Though not the same concept, an outfit called Photographer's Edge
(www.photographersedge.com)
sells calendar blanks already bound, onto which you attach 4 X 6
horizontal prints. Prices range from $5.99 to $4.99 each depending on
volume. Add in the cost of the prints (13 images required) and
Subject: Re: EPson ink usage for color prints
Though not the same concept, an outfit called Photographer's Edge
(www.photographersedge.com)
sells calendar blanks already bound, onto which you attach 4 X 6
horizontal prints. Prices range from $5.99 to $4.99 each depending on
volume.
Very enterprising
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2002 3:05 PM
Subject: Event Photography
The future of event photography?
http://www1.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=516733
Very
An old racer's adage...
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: Luck is what it's about
Hi Frank,
On Tue, 31 Dec 2002 16:06:49
FWIW, N***N currently has a $100 to $200 rebate on their Super Coolscan
film scanners. Still not exactly cheap, but the Super Coolscan 4000 ED is
probably as good as is needed for 35mm scanning.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL
I'm honored to have my image chosen by
you foryour 2003 PUG Calendar. HOO HAA!
Never tried it myself, I'm fortunate if I
have enough time to justview each PUG.
Thanks again.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday,
FWIW, these are my two rules
1- Rules are meant to be broken
2- If it works, it works
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 11:31 PM
Subject: Re: we don't need no stinkin' rules
It's
eak down camera body/lens for transport in field. Bought
for
$ 337.50 @ BHCan view at
http://www.tamrac.com./welcome.htm. Contact me off list @ [EMAIL PROTECTED] if
interested.
Kenneth Waller
Tom, FWIW, I have PS 5.0 and an Epson Photo 2000P running off a USB port...
no problemo.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 2:41 AM
Subject: Re: dumb digital question
Once again, I have
.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: Layers in Photoshop
Paul Stenquist wrote:
The PhotoShop tutorials are quite adequate. You just have to see them
through from start
Or stiffer than a Pentax
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: Fun in OKC
That should be our motto, Pentax, not as fluffy as the others.
Steven Desjardins
Educational copies of the full blown Photoshop 7.0 are available from most
larger college bookstores for under $200. I got my Educational copy of PS5.0
right after it came out for around $135.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Leonard Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED
- Original Message -
From: Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:29 AM
Subject: How is Asahi pronounced?
Is it AHH-sah-HEE or ahh-SAH-high or something else entirely?
Dan Scott
Yes.
Kenneth Waller
you're carrying around a thermonuclear device :)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=4688item=3001377071;
rd=1
Kenneth Waller
In a John Shaw seminar last spring in Michigan, he answered the question
How do you make money in photography? - by saying you need to write
articles that contain your photos. He disappointed a lot of people in the
audience.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED
The seminar attendees were mostly outdoor/nature photographers.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 6:56 PM
Subject: RE: Actually on-topic: writers ain't rich
-Original Message-
From: Kenneth
Dear Tom,
Ha, Ha, Ha,
But seriously I saw it as a valid comment on a way to make money in
photography. I often get asked would I consider shooting a wedding. No way
in hell, I don't need the money or the aggravation that badly.
Thank You,
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: tom
as ink cartridge usage goes
yet.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 9:47 AM
Subject: OT: Epson ink use printing issues
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've been printing on Kodak
Great job Mark! I like them all agree that the featured image is the best
IMHO
Curious as to how you arrived at your lens/extension setup?
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 8:32 PM
Subject: Snow
My Deep Throat in Colorado tells me Px will introduce a 6mp DSLR @ PMA
that will be compatible with the existing lens line up. Price around $1500
(USD). No clue as to sensor size though.
We shall see.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: dick graham [EMAIL PROTECTED
the hardest part of photography for me,
which is why I really try to work a scene.
Thanks all...
Kenneth Waller
original messages edited
Yes Doug, you're right.
I really like Kenneth Waller's photo, Bentonite Hills. It's a great
example of how a long lens can make a captivating photo out
, September 20, 2001 2:59 AM
Subject: Re: Inspection of Camera Gear at Airports
On Wed, 19 Sep 2001, Kenneth Waller wrote:
I travel with camera gear as part of my job. Have just been advised that
if
you have any electrical devices with batteries installed in checked
luggage,
this will lead
I've been using Kodak Photo CD service to digitize my slides over the last
3+ years and have been very happy with the results. Costs me locally about
$1.50 to $2.00 US per image scan depending on the number of slides scanned.
The CD has 5 resolutions per image, from 192X128 up to 3072X2048. I
Bought one used, a few years ago from B+H, in as new condition, with
original sales box, case rubber eye piece and instructions for $275. I
believe they were then going for around $325 to $350US.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Leon Altoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've had good results with Midwest Camera Repair, 313 Oak Street, Wyandotte,
Mi. 48192. Phone (313) 285-2220. Although lately I've been using Pentax in
Colorado.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Mike Steele [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2001 7:33
Lasse, I really appreciate your thoughtful comments.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Lasse Karlsson
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 1:57 PM
Subject: PUG: D. Glenn A., Osojnik, Waller
Hi all, and the photographers commented on below.
snip,snip,snip...
Presque Isle Kettles by
KEH - (www.keh.com) lists several SMCA 400mm f5.6 lenses from $465 to $599
(EX to EX+) and 1.4XL convertors from $179 to $265.(Bargan to LN-)
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: John A. Hufnagel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 12:43 PM
Subject:
Presque Isle Kettles
by Ken Waller, USA: I always like Ken's nature photos
and this is no exception. The
'slow-shutter-speed-blurred-water' technique has been
used a lot before, but there is much more than that in
this shot- BTW, it must be difficult to shoot from
that bridge. The
Paul, do you get your printer papers locally or mail order? And from whom? I
haven't found a good source locallly with a variety to choose from.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 7:41 PM
Subject:
This appeared a week or so ago.
Ken Waller
From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
With all that has been said about film safety and the US Mail as well as
carrying film while traveling, I thought everyone should see this
statement
from Fuji Photofilm USA.
New
Mark, just curious as to what digital you are using?
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 11:59 AM
Subject: Re: When good enough ain't: was Re: what I think of current
digital cameras
I using
Shel, not exactly an answer to your question, but there is an outfit that
sells a variety of cards onto which you can attach 4X6 or 31/2X5 copies
of your prints. It's called Photographer's Edge - www.photographersedge.com.
Cards are priced at about a $1.10 each with envelope, depending on volume
printer and software package?
Malcolm
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kenneth Waller
Sent: 08 December 2001 01:22
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Photo Greeting Cards
Shel, not exactly an answer to your question
Tom for what its worth - if you have the time and are so inclined - include
the ratings only to determine what the ultimate capability might be if we
all were $100/hr Photoshop experts - it might be a way to take operator
error out of the equation.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From:
Obviously you are not familiar with the state.
Try looking in the north west part or the southern tip or the southern
shore. It's true N.J. has an industrial rap, but don't judge the entire
state by that.
Try it you might like it.
Michigan Kenneth Waller who use to live in N.J.
- Original
Unreadable (covered by slide mount) for slide shooters though.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Thomas Stach [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: Vs: Old lenses, *istD, and the Pentax M(Z)ad-S(cientists)
Hi!
For me
I will be purchasing an Optio S shortly and want to purchase additional
memory - 256 mb. Any yeas, nays or suggestions? Vendors to stay away from/or
recommended?
Kenneth Waller
with the
Optio S4.
I just ordered the Optio S from BH.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Francis Alviar [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax Discuss List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 9:30 AM
Subject: RE: Optio S - Additional memory
Interested in purchasing an Optio S
I second Cotty's choice.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 2:10 PM
Subject: Re: Book suggestion please
On 22/10/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
Could anyone please suggest a photoshop
by
starting out with these settings I am generally in the ballpark.
Hope this helps.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 8:56 AM
Subject: OT: Unsharp Mask
I'm playing around with unsharp mask and wondering
Pat, I've been using a trimmer I got from Photographer's Edge
(www.photographersedge.com). Got it several years ago and use it often. It
was around $20 and will cut up to 14 stock. Uses single edge razor blades.
You can spend more but why?
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Pat
Over years of ownership, I've constantly got 20 to 30 rolls (of 36) of
exposure with the batteries in my PZ1P PZ1 depending on flash usage.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 5:25 PM
Congrats Bill! Sure feels good doesn't it.
Nice image by the way.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 11:46 AM
Subject: My first sale!
One of the members of our church asked for a copy
I've got Photo CD's over 6 years old that have received heavy usage with no
ill effects.
I've read somewhere that it is best to store photo images on Gold CDs.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003
for several years and it is one of my
favorites and most used. I have no complaints with it but the lack of
balance does seem wrong.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 9:44 PM
Subject: Re: More *ist-D images
for under $1500.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Silly Digital Survey
1) How many have totally given up shooting film and have moved
completely to digital (That means no film and film cameras in your
equipment cabinet)?
2) How many
I play mostly a Sony radio, occasionally Kenwood CD player.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
Subject: Re: How many musicians? was Re: where are you ? and digital vs film
This brings a question to my feeble mind. How many musicians do we have
here on the list? I know
I do, infact, have shoes older than you!
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 6:51 PM
Subject: Totally OT but...
I can now officially say that I a in my late twenties, gawd I
Responses below.
I just got an Optio S and love it for its size features.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Vacation snaps with an Optio?
I think they only need good 4X6 prints.
About 3 megs is more than enough, using the higher
Try these on for size.
Abu-Wuz-Male (neutered Male Abby_
Kimo Sabe (Means friend of mine) - Abu's pal
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: OT Cat Names (Was Re: Success of our PDML member)
This could be fun.
Lunch.
Fajita
Sorry, but the figures on the hat are (America) Indian symbols - the hat I
picked up in Esclante, Utah.
This picture of me was taken by John Shaw while in the Palouse on a shoot
with him.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Faces to names
shooting Pentax!
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Workshopping
anyone here go on photo workshops? though i am not going to go on one in
the
next year or so (not enough vacation) i am thinking in 2005 to take at
least
one.
Herb...
Stan, responses below...
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Stan Halpin
Subject: Re: More *ist-D images [FA* 300mm]
This is a laggardly response Ken... I still have the 300mm and
occasionally
think I really should do something about a lens-collar-mount. I bought the
lens from
Top these:
Climax, Intercourse Blue Balls - all in Pennsylvania.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: OT:Weird place names-was: GFM Attendees (updated)
- Original Message -
From: frank theriault
Subject: Re: OT:Weird place
close to closing their doors. I was glad
to hear you relay the counter guy's comments.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: FILM DEAD ?
snip, snip
Yesterday I was at one of our best pro labs, Meteor in Troy,
Michigan. I assumed
could be done on a home printer.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: OT:Inkjet printer recommendations
Geoff,
Most ink jet printers are cheap. It is the ink and paper
(consumables) that are expensive. Epson, Canon and HP could almost
that there is diopter adjustment in the range
of -3 to +1 m, I can't for the life of me find anything about this anywhere
else in the manual. Is this a typo or is there really diopter adjustment on
this camera.
Kenneth Waller
Tanya,, I have this bridge in Brooklyn
VBG
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: Slightly Dodgy looking Auction
You know what - in this instance, I think I
I fly almost every week and I can't tell if the scanners are any more
powerful but I haven't noticed any effect on the 400 speed film that I
always carry. My experience with requesting hand checking of film is that
the screeners really don't want to, but if you insist they will give you the
full
Coty, thanks for taking the time to review and comment. I believe you
captured in words what I tried to capture in my image. I very much enjoy the
abstracts in nature. Glad you enjoyed it.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Honored to be one of your picks!
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: James Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 3:05 PM
Subject: James's September PUG picks
Skyey Wavelets by Petr Pazour,
Dianna by Ma McRae,
More Reeds by Ken
Bill, thanks for taking the time to review and comment on the October Pug.
Glad you enjoyed them.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Peifer, William [OCDUS] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 4:50 PM
Subject: October PUG favorites
Hi gang,
What was the size of the images that you were comparing?
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Dario Bonazza 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: Photokina and Pentax - the future?
Consider the following:
1 - It is believed
I guess you'll just have to wing it - (RED WINGS that is)
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Wendy Beard [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 9:36 AM
Subject: Re: dslr
At 06:15 AM 10/14/2002 -0400, Brad wrote:
Go Leafs Go (yup, that time of
Try contacting the Evidence Photographers International Conference, they're
located in Pennsylvania.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Chaso DeChaso [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: law and image
Sorry. Let me research
Congratulations! Enjoy him while he young.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Chris Niesmertelny [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 10:01 PM
Subject: OT, non-Pentax related, delete if offended, etc. etc.
Just too proud to keep it in, I'm the
Count me in.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 1:27 AM
Subject: List Appreciation
Gang,
Last call for those who would like to join in showing Doug our
appreciation for all his work on
Christian, thanks for taking the time to comment on the PUG. I appreciate
your comments.
May the light be with you.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 4:19 PM
Subject: October Pug - three
No I think it is part of global warming.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: OT: Re: Med format exhibit in Texas, great stuff
I believe that's contrary to the Kyoto
I'm told the best quality scan is achieved with a film scanner. Scanning a
print will not produce an equal quality scan, all other things being equal.
Not good news if your trying to obtain optimum scan quality for medium
format images on a limited budget. I've used a N Cool Scan 4000 ED film
It's a bit expensive but I picked up a Panatone Photocal monitor Spyder, for
monitor calibration, a while ago, after using one at a workshop. This
produces a monitor color calibration profile that helps provide consistent,
accurate color displays. Check it out @
As we use to say back in kindergarden - takes one to know one!
Dan Scott wrote in reference to President Bush:
Jeez, like who hasn't called him a moron?
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002
Thought list members might be interested in the following.
Yesterday, while attending a Photoshop workshop, presented by Kodak, one of
the Kodak instructors mentioned that in mid-December, Kodak will bring out a
14 mp, full frame SLR camera that is N+++n compatable for around $4 to 5K
US.
I
N*K*N sells 2 element diopter close up lenses in several strengths (5T,
6T) all I believe are 58mm. The two element diopter is supposed to be
superior (sharper images) than the single element. Haven't done any testing
but I have used the N*K*N diopters for several years and have no complaints.
Ken
Have you tried using them with the 100mm lens? I like the reults I get with
them on my 200mm f4.0 ED Macro A lens.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Gary J Sibio [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 1:03 AM
Subject: Re: Question #2: Macro related
Peter, I also have the C***n 500D @ 77mm. I use this with good results on my
300mm f4.5 FA lens.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2002 5:39 AM
Subject: Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V02 #24
N*K*N sells 2 element
You are not alone
I am totally blown away by the prints I'm getting off my Epson printers. I
have a Stylus Photo that I've heavily used for around 5 years - mostly 4X6
prints. I just started using the Epson 2000P that I won in an Epson contest
and am really impressed with the quality of the
Bill, I'm not familiar with either of the heads you mention, but I have
experience with resin vs metal ball. A few years ago I had a Bogen 3038, a
great (big ball) head for a reasonable price. It was fine for several
months. I eventually noticed the movements getting progressively
notchy/sticky,
Bill thanks for the specific comments on my image Taos View. I guess I'll
just have to go back and shoot some more.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 1:18 PM
Subject: June PUG
Thanks for the comment. I am honored by it.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: aimcompute [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 1:08 PM
Subject: June PUG Thoughts
.
My favorite this month:
Taos View by Ken Waller, Michigan,
I appreciate you kind comments and am glad to know you liked it.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Carlos Royo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: Last PUG
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ken Waller,Taos View. I just like
Yes. The manual lists two - GF-60 (Matte field with autofocus frame), comes
with the body, for general photography and GG-60 (Matte field with cross
hairs), with penciled grid lines - 6mm squares for alignment, an option.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Gianfranco, thanks for the comments. I appreciate you taking the time.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2001 8:49 PM
Subject: Late PUG comments
Hi everybody,
I know I'm a bit late but
Pal, FWIW, I put my 600mm FA on my MZ-S and found absolutely no problem in
focusing near or far or in between. This combo seemed to hunt less than the
same lens on my PZ1P. It still refused to focus on very low light subjects
no matter which body I used. The MZ-S seemed to lock on faster than the
Paul, thanks for taking the time to comment on my image.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2001 8:45 PM
Subject: My 5 PUG picks
Heres the images i like the most for this month, each month the pug shows
how
Tom, thanks for the kind words. You may have seen it posted on
photocritique.net. It has not yet been published by Epson, but they along
with Popular Photography and American Photo have the rights to use it in
their publications.
And yes I appreciate the complement.
Ken Waller
- Original
I use the Pentax 1.4 X-S (on 70-210mm F 300mm f4.5 FA) and 1.4X-L (on
600mm f4.0 FA) often and can't see any degradation at all.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 6:33 PM
Subject: RE: TC--I am
You can attach the flash with a step down ring, but I can't say comment
about vignetting as I don't have that lens.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 2:56 AM
Subject: A 200/4 Macro vs new FA 200/4 Macro
Not so
No, he needs a sherpa.
Ken Waller
- Original Message -
From: Robert Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 5:24 PM
Subject: Re: Your No Fat Pentax Outfit
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
3 LX with Grip B (serial # above 535)
[snipped --
This is my (no fat), go with me at all times, Pentax outfit:
PZ1P and PZ1 (will eventually start carrying MZ-S in place of PZ1)
20mm SMC Tak28-80mm F70-210mm F200mm A Macro
300mm FA1.4X-SCable release
Ken Waller
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Collin - thanks for the comment. It was very slightly cropped to remove the
scanned in black edges.
Ken Waller
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From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 8:31 PM
Subject: July thoughts
As always, I'm looking at
Ann, I'm not familiar with the ZX-5, but all my other power rewind Pentaxes
(SF1, PZ1, PZ1P) have had somewhat similar occurrences (either on wind or
rewind) and all had to go back the the camera doc for installation of new
parts. I thought it was batteries, film etc. in the end they had to be
I was told it would be out this fall.
Ken Waller
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From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 3:26 PM
Subject: RE: D1x
I cannot wait to see the Pentax digital when it comes out.
Has there been any further word on it?
Shel, I shoot with the 70-210mm f4.0-5.6 SMC F Zoom and get very good 20 X
30 prints using an interneg process. Last time I bought that lens (as a
gift) a few years ago I paid around $170 from KEH. I've been shooting with
one that's now over 13 years old and have had no problems to date. There
Michel, I've been using the Kodak Photo CD for several years now (almost 400
images) and have yet to discover any serious issues with it. I pay a little
less than $2 per scan in batches. Have never tried customs scans and from my
experience I probably won't unless I want higher resolution. I
Got mine new last spring. Came with several black white type filters (not
built in) in a separate carrying case. Lens itself has a filter carrier near
the lens/camera mount that holds one filter at a time (some on the list have
complained about the ease with which it falls out - I've not had the
They are called in camera dupes.
Ken Waller
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From: Jostein Øksne [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: Re: Sports photographer mentality?
I know a couple of landscape photographers that also make three or
four
Not sure what will be happening that late @ Point Pelee, but try these
sites to find out - http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/pelee/Point_pelee_e.htm
http://www.web-nat.com/bic/ont/pelee.html
Normally, that late in October would be @ the tail end of fall color here -
Detroit.
Ken Waller
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Also if you only take one shot of a given scene/situation, that becomes
your best shot. Having the ability to choose among several variations of the
same shot is sure to improve your photography.
Ken Waller
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From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I never thought about multiple shots of the same scene until I attended a
workshop years ago. The pro pointed out that if you only take one shot of a
scene then that automatically becomes your best shot of that scene. I then
started shooting more of a given scene with variations in composition,
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