RE: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Mag a zine"

2001-09-18 Thread David A. Mann
Christian Skofteland writes: > I'm actually thinking that a Mac would be nice. Especially now that OSX is > running on BSD. My motivation lies in Windows' lack of real graphics support at the system level (colour profiles, etc). It's there, kind-of... Haven't found out about Linux yet but

AF converter together with AT-X 100-300?

2001-09-18 Thread Erik Nordin
Hi all folks, I have an opportunity to buy a 1.7 AF converter (from another PUG member here in Sweden, by the way - guess who). The obvious use for it right now would be together with my MZ-3 and the Tokina AT-X 100-300/4 MF zoom (great lens, by the way). Anybody got any experience from that part

RE: Battery Pack FG

2001-09-18 Thread Erik Nordin
Just to clarify my opinion - in Sweden the FG pack costs something like USD 50, and I think it's worth it. However, I could never dream of another place being more expensive than Sweden, and for USD 110 - well, the battery economy argument is simply not valid anymore. However, it's worth it for th

Re: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Magazine"

2001-09-18 Thread Mark D.
From: Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > A shot in the dark Mark, but I kept crashing too until I added more memory. > How much do you have now? 512meg ram, top notch video card, modem, nic card, sound card (I spared no expense for this POS). A friend and I are going to go through it thi

Re: Slide Mounts & Associated Stuff

2001-09-18 Thread Camdir
Annsan & others Some years ago, I was fortunate enough to do part-time work at a London picture agency. This entailed libary duties, plus stock photography. Originally called All-Action, then became Big Pictures. We started off with say 6 original rolls from one job. Get these back from the la

Re: There, this is for your souvenir, Maybe you have a virus ?

2001-09-18 Thread Kelvin Ang
William, that must have been a virus activity. It probably works by sending a copy of itself through email to email addresses that reside in the user's address book. They seem to attack Microsoft Outlook users most. Jason ("Rapture") probably has your email and PDML email stored in his address bo

Re: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Magazine"

2001-09-18 Thread Paul Jones
I have a Win98Se machine at work and one at home and they are really stable. My machine at work gets an absolute flogging, i usually restart my machine each morning, if i dont then its becomes a bit dodgey. Linux is definately more stable. Machine at home has 512meg ram and one at work as 1024.

Re: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Magazine"

2001-09-18 Thread Mike Johnston
>[...large snip...] > As usual, Microsoft will try hard to convince you that its older stuff is > basically crap--which many users will have little trouble believing. But if > your current computer is working well, XP offers no compelling reason to > replace it. And XP offers plenty of compelling

Re: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Magazine"

2001-09-18 Thread Maris V. Lidaka, Sr.
A shot in the dark Mark, but I kept crashing too until I added more memory. How much do you have now? Maris Lidaka - Original Message - From: "Mark D." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 9:55 PM Subject: Re: If you don't now own a Mac, better ge

Re: Battery Pack FG

2001-09-18 Thread Brendan
I should read manuals more, but good thing I only use NIMH tho I think it is the discharge rate pentax is worried about with NIcads, they don't last very long. --- Paul Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In my FG grip i used NiMH with no problems, i > emailed Pentax and they stated > that they sa

WTB: Pentax AF 500 FTZ flash

2001-09-18 Thread Nicholas Wright
I would like to purchase this model of flash, if someone has one they're willing to part with please contact me off-list. [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! -- Nick www.wrightfoto.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net an

RE: Slide Mounts

2001-09-18 Thread clivew
(Kodak introducing plastic mounts.) Curious. Kodak UK has been mounting my Kodachromes in plastic since I started in 1984. The mounts have a roughened surface that will take pencil, fine felt-tip or (possibly - I've not tried) ballpoint ink. I find them easy and pleasant to handle too. - Th

Re: There, this is for your souvenir, Maybe you have a virus ?

2001-09-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I saw that subject line and the sender and deleted immediately! annsan Paul Jones wrote: > > Maybe you have a virus :) > - Original Message - > From: "Rapture" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 2:58 PM > Subject: There, this is for your souvenir,. > > > I blankly r

LX motor, Battery Grip M question

2001-09-18 Thread Mark Chan
Hi all, I've just bought by mail order a motor drive LX (as new) with the battery grip M (only fair condition although advertised as mint!!!), and now have the following question: When both the motor drive and the battery grip are switched on, is half-pressing the grip's shutter release button

Re: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Magazine"

2001-09-18 Thread Mark D.
From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Much as I detest the company I must confess that I can find nothing to complain > about regarding Windows 98. It's so amazingly stable I literally couldn't tell > you when I last had a crash. I can't find any reason to "upgrade" myself. I'm running Wind

RE: pentax.com?

2001-09-18 Thread Mick Maguire
It's not just you Cory, seems the site is down, virus attack? Regards, /\/\ick... ++ __/) Mick Maguire | | Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (_/) ICQ: 48609010 | \/ | \ /---+

RE: pentax.com?

2001-09-18 Thread Mick Maguire
and yes there usually is a site there. Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cory or Brenda Waters Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 10:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: pentax.com? Is it just me? Isn't there usuall

Re: Wide angle zoom advice requested

2001-09-18 Thread Bob Rapp
One of the "best buys", as long as you can do without auto focus and program modes, is the Tokina 17mm. The new price is about 229 form the likes of B&H etc. I have had 2 of them as the first was pinched in 95. It compliments my 28 and 25 very well. Bob - Original Message - From:

pentax.com?

2001-09-18 Thread Cory or Brenda Waters
Is it just me? Isn't there usually a homepage for Pentax at Pentax.com? Last couple days it's been down. Anybody got the lowdown? Cory Waters Finding that his "elements" attempt was really_really_ lame but thinking about blaming his lack of submission on the much discussed problems with the aut

RE: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Magazine"

2001-09-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If not one passion, it's another! :) Collin >Oh dear! Is it really Microsoft bashing time again? > >Regards, >/\/\ick... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Tamron 200-500 SP

2001-09-18 Thread Alan Chan
>Does anyone have experience and/or opinions on the Tamron SP 200-500 F5.6 >zoom lens? I have a couple of other SP lenses (17 F3.5 and 90 F2.5), which >deliver great results. When was this lens manufactured? If I remember correctly, the SP 200-400 was considered to be a poor lens. You can find t

Re: Battery Pack FG

2001-09-18 Thread Paul Jones
In my FG grip i used NiMH with no problems, i emailed Pentax and they stated that they saw no reason for having any problems with NiMH batteries, they did how ever state that they did now reccomened against using NiCads. - Original Message - From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[E

Re: There, this is for your souvenir, Maybe you have a virus ?

2001-09-18 Thread Bob Blakely
An old guy like me needs a thrill now and then. In a few minutes I'll be able to stand up. Ah, memories... Regards, Bob... --- "In the carboniferous epoch we were promised perpetual peace. They swore if we gave up our weapons that the wars of the tribes would cease.

RE: Slide Mounts

2001-09-18 Thread William D. Sawyer
A good thought, thanks, David. Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David S. Sent: September 17, 2001 8:53 PM I prefer plastic mounts. I do not like how the edges of a projected image look rough when the slide is a cardboard mount.

RE: Slide Mounts

2001-09-18 Thread William D. Sawyer
I hadn't thought of that, Chris. Thanks... Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Brogden Sent: September 17, 2001 9:39 PM Another thing to keep in mind is that the cardboard mounts are thicker than the plastic ones, AFAIK, so y

RE: Slide Mounts

2001-09-18 Thread William D. Sawyer
Thanks, Albano. Do your slides come mounted in some other format, then you put them in the Gepe frames? In other words, is this an extra cost to you? Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: September 18, 2001 8:5

RE: Slide Mounts

2001-09-18 Thread William D. Sawyer
Thanks, Paul. I've not seen the Artline pen here, but maybe I should try an Art Supply place. I'm left handed, which means I always drag my hand through whatever I write, just after writing it. ;-( Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf

RE: Slide Mounts

2001-09-18 Thread William D. Sawyer
Hm. Thanks, Ed. Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: September 17, 2001 9:58 PM The Sharpie Ultra Fine Point is finer than the Extra Fine Point. Regards, Ed Matthew - This message is from the Pentax-Discu

RE: Battery Pack FG

2001-09-18 Thread Alan Chan
I was tempted to use NiCad or NiMH in the FG grip too but the manual said alkalines only so I didn't. Usually if it can, the manual would stay that (like ME II Winder, Motor Drive A or other flashes). regards, Alan Chan >I just slapped my FG on the MZ-3 and I thought it felt >good on the >MZ-M

Re: TC - Kenko AF 1.5x - Slooow and buzzing AF?!?

2001-09-18 Thread Paul Jones
I have a Tamron 2x 7Element AF teleconvertor and its not noisy, it does hunt a little bit more than with out it, i use it mostly on an FA*200/2.8. Is the Kenko one you picked up a 7 element or 4? Regards, Paul Jones - Original Message - From: "canislupus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL

Re: There, this is for your souvenir, Maybe you have a virus ?

2001-09-18 Thread Paul Jones
Maybe you have a virus :) - Original Message - From: "Rapture" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 2:58 PM Subject: There, this is for your souvenir,. > I blankly received the thing . it was a brownish round patch. > Selina stood up and whispered into my ears. "I stick

Re: film grain and digital, was Re: THE NEW PENTAX

2001-09-18 Thread Doug Franklin
On Tue, 18 Sep 2001 14:39:05 -0400, Aaron Reynolds wrote: > Even so, I made a record-sized version of the cover (I'm old-school > enough that I size my CD jackets so that I can print an excellent 12x12 > should the need arise), on which I could detect no moire pattern, even > though I was certain

There, this is for your souvenir,.

2001-09-18 Thread Rapture
I blankly received the thing … it was a brownish round patch. Selina stood up and whispered into my ears. "I stick this on my nipples so that they are not as revealing … I don't like to wear bra ..." (me either!) … and as if she could read my mind, "by the way, they are 39CC. " and she bit my e

Re: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Frank Theriault wrote: > > Speaking of volumes regarding the trivial and arcane, I haven't read them, > and I can't remember who the authors are, but there are two recent books > that I read positive reviews of, one on the History of the Mirror, and one > on the History of Dust. Well, if I recal

Re[2]: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, about 25 years ago when I worked at the British Library we used to keep a list of whacky, but genuine, book titles people requested from us. One that's stuck in my mind is "The Influence of the Potato on Irish History. Volume 8". Yes, I know it's not trivial or arcane, but 8 volumes!? ---

Re: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Chris Brogden
On Tue, 18 Sep 2001, Aaron Reynolds wrote: > Chris Brogden wrote: > > > Geez, I'm not sure I want to know what the response would have been if I > > *hadn't* used a smiley! (And a "*L*", both of which you snipped.) > > I believe, Chris, that you have been smacked-down. ;) > > -Aaron > who now

TC - Kenko AF 1.5x - Slooow and buzzing AF?!?

2001-09-18 Thread canislupus
Hi, I found today the SHQ teleplus Kenko AF 1.5 convertor for Pentax AF for a great price used, close to 25$! in near-mint state. I tried it out on my current only AF lens, F 1.4/50 and SFXn af body, and it produces awfull whirring/buzzing sound when AF-ing! This sound (only less hi

Re: PUG auto submission page not accessible?

2001-09-18 Thread Frank Theriault
FWIW, I submitted my October image last night by autoPUG, and it worked just fine. Got almost instantaneous confimation of receipt by e-mail. Only problem was that I tried to submit an image that was 80K, and it wouldn't accept it, so I had to go "shrink" it and re-submit ;) regards, frank Wil

Re: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Frank Theriault
Speaking of volumes regarding the trivial and arcane, I haven't read them, and I can't remember who the authors are, but there are two recent books that I read positive reviews of, one on the History of the Mirror, and one on the History of Dust. And, I love James Burke! What was his series call

RE: Battery Pack FG

2001-09-18 Thread Brendan
I just slapped my FG on the MZ-3 and I thought it felt good on the MZ-M but even with small lenses it's really comfortable. Is it worth it, Hell yes, Get the Fg and 4 NImh rechargable batteries and in 100 rolls of film you'll have made the money back in cost of the cr2 batteries alone ( cost $11 c

Re: Re: OT: Let's Pray

2001-09-18 Thread Bob Blakely
Yes, damn right, and I agree with my president, but sorry, I don't get how this relates to the question. Again... What has Bin Laden said that he wants? Please try not to leave anything out so as to make him seem more acceptable. You don't think we've heard it from his own lips, but we have. A

RE: PUG auto submission page not accessible?

2001-09-18 Thread Len Paris
Would the code run on a PDML member's own machine and output something that could be sent directly to Will? Just curious. Len --- - 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' Gal

Re: PUG auto submission page not accessible?

2001-09-18 Thread Jostein Øksne
In the rush hours (ie day-time in the western hemisphere), the AutoPug goes up and down like a roller coaster. I'm working on it, and try to keep the application up as much as I can. The problem may be related to the database behind it. Truly sorry about the inconvenience... :-( Jostein - Orig

RE: THE NEW PENTAX

2001-09-18 Thread Pål Jensen
Mike wrote: "There is a good chance that by the end of 2002, Pentax will be headed towards becoming a major player in the digital camera marketplace. There's a good chance that its digital products will multiply rapidly. This will start happening SOON, I'm guessing." REPLY: All manufacturers ha

Re: PUG auto submission page not accessible?

2001-09-18 Thread William Robb
The autoPUG seems to be having problems dealing with server load. While i would like to see this thing work, and I would appreciate it if submitters could at least try to use the AutoPUG, if it is truly impossible to connect to it, please do submit via email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks William Rob

RE: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Mag a zine"

2001-09-18 Thread Skofteland, Christian
> -Original Message- > From: David A. Mann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Christian Skofteland writes: > > > I'll stick with Linux thank you. > > What an interesting article. It pretty much confirmed my > suspicions. I > reckon that if Win XP was any good they wouldn't need to > s

Re: Re: OT: Let's Pray

2001-09-18 Thread arkibladt
Hi You see - that's the kind of arrogance I'm talking about! I saw/heard Mr. Bush on CNN say that he would - make no mistake - hunt down and punish the responsible! Didn't you? Jens > > Fra: Bob Blakely <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Dato: 2001/09/17 Mon PM 11:54:02 CEST > Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Emne:

RE: Battery Pack FG

2001-09-18 Thread clivew
(Augustine is wondering whether the FG battery pack is worth its price.) Value for money depends on how much you pay for it. Here in the UK, the FG pack retails for the equivalent of about USD 110, a crazy price for a plastic box with a prong on one end, whatever it does for the feel of the ca

Sv: My PZ-1 was insulted!

2001-09-18 Thread arkibladt
Hi Juan I just had mine repaired (impact damage) for more than that! Now I'm considering buying a Z1-p or a MZ-S as suplementary body! Jens > Fra: "Juan J. Buhler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Dato: 2001/09/18 Tue AM 07:50:41 CEST > Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Emne: My PZ-1 was insulted! > > My beloved P

RE: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Maga zine"

2001-09-18 Thread David A. Mann
Christian Skofteland writes: > I'll stick with Linux thank you. What an interesting article. It pretty much confirmed my suspicions. I reckon that if Win XP was any good they wouldn't need to spend the GDP of a small country on marketing. I'll be keeping Linux on my server but if I can af

Re: Confessions of an old timer

2001-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Conrad ... What is it that you don't understand about some list members using meterless cameras, or, at times, eschewing their cameras' built-in meters? Conrad Samuels wrote: [nice rambling preamble snipped] > But now I'm not so certain about things any more. I see to my amazement a > list

MZ-M gone, MZ-3 here

2001-09-18 Thread Brendan
Yes I have taken the final plunge and my last MF body is gone, along with the 35-80 and 80-200 "A" lenses, I am keeping the 50mm 1.7 "A" the 28mm "A" and "K" 135mm and 500mm. Guess I need more AF lenses now. But I saw a nice 645N at Vistek in Toronto, maybe time to jump out of 35mm soon :). Get yo

RE: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Magazine"

2001-09-18 Thread Mick Maguire
Oh dear! Is it really Microsoft bashing time again? Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cameron R. Hood Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 2:26 PM To: Ben LaBelle; Chris Wren; Monique Boulanger; Eva Orme; matthew campbel

Tamron 200-500 SP

2001-09-18 Thread Reg Wiest
Does anyone have experience and/or opinions on the Tamron SP 200-500 F5.6 zoom lens? I have a couple of other SP lenses (17 F3.5 and 90 F2.5), which deliver great results. When was this lens manufactured? RW - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pd

Re: film grain and digital

2001-09-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Aaron, You must write this technique into an article for publication & submit it. It's one of the most novel & fascinating technology transition adaptions I've heard yet. >From this point on, your name is AA+ ron. :) Live long and prosper in results. Collin From: Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROT

RE: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Maga zine"

2001-09-18 Thread Skofteland, Christian
> -Original Message- > From: Cameron R. Hood [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > The legacy continues... > > Windows XP: Breaking Things > Stephen Manes, Forbes Magazine, 10.01.01, 12:00 AM ET > > I'll stick with Linux thank you. Christian Skofteland - This message is from the Pentax-Discu

Confessions of an old timer

2001-09-18 Thread Conrad Samuels
One of the list members wrote about his journey into photography the other day and what he said really started me off thinking about my own experiences. I feel that some things he said were so relevant to our situation even to-day that I would like to take up a little time in this manner. We

Re: film grain and digital, was Re: THE NEW PENTAX

2001-09-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I'm not sure we're talking about the same thing, so let's first be > sure that we are. I'm talking about using a digital camera that makes > the image in pixels. If you overlay pixels - which I understand are > square - with a screen made from the grain of a particular em

Re: Slide Mounts

2001-09-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Is there any reason to think this is being > changed by Kodak for > any other than an economic benefit to them, btw? When we were looking at mounters, a plastic semi-auto mounter could be had for $3000, while cardboard mounters started at about $10,000. Neither did numbe

RE: Slide Mounts

2001-09-18 Thread Albano_Garcia
I use the snap-together Gepe frames without glass. They are very well made, and have a "sanded" surface that can be very easily writen with a common pencil. Also, one side is white (front) and back is grey. Great stuff from Holland Regards Albano - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: My PZ-1 was insulted

2001-09-18 Thread Scooterman
> From: "Juan J. Buhler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: My PZ-1 was insulted! > > My beloved PZ-1 was insulted today when I was offered $75 for it in my local > camera shop, Keepit&Shoveit in Palo Alto. > > So, I decided to put in on ebay, without reserve and a starting bid of $250, > for the bo

RE: MZ-5n AE (memory) lock

2001-09-18 Thread Wendy Beard
At 07:08 18-9-2001 -0400, you wrote: >P.S.: If anybody from NL is reading this list do you have any suggestion >for a good shop with pentax equipment? > >- --- >Richard Vanek http://www.kamera-express.nl http://www.foto-konijnenberg.nl Wendy --- Wendy & Paul Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL

RE: Is Matsushita Leica's long-awaited white knight?

2001-09-18 Thread Paris, Leonard
-Original Message- From: William Robb >Does Leica have a lens factory in Asia? Zeiss for sure does, the >Contax lenses are made by Kyocera if my failing memory serves me >correctly. >William Robb - I owned a Contax G1 and a G2 and the lenses stated "Made in Japan". The glass could have b

RE: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Paris, Leonard
-Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff >come with a lifetime warranty. Should anything go >wrong with my 1963 T-Ball Jotter, Parker will stand >behind it. Pencils have no such warranty. >-- >Shel Belinkoff Yes, provided you still have your original receipt so you can prove you purch

Re[2]: MZ-5n AE (memory) lock

2001-09-18 Thread Alin Flaider
Richard wrote: RVE> How do you lock focus so it's not refocus when you press shutter RVE> button half way? Focus remains locked as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. RVE> But all and all it seems to me tricky to hold shutter button half RVE> way and than for setting exposure co

Re: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Treena ... > Bravo! I confess I have never seen such > a comprehensive treatise on such > underappreciated objects. I find such odd > facts fascinating (I'm not joking.) I love arcane and obscure facts as well. Unfortunately, time and space required that I present the abridged version here

Re: Help needed: flower photographs

2001-09-18 Thread John Mustarde
On Tue, 18 Sep 2001 08:55:25 +0100, I read: >The local Red Cross is running a large flower display this >weekend and they've asked yours truly to "do some photos" at the >preview on Thursday evening. Rent a digicam, if possible. They do the most outstanding work on flowers, with the greatest eas

RE: MZ-5n AE (memory) lock

2001-09-18 Thread Ed
It will hold it for as long as you push the button, until the shutter is released. It will toggle on and off with each push of the button up until then. It's not a problem. Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: MZ-5n AE (memory) lock

2001-09-18 Thread Richard Vanek (ELN)
Alin, > Lock focus, then while holding the shutter button half-way depressed How do you lock focus so it's not refocus when you press shutter button half way? > For me it's easier the other way around: lock exposure, then > press the shutter button for as long is necessary to achieve the

BTZS (FILTER FACTOR REVISITED)

2001-09-18 Thread Bob Rapp
Boy, did I get Anthony fired up! The source of my information has been both in involvement and other sources. For the involvement and the 256:1 lighting comes from shooting in a indoor basketball arena. The Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah. The floor (secondary source of illumination)

Re: Help needed: flower photographs

2001-09-18 Thread Mark Roberts
mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I've been given (told I'm going to do!) an assignement. > >The local Red Cross is running a large flower display this >weekend and they've asked yours truly to "do some photos" at the >preview on Thursday evening. Mike Johnston's your man for help on this

RE: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Skofteland, Christian
> -Original Message- > From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > I didn't mean to sound harsh. There should have been a smiley of > sorts after the phrase you quoted above, but it got lost in this > new-fangled computer technology. However, I was quite serious about > the histor

Re: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Mark Roberts
"Treena Harp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Bravo! I confess I have never seen such a comprehensive treatise on such >underappreciated objects. I find such odd facts fascinating (I'm not >joking.) You have heard, of course, where all your missing ball-point pens go when they (inevitably) disappear

Re: MZ-5n AE (memory) lock

2001-09-18 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Richard Vanek (ELN) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I like to know how the AE (memory) lock works on MZ-5n. So far I know that it holds measured values for 10 sec. It seems to me quite short. (...) Is there any way to hold the measured value longer? For example by holding AE button pushed? Hello Richard, A

Re: My PZ-1 was insulted!

2001-09-18 Thread Alan Chan
>My beloved PZ-1 was insulted today when I was offered $75 for it in my >local >camera shop, Keepit&Shoveit in Palo Alto. Don't be surprised. That's how they make money. regards, Alan Chan _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer

Re: MZ-5n AE (memory) lock

2001-09-18 Thread Alin Flaider
Richard wrote: RVE> So far my choice is Pentax MZ-5n. Good choice. ;o) RVE> I like to know how the AE (memory) lock works on MZ-5n. So far I RVE> know that it holds measured values for 10 sec. It seems to me RVE> quite short. It is too short. That's why they made it longer (20s?) on MZ-S.

Re: Cheaper MZ-S

2001-09-18 Thread Alan Chan
>While wasting time at work I noticed that KEH had a 2nd hand MZ-S listed >for >$751 in "Like new minus" condition. Maybe a chance for someone to save a >few >dollars... ...on a faulty camera which were unable to be fixed by Pentax under warranty? Just curious. regards, Alan Chan ___

Re: THE NEW PENTAX

2001-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Mike ... Sure, send me some prints. You know I'll post an evaluation. Do you still have my address? Mike Johnston wrote: > > I don't recall saying anything about color. I'm primarily a B&W guy, > > shooting color in very limited circumstances. And I've never seen a > > B&W digitally produ

Re: Help needed: flower photographs

2001-09-18 Thread Alin Flaider
Hi Mike, Quite a challenging task for a wanderer, isn't it? Getting myself sedentary lately, I turned towards more elderly occupations like going to the botanic garden to photograph roses and cactuses... ;o) Well, cactuses were in dim light inside the green house, so a film with go

Re: R: PUG auto submission page not accessible?

2001-09-18 Thread Jostein
No, you don't need to resubmit. Thanks for participating. Best, Jostein -- Original Message -- From: "talampaya" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2001 10:56:40 +0200 >I sent my pic by e-mail. Need to send it again by auto

Re: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Chris ... > > > Shame on you, Shel... ball points are so *modern*... space age, > > > even. What's wrong with a good old-fashioned pencil, hmm? > > > It is clear that you know little or nothing about the ball point pen, > [500+ words snipped] > > Geez, I'm not sure I want to know what the r

Re: Is Matsushita Leica's long-awaited white knight?

2001-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Chris ... I doubt it because a lot of gear with the Leica name on it is actually made by Minolta. Some of thier P&S cameras are reputed to be rebadged Papanese cameras. As for Zeiss lenses, many are made in Japan by Kyocera. And Leica has not been strong in the manufacture of zoom lenses. Bu

Re: The "New Pentax"

2001-09-18 Thread Camdir
<< absolutely LOVE that idea! Sampled shutter noises of your choice to upload. Collect and trade 'em on line! >> I don't know if this is common in US, or simply confined to us sad folks, but mobile phone ringtones are big business over here. Mine is just the sound of cash registers - not.

Re: Slide Mounts

2001-09-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 18/09/01 00:41:28 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << "William D. Sawyer" wrote: > > Hi All, > > I just got some slides back from Kodak, and there was a note in the box that Kodak is moving to plastic mounts. If requested, cardboard mounts are still availa

R: PUG auto submission page not accessible?

2001-09-18 Thread talampaya
I sent my pic by e-mail. Need to send it again by auto submission page? Facit - Original Message - From: Jostein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 9:49 PM Subject: Re: PUG auto submission page not accessible? > The AutoPug is again operative. >

MZ-5n AE (memory) lock

2001-09-18 Thread Richard Vanek (ELN)
Hello, I am in a process :-) of choosing new SLR camera. So far my choice is Pentax MZ-5n. I guess you discuss similar topics quite a lot, but I am member of the list quite short and the search of archive didn't gave me the answers. I like to know how the AE (memory) lock works on MZ-5n. So f

Re: Mullet

2001-09-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 17/09/01 18:59:01 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << > What's a mullet? 'round here, a mullet is a bad haircut sported by '80s rockers and hockey players of all eras: short on top, long in the back. Often confused with "hockey hair", which is hair that is ju

Cheaper MZ-S

2001-09-18 Thread Paul Ewins
Hi all, While wasting time at work I noticed that KEH had a 2nd hand MZ-S listed for $751 in "Like new minus" condition. Maybe a chance for someone to save a few dollars... Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.

Re: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

2001-09-18 Thread Cotty
You guys are gonna hate me - I use a Palm V for all info recording! YIPES! Actually, I do have a mini-space pen, the type with ink uder pressure that writes upside down etc. It does get used. The Palm is used mainly for contacts and for gathering timekeeping info related to my job, but also fo

Re: Tamron 28-105 Lens.

2001-09-18 Thread Jim Moniz
Thanks for your responses. I will try out the Tokina and Pentax versions as well before I make a final decision...it's just that I've been using mostly Vivitar 28-70 and 70-210 zooms without Auto capability (I have a Super Program and a P5), and to be able to give them both up for better optics a

RE:

2001-09-18 Thread John Coyle
Hi Augustine: Most definitely, the battery pack provides power much longer than the CR2's, and of course the AA batteries are both cheaper and easier to find. It adds weight and height, which some people do not like, but I do find it balances well with longer lenses. HTH John Coyle Brisbane,

Help needed: flower photographs

2001-09-18 Thread mike wilson
Hi all, I've been given (told I'm going to do!) an assignement. The local Red Cross is running a large flower display this weekend and they've asked yours truly to "do some photos" at the preview on Thursday evening. I know they would probably be happy with a blind person running around snappin