The Tri-X Chronicles: Doo Wop, Dogs, and Big Rigs

2001-02-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Tonight's musical accompaniment to processing a roll of TX was a CD of great Doo Wop hits from the fifties and sixties. The Platters, The Drifters, Dion & The Belmonts, The Drifters, and other groups provided the rhythm to process a series of photos of a big rig truck driver, chain-smoking Hank S

Tech Information About B&W Printing Paapers

2001-02-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
http://www.artzone.gr/paperzone/paper.htm -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget t

Lens Help

2001-02-24 Thread Gary L. Murphy
I am seeking opinions on a couple of zooms. I am looking at the 28-80 f 3.5-4.7 FA Power Zoom and also at the older F series 28-80 f 3.5-4.5 macro lens. How do they compare? I've read the reviews on Photodo and PhotoZone but would like some "first-hand" advice on both as to build, shapness,

Re: Camera weight/Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread SudaMafud
In a message dated 2/25/01 1:08:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << and because the lens is too heavy for the camera. >> I don't understand how or why, since lens and camera become one when mated? Mafud [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the P

Re: Aperture Value When Using TC?

2001-02-24 Thread Mark Cassino
You have it right.  A 1.4x TC results in an effective loss of 1 stop across the board, the 2x costs 2 stops. If your are metering through the lens, the camera will automatically adjust exposure, so no further adjustment is needed. If you are metering with a hand held meter, or using a manual fla

Re: Camera weight/Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread dosk
Okay, Gianfranco, thanks again. (Good help from Italy!) I am especially glad to hear what you have to say about your style of shooting, as that's just exactly what I enjoy doing also. For some reason I really like to avoid using flash if it is at all possible I've found the ZX-M to be a good m

Re: My bargain of the day (and it wasn't on eBay!)

2001-02-24 Thread John Glover
I've had a couple of Pentax filters I purchased from KEH end up being the SMC filters, though most are generally the standard coated ones. I've also gotten one B&W MC filter that was advertised as a single coated filter, a 58mm 81B. KEH has had some decent prices on B&W filters recently I've

NPT Re: NINE dang Texans? - And PROUD of it!

2001-02-24 Thread petit miam
So, how come you pronounce Arkansas as arkansaw? Hehehe :) > Your loss. Many of us educated in Arkansas are > highly intelligent. :) __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message i

Re: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread Ivaylo Iliev
Here is my try: > 1] If one is not using any of the special zoom effects (such as IST), of > what use is the power zoom? Doesn't it just do the exact same thing you can > also do manually, without draining batteries? It acts like the zoom of the video cameras and today's point and shoots. You zoo

Re: Z-1p TTL flash question

2001-02-24 Thread SudaMafud
In a message dated 2/24/01 9:37:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Until yesterday, I have discovered the auto aperture would be set quite differently by two different flashes - Metz 40MZ3i and Pentax AF200T. With the 40MZ3i, the chosen aperture was f2 while the AF20

Bellows-Takumar 100mm f/4 lens-RARE & MINT

2001-02-24 Thread Gary L. Murphy
Spotted on eBay... http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1217468187 Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.or

Re: My bargain of the day (and it wasn't on eBay!)

2001-02-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
John Glover wrote: > > I had something similar ... > I ordered, along with a couple > other items and it turned out to > be a 77mm SMC Skylight.quite > the bargain for $17.00! That is a good deal! I paid about twice that, maybe a bit more, for a new one from a shop up in Canada, eh. I

Lucky punks....

2001-02-24 Thread Todd Stanley
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1217427093 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1217429297 Todd - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Use

Re: My bargain of the day (and it wasn't on eBay!)

2001-02-24 Thread John Glover
I had something similar, though it was through KEH. I was shopping for a 77mm filter for my 19-35 Tokina, and happened to see a 77mm Pentax Skylight, listed in EX+ for $17, I believe. So, I ordered, along with a couple other items and it turned out to be a 77mm SMC Skylight.quite the barga

Re: Problems with PZ-10 Meter?

2001-02-24 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Fri, 23 Feb 2001 22:45:01 -0700, Craig R wrote: >on cameras, but these AF buggers are new to me. There is a pair of gold >contacts below the shutter (with the back open) that don't appear to >contact anything in the back, but have no idea if that has an effect. Would those be for the optiona

Re: choosing a magazine...

2001-02-24 Thread aimcompute
Outdoor Photographer is generally my favorite, maybe as much for subject matter as for writing. I usually enjoy Dewitt Jones columns. Makes me think and look at things from different perspectives. I rarely find criticism there however. Balian's Photoworld is good, if skimpy. Photo Life, a Can

Re: "Best of PUG"?

2001-02-24 Thread aimcompute
I hate to admit this Mafud, but lately sometimes I've started to like you. ;-) - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 4:46 PM Subject: Re: "Best of PUG"? > In a message dated 2/24/01 2:37:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, > [E

Re: The Flagship Direction.....

2001-02-24 Thread K.Takeshita
on 2/24/01 9:31 PM, Alan Chan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > But if the estimated USD1000 was correct, the price difference between MZ-S > and MZ-3 would be too much to drop the MZ-3 or MZ-5n, don't you think? Hi Alan, I think that the very price disparity between the MZ-S and the MZ-3 actually

Re: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
dosk wrote: > > But isn't this because you're using either the ZC (Zoom Clip), or the IST > (Image Size Tracking) modes, also? (PZ1p manual states that these special > zoom control modes require the power zoom feature to be on before it can be > utilized...) In this case, yes, I could see where p

Z-1p TTL flash question

2001-02-24 Thread Alan Chan
I have never used TTL flash in program mode much so I have never paid much attention to this feature. Until yesterday, I have discovered the auto aperture would be set quite differently by two different flashes - Metz 40MZ3i and Pentax AF200T. With the 40MZ3i, the chosen aperture was f2 while

Re: The Flagship Direction.....

2001-02-24 Thread Alan Chan
>Brian Walsh (who empathizes with those who sadly realize that their >silver Limited lenses will look unsightly mounted on the black MZ-S, and >who will be pleased to help out those disconsolate folk who have to >dispose of their now-useless glass in any way that he can. . . ) Silver Limited lens

Re: The Flagship Direction.....

2001-02-24 Thread Alan Chan
>Probably the accurate reading as the MZ-3s are heavily discounted in Japan >(as I understand) and it was recently packaged as a black special edition >kit. This indicates to me that the MZ-3 days are counted. Recent >introduction of MZ-5n in the Japanese market, if not for getting rid of >overs

Re: "Best of PUG"?

2001-02-24 Thread Dan Scott
Hi Tom, Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Pause to reload... Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Kick. Stomp. Stomp. Kick. Sound of a truck engine turning over. Thump. Thump. Best, Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lest we forget, the horse as agreed upon by a committee is now forever known as the

RE: choosing a magazine...

2001-02-24 Thread John Coyle
On Sunday, February 25, 2001 7:02 AM, Paul C [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > I have been subscribed to peterson's Photographic for about a year and a > half now, and I don't really like it. I find that they are never critical of > the products they review. For that reason, I'd like to subscribe

Updated web site

2001-02-24 Thread Juan J. Buhler
Hi List, I have just finished updating my web pages. I added a few galleries with new pictures, reorganized the thing a little bit, etc. Check it out, link is in my .sig. Comments, especially negative ones, are welcome. j -- ---

Re: PZ1 vs. PZ1p. Hmmmmm... ..

2001-02-24 Thread Rui L. Mendes
At 21:56 21-02-2001 +0100, you wrote: > > >"Rui L. Mendes" wrote: >> Hello Carlos, >> How it is possible to lock the mirror of the Z-1? >> I don't remember seeing that in camera manual. >> Thanks, > >Hi Rui, >By using the 2 second self timer. It locks the mirror up before firing >the shutter, as i

Re: "Best of PUG"?

2001-02-24 Thread SudaMafud
In a message dated 2/24/01 2:37:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << "Photographer's Choice". >> There you go! Mafud [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the direct

Re: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread K.Takeshita
on 2/24/01 6:38 PM, K.Takeshita at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > With the > stepless change of zooming speed, you can keep the relative size of the > subject in the frame effortlessly. When the subject is moving toward or away from you, for example. Cheers, Ken - This message is from the Pentax-

Re: [SP] Cartier-Bresson

2001-02-24 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Sat, 24 Feb 2001, Bob Walkden wrote: > Shel posted a link to the DDD/HCB spat a couple of weeks ago. It > included a picture of the occasion taken my Mrs. DDD. I realized this last night while was catching up on the PDML. I've been working too much and haven't had too much time for the list.

Re: Nefarious Pentax 67II Purchase Plan - Phase 2 Complete/Phase 3Commencing

2001-02-24 Thread Juan J. Buhler
> Phase 1. Non-chalantly talk about the camera system with wife. "Yes it is > a lot of money". "No, I won't want another camera after this one." Funny how I have this kind of conversations with my wife very often, too. Good luck with phase 3. j, at work too on a Saturday... -- ---

Re: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread K.Takeshita
on 2/24/01 5:03 PM, Jens Bladt at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I think the value of the power zoom is often underestimated. I tend to agree with this statement from somewhat a different perspective. I have a few power zoom lenses and if you regard this feature only as a manual vs. power perspectiv

Re: Whatevr hapended to two-touch zooms?

2001-02-24 Thread Todd Stanley
I think all AF lenses are 2 touch. Todd At 04:00 AM 2/24/01 EST, you wrote: >Hello All. > >I once owned an f/4.5 constant 80-230, two-touch zoom. As time and finances >grew, I traded the old dog for a new one-touch puppy. >Strangely enough, I can't remember who made the lens and though uncoa

Re: OT: Friday Funny - You Americans....Hee hee

2001-02-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
At 05:12 AM 2/24/01 -0500, you wrote: >Mark Roberts >(Vegetarian for 12 years, I might add!) Just don't eat that lettuce from Mexico! Collin *** "The accumulation of all powers legislative, executive and judiciary in the same hands . . . may justly be pronounced the very definitio

Re: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread dosk
But isn't this because you're using either the ZC (Zoom Clip), or the IST (Image Size Tracking) modes, also? (PZ1p manual states that these special zoom control modes require the power zoom feature to be on before it can be utilized...) In this case, yes, I could see where power zooming would be v

My bargain of the day (and it wasn't on eBay!)

2001-02-24 Thread Mark Roberts
I was at a local camera shop today, looking through the bargain bin of odds and ends they always have out. I've never found anything I wanted...well, not until today. There was a perfect Tiffen FL-B filter in 72mm size for $10.00. The big coincidence is that I was about to buy this filter because

Re: choosing a magazine...

2001-02-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Try "Rangefinder" for technique. Collin At 01:02 PM 2/24/01 -0800, you wrote: > pictorials and tips on technique. I'd appreciate the posting of any >opinions on this matter. > >thanks, >-Paul C *** "The accumulation of all powers legislative, executive and judiciary in the same

Re: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread dosk
Thanks Gianfranco Now I understand. (Mostly.) And MTF sounds like a fairly useful feature... But when you say the PZ1p's MTF mode set-up never selected f1.4 on your F1.4 lens, (I guess because it considered f2 to be the sharper setting), couldn't that sometimes create problems? As when you're sho

Re: Re[2]: Camera Bag......

2001-02-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob Walkden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >walking around with one camera over my shoulder is fairly normal here >in London, and it has the benefit that it prevents Americans from >asking me the way to Leicester Square :o) Good thing, that. Because you don't have to hear them try to pronounce it. ;

Re: Virus Alert

2001-02-24 Thread Robert Harris
This is the same one that hit many members on this list a week or so ago...I guess it still is going around. Since a couple of people opened the file and got infected, and had to go through the disinfect routine, I hope we all have learned the lesson to avoid opening strange attachments. :) Shel

Re: OT: Friday Funny - You Americans....Hee hee

2001-02-24 Thread Mark Roberts
"aimcompute" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I used to feel the same way about them (Jack in the Box) Tom. However, I >sense they may have learned from the unfortunate incident. I think other >chains are still waiting for their chance to learn. Burger King got their chance here in Western New York

RE: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread Jens Bladt
Hi I think the value of the power zoom is often underestimated. As I'm working as a technician (architect) I find it very usefull. The power zoom functions allow me to photograph many different objects - like a door handle, a window hinge etc. so that all the shots will come out in the same measur

Re: Camera Bag......

2001-02-24 Thread John Mustarde
On Sat, 24 Feb 2001 14:11:57 -0500, you wrote: > >Has anyone tried the Field & Street system? I have the F&S large belt, and a large lens pouch, and the huge Reporter bag. This system is good for going on location with the whole kit. It will hold everything except the 600/4 and tripod stuff. Th

Re: Re[2]: What is a tripod thingy? (Was Camera Bag...)

2001-02-24 Thread Paul Jones
straps to attach a tripod onto the back - Original Message - From: "Len Paris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 8:40 AM Subject: RE: Re[2]: What is a tripod thingy? (Was Camera Bag...) > > For long country walks when you don't need everything

RE: Re[2]: What is a tripod thingy? (Was Camera Bag...)

2001-02-24 Thread Len Paris
> For long country walks when you don't need everything > to be instantly > available a back pack like the S&F Rover Light is > good. It also has a > very good tripod thingy. > > --- > > Bob Huh? What is a tripod "thingy"? Len --- - This message is from the Penta

Virus Alert

2001-02-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Found on another list. I've received several copies of the noted attachments. - Fellow List Members, Take heed to the following info I have gathered from the recent file attachment going around on the list. ===

RE: Questions for SFX owners....

2001-02-24 Thread Len Paris
Doesn't the camera have a "Servo" mode? That's continuous autofocus, for those that never heard of it. :-) Len --- > Phred's Pentax site says that the SF-series cameras > do not have "predictive > auto focus". How then does one shoot fast moving > subjects with the AF? Do > you have to keep rai

choosing a magazine...

2001-02-24 Thread Paul C
I have been subscribed to peterson's Photographic for about a year and a half now, and I don't really like it. I find that they are never critical of the products they review. For that reason, I'd like to subscribe to a different photo magazine, but I'm having trouble choosing one. I've bought

Re: OT: Friday Funny - You Americans....Hee hee

2001-02-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Rare and medium-rare meat are not inherently dangerous. The problem is in the handling before-hand. E-coli, which we all cary in our colon, is necessary for digestion. Steaks are less a problem because the e-coli is on the surface and killed when the meat is cooked. But it potentially gets mixed

Re: Cutting Foam

2001-02-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
#1: Mark it for cutting. #2: Freeze it. It'll cut better and easier. Fewer shreds on the edges. #3: Use the sharpest blade you've got. You don't want to recut and have a bad edge. Collin *** "The accumulation of all powers legislative, executive and judiciary in the

Re: Cutting Foam

2001-02-24 Thread Doug Franklin
On Sat, 24 Feb 2001 09:32:43 -0600, Bill Kane wrote: > but What is the best method of cutting > closed cell foam? An electric knife, like was all the rage back in the 1960s. TTYL, DougF - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow t

Re[2]: Camera Bag......

2001-02-24 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, > What I mean is that just hate walking around with a camera around my neck waiting >for something to happen (grin). walking around with one camera over my shoulder is fairly normal here in London, and it has the benefit that it prevents Americans from asking me the way to Leicester Square

email hassles

2001-02-24 Thread Doug Brewer
Just a heads up to anyone who may have tried to contact me recently. There have been sporadic glitches with my alphoto account, which is also the address that everything to pdml.net routes to, so I may not have received it. emergency correspondence regarding the list will reach me at [EMAIL PR

Re: Questions for SFX owners....

2001-02-24 Thread Carlos Royo
dosk escribió: > > Phred's Pentax site says that the SF-series cameras do not have "predictive > auto focus". How then does one shoot fast moving subjects with the AF? The SFX has got "servo focus". When you use this feature, the autofocus system doesn't lock the focus on the subject, and kee

Re: Hey, darkroom junkies

2001-02-24 Thread Ed Mathews
Either buy a new enlarger, a new head from the manufacturer of your enlarger, or go here: http://www.aristogrid.com/ Thanks, Ed - Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 11:48 AM Subject: Re: Hey, darkroom

Nefarious Pentax 67II Purchase Plan - Phase 2 Complete/Phase 3 Commencing

2001-02-24 Thread aimcompute
In my attempts to not get killed buying a Pentax 67II I have so far accomplished the following: Phase 1. Non-chalantly talk about the camera system with wife. "Yes it is a lot of money". "No, I won't want another camera after this one." "Yes, with the larger frame size I might be able to sell

Re: The Flagship Direction.....

2001-02-24 Thread Maggie Che
Paal wrote: "Back in '96 Pentax engineers said they were working on a sturdy, professional slr closer to the LX than the Z-1p. I don't think the MZ-S is that camera but I do believe the MZ-S may have inherited some characteristics from that camera: the built quality and the user interface." Sinc

Re: OT: Friday Funny - You Americans....Hee hee

2001-02-24 Thread aimcompute
I used to feel the same way about them (Jack in the Box) Tom. However, I sense they may have learned from the unfortunate incident. I think other chains are still waiting for their chance to learn. Tom C. - Original Message - From: "Tom Rittenhouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROT

Re: "Best of PUG"?

2001-02-24 Thread aimcompute
Chris wrote: > You know, another way of doing this would be to have a "Best of the > PUG" gallery where *everyone* had their own space for a shot. You could > pick what you think is your best shot that you've ever submitted to the > PUG and put it on your space in this page. Then, later, if you

Re: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

2001-02-24 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
dosk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A few questions; > > 1] If one is not using any of the special zoom effects (such as IST), of > what use is the power zoom? Doesn't it just do the exact same thing you can > also do manually, without draining batteries? Hi Skip and all, My answers: 1] Three spee

Re: Cutting Foam

2001-02-24 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Houston Jerry wrote: > 2 best ways to cut foam: > > 1. Hot wire > 2. electric carving knife with alternating sutting blades. Why don't you just tell her to go and wipe it off her face? Lasse - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and f

Re: LX Winder Cap

2001-02-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Steve Larson wrote: > I think Pentax made a threaded one, > but I`ve never seen one, the "normal" > is a plastic push in cap ... The > ME II Winder uses the same cap. BINGO! I can use the cap from one of the ME II winders. Problem solved for now. Thanks, Steve. > > I need the plastic thr

Re: The Flagship Direction.....

2001-02-24 Thread Mike Johnston
Pal wrote: > I'm quite surprised that Pentax indeed market the MZ-S. Its a rather risky > proposal; its very different from the competition. A top fps speed of 2,5 and > economy in exposure options (compared to the Z-1p) will make many to consider > it expensive. It signalizes that Pentax have ma

RE: Asahi Pentax Fantastic Color Filter

2001-02-24 Thread Peter Alling
I haven't seen one from Pentax but I think that it's a bi-color polarized filter. The one I have is from Tiffen. You mount it behind a polarizing filter and as the polarizer rotates the light filtration changes from the first color to the second. It's kind of neat and produces some interesting

Re: New Pentax lens 60mm lens

2001-02-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Clive Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Brian pointed out http://www.crosswinds.net/~jbuhler/HLimited/index.html > >Now call me strange, but I really like the picture of the Metro sign. No, you're not strange. Well, no stranger than I am. Wait. Let me rephrase that! I liked some of the the s

Re: "Best of PUG"?

2001-02-24 Thread Mike Johnston
Bob wrote: > Although I've only submitted 2 photos, and am therefore not a very > active pugger, I would not want either of them to be considered for a > competition. > > Oh, and on a point of pedantry, it could not be considered 'best of', > only 'most popular'. Not necessarily the same thing.

Re: Pentax hood to give away

2001-02-24 Thread Mike Johnston
Chris wrote: >> Chris, >> Got change for a 200? > > Sure! You don't mind $30 bills, do you? Darn it. Larceny never works when *I* try it. --Mike P.S. Pentax(<---so as not to go off topic) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www

LX Winder Cap

2001-02-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi, I need the plastic threaded cap that covers the remote winder cord connections. Does anyone have one or know of a substitute for the original? Are they available in Japan? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

RE: Asahi Pentax Fantastic Color Filter

2001-02-24 Thread Len Paris
It can't be too new, they learned how to spell 'fantastic' a long time ago. :-) Note that on the filter itself it says "Fantasic". Len --- > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > Shel Belinkoff > Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 9:02 AM

Re: Cutting Foam

2001-02-24 Thread Ed Mathews
Use an electric knife, like the kind used to filet fish or cut meat. It works great. Thanks, Ed - Original Message - From: "Bill Kane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 10:32 AM Subject: Cutting Foam > Hey guys, > > Well, this is somewhat

Re: LX Winder Cap

2001-02-24 Thread Steve Larson
Morning, I think Pentax made a threaded one, but I`ve never seen one, the "normal" is a plastic push in cap, that will come off and get lost with normal use. I did order a couple from Pentax a while back, could`nt hurt to email them and see if they are still available. The ME II Winder uses the s

Re: Hey, darkroom junkies

2001-02-24 Thread Ed Mathews
Cold light is diffused and from a tube that does not generate heat, like a standard condenser enlarger head does. The advantage is very even illumination (unlike condensers, which yield a hot spot in the center) and no heat means no negative warping and popping during exposures. Diffused light o

FS: Pentax SFX and two Pentax AF zooms

2001-02-24 Thread Carlos Royo
Hello all: Some time ago I sent a message with some redundant cameras and lenses which I didn't use and I wanted to sell, and I I still have a pair of things left: A Pentax SFX (AF) body (almost like new) + Pentax soft case (excellent, although one of the plastic lugs is broken, but there is no

Cutting Foam

2001-02-24 Thread Bill Kane
Hey guys, Well, this is somewhat on topic . . . I recently bought myself a nice new 4 inch telescope by Celstrong (NexStar 4) . . . I also bought a padded case with closed cell foam. I know this was discussed before on the OLD list, but What is the best method of cutting closed cell foa

Asahi Pentax Fantastic Color Filter

2001-02-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Does anyone know what this filter is all about? http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1215797572 -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to

Re: Camera Bag......

2001-02-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
herb greenslade wrote: > couple of years ago I bought the > Lowe-Pro Off Road ... I have one of these, and it is convenient for certain situations. However, I find it cumbersome and slow to use when it's worn as a fanny pack, as you have to move it around to the front to access the gear. A

Re: Whatevr hapended to two-touch zooms?

2001-02-24 Thread dave o'brien
A scroll of mail from [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sat, 24 Feb 2001 08:50:17 EST Read it? y >How is the Sigma for a carry/shooting/portrait lens? Pretty good, although i prefer the FA* despite it's weight for better sharpness, colour and the *huge* speed difference in Autofocus. >Which of the long zoom

Re: Camera Bag......

2001-02-24 Thread herb greenslade
couple of years ago I bought the Lowe-Pro Off Road. It holds my Pz1p with grip and two medium zom lens comfortably, or I can put in another camera body and flash and use the two outer pockets for lenses. I've used it whille cycling. and use the outer pouches for water. the pouches are removabl

Re: Re[2]: OT: Friday Funny - You Americans....Hee hee

2001-02-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
At 02:16 AM 2/24/01 -0500, you wrote: >In a message dated 2/23/01 7:12:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, >[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >I was with you up until just now. The $198 is a clear charge against doing >business, and as it was a (stupid) mistake, with no crime intended on the >part of the emplo

RE: TTL exp. with Z-1p , FTZ 500 and another flash ?

2001-02-24 Thread Jens Bladt
Hello Adrian I've used several flashes simultaneously: It's always risky to use different flashes that are differently controled at the same time. Alin said that the second flash is not controled by the camera. That's true, but the light from the second flash may affect (control) the camera/camer

New Pentax lens 60mm lens

2001-02-24 Thread Clive Williams
Brian pointed out http://www.crosswinds.net/~jbuhler/HLimited/index.html Now call me strange, but I really like the picture of the Metro sign. Perhaps there's an important photo-philosophical discussion to be started here, but it's time for lunch. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: Hey, darkroom junkies

2001-02-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Also practical. Thanks. Collin (Really a Badger at heart) At 10:29 PM 2/23/01 -0600, you wrote: >Hey Collin (and former Okie), > >Are you talking about general dust in the air? You might have to seal the >concrete floor. Someone mentioned humidity, which is good to a certain >point. At about 63

Re: Hey, darkroom junkies

2001-02-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
So tell me about "cold light". At 08:34 PM 2/23/01 -0500, you wrote: >Print with cold light or diffusion. It makes a world of difference. If you >still have problems and you're using diffusion, then you, sir, are simply a >dirty person. > >Thanks, >Ed *** "The accumulation of all

Re: OT: Monitor quality for a graphic workstation

2001-02-24 Thread SudaMafud
In a message dated 2/24/01 7:40:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << after you convince Windows or X or whatever that you want to use the extra real estate for smoothness rather than cramming more stuff onto the screen at the same time. >> How do you acomplish that Doug?

Re: Whatevr hapended to two-touch zooms?

2001-02-24 Thread SudaMafud
In a message dated 2/24/01 7:21:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I've got a: FA* 80-200/2.8 two touch FA 17-28 fisheye two touch F 35-80two touch Tokina 20-35 two touch Tokina 28-70 f2.8 two touch Vivitar 19-25 two touch Sigma 7

Re: Hey, darkroom junkies

2001-02-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Now that makes excellent sense. At 07:38 PM 2/23/01 -0600, you wrote: >Humidity. You need to add humidity. >William Robb *** "The accumulation of all powers legislative, executive and judiciary in the same hands . . . may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny." --J

Motor Drive MX and NiCad Pack LX...update 3...

2001-02-24 Thread Steve Cottrell
>>The part number is PQXA36ASVC and are UKP 7.50 each. Direct order line is >>01280 823 523 (UK telephone) if this helps anyone. > >The updated part number is PQXA36SVC and are UKP 11.34 each. Fortunately >the suppliers are giving me credit for the wrong parts after I mail them >back. The new o

RE: Camera Bag......

2001-02-24 Thread Jens Bladt
Hello Dosk A lot of fine bags are available. I am especially fond of my LowePro Reporter 300 AW. It,s approx. 100$ and you can buy small, aditional bags to mount on it - for flashes, telephoto lenses, exposed film or whatever. It also has two build-in rain coats - one at the top for just a little

Re: Phil Spector, The Ronnettes, Springbank 21 and Tri-X

2001-02-24 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
Your welcome, John. I've only shot one roll of Delta 3200, but I think I might come to like it. It's obviously a completely different film than TMZ, a look at development charts makes that clear. I shot my first roll at 3200 and processed it "by the book" in D-76. The negs were a little too thin f

Re: The Flagship Direction.....

2001-02-24 Thread Pål Jensen
Dosk wrote: > But in reading back posts recently, I did notice something that stuck out. > And that is, the new camera's greater resemblance to a ZX5n than a PZ1p > (ie; 1.8fps advance, aperture priority set by physically moving aperture > ring off "A", shutter priority set the same way wit

Re: OT: Monitor quality for a graphic workstation

2001-02-24 Thread Doug Franklin
On Fri, 23 Feb 2001 21:51:47 -0800, Alan Chan wrote: > Indeed they do, but I have found even on my 21 monitor, 1600x1200 is a bit > too high, so I am using 1280x1024 now. I would be quite surprised if one > could read comfortably at 1600x1200 on a 19" monitor. It sounds like you need to change

Re: What's good technique?

2001-02-24 Thread Mike Johnston
Ken wrote: > Of course I have always said that the only difference between > a > pro and an amateur is that an amateur shows you ALL his pictures :-) A pro once told me that the only difference between pros and amateurs is that pros shoot more film, but I like your way of putting it better. >

Re: Whatevr hapended to two-touch zooms?

2001-02-24 Thread dave o'brien
A scroll of mail from [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sat, 24 Feb 2001 04:00:50 EST Read it? y >Does anyone make two- touch zooms today? I've got a: FA* 80-200/2.8 two touch FA 17-28 fisheye two touch F 35-80 two touch Tokina 20-35two touch Tokina 28-70 f2.8

Re: What's good technique?

2001-02-24 Thread Conrad Samuels
ken Archer wrote: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2001 2:28 AM Subject: Re: What's good technique? Using a H1 when I first started was the best training I ever > had. I didn't have time to use a meter on many jobs, so estimating the exposure > become

J. Francis' pictures (Was: Phil Spector, The Ronnettes...etc)

2001-02-24 Thread Lasse Karlsson
John Francis wrote: > PAUL STENQUIST wrote: > > Nice shots, John. I missed the earlier part of this thread. Are these > > Delta 3200 or TMZ? In any case, I like them. Midtone gradation is very > > nice for what is apparently fast film. > > Thanks - I thought nobody had noticed! > That was Delta 3

Re: The Flagship Direction.....

2001-02-24 Thread Lasse Karlsson
dosk Skip wrote: > So to me it looks like Pentax is now shifting its R+D priorities over to the > MZ/ ZX line, and away from the PZ's > I wonder why? It may be just because the MZ/ZX line has proven to be an unprecedented(?) financial success for Pentax, while the PZ's, while very good (and

The Flagship Direction.....

2001-02-24 Thread dosk
I haven't been much involved with the many MZ-S discussions in Pentaxia, figuring I didn't want to spend that much for a camera I didn't particularly want anyway. But in reading back posts recently, I did notice something that stuck out. And that is, the new camera's greater resemblance to a ZX5n

Re: "Best of PUG"?

2001-02-24 Thread dees
I'm totally with Bob on this Daphne - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: [SP] Cartier-Bresson

2001-02-24 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, Shel posted a link to the DDD/HCB spat a couple of weeks ago. It included a picture of the occasion taken my Mrs. DDD. I have DDD's 'This is War!' and another of his books called 'Nomad', which is a kind of retrospective. In 'This is War!' he includes a section at the end about technical det

Re: 19" Monitor for graphic use

2001-02-24 Thread Philippe Trottier
Hello, Here is my advise, freq don't make resolution, the type of tube does it. Look at the dot pitch, take the Viewable area, calcultate how many dot / dimention you will very fast notice that max resolution for the 109S is about 1600x1200 calculate it for "any" monitor and you will soon disc

Re: "Best of PUG"?

2001-02-24 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, To quote Sam Goldwyn, you can include me out. I've always liked the fact that PUG is not competitive. None of the PUG entries were sent with a mind to competition, and many of the people who sent them are no longer (active) participants in the list, so you cannot assume their permission for

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