Hmmmm.......

2002-05-31 Thread William Robb
It's pretty computer geeky, but amusing. http://www.theonion.com/onion3311/microsoftpatents.html - 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 .

Pugs up!!!!

2002-05-31 Thread William Robb
And it's a fine one this month folks. I think we should all pitch in and buy Adelheid a case of beer. William Robb - 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

Pugs up!!

2002-05-31 Thread William Robb
Woops, I hit the wrong bookmark. Sorry. We should buy Adelheid a case of beer anyway. William Robb - 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

Film for Auto 110

2002-05-31 Thread Paul Ewins
I wandered around a few camera stores and Kodak express type places today and could only come up with two sorts of film, a Fuji Superia 200 and Kodak Gold 400. I think one of the pharmacies nearby has Agfa 200. I bought the Fuji and was told that it had already been discontinued. One of the

Q-Lab

2002-05-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
On the boxes of some recently purchased Kodak Ektachrome there's a statement that says that for optimum results the film should be processed at a Q-Lab? What's a Q-Lab? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Do any of the newer autofocus cameras, like the MZ-5n, ZX-7, M-S offer mechanical shutter speeds along the lines of the LX ox ME-S, or are they completely unusable when the batteries die? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the

Re: Film for Auto 110

2002-05-31 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: Paul Ewins [EMAIL PROTECTED] I wandered around a few camera stores and Kodak express type places today and could only come up with two sorts of film, a Fuji Superia 200 and Kodak Gold 400. I think one of the pharmacies nearby has Agfa 200. I bought the Fuji

Re: OT World Cup Offer

2002-05-31 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 30/05/02 23:48:05 GMT Daylight Time, Daniel writes: Not many here will notice or care. So quit gassing, then. Peter - 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

Re: Film for Auto 110

2002-05-31 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: Paul Ewins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Checking BH Photo, they only stock Kodak 400 in 110. But, they have heaps of 620! Bob - 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

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do any of the newer autofocus cameras, like the MZ-5n, ZX-7, M-S offer mechanical shutter speeds along the lines of the LX ox ME-S, or are they completely unusable when the batteries die? -- If it doesn't have a manual film

FS Fridays

2002-05-31 Thread Mick Maguire
hi all, Before I put them on ebay,(No I still haven't got around to it!) I thought I'd offer these to the list: 1. Pentax SF1 - very good condition, all appears to be working correctly, other than the RTF flash which is dead. I bought this as part of a bunch of stuff and don't need it. ($95)

Re[2]: OT World Cup Offer

2002-05-31 Thread Albano_Garcia
Hi, Nice diatribe, Albano - keep it up! Trouble is, the English invented the word 'soccer', from Hi, Bob. Really nice and interesting data. Thanks 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

Report from my shoot of the school play

2002-05-31 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Overall the shoot went well, but it was not without difficulties. A summary of my lessons learned: 1. Get a remote shutter release for every body you'll use on a tripod. Man, it was great to be able to quickly jam down the release during the pyrotechnic special effect without worrying about

Re: Q-Lab

2002-05-31 Thread b_rubenstein
There are labs that adhere to Kodak's quality guidelines for processing E-6 film. There are a number of things that they are supposed to do if they want to advertize themselves as being a Q-Lab. If you go the the Profesional area of Kodak's web site you can find out what the guidelines are

Re: Motor Drive problems

2002-05-31 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
TM wrote: The rewind crank? Are you saying that I pull hard on the U shaped bit and the crank comes out from the top? Should I use anything to lube the shaft before reassembly, like a Teflon dry lube? No - hold it w/ a flatblade screwdriver, then the top screws off

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2747

2002-05-31 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 31/05/02 14:10:00 GMT Daylight Time, Knut writes: 4) The MZ-S -as I heard- has an illumination light to find the corresponding red dot on the lens mount: Is this convenient and helpful? If both possibilities are available [light] and [button] -what do people actually

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 5/31/2002 4:29:38 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do any of the newer autofocus cameras, like the MZ-5n, ZX-7, M-S offer mechanical shutter speeds along the lines of the LX ox ME-S, or are they completely unusable when the batteries die? Could be

Re: Pugs up!!!!

2002-05-31 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
William Robb wrote: And it's a fine one this month folks. I'm still getting May - even substituting /02jun/index.html :^(Bill - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast

FS: Med/Form starter cameras

2002-05-31 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Cheap to enquiring minds : Yaschica A TLR $45 Agfa Isolette folder $20 both take 120 in 6x6cm format and work well, plus shipping ... get your feet wet! :^) email me offlist if interested Bill

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks to everyone who replied. Do any of the newer autofocus cameras, like the MZ-5n, ZX-7, M-S offer mechanical shutter speeds along the lines of the LX ox ME-S, or are they completely unusable when the batteries die? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Q-Lab

2002-05-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks to all who replied. On the boxes of some recently purchased Kodak Ektachrome there's a statement that says that for optimum results the film should be processed at a Q-Lab? What's a Q-Lab? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This

Re: Pugs up!!!!

2002-05-31 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
On Fri, 31 May 2002, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: I'm still getting May - even substituting /02jun/index.html :^(Bill FWIW, I'm getting the same. Guess it's only a matter of time though. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Q-Lab

2002-05-31 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, May 31, 2002, at 05:30 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: What's a Q-Lab? A lab that exclusively uses Kodak chemistry and paper and conforms to strict Kodak standards that make Kodak films look good, often with the side effect of making other brands of film look bad. -Aaron - This

high quality teleconverters

2002-05-31 Thread Herb Chong
hello, everyone. my name is Herb and i'm new to the mailing list but catching up. i've owned and used mostly Pentax equipment for almost 25 years now and consider myself an advanced amateur. i have been using my FA* 80-200 f2.8 on my ZX-5n body for a little while now and i''d like to extend its

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2747

2002-05-31 Thread Knut Kampe
Peter, At 10:11 31.05.02 -0400, you wrote: Hello again K-nut (boy, I wish my folks had seen the light and christened me thus). - Don't forget: you had a King Knut in 'old England' about 1000 years ago. http://viking.no/e/people/e-knud.htm To help get the pronunciation right for the

So Long

2002-05-31 Thread T Rittenhouse
I will be unsubscribing on Monday, turning in my cable modem, and leaving for my summer on the road Tuesday or Wednesday. And, I want to say so long to all my friends on the list. The Pentaxes are going with me, of course and I hope to find interesting things to photograph along the way. You

Re: Q-Lab

2002-05-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Aaron Reynolds Subject: Re: Q-Lab On Friday, May 31, 2002, at 05:30 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: What's a Q-Lab? A lab that exclusively uses Kodak chemistry and paper and conforms to strict Kodak standards that make Kodak films look good, often with the

Re: Changing lenses in the dark....

2002-05-31 Thread Knut Kampe
Feeling that the knob on K/M/A/F Lenses is really useful, I contacted Pentax Germany. They have spare Knobs for repairing! Will get two. A small hole (more a notch) has to be drilled into the plastic barrel of the FA lenses to secure the knob. It then has to be glued into place. This is good

Re: Pugs up!!!! NOT

2002-05-31 Thread Ann Sanfedele
still may for moi, aussi Well, hey, it is still May :) annsan I have one Spaeten in my fridge I 'll contribute to the web master Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes wrote: On Fri, 31 May 2002, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: I'm still getting May - even substituting /02jun/index.html :^(

Re: Anyone ever made their own light box?

2002-05-31 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Fernando Díaz del Castillo H. wrote: I did just this last weekend: 5. The glass is quite important: an opaque glass, cut by an expert did the job. Fernando Fernando - ooops - I think you meant to say translucent glass , yes? g Anyway - I made one for myself with two fluorescents -

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2747

2002-05-31 Thread Stephen Moore
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello again K-nut (boy, I wish my folks had seen the light and christened me thus). K Nut, a groaningly obvious Pentax Pun, Peter? HAR! gdr Stephen __ You got a Zarg in here? Are you *nuts*??? - This message is from the

Tokina 24 F2.8

2002-05-31 Thread Reg Wiest
I notice there is a Tokina 24mm F2.8 lens for sale on eBay. With under three days left, it¹s at $75 US. I have one of these lenses and it¹s very, very sharp. Only negative I can think of is it takes 52mm filters instead of the 49mm that many Pentax lenses take. RW - This message is from the

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Leon, carrying a spare battery is one thing. Being in the middle of shooting something ephemeral and having to stop and (1) dig out the battery, (2) change it to take another picture when the one in the camera dies is another. Not to mention being able to use the camera under extreme weather

Re: Tokina 24 F2.8

2002-05-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Many, many Pentax lenses use 52mm filters. Reg Wiest wrote: Only negative I can think of is it takes 52mm filters instead of the 49mm that many Pentax lenses take. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

Flash batteries

2002-05-31 Thread Jeff Post
Here is a simply question for a Friday. Do those new high drain alkaline AA batteries provide any benefit over standard alkaline AA batteries? Do they recharge a flash faster, do they last longer? Jeff - This message is from the

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
That's a very good point, Ann. sarcasm on Perhaps a multi-battery system would be the modern answer. One battery to operate the shutter, one for the meter and various functions, and one to wind and rewind and rewind the film, one for the focusing, one to adjust strap tension, and a final

WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread E. Kragtwijk
Hello everyone, I am looking for a user lens: Pentax SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0). It doesn´t have to look great but the optics need to be pristine. Thank you for your attention. Regards, Eric Kragtwijk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Eric ... All I can do is wish you good luck. These lenses are sometimes hard to find, and those who own them are usually not too interested in giving them up. E. Kragtwijk wrote: Hello everyone, I am looking for a user lens: Pentax SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0). It doesn´t have to look

June PUG is really up now

2002-05-31 Thread Adelheid v. K.
Hi, I opened the PUG for June, although it's still the 31th of May - at least here in Europe. I accepted the portraits of loved ones (either human or non human). Enjoy great pics again. Cheers Adelheid - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

OT: Slashdot Poll

2002-05-31 Thread Evan Hanson
I know several PDMLers are also slashdot.org readers I urge you to check out todays poll. Best medium format camera, Pentax is currently in third trailing Hasselblad and Cowboy Neal. Evan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

RE: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread ukasz Kacperczyk
I guess Boz has two for sale. Check out his site. ukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of E. Kragtwijk Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 6:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0) Hello everyone, I am looking for a

Re: WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread E. Kragtwijk
Hello Shel, I know, but I am willing to pay a good price. Also a tip for a shop selling one is most welcome! Regards, Eric - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 6:43 PM Subject: Re: WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

Re: May PUG Review from Cotty

2002-05-31 Thread harald_nancy
Hi Cotty, Thank you for the May review and for taking the time for the good squint. Also I appreciate your kind comments. Harald Cotty wrote: Le Petit Prince (tree frog) Harold Rust Charming shot - well composed and sharp where it needs to be. Nicely observed. - This message is from the

Re: WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread Fred
I am looking for a user lens: Pentax SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0). It doesn´t have to look great but the optics need to be pristine. All I can do is wish you good luck. These lenses are sometimes hard to find, and those who own them are usually not too interested in giving them up. Your best

Re: June PUG is really up now

2002-05-31 Thread Brendan
3 Cheers for Adelheid --- Adelheid v. K. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I opened the PUG for June, although it's still the 31th of May - at least here in Europe. I accepted the portraits of loved ones (either human or non human). Enjoy great pics again. Cheers Adelheid - This

Re: So Long

2002-05-31 Thread Brendan
Have a good summer Tom. --- T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will be unsubscribing on Monday, turning in my cable modem, and leaving for my summer on the road Tuesday or Wednesday. And, I want to say so long to all my friends on the list. The Pentaxes are going with me, of course

Re: WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread Fred
I know, but I am willing to pay a good price. Also a tip for a shop selling one is most welcome! Boz has a K 85/1.8 and an M 85/2 for sale at very fair prices (and I can vouch for Boz's integrity without reservation) - http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/for_sale/index.html Kevin Cameras has three K

Re: Favorite Lens Survey Results UPDATE 59

2002-05-31 Thread Fred
2 - You must choose Your Favorite Pentax Lens. Albano: I think what we also need is a Favorite Third-Party Lens Survey. 1. Does anyone else agree? 2. And, would you be willing to sponsor it with your time, Albano? Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread William Johnson
That's a good point, Ann, but every battery operated SLR camera I've used will give at least *some* warning that the batteries are about to crap out. I've never seen a situation where one shot goes fine, and then, without warning, the camera is dead because of batteries. I know that I've always

RE: 35-135 lens

2002-05-31 Thread Ron Bhanukitsiri
I played with the AF version once. The close focusing distance of over 5 ft is too far to get a good effect at the 35mm settings. I have a 35-105mm f/4-5.6F and its close focusing of 4.6 ft. is a problem too. The newer FA zoom focus down to 1.4ft is joyous to use at wide angle setting (though

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2748

2002-05-31 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 31/05/02 19:21:48 GMT Daylight Time, Knut writes: To help get the pronunciation right for the English, he had his name spelled ''Canute' in England and 'Knut' in Norway (at least I believe that is where he was from). Canoot is how I think of it. No offence meant. (Off

FS: SMC Pentax 50/1.2 PKA, $375

2002-05-31 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
S/N 1400412. Glass is immaculate, barrel is free of mars, nicks, and wear. Pentax caps. EX++ or better. $375. Will ship anywhere, but insurance will be a problem if shipped outside North America. Shipping by U.S. Postal Service Priority: $10 U.S., $20 Canada, including insurance and delivery

RE: So Long

2002-05-31 Thread Andy Vu
Where do you check your e-mail and update your web site? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Brendan Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 10:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: So Long Have a good summer Tom. --- T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
There were multiple 85/1.8Ks and 85Ms for sale at http://www.kevincamera.com in the USA. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread Nick Wright
You've never used my cameras then. My pz1p gives little warning, like minutes or less. If I've waited for the battery warning to come on, then I've waited too long. I'll usually only get a few extra frames before it craps out. It was the same thing with the Pentax 645 that I used while working

FS: SMC Pentax 28/2K, $325

2002-05-31 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
S/N 5105808. Glass is immaculate, barrel is free of mars, nicks, and wear. Pentax caps. A fine specimen of a rare, outstanding lens. $325. Will ship anywhere, but insurance will be a problem if shipped outside North America. Shipping by U.S. Postal Service Priority: $9 U.S., $19 Canada,

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread Chris Niesmertelny
I was wishing it were so, but alas, there are two Wheatfield portraits! There is no thumbnail for it, but check out Wendy Beard's pooch and then hit the next button. Unbelievable! I smell international conspiracy here (or is that cheap vodka again?). Hi, Chris, Maybe it ~is~ the cheap

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 5/31/2002 6:04:03 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was wishing it were so, but alas, there are two Wheatfield portraits! Both of them excellent, by the way. ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread Brendan
HAHAA Aaron our pints are on US. Next weekend I'm booked with her. http://www.torphoto.net/images/ex46.jpg --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, Brendan, next weekend I'm free g! OTOH, we ~should~ have a get together once Aaron is back from his honeymoon. The least we could

Favorite Third-Party Lens Survey?

2002-05-31 Thread andre
2 - You must choose Your Favorite Pentax Lens. Albano: I think what we also need is a Favorite Third-Party Lens Survey. 1. Does anyone else agree? I agree, but would it be a lot of work to ask for three lenses and give 3 points to #1, 2 pts to #2, 1 pt to #3? 2. And, would you be

Re: WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread Fred
Thanks Fred! I just ordered the 85/1.8 at Boz. Good, Eric. You won't be disappointed with either the transaction or with the lens. Welcome to the 85 Club - g. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread Fred
I am looking for a user lens: Pentax SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0). By the way, Eric, I have a few comparative 85mm shots: http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85compar/ Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 5:07 PM Subject: Re: June PUG In a message dated 5/31/2002 6:04:03 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was wishing it were so, but alas, there are two Wheatfield

Re: Help! Scratched Negatives

2002-05-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 4:44 PM Subject: Help! Scratched Negatives First, load a roll of film into the camera and advance a few frames. Then turn the camera off, and yank the battery. Now open the

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Chris Niesmertelny Subject: Re: June PUG I was wishing it were so, but alas, there are two Wheatfield portraits! There is no thumbnail for it, but check out Wendy Beard's pooch and then hit the next button. Unbelievable! I smell international conspiracy

GS645 arrived. Boy did I get stung.

2002-05-31 Thread Jeff
Not by a bee, but Customs and Revenue Agency. Those buggers charged me 15%. Boy that hurts. The camera, just like I remembered it from 15 years ago. Sweet. Only missing is the shade/filter-holder. Can't wait to try it out. Jeff. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Chris, Yup, there it is! Hmmm... Conspiracy, you say? One has to wonder. The truth is out there... -frank Chris Niesmertelny wrote: I was wishing it were so, but alas, there are two Wheatfield portraits! There is no thumbnail for it, but check out Wendy Beard's pooch and then hit

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Brendan, Quite a dilemma! A bunch of Pentax-geeks, or a lovely model? I believe you made a wise choice! vbg -frank Brendan wrote: HAHAA Aaron our pints are on US. Next weekend I'm booked with her. http://www.torphoto.net/images/ex46.jpg -- The optimist thinks this is the best of

Some Toronto Guys

2002-05-31 Thread frank theriault
Got back my first roll of Portra bw today, and low and behold, there were a couple of shots I took at the last topdml meeting. Jeff and his now departed LX: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=791380size=lg And Dave in action with his K1000:

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread Brendan
Depends when the meet is, I'm sure I can sneak away for a bit, buildings are easier to shoot, they don't complain. --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Brendan, Quite a dilemma! A bunch of Pentax-geeks, or a lovely model? I believe you made a wise choice! vbg -frank

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread Jeff
These horny young kids. Can't leave them alone. Jeff. YOWZA!! Can I be your assistant Brendan just for this shoot ? PLEASE Smirkingly, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: Friday, May 31,

Re: June PUG

2002-05-31 Thread frank theriault
Yeah, Jeff, Fortunately, topdml has a couple of older and wiser members, to settle these young turks down a bit! g -frank Jeff wrote: These horny young kids. Can't leave them alone. Jeff. YOWZA!! Can I be your assistant Brendan just for this shoot ? PLEASE Smirkingly,

Re: GS645 arrived. Boy did I get stung.

2002-05-31 Thread Brendan
I'm not looking forward to seeing the bill when I order lights fom the south . --- Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not by a bee, but Customs and Revenue Agency. Those buggers charged me 15%. Boy that hurts. The camera, just like I remembered it from 15 years ago. Sweet. Only missing is the

Re: Some Toronto Guys

2002-05-31 Thread Jeff
Frank, Are these 35mm or MF shots? BTW, am I photogenic or what. Jeff - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 8:55 PM Subject: Some Toronto Guys Got back my first roll of Portra bw today, and low and behold,

No mail

2002-05-31 Thread Jody
Please reply Yes if this message gets through. http://www.sold.com.au - The Sold.com.au Big Brand Sale - New PCs, notebooks, digital cameras, phones and more ... Sale ends June 12 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Some Toronto Guys

2002-05-31 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Jeff, Taken with the MX. The one of you was with the Soligor f2.5-3.5 35-70. I can't remember which lens I took Dave with... I only took one or two pictures with the Mat, and that roll is still in the camera. And, of course you're photogenic. At least with an LX in front of your face

Re: No mail

2002-05-31 Thread frank theriault
yes Jody wrote: Please reply Yes if this message gets through. http://www.sold.com.au - The Sold.com.au Big Brand Sale - New PCs, notebooks, digital cameras, phones and more ... Sale ends June 12 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: Some Toronto Guys

2002-05-31 Thread David Chang-Sang
Frank, NICE shots ! Wow... If you didn't say MX I would have said When did Frank get an M6 ? :) Cool :) I'm sure there'll be a lot to go around the table with at the next meet Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of frank

Re: GS645 arrived. Boy did I get stung.

2002-05-31 Thread Jeff
15% to Jean Co. Jeff - Original Message - From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 9:28 PM Subject: Re: GS645 arrived. Boy did I get stung. I'm not looking forward to seeing the bill when I order lights fom the south . --- Jeff [EMAIL

Re: No mail

2002-05-31 Thread Jeff
No. Jeff - Original Message - From: Jody [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discuss Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 9:34 PM Subject: No mail Please reply Yes if this message gets through. http://www.sold.com.au - The Sold.com.au Big Brand Sale - New PCs, notebooks, digital

RE: GS645 arrived. Boy did I get stung.

2002-05-31 Thread David Chang-Sang
Depends on where the wife's bridal shower is: I personally adore the Toronto Brick Works (on Bayview extension just north of the DVP on ramps) or Todmorden Mills (on Pottery Road just across from Fantasy Farm). There's always Mount Pleasant Cemetary - that's got great grave monuments that 1)

Re: Some Toronto Guys

2002-05-31 Thread Jeff
If you didn't say MX I would have said When did Frank get an M6 ? :) Isn't the M6 a sub machine gun? Good shooting. Jeff - 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

Busy, busy

2002-05-31 Thread Jody
Ok, so now I have confirmation that the no mail option is working and I have done everything correctly. Thanks Bill (Robb). I have effectively been off-list for quite some time now. I miss you guys. Just wanted to catch up and tell you what has been happening in my life. I haven't had any

Re: GS645 arrived. Boy did I get stung.

2002-05-31 Thread Jeff
Depends on where the wife's bridal shower is: I personally adore the Toronto Brick Works (on Bayview extension just north of the DVP on ramps) or Todmorden Mills (on Pottery Road just across from Fantasy Farm). Sounds interesting. There's always Mount Pleasant Cemetary - that's got great

Re: Help! Scratched Negatives

2002-05-31 Thread Scott Nelson
I had this happen with my MZ-5n, affecting 2 rolls of film. After I got the first one back, and had finished with the second I gave the pressure plate a good dusting, and brushed all the dust out of the film chamber. Now give the inside camera a once over with the blower brush every time I

Super A Meter

2002-05-31 Thread Jim Fellows
I need help with what I hope will be a simple repair. I can not activate the shutter by pushing down on the shutter release button with out firing the camera. Is there an easy (I hope) fis for this? I do have an extra body I can use as a part donor. Thanks, Jim Fellows - This message is from

OT: Carolina on my mind

2002-05-31 Thread CBWaters
Well, ask and ye shall receive!!! You PDML people are GOOD! Red Wings win by the unimaginable score of 7-0. Thanks to one and all. Next stop, Carolina. I'm optimistic that I shan't need to call once again on the mighty rooting power of the PDML. I remember some stinging upsets though (darn

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread Bgpentax
In a message dated 5/31/2002 5:29:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do any of the newer autofocus cameras, like the MZ-5n, ZX-7, M-S offer mechanical shutter speeds along the lines of the LX ox ME-S, or are they completely unusable when the batteries die? I dont

Might Be Fun To Shoot -- Northern Virginia

2002-05-31 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Had a gig doing Renaissance music at an elementary school in Springfield, VA this afternoon. While I was there I picked up a flier for something happening tomorrow and Sunday that ought to have one or two good pictures in it somewhere. I'm not going to be able to get to it, but I figured I'd

Re: OT: Carolina on my mind

2002-05-31 Thread frank theriault
Congrats on the win, Cory! I don't know who to cheer for in the finals. Carolina beat my team (my beloved Habs), so traditionally, I cheer the team that beats mine to go all the way. OTOH, I love to see original 6 teams win. There's the Scottie Bowman factor (greatest coach ever? well, maybe

6X7 Fujichromes and the epson 2450

2002-05-31 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Here's a few sample scans using 6X7 transparencies with the epson 2450. Film - Fujichrome 100/1000 125 Camera - P67 Lens - 105 2.4 SMCT Exposure - 1/250 f11 Scanned at 2400ppi and resized for web. I think they look very nice quality wise. Cant wait till I get the 1280 printer

Re: Some Toronto Guys

2002-05-31 Thread frank theriault
Geez, Dave, What are you drinking tonight? ;-) Thanks for the remarks, frank David Chang-Sang wrote: Frank, NICE shots ! Wow... If you didn't say MX I would have said When did Frank get an M6 ? :) -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is

Re: Some Toronto Guys

2002-05-31 Thread frank theriault
The MX is almost as loud as a machine gun when I use the Winder! g -frank Jeff wrote: Isn't the M6 a sub machine gun? Good shooting. -- 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

Re: So Long

2002-05-31 Thread Mishka
sorry you had to hit the road -- hope it all works out for better. looking forward to seeing your site updates. best of luck, mishka Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Some Toronto Guys

2002-05-31 Thread Brendan
It is But the MX can be converted to hold 100ft rolls and a ( 5 I think ) fps winder, much higher shot per second rate than the old grease gun. --- Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you didn't say MX I would have said When did Frank get an M6 ? :) Isn't the M6 a sub machine gun? Good

RE: 6X7 Fujichromes and the epson 2450

2002-05-31 Thread J. C. O'Connell
heres one that shows texture nicely. Critical focus was on the first trestle with the keep off sign: http://jcoconnell.com/temp/pier1s.jpg JCO - 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

Re: So Long

2002-05-31 Thread Anthony Farr
Happy trails, hope you settle into a new abode before the cold weather arrives again. I've bookmarked your website so I look forward to checking your progress. Regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] I will be unsubscribing on Monday, turning

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread William Johnson
True, I haven't used your cameras. :-) I was speaking from experience with a ZX-5n, ZX-M, Super Programs, P30t and P3n (I've haven't had a battery failure on my ME Super or 2 ME's). The ZX's and Super Programs have always let me shoot 1-2 rolls after first indication of battery low. But this

RE: Some Toronto Guys

2002-05-31 Thread David Chang-Sang
Buckley's cough syrup... Got a chest cold... so I'm staying in and just finished my first roll of Delta 3200 pushed to 6400... Should be interesting Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 10:32

Re: WTB: SMC 85mm (1.4/1.8 or 2.0)

2002-05-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
Congratulations. It's a great lens. My favorite among the Pentax 35mm primes. Paul E. Kragtwijk wrote: Thanks Fred! I just ordered the 85/1.8 at Boz. Eric - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 8:00 PM Subject: Re:

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