on and was heading toward the ground.
It never made it. I think I'm going to be more careful from now on.
Paul Stenquist
Ouch! I glanced at this message header before I opened it, saw the name
Bruce and the word Nikon, and assumed it was from Bruce Rubenstein.
Then I read it and realized it was dissing the great god of camera
things. How could this be, I thought. Then I looked at the header again
and saw it was from
utilizes a seven color ink system that
adds a gray middtone. If there is one drawback to the six color
printers, it's in the transition to shadow. I'm prepared to move up to
the 1290 some time soon.
Paul Stenquist
of them, perhaps the
majority, are using the Pentax 6x7. But I guess it's not professional
until the people who talk about cameras on the internet decide that it qualifies.
Paul Stenquist
, my LX, my MX, and my 6x7. Is your Pentax incapable of
recording images on film? Mine are all functioning quite well, thank you.
Paul Stenquist
Thanks Paul. They were a fascinating couple.
Paul Stenquist
Paul Jones wrote:
Life's a Beach by Paul Stenquist
http://pug.komkon.org/02nov/lifbch.html
This image works well with the story that goes along with it, the
description you give of the couple match's perfectly fits with how
is unmoderated. Thus we depend on the gentlemanly (and ladylike)
behavior of our community members to maintain decorum. You sir, are in violation.
Paul Stenquist
Brad Dobo wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 01
carefully and bid
high in the last 10 seconds of the auction. That's how I got my rather
excellent 6x7, with prism, for $202.11. If the auction had been posted
here, the price would probably have doubled.
Paul Stenquist
Brad wrote:
Wow, this coming from Paul Stenquist? I should take it seriously then,
considering your remarks make here just recently eh?
Yes Brad, as numerous members of the PDML have suggested, you should
take it seriously. By the way the remarks you attributed to me in your
last post
contributors
for providing so much inspired work.
Paul Stenquist
Good advice, Deb. Also make sure that you follow the object of your pan
for as long as possible. Twist your body at the beginning of the move,
so that you'll be in a relaxed position at the end of the move. Practice
by shooting cars. They're much more predictable than birds.
Paul
Debra Wilborn
bat g. Keep
following the object for at least a couple of seconds with the camera.
It might help to practice following objects without snapping the shutter,
just so you get used to the whole thing. It may smooth things out a bit.
regards,
frank
Paul Stenquist wrote:
Good
wrote:
Great shot Iron Hands! I have really started to love the drags,
hoping to be at Pomona.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 7:01 AM
Subject: Re: full moon
really started to love the drags, hoping to be at Pomona.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 7:01 AM
Subject: Re: full moon; panning
I've never been
/images/perkins_car.jpg
This was taken with the rifle stock, and my original slr, a Praktica with a
Soligor 300mm (all long since stolen). The shot is about 30 years old, taken at
Mosport, of a Brabham F1 car.
And, it's not cropped (really!)
regards,
frank
Paul Stenquist wrote
format, and I'll be happy as a pig in s#$!
Paul Stenquist
William Robb wrote:
Hi Paul;
If you like, I could watch eBay for you, and when I see a likely
one, I could post the URL to the list to make sure you see it.
That way, for sure you can get one for a good price.
Your Friend
Wheatfield
Thanks buddy, you're all heart.
Thanks. I just downloaded manuals for my 165/4LS and my AF400T flash.
That last one I really need.
Paul
Shaun Canning wrote:
For anyone interested, a heap of new manuals have been added to the download
section of the Pentax USA site at
http://www.pentax.com/docstore/index.cfm?show=6
Thanks Mike, that's good news. Although using it in manual mode with the
reflector is probably a good discipline, since it forced me to use the
flash meter. I sometimes use the meter in auto mode as well, just to
make sure I'm in range of the indicated stop.
Paul
mike wilson wrote:
Hi,
Paul
. Does anyone have an AF 400T that
actualy swivels all the way around to the back? Is there some trick to
making it move that far?
Paul Stenquist
powerful than the AF 400T.)
Paul
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: AF 400T swivel head
Rotating it in the bracket is basically what I do when using
the AF400T
with my 6x7 and the soft shoulder reflector. I just mount the
flash
.
180 degrees from full left to full right.
Christian
On Monday 04 November 2002 17:01, Paul Stenquist wrote:
Okay, I'm confused. I would love to be able to fire my AF 400T into a
reflector and still use it in auto mode on my 6x7. I downloaded the AF
400T manual in order
- Original Message -
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, 04 November, 2002 17:04
Subject: Re: AF 400T swivel head
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: AF 400T swivel head
Rotating it in the bracket is basically what I do when
I can't find a serial number on mine. There's a tag underneath the head,
but it has a very different kind of number: 94-1374.
Paul
Steve Larson wrote:
Aha! The later ones do swivel. MMDV (my mileage does vary).
My serial # is 81002127 an earlier model (wanna trade?) ;)
Steve Larson
Redondo
Hi Sridhar,
Don't hesitate to ask any question, no matter how basic. And your query
here is very valid and may not have been answered in regard to your
specific needs.
I think that a teleconverter would be a good compromise for you. The
Pentax A-2XS would probably be the best option with that
use the strobes in my
basement studio as well.
Paul
Steve Larson wrote:
Rotate the head up, should be there. I think we got the
old units Paul.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday
, it reads in 1/3 of a stop increments, but I
generally bracket substantially when using it.
Paul
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: AF 400T swivel head
Theoretically, the flash meter should be better than TTL. In
practice,
the off
No problem in terms of mentioning it here. You're the seller and
apparently a subscriber to the list. If you're concerned about a lack of
bidding activity, it may be that the lens is a bit overpriced. But good
luck with your auction.
Paul Stenquist
titides wrote:
I don't understand what's
I'm pleased to see that my personal favorite, the K 85-210/3.5 garnered
three votes. This big old lens is incredibly sharp. I didn't vote for it
because it's not the lens I'd buy if I could have anything I want. That
would have to be the second place FA* 250-600. (In truth, I didn't vote
at all,
off the end of the camera. Has anyone
used that setup?
Paul Stenquist
lens of choice is a
Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5. With the optical adapter, it can do 1:1. It's a
heavy, metal bodied beast of a lens, but it's magnificently sharp with
nice bokeh.
Paul Stenquist
Congratulations. It's a magnificent camera. I'm jealous.
Paul
J. C. O'Connell wrote:
Funny, right after I saw item below, I
found and bought this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1396179967
I've been looking for one of these near mint for years!
JCO
There's no reason why you should scratch negs in an enlarger. Any time
you position a neg in the film carrier, it should be lifted by the edged
and dropped in place before the carrier is closed. Never, ever pull film
through the carrier.
Paul Stenquist
Herb Chong wrote:
Message text written
Don't move the negatives along through the film carrier! Open the
carrier, lift the negative, and position it to the next frame. That is
how these carriers are meant to be used. Just because it's possible to
pull the film through the carriers doesn't mean that one should do that.
Paul
John Coyle
the carrier.
Paul Stenquist
no reason doesn't mean accidents don't happen. i can't remember the last
time i scratched a negative in a carrier, it has been so long, but
nonetheless, i don't do it anymore. every time film is handled, there is a
chance for damage, even with your own equipment.
Herb
with that no scratchchemical.Does it work
or just wreck the neg.
Dave
Begin Original Message
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 17:12:18 -0500
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Negs and scratches
There's no reason why you should scratch negs in an enlarger
stops.
Paul Stenquist
Michael Cross wrote:
I am starting out here and looking to purchase (at least for now) one
prime lens. My primary photographic interest is candids and casual
portraits of my kids in both individual and small group shots. I am
looking at a prime lens because I would like
A rangefinder is a good place to start. I started thinking seriously
about photography with a Nikon SP2 rangefinder with the 35.2.8 lens. I
bought it for $75 in 1974.
Paul Stenquist
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Bruce Dayton
Subject: Re[2]: Pentax Upgrade
I recall reading discussions about the way out of focus elements are
defined back in the seventies. I think Mike was in kindergareten then.
Paul
Robert Soames Wetmore wrote:
Some interesting info from former PDMLer Mike Johnston on his role in
introducing bokeh to at least North Americans
The harshness or smoothness of the bokeh -- or out of focus elements --
is dependent on much more than the lens and the way it renders things.
How distant they are from the camera determines their rendering more
than any other element. The lighting is critical as well.
Paul Stenquist
Paul Jones
I'd be happy to contribute $20.
Paul Stenquist
frank theriault wrote:
Just going through Greywolf's journal, he thanked Adelheid for her very
kind assistance of some badly needed money.
It looks like Tom may be having a really tough time right now, both in
terms of finance and health
Mark Roberts wrote:
I think all the focusing screens come with tweezers (or they're supposed to)
but I usually use surgical forceps (I think you can still buy these at Radio Shack!)
In the old days we called them roach clips.
Paul
really makes this shot work is that you've captured
that magic moment. You've caught the singer in full boogy at one of
those split seconds that define the whole performance. Nice, very nice.
Paul Stenquist
frank theriault wrote:
I wouldn't mind if you fine folks looked at this group of photos
I would think that Velvia is not a good test for any lens. It has it's
applications, and it is a worthy film in that it serves certain purposes
very well. But it is so outside the mainstream in terms of contrast and
saturation that it should not be used to benchmark lens performance.
Paul
Nice work, Rob. The compositions make these images much more than mere
renderings of the original art. And the inclusion of observers in some
of the pics adds another dimension. I would say they are well thought
out and well executed.
Paul Stenquist
Rob Studdert wrote:
Sculptures Under
Any film of normal saturation and contrast is fine for lens testing. I
would probably use Fuji Provia 100F or Kodak Ektachrome 100S.
Paul Stenquist
Keith Whaley wrote:
Paul Stenquist wrote:
I would think that Velvia is not a good test for any lens. It has it's
applications
', nor would
just about most people who take landscapes IMHO. It may be an extreme,
but its one of the most used slide films in the world and is pretty much
the definition of mainstream to me.
-Original Message-
From: Keith Whaley [mailto:keith_w;dslextreme.com]
Paul Stenquist wrote
I sort of miss Mafud, but Kirkland Ramsey is another story. Much more
belligerent I'd say. I'm still not sure they were one and the same,
although some evidence seemed to suggest that.
Paul
Bob Walkden wrote:
Hi,
Anybody who has two email accounts subscribed to the pdml,
and uses one to
I don't know if a wife counts as a pet, but wisdom has it that, in some
ways, a dog is superior to a wife. For example, you can sleep with your
dog when you're lonesome, but you can't kennel your wife when you go on
vacation.
VBG
Antti-Pekka Virjonen wrote:
Does a wife count as a pet ?
I
a crisper overall look without affecting highlites or
midtones. Adding or subtracting color to neutrals can help control an
unwanted reflection or unnatural lighting.
PhotoShop is fun, and the more you play, the more you learn.
Paul Stenquist
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 11/11/02
Rob Brigham wrote:
Consensus is that Canon has now overtaken Epson in the quality stakes.
The comparison tests I've seen seem to indicate otherwise. Unless,
perhaps, you're tooking about the quality of the machinery rather than
the quality of the output.
Paul
I'd love to see them. My daughter is on the synchronized skating team at
Michigan State.
Paul Stenquist
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My daughter is on a synchronized skating team and I have great fun using
photoshop to create types of collages for the team's website. I take about a
half dozen
of
numerous high-dollar pros. Most of the portfolios consist of inkjet
prints. I've inquired numerous times in regard to how they were
produced. All were done on Epsons. Some on 2000s, some on 1270s or
1280s, and quite a few on the older 1200s.
Paul Stenquist
Doug Franklin wrote:
On Wed, 13 Nov
is, of course, rewarding in itself, but learning to
perform under pressure while working with a group is an extremely
valuable life lesson.
Paul Stenquist
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In an earlier discussion about different ways to use photoshop, I mentioned
that I enjoy doing collages of my daughter's
I am sorry to hear of your misfortune. I lost a Speed Graphic many years
ago when I was trying to photograph a jet engine powered drag race car.
I got my shot as the car was leaving the starting line and let go of the
camera just in time to have the exhaust blast blow my tripod over. Good
luck
I have to agree with JCO here. For example if I was selling an SMC
Takumar 135/2.5 and it was the later version of that lens, I wouldn't
hesitate to point out that it was superior to the earlier version.
That's just good marketing.
Paul Stenquist
J. C. O'Connell wrote:
From the dictionary
Christian Skofteland wrote:
I agree. Keep the automation out. But, again, I want to see what shutter
speed and aperture are set without moving the camera from my eye.
Interesting. I learned photography with cameras that did not provide any
viewfinder information, so even when using my
.
There are a number of people here who derive all of their income from
photography, and a few who have had considerable success at major
gallery events. Others have been published in national magazines. That's
my last word on the subject, rail on as you please.
Paul Stenquist
Happy Birthday to the list guy. Thanks for making this a special place.
Paul Stenquist
Leonard Paris wrote:
So, which Doug is having a birthday today?
Regardless of which Doug it is, let me say, Happy Birthday to Doug!
Len
---
3. Smoke or fire that might emanate from incendiary
most of the time, even though it
doesn't look quite right on the monitor.
Paul Stenquist
Bojidar Dimitrov wrote:
Hi,
I need help from the experts of digital printing!!!
Some time ago I had some slides scanned, recently I bought a
photo-printer (Epson Photo 810), and tonight I produced my
Hi Frank,
I bet you can get it in top working condition for less than $150. I had
three Spotmatic Fs CLAed here in Detroit for around $100 each.
frank theriault wrote:
My most beautiful body is my black Spotmatic SP. Brassy all around the edges.
Unfortunately the meter's pooched, and the
I have the folding focusing hood. I sometimes use it when shooting cars
from a low tripod position. It's quite easy to focus and accuracy is
ensured because you're focusing right off the glass rather than through
a prism. Of course the image is flopped.
Paul
Bruce Dayton wrote:
I'm wondering
cheaper.
Paul Stenquist
frank theriault wrote:
Holiday Inn Yorkdale is only central to you suburbans, Jeff! g
Actually, I guess it wouldn't be a bad bet. Probably cheaper than downtown
hotels, but even if Collin doesn't have a car, it's right on a subway line, so
he could get downtown in 15
. It can handle a 350 meg file without a hiccup.
Paul Stenquist
True enough. But the number of those willing to die will continue to
shrink until, hopefully, they are no longer a serious threat.
Antti-Pekka Virjonen wrote:
At 07:51 22.11.2002 -0500, you wrote:
... until the terorists are all behind bars, ...
Paul Stenquist
It is not very likely
You can't. You've been banished to e-mail hell, and you will continue to
get hundreds of messages every hour until the day you die. Well, in
truth you can unsubscribe by going to the same place where you subscribed.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How do I unsubscribe?
-Original Message-
Dan Scott wrote in reference to President Bush:
Jeez, like who hasn't called him a moron?
Oh, the people who voted to give the senate back to the republicans are
among them. We're getting way too political here, but a moronic comment
requires a response.
Bob Walkden wrote:
Hi Bob,
you may not have read '1984',
I did. In fact it was required reading in some classes that I taught
many years ago.
in which case you perhaps don't know that
the Party used perpetual war (which wasn't really taking place)
Sadly, this war is really taking place.
questioned and
detained at the US border.
But, really this isn't the place, so that's it for me on this thread.
Again, my apologies.
regards,
frank
Paul Stenquist wrote:
Hi Frank,
I wasn't talking about racial profiling. No one has endorsed profiling,
although some local law
introduced as a political discussion. It was
about problems encountered trying to take photos in what might be
secured areas. It's something we all have to think about when we go out
before dawn with a tripod and a trenchcoat.
Paul Stenquist
than an M. I do confess that my 6x7 55/4 is of recent
vintage. And to my surprise it's very well made. It compares favorably
to a K-series 35mm lens. If Pentax can continue to produce lenses that
meet the standards of the K-series, I'm golden.
Paul Stenquist
P.S. What is an AV wheel? And why don't
Bob Walkden wrote:
The f-stop system is
probably useful to lens designers and so on, but it's just a relic of
the Victorian age, that's not useful to people using cameras these
days, and probably never has been; in fact it's positively harmful
because it's so counter-intuitive - it drives
a backburner job, I think they tend to treat it with some
indifference. They CLAed my mid 80s LX a couple of years ago, and it has
performed flawlessly through at least 500 rolls. A wonderful camera.
Paul Stenquist
J. C. O'Connell wrote:
I'm thinking of buying an LX used and then
of course getting
Ektachrome 200 pushes a lot better than the 100 variants. Although I
prefer the 100 Ektachromes for straight up use.
Paul
Mark Roberts wrote:
Nagaraj, Ramesh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have been avoiding pushing; may be I should go for it.
Definitely worth trying for one roll to see how
Bob Rapp wrote:
2000 and XP do a much better job of managing memory than 98 and would
proably be quicker in photoshop.
I don't know squat about PCs, but on a Mac PhotoShop speed is largely
dependent on the speed of your scratch disk. Even a 300Mhz G3 can roar
through Photoshop if the
The Scratch disk is what PhotoShop uses to allow undos and keep track of
the history. Every time you do something to your image, it records the
previous version on the scratch disk -- or at least enough information
so that your next step can be undone. The bigger your scratch disk, the
more
I load 120 starting with the end that comes off the reel first -- the
end that's not taped. I then let the paper fall away as I load. When I
get to the end of the film strip, I pull the tape off rather than try to
cut the film.
Paul
David Brooks wrote:
Now you tell meg
I had quite a bit of
I've had bugs down under. They seem to be kin to what we call Florida
lobsters, the kind without claws. In any case, they taste very good.
Paul
frank theriault wrote:
Paul Jones wrote:
Those little ones dont really taste like anything.
Agreed. Like eating pencil erasers - the sauce is
Why can't you continue to use the Kodak E100VS? It's one of my favorite
films as well. I've used Fuji Provia 100F on occassion with nice
results. It's more comparable to E100S, although, in my opinion, the
colors aren't quite as natural. But the Provia is probably a better
replacement for your
, using both Provia 100F and E100VS. I
bracketed in 1/3 stops, and found that the difference in saturation is
negligible if minuses the Provia exposure by about 1/3 of a stop.
However, I still prefer the Ektachrome, as it's hue more nearly matched
the true color of the automobile.
Paul Stenquist
If the file was 61K before you saved it, the jpeg would probably be
about 13K or less and would be extremely low resolution.
Paul
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I checked this month's gallery and my picture is fuzzy.
I've done PUG before, so I submitted a picture under 600 pixels, height
width.
I went back and took a look. It comes up as 62K on my machine as well. I
misunderstood your original post.
Paul
Paul Stenquist wrote:
If the file was 61K before you saved it, the jpeg would probably be
about 13K or less and would be extremely low resolution.
Paul
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote
I use the 1200 as well and remain quite pleased. I've also found that
quite a few big ticket pros continue to use a 1200 for their portfolio
prints. While the 1200 prints don't have the endurance of 1270 or 1280
prints, they display uniquely brilliant color.
Paul
Len Paris wrote:
I guess the
to one corner. I use the wet corner to wipe the lens, then
dry it gently with the cloth. The cloth is extremely soft and
non-abrasive. Unfortunately, I can't recall the manufacturer.
Paul Stenquist
Keith Whaley wrote:
I've always considered myself a good cleaner, but have a couple of questions.
I
Darn! I just lost a good one on ebay. I had mixed feelings about bidding
on this package. In part because the seller had never sold anything, but
his buyer ratings for two buys were good. I was also leery about laying
out this much cash right now. But I went for it because it was an
extraordinary
Dan Scott wrote:
Was there a film transport problem with some of the early 6x7s? I've
been considering the Koni and Mamiya press cameras as an alternative to
a 6x7 because I thought I'd read that the older ones were iffy.
The film transport mechanism is the weak spot on the first twenty
Having been a Kodak user for many years, I'm not very familiar with Fuji
transparency films. However, I've been trying some different
transparency films just to see what's out there. How do Provia 100F and
Astia 100 compare in terms of sharpness, saturation, and grain?
Paul Stenquist
I'm sorry to hear that this thing has turned sour. It was very
thoughtful on your part, and I share your displeasure in learning that
someone on the list provoked Tom. I'm also somewhat dismayed that Tom
would complain without first inquiring.
Paul
frank theriault wrote:
Excuse me for venting,
tripods with
hard mating surfaces.
Paul Stenquist
Astia is available here in Detroit, Michigan, USA as well. And Fuji
lists it in all their sales brochures.
Paul
Rob Brigham wrote:
Just checked and Jessops still sell it. Must be generally available
everywhere in the UK.
-Original Message-
From: Rob Brigham
Sent: 05 December
You can achieve higher resolution with digital printing than is possible
with optical printing. I too have found that I can produce better prints
on my Epson 1200 than can be achieved by any of the local labs,
including some very good professional ones.
Paul Stenquist
J. C. O'Connell wrote
I regularly use the A2X-S converter with my SMC Pentax 400/5.6. The L
converters don't fit any of the Pentax 400/5.6 lenses. But the A2X-S and
400/5.6 are a great combination. Very sharp and not too difficult to
focus. The lens has a tripod mount, so balance is okay with the
converter installed.
Great idea. We've done a bit of that unofficially in the past, but a
general call to liquid refreshment and jovial conversation would be a
lot of fun.
Shaun Canning wrote:
Hi Gang,
I know it may sound a bit weird, but why don't we have a Christmas
Party? (or general get together with a few
T Rittenhouse wrote:
As of today, I have internet access at the apartment in Boone.
Great Tom. Welcome back. We missed you.
Paul Stenquist
Hi Marnie,
Thanks for the introduction and welcome to the forum. It's always nice
to know something about the folks who visit here.. I looked at your
website. I find some of the images attractive. In general, I'd say that
you might want to try to find more unique ways of looking at things, in
Most of the photography for new car advertising is now done on
large-format digital. I've watched this procedure at suburban Detroit's
Midcoast Studio a couple of times, and it's quite fascinating. The
photographer is teamed with a computer operator, who is basically the
equivalent of what we
. Again, it's only my
subjective opinion.
Paul
Eduardo Carone Costa Júnior wrote:
PAUL STENQUIST wrote:
Eduardo Carone Costa Junior: Orange Dome
I found this image quite compelling. I like the geometric patterns and
the symmetry. The pattern displayed on the dome interior is interesting
seems to be just right. The slightly wider than normal 35
gives the shot a sense of expansiveness without excessive distortion.
Nice work.
Paul Stenquist
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Eduardo Carone Costa Júnior wrote:
Paul,
Thanks again for taking the time to comment my PUG submission ...
Best regards,
Eduardo.
You're quite welcome. Shooting a symmetrical photo of a complicated
pattern is quite difficult. Critiquing one is easy.
Paul
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Steve Larson wrote:
You mean
the red light in the (x) viewfinder right? With both cords (4P sync A
and B?), the red light works in the viewfinder.
Hi Steve,
No, I was asking about the green exposure check light. The red light
means the flash is ready, and my red light works. But,
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