RE: Microsoft Acrylic in Beta

2005-06-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Requires XP or later. Won't run on W2K. I tried. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

Re: Good quality long AF lens

2005-06-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The Tokina AT-X 80-400/4.5-5.6 I just got is an excellent choice. The AF-II version has a tripod mount collar. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

Re: Air show

2005-06-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anything from 200 to 500 will be useful. Just remember, the shorter the length the smaller the planes in the picture. Maybe an economical 500mm mirror (or a less-common 300mm mirror) on a monopod would be suitable on a bright sunny day. After all, you're shooting across long distances.

trap focus with AF lenses

2005-06-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I know it works with manual-focus lenses just fine. But to use the feature with AF lenses, what's needed? Cover the AF data pin on the mount? Disallow engaging the AF mechanical connection? Anything else? Sincerely, Collin

Ebay Scam (was Re: Opinions wanted, ebay item condition)

2005-06-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I sold an old ME with lens for a mere $35. Stated as being in user condition. The guy got it and had the nerve to request a partial refund because it needed refoamed. So I emailed him back a polite letter stating that it was as the ad stated. He accepted that. Fortunately. This is a current

Unidentified subject!

2005-06-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Re: Ebay Scam (was Re: Opinions wanted, ebay item condition) John Whittingham Wed, 15 Jun 2005 11:53:51 -0700 Watch out for the email that says there is a problem with the lens you sold and they want a refund then send you a different faulty lens back in return, always record the serial

Re: Ebay: PENTAX ME SUPER + OBJECTIF 50 for 63 Euros only / Ebay buying competition

2005-06-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Last night I got a pretty decent looking black KX with 135/2.8 sears for $45. Last week an all-pieces-excellent K-1000, A100/2.8, and A28/2.8 for a bargain price that I won't disclose here. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the

OT:Looking for some camera info

2005-06-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'll try to see what the web has for info, but just wondering if anyone has info on these two cameras. 1- Voighander folder 2-Zeiss/Ikon Contessa Looking for film types for each, repair availablity if needed, optic quality and or what the normal lens is on them. And worth. A coworker

Re: Look kids, the 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED is here!

2005-06-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
What does it look like? It's not a style typical of Pentax. Tokina? Tamron? Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

RE: FA24/2.0 on Ds - example

2005-06-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
5502 has better contrast and fewer edge issues. I'd guess that 5502 is the FA shot. Shot #5497 seems consistent with my A35/2 A100/2.8 results. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

First real weekend shooting DS

2005-06-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Spent the weekend in Wisconsin. Saw my parents, 3 of 4 brothers, grandmother, and other friends and family. Brought curds back to Ohio. Buckeyes seem to have no appreciation for the finer things in life. Filled most 1x512 2x256 for a total of 1 gig of data. RAW, of course. And that was

Re: First real weekend shooting DS

2005-06-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Rob Studdert Tue, 21 Jun 2005 06:45:27 -0700 On 21 Jun 2005 at 9:34, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: It's the A lenses that I'm becoming dis-satisfied with on digital. They'll remain with the film body. BW for the most part. Hi Collin, Which A lenses are you dissatisfied with in particular

Re: First real weekend shooting DS

2005-06-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Joaquim Carvalho Tue, 21 Jun 2005 07:17:15 -0700 On Tue, 2005-06-21 at 13:59, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I have 2. A35/2 A100/2.8. I find lots of edge frigning with them. At any aperture. Better with flash than outside. In fact, really decent with flash. But outside pics are noticably

Extension Tube Question

2005-06-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I've seen A-class extension tubes. But does anyone make one with the AF mechanism coupled through? Or would it be better to take a little 1.4xTC and strip the optical guts out of it? Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail

TCs on digital

2005-06-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Any favorites or criticisms in this area? Many raved about the Sigma APO on film. Has it been evaluted on digital? How of the standard, non-APO, verison? Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

Re: damaged PEF files

2005-06-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'm going to copy them back to the SD put it back into the camera, to see if the camera might repair them. Just a guess. But a different reader is in the offing. That's my best guess regarding the true offender here. Sincerely, Collin

Re: Re: OT: peace

2005-03-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
John Francis enscribed Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:38:00 -0800 D. Glenn Arthur Jr. mused: ... Now to sit back and see whether there's a single TECO user on the PDML to rise to the bait.) You rang? (DECSystem-10 DECSystem-20 Algol 60 support development, 75-78) Hey, guys -- CP/M rules.

Re: PK/A-R lens modification?

2005-03-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The only thing that the shroud does is hit the PZ connection. So all you need to do is make it shorter. I've only done it once. But it was simple. Step 1: remove the mount Step 2: take a pliers and snap the shroud off. Step 3: replace the mount. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl Caveat: This

RE:OT: Anybody know what this is?

2005-04-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
In that type of shutter, it looks like wide angle lens for a 2x3 (or thereabouts) press camera. It certainly has the age. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl Caveat: This information should be viewed critically. It may merit as much technical excellence as a CBS news report.

Re: Newbie

2005-04-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Donal, Welcome. Enjoy yourself. Take lots of shots and share them with us. That's what it's all about. Collin Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 19:30:48 +0700 From: donal husni [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Newbie Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;

Flash pins

2005-04-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
IIRC, on older 2-pin flashes, Does not the back left pin on Pentax, Minolta, Olympus serving the same function? Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl Caveat: This information should be viewed critically. It may merit as much technical excellence as a CBS news report.

Portrait on *istDS

2005-04-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I put a 50 on the DS down @ Cord. You know, it really didn't seem that tight. (same perspective as 80mm on 135 film) It will be a great length for waist-up shots but probably not long enough for good working room. Maybe an old K55 would be a better, tighter portrait length. (same perspective as

Re: Yeah for Microsoft!

2005-04-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
NO WAY! They're getting bucks for every memory module that uses their format. Even if no code of theirs was used in any system to create the format. Back in the old days Univac initiated plug-compatible was the beginning of open connectivity. But now the lawyers are winning instead of the

Re: OT: Take a course in philosophy, will ya.

2005-04-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Quoting Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: American Marxist phobia is actually more a thing of the fifties and sixties. It's really quite dead. However, there are little pockets of folks with rather extreme views who keep it alive in bits

Really?

2005-04-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I began with a comparative comment. And I made no demeaning remarks about any individuals. There is no need to behave in such a way toward me. But I shall cease further comment on the matter. Collin Sent via the WebMail system

Film IS still alive

2005-04-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Or we wouldn't be arguing about it. Isn't it more a question of how long it will continue to live and be viable? Let's not take the feeding tube away from someone who's not terminal. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail

A technology only a Cotty could love

2005-06-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00ChMfunified_p=1 Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

Why not the DS?

2005-07-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
For me there was really no compelling reason to buy the DS form a comparative standpoint. That was not an issue. I found it adequate to my needs. That was all. No major psychological or intellectual effort in this one. It does the job it does it well. Sincerely, Collin

London Israel today

2005-07-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
This certainly a time for sensitivity, prayer, and trust. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

GETTING BACK ON TOPIC: RE: OT OT OT -- Re: Definitions WAS Re: London Bombing update

2005-07-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Glenn, If I didn't know better, I'd think you might be a conservative. Hopefully Useful History: Even during WWII the US, in a legitimate moral war, used large-scale terror tactics 4 times (that I'm familiar with). Hiroshima, Nagasaki, fire-bombing Tokyo, and bombing the civilian target

Re: what do you check on a used camera?

2005-07-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
1. Make certain that the shutter curtain opens when it fires. 2. Check slow shutter speeds for some level of accuracy. 3. Verify that any electronics work. 4. If there's a lens, make certain that the blades snap freely. 5. Put a flash on it to be certain that the flash sync works. 6. Check

Re: Kodak loses more money, cuts more jobs

2005-07-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Mark, Maybe you should have stayed. Upstate NY seems like a nice place to put small town historical sites. Just think, in a few years Rochester will be as big as Cooperstown, and all for tourists. Hey, I'll bet you can get a 2D really cheap up there right now! Sincerely, Collin

Weekend off

2005-07-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Heading to Wisconsin tomorrow. My grandmother passed away. Funeral Sat. Chat later. Bye. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

@ Midwest

2005-08-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Abdi has a really nice-looking chrome MX, winder (with electronic release mod) and M50/1.4. Didn't get a price on it. Feels and sounds great. Tell him I sent you. http://www.mpex.com Collin

Re: @ Midwest

2005-08-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
At 20:56 2005.08.08 -0400, you wrote: Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 16:48:41 -0700 From: keithw [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: @ Midwest Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Abdi has a really nice-looking chrome MX, winder (with electronic release mod) and M50/1.4. Didn't get

Re: Help needed with 4x5 camera

2004-03-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
- Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I tried fixing a Synchro Compur once. I never did find all the parts after it exploded.. William Robb - Original Message - But did you take pictures? :) I felt that way after losing the

Re: Semi OT: Heavy Tripod Head Support

2004-03-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
- Original Message - From: Lon Williamson Which cameras use 3/8? Do the Pentax 645 or 6x7 use them? Hassleblad? 4x5 view cameras? - Original Message - Many LF bodies have the thread adapter so that they'll fit on either thread size. Rolleiflex TLRs have the thread

Concerning Epson 2450 scanners

2004-03-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Though this might be useful. http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/ProductQuickSpec.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yesoid=21245805category=Clearance+Center -- -- Collin Brendemuehl void C( JobAvailability ) char JobAvailability[30]; { C( program run ); C( shop stop C

Re:Rolleiflex Knowledge

2004-03-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 15:56:53 +1100 From: Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:Rolleiflex Knowledge Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does someone on the list have any info/knowledge about Rolleiflex TLR cameras?Dear friend's deceased partner's hidden('til now)locker has

FS: 2 Sunpak 611 packages

2004-03-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
2 working units with brackets 3 (maybe 4, I don't recall for certain) nicad packs 2 chargers 2 household slaves 2 shoe sensors with PC cords 8 C-cell NiMH cells several sync cords The nicad packs need the sub-c cells replaced. But these are not only cheap, but I've seen sub-C NiMH cells @

FS: Off-brand!

2004-03-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Yes, another brand. This is for an unemployed friend (with whom I can sympathize well). Minolta X-700 body, MD 50/1.7 lens, Tokina 70-210/4.5 zoom manual, and case. It's the original X700, not the later 'n'. Looks like very modest use. It's all in excellent, very clean condition. Works well.

NG Item

2004-03-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.news2web.com/cgi-bin/dnewsweb.exe?cmd=articlegroup=rec.photo.marketplace.medium-formatitem=11082utag= Subject: FS: Lowepro Zoom pouch for Pentax 6x7 Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2004 08:44:07 -0800 From: Lunaray [EMAIL PROTECTED] Newsgroups: rec.photo.marketplace.medium-format I just

What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Good question: a) Nikkor-M 450/9 for the 8x10 b) Fujinon-W 180/5.6 for the 4x5 c) Rolleiflex 2.8D/E 'cause I have no way to shoot 120 right now! d) Pentax-A 100/2.8 I miss it. Need another. Missed the eBay ones last night 2 wks ago. e)

Re: What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
--- Original Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 14:37:56 +0100 From: Th. Stach [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gear on my lust-list? Without hesitation: FA*200/2,8 or any brand 300/2,8 for Pentax AF. Beaten up is okay. :-)=) does anyone want to sell one? *vbg* Thomas

Re: re:Rolleiflex Knowledge

2004-03-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
- Original Message - I did name a dog Rollei. Fine dog he is, too. William Robb - Original Message - But still a dog? :) Collin

Re: re:Rolleiflex Knowledge

2004-03-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
- Original Message - William Robb Naw, he's my wuppy. Ask any Rottie owner. They'll tell you that Rotties are more than a mere dog. William Robb At least he's not a cat. CRB Christian theology is not a monolith. There are some who teach dominion.

OT: I know it's not Friday, but ... FS: 8x10 outfit

2004-03-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
This was not an easy decision. But it must be done. It's been a good learning experience. But it's just not for me. 4x5 is pleanty of work, easier to enlarge, results are still nice. Kodak 2D Camera $150 OK condition. It's a user. Bellows has been repaired and has

Re: 120 film darkroom q

2004-03-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Mark Cassino wrote: I usually do a 1 minute pre-soak before developing. With 120 film the pre-soak water comes out dark indigo blue. I peel the film off the paper and cut the end with the adhesive on it - at first I thought I must of left some paper in there, but it doesn't look like it

Re: WOW:No picture,but need advice

2004-03-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Snow is definitely cool so a warm filter is appropriate along WITH exposure compensation. I do 2 stops for bright snow. Doing 1.5 with an 80A should be suitable. Along this vein, I've used the 80A with weddings to keep the blues out of gowns. Some labs print too straight for me and I've

RE: PAW: guitar

2004-03-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
From: David Madsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Spell check failed me. It should be an acoustic guitar, not a caustic guitar. Or maybe it should. Having absolutely nothing to do with acid rock. Opposite end of the ph scale, to say the least. Nice pic, btw. Maybe tilt it a degree or two to the left.

OT: Shipping from Canada

2004-03-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
When you ship something from Canada to the US does your postal system provide you with a customs tracking number of any sort? Collin

NG thoughts on PayPal

2004-03-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Gleaned from a newsgroup this a.m.: Here's the most common Paypal scam: You sell somebody something and you're paid with a credit card. You withdraw the funds and ship the item. The buyer receives the item and then calls the credit card company and claims it's defective. The credit card company

OT: In search of the ulitmate lens

2004-03-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The future may be very exciting, optically at least. http://www.research.philips.com/InformationCenter/Global/FHomepage.asp?lNodeId=13lArticleId= CRB

PAW: More Cows

2004-03-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Those of us in technology will only photograph tucows at a time. :) Collin

RE: Canon GIII 17

2004-03-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
it's a great camera. I just picked one up @ a thrift shop (where else!). The 40/1.7 is sharp and has good color correction. The battery is needed for the auto exposure and meter. You can shoot mechanically in manual mode without it. Instead of the 1.35v mercury battery, go to your local discounter

Re: BW developer quandry

2004-03-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
-- Original Message -- Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2004 10:29:53 -0600 (CST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hoping to tap the experience of the list here... For over a decade I've been shooting T-max 400 film for work and T-max 100 film for personal use. I like the fine

Re: D76

2004-03-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:37:35 -0500 From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] * *I'm no expert on BW chemistry, but I get fine results using D76 1:! and TMax. * *- MCC *- * *Mark Cassino Photography * Sometimes the simplest, most essential things are forgotten D76 is great for many films.

OT: Active image communication

2004-03-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://apnews.excite.com/article/20040319/D81DLQJ84.html Check out the Nokia device. This device set begins a neat theme in home image management. CRB -- Keep an eye on the Left. They complain any time we go after any group that hates America. They were ambivalent about

Re: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Re: My own DOF confusion Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 13:39:29 +0300 From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello. Few days ago I received my own pancake lens. This is probably the cheapest one - Industar 50-2 (50mm f/3.5) lens. I've been told that being relatively

Re: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
You might also notice another DOF difference that's obvious when one thinks about it. A lens @ max aperture f3.5 is automatically SHOWING more DOF in finder than a 1.7! So you always SEE more right from the start! It would be like keeping your 1.7 lens @ 3.5 and holding in the DOF Preview all the

Image Storage Update

2004-03-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
For you who shoot LOTS of digital here's a hardware change that you're certain to apprecieate. http://apnews.excite.com/article/20040322/D81FJ1VO1.html A full 8.5 gig of storage. Collin

Re: omg - i have my foot in the door (but now I am scared)...

2004-03-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If there is an issue with sensors and meters picking up ambient light and affecting a shot (too dark or washed out) then using a flash in manual mode may be the easiest option. For candids where you're working with a consistent distance from the subject this can work. If you have a high-output

Re: Re: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:27:31 +0100 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fra: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] DagT: Yes, he is a Marxist. An avid follower of Hitler Stalin. Interisting view. In our part of the world Hitler is put on the extreme right, even though he used the term

More on DOF

2004-03-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Actually, DOF is controlled primarily by the aperture opening IRRESPECTIVE of the focal length. A 1 diaphram opening on a 50mm lens gives the same DOF characteristic as a 1 opening on a 300mm lens. It's modified by lens design but defined by the opening size. That's why f1.4 on 50mm is close the

Toward positive resolution

2004-03-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I opened a message by Collin. Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 11:28 PM Subject: OT: Active image communication I got this slapped in my face: snip I asked him: What's this crap doing on the PDML? You sent it Collin. You explain. Lasse I didn't see that. But then, I get the digest

FS from rec.photo.marketplace.medium-format

2004-03-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Ref: http://www.news2web.com/cgi-bin/dnewsweb.exe?cmd=articlegroup=rec.photo.marketplace.medium-formatitem=11141utag= Subject: LN Pentax 645n bodies[2] 220 inserts [2] 75fa lens/55-110 FA zoom lens Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:09:17 -0500 From: Dmanfish [EMAIL PROTECTED] Newsgroups:

Re: Lasse V. Collin, formerly Re: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Frits, I understand that list decorum is something to be attentive to. Hence this is, in my opinion, a suitable point relating to the framework of discussions. Are my current sig choices unacceptable as well? (see below) Where does one draw the line? If it the simple principle of civility,

FT lens

2004-03-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Pentax-A 24/2.8 Excellent condition. Want Pentax-A 100/2.8 (not the macro version) in similar condition. TIA, Collin -- - You can impress people at a distance, but you can only impact them up close. -- Howard Hendricks --

Re: A simple family snap ...

2004-03-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Now THAT is a picture for preserving. Natural position, common expression, uncluttered surroundings. Everything that you want in a memory. Collin

Re: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Clearly written a person who has absolutely no understanding of the social conservative movement or the perjorative religious right/perjorative. Presumption about my perspectives aside, disagreement is worthy of discussion. Insult is not necessary. That's all I've ever asked for. Collin

RE: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Excellent answer. The line between is more blurred than it was 80 years ago. We have a moderate liberalism/socialism in the US, maintained since the late 19th c. This encompasses a large segment of the population that sees the need to care for human need. But the Left and Right both still exist

Re: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Mug-wump? Sounds like something from Narnia. Collin Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:26:54 -0800 From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you choose otherwise, we'll have to stop calling you a mug-wump. keith Cotty wrote: I used to sit on the fence, but now I'm not so sure. Cheers,

Re: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
That's a fascinating way to look at the issue and I realize that you're not alone. A friend from France wonders why we in the US (on both sides of the issue) worry about it. Somewhat the same avoidance of the issue. A few years ago I had an interesting conversation in this vein with a lady, along

Re: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Huh? Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:08:56 + From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip Collin's absurd caricature of the left. -- Cheers, Bob -- - You can impress people at a distance, but you can only impact them up close. -- Howard Hendricks --

Re: My own DOF confusion

2004-03-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
-- Original Message -- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 18:45:44 + From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 23/3/04, CRB discumbobulated: Being British, I'd just like to apologise. Will you apologize for Jaguars as well? Of course.

Re: Politics in Oz

2004-03-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 23:14:28 +1100 From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] I categorically refute the allegations, and denounce the alligators. regards, Anthony Farr Sounds like one of the famous quotes from the 50s/60s of Chicago's (in)famous Mayor Daily (sp). IIRC, there are books about

Re: PAW: More Cows

2004-03-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:23:32 -0500 From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Christian Skofteland wrote: So, Frank, what would Oppenheimer say about the cows? Or better yet, what would Schroedinger say about cows? -- Mark Roberts Carl Sagan: The cow is all there is. Sartre: Why is

Re: Looking for a 120 carry-around camera

2004-03-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
*** Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:06:37 -0500 From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] How about a Holga? 8-) Bill *** I already have a Spartus FullVue! CRB

Re: OT: Looking for a 120 carry-around camera

2004-03-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
* Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 16:34:31 +0100 From: keller.schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] I really think there is no way around a Rolleiflex or Rolleicord. Later Rolleicords with Schneider Xenar taking lens can be found in that price range and have much to

FS: Local LX

2004-03-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Midwest has a really nice looking, very clean LX in stock. Looks like it's had very modest use. In think they want just over $500 for it. Later-style lock, FA-1, A50/1.7. http://www.mpex.com Unfortunately it's not listed on their web site. Call them if interested. Collin --

Re: Ssssssh, It's beeerrry quiet around here...

2004-03-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
-- Original Message -- Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 09:26:34 + From: danilo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alle 22:47, lunedĀE29 marzo 2004, Tanya Mayer Photography ha scritto: To begin with, Attila and Danilo asked what a wabbit is... Danilo was on the right

Re: LX in Indian Red

2004-03-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 11:52:23 -0500 From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] He even skinned the winder, CURSE YOU CESAR! It does look pretty thought in a way... Oh no it's started to get me Time to adapt an old song. LX Sinner Blues CRB -- - I gave in, and

Re: LX in Indian Red

2004-03-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Oops. That should have been LX Skinner Blues CRB

Image Copyright Security (was Re: PAW: ichneumon wasp)

2004-03-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I take it you're on a MS platform? Do you program? You might consider accessing images ONLY via a program that spits them to the end user. It takes more CPU time but does secure them. The program could also, when it sees referencing URL that's NOT either the current site, spit out an image

Predictions, anyone?

2004-03-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The Nikon 8700 seems to set a new standard. Nice lens, compact design. 8mp! Modest price. Just lacks the integerchangable lens. I guess they hope to sell it to those shopping for the little Canon (or even their cheapie) but perhaps wanting to trade interchangable lenses for a more durable body.

OT: Ortho film

2004-04-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I noticed that Cord also has a bulk box of Kodak Precision Line Film. It says that it should be used under a (specified) safelight. That means it can be developed in an appropriately lighted area. (It also unfortunately means that reds show up dark on the neg, light on the print.) Anyone

Re: New K Mount DSLR

2004-04-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
On the top of the page is a drop-down where you can get their April Fools? explanation. But it was just too close to what is practical to be a really good joke. It might be doable. CRB -- - I gave in, and admitted that God was God. C. S. Lewis --

Re: Predictions, anyone?

2004-04-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 05:28:52 -0700 From: John Mustarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] Prediction: Pentax DSLR with built-in endoscope. Camera name: *Ouch. Will kick competition in the you-know-what. -- Cactus Jack Accompanied by the ad cam-pain: Where ist it? What ist it doing to me? You

OT: Neat camera

2004-04-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I finally found a modest-priced 4x5 wood field camera. At least even modest-priced as a used unit. Horseman Woodman. Rather pretty as well. But I still have to save up for it. Hope it's still there when I'm ready. :( CRB -- - I gave in, and admitted that God was God. C. S.

RE: MUVO Experiences? (WAS: RE: OT: Photoshop question)

2004-04-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Sat, 3 Apr 2004 01:52:59 +1000 From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] BTW, I should have said - you will need a STRONG eeny weeny star screw driver (phillips head). I had to buy 3 separate jewellers/precision screw driver kits before I found one that would both fit AND was

FS: Reduced

2004-04-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
1. Super Program with A50/2. Modest ding on top of prism housing. Functions fine. $70 shipped in US. $75 to Europe CA. Others email. 2. Mask/shade set. Includes several masks and a flexible arm. The arm has a foot for shoe mounting and hold the masks/shade by your lens as you bend

Cinci on Wed. evening

2004-04-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anyone in the Cinci area? I'm going to the Cub game. They're playing the Reds. You know, the Reds, the National League's only AAA club. We'll be about half-way down the right field line. Collin -- - It is only when you are asked to believe in Reason coming from non-reason

OT: Got one

2004-04-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Well, I picked up a small folder. Zeiss Ikonta 521/16. 120 film, 75mm lens. Leather case. Very compact. I'll clean up the shutter tonight take it to the ballgame tomorrow. Next purchase -- a scanner! I am so tired of not being able to post to PUG! It's just not right!

Re: Does a filter have to sit flat in a enlarger

2004-04-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
-original-- Begin Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 07:57:22 US/Eastern From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip There is a company out here in Mississauga which sells new and refurbed enlargers at good prices. If the tax refund man is kind to

Re: OT: Cleaned by first leaf shutter

2004-04-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
--- original - begin Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 15:14:45 +0200 From: keller.schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have also cleaned some grease from shutter or aperture blades with a cotton swab and some solvent. This works well, as long as you do not

Re: One Fast Lens

2004-04-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
* Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 17:50:43 +0300 From: Raimo K [EMAIL PROTECTED] f:0.85??? It is clearly marked as f:2.8 - and this has nothing to do with front lens diameter. All the best! Raimo K * Good catch. I

Re: which way would you go...

2004-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It depends on what type of professional work you're looking at. Weddings? Don't use 35mm. For $500 you can get a good medium format starter (Fuji 645) that will improve your pictures significantly. Your Pentax gear will be perfect for the candids side. Portraits? Even for simple senior and

RE: LA Pdml'ers...

2004-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
When eating in LA ... 1) pick up some imodium. the liquid works fastest. 2) enjoy a Tommy burger. Local cult favorite sandwich. 3) there's a good middle-eastern restaurant on Pico, in W. LA. CRB

Re: Some good news....

2004-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Congrats on the job. What will you be doing? CRB -- - It is only when you are asked to believe in Reason coming from non-reason that you must cry Halt. Human minds. They do not come from nowhere. C. S. Lewis --

Re: a little something i've been working on...

2004-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It is sad that the straw-man arguments about child porn so often defer to these clearly innocent, not at all purient, pictures of children. But so often these argumetns are used as a continuing perjorative against any morality imposed on an art expression. Let us not take the side of defending

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