Re: OT: Canon 300D (aka Rebel digital)

2003-09-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Sep 2003 at 13:40, Steve Desjardins wrote: > Canon can just get things to market so quickly (even compared with Nikon) that > Pentax will always lag. Yeah but how many years lag is acceptable? ;-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PRO

Re: My own little *ist D review (fwd)

2003-09-18 Thread Rob Studdert
rippled (seemingly unnecessarily). Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *ist and K/M lenses

2003-09-19 Thread Rob Studdert
simple need wouldn't you think? Granted I use a meter exclusively when shooting MF but hey we were talking toy format. :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: My own little *ist D review (fwd)

2003-09-20 Thread Rob Studdert
ays without a crash in the past and that's under hard use). My NT4 server well that's another matter, it's often up for over a year at a time. Computers are tools not religions. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mem

Re: Introducing the remarkable new Pentax *Ist D

2003-09-24 Thread Rob Studdert
On 24 Sep 2003 at 17:58, Rob Brigham wrote: > I expect much more cursing and swearing at Pentax over the next 6-12 > months!! ..after I finish kicking myself for not jumping ship sooner :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Introducing the remarkable new Pentax *Ist D

2003-09-25 Thread Rob Studdert
ax glass and a DSLR with crippled mount to get where I need to go. Couldn't be more basic. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Favorite light meter?

2003-09-25 Thread Rob Studdert
On 25 Sep 2003 at 9:36, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Which reminds me of Cartier-Bresson, the real expert on "decisive moments", and > who didn't have a light meter at all :-) Who by all accounts produced some pretty poor negs for the master printers he employed. Ro

Re: What are the symptoms of the "sticky mirror syndrome?"

2003-09-25 Thread Rob Studdert
ot focusing at infinity/out-of-focus on film when in-focus in > viewfinder", which can exist all on its own. Don't forget the expensive to replace bumpers in the guts of the mirror-box assembly. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

Re: Pentax RAW file format

2003-09-25 Thread Rob Studdert
noise with a single exposure? Other than noise reduction or shooters requiring direct print from RAM cards I can't see any other real use for the multi-exposure function. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.co

RE: *ist D

2003-09-27 Thread Rob Studdert
> lens like this could make the WA folks happy, yes? The problem is that the actual angle of view is not what you'd expect given the FL as the sensor is so small. The E-10 at the 9mm setting isn't wider than the LX with the 31mm. Big chunk of glass for the speed too. Rob Studdert HURS

Re: First use of ist D memory card problems

2003-09-27 Thread Rob Studdert
my average sized hand can't get around one. Pentax camera bodies however... Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *ist D

2003-09-28 Thread Rob Studdert
but I don't recall what colour it is. They also become more prevalent as exposure time is increased. There is a neat little Windows based app that logs dead/hot pixels, search DeadPixelText.zip. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAI

Re: Introducing the remarkable new Pentax *Ist D

2003-09-28 Thread Rob Studdert
ost said it well "Pentax's lack of vision in their overall design concepts", not encouraging. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: "normal" focal length of *ist-D?

2003-09-30 Thread Rob Studdert
ot; lens should provide on the print hence my normal lens for use with the *ist D would likely be a 31mm. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: IstD and Macro?

2003-10-01 Thread Rob Studdert
nt change for the actual shot > you want to take Too true and especially pertinent in macro applications. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: price of istD in Japan

2003-10-01 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Oct 2003 at 21:48, Alan Chan wrote: > http://www.mapcamera.com/ Anyone registered with MAP care to divulge the *ist D and *ist D + D-BG1 prices? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publicati

Re: Making monopod out of tripod

2003-10-03 Thread Rob Studdert
Manfrotto used to have a monopod (may still do) that could be used to replace the centre column of an 055 tripod. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Old lenses and *ist D

2003-10-05 Thread Rob Studdert
the difference in software development costs to add or ignore a function to make use of the electronic aperture position feedback in F/FA lenses? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Penta

Re: Very first impressions Ist D

2003-10-05 Thread Rob Studdert
can be virtually assured of colour consistency even between light sources if I balance off the same reference. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: istD and threads

2003-10-06 Thread Rob Studdert
dware topology than OS. Try reviewing whilst the buffer is being written to RAM :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: New wide angle

2003-10-06 Thread Rob Studdert
On 6 Oct 2003 at 16:38, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > are you sure the lens is for full frame 35mm? > > No one has ever even produced a prime let alone > a zoom for SLRs that goes that wide. I'd love to see some optical tests on this baby :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRAL

RE: OT - Panasonic DMC-LC1

2003-10-06 Thread Rob Studdert
is out > (hey it's black!). Okay, but no wait the G5 is coming out with the swivel LCD > (and it's black too!). Okay, but no wait, look at that new S*n* 828 thing, and > hey the *istD is coming out! Okay, but no wait... I'm surprised that you put the *ist D in that mix?

Re: Old lenses and *ist D

2003-10-06 Thread Rob Studdert
On 6 Oct 2003 at 19:22, Mark Roberts wrote: > Even if you regard it as a slap (I don't), it's not a lot of people. > Very, *very* few, actually. I did say a lot of us but yes you are right it probably very few people and less photographers. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel

RE: Digital B+W printing (was: Re: My first *istD question(s)

2003-10-06 Thread Rob Studdert
On 6 Oct 2003 at 12:30, tom wrote: > Here's the b/w conversion action I use: > > http://www.bigdayphoto.com/BWTERM.atn Hi tv, What version of PS was that action created under? Opening under PS7 creates a program error. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-955

Re: Old lenses and *ist D

2003-10-06 Thread Rob Studdert
est that anyone looking at a system camera be it film or digital should look anywhere but Canon. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: istD and threads

2003-10-07 Thread Rob Studdert
On 7 Oct 2003 at 14:30, Rob Brigham wrote: > I think the Cd standard is 1x=150Kbps? So that would be 10x = pretty > slow by todays standards. X=150KB/s WRT CF cards. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.

Re: *ist D

2003-10-07 Thread Rob Studdert
ully spotted they will be visible, especially on a 4MP sensor like mine. See the following crop from a EI 320 1/2 second exposure (EXIF info intact): http://members.ozemail.com.au/~geroc/P9095721.jpg Not a perfect example as it's none too sharp however you get the idea. Rob Studdert HURSTVI

RE: Old lenses and *ist D

2003-10-07 Thread Rob Studdert
be able to use their bloody aperture rings. I bought my MZ-S for the same reasons as yourself and now all I see is total inconsistency from Pentax regarding operation, compatibility, delivery, body design and yes even lens/body finish and colour. What I can't understand is how people here seem

Re: Old lenses and *ist D

2003-10-07 Thread Rob Studdert
eat retort indeed, indicating that the author has a deep understanding of the underlying concepts and dilemmas. :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *ist D

2003-10-07 Thread Rob Studdert
e before you do the > interpolate and icc profile match etc, or better yet have an adaptive > interpolator that can reject that pixel, then the results can be a lot better. I agree, but it would be far better if happened in the camera Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +

RE: Old lenses and *ist D

2003-10-08 Thread Rob Studdert
t , they are screwing their > previous customers AND their new ones by not > allowing them to use lenses that could work > fine on the camera. They have timed it with > digital capture but that has nothing to do > with it It's obvious, the R&D costs to implement multiple exp

Re: Old lenses and *ist D

2003-10-08 Thread Rob Studdert
e for a marketing guru or a gizmo freak. So I guess they had the opportunity but not the impetus to implement aperture ring control. Why is the question? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publicati

Re: MX parts - addendum

2003-10-08 Thread Rob Studdert
the covering then trimmed accurately using a knife from the front face. The backing paper is then simply peeled away and the covering stuck back on. I personally wouldn't touch glues, I've seen the mess repairers have made on my cameras :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9

Re: MX parts - addendum

2003-10-08 Thread Rob Studdert
my hardest working LX this way ten or so years ago and it's still holding up, of course I had to scrape away several layers of old glue first :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications

Re: M lens and *ist D

2003-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 Oct 2003 at 13:17, Robert Gonzalez wrote: > Very nice. Its good to see a pic from a non-A lens look so well on the *. Not that I don't like the pic but hey you can tell jack * about a lens or just about any other part of the system by viewing a 600x400 pixel image. Rob

Re: Fantastic *ist-D and Lenses

2003-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
not keeping Pentax > in business anyway. No other company has campatibility back to the mid-1980s > like Pentax. And the *ist-D is very competitive with any Canon SLR right now. So everyone whining hasn't spent good money on new Pentax glass recently? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRAL

Re: M lens and *ist D

2003-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
ontrol is in the *ist D, I use it regularly on my E-10 Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Lens compatibility

2003-10-10 Thread Rob Studdert
ng any more at > present! Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Fantastic *ist-D and Lenses

2003-10-10 Thread Rob Studdert
On 10 Oct 2003 at 13:55, Rob Studdert wrote: > On 9 Oct 2003 at 21:47, William Robb wrote: > > > You can't make it a black and white issue. > > Exactly. It just shits me.. Oops. Sorry about that. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10

Re: Old lenses and *ist D

2003-10-12 Thread Rob Studdert
more nasty aberrations (coloured edges etc.) you'll see around the areas of saturation. Most digicams have more exposure latitude into the shadow than slide film however but a couple of stops short of the better print films. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT)

Re: *istD vs. Digital Rebel

2003-10-12 Thread Rob Studdert
ct that most have integrated exposure histograms and the ability to dial up the contrast to suite the conditions means that a light meter will only get you in the ball-park. You have to use the in camera displays to optimise your exposure. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UT

Re: *istD vs. Digital Rebel

2003-10-12 Thread Rob Studdert
e balance from a white card in direct sunlight without using a 4x ND as my camera (E-10) saturates (f11 @ 1/640 E80) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: Old lenses and *ist D

2003-10-12 Thread Rob Studdert
ively where your middle exposure point lies) after the fact. Digital camera outputs are pretty linear so if you don't like the look why not write an action that transforms the file to replicate the look of your favourite film? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10

RE: *istD vs. Digital Rebel

2003-10-12 Thread Rob Studdert
ds on). Would the same guys snigger when a photog indicates that they use CC filters on their digicam too? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *istD vs. Digital Rebel

2003-10-12 Thread Rob Studdert
ion profile using appropriate software ie Vuescan. http://www.monacosys.com/targets.html Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: I got my *ist D and I LOVE IT !!!

2003-10-14 Thread Rob Studdert
when I meet with Christian next week. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: *istD vs. Digital Rebel

2003-10-14 Thread Rob Studdert
and I save in-camera in jpeg, I'm most often very pleased with the results. I'm still keen to have some time with the *ist D to see if the RAW processing stream has improved any. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://me

RE: Has Pentax missed again?

2003-10-14 Thread Rob Studdert
be so however there are a lot of MF digi-backs being pushed into service by pros (not Pentax of course). Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

SMCP FA 28-80 3.5-4.7 Power Zoom lens price

2003-10-14 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, Anyone have an idea of ball-park pricing for a used SMCP FA 28-80 3.5-4.7 Power Zoom lens? TIA, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *istD image flaws?

2003-10-14 Thread Rob Studdert
are looking at around 920,1640 on the image img20030916184719.jpg, I don't think that's going to go away if it were saved as TIFF, it looks like a demosaicing aberration. Solution shoot RAW and process with a more capable algorithm off the camera. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2

Re: I got my *ist D and I LOVE IT !!!

2003-10-15 Thread Rob Studdert
iffused, but end up as lines of artifacts on the digital > sensor, which makes them more recognizable to the human visual system Also since the discrete pixels of the actual sensor are positioned in a colour matrix colour aberrations are generally exaggerated by the demosaicing algorithm.

RE: *istD vs. Digital Rebel

2003-10-15 Thread Rob Studdert
On 15 Oct 2003 at 17:18, Rob Brigham wrote: > RAW seems to allow for an extra 3 stops in either > direction which is actually pretty massive. Relative to what contrast setting when saving jpeg in camera? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PRO

Re: PUG?

2003-10-15 Thread Rob Studdert
On 15 Oct 2003 at 23:20, jmb wrote: > Hi, > > Does PUG mean Pentax Users Group? Is PUG email about a specific local > group? http://PUG.komkon.org/ Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/

Re: Sell me your useless film cameras

2003-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
$ only raised US$950 (with free International shipping). Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Sell me your useless film cameras

2003-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
t into the Mamiya 7 kit. I wasn't suggesting that DSLRs are out to replace MF any time soon, but 35mm, it's on it's death bed in the affluent parts of the world. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.a

Re: *ist D and BIG Glass

2003-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 17 Oct 2003 at 23:08, jmb wrote: > Well I'll just have to see what I can do with my old Oly > E10+tcon300s+tcon17. Hope I get that 77mm lens hood soon! The Oly E-10 by its self is surprisingly well behaved especially at the long end of the zoom. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALI

Re: *ist D and BIG Glass

2003-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
't see how the bayer v. foveon > could be any different. Foveon will more faithfully reproduce pixel to pixel colour transitions as the colour information for each pixel represents a direct measurement not interpolated data. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GM

Re: Compact Flash and Micro Drives

2003-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
rce limits are pretty high. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Long exposure question

2003-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
emove the lens to flick a coupling lever). Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *ist-D ad claimed to be sexistic

2003-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
es however the inference leave a little to be desired particularly given the items that they are trying to flog. I presented the ad to my better half without comment just to gauge her reactions and it didn't go down too well however I think I'd still be allowed to buy one :-) Rob Studdert

Re: Sell me your useless film cameras

2003-10-19 Thread Rob Studdert
ow much or little sense it made. Given that the M cameras have a removable back and base I guess it wouldn't be unreasonable for them to provide a digital back at some stage. It would actually make quite a lot of sense, I'd be interested. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-95

Re: Sell me your useless film cameras

2003-10-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 19 Oct 2003 at 20:29, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Two years ago, M6 Leicas werre going for about $950. Not exactly a > precipitous drop in prices. Not late mint cameras. Also the US dollar is worth less than it was 2 years ago as compared with the EUR and AUD. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUS

Re: 35mm film camera prices in the toilet

2003-10-19 Thread Rob Studdert
closed at 9/02 US$600, 4/02 US$550, 3/02 US$450 and 3/02 US$650 Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Zenit 16mm Fisheye & *istD

2003-10-20 Thread Rob Studdert
0 full-frame DSLR, but I'm not holding my breath... Yes, I've been blue in the face for a while... Panotools http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/fisheye_rect/ Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~di

Re: OT Re: New to the list

2003-10-20 Thread Rob Studdert
ommon ancestors are Thorarinn > Jonsson (1630 - 1699) and Halldora Thorsteinsdottir (1630- ???) Touché ;-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *ist D makes me cringe (was Pentax 6x7 in the rain)

2003-10-20 Thread Rob Studdert
n this list since at least October 2001. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Sell me your useless film cameras

2003-10-20 Thread Rob Studdert
ave > been the case. And aren't the majority of LUGgers in a little world of their own :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Re[2]: Scanning 6x7's

2003-10-21 Thread Rob Studdert
On 20 Oct 2003 at 22:25, Bruce Dayton wrote: > Feeling left out, I also use an Epson 2450. Me too, Nikon LS-8000 Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer si

Re: Sell me your useless film cameras

2003-10-21 Thread Rob Studdert
On 21 Oct 2003 at 11:01, Raimo K wrote: > No, some are on this list, too. > Like you wouldn´t know. Only the sensible ones Raimo :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Penta

Re: Re[2]: Scanning 6x7's

2003-10-21 Thread Rob Studdert
diffusion filter, it may offer a solution to your noisy 35mm scans. See: http://scanhancer.iddo.nl/ Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: Sell me your useless film cameras

2003-10-21 Thread Rob Studdert
On 21 Oct 2003 at 20:54, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > like I said then you really dont have 6M independent color > pixels, the way they are spec.ing these is BS!! > JCO Now do you understand why the images that digicams produce are so relatively noise free, it's all in the al

Re: Sell me your useless film cameras

2003-10-21 Thread Rob Studdert
red in a single unit along with the CCD. Been and gone, poke "DCS 760M" into Google :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Fascinating - a must read!

2003-10-23 Thread Rob Studdert
ate unlike a CRT plus LCD pixels are relatively slow to change states so lower screen refresh rates are possible. Visibility is a function of text to background contrast ratio, ambient lighting and screen resolution. It not sufficient to say white text on a black background is just bad design.

Re: *ist D shutter delay?

2003-10-23 Thread Rob Studdert
e-fly exposure control. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *ist D shutter delay?

2003-10-23 Thread Rob Studdert
On 23 Oct 2003 at 23:06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > D30. Lotta guys said you couldn't shoot action with it. .. and the rest said they could make 16"x20" prints that were indistinguishable from 35mm film :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT)

RE: Fascinating - a must read!

2003-10-24 Thread Rob Studdert
On 24 Oct 2003 at 12:10, Jostein wrote: > I think the most intriguing point she makes ... One slight point, she's a he. http://www.dantestella.com/info.html Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~

Re: Unsharp Mask

2003-10-24 Thread Rob Studdert
contrast edges acquire a nasty dark edge. Any hints? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Viewfinder magnification of DSLRs: *istD best, E-1 und SD9 last

2003-10-24 Thread Rob Studdert
t the E-1 is specifically developed > as a DSLR gives only a dissapointing result. The finder on the E-1 better be more impressive than the E-10/20 which really is crap, it's like looking at the image though a pipe and dark too. Not very impressive if you are used to good SLR finders. Rob

Re: Unsharp Mask

2003-10-24 Thread Rob Studdert
stand how it is supposed to work but is seems that it really is only an advantage with an image that is out of focus across the image unlike the product Focal Blade. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.c

OT: Sigma SD10, preview and samples

2003-10-27 Thread Rob Studdert
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0310/03102704sigmasd10.asp Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Ebay

2003-10-27 Thread Rob Studdert
ndicate a positive experience although I do agree that eBay actively promotes positive feedback. Rob Studdert (eBay ID: distudio) http://members.ebay.com.au/aboutme/distudio/ PO Box 701 HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481 AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please check my cur

Re: What DSLR Improvements I'd Like To See

2003-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
; Could it be possible the movie audience might accept a similar drop > in projection quality!? See: http://www.henninger.com/library/hdtvfilm24/ The Fall of Film Production http://www.volksmovie.com/rants/archive/rogerebert.htm Start the Revolution without Digital Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE

Re: What DSLR Improvements I'd Like To See

2003-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Oct 2003 at 11:54, Cotty wrote: > I have bad news. Motion pictures for cinema release are still shot on > 35mm negative. True. Not entirely. http://millimeter.com/ar/video_digital_desert/ Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: 5 Mpixel price breakthough

2003-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Oct 2003 at 7:29, Mark Roberts wrote: > "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >On 27 Oct 2003 at 15:49, alex wetmore wrote: > > > >> The last thing that I found said that the sensor in the Pentax *ist D > >> and Nikon D100 cost

Re: What DSLR Improvements I'd Like To See

2003-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
after" photos are swapped at one point!) Can also be corrected using the Panorama Tools Plugin which is free ware: http://www.caldwellphotographic.com/TutorialsDistortionAndColorFringing.html Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] ht

Re: 5 Mpixel price breakthough

2003-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
ld be made specifically with camera manufacturers. You know yourself that niche markets (Harris would have been one in the case of CCD not for RF transistors of course) purchases don't generally get as good a deal as volume purchasers who can provide projections for future purchase plans. It was a

Re: What DSLR Improvements I'd Like To See

2003-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
at the screen it's pretty even. As an aside production costs were cut dramatically even after factoring in the purchase of the cameras and editing equipment. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: What DSLR Improvements I'd Like To See

2003-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
y successfully produced after having the advantage of being able to dissect and reverse engineer all the other manufacturers successful productions over several years. IOW they had no excuse to not get it near perfect. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL P

Re: Digital Into Slides?

2003-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
lines that the printer uses to form the image, the best units generate 8000 scan lines, high res even for 35mm. Search "polaroid palette" Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Scratches on film

2003-10-30 Thread Rob Studdert
a fresh unexposed film to the lab for processing then see if they blame your camera for the scratches! Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: OT- Nikon announces new scanners

2003-10-30 Thread Rob Studdert
l PCI Firewire card so compatibility isn't such an issue. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Focus Weight

2003-10-30 Thread Rob Studdert
n of the 85 can be moved relative to the mount it might be time for a re-lube of the focus helicoids. How much surface wear does it show? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/

Re: Scratches on film

2003-10-30 Thread Rob Studdert
pull the whole spool out for visual inspection. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: posted *istD Samples

2003-10-30 Thread Rob Studdert
On 30 Oct 2003 at 20:14, tom wrote: > You have got to be kidding me. > > Are you sure the math works out? I don't think JCO was referring to an 8000dpi 16bit wet mounted drum scan :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL P

Re: Colour fidelity & low-light AF of *ist-D

2003-11-03 Thread Rob Studdert
content) is electronic colour balance. When I'm shooting under tungsten or other low Ctemperature lamps I use a blue filter, of course it kills your effective ISO but there is always more blue channel captured and colours are more accurate. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UT

Re: Pentax *ist D vs. Fujifilm S2 Pro: final update

2003-11-05 Thread Rob Studdert
ojected image). The sensor covers almost 66% of the diagonal compared to a standard 35mm film frame. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Pentax *ist D vs. Fujifilm S2 Pro: final update

2003-11-05 Thread Rob Studdert
er is knowing what the lens is capable of and using it to it's full potential. If the resolution hoovers in the corners then buy a better lens or move up format. Their 'aint much choice at the moment :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Digital Back for 645Nii?

2003-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
n both formats. > But you can't use two-year-old prices to discuss pricing in this > year's (or next year's) marketplace. Well we couldn't seem to get around it last week so if you can't beat em.. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10

Re: Used LX Pricing in Europe

2003-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
Pentax items on eBay for over three years (over 2k items primarily 35mm) and in there I see nothing but evidence of price drops. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Pentax *ist D vs. Fujifilm S2 Pro: final update

2003-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
hear there are > batch processing methods, although I don't have PhotoShop, just Elements. Post process what you like but in all likelihood to make the best of any image requires a degree of manual post processing that would be extremely difficult to emulate under an automated system. R

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