Scanner question

2009-03-06 Thread Nick Wright
I'm still looking at scanners. I think I'm going to go with the Epson V300. It's gotten good reviews from just about everywhere that I've looked and it appears to be just what I'm looking for. And the price is right. But I noticed that the Epson package no longer includes Photoshop Elements, so

Re: Scanner question

2009-03-06 Thread Nick Wright
scanning. Use what you like there. While you can do a lot of the basic capture needs in the scanning software, scanning software should be used to capture the data as best possible, not edit or finish render it. Godfrey On Mar 6, 2009, at 8:54 AM, Nick Wright wrote: I'm still looking

Re: Scanner question

2009-03-06 Thread Nick Wright
Well I run on a mac, so I have iPhoto which I find is all that I need for post-processing. It just does not have any way to run a scanner. So as long as the Epson software will run by itself I'm good to go. Thank you for all of your help. On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 8:38 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:

Re: PESO: Garage

2009-03-04 Thread Nick Wright
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:45 -0600, Nick Wright nickwright1...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a recent photo: http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/garage/ Comments welcome. Thanks. -- ~Nick David

Re: PESO: Garage

2009-03-04 Thread Nick Wright
No, please don't tempt me!! ;;) On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 12:44 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Then you have another excuse to buy more lenses ! -- ~Nick David Wright http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Kodachrome

2009-03-03 Thread Nick Wright
So I'm looking at getting some Kodachrome in the near future. And I see there are two options at Adorama. One has the code KR, and the other says PKR. The KR runs $8.50 and the PKR almost $13. The only difference that I can find in the descriptions is that one says professional. Is there any

PESO: Garage

2009-03-03 Thread Nick Wright
Here's a recent photo: http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/garage/ Comments welcome. Thanks. -- ~Nick David Wright http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

k2000 and M series lenses

2009-02-09 Thread Nick Wright
What's the procedure for shooing an M-series lens on the new digi-SLRs? Am I right that there are some extra steps involved? ~Nick David Wright http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: k2000 and M series lenses

2009-02-09 Thread Nick Wright
: Re: k2000 and M series lenses You have to set a menu item to allow aperture settings other than A. Then, when shooting you set the aperture and push the green button to get a shutter speed. Same is true, of course, for K (SMC Pentax) lenses. On Feb 9, 2009, at 7:22 PM, Nick Wright wrote

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-08 Thread Nick Wright
John Poirier Original Message - From: Nick Wright pedalingpr...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 6:59 PM Subject: Re: short tele primes Exactly the reason I won't be buying one. ;D I'm specifically looking for inexpensive

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-07 Thread Nick Wright
l...@red4est.com Subject: Re: short tele primes To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, February 6, 2009, 9:49 PM On Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 07:44:46PM -0800, Nick Wright wrote: # # I'm in Kansas, you? How much would you want for it? I'm in Santa Cruz California. I forget

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-07 Thread Nick Wright
into this thread late so someone may have already mentioned this. -Original Message- From: Nick Wright pedalingpr...@yahoo.com Sent: Feb 6, 2009 10:32 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: short tele primes That's very interesting. I'm not sure why I hadn't given more

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-07 Thread Nick Wright
probably get one for the same price as the M in similar condition if you can find one. -Original Message- From: Nick Wright pedalingpr...@yahoo.com Sent: Feb 6, 2009 9:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: short tele primes Hi, that's a great shot. Do

wet prints

2009-02-07 Thread Nick Wright
Does anyone here still wet print photos? My experience in a darkroom is pretty limited. But I kinda think I'd like to try to get back into it. I miss the look of photos that have been printed optically (as opposed to digitally). Maybe I'm crazy but I really think there's a difference. I'm

Re: wet prints

2009-02-07 Thread Nick Wright
pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 9:54 PM On 2/7/09, Nick Wright pedalingpr...@yahoo.com wrote: Does anyone here still wet print photos? Building my darkroom has been an on-and-off affair for the last few years. In the meantime check out http://davisblackandwhite.com

short tele primes

2009-02-06 Thread Nick Wright
I'm looking at getting a fast tele prime. I'm considering the M85/2, the M100/2.8, and the M120/2.8. What are your thoughts about these lenses? Does anyone have some samples (specifically portraits) that I could take a look at? Thanks. ~Nick David Wright http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/

RE: short tele primes

2009-02-06 Thread Nick Wright
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 2:14 AM the K85/1.8, K105/2.8 and K120/2.8 are better lenses... JC O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Nick Wright Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 9:05 PM

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-06 Thread Nick Wright
://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/ --- On Sat, 2/7/09, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: From: Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com Subject: Re: short tele primes To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 2:32 AM On 2/6/09, Nick Wright pedalingpr...@yahoo.com wrote

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-06 Thread Nick Wright
Exactly the reason I won't be buying one. ;D I'm specifically looking for inexpensive lenses. ~Nick David Wright http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/ --- On Sat, 2/7/09, keith_w keit...@dslextreme.com wrote: From: keith_w keit...@dslextreme.com Subject: Re: short tele primes To:

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-06 Thread Nick Wright
That's very interesting. I'm not sure why I hadn't given more thought to the 135 lenses before. My first tele lens was a Sears 135/2.8 that was one of the sharpest lenses I've ever owned. You said yours are the M series? They are quite a bit less expensive than the others. I think that might

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-06 Thread Nick Wright
, February 7, 2009, 3:43 AM On Fri, Feb 06, 2009 at 07:32:59PM -0800, Nick Wright wrote: # # That's very interesting. I'm not sure why I hadn't given more thought to the 135 lenses before. My first tele lens was a Sears 135/2.8 that was one of the sharpest lenses I've ever owned. They're

Re: Protection glass / filters

2007-04-09 Thread Nick Wright
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Re: Enablement: bag and cutter

2007-04-02 Thread Nick Wright
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Re: bags bags bags

2007-03-31 Thread Nick Wright
bags. I don't want to even think about anything else at this point. Once I settle on this one, I'm going to do a fire sale on all the ones I don't use... ! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http

Re: web pages

2007-03-29 Thread Nick Wright
..Thanks Joe fotocommunity.com can do this. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Outdoor Photographer magazine resorting to dirty tricks

2007-03-27 Thread Nick Wright
listed as a deadhead as well. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Web site review part the second

2007-03-26 Thread Nick Wright
you think of it. http://www.phojonick.com/ Thanks again. -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Web site review

2007-03-25 Thread Nick Wright
to offer, I would rethink it. Sorry and greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nick Wright Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 4:43 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Web site review I threw up a simple Web site, and I

Re: OT (sort of) Kodak RFS 3600

2007-03-25 Thread Nick Wright
this? Comments? Bong -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Web site review

2007-03-25 Thread Nick Wright
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nick Wright Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2007 6:33 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Web site review Wow, there's a fellow who's not afraid to speak his mind! ;;D I appreciate your taking the time

OT: Web site review

2007-03-24 Thread Nick Wright
/ -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K1000 and MX (was Lens suggestions)

2007-03-23 Thread Nick Wright
comparison purposes. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/MXAndK1000 -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/ Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http

Re: Yet More Bags

2007-03-20 Thread Nick Wright
look like you're some kind of unabomber or something. Especially combined with my standard choice of grey hooded jacket. And two, those pockets do stick out a little making squeezing through tight spaces awkward sometimes. On 3/20/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19/3/07, Nick Wright

Lens suggestions

2007-03-20 Thread Nick Wright
or the 85mm f/2. Pros, cons? And in regards to the 85/1.4, how often do those come available for sale? Thanks in advance! -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Lens suggestions

2007-03-20 Thread Nick Wright
and you'll need to use stop down metering on any Pentax digital, and it won't work at all on a *ist Film camera, (I assume that with these lenses in mind you're not going to be using one of the real bottom feeding cameras). Nick Wright wrote: So I'm starting to think a little more seriously

Re: Lens suggestions

2007-03-20 Thread Nick Wright
that with these lenses in mind you're not going to be using one of the real bottom feeding cameras). Nick Wright wrote: So I'm starting to think a little more seriously about putting together the Pentax kit. I'm all about the available light so I'm looking at large aperture primes and would like

Re: Lens suggestions

2007-03-20 Thread Nick Wright
, but my memory may be at fault. I also found it heavy to focus, perhaps it needed regreasing or something. Otherwise it's very small and convenient. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com

Re: Lens suggestions

2007-03-20 Thread Nick Wright
held, mid-afternoon, probably HP5+, but I'd have to dig out the negs to be sure. http://twosixteen.com/gallery/index.php?id=332 HTH. On 3/20/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I should've specified that these will be going on film bodies with absolutely no thought whatsoever to using

Re: The Perfect Bag

2007-03-14 Thread Nick Wright
http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Juan Buhler - http://www.jbuhler.com photoblog: http://photoblog.jbuhler.com a book: http://www.jbuhler.com/book.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright

Re: OT: Don't ever miss the decisive moment

2007-03-10 Thread Nick Wright
makes for a whole lot of mostly boring photos. Godfrey Indeed it does, except for some particular circumstances, such as what Cotty's shooting. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http

Re: Buying a monopod

2007-03-09 Thread Nick Wright
Here's the 3018 at Adorama, $51: http://www.adorama.com/BG681.html?searchinfo=bogen%20monopoditem_no=3 On 3/8/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I recall, the 3018/3218/whatever-it-is that I have was between US$ 100 and 150, at least four or five years ago. -- ~Nick Wright http

Re: Buying a monopod

2007-03-08 Thread Nick Wright
, even with the Sigma 400 attached to the *ist D. I haven't used it with the K10D yet. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML

Re: watermarking

2007-03-04 Thread Nick Wright
/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: watermarking

2007-03-03 Thread Nick Wright
23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Nick Wright Sendt: 3. marts 2007 03:52 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: watermarking Ann, brave? I'm assuming you're talking about identity theft issues? Bob

Re: watermarking

2007-03-02 Thread Nick Wright
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Re: On other photographers...

2007-03-02 Thread Nick Wright
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Re: watermarking

2007-03-02 Thread Nick Wright
Ann, brave? I'm assuming you're talking about identity theft issues? Bob, which site refuses without cookies? The phojonick.com? Try this URL http://www.photoshelter.com/usr-show/UueQds27tPXo does it do the same thing? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: shutter won't fire on ZX-5n

2007-03-02 Thread Nick Wright
appreciated. Is it worth talking to Pentax for a repair? Thanks, Gaurav -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: K-Mount Accidents?

2007-03-01 Thread Nick Wright
release seems well protected, though somewhat less well protected since they moved it. I had a Nikon F3 that habitually shedded lenses though. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http

Re: older flashes with K10, Pentax's response

2007-03-01 Thread Nick Wright
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Re: Q: OSX/intel: Photoshop CS2 or wait for CS3?

2007-02-26 Thread Nick Wright
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Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV

2007-02-25 Thread Nick Wright
: Btw, where do I find the new 285? Adorama list one as a new item, do I assume that's new or just new old stock? :-\ On 2/24/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For you (other) manual camera fans who might not have seen this yet, I thought I'd mention that Vivitar has reintroduced

Pentax digital medium format

2007-02-25 Thread Nick Wright
According to DPreview.com Pentax is going to exhibit the digi-MF at PMA: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022501pentaxatpma2007.asp -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV

2007-02-25 Thread Nick Wright
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Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV

2007-02-23 Thread Nick Wright
found at least one person who wasn't so thrilled. I'd like to hear more. Thanks! -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV

2007-02-23 Thread Nick Wright
. On 2/24/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For you (other) manual camera fans who might not have seen this yet, I thought I'd mention that Vivitar has reintroduced their 285HV flash units. They are selling brand new for just under $100 currently. And they have trigger voltages of less

Re: Hello all, a reintroduction

2007-02-22 Thread Nick Wright
than $100. ;;D And I hate the attitude of quick! run out and get something for deadline in 10 minutes! I guess I say all that to say that I'm just looking to slow down in a lot of ways. On 2/22/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 21/2/07, Nick Wright, discombobulated, unleashed: Anyway, long

Re: Big News from Canon.

2007-02-22 Thread Nick Wright
SB-800 and Pentax AF540FGZ). Who's next? -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: Hello all, a reintroduction

2007-02-22 Thread Nick Wright
Mark? ... James? ;;D On 2/22/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: A Pro (Nick Wright) I miss my small light quiet compact cameras. I miss grain (and hate noise). I hate paying $300 for a plastic lens when I can get a vintage Pentax equivalent for less than $100. ;;D

Re: Hello all, a reintroduction

2007-02-22 Thread Nick Wright
, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all! My name is Nick Wright. I am a full-time photojournalist currently making my home in southeast Kansas. I used to be a member of this mailing list quite a while back. This (http://pug.komkon.org/01sep/trudy1b.html) is one of my photos

Hello all, a reintroduction

2007-02-21 Thread Nick Wright
Hello all! My name is Nick Wright. I am a full-time photojournalist currently making my home in southeast Kansas. I used to be a member of this mailing list quite a while back. This (http://pug.komkon.org/01sep/trudy1b.html) is one of my photos from way back when. In 2003, I sold off most of my

Re: Getting a 75 Kb jpeg for PUG

2004-10-19 Thread Nick Wright
Work your image without making any size adjustments. Then when you're ready to save for the web, go to filesave for web. This will bring up a box that will let you compress the image for web use. See when you use PS to normally save an image, it saves a whole bunch of extraneous data along with

FS Friday: K1000, A50/2, M28/2.8, Sears 135/2.8

2004-10-15 Thread Nick Wright
. Thanks. Nick Wright office- 417-667-3344 ext.40 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

PAW?

2004-10-15 Thread Nick Wright
Okay, I've searched the achives... I've checked the PDML FAQ... What does PAW stand for? Nick Wright __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

Camera and lenses for sale...

2004-10-14 Thread Nick Wright
Hi all. It's Nick Wright here. I used to be very active on this list a couple years back. I've just kinda been lurking around the archives lately. It's good to see so many of the same old faces around here. Most groups have such a large rate of turnover that you couldn't be gone for so long

Re: OT Photoshop request

2003-01-29 Thread Nick Wright
it to you. You just open the image, click on the appropriate action and click play. The computer will do all the rest. Nick Wright www.sportsshooter.com/nickwright __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http

Re: 300mm F4.5 FA*

2002-11-03 Thread Nick Wright
. -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/

OT: Delta International???

2002-10-29 Thread Nick Wright
Has anyone ever dealt with this company before? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/

For sale must go...

2002-10-28 Thread Nick Wright
works, but it is used. For detailed descriptions, see my original post or email me privately. Thanks -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/

Re: pz1p, fa* 300/4.5, AF550FTZ, Tok 80-200/2.8 and more...

2002-10-25 Thread Nick Wright
killing me. I'm still keeping my k1000 and a 28, 50, and 135 for when I want to have fun shooting and have time to deal with film, so I'll prolly still be around here awhile. :) Nick Wright -- From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: pz1p, fa* 300/4.5, AF550FTZ, Tok

Re: Pentax annonces digital SLR

2002-10-17 Thread Nick Wright
be useful to pros. Nick Wright __ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos More http://faith.yahoo.com

kill files (WAS: Re: BRAD PLEASE JUST ***STOP*** )

2002-10-15 Thread Nick Wright
In Outlook Expres you have to use what are called Mail Rules simply make a new rule specifing that anything with a FROM address with Brad Dobo in it goes immediately to the trash. In Netscape's mail program they are called filters, I think, but the idea is the same. -- Nick Wright http

Re: Reality Check Part 4

2002-10-14 Thread Nick Wright
of the pros here may use MF, but there ~is~ a group of us that use 35. And for the record, I am quite happy with what Pentax has done in the past with their pro 35mm line. Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com --- Brad Dobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone who is serious about photography

Re: OT: PhotoJournalist Style question - Lenses

2002-10-11 Thread Nick Wright
results. -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/ -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: PhotoJournalist Style question - Lenses Date: Fri, Oct 11, 2002, 8:51 AM Ok.. Here's the rub: what lenses would you suggest for a reportage

Re: Others with NO interest in digital?

2002-10-03 Thread Nick Wright
If I did not work for a daily newspaper, I would not currently have any interest in digital. If it were a weekly I'd stick with film for a long time to come. -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/

Re: Re[2]: Photokina and Pentax - the future?

2002-10-01 Thread Nick Wright
that the Pentax pro segment is 645, not 35mm. Finally, haven't g we seenupdated MF cameras from Pentax both relativly recently (645nII, g 67II), are there contacts that might support this feature? g OK, someone shoot me down! = Nick Wright

Motor Drive LX question...

2002-10-01 Thread Nick Wright
In the current KEH catalog (paper version) they have a picture of an LX with motordrive attached. There is some sort of button visible on the motordrive. Is this a vertical shutter release? If not, what is it? TIA. Nick Wright __ Do you Yahoo

Re: Re[2]: Photokina and Pentax - the future?

2002-10-01 Thread Nick Wright
Well I remember a few years ago, someone here posed the question as to why Pentax had not introduced an AF 67 camera. I believe the general consensus was something along the lines that the motor required to focus such large lenses would be much too big for the camera body. But with USM the motor

Re: Motor Drive LX question...

2002-10-01 Thread Nick Wright
In the picture in the catalog it is positioned exactly where one would expect to find a vertical shutter release. So perhaps this picture also includes the NiCad Pack too. -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/ -- From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Flash suggestions for Zx-5n

2002-09-30 Thread Nick Wright
The only thing that I will miss with the 360fgz is having a swivel head. But then again, with wireless TTL this is fairly easy to overcome. Nick Wright wrightfoto.com --- Brad Dobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I must say I *love* the AF360FGZ, especially since I own the MZ-S. Some complain

Re: Pentax SMC-F 35-135mm vs FA 28-105mm's

2002-09-30 Thread Nick Wright
. The owner required that I have one lens for doing individuals and team shots. This lens seemed like a good candidate, and it has served me well. It is also my only real macro lens and I like to play with it in that capacity sometimes. -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/ -- From: Cliff

Re: Flash suggestions for Zx-5n

2002-09-29 Thread Nick Wright
and go available light. Well I'll quit rambling... -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/

PZ-1p and autofocus speed...

2002-09-26 Thread Nick Wright
the number of in focus versus out-of-focus shots. -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/

RE: Optio 330 GS announced

2002-09-17 Thread Nick Wright
See the Pentax USA website at: http://pentaxusa.com/products/cameras/camera_overview.cfm?productID=18158 Nick Wright --- Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Question is: whats the price? I must admit, the gadget man in me ha been starting to get interested in possibly the Canon G3

RE: Optio 330 GS announced

2002-09-17 Thread Nick Wright
Never mind, that's not what I thought it was... ** See the Pentax USA website at: http://pentaxusa.com/products/cameras/camera_overview.cfm?productID=18158 Nick Wright --- Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Question is: whats the price? I must admit, the gadget man in me ha been

Re: Pentax flashes / switching platforms

2002-09-12 Thread Nick Wright
, it sounds like to ~want~ to switch to Canon. If so, then do it... quit arguing semantics with us. Nick Wright __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines http://news.yahoo.com

Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?

2002-09-11 Thread Nick Wright
As far as aperature readout is concerned, wouldn't that be a function of camera software? I don't see how it would require a new mount to be able to correctly read an off-the-wall aperature setting. Nick Wright __ Yahoo! - We Remember 9-11

Re: Orgin Myths

2002-09-08 Thread Nick Wright
paper and TTL flash and motordrive were high priorities for me. So after long consideration I decided to stick with Pentax and bought a pz1p. Now three years after I bought my first pz1p I am now photography editor at that same paper own 2 pz1p's and many many lenses and other accessories. Nick Wright

WTB: AF 500 FTZ

2002-08-30 Thread Nick Wright
My assistant photographer needs an af500ftz. Anyone out there with one they'd like to part with for a resonable price? TIA. Nick Wright __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com

Re: AF500FTZ Guide Numbers and f/stops

2002-08-22 Thread Nick Wright
to TTL and bang away and you will have good backgrounds and flash illuminated subjects. Nick Wright --- Glen O'Neal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My lead photographer was working with me this weekend at a wedding. I was shooting TTL. He likes to go full manual and get the exposure with a meter

Fixing the pz1p back

2002-08-03 Thread Nick Wright
a bugger to get out. So there you have it... from a newfound camera repairman! ;) Not! Nick Wright Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: Wedding photographing

2002-07-16 Thread Nick Wright
Stick with what you know. I can forsee a thousand disasters all at once if you were to walk in there with a camera that you've never used before. Nick Wright -- From: Petter Jarbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Wedding photographing Date: Tue, Jul 16, 2002, 3:12 PM

Re: Enabled with a 500 FTZ

2002-07-06 Thread Nick Wright
Not if he's using a 28-70/2.8, right? -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/ -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Enabled with a 500 FTZ Date: Sat, Jul 6, 2002, 4:11 PM In a message dated 7/6/2002 1:12:03 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Cool picture

2002-06-10 Thread Nick Wright
it after the photo was taken. -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/ - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 5:29 PM Subject: Cool picture http://www.steves-digicams.com/daily_dpotd.html - - This message is from

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

2002-06-04 Thread Nick Wright
Ann, It looks like a mail sent by the Klez virus, very very nasty thing. Get rid of it. Nick Wright -- From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: is this person on our list?? mail problems. Date: Tue, Jun 4, 2002, 11:00 AM I got the below

Re: Zone System for Color?

2002-06-04 Thread Nick Wright
Check out http://www.simplifiedzonesystem.com/ -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/ -- From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Zone System for Color? Date: Tue, Jun 4, 2002, 12:47 PM If you think about how colors translate to grey scale

Re: DSLR building

2002-06-02 Thread Nick Wright
confirm that this is how the data back operates? -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/ -- From: William Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: DSLR building Date: Sun, Jun 2, 2002, 10:48 PM There would be a problem with getting the shutter and CCD

Re: Shutters on New Cameras

2002-05-31 Thread Nick Wright
for the children's portrait outfit. I've learned to listen to the motor drive of my camera, when I hear it getting sluggish it's time to throw in another battery. BTW, there is a modern camera with manual film rewind... The Nikon F5. Nick Wright -- From: William Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: 35-135 lens

2002-05-30 Thread Nick Wright
The lens is very good. Sharp, little falloff. My only complaint is that it's closest focus distance is really pretty far. Can't remember exactly what it is... By the way, both I and Mick have one of these lenses for sale. Let us know if you're interested. -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com

FS: F 35-135/3.5-4.5 macro

2002-05-28 Thread Nick Wright
Nice little lens. Excellent condition optically and mechanically. $130 shipped within continental U.S. Will consider other offers. I used it primarily for sports (ie- basketball), but since I now have an 80-200/2.8 I don't think I'll be doing so anymore. -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com

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