Re: Semi-OT: Transferring Image Files to Windows PC

2006-05-16 Thread David Mann
On May 16, 2006, at 2:19 AM, Don Williams wrote: I suppose to be really safe one should copy the files twice and then keep the card untouched until all the images have been processed and archived or one reaches reaches 80 when its hardly going to matter any more. I just use film g -

RE: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Bob W
I'd say it was a pariah dog, which is a primitive kind of semi-wild dog from India and the area, and an/the ancestor of the Autralian dingo. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16 May 2006 04:46 To: Pentax Discuss Subject: Fw:

Re: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Don Williams
Are those ears natural? Have they been chewed off in fights? Are they normal for the breed -- whatever it might be? I can't believe they were trimmed by an owner. That animal looks really wild. The ears are like those of the spotted hyena (US spelling) Crocuta crocuta. I'd hate to meet this

Report on Settlement of Accounts (Consolidated) for Business Year Ending March 31, 2006

2006-05-16 Thread Thibouille
http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/company/ir/semi/soa/info20060512.pdf -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...

K2 ASA

2006-05-16 Thread Derby Chang
Acquired a nice K35mm/f2 with a rear cap in the form of an OK-condition K2. I recall someone on this list mentioning the K2 ASA ring has a common fault. But I can't find it in the archives (sorry, wasn't paying attention at the time of the thread). Mine seems to be stuck - press the ASA

Re: K2 ASA

2006-05-16 Thread Thibouille
I have a KX which about the same with a mechanical shutter and I have to say that I love it. It is one of my favourites with my MX. -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...

Re: K2 ASA

2006-05-16 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
Derby Chang a écrit : Acquired a nice K35mm/f2 with a rear cap in the form of an OK-condition K2. I recall someone on this list mentioning the K2 ASA ring has a common fault. But I can't find it in the archives (sorry, wasn't paying attention at the time of the thread). Mine seems to be

Re: K2 ASA

2006-05-16 Thread Derby Chang
Michel Carrère-Gée wrote: Derby Chang a écrit : Acquired a nice K35mm/f2 with a rear cap in the form of an OK-condition K2. I recall someone on this list mentioning the K2 ASA ring has a common fault. But I can't find it in the archives (sorry, wasn't paying attention at the time of the

Re: K2 ASA

2006-05-16 Thread David Mann
I missed the original post but there are three possibilities I can think of. 1. Check that the exposure compensation is set to zero. The ASA ring is locked if there's any compensation set (this is a feature). 2. The ring itself could be jammed, which is apparently common if it's not been

Re: another GFM question...

2006-05-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Mat Maessen wrote: How necessary is a pair of hiking boots? Are the trails rough enough that a pair of old sneakers won't cut it? It depends where you go hiking and how much gear (cameras, lenses, food, water) you're carrying. On the lower parts of the mountain a pair of old sneakers will be

Re: GFM - how might I just drop by?

2006-05-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Jon Myers wrote: If I were to happen to be in the area at the time, how might I find some GFMers to be able to put faces to the names? Look for the squad car with the flashing lights. Or... After paying your admission fee ($12.00 IIRC) at the mountain's one entrance, drive up the mountain road

Re: another GFM question...

2006-05-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/5/06, Mat Maessen, discombobulated, unleashed: How necessary is a pair of hiking boots? Are the trails rough enough that a pair of old sneakers won't cut it? Hey it didn't bother Frank ;-)) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: Happy birthday Mark Roberts! :-)

2006-05-16 Thread Cotty
On 15/5/06, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Dare I ask how two guys that look like that ever ended up with two beautiful women like that? LOL!! You cheeky git !! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread Cotty
I admit it. I am beaten into submission. Good thing we're not all the same or the world would be a boring place. BTW we had MF for our wedding ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: another GFM question...

2006-05-16 Thread brooksdj
I just need someone to point me to the baby trail. vbg Dave Mat Maessen wrote: How necessary is a pair of hiking boots? Are the trails rough enough that a pair of old sneakers won't cut it? It depends where you go hiking and how much gear

Re: Pentax MZ-1

2006-05-16 Thread Pål Jensen
John wrote: In my opinion it doesn't really look anything like a MZ series camera; it's far too angular, without any of the smooth curves of the MZ bodies. The pentaprism cover, in particular, looks more like an LX than any of the later bodies, and the control wheels look more like K-series

Re: K2 ASA

2006-05-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes, you discovered the common fault. The ASA ring is hard to turn and becomes stuck. A CLA will fix it right up. Regards, Bob S. On 5/16/06, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Acquired a nice K35mm/f2 with a rear cap in the form of an OK-condition K2. I recall someone on this list

Re: K2 ASA

2006-05-16 Thread Derby Chang
Hi David, Silver, and it's pretty well unblemished. Normally I would jump right in and reskin it, but the leatherette is in pretty good condition too, so maybe I'll enjoy the original feel for a while.

Re: More ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread Adam Maas
Brian Dunn wrote: Software upgrade ideas for the DS/DL series: 1) Allow us to select which four things we want on the function menu. For example, I'd like to replace flash mode with metering mode. Good idea. 2) At first I was suggesting a custom function to choose between fast and

Re: Pentax MZ-1

2006-05-16 Thread Patrick Genovese
I would just love a DSLR along those lines. I've recently had the opportunity to handle a KM7D the UI is very very nice .. A bit too angluar bit I could get used to that. I love the way the 7D works you rarely need to use the menus. Patrick On 5/16/06, Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Pentax MZ-1

2006-05-16 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Tue, 16 May 2006 14:03:26 +0200 schreef Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The big finder indicate that it has a 100% viewfinder (or close like the LX). The dials are double with one beneath the other. It is not I noticed that after lightening the photo. What purpose does it serve? --

Re: Ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On May 16, 2006, at 7:56 AM, Cotty wrote: BTW we had MF for our wedding ;-) Even for the candids? In doing fifteen years of high end lab work, I saw very, very few photographers do the candids on MF. Mostly it was MF for the groups, bride and groom portraits and some key church images,

Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Toine
Don't know about the lens but his legs are extremely long. His legs are even longer because his feet are hidden. And his ears look like a teddybear. The expression in eyes doesn't match his teeth. Exif information is missing in the jpg. Canis photoshopus maybe? At least a very strange beast.

Re: GFM and food

2006-05-16 Thread Norman Baugher
This has worked quite well for me in the past. Mostly payment for modeling services. Norm From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll probably impinge on the goodwill of others and drink your beer and eat your food

Re: Flash for Ds

2006-05-16 Thread Steve Jolly
Joseph Tainter wrote: Brian, the duration between the pre-flash and the flash is very short -- microseconds. If you are looking through the viewfinder you won't notice it. Isn't that because the mirror's up? S

Re: PAW - Tatoo You

2006-05-16 Thread frank theriault
On 5/15/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got what I humbly think is something a bit better next week. Frank, I didn't think what you posted this week is necessarily bad, it's just that subject wise it is not my kind of photography, but I can still appreciate the photographic

DS2 VS. PZ-1P Focusing

2006-05-16 Thread Frank Knapik
Hello. How is the focusing speed, accuracy and low light ability of the DS2 compare to the PZ-1P? Thank you. Francis

Re: Ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread Cotty
On May 16, 2006, at 7:56 AM, Cotty wrote: BTW we had MF for our wedding ;-) Even for the candids? Nahhh. In doing fifteen years of high end lab work, I saw very, very few photographers do the candids on MF. Mostly it was MF for the groups, bride and groom portraits and some key church

FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Gang ... I've decided that these two lenses are on the A-list for consideration as the first new lenses for the DS. I'm primarily a prime shooter, but over the years have come to appreciate the short, wide, M24~35 zoom, so the FA20~35 seems like it would be just fine. Both lenses are about

Re: Ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Ideas for Pentax But getting back to AF, surely for candids a fast AF and a 70-200 on a good quality sensor and you can't go wrong. Well, you can but that's a whole different kettle of discombobulations. Personally, I think

Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0 So, what are your thoughts? FWIW, the FA35/2 is a superb lens. William Robb

Re: Flash for Ds

2006-05-16 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Tue, 16 May 2006 15:02:43 +0200 schreef Steve Jolly [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Joseph Tainter wrote: Brian, the duration between the pre-flash and the flash is very short -- microseconds. If you are looking through the viewfinder you won't notice it. Isn't that because the mirror's up? No.

Re: Ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread Cotty
Personally, I think something in the range of a 24-90 would be a better wedding lens, but it would really need to be a constant aperture to keep the backgrounds from going all weird. Yah okay, 2 bodies, 70-200 and 24-90 or similar. Ideal setup for a snazzy wedding would be formals on 5X4

Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I bought the FA35/2 after I already had the FA20-35/4. I bough the prime for the two stop speed advantage, and dithered a lot between the 35 and the 28. The prime outperforms the zoom in both contrast wide open and rectilinear correction, but by a fairly insignificant amount; it is also

Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Rick Womer
It's a very unfriendly dog, and I hope it's a l-o-n-g lens! Rick --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone got any ideas how long was the lens used for this shot? And what the heck is it? From: Subject: Re: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

RE: Manfrotto 468MGRC3 any good?

2006-05-16 Thread Tim Øsleby
Godfrey. Based on your glance, can you say anything on how the head will perform using a pretty long and rather heavy combo? (300/2,8 plus AF TC) Did it look like a thing that will absorb/minimise critical vibrations? Or does somebody else have any idea about this? Tim Mostly harmless (just

Re: Flash for Ds

2006-05-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On May 16, 2006, at 6:43 AM, Lucas Rijnders wrote: Op Tue, 16 May 2006 15:02:43 +0200 schreef Steve Jolly [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Joseph Tainter wrote: Brian, the duration between the pre-flash and the flash is very short -- microseconds. If you are looking through the viewfinder you won't

OT: External HD's and two OS's

2006-05-16 Thread brooksdj
Hi folks. I currently back up my pictures via CD or DVD and also on to a 120 Gig Maxtor HD, external. If coming from the Mac, i just copy the CD/DVD data on to the maxtor on the PC. I was thinking of just moving the maxtor back and fort between the PC and the Mac, but this one

Re: GFM and food

2006-05-16 Thread Norman Baugher
This has worked quite well for me in the past. Mostly payment for modeling services. Norm From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll probably impinge on the goodwill of others and drink your beer and eat your food

Re: Manfrotto 468MGRC3 any good?

2006-05-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The 468MGRC3 is rated for up to 35lb loads, so should be good for that weight. Better have a fairly hefty tripod to manage a 35lb load!!! The RC2 model I handled is rated at a bit lighter weight probably due to the QR mounting: 22 lbs. How well it absorbs/minimizes vibration I couldn't

Re: Semi-OT: Transferring Image Files to Windows PC

2006-05-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/15/2006 11:04:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I suppose to be really safe one should copy the files twice and then keep the card untouched until all the images have been processed and archived or one reaches reaches 80 when its hardly going to

Re: PAW - Tatoo You

2006-05-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/15/2006 6:03:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5806/2203/1600/trackstars.1.jpg Taken in front of the most interesting bike shop I've ever seen, Trackstars in NYC. All they sell is trackbikes and track-specific

Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread pnstenquist
Hi Shel, I'm not familiar with the FA 20-35/4, but I do have the FA 35/2. It's probably my most used prime. A wonderful lens and fast enough for indoor shooting. I supplement it with the DA 16-45/4, which is probably comparable to the FA 20-35, although considerably larger and with a lot more

Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread Doug Brewer
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Gang ... snip So, what are your thoughts? Shel Shel, Both these lenses will perform very well for you. They have earned permanent (or as close to permanent as can be) places in my camera bag. I've been singing the praises of the 35/2 since it came out, and

Re: Need More Storage?

2006-05-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 4/26/2006 11:05:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That would tie in nicely with Bill Gates' prediction that all we would ever need was 640k of RAM :-) Cheers, Cotty == LOL. Ah, the good old days. I remember them. It did, on the upside, the only

Update for Photoshop CS2

2006-05-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx/.3bbfed67/0 describes the fixes and the update and also includes the URL for getting the update. Available for both Mac and Windows platforms. Some people have found and DL'sd the update, some have said that they can't find it. maybe there's heavy traffic

Re: OT: External HD's and two OS's

2006-05-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
You can get what you want, but you need to set the drive up for it. Windows XP limits the size of a FAT32 drive to 32Gbytes when formatting, they want you to use NTFS. Unfortunately, NTFS is read- only from Mac OS X ... you can connect it and read data from it, but it will not be writable.

Oh joy, I just won €568,786.33

2006-05-16 Thread graywolf
from a contest I never entered, and all I have to do is give them my bank account information so they can deposit it for me. How stupid do they think I am? Maybe I should just email them and tell them to send me a cashiers check for the amount evil grin. But that would just tell them my email

Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I did testing with the FA20-35 against the DA16-45 when I had both. The latter is a fine lens, but I found the imaging qualities of the FA20-35 more to my liking (and more similar to the FA35). The FA20-35 is much smaller and lighter than the DA16-45 ... it feels like a prime rather than a

Re: GFM - how might I just drop by?

2006-05-16 Thread graywolf
Will any of that be there with out Bill Owens PDML Central? graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Mark Roberts wrote: Jon Myers wrote: If I were to happen to be in the area at the time, how

Re: flash and shadows

2006-05-16 Thread Richard Chu
Hi, Godfrey, I am searching for a portable flash setup that would provide diffused lighting for taking photos of people at family gatherings and church events. I have tried the pocket bouncer and the omnibounce but have not been satisfied with the results. I am interested in your experience

Re: GFM - how might I just drop by?

2006-05-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/16/2006 8:04:48 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Will any of that be there with out Bill Owens PDML Central? graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Maybe

Re: OT: External HD's and two OS's

2006-05-16 Thread Ryan K. Brooks
Just thinking of having to not turn the pc on and just move the external btn computers, but is looks like i'm snookered here. Dave No, the mac won't erase anything. If it cannot read the disk for some reason, it'll first ask

Re: PEOW:My Baby and Her Baby

2006-05-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/14/2006 11:02:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Been away from posting on the list lately. Still following some though. My youngest daughter came over to cook dinner for her Mom on Mothers Day. Here is shot of here and her new puppy Baby . Taken

Re: Ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread graywolf
I still say, Real photographers use a Speed Graphic! Hey, I just realized my Graphic is the same age as my first car (a '52 Ford Convertible). Of course, back then I thought a Graphic was to old fashioned, but what else can you expect of an 18 year old. graywolf

Re: Report on Settlement of Accounts (Consolidated) for Business Year Ending ...

2006-05-16 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/16/2006 1:01:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/company/ir/semi/soa/info20060512.pdf -- -- Thibouille == Ah, a Herb successor. Good going. Marnie aka Doe ;-)

RE: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Tom C
I thought it was Hillary Clinton, but I guess I was wrong. Tom C. From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan... Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 07:41:56 +0100 I'd say it was a pariah dog, which is a

Re: Ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread graywolf
Traditional wedding: 1 photographer at the ceremony only. Speed Graphic with flash bulbs, 12 BW in album. Society wedding: 6 photographers with full Hassleblad kits. 1000 proofs. 150 prints in permanent bound album. Alternate Society wedding, Photographer with an English title (French title

Re: Ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread Jostein
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I admit it. I am beaten into submission. Good thing we're not all the same or the world would be a boring place. BTW we had MF for our wedding ;-) And a slow photographer... LOL Jostein This

Re: More ideas for Pentax

2006-05-16 Thread Jostein
Quoting Brian Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 2) At first I was suggesting a custom function to choose between fast and good enough v.s. slow and accurate auto focus. Slightly different idea: For the regular auto focus mode, if you are holding the shutter button half way, then have it take its

Re: GFM and food

2006-05-16 Thread frank theriault
On 5/16/06, Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This has worked quite well for me in the past. Mostly payment for modeling services. I don't think the Deepforest Studio (tm) will be in action this year. That was a Fairygirl thing. What's up with Tanya, anyway. Anyone heard from her

Re: GFM and food

2006-05-16 Thread Scott Loveless
On 5/16/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think the Deepforest Studio (tm) will be in action this year. That was a Fairygirl thing. I've been accused of be a girly-man once or twice. I'll bring the C220. Studio's on! cheers, frank ps: Norm, don't forget to bring extra

Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Paul ... I've not considered the DA 16~45 for one of my first auto focus lenses because I'd like whatever lens(es) I get - certainly for the time being - to work well on 35mm film bodies. The FA's will do that, and the DA's may not do it, or do it well. The other thing is that I'd like to

Re: OT: External HD's and two OS's

2006-05-16 Thread Rick Womer
Dave, I have an external HD formatted for NTFS (my work backup drive). My Mac G5 at home will read the files, but will not write files to it. So, I use a flash key to transfer images. Rick --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks. I currently back up my pictures via CD or DVD

Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Tue, 16 May 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: the years have come to appreciate the short, wide, M24~35 zoom, so the Do you still have that lense and these thoughts about it on the -Ds? If yes, it looks like a no-brainer for me. Kostas

Ink Cartridges

2006-05-16 Thread Walter Hamler
Anyone have any favorable experience with any of the compatable ink jet cartridges for the Epson R220 series printers. I am looking at trying to reduce costs on these puppies. Walt

Re: another GFM question...

2006-05-16 Thread frank theriault
On 5/16/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey it didn't bother Frank ;-)) Huh? Wha? nods back to sleep cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Tom C
I thought it was Hillary Clinton but I guess I was wrong. Tom C. From: Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan... Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 10:09:59 +0300 Are those ears natural? Have they been

Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread mike wilson
William Robb wrote: Anyone got any ideas how long was the lens used for this shot? And what the heck is it? From the depth of field, not very long - even if it was on a microdigital format box. So the photographer was not very far away from it, which might explain the threat display. If

Re: DS2 VS. PZ-1P Focusing

2006-05-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
Hello. How is the focusing speed, accuracy and low light ability of the DS2 compare to the PZ-1P? Thank you. Francis - The D series, of course, have multiple autofocus points, while the 1p has has the single, central sensor. Some people use the multiple points. I use just the central

Re: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: I thought it was Hillary Clinton but I guess I was wrong. Tom C. The mistake was an honest one, Tom. The resemblance is extraordinary! keith

RE: PESO: Dandelion

2006-05-16 Thread Tim Øsleby
Rick and Paul commented very well. Nice picture Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
http://michaelyon-online.com/media/images/disp/roadahead/lg/12lg.jpg On second glance, this has got to be photoshopped. The legs have been lengthened, and not well at that. Look at the ratio of femur to tibia in the rear leg (upper bone to lower) compared to the ratio of humerus to ulna in

Re: Ink Cartridges

2006-05-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I don't know who makes inks for that printer. My experience with third party inksets has not been particularly good; unless I was looking to dedicate the printer to BW with a quadtone inkset and accepted that I need to calibrate and fuss with it, the standard inks have usually been best.

Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Paul ... I've not considered the DA 16~45 for one of my first auto focus lenses because I'd like whatever lens(es) I get - certainly for the time being - to work well on 35mm film bodies. The FA's will do that, and the DA's may not do it, or do it well. The other thing is that I'd like to

[Fwd: Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...]

2006-05-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
I meant to send this to the list. Mind not working this morning. Joe Original Message Subject: Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan... Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 10:22:31 -0700 From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Fwd: Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0]

2006-05-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
Another one I meant to send to the list. Joe Original Message Subject: Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0 Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 10:05:40 -0700 From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shel, when I shot film, the FA 20-35 was my favorite lens. Not my most used lens,

Re: FA 20~35 or FA35/2.0

2006-05-16 Thread Mark Stringer
First you're gonna love and use either lens a lot. But they are different. I do a lot of point and shoot with my istD. The FA20-35 is always with me and I have plenty of options on the shelf. If you spend a lot of your time on thoughtful, composition and like the perspective the 35 will

Re: Update for Photoshop CS2

2006-05-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I couldn't get through at that link, but it worked fine to go to http://www.adobe.com/downloads/ and get it that way. Godfrey On May 16, 2006, at 7:37 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/webx/.3bbfed67/0 describes the fixes and the update and also includes the URL

OT: Best resampling software

2006-05-16 Thread Dario Bonazza
Hi all, A friend of mine has to blow up a 6Mpix file (a picture of a chorus) up to 3x4.5m or so, so that those singers will be reproduced around life size. Of course, he doesn't expect to retain full photo quality at such an enlargement. However, do you have any suggestions for the best

Re: PAW - Tatoo You

2006-05-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Frank ... Hadn't had time to look before. I think you've gone a little too crunchy on contrast and sharpening. Not sure if there's a lot of other merit in it compositionally ... it would be better as part of a documentary set on these people or the event they're connected with rather

Re: K2 ASA

2006-05-16 Thread Bob Sullivan
...and a 35mm f2 also! Good price! Regards, Bob S. On 5/16/06, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi David, Silver, and it's pretty well unblemished. Normally I would jump right in and reskin it, but the leatherette is in pretty good condition too, so maybe I'll enjoy the original feel

Re: Update for Photoshop CS2

2006-05-16 Thread Igor Roshchin
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Some people have found and DL'sd the update, some have said that they can't find it. maybe there's heavy traffic for that link ... the Adobe site has been flakey in the past. Just in case someone has problems, - you can go directly to one of the addresses below without

Re: OT: Best resampling software

2006-05-16 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The scaler I've heard most about is Genuine Fractals http://www.hallogram.com/genfractals/? source=googlegclid=CJ694fu6_YQCFUX0JAod-jPDDA http://tinyurl.com/q4ma8 I haven't used it myself as I have never needed anything scaled like that, but those I know who have used it extensively

Re: another GFM question...

2006-05-16 Thread Kenneth Waller
I just need someone to point me to the baby trail. Just follow the diapers. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: another GFM question... I just need someone to point me to the baby trail. vbg Dave Mat Maessen wrote: How

Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Kenneth Waller
Canis photoshopus maybe? My initial reaction also. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Toine [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 8:49 AM Subject: Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan... Don't know about the lens but his legs are

Re: GFM - how might I just drop by?

2006-05-16 Thread frank theriault
On 5/16/06, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Will any of that be there with out Bill Owens PDML Central? Mark, don't you have one of the original PDML Central Blimps? g Seriously, I think that Mark, Dave and I will be among the first there on Thursday around noonish, so we'll be well able

Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Gonz
Kenneth Waller wrote: Canis photoshopus maybe? My initial reaction also. I dont know, I've seen dogs that come very close to that in India. Most third world countries have versions of this dog, which is probably the least common genetic denominator of all dog breeds, i.e. a super

Re: External HD's and two OS's

2006-05-16 Thread Kenneth Waller
This doesn't exactly answer your question, but I regularly switch my external Maxtor between two different PC's without any issue whatsoever. I do have to click on the safely remove hardware icon when the PC from which I'm removing from is on. If the PC is off I simple unplug the Maxtor. HTH

Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Jostein
Looks like it's had it's entire upper lip ripped off. The ears look a bit like hyena ears, but I dunno. If it's a canis photoshopus, it's pretty well done, though...:-) Jostein - Original Message - From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, May

Re: Zone Alarm

2006-05-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
I've installed Zone Alarm. Had been meaning to for some time. It recognized Netscape as my default browser. Then it said that it is protecting one program. Presumably this is Netscape. Does this mean that if I use IE (which sometimes I do), it is unprotected? (Zone Alarm turned off Windows

Re: Question: Should I sell my MZ-S?

2006-05-16 Thread Pat White
I did a model shoot last Saturday with my MZ-S and that camera is a real pleasure to use. It focussed perfectly in the dim studio, my D200-using buddy was impressed with the results, and the model was pleased with the 60 prints that I gave her (my cost $0.00, since the second set was free this

Re: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan... I thought it was Hillary Clinton but I guess I was wrong. The ears are wrong. William Robb

Re: Best resampling software

2006-05-16 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza Subject: OT: Best resampling software Hi all, A friend of mine has to blow up a 6Mpix file (a picture of a chorus) up to 3x4.5m or so, so that those singers will be reproduced around life size. Of course, he doesn't expect to retain full

RE: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Bob W
Yes - after posting my reply below I thought its head looks rather like a hyena's. I've been very, very close (without protection) to wild hyenas, and they are very scary creatures. Can hyenas and dogs have babies? Even if they can, if the dog is in Afghanistan I don't see how it could a hyena

Re: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Kenneth Waller
I thought it was Hillary Clinton but I guess I was wrong. The ears are wrong. Check out the features between the rear legs. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 2:40 PM Subject: Re: Strange

Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread Norman Baugher
Beautiful smile though, reminds me of my first girlfriend Gretchen. Ah, but that was years ago Norm From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Canis photoshopus maybe? My initial reaction also. http://michaelyon-online.com/media/images/disp/roadahead/lg/12lg.jpg

Re: Zone Alarm (Now OT)

2006-05-16 Thread Joseph Tainter
P.S. Zone Alarm is apparently put out by CheckPoint, which is one of those companies that collects and collates information on all of us. Isn't CheckPoint the company that had records on several hundred thousand consumers stolen a few months ago? I have heard that the Pentagon (or maybe NSA)

Re: another GFM question...

2006-05-16 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I just need someone to point me to the baby trail. Just follow the diapers. Kenneth Waller Cloth i hope. I'll be about as fast as them little ones anyway.:-) Dave(one toe)Brooks - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

Re: Zone Alarm (Now OT)

2006-05-16 Thread Tom C
I just don't see how collecting data on 'all the phone calls in the United States' and 'analyzing them for patterns' will help fight terrorism. That data base would contain a preponderance of useless, irrelevant data. Tom C. From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:

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