Re: Pentax and Wally World Team Up.

2007-08-24 Thread Toine
Most likely a small mirror at 45 deg. The lens is behind the mirror and zooming is invisible inside the camerabody. Minolta was first. On 8/24/07, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Aug 23, 2007 at 05:55:03PM -0600, Tom C wrote:

RE: Conceptual photography (was - Corner Kick)

2007-08-24 Thread Bob W
Bingo!! You said what I was trying to say much more concisely and precisely... cheers, frank I decided the best way to settle this question once and for all was to ask someone who really knows. This is what he says: If your art expresses yourself, it's art. Real art. Period. Ken

Re: OT: DPR Nikon D3, Full-Frame, previewed

2007-08-24 Thread Toralf Lund
Tom C wrote: Native ISO of 200 is a little disappointing. Would have preferred 100 or 50. Isn't the ISO rating (of the sensor) directly linked to the signal-to-noise ratio? Isn't wanting a lower ISO like wishing the sensor was noisier? - T Tom C. From: Amita Guha [EMAIL

Re: PESO - Bella

2007-08-24 Thread Bruce Dayton
Lots to like here. Very cute girl. You nailed the focus. The biggest nit for me is the dark spot above her head in the background - makes it look kind of like an extension of her head. -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, August 23, 2007, 5:23:34 AM, you wrote: R Another shot of my daughter

Re: Bigma 50-500 vs 100-300 + 1.4x TC

2007-08-24 Thread John Whittingham
On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:52:33 +0200, Patrick Genovese wrote Hello Pentax Please add this feature in the next firmware upgrade: Add a feature to multiply the focal length reported by the lens by a user entered factor e.g 1.4x 2x 1.7x and operate the SR system based on that.. Easy software

Re: PESO - My New Wheels

2007-08-24 Thread David Mann
On Aug 24, 2007, at 2:32 AM, Christian wrote: I have no garage but the bike bug has definitely hit. I hear that loud clear. I'm test-riding a nice XC bike tomorrow morning. Not with any intention to buy, of course well not yet... - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread David J Brooks
I have a SP here if your interested I'll be at a 3 day horse show, so if i dont answer any questions right away, thats why Dave On 8/24/07, Glen Tortorella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi William, In what condition is the MX body? If it is particularly nice, I may be interested. Actually, I

PESO: Harlech Castle, Wales

2007-08-24 Thread John Whittingham
Taken on one of two day trips to Wales, the weather finally broke here in the UK and we got a little sun 8) Sigma 10-20 @ 10mm: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6341179 Full size (uncropped): http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6341179size=lg John

Re: FS Friday: 3 old cameras

2007-08-24 Thread Amita Guha
None worth mentioning. On 8/24/07, Glen Tortorella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you for the prompt reply. If the viewfinder is now clear, I may be interested. How does the camera look overall...any notable dings or scratches? Thanks, Glen On Aug 24, 2007, at 12:01 AM, Amita Guha

Re: FS Friday: 3 old cameras

2007-08-24 Thread Amita Guha
If the camera's about as old as I am, it's getting up there. ;) Amita On 8/23/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amita Guha wrote: Here are my ebay auctions for the week. K1000 + lens: Would you kindly refrain from referring to the K1000 as an old camera. Show some respect.

A view of Wales.................

2007-08-24 Thread John Whittingham
...taken from the harbour at Shell Island, Sigma 10-20 @ 18mm: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6341358 Large version: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6341358size=lg John

Re: FIND

2007-08-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: Mark Roberts Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 23, 2007, at 1:40 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: I just play a grouchy old fart for the PDML. In person, I'm just sweetness and light... ]'-) Let me introduce myself: My name is Brad Dobo... ;-) Who is/was Brad Dobo? I don't

PESO: No Spam

2007-08-24 Thread Brian Walters
Hi all Last week I spent an hour or so walking around the inner Sydney suburb of Glebe. This mail box attracted my attention both for the fairly original message and the colourful background wall. http://www.blognow.com.au/PESO/70522/No_Spam.html Comments, criticisms, advice always welcome.

Re: FS Friday: 3 old cameras

2007-08-24 Thread David Savage
Yeah Amita. Old is so rude. Relic would be more respectful. Cheers, Dave On 8/24/07, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the camera's about as old as I am, it's getting up there. ;) Amita On 8/23/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amita Guha wrote: Here are my ebay

Re: Conceptual photography (was - Corner Kick)

2007-08-24 Thread frank theriault
On 8/24/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I decided the best way to settle this question once and for all was to ask someone who really knows. This is what he says: If your art expresses yourself, it's art. Real art. Period. Ken Rockwell. Not much room for doubt there, and such good

Re: OT: DPR Nikon D3, Full-Frame, previewed

2007-08-24 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 24/08/07, Toralf Lund [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't the ISO rating (of the sensor) directly linked to the signal-to-noise ratio? Indirectly. Isn't wanting a lower ISO like wishing the sensor was noisier? No, the sensors effective native ISO has more to do with its saturation level, the

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Doug Brewer
Rebekah wrote: By the way, if everyone is grouchy old farts, I'm the young amateur comic relief around here. Sorry, but Rule 17a, subsection c of the Official Unwritten PDML handbook clearly states that in order to qualify for Comic Relief status, you have to be funny. -- PDML

Re: PESO: No Spam

2007-08-24 Thread David Savage
Ugh! I love the colour. The shadows on the left are a bit of a distraction but eh!!! it's still a fun shot. Cheers, Dave On 8/24/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Har! I love the colour. The shadows on the left are a bit of a distraction but eh!!! But it's still a fun shot.

Re: OT: DPR Nikon D3, Full-Frame, previewed

2007-08-24 Thread Toralf Lund
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 24/08/07, Toralf Lund [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't the ISO rating (of the sensor) directly linked to the signal-to-noise ratio? Indirectly. Isn't wanting a lower ISO like wishing the sensor was noisier? No, the sensors effective

Vivitar 6000 or other cheap ringlight flash?

2007-08-24 Thread Toralf Lund
The thread started by Jostein a few days ago made me realise that I just have to buy a ring flash. I'm looking at the cheap options, though, specifically I very nearly ordered a Vivitar 6000 yesterday, but then I thought I should perhaps try to find out more about it first. Unfortunately, not

Re: PESO: No Spam

2007-08-24 Thread David Savage
Har! I love the colour. The shadows on the left are a bit of a distraction but eh!!! But it's still a fun shot. Cheers, Dave On 8/24/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all Last week I spent an hour or so walking around the inner Sydney suburb of Glebe. This mail box attracted

News: Pentax: 645 Digital 'no longer priority'

2007-08-24 Thread Digital Image Studio
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Pentax_645_Digital_no_longer_priority_news_139145.html -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/PESO http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax

Re: OT: DPR Nikon D3, Full-Frame, previewed

2007-08-24 Thread Toralf Lund
Toralf Lund wrote: Digital Image Studio wrote: On 24/08/07, Toralf Lund [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't the ISO rating (of the sensor) directly linked to the signal-to-noise ratio? [ ... ] what I was trying to say, is that I think I've read somewhere that

Re: Vivitar 6000 or other cheap ringlight flash?

2007-08-24 Thread Toine
P-TTL ringflashes for Pentax don't exist (I have never found one). The TTL models won't work on K10D etc. The ringflash I use is a no name version like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=160146845797 They vary in branding, logos etc and sometimes as cheap as $50. These

Re: PESO: No Spam

2007-08-24 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks, Rebekah. I probably should have taken a bit more time over it but I get nervous taking photos of people's houses. I keep expecting to get mugged by a disgruntled homeowner (or at the very least his/her dog). Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western

Re: Conceptual photography (was - Corner Kick)

2007-08-24 Thread Fernando
Kenny dixit. Ars longa, vita brevis. On 8/24/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/24/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I decided the best way to settle this question once and for all was to ask someone who really knows. This is what he says: If your art expresses

Re: News: Pentax: 645 Digital 'no longer priority'

2007-08-24 Thread Steve Desjardins
I'm sure it's actually no longer a priority for Hoya. That camera division had better start making money. Let's hope the Wal-mart deal works. Steve Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] 8/24/2007 9:05 AM

Re: My Flickr portfolio

2007-08-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Unfortunately, I'm at my funniest when I'm not even trying . . . On 8/21/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 20/08/07, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: I did lick through and look at them, however, and they are very well done indeed. Dan, that's the best Freudian slip

OT: Here Be Monsters

2007-08-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Some grotesque and highly doctored photographs, but interesting and effective nonetheless: http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/index.php?storyID=8347 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - The Bride

2007-08-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
WOW, just WOW. On 8/21/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Beautiful ! And the picture isn't bad either VBG -Original Message- From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - The Bride - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Subject: PESO - The Bride

Re: PESO: No Spam

2007-08-24 Thread Brian Walters
Ugh!!?? Are you referring to the photo or your mangled prose? :-) I quite like the dark left hand side for the contrast it provides with the colourful wall. I suppose I could have taken the shot less front on to reduce the shadowing - maybe on my next trip there. Cheers Brian

Re: Conceptual photography (was - Corner Kick)

2007-08-24 Thread Doug Franklin
frank theriault wrote: [Ken Rockwell's] writing is on par with his photography. So, are you insulting his writing or his photography. ;-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread David Savage
On 8/24/07, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rebekah wrote: By the way, if everyone is grouchy old farts, I'm the young amateur comic relief around here. Sorry, but Rule 17a, subsection c of the Official Unwritten PDML handbook clearly states that in order to qualify for Comic Relief

Re: Conceptual photography (was - Corner Kick)

2007-08-24 Thread David Savage
On 8/24/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault wrote: [Ken Rockwell's] writing is on par with his photography. So, are you insulting his writing or his photography. ;-) He's an insult to all writing photography :-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: News: Pentax: 645 Digital 'no longer priority'

2007-08-24 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 24/08/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't this like the third time that this has been reported... Wasting bandwidth or your time am I? -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/PESO

Re: OT: DPR Nikon D3, Full-Frame, previewed

2007-08-24 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 24/08/07, Toralf Lund [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, Wikipedia says: ISO Standard 12232:2006 http://www.iso.org/iso/en/CatalogueDetailPage.CatalogueDetail?CSNUMBER=3 (Photography — Digital still cameras — Determination of exposure index, ISO speed ratings,

Re: PESO: No Spam

2007-08-24 Thread David Savage
On 8/24/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ugh!!?? Are you referring to the photo or your mangled prose? :-) My mangled prose. It's been a long day and my brain is mushier than usual :-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: News: Pentax: 645 Digital 'no longer priority'

2007-08-24 Thread P. J. Alling
Isn't this like the third time that this has been reported... Digital Image Studio wrote: http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Pentax_645_Digital_no_longer_priority_news_139145.html -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Pentax or Bust

2007-08-24 Thread Cotty
Howdy listers, Been a bit quiet lately, despite Norm's usual baiting. On holiday an hour inland from La Rochelle in the Poitou-Cherente (about half way down France on the left hand side). The blasted weather has been abysmal, with only three decent days this week - and one of those is supposed

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Cotty
On 22/08/07, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: I am not old! Scot's right. He just looks old. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Vivitar 6000 or other cheap ringlight flash?

2007-08-24 Thread Christian
Toralf Lund wrote: The thread started by Jostein a few days ago made me realise that I just have to buy a ring flash. I'm looking at the cheap options, though, specifically I very nearly ordered a Vivitar 6000 yesterday, but then I thought I should perhaps try to find out more about it

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Scott Loveless
Doug Brewer wrote: Rebekah wrote: By the way, if everyone is grouchy old farts, I'm the young amateur comic relief around here. Sorry, but Rule 17a, subsection c of the Official Unwritten PDML handbook clearly states that in order to qualify for Comic Relief status, you have to

Re: Pentax or Bust

2007-08-24 Thread Norm Baugher
I resemble that comment! Norm Cotty wrote: Howdy listers, Been a bit quiet lately, despite Norm's usual baiting. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Doug Brewer
Scott Loveless wrote: Doug Brewer wrote: Rebekah wrote: By the way, if everyone is grouchy old farts, I'm the young amateur comic relief around here. Sorry, but Rule 17a, subsection c of the Official Unwritten PDML handbook clearly states that in order to qualify for Comic Relief

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Rebekah
Rebekah wrote: By the way, if everyone is grouchy old farts, I'm the young amateur comic relief around here. Sorry, but Rule 17a, subsection c of the Official Unwritten PDML handbook clearly states that in order to qualify for Comic Relief status, you have to be funny. Sorry Doug, you forgot

Re: Conceptual photography (was - Corner Kick)

2007-08-24 Thread keith_w
Fernando wrote: Kenny dixit. Ars longa, vita brevis. Droopy ass, short life? keith -- On 8/24/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/24/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I decided the best way to settle this question once and for all was to ask someone who really knows.

Re: PESO - Bella

2007-08-24 Thread Rebekah
Thanks for everyone's compliments on this photo, and especially thank you for all the advice. I will do my best to keep and eye out for backgrounds in the future, even when shooting those darn roddlers! rg2 On 8/24/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lots to like here. Very cute girl.

Re: Conceptual photography (was - Corner Kick)

2007-08-24 Thread keith_w
frank theriault wrote: On 8/24/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I decided the best way to settle this question once and for all was to ask someone who really knows. This is what he says: If your art expresses yourself, it's art. Real art. Period. Ken Rockwell. Not much room for doubt

FS Friday

2007-08-24 Thread Peter.J.Popp
Hi all - I'm selling off a some underutilized accessories to finance some extension tubes. Here's what I have: Pentax cable switch 105 (MZ-S and 645nII), used but perfect condition with box, $30 Pentax F5P(L) flash extension cord, new never used in box, $30 Pentax 5.5x magnifying loupe with

A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Rebekah
Yesterday, I drove by the site of the Charleston Sofa Super Store fire, which you can read up on here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_Sofa_Super_Store_fire My husband and I lost two friends in that fire, and it was a shock to see it still standing. I never drove over there because I

Re: FS Friday: 3 old cameras

2007-08-24 Thread Amita Guha
Actually, there's a small ding on the top of the pentaprism which is visible in one of the photos. On 8/24/07, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: None worth mentioning. On 8/24/07, Glen Tortorella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank you for the prompt reply. If the viewfinder is now clear, I

Re: FS Friday

2007-08-24 Thread Rebekah
Peter What sort of extension tubes are you looking for? I have some for a screw mount, I think. rg2 On 8/24/07, Peter.J.Popp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all - I'm selling off a some underutilized accessories to finance some extension tubes. Here's what I have: Pentax cable switch 105

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Scott Loveless
Rebekah wrote: R I have no need for funny, I'm just darn gorgeous. :oP rg2 Pics or it ain't true. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Stan Halpin
The lawyers and those paranoid about legalistic matters may disagree, but I see no reason to ask anyone's permission to take any photo in a public place. stan On Aug 24, 2007, at 10:22 AM, Rebekah wrote: Yesterday, I drove by the site of the Charleston Sofa Super Store fire, which you can

FS Fryday

2007-08-24 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
Pentax AF 1.7x, caps, ex. cond. $400 Caltar HR 300/5.6 in Copal 3, with Nikon Y2 95mm filter, caps., ex. cond. (8x10) $350 + shipping. PayPal referred. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://yourevangelicalperspective.blogspot.com

Re: PESO: Harlech Castle, Wales

2007-08-24 Thread Rebekah
I like it, what a great angle that you chose to shoot from, and you got some good shadows on the castle, which really bring out the character of the place. rg2 On 8/24/07, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken on one of two day trips to Wales, the weather finally broke here in the

Re: FS Fryday

2007-08-24 Thread David Savage
On 8/25/07, Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pentax AF 1.7x, caps, ex. cond. $400 This is an extremely good piece of kit. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Rebekah
sure, because I routinely photograph myself. I'm pretty at best, I'll dig around - you've seen at least one pic of me before anyways. Don't you know empty gloating when you see it? :oP rg2 On 8/24/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rebekah wrote: R I have no need for funny,

OT - Farmyard Scrumpy

2007-08-24 Thread Scott Loveless
Would someone from across the pond mind explaining farmyard scrumpy in general and cripple cock (shut up, Norm) specifically? I understand that it's cider, but that's about all I've been able figure out. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Tom C
It's still a free country, last time I looked. Tom C. From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: A Gray Matter Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:50:21 -0500 The lawyers and those paranoid about legalistic

Re: FIND

2007-08-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Aug 24, 2007, at 4:33 AM, John Sessoms wrote: I just play a grouchy old fart for the PDML. In person, I'm just sweetness and light... ]'-) Let me introduce myself: My name is Brad Dobo... ;-) Who is/was Brad Dobo? I don't understand the reference. Norm Baugher's alter ego. Be

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Scott Loveless
Tom C wrote: It's still a free country, last time I looked. Tom C. What are you smoking? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread David Savage
On 8/24/07, Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sure, because I routinely photograph myself... I do. Well not routinely. Just when I'm waiting for someone, bored , have a camera on hand there is nothing better around (trust me I looked...hard!):

Re: FS Friday

2007-08-24 Thread Peter.J.Popp
Rebekah - I'm looking for Pentax bayonet mount, for my FA 135/2.8. Haven't really explored my options yet. I need to do some testing with a toilet paper roll to see what lengths I need. Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Bigma 50-500 vs 100-300 + 1.4x TC

2007-08-24 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi, Would any kind soul who has access to a 50-500 check out one thing for me? What is effective the max apterure at 400mm (or at least what does the camera report the aperture to be. I realise that this will probably be rounded the the nearest 1/2 or 1/3 F stop. Rgds Patrick On 8/24/07,

Re: News: Pentax: 645 Digital 'no longer priority'

2007-08-24 Thread David Savage
The Pro version didn't even make it to the mock-up stage. Cheers, Norm. On 8/25/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That article is just plain abusive, referring to the mockup as a dummy version. Tom C. From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Tom C
Hi Norm. Tom C. From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well not routinely. Just when I'm waiting for someone, bored , have a camera on hand there is nothing better around (trust me I looked...hard!): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP4150.jpg This is all moot anyway. I'm neither

Re: News: Pentax: 645 Digital 'no longer priority'

2007-08-24 Thread Tom C
Not from an article dated August 24, 2007 and not from the mouth of Hiroshi Onoda, European general manager for Imaging Systems (whoever he is). Tom C. From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject:

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Tom C
Relatively speaking... Tom C. From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: A Gray Matter Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:20:00 -0400 Tom C wrote: It's still a free country, last time I looked.

Re: A view of Wales.................

2007-08-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Whittingham Subject: A view of Wales. ...taken from the harbour at Shell Island, Sigma 10-20 @ 18mm: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6341358 I knew Wales was small, but to get all of it in a single photograph is

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rebekah Subject: A Gray Matter Yesterday, I drove by the site of the Charleston Sofa Super Store fire, which you can read up on here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_Sofa_Super_Store_fire My husband and I lost two friends in that fire, and it

Re: OT - Farmyard Scrumpy

2007-08-24 Thread Norm Baugher
I'm laughing so hard I am incapable of saying anything. (Laughing with you of course...) Norm Scott Loveless wrote: Would someone from across the pond mind explaining farmyard scrumpy in general and cripple cock (shut up, Norm) specifically? I understand that it's cider, but that's about

Re: News: Pentax: 645 Digital 'no longer priority'

2007-08-24 Thread Tom C
That article is just plain abusive, referring to the mockup as a dummy version. Tom C. From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: News: Pentax: 645 Digital 'no longer priority' Date: Sat,

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Scott Loveless
Stan Halpin wrote: The lawyers and those paranoid about legalistic matters may disagree, but I see no reason to ask anyone's permission to take any photo in a public place. stan I'll second that. On the tow path we found a family leading their small children across a log over a

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread graywolf
Legally? As long as you are on public property when you shoot, and it is not something Homeland Security restricts you are OK. The owners of the property, their lawyers, and their agents can restrict your actions on their property. Morally? That is between you and God, or your Church, or your

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Norm Baugher
Hi Tom. Tom C wrote: Hi Norm. Tom C. From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well not routinely. Just when I'm waiting for someone, bored , have a camera on hand there is nothing better around (trust me I looked...hard!): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP4150.jpg This

JMDC Sticker

2007-08-24 Thread Glen Tortorella
Hi All, If I were to remove a JMDC inspection sticker from an older camera body (late 70s or early 80s vintage), would an oval spot show up in place of the sticker (i.e. from fading)? Overall, the camera is in nice condition. Have any of you ever tried this with an older camera? Thanks,

Re: FS Friday: 3 old cameras

2007-08-24 Thread Glen Tortorella
I saw the small ding. Thank you for pointing out this relatively minor flaw. I appreciate your honesty. Now I must decide between the Super Program and a few others. I am eyeing an ME Super, a Spotmatic F, and an MX. The only hitch (for me, at least) with the ME Super is the lack of DOF

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Tom Cakalic
I might be mistaken, but I think in many cases that 'accesses' to private property are also considered valid for certain public use unless they are posted as No Trespassing and even then maybe there's a disconnect between the law and the way things really work (and of course the laws are

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread P. J. Alling
Wait a minute, we'll be the judges of that, post a self portrait. Rebekah wrote: Rebekah wrote: By the way, if everyone is grouchy old farts, I'm the young amateur comic relief around here. Sorry, but Rule 17a, subsection c of the Official Unwritten PDML handbook clearly states

Re: Conceptual photography (was - Corner Kick)

2007-08-24 Thread P. J. Alling
Hey, Franks multi talented, he can do both. Doug Franklin wrote: frank theriault wrote: [Ken Rockwell's] writing is on par with his photography. So, are you insulting his writing or his photography. ;-) -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: News: Pentax: 645 Digital 'no longer priority'

2007-08-24 Thread P. J. Alling
No, but AP certainly is. Of course that could be true even if it weren't reporting this... Digital Image Studio wrote: On 24/08/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't this like the third time that this has been reported... Wasting bandwidth or your time am I? --

Re: JMDC Sticker

2007-08-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Glen Tortorella Subject: JMDC Sticker Hi All, If I were to remove a JMDC inspection sticker from an older camera body (late 70s or early 80s vintage), would an oval spot show up in place of the sticker (i.e. from fading)? Overall, the camera is in nice

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom Cakalic Subject: Re: A Gray Matter I might be mistaken, but I think in many cases that 'accesses' to private property are also considered valid for certain public use unless they are posted as No Trespassing and even then maybe there's a disconnect

Re: JMDC Sticker

2007-08-24 Thread Tom C
Those stickers have tracers in them. The government will know if the tag is removed and then strange things will start happening to you. Tom C. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: JMDC

Re: JMDC Sticker

2007-08-24 Thread Glen Tortorella
Good one, William...like those white tags on couches--do not remove under penalty of law :-) Glen On Aug 24, 2007, at 1:30 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Glen Tortorella Subject: JMDC Sticker Hi All, If I were to remove a JMDC inspection sticker from an

Re: JMDC Sticker

2007-08-24 Thread P. J. Alling
Only if it needs to be cleaned... Glen Tortorella wrote: Hi All, If I were to remove a JMDC inspection sticker from an older camera body (late 70s or early 80s vintage), would an oval spot show up in place of the sticker (i.e. from fading)? Overall, the camera is in nice condition.

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Tom C
Delivery people and the like (the paper boy, mailman, whatever), are generally considered to be invitees, and are automatically granted limited access to your property to conduct their business. The same with meter readers, who are granted access to your yard to do what they need to do. This does

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Scott Loveless
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Tom Cakalic Subject: Re: A Gray Matter I might be mistaken, but I think in many cases that 'accesses' to private property are also considered valid for certain public use unless they are posted as No Trespassing and even then

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread P. J. Alling
My God may, get those catapillers away from your eyes! (Maybe you're good and funny looking...) David Savage wrote: On 8/24/07, Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sure, because I routinely photograph myself... I do. Well not routinely. Just when I'm waiting for someone, bored ,

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread P. J. Alling
The sidewalk along the perimeter of a property is usually part of the public right of way... Scott Loveless wrote: William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Tom Cakalic Subject: Re: A Gray Matter I might be mistaken, but I think in many cases that 'accesses' to

Re: OT: DPR Nikon D3, Full-Frame, previewed

2007-08-24 Thread Toralf Lund
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 24/08/07, Toralf Lund [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, Wikipedia says: ISO Standard 12232:2006 http://www.iso.org/iso/en/CatalogueDetailPage.CatalogueDetail?CSNUMBER=3 (Photography — Digital still cameras — Determination of exposure

Re: FIND

2007-08-24 Thread Scott Loveless
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 23, 2007, at 12:33 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: I'm grouchy, and stubbornly opinionated, but still young. And of course, long live film, especially Kodachrome. When/if you get a scanner and figure out how to scan Kodachrome, would please, please let me

Re: JMDC Sticker

2007-08-24 Thread Tom Cakalic
It's started already. The invasion has begun. Tom C. From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: JMDC Sticker Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:16:45 -0400 Yes, you'll start to get e-mails from Tom C...

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Tom Cakalic
Bill, myself, and you actually see things pretty much the same way. While a house and the land it is on is private property, the public at large has certain limited 'rights' of access up to the entrance. It's common sense. As you wrote, the right to speak or initiate conversation with the

Re: JMDC Sticker

2007-08-24 Thread P. J. Alling
Yes, you'll start to get e-mails from Tom C... Tom C wrote: Those stickers have tracers in them. The government will know if the tag is removed and then strange things will start happening to you. Tom C. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: JMDC Sticker

2007-08-24 Thread Glen Tortorella
Another good one...though in the age of Homeland Security (aka Big Brother) and warrantless wiretaps, there is little that would surprise me. Glen On Aug 24, 2007, at 2:13 PM, Tom C wrote: Those stickers have tracers in them. The government will know if the tag is removed and then

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Rebekah
Apparently it's almost impossible to a get a mug shot of me unless I pose. All I can see is my nose in these pictures. Oh well. I still maintain that I have no need to be funny just so I can be the comic relief around here.

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-24 Thread Stan Halpin
Stan Halpin wrote: The lawyers and those paranoid about legalistic matters may disagree, but I see no reason to ask anyone's permission to take any photo in a public place. stan I'll second that. On the tow path we found a family leading their small children across a log over a

Re: JMDC Sticker

2007-08-24 Thread Rebekah
oh man, that's like pulling the tag off your mattress. A friend of mine did that and I never saw him again Seriously, unless you leave your camera baking in the sun I doubt it's faded much. If it looks horrific after removal, there's always superglue. Why do you want to take it off? rg2

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