I'm ba-ack

2005-09-22 Thread Rob Studdert
e midst of unpacking and cleaning and eradicating email spam whilst attempting to manage 63GB of pics. It's good to be subscribed again, will try to keep a eye on the list but will be pretty busy for a few weeks yet, looks like I missed a few good spats too ;-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURST

Re: anybody still shoot film?

2005-09-23 Thread Rob Studdert
back here. I'm still shooting film sort of, this recent trip it was less than one hundred digital to one film exposure though. I'm primarily shooting 67 with a Mamiya 7 on Provia 100F using wides (43 and 65mm) and scanning using a Nikon LS-8000. I love the slides but hate scanning plus

RE: I'm ba-ack

2005-09-23 Thread Rob Studdert
ome pictures. Do > you mind getting your lazy butt out there and shooting one for the Synchronicity > gallery? I don't care what time zone you're in. ;-) Hi Tom, Synchronicity, I remember that, I'll see what I can do though I might be pushing the Synchronicity bit at that st

Re: GESO - ITV @ 50

2005-09-23 Thread Rob Studdert
com/snaps/photoessays/essays/itv50.html> Cool set of shots Cotty. Can you show us the lighting set-up you used for the studio shots? :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: I'm ba-ack

2005-09-23 Thread Rob Studdert
ble to set the aperture with a real ring though :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: Sensors That Shift?

2005-09-23 Thread Rob Studdert
all-round FL for a shift lens in an APS format, I don't really miss mine. PS works fine and where it starts to fall apart (extreme correction) would be outside the extremes of adjustment available in virtually all straight shift lenses. Shifting in body sensors 11+ mm like a shift lens offers

Re: Not Quita a PAW PESO - A Car Photo

2005-09-23 Thread Rob Studdert
r a little cheap insurance. Dave told be that you'd purchased a DSLR when we caught up in Perth, he didn't have to revive me but it was a shock! BTW what's your exposure count so far? :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAI

Re: *ist-D raw files compressed: results

2005-09-24 Thread Rob Studdert
gt; > For my own work, I always save the original file - scanned files are about > 140mb - I don't care about using "too much" disk space. I'm with you Shel, DVD media is cheap. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] htt

Re: anybody still shoot film?

2005-09-24 Thread Rob Studdert
of digital darkroom technologies. :) Just get a 5k+ DPI scanner to start and don't be surprised to not see further benefits until you move to a larger format. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: anybody still shoot film?

2005-09-24 Thread Rob Studdert
l capture at the same format size, I tend to agree after a lot of practical and technical testing. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: DS Noise

2005-09-24 Thread Rob Studdert
t up a bit with ACR, but should > that > be necessary? Your pics look pretty normal, you can eradicate the noise but then the images will then look like they were made using a Canon camera :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [

Re: DS Noise

2005-09-25 Thread Rob Studdert
ng like a 50cm high print, not something that most people do too regularly. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: How Pentax Could Survive

2005-09-25 Thread Rob Studdert
can do a good mortise job with a blunt/inferior chisel or shoot past a full camera buffer. :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: How Pentax Could Survive

2005-09-25 Thread Rob Studdert
in fluid shooting than in tedious work-arounds due poor equipment performance. Buffer depth and writing speed is my current #1 issue with my *ist D, it's caused me far more lost opportunities and failed shots than any other limitation. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-411

Re: Pelican Cases - recommendations please

2005-04-17 Thread Rob Studdert
to make badly. It's two injection moulded ABS halves and a simple metal rod hinge holding the two halves together. Cotty: Check out this link too: http://www.uwkinetics.com/CategoryDisplay_cgmenbr=91&cgrfnbr=837.htm Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT)

Re: Hurrah for Shel Disrobing the Emperor

2005-04-17 Thread Rob Studdert
uch disposable cash) don't expect to continuously "upgrade" be it advantageous or not. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

PESO Studio abstract

2005-04-17 Thread Rob Studdert
seem to be drifting colour wise), no post process masking or dodging of the highlight areas. Comments, questions and critiques welcome. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user

RE: PESO Studio abstract

2005-04-17 Thread Rob Studdert
he lighting, I actually had one light high to give it a little texture, the reflection doesn't bother me as much as the shadow below it ;-) My thought for the day: It's really difficult to make relatively boring objects appear interesting without obscuring their identity. Cheers, Rob Studd

Re: Adobe to Buy Macromedia

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
;ve been watching the beeb "Grumpy Old Men" series, how great is that, boy I can identify with those guys, mind Will Self would be hard to emulate :-) http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/articles/g/gallery/grumpyoldmen_999031010_2.sh tml Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-

Re: Pentax 645

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
the > image is larger for a net gain in image sharpness. Baffles me then how Mamiya can manage better than most 35mm spec WRT resolution in it's 67 lenses, even the teles. I'm happy to run off a roll of Provia slide if anyone really wants to see what I've been on about for years. R

Re: action finder for LX - who uses it?

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
cerned. And it's both unique and indispensable in certain circumstances. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Pentax 645

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 19 Apr 2005 at 17:47, William Robb wrote: > No mirror box. It makes it easier to design the lenses. Um from 80mm + the lenses don't protrude into the cavity in the Mamiya 7, granted the wider lenses are near symmetrical so they do but we knew that :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTR

Re: Inexpensive remote control for the ist-D.

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
; Work perfectly with the D. Hard to beat the price too. I think I spent about that much making one, good find Don. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: Adobe to Buy Macromedia

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
I'm not saying that your flash pages are bad but plenty are, and they would likely all be usable if not still clunky if written in straight HTML. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/

Re: Adobe to Buy Macromedia

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
her Arts Media/communications degree and I attended all the faculty open days every year, the ones where all the major student works were on show. Now that was really interesting, most were totally unusable by the vast majority of public in attendance. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61

Re: OT: Spider (was: Where's Cotty?)

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
huntsman spider run across the inside of your windscreen :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: OT: Off for vacation and a customs question

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
lways fill out the forms and have customs at Sydney Airport cross check serial numbers and stamp it. Side advantages are that you can use it as proof of ownership prior to entry on exit from any other country and it can also be used in an insurance claim if necessary. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTR

Re: Pentax 645

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
http://www.hevanet.com/cperez/test/fourcameras.html And I really hate to do it but even Rocky can't deny it vs his beloved : http://www.kenrockwell.com/mamiya/7.htm Rocky fans just have to read at least the first paragraph of this page :-) http://www.kenrockwell.com/engagement/index.htm Ro

Re: Interesting project and photos...

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
her has gone out of his way to blur a self portrait, bottom: http://zohiloff.typepad.com/grand_magasin/2004/04/index.html Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDM

Re: PESO - Disapierance

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 20 Apr 2005 at 3:34, John Forbes wrote: > There was indeed a fire, but it was only really the coup-de-grace. The > pier was already a ruin. A former lister, Peter of Sunny Brighton actually posted some pics as the fire was in progress too (Fri, 28 Mar 2003). Rob Studdert HURS

Re: Hurrah for Shel Disrobing the Emperor

2005-04-19 Thread Rob Studdert
made car that's being exported. Note that it's also much cheaper to buy in the US too :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Hurrah for Shel Disrobing the Emperor

2005-04-20 Thread Rob Studdert
even figures on the odometer. Might have been true in one little remote rural enclave but I still think that there was a little leg pulling going on. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Hurrah for Shel Disrobing the Emperor

2005-04-20 Thread Rob Studdert
chassis. They are not > at > all common. Spinning a yarn to take the Micky me thinks :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Stupid Computer Week.

2005-04-20 Thread Rob Studdert
sed in Apple desktops were also available in PATA IDE interfaces. I've had plenty of high performance SCSI server drives fail me and consumer IDEs that seemed to go on forever. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozem

Re: Newbie

2005-04-20 Thread Rob Studdert
On 20 Apr 2005 at 22:38, frank theriault wrote: > Bad weather in Melbourne? How cold does it get? I do own a pair of > snowshoes that I can bring if needs require. Really. I actually do > own snowshoes. You'd get away with a pair of thongs :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTR

Re: Pentax 645

2005-04-20 Thread Rob Studdert
On 20 Apr 2005 at 21:54, William Robb wrote: > Ok, Its a big file for not very much. > Its 1.685 mb, but I don't have software to clip it down to size. > http://www.komkon.org/~wrobb/IMGP0384.MOV Acetone will get the supa-glue off the screen :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA

Re: Pentax 645

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
On 21 Apr 2005 at 7:09, Mishka wrote: > very cool! I say it's all done with mirrors. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *ist Ds File Naming Convention

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
have the prefix _IGP, RAW files have no inherent colour space embedded or implied. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Counting pictures with the *istD

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
r new names. ThumbsPlus (Windows) also has has a global batch renaming facility which I have had to use when the camera has forgotten what frame it was up to after battery failure. Because of this I'm not too bothered about the naming but I wish they'd at least let us pre-set

RE: I've joined the masses......

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
rrors which some people seems sensitive to and others just don't care. Few lenses are a complete loss, even the "bad" ones generally have one or two redeeming features even if it is to render a nice soft portrait wide open :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-411

RE: I've joined the masses......

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
ompared stopped down to f5.6 then usually only global contrast will differentiate them. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

A little 60's

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
l worth it. See the link below for some more info: http://www.milesago.com/People/morley-lewis.htm Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

FS Well actually FA and a day to go

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
Some gear that I currently have at auction that you may or may not have already stumbled across during lens lust driven eBay searches: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/ebay/ More to come in the following weeks. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT

Re: Pentax 645

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
On 21 Apr 2005 at 22:46, frank theriault wrote: > Canadian nickels have a beaver on the obverse side. LOL, how do they get away with that :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pen

Re: I've joined the masses......

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
om coke bottle lenses. It's a mix of sour grapes and solid bullshit. We aren't allowed to be angry? I'd be angry if I'd just bought a Rover too (but not entirely surprised). Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://memb

Re: I've joined the masses......

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
raved about I have owned then sold being none too impressed with their performance. It's easy to confirm that the combined resolution of the best lenses at their optimum apertures when coupled with the current Pentax DSLRs is no more than around 46lppmm. This isn't particularly high r

Re: Filling the 50-85mm gap.

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
On 21 Apr 2005 at 23:12, Mishka wrote: > 55mm? > > mishka (never imagined there is a gap between 50 and 85...) Pentax did, then they filled it with a 77 :-) But Don hasn't seen the light yet, he keeps mentioning cost ;-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110

Re: Pentax 645

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
On 21 Apr 2005 at 23:17, frank theriault wrote: > Rob, you filthy pig: > > http://www.canadianaconnection.com/cca/beaver.htm > > http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/canada/emblems/nickel.jpg Oh, we don't have those kinds of beaver here :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA

Re: Pentax 645

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
lot of studio bound P67 were used with flash set-ups too, shake isn't so much a problem when shooting hand held then either. I can consistently get razor sharp pics hand held with my Mamiya 7 though, its mirror is very very quiet. ;-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-

Re: is it a bubble?

2005-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
UK, US, and > Australia)? Thoughts? It really depends how well Pentax services the market in the near term, and just how well they'll do that is anyones guess. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~d

Re: is it a bubble?

2005-04-22 Thread Rob Studdert
On 22 Apr 2005 at 19:32, Herb Chong wrote: > which is why ti think hey should have been working on an upgrade body over the > *istD instead of a 645D. This is far too logical an approach Herb, you know that. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours

Re: FAJ 18-55 vs. Zenitar 16 Fisheye

2005-04-23 Thread Rob Studdert
aspect ratio. IOW >remapped it offers an equivalent AOV of between 20mm and 24mm on a 35mm full >frame camera. The results can be surprisingly good too as the majority of the >nasty edge CA of the 16mm ends up cropped. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GM

Re: Stupid Computer Week.

2005-04-24 Thread Rob Studdert
an most users (and that includes the Mac heads) with my Dose boxes. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: It Finally Happened - Lost Photos Transferring to an X-Drive

2005-04-24 Thread Rob Studdert
hecking, one of its worst points, one that pushed me towards the CompactDrive. I'd do some more testing and make some transfers, maybe as a last resort time how long it should take to transfer so you at least have an idea if it's short changed you. Good luck, mine's on eBay at t

Re: FAJ 18-55 vs. Zenitar 16 Fisheye

2005-04-24 Thread Rob Studdert
of view roughly equivalent to the AOV a 20mm lens will provide on a full frame 35mm body, and I agree. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

RE: It Finally Happened - Lost Photos Transferring to an X-Drive

2005-04-24 Thread Rob Studdert
On 25 Apr 2005 at 12:08, Peter Williams wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Sorry that I am replying to this third hand however I seems to only be > > receiving a fraction of the list traffic at the moment

Re: FAJ 18-55 vs. Zenitar 16 Fisheye

2005-04-25 Thread Rob Studdert
otograph to get to the truth when it > comes to lenses and all their characteristics. Sure, as soon as David N and I get together again I'll set up a little real world comparison shoot-out between his Zenitar 16mm and my A16/2.8 and A15/2.8 and put them up for anyone who is interested to

Re: Stupid Computer Week.

2005-04-25 Thread Rob Studdert
The boxes were toast, all the boards had fried components, keyboards, power supplies and drives were not functioning but to my amazement every Intel CPU pulled from the dead boxed worked flawlessly under load. Most of the memory tested OK too. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4

Re: Viewfinder's

2005-04-25 Thread Rob Studdert
you want? You haven't indicated whether you are looking to "protect" your lenses or utilize the filters for optical effect, nor have you indicated whether the filters will likely be used in conjunction with a digital camera or a film camera. More information will likely yiel

Re: Film is dead...

2005-04-25 Thread Rob Studdert
the retailers won't negotiate, they all seem to rely upon the uninformed non-internet savvy customers to make their money. My guess would be that one fat over-priced sale is as profitable as four or more internet sales at a discount price. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-

Re: Need PC Help for Digital Photography

2005-04-25 Thread Rob Studdert
n CS on WK2 using a lowly PII 300 (albeit with 512MB of RAM) for my RAW conversions. It worked but it wasn't conducive to a nice smooth productive work-flow either. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~

Re: Optical or Digital Prints?

2005-04-25 Thread Rob Studdert
On 25 Apr 2005 at 18:35, Jack Davis wrote: > > --- Norman Baugher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ROTFLMAO! > > Norm (bwahahahahhahahahaha) B. > > > > Jack Davis wrote: > > > > > > > > > > >or..you may need to look

Re: Digital is dead... Was: Film is dead...

2005-04-26 Thread Rob Studdert
g > cynical? :-) It simply says that their share price has fallen due to their lack of understanding of their market and hence the share markets reaction to their over enthusiastic profit predictions. Film is at least terminal. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +1

Re: Digital is dead... Was: Film is dead...

2005-04-26 Thread Rob Studdert
splaced market expectations: http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/12/19/1071337166010.html Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: It Finally Happened - Lost Photos Transferring to an X-Drive (Update and Battery Q)

2005-04-26 Thread Rob Studdert
ls. Assuming that the internal resistance of the plug pack isn't too high (it may supply 500mA but probably at a lower terminal voltage than you'd expect) then 6 hours should well and truly see the batteries charged. Overcharging is a bad for most rechargable batteries as is deep disch

Re: Film is dead...

2005-04-26 Thread Rob Studdert
nsistency really encourages inter-state on-line sales too. It's not the same here, our pseudo sales tax (GST) is 10% country wide and it's very difficult to get out of paying it (or rather to claim it back). Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10

Re: A Macro Lens Question

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
ocus on the subject side of most non-macro lenses can become a problem at macro distances. It certainly would be no better for 3D objects, a flat field lens will generally record any object in close focus with less optical distortion. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9

Re: A Macro Lens Question

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2005 at 0:33, Rob Studdert wrote: > On 27 Apr 2005 at 7:16, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > Isn't a macro lens designed for flat field work? If so, wouldn't a regular > > lens used with an extender, a bellows, or helicoil focusing device, be a > > bet

Re: Re: A Macro Lens Question

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
(that's an oxymoron if I've ever written one :-) with its centre behind the camera. So effectively the DOF will appear more shallow at similar apertures when using a non-flat field corrected lens, you can see this effect in my sample images (just posted). Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE

Re: Concerned

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
s can only be actually seen when the shots are made very carefully. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: A Macro Lens Question

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Apr 2005 at 8:21, Jack Davis wrote: > Rod, > Sorry if this has been asked, but was the 1.2 lens > also set to 2.8? No, both were set (mechanically using their aperture rings) at f5.6. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Cleaning Barrery Contacts

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
(top really) > of the battery compartment? A Q-tip and some isopropyl alcohol. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Question about tele-converters.

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
s CA towards the edges of the frame. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Boris' workflow (was Concerned)

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
that it isn't as effective as the sharpening techniques that I can apply in post processing such as masking + USM and also applying intelligent NR prior to sharpening. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail

Rob's PS CS RAW procedure

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
he same sub-set of parameters to be recalled and applied to any subsequent image. For instance I have saved lens parameters for all my lenses so that I can quickly apply the CA/vignett factors every time I use that particular lens (f-stop and distance can change the CA though for several of my more problematic lenses I have a few profiles saved). Please let me know if you found this useful or if you have things to add or any disputes over the content. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: A Macro Lens Question

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
ifference with the far more commonly used 50mm f/1.7 or f/2 lens. The advantage in using these two lenses was to present an exaggerated or worst case scenario to make most obvious the differences. Also these two lenses were both next to me at the time, it only took a few seconds to do so I

Re: Rob's PS CS RAW procedure

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
(black point). The image can "look" pretty bad when the whitepoint and blackpoints are optimised and as you allude, once it's set don't touch, make all subsequent visual adjustments using the brightness and contrast sliders. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61

Re: Concerned

2005-04-27 Thread Rob Studdert
t high contrast edges but they can be overall more contrasty than the view which they are recording. The Harold M. Merklinger document "A Technical View of Bokeh" is still one of my favourites, note figures 6 and 7 on page 3 of the following document: http://www.darkroom.com/MiscDocs/

Re: *ist DS questions

2005-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
; What are the noise levels like on long exposures- several minutes plus Can't help here, I generally employ the active NR for lengthy exposures. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: *ist DS questions

2005-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2005 at 14:00, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: > Rob Studdert wrote on 28.04.05 12:15: > > > Yes they use the same sensor, the Sony ICX413AQ, here is a brochure: > > > > http://www.sony.net/Products/SC-HP/cx_news/vol28/pdf/icx413np.pdf > That's not true Rob

Re: *ist DS questions

2005-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
ing. Good stuff, you didn't happen to measure the sleep mode current did you? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Question about tele-converters.

2005-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
ake manual focus lenses AF :-) The only problem that I've found with the AF1.7 TC on a manual body is that the moving elements can end up being in a close focus position so that you can't focus to infinity, the fix is simply to wind the AF screw fully clockwise. Cheers, Rob Studde

Re: *ist DS questions

2005-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
ut to output differential is sufficient under load. Good luck and don't burn your fingers testing the Vreg :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: In Case You Ever Wondered

2005-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
a removable HDD cart system and the desk-top cradle is USB 2 :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: In Case You Ever Wondered

2005-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2005 at 20:06, Herb Chong wrote: > what brand? i got the Alpine on a fire sale. $300 instead of $1700. Kenwood Music Keg/Phatbox http://www.phatnoise.com/products/digitalmediaplayers/index.php Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: In Case You Ever Wondered

2005-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
they've done. Ouch, apart from being able to get around to actually listen to 10k albums it would cost me about 1TB the way I code my music, my mp3 music library is currently only 103GB for 12000 tracks. My music cart however is only 20GB but that should cover me for a couple of month

Re: Slow down, you're goin' too fast

2005-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
even overall quality of the Pentax A28/2.8 when wide open is > probably more appealing on film. The A28/2.8 was never a stellar performer, did you get a chance to compare the Canon 28/1.8 with the 31LTD wide open when you had it? I'd guess that would be more of an even match? Cheers, Rob

Re: OT - Film CAMERAS are dead.

2005-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
ter that adheres to RIAA specifications. RadioShack used to have a cheap battery powered RIAA Phone Pre- amp for this purpose. Plus there are a heap on eBay at around the US$25 mark. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] h

Re: Why and How I switched to Canon (for those who care) long

2005-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
every release from Canon and Nikon, only a blinkered Pentax devotee could call it otherwise IMHO. Congrats Christian, it sounds like you are now much more content with your kit, now you can just go out and enjoy shooting with a future :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V05 #955

2005-04-29 Thread Rob Studdert
t I wouldn't call them extraordinarily innovative these days, glass wise they have some nice pieces but don't all the major manufacturers. So I'm not really convinced that Pentax has anything extraordinary to offer these days and my crystal ball looks cloudy. Cheers, Rob Studde

Re: Apples and Oranges (was Re: Why and How I switched to Canon (for those who care) long)

2005-04-30 Thread Rob Studdert
t of my monitor, and often request prints. Maybe it's just a generational gap but I really can't see what all the fuss is about, the pro-sumer digital capture to print process even at this stage is equal to any average analogue process and IMHO will exceed the best analogue process c

Re: Apples and Oranges (was Re: Why and How I switched to Canon (for those who care) long)

2005-04-30 Thread Rob Studdert
lone or in a huge house can cause all sorts of inconveniences and problems for the others around you. It's just not always so cut and dried. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Apples and Oranges (was Re: Why and How I switched to Canon (for those who care) long)

2005-04-30 Thread Rob Studdert
week or two ago) was actually all illustrated using a lap-top and digital projector, it looked fine from the rear of the room, unfortunately I didn't get close enough to really assess the quality but it certainly did the job. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 U

Re: Why and How I switched to Canon (for those who care) long

2005-05-02 Thread Rob Studdert
sans red dot and with the old M4 script on the top plate, and the owners personal signature on the rear for those that conceited :-) Leica à la carte http://www.leicacamera.com/produkte/msystem/alacarte/konfigurator/index_e.html Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT)

Re: PDML IS ALIVE (was:Re: Why and How...etc)

2005-05-03 Thread Rob Studdert
o deny anyone who wants to be > here, whether Pentax owner or not, user or not, dreamer or not, that place. > > > Pentax has a lot to answer for. Great post dude. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~

Re: Why and How I switched to Canon (for those who care) long

2005-05-03 Thread Rob Studdert
the future. Har, that's far too practical reasoning. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Moral Dilemma

2005-05-03 Thread Rob Studdert
x27;d have clued us in so I'd have to go with 5, I say fight irrationality with a tanny. :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: Lens options for the *ist-DS

2005-05-03 Thread Rob Studdert
all, yields a bright viewfinder, and > offers fast optics. Imagine buying an f/1.4 telephoto lens this size > for a 35mm camera! A lot of us did and still do have 85/1.4s, the A series lens is amazing in all respects. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT)

Re: Ist-D or Ist-Ds ?

2005-05-03 Thread Rob Studdert
a shutter speed dial on the body which were both easy to access and control at all times. This is what is appealing to me about the RD-1, it's just a pity that it's somewhat over-priced for it's spec. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10

Feeling inadequate (was: Why and How I switched to Canon)

2005-05-03 Thread Rob Studdert
> stored > at native resolution. the slide scans are native at 60-70 megabytes. My server RAID is only 0.75TB :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

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