RE: Buying new gear, Help!!!

2002-01-30 Thread Malcolm Smith
I could have been certain that this would have been sent by Aaron ;-) Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Collin Brendemuehl Sent: 30 January 2002 19:48 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Buying new gear, Help!!! $1000? Excellent.

RE: Ultra telephoto lenses

2002-02-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
or M42. The one I have was supposedly used by a police department for surveillance. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California P.S., You have the same moniker as my childhood idol who rode a Husqvarna 400, just like I had. - Original Message - From: Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

RE: Ultra telephoto lenses

2002-02-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
head and know, or it is a mystery. I like the VFR. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: 02 February 2002 03:29 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Ultra telephoto lenses Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P.S. My

RE: It's February, It Must Be A Cotty's Pentax Mods Site Update...

2002-02-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Title for the picture: Serious doubt on age of entrant to under 10s BMX competition Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: 02 February 2002 23:01 To: Pentax List Subject: It's February, It Must Be A Cotty's Pentax Mods Site

RE: Radio (was: Re: Ultra telephoto lenses)

2002-02-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
There appears to be enough of us here to do so ;-) Malcolm G0DPT ## Maybe we should try and set up a sked on 20 or 17? Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

RE: Classic Low Speed Film is Back

2002-02-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Well, that stretches my German a little, but I'll give it a go :-( Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: 03 February 2002 17:17 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Classic Low Speed Film is Back Here's a page with

RE: Ultra telephoto lenses

2002-02-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul, I think the KEH lens has gone - not that I looked for it ,you understand :-0 Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul F. Stregevsky Sent: 03 February 2002 19:41 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ultra telephoto lenses KEH has

RE: Classic Low Speed Film is Back

2002-02-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
February 2002 19:17 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Classic Low Speed Film is Back Just scroll down and let the pictures do the talking g. Malcolm Smith wrote: Well, that stretches my German a little, but I'll give it a go :-( http://www.chrzahn.de/Fotoseiten/Tipps/apx25Ersatz.html#giga

RE: Old Chevrolet

2002-02-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Have you any pictures we can see? I am more a Dodge Charger fan, but one of my friends has a '55 Bel-Air, I'm sure we can identify it. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kevin Waterson Sent: 04 February 2002 07:36 To: [EMAIL

RE: OT:Link to: Old Chevrolet

2002-02-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
It's a 20s vehicle, but I would like to see how much is original and what has been added to over the years. some of the bigger stuff on the link brought back happy driving/mechanical and photographic memories sigh!. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: It's February, It Must Be A Cotty's Pentax Mods Site Update...

2002-02-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Oh hell! Do we have a digital Cotty? Malcolm Cotty wrote: PS - I'm starting to get excited: my new toy has completed stage one of it's journey to me - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to

RE: Temporary dropout

2002-02-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
And cats pictures!!! Don't you forget cats! Gianfranco (with 20 cats sitting around...) ~~~## See PUG in March ;-) Miaow! Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

RE: Anybody wants an LX Gold?

2002-02-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1330869563 Not my auction (I wouldn't part with something like that...). Gianfranco # Needs an application of snakeskin! Does look different, but if I was getting another

RE: OT Enough of the lens cap, Cotty...what have you bought.

2002-02-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ah ! But with young Cotty, give logical thought a sideways glance and think laterally. Think of said gentleman's website. It's probably a new combination Vacuum Cleaner/Camera or Passport photo machine/Toaster or somesuch. Malcolm

RE: Gods of enablement, help me!

2002-02-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Try the following test : could you buy them at that price, find they are great lenses but not for you, but could get your money back by selling them on eBay or here or wherever... Yes? Buy them! Good luck Frantisek. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Trade in : MX and LX for 67

2002-02-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
If it's your only MX - don't do it! If you have a whole family of them, then maybe, just maybe you wouldn't miss one. Not that I'm trying to put you off or anything. The P67 is a handsome beast, but not as nice as an MX :-) Wendy

RE: Re[2]: Take two MZ-S's and call me when you get back

2002-02-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
My old boss did that. Wondered why it didn't work afterwards. Oh, how we laughed. (tried giving him an etch-a-sketch as replacement but he couldn't work out how to re-boot it...) Wendy - Ahoy! Fellow Dilbert fan! Malcolm -

RE: Trade in : MX and LX for 67

2002-02-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
On Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 02:15 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: Maybe I will see what has to go, but my wife does not like the LX (surprised me - loves the MX) so we will see. But what does she think of the 67? -Aaron ### My wife

RE: The Curmudgeon Returns

2002-02-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
Nice to see you back - same Landlord? Malcolm Semper in excremento sum, solum profunditas mutat. (Always in the sh*t, only the depth varies.) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of T Rittenhouse Sent: 08 February 2002 16:50 To: Pentax

RE: PDML Weekend (UK)

2002-02-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
Was there a PDML weekend in 2000 or 2001? Fully understand commitments for this year, maybe 2003? Apart from an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas whilst taking photographs, is there a theme, or is this a discussion point along with a suitable central venue - I suppose I am asking for

RE: The Curmudgeon Returns

2002-02-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
OH! Thanks Aaron, I've got an early start in the morning - that's me for no breakfast! Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aaron Reynolds Sent: 08 February 2002 22:15 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The Curmudgeon Returns

Home study courses.

2002-02-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
In Amateur Photographer this week, it is starting a Diploma study course, which you can take at your own pace. I have to admit I am interested, but would very much like your views on such courses. Obviously, it's difficult to talk about this course specifically. Has anyone here done one? Or is

PDML weekend (uk) 2002/2003

2002-02-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve, Thank you for your informative posting, which I hope has not caused too much domestic aggro! I fully understand the logistics of organising such events as my life is a rolling event: 3 children under 8 years of age and a wife with a full business life who is constantly away. Just

RE: PDML weekend (uk) 2002/2003

2002-02-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
GUILTY M'LUD! Notwithstanding the above plea, it is hereby understood and agreed that: 1. Full co-operation of SC will apply throughout in consultation of: A: Venue - suitability thereof; B: Advertising via electronic communication of PDML; 2. The charge of taking pleasure in providing

RE: PDML UK Weekend?

2002-02-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
See later post - would like your viewpoint. There is a replacement for the Red Rover - when were you last on a bus in London. LOL! Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 09 February 2002 13:23 To: [EMAIL

RE: Home study courses.

2002-02-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
I wanted to go down that path, but I have the children and my wife often goes off on business at short notice. It ruins courses where regular attendance is required, and of course, if small children are ill/off colour it is not possible to attend. Makes a right do-dah of your commitments with

RE: Sheesh..!

2002-02-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
True, he has changed the description, but the price? The subject title above is still correct. Malcolm The problem is that Saturday morning it was described as a 1.2 in both the title and in the description. I ~think~ it was also mentioned in the description that it is an extremely fast

RE: LX grip ( WTB)

2002-02-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Frantisek, I came across the grip by accident, as it came with my new LX. I would also be interested in the prices of grips as I would like another. I hope you are enjoying your new LX. I turned down a fair offer on my old one today - don't know why? Malcolm Hi, On my newly aquired

RE: Sheesh..!

2002-02-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
for eBay. Otherwise, if someone wants to pay the price, what difference should that make to you? Get over it. - Dr. Laura. Len --- - Original Message - From: Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 8:14 AM Subject: RE: Sheesh

RE: PDML weekend (uk) 2002/2003

2002-02-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Thank you to everyone who has shown interest. Obviously, we need numbers to see if it is worthwhile, but it is darn hard for you to commit yourselves without the date! Give us a little while to give you something more factual. Thanks, Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS?

2002-02-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Does anyone know of availability of one of these in the UK? Malcolm ~~ Right Angle Mirror Attachment By Bower- View Shoot To The Right, Left, Above Or Below You (Rotates 360 Degrees) While It Appears That You Are Looking

RE: For REAL Pentax fans only...

2002-02-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Boz, Apart from this excellent posting, I found a picture of the 90o lens on your website - thanks. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bojidar Dimitrov Sent: 15 February 2002 22:45 To: PDML Subject: For REAL Pentax fans

RE: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS?

2002-02-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul, Thanks, more expense in the future as I don't have a lens in the 135-200mm range. Oh, what the heck! But this would be very useful to take photos of a family member, who hates photos taken. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf

RE: A little 6x7 enabling

2002-02-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Worth the wait to see the result - excellent. Love the sky - I suppose that a new format is due a go - what first, digital or medium format - ducks from Aaron's abuse! Malcolm Bill wrote: Warning, this is about a 500kb download. http://www.komkon.org/~wrobb/6x7_Enable/ - This message is from

RE: digital crashes

2002-02-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Keep more than one copy, in more than one location, on more than one medium. Storage media have a life span, so plan to re-copy most of your files when necessary, or when a new medium becomes dominant. chris - I was

RE: SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55

2002-02-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Has anyone else noticed that when you set your heart on buying a certain lens or body, you are suddenly afflicted with the paranoid notion that EVERYONE ELSE is after the same item, no matter how obscure? -- I'm not

RE: On the Digital Advance

2002-02-24 Thread Malcolm Smith
Well, this made me think about how much I paid for my MX. In 1979, I paid just under a £100 for a body and a 50mm f1:1.7 lens. Looking at current prices for a mint MX, as my original is, would £200 be a fair price today? Now, I have had the pleasure of using it over the years, but had I decided

RE: Cotty's review and the PUG

2002-02-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Cotty's review has been the only way to *see* this months PUG for me. Either the page will not display, or I see it for a minute or so and the site collapses. Has anyone had similar problems, or is the fault at my end in some form? Thanks (in particular to Cotty), Malcolm - This message is

RE: Cotty's review and the PUG

2002-02-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Malcolm, my connection is fine and the site loads okay. Are you using Internet Exploder or Netscape Nevergetter (or sommat else lad) ? Even on a Mac, these apps are simply the diciest pieces of software about. Usually it's the websites themselves that crash my browser (IE5.1 for Mac),

RE: Darkroom operational!

2002-03-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Evan Hanson wrote: This reminds me of my setup with my Durst 606 balanced on the toilet, cramped but it works. What if you (or a family member) need to go? Cheers, - Dave - I expect their bladders would be

RE: What is the Best Pentax Camera Ever Made? (was Re: 50mm F1.7 - M)

2002-03-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Pål, Having bought two LXs in the last 6 months, this gives me a feeling of great relief! [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pål Audun Jensen The LX is the best camera Pentax ever made. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: Pentax User mag

2002-03-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Pardon me while I roll my eyes at Pentax UK. -Aaron - As a subscriber, I bought into it for the discount on spares and service charges. If you bought it for the magazine also rolls eyes. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Pentax User mag

2002-03-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
As a subscriber, I bought into it for the discount on spares and service charges. If you bought it for the magazine also rolls eyes. Indeed (it's not right good is it!?). I got a 'free' subscription from the discount of having my LX CLA'd. However if there were more people like Peter

RE: MZ-S Best Features

2002-03-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
You're right. I just hope they make a follow up to the LX. It doesn't have to be a bargain to make me happy... Pål --- I wonder how many LXs would sell, if Pentax resumed LX production? I would have one for a start, so that's one

RE: OT: Re: 'dat Hat'

2002-03-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
The HOOD?? Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: 08 March 2002 17:37 To: Pentax List Subject: Re: OT: Re: 'dat Hat' In that case it's got to be Fireball XL5. Don't remember any masterspy type character in

RE: Hams awake!

2002-03-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Well done, Collin!! Malcolm G0DPT I passed my Tech test today. Now just gotta wait for the paperwork. Who are the rest of US, the true bubbahood? Post your call signs, please. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

RE: Pentax prices

2002-03-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Len Paris wrote: That's the basic truth. If camera stores knew that you could buy stuff cheaper direct from Pentax, how many camera stores do you think would carry the Pentax line of equipment? typed: Now that is interesting. None of my local camera stores market Pentax equipment

RE: Pentax prices

2002-03-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi, Malcolm, I can only guess that Pentax UK has lousy sales reps, who don't know how to sell the products to the stores. I've read a number of posts here from folks visiting our fair country (Canada) who've been pleasantly surprised to see actual Pentax displays in stores, and have

RE: UK PDMLers

2002-03-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bognor is an hour or so on the train from sunny Brighton, Last time I went it was closed - of all the places in the UK you could visit.. So it is. I'll definitely pop in and see you. I'll get your details if this trip gets confirmed. You'd better stock up, and I'll bring the

RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-21 Thread Malcolm Smith
6) I have read that mirror and shutter vibration are a big problem with the Pentax 67 bodies. An article on The Luminous Landscape http://www.luminous-landscape.com/pentax67ii.htm shows multiple images on photographs with Pentax 67 gear because the shutter and the mirror shake the

RE: Re[2]: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-21 Thread Malcolm Smith
Thanks Bruce, I also read your informative reply to Bolo. Now I need a constructive arguement to put funds away, for what will be known as PDML syndrome - yet another *** camera. Malcolm Malcolm, I really love my 67II. If you are just going to start with one lens for awhile - I

RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-21 Thread Malcolm Smith
Thanks Dave, All noted. I have had a quick look at UK prices (swallows hard) and wonder if camera shop websites abroad or my wife's enemy eBay will be worth a look. If I don't try another format now, I never will, but I'm not trying a different manufacturer! Malcolm The standard lens for

RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-21 Thread Malcolm Smith
Oh, I've heard that Bronica make a pretty good camera... bullet proof vest, night vision goggles, diving for cover :-) Cotty ___ Heard being the keyword! I've used Pentax for nearly two and a half decades, why change with such a good

RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
There was one on eBay, sale ended by now, of a complete 67II kit, for a huge amount of cash!! No, I'm sticking out for a 67II, but I think all their cameras are great. I would be right in the mire if I sold one of the MXs, such is its perceived value at home. Paul, that's not another new e-mail

RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
Malcolm Smith wrote: All noted. I have had a quick look at UK prices (swallows hard) and wonder if camera shop websites abroad or my wife's enemy eBay will be worth a look. That's why I want to take my RB67 kit to the UK to sell :) The damn things are almost worthless down here

RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul, that's not another new e-mail address you have, is it? I'm not sure what you mean, but my current address is as shown here. I did change it twice in the same day, when comcast changed the name of the server. They assigned me a bizarre address. After reporting it here, I realized I

RE: UK PDMLers

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
The best fish and chips in Britain are from Tate Modern ... Your quite right there. Unfortunately, the fish and chips were about the only thing in the entire museum with any taste at all. -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola

RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
LOL! I can't (even for one minute) see her allowing you to go out taking photos wearing that!! Malcolm The wife's birthday was today. If only I'd known that Pentax had such a great gift idea Christian On Friday 22 March 2002 12:50, Tom wrote:

RE: A few questions....

2002-03-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
1. Am I being unrealistic, in hoping that Pentax might produce a digital body, that I can use my 35mm lenses with? Has any manufacturer done this? Yes you are being unrealistic. Pentax would rather commit suicide than commit to potential customers. Nikon and Canon are both producing

RE: A few questions....

2002-03-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Dave, Thanks for your comments. I am starting to find out about digital photography, because it is going to be the major player (one day). So other manufacturers have offered a body which supports their lenses, hmm... a bit short sighted of Pentax. For tripods the name Manfrotto comes up a

RE: A few questions....

2002-03-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
I think Pentax will demo a DSLR by the end of the year. Obviously they intend to do so, as shown by the demo of the MZ-D and the press release announcing it's withdrawal. I'd look for a 3 or 4 meg SLR at Photokina. BTW, I need one. I've seen decent 8x10's and passable 11x14's from the

RE: A few questions....(re-sent - not seen this end)

2002-03-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
1. Am I being unrealistic, in hoping that Pentax might produce a digital body, that I can use my 35mm lenses with? Has any manufacturer done this? Yes you are being unrealistic. Pentax would rather commit suicide than commit to potential customers. Nikon and Canon are both

RE: A few questions....

2002-03-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Cotty, Thank you for your reply, which is most informative, but baffling at the same time, as no one knows Pentax's future true plan of action. What will happen, is guesswork, until they say, it will be released on...date.. If it happens, I will be a happy person...for a change. The prices

RE: A few questions....

2002-03-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
As always I recommend Berlebach tripods. www.berlebach.de Pål - Pål, Thanks for the link, interesting to note only two tripod manufacturers recommended! I won't look at anything else as I prefer recommendation. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

RE: A few questions....

2002-03-24 Thread Malcolm Smith
As always I recommend Berlebach tripods. www.berlebach.de Seconded. I have a great love for my wood tripod. They don't ring, they are much stronger, and they are much harder to damage. If you ding the leg of a metal tripod, you can run into some problems with legs that no longer close,

RE: OT:The Goose, Moments Before Attacking

2002-03-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
A couple of my friends were out golfing some 10 years ago. And the geese were(are) pests, invading the course. One of my friends got one with a tee shot. Hit the bird in the neck, head fell over, then bird fell over. I rarely get a birdie, when I play golf :) Malcolm - This message

RE: LX user spotted in Canada

2002-03-26 Thread Malcolm Smith
Frank, Gasps in horror!! A few years back I went to the Dennis factory and watched them build buses and fire appliances (cameras not allowed). I take it you won't be going to the North Weald bus rally to see the many exteriors from the 30s to the latest articulated bus, Brendan LOL! Malcolm

RE: Skinning your 6x7 -- and gluing the skin back on

2002-03-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Face it, you guys just cannot stay away from those skins! As an aside, it appears that the snake skins are well liked by the females. I was at this one shop in Tucson and finally the clerk had to ask me about it. She thought it was great! Hmmm, maybe I need to take them out more...

RE: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul, A scary thought, loss of all your camera gear, even if replaced by cash. My choice - Purchase MX, 67II and upgrade computer along with the addition of a film scanner. Invest time in getting things right. That's me done. Malcolm In medium format I'd stay with Pentax. That was a recent

RE: Closet-LX

2002-04-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
Clean, lubricate and adjust - and buy it! Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Peter Smekal Sent: 01 April 2002 13:40 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Closet-LX Thanks for the advice Shel! Just one stupid question: What

RE: Rome Photo show

2002-04-01 Thread Malcolm Smith
HAR!! The 67 is small - look at the camera on the wall. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aaron Reynolds Sent: 01 April 2002 15:18 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Rome Photo show

RE: 2-way radios in Star Trek

2002-04-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul, If you want to get into this, I suggest you look at the plans of Starships. Not one of them would have made a 5 year mission, or even left space dock. No toilets! Malcolm You know how in the later Star Trek series, when someone on an Away party wants to talk to the ship, he'll tap a

RE: 2-way radios in Star Trek

2002-04-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Len, I've always wondered if the holosuites smell a bit! Malcolm Hmm, perhaps they carry that stuff into the transporter room and surprise somebody. :) Len - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

RE: 2-way radios in Star Trek

2002-04-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Har! Captain Picard instructs No Armitage Shanks programmes in the holosuites! Almost Friday - hope all take this in good humour. Malcolm Stephen Moore wrote: I can picture a memo reading something like this: From: PICARD To: All Enterprise personnel Re: Holodeck No

RE: Street Spirit

2002-04-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Once he's seen some more of my work, and, of course, if he likes it, he's promised to give me some specific paid assignments. You will do well, go for it. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

RE: retail bummer

2002-04-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
With 3 small children, that does sound like the voice of reason and experience of life. At times, I find I am a little deaf to it, particularly in close proximity to a camera shop. Malcolm Pay the bills. Especially credit card bills. Paying off a credit card is The gift that keeps on

RE: For Cat Lovers

2002-04-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Isis - what a lovely looking cat! Malcolm I've submitted a cat picture to www.photocritique.net. Id you want to look at the pic its is: http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00kgvn Regards Albano - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: Your top 5 pentax camera's...

2002-04-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
MX in 1979 MX in 1980 LX in 2001 LX in 2002 Oh! heck - no 67II by this calculation until 2023 :-( Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

RE: OT: helmets -was: Holding a camrea

2002-04-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Yes, sometimes heart conditions are brought on by circumstances beyond the victim's control. Treatment would have to be decided case by case. A policy of If it's your fault, we won't pay wouldn't be perfect, but people just might take better care of themselves if they knew Uncle Sam and

RE: Dangerous sports OT

2002-04-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Peter wrote: We are thinking about a double-cab pickup - anyone have any OT experience they can impart? Must be Group 14 or less for the Mrs. 4Life/Navarro/Hilux/something else? As a Land/Range-Rover owner since I passed my test in 1980, I suggest a 110 double crew cab (also available in

RE: Tall Pentaxians

2002-04-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
I'm 6' 2. Thats fairly tall. William Robb Me too. I'm still the shortest of my friends :-( Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

RE: fav macro lens.

2002-04-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Shel, I have been looking for a Pentax copy stand, was it something you were looking for, or you came across for sale? Are they very expensive? I was asked to copy a couple of photos last week, and I ended up bluetacking the pictures to the refrigerator, and setting the LX and bellows up on a

RE: fav macro lens.

2002-04-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Shel, Nice to hear you got a good deal. Thanks for the reply, I can't say I like the new price, but that is just what I need. Better start looking Malcolm Hi Malcolm .. Well, yes to both questions, although I wasn't looking too hard. One day I had an idea for some photos and

RE: fav macro lens.

2002-04-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Wendy, You got one for HOW much? Screams Malcolm I managed to pick a nice one up with case and everything just before Christmas. Spotted it on ebay.co.uk and bought it with BIN option. (I think it was about 25 pounds but I can't remember if that included my postage - a lot of

RE: Best Deal Ever?

2002-04-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Photax 500mm f8 lens. £10 from bankruptcy sale. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

ME Super questions.

2002-04-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
I have seen a number of ME Super bodies, going for less than £50. When I bought my MXs, they were quite a bit more expensive, but the MX has retained its value, and MEs are cheapish - why? I was thinking of buying a body for my eldest son, who then has access to a few lenses. Is this a good

RE: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

2002-04-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
I also wanted to know how far you were from the Owl. Great picture Steve. Malcolm Thanks! I was at close focus with that beast (1000mm), 100 feet. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

RE: ME Super questions.

2002-04-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ken and Shel, Most encouraging. He is fairly careful with things, and I know he will enjoy it. Not bad, compared to my first camera. Malcolm You won't be sorry. I have been using two of them and bought a third one last week. I particularly like the size and the viewfinder. - This message

RE: ME Super questions

2002-04-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Eh! What! I think the string has moved on a bit! Your comments noted - hope you can make the UK PDML meeting. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

RE: ME Super questions.

2002-04-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Shel, I hope the MX wasn't bad for the company, but if it ran 10 years I doubt if it could have been. Malcolm Tom is mistaken. The LX came out in 1980, the MX was discontinued in 1985 or 1986. It was discontinued after a run of about ten years. This was the beginning of the era of

RE: ME Super questions. (MX, K2 and PDML UK comments).

2002-04-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
One of my friends had a K2 and sold it to buy an M6. I would like to see a all black MX - never have yet. I used my MX to take photos of squirrels this morning, the LX is too noisy and scares the wildlife off! Are any more Pentax folk coming to Duxford? Malcolm The MX was, and still, a

RE: new ham

2002-04-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
Well done Steve! Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Steven Brendemuehl Sent: 14 April 2002 13:23 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: new ham My new call sign is kc8tpr Steve --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by

OT: Request for information on TV in the 1960s.

2002-04-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
I have always been interested in the way the TV set has become part of the family. I wrote an article which covers my area of interest: http://www.transdiffusion.org/emc/lineup/ Frank Theriault has been very kind, and spends some time informing me of TV in Canada in the 60s. I would like to

RE: Shooting memories (was: Re: Your desert-island kit?)

2002-04-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Len, I started carrying a camera in the car a while back, since I watched a programme in which our traffic police suggested it. A lot of people have minor accidents which when written on the claim forms later turn out to be works of fiction. There is also a growing trend of some villains who

RE: Malcolm's Plums

2002-04-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Thank you! Malcolm It is a wonderful shot, nice going Malcolm. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

RE: mailer bummer

2002-04-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
I would have thought that was that, they have gone for good. What super advice, I'll remember that, I hope Cory has success. Malcolm Don't go to bed until you soak the negatives in some nice clean water. Distilled water would be best. Separate them after they've soaked for a while. Toss

RE: Aaron's wedding (was: Re: Shooting memories (was: Re: Your desert-island kit?))

2002-04-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
With this LX, I thee wed, With this 67, I enpower, That can't be right!! Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

ME Super.

2002-04-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Well, the postman arrived with one this morning for me. What a super little camera. I shall try it out, (research obviously) as I have a while before my son's birthday, and then it will be his. I am in trouble at home :-( another parcel is due! Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

New camera, new format.

2002-04-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Well, I've done it now and become a Pentax fanatic in 35mm and medium format. I am now looking at a 6x7 with 105mm lens - very nice too. It was too good a deal to pass on. Despite all the comments about its size, I didn't need to remove the front door, to get it into the house! As the sun is

RE: Re[2]: New camera, new format.

2002-04-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce, Nice to hear from someone in the same position. My first LX is to be sacrificed - hard for me. I have very few 35mm lenses, so none to sell, and I want to keep them so that my eldest son can discover 35mm photography. Longer term, I would like to add a grip to the 67 and a 300mm, but not

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