Re: A few photos from my trip
Doug Franklin writes: AFAIK, Internet Explorer is about the only browser that will tolerate spaces in URLs. That's bad news for my scripts but I'll think/worry about that later :) I would say that MS did that deliberately to make their browser work when people type a space in, for the sake of user-friendliness. Behind the scenes the browser still encodes it to %20 when it sends the request to the server. Using IE5.5 I requested /this is a test on my local web server and the access log recorded it as /this%20is%20a%20test. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Flocking Material
M. le Cott wrote: Just a thought, but what about that stuff model railway buffs use for grass texture, perhaps painted black?? That's a hell of a thing to do to a perfectly good lens shade. g - --Mike Actually, thta's given me a great idea for a modification. Watch this space ;-) Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A follow-up from months ago...
Jim Great news.Glad to hear things went well.Are you going to post a few for a look see? Dave Begin Original Message From: Jim Moniz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 02:51:07 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A follow-up from months ago... Several months ago, I announced that I was going to be doing my very first paid shoot (head shots of a ballet class), and told you all about what I would be using. The feedback I got from you was invaluable. I took the advice of several of you (use something other than just a flash) and purchased some simple studio lighting (a two-light setup from Smith-Victor, about $150) and, armed with your advice and that of my NYI instructors,went to town. I used my Super Program, a Pentax 135mm/f2.8 lens and Portra 400BW film. Got the prints back yesterday, and am frankly astounded...I may actually have a future in this! I want to thank you all again for your invaluable advice. Although I get WAY too many messages from PDML to read every single one of them, I feel I have become a better photographer through participation in this group. Have a Happy Halloween (less'n, o'couse, ya don't want to...) Jim - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A follow-up from months ago...
I will eventually scan a couple. I didn't put them on a CD, and I don't have a scanner, at least not one worth mentioning... :( But I will put a few up on my website eventually! Thanks! :) Jim - Original Message - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 3:58 AM Subject: Re: A follow-up from months ago... Jim Great news.Glad to hear things went well.Are you going to post a few for a look see? Dave Begin Original Message From: Jim Moniz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 02:51:07 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A follow-up from months ago... Several months ago, I announced that I was going to be doing my very first paid shoot (head shots of a ballet class), and told you all about what I would be using. The feedback I got from you was invaluable. I took the advice of several of you (use something other than just a flash) and purchased some simple studio lighting (a two-light setup from Smith-Victor, about $150) and, armed with your advice and that of my NYI instructors,went to town. I used my Super Program, a Pentax 135mm/f2.8 lens and Portra 400BW film. Got the prints back yesterday, and am frankly astounded...I may actually have a future in this! I want to thank you all again for your invaluable advice. Although I get WAY too many messages from PDML to read every single one of them, I feel I have become a better photographer through participation in this group. Have a Happy Halloween (less'n, o'couse, ya don't want to...) Jim - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: October PUG Kudos
Hi Steve, I meant to respond to this post yesterday, but something went amiss and I lost it. The shot was on a stage in Hollywood. The engine was a set constructed of real engine parts and imaginary ones. The crankshaft and pistons are from a ten cylinder Dodge engine. The crank is spinning in the foreground and the pistons are rigged on a hydraulic actuator behind the crank. The actuator pushes them up and down, one at a time. The fire is a napalm like substance that's burning on a stainless steel surface just in front of the crankshaft. The circular objects in the background are meant to represent valves. They're being opened and closed by people hidden behind the wall. The bright white light from overhead is a flash from a lightning machine. The commercial this was constructed for was a Dodge Ram spot that depicted a surreal look at the inside of the engine. I think the copy was: How do we contain the indomitable might of the world's most powerful ten-cylinder truck engine? Then, the Ram grill slammed shut in front of the engine, and the copy continued, We keep it behind bars. Any time I end up on a set for a commercial I try to shoot some stills, since there's always some interesting stuff and some good light. Once in a while we'll edit a still into a commercial for a jump cut effect or as a background plate. Paul Steve Larson wrote: Maybe Paul Stenquist will tell us exactly what his shot was of, I`ve been dying to know myself. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: BW Developers-Grain differences
You're talking about different enlarger light sources right, diffused, cold, etc.? Care to expound Mike? Norm Mike Johnston wrote: No. It's the enlarger. The difference in perceived grain between a highly collimated light source and a true diffuse light source is extremely significant. Most enlargers are somewhere in the middle. This is one thing that causes differences in reports of the graininess of films. Some people can say Tri-X has golf-ball grain and others can say Tri-X has extremely fine grain for a fast film and both can be right. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Allergy Shots
Another rambling how my day went missive... Yesterday I went to shoot some cute, huge, walking allergens. Fortunately the combination of antihistamines and inhalers I used warded off an athsma attack, but I did get a nasty headache which may or may not have been related. (The preventative inhalers weren't quite enough, and I did wind up using my Albuterol inhaler twice, but I never let it get Really bad.) I spent as little time as possible actually in the stable, and shot into the arena from the outdoor entrance, and burned more film watching horses and riders warming up outside where there was more light for me to use anyhow. Not sure how well I did, but I came away with a definite sense that I'm a less-patient (and therefore probably not as good) photographer when my fingers are freezing and I'm thinking about my breathing. It was reasonably late-autumn chilly here yesterday, but rather windy, and of course I was a good ways away from the city, and stupid me, I forgot to bring my gloves. (I could have worn gloves -- the KX and Spotmatic have controls I can operate in gloves, and I used the Super Program entirely in aperture-priority mode.) I'm also not sure how steady I was holding the camera during the coldest moments -- other than my hands and face I was mostly dressed okay for the temperature, but when a cloud covered the sun and a gust blew at the same time, I found myself shivvering a bit. (Not like two days before, which was a perfect late-spring day; or the day before that, which was the ultimate comfortable summer day, which we never get in summertime here.) So I came away feeling like I'd not done as good a job as I could have, as well as knowing that I still have a lot to learn about horse photography (catching them with their legs in good positions and such), but also feeling like I'd gathered a clue or two. And the friend (hoping for more, but for now friend) I specifically went to see, got a third-place ribbon. And it looks like I'll get some help paying for developing (due to folks wanting to see what I got), so I won't have to wait months for my finances to catch up before I get to find out what worked and what didn't. I ought to be able to get away with more on this shoot than I would at another time of year -- it was costume day at the stable due to the proximity to Hallowe'en, so there was extra cuteness to be captured. Riders in costumes. Horses in costumes (including an adorable black, pointy hat). My friend was in renaissance attire, and her horse was adorned with a fancy headpiece and had his body and tail wrapped in ivy, which, of course, he kept wanting to nibble on. (A mutual friend was in medieval clothing, as was I, and the friend who drove me was in a mix of renaissance and modern. We all acknowledged that wearing such garb as a costume feels like cheating -- we wear it often enough that it doesn't feel like a costume, and really it's just something we pulled out of our closets. We got admiring comments from others present, but we did so without a lot of effort or planning. *shrug* I still haven't figured out what I'm going to wear for Hallowe'en night itself.) One woman had shaved(*) designs into her horse's rump -- a Jolly Roger on one side and a jack o'lantern on the other -- and asked me to make sure I got photos of those as she'd not brought a camera. Hmm. A black-on-black design visible by texture and depth, the easiest thing in the world to get a quick snap of, right? I caught it in full sun (at a couple different angles) with Portra 400VC and bracketed a little over -- I've got my fingers crossed on that. (*) More like trimmed? The horse's skin wasn't exposed, but the hair was very short in the design. I don't know how to talk to horses. Most of them just stared at me as though they were expecting me to say or do something, so I just spoke to them in English (Oh, you're a pretty one, aren't you?) and they continued to stare. Except for one or two who I'm _certain_ were saying either pet me! or treat please?, and one who had to investigate my KX to find out whether it was food. I'm passably fluent in Cat (uh, for a human anyhow), know enough Dog to get by, and am rusty in Bird (well, the family that includes parrots, budgies, cockateils, etc.) but can still communicate with them ... but I'm completely lost trying to communicate with horses so far. (Then again, from what I understand from horse people, most horses understand a certain amount of Human anyhow.) Fortunately there were all these riders around, so it didn't matter as much, but basically I felt like an alien. (Hmm. I'll have to ask my friend how much horse-communication is done by touch -- I know that rider-to-horse communication is entirely touch, but I don't know how much is when both parties are standing on the ground. With the species I do know how to talk to, it's mostly body-language and gestures. I was afraid to touch any of the horses, because if I'd done so and
Re: POW Page
No problem loading the page, quick. I do read, a lot, and I think the butterfly is cool... Norm Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi ... I just put together my first web page to display a Picture of the Week photo. It's pretty simple, but perhaps nothing too fancy or complicated is needed just to show a picture. Be that as it may, I'd like some comments, especially WRT how fast/slow the page loads for you and any thoughts you may have regarding layout, coding, etc. Looking forward to your comments. Thanks! http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/pow.html -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Battery Question
Alkaline A76 button cells seem to work fine in my Super Program and KX (I don't remember what's in the ME right now), but I've got the impression that they're not lasting very long. Since I haven't been writing down my battery changes (I'll start doing so now), I was wondering whether anyone could comment on the relative life of the A76 cells versus the silver S76 or EPX76 cells. If the silver cells do last longer than the alkalines, do they last long enough to be worth the increased price? (At the store where I saw them yesterday, alkalines were $0.98 each, and silver cells were $2.90 each. Do the silvers last three times as long?) Also, I noticed lithium cells labelled 276 or something like that, which were 3V and looked just like a pair of 76 batteries stacked atop each other, for a little less than the cost of two silver cells ($4.98, IIRC). Am I right in my guess that my cameras would be just as happy with one of these as with a pair of S76s? And do they last at least two and a half times as long as a pair of alkalines? -- Glenn, counting my pennies - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: SMC Pentax 500mm F1:4.5
I have just listed this mint, bayonet mount, SMC Pentax 500mm F1: 4.5 lens on eBay Canada at: http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1290434674 Unfortunately I screwed up installing the images but they are available by contacting me OFF LIST at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Battery Question
On 28 Oct 2001, at 8:21, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alkaline A76 button cells seem to work fine in my Super Program and KX (I don't remember what's in the ME right now), but I've got the impression that they're not lasting very long. Since I haven't been writing down my battery changes (I'll start doing so now), I was wondering whether anyone could comment on the relative life of the A76 cells versus the silver S76 or EPX76 cells. If the silver cells do last longer than the alkalines, do they last long enough to be worth the increased price? (At the store where I saw them yesterday, alkalines were $0.98 each, and silver cells were $2.90 each. Do the silvers last three times as long?) Also, I noticed lithium cells labelled 276 or something like that, which were 3V and looked just like a pair of 76 batteries stacked atop each other, for a little less than the cost of two silver cells ($4.98, IIRC). Am I right in my guess that my cameras would be just as happy with one of these as with a pair of S76s? And do they last at least two and a half times as long as a pair of alkalines? Glen, The following is from a post of mine back in Feb '99 relating to the 4LR44 for the 67 but should relate to the LR44 just with a 1/4 of the terminal voltage, also FWIW I have been using the Lithium cells for years now. I can't remember when I last bought alkaline or Silver button cells, they work flawlessly in the ME Super, SuperA and LX, they have about a 10 year shelf life and they perform well in the cold: I did a little research and found the following: Approximate self discharge rates: Alkaline batteries : 5 % / year (PX28A, A544, 4LR44 105mAh capacity) Silver oxide : 5% / year (PX28, 544, 4SR44 160mAh capacity) Lithium batteries : 1% to 2% / year (PX28L, L544 160mAh capacity) From the data above we can surmise that for low current applications (ie Pentax 67 operation) the Silver oxide and lithium cells should offer similar operational life over the short term (eg under 6 months) however the Lithium cells will allow longer storage period. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
MZ-6 versus MZ-S???
I missed earlier references to the MZ-6 and can find none via web searching. What's the url that point's to it's picture and what's the difference between it and the MZ-S? Alex - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: October PUG Kudos
Hi Paul, Thanks for explaining the shot. It is a very interesting one, I do like it very much. I remember that commercial on TV, Dodge has been innovative in making commercials, I kind of like theirs. If you need someone to carry your equipment while on the set, I volunteer, as Hollywood is close to home ;) Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 4:36 AM Subject: Re: October PUG Kudos Hi Steve, I meant to respond to this post yesterday, but something went amiss and I lost it. The shot was on a stage in Hollywood. The engine was a set constructed of real engine parts and imaginary ones. The crankshaft and pistons are from a ten cylinder Dodge engine. The crank is spinning in the foreground and the pistons are rigged on a hydraulic actuator behind the crank. The actuator pushes them up and down, one at a time. The fire is a napalm like substance that's burning on a stainless steel surface just in front of the crankshaft. The circular objects in the background are meant to represent valves. They're being opened and closed by people hidden behind the wall. The bright white light from overhead is a flash from a lightning machine. The commercial this was constructed for was a Dodge Ram spot that depicted a surreal look at the inside of the engine. I think the copy was: How do we contain the indomitable might of the world's most powerful ten-cylinder truck engine? Then, the Ram grill slammed shut in front of the engine, and the copy continued, We keep it behind bars. Any time I end up on a set for a commercial I try to shoot some stills, since there's always some interesting stuff and some good light. Once in a while we'll edit a still into a commercial for a jump cut effect or as a background plate. Paul Steve Larson wrote: Maybe Paul Stenquist will tell us exactly what his shot was of, I`ve been dying to know myself. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
full frame on digital slrs
Just a thought I understand that the Pentax full-frame digital camera is cancelled, probably because of problems with the chip. But everybody would want such a camera because existing optics - especially wide-angle - could be used at full capacity. I also understand that ANY digital SLR with removable lenses have annoying problems because after some time dust can accumulate on the ccd. So my question: isn't it theoretically and practically possible ( and maybe even not that complicated) to make a digital SLR with a smaller chip that is equipped permanently with a strong positive optic in front of the chip, so that every existing lens can still be used with the same angle of view ? So that a 50mm-lens would not cover the usual 24-36, but instead be projected on the size of the chip. The fixed positive optic would be a kind of inverted tele-converter, and, as it is fixed, would protect the ccd from dust. The distance between CCD and bayonet-flange would be different than the one on existing-pentaxes, but that wouldn't be a problem whatsover. Probably there's a design-flaw somewhere in the above, but I would like to know where it is - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Minolta Dimage Scan Dual Do's Don'ts
Ken, Have had mine for 3 years. I'm quite happy with the original Minolta software too, but I will definately give the vuescan a try. I have found this scanner to produce some vibration while scanning. To weigh it down with a couple of book improve my results a lot. Best, Jostein - Original Message - From: Ken Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone have any particular do's and don'ts for using this particular model scanner. I bought one recently and need any help I can get. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: October PUG Kudos
Hi Bill, Thanks for the info on Jenny Lake. We are a lodge and motel kind of family now, as the wife had a bad camping experience once. One of these years I want to do L.A. to the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, Lake Louise, Vancouver, Crater Lake, Big Sur, and back home in two weeks. I think Regina is on the way, maybe the Larson family will pop in to say Hi to the Robb`s. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 6:41 PM Subject: Re: October PUG Kudos - Original Message - From: Steve Larson Subject: Re: October PUG Kudos Hi Tom, thanks for taking time to comment, and the nice words. I like your shot this month very much, especially the rainbow, pretty lucky to have that geyser go off when you were there. I`ve got take my wife and daughter to Yellowstone. Maybe Paul Stenquist will tell us exactly what his shot was of, I`ve been dying to know myself. Yellowstone is nice, but I would stay elsewhere. Jenny Lake in the Tetons used to be a very nice place to camp (tents only), but I don't know if it still is, and there are some nice forestry service campgrounds just outside the west entrance, which I think are actually in Idaho. Sometimes the bears are uppity and the officials insist that all accomodations have hard sides, especially on the Idaho end. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Diopter correction for Spotmatic
Does anyone know if there were diopter correction lenses available for the the Spotmatics? TIA, --Mike www.37thframe.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Allergy Shots
Glenn, I enjoyed hearing about your visit to the stable this weekend. I have to say I'm jealous. :) Sounds like you had a great time! Please post that pic of the horse with the pictures shaved into his rump when you get the film back. About how to talk to critters... One thing you might want to try with the horses is to sort of lean in towards their faces. I heard once that they greet each other with their muzzles, so the last couple of times I was at a stable, I kept my hands behind my back and stuck my face at them. If you do that, they might nuzzle your face, or at least snort at it. :) For dogs and cats, I usually find it's enough to crouch down, hold your hand out to them and wait. If they're curious, they'll come over to check you out. Hope this helps, Amita - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: October PUG Kudos
Steve Larson wrote: Hi Paul, Thanks for explaining the shot. It is a very interesting one, I do like it very much. Thanks to both you and Tom for your kind words. I haven't been to LA this year, but next time I'm out there we'll have to try to do a photo hike. Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: BW Developers-Grain differences
Norm, I'll send you an article file off list. Basically, only those with access to a variety of enlargers really understand the rather large differences that the enlarger light source has on the appearance of bw films in the print. I once made enlargements of the same two negatives on a Saunders 4500II and a Leitz Iic (magnificent machine, but a bit like driving a Duesenberg to work--I wouldn¹t want to have to print on it all the time). I wish I could find those prints--the differences were remarkable, and highly instructive. --Mike Norm B. wrote: You're talking about different enlarger light sources right, diffused, cold, etc.? Care to expound Mike? Norm Mike Johnston wrote: No. It's the enlarger. The difference in perceived grain between a highly collimated light source and a true diffuse light source is extremely significant. Most enlargers are somewhere in the middle. This is one thing that causes differences in reports of the graininess of films. Some people can say Tri-X has golf-ball grain and others can say Tri-X has extremely fine grain for a fast film and both can be right. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Diopter correction for Spotmatic
I bought one this year from a fellow PDMLer that was made for a Ricoh slr and it fit the Spotmatic perfectly. I do like the Pentax model for my ME Super better though. I got it from BH or KEH. On Sunday 28 October 2001 08:24, Mike Johnston wrote: Does anyone know if there were diopter correction lenses available for the the Spotmatics? TIA, --Mike www.37thframe.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . -- Kenneth Archer + San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ #24980801 Powered by Linux ++ Mailed by Kmail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Applying Lipstick
Hi Jim ... From some of the private mail I received, it seems there is no majority. There were quite a few suggestions g Jim Moniz wrote: I guess I might be in the minority here, but I actually like the cropped one a little better. The rest of the people and chairs balance it nicely. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: can i use the self-timer as a cable release?
fellow pug-sters: i'm still learning my zx-m and wanted to ask a seemingly obvious question. i'm looking to shoot some longer exposures of autumn landscapes. i'm wanting to shoot at f/11 or f/16 to maximize dof. i meter the scene using the zx-m. in the upper righthand corner of the viewfinder i get the number 4 (1/4 of a second, right?). i have the camera on a tripod. can i use the self-timer on the zx-m, to fire the shutter at the proper speed? will there be too much camera shake for an acceptably sharp print? occasionally when i meter a darker scene, i get 20 (i imagine this means 20 seconds?) will the self-timer instead of a cable release allow me an acceptable shot? lastly, when i meter an even darker scene i get a flashing number, say 30 in the upper righthand corner. (i imagine this means 30 seconds?) what is the flashing telling me? i'm sure these questions are answered by the zx-m manual but unfortunately i don't have one. my only experiences w/longer shutter times was w/a mx and then i used a standard cable release. bottomline: can i use the zx-m self-timer as a cable release? as always, thank u for sharing your obvious experience. be well. robo - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Approaching Animals, was: Allergy Shots
Growing up on a farm, I was around all kinds of animals for my first 20 years. After a lot of trial and error, I learned two things. All animals, including humans, create a bubble of comfort around themselves. If you invade that bubble, an animal will resort to either flight or fight. I found, however, that if I did not make eye contact with an animal and if I acted as if I was going to walk by them, I could get inside that bubble of comfort and stay there as long as I made no threatening motion. As a livestock photographer, those lessons have served me well. I used to do livestock advertising and catalog work for many years and am going back into that line of photography when I retire. Many of the cattle I worked with ranged from bulls that had spent most of their life in a show ring to some real high-headed individuals with limited human contact that needed little provocation. The same principles applied...no eye contact (unless behind a camera) and no challenging motion directly toward an animal. It works with all animals, wild, domestic or human. On Sunday 28 October 2001 08:30, you wrote: About how to talk to critters... One thing you might want to try with the horses is to sort of lean in towards their faces. I heard once that they greet each other with their muzzles, so the last couple of times I was at a stable, I kept my hands behind my back and stuck my face at them. If you do that, they might nuzzle your face, or at least snort at it. :) For dogs and cats, I usually find it's enough to crouch down, hold your hand out to them and wait. If they're curious, they'll come over to check you out. Hope this helps, Amita -- Kenneth Archer + San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ #24980801 Powered by Linux ++ Mailed by Kmail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Approaching Animals, was: Allergy Shots
I found, however, that if I did not make eye contact with an animal and if I acted as if I was going to walk by them, If it's a cat, squint repeatedly, and look away a few times. This makes them feel less threatened :-) P, Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Approaching Animals, was: Allergy Shots
Hi, if it's a gorilla, especially a big one with a grey hairy back, stand as tall as you can, stare it right in the eye and beat your chest as loudly as you can. Calms them down no end! --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sunday, October 28, 2001, 7:43:05 PM, you wrote: I found, however, that if I did not make eye contact with an animal and if I acted as if I was going to walk by them, If it's a cat, squint repeatedly, and look away a few times. This makes them feel less threatened :-) P, - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Flare Tests ...,
A few years later (May 1979), when Pop Photography declared that the all-time low for flare now belongs to the Pentax 40mm f/2.8 lens. I used to use Olympus Zuiko lenses, and I can attest from personal experience that Pentax lenses have much less flair and more contrast. Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: Approaching Animals, was: Allergy Shots
And just how fast do you have to run to out run a silver-back gorilla? Just a little bit faster than the guy beside you. On Sunday 28 October 2001 13:58, you wrote: Hi, if it's a gorilla, especially a big one with a grey hairy back, stand as tall as you can, stare it right in the eye and beat your chest as loudly as you can. Calms them down no end! --- Bob -- Kenneth Archer + San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ #24980801 Powered by Linux ++ Mailed by Kmail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. be well robo - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Re[2]: Approaching Animals, was: Allergy Shots
So, Bob, We take it you' re trauma ward physician that specializes in gorilla attacks and you're running a little low on business at the moment? Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bob Walkden Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 1:59 PM To: Cotty Subject: Re[2]: Approaching Animals, was: Allergy Shots Hi, if it's a gorilla, especially a big one with a grey hairy back, stand as tall as you can, stare it right in the eye and beat your chest as loudly as you can. Calms them down no end! --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sunday, October 28, 2001, 7:43:05 PM, you wrote: I found, however, that if I did not make eye contact with an animal and if I acted as if I was going to walk by them, If it's a cat, squint repeatedly, and look away a few times. This makes them feel less threatened :-) P, - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: I need a new printer
Lots of good deals on refurbs and closeouts at Epson.com. Full warranty. My advice; get a 1270 (the big one). Get a second job to support your ink habit. Cameron -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
One UGLY slr...
http://www.mcbaincamera.com/digital/nikon/5000.htm -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Battery Question
I don't think the S76(SR44) cells last 3 times longer based on my experience. However, silver oxide cells do provide more steady charge over its life, while the voltage of alkaline cells would be dropping significantly over its entire life. The lithium cell, also known as CR1/3N, should be used only if the manual said so. I don't know the reason though. LX is one of them if I remember correctly. For any non-mechanical bodies like Super Program/A, I recommend silver oxide cells. regards, Alan Chan Alkaline A76 button cells seem to work fine in my Super Program and KX (I don't remember what's in the ME right now), but I've got the impression that they're not lasting very long. Since I haven't been writing down my battery changes (I'll start doing so now), I was wondering whether anyone could comment on the relative life of the A76 cells versus the silver S76 or EPX76 cells. If the silver cells do last longer than the alkalines, do they last long enough to be worth the increased price? (At the store where I saw them yesterday, alkalines were $0.98 each, and silver cells were $2.90 each. Do the silvers last three times as long?) Also, I noticed lithium cells labelled 276 or something like that, which were 3V and looked just like a pair of 76 batteries stacked atop each other, for a little less than the cost of two silver cells ($4.98, IIRC). Am I right in my guess that my cameras would be just as happy with one of these as with a pair of S76s? And do they last at least two and a half times as long as a pair of alkalines? _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PUG: D. Glenn A., Osojnik, Waller
Hi Lasse, it is really enjoying to read your thoughts about the photograph. I just nod in agreement with them. I took just one frame of this scene since it was there only for 20 secs or so. I just framed it like it seemed to me the best at the time. Interesting idea about the empty space on the left as well. I might use it if the opportunity comes. Recently, I sold one photograph exactly for marketing reason. Maybe there will be another. :) Many thanks for writing your thoughts, Matjaz The Sea, by Matjaz Osojnik, Slovenia I seem to recall someone suggesting another crop and symmetry to this picture. I like it fine just as it is. The assymetrical character sort of gives my mind more space, and allows it to wander a bit, than had it been perfectly symmetrically arranged. However, I do think that a motif like this, very simple (not sure of the connotations of this word in English, no pejorative intended) and clean, can be cropped and arrranged in many different ways without necessarily being compromised quality wise. To me they may simply end up as being different pictures, not necessarily better or worse (although you could spoil it too of course...). I must admit too, that one of my initial impressions of it was like: Fine, the great empty space to the left can be used for (any type of) commercial or information messages. Not sure whether the artist would like any such heresy be done to his picture though :). Concerning the rendition of the water surface, there are two opposite wishes in my mind. On the one hand I wouldn't mind getting a clearer, closer, rendition of the water surface - I don't know whether the original allows for this; on the other hand I don't mind the the water being just a blue surface, since there is a general formalistic(?) touch to the whole picture. (By this I mean that I haven't perceived Matjaz wanting to really depict a subjective experience of any dramarical boat ride, but rather using the elements for a more formal depiction of elements.) It is simply what I'd call a nice picture, however trivial it may sound. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 'analogical' lenses coating and CCD, not fully compatible?
On 28 Oct 2001, at 9:11, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: What do you think? Have you heard about this before? Sure have, just about the time when the first CD audio players came on the market some audio components were deemed digital ready :-) I would like to see some technical side to the argument given that lens coatings are there not for the sake of matching a lens to any film but singularly to reduce unwanted reflections. Digital lenses as far as I can determine have there image forming cone optimised to cover a smaller area and often offer FL ranges not covered by regular 35mm lenses. They may also be designed to have a longer effective secondary principal plane in order to reduce the angle of incidence on the sensor? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Battery Question
On 28 Oct 2001, at 13:27, Alan Chan wrote: I don't think the S76(SR44) cells last 3 times longer based on my experience. However, silver oxide cells do provide more steady charge over its life, while the voltage of alkaline cells would be dropping significantly over its entire life. The lithium cell, also known as CR1/3N, should be used only if the manual said so. I don't know the reason though. LX is one of them if I remember correctly. For any non-mechanical bodies like Super Program/A, I recommend silver oxide cells. There is no good reason not to use CR1/3N lithium cells in place of 2 x S76 or equivalents, these batteries are only ever used for metering circuits which have an inherently high internal resistance (read low current requirement) so are self limiting. Since the terminal voltage remains the same there is no real argument not to use them, the only reason that they aren't recommended for use in some of the cameras is that Lithium cells this size are a relatively new invention. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 'analogical' lenses coating and CCD, not fully compatible?
Hi Rob, What is an FL range? The term digital lens is rather a bit of a misnomer in my opinion. A lens is a lens is a lens. What counts is whether the chosen lens is suitable for the application. One other thing I'm thinking... since were talking (somewhat) about the use of existing lenses on as yet non-existent digital camera bodies... If any lens of sufficient quality attached to the camera body achieves a critical focus on the focal plane, and the image transmitted to the focal plane covers the entire sensor area, be it CCD or film, that's all that matters. When I say all the matters, I mean it in the context of the image reaching the focal plane properly, in focus, distortion free. The flip-side view is, if we were able to remove the film from the focal plane and place an equal sized CCD at the focal plane, that has no bearing on the image reaching the focal plane. The same image is reaching the focal plane. Lens aside, the main determining factor on image quality, at that point, is what is lying in the focal plane and it's ability to render the image. Tom C. - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 3:57 PM Subject: Re: 'analogical' lenses coating and CCD, not fully compatible? On 28 Oct 2001, at 9:11, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: What do you think? Have you heard about this before? Sure have, just about the time when the first CD audio players came on the market some audio components were deemed digital ready :-) I would like to see some technical side to the argument given that lens coatings are there not for the sake of matching a lens to any film but singularly to reduce unwanted reflections. Digital lenses as far as I can determine have there image forming cone optimised to cover a smaller area and often offer FL ranges not covered by regular 35mm lenses. They may also be designed to have a longer effective secondary principal plane in order to reduce the angle of incidence on the sensor? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: October PUG Kudos
Paul wrote: Thanks to both you and Tom for your kind words. I haven't been to LA this year, but next time I'm out there we'll have to try to do a photo hike. Paul Sounds like fun Paul, let me know next time you make it out west. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 'analogical' lenses coating and CCD, not fully compatible?
On 28 Oct 2001, at 15:40, aimcompute wrote: Hi Rob, What is an FL range? Hi Tom, FL = Focal Length :-) The term digital lens is rather a bit of a misnomer in my opinion. A lens is a lens is a lens. What counts is whether the chosen lens is suitable for the application. Agreed One other thing I'm thinking... since were talking (somewhat) about the use of existing lenses on as yet non-existent digital camera bodies... If any lens of sufficient quality attached to the camera body achieves a critical focus on the focal plane, and the image transmitted to the focal plane covers the entire sensor area, be it CCD or film, that's all that matters. When I say all the matters, I mean it in the context of the image reaching the focal plane properly, in focus, distortion free. Maybe but there is possibly an angle of incidence factor ie film is not as sensitive to the angle of the light hitting its surface whereas the CCD cells really function optimally when hit by perpendicular rays. I suspect that symmetrical wide angle RF lenses like the CZ Hologon whose rear element is almost touching the film may cause problems with CCD imagers? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
You can learn more about the camera on my web site at http://whitemetal.com/pentax/mamiya_500_dtl/index.htm. ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 3:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. be well robo - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 'analogical' lenses coating and CCD, not fully compatible?
Rod (correctly) wrote: Sure have, just about the time when the first CD audio players came on the market some audio components were deemed digital ready :-) I would like to see some technical side to the argument given that lens coatings are there not for the sake of matching a lens to any film but singularly to reduce unwanted reflections. Digital lenses as far as I can determine have there image forming cone optimised to cover a smaller area and often offer FL ranges not covered by regular 35mm lenses. They may also be designed to have a longer effective secondary principal plane in order to reduce the angle of incidence on the sensor? It seems to go back to the old arguments of lens colour. It has been held that the German lenses are warmer than the Japanese. In colour negative films, the manufacturers have been corrected (or enhanced) the emulsion to render the sky blue without the need of a UV filter. The reason being that the main market is the point and shoot crowd. For that reason, my lenses are naked for negative films and use a UV for transparency materials. A lens for digital IMO is one that coverage for the smaller format and probably unusable for 35 mm. However, a 35 mm format lens may provide too much coverage and degrade the image due to flare. Bob Rapp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: One UGLY slr...
At 18:29 28-10-2001 -0500, you wrote: From: Cameron R. Hood [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: One UGLY slr... http://www.mcbaincamera.com/digital/nikon/5000.htm - -- One word: EEeeeuuugg --- Wendy Paul Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 2:26 PM Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
At 18:29 28-10-2001 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. Sounds to me like you need a couple of Zenits A nice cheap, solid piece of weaponry. --- Wendy Paul Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Perspective correction with PhotoDeluxe
Maybe everybody else already knows this, but I just recently discovered a very useful feature in the cheap software that comes bundled with most scanners and digital cameras. I've written up how to do it, along with before and after pictures. (Of course, after I proudly showed my wife what I had achieved, she declared that she likes the before picture better. Maybe I picked a bad example of a building that looks better when it is leanding over backwards.) http://ca.geocities.com/spirope/perspective.htm Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) You may try Fuji cameras of the same era. My brother had one and pawned the 50 mm standard to my father so he could have the inferior Takumar in his. I still remind him of it! The lenses sucked. Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
M/S lenses were middle of the road and only the SX lenses have the pin. They are for the DSX/MSX open-aperture metering bodies. JeffW. The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Perspective correction with PhotoDeluxe
On 29 Oct 2001, at 0:41, Peter Spiro wrote: Maybe everybody else already knows this, http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/perspective.html :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
I believe Vivitar had a hand on making some mamiya lenses. I am sure JCO will chime in to extoll the virtues of one particular lens that he favors over the SMCT 20mm. The pin you mentioned is there on late lenses but not on the lenses contemporary with the TL and DTL cameras. I don't think much of the lenses although the normals are OK for getting started. And the spot metering is nice enough. ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 2:26 PM Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
In a message dated 10/28/2001 7:19:14 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb Actually, Mamiya made most if not all of their 35mm SLR bodies and cameras. Only the later screw mount lenses lenses as modified for open aperture metering with the DSX/MSX bodies had the locking pin (lug?). The lenses made for the TL and DTL have the same single pin arrangement as the pre-open aperture metering Pentax lenses - I have several which are now retired. The lenses were better than crappy but distinctly inferior to Takumars IMO. Regards, Ed M. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: BMP vs. TIF
I've always stored my images as TIFF files, probably because I use Quark Xpress for a lot of things, and Quark has always supported TIFF. (I'm a Mac user of course.) Out of habit I store all my hi-res scans as tiffs and make my color prints from tiffs. I don't have any particular reason for doing so, but it has always worked well for me. Paul Doug Franklin wrote: On Sun, 28 Oct 2001 22:08:37 +1300, David A. Mann wrote: The downside of using TIFF is that many if not most TIFF readers don't support the standard fully (which you touched on in your post). This is fine if you don't use too many of the features but sometimes you'll come across an oddball file that you can't load in some programs. TIFF is a very flexible, capable, and, thus, complex file format. It was specifically designed to be able to represent any digital image. It supports just about any compression type out there. It supports color depths from one bit per pixel to 65,536 bits per color per pixel (IIRC). It supports images where the resolution is different in one direction than the other. It supports RGB color encoding, two or three varieties of CMYK color encoding, and other color encodings only useful to very small industrial niches. It supports notes and other textual annotations. It's the proverbial everything and the kitchen sink standard. That's great if you have some wacky image data to store or exchange. That is, it's great if you can find a TIFF creator/reader that supports the specific sort of wackiness you're dealing with. It also means, though, that _very_ few creators/readers support the whole spec, or even a large fraction of it. And it means that there are lots of buggy creators and readers out there. PhotoShop probably does as well as just about any of them on PCs (I've never done specific tests) but I doubt it supports all of the spec (there's some really strange stuff in there, like compression and image formats for early fax images). As someone who's written TIFF creators and readers, writing one that's full function and fully supports the entire TIFF spec is a daunting task. Making it able to accurately render the images to a display surface (monitor, printer, etc.) is even more daunting, because TIFF supports a lot of stuff that you just can't reasonably do unless the display surface and the underlying system are built to handle it. TTYL, DougF - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Perspective correction with PhotoDeluxe
She might have liked the darker color of the before pic grin. We are used to buildings looking like that when we are so close we have to tilt our head way back to see it. From father away we expect the building to look straight. Pschologically, I have found that a partial correction often looks best. Anyway, the technique is useful and you have added it to your arsenel of capabilities. Your webpage will undoubtedly prove useful to many. It is nice to see folk trying to help others improve their images. --graywolf - Original Message - From: Peter Spiro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 7:41 PM Subject: Perspective correction with PhotoDeluxe Maybe everybody else already knows this, but I just recently discovered a very useful feature in the cheap software that comes bundled with most scanners and digital cameras. I've written up how to do it, along with before and after pictures. (Of course, after I proudly showed my wife what I had achieved, she declared that she likes the before picture better. Maybe I picked a bad example of a building that looks better when it is leanding over backwards.) http://ca.geocities.com/spirope/perspective.htm Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Hamrick Vuescan WOW!
Tom, I had the same reaction the first time I tried Vuescan with my then HP S20. Pretty much a night and day comparison. I'm glad it worked well for you. Remember to still take a few pictures besides scanning now. :) Bruce Dayton - Original Message - From: aimcompute [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 11:26 AM Subject: Hamrick Vuescan WOW! Thanks to Bruce and those who recommended Hamrick Vuescan. I downloaded the trial version and after scanning my first slide I'm maniacally dancing around the house with glee! It's like having a brand new scanner! I haven't had a chance to thoroughly evaluate it, but I just paid for and registered my copy so I can get rid of the watermarks in the trial version. Download file size was about 900K. Installation expands it to 1.3M and takes about a minute. The installation was picture perfect professional, telling me what I wanted to know and only what I wanted. It recognized my scanner with no problems. My first scan was SO MUCH BETTER than the original using Minolta's software. The only setting I changed from default was the multipass option. I can't wait to start really using it and seeing what it can do. Why, how could Minolta ever sell this scanner with their crummy software when something like this is available? It's obvious they skimped bigtime. Their released software does not begin to take advantage of the hardware capabilities. Thanks again! Tom C (for me this is really excited) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
My first SLR was a used Mamiya Sekor 1000 DTL and it served me very well for more than five years and at least 1000 rolls of film. It's a sturdy workhorse with a good meter that can be set to either spot of averaging configuration. the 1000 TL is averaging meter only but is equally tough. The 500 TL is the same camera but with only a 1/500 maximum shutter speed (as compared to 1/1000 for the others). Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. be well robo - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb Sorry but I don't agree with you. I have a Mamiya 60 2.8 Macro (1:1) M42 screw mount and both it mounts well on other screwmount bodies and is a good performer. Rgds Martin www.martintrucco.com.ar - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Scanners-thinking of a new one
I want to get a scanner that I can use to scan negatives or slides. Will they all do this or is there a certain model I should look for? My school has a nAgfa with all kinds of inserts for different size films but it cost $2500. I am looking for a home model that won't cause me to have to mortgage my house. Will the cheap USB ones work for negatives or do I need a better one? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
There is an M/S 500DTL on EBay Bin $34.99 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1290716392 James - Original Message - From: PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 5:19 PM Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies My first SLR was a used Mamiya Sekor 1000 DTL and it served me very well for more than five years and at least 1000 rolls of film. It's a sturdy workhorse with a good meter that can be set to either spot of averaging configuration. the 1000 TL is averaging meter only but is equally tough. The 500 TL is the same camera but with only a 1/500 maximum shutter speed (as compared to 1/1000 for the others). Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. be well robo - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Scanners-thinking of a new one
Take a look at Minolta's and some other manufacturers offerings. The biggest differences in price between rich-man and joe-off-the-street prices will be resolution, bit depth, and dynamic range. You can still get pretty decent results with a $500 scanner though. (Not that I wouldn't want the newest Nikon). I have the Minolta Dimage Scan Dual and have been reasonably happy with it Tom C. - Original Message - From: RH [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 6:42 PM Subject: Scanners-thinking of a new one I want to get a scanner that I can use to scan negatives or slides. Will they all do this or is there a certain model I should look for? My school has a nAgfa with all kinds of inserts for different size films but it cost $2500. I am looking for a home model that won't cause me to have to mortgage my house. Will the cheap USB ones work for negatives or do I need a better one? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: Pentax and assorted items
I have the following equipment for sale pre-eBay, please email directly off-list for further information, I will offer free shipping world wide for some of the items. Asahi (Pentax) Takumar lens hood, 49mm 135/3.5, EX+ Pentax-A SMC 20mm f2.8 K-mount lens, LN Pentax Rear Converter-A 2X-S, K-mnt, SMC, LN Pentax LX Focusing Screen SE-20, LNIB Pentax LX Camera Body, EX Pentax Motor Drive LX, EX+ Pentax Power Cord M (3m) for LX/MX motor, LN Pentax LX FA-2 Finder, EX, LN optics Pentax LX Camera strap lugs, UG Pentax Winder ME II, for ME Super, SuperA, EX+ Pentax Motor MX EX+ Pentax Battery Grip M, EX+ Pentax AF200T Flash, EX+ Pentax 4P Sync Cord B for LX/645/SuperA flash, EX+ NPC Polaroid ProBack II for Pentax LX, LN Kenko Pz-AF 2X Teleplus MC7 Pentax KAF TC, EX+ Vivitar Series I Zoom 35-85 f2.8 Pentax K, EX+ I also have Jobo tanks, Bogen/Manfrotto tripod and heads, Polaroid film scanner and film printer, Olympus TTL flash components, Leica M, Contax G and SLR lenses and bodies and some other misc gear for sale. Cheers, Rob Studdert (eBay ID: distudio) PO Box 701 HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481 AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please check my current eBay auctions: http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/ebay/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
dont know much about the series but the M/S 21mm F4 SX is a great lens. There is a brand new one in the box on ebay now for $195. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul M. Provencher Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 7:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies I believe Vivitar had a hand on making some mamiya lenses. I am sure JCO will chime in to extoll the virtues of one particular lens that he favors over the SMCT 20mm. The pin you mentioned is there on late lenses but not on the lenses contemporary with the TL and DTL cameras. I don't think much of the lenses although the normals are OK for getting started. And the spot metering is nice enough. ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any other screw mount camera. William Robb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 2:26 PM Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative, obnoxiousu get the idea) being a pentax fan was wondering if u good folks could fill me in on the ills and virtues of the mamiya/sekor line of cameras? it seems that they are screw mounts but what of their meters, shutters and general reliability? since i ask only to use such info to distract my nephews from their true nature, would any of u see fit to suggest which of the mamiya models is better (less bad?) than other models? frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using their new camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only appeal to a pair of combative, obnoxious, twin, 12 year old boys. that all said, i am really quite fond of them and would love to turn their energy to the light as can be found in taking pix. i welcome any and all thoughts. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
