Re: 645nII

2002-10-04 Thread Rob Studdert
. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: MZ-S underwater

2002-10-04 Thread Rob Studdert
/rb/photography/underh20/housing/ http://www.helixphoto.com/UW/aquatica.html And there was/is? a Pentax underwater case for the P67. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Things more irritating than the missing dSLR

2002-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
problem? Yes it's a little strange as BnH do supply other gray products? I think that I can buy the Black lenses in Oz however I'd not try as I don't like to be price gouged :-( Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: DSLRs and viruses

2002-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
upgrade from a certified manufacturers site I thought that I would add that since my digicam mounts its self on my NT5 system as an external drive via USB I regularly use it to port around files. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Hello

2002-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 Oct 2002 at 17:14, Cotty wrote: Good to see another woman on the list :-) Danke, Cotty Hi Katrin, I'll help Cotty out here just in case you read his message as I did: Steve (Cotty) is a 6'+ boy photographer :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC

Re: D1s review

2002-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
6MP sensor + a fudge factor for the components surrounding it. Hardly concrete. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: D1s review

2002-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
On 10 Oct 2002 at 1:01, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: on 10.10.02 0:47, Rob Studdert at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was a price ever announced by Pentax? As far as I can recall the only price that was mentioned was that published by the french mag (for got the name) based solely on the cost

Re: Help get me out of digest, and thrill as I detail ontopic new

2002-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
proposition seems to correlate with this web truth: http://www.dictionary.com/wordoftheday/archive/2002/02/25.html Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

RE: D1s review; a friendly rebuke to Mr. Rubinstein

2002-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
mean that we may be left with an expensive and very very limited variety of films :-( Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: age of cameras

2002-10-10 Thread Rob Studdert
actual age. You can however get an idea of the period over which the particular model was manufactured from Boz's site at: http://www.BDimitrov.de/kmp/ Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio

Re: Cameron's Pentax Comments

2002-10-13 Thread Rob Studdert
loans for those of us wishing to transition to competitors systems? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Cameron's Pentax Comments

2002-10-13 Thread Rob Studdert
propositions that for some of us make the prospect of a $4k digital Pentax body sound cheap and far less time consuming. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Cameron's Pentax Comments

2002-10-13 Thread Rob Studdert
and appreciated however things have changed in photography and the scope of comment has to include such changes. It's still the same old soap-box :-) Respectfully, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio

Re: Reality checks Part 1

2002-10-13 Thread Rob Studdert
it should be different here to several other lists that I have participated in I don't know however just because no one appears to be responding as a Pentax representative doesn't mean that they aren't watching. Stranger things have happened (and have in the past, pre-Dobo) Cheers, Rob Studdert

Re: Reality Checks Part 2

2002-10-13 Thread Rob Studdert
of competing products from their peers to scrutinize. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Dumb computer question

2002-10-13 Thread Rob Studdert
fatigue, however this effect is more pronounced in high performance drives. Cheers, Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

OT If you think Pentax users are strange...

2002-10-14 Thread Rob Studdert
dedicated to the Minolta love of your life! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1389761591 Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: An (Un)educated Guess about Pentax and future Digital Single Lens Reflex Offerings

2002-10-14 Thread Rob Studdert
of imaging performance such as noise and dynamic range will be compromised. That's my take on it for the record. BTW You didn't say if you thought that it was a good or bad direction for them to take? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

Re: ME Super

2002-10-16 Thread Rob Studdert
of the same era no one would be having problems with them :-) Sounds like you have corroded/dirty contacts under the mode selector dial, have you tried working the dial through a few full cycles (I know it's difficult since you have to hold down that stupid little lock button)? Cheers, Rob

Re: Pentax annonces digital SLR

2002-10-16 Thread Rob Studdert
On 16 Oct 2002 at 22:46, Pål Jensen wrote: I got it translated: Well this certainly is welcome news if it materializes but it also goes a long way to illustrate the point that Pentax marketing gurus have their heads up their a I'll miss the E-10 Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE

Re: Going to start the PDML FAQ, please read me! (was Re: fisheye)

2002-10-16 Thread Rob Studdert
for a far more limited (equipment selection wise) camera system check Andrews excellent Leica FAQ at: http://www.nemeng.com/leica/index.shtml Good luck. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio

Re: Med format exhibit in Texas, great stuff

2002-10-23 Thread Rob Studdert
with precise date stamps and accurate colour. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: law and image

2002-10-23 Thread Rob Studdert
. Well if you've seen any images out of Bali in the last ten days of so the teams of evidence gathering personel all seem to have digicams in hand, I haven't seen a film camera yet. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: law and image

2002-10-23 Thread Rob Studdert
On 23 Oct 2002 at 7:41, Chaso DeChaso wrote: And so...? (Make a conclusion, if you will.) It's an observation (reality), make of it what you will, I'm not partaking in the joy of argument. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Med format exhibit in Texas, great stuff

2002-10-23 Thread Rob Studdert
On 23 Oct 2002 at 7:41, Keith Whaley wrote: Not to be obstreperous or contentious, but... Rob Studdert wrote: On 23 Oct 2002 at 6:02, Chaso DeChaso wrote: This is not a seminal point about whether one has a relationship to reality more than the other. However, wet

Re: My recent photography class! DSLR and On-topic! :)

2002-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Oct 2002 at 5:38, Brad Dobo wrote: Also, while saying he's a Nikon guy, he gives full credit to Pentax for their optics. He places them just below Carl Zeiss lenses. I thought that was cool. Then he obviously hasn't owned Pentax and CZ lenses concurrently :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert

RE: Pentax annonces digital SLR

2002-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
(saturation) of the actual sensors (not the signal amplifiers) I expect that as the sensitivities increase we'll have to resort to ND filters to peel back the effective ISO. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Pentax 1.7x AF Adapter

2002-10-18 Thread Rob Studdert
in the gap between the back of the screw lens and the AF TC aperture contacts. The TC is surprisingly high performance, in fact I'd say it may even be on par with the optical performance of the 2X-L when used on long fast lenses. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110

Re: Marketing images through the WWW

2002-10-24 Thread Rob Studdert
personal than the generic portfolio sites allow. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Oh, 645! revisited: 645x67.

2002-10-17 Thread Rob Studdert
). Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Oh, 645! revisited: 645x67.

2002-10-17 Thread Rob Studdert
that affordable digital image sensors will take a long time to become adopted in this area if ever. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

FS New LX SE-60W screens

2002-10-25 Thread Rob Studdert
/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1391571037 Cheers, Rob Studdert (eBay ID: distudio) PO Box 701 HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481 AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please check my current eBay auctions: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/ebay/

Re: Metaphors (Was Re: A funny problem with digital)

2002-10-25 Thread Rob Studdert
stupid for three weeks. I must be thick as two short planks 'cause I don't get it :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Travel Kit

2002-10-25 Thread Rob Studdert
take my 28/2 or 31/1.8 and I'll use both wide open without hesitation. I generally would have a lens longer than 135mm in my normal travel kit unless I was targetting specific subject matter. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

RE: Re[2]: Film to check a lens

2002-10-25 Thread Rob Studdert
microscope (old school type), using an instrument like this reveals far more than an 8x loupe. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Photographic Training

2002-10-26 Thread Rob Studdert
salt attends the annual Grandfather Mountain Nature Photo Weekend. After a quick whip-around to cover the air fare :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Exclusive picture of new Pentax D-SLR

2002-10-26 Thread Rob Studdert
development. At a street price of around US$1200 it should be a winner if they manage to first ship it bug free. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Med format exhibit in Texas, great stuff

2002-10-26 Thread Rob Studdert
. However the human brain seems far more able to accept a very wide latitude of distortions as representative of a faithful still image recording. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

RE: Exclusive picture of new Pentax D-SLR

2002-10-26 Thread Rob Studdert
we have probably FA 50/1.4. I even have several pics of it in my archives with a 24-90 mounted, so the pics aren't the same. This doesn't mean however that they aren't just recycled pics, it's so easy to back pedal. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours

RE: Exclusive picture of new Pentax D-SLR

2002-10-26 Thread Rob Studdert
and methods would be inappropriate for the new material without significant modification, catch 22. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: What light baffle thickness for MX?

2002-10-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Oct 2002 at 18:20, Alan Chan wrote: The thick mirror bumper is 3mm thick. Not sure about the thin one (no more than 1mm). For the back, you might wish to use velvet straps which will last much longer. ..but can shed fibres.. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110

OT Moon corona pic

2002-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, I though some of you astro buffs might appreciate an image that I captured a few nights back: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/PA192767m.JPG BTW It's a digi-pic for those with an aversion for such :-) All exposure information can be found embedded in the file. Cheers, Rob

RE: Exclusive picture of new Pentax D-SLR

2002-10-28 Thread Rob Studdert
every other decent DSLR uses. You won't believe how hard these things are on batteries. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: OT Moon corona pic

2002-10-29 Thread Rob Studdert
, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

RE: Exclusive picture of new Pentax D-SLR

2002-10-29 Thread Rob Studdert
the mechanical systems involved in focussing and also flash charge consume the most power in the E-10 http://oly-e.com/pdf/power.pdf Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Re[2]: A*135/f1.8 that was on Ebay

2002-10-30 Thread Rob Studdert
metal hood for the A* 85/1.4, but it's far easier to obtain and at a decent price. I use Bobs old Heliopan hood on my A*135/1.8, very nice low profile and excellent for reducing flare especially at concerts :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours

Re: Brad's Nasty CS-130

2002-10-30 Thread Rob Studdert
On 30 Oct 2002 at 20:42, Brad Dobo wrote: I don't yet have any 'personal cheques' and many places won't accept plain old cheques. Well buy a postal money order then, it couldn't be that difficult? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Praises and Thank Yous!

2002-10-31 Thread Rob Studdert
purchased a Manfrotto head. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Shooting Houses Stucco Walls

2002-10-31 Thread Rob Studdert
pics ever were. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro

2002-10-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Nov 2002 at 17:43, Shaun Canning wrote: I know I'll probably get in trouble again, but this has just popped up on e-bay. Trouble, yes hm..Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio

Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro

2002-11-01 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Nov 2002 at 18:44, Brad Dobo wrote: It's a public auction, it's open season. And it's a long standing (but admittedly undocumeted) agreement between PDMLer not to spoil auctions. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: tamron 14mm vs sigma 14mm vs pentax 15mm

2002-11-01 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Nov 2002 at 22:27, jellymaster wrote: how did you control it? Sell it to your enemy then buy a Pentax 15mm Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: tamron 14mm vs sigma 14mm vs pentax 15mm

2002-11-01 Thread Rob Studdert
of the sun outside the frame but it's easy to shade and virtually eliminate flare with a well placed hand. I just put an old 15mm sample image at: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~geroc/jag.JPG Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED

OT: Anyone fabricating an electronic release?

2002-11-01 Thread Rob Studdert
wide. I can provide a pic too. Please reply privately. Cheers, Rob Studdert (eBay ID: distudio) PO Box 701 HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481 AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please check my current eBay auctions: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/ebay/

Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro

2002-11-01 Thread Rob Studdert
. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

RE: off camera flash w/645 and ZX-5n and AF280T.

2002-11-01 Thread Rob Studdert
components can be used as remote connections to all the old flashes and cameras (excepting the LX when it is fitted with a non-hot-shoe prism, then you need to add the Flash Grip and 4P Sync Cord A to provide a compatible off-camera hot-shoe) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554

Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro

2002-11-01 Thread Rob Studdert
behaviour. This is a public forum but it's not like your typical newsgroup, for an unmoderated list it is generally very well behaved and a pleasant place to communicate, lets try to keep it that way. If you vehemently disagree with someone then take it off list. Sincerely, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE

Re: bogus rule about not posting ebay auction links

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
blame anyone for it selling at a lower price than they may have foreseen. Agreed? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: architectural lenses

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
with the Zorkendorfer adaptor?: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/accessories/zork.shtml; They are quite expensive and require a lens of a larger format than the camera body which means that the AOV won't be all that wide, so they aren't well suited to architectural photography. Cheers, Rob Studdert

Re: Pentax-A* 200 f/2.8

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
$651, US$710, US$392, US$676 Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Mike Johnston on gentleman's agreement

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
is that of the majority, if it did there should also have been posts indicating agreement. The majority agreement (for those who took the time to consider and respond about the issue) was as was recently outlined. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

Re: Pentax at Photo Expo

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
a couple of times. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: OT: Pentax Digital Binoculars

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
in quality, I am sure that I have a few test images archived if you would like to see them? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Why no 57mm normals any more?

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
don't believe that it holds up against my Pentax 50mm f1.2 lenses however I've not ever executed a side by side comparison. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

RE: Another Shot with the 1000mm F8

2002-11-03 Thread Rob Studdert
, scanner or both? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

OT: New: Agfa Ultra 100

2002-11-05 Thread Rob Studdert
The most color-intensive color negative film in the world http://www.agfa.com/photo/products/film/consumer/ultra/ Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: What do you carry with you

2002-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
batteries in my pocket. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: What do you carry with you

2002-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
On 7 Nov 2002 at 8:22, Kevin Waterson wrote: I have a Toyota 4x4. I sold the Porsche for it so I could get to more of the inaccessable places. I've got pic of my Porsche in a river crossing somewhere, I sold mine months back too but I haven't bought the 4WD yet :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert

Re: Help from LX Illuminati

2002-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
or if that's of no help then have them replaced. I'd like to know how you fare as I appreciate how frustrating intermittent faults can be (for both the user and repairer). Good luck. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Help from LX Illuminati

2002-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
was shooting at ISO12800 :-) There are many many instances where tripods and long exposures just aren't practical: http://pug.komkon.org/01may/acoustics.html Grain wasn't too bad either. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: OT: A simple question on the What do you carry thread

2002-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
cameras scattered between cars and in bags for those types of occasions. FIlm doesn't like glove boxes :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Carrying a tripod

2002-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
the strap off when the camera is on a tripod or when it might become snagged. I have no problem leaving my camera attached to the tripod using my Manfrotto QR plates, most of my heads have locks so they aren't going to fall off. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT

Re: Carrying a tripod

2002-11-06 Thread Rob Studdert
too high it can be a pain negotiating thick bush and low overhead branches. I rarely carry it in my hand, I'd rather have them free or have a camera in hand. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au

Re: Filter/Hood question about 100mm macro

2002-11-07 Thread Rob Studdert
fingerprints/marks end up on the rear elements, can you get rear UV filters? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Bogen monopod prob.

2002-11-07 Thread Rob Studdert
a sanding disc for a drill on the bottom. It remained flexible enough for a good range of tilt but wouldn't sink in the goop. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: FA*200/2.8 matter again...

2002-11-07 Thread Rob Studdert
finger prints and wipe marks shouldn't be tolerated. Are all your other lenses much cleaner than this 200? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: More help from LX Illuminati

2002-11-07 Thread Rob Studdert
not at ISO3200/f22/1sec in a dim room and I normally have film loaded. I'll have to load up with some dodgy film and test again in a real scenario. I was a little surprised though I must say. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: More help from LX Illuminati

2002-11-07 Thread Rob Studdert
shoot in? I only really use film at EI3200 in the dark. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: More help from LX Illuminati

2002-11-07 Thread Rob Studdert
with the mirror up and report the results when I find some spare time. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm

2002-11-07 Thread Rob Studdert
On 7 Nov 2002 at 16:59, William Robb wrote: I have a very nice metal Nikon lens hood for my K series 50mm lenses. It will also fit my A 50mm f/1.2 Hi Bill, What's the model number and how deep is it? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

Re: Re[2]: More help from LX Illuminati

2002-11-07 Thread Rob Studdert
it it's just that it would rarely create a problem in real situations. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm

2002-11-07 Thread Rob Studdert
the LX quite sell, actually. Thanks for the pic, it does seem to fit quite goodly :-) Is it a clip-on, I spy a little button underneath? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Carrying a tripod

2002-11-08 Thread Rob Studdert
. For a pro, the image could potentially pay for a broken camera. That's certainly a good point however for me it's more trust in my equipment and a realization that pampered gear often results in lost opportunities, of course a good insurance policy helps :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Rob Studdert
focus manually 95% of the time. My criticism has nought to do with speed etc it's simply that it's rare that the AF finds the spot where I need it to focus, be damned if I'm going to focus - compose - shoot on a tripod and rails. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 Nov 2002 at 21:01, Paul Stenquist wrote: 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. I wish my first camera had been an SLR with DOF preview. Cheers, Rob Studdert

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-09 Thread Rob Studdert
, We should disregard lens Bokeh since it isn't currently quantifiable, best note that you sound like a Leica snob too. :-( Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-09 Thread Rob Studdert
tree foliage. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re:OT: Is BOKEH real?!?! Was -- Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-09 Thread Rob Studdert
://www.trenholm.org/hmmerk/ATVB.pdf A Technical View of Bokeh by Harold M. Merklinger as published in Photo Techniques, May/June 1997. Some credential references for Harold M. Merklinger http://www.trenholm.org/hmmerk/ Technical Books on Photography by Harold M. Merklinger Enjoy, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE

Re: OT: Is BOKEH real?!?! Was -- Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-09 Thread Rob Studdert
quite different it may give you an idea of the dynamic light capture range. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~geroc/P9302137m.JPG Exposure time: 1/640 F-stop: 4.8 ISO speed: 80 Focal length: 29. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: OT: Is BOKEH real?!?! Was -- Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-09 Thread Rob Studdert
see my answer to Frank before this but I'll just add that I believe that Bokeh was a criterion in the design of the Oly E-10 zoom (which is what it was shot with), its barrel distortion and chromatic aberrations aren't great though. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110

Re: vivitar 35-85mm 2.8 lens

2002-11-09 Thread Rob Studdert
. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: Comments Please!

2002-11-09 Thread Rob Studdert
). Just kidding, be brutal on list, if you want... http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=251836 Nice and sharp with great tonality right into the shade. The back lit hair really stands out nicely to give shape to the singers head in crooning. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA

Re: Dust in Lenses

2002-11-09 Thread Rob Studdert
is picked up while focusing and/or zooming. Or whilst in-flight! Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: OT: Is BOKEH real?!?! Was -- Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-10 Thread Rob Studdert
be pretty happy with a 16x20 :-) I just put a couple more up: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~geroc/PA022182n.JPG http://members.ozemail.com.au/~geroc/PA012167m.JPG They won't be there for long though. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-10 Thread Rob Studdert
) lens testing. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

Re: OT: Is BOKEH real?!?! Was -- Re: If You had to pick one lens. . .

2002-11-11 Thread Rob Studdert
has allowed a lot of development and production to occur that a less involved boss may not have, fortunately it's all been of great benefit to the company. Great foresight, not like Pentax. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Have we ever done people's pets on PUG?

2002-11-11 Thread Rob Studdert
On 11 Nov 2002 at 17:08, William Robb wrote: I recall a few ideas being shot down for the PUG due to the lack of inclusivity. A pets gallery may fall under that umbrella. We don't all have a pet. I could train a cockroach for a few days, would he qualify :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE

Re: A digital weekend ( long )

2002-11-12 Thread Rob Studdert
to get your clients under control too. I shoot digital along side film and I'll show my clients the digital shots after the shoot but not during. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio

OT More flower pics

2002-11-12 Thread Rob Studdert
For those listers with a penchant for nice (albeit clichéd) flower pics see: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/flowers/ If only Mike J was subscribed I'm sure I'd receive a fair critique :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Pentax Posters

2002-11-14 Thread Rob Studdert
, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html

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