RE: LEGO photography again

2002-02-19 Thread Cotty
Amy, your pictures are fine. In the scale you are working in though, may I suggest a couple of things? 1. You need to be stopping down to absolute maximum. This will give you the greatest possible depth of field, which in the dimensions you are photographing, are bound to be abysmal, but

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Norman Baugher
I agree Brother William, they truly cannot see us as the burning beacon on a distant horizon, a lighthouse waiting to guild them in to the safe harbor of the 6x7 format. Amen. Brother Norm William Robb wrote: Methinks we should not allow the puny me too users of the little medium format into

Re: OT: Kodak shows effect of Ariport Xray's

2002-02-19 Thread Norman Baugher
That will help to guarantee that you miss a few flights Raymond... G Norm Oliver Raymond wrote: Thought we should be intersted in the following.. I'm printing out the FAA regulations, and including them in my wallet! http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/tib/tib5201.shtml - This message is

Re:USA vs. Grey Import Med. Format Equip Question/Problem

2002-02-19 Thread Dan Kirsch
I would assume that they'd all come with that warranty, and my understanding of all of this is that this only becomes an issue when you need to send the camera in for the warranty work. From the Pentax site: Gray Market Pentax Products: There has been a lot of press lately cautioning

Re: 28-70 f/4 on eBay - No Canuks!

2002-02-19 Thread Norman Baugher
This part made me laugh: NO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE, NOT EVEN CANADIAN. Norm Gary Murphy wrote: Spotted on eBay with a Buy It Now of, $60.00 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1333766929 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: USA vs. Grey Import Med. Format Equip Question/Problem

2002-02-19 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 19/02/02 08:58:09 GMT Standard Time, Pal writes: Doesn't all Pentax equipment come with one year international warranty right from the factory? At least it does over here. It doesn't matter where you buy it in the world; US, UK, Hong Kong, Japan; every Pentax repair

Re: Pentax LX ViewFinder FC1

2002-02-19 Thread Simon Butler
Thanks, Peter. Although now it seems to have gone out of my price range. Subject: Re: Pentax LX ViewFinder FC1 Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 12:54:30 -0500 I'd say so. Hello all. I am thinking about buying a FC1 viewfinder (I already have the FB1 and FD2). I have seen one on an auction site for £25.

Re: Re[4]: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 04:27 PM, T Rittenhouse wrote: Can those who use an LX be little bitty brothers? That honour is reserved for owners of the ME Super. LXers are Slightly Less Bitty Brothers. -BB Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 07:11 PM, T Rittenhouse wrote: Don't let them fool you Ma'm they only reason they want a sisterhood is because someone has to wash their robes and cook their gruel. Gruel? Please, we eat only the finest Ho Fun with beef (or tofu for the veggies among us).

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 04:53 PM, tom wrote: While you big fat stodgy 67ers are mumbling incantations, wearing goofy robes, consulting chiropractors, and hauling 50 pound packs around, us 645ers will be out shooting. I would respond to this, but in June I am marrying a

Re: P67 55mm SMCT and TMAX 400

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 07:48 PM, Brother J. C. O'Connell wrote: The ISO 250 negs with pull processing just look better to me. This is what processing your own negs is all about: controlling it so that you get exactly what you want. I'm glad to hear the 67 gear is working out so

Re: Pentax fast glass?

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 06:15 PM, Fred wrote: You are right. There are a few hasty generalizations here on the PDML (as with life in general) which have been repeated often enough as to become more-or-less accepted, even if not necessarily true. For instance, the myth that the

Re: [3]: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 05:49 PM, William Robb wrote: I say Shel Belinkoff needs to make the sacrifice of the pocketbook. What say you, Brothers? I vote yay. Shel, you'll like it in the Brotherhood. There's a sense of community and love, and best of all, BIG FREAKIN' NEGATIVES.

Re: Re[2]: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 06:27 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Hear, hear. A P67 for Mrs. Reed! I truly believe, deep in my soul, that Mrs. Reed's quality of life would be greatly increased by a Pentax 67. Think, Mrs. Reed, that by spending $1000 or less you could increase the quality of

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread frank theriault
In Amita Guha wrote: Me either! I have a Yashicamat EM! Hey! Don't forget me! I have a Yashica D! William in Utah. PS. I wonder how many of us Y-M owners there are on the Pentax list anyway. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread frank theriault
Yer in. Treena Harp wrote: I proudly own my poor, beaten-up Yashica D. I try not to let it see the 645 very often, because it does become a bit envious ... - Original Message - From: William Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 9:36 PM

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread frank theriault
Sure, William in Utah, You're in. All ya gotta do to be in OUR club (not a cult like those mirror-flappers) is have a Yashica tlr, and not have 'tude. cheers, Mat-boy William Johnson wrote: Hey! Don't forget me! I have a Yashica D! -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread frank theriault
In [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:37:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, William Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey! Don't forget me! I have a Yashica D! William in Utah. PS. I wonder how many of us Y-M owners there are on the Pentax list anyway.

Re: Yashica TLR, was: Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread frank theriault
In JeffW. wrote: on 2/19/02 3:59 AM, Bill Owens at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's see, there's you, Dave, Frank and myself that admit to it. I actually have 2, a 635 w/o the 35mm adapter and a 124G that has problems accepting 220 film Bill You can add me to the list with a

Re: Pentax fast glass?

2002-02-19 Thread frank theriault
Myth? Aaron Reynolds wrote: For instance, the myth that the Pentax 67 is gigantic, overly heavy and not hand-holdable. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

Re: Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread David Brooks
Heh Shel.Funny thing,there was one of those next ot the Yashi67 i just bought. LOL Dave Begin Original Message From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 18:12:08 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 67 Brotherhood OK you girly-boys, I've decided to move up

Re: Pentax fast glass?

2002-02-19 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
I now have two tripods, a monopod, and enough quick release plates to go around. Also, I just bought an electronic cable release for my Super Programs. And stopping down to f/5.6 So my shots should show a marked improvement in sharpness the next time I shoot a school play. Next stop: A KX to

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I did find a wonderful medium format folder last week. Proud III It has the little ground glass vertical viewer (like the very old folders) as well as the rangefinder. It also has alternate windows onthe back for viewing different frame marks, and a flip-up mask for shooting 6x4.5 or 6x6.

Re: Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread David Brooks
Enought to put a scare into the Brotherhood me thinks g Dave(no flap)Brooks Begin Original Message From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] PS.  I wonder how many of us Y-M owners there are on the Pentax list anyway. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To

Re: Re[2]: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 09:46 PM, Peter Alling wrote, regarding moose hats: Be careful in the woods during hunting season. ...or on the road. 0.1% of all motor vehicle accidents in Canada involve a moose. -Aaron keeper of true facts - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Cleaning a screen

2002-02-19 Thread Albano_Garcia
Hi, gang The SC-69 screen on my LX has a lot of dirt. How can I clean it without damage? Regards AG - 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: OT: Kodak shows effect of Ariport Xray's

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 11:15 PM, Oliver Raymond wrote: Thought we should be intersted in the following.. I'm printing out the FAA regulations, and including them in my wallet! http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/tib/tib5201.shtml My favourite warning is this one: Be

P67 myth rears its ugly head again, was Re: Pentax fast glass?

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 07:27 AM, Fred wrote: Aw, c'mon, brother Aaron, please don't carry that Brotherhood stuff over to this thread, too. Remember, this thread is about ~fast~ glass, not just about ~big~ glass - g. Heh. I'm serious, though. Put a Pentax 67 next to an F5.

Re: OT: LEGO photography again

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 12:11 AM, Amy Hughes wrote: http://www.amyhughes.org/lego/church/temp/church001.jpg That's lovely. How long have you been building it? -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread tom
On 19 Feb 2002 at 11:43, Norman Baugher wrote: I agree Brother William, they truly cannot see us as the burning beacon on a distant horizon, a lighthouse waiting to guild them in to the safe harbor of the 6x7 format. That's not a lighthouse, that's the fiery pain of your hernia. tv - This

Re: OT: Kodak shows effect of Ariport Xray's

2002-02-19 Thread Doug Franklin
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002 09:04:23 -0500, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Be cautious with film not purchased through Kodak or authorized Kodak dealers. Ask about the source of the film, and consider shooting a test before you use it. Little digs like this just kill Kodak's credibility. I think they're

Re: [3]: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread T Rittenhouse
Don't do it Shel. Get a Speed Graphic and become a Pro Photographer. Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 8:35 PM Subject: Re:

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread T Rittenhouse
Ooo... You need to get one of those, Tom. Just think of the possiblities. 12x36 wedding albums Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002

Re: Re: Re[2]: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread David Brooks
The rest of the accidents involve meeses Dave(losser of facts) Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 08:23:58 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re[2]: 67 Brotherhood On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 09:46  PM, Peter Alling

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread T Rittenhouse
I have a Ricohflex, the only thing you can say for them is that they a better than Yashicaflexes. But I can not join your club because I am a Pro Photographer, and if you don't believe me I will blow your eyes out with a press 25 flash bulb. By the way I also have a couple of Norman 200B strobes

RE: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Paris, Leonard
I'm not sure whether that guild Norm wrote was supposed to be guide or geld. Len (G, d, r) --- -Original Message- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 8:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 67 Brotherhood On 19 Feb 2002 at 11:43, Norman Baugher

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
As an afterthought, here are the figures for the Mamiya 7II: Dimensions: 159 x 112 x 66 Weight: 920 grams, 1210 ~including~ 80mm normal lens Note: None of the weights include batteries, which, in the case of the 67 and the Nikon can add quite a few more grams. The LX and the Mamiya

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Camera weight is quantifiable of course, but how that weight affects one's use of the camera is purely subjective. Sunday, I hiked a few miles into LaJolla Canyon, uphill all the way, with a 6x7 and three lenses in a Pelican case, and a tripod tucked under my other arm. The weight of the

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
The 67 battery weighs but a fraction of an ounce. Paul Shel Belinkoff wrote: As an afterthought, here are the figures for the Mamiya 7II: Dimensions: 159 x 112 x 66 Weight: 920 grams, 1210 ~including~ 80mm normal lens Note: None of the weights include batteries, which, in the

Re: P67 myth rears its ugly head again, was Re: Pentax fast glass?

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 10:11 AM, Fred wrote: Heh. I'm serious, though. Put a Pentax 67 next to an F5. Compare physical size. Compare weight. Hell, my old Mamiya C330 twin lens weighed more than my 67 and was significantly more awkward to hand-hold. Why an F5? Why not an

Re: DOF with close up lenses

2002-02-19 Thread Mark Cassino
I originally replied to this a few days ago, but learned that some changes in my email setting meant that my posts didn't go through - hopefully (thanks Doug!) this will now... Depth of field is a function of magnification, so it doesn't matter how you get to the magnification, DOF is the

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 10:49 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: I must agree with Fred here. A few weeks ago I stopped by my usual lab to pick up some slides and one of the owners was there. He shoots weddings with a 67II and brought it out to show to me. I was impressed by two things:

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 04:55 PM, Robert Harris wrote: Why would an LX user want to be part of this Brotherhood of Bloat? Now, now...where is the bloat on the 67? Sure, it's bigger than an LX, because it takes bigger film and has that glorious prism, but compare it to another 67

Re: Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread David Brooks
two words,volkswagon beetle g Dave .  How much bigger/heavier would the 67 be with a motor drive or winder? Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 11:12 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's amazing to me that the Nikon is so big and heavy. Seems to defeat the purpose of a discreet, 35mm camera. Yep. But it is accepted as the default photojournalist 35. That's the point I'm trying to make...why is that

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Of course ... since there was discussion about size, I thought some figures would be useful. There are people who hike with bigger and heavier view cameras, and I had a friend, many years ago, who would take his 8 x 10 camera out on the streets of San Francisco. Again, as always, it comes down

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Chris Brogden
Alas, I had my hopes that the Little Brothers would realize their lot in life and satisfied with a position, however symbolic, in the Brotherhood. But it seems that their envy has made this impossible. I vote aye to the P67B... long live the Brotherhood! Brother Chris, P67B On Tue, 19 Feb

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Aaron Reynolds wrote: Yep. But it is accepted as the default photojournalist 35. That's the point I'm trying to make...why is that acceptable to carry around, but the 67 is insanely gigantic? It's only acceptable to some people, and in some circumstances. And it does defeat the purpose of

Cleaning a LX Screen (please brotherhood)

2002-02-19 Thread Albano_Garcia
Hi, Brotherhood I'm a tiny format user, and need help. My LX screen is dirty, and I want to clean it, without damaging it. Recomendations? Thanks Albano - 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: OT: Kodak shows effect of Ariport Xray's

2002-02-19 Thread Rob Brigham
I think they are referring to possible grey market film which could have been through Xrays when the indie reseller imported it. -Original Message- From: Aaron Reynolds [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 19 February 2002 14:04 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Kodak shows effect

Re: Cleaning a LX Screen (please brotherhood)

2002-02-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Remove the screen, blow some air on it, or use a brush, and get the surface dirt off. It has been noted here that a very mild solution of dishwashing soap can be used to remove grease, and then rinse the screen in distilled water. I've never tried this, but other sources suggest it and similar

Re: P67 myth rears its ugly head again, was Re: Pentax fast glass?

2002-02-19 Thread Fred
Okay, here's what I am trying to say: the 67 has a reputation for being overly heavy and not hand-holdable. [snip] That is what I am trying to say. [snip] I am trying to make the point that it is a portable, convenient size. OK, Aaron, I guess I'll try to understand that concept (even

P67B

2002-02-19 Thread Chris Brogden
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Aaron Reynolds wrote: Yep. But it is accepted as the default photojournalist 35. That's the point I'm trying to make...why is that acceptable to carry around, but the 67 is insanely gigantic? It's only acceptable to some people, and in some

Re: P67B

2002-02-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It happens all the time. Frankly, Scarlet, I don't give a damn. People will think what they want to think, and while it may be useful to help people overcome their prejudices and see something with a different POV, there is no need for evangelical fervor in so doing, especially wrt a camera

Re: B W film or Grayscale

2002-02-19 Thread Mark Cassino
I just recently started developing and printing my own BW, and before that used with scans of BW film or de-saturated color film. I'll also flip the digicam into BW mode from time to time. If you're planning to use a scanner and digital printer, I'd suggest using either chromogenic BW (like

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Fred
Pentax make the smallest or close-to-the-smallest cameras in virtually every class that they are in. This is quite true. However, some of those classes are made of rather large pieces of photographic gear. Being the smallest gorilla in a troop of gorillas still means that you're a gorilla.

Re: Cleaning a LX Screen (please brotherhood)

2002-02-19 Thread Chris Brogden
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Remove the screen, blow some air on it, or use a brush, [snip] How do screens compare with mirrors for scratch-resistance? I've heard that the mirrors scratch very easily, and that even a fine brush can leave marks on it. How strong are focusing

Re: P67 myth rears its ugly head again

2002-02-19 Thread Chris Brogden
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Fred wrote: Okay, here's what I am trying to say: the 67 has a reputation for being overly heavy and not hand-holdable. [snip] That is what I am trying to say. [snip] I am trying to make the point that it is a portable, convenient size. OK, Aaron, I guess I'll

Re: DOF with close up lenses

2002-02-19 Thread T Rittenhouse
Wrong! You are confusing aperture (diameter of the opening) with f-stop (focal length divided by aperture). Also since DOF is normally figured for 8x10 prints viewed at 10 inches you can use 0.25mm (1/100 inch) as your COC for all calculations. At f8 a 500mm lens has 10x as large an aperture as

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread T Rittenhouse
Or you could get a freighter pack frame and strap the Pelican and the tripod to it. Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 11:30

Re: slide mounts

2002-02-19 Thread Patrick White
joe wrote: As i do a bit of wildlife photography as most would know its a hit and miss exercise. Some slides will turn out while others will not. I'm considering getting my slides processed without the mounts so that way I will be able to sort through them and mount those that came out. Is the

Re: Cleaning a LX Screen (please brotherhood)

2002-02-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've cleaned a couple of mirrors with no disasters or problems. One had a lot of black, decomposed foam and sticky stuff on it. I just used some lens cleaner on a q-tip, and gently wiped it away. Another list member is using the camera now, and he's had no complaints or concerns about the

Re: P67B

2002-02-19 Thread Chris Brogden
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It happens all the time. Frankly, Scarlet, I don't give a damn. People will think what they want to think, and while it may be useful to help people overcome their prejudices and see something with a different POV, there is no need for evangelical

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread T Rittenhouse
??? will, I suggest you punch him out and quit reading them. I find it great fun, and I am on the opposite side of it. You do know you can skip messages you are not interested in? When everybody starts skipping them the thread dies. Ciao, Graywolf

Re: USA vs. Grey Import Med. Format Equip Question/Problem

2002-02-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
But Mamiya America is independent of Mamiya. They're an importer with a license. Their profits prices have nothing to do with prices set anywhere else. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Mark Roberts
Fred wrote: Being the smallest gorilla in a troop of gorillas still means that you're a gorilla. That's going in my permanent collection of PDML quotations! -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Filter question

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, February 18, 2002, at 03:23 PM, Bill Owens wrote: I think there is a problem with the ME and MES. Using just the orange filter, the TTL metering in my MES (which I THINK is fixed) shows a 1 stop correction. The data sheet shows 2 1/3 stops correction. This morning I shot a

Re: P67B

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 12:45 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: there is no need for evangelical fervor in so doing, especially wrt a camera choice. Shel, I've been trying to ape some of the Nikon/Canon testimonials I've read over the ages. It has all been quite tongue-in-cheek. I most

Re: REAL photo tips!

2002-02-19 Thread Peter Alling
This guy thinks he's a Zen photographer, kind of like Chevy Chase in caddy shack ... see the camera, be the camera ... Repeat about 1000 time until you think you're results look like Ansel Adams. At 09:57 AM 2/19/2002 -0500, you wrote: All the secrets of photography revealed!

Re: P67 myth rears its ugly head again, was Re: Pentax fast glass?

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 12:19 PM, Fred wrote: OK, Aaron, I guess I'll try to understand that concept (even though I'm not rushing out to buy a 6x7). ;-) However, as beautiful a camera body the 6x7 may be to some, it still is far larger in every physical characteristic than most

RE: Cleaning a LX Screen (please brotherhood)

2002-02-19 Thread Mick Maguire
Chris Brogden asked: How strong are focusing screens? not very strong at all, they are plastic, I have scratched one with over vigorous use of a cotton bud. Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: B W film or Grayscale

2002-02-19 Thread Bill Owens
I too, was having trouble getting a decent BW print from my Epson 1270. After trying many different settings for glossy photo paper, I found that setting the printer software on plain paper, but using Ilford Glossy Galerie, the results are much better. I think it's due to the fact that the

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread Fred
However, all the Brotherhood and enablement nonsense, no matter how good natured, is becoming tiresome, and, to some people, a bit annoying. I concur, Shel. What started out as a humorous show of medium format cameraderie (misspelling intentional - g) has become not so funny anymore (not

Re: Cleaning a LX Screen (please brotherhood)

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 12:25 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It has been noted here that a very mild solution of dishwashing soap can be used to remove grease, and then rinse the screen in distilled water. I've had great luck getting grease and oil and the like off of optical

Re: P67 myth rears its ugly head again, was Re: Pentax fast glass?

2002-02-19 Thread Peter Alling
At 10:11 AM 2/19/2002 -0500, Fred wrote: Aw, c'mon, brother Aaron, please don't carry that Brotherhood stuff over to this thread, too. Remember, this thread is about ~fast~ glass, not just about ~big~ glass - g. Heh. I'm serious, though. Put a Pentax 67 next to an F5. Compare

Nocturnal Photography (was Painting With Light)

2002-02-19 Thread Debra Wilborn
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone tried painting with light? Any suggestions or tips? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - There is a really cool website on nocturnal photography and painting with light is addressed.

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-19 Thread Peter Alling
I must just have a dirty mind but the double entendre possibilities in these posts are getting too hard to ignore. (If you don't remember just look back at some of the posts about membership), and now this. I can just see Aaron an Bill leading a whole army of them. (Oh that was so

Camera aesthetics.

2002-02-19 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
Had a 'date' with a fellow photographer on Sunday. We were going to take some shots in a planned community about an hour west of here. I knew that she shot Minolta autofocus. As I was preparing my camera gear I was torn. It was either take the two snake-skinned LXs or the two

RE: Spotmatic Enabled

2002-02-19 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
Christian, I trick shown to me is to remove the base plate and soak it in Coca-Cola. Don't let it sit there forever though. I had to do this with one of my Spotmatics and the cover came out cleanly. It may not take a truckload, but it would sure feel like it... but I do

RE: Cleaning a LX Screen (please brotherhood)

2002-02-19 Thread Mick Maguire
If dishwashing detergent such as Dawn is used, you should note that it usually contains a lot of salt (the regular sodium chloride stuff) as a bulking agent, so the screen and fingers should be thoroughly washed before refitting. As an aside this is also one of the reasons that you might not want

RE: Spotmatic Enabled

2002-02-19 Thread Mick Maguire
Christian, have you tried boiling the bottom cover? Boiling water often releases battery crud... not sure if this is possible, but it was just a passing thought Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

OT Movie foibles (Vertical Limit)

2002-02-19 Thread Christian Skofteland
I was watching the movie Vertical Limit the other night and saw the funniest the-technical-advisor-should-be-shot error. Chris O'Donnel (our hero) is supposed to be a National Geographic wildlife photographer. They show him sitting in a blind in Pakistan photographing Snow Leopards witha

Re: OT:Travel Tripod question

2002-02-19 Thread Steven Gilson
Has anyone tried the Velbon Maxi 343? I've only read about in Pop Photo, but it sounds to good to be true. I still don't know about a 300mm with no mount, but for anything else. If someone can give me favorable report on one, I'll probably buy one. I think they go for about $80 from BH.

Re: Nocturnal Photography (was Painting With Light)

2002-02-19 Thread Stephen Moore
This site has been mentioned here in the past, but it's still awesome... http://www.lostamerica.com/lostframe.html Regards, Stephen - 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'

Re: OT Movie foibles (Vertical Limit)

2002-02-19 Thread Chris Brogden
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Christian Skofteland wrote: I was watching the movie Vertical Limit the other night and saw the funniest the-technical-advisor-should-be-shot error. [snip] Yeah, a National Geographic wildlife photographer would be using Kodak MAX It made me burst out laughing to

Re: P67 myth

2002-02-19 Thread T Rittenhouse
What??? I did not write the rest of that line after ??? Where did it come from? Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 12:55 PM

Re: OT Movie foibles (Vertical Limit)

2002-02-19 Thread Brendan
Cause it's not Fuji velvia --- Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, Christian Skofteland wrote: I was watching the movie Vertical Limit the other night and saw the funniest the-technical-advisor-should-be-shot error. [snip] Yeah, a National Geographic wildlife

Re: USA vs. Grey Import Med. Format Equip Question/Problem

2002-02-19 Thread T Rittenhouse
But they do own the trade mark in the US. Which allows them to restrict the import of Mamiya equipment. Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday,

Kodak Gold 400 (was: Re: OT Movie foibles (Vertical Limit))

2002-02-19 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
The older versions of Gold Max were too contrasty and oversaturated, and underexposures turned black into a muddy brown. All that has changed with the newest formulation, which says something like 25 percent improved on the box. It's more subtle, it's sharper, contrast has been moderated, and

Re: OT Movie foibles (Vertical Limit)

2002-02-19 Thread Nitin Garg
On Tue, Feb 19, 2002 at 02:18:14PM -0500, Christian Skofteland wrote: I was watching the movie Vertical Limit the other night and saw the funniest the-technical-advisor-should-be-shot error. Chris O'Donnel (our hero) is supposed to be a National Geographic wildlife photographer. They

Re: Spotmatic Enabled

2002-02-19 Thread Christian Skofteland
I'll try it. At this point I'll try anything! Thanks! Christian On Tuesday 19 February 2002 14:18, you wrote: Christian, have you tried boiling the bottom cover? Boiling water often releases battery crud... not sure if this is possible, but it was just a passing thought Regards,

PMA Binocs?

2002-02-19 Thread Ryan K. Brooks
So we get digital binocs instead of a DSLR? Argh.. -R - 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: Spotmatic Enabled

2002-02-19 Thread Christian Skofteland
Thanks. It's sitting in a cup of Coke right now! How long did you soak your Baseplate? Christian On Tuesday 19 February 2002 14:09, you wrote: Christian, I trick shown to me is to remove the base plate and soak it in Coca-Cola. Don't let it sit there forever though. I had to do

OT: Enlarger FS

2002-02-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'm needing to upgrade my enlarger. This one is a good starter, but probably not an appropriate professional unit. DeJur Versatile Professional. 4x5 Comes somewhat complete. It came with no neg carriers so I had to make them myself. They work well, and are included. It also comes with some

Ebay LX Thingie

2002-02-19 Thread Jeff Post
The only thing I could think of as I was looking at it was that it was to do the same function as the roller that is in that spot in newer LX cameras. That way, as the motor drive is chugging along, it is keeping the film taunt for the takeup spools.

RE: Spotmatic Enabled

2002-02-19 Thread J. C. O'Connell
drill two holes in it and use a spanner wrench to get it off. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Christian Skofteland Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 1:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Spotmatic Enabled Cesar; I think

Re: P67B

2002-02-19 Thread tom
On 19 Feb 2002 at 11:53, Chris Brogden wrote: I agree; evangelists and fanatics scare the #%$ out of me. Hence the humourous, tongue-in-cheek tone of the P67B posts. Some 35mm guys have responded in kind (the hernia comment was great, Tom!), When did I become a 35mm guy? If I'm any sort

Now a picture of the Digital Binoc's

2002-02-19 Thread Ryan K. Brooks
http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1014154223.html R - 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: P67B

2002-02-19 Thread Chris Brogden
On Tue, 19 Feb 2002, tom wrote: On 19 Feb 2002 at 11:53, Chris Brogden wrote: I agree; evangelists and fanatics scare the #%$ out of me. Hence the humourous, tongue-in-cheek tone of the P67B posts. Some 35mm guys have responded in kind (the hernia comment was great, Tom!), When did

Re: OT Movie foibles (Vertical Limit)

2002-02-19 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 02:18 PM, Christian Skofteland wrote: They show him sitting in a blind in Pakistan photographing Snow Leopards witha Nikon F5. so far so good. His assistant drops a roll of film (to show how incompetent the locals are I guess, whatever.) and when he

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