Re: Re: waist-level viewfinder

2006-05-01 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Mat Maessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/01 Mon PM 01:17:25 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: waist-level viewfinder > > I'm surprised that noone's mentioned a Pentax 6x7 or 67 with the prism > removed. Look in the archives. 8-) It would have to be medium

Re: Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?

2006-05-01 Thread mike wilson
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I am a geek Mark! 8-) - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information

Re: Re: waist-level viewfinder

2006-05-01 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/01 Mon PM 03:10:34 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: waist-level viewfinder > > > On May 1, 2006, at 6:24 AM, mike wilson wrote: > > > It would have to be medium format for me,

Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks

2006-05-01 Thread mike wilson
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 15:08:40 US/Eastern > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Paying to shoot in US National Parks > > Topic has started on another list i'm on, but no definitive > answer.. > > For those that frequent the parks, do you pay as a

Re: Re: Life in the Raw

2006-05-01 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/01 Mon PM 06:32:02 GMT > To: > Subject: Re: Life in the Raw > > Could we just fuck off with this shit. > No one except a few pompous assholes gives a rats ass about it. > > William Robb That's raw enough for me. > > > - Origi

Re: Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/01 Mon PM 07:31:03 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks > > mike wilson wrote: > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 15:08:

Re: Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
he courts say... Using email shorthand again. I should have said "They are in charge of the land...". Meant in its proper sense of "having responsibility for" rather than the management version, "having power over". > > > mike wilson wrote: > &

Re: Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Larry Levy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/01 Mon PM 08:21:31 GMT > To: > Subject: Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks > > It's only a matter of time. In the UK, the national organisation that > looks after much of the building heritage has banned indoor photography for

Re: Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
> > From: graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/01 Mon PM 10:35:02 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks > > Shoot for yourself is free. A commercial shoot is supposed to have a > permit which my or may not cost something (depends upon the

Re: PESO: Salamanca, 2004

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Juan Buhler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/01 Mon PM 10:53:51 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: PESO: Salamanca, 2004 > > An old one: > > http://photoblog.jbuhler.com/index.php?showimage=467 > But a good one. Made me laugh out loud. Talk about wishful thinking...

Re: Re: waist-level viewfinder

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/01 Mon PM 11:52:22 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: waist-level viewfinder > > > On May 1, 2006, at 9:33 AM, mike wilson wrote: > > > There's no point in framing at waist

Re: Re: PESO - This one's better...

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2006/05/02 Tue AM 01:19:05 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: PESO - This one's better... > > In a message dated 5/1/2006 4:51:48 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL > PROTECTED] > writes: > Just wasn't happy with the last one and all the noise in

Re: Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/02 Tue PM 12:35:18 GMT > To: > Subject: Re: Re: Paying to shoot in US National Parks > > > ----- Original Message - > From: "mike wilson" > Subject: Re: Re: Paying to sho

OT Bob Carlos-Clarke eulogy

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
Word document of the eulogy for BCC. In turn horrific, amusing and poignant. A disturbing read. http://www.bobcarlosclarke.co.uk/pdfs/Bob%20Carlos%20Clarke%20funeral.doc - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www

Re: PESO: Storjo

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/02 Tue PM 01:15:16 GMT > To: > Subject: PESO: Storjo > > Jostein and I have just had a photo safari to Runde, a birds a paradise. > It's also a paradise for photographers, I had a wonderful time, with very > nice weather, and pleasant and

Re: PESO: Storjo

2006-05-02 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/02 Tue PM 01:15:16 GMT > To: > Subject: PESO: Storjo > > Jostein and I have just had a photo safari to Runde, a birds a paradise. > It's also a paradise for photographers, I had a wonderful time, with very > nice weather, and pleasant and

Re: Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?

2006-05-03 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/02 Tue PM 11:58:07 GMT > To: > Subject: Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity? > > > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for po

Re: Re: PESO - Bad News?

2006-05-03 Thread mike wilson
> > From: David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/03 Wed AM 08:20:55 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: PESO - Bad News? > > On May 2, 2006, at 11:40 PM, frank theriault wrote: > > > I've always thought that it must be a real PIA getting through airport > > security with 5

Re: Re: PESO: Patience is a Virtue

2006-05-03 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/03 Wed AM 06:32:50 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: PESO: Patience is a Virtue > > Hi! > > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4409012&size=lg > > > > Note the absence of any kind of restraint. This guy wait

Re: PESO: Skua (lens "competition")

2006-05-03 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/03 Wed AM 11:01:42 GMT > To: > Subject: PESO: Skua (lens "competition") > > Here is another Skua, shot at the same trip. In fact, I wonder if it is the > same bird. > This one is a more strait forward composition, read less exiting. But

Re: RE: just a pussycat - Re: tigger woods

2006-05-03 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/03 Wed PM 01:36:10 GMT > To: > Subject: RE: just a pussycat - Re: tigger woods > > Tigger does not mean anything to me (not in the oxford concise either), so I > read it as tiger. It didn't awake any real fear, but reminded me that cats >

Re: Re: Pentax Content! Check out the Sponsor!

2006-05-03 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Kenneth Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/03 Wed PM 02:09:48 GMT > To: > Subject: Re: Pentax Content! Check out the Sponsor! > > So are you going to enter? > > I might. > I'm contemplating a fall tour around Lake Superior that might produce some > potential entries. > >

Re: just a pussycat - Re: tigger woods

2006-05-03 Thread mike wilson
I forget who said it but entirely agree with the sentiment that golf is a good walk, spoiled. Plus, until recently, only heavy industry was less friendly to the environment. Don't lick your balls, folks.. Don Williams wrote: Golf is a business -- like professional gambling. Don frank

Re: OT - PESO - Blackbird and Insect

2006-05-03 Thread mike wilson
frank theriault wrote: On 5/3/06, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Nice grab, cot, but that ain't no blackbird... that's an awful, horrendous, European Starling ewww :-) (starlings are cavity nesters and as such, due to their aggressiveness, displace less aggressive Eastern Bluebi

Re: PESO: Storjo

2006-05-03 Thread mike wilson
Tim Øsleby wrote: New version. Inspired by Marnie, Christian and Juan: http://www.photosight.org/photo.php?photoid=35493&refid=999&ref=author&ver=2 Brilliant! Just a tiny bit more foreground, maybe 10-15 pixels. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of

Re: Re: just a pussycat - Re: tigger woods

2006-05-04 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/03 Wed PM 10:00:46 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: just a pussycat - Re: tigger woods > > On 5/3/06, mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I forget who said i

Re: Re: OT - PESO - Blackbird and Insect

2006-05-04 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/04 Thu AM 04:54:19 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: OT - PESO - Blackbird and Insect > > Hi! > > > I try not to post non-Pentax pics here, but I thought some of the > > twitchers here might like to see this. A nest of

Re: Fw: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-05 Thread mike wilson
Thanks for that. Apparently, laughing in the morning is good for the constitution. I'm set up for the weekend. > > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/05 Fri AM 12:28:14 GMT > To: "Pentax Discuss" > Subject: Fw: Analog versus Digital Shootout > > For your enjoyment. I'm j

Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-05 Thread mike wilson
Hi, My ancient (one of the first x2 rewriters in the country!!!) CDRW drive seems to be expiring. Just in time for me to fill my HDD with PEF files. I'm looking at a Philips PBDV1660G/00 DVD+-RW. Anyone got any nasty experiences, humerous stories, prices cheaper than £29.36? Other recommendat

Re: Re: Fw: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-05 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/05 Fri AM 08:26:09 GMT > To: Pentax Discuss > Subject: Re: Fw: Analog versus Digital Shootout > > On Thu, 4 May 2006, William Robb wrote: > > > For your enjoyment. I'm just the messenger.. > > Thanks William. > > > Willia

Re: Carrying stuff in the forest

2006-05-05 Thread mike wilson
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Don Williams" Subject: Carrying stuff in the forest As long as the path is reasonably smooth one can use wheels. Or even one wheel: http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams/hold/0521.jpg http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams/hold

Re: Motorcycle Photo Opportunity

2006-05-05 Thread mike wilson
Shel Belinkoff wrote: A couple of friends and I are going to the motorcycle concours in Half Moon Bay tomorrow. If you're in the area, like bikes, and want some possibly interesting photo ops, take a look here: http://www.legendofthemotorcycle.com/ Too Flashy for me.

Re: Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-05 Thread mike wilson
Thaks to all that responded. Looking at the test of the Philips writer, it seems that it does everything up to and including making breakfast. http://www.cdfreaks.com/article/267 It seems I will have to fall back on PS6 as my sole excuse for crappy pictures mike

Re: Done!

2006-05-05 Thread mike wilson
Stephen Moore wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: I feel as if I'm emerging from a long tunnel or surfacing after swimming 10 laps of a pool underwater and finally being able to catch my breath. Well-earned congrats, Mark! Traditional undergrads don't realize how easy they have it. Try going to sc

pdml@pdml.net

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2006/05/06 Sat AM 12:33:52 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: get Nikon's new 10.2 megapixel D200 digital SLR camera at B&H > > In a message dated 5/5/2006 5:07:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I bought a D200 last mont

Re: Re: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/06 Sat AM 05:44:06 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: Analog versus Digital Shootout > > Hi! > > > It's still a shocking scan as is the post processing of the direct digital > > capture, it's difficult to derive any use

Re: Windows

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Nothing earth-shattering, but I hope you enjoy them: > > http://www.web-options.com/Windows/ > Interesting theme. Subtle self-portrait in there. m - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(

Re: OT:Tamron Soft focus problem

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Derby and anybody else interested :-) I got the film back from the lab today and sadly every shot (around 20) I took with the soft focus ring engaged on the SP Tamron 2.8 70-150mm portrait soft focus lens just produced a blank negative. What do you mean by "blank"? Ne

Re: OT:Tamron Soft focus problem

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
wrong with that lens. greetings Markus You could check for operation of the diaphragm by shooting with it pointing towards you. You can see it close down to the taking aperture as you fire the shutter. -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday

Re: Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
ROTECTED]> wrote: On 5/5/06, mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > My ancient (one of the first x2 rewriters in the country!!!) CDRW drive seems to be expiring. Just in time for me to fill my HDD with PEF files. > > I'm looking at a Philips PBDV1660G

Re: I'm Done Too!

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: I'm Done Too! I'd go for anyone under sixty, but I think my daughter is fussier:-). She is back in America, living at our home and working nights as a waitress. The ex is still in Scotland and probably hasn

Re: Windows

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: too subtle for me, Mike. Where is it? -- Cheers, Bob http://www.web-options.com/Windows/pages/68280013.htm Over the guy's right (as you look at him) shoulder. Looks like the stone facade of the shop. -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[

Re: PAD - renewed :)

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: I agree. Very, very good stuff. alkos is the new buhler... -- Cheers, Bob I can't find a page 94 -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 06 May 2006 19:36 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: PAD - renewed :) Much nicer to b

Re: Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
esigned in California". In small writing under the router: "Made in China". A complete waste of fossil resources. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"

Re: Yo, Mr Listguy?

2006-05-06 Thread mike wilson
Doug Brewer wrote: We will not be going to Yahoo. Yahoo is evil. We will, however, be migrating to a new host, with a more robust software. I'm hoping to have this accomplished within a week. Glad to hear that. Yahoo groups is banned at work, so I would be having to find something to do.

Re: RE: Yo, Mr Listguy?

2006-05-07 Thread mike wilson
She's female. She knows everythiing. You have much to learn > > From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/06 Sat PM 10:23:55 GMT > To: > Subject: RE: Yo, Mr Listguy? > > > > > Stop apologising. It's good enough that you are telling us > > what you are going to do. My ISP doesn'

Re: Re: Semi OT... DVD rewriter

2006-05-07 Thread mike wilson
> > From: graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I am glad you have found something that is working for you, and hope my > luck continues to hold with this cheap Belkin unit. > My fingers are crossed for you. It's amazing technology, especially for the money, but, although I suspect many problems a

Re: Re: Analog versus Digital Shootout

2006-05-07 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Kevin Waterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Anyhow, to settle the debate, film is better. Mark! - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information

Re: PESO - Jeff

2006-05-07 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/07 Sun AM 05:07:17 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: PESO - Jeff > > http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/jeff.html > > Taken at today's visit to the Legend of the Motorcycle charity event in > Half Moon Bay, California. >

Re: FS: Various Pentax

2006-05-07 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: On 7/5/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Is she still walking lop-sided, or have you had a proper prosthetic fitted? Har! Jim lad! Blackbeard Bob Har! Me hearties...aye, she was built like a square rigger tis true, and just as fast accordin to Fat Jack in Portsmouth

Re: Re: PESO - Gannet

2006-05-09 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/08 Mon PM 09:42:19 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: PESO - Gannet > > Well, of course, I didn't get your first post... then some > commented without > including link... > > Nice grab - and this one doesn't give me verti

Re: PESO: Common Redshank minding it's own business (new enablement)

2006-05-09 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/08 Mon PM 11:09:05 GMT > To: > Subject: PESO: Common Redshank minding it's own business (new enablement) > > I've enabled myself with another crappy lens. A Tamron 300/2,8 adaptall. Ok, > it is not crappy, but it is old, and has a lot off

Re: Re: Good deal on SD cards

2006-05-09 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Don Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Talking about cards. The 2Gb Kingston CF I bought on eBay from Chitek > corp has still not arrived. Don, buy from 7dayshop.com The deals are generally as good as anywhere and you can get it delivered through your son in the UK. Or me if he's not

Re: PESO - Grumpy Man With Lunch

2006-05-09 Thread mike wilson
frank theriault wrote: On 5/9/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: (Another from the Legend of the Motorcycle event) I watched this guy for a while. He never cracked a smile. Maybe it was the fact that a burger cost him $24.00. Prices at the show were a bit spendy, but, after all,

Re: Re: PESO - Grumpy Man With Lunch

2006-05-10 Thread mike wilson
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2006/05/09 Tue PM 08:32:35 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > CC: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: PESO - Grumpy Man With Lunch > > Quoting frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > On 5/9/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMA

Re: Re: OT: Anti-Panda?

2006-05-10 Thread mike wilson
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2006/05/10 Wed AM 12:14:46 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: OT: Anti-Panda? > > I was hoping for something wittier. > > Like a Duke of Hazards truck. You're in trouble now. > > Not that is witty, of course. > > Marnie aka Doe ;-) > > In

Re: Re: PESO GESO - Four Pics of the Eco Motorcycle

2006-05-10 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/10 Wed AM 12:18:45 GMT > To: > Subject: Re: PESO GESO - Four Pics of the Eco Motorcycle > > > - Original Message - > From: "Shel Belinkoff" > Subject: PESO GESO - Four Pics of the Eco Motorcycle > > > > These pics show a

Re: RE: PESO: Common Redshank minding it's own business (new enablement)

2006-05-10 Thread mike wilson
I suspect the bokeh here is more a function of the background than the lens. > > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/10 Wed AM 12:24:59 GMT > To: > Subject: RE: PESO: Common Redshank minding it's own business (new enablement) > > Blaaah > > Tim > Mostly harmless (just plain Nor

Re: RE: PESO: Common Redshank minding it's own business (new enablement)

2006-05-10 Thread mike wilson
But the light is passing through the AF1.7X _after_ the Tamron, so it's the converter's fault, no? I suppose I'd better 8-) > > From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/10 Wed AM 01:03:54 GMT > To: > Subject: RE: PESO: Common Redshank minding it's own business (new enablement) > >

Re: Re: GESO - Jelly Fish Waltz

2006-05-10 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/10 Wed AM 07:43:44 GMT > To: "pentax list" > Subject: Re: GESO - Jelly Fish Waltz > > On 9/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Shot at Monterey Bay Aquarium about two weeks ago. Usual disclaimers: shot > >through glass,

Re: Re: Portraits

2006-05-10 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/10 Wed AM 03:20:02 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: Portraits > > > On May 9, 2006, at 10:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > > He's asking polite, intelligent questions. He deserves civil, > > informative answers. > >

Re: Re: OT Bob Carlos-Clarke eulogy

2006-05-10 Thread mike wilson
iously wrong. It appears that the trait may run in his family - I hope his daughter manages to resist. BTW, his filing system was to burn his negatives. > > > Mike Wilson wrote: > > Word document of the eulogy for BCC. > > > > In turn horrific, amusing an

Re: Re: OT Bob Carlos-Clarke eulogy

2006-05-10 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/10 Wed AM 10:53:02 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: OT Bob Carlos-Clarke eulogy > > mike wilson wrote: > >> From: Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Date: 200

Re: Three legs are better than one

2006-05-11 Thread mike wilson
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 11:06:43 US/Eastern > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Three legs are better than one > > > Some enablement this afternoon. Going to pick up my Slik Pro 700 DX tripod > and short > column. > > NOW, thats definetl

Re: Re: OT: Anti-Panda?

2006-05-11 Thread mike wilson
> > From: David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/11 Thu AM 07:53:17 GMT> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: OT: Anti-Panda? > > >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >> Like a Duke of Hazards truck. > > One of the [movie] Dukes of Hazzard was played by the Duke of Hazards > himself

Re: Re: MZ-S & "J" /"DFA" lenses

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/11 Thu PM 07:20:20 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: MZ-S & "J" /"DFA" lenses > > I'll just note that all D-FA lenses have aperture rings. The only lenses > that lack them are FA-J and DA lenses and the latter are digital sp

Re: Re: Aperture repair on a M lens?

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
> > From: alkos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/11 Thu PM 11:28:22 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: Aperture repair on a M lens? > > Don Sanderson wrote: > > it's an > > easy fix IF the mount screws are not frozen. > > ... and if they are? Any sugesstions? I've got a M35/2.

Re: Re: Tests

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Don Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/12 Fri AM 10:32:39 GMT > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: Tests > > I've been looking for one and have just now ordered a small collapsible > from 7dayshop. I also ordered 4 x 4 packs of Energizer Lithium AAAs and > a couple

Re: Tests

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
-) mike wilson wrote: From: Don Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2006/05/12 Fri AM 10:32:39 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Tests I've been looking for one and have just now ordered a small collapsible from 7dayshop. I also ordered 4 x 4 packs of Energizer Lithium AAAs and

Re: film recommendation

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" Subject: Re: film recommendation Say "cheese!" He is shooting small format.. William Robb Like we give a rat's about that. Fuji Press 800 is a 4 layer emulsion like Reala. It seems like a mice film.

Re: Aperture repair on a M lens?

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: On 12/5/06, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed: I'll have to try it with a bigger iron someday. I'm thinking blow torch Or a mashie niblick.

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's been suggested that I install a fire wall, but I don't really know what one is or how they work. So, what's a fire wall, how does it work, what are the pros and cons of using one, and where can I get one? No doubt you have already had many replies. FWIW, I have us

Re: Pentax sighting

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: Filming at a 2000 year old murder mystery today in deepest Gloucestershire, UK (pronounced 'Glos'tur'shur'). Gravel extraction workings unearthed tell-tale discolouration of the ground and the archaeologists were called in. A Roman burial site consisting of ab

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
graywolf wrote: Well if you are running Windows XP Pro SP2 you go into the Control Panel, select Security Center, click Windows Firewall at the bottom of the panel, then click On. If not you spend some money. However most wireless routers have a firewall option built in also, which is what

Re: Pentax sighting

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: spectacliar You'm bin in Gluesisterhigher to lorng, you'm.

Re: OT: Wireless Networking?

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
Joseph Tainter wrote: Upon powering up my new Dell laptop, it immediately starts looking for wireless networks nearby, and has found several. The computer, of course, came with no printed manual, and the one on the hard drive is not too informative. Can anyone recommend good web sites where

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
7;ve read all the posts I got this afternoon and quite a few answered your question. Just, none were as good as my answer - because it got to you. 8-))) [Original Message] From: mike wilson Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's been suggested that I install a fire wall, but I don&#x

Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
in. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ------- mike wilson wrote: graywolf wrote: Well if you are running Windows XP Pro SP2 you go into the Control Panel, select S

Re: Re: OT - What's a Firewall?

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
t; > > > > On Fri, May 12, 2006 at 04:32:08PM -0400, graywolf wrote: > >> It is not what is trying to get out that you have to worry about, it is > >> what is trying to get in. > >> > >> graywolf > >> http://www.graywolfphoto.com > &

Re: Re: Aperture repair on a M lens?

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/12 Fri PM 10:43:14 GMT > To: "pentax list" > Subject: Re: Aperture repair on a M lens? > > On 12/5/06, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Or a mashie niblick. > > Speaking of

Re: Re: film recommendation

2006-05-12 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/12 Fri PM 11:39:38 GMT > To: > Subject: Re: film recommendation > > > ----- Original Message - > From: "mike wilson" > Subject: Re: film recommendation > > >

Re: Re: Aperture repair on a M lens?

2006-05-13 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/05/13 Sat AM 07:16:30 GMT > To: "pentax list" > Subject: Re: Aperture repair on a M lens? > > On 13/5/06, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Hopefully, pictures of the reluctant sta

OT: "It's a baby, Rodney!"

2006-05-13 Thread mike wilson
Newest list member. Will probably be some time before she can send an articulate post. Not sure if that is a gender, family or PDML trait. 8-) Catherine Marina (at the moment) 10lb 2oz, about 4.6Kg. Wouldn't come out, so was eventually dragged into the world. http://www.fotocommunity.c

Re: OT: "It's a baby, Rodney!"

2006-05-14 Thread mike wilson
ss clinical pictures over the next day or two. Back to hospital now. m mike wilson wrote: Newest list member. Will probably be some time before she can send an articulate post. Not sure if that is a gender, family or PDML trait. 8-) Catherine Marina (at the moment) 10lb 2oz, about 4

Re: Pentax sighting

2006-05-14 Thread mike wilson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My eyes are shooting out psychic discombobulating beams. Mark! (You'll have to buy an LX, Marnie. I'm sure they will affect exposure on cameras without OTF metering.)

Re: "It's a baby, Rodney!"

2006-05-14 Thread mike wilson
Many thanks to all that sent good wishes both on and off list and my apologies for the lack of individual response. Hopefully, I'll manage that in the next few days. But don't bank on it. All now seems to be well with sproglet, as shown by the latest hyperimage. Apologies for the product pl

Re: "It's a baby, Rodney!"

2006-05-14 Thread mike wilson
Mark Roberts wrote: Mike, was baby Catherine born after midnight, UK time? That is, was she born on Saturday the 13th or SUnday the 14th. If the latter, she shares a birthday with me. (Now doesn't *that* present a worrying thought!) No, she was born on the 13th. She does appear, however, t

Re: Fw: Strange looking dog in Afghanistan...

2006-05-16 Thread mike wilson
William Robb wrote: Anyone got any ideas how long was the lens used for this shot? And what the heck is it? From the depth of field, not very long - even if it was on a microdigital format box. So the photographer was not very far away from it, which might explain the threat display. If it

Re: Pentax MZ-1

2006-05-16 Thread mike wilson
Pål Jensen wrote: John wrote: "In my opinion it doesn't really look anything like a MZ series camera; it's far too angular, without any of the smooth curves of the MZ bodies. The pentaprism cover, in particular, looks more like an LX than any of the later bodies, and the control wheels look mor

Re: Zone Alarm

2006-05-16 Thread mike wilson
Joseph Tainter wrote: I've installed Zone Alarm. Had been meaning to for some time. It recognized Netscape as my default browser. Then it said that it is protecting one program. Presumably this is Netscape. Does this mean that if I use IE (which sometimes I do), it is unprotected? (Zone Alarm

Re: Question: Should I sell my MZ-S?

2006-05-16 Thread mike wilson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Back in late 1978, after having used my Model 1 16K computer for about a year the trend was building w/in Radio Shack to drop prices before cancelling product. I'd heard hints of the price drop so sold the computer for $700. (Paid $988 for it a year earlier, and thre

Re: GFM and food

2006-05-16 Thread mike wilson
Mark Roberts wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: And I've been meaning to rattle TV's cage as well... Got a reply from TV within minutes! 1 - He may well be able to get away to come to GFM! No guarantees, but he said it looks possible. 2 - He's engaged! (To number 7, of course :) http://www.roman

Re: GFM and food

2006-05-17 Thread mike wilson
Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 16/5/06, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.romanphotography.com/bcc/bcc0011.htm Nice catch! (I mean the picture 8-) - the bass player looks stunned) Being a base player, he's just discovered another note. He could borr

Re: Re: Shooting Digi in JPEG Mode

2006-06-16 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/15 Thu PM 07:59:08 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Shooting Digi in JPEG Mode > > Tom, > > I think you're right that there is a very slight difference between > the Tiff and jpg saving for 1st generation. The bigger

Re: Re: My kludge is broken (further question)

2006-06-16 Thread mike wilson
he camera have separate "alive" times for the meter and everything else? Just a power saver? m > > mike wilson wrote: > > >Brand new and freshly recharged. Might not be up to full capacity. > > > >It's very consistent now. Turn off and on; no stopdown.

Re: RE: Bye, Bye Bill Gates

2006-06-16 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/15 Thu PM 11:20:31 GMT > To: pdml@pdml.net > Subject: RE: Bye, Bye Bill Gates > > Bill Gates for President? ;-) He can certainly outbid the Bushes for it. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus

Re: Re: Shooting Digi in JPEG Mode

2006-06-16 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/15 Thu PM 11:37:55 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: Shooting Digi in JPEG Mode > > This has been a lively and educational discussion. I shot quite a few > JPEGs today and have decided that I'll probably stick to

Re: Re: Shooting Digi in JPEG Mode

2006-06-16 Thread mike wilson
> > From: mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/16 Fri AM 07:53:18 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Re: Shooting Digi in JPEG Mode > > > > > > From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 2006/06/15 T

Re: Re: Where Do All the Pixels Come From (was: Shooting Digi in JPEGMode)

2006-06-16 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/16 Fri AM 06:56:43 GMT > To: "pentax list" > Subject: Re: Where Do All the Pixels Come From (was: Shooting Digi in > JPEGMode) > > On 15/6/06, Ryan Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >You're not getting more dynamic range, you're gettin

Re: Re: Where Do All the Pixels Come From (was: Shooting Digi in JPEGMode)

2006-06-16 Thread mike wilson
> > From: David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/06/16 Fri AM 11:03:38 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Where Do All the Pixels Come From (was: Shooting Digi in > JPEGMode) > > On Jun 16, 2006, at 8:33 PM, mike wilson wrote: > > &

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