Re: I'm back from GFM or, who put the kick me sign on the back of my truck

2007-06-05 Thread graywolf
The magic word is, I think, seminar, as in I am on my way to a seminar in NC. People are going to and coming from seminars all the time. That means the border people do not have to think. Making them try, gets them all pissed off, as you know. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

GFM

2007-06-05 Thread graywolf
seeing some of you face to face again. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

GFM

2007-06-05 Thread graywolf
with my Ah dunno medical problem. After everyone headed down to register, I asked someone to say goodbye to ye all for me. If that did not happen, I apologise. If this is all greek to some of the folks on the list, I will give a bit of a cribsheet out. I went over to GFM for awhile on F -- graywolf

Re: GFM - The People of the PDML

2007-06-04 Thread graywolf
Hey, I like that hub winch. Ain't seen one of those in decades. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Bob W wrote: This bijou little Land Roverette has been parked around the corner from

Re: Cheap Rangefinder: where to look for? (brands etc)

2007-06-03 Thread graywolf
. They are another kind of beast altogether. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Thibouille wrote: Well I'm much tempted by interchangeable lens RF. But I also know I won't but any 1000

Re: Camera silencer?

2007-06-03 Thread graywolf
Usually called a sound blimp. They were commonly used on motion picture cameras so the motor noise would not be recorded. Check on BH Photo's website. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: Road photos

2007-06-01 Thread graywolf
If you were to drink as much espresso as most of us drink restaurant cofffee they would have to pry you off the ceiling with a crowbar. Six or eight cups of that watery stuff is bad enough. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert

Re: Road photos

2007-06-01 Thread graywolf
My body says something entirely different. I can drink 6-8 cups of regular coffee with no effect. One double espresso and I am about to climb the walls. However, I am quite used to the experts (or at least their press agents) lying to me. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

Re: What Hoya has to say now

2007-06-01 Thread graywolf
You lifted that verbatim from six companies I used to work for. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Jack Davis wrote: I think the standard line goes something like, We want you to know

Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?

2007-05-30 Thread graywolf
Well, I had a Raleigh Technium once (full Dura Ace for those who know). It was cheaper than a Porshe, the automotive equivalent at the time. Everyone ought to have a god awful expensive bicycle at least once in their life, even if they have to buy it used grin. -- graywolf http

Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

2007-05-29 Thread graywolf
The invasion is easy, the fun part starts after the troops get there. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- P. J. Alling wrote: I don't know, planning an invasion is harder than it sounds

Printer Problem OT

2007-05-29 Thread graywolf
help elsewhere. I did everything on the XP printer problem page at microsoft.com. I am thinking of just buying a new laser, this one is old and slow anyway, but am afraid that after buying one it won’t work either. Anyone have any suggestions? -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

Re: Damn it all.

2007-05-29 Thread graywolf
Sorry you had to call your trip short, Bill; and hope Jester pulls through all right. This seems to be the year for problems. If I believed in omens I would hide under the bed. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

2007-05-28 Thread graywolf
GRIN! Everyone knows where that tree was before the hurricane of 1957. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Bob Shell wrote: On May 28, 2007, at 1:40 AM, graywolf wrote

Re: GFM Weather

2007-05-28 Thread graywolf
is at 3300 feet. He used to give Linnville weather, but apparently no longer. Actual weather on the mountain at the nature center is: http://www.aws.com/aws_2001/asp/obsforecast.asp?id=GFMTN They give a 3 day forcast. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf

Re: A Quick Peso for the aroad

2007-05-28 Thread graywolf
Then why are you wearing that Nomex racing suit? -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- frank theriault wrote: (just joking - not at all wanting to start a flame war - really!) -- PDML

Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

2007-05-28 Thread graywolf
Well, I will go for his most self opinionated character grin. Greatest? Naw... -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Adam Maas wrote: “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan

Re: GFM Weather

2007-05-28 Thread graywolf
not. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Mark Roberts wrote: t least as accurately/inaccurately predicted!) Bring clothing for blazing summer heat, freezing cold, dry, windy and pouring rain. You

Re: GFM Atendees Contact Details

2007-05-27 Thread graywolf
thrills, or are willing to drive 20-25mph). Come up into Boone and take NC-105 to and backtrack the two miles up 221 to GFM. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- David Savage wrote: G'day

Re: OT: Dead Mac

2007-05-27 Thread graywolf
instead. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Rick Womer wrote: Our G5 iMac has gone on the fritz: half way into startup it just turns off. Period. We've tried all the dodges

Re: Lightmeter dead?

2007-05-27 Thread graywolf
My 308 gave up the ghost a couple of years back it was about 10 years old. I queried Sekonic about repairs but they never replied. I do miss the use of the little bugger. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: Don't want to sound too alarmist but...

2007-05-27 Thread graywolf
they had to put the $600 worth of government mandated crap in them. You have got to have this, it is the law, so we can charge you through the nose for it because you have no choice. What do you think auto liability insurance would cost if it was optional? -- graywolf http

Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

2007-05-27 Thread graywolf
Turn right by the store with the red dress in the window, and then take a left at the house with the cute yellow dog. My house is the hundred and second from that corner, there are two or three more corners in between but I am not sure -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http

Re: PDML - what the hell?

2007-05-27 Thread graywolf
, not a diagnosis and you would be home free. However, since my smell-checker says your name is really Norm Laugher I guess we will just have to consider it a joke. GRIN! -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: Lightmeter dead?

2007-05-27 Thread graywolf
Most likely a IC or a connection problem. I am pretty sure it is the IC in my L-308B which is, I believe, the same meter as Bob's with flash metering added. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: PDML - what the hell?

2007-05-27 Thread graywolf
Why did you delete the GRIN! My paranoia wants to know? -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Digital Image Studio wrote: On 28/05/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excuse me? Are you

Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

2007-05-27 Thread graywolf
That was not a joke, it was, except for the 102 houses, exaggeration pretty much what I was once told by a lady friend. I did find her house, but only because I had insisted upon her giving me the street address. However, I will admit that men can give strange directions too. -- graywolf http

Re: OT: We are all guilty!

2007-05-25 Thread graywolf
that a court would have to levy that fine and those requirements. They sure would in my case. Something stinks about that story. Can we trust the reporter, any more than we can trust the cops? Can you spell MALARKY! -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot

Re: OT: Oh my G**, Chrysler is being sold!

2007-05-25 Thread graywolf
That put them right up there with Packard, Cord, and the Marmon doesn't it? Me I would worry more about your Mercedes Benz, since it is made by the same company. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: GFM check list

2007-05-24 Thread graywolf
Yes, but I walked to Springer from Tampa along back roads. And despite all the bad press, I found the folks in rural Georgia to be quite friendly. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: GFM check list

2007-05-24 Thread graywolf
spend 20 hours of their work week reading the list. Of course most folks have not been up and down the economic scale as many times as I have. It gives you a different perspective. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: I'm outta here

2007-05-24 Thread graywolf
Cotty does! GRIN -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- David Savage wrote: On 5/24/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/23/07, Mark Roberts Enjoy yourself. I love road trips. I

Re: GFM check list

2007-05-24 Thread graywolf
It is overly sensitive, Doug. It should have only gone slightly into the red. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Doug Brewer wrote: graywolf wrote: I did mention I did not have a credit

Re: GFM check list

2007-05-24 Thread graywolf
of life. Some of us are just luckier than others. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Christian wrote: graywolf wrote: I did mention I did not have a credit card, right? You didn't say

Re: Don't want to sound too alarmist but...

2007-05-23 Thread graywolf
In my experience things usually fail right away, or wait until they are unrepairable grin. Besides this list is just like the evening news, there is no interest in good news. Seems to me the only time we do not want to hear about someones problems is when they are close enough to them that

Re: Getty claiming copyright on National Archives images

2007-05-23 Thread graywolf
for it. Not binding at all. -graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's what I thought. So that selling was is in a government archive is illegal. Because it is supposed to be free. Well, not sure about that, but it sounds right. The copyright stuff has to be illegal. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Getty claiming copyright on National Archives images

2007-05-23 Thread graywolf
printing office produces tens of thousands of publications, but other than the current ones it is rather difficult to find and get them. You know what dealing with the government is like. I mean, they all work for you, when was the last time they did what you told them to do??? -- graywolf http

Re: OT - Makes Ewe Wonder

2007-05-23 Thread graywolf
Golly, they can not even take their girlfriends for a drive over there grin. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Cotty wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/6684299.stm LOL

Re: GFM check list

2007-05-23 Thread graywolf
I have a Bradford Angiers book I can lend you. Just in case you get lost between the picnic area and the cafeteria. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Cotty wrote: On 23/5/07, Bob W

Re: GFM check list

2007-05-23 Thread graywolf
for equipment. Am I a pansy? I walked across the US from, DC to Portland, with my home on my back. Am I a pansy? Or are you, yuppi? GRIN -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Mark Roberts

Re: GFM check list

2007-05-23 Thread graywolf
That's OK, but our natives do not carry messages. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Bob W wrote: it's inspiring to read about how you'll all be getting back to Nature, roughing

Re: Another strange OT

2007-05-22 Thread graywolf
Bu, buttt I got that straight off the OFFICIAL jingle bells sight. GRIN Q: What is the difference between the Internet, and the network news? A: Some times the news accidentally gets it correct. Jim King wrote: graywolf wrote on Mon, 21 May 2007 19:35:57 -0700 I just came across a site

Re: Another strange OT

2007-05-22 Thread graywolf
officially in the Little Ice Age, it was a lot cooler. graywolf wrote: I just came across a site on the web that says that Jingle Bells was originally written as a Thanksgiving Day song. Must have been cooler back in 1857. Strangely I do not remember this verse from school

Re: Another strange OT

2007-05-22 Thread graywolf
: On 5/22/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In 1857 the Earth was still officially in the Little Ice Age, it was a lot cooler. And it was still flat then to. Dave graywolf wrote: I just came across a site on the web that says that Jingle Bells was originally

Re: Another strange OT

2007-05-22 Thread graywolf
No, it had not been officially flat since sometime in the 1500's. David J Brooks wrote: On 5/22/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In 1857 the Earth was still officially in the Little Ice Age, it was a lot cooler. And it was still flat then to. Dave graywolf wrote: I just came

Re: Another strange OT

2007-05-22 Thread graywolf
Sleigh rides at Thanksgiving in Savannah GA cooler? Officially? Or Officiously? GRIN! P. J. Alling wrote: In 1857 the Earth was still officially in the Little Ice Age, it was a lot cooler. graywolf wrote: I just came across a site on the web that says that Jingle Bells was originally

Re: Don't want to sound too censoristic but...

2007-05-22 Thread graywolf
Let's see, Land Rover. Yes, that was a rebodied US Military Jeep originally. Said Jeep being made by the millions by Willys, and Ford. Who got the contracts after American Austin designed it. Seeing how all this goes, AA probably stole the design from some farmer who actually built the first

Re: Getty claiming copyright on National Archives images

2007-05-22 Thread graywolf
Sure, they have a right to resell it. People do that with government documents all the time. Putting something together where people can find it is a valuable service. Claiming to own the copyright, if they do, is something else. Bob Shell wrote: On May 22, 2007, at 9:16 AM, mike wilson

Re: Getty claiming copyright on National Archives images

2007-05-22 Thread graywolf
Well I lost graywolf.com because of this stuff when the government turn the administration of domain names over to a private corporation along with the right to charge for same. When I became ill and could not work I could not pay the fee $60 for 2 years back then. Sucks to high heaven if you

Re: OT: Need help with my homework again

2007-05-22 Thread graywolf
I find it interesting that of the hundreds of thousands of such images that were made, the only photographer that anyone here has mentioned is Lartigue. Those images are one of the reasons I would like to have an old 5x7 Speed Graphic. The FP shutter on the newer 4x5's was fast enough that the

Re: Don't want to sound too alarmist but...

2007-05-21 Thread graywolf
Strange, I thought there was. Ah, I see, discontinued. Better get one while you can. http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtFlexTM.htm -graywolf P. J. Alling wrote: There are millions of M42 mount lenses as well, and I don't see anyone making a Body to use them either. You're just being silly

Into the 21st centery...

2007-05-21 Thread graywolf
keyboard that doubles as a synthesizer/digital piano. What can I say, it was $60. An to stay with current threads, as long as I still have my MXen... -graywolf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Don't want to sound too alarmist but...

2007-05-21 Thread graywolf
Yeh, I heard something like that. Too, bad that only Kodak seems to realize it grin. P. J. Alling wrote: More importantly, it ain't digital, film is dead, haven't you heard. graywolf wrote: Strange, I thought there was. Ah, I see, discontinued. Better get one while you can. http

Re: Don't want to sound too alarmist but...

2007-05-21 Thread graywolf
Nah, Pentax licensed it for a buck a year, but did not toss it out into the wilderness. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: Don't want to sound too alarmist but... Why would Sony make a K mount body? I see no reason. Besides Hoya would

Re: Need help with my homework again

2007-05-21 Thread graywolf
5x7 camera with a slow vertical focal plane shutter. That kind of distortion was so prevalent that by the 30's it had become a cartoon stereotype to indicate speed. Panning the camera is what is causing the people in the background to tilt the other way. Bob W wrote: Hint: J H Lartigue

Another strange OT

2007-05-21 Thread graywolf
I just came across a site on the web that says that Jingle Bells was originally written as a Thanksgiving Day song. Must have been cooler back in 1857. Strangely I do not remember this verse from school, A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my

Re: Need help with my homework again

2007-05-21 Thread graywolf
, graywolf wrote: 5x7 camera with a slow vertical focal plane shutter. That kind of distortion was so prevalent that by the 30's it had become a cartoon stereotype to indicate speed. Panning the camera is what is causing the people in the background to tilt the other way. Bob W wrote

Re: Way, Way OT: Help! Need Myths

2007-05-20 Thread graywolf
it was the only way to slam the door shut on war with Cuba. The murderers succeeded in killing Kennedy, but didn't get their war to overthrow Castro. From: graywolf That goes right up there with, The bullet proves conclusively that Oswald did it (The most important piece of evidence

Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

2007-05-19 Thread graywolf
As a contrast some American Indians thought 4 was a lucky number, and magical too. Sandy Harris wrote: The number 8 is good luck, sounds like the word for prosperity. 4 is bad luck, sounds like death. People will pay extra for a phone or license number with lots of 8s. -- PDML

Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

2007-05-19 Thread graywolf
It is interesting that many old customs that seem quaint once had a practical purpose. For instance a gentleman always removes his hat when he enters a house. In the days of top-hats, and low ceilings, that was not a custom, it was a necessity. Tossing your hat and coat on someones else's bed

Re: OT Nikon Coolpix L11

2007-05-19 Thread graywolf
Why not just swap card with her? Bill Owens wrote: Thanks Jaume Tried my daughter's 1 Gb SanDisk card and it worked fine. FWIW, my card worked in her Kodak PS, but still won't work in the Nikon. Guess I'll have to get another card. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

2007-05-19 Thread graywolf
That goes right up there with, The bullet proves conclusively that Oswald did it (The most important piece of evidence in the most sensational murder case up to that time, just disappears (those UFO guys must have gotten it)). The reporters that were on the scene sure thought shots were coming

Re: Way, Way OT: Help! Need Myths

2007-05-19 Thread graywolf
, leaving them with no choice but to pin it on Oswald. Oswald did it was the only way to slam the door shut on war with Cuba. The murderers succeeded in killing Kennedy, but didn't get their war to overthrow Castro. From: graywolf That goes right up there with, The bullet proves

Re: Quess what lens showed up at Henrys for me today

2007-05-18 Thread graywolf
See, I told you calling the Store Manager at 3am every morning would get the lens to you real soon. David J Brooks wrote: Timing is everything. Called my guy at Henrys isn Newmarket about 10am today. Asked about the 77 ltd and whats happening. He said one came into the store yesterday,

Re: OT: 2-wheeled journey of hell into the heart of darkness

2007-05-17 Thread graywolf
-printable Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 http://london.metblogs.com/archives/1904/06/from_the_island.phtml -- Bob = -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On = Behalf Of graywolf Sent: 17 May 2007 03:16 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Waaay OT: Internet is great. Just for ppl living in Canada

2007-05-17 Thread graywolf
shall meet. -graywolf Fernando wrote: Hi John, that's something I learnt in my first month here in Canada, for some reason here we use hydro for electricity, washroom for bathroom and eh? for right? and the list keeps growing, how aboot that? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: 2-wheeled journey of hell into the heart of darkness

2007-05-17 Thread graywolf
Well, I use the 3-speed style handlebars myself. Of course I only started riding when I was 9-10. I used to believe all the bull put out by the hardcore enthusiasts, but now I go by what my old fat body tells me. Adam Maas wrote: John Sessoms wrote: From: Bob W The costume certainly has;

Re: Any one regret upgrading to the K10D?

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
Yeah, Lucy can spell GRIN! Actually Dave is the only one I know whose spelling is a bit worse than mine. I know it looks a lot worse, but I have 3 smell checkers on my system. --graywolf mike wilson wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lucy, our new cat, can send email. She just

Re: Amazon buys dpreview.com

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
functions were not clearly an afterthought I would be 99% happy with the thing. -graywolf mike wilson wrote: From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think the average DSLR user does shoot .jpg. Unless one is *really* serious, the 'good enough' of .jpgs is pretty good for most people. I'd venture

Re: Amazon buys dpreview.com

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
With ten million picture sites on the web, why would anyone join a list to look at more pictures? William Robb wrote: The other list I am on is nowhere near as technically oriented as this one, and has a very local focus. It's more a group of people sharing good location information and

Re: OT: A Weekend in Rochester

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
. -graywolf Mat Maessen wrote: On 5/16/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was under the impression that Canadians didn't *drive* the QEW because they just fly it at very low altitude... That was my experience on the QEW. I managed to take a friend's truck to triple digits (in MPH

Re: My new book

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
Yes, you should publish a book yourself, Frank. frank theriault wrote: Your work inspires me. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax JPEG's sucks?

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
One correction, the istD's jpegs were optimized for 8x12 prints, which says something about the market they thought they would sell to. Adam Maas wrote: It is commonly accepted knowledge, thanks to DPReview. It's also not accurate in the least, unless you are using the default JPEG settings

Re: Amazon buys dpreview.com

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
(which is about $25) that it is ridiculous. -graywolf William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: graywolf Subject: Re: Amazon buys dpreview.com The fact of the matter is that most folks would be far happier with a PS. The fact of the matter is that SLRs have been little

Re: Amazon buys dpreview.com

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
adequate, you get jpegs that you can have printed at any one hour photo that willl completely satisfy you. When you want more control, then you may want a fancier camera. But since 90% of the DSLR buyers are trying to impress their friends rather than get better photos... -graywolf Mark

Re: OT - GFM - Really Bad News

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
And sure, I will contribute a couple of bucks, unfortunately that is all I can afford, not all Frank is worth. Mark Roberts wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Frank, let ,me know for sure you cannot make it, and i'll contact the GFM folk and get the ticket off my account and some one on the

Re: Pentax JPEG's sucks?

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
JPEG's I shot with my D (I pretty much only shot RAW with that body). -Adam graywolf wrote: One correction, the istD's jpegs were optimized for 8x12 prints, which says something about the market they thought they would sell to. Adam Maas wrote: It is commonly accepted knowledge

Re: OT - GFM - Really Bad News

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
We can understand that, Frank. Sometimes life does not let us do what we want to do. Hell, if my coffee maker fails to come on before I get up, my life is messed up for the whole week grin. Just know you will be missed. frank theriault wrote: Well, before this gets too far, my domestic

Re: OT: 2-wheeled journey of hell into the heart of darkness

2007-05-16 Thread graywolf
Somehow, me thinks, the world has changed a bit since that film was made. Bob W wrote: Many of you may remember this video of New York bike messengers cycling through the city: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au0Zjn3eB9k Well you ain't seen nuthin' yet. Here's how London cyclists do it:

Re: Amazon buys dpreview.com

2007-05-15 Thread graywolf
Well, I can remember a time when the people writing the articles were expected to know more about the subject than the people reading them. That does not seem to be the modern way of things. Tom C wrote: Then point me to where there is anything better. The same can be said for virtually any

Re: Amazon buys dpreview.com

2007-05-15 Thread graywolf
I would laugh it it was just on the web. John Francis wrote: Welcome to the wired (or Wired :-) world. On Tue, May 15, 2007 at 01:29:45PM -0400, graywolf wrote: Well, I can remember a time when the people writing the articles were expected to know more about the subject than the people

Re: Amazon buys dpreview.com

2007-05-15 Thread graywolf
testing a digital camera is more like testing film you need to standardize the lens to get a meaningful result. It is like comparing Fujichrome and Kodachrome by shooting the film in two entirely different systems. -graywolf Tom C wrote: I can just hear it back in the pre-internet film days

Re: CS2 and Vista

2007-05-14 Thread graywolf
Love your new sig. Doug Brewer wrote: On May 13, 2007, at 1:48 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: I'm hoping to really give it a workout between now and GFM. I'll be attending an Adobe/NAPP training seminar on May 25 and hope to pick up some knowledge there :) You go to training seminars for

Re: OT - GFM - Really Bad News

2007-05-14 Thread graywolf
Really sorry to hear that, Frank. I thought I was allergic to mold, ragweed, tree and grass pollen, but my doctors tell me I am not that what I am allergic to is pizza. -graywolf frank theriault wrote: I've gotta bail for this year. I'm having issues with my apartment which have already

Re: OT - GFM - Really Bad News

2007-05-14 Thread graywolf
??? As he is renting, why go back at all? Seems the way to fix a health problem in a rental property is to move out. And, beg your landlord to take you to court. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: OT - GFM - Really Bad News I've gotta bail

Re: [ beware ] Just wanted to let you know ...

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
trying to say is that in my experience folks on the list are very honest. I would hate for that to be changing. -graywolf Thibouille wrote: Yes Tim indeed you got it right. To be more precise it happend after my looking for a DA16-45 a couple weeks ago. As he is not a PDML known guy I don't

Re: [ beware ] Just wanted to let you know ...

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
his name. Although if he is a scammer, he will use a different name next time. However, international mail can be very capricious, so you should be sure that he has not sent you the money before doing that. --graywolf Thibouille wrote: I did look for an FS and he responded, of course off

Re: GESO: Microcars!

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
I lusted after one of those Berkleys as a kid. I remember the King Midget ads in Pop Mech too. One Halloween several of us teenagers picked up a guy's Isetta and put it on his porch. Micro cars, you have to love them, luckily you don't have to own them GRIN! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT --Murphy gets even

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
a different port? -p Feroze wrote: Damm, it just never gets easier for you.sorry feroze graywolf wrote: Well, I may have gotten a new set of wrenches for my troubles with the truck, but with a sudden thunderstorm yesterday Old Murph got even. I was setting here at the keyboard, reading

Re: OT: car mystery, Volvo

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
Well if you want weird, my first car a '52 ford, when it ran out of gas it would suck oil and run on that. At least that is the only explanation I ever could come up with why it only ran low on oil when I ran the gas tank dry (at 17 that happened all to often). -graywolf David Savage wrote

Re: Pentax - Selling HQ and Apparently Drops 645D

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
John Sessoms wrote: From: P. J. Alling Everyone is still assuming that Hoya owns Tokina, based on my recent research the only connection's are the 1.) Tokina probably buys some Hoya blanks for grinding, 2.) Hoya and Tokina both have the same US distributor. Other than that there seems

Re: Pentax - Selling HQ and Apparently Drops 645D

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
Oh wow, once again I thought I was retro and find that I am really avantgarde with my cute little (OK, not so little at 8# ea) cassette recorders... GRIN! Cotty wrote: On 13/5/07, Pawel Bartuzi, discombobulated, unleashed: After all, some say in several years time hardly any pro will be

Re: GESO: Microcars!

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
On the football team were you? David Savage wrote: On 5/13/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I lusted after one of those Berkleys as a kid. I remember the King Midget ads in Pop Mech too. One Halloween several of us teenagers picked up a guy's Isetta and put it on his porch. Micro cars

OT --Then end of the shocking story

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
A little arm twisting, a subway sandwich, and a couple of beers got me a third arm. With a neighbor to hold the wrench on the top bolts and me twisting away on the ratchet it only took a hour to remove the second shock and replace both. You will recall it took me 4 hours, and cussing the air

OT --Blue notes

2007-05-13 Thread graywolf
DIRTY GRIN. --graywolf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: off line for a few days

2007-05-12 Thread Graywolf
My rule of thumb is if they don't get my point within 3 tries, they aren't going to get it at all. Mark Roberts wrote: Doug Brewer wrote: On May 11, 2007, at 7:31 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: No hand-wringing, just discussion, surely you can appreciate that? When it's

Re: OT: car mystery, Volvo

2007-05-12 Thread Graywolf
Well even the pressed metal thingies like on my Blazer are $3.95 now. What ever happened to $1.00 oil filters, $1.89 air cleaners, etc? Went the same place 89 cent a quart oil did I guess... P. J. Alling wrote: So it's not a real PCV valve but they call it one anyway... (Prices aren't nearly

Re: Another 2400 question-banding

2007-05-12 Thread Graywolf
Sounds like you have a partially clogged nozzle. Run a cleaning cycle or two and see if that helps. I am assuming that the thing did work properly in the past. David J Brooks wrote: I just printed off 4 pictures to bring to class Monday, as the instructor wanted to see some samples of my

Re: Picture of Group of People follow up

2007-05-12 Thread Graywolf
how much you don't know. But sinse you are being so helpful perhaps you could answer a question that has always perplexed me. What f-stop should I use? -graywolf Paul Stenquist wrote: If you can get far enough away, use a 50mm lens. If not, use a 35mm. Don't use anything wider than 35

Re: OT --A shocking story

2007-05-12 Thread graywolf
like it wants rain seriously, so I guess I will wait until tomorrow to continue this shocking story. -graywolf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

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