Fwd: pentax-discuss-d re:dslr durability

2003-03-22 Thread David Brooks
This is why i only use my D1 as a work camera.I dont want it falling apart before its paid fore.vbg Dave Begin Included Message Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 13:09:56 -0600 From: Treena [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Complaints Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

The Dad site

2003-03-06 Thread David Brooks
Fantastic find Mike. Great site and L/O. Dave Mike Johnston wrote: Friends, I have to tell you something. Sometimes I just get so fed up with the level of CRAP all around us that I start to melt down. I spent a good hour tonight on a thing called PhotoSig.com, where I was subjected to

Re: Note to the Brother hood

2003-02-28 Thread David Brooks
Damn,645 or 6x7 now this.Obey Wan please help:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 14:06:06 -0500 (EST) To: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Note to the Brother hood Aaron would like you all to know that if you choose to get a *istD,

Re: Loupes???

2003-02-28 Thread David Brooks
I have a AP 8X but if i need to get in there deep i use a spare 55mm 1.8 Dave Begin Original Message From: Paul Eriksson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:49:16 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Loupes??? To take a break in the *ist D discussions... What loupes do you

Re: Re: Let's hang the mutineers! (was Position: *ist-D D10)

2003-02-28 Thread David Brooks
Gotta side with BR on this.I picked up some nice used Nikon f2.8 glass that i think is fantastic,that i use with the D1(and F90X) and i payed less than $1000 US for the 2 zooms (used.)I tried to stay with Pentax on my AF but the price drove me to the big N. Sorry Dave Begin Original

Re: RE: Loupes??? Light Tables ?

2003-02-28 Thread David Brooks
David,I use the loupe on my contact sheets.I just position some over head light so i can see the images clear.Are you a goof,of course not:) Dave(saving now for the brotherhood)Brooks Begin Original Message From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 19:05:13

Dust and CCD

2003-02-27 Thread David Brooks
Hi all. I'm sure i'm repeating something everyone knows but from experience with the D1 now for a year and a half,dust and ccd's dont mix well. I try to change my lenses in as dust free an area as possible.Couple of times i have had some nice pics ruined by a big dust blob.Not many but a few.

Re: bitch and moan

2003-02-27 Thread David Brooks
Someone has fuzzy pixels to day:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 13:52:35 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: bitch and moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan

Re: Re: Been lurking far too long

2003-02-26 Thread David Brooks
I hear ya Cotty.I have to much money tied up in the Nikon digital stuff right know,but i'll see what happens in say a calendar year,then judge. Dave Begin Original Message From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:43:08 + To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

Re: Re: Cave story

2003-02-26 Thread David Brooks
Whats he need moved now. :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 14:38:43 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Cave story First never park your car on the street, 2nd learn how to probe for cars under snow piles, 3rd bribe the

Re: Re: Vuescan users quiry

2003-02-26 Thread David Brooks
Brendan. What do you do with the raw tif files.Just store them or convert in PS etc. Dave(gett'n a spot meter soon)Brooks Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:18:29 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Vuescan users quiry the 4000

Re: Re: Comparing Pentax 80-200/2.8 vs Sigma 70-200/2.8

2003-02-26 Thread David Brooks
Pat White has the Sigma and was happy with it last i heard. Dave Begin Original Message From: Gary L. Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 13:49:13 -0600 To: Pentax Users Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Comparing Pentax 80-200/2.8 vs Sigma 70-200/2.8 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Re: Seeking advise on medium format

2003-02-24 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message On Mon, 24 Feb 2003, Francis Alviar wrote: I am considering investing in a medium format system. I'd like to ask owners of the Pentax 645 and Pentax 67 cameras their opinion on which system to invest in and why.  Besides the difference in film size, what are

Re: Hello

2003-02-23 Thread David Brooks
Welcome aboard Eric.I shoot horses(with camerasg)so i hear what you are saying. Lots of knowledge here.Looking fwd to seeing more of your work. Dave Begin Original Message From: Eric Edvalson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:04:31 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Hello

Re: OT: Some new photos

2003-02-23 Thread David Brooks
Great photos,Albano. I like the 2 band shots.I just recently shot a test roll of T3200 and really liked it a lot. Dave Begin Original Message From: Albano Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 10:27:28 -0800 (PST) To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Some new photos Hi

Re: Re: The slippery slope of LX and 67 ownership was: More Pentaxnews/rumors (Now taking a poll)

2003-02-23 Thread David Brooks
Had a chance to fondle,i mean hold, Aarons 6x7 and 75 mm(i think) when we payed him a vist on our last TOPDML meet.It did feel like a big spottie as previously described by someone.I liked it Oh Noo. Dave Begin Original Message From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] I guess

Enlarging lenses

2003-02-22 Thread David Brooks
Hi all.A quick quiry now that i'm 99.9% sure the SO is letting me bring up the darkroom stuff from my parents house. Equipment is a Vivitar E-32 enlarger with Vivitar 50mm lens.It also has a carrier for MF 6x6 negs.I know i need a 75 or 80 lens to accomodate the size diffrence but are the mounts

FS Friday.S3 with Meter

2003-02-21 Thread David Brooks
Also still for sale. S3 with 55 f 1.8 and original cap. Clip on meter for same,with case. Everready case for camera found. Condition is,in my questimate, 8+ Lens is clear,aperature blades smooth Some minor dust in finder and on mirror. Asking $60.00 US for both. I can take MO(bank or postal

Re: Re: OT: Quiz (was Re: More on the *ist

2003-02-21 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 19:09:21 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Quiz (was Re: More on the *ist Commun*ist! g --Mike Not quite that extreme. :-) http://www.self-gov.org/quiz.html See where you

Re: OT: Where is Graywolf?

2003-02-20 Thread David Brooks
He's a gear jammin lad now:) Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:45:41 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Where is Graywolf? I dropped off the list a while (three weeks or so), and when I came back I didn't notice any messages from

Re: Re: The proof is the proof is the proof etc.

2003-02-17 Thread David Brooks
soon! That was one big refrigerator, eh Dave?  vbg cheers. frank David Brooks wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1302793  From the last TPDML.Just wanted to show Aaron still walks softly and carries a big stick. BTW he gratiously waited until we arrived to help move his film

Re: Re: TOPDML, this is how I saw it.

2003-02-16 Thread David Brooks
That was Jeffg I rule of thirded(?) you and Aaron:) Dave Brooks Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 05:09:22 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: TOPDML, this is how I saw it. Dave why am I always in the center of your shots huh?

Re: OT:  Your Favorite Printer?

2003-02-16 Thread David Brooks
I only have used Canons(200ex,jc 4300)and now have the BJC 8200 and S800.I like them both although i may upgrade one to the S820 which does full page prints. I have never owned or tried Epson but may add one to the digital onsite gear one day. Dave Brooks Pentax User Stouffville Ontario

Re: OT:  Your Favorite Printer?

2003-02-16 Thread David Brooks
I only have used Canons(200ex,bjc 4300)and now have the BJC 8200 and S800.I like them both although i may upgrade one to the S820 which does full page prints. I have never owned or tried Epson but may add one to the digital onsite gear one day. Dave Brooks Pentax User Stouffville Ontario

Re: Test

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Welcome back.Sell the Canon did yaVBG Dave Begin Original Message From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:30:18 -0500 To: Pentax Discussion Mailing List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Test I'm back :) Dave End Original Message Pentax User

Re: Re: METERS and a few ???'s

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Lost every Pentax V meter on ebay i'v bid on in the last month. Going for the Minolta F now.Taking no prisiors now.:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 16:15:48 + To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: METERS and a few ???'s JD, I have

Re: Viewfinders on KX, KM, and K1000

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Boz. I have the K1000 manual. I'll be right back:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Bojidar Dimitrov [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 22:09:49 +0100 To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Viewfinders on KX, KM, and K1000 Hi, Those that have a manual for either of the above

Re: Viewfinders on KX, KM, and K1000

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Boz. My K1000 manual states this: Viewfinder: Pentaprisim finder with cross-microprisim or split-image focusing screen.0.88x magnification with 50mm standard lens focused at infinity.-1 diopter eyepiece. Hope that helps. This is from the manual i recieved in 1997 with my K1000 purchase Dave

Re: Re: METERS and a few ???'s

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Not having the SO turn on the lights when loading 120 film helps too. Dave (salvaged 4 out of 12 )Brooks Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Those three books would be a much better investment than a spotmeter IMHO. Especially if you use 35mm. --Mike

Re: This week's SMP: The Bronica RF

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
I'm very interested to hear what you have to say about this camera, Mike. I was very impressed when i handled one at Christmas,along with the SQ.I can see were tha bracket will be beneficial with this one. Dave. DAVE Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: RE: This week's SMP: The Bronica RF

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
about it too.. Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: David Brooks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 8:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: This week's SMP: The Bronica RF I'm very interested to hear what you have to say about this camera, Mike. I was very

Re: Re: Question for the AF guys?

2003-02-14 Thread David Brooks
For me, i bought AF so i can shoot horse's,dog's,cat's (sorry Mike) and flying geese with a bit more confidence.I still have 5 mf bodies(Pentax) for macro,'scapes and BW stills. Can' get rid of mr that easy:) :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Gary L. Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

FS: S3 and Meter

2003-02-14 Thread David Brooks
Hi all.No takers last week so i'll throw it out one more time. One S3 c/w clip on meter: Camera in good shape,minor scratches and dings 55mm f1.8 in good shape,i see no fungus scratches etc. I bought this in the fall of 2001 and ran +_ 8 rolls in it.Meter seems quite accurate.Has a battery.Found

Re: Re: While were on tubes and flowersg

2003-02-13 Thread David Brooks
So i gather its ok to ask green house owners to shoot in their establishments.:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:29:44 -0600 (CST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: While were on tubes and flowersg Can you just go to your

Re: Re: While were on tubes and flowersg

2003-02-13 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Dan Dave Begin Original Message From: Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have. We have a really nice nursery north of San Antonio that used to specialize in African Violets but has branched out into other areas. Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Art needs to be in a

OT:Ilford Chemical Confusion

2003-02-12 Thread David Brooks
Hi All. I was just looking at an Ilford PDF sheet for times to develop FP5+ and i noticed a paragraph that stated NOT to add the harder to the Rapid Fixer.(Aaron said i could) This contradicts the jug of harder that statesadd the harder to the rapid fixer at 1:40. Any comments from the Ilford

Re: Cheap SLRs, WAS: K and M lenses are now obsolete!!! (was: FAJlenses)

2003-02-12 Thread David Brooks
Mike,I looked at a used Bronica RF645 during Christmas and, despite its size,found it a nice camera to hold.Focus, controls all smooth. I then went and tried the Fuji GS645 folder i went originally to see and felt a big diference right a away.Like the Bronica much better. If i can save up enough

OT now: Re:  Cheap SLRs, WAS: K and M lenses are now obsolete!!! (was:FAJlenses)

2003-02-12 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave, You ought to buy it now if you can. Bronica is offering a $450 rebate until March. That makes the RF645 and the 65mm normal lens cost about $1150, which is a screaming bargain. Thanks Mike. This works out to about

Re: Re: OT:Ilford Chemical Confusion

2003-02-12 Thread David Brooks
: OT:Ilford Chemical Confusion David... I've used kodak hardening fixer on HP5+ and I don't notice any difference between those negs and ones fixed without hardener. Test the hardener out on a small sample and see what happens. t On 2/12/03 6:26 AM, David Brooks wrote: Hi All. I was just

Re: Mystery link

2003-02-11 Thread David Brooks
Oh Oh.Do i have to go to the principles office for thisvbg Its mine,Mike. Shot last spring(2002)early June if memory serves, in the backyard. Gear: Pentax Super Program and SMC A 70-210 using the macro on it.Film i think was Tmax but may have been Delta 100. Dave Begin Original Message

Re: Re: Mystery link

2003-02-11 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 12:41:25 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Mystery link Oh Oh.Do i have to go to the principles office for thisvbg David, No, no, I like it. (But you do have to go to the principal's office

Re: Re: Slow list. How 'bout some flower photos to liven thingsup? ;-)

2003-02-11 Thread David Brooks
Very nice, Doug(for colour) vbg Natural light i assume. Dave Begin Original Message From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:28:57 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Slow list. How 'bout some flower photos to liven thingsup? ;-) might as well trot these out

Re: Re: usefilm.com and talking about photography

2003-02-10 Thread David Brooks
I signed up just before Christmas.I think i'm at 22 Karma points.g I am also a member of Photo.net,but find Usefilm a bit easier to upload files so far. Dave Begin Original Message From: Al Shaikh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul Stenquist wrote: I've been spending some time on usefilm. com.

WR's PUG challenge

2003-02-10 Thread David Brooks
Well i have to say that ALL the pictures submitted were appealing to me personally,but,the one that caught my eye,after Vic'sg was Kathleen Leickly's After the Big Shake.For some reason the middle fiqure with the tripod,caught my attention.I like the way the 3 people are situated and although a

Re: Re: [HUG] Film presoak - Cross Post

2003-02-07 Thread David Brooks
Are you using tap or bottle water.Any change in development times noticed as mentioned by others?? Dave(who now has all the chemicals and jugs)Brooks Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 19:42:57 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

Re: Re: Photo Contest

2003-02-07 Thread David Brooks
I'll sacrifice myself and enter a few,just to make him work for itvbg Dave(2 flowers)Brooks Begin Original Message From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 07:41:02 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Photo Contest Al Shaikh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought

Re: Re: Re: [HUG] Film presoak - Cross Post

2003-02-07 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Mr. Robb.I just threw out a filter, Do'h.Back to the Britag Dave Begin Original Message From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:31:12 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: [HUG] Film presoak - Cross Post - Original Message - From: David

Re: Re: Photo Contest

2003-02-07 Thread David Brooks
I just saw your entry Brendan,I'm sending one tonight.I can only send one a day anyway.I have no jpg's in the office computer to sendg Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:22:11 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Photo

Re: film scanning helping old fashioned BW :-)

2003-02-06 Thread David Brooks
Not sure of the answer Brendan,but dust is still my Professor Moriarty.g Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 11:18:16 -0500 (EST) To: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: film scanning helping old fashioned BW :-) Something I have been

Re: Re: Deer with arrow (update)

2003-02-06 Thread David Brooks
Then i truly feel sorry for it now. Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's now in the Ministry of Natural Resources [snip] hands Vic End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Art needs to be in a frame.That way we know when

Re: Re: I've converted to the dark ( digital ) side!!!!

2003-02-05 Thread David Brooks
I have 2 pictures from the D1 printed with the Canon BCI 6 archival(25 year)inks on my wall,no glass frame etc.They have been up, in diffused light in my livingroom,for about 6 months and the other 8 months.No colour loss fading noticed to date.These are my guinee pigs:) However my printing

Re: deer with arrow in head update- TPDML note

2003-02-03 Thread David Brooks
Someone brings in a Sun each day for the cafeteria,I'll keep an eye out for the article. Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 23:21:23 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: deer with arrow in head update- TPDML note  TPDMLers can check the Toronto

Re: Re: Epson 2450 question

2003-02-03 Thread David Brooks
Boris. I have gotten ok results from colour 35mm negs,good results from BW negs,and very good results from MF negs(6x6)on the 2450.I think JOC gets good results from his 35mm colour stuff,so i think it could be hit and miss. On the whole,until i get something better,it fine. Dave Begin

Re: Re: PZ-20 owners

2003-02-03 Thread David Brooks
Dually noted and recorded,Bob. Dave Begin Original Message From: Keefer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 12:17:18 -0800 To: Pentax group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PZ-20 owners The only downside to the PZ-20, a wonderful, inexpensive little camera, is that

Re: Re: OT: Epson ink use printing issues

2003-02-02 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Mike. I'll keep an eye out for it.I have not run across this paper in the smaller stores,but a friend usues Epson so i can aske him were it might be located. Dave Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 11:01:58 -0600 To: [EMAIL

Re: Re: Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear)

2003-02-02 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Saturday, February 1, 2003, at 08:50  AM, David Brooks wrote: http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/index.html Added some BW's to my site. Dave Dave, I really like the iris. Thanks,its a favorite of mine(from the back

Re: RE: Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear)

2003-02-02 Thread David Brooks
, 1 Feb 2003 23:16:36 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear) Subject: Re: Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear) On Saturday, February 1, 2003, at 08:50  AM, David Brooks wrote: http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj

Re: Re: OT: Frustrating

2003-02-01 Thread David Brooks
into Print File archive sheets. Make a contact print with negs in the archive sheet, then make 5x and 8x prints as usual. No scratches and no dust and no watermarks, knock on wood. t On 1/31/03 4:09 AM, David Brooks wrote: Took a wack of neg sleeves to darkroom class Wednesday.First print

Re: Ot: infomercial knives

2003-02-01 Thread David Brooks
Must run in the neigbourhood.I wacked my left index finger with the back end of a 2 lb hatchet Thursday.Did not go for stitches but, ouch. Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 22:10:49 -0500 (EST) To: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ot:

Re: OT: Epson ink use printing issues

2003-02-01 Thread David Brooks
Cory. This is were the individual tanks come in handy.I get about 48 8x10's from a full head on the Canon S 800.Works out to about 4-4.50 per sheet.(Canadian$) I found Kodak paper did not work well with this printer,but am happy with the Canon Photo Paper Pro and Ilfords Classic Gloss and

Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear)

2003-02-01 Thread David Brooks
http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/index.html Added some BW's to my site. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Art needs to be in a frame.That way we know when the art stops and the wall begins--Frank Zappa http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up

OT: Frustrating

2003-01-31 Thread David Brooks
Took a wack of neg sleeves to darkroom class Wednesday.First print,scratched,second one,scratchedthird one,well you see were i'm going. I picked these from the proofs that were scratch free,and the negs have not been used since.I'm convinced gremlins are hiding in my house scratching neg's

Re: 5n Bummer?

2003-01-31 Thread David Brooks
I tried one in a store near the end of 2001. I found it to small,and did not like the viewfinder. My $0.02 Dave Begin Original Message From: Foto Syb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 15:21:49 +0100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 5n Bummer? Hey, what's that? someone calls

Re: Re: Should be interesting

2003-01-31 Thread David Brooks
Sounds interesting either way Bill:) Its an hour past bed time,but i'll tryg Dave Begin Original Message From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 10:04:52 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Should be interesting Whoops, before the grammar police jump in:-).. I

Re: February PUG  is open

2003-01-30 Thread David Brooks
Adelheid. Another great job. Frank. I knew you would do that. Jeff. I forgot about thet picture. Vic. Great pic. Dave Begin Original Message From: Adelheid v. K. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 20:07:35 +0100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: February PUG  is open Hi *, the

Re: : Snow Exposure Clarification

2003-01-29 Thread David Brooks
to use the camera meter reading of f16, you should open up at least two stops, perhaps even three if the snow cover is complete. So if you consider both the camera reading and the incident meter reading, you would want to bracket between 5.6 and 8. Paul David Brooks wrote: Len. The incident

Snow Exposure Clarification

2003-01-28 Thread David Brooks
Hi all. Lat year i embarked on a photo journey around the township i live in for rural winter,snowy shots(BW).Well last year was above average temps,and little if any snow,so i shot what the K1000 meter said and all was well. This year i'm doing the same however in the past week or so we have had

Re: Re: Takumar 135/2.5 opinions?

2003-01-28 Thread David Brooks
Sylwester. I have the SMC M 135 f 3.5 purchased from David Chang-Sang, last July.I have only used it for +- 30-40 frames but am happy with the results so far. Hope that helps somewhat:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 28 Jan 2003

Re: TPDML?

2003-01-28 Thread David Brooks
Last i heard was Sat afternoon,possibly in Chinatown, but i have NO idea whats there.Thats Franks area if he can suggest a place.gHope to give the SMC M 150 f 3.5 a work out. Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 11:36:24 -0500 (EST) To:

Pentax spot meter Zone V worth

2003-01-27 Thread David Brooks
What would a Pentax Spot meter zone V be worth in 8-9 condition. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Art needs to be in a frame.That way we know when the art stops and the wall begins--Frank Zappa http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today

Re: Something for the pentaxian who has everything.

2003-01-26 Thread David Brooks
$84 US for boxes.I'll keep my cash for a newish lens.:) Maybe i can unload the box my Zodiac boat came in.Its 2'x2'x4'.Should be worth a tonvbg Sorry,just being silly today.Scanning hi res can lead to brain cramp:) Dave B Begin Original Message From: Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Re: Thanks what is the best baby pictures gear? (Poll?)

2003-01-26 Thread David Brooks
Congratulations Arnold. Hope we can see these soon.Your post is a timely on for me as i was asked to do the baby shots(BW) of my daughters riding coach,who is due in March.I jotted down the suggestions form the group.:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Arnold Stark [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Re: The little world of Dominga

2003-01-25 Thread David Brooks
once, but colors seems similar to the 100 specimen. I have a roll of 400 to use too. The largest I printed the 200 was 8x8 inches. No grain at all. An example: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=844047 Regards Albano --- Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Brooks wrote: I

Re: Idle black-and-white question(reply)

2003-01-23 Thread David Brooks
Good idea Mike. As someone getting back into BW shooting AND developing/printing this type of column would be helpfull. Some of the things I would find helpfull: -What happens when you over or under develop in regards to density,contrast highlights etc. -What various filters can do for your

Re: RE: Digital Ownership Up

2003-01-23 Thread David Brooks
News blurb on one of the local affiliates last night about Kodak laying off quite a number of people.Blameing rise in digital sales for slowing film products. (just an observation) Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 10:07:17

Re: Re: (pictures): Phewwwwthanks folks

2003-01-22 Thread David Brooks
from a 1/2 liter bottle of vinegar. Works like a charm and it fits all (4) my flashes. I'm going to retool mine.It was made in haste:) Dave Jeff. David Brooks wrote: Hi Jeff. See for your self.gI used it at the wedding.See link below.(and comments re scanning) http://www.photo.net/photodb

Re: OT: How often and how long do you read the list?

2003-01-22 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aghh! I know I know Feeling inundated here. I already delete the threads for cameras I'll never use. And those for at home developing that I'll never do. I used to do that to,now i need that info and

Re: A real live Pentax and film developing post!

2003-01-22 Thread David Brooks
Good to hear this news Cotty. I have 8 rolls saved up to do when darkroom class #2 starts Jan 29.Whole lotta shaken going ong BTW you probably metioned it previous but what film scanner do you use. Dave Begin Original Message From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 22 Jan 2003

Re: Re: AF Dilema

2003-01-22 Thread David Brooks
No Thank you:-).(but then again it could produce some funky bar shotsg Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 08:47:57 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: AF Dilema want my sigma 28-105 :-) --- David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Re: A real live Pentax and film developing post!

2003-01-22 Thread David Brooks
Sounds like someone bought a present Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 14:57:57 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: A real live Pentax and film developing post! Dave wanna play with Aaron's old polaroid :-) --- Cotty [EMAIL

Re: Re: SFX questions

2003-01-22 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: Joe Wilensky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 22 Jan 2003 16:03:49 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: SFX questions Dave, I use it mostly for dressage horses and some low light bar shots.The 35-70 f 3.5 4.7ish is fast.I use a Sigma 100-300 dl 4.5

Re: Re: TOPDML - Date Please ?

2003-01-21 Thread David Brooks
Feb 1 is good for me too.I'v sent a CC to Aaron just incase he can free up some timeg Dave Begin Original Message From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 03:55:05 + To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: TOPDML - Date Please ?   Feb 1, say I. It seems that it was

AF Dilema

2003-01-21 Thread David Brooks
Humm decision time comming up soon.Torn as to what to do. Current AF Pentax camera is the SF-1 with Sigma 100-300 DL 5.6-6.7, and 35-70 4.6 5.7?.Not good in low light obviously. Current Nikon AF camera,D1 with 35-70 and 80-200 f2.8 lenses. Cannot decide weather to look for a used Sigma 70-200

Re: Re: AF Dilema

2003-01-21 Thread David Brooks
Bruce. Is there a grip available for the D100 to enable vertical shooting? This is one thing i have grown to love about the D1. Also i thought the F4 was more expensive than the D100 new.Maybe i misread. Dave Begin Original Message From: Bruce Rubenstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue,

Re: Re: TOPDML - Date Please ?

2003-01-21 Thread David Brooks
wrote: Well, I'm pretty much impecunious these days, but I guess I can afford one beer! Feb 1 works for me... We just have to figure where and when. regards, frank David Brooks wrote: Feb 1 is good for me too.I'v sent a CC to Aaron just incase he can free up some timeg

Re: Re: Vs: Vs: AF Dilemma

2003-01-21 Thread David Brooks
Thanks for all the replies Bruce,Brendan,David,Raimo et all.I think what i would want most of ,at least to start is a short,byut fast zoom,to enable available light bar BW shots.I already have that in the Nikon but maybe if i can find something Pentaxy,not overly expensive.But it still falls

Re: (pictures): Phewwwwthanks folks

2003-01-21 Thread David Brooks
the Super Program and the A 50 1.7 prime. Scanning a few tonight.Hopefully get them on Photo.net soon. Dave   Dave, Congrats on the pics!  What lens/lenses did you use? Michael David Brooks wrote: Got my wedding rolls back last night.Pheww they turned out not to bad.Thanks to Tom V

Re: DSLR lifespan (was: Re: Ze Masked Enabler Strikes Again!)

2003-01-20 Thread David Brooks
I doubt very much i'll get rid of the 2.74 Meg pixel D1 soon either Cotty.I t is producing nice prints in the 8x10 max range i and my clients are asking for, and arew happy with. As some one said the other day its up to the printer to be able to utilize those 14 Mega's.If it cannot,its wasted

Re: OT: DSLR's and Printing Professionally

2003-01-20 Thread David Brooks
Hi David. I,for the most part,print my self.I did a rough,in the head calc, when i found out how many pictures per set of tanks, and it runs about $4-4.50 Canadian per 8x10 print.I have wanted to have Aaron do one for me,but have not.One dayg I charge $20.00 for an 8x10,using the rule of thimb of

Re: OT: DSLR's and Printing Professionally

2003-01-20 Thread David Brooks
Hu. Another reply that did not seem to make it.Hummm I'll try again. Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 12:22:52 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: DSLR's and Printing Professionally The recent DSLR thread (DSLR Lifespan)

Re: Re: Mono chrome slides

2003-01-20 Thread David Brooks
The only Scala developer in Canada,according to the Agfa site, is TorontoImageWorks in Toronto. I would like to try a roll this spring. Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 09:36:36 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Mono chrome slides More

Re: Re: They will buy anything.was: The Siren Call of Digital

2003-01-20 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: John Mustarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 18:57:54 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: They will buy anything.was: The Siren Call of Digital On Sun, 19 Jan 2003 15:41:44 -0500, you wrote: BTW anyone have

Re: RE: TOPDML - was: list down?

2003-01-18 Thread David Brooks
Show weekend this wekend.Feb 1 looks good at this time. Dave B Begin Original Message From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 21:11:21 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: TOPDML - was: list down? hmm.. Saturday Feb 1 is good for  me Next week is good for

Re: Re: OK, check out MY Pentax service manual auction on eBay ;-)

2003-01-18 Thread David Brooks
Darn.Looks like Bob is trying to ruin my attempt at my first feedbackVBG Dave Begin Original Message At 05:35 PM 1/12/2003 -0500, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3000553578 -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com Outside of a dog, a

Re: Re: OK, check out MY Pentax service manual auction on eBay ;-)

2003-01-18 Thread David Brooks
Is that why you wanted certified cash for the A 50 f1.7vbg BTW i used it for the wedding shots.Lens works well. Dave Begin Original Message From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 05:15:11 + To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OK, check out MY Pentax service manual

Re: New Web Site

2003-01-18 Thread David Brooks
Some very nice pictures there Shaun. I like your flower shots and the red sunset one. Were are all the snowy winter ones.It seems you forgot to post thoseVBG Dave Begin Original Message From: Shaun Canning [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 16:26:58 +1100 To: pentax-discuss

FS Friday(repost)

2003-01-18 Thread David Brooks
Hi all.Seems my first post did not make it through cyber space. Time to build the AF/MF fund: I have a Pentax S3 with 55mm f1.7 lens and original cap for sale.I bought this Nov 2001 from a list member,have run 4-5 rolls through it,got the SP500 back from service and put this one aside.All my

Phewwwwthanks folks

2003-01-18 Thread David Brooks
Got my wedding rolls back last night.Pheww they turned out not to bad.Thanks to Tom V and Pat White for their off list help and tips.I used the Lumiquest pocket bouncer af280t for roll one,the ceremony,ailse walk,book signing etc.Nice soft light but maybe 1/2 stop underexposed on a few were i

Re: Re: OK, check out MY Pentax service manual auction on  eBay ;-)

2003-01-18 Thread David Brooks
When oh when will i ever get feedback. :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 18 Jan 2003 09:50:48 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OK, check out MY Pentax service manual auction on  eBay ;-) With a feedback of 0 I wouldnt trust Dave

They will buy anything.was: The Siren Call of Digital

2003-01-18 Thread David Brooks
Don't know if this really ties to what Mike talks about but i just had to add this(my $.02) One of this regions digital on site companies is shooting the winter series of horses i did last year.I ticked someone off but don't know why. Anyway,i was at the show to day to try out a roll of Kodak

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