Re: Re: 6x7 quiries

2002-06-18 Thread David Brooks
Hi Bill. So is the jammedlever with no film in the camera normal. If the winder is truly jammed is it an expensive repair? Trying to keep an eye out for a good,but inexpensive 6x7 (or 645) be it from Ebay,camera store or pawn shop. Thanks Dave Begin Original Message From: William Robb

Re: Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread David Brooks
I think its an ok idea.Like the,for PDML only. Might be a good chance to see how the SO handles the stealth equipment. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at:

Re: Re: scanner advice

2002-06-18 Thread David Brooks
I recently purchased the Epson 2450.It is really nice for photo scans.The 35mm stuff is so so(35mm chromes not to bad) and i get mixed results so far on the 120 stuff.I think only because i have not scanned enough to see what works best yet and flatness issues.I have, 1, 120 chrome that

Re: What's your favorite screw mount camera?

2002-06-16 Thread David Brooks
If i'm going to be near salt water,my sp500.It does not leak and still clicks after it takes a drink:) Dave Begin Original Message From: smcforme [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 16 Jun 2002 00:48:47 -0700 (PDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: What's your favorite screw mount camera?

Re: OT: Shipping from U.S. - Receiving In Canada

2002-06-15 Thread David Brooks
David. My SMC A 7-210 F4 that was shipped to me via USPS mail was delivered by a Purolator guy.When i asked him how come he was delivering something sent from USPS he cheerfully explained they do the delivery for the post office on this side of the boarder. As Johnny Carson was so fond of saying

Re: (2): Cost of Black and White Film Processing?

2002-06-12 Thread David Brooks
proofs. regards, frank David Brooks wrote: Hi Harald. Just looking at an old bill from May. Process 2 rolls of 36        $10.00 Proofs,4x6 times 72          $46.80 Add taxes                    $65.32 Total Above are in Canadian funds Us would be about $40.00 Dave Begin Original

OT: HIE bad scrathes

2002-06-12 Thread David Brooks
Just wondering if this has happened to anyone on the list. Received my latest 2 IR rolls back Tuesday.The second roll(last shot)was all scratched,and badly,like a cat sharpened its claws on the negs.This was a roll i had winding troubles with from frame one. I really had to pull hard on the wind

Re: Re: Pentax 6x7

2002-06-12 Thread David Brooks
I say the same auction Garry but the deceased friend thing had me concerned. Dave Begin Original Message From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's sort of what I figured, but at the same time, he says that he's selling it for a deceased friend. Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada

Re: Problem with list

2002-06-12 Thread David Brooks
Sometimes.If your ISP is off line for repairs etc, the messages bounce back to our list overseer and you'll get unsubscribed.Happens to me with this free account about 3-4 times a year. Dave Begin Original Message From: smcforme [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 18:45:43 -0700

Re: Agfa RSX II

2002-06-12 Thread David Brooks
Bill. I have only tried 1 roll of 100 and 1 roll of 200.As i'm shooting slide film for the first time in a while,these are just my opinions. Using only a light table and no loupe,i see little differences but am impressed with the colour.It seems accurate to what i shot. My second roll of 100

Re: RE: RE: HIE bad scrathes

2002-06-12 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message Dave scribed Tom.I only wish.It was scracthed from frame 1 to were i stopped at frame 25 or 26.There were about 10 to 15 horizontal lines through out from 1 to 25. Then Tom So it was evenly scratched from the start to where it jammed?

Re: Re: RE: RE: HIE bad scrathes

2002-06-12 Thread David Brooks
Hi Jenny. I looked at the neg's and the scratching stops at the last frame shot.Both rolls were done together so the lab felt it was a camera problem. I was going to mention to them about the stiff winding but thought it should not matter.I will advise them in the future and hopfully IR roll

Re: Cost of Black and White Film Processing?

2002-06-11 Thread David Brooks
Hi Harald. Just looking at an old bill from May. Process 2 rolls of 36        $10.00 Proofs,4x6 times 72          $46.80 Add taxes                    $65.32 Total Above are in Canadian funds Us would be about $40.00 Dave Begin Original Message From: harald_nancy [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: (2): film in the fridge?

2002-06-11 Thread David Brooks
I quess nows the time to ask my question,although Shel may have answered it with his freezer comment. I measured the temp in my home fridge and its about +5 to 6 C(+48 Far).Is that to cold or is it ok. The two places i buy my Portra, Provia etc seem to have their store fridge around + 55 Far(+12

Re: RE: advice needed: 5N or S ?

2002-06-11 Thread David Brooks
Lens cap was on,shutter not cocked,quess not LOL Dave Begin Original Message From: Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3 Ask Dave brooks - he dropped his Pentax from a helicopter the Pacific ocean!  Does this count as an underwater experience? -Original Message- From:

Re: Annular Solar Eclipse today

2002-06-10 Thread David Brooks
Wendy Sky and Telescope gives the Toronto area time at 8:31 pm.Might be tough at that time for pictures but i'll try if possible. Dave Begin Original Message From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 11:18:21 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Annular Solar Eclipse

Re: color correcting digitally?

2002-06-09 Thread David Brooks
Paul.I did one like that a few weeks ago.If i remember correctly,i used ,in PS6, image-adjust- colour(color)and changed the default from midtone to highlites.I forget which slide bar i used but one of them took out the yellow and i printed a nice shot of a dog and owner taken inside with the

Re: Re: Shipping tpo Canada

2002-06-08 Thread David Brooks
The SMC A 70-210 f4 i bought from a list member from the states did not get hit for any taxes,duty etc.Propapbly my free introduction offer from USPS and Canada Post :) Dave Begin Original Message From: frank theriault Hi, Lawrence, Canada Post does charge that $5 brokerage

Re: Best Screw Lenses?

2002-06-06 Thread David Brooks
Steve. I use my 55 2 and my 105 2.8 mostly.I have recently aquired the 135 3.5 and 200 4 but have not used them much yet. I really like the results from the 105 though. Dave Begin Original Message From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 16:58:24 -0700 (PDT) To:

Re: Re: GFM Photo 6x6 format

2002-06-06 Thread David Brooks
Thats one reason i asked if there were other options. the 67,6x7's i'v seen at used sections of our big stores are expensive(at least i think so)If i can find a decent 'off brand' to move up to and play with that would be great.If not the new camera fund will have to grow. Dave :) Begin

Re: Re: (web site): ZX-50 and IR film.

2002-06-05 Thread David Brooks
Na,I forgot to paste the link. Here it is. Dave http://www.coolmint.co.uk/infrared/guide/ Begin Original Message From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:21:00 -0400 (EDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: (web site): ZX-50 and IR film. On Tue, 4 Jun 2002, David

Re: Re: is this person on our list??  mail problems.

2002-06-05 Thread David Brooks
Not just you Anthony,I have had 2 out of office replies from 1 known member and 1 unknown. Deleted and no ill effects,so far,. Dave Begin Original Message From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 03:15:58 +1000 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: is this person on

Re: RE: is this person on our list??  mail problems.  !@#$%^

2002-06-05 Thread David Brooks
Hi Bill.I received one from, Simon too. Dave Begin Original Message From: Peifer, William [OCDUS] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 13:54:13 -0400 To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: 'Simon King [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: is this person

Re: Re: Re: ZX-50 and IR film.

2002-06-04 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message With approriate snips etc... From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: ZX-50 and IR film. On Tue, 4 Jun 2002, David Brooks wrote: Don't sweat it, I've always hated my name, so its easier to use a first intial. However

Re: Dear John, I'm gone

2002-06-04 Thread David Brooks
Some how i think the 6x7 will get a good work out for landscapes in Utah. Have a good trip. Dave Begin Original Message From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 4 Jun 2002 10:47:00 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Dear John, I'm gone I am on my way for a trip to the US

Re: Re: Re: 645 direction

2002-05-30 Thread David Brooks
GS645, pulls the film right to left, and I get 6x4.5 portrait format negs. Jeff - Original Message - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 8:05 AM Subject: Re: Re: 645 direction Thanks Stan.This is were i was getting confused.If

Re: Re: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-30 Thread David Brooks
Will someone be minding the store wilst away?? Dave Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Aaron -stirring it up right before he unsubscribes for 10 days - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.  To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: Re: OT World Cup Offer

2002-05-29 Thread David Brooks
And those leather straps on their heads are not helmets.Keeps players from biteing their ears off.Wish they had those when i was in High School:)eh whats that,can't hear ya:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Debra Wilborn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 29 May 2002 08:04:39 -0700

Re: Re: OT World Cup Offer

2002-05-29 Thread David Brooks
Don't do what i did years ago on a trip to England. Went to a 'football' match in Arsenals home stadium playing Leeds United and i wore the Leeds scarf.We had to make a mad dash to the bus(Leeds won)at the end of the game. So my answer would be,the one everyone else is cheering for:) Dave

Re: Re: Doors Open Toronto

2002-05-28 Thread David Brooks
One of my favorite sketches,next to  the parrot and the argument. Dave Begin Original Message From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 27 May 2002 18:08:28 -0500 (CDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Doors Open Toronto Nope... just some Python humour that appears to have

Re: Re: Home developing - was: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-28 Thread David Brooks
We'll test your theory soon enough BillG Dave Begin Original Message Bill D. Casselberry wrote:  Yup - If I can do, so can you  ;^)   anyway - it's easy Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up

Re: Re: 645 direction

2002-05-28 Thread David Brooks
Ok.Thanks Pal.. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Re: Primes for Newbies

2002-05-28 Thread David Brooks
Bing,sound of light over head going off,I just realized all my M42 mounts are prime and all,but 1, of my K mounts are zooms.Exception is a M50 f1.7 i put on my SP. What would Freud say about thisg Dave Begin Original Message From: Debra Wilborn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 28 May

Re: RE: MZ-S or Z-1p

2002-05-28 Thread David Brooks
Still humming and hawing about this one Tom Dave Begin Original Message From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] Again, you should play with both. I still have a beater pz-1p up for grabs -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 Pentax User Stouffville Ontario

Re: (2): OT:I do not believe I did this!!!

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Thanks all for the information.This roll had some pictures of 2 first time riders but they were near the beginning/middle of the 25 shot.Its going in tonight so hopefully most will turn out.If there is some fogging maybe a bit of cropping will suffice. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario

Re: Re: OT:I do not believe I did this!!!

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Robert.I NORMALLY test the rewind knob to check for film, but it was a long day/night and when i did it the next day,i was half a sleep and had only 1 coffee in meG No direct light,it was about 6:30 am and very overcast out side. Yep, i think i'll just do this once. Dave Begin Original

Re: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
I concure,very nice poster and i'll be happy to hang one in my room.I'm sure someone will be able to act as a central depot in North America Dave Dave Begin Original Message From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 26 May 2002 22:47:30 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Anybody

Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Mine would have to be my SP500.I have had it since 1971 and its been all over Canada,some US states and the Middle East and Europe.It has fallen from a helicopter and fell into the Pacific ocean.It has seen +40 to - 40 Celcius.I have had to CLA it once,and i think, now, the meter is acting up a

Re: Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Luckely it was just as we took off from the Tug boat we were living on doing a survey of the Queen Charlotte Islands off the BC coast.It fell into a foot of water,he landed and i used a small hook the pilot had in the front to grab onto the neck strap.I let it dry in the sun all day at my

Re: Kodak Portra and T400CN (WAS: Kodak Portra)

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Camera still has a whack of T400CN in stock at my last check (last week) - Next TOPDML hangin out thing I should pick some up for you if you like . CHeers, Dave Original Message: - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:21:47 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Re: Portra

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Hi Jerry.The Rapid Photo 1 Hour were i live does 4x6 and 5x7 BW but has to send the 8x10 out to the bigger store south of me.near Brendan.My guy does his BW as his end of day work. Only problem,he only has glossy and i like my BW matte.If only that were my only life problem ehG Dave Begin

Re: RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Ever thought of switching assistants VBGor one with longer reach,againVBG Dave Begin Original Message From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 27 May 2002 13:31:20 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: The Mounting Carnage -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Not the MZ-S,see Tom's postg Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/index.html http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Would you enter that picture as 'Still Life' or 'Elements'another vbg You knew this was coming eh Tom:) Dave Begin Original Message From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is good, because most of my assistants are crying as soon as they see the bride come down the aisle and wouldn't notice

OT:I do not believe I did this!!!

2002-05-26 Thread David Brooks
Attended our barns big 3 day show for the year and,the one i get most of my yearbook pictures for,and i did a Boo Boo. I thought i'd be smart and load 2 K1000's with Portra 160 and 400VC to take advantage of the changibg sun/cloud conditions. WELL,the weather was very overcast this AM and i

Re: Re: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-26 Thread David Brooks
Frank Cory et all.I have used some 400CN andthe replacement the Black and White Select + and have it printed on colour paper as 'proofs'then pick the ones i think would look good in BW and have them print out on the proper paper.Some times the 'sepia' effect makes a better picture IMHO

Re: Re: OT:I do not believe I did this!!!

2002-05-26 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Shel,I won't askG Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/index.html http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

Re: Pentax SF-1 purchase

2002-05-23 Thread David Brooks
James.I have an SF-1 with the 35-70 macro A lens. I must say i'm not in love with the lens,but i like the camera.I like the weight and grip,i dislike the noise.I wish the view finder could display aperature as well as shutter info.I use it mostly with a Sigma 100-300 f 5.6-6.7 AF zoom for

Re: Re: PZ1-p and MS-S ussage for Infrared film

2002-05-22 Thread David Brooks
This advice was given to me aswell.It works.Trust the force.Now all chant f11@1/125,repeat. All kidding a side this rule works very well for me and i am getting good results from a #25 Tiffen red with a M42 mount 55 lens. Good shooting Dave Begin Original Message From: Bill D.

Re: (PROVIAF: Film for graduation

2002-05-22 Thread David Brooks
I agree.I shot amy sample roll Aaron gave us back in March,at the last PDML,TO meet and although i have not printed any enlargements they apear to be clear,sharp and correct colours for subject shot.I did do a Epson 2450 scan of one frame,although soft at 600dpi,colour was right on. Dave(just

Re: 6X7 Negs and the epson2450

2002-05-21 Thread David Brooks
JCO they look great.I redid some of my 35mm slide film scans and i think i was set up wrong in Silverfast.Hope to try some of my 6x6 soon. In Epson Twain what did you use as dstination? I have been using the Photo Printer as destination and at 600 dpi and the 35mm stuff looks nice, but soft. Any

Re: RE: What did I do on Victoria Day?

2002-05-21 Thread David Brooks
They look great Jeff. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Re: PZ1-p MS-S for Infrared film

2002-05-21 Thread David Brooks
Dave(me)who is interested using a year unknown, Pentax S3 with various M42's at 1/125 f11 :) and note pad and having success.g Dave Begin Original Message From: Bill D. Casselberry [EMAIL PROTECTED] ... Bill, who uses a 1959 Pentax H2 w/ m42 Takumars for HIE        

Re: Victoria Day

2002-05-20 Thread David Brooks
Frank,don't forget i used to work in Thunder Bay and Kenora.This would be a lovely August day at +10.very big grin BTW this was a working May two-four weekend.Did a nice schooling horse show,weather held off all day.Had my best 1 day for this type of show.40 pic's :) Dave Begin

Re: RE: Victoria Day - Film Developing :)

2002-05-20 Thread David Brooks
I was hoping to finish off the roll of BW in the SP today,but its pretty dismal out, at 6am,then i get to try it.nsvbg Dave Begin Original Message From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] .  My first shot at developing my own BW film after some 22 years should be rather interesting

Re: RE: Victoria Day - Film Developing :)

2002-05-20 Thread David Brooks
When all is said and done,you'v finished developing the roll,when you hang it to dry,do you run one of those sqegee tongs over it or do you just let it drip dry. Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 19 May 2002 14:37:09 -0400 (EDT) To: [EMAIL

Re: Toronto PDML Images Online Now

2002-05-20 Thread David Brooks
Nice page David.Did anyone else notice the bartender and customers constantly looking over at the table.We'r they interested in the cameras or just thought we we'r nuts:) Dave Begin Original Message From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 19 May 2002 20:54:34 -0400 To:

Re: Re: new additions to the camera bag

2002-05-16 Thread David Brooks
Do you use the grey card as you would an incident meter:ie:place the card at,near beside the subject to meter the reflected light from it.? Dave Begin Original Message From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Brendan ... You'll get no flak here, just kudos and a tip o' the

Re: Weekend happenings...

2002-05-16 Thread David Brooks
Sorry for the late reply Aaron,my server has been down for a few days. Congrat's on the new cousin,and the pictures look great.Something to look back on in a few years. Dave Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 14 May 2002 13:39:54 -0400 To:

Re: (2): Determining Clearing Time ?

2002-05-16 Thread David Brooks
I'm sure Aaron mentioned that to me when i was in his store a few weeks ago,but it had slipped my mind until David mentioned this.Good thing i checked my mail today.  :) One more thing to add to the list and questions when i speed dial Aaron or Brendan. Dave Begin Original Message

Re: Re: Adobe Photoshop 7 Retail - Brand New - Only $39.95!

2002-05-16 Thread David Brooks
Paul I agree.PS 6 sells for close to $1000.00 Can.Even PS Elements is more than $39.95 here. Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 16 May 2002 15:13:51 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] pentax- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Adobe Photoshop 7

Re: IR and MZ-S (was RE: (2): Last Call, Torontonians)

2002-05-13 Thread David Brooks
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brooks It was good beer.Actually that parkette by the FlatIron building would have been good for IR shots but the sun went away in the PM.Aaron showed me IR negatives  from an MZ-S(I think)that bleed through past the sproket

Re: Re: Advice Needed For Student

2002-05-12 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message In a message dated 5/12/2002 7:32:02 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think a K body could be a bit too big for a sixteen year old girl. BTW, I'll never understand what's so special about the K1000. Think Energizer Bunnyg Dave

First Epson2450 print scans

2002-05-12 Thread David Brooks
Hi all.Just tried a few scans froma 4x6 colour print.I posted them,with comments at: http://brooks1952.tripod.com/epson2450 I did not remove dust etc but used 3 different scan options;Silverfast,Epson Twain and the Photo panel default screen. I have tried 1 colour transparency but i think i

Re: Epson 2450 again

2002-05-11 Thread David Brooks
Will do Bruce.Software comes with the scanner and i have Vuescan on a disk which i will also try. Dave - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 8:21 PM Subject: Re: Epson 2450 again David, Let us know

Re: Okay folks, fess up, WAY OT

2002-05-10 Thread David Brooks
Actually, I checked out the Kiev site yesterday on advice from a 88cm owner.Its seems you take a 50/50 chance on a good one.Prices are good though. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at:

Re: Re: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...

2002-05-10 Thread David Brooks
Not sure Cotty.I have only tried the one roll of Agfa 200,but bought 2 rolls of the 100 speed.I shot about 8-9 of dead trees on an old road allowance and a pond near the farm which i shoot every few weeks during the different seasons.Even viewing by eye with trans. in a sleeve holding them up to

Re: Last Call, Torontonians

2002-05-10 Thread David Brooks
I'm still showing up Frank.If you remember the 35mm i'll take a look at it.Hopefully its going to be sunny,i want to shoot 1 camera with chrome and 1 with BW for developing at home. Jeff i have my prints from Sunday. Dave Begin Original Message From: frank theriault [EMAIL

Re: Re: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...

2002-05-10 Thread David Brooks
Not a big one;a nice one Dave:) Begin Original Message From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] ;) Do I have to bring you some...shrubbery? 8-D Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail

Epson 2450 again

2002-05-10 Thread David Brooks
Hi all.Just got a call from my friend at Daymen and my Epson 2450 is in.I can pick it up Saturday morning.I know JCO had posted a picture (s) and a bit of a review,so i hope to do the same in the next few days.I have a few 120 size transparencies,and some BW i'd like to see how they come

Re: (2): Hey, Aaron (and other TO folks)

2002-05-07 Thread David Brooks
Hi Frank,Jeff,Aaron,Brendan et all.I can come down for a while on the 11th.One ?? Frank,at Church and Front,any parking in the area?? Jeff and I will bring the prints from the Tokina/Pentax zoom off last Sunday for impressions. Dave Begin Original Message From: frank theriault [EMAIL

Re: Re: Thoughts About Making Good BW Negatives

2002-05-07 Thread David Brooks
One thing I had planned on doing was to put my home attempts next to the lab neg's and see what may look diiferent etc.I don't know if this will tell me much,but i'm planning ahead anyway. Talked developing/home printing with a fellow Pentaxian but noy a List member last night,so it looks like i

Re: Re: Re: Thoughts About Making Good BW Negatives

2002-05-07 Thread David Brooks
: Thoughts About Making Good BW Negatives Dave I'm 15 min south and Aaron is a phone call away :-) also invite that fellow Pentaxian to the TPDML :-) . I  can see the difference in my negs from the 1st set I developed and the last 3, noticeable differences in grain and contrast. --- David Brooks

Re: Re: Slight OT:My IR report

2002-05-06 Thread David Brooks
to scan a few and post soon. Dave Begin Original Message From: Maciej Marchlewski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 5 May 2002 20:44:53 +0200 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Slight OT:My IR report - Original Message - From: David Brooks Well finally had the 1st roll of IR film

Re: Re: Sorry,more home proccessing

2002-05-06 Thread David Brooks
My wife does not want me in the bathroom upstairs but to use the 'spare' room down stairs which is about the same temp.as yours and damp in the summer, so a dehumidifier runs almost constaint. If i use the downstairs room it might be advisable then to run a warm 'bath' in a tub and take it down

Re: Re: Question Regarding Developing Tanks

2002-05-06 Thread David Brooks
Vouched. Dave Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 6 May 2002 12:03:48 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Question Regarding Developing Tanks On Monday, May 6, 2002, at 11:26  AM, tom wrote: Jobo tanks are IR tight. They claim it and I've

Re: Kerosene Safelight

2002-05-06 Thread David Brooks
Probably did little C-41 work toog Dave Begin Original Message From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 06 May 2002 10:41:16 -0400 To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Kerosene Safelight Amazing!  Imagine what darkroom work was like in the days when kerosene powered

SMC A 70-210F4 1st impressions

2002-05-05 Thread David Brooks
Well i ran a roll of Fuji 1600 through the Super Program,using the ,new to me, lens above,(indoor horse show)and i thought i'd share 1st impressions. First the lens looks and feels great and solid.I even managed to get some shots in the darker arena and one thng i noticed was its very easy to

Re: Re: Sorry,more home proccessing

2002-05-03 Thread David Brooks
Thanks for the info Bill.Looks like a trip to Home Depot/Henrys/Aarons for trays etc. BTW i had some proofs done of the IR roll taken last month.I think 2-3 are worthy of a scan and insertion on my site.The ones of the tree/wire look very eerie Aaron. dave Begin Original Message

Re: RE: Sorry,more home proccessing

2002-05-03 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Aaron,Shel,Tom.I think colour is quite a ways off so i can cancel the trip to the fish store:)I remember the heating of water being brought up,did not realize that the colour end was more crtical. I thought that might be the best way,put a tray of water out during the day and let it

Re: Re: Sorry,more home proccessing

2002-05-03 Thread David Brooks
We have very hard water in my area so i'm leaning on bottled water for at least the rinse. Dave Begin Original Message From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 03 May 2002 18:42:35 + To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sorry,more home proccessing temperature. My water

Re: Re: Hey, Aaron (and other TO folks)

2002-05-03 Thread David Brooks
it'll be open by then. ciaou, frank David Brooks wrote: Me too.May 11 and 18 are my free days.Possibly May 12. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: RE: Program Plus Batteries

2002-05-03 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just bought the 3v from radio shack.I believe the number was 23-265.About $10.00 Can Dave Mine has a pair of EPX76 energizers in it. There's also a single battery that will take their plaqce, but I don't remember the name... tv

Re: 70-210mm, Tamron SP f/3.5 vs PENTAX A f/4

2002-05-02 Thread David Brooks
Frantisek.I'll be shooting my ,new to me,smc a 70-210 f4 this weekend.I will forward my observations later. (I know thats not answering your ) Dave Begin Original Message From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 2 May 2002 13:17:01 +0200 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

Re: Re: 120 film - developing tanks and reels

2002-05-02 Thread David Brooks
Oh Oh.My first attempt at home developing will be with a roll of 120.May the emulsun gods be on our side Cotty:) Dave Begin Original Message on 05/01/02 15:05, Cotty shared with me: I practiced loading a roll of 120 on the same reel, extended to 6cm, and disaster! I can see (or

Re: Re: 120 film - developing tanks and reels

2002-05-02 Thread David Brooks
Way ahead of you. Dave :) Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Luckily, your cheap AP tank came with reels that have oversized film-loading helpers.  This will help you out.  Don't panic. I suggests taking a phone into the dark with you and putting me on

Re: Re: Re: 120 film - developing tanks and reels

2002-05-02 Thread David Brooks
tanks and reels Trust me there is nothing better than having life development support with Aaron walking you thru. --- David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Way ahead of you. Dave :) Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Luckily, your cheap AP tank came

Re: Andy Rouse on the Pentax 645NII

2002-05-02 Thread David Brooks
Oh,to be that good someday!!! Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Re: OT: Contact, in Toronto

2002-05-01 Thread David Brooks
We pick up the new horse today and training will begin.I'm might be available,keep intouch. Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 1 May 2002 13:07:35 -0400 (EDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Contact, in Toronto I'm in --- Aaron Reynolds

Re: Re: Film suggestions needed

2002-04-30 Thread David Brooks
Taka.I tested a roll of the Optima II 400 a few weeks back.The blues are SO vivid. Dave Begin Original Message From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] For non-people shots, I am more partial to Agfa Optima II than Fuji or Kodak.  It comes in 100, 200 and 400 speed.  You might want to

Re: RE: Re: Film suggestions needed

2002-04-30 Thread David Brooks
Hi Taka.No i found the blues(sky) were very vivid,no hue or colour cast ovet the print.(I found the Fuji Superia had this about 50% of the time)I also took a few indoor shots of one of our cats on a blue/red throw rug.The blue was very deep. There is one outdoor horse show that is up on a

Re: Re: Update on 'dead' 6x7

2002-04-30 Thread David Brooks
Dumb MF quiry.Does this(prisim) change the camera from a top view to a '35mm type' of view? Dave Subject: Re: Update on 'dead' 6x7 If I like this, I'll probably opt for a prisim and maybe a handheld meter.   Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up

Re: RE: Optima II (was Film suggestions needed)

2002-04-30 Thread David Brooks
Taka. I'm just starting to use the Portra 160 and will try the 400 soon.My main colours shot are browns,whites and reds.The Portra seems to handle quite well.Gives a more natural sky colour,were i found the Optima II gave it a very deep sea colour. Dave Begin Original Message From:

Re: How Much Film Do You Carry

2002-04-29 Thread David Brooks
I usually carry 200,400 maybe 1 800 and now maybe 1 1600.For BW i carry 1 or 2 spares of Delta 400 and or now Ilford FP4 100. For the Y-M I take 1 each of 160 Portra, 125 FP4 and i'll see what the Agfa transparancies looks like when its done.I might just carry 1-2 of that. IR i take 1

Re: escaping viruses from the list with netscape 4.6

2002-04-29 Thread David Brooks
Ann. I and i think a few others have received this today.I trashed it. Dave Begin Original Message From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Comments please guys... the original mail is going in my trash folder pronto. annsan   (mail pasted below)

Re: Provia 1600F? (Was Re: Pentax-A* 1200/8 ED IF)

2002-04-29 Thread David Brooks
Check out the chart on Shel's site: http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ Click on Colour film Comparison Chart PDF Dave Begin Original Message From: Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 15:19:37 + To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Provia 1600F? (Was Re: Pentax-A* 1200/8

Re: Re: How Much Film Do You Carry

2002-04-29 Thread David Brooks
Re:Different speeds in different bodies.I know have 2 K1000 and 1 SP body with 2 'slow' zooms and 1 faster zoom,the f4 70-210.I can now keep 160 or 200 in the SP with the F4 and 400 film in the K1000's with slower zooms ,and if a cloud comes by. I forgot to add i plan to try a bunch of the

Re: Re: Re: Sorry OT:No more Buddy

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Actually he did Jeff,sorry i forgot to add that. Dave Begin Original Message From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yea, that could be just as painful. Aaron didn't feel sorry about your cat? Bummer. Jeff. - Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up

Re: For Dave and Buddy ...

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Thanks for sending that Shel.Very nice. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 1000

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
I was hoping to try some this spring but its not available at the 2 stores i buy film from anymore.Only the RG 100-200 and 400 Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message

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