good food good wine. So I thought I'd just send a quick Happy Mothers Day greeting to all the Mum's on the list. Thank you, says this

Re: PAW: 21st century mom

2005-05-08 Thread ernreed2
Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I forgot you were using elements. You can approximate the shadow/highlight tool in curves, although it's not as effective. Paul Er, no. Elements 3 has the shadow/highlight tool. No version of Elements, to date, has shipped with the Curves tool.

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Arrogant Warrior! HAR! Christian AKA Midnight Artist

RE: Do you insure your gear?

2005-05-08 Thread Amita Guha
Thanks for the input, everyone! It confirms my feeling that we should insure our stuff. We'll have to look into it further. Amita

RE: Off for vacation and a customs question

2005-05-08 Thread Amita Guha
I have never been stopped or hassled for carrying camera equipment, but if you want to take the trouble to be sure: http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/us_citizens/faqs.xml Thanks, Godfrey! I think we will make copies of all our receipts just in case. It's an extra hassle but

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
... or not. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 2:11 PM Subject: WAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name I think, just for fun, since it's the weekend and all, we should all get Wu-Tang Clan

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread Scott Loveless
That's a horrible idea, Frank. On 5/8/05, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think, just for fun, since it's the weekend and all, we should all get Wu-Tang Clan rapper names, and only call ourselves by that name for the rest of the day: http://www.mess.be/inickgenwuname.php

RE: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread Don Sanderson
Come on Ken Irate Desperado's kinda cool! Signed Wicked Specialist -Original Message- From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 6:46 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name ... or not. Kenneth Waller -

Re: Have a lense, will bodyshop

2005-05-08 Thread Yuri Korobkov
On 5/8/05, Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you are looking for a new body, ZX-L at $220 is a good choice and it doesn't have crippled mount like *ist does. Thank you very much. I had no clue what's out on the market. Looked at the Pentax site and there were only film bodies of this

Re: Gallery Opening

2005-05-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
Thought I'd share with the list a shot of the artist (I know he's an artist by his work) at his latest showing at the Zoom Gallery, in Birmingham, Michigan last Friday night. Hell, he even looks like an artist. Check it out at http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id7.html (Taken with

Re: Price question for A 20/2,8

2005-05-08 Thread Fred
I guess I could sell my A-version for perhaps 200 USD I'm assumng that maybe it's not in such a great condition then... (?) I think $200 USD for an A 20/2.8 is quite a low price. (Then I only need 300 more :-) I think you actually might be closer than you think. ;-) Fred

Re: PAW PESO - April in My Back Yard, 1970

2005-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Cute. Pretty little girl. Did you scan from the neg? The tones are warmer than I'm accustomed to seeing in your BW. On May 8, 2005, at 6:48 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: While going through some old negs I came across this, which is part of a series of six shots showing April in my back yard, 1970

Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread Fred
It's says 'Tokina SD 70-210mm 1:4-5.6 Japan It's a very compact 70-210 zoom, manual focus only (as far as I know, at least the one I'm referring to is manual only). It's supposedly a decent enough zoom, although the larger Tokina 70-210/3.5 (optically identical to the more common

Re: PESO: In action

2005-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like this. The low camera position gives it an interesting perspective. There's some interesting activity with the two women interacting, and the one pulling on the cigarette and clutching her camera. Your title is appropriate. I also think the tonality is nice as are the composition and

Re: OT: Happy Mothers Day

2005-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well then happy mother's day and happy birthday to you, young lady. Paul On May 8, 2005, at 7:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: G'day All, Just got back from a Mothers Day / birthday luncheon. Had a thoroughly enjoyable time with family, good food good wine.

Re: PAW: 21st century mom

2005-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. Shadow/highlight should get the job done here. Paul On May 8, 2005, at 7:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I forgot you were using elements. You can approximate the shadow/highlight tool in curves, although it's not as effective. Paul Er, no.

Re: OT: Happy Mothers Day

2005-05-08 Thread David Savage
My Grandmother 84 years young. Dave S On 5/9/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: G'day All, Just got back from a Mothers Day / birthday luncheon. Had a thoroughly enjoyable time with family, good food good wine. So I thought I'd

Re: Pentax A70-210 zoom at F4 with A2x-s converter - swan shot for Paul Stenquist

2005-05-08 Thread Fred
Very nice picture, Markus. Love the light and the colors. Ditto - it's a nice one (who cares if you had to throw a few of the other ones out, Markus). Below the photo is the description of Pentax SFXn, however. Wouldn't it be more relevant to statet that it was taken with an A 70-210/4 with an

Re: OT: Happy Mothers Day

2005-05-08 Thread David Savage
...and Happy Birthday. Dave S On 5/9/05, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Grandmother 84 years young. Dave S On 5/9/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: G'day All, Just got back from a Mothers Day / birthday luncheon.

Re: Gallery Opening

2005-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. I'm blushing. But who's that old, wrinkled guy in your photo? vbg. Paul On May 8, 2005, at 8:13 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Thought I'd share with the list a shot of the artist (I know he's an artist by his work) at his latest showing at the Zoom Gallery, in Birmingham, Michigan last

Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread P. J. Alling
I believe that it was also sold as a Vivitar, I think a friend has a copy in K mount. Maybe I'll try to borrow it and shoot some comparisons with my SMCP F70-210. It would probably be best to try it on film but I'll get feedback faster in digital. Fred wrote: It's says 'Tokina SD 70-210mm

Re: PESO: London PDML

2005-05-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jostein, Nice pix of London make me feel like I was there. I especially liked Charing Cross Station. The Wheel began to give me vertigo. Regards, Bob S. On 5/8/05, Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scrambled together some pics for a gallery today. http://www.oksne.net/ Look in the menu on

Re: PAW/PESO: Jazz at the Rex

2005-05-08 Thread Scott Loveless
Wonderful! On 5/6/05, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys might remember that I was working on some shots of my buddy, trumpet player Tim and his band. The shots were pretty flat and unemotional. Well, a couple of weeks ago, Tim and his band (with a different bass player)

RE: London PDML, first pic

2005-05-08 Thread Rick Womer
Problem with your input--No pic! ??? Rick --- Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brillkiant shot! Will we get one with names on it? Regards Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: London PDML, first pic

2005-05-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Cotty posted a better version of his pic, so I deleted the earlier one. Sorry. The much improved version is now at http://www.cottysnaps.com/londonpdml2005.html On May 8, 2005, at 9:20 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Problem with your input--No pic! ??? Rick --- Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: PAW: 21st century mom

2005-05-08 Thread Rick Womer
If it was a full-length pic, would we see that she is also changing a diaper with her feet? --- Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Now that half the club is enjoying the Foggy Albion :) (literately translated from my mother's tongue), I'd still risk posting a PAW. Quick grab,

Re: PAW PESO - April in My Back Yard, 1970

2005-05-08 Thread Powell Hargrave
Shel you get the too cute award of the day! Nice pic and interesting wide angle view. Powell While going through some old negs I came across this, which is part of a series of six shots showing April in my back yard, 1970 Details: Spotmatic, Super Tak 20/4.5 Bow-Wow Edition, Tri-X, D-76

Re: Tokina 7--210mm lens

2005-05-08 Thread Fred
It would probably be best to try it on film but I'll get feedback faster in digital. Cheaper, too - g. Fred

Re: PAW PESO - April in My Back Yard, 1970

2005-05-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Paul ... Yep, scanned from the neg. Something a little warmer than usual seemed be in order here, so greyscale was converted to RGB, which, of course, didn't change the tonality, and then I ran a sepia-toned action designed for RGB (as opposed to greyscale) images. After that I desaturated

Re: PAW PESO - April in My Back Yard, 1970

2005-05-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Powell, Thanks ... about the too cute award. Is it cash, or just a crummy statue ;-)) Sometimes it's fun to work close with wide glass for portraits. Shel [Original Message] From: Powell Hargrave Shel you get the too cute award of the day! Nice pic and interesting wide angle view.

Re: Have a lense, will bodyshop

2005-05-08 Thread Alan Chan
--- Yuri Korobkov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you very much. I had no clue what's out on the market. Looked at the Pentax site and there were only film bodies of this format, 2 of those were too fancy: a lot of pizzazz.. Thank you again. You might wish to spend some time with this site if

Re: OT: Import tax

2005-05-08 Thread David Oswald
Boris Liberman wrote: So, I suppose, David, if I were to ask you *not* to use EMS or UPS but use regular USPS instead, you would probably agree, as this is totally legit thing to ask. That is legit, but when I send something out of the country via USPS, the customs declaration asks the value,

FS Sunday: Pentax ZX-5n w/cable release and battery grip.

2005-05-08 Thread David Oswald
Ok, I know the standard practice is to advertise For Sale Friday, but this item will list on eBay Friday. I just wanted to offer it to PDML members first. Pentax ZX-5n QD 35mm SLR body. - Includes cable release (I bought it seperately). - Includes battery grip (I bought this seperately

Re: Pentax 6x7

2005-05-08 Thread Jim Hemenway
It has been spoken for. Jim Jim Hemenway wrote: Anyone want this for free? http://www.hemenway.com/ForSale/Pentax6x7.jpg 19 pages. If you're outside of the US or Canada, then I'll need postage help. Jim

Spotmatic

2005-05-08 Thread Jim Hemenway
Is there a Spotmatic, and/or Pentax screw mount discussion list? Thanks, Jim

Re: PAW PESO - April in My Back Yard, 1970

2005-05-08 Thread Jim Hemenway
Nice, soft photo, Shel. Good thing that the Alameda Sheriff's Deputies didn't see her with that can. In 1970 I was still living on Blake street, first block down from Telegraph Ave. I was shooting with a Spotmatic and a Graphic View. Jim Shel Belinkoff wrote: While going through some old negs

Re: Spotmatic

2005-05-08 Thread Jim Apilado
Yes. Go to Yahoo groups. It's a fairly active list. Some PDML folks are on there. Jim A. From: Jim Hemenway [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Date: Sun, 08 May 2005 23:09:07 -0400 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Spotmatic Resent-From: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

Re: PAW: 21st century mom

2005-05-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Er, no. Elements 3 has the shadow/highlight tool. No version of Elements, to date, has shipped with the Curves tool. ERNR, yes :). Please look here: http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/photoshop-elements-curves.html My Elements has curves, selective colors and channel mixer that I use a

PESO - GBH at LSL

2005-05-08 Thread Christian
That would be a Great Blue Heron at Little Seneca Lake (the lake, next to which I am lucky enough to live). http://www.skofteland.net/displayimage.php?album=1pos=9 Slight crop, 300mm F4 + 1.4x TC, ISO 200, F4 at 1/60, hand held. The lighting conditions were odd, with full sun just above the

Re: OT: Import tax

2005-05-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! That is legit, but when I send something out of the country via USPS, the customs declaration asks the value, and asks whether it's gift, commercial sample, documents, returned goods, or other. I checked other, in this particular case. Other, in that case is true. And since they ask, I

Re: PESO - GBH at LSL

2005-05-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
Nice capture. The backlighting does it for me. Could use a little less busy background and less of the blown out foreground. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 11:30 PM Subject: PESO - GBH at LSL

Re: OT: Import tax

2005-05-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! It is common practice in Israel to declare goods as a gift. I bet. Thank you so much. ... my previous message snipped ... Some people might be of the opinion that U.S citizens pay more than enough tax dollars to support Israel as it is - without Israeli citizens dodging import duties that

Re: Gallery Opening

2005-05-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Paul, pleased to meet you in virtual person :). Boris

Re: London PDML

2005-05-08 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 6:58 PM Subject: PESO: London PDML http://www.oksne.net/ Look in the menu on the left. I like your still lifes The fish, the tomatos, the bread and the shell. Christian

Re: OT: Happy Mothers Day

2005-05-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Thank you, says this mother. Whose birthday? (Mine is tomorrow ... ) As far as I can tell, it is tomorrow in Israel :). So, Happy Birthday to you! Boris

Re: PAW: 21st century mom

2005-05-08 Thread ernreed2
Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi! Er, no. Elements 3 has the shadow/highlight tool. No version of Elements, to date, has shipped with the Curves tool. ERNR, yes :). Please look here: http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/photoshop-elements-curves.html My

Re: PAW PESO - April in My Back Yard, 1970

2005-05-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
LOL I was wondering when/if someone would catch April's beverage of choice. I was living in a small cabin on Acton Street, near the creek and just off Gilman, at the time. My girlfriend lived on Blake - I'm thinking the 2400 block - in one of those nice big brown shingles. Thanks for looking

Re: PESO - GBH at LSL

2005-05-08 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nice capture. The backlighting does it for me. Thanks! Could use a little less busy background and less of the blown out foreground. Totally agree. Christian

Re: OT: Happy Mothers Day

2005-05-08 Thread ernreed2
Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: ...and Happy Birthday. Dave S On 5/9/05, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Grandmother 84 years young. Thank you, sir! Your grandmother is more than twice my age, so I feel better about my milestone. I hope she is doing very well. ERNR

Re: PESO As time goes by...

2005-05-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Hi gang, http://www.flaneur.albanogarcia.com.ar/?p=42#comments Comments welcome... Albano, do you think you can discreetly loose that sign on the top right? Julia disagrees :). Anyway, I think it is a tad busy yet very quiet, very lonely... Boris and Julia

Re: PESO: Little Lady in the Crabapple

2005-05-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! What better way to enjoy a beautiful spring day than up among the crabapple blossoms? Shot during a walkaround with the *istD and the Vivitar Series 1 70-210/3.5. Click on the smaller button below the pic if it's too large for your monitor.

Re: PESO: In action

2005-05-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Hello, I took this photo in a restaurant and although it was noon the light condition was bad. I would like to hear all your comments. http://photo-forum.net/index.php?APP_ACTION=GALLERY_IMAGEIMAGE_ID=120697USER_ID=4703 Details: Pentax MZ-M, Vivitar 19/3.7, HP5+.The picture was taken at

Need Cory Waters Email Address

2005-05-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Subject says it all ;-)) Shel

Re: OT: Import tax

2005-05-08 Thread David Oswald
I don't think anyone took any offense on either side. And I'm not sure where that notion would come from either. Anyway, I'm glad to hear that I probably did it the right way. Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! That is legit, but when I send something out of the country via USPS, the customs

Re: Film is dead...

2005-05-08 Thread Doug Franklin
On Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:19:28 -0500, Cesar wrote: The more I hear this the more I consider myself lucky. It may seem like a broken record, but I love my photo store. I wish I could. I try to, but it just isn't happening. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

RE: Need Cory Waters Email Address

2005-05-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks to all who forwarded Cory's address. No need for any more messages. And thanks to everyone who's sent it along ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Shel Belinkoff Subject says it all ;-)) Shel

Re: Gallery Opening

2005-05-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
A hearty congratulations! Wish I could have come - bit far from California. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, May 7, 2005, 2:44:54 PM, you wrote: PS I had a great time at the opening of my little gallery show last night. PS Because it was timed to coincide with the gallery tour night, the PS

PESO - Playground

2005-05-08 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso15.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco Mighty Lover Alpert (The Wu-Tang thing was worth it just to hear my wife's laughter at that.)

Re: Philosophical health check

2005-05-08 Thread John Coyle
I hit 33% too, but at least two of the supposed tension items are arguable, IMHO. I found the matching of question/answer sets problematic, in that some either/or options are inadequate. For example, while I believe that financial considerations should not be the prime determinant in saving

Re: PESO: In action

2005-05-08 Thread luben karavelov
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Hello, I took this photo in a restaurant and although it was noon the light condition was bad. I would like to hear all your comments. http://photo-forum.net/index.php?APP_ACTION=GALLERY_IMAGEIMAGE_ID=120697USER_ID=4703 Details: Pentax MZ-M, Vivitar 19/3.7, HP5+.The

Re: PAW: 21st century mom

2005-05-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
I like the pic for the moment you caught. Just love seeing the heavy use of technology there. Put a smile on my face. I don't like the bright spots right behind her, it really is distracting and keeps pulling my eyes away. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, May 7, 2005, 9:35:40 PM, you wrote:

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread John Coyle
I did it, and now I'm Quiet Lover: that's scary! (PS =- don't tell my wife!) John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 4:11 AM Subject: WAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name I think, just

RE: PESO - Playground

2005-05-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Marco ... I like this quite a bit. The stark simplicity and spacial relationships work for me. Good catch, well done! Shel [Original Message] From: Marco Alpert http://www.alpert.com/marco/pdml/peso15.html Comments, as always, welcomed.

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread Doug Franklin
On Mon, 9 May 2005 14:22:33 +1000, John Coyle wrote: I did it, and now I'm Quiet Lover: that's scary! (PS =- don't tell my wife!) Are you sure we need to tell her? :-) TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

Re: Off to visit Frank ... the sequel.

2005-05-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Fred Widall Subject: PESO: Off to visit Frank ... the sequel. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fwwidall/12981813/ .. this little guy, along with hundreds of his relatives, was to be found at a local park. Such a cute looking fuzz ball. KILL THEM! KILL

Re: Ist D build quality?

2005-05-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Ist D build quality? On 8/5/05, New Concepts, discombobulated, unleashed: I'd have to put my wife on the streets to afford the lenses. You're lucky, I have to put myself o the streets. Sad you still can't afford anything, isn't

Re: Import tax

2005-05-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Powell Hargrave Subject: Re: Import tax Don't you just love how they can screw you around. No, I don't. The rule is any mail package under $20.00 Cdn will not be charged taxes and the pain in the pocket book $5.00 Customs gratuity. It's so nice when they

Re: In action

2005-05-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: luben karavelov Subject: PESO: In action Hello, I took this photo in a restaurant and although it was noon the light condition was bad. I would like to hear all your comments.

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: WAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name Arrogant Warrior! Sorry for the low blow. Respectfully, Violent Magician

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: WAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name This is the silliest thing I've done in a long time... *Vulgar Dominator* How come you got the best one William Robb

RE: Price question for A 20/2,8

2005-05-08 Thread Jens Bladt
The condition is used, with paint missing some places. The front lens has small cleaning marks. It still makes excellent photographs, though. I can post pictures if you like? Regards Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Fred

Re: Have a lense, will bodyshop

2005-05-08 Thread Thibouille
Hi, I'm selling a couple Pentax bodies and thought it might interest you. Here are the 3 bodies I sell: * MX (in OK shape but works very well) * P30t (in good shape, works very well) * SuperA + MotorA (in good shape, works very well) I can provide pics of course. Regards, Thibouille 2005/5/8,

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Mine ended up as Smilin' Prophet. -- Best regards, Bruce Sunday, May 8, 2005, 11:15:47 AM, you wrote: bcin I not sure about that. bcin E-ratic Contender bcinI think, just for fun, since it's the weekend and all, we should all get Wu-Tang Clan

Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

2005-05-08 Thread P. J. Alling
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: WAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name This is the silliest thing I've done in a long time... *Vulgar Dominator* How come you got the best one William Robb Just lucky I guess. -- A man's only as old as the woman he

RE: MZ-S (WAS: Re: Camera prices on Ebay)

2005-05-08 Thread Henk Terhell
It's the frame that holds the viewing glass that is made of plastic as I have experienced to my regret. The body may be tough material but weak spots on the outside (likely also the buttons and switches) cannot be avoided. Henk -Original Message- From: Sylwiusz [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: Salgado on wheels!

2005-05-08 Thread Bob W
But when you've seen his photos in the flesh, you can bring your memory of that to the web shots, and easily imagine what the quality would be like. I'm very excited about his Genesis photographs, and particularly looking forward to seeing prints. It seems to me that they are going to be

RE: what makes a photograph art...

2005-05-08 Thread Bob W
Hi, [...] There is another definition that I'd like to bring to the consideration of honorable assembly. Art is something you remember after being exposed to. [...] The point being, if you're exposed to something that makes you think and/or feel different and you remember it some

OT: Happy Mothers Day

2005-05-08 Thread David Savage
G'day All, Just got back from a Mothers Day / birthday luncheon. Had a thoroughly enjoyable time with family, good food good wine. So I thought I'd just send a quick Happy Mothers Day greeting to all the Mum's on the list. To get this slightly on topic. I made a nuisance of myself taking

Re: PESO Walking blind

2005-05-08 Thread David Savage
Interesting Indeed. What were they saying/praying/chanting? Dave S On 5/8/05, Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Team, In snapped 10 minutes ago, a strange sight indeed where I live: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/temp/IMGP2362.jpg Not the best shot, just an interesting

Re: what makes a photograph art...

2005-05-08 Thread DagT
På 8. mai. 2005 kl. 09.53 skrev Bob W: Hi, [...] There is another definition that I'd like to bring to the consideration of honorable assembly. Art is something you remember after being exposed to. [...] The point being, if you're exposed to something that makes you think and/or feel different and

RE: 21st century mom

2005-05-08 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Boris a well seen moment and a funny one too. The background near the face is to noisy for me, but otherwise it is a good shot. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 6:36 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject:

RE: PESO Walking blind

2005-05-08 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Rob I would like to see all of the signs here, because they probably give a meaning to the group. Was this some kind of demonstration (for what?) or just a walk to church? Without knowing more this shot does,not a lot for me ..., bit the sun on the faces is nice ;-) greetings Markus In

Re: OT: Philosophical health check

2005-05-08 Thread David Mann
On May 7, 2005, at 8:15 PM, Bob W wrote: Mr. BW of South London says I tried PHC, and now I only have 13% philosophical tension. 13% here, too. I did see a few contradictions in my answers as I was answering, but for some questions I did find myself wishing for an I deliberately have no

Re: 21st century mom

2005-05-08 Thread David Mann
On May 8, 2005, at 4:47 PM, William Robb wrote: One wonders if she can talk and chew gum at the same time. Yeah women can actually do that sort of thing. I can barely do *one* thing at a time without injuring myself. The thing I like about this photo is that it shows just what you

Re: London PDML, first pic

2005-05-08 Thread David Mann
On May 8, 2005, at 10:20 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3343323size=lg Who brought the surf board? Oh hang on, that's the seat. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/

RE: PESO Walking blind

2005-05-08 Thread Jens Bladt
Interesting. Although it would be nice if the trees didn't cover the signs. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 8. maj 2005 07:56 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: PESO Walking blind

Pentax A70-210 zoom at F4 with A2x-s converter - swan shot for Paul Stenquist

2005-05-08 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Paul some days ago I asked your for some comparison shots with your Vivitar Series 1 zoom at 210mm 3.5 together with the A2x-s Pentax converter. Since I still and only use film, we can not really do a fair comparison, but to get an idea, here is a link of a handheld swan shot at sunrise

OT: Direct or indirect flash

2005-05-08 Thread Jens Bladt
Today I wanted to test my recently aquired Metz Reflex Screen for my Metz CT 60-2 flash. Only adjustment is resizing and Autolevels The two shown photographs (of my son) are: 1. Flash bounced off the ceiling: http://gallery37564.fotopic.net/p14710062.html 2. Flash bounced off the Metz Reflex

Re: what makes a photograph art...

2005-05-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! first time I've thought a kick in the balls might be art... Yes of course. Art, Martial Art... wink -- Boris

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