Re[2]: Wide Portraits - Was Re[2]: Pentax digital SLR

2002-12-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Cotty, Well, I have to agree that wides are really cool. They can certainly emphasize things in a unique way. Your shot was most interesting to all of us who don't know or care who the subject was. I really enjoyed it. Bruce Friday, December 6, 2002, 12:32:16 AM, you wrote: Now one could

Re: Eastern US Winter Storm

2002-12-06 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, December 6, 2002, at 01:08 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS: I was trying to figure out how the heck one lifts from the knees instead of the back when shovelling snow, and I'm wondering whether snow shovels just aren't long enough for someone of my height... The only way I could use

Re: Who has switched to Pentax and why?

2002-12-06 Thread Dr E D F Williams
I switched to Pentax because the famous Alpa Reflexes don't work in the cold. And I happened to have an ME Super knocking around. Don Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: March 30, 2002

More on MX psudo mirro lock

2002-12-06 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi, Just a little tidbit. I was experimenting with a MX mirror mechanism and found that the mirror can easily be returned to normal after flicking the shutter to achieve pseudo mirror lock. The aperture stop-down lever is also the mirror flip-up catch therefore if you gently lower the

Re: My December photo project for fun and hopefully profit

2002-12-06 Thread Anton Browne
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Re[2]: thoughts on the 77mm limited lens

2002-12-06 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, Friday, December 6, 2002, 4:24:45 AM, you wrote: P.S. Anyone closely associated with using a Leica rangefinder almost by definition only uses a few focal lengths--no zooms, nothing over 135mm if that, no macro (no, the DR doesn't count s). I've found myself more and more using only a

Re: Pentax digital SLR

2002-12-06 Thread Cotty
I can't even imagine (!) facing that lad on a football field! I'd expire of fright long before he actually slammed into me! Great shot! Thanks Keith. He's almost...Vulcan. Cotty Free UK Macintosh Classified Ads at http://www.macads.co.uk/

Re: Digital printing beats optical?

2002-12-06 Thread Cotty
You are not alone I am totally blown away by the prints I'm getting off my Epson printers. I have a Stylus Photo that I've heavily used for around 5 years - mostly 4X6 prints. I just started using the Epson 2000P that I won in an Epson contest and am really impressed with the quality of the

Re: Erin's (err, Mrs. Reed's) MX

2002-12-06 Thread Cotty
You'll really like the MX when a winder is attached. Much easier to grip. While I like light-weight, small bodies, sometimes Pentax bodies seem too small. Hi Eleanor, I agree with Collin. I find the MX very tiny in my hands, and while this can be an asset, I prefer it with the winder. The motor

Re[2]: Digital printing beats optical?

2002-12-06 Thread Cotty
Hi Bruce, I'm in! Address (off list) please :-) Cotty For me, the control is important (ala digital darkroom), but I have been much more blown away by the Agfa D-Lab output from digital files than the Epson printers. Of course, we are comparing a $200,000.00 printer to a $500.00 printer. I

Re: I didn't like the topic anymore ;-)

2002-12-06 Thread Cotty
Well, let's be civil, the both of us then ok? Good, have a beer on me! I am having an especially nice Cabernet right now. I raise my glass to Brad Dobo!! Cheers William Robb Oh my God. Bill's been replaced by a bodysnatcher! Free UK Macintosh Classified

Re: Re[2]: thoughts on the 77mm limited lens

2002-12-06 Thread Rob Studdert
On 6 Dec 2002 at 9:06, Bob Walkden wrote: I've found myself more and more using only a 35mm and 85/90mm lens. One of my favourite photo books of recent years is 'Voyages' by Raymond Depardon, a Magnum Leica photographer. He says that almost all the photos were shot with a 50mm lens. The

Re[2]: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!

2002-12-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Brad, The L converters have less negative impact on your image (especially vignetting and contrast loss) than the S or 3rd party. Only for lenses that can use them. I would strongly recommend going with the L over the S. Remember that not only light loss, but quality loss is greater with a 2X

Re: Eastern US Winter Storm

2002-12-06 Thread David A. Mann
Ken Archer wrote: It must be getting cold up there because it is supposed to get down to 30 degrees F here tonight. Right now its 27 degrees C at 10pm. Feel free to Fedex me some of that snow; its going to be hard to sleep tonight! Our friends in Sydney could use some, too. Big fires

Re: Eastern US Winter Storm

2002-12-06 Thread Dr E D F Williams
I won't be lifting from the knees, my back or from anywhere else. I had a hernia repaired on Wednesday and for at least a month someone else will be doing the shovelling. So I won't be looking at any strange turquoise-blue-green colours in the snow for a while. But what I am going to do is some

grainy vs sharper scans?

2002-12-06 Thread Alan Chan
I was wondering what is your opinion on which is a better scan. I have scanned the same negative with light medium dust removal respectively. However, I have found the light one is sharper but has coarser grain, while the medium one is blurrer but has less visible grain. The problem is,

Re: Pentax digital SLR

2002-12-06 Thread Heiko Hamann
Hi Cotty, on 06 Dec 02 you wrote in pentax.list: Thanks Keith. He's almost...Vulcan. Almost... yes I see... his mom might be Vulcan, but his dad... maybe Ferengi...bg Great shot! Regards, Heiko

Re: 28-105mm in black

2002-12-06 Thread Camdir
Hello. I presume you mean the new IF lens? Yes it comes with a hood - this is the cute type that has the polariser cut-out in it. The hood is packaged in the box with the lens. Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter

grainy vs sharper scans?

2002-12-06 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I was wondering what is your opinion on which is a better scan. I have scanned the same negative with light medium dust removal respectively. However, I have found the light one is sharper but has coarser grain, while the medium one is blurrer

Re: I didn't like the topic anymore ;-)

2002-12-06 Thread Brad Dobo
Na, we're all just looking forward to better times here on the PDML. I can't stay angry at a fellow Canuck! Being English ties you in too Cotty! Best wishes (Holiday Season and all :)) Brad - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: Re[2]: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!

2002-12-06 Thread Brad Dobo
I can see the headache coming. I know from you that the 1.4x L fits my lens, but not sure on the 2x L, of course, gonna be tough finding a place that has one to try out. So the quality is worse at 2x then..hmmm.and 800mm was so tempting. ~600mm isn't bad I suppose :) May stick with the

Re: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!

2002-12-06 Thread Shaun Canning
Figure out what the 400mm can do on it's own first Brad... Cheers Shaun Brad Dobo wrote: I can see the headache coming. I know from you that the 1.4x L fits my lens, but not sure on the 2x L, of course, gonna be tough finding a place that has one to try out. So the quality is worse at 2x

OT: PDML Xmas Party!!

2002-12-06 Thread Shaun Canning
Hi Gang, I know it may sound a bit weird, but why don't we have a Christmas Party? (or general get together with a few grogs and a chat for those of the non-christian persuasion). The logistics could be difficult, but for those of us who are near their computer on or about the 25th December

Re: Digital printing beats optical?

2002-12-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
You can achieve higher resolution with digital printing than is possible with optical printing. I too have found that I can produce better prints on my Epson 1200 than can be achieved by any of the local labs, including some very good professional ones. Paul Stenquist J. C. O'Connell wrote:

Re: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!

2002-12-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
I regularly use the A2X-S converter with my SMC Pentax 400/5.6. The L converters don't fit any of the Pentax 400/5.6 lenses. But the A2X-S and 400/5.6 are a great combination. Very sharp and not too difficult to focus. The lens has a tripod mount, so balance is okay with the converter installed.

Best TC for 300mm

2002-12-06 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
After surfing the archives, I found the following inquiry to the list from about 2 years ago (taken verbatim): I've lately acquired a 300 mm F2.8 A* big glass and naturally am looking for ways to burn off the extra F stops. If I read the materials correctly 300mm is sort of the breaking

WTB: flash accessories

2002-12-06 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
It's time to try my hand at some (insect) macro shots... Hence I'll be needing: A) Extension Cord F - 5P B) Hotshoe Adapter FG If you have these items to offer, then please contact me off-list. Thanks in advance. Carry on. - jerome ___ Jerome D. Coombs-Reyes PhD

Re: zenitar fisheye price

2002-12-06 Thread Scars
Thanks for all the answers... I didn't get it, it was German ebay and I couldn't afford to got much higher than 100 Euro and I also couldn't watch the ending, so I was outbid -_- Does anybody knows a place where I can get one for about the same price (maybe somewhere in europe)? I watch ebay

Re: grainy vs sharper scans?

2002-12-06 Thread Alan Chan
what DPI are you scanning at? which scanner? i think i would stick with light dust removal and manual touch up the places that need more work. for this particular image, i think the grain is a useful effect, but also, it's one where i would not apply any sharpening. there already is motion

RE: My December photo project for fun and hopefully profit

2002-12-06 Thread Bill Sawyer
Ann, take it to OfficeMax, Kinko's or something similar. They'll do it for a couple of dollars. -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: December 05, 2002 2:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: My December photo project for fun and hopefully profit

Re: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!

2002-12-06 Thread Brad Dobo
Oh, well yes, of course. Don't have the cash for a TC for a bit anyhow :) Brad - Original Message - From: Shaun Canning [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 5:57 AM Subject: Re: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz! Figure out

Re: PDML Xmas Party!!

2002-12-06 Thread Brad Dobo
Great idea, better yet is to set up a channel on the IRC for it. Easier to chat that way! Brad - Original Message - From: Shaun Canning [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 6:06 AM Subject: OT: PDML Xmas Party!! Hi Gang, I know it

Re: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!

2002-12-06 Thread Brad Dobo
That's a superb shot! 1600 ISO and looks great! Now, the problem we have to sort out is, that Bruce D. uses the 1.4 L with his 400/5.6, and you say it doesn't jive. Are we all talking about the same lens here I wonder? Perhaps the lens or TC changed? Not likely eh? I'm getting the Pentax

: OT Shabat - ROM was: Toronto this weekend.

2002-12-06 Thread David Brooks
I'm going to try 100%(ly) to get there for Noon.If i can, do you want me to bring the posters guys. What a bout parking?Any near by,so i can leave them in the truck for dispersal later:) Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/

Re: zenitar fisheye price

2002-12-06 Thread Chris Stoddart
Does anybody knows a place where I can get one for about the same price (maybe somewhere in europe)? I watch ebay Germany for a while and there's always a peleng for 250 euro, which I can't afford and nothing else. thx bye Hi Katrin My suggestion: go on USA ebay (www.ebay.com) and do a

Re: Build quality of lenses

2002-12-06 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: why this obsession with feel? I take pictures because I like using cameras. The feel of the equipment means as much or more to me as the picture. A commendable reply William! I don't care a whit about focus feel myself as long as I like the resulting image,

Re: thoughts on the 77mm limited lens

2002-12-06 Thread Fred
definition only uses a few focal lengths--no zooms, nothing over 135mm if that, no macro (no, the DR doesn't count s). I've found myself more and more using only a 35mm and 85/90mm lens. Well, this post ~is~ about a zoom, but it responds to your point, Bob. I've been using the ol' VS1

Re: best TC for 300mm

2002-12-06 Thread mike wilson
Hi Jerome, You wrote: with an FA 300mm 1:2.8, would one have the option of using either the 2x-S or the 2x-L? and if so, is the optical difference neglible? AFIR, the Pentax lens accessories booklet printed between 198x and 1990(ish) states something like: Up to 300mm... -S..., over 300mm

Re: Build quality of lenses

2002-12-06 Thread Mike Johnston
What is the quality (optics) of K35/3.5?Do you recommend it? It is a real jewel. Optical quality is fantastic. It is small and light and built very well. This is why I enjoy using it with the LX. Does anyone know if this lens is the same optical design as the screwmount version with the

Article in Shutterbug

2002-12-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
I was looking through the most recent issue of Shutterbug and they have an article where staffers were making predications about the next ten years. One of the interesting ( and universal) predictions is that film will not go away but it's use will drop off quicker than most people think and that

Re: zenitar fisheye price

2002-12-06 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Katrin, check out ebay store MoscowGifts4U. I have bought a couple of lenses from the guy, he ships from Ukraine and he's a nice seler. Got the fisheye rom him for $120 (IIRC) -- fantastic lens. Especially, considering that Photoshop can get rid of fisheye effect, making this one hell of a

FS: SMCT 85 1.8 with k-mount adapter

2002-12-06 Thread Paul Ewins
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 85 f1.8, with matching metal lens hood in KEH BGN condition. US$130 ONO Slight cleaning mark on front element, otherwise glass is generally good with no fungus. Mechanically good, diaphragm and focus both smooth. Lens barrel has a few little paint chips and control

OT: USA, photography, and terrorism. Yet another story.

2002-12-06 Thread gfen
Its on 2600, so I have to doubt its sincerity somewhere, but, for what its worth: http://www.2600.com/news/display/display.shtml?id=1441 -- http://www.infotainment.org - more fun than a poke in your eye. http://www.eighteenpercent.com- photography and portfolio.

Re: Article in Shutterbug

2002-12-06 Thread gfen
On Fri, 6 Dec 2002, Steve Desjardins wrote: think and that processing services will become more rare or at least more expensive. Does anyone see this. I realize that many of us don't want to switch, but I asking for predications not preferences. That doesn't surprise me, however, I think

Words to work by

2002-12-06 Thread Mike Johnston
As a hero of mine once said, 'I make the pictures for myself - is anyone else likes them, too bad!' Cotty, The late Oliver Gagliani, who I was fortunate to have met, was quoted in John Sexton's latest newsletter saying: You will never make a photograph that everyone likes, so make sure that

Re: Pentax digital SLR

2002-12-06 Thread Leonard Paris
I hope Pentax decides to use a 2nd generation Foveon chip. I find the reviews and discussions about results from the Sigma DSLR very interesting and I think the next iteration of the Foveon could bring Pentax right up to speed in the digital world. Pentax builds great bodies and lenses and the

Re: Re: My first Ebay!!!

2002-12-06 Thread David Brooks
Frank. I'll apologize for being part of the latest $1 Billion dollar Government Boondogle. Sorryg Dave Begin Original Message From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 20:40:41 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: My first Ebay!!! Yes, just that I'd never try

Re: I didn't like the topic anymore ;-)

2002-12-06 Thread Feroze Kistan
O sweet, christmas cames early in Canada VBG Feroze PS. How much have you had to drink? - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 8:34 AM Subject: Re: I didn't like the topic anymore ;-) - Original Message

FS: Pentax FA 28-105 f/4-5.6 powerzoom

2002-12-06 Thread Joe Wilensky
As I wrote in a previous message, I recently picked up the new Pentax 28-105 f3.2-4.5 lens in black for my PZ-1 (though if I had known that BH would start offering the black version and listing it as an imported item ...) I'm now offering for sale the 28-105 powerzoom lens I got a couple of

Re: How's this for juxtaposition?

2002-12-06 Thread Fred
I sit here in my computer room/darkroom, that is not wired into the emergency generator, sending you folks email via 21st century computer using 19th century oil lamp for lighting. Actually, the computer screen is brighter than the lamp :-) It seems that all that is needed to complete the

RE: 28-105mm in black

2002-12-06 Thread MANGUM,MARK (HP-USA,ex1)
Feroze, The part is PH-RBC58. Sorry, I don't have the 5-digit Pentax part number. Any one who has one, is it on the lens box or elsewhere. Mark Mangum -Original Message- From: Feroze Kistan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 8:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

FA20-35/4 AL: ghostless coating, yes or no

2002-12-06 Thread Bojidar Dimitrov
Hi, does anyone have some Pentax publication where it is officially stated that the FA 20-35/4 AL lens features the new ghostless coating? Thanks, Boz -- _\\|//_ Imagination is more important than knowledge... 0(` O-O ')0 A. Einstein

Re: Build quality of lenses

2002-12-06 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I would argue that the experience we have of the equipment affects not only the photographs, but _whether_ we photograph or not. Various large-format photographers have reported a fascination with the groundglass image, and one (sorry, I can't

Re: grainy vs sharper scans?

2002-12-06 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Herb, The scanner is Minolta Scan Elite FS-2900 at 2820dpi. regards, Alan Chan the dust filtering in my Nikon doesn't affect grain much because it uses Digital ICE. if i had your scanner, i would stay with the light dust filtering all the

Re[2]: Digital printing beats optical?

2002-12-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
So Paul, join in on this test to see how the Epson printers compare to the Agfa D-Lab. Bruce Friday, December 6, 2002, 3:19:52 AM, you wrote: PS You can achieve higher resolution with digital printing than is possible PS with optical printing. I too have found that I can produce better

Re[2]: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!

2002-12-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Paul, Sorry, I regularly use my 1.4X-L converter with my A 400/5.6. It fits just fine. I can't say if the 2X-L fits however. Bruce Friday, December 6, 2002, 3:39:31 AM, you wrote: PS I regularly use the A2X-S converter with my SMC Pentax 400/5.6. The L PS converters don't fit any of the

Re: Build quality of lenses

2002-12-06 Thread Mike Johnston
What about K35/2.0 and FA35/2.0? Those three lenses are considered to be the best PEntax 35mm lens. Which one do you recommend? Alek Some people believe that A50/1.7 is even sharper than A50/1.4? True or false. You wrote you prefer 1.4 version Alek, I believe the best 35mm may be the

Re: Best TC for 300mm

2002-12-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Jerome, Wish I could help you. I only have the 1.4X-L and a Tamron 7 element AF 2X converter. The L converters will also fit the FA* 200/2.8 (which I have and use regularly). On the 200/2.8 or 400/5.6, there is a marked difference in contrast between the two converters. Comparing

Re: Who has switched to Pentax and why?

2002-12-06 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, December 6, 2002, at 08:19 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FA35/2.0 which is probably very good. Alek No _probably_ about it Alek. Just, FA35/2.o which is very good. vbg Dan Scott

Re: Article in Shutterbug

2002-12-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Steve, I wouldn't be shocked to see film usage drop quickly. As to processing services, tougher call. The newer printing machines are equally adept at taking film (they actually scan it at high speed) or digital. The cost/process is the same. The only difference for the film is that it has to

Re: thoughts on the 77mm limited lens

2002-12-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
On my most recent trip, I shot 99+ % with the 20-35 or the 50 1.4. I used the 50 mainly for speed reasons. I had never been a fan of wide angles, and I thought I would force myself to think in that mode. It worked fairly well, although the f4 was slow, and a tripod was impractical. One

Re: K35/3.5 K35/2 M35/2.8 (was: Who has switched...)

2002-12-06 Thread Pal Jensen
Alek wrote: And it was M35/2.8 lens for sure? test was done about 15 year ago I think. Even better than Zeiss? I asked since many people believe K 35mm lenses are alegedly much better. I find this a bit weird as I assume (correct me if I'm wrong) the M 35/2.8 is optically identical to the

Re: Pentax digital SLR

2002-12-06 Thread Pål Jensen
Ramesh wrote: Is Pentax capable( financially / technically ) of building their own CCD? Are they working on it? They are certainly filing patents regarding digital sensors. However, making them themselves make perhaps even less sense than starting making their own film, their own

RE: Interesting read

2002-12-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
I know the E-10 is an older camera, but it takes FOREVER to download images, never mind adjust them. Even though the film drop-off takes days, it's time I have to wait not waste. . . Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX:

RE: Pentax digital SLR

2002-12-06 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
No. Pentax does not have the facilities, expertise, interest or reason to make their own chips. BR From: Nagaraj, Ramesh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is Pentax capable( financially / technically ) of building their own CCD? Are they working on it?

Re: My December photo project for fun and hopefully profit

2002-12-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bill Sawyer wrote: (re getting comb binding done) Ann, take it to OfficeMax, Kinko's or something similar. They'll do it for a couple of dollars. annsan replies: Actually, I found that the Staples price I was quoted at first was inflated 'cause the kid that gave me the price had included

Sensors (Was:Re: Pentax digital SLR)

2002-12-06 Thread Artur Ledóchowski
- Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax digital SLR Although Canon makes their own digital sensors they probably will be at a disadvantage if they stick to their own only while the competiotion can choose from the offerings of various electronic

Re: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!

2002-12-06 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Brad Dobo wrote: Having the ability to shoot at 800mm sounds like it could be a lot of fun, but I understand not so practical. nonsense!no different than any other focal length. just ensure that there isn't camera movement during exposure and pick a quality film

Re: Best TC for 300mm

2002-12-06 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Thanks, Bruce and Mike. Mike Wrote: The F*300ED(IF) is listed under the -S list of lenses WHICH ARE UNSUITABLE. Not exactly. For the 1.4x-L half of the table, it's listed as vignetting at picture corners... but it's not listed in the usuable table at all for the 2x-S half; hence logic would

Noctilux and 43mm Limited

2002-12-06 Thread Ryan K. Brooks
Is it just me, or does the bokeh on this Noctilux pic remind you of the 43 Limited? http://www.alaska.net/~rowlett/images/noctilux/mimi4.htm R

Re: Eastern US Winter Storm

2002-12-06 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dan Scott advised: You are taking too big a scoop. Sometimes, but my back complains when I do, and I make the next scoop smaller... If your knees can't take the load, what do you think it's doing to your back? My knees won't take lifting _me_ up and down that many times! I'm pretty sure

re converters

2002-12-06 Thread John Daniele
Anyone ever try the pentax 1.7x converter that changes manual focus to af Also any opinions on sigma 1.4x vs pentax JD

Re: K35/3.5 K35/2 M35/2.8 (was: Who has switched...)

2002-12-06 Thread Andre Langevin
I find this a bit weird as I assume (correct me if I'm wrong) the M 35/2.8 is optically identical to the A 35/2.8, the latter among Pentax weaker efforts (probably in the league with the A 28/2.8 and A 135/2.8 lenses). According to tests I've seen the A 35/2 is apparently even worse. Pal And

Re: Eastern US Winter Storm

2002-12-06 Thread Christian Skofteland
On Friday 06 December 2002 13:04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm already on a Ramen noodles budget. :-( That's why most of the film I shoot goes into the freezer instead of the lab laely. What is it with IT professionals and the Ramen noodle diet?

Re: More on MX psudo mirro lock

2002-12-06 Thread Andre Langevin
Again looking at how the mechanism works I can't see how flicking the shutter to achieve pseudo mirror lock could cause damage to the camera. Rob Studdert What I have heard from a repairman was that, on slow speeds, once the mirror is up, there is free moving piece that may cause the speed to

Re: Eastern US Winter Storm

2002-12-06 Thread gfen
On Fri, 6 Dec 2002, Christian Skofteland wrote: What is it with IT professionals and the Ramen noodle diet? We;re too busy buying toys to feed ourselves. Christian eating his ration of noodles for the day Hah, I got the condensed chicken soup today! -- http://www.infotainment.org

Re: Pentax digital SLR

2002-12-06 Thread Lawrence Kwan
On Fri, 6 Dec 2002, Leonard Paris wrote: I hope Pentax decides to use a 2nd generation Foveon chip. I find the reviews and discussions about results from the Sigma DSLR very interesting and I think the next iteration of the Foveon could bring Pentax right up to speed in the digital world. On

Re: Eastern US Winter Storm

2002-12-06 Thread Bill Owens
-- Glenn, wondering whether I'll get any spectacular bright sunshine sparkling on the ice shots today. We didn't. Temperature rose above freezing and melted all the ice before the sun came out. Bill

RE: Eastern US Winter Storm

2002-12-06 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: gfen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Fri, 6 Dec 2002, Christian Skofteland wrote: What is it with IT professionals and the Ramen noodle diet? We;re too busy buying toys to feed ourselves. Christian eating his ration of noodles for the day Hah, I

Re: thoughts on the 77mm limited lens

2002-12-06 Thread Andre Langevin
I know which one for Cartier-Bresson, but what about Winnogrand and Salgado? Winogrand used a 28mm almost always, and Salgado, when I heard him interviewed, said he used a 28, 35, and a 60. --Mike Thanks Mike. I did a rapid check on the web yesterday but could not find the answer for

RE: Eastern US Winter Storm

2002-12-06 Thread Amita Guha
What is it with IT professionals and the Ramen noodle diet? Easy to make = less time away from the computer. That's my excuse anyway...

Re: Pentax digital SLR

2002-12-06 Thread Ryan K. Brooks
Lawrence Kwan wrote: On Fri, 6 Dec 2002, Leonard Paris wrote: I hope Pentax decides to use a 2nd generation Foveon chip. I find the reviews and discussions about results from the Sigma DSLR very interesting and I think the next iteration of the Foveon could bring Pentax right up to speed in

I hate you tom (was: Re: Eastern US Winter Storm)

2002-12-06 Thread Christian Skofteland
On Friday 06 December 2002 13:46, tom wrote: I quit my IT job to do photography full time. My young girlfriend made me a grilled roast beef and cheese sandwich for lunch today. I won't tell you what she was wearing while she made it. Oh look, it's almost 2, time for a nap! tv I hate you

Re: Words to work by

2002-12-06 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reading the life experiences of photographers I admire, it is clear that they simply do their own thing and be done with it. That notion finally hit home with me, but bloody hell, it took 40 years! :-) Cotty that's true, but if you want to

Re: Words to work by

2002-12-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reading the life experiences of photographers I admire, it is clear that they simply do their own thing and be done with it. Recommended book: Seeing the Light by Tom Shroder and John Barry (ISBN 0-769-43282-5) It's the story of Clyde Butcher and a remarkable

Re[4]: Wide Portraits - Was Re[2]: Pentax digital SLR

2002-12-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Somehow I'm thinking that you have just a little more leeway shooting a kid with an ultra wide than his mother. :) Bruce Friday, December 6, 2002, 1:17:11 PM, you wrote: DS On Friday, December 6, 2002, at 02:13 PM, Cotty wrote: Cheers Bruce. I dare say the kid's mother wouldn't

Re: Vivitar Series 1 70-210

2002-12-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone on the list wants it, $70.00 plus shipping will do it. If it were the VS1 70-210/2.8-4 QDOS version, it's a deal... g What's the QDOS version? -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: re converters

2002-12-06 Thread Shaun Canning
With an f2.8 or faster lens, they are brilliant. Very sharp, and focus very quickly on my z-1p.I used to have a Sigma 1.4x that was nowhere near as good as the Pentax. The sigma was very soft, and dimmed the viewfinder image unacceptably. Buy the Pentax. You will not regret it. Cheers Shaun

Re: thoughts on the 77mm limited lens

2002-12-06 Thread Alexander Krohe
Hi Alan, I disagree with almost everything you say about the 43mm ltd. Actually, the 43mm ltld. is a really special lens. The question is rather if you like it's characteristics or not. But that is a totally different matter ... Guess I just can't stand the bright-edge bokeh of the 43. :)

Re: Already looking at equipment for my 400mm -- TC advice plz!

2002-12-06 Thread Shaun Canning
Best money you could spend with a beast that size is a good tripod and ball head. Good balls are hideously expensive (no pun intended), but worth it. I have used an Arca Swiss B1 a fair bit, but have never been able to justify the expense. By the time you get hold of the ball, and 4-5 plates

Re: Re: My first Ebay!!!

2002-12-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Brooks Subject: Re: Re: My first Ebay!!! Frank. I'll apologize for being part of the latest $1 Billion dollar Government Boondogle. Sorryg Dave, tell me you didn't register your guns. William Robb

Re: Digital printing beats optical?

2002-12-06 Thread Cotty
I've tried twice to post this now! Here goes a third. Seems to get hung up halfway through the quoted text, so I won't include it this time fanfare I have been using an Epson Stylus Photo EX (prints up to A3) since 1998. It produces glorious prints using the Epson colour carts and 3rd

Re: Re[6]: electra studio flash/ring flash

2002-12-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Feroze Kistan Subject: Re: Re[6]: electra studio flash/ring flash Hi Rob, So what is the generally accepted opinion? In a studio setup, for my situtation, 90% pack shots, and I'm just learning to shoot slides, will a hand held meter be more accurate than

Unemployed again

2002-12-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
So the 43/1.9 is on E, for anyone wanting one. Collin :(

Re: Noctilux and 43mm Limited

2002-12-06 Thread Alexander Krohe
Is it just me, or does the bokeh on this Noctilux pic remind you of the 43 Limited? http://www.alaska.net/~rowlett/images/noctilux/mimi4.htm R I am not sure. Unlike those those seen on this picture (maybe an effect of scanning?) out of focus highlights produced by the 43 mm ltd. lens seem

Re: Unemployed again

2002-12-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
BTW, I'm also in IT. Lotus Notes/Domino, DB2, Java. It's a pretty bad market right now. Collin :(

Re: OT: PDML Xmas Party!!

2002-12-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great idea. We've done a bit of that unofficially in the past, but a general call to liquid refreshment and jovial conversation would be a lot of fun. Shaun Canning wrote: Hi Gang, I know it may sound a bit weird, but why don't we have a Christmas Party? (or general get together with a few

Re: Unemployed again

2002-12-06 Thread gfen
On Fri, 6 Dec 2002, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: BTW, I'm also in IT. Lotus Notes/Domino, DB2, Java. It's a pretty bad market right now. This is why I want to just move onto a new job market, like digging a ditch. Sigh, my company just had a massive equipment failure, and I get the pleasure of

RE: Unemployed again

2002-12-06 Thread David Chang-Sang
Collin.. I'm in IT as well.. I am thankful that I have a job... my sympathies - it's still pretty bad as the numbers would suggest that came out this morning in the U.S. , hope things pick up soon. Dave -Original Message- From: Collin Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent:

Re: Words to work by

2002-12-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Does this mean that you're a Trekkie? Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 20:22:24 + From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] ... Post 40, I really don't give a Targ's Tail anymore ... Cotty

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