OT: Operating SuperTL

2002-01-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I've figured out all but one item on the body. Film speed and the meter switch were rather unique systems. Lift the SS dial turn it to set film speed. Big, big black button for the meter. I like the stop-down when firing system. Depress the button lightly it stops down. Depress it further

Re: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?

2002-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
An interesting concept. I've tended to use Medium for anything serious, but still film for 35mm snapshots, etc. My reasoning is, if it's worth pressing the button for, it's probably worth keeping. Medium Format is used for anniversaries and other memorable gatherings where the history of the

RE: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?

2002-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Oops. Typo. Also, In the mid 80s I used a Bronica ETR. Nice, but bulky. The Fuji rules for convenience. Perhaps a Kiev? A bit heavy, but cheap. Search for Pentax in Excite.com Classifieds. Collin

Re: z1p and M lenses

2002-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Definitely. :) Welcome. At 06:03 PM 1/10/02 -0500, you wrote: Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 13:22:46 -0800 From: Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: z1p and M lenses snip Or not... grinHe's baaack! * I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact - This message

OT: It's out there...

2002-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
... if anyone wants it. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1320701252 Collin * I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Metering system

2002-01-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
So, if I use a consistent exposure method, but need an incident meter to accomplish that goal, how do I turn my 35mm camera into an incident meter? Or is it easier to just carry one? Collin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: debating on buying an mx....

2002-01-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Vlad, As I understand appropriate behavior: When the switch is in Lock position, nothing should happen when pressing the button. When the switch is NOT in the Lock position, AND the film advance is IN (beside the body) THEN meter only comes on with slight depressing of the shutter release.

Re: Old Slides?

2002-01-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Yes. My wife shot many, many 126 images in the 70s when she was on a missions trip in Peru. Even her shots of Machupichu (I certain someone will correct my spelling!) are good, even with an inexpensive camera. Collin === From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Mark=20Roberts?=

Confessions of a survivor.

2002-01-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Hello. My name is Junkie. I'm a photography adict. I don't need more lenses. I just want more. I don't need more camera bodies. I just want more. I don't need more film. I just want more. I don't need a darkroom. I just want one. I don't need a fancy digital camera. I just want one. I

Re: How many 35mm lenses do you own?

2002-01-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
1. How many 35mm Pentax-compatible lenses do you own? Include screwmount and K mount. 4 A35/2.8 A50/1.4 A100/2.8 Tokina 80-200/2.8 AT-X 2. How many primes? 3 3. How many zooms? 1 4. What's the greatest number of lenses any one focal length 1

OT FS LM

2002-01-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I've got a nice, handy little Sekonic #86 meter in leather case for sale. $15 + shpg. Collin -- . --- I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: drying FB prints...

2002-01-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I found a simple method. Just arch a piece of poster board. Use a couple strips of duct tape to hold across the ends. Staple it if you wish to. Tape down a paper towel. Make a loop paper towel to go around the unit. Lay your print onto the arch, with a paper towel in between. Flex it poster

Vs: Glad I got the Yashica TLR's

2002-01-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
F*** GA645 rangfinders do. The winder stops when the sensor detects the thickness of film. Works with 120 or 220. Collin === From: Raimo Korhonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Vs: Glad I got the Yashica TLR's Sorry to be nit-picking, but it they did

Heresy request

2002-01-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anyone here ever shot a Kiev 60? TIA, Collin -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. William Robb -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

Re: OT Kiev 60

2002-01-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It looked like it might be an inexpensive step (back) into medium format for me. Prices are really, really cheap for these babies. A complete starter outfit for about $150! But -- are they reliable, decent optically, etc. I'm obviously not going to worry about resale value! Collin -- .

Re: What would you ~like~ to learn here?

2002-01-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
1. How to solve the world's problems. 2. How to solve Pentax' problems. 3. How to solve my own problems. 4. How to show more love to my God, wife, sons. Sorry. Thought this was the Dr. Laura list. :) I'll try again later. Collin -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate.

Re: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)

2002-01-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Is it a wink or a nervous twitch, like Inspector Dreyfus? :) Collin At 12:46 PM 1/19/02 -0500, you wrote: Subject: Re: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio) Alan Abbott wrote: Wohooo Got it!!! Now I've got the LX wink ;-) * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the

Fascinating

2002-01-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1321590373 At least for now, the high bidder Summicron on a classic Pentax lens is, presumably, a Leica lover. Seems appropriate some how. * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

OT: @Midwest Photo

2002-01-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I was in there yesterday. They've got a beautiful H2 w/ 1.4 (IIRC) The film advance feels tight, almost new. Very clean, in leather case. That body makes be appreciate why the screw-heads in the group like them so well. It's a fine piece. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message

MX Zooms

2002-01-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
With the discussion of the (very fine) Pentax-A 70-210/4, there's also the inexpensive option of the Sears (Kiron?) 80-200/4, which is well-though- of in this group, and commonly selling for about $50. In addition, KEH has a Tokina 80-200/2.8 AT-X for $199. A bit more money, but a

Re: favorite non-Pentax K mount lens?

2002-01-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Tokina 80-200/2.8 AT-X -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. -- an fellow hater of cats who requested anonymity -- -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

Interesting k-mount lens

2002-01-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Was in Midwest today. They've got a Makinon (IIRC) 50/2.8 lens. Pancake. I've never seen one before. Appears thinner than the P 40/2.8. Anyone use one before? Looks like a useful carry-around lens. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

unsubscribe pentax-discuss

2002-01-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
unsubscribe pentax-discuss * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Tokina

2002-01-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I went to Columbus Camera Group to evaluate the Tokina 80-200/2.8 AT-X manual-focus lens that they have on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1325843698 Here's what it's like: #1 It has the screw-on metal hood. (Mine has the plastic clip-on.) #2 Mechanically, it feels

Shopping today

2002-01-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Midwest Photo ahs a decent price on T-Max Pro 135/36, iso 100 2-roll boxes for $4 US. Got a Spartaflex. Finally, medium format enabled! :) Yashica 2x TC. Canon 50/1.8 breech-mount lens. Passed up an old Sears (Ricoh?) 500 screw mount body with manuals, 50mm 200mm for $40 ... a

Re: FS: pentax SFXn in perfect cond; SMC F 1.4/50 lens (together or separately)

2002-01-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Hey Pentax brother, Don't get the M lenses! 'K' for best overall optical design, or 'A' for color contrast improvements. Even the SuperMultiCoated Tak 50/1.4 would be better than the 'M' and would look nice on a KX! Collin :) == ... so I will get a

OT: FS A35/2.8

2002-01-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Great condition. $90, ppd in US. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Why do you choose or stay in Pentax ?

2002-01-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
There's an interesting psychology in the consumer. It seems that people rarely change brands, and often become brand-dependant as a sense of personal security and fulfillment. A product of Madison Ave. and our culture of consumerism and greed. Get a cell phone from provider #1 you won't like

Some e-marketing thoughts

2002-01-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I use ebay extensively. dpconsult.com It grew out of a hobby @ first, in 1998, when many of the priced were very low and bargains were everywhere. (And my income was pretty high, which helped a lot.) It became a business last year when I was unemployed for an extended period. BIN started

OT: For Cheap

2002-01-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
49mm reverse adapter. K-mount on one side 49mm thread on the back. For putting your lens onto the end of a bellows or extension tubes. $5 ppd in US. Collin -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of

Re: Photography Startup

2002-01-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Things pretty lonely up there @ -40? :) Collin At 07:01 PM 1/30/02 -0500, you wrote: Internet pornography. William Robb - - * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Did you see the price on this silly thing?

2002-01-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1326756497 What you can't sell on eBay! * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery

645 info

2002-01-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Steven is looking to sell a bunch of his 35mm stuff (and he has a bunch, for a teenager!) and acquire a Pentax 645. His concern is: What to look at and be cautious of. What are the wear points to look at on a body? What other matters might be of concern? TIA Collin * Get over it. Dr.

Re: VIVITAR SERIES 1 MACRO 105/2.5

2002-02-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If anyone is interested, Midwest Photo has the Kiron in stock. www.mpex.com Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

Re: Gods of enablement, help me!

2002-02-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Do they do lay-away in your country? You've nothing to lose by asking. All they can say is No. Collin At 08:24 PM 2/6/02 -0500, you wrote: Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:51:05 +0100 From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Gods of enablement, help me! Would you believe it! A local shop has

Re: Enabled!

2002-02-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
And not only that, but he made some wise selections as well. A nice outfit. Wonder what film he got? :) Also, will this change the favorite bodies list at all? :) Collin At 11:29 PM 2/8/02 -0500, you wrote: Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 20:19:57 -0600 From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

Re: Portrait lenses

2002-02-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Wendy, Studio phtographers solve the problem with ease. And they don't use soft lenses or soft filters. They use soft light! (Direct light from a single open flash produces shadows. That makes detail appear.) Put your flash on an extension, just to the left of the camera. Tape a piece of tissue

Fixing times

2002-02-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The differences in films is amazing. Acros 100 took about 3 minutes. Plus-X took about 1 minute. APX-25 took about 30 sec! (Stock Kodak fixer. Not Rapid.) I'm amazed at how fast it went. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

Re: The LX Let Me Down, A Mamiya Love Affair in the Offing?

2002-02-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Fuji GA645. Feels just like a ZX body in your hand. CRB From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip If someone can show me another Med Format camera that handles close to a 35mm, and which is very quiet, I'd be happy to look at it. But over the past year or so I think I've exhausted all the

Re: Salgado: Equipment Technique Makes an Impact

2002-02-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Good information. But let's add to it: What paper did he print on? What lens was on then enlarger? What chemicals did he use. There's so much more to the resultant image than just the film and lens. That's why BW is as much craft as art -- and those of you who do it frequently know exactly

Re: Noobie 35mm Enlarger Question

2002-02-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Ted, Most any of the 35mm enlargers will do for starters. Just be certain that (1) it's in good physical shape so that your print is truely square, and (2) that the lens is clean and clear. With those two items resolved, your options are still wide open. Just like with your camera, it's the

Just some rantings about MF Enablement

2002-02-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I was encouraged by the conclusion that WW came to -- why pour all this money into good 35mm (TF = TinyFormat) when the same money will buy good MF or LF lenses. Yes, the same money. Want a good portrait lens? $300 - $500. Check your 4x5 6x6/6x7/645 prices. Pretty close to the same. Want a

OT: More Shelf Cleaning

2002-02-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Two lenses for parts/repair Focal 80-200 Mount broken. $5 shipped in US Accura 200mm SM, focus ring loose $5 shipped in US Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Now this is one fast lens!

2002-02-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1333464009 65mm / 1:.075! * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

Re: Ebay follies

2002-02-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
We've lost Bill. Sank into the morass of e-bidding. Does he yet have the strength to return to civilization? Find out next week. Same Bat time. Same Bat channel. :) Collin At 06:40 AM 2/18/02 -0500, you wrote: Subject: Ebay follies So, I lost to a sniper this afternoon. snip So it goes...

Re: 67 Brotherhood

2002-02-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
This is starting to sound more like a cult with every message reply. Pretty soon you'll all be driving VWs and drinking Dr. Pepper! :) * Get over it. Dr. Laura - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: 67 Brotherhood

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

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

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

OT: Enlarger FS

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

RE: FS: Pentax 645N

2002-02-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Interestingly, WRT Mamiya RB/RZ, the film is much flatter when using 220 than when using 120. The paper backing has an affect on flatness. This would probably be the same for any that roll the film back across the rollers instead of directly onto/off of the spools. Collin

OT: Anyone heard of this camera

2002-02-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It's a 35mm SLR Cavalier brand, Preeotar lens. Fixed lens. 45/2.8 or there-abouts. Nifty little thing. Nice leather case. Never seen one before. Any info on it out there? Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: k mount 55mm

2002-02-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If anyone wants one, Abdi has one sitting on the front counter @ Midwest. www.mpex.com Give him a call. :) Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

So, you want movements AND lens options

2002-02-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Get rid of those annoying angles in your portraits. Correct all of those horizontal and vertical aberations. AND, make use of some fine LF glass. http://horsemanusa.com/pd_frame032.html Yes, it is available in Pentax mount! (Looks like a ZX-M in their photo.) Collin --

Re: Medium format? Large format? What?

2002-02-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
4x5? Graphic? Sheet film is a bit of a craft to add to your appreciation of the art of photography. What's the 2nd lens? 90mm Optar? At $70 you got a great bargain. Shoot some 4x5 Tri-X frames and print the contact sheet. Don't worry about enlargements. Just add a yellow red filter to your

OT Found Enlarger

2002-02-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The local Cord Camera has a broken (don't know how) Beseler Dichro 67S. Everything looks to be there. Might need the head repaired? Unknown. $50 Anyone interested. -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

MX Winder cable release

2002-02-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Does anyone have the info for an electronic cable release for the Winder MX? TIA, Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Brethren, awake!

2002-02-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1334665859 Here's a mis-listing you'll be interested in. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

On the Digital Advance

2002-02-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Perhaps Pentax isn't doing a great deal of body upgrading because they can see the future better than us. Steven I were in Cord yesterday. Not only is the RB/RZ section continuing to grow, but so is the Blad section growing. A 500c/m with A12, Chrome 80mm, prism for $899 -- in a retail store!

Re: Developer exhaustion

2002-02-27 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I don't replenish. Seems too much expense in a hobbyist's darkroom. I reuse from the 1/2 gal. developer about 10x then dispose. That's enough to allow for (a) a good, strong, pretty-clean developer in the tank and (b) enough precipitaion of mater in the jug so that each development is

The most under-rated Pentax body

2002-02-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
What body do you think doesn't get the press it deserves? I like the P3 Lots of metal Two practical exposure modes (As long as it has manual ) Feels good to hold and the A3000 Solid feeling Durable motor winder And, they go cheap $50 or so What do you think? -- --- Get

Fascinating Description

2002-02-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I thought this was cute. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1336172575 This wonderful thing is a hand made pinhole camera produced by pinhole planet. ItÂ’s a 4x5 dual focal length pinhole. This camera has both wide and super wide modes, 12mm and 24mm. The body is hand

Re: Darkroom operational!

2002-02-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Sounds practical. So, do you process film eat at the same time? :) Collin ---original--- From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip I use the timer on my microwave oven, as mentioned before. When I set up the darkroom I decided that I'd still process film in the kitchen,

Re: The most under-rated Pentax body

2002-02-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Might help if the let us have it! (A ZX-3 it would be.) Collin -- From: Peter Smekal [EMAIL PROTECTED] What body do you think doesn't get the press it deserves? Must be the MZ3. A very nice camera together with the limited lenses. Seldom mentioned

Igor FYI

2002-02-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://wwwigorcameracom/pentaxhtm Some interesting Pentax goodies out there Collin -- --- Get over it Dr Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax

Re: Uh-Oh :^D

2002-02-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
You can't. We all look alike. :) Collin At 08:16 PM 2/28/02 -0500, you wrote: From: T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Uh-Oh :^D I thought you guys shaved your heads. Now you are claiming long hair. Just how am I supposed to tell a 6x7 fanatic from the other Pentaxians? Ciao,

How shall we describe ourselves?

2002-02-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Our land: Pentaxia Our selves: Pentaxians (or Pentaxer for the Teutonic membership) Our language: Penta Our disease: Pentaxitis Our men: Pentamen Our

Re: Re: 50mm F1.7 - M

2002-03-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I only know of two basic models There was the series that uses 35mm film and the unique 828 Halfway between 35mm and 127 Really a rather nice neg size About 2x 35mm in space Too bad it wasn't in a cartridge Probably could have killed either 35mm or 127 Collin --

Attn: Cub Fans

2002-03-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Here's some Sat Wrigley dates we might plan on Give me some feedback on when we might get together for a game! Apr 6, Pirates Apr 20, Reds Apr 27, Dodgers May 11, Brewers June 1, Houston June 15, CWS June 22, Cards July 13, Fla July 20, Hou -- --- Get over it Dr

RE: How shall we describe ourselves?

2002-03-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Let's see Large format Long bed Sounds like William is tired of 35mm? What do you all think? From: Peifer, William [OCDUS] I had some money to do that, but I just spent it to replace a couple of tie rod ends on my old rusty pent-up truck

OT: NG bargain

2002-03-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Subject: FS: Pentax FA SMC 50/1.4 in EX++ condition Date: 2 Mar 2002 09:20:42 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Kelvin) Newsgroups: rec.photo.marketplace.35mm In almost mint condition, with papers and box. Glass is pristine. US$120 + shipping from Singapore (about US$20). Paypal preferred. Will

Re: March commentary

2002-03-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
with modern art Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Big Al by Christian Skofteland, USA Why I love modern art ... not. Good shot. * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2234

2002-03-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Shifting (Pentax has a horizontal shift, Minolta makes[made?] a horizontal vertical shift lens) changes the angle of lines on a photo. Tilting changes the position of what is in focus. For instance, if you shoot a tall building and want it to look vertical, and not like it's falling away or

OT: French film

2002-03-04 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I noticed that Midwest Photo got in some French bw film -- 4x5, 5x7, 35mm (Wish I could remember the name Anyone know anything about this stuff? All I've gathered is that it's a high-silver-content formula and gives that classic appearance Collin -- --- Get over it Dr

Re: Pentax Big Glass

2002-03-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
i-Blads? Collin -original--- Sometimes a unique color scheme is helpful, such as a big red lens hood and a huge purple hot shoe on an orange body when photographing circus clowns So THAT is the reasoning behind the new Hasselblads G -- ---

Re: Pentax Big Glass

2002-03-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It was fun at the time (but a bit mean) to hand my wife my HP-41 calc ask her to add up a list of numbers for me. Where's the equal sign? (Needless to say, I didn't try that a second time. I felt really bad about it.) (HP - Hewlett-Pentax?) Collin ---original-- Date:

FONG: LX Wanted

2002-03-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Subject: Pentax LX Date: 6 Mar 2002 01:02:00 GMT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Joe Ringer) Newsgroups: rec.photo.equipment.35mm I'm looking for a nice used Pentax LX, I'd prefer not to have to send it off for a CLA or repairs right away. Are there any indicators I should look for to get a well model

Re: OT: Can I join the brotherhood now?

2002-03-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Not all LF guys. Only those with Press cameras. Graphic, Pressman, etc. Our fadoras will have little cards in them which read Press. And we'll only shoot with flashbulbs. We'll at least look professional. On Tue, 5 Mar 2002, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: gfen wrote: I'm proposing us swanky

Re: OT: Can I join the brotherhood now?

2002-03-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Gotta have a good acronym. Photographic Masters Society (PMS) Better Off Otherwise Than You (BOOTY) Sheets Are Better Reasons Everytime (SABRE) What Wheatfield Willie Likes, Forever COMpatible (WWW.LF.COM) From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 6 Mar 2002, Christian Skofteland

Re: to all the women on the list (a little early, but i'm taking off soon)

2002-03-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Is that really what you meant to say? :) Collin - From: Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aw, you're just being cynical. ;) -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

300/2.8 curiosity

2002-03-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
How many use 1) Pentax 2) Tamron 3) Tokina 4) ...any others??? -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery

The e-ffects on retail pricing

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I went into Midwest the other day to look at their Pentax 6x7 67 units. Comparing their prices to what I see on eBay, it's a wonder that anyone's shopping online. They've a 6x7 MLU, prism, and 90mm for $649. Those are a bit more on eBay, it would appear. Perhaps we ought to visit our retail

Re: Belt clip for cameras

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I left my Sekonic somewhere in rural Ohio last fall by just setting it down. Now, when out shooting, my meter string (lanyard?) is tied to the tripod. Collin -- From: Paul Ewins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Belt clip for cameras Hi Bob, it's not so

Re: Silly Photo.net thread

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Bruce is right and wrong. It is all marketing, and Pentax has failed miserably. Not in the aspect of visibility, the sales aspect of marketing, but with respect to being driven. Pentax produces some of the finest lenses around, and the most outstanding consumer bodies available. BUT -- only 1

Re: The e-ffects on retail pricing

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Fascinating. There are several who go into Midwest who simply ask for the magazine price. They're really pretty reasonable folks. Collin Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 09:55:57 -0700 From: David Spaulding [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The e-ffects on

Some thoughts related to my Gallery comments

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
First, making the comments was fun. You're welcome. One of the reasons that I mentioned cropping for several of the shots is because of a habit I see many photographers getting into -- shooting for the film format, not for the result. We try to fill the frame, letting the camera determine what

It's Friday

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
What a day. LDAP logins won't work. (Can anyone out there help me?) Working alone in a conference room. No baseball on TV. No radio. Dead silence. No camera. Nothing to shoot anyway. About 70 outside, and I'm not. What a pathetic, miserable day. ;( All of you (spelled y'all in Oklahoma) have a

Re: Some thoughts related to my Gallery comments

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Shel, I used the paper size as a way of conveying the extent of the problem, not as a standard for composition. My basic premise, more concisely stated, is: Shoot to get the content you want, irregardless of resulting print dimensions. That's a matter I don't find shallow at all. Collin

Optio 430

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anyone out there using one? Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Pentax prices

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
My son called Pentax last week to get a price on the eyecup M to put on his Super Program. (I wanted one for my MX as well.) They quoted about $30 on the phone. They're only about $15 online. Strange marketing. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is

Interesting lens

2002-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1338194915 I'm not a fan of their cars, but their LF lenses were pretty nice. How does this 35mm unit stack up against the rest of the breed? * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - This message

OT: You with the Speed Graphic

2002-03-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1336923602 * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit

Re: abbreviations

2002-03-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Actually this is a call sign. The license is a different number. Collin At 02:17 PM 3/10/02 -0500, you wrote: From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: abbreviations (was: Which have more utility ... 35mm MF or AF Macros lenses) KG4LMZ = License for Ham Radio operator. stan * Get

RE: LX vs MX vs KX

2002-03-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It seems a process of elimination. If you want/need the features of the LX, get it. esp, advanced metering ( OTF TTL flash ) advanced construction ( seals and finders ) If you need MLU, but none else of the LX get the KX If you need it small and basic, get the MX

Re: More image theft...

2002-03-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Definitions may vary from nation to nation, but theft by fraud is a class of theft here. Collin * Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 10:29:16 -0800 From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: More image theft... He did not take an image.

Re: A King is born

2002-03-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Get him a Pentax? Why not name him Pentax? :) Congrats, Collin ** From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get that boy a Pentax. -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: Why I Love the APS Format

2002-03-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Actually, as I've learned recently from Creative Memories (for whom my wife is now a consultant), APS film uses a different base than standard neg film. The net result is that APS negs are designed to outlast all other types of film. Is there anyone out there with more information regarding this

Re: Stop Bath

2002-03-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Perhaps we should all stop and bathe on occasion. (Sorry. It's just Friday.) Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the

Re: More KX ?s, please help

2002-03-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Steve, I'm surprised you'd drop the MX. That's your brighter screen. Personally, I'd keep the KX and part with the K1000se. If you find the MX too small, just add a winder. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

6x7 finder

2002-03-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I went out this a.m. to look used Pentax 6x7 67 units. Found a 6x7 body with standard prism finder and grid screen for $449.00, no lens. The only thing I can't get used to when looking through the finder is the added distance added by my glasses. I can't see the whole image. (Same problem

OT: 67 lenses @ Cord Camera

2002-03-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
THey've got a couple 135's, a 105, a 55 (IIRC), and one of the older 90mm LS (Super-Multi-Coated Takumar). It's amazing how much more well-built were the older lenses. The 105 is a newer design. Light, and has that typical A lens feel. Amazing how it crosses the platform. At least it doesn't

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