Re: Showpiece Pentax LX w/FA-1 Finder--Gooeyduck!

. Remember that not all sellers operate from the USA and I discovered some time back that the sales market ex-USA ain't that predictable. 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

Re: Showpiece Pentax LX w/FA-1 Finder--Gooeyduck!

to be told that shipping would be US$26.00 :-( They finally agreed upon US$9.00 for shipping and when I received the item the USPS stamp was US$3.50, a nice juicy handling charge. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Digital Printing: Bigger is Better

? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: MZ-S: a couple of tips

experimenting and report back. Hi Bruce, I don't know if you have ever used one of those Wein slave triggers but those things are so sensitive they can practically be in another room and with just a little light leak form the main flash trigger the remote. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel

Re: MZ-S: a couple of tips

happening before the actual flash for the exposure. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Re: Digital printing questions

. Did you check the link that Gerald provided? http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRINT/P400/P400A.HTM Granted it's not specifically related to the Epson drivers but I would guess that it still has relevance. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

RE: MZ-S and AF360FGZ musings

to be the most widely available pro-film. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Back to MX operation (LX fault - advice please).

returned! Hi Malcolm, You might be able to get a new back (or perhaps bend your old one back into shape), that is assuming of course that the latch in the LX body isn't damaged? I would have a very close look at the latch as it engages to try and determine the cause of the fault. Cheers, Rob

Re: Odp: SFXn Manual

in which language it comes. Korean, unfortunately:(( Just like the other manual (a lot of stuff) there... Not all of it, some is from the MIR site and some from Mark Roberts :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Scanning Terminology Questions

be turned in pre-set increments. These increments would be analogous to steps in a digital system. Does this make any sense? 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: Scanning Terminology Questions

256 colours per colour channel per pixel and 16.7million colours per pixel. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: 77 specular bokeh talk (again!)

same thing but with my 50 f/1.2, a little bit more edgy though. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

Re: More on Scanning - Huge Files!

difference. The biggest advantage in BW scanning is the bit depth ie the fact that you can record more shades of grey in any one pixel. The last comment rings true, once you have a good scanner you wont believe how critical you can become :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2

Re: More on Scanning - Huge Files!

want that g. Aw come on, gotta squeeze every last drop of performance out of your 35mm frames, that's what its all about :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message

Re: Dynamic Range - What's It All About, Alfie?

range stays the same. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions

Re: OT: Rodenstock filters

On 8 Jan 2002 at 18:43, Joseph Tainter wrote: They are also made of brass, which some people think is better than aluminum. I can't really see a difference between the metals, except weight. Apparently the brass threads don't bind like aluminium can. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE

Re: PENTAX 67 BODY QUESTION

the logo on the prism, the 67 doesn't apart from that and the typography I don't know and I've owned 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 - This message is from

Re: Photo shops in Paris

Beaumarchais from Bastille Metro, camera shops line each side of the street, there's plenty of good stuff there. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from

Re: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?

myself shooting that much 35mm film any longer. Sorry guys but digital gets you the image real 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 - This message is from the Pentax

RE: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

the developers of the medium Philips/Marantz and Sony. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: LX and Grip B

of the aperture blade/mechanism actions between lenses. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Re: Interior lense dust/dirt

for it to make a visible difference. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: LX and Grip B

quality recording. Analogous to good film, good lens, good camera, good light, good exposure, good processing, you know the rest (output quality is up to you though :-) Cheers, Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

RE: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

On 11 Jan 2002 at 10:52, John Coyle wrote: Have to add my 1989-vintage Marantz CD player to that list Rob! Hi John, You wouldn't want to know how many of those things I have repaired/written off :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

Shutter sounds (was LX and Grip B)

also recorded the LX sounds with various lenses attached however there wasn't a great deal of audible difference and they aren't in this zip, maybe later. In any case check out the files at: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/shuttersounds.zip (58kB) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA

Re: Pentax 28mm shift lens

On 11 Jan 2002 at 17:14, herb greenslade wrote: Hi Has anyone had experience with this lens? Hi Herb, Yes, a few of us here have, what do you specifically need to know? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

RE: Re[4]: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)

exposure).. and that's what it's all about isn't it? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Re: Re[4]: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)

outside the VF but inside I see the scene centre weighted, each to their own I guess. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pentax 28mm shift lens

into producing your models you'll have to agonize over the value of the 15f3.5 :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: More on Scanning - Huge Files!

will various filters can yield quite good con-tone image capable of producing good output. I have yet to purchase a Genuine Fractals product but I am now quite keen to experiment given some of the positive accounts by members of various photographic lists. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA

Re: 15mm?

, No problems, Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions

Re: 6x7 Users: Eat your hearts out!!

On 13 Jan 2002 at 17:25, William Robb wrote: http://www.accesscomm.ca/users/wrobb/6x7_bellows1.jpg I had one too, many years ago, impressive beast, it's just hard to appreciate just how damn big it is without seeing one in-the-flesh :-) Nice build BTW isn't it? Cheers, Rob Studdert

Re: Pentax Website--strangely enough

is that it sells its products through dealers, and its customers should be getting both their product information and their breaking news through their dealers. If that's true it's the most idiotic marketing perspective I've ever encountered. :-( Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554

Re: 15mm?

the G2, I can send you a sound file if that helps :-) It's a beautifully made camera and highly capable except that it's focus system sucks, however the Hologon is a scale focus lens so it's ain't so bad. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

Re: OT Digital Film

, it was far cheaper for me than purchasing local and given the pricing that I have experienced in the UK I would guess thai it would be the case for you also. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio

Re: 15mm?

address? :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions

Re: Kinda OT: MF Enabled

the constraints of the non interchangeable lens. I tend to agree, the results from my old Balda 6x6 folder (@US$35) on Velvia would give any 35mm image a run for its money at ten times the price. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: LX2000 = LX?

. Hi Peter, What is the cost of the modified Grip Bs? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Re: Manuals scans site - FYI

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Re: How many 35mm lenses do you own?

: zero) It would all stay the same as it is, at least they know (in relative terms) what we do in our 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 - This message is from

Re: How many 35mm lenses do you own?

On 16 Jan 2002 at 9:33, Paul Jones wrote: I am actualy quite surprised that some members didnt have more lenses than they listed. Well it was only a request for details on Pentax 35mm lenses :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Determining comparable focal lengths in 645,67 and 35mm

then for a: 35mm frame (24mm x 36mm) a 50mm FL lens = 46.79° 645 frame (56mm X 41.5mm) a 86.7mm FL lens = 46.78° 67 frame (55mm X 70mm) a 106.6mm FL lens = 46.77° Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au

Re: How many lenses do you WANT to own?

just shoot head and shoulders :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday.

*ssed down last night and now we have some local flooding :-( I'd be disturbed if it took me longer than a few minutes to pack my clothing and sundries, got to keep your perspective :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: How many lenses do you WANT to own? what i'm taking on my holiday.

speeds, put new batteries in, but to no avail. Meter is still fine. So it looks like its the MZ-S :) Bummer, what a PITA, I point to Alan C, 0 to the LX Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio

Re: Pentax 645NII review

. With the custom function set it first locks up the mirror and then releases the shutter 2 seconds later. Very handy when you don't have a cable release. I wonder if they will provide a service to re-program the MZ-S to operate in this fashion or will we have to wait for an MZ-SII? Cheers, Rob Studdert

Re: Pentax finders

(and Oly E-10) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: Scanning slides??

new and old Polaroids allow 4 mounted slides to be inserted in a single holder. The operation is automatic and I suspect dynamic, my Polaroid SS4000 scans the entire slide whilst focussing so I suspect that it builds a dynamic profile for application during the actual scan. Cheers, Rob Studdert

RE: OT -- sort of -- What makes a photographer?

On 18 Jan 2002 at 16:47, J. C. O'Connell wrote: A photographer is one who shoots , develops his own film, and makes his own prints. Ala Ansel Adams. No way, a real photographer directs his assistants as to when to release the shutter. :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554

RE: Need help with digital planning

in the drive. So does ThumbsPlus from Cerios software, it handles virtually all formats excepting RAW digicam files and it even reads the old Amiga IFF format :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio

Re: Insanity test

On 18 Jan 2002 at 18:30, frank theriault wrote: Actually, one of my favourite Ferraris is the Dino from the early 70's, and it only had a V8. And a clutch so heavy that I was sore after a short test drive :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

The new LX Grips

Hi Team, I've been sitting on this one for a while now, waiting until we really had it right, your feedback would be very much appreciated: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/ Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: The new LX Grips

, this isn't some mass produced part, there are hours of labour in each and every one in order to maintain the expected fit and finish. 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: Insurance

but you might consider contacting George Roth [EMAIL PROTECTED] at AIS Insurance as they provide a very comprehensive photographers insurance package that runs rings around any general insurers add on option for covering that type of gear. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554

Re: Michael A.'s an ASS

now I have a shot of Bob and me :-) Strange. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Re: Need help with digital planning

apply a short CD key number. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: LX FLASH

, but from the date on the page I think his address must have changed long ago. Thank you! Hi Frantisek, No unfortunately the only other link of interest that seems still to be active is http://www.geocities.com/sorefeets/lx/lx_ttl.htm (which I am sure that you are aware of) Cheers, Rob Studdert

Re: The new LX Grips

for the feedback (and to everybody else who has commented thus far), this is the stuff we need to hear. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax

Re: The Digital Arena--long-awaited Coolpix 5000 review out

other things being equal. Not necessarily, the new Oly E-20 (5MP) is reported to have more noise than the old E-10 (4MP), the sensor is the same size, the pixels are more densely packed, lens aberrations become enhanced, noise goes up and hence dynamic range is lost. Cheers, Rob Studdert

Re: Need help with digital planning

that told us initially that CDs were in essence indestructible :-( (meanwhile, I better start recopying about 3 dozen CDs !!) Or keep them in a sealed, desiccated bag? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Which A series lenses have metal aperture rings?

will check the ring when it returns. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: Which A series lenses have metal aperture rings?

will check the ring when it returns. The body of the A50/1.7 and the aperture ring were made of plastic. The barrel of the lens elements were metal. And the screw holes have the tendenecy to crack. The body or the focus ring? Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10

Re: Need help with digital planning

visible. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: I still want the A* 135/1.8

to make them initially, someone was happy with the price and bought them. There is still a demand however Pentax don't supply them, previous owners do, so people pay whatever the cost is to acquire them from said previous owners, simple. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT

Re: For Pål: Film Flatness snip from Zeiss ( Long )

On 21 Jan 2002 at 14:32, Evan Hanson wrote: As a rule of thumb: For best sharpness in medium format, prefer 220 type roll film and run it through the camera rather quickly. And 220 film will be the only beneficiary of any proposed vacuum back also as 120 is paper backed. Cheers, Rob

Re: LX grip WARNING!!!!

On 21 Jan 2002 at 15:40, Pål Audun Jensen wrote: So if you use the grip, be careful not to drop the camera. OK Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from

Re: I still want the A* 135/1.8

to their own I guess? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

RE: Paypal

account? Bill, Darryn is correct, this is how it works for international customers, far more trouble than it's worth I'm afraid. 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: PMA rumor; Pentax digital SLR

in W/A coverage when the SLR is fitted with a 15mm lens (~24mm coverage) I really couldn't justify it. Full frame 3MP or APS frame 5MP and maybe. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio

Re: Paypal

for the currency conversion. I was forced into using the system by a non-cooperative eBay auction winner, it's caused me no end of grief. The goods were shipped weeks ago, I still have no cash and that's what I wanted. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours

Re: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)

developed problems, F2 needed a new shutter, G2 wouldn't focus accurately, M6 had RF alignment problems and sticky slow shutter speeds... 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: P67II or P645n

but these are the main ones from my perspective. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Temporarily un-subscribing

Hi Team, I am temporarily un-subscribing for a few weeks or so, I will still be able to be contacted via my regular email addresses during this time. I'll have a quick peek at the archives once every few days though (can't help myself) Behave :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA

FA: Friday FS Announcement

/audiobias/ You may find the following auction of particular interest, no reserve and starting at US$150: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1341128816 My current auction list can be seen by clicking on the link below. Rob Studdert (eBay ID: distudio) PO Box 701 HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481

RE: Paradigm Shift

to these aspects of performance have to date been (I suspect wisely) sidestepped by the Foveon marketing dept. You could bet that they'd be telling us if it were better than existing technologies :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

OT Pentax items up for grabs

Hi Team, I have some auctions closing soon (30min+), there are a number of well priced no-reserve Pentax items that haven't received bids. If interested please check the link below, snipers welcomed :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert (eBay ID: distudio) PO Box 701 HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481 AUSTRALIA

Re: Whats your most used Camera?

the last 8 years buying kits of Contax however ended up not living up to expectations, so back to Pentax for my SLR kit, won't buy into any other brands again unless Pentax can't get their digital act together soon. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours

Re: Re[2]: PENTAX need to move soon (long rant)

digital body and I expect to pay a lot for it but it won't supersede my use of film. Lets hope that the Pentax engineers spend time concentrating on quality image delivery, user interface and processing speed than simply joining the pixel count war. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel

Re: PENTAX need to move soon

. There would also be great difficulties in interfacing the essentially mechanical shutter with the electronic digital imaging system. 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: Your minimal kit (was Re: Your desert-island kit? )

, versatile, robust, offer excellent ergonomics and excellent image quality and would likely cover 90% of my photographic needs. 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: Film and travel

to produce a reasonable page. I'll have another go if anyone is willing to send me the contact details and a little background information for their favoured film processors? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au

Film vs digital cameras, a paradigm shift? (long)

ever), let's all hope that they can get their digital act together, soon! My pro lab just stuffed another film, my back-up digital shots from the same session are all perfect and are now saved to three CDs. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL

RE: Melbourne lens shopping + Beethoven's Ninth.

then consider the Pentax SMC K135/2.5, a very nice lens indeed, can be found occasionally in Oz for around AU$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 - This message is from

Re: Rare 35mm lenses (was Re: Melbourne lens shopping + Beethoven's Ninth.)

to the A*85f1.4 which provides an image closer to the K85f1.8 in look. BTW It's actually Saturday afternoon :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from

Re: 67 Hat For the Homies

On 19 Apr 2002 at 18:43, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Visual puns are the worst kind of puns. ;) So, Shel, do Leica guys wear hats made of feathers and razor blades? No, Tilley's apparently http://www.tilley.com/index3.asp Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT

Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson

admirably but no better than the good Pentax glass from my experience. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe

OT: Canadian customs information re broken gear

. It seems to me like customs may have had a peek inside to see if I was shipping more than a scanner? Does anyone know if they are in the habit of doing this as I just can't think of any other reason that it would stop working like this? Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE

Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson

a 135mm F2.8 here, in R. Tipping the scales at only 720 grammes. What's the weight on an 85 1.4 A*, Rob? Hi Peter, My scales put the A*85/1.4 at 559gm A*135f1.8 at 878gm, the K135f2.5 at 504gm and the Leica-M 90f2 APO ASPH at 480gm. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC

OT Best Frankfurt Photo Labs?

Hi Team, Can anyone let me know the contact details for a good photo lab in Frankfurt? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: LX: Re: TLR finders (was: Re: What is the most quiet body?)

A28f2 and LX. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: 67 Experience

, the same as a TLR in effect. Bad for near/far wide angle compositions and impossible when you are trying to avoid point light sources :-( 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: m42 to K adapter -- experience?

. As such it can only be released from the K mount after the lens has been un-screwed. Moral of the story: Don't Super Glue your K-mount adaptor onto your screw lens (without suitable modifications of course) :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours

Re: k-mount to 67 adapter: Silly question

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RE: Favorite wide lens?

On 26 Apr 2002 at 3:42, J. C. O'Connell wrote: 15MM F3.5 SMC TAKUMAR. W I D E !!! SHARP, CONTRASTY, FLARE RESISTANT. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. Apparently the new Leica R 15f2.8 ASPH is the new bench-mark for the FL Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours

Re: Favorite wide lens?

bodies. I also shot around 90% of my images during my last inter-continental trip using my Leica M35f1.4 ASPH and only had the need to go wide on a few occasions. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au

Re: RE: Portrait lens recommendations?

that elusive bit of gear that he has been trudging shop to shop and not found for the last ten years? IE the Seller did him a favour putting the item on the bay. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au

OT Digital or Film source?

See if you can guess which images are film and which are direct digital captures? http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/1.jpg http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/2.jpg http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/3.jpg A free new LX Soft release for the first correct answer :-) Cheers, Rob

Re: OT Digital or Film source?

, all the image data such as date, time, Fl, shutter speed, aperture, metering mode, ISO etc can be seen in the file in EXIF format. http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/P4190058.JPG Thanks to all that had a guess, the boundaries are blurring :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61

Re:

the all-metal A-lenses and the M-lenses. Both the the A28/2 that I sold and the one that I have currently have all metal engraved barrels, focus ring and aperture rings and are not inexpensive. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

on how much you are wishing to spend I guess, you could acquire all three? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List

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