Re: Which 24mm??? (was-How many lenses do you WANT to own?)
Because I already have the K24/2.8 and numerous people have said that it's somewhat better than the K24/2.8 wrt distortion. I don't know if that's true, but if it has characteristics that are different than the 2.8, then the two might compliment one another. The other reason is that I like nice K-mount lenses. I have several focal lengths in various iterations, but not the 24mm. nobel noprize wrote: > > >From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Pretty much every SMCP there is, although I've little desire for many > >zooms. I'd like to add the 15mm, 18/3.5, A20/2.8, 24/3.5, FA*77/1.8 > >Ltd, A*135/1.8, A*300/2.8 A*400/2.8, A*600/5.6, A*1200/8.0, and the > >135~600 zoom. That should do it, and sooner or later I'd use them all. > > Why the K-24mm f3.5 instead of the K or A f2.8 versions? Is this just a > personal preference based on your experience with this lens, or is there > some other compelling reason to give up the extra bit of speed? > > _ > Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > http://www.hotmail.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 . -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - 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 .
Ot question on JAVA script
Anyone out there familiar with using applets to add moving ripples to water in a photo? I really don't want to get (back) into writing real programming stuff, but it might be that what I am trying to do is a lot easier than it seems. I'm also neverous about downloading applets from the web - I was sent to this site by someone who has a greeting card site and wants some of my photos for it but pointed out that the animated stuff sold better for him - he is an acquaintance of some time from that other world I'm in :) I could use the bucks, so figured I'd try it. But I'm a bit befuddled and impatient. So - somebody who is smart about this if you would write me off list I'd go into more detail about it. Thanks for any help. annsan - 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 .
New LX screen SE60
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1323803453 regards, Alan Chan _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.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: Unreadable Web Pages
> > Today I recreived an email entitled "A Special Limited Time Offer From > NYI" from the New York Institute of Photography. The heading is fine, but > the extensive text is black on dark blue, and completely > > illegible. You would think guys who run a respected photography school > would know about colors and contrast and thing of that sort. > > -- > > Daniel J. Matyola aimcompute wrote: > > I received it as well. I agree, c'mon... it's probably the trainees they've > hired. > > Tom C. Is it possible that the colors are appearing differently on the machine on which they wrote? That they wrote code that said "light blue" but it was interpolated to say dark blue by the settings on their machines? Wondering how often that happens in graphic stuff on the web. annsan - 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 .
Which 24mm??? (was-How many lenses do you WANT to own?)
>From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Pretty much every SMCP there is, although I've little desire for many >zooms. I'd like to add the 15mm, 18/3.5, A20/2.8, 24/3.5, FA*77/1.8 >Ltd, A*135/1.8, A*300/2.8 A*400/2.8, A*600/5.6, A*1200/8.0, and the >135~600 zoom. That should do it, and sooner or later I'd use them all. Why the K-24mm f3.5 instead of the K or A f2.8 versions? Is this just a personal preference based on your experience with this lens, or is there some other compelling reason to give up the extra bit of speed? _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.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: Michael A.'s an ASS
Len Paris wrote: >>Did you have presence of mind enough, though, to then ask one >> > of them to > >>take a picture of you behind the wheel? >> > I can't > remember a single time that I've ever asked a stranger to take a > picture of me using my camera. But Shel was not dealing with strangers in this situation. He was dealing with one of his idols in and one of his icons. 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 .
"Summicron"
Collin wrote: > At least for now, the high bidder "Summicron" on a classic Pentax lens > is, presumably, a Leica lover. > > Seems appropriate some how. Hey, Summicron's a good friend of mine. Great guy. He's shot Pentax at times and loves Spotmatics. In fact, he may be lurking on this list right now. --Mike - 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: Travelling and Photography
Len Paris wrote: > > That's the only way out but you miss just a little bit on the > well-designed websites by imposing your own background and > fonts. If it's something I really want to read, I'll hack it a > bit, too. > > Len > --- > Annsan replies: I sometimes look at something both ways - switch it back to non-override if I sense it is the kind of site that calls for it. But most of the time it is info I want and the white backgrounds really kill my eyes. - 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: End of OM
> I'm currently involved in negotions to purchase an > SMC 15/3.5 lens but I think I'd better put it off for a few months to see how > things shake out. No, I don't think that's wise. After 15 years in the photography industry, I've learned that "waiting for things to shake out" is a perpetual condition. Buy now what you need to work with now and let the future shake out as it will, is my advice. You only live once. If you need the 15mm, buy the 15mm. --Mike - 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-3 AF with 1.4x tc and F5.6 lens
I didn't expect this to happen but with the sigma 1.4x tc I just got it auto focused with both the Pentax F4.5-5.6 35-80 and sigma F4-5.6 70-300 at the longest zoom range. Addmittedly it needed a bright ( 7+ ev according to the light meter ) contrasty target but still this means the SAFOX system can operate to F8 or so. This also means the tamron 70-300 F4-5.6 most likely will AF with it's matched 1.4 tc and maybe others. Now the AF was slow, it did hunt alot missed objects that it should have picked up normally so it's usefullness is limited to stationary objects but it's still impressive that it can do it. __ Web-hosting solutions for home and business! http://website.yahoo.ca - 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: Michael A.'s an ASS
I was very polite. --Mike > Boy, I sure hesistate to comment but here goes... > > I wonder if you first asked him if he would mind if you made a photo of him? > That might have taken the edge off asking him pose. > > Also, it might not have been a very good day. I guess I shouldn't be making > excuses for him but I can't imagine that being in the > public light is really all the easy. I would think you'd have to be aloof > sometimes just for the sake of self preservation. > > FWIW - 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: And did I mention wrong
Back light it with a black (or very dark) background. Catch the glint off the fine stuff at the edges. Oops, I'm told there are no edges. Catch the glint off the fine stuff at the uncertainty blur surrounding the duckling. This will probably work, as the solution to the duckling's wave function is most certainly near 1.0. In the unlikely event that the duckling is somewhere else at the instant of exposure (or doesn't exist because it isn't being observed), try again while watching the duckling closely. Regards, Bob... "Let us contemplate our forefathers, and posterity, and resolve to maintain the rights bequeathed to us from the former, for the sake of the latter. The necessity of the times, more than ever, calls for our utmost circumspection, deliberation, fortitude, and perseverance. Let us remember that 'if we suffer tamely a lawless attack upon our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others in our doom.' It is a very serious consideration that millions yet unborn may be the miserable sharers of the event." - Samuel Adams, 1771 From: "John Mustarde" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > ... I do know it's near > impossible to get a Sharp shot of a little yellow duckling in the > first days after hatching. > > I can get some of the yellow down sharp, but the lil' ducky's finest > down is impossible to resolve, even with the best technique and > lenses. The down must need over 100 lpm resolution, and it's pretty > low in contrast to its surroundings, even on water reflecting a bright > blue sky. Self-defense mechanism? Maybe predators have a hard time > seeing a fuzzy yellow ducky also. - 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: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?
> True enough, but don't hold your breath waiting for the wide world > of photography to follow your lead. I for one will not contradict > the established usage. BTY I'm not deaf. Thanks for your reply, Anthony. I guess I didn't make myself clear enough. I also have no intent of changing established usage. However, my point is that the members of the PDML should certainly have the right to do so (on the PDML) if they chose to. I apologize for the "shouting". What is "BTY"? I apologize for being dense, too... Fred - 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: SMC PENTAX 1:4/200
> Can anyone tell me what is the correct filter/lens hood size for > my recently purchased SMC PENTAX K-Mount 1:4/200 #5275464. The filter thread is 58mm. Enjoy your new lens - a good one. Fred - 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: The new LX Grips
Rob... If you put another strap lug on these babies as some have suggested I'd buy one (or two) in a heartbeat. They are really terrific. The hardwood against the black of the LX is a lot more pleasing than you'd think it might be...I LOVE IT!! Brendan MacRae - 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: SMC PENTAX 1:4/200
- Original Message - From: "jmadams" Subject: SMC PENTAX 1:4/200 > Can anyone tell me what is the correct filter/lens hood size for my recently > purchased SMC PENTAX K-Mount 1:4/200 #5275464. 58mm, according to Boz. 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 .
SMC PENTAX 1:4/200
Can anyone tell me what is the correct filter/lens hood size for my recently purchased SMC PENTAX K-Mount 1:4/200 #5275464. James - 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 .
Ctein an Honorary PDMLer?
> Mike, > > I would really appreciate it. As I contemplate making the move up to > 67 I would like to be as informed as I can be. > > Thanks, > > Bruce Dayton I've asked. I'll forward any reply he might make to me. By the way, I'd like to nominate Ctein as an "Honorary PDMLer"--his cat was named Pentax. Don't you all think that qualifies him? --Mike P.S. Yes, yes, he photographed Pentax with a Pentax. - 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: For the enablers
> I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with this Beavis person and don't understand > your post. Your good fortune, Paul. Don't complain. --Mike - 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: Michael A.'s an ASS
Thanks Shel, What amazes me about stories like yours, is that I bet those wonderful gentlemen had no idea what an impact they were having on your life. Here it is, what, 45 years later, and you obviously have such a fond memory of these events. Evey so often, I need to hear about these sorts of stories, to remind me that there is such potential in so many of the things we do. Even the innocuous, may end up being someone's wonderful memory later in their life. thanks, frank Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Hmmm ... a story that seems somewhat typical of the big "stars" in > sports these days. > > I recall Mario Andretti as being very accessible and friendly, but that > was back in the days when any spectator could buy a pit pass and wander > freely amongst the cars, drivers and mechanics. > > As a counterpoint to Mike's tale, I'd like to pass along a much more > positive story. When I was in high school I was a big fan of motor > sports, and Ferrari cars and drivers were my favorites. This was when > Phil Hill, Wolfgang von Trips, Stirling Moss, Richie Ginther, and others > were in their prime. I learned that Luigi Chinetti, the importer of > Ferrari at the time, had a shop in NYC, and I went down there one > Saturday morning, mostly just to stand outside and gawk. The shop was > open, and I wandered inside, loving every moment of my proximity to the > shining red cars with the prancing horse emblem. > > At one point I stuck my head around a corner, and there, right before > me, was the garage area. Oh, all those gleaming red cars and snorting > 12 cylinder engines - even as I write these words the memories of my > youthful joy brings a tear to my eye. And there, in the corner, almost > looking abandoned, was "La Barchetta", the little boat, a Type 166 Mille > Miglia, the car that Chinetti himself drove at LeMans in 1949, one of > only three or four ever made. Oh, the joy! I couldn't help myself, and > I slowly, quietly, walked over to it, standing close enough to smell the > leather of the driver's seat, touching the tires ever so gently, afraid > of doing some damage, breathing in the history, and imagining the speed > and excitement of racing down the Mulsanne Straight. > > When I left that day I knew that I was coming back. And the next > Saturday I returned, this time with a little camera loaded with color > film. I took some snapshots of the cars, the garage area, of the > mechanics at work - if only I could capture the sound of those marvelous > engines as the mechanics revved them - their snarling exhaust and their > deep breathing through six dual barreled, downdraft Weber carburetors, > muffled only slightly by wire mesh air filters. I was in heaven. > > I went back to the shop many times, always on Saturday mornings. At no > time did anyone ever ask me to leave, or to not take pictures, or to > stop drooling on the cars. It seemed as if no one even noticed me. And > then, one Saturday morning, Luigi Chinetti himself came up to me, and > asked if I'd be kind enough to help the mechanic move "La Barchetta" - > if it wouldn't be too much trouble. Imagine how I felt when the > mechanic suggested that I sit in the car and steer it while he and Luigi > pushed it across the garage to its new spot in the morning sun. Man, > the memory of that moment, and the following moment when Luigi and the > mechanic asked if I'd be kind enough to take a picture of them standing > by that marvelous red machine. > > Mike Johnston wrote: > > > But Michael Andretti's an ass. > > [...] I tried explaining that I had a very nice picture framed and > > just needed _someone_ to be looking out the window, so, even if he didn't > > want his own picture taken, would he mind asking the mechanic to come sit > > where he was sitting and just look towards the stand for five seconds? > > > > Slowly and deliberately, he finished his soda, got up and walked away. Never > > once glanced my way, never answered. No chance he didn't hear me, unless > > he's stone deaf--I was a yard and a half from the guy. > > > > I've got one word for that guy: PRICK. Selfish, swell-headed, self-centered, > > rude prick. (Uh, well, okay, so that's seven words.) > > -- > Shel Belinkoff > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ > - > 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 . -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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 .
Fascinating
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1321590373 At least for now, the high bidder "Summicron" on a classic Pentax lens is, presumably, a Leica lover. Seems appropriate some how. * "Get over it." Dr. Laura - 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: OT: Bargain (bogen) of the century?
I was mistaken. My tripod is a 3011. Paul Paul Stenquist wrote: > I have a 3020 that I bought on ebay for a similar amount, although mine is > equipped with a rather robust video head, the number of which escapes me at the > moment. But I love the tripod. It's a rock. Just the thing for a 6x7. And the > video head is stout, so it's quite fine for horizontals, less so for verticals. > Paul > > Jim Moniz wrote: > > > I wandered into a local camera shop to check on the availability of the FA > > 50mm 1.4 lens. The conversation led to a discussion of tripods. I mentioned > > that I once owned a Tiltall lens, and asked the clerk what he would recommend, > > since I wasn't happy with the tripod my girlfriend has been letting me use. > > He pointed at a used Bogen tripod. I took one look at the tripod, one look at > > the price tag, and snapped it up so quickly you could almost hear thunder from > > the air rushing into the space once occupied by the 'pod! Get this...a Bogen > > pro model 3020, WITH a 3028 head, for $99!!! This baby has definitely been > > used but was well cared for, and I will never have to buy another tripod > > again. The clerk, who is also a pro, was genuinely perturbed that one of his > > fellow salesmen put such a low price on the tripod, and said he would have > > bought it himself (or for a friend) if he had known about it first. > > Just wanted to share my good fortune with you all. I plan to put this through > > some serious use over the next few weeks. > > 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 . > - > 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: A few P67 shots
Very nice. The Pelican shows awesome detail. paul "J. C. O'Connell" wrote: > Got my darkroom going today. Still waiting > for the 105mm enlarging lens but used my > 80mm for the time being. Sure is nice to be > able to print again. > > Heres two shots using the 45mm F4: > > www.gate.net/~hifisapi/Inlet.jpg > > www.gate.net/~hifisapi/condo.jpg > > Heres two using the 300mm F4: > > www.gate.net/~hifisapi/pelican.jpg > > www.gate.net/~hifisapi/outboards.jpg > > Sorry for the big files, but its impossible > to even begin to see the details in these prints > without at least a few hundred Kbytes. My > scanner kinda sucks for B&W too. > > Based on the pelican pic ,the 300mm has > pretty decent bokeh. The 45mm has too > much DOF to see it's bokeh, need to take > some closeups to check that out. > Laters, > JCO > - > 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: The new LX Grips
Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Team, > > I've been sitting on this one for a while now, waiting until we really had it > right, your feedback would be very much appreciated: > > http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/ Hi Rob, Well done! I like the longer, darker grip. It seems perfect. So, how can I get one??? GIanfranco = Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ - 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: Michael A.'s an ASS
Hi, Paul, I was thinking similar thoughts to yours. It must not be easy to be in the public eye all the time - although being the son of one of America's favourite (and best) racers, Michael would have known what's to be expected before he decided to follow in dad's footsteps. And, he may have been having a bad day. But you know what, the Pits are all part of the "racing show". That's why the public pays extra to get in there. If you as a driver are in there, you're part of the show. Act accordingly. I'm not a huge NASCAR fan, but one thing they have right, is that it is expected that the drivers will relate with the fans. It is a personality driven sport, and it's in everone's best interest that these good ol' boys mix with the fans. I've seen Dale Earnhardt stickers on the back window of pick-up trucks, but I've never seen a Michael Andretti sticker on anything. But here's the bottom line. Michael Andretti gets paid millions of dollars per year. You know who pays his salary? The people who pay to get into races, including those who pay extra for pit passes. The people who shop at K-Mart (is he still on their team? I don't know). The people who buy Goodyear tires and every other of the 50 or so products that bought sticker space on his car and driver's suit. My guess is that Mike falls into several of those categories of persons. So Mike pays Andretti's salary. And Mike deserved better treatment than that. No excuses. regards, frank "Paul M. Provencher" wrote: > Boy, I sure hesistate to comment but here goes... > > I wonder if you first asked him if he would mind if you made a photo of him? That >might have taken the edge off asking him pose. > > Also, it might not have been a very good day. I guess I shouldn't be making excuses >for him but I can't imagine that being in the > public light is really all the easy. I would think you'd have to be aloof sometimes >just for the sake of self preservation. > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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: The new LX Grips
Wow! Awesome work, Rob. I want the larger one. I was very disapointed with Grip B, in that it was insubstantial. I keep the motor drive on my LX most of the time. It calls for a big handle. What's more, it will make it a nice match for my 6x7 with the wood grip. How do I order one? Paul Rob Studdert wrote: > Hi Team, > > I've been sitting on this one for a while now, waiting until we really had it > right, your feedback would be very much appreciated: > > http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/ > > Cheers, > > Rob Studdert > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.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: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
Good, very good. I remember the shot well. Paul Steve Larson wrote: > Here`s a wide open shot with the 135/2.3: > http://pug.komkon.org/01may/WoodDuck.html > Steve Larson > Redondo Beach, California > - Original Message - > From: "Paul F. Stregevsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 3:07 PM > Subject: Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8? > > > Fred wrote: > > How is the bokeh with that Vivitar S-1 135/2.3 ? > > > > I guess I'm not a bokeh fanatic; I haven't paid attention. I use this lens > > exclusively to shoot indoor school events, and I'm just happy if the kids > > and sets look sharp. I've just reviewed some JPEGs of a recent production > I > > shot, and I don't even notice any attributes of the out-of-focus zones. > > Steve Larson, John Mustarde, any other owner, care to comment? > > > > > > Paul Franklin Stregevsky > > 13 Selby Court > > Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > H (301) 349-5243 > > - > > 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: The new LX Grips
Damn, the're pretty. What's the possibility of adding a provision for a strap lug to the upper right side, so that the camera stays horizontal with the strap and grip fitted? At 12:07 PM 1/20/2002 +1000, you wrote: >Hi Team, > >I've been sitting on this one for a while now, waiting until we really had it >right, your feedback would be very much appreciated: > >http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/ > >Cheers, > >Rob Studdert >HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA >Tel +61-2-9554-4110 >UTC(GMT) +10 Hours >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://members.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: P67 info
Yes, I think so. My slip is showing. paul Len Paris wrote: > > $595 if I had to. So I bought it. The 6x7 klit is shaping up. > > Paul > > Hmm, Paul. Was that a Freudian slip? > > Len > - > 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: The new LX Grips
Rob ... These look fantastic! I'm certainly interested. One thought crossed my mind - that it would be nice to have a strap attachment on the grip like the new, factory LX grip. But man, it's a nice addition for anyone who wants to customize their LX. It looks like the grips a little more substantial than Grip A, which might be a good thing when used with the more bulky and heavier LX/Winder combination. Send one to me for field testing right away! Rob Studdert wrote: > > Hi Team, > > I've been sitting on this one for a while now, waiting until we really had it > right, your feedback would be very much appreciated: > > http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/ -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - 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: Michael A.'s an ASS
I used to work in public relations and fundraising for a children's charity and in that capacity I would occasionally come in contact with celebrities who were engaged in our fundraising events. Most were quite gracious. Perhaps that was related to the fact that they were helping the charity in the first place. However, there was one male Country Western singer who proved to be the exception. He was fairly gracious for most of the event (though he did seem somewhat bored to be there). But when a female co-worker of mine asked him to move a small equipment case for her, he told her, "I hire people to do sh** like that!" as he walked off. He lost my respect. - 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: Travelling and Photography
Ann Sanfedele wrote: > I override web colors with my own background and fonts in > Netscape - helps a lot! Sometimes :-; 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 .
Luigi Chinetti and "La Barchetta"
> I went back to the shop many times, always on Saturday mornings. At no > time did anyone ever ask me to leave, or to not take pictures, or to > stop drooling on the cars. It seemed as if no one even noticed me. And > then, one Saturday morning, Luigi Chinetti himself came up to me, and > asked if I'd be kind enough to help the mechanic move "La Barchetta" - > if it wouldn't be too much trouble. Imagine how I felt when the > mechanic suggested that I sit in the car and steer it while he and Luigi > pushed it across the garage to its new spot in the morning sun. Man, > the memory of that moment, and the following moment when Luigi and the > mechanic asked if I'd be kind enough to take a picture of them standing > by that marvelous red machine. Wow! That is a LOVELY story. --Mike - 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 .
The new LX Grips
Hi Team, I've been sitting on this one for a while now, waiting until we really had it right, your feedback would be very much appreciated: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/ Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.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: Michael A.'s an ASS
> That seems to happen all to often when "stars" let it go to their heads > It's really a shame that some of them > act that way. Guess that's way I liked Dale Earnherdt so much. Every time I > was around the track when he was > there, he would always take time for things like you mentioned. I guess he > never forgot where he came from.. Bunch of famous people are like that. Glenn Frey of the Eagles, Willard Scott, even Jackie Kennedy was very gracious (I didn't try to take a picture of her though ). I grant that we don't "own" celebrities and they don't "owe" us anything. Still, turning your head for a second is really _not_ much to ask. --Mike - 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: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 18:07:43 -0500, you wrote: >Fred wrote: >How is the bokeh with that Vivitar S-1 135/2.3 ? People forget that bokeh is heavily influenced by the aperture used, the subject distance compared to the background distance, and the background subject matter. At f2.3 is not "sharp" in the sense of a 100mm macro at f8, but it is not "soft" in the sense of a 50/1.2 wide open. Nor is the bokeh as smooth as a 300/2.8 wide open focused on a close subject with a distant background. I may get out tomorrow and shoot a roll specifically to develop a better opinion of this lens' bokeh, color rendition, flare resistance, contrast, and "sharpness." I'd say the Vivitar 135/2.3 has no glaring faults, and would please anyone who wanted a very good 135mm manual focus lens, especially if they were lucky enough to find the later K-mount version. We've left out the Pentax F 135/2.8 in these discussions. I remember one list member was very impressed with that lens. And with today's better ISO 400 and 800 films, f2.8 is often plenty fast enough. -- John Mustarde www.photolin.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]: Need help with digital planning
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002 22:18:48 -0500, you wrote: >I wouldn't consider buying a 2700/2900 dpi scanner at this point unless I were >planning to keep it just until I could get a 3600/4000 dpi scanner later. ...and the low re-sale value for second-hand 2700 dpi film scanners supports your findings in a backhand way. When I bought my Nikon Coolscan III, there wasn't anything higher than 2700 dpi available for any decent price; now I can't even keep up with all the good scanners which have significantly higher bit depth, D-max, and resolution - many at very reasonable prices. -- John Mustarde www.photolin.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: Super Program manual online?
One reason to buy an electronic version of a manual is the media itself. I generally prefer reference materials that I plan to use to be in a machine readable format. I also collect ephemera like manuals and of course for that, only the real thing will do. And the one Pentax sends for $4 is just a Xerox copy. Worth the price if you want a paper copy. Incidentally, there are other sources of cheaper electronic manuals. ppro http://whitemetal.com/pentax/index.htm > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Peter Alling > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 7:00 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Super Program manual online? > > > > Not everyone knows that. (That's why there are no stupid questions). > > At 04:11 PM 1/19/2002 -0600, you wrote: > >On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 13:49:21 -0800, Jim Moniz wrote: > > > > >http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp > > > >Why in the world would someone spend 10-12 bucks for a manual that they > >could obtain from Pentax for > >$4.00? > > > > > > > > > > > >Later, > >Gary > >- > >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: Michael A.'s an ASS
Boy, I sure hesistate to comment but here goes... I wonder if you first asked him if he would mind if you made a photo of him? That might have taken the edge off asking him pose. Also, it might not have been a very good day. I guess I shouldn't be making excuses for him but I can't imagine that being in the public light is really all the easy. I would think you'd have to be aloof sometimes just for the sake of self preservation. FWIW ppro > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mike Johnston > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 4:01 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Michael A.'s an ASS > > > > >> "Star and Stooges" I like it! You've hit it right on! I always > >> liked Eddie Irvine because he took the money and sucked up to Michael > >> without pretending that it was anything else... Don't get me wrong, > >> I'm a HUGE Ferrari fan and I hope Michael wins the championship again > >> and ties Fangio for 5. > > > But Michael Andretti's an ass. I had a pit pass once and took some nice > candids of a number of drivers. But the best shot of the day eluded me. I > was wandering alone in back of a garage, when the most amazing scene > presented itself to my camera. It was simply a window, but the crowded > stands and blowing flags were reflected in part of it. Through it I could > see out the front of the garage where there was an Indy car and a throng of > fans. Sitting just inside the window, with his head right where the window > was open, was Michael Andretti. He was talking to a mechanic, just shooting > the breeze. Well, I was about three feet from him, and the window was open. > I had the picture just perfectly framed. It was _glorious_, one of those > setups you just come across once in a blue moon--that makes your heart pound > until you know you've gotten it in the can; the kind of shot where you'll > mark the roll so you can treat it with extra care. You couldn't even invent > a shot that nice. It wouldn't occur to you that it could all go together so > well. > > All I needed was for Andretti to turn his head and glance out the window. > > Too much to ask, it turned out. I waited until the mechanic he was talking > to walked away, and asked very politely if he wouldn't mind looking at the > stands for just a moment. He ignored me. I waited a few moments and asked > again. Finally I tried explaining that I had a very nice picture framed and > just needed _someone_ to be looking out the window, so, even if he didn't > want his own picture taken, would he mind asking the mechanic to come sit > where he was sitting and just look towards the stand for five seconds? > > Slowly and deliberately, he finished his soda, got up and walked away. Never > once glanced my way, never answered. No chance he didn't hear me, unless > he's stone deaf--I was a yard and a half from the guy. > > I've got one word for that guy: PRICK. Selfish, swell-headed, self-centered, > rude prick. (Uh, well, okay, so that's seven words.) > > I'll never wish the guy anything but ill. I don't hope he crashes, but I'll > always hate him. > > --Mike > - > 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: And did I mention wrong
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 15:57:58 +0100, you wrote: snip > that wave quality of >light DOES influence macroscopic qualities of image in such a way that >there is no absolute sharpness even at macroscopic scale, not only >quantum scale. What I am referencing to is Law of diffraction & >Huygens' principe. I don't know about all that technical stuff, but I do know it's near impossible to get a Sharp shot of a little yellow duckling in the first days after hatching. I can get some of the yellow down sharp, but the lil' ducky's finest down is impossible to resolve, even with the best technique and lenses. The down must need over 100 lpm resolution, and it's pretty low in contrast to its surroundings, even on water reflecting a bright blue sky. Self-defense mechanism? Maybe predators have a hard time seeing a fuzzy yellow ducky also. -- John Mustarde www.photolin.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 .
OT: Another dumb computer question
Hi; I am trying to set up a cheap and dirty "network" using a second ethernet card on my main computer attached directly to an ethernet card on my secondary machine. I am told it is possible to do this, but am wondering how? Please reply privately so as not to clutter up the list with off topic traffic (like as if I have developed a conscience about it<>) thanks William Robb [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: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
Here`s a wide open shot with the 135/2.3: http://pug.komkon.org/01may/WoodDuck.html Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: "Paul F. Stregevsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 3:07 PM Subject: Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8? > Fred wrote: > How is the bokeh with that Vivitar S-1 135/2.3 ? > > I guess I'm not a bokeh fanatic; I haven't paid attention. I use this lens > exclusively to shoot indoor school events, and I'm just happy if the kids > and sets look sharp. I've just reviewed some JPEGs of a recent production I > shot, and I don't even notice any attributes of the out-of-focus zones. > Steve Larson, John Mustarde, any other owner, care to comment? > > > Paul Franklin Stregevsky > 13 Selby Court > Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > H (301) 349-5243 > - > 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 .
Czech online Pentax dealer
Recently someone was asking for URLs for online Pentax dealers in the Czech Republic area. Here's another: http://www.fotopentaxjavurek.cz/objektnew.htm Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - 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: End of OM
That is sad. Wasn't there a bottom of the line OM, plastic body, made by Cosina, I think. Maybe the OM 10? I remember that Cosina used the same chassis to make FM10's for Nikon, Vivitar SLR's. I wonder why Olympus wouldn't continue to market that? Or do they not sell those anymore. No big deal, I guess, it's not a "real" OM anyway. It's sad to see the end of a fine line of cameras like this. regards, frank > Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >I suppose many of you have heard this already, but yesterday Olympus Optical > >Co. announced the end of the OM line. > > S-- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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: Michael A.'s an ASS
Yeah, but Micheal Andretti is still an ass. I was glad he sucked in F1. It made Jacques Villeneuve's accomplishment a few years later (being as they both went from CART to F1) all the much sweeter. OTOH, Schumacher is one of the most arrogant people I've ever seen (which is not to say that he isn't approachable or friendly with fans) - it's just that he's so damned good, his arrogance is in some instances, justified. He is certainly one of the greatest ever: ranks up there with Fangio, Moss, Clark, Senna, et al. And the scary thing is, he's still at his peak - Lord knows what records he'll have if he stays healthy. -frank Ed Mathews wrote: > But Mike, nobody's talking about Michael Andretti. The Michael referred > to is Michael Schumacher, current world champion and Ferrari driver. > Michael Andretti never drove for Ferrari - he only drove for McClaren > for 2/3 of a season then got fired. > > Thanks, > Ed > http://lightandsilver.com > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Mike Johnston > > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 4:01 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Michael A.'s an ASS > > > > > > >> "Star and Stooges" I like it! You've hit it right on! I always > > >> liked Eddie Irvine because he took the money and sucked up > > to Michael > > >> without pretending that it was anything else... Don't get > > me wrong, > > >> I'm a HUGE Ferrari fan and I hope Michael wins the > > championship again > > >> and ties Fangio for 5. > > > > > > But Michael Andretti's an ass. I had a pit pass once and took > > - > 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 . -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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: Michael A.'s an ASS
I have the same experience, and also did I never handed over my camera. There is one thing you need to realise: you have a Pentax hanging around your neck, so there is no desire to take the camera which was handed to you and run. The other way around: obviously there is every reason to fear someone would take a Pentax. Did I mention I am a Pentax fan? Frits Wüthrich Len Paris observed: > As many times as strangers have asked me to take a picture of > them, using their camera, over these many years, I can't > remember a single time that I've ever asked a stranger to take a > picture of me using my camera. > > I guess that means that I would never hand over my camera to a > stranger. Odd, and perhaps very selfish of me. I never really > thought about it before. Perhaps it's because I was born and > raised in a fairly big city. > > Len - 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: Super Program manual online?
Not everyone knows that. (That's why there are no stupid questions). At 04:11 PM 1/19/2002 -0600, you wrote: >On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 13:49:21 -0800, Jim Moniz wrote: > > >http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp > >Why in the world would someone spend 10-12 bucks for a manual that they >could obtain from Pentax for >$4.00? > > > > > >Later, >Gary >- >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: LX & FLASH
>Blue Peter has a lot to answer for ;-) > >I bet you made advent candle holders out of two coat hangers and some >tinsel when you were a lad, didn't you. Hi Wendy. Actually it was LEGO Cubic yards of it, couldn't get enough. The great thing is, now with my 8 yr old son, I'm getting to do it all again 8-) Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://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 .
Agfa Vista film
Hello! I wonder if somebody have already tried Agfa Vista film (any of 100, 400, 800). If so, what's you impression of it compared to a) Agfa HDC b) Agfa Optima c) Agfa Vista of other speed. Thanks a lot! Igor - 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: P67 info
> I know I said I was going to wait unitl I found some good buy it > nows to pick up > the 300/4 6x7 and the 55/4. Last night, a late model SMCP 300/4 > went up with a > $595 BIN. The seller, who has a very good rating, marked it > excellent. KEH had one > at $950 as an excellent plus and another at more than $1050 plus > as a like new. I > asked JCO what to do. He answered in an enabling way. But still, > I waited. This > afternoon the lens was still there. I rationalized that I could > easily sell it for > $595 if I had to. So I bought it. The 6x7 klit is shaping up. > Paul If its as good or better than my SMCT/67 300mm F4, your gonna love it! Good Luck, JCO - 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: P67 info
I know I said I was going to wait unitl I found some good buy it nows to pick up the 300/4 6x7 and the 55/4. Last night, a late model SMCP 300/4 went up with a $595 BIN. The seller, who has a very good rating, marked it excellent. KEH had one at $950 as an excellent plus and another at more than $1050 plus as a like new. I asked JCO what to do. He answered in an enabling way. But still, I waited. This afternoon the lens was still there. I rationalized that I could easily sell it for $595 if I had to. So I bought it. The 6x7 klit is shaping up. 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: Travelling and Photography
I override web colors with my own background and fonts in Netscape - helps a lot! annsan "Paris, Leonard" wrote: > > Yeah black background with blue text really sucks, doesn't it? Of course, > it could be worse. Black background with purple text, or blue background > with purple text, or green background with purple or blue text. We get to > see all of the hard to read combinations on the web. It makes you wonder if > folks with websites ever surf the web themselves. Surely they do the > designs with some other colors or they'd go blind putting their websites up. > > Len > --- > > -Original Message- > From: Doug Brewer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 10:41 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Travelling and Photography > > I don't understand why people write a decent opinion piece and then insist > on making it impossible to read. > > Doug > back to work > - > 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: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
Fred wrote: How is the bokeh with that Vivitar S-1 135/2.3 ? I guess I'm not a bokeh fanatic; I haven't paid attention. I use this lens exclusively to shoot indoor school events, and I'm just happy if the kids and sets look sharp. I've just reviewed some JPEGs of a recent production I shot, and I don't even notice any attributes of the out-of-focus zones. Steve Larson, John Mustarde, any other owner, care to comment? Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - 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: Sorry can't keep up. until next time
Well , neither can I but I don't tell everyone! hardyhar William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "herb greenslade" > Subject: Sorry can't keep up. until next time > > > unsubscribe pentax-discuss > > Wimp. > > HAR!! > WW Well , neither can I but I don't tell everyone! hardyhar annsan > - > 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: Michael A.'s an ASS
You're right, Cory, it is hard to believe anyone could be so rude. I've run into a very few sports stars, and fortunately, all were very nice, and actually engaged in conversations. My most memorable was Maurice "Rocket" Richard, hockey star for the Montreal Canadiens in the 40's and 50's. He became a cultural icon to French Canadians, and has attained near-mythic status. I bumped into him in an airport about 20 years ago - he actually sat down next to me (I was there first). I was almost afraid to say anything to him, because he had a reputation for being a hot-head, at least as a player. Turned out he was very nice, and we talked for about 15 minutes until they called for his plane. He stood up, held out his hand to shake mine, told me it was nice talking to me, and left. On the other hand, I didn't have a camera. Not to make excuses for M. Andretti, who I don't like either on or off the track, but maybe when you have cameras pushed in your face all day, you don't have much patience for such things. OTOH, "no thanks, I don't want my picture taken right now" was all that was required, wasn't it? You're right, Mike, he is a prick. regards, frank CBWaters wrote: > WOW. > That's some story. Hard to believe someone could be SO rude. > I gota tell ya though, I like the heart-warming stories of people, Pentax, > and papa a lot better. > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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 .
A few P67 shots
Got my darkroom going today. Still waiting for the 105mm enlarging lens but used my 80mm for the time being. Sure is nice to be able to print again. Heres two shots using the 45mm F4: www.gate.net/~hifisapi/Inlet.jpg www.gate.net/~hifisapi/condo.jpg Heres two using the 300mm F4: www.gate.net/~hifisapi/pelican.jpg www.gate.net/~hifisapi/outboards.jpg Sorry for the big files, but its impossible to even begin to see the details in these prints without at least a few hundred Kbytes. My scanner kinda sucks for B&W too. Based on the pelican pic ,the 300mm has pretty decent bokeh. The 45mm has too much DOF to see it's bokeh, need to take some closeups to check that out. Laters, JCO - 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: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild
hehehehehehehehehe what, awaken the usenet flame beast on PURPOSE - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 5:14 AM Subject: Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild > "Tom Rittenhouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >Get out dictionary. See metaphor. > > > >Literal minded comes to mind, so does anal-retentive. I think Mark changing > >it from instrument was stupid, catering to the ignorant always is. > > Hey, post that stuff to the Usenet discussion! Get those people arguing again > ;-) > > -- > Mark Roberts > www.robertstech.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: Michael A.'s an ASS
Hmmm ... a story that seems somewhat typical of the big "stars" in sports these days. I recall Mario Andretti as being very accessible and friendly, but that was back in the days when any spectator could buy a pit pass and wander freely amongst the cars, drivers and mechanics. As a counterpoint to Mike's tale, I'd like to pass along a much more positive story. When I was in high school I was a big fan of motor sports, and Ferrari cars and drivers were my favorites. This was when Phil Hill, Wolfgang von Trips, Stirling Moss, Richie Ginther, and others were in their prime. I learned that Luigi Chinetti, the importer of Ferrari at the time, had a shop in NYC, and I went down there one Saturday morning, mostly just to stand outside and gawk. The shop was open, and I wandered inside, loving every moment of my proximity to the shining red cars with the prancing horse emblem. At one point I stuck my head around a corner, and there, right before me, was the garage area. Oh, all those gleaming red cars and snorting 12 cylinder engines - even as I write these words the memories of my youthful joy brings a tear to my eye. And there, in the corner, almost looking abandoned, was "La Barchetta", the little boat, a Type 166 Mille Miglia, the car that Chinetti himself drove at LeMans in 1949, one of only three or four ever made. Oh, the joy! I couldn't help myself, and I slowly, quietly, walked over to it, standing close enough to smell the leather of the driver's seat, touching the tires ever so gently, afraid of doing some damage, breathing in the history, and imagining the speed and excitement of racing down the Mulsanne Straight. When I left that day I knew that I was coming back. And the next Saturday I returned, this time with a little camera loaded with color film. I took some snapshots of the cars, the garage area, of the mechanics at work - if only I could capture the sound of those marvelous engines as the mechanics revved them - their snarling exhaust and their deep breathing through six dual barreled, downdraft Weber carburetors, muffled only slightly by wire mesh air filters. I was in heaven. I went back to the shop many times, always on Saturday mornings. At no time did anyone ever ask me to leave, or to not take pictures, or to stop drooling on the cars. It seemed as if no one even noticed me. And then, one Saturday morning, Luigi Chinetti himself came up to me, and asked if I'd be kind enough to help the mechanic move "La Barchetta" - if it wouldn't be too much trouble. Imagine how I felt when the mechanic suggested that I sit in the car and steer it while he and Luigi pushed it across the garage to its new spot in the morning sun. Man, the memory of that moment, and the following moment when Luigi and the mechanic asked if I'd be kind enough to take a picture of them standing by that marvelous red machine. Mike Johnston wrote: > But Michael Andretti's an ass. > [...] I tried explaining that I had a very nice picture framed and > just needed _someone_ to be looking out the window, so, even if he didn't > want his own picture taken, would he mind asking the mechanic to come sit > where he was sitting and just look towards the stand for five seconds? > > Slowly and deliberately, he finished his soda, got up and walked away. Never > once glanced my way, never answered. No chance he didn't hear me, unless > he's stone deaf--I was a yard and a half from the guy. > > I've got one word for that guy: PRICK. Selfish, swell-headed, self-centered, > rude prick. (Uh, well, okay, so that's seven words.) -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - 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: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)
>Wohooo > Got it!!! >Now I've got the LX wink ;-) >I went into the shop and the camera is not mint but not far of. >Ended up walking out with camera ER case instuction book and strap for >£330!! >We are going to see friend this afternoon and guess what camera is going >with me ;-) >Alan Well done Alan. Chalk another one up, Albano! Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://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: Super Program manual online?
They are hoping that they won't even have to spend the four bucks, I guess. Must get their cameras and film free, too. Len --- > Why in the world would someone spend 10-12 bucks for a manual that they could obtain from Pentax for > $4.00? > Later, > Gary - 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: P67 info
As far as I have been able to find out , every lens ever made for the 67 series of cameras will work on all the bodies. JCO > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 1:25 AM > To: PDML > Subject: P67 info > > > So, for all of you 67 owners out there, perhaps you can answer a > question for me. I am very familiar with the 35mm lenses, and their > features - M42, K, M, A, F, FA. I would like to know more about the > 67 lenses and backward compatibility - I would be considering the 67II > - is there any issues or concerns with old vs. new glass? > > Thanks, > > > Bruce Dayton > - > 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: OT: Eddie - was: Rubens (Was: Re: Insanity test)
My favourite Eddie Irvine story: He was asked about the design of his helmet, which is orange and green. He explained that he's from Northern Ireland and Protestant, so the orange is his Orangeman heritage. He was then asked why he had green. He said, "so the Catholics don't blow my f*g head off!" -frank Ed Mathews wrote: > He uses the same brutally honest approach in defense of his womanizing > off the track too, and that seems to works for him also. Nobody can say > he's not having his fun while he can. :) > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild
"Tom Rittenhouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Get out dictionary. See metaphor. > >Literal minded comes to mind, so does anal-retentive. I think Mark changing >it from instrument was stupid, catering to the ignorant always is. Hey, post that stuff to the Usenet discussion! Get those people arguing again ;-) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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: Super Program manual online?
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 13:49:21 -0800, Jim Moniz wrote: >http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp Why in the world would someone spend 10-12 bucks for a manual that they could obtain from Pentax for $4.00? Later, Gary - 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: Super Program manual online?
> So how about the manual? > > Cory http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp 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 .
Re: P67 info
Bruce Dayton wrote: > So, for all of you 67 owners out there, perhaps you can answer a > question for me. I am very familiar with the 35mm lenses, and their > features - M42, K, M, A, F, FA. I would like to know more about the > 67 lenses and backward compatibility - I would be considering the 67II > - is there any issues or concerns with old vs. new glass? As far as I know the 67 mount hasn't changed. All the glass should fit on any body. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) "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: Michael A.'s an ASS
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 15:00:50 -0600, Mike Johnston wrote: >I'll never wish the guy anything but ill. I don't hope he crashes, but I'll >always hate him. That seems to happen all to often when "stars" let it go to their heads It's really a shame that some of them act that way. Guess that's way I liked Dale Earnherdt so much. Every time I was around the track when he was there, he would always take time for things like you mentioned. I guess he never forgot where he came from.. Later, Gary - 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: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002 16:15:41 -0500, Tom Rittenhouse wrote: >Actually it means Massey-Furguson. MF is painted right on their tractors. On >the other hand it means something that starts with moth and and ends with >ker. But, then you are welcome to use it however you wish. Tom, You owe me a monitor. Not sure that Coke mixes to well with the electrons floating around in them. :-) Later, Gary - 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: Michael A.'s an ASS
WOW. That's some story. Hard to believe someone could be SO rude. I gota tell ya though, I like the heart-warming stories of people, Pentax, and papa a lot better. Cory Waters - Original Message - From: "Mike Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 4:00 PM Subject: Michael A.'s an ASS > >> "Star and Stooges" I like it! You've hit it right on! I always > >> liked Eddie Irvine because he took the money and sucked up to Michael > >> without pretending that it was anything else... Don't get me wrong, > >> I'm a HUGE Ferrari fan and I hope Michael wins the championship again > >> and ties Fangio for 5. > > > But Michael Andretti's an ass. I had a pit pass once and took some nice > candids of a number of drivers. But the best shot of the day eluded me. I > was wandering alone in back of a garage, when the most amazing scene > presented itself to my camera. It was simply a window, but the crowded > stands and blowing flags were reflected in part of it. Through it I could > see out the front of the garage where there was an Indy car and a throng of > fans. Sitting just inside the window, with his head right where the window > was open, was Michael Andretti. He was talking to a mechanic, just shooting > the breeze. Well, I was about three feet from him, and the window was open. > I had the picture just perfectly framed. It was _glorious_, one of those > setups you just come across once in a blue moon--that makes your heart pound > until you know you've gotten it in the can; the kind of shot where you'll > mark the roll so you can treat it with extra care. You couldn't even invent > a shot that nice. It wouldn't occur to you that it could all go together so > well. > > All I needed was for Andretti to turn his head and glance out the window. > > Too much to ask, it turned out. I waited until the mechanic he was talking > to walked away, and asked very politely if he wouldn't mind looking at the > stands for just a moment. He ignored me. I waited a few moments and asked > again. Finally I tried explaining that I had a very nice picture framed and > just needed _someone_ to be looking out the window, so, even if he didn't > want his own picture taken, would he mind asking the mechanic to come sit > where he was sitting and just look towards the stand for five seconds? > > Slowly and deliberately, he finished his soda, got up and walked away. Never > once glanced my way, never answered. No chance he didn't hear me, unless > he's stone deaf--I was a yard and a half from the guy. > > I've got one word for that guy: PRICK. Selfish, swell-headed, self-centered, > rude prick. (Uh, well, okay, so that's seven words.) > > I'll never wish the guy anything but ill. I don't hope he crashes, but I'll > always hate him. > > --Mike > - > 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: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?
Actually it means Massey-Furguson. MF is painted right on their tractors. On the other hand it means something that starts with moth and and ends with ker. But, then you are welcome to use it however you wish. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 8:52 AM Subject: Re: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively? > True enough, but don't hold your breath waiting for the wide world of > photography to follow your lead. I for one will not contradict the > established > usage. > > BTY I'm not deaf. > > Regards, > Anthony Farr > > - Original Message - > From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > (snip) > > > > THE MEMBERS OF THE PDML HAVE ~EVERY~ RIGHT (I.E., IT IS ~ENTIRELY~ > > WITHIN THEIR PREROGATIVE) TO DECIDE SOMETHING FOR THEMSELVES, > > ~REGARDLESS~ WHAT SOME "LONG ESTABLISHED TRADITION" MIGHT BE > > ELSEWHERE !!! > > > > (And the fact that we could probably never all get together and > > agree to any one thing is not relevant to the truth of the previous > > paragraph.) > > > > Fred > > - > - > 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: P67 info
> Ctein has, indeed, published some test results of 67 lenses. At least > some were published in Ed Buziak's magazine - Camera & Darkroom. Here's > one review: > > http://www.camera-and-darkroom.co.uk/issue40.html Thanks Shel--glad some of that work of his is "out there." --Mike - 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 .
Michael A.'s an ASS
>> "Star and Stooges" I like it! You've hit it right on! I always >> liked Eddie Irvine because he took the money and sucked up to Michael >> without pretending that it was anything else... Don't get me wrong, >> I'm a HUGE Ferrari fan and I hope Michael wins the championship again >> and ties Fangio for 5. But Michael Andretti's an ass. I had a pit pass once and took some nice candids of a number of drivers. But the best shot of the day eluded me. I was wandering alone in back of a garage, when the most amazing scene presented itself to my camera. It was simply a window, but the crowded stands and blowing flags were reflected in part of it. Through it I could see out the front of the garage where there was an Indy car and a throng of fans. Sitting just inside the window, with his head right where the window was open, was Michael Andretti. He was talking to a mechanic, just shooting the breeze. Well, I was about three feet from him, and the window was open. I had the picture just perfectly framed. It was _glorious_, one of those setups you just come across once in a blue moon--that makes your heart pound until you know you've gotten it in the can; the kind of shot where you'll mark the roll so you can treat it with extra care. You couldn't even invent a shot that nice. It wouldn't occur to you that it could all go together so well. All I needed was for Andretti to turn his head and glance out the window. Too much to ask, it turned out. I waited until the mechanic he was talking to walked away, and asked very politely if he wouldn't mind looking at the stands for just a moment. He ignored me. I waited a few moments and asked again. Finally I tried explaining that I had a very nice picture framed and just needed _someone_ to be looking out the window, so, even if he didn't want his own picture taken, would he mind asking the mechanic to come sit where he was sitting and just look towards the stand for five seconds? Slowly and deliberately, he finished his soda, got up and walked away. Never once glanced my way, never answered. No chance he didn't hear me, unless he's stone deaf--I was a yard and a half from the guy. I've got one word for that guy: PRICK. Selfish, swell-headed, self-centered, rude prick. (Uh, well, okay, so that's seven words.) I'll never wish the guy anything but ill. I don't hope he crashes, but I'll always hate him. --Mike - 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: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild
Get out dictionary. See metaphor. Literal minded comes to mind, so does anal-retentive. I think Mark changing it from instrument was stupid, catering to the ignorant always is. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Oliver Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 2:45 PM Subject: Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild My only concern is 1) how many members of PDML are on their membership list 2) how anyone could match a acoustic, camera and a musical instrument (ok, apart from shutter .wav files) a·cous·tic (-kstk) adj. also a·cous·ti·cal (-st-kl) 1.. Of or relating to sound, the sense of hearing, or the science of sound. 2.. 1.. Designed to carry sound or to aid in hearing. 2.. Designed to absorb or control sound: acoustic tile. 3.. Music. 1.. Of or being an instrument that does not produce or enhance sound electronically: an acoustic guitar; an acoustic bass. 2.. Being a performance that features such instruments: opened the show with an acoustic set. n. Music An acoustic instrument. 3) how curmugeonly i have become in my old age to not realise this is perfect troll material ;) 4) I have a sinar P2 - can I join??... :) Oliver - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 8:01 PM Subject: Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild > - Original Message - > From: "Tom Rittenhouse" > Subject: Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild > > > > Ah ha! A secret society. Why haven't I been invited in? Is it > just because I > > don't know the handshake, or is it a broader issue, maybe > prejudice? Perhaps > > you don't like curmudgeons? > > No curmudgeons? They didn't mention that when I signed on. > > 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 . [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of schwa.gif] [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of oomacr.gif] [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of prime.gif] [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of ibreve.gif] - 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: P67 info
Cory, This one is a list message. Everyone got it. Shel just referenced Mike, because it was in response to his earlier messages. Perhaps you need a nap :-) Paul CBWaters wrote: > what IS up here... > I'm not Mike, either. I think that Virus might have gotten you a little > mixed up. > > Cory > > - Original Message - > From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 12:48 PM > Subject: Re: P67 info > > > Hi Mike, > > > > Ctein has, indeed, published some test results of 67 lenses. At least > > some were published in Ed Buziak's magazine - Camera & Darkroom. Here's > > one review: > > > > http://www.camera-and-darkroom.co.uk/issue40.html > > > > and you can search the site to see if there are others. > > > > Ed sent me that issue, and I may - doubtful, but possible - still have > > it. > > > > Mike Johnston wrote: > > > > > > > So, for all of you 67 owners out there, perhaps you can answer a > > > > question for me. I am very familiar with the 35mm lenses, and their > > > > features - M42, K, M, A, F, FA. I would like to know more about the > > > > 67 lenses and backward compatibility - I would be considering the 67II > > > > - - is there any issues or concerns with old vs. new glass? > > > > > > This doesn't really speak to your question, Bruce, but my friend Ctein, > who > > > has been writing for U.S. photography magazines for nearly 30 years, has > > > always photographed with a Pentax 6x7. He did a number of direct tests > of > > > old and new lenses, and discovered that some of the newer designs are > far > > > superior. I don't know if he's published his results or not, but if > you'd > > > like me to ask him to comment on specifics for the benefit of the list, > I'd > > > be happy to. > > > > > > -- > > Shel Belinkoff > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ > > - > > 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: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
The K135/2.5 is among my most used lenses, and it appears to yield results that are similar in color and sharpness to the K85/1.8. And, as I've stated earlier, I've also had great success with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5. However, there's a big "but" attached to that. I rarely make any wet prints from color film, be it negative or transparency. I scan the film and print digitally. So if there is a lack of saturation or contrast, I adjust for that in PhotoShop. I haven't really studied original transparencies at great length for apparent differences. And very few scans look great right out of the box. But, in terms of end results, the Vivitar is certainly capable of producing deep, vibrant color, as are the two Pentax lenses. However, I may undertake a comparison of the 85/1.8 Pentax and the 90/2.5 Series 1 Vivitar on transparency film. I think that would be interesting. Paul Steve Larson wrote: > Shel, it sounds like the K85/1.8 is a superb lens. I`ll have to go through > those slides again and find those that I shot with yours. I never noticed > that the Vivitar was not so vivid with colors, but that is an interesting > comparison. I`m going to have to compare it to a Pentax in a side > by side shoot. - 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: For the enablers
Count yourself lucky Paul. There are those in the world that are better left unknown. Cory Waters Knows several Bevis-like characters. - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 3:35 PM Subject: Re: For the enablers > Cotty wrote: > > > > > Whoooaaa! Cool - hilk hilk - he said 'but' ! > > > > Beavis > > > > I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with this Beavis person and don't understand > your post. > 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 . - 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: P67 info
Mike Johnston wrote: > > > ...my friend Ctein,... did a number of direct tests of > old and new lenses, and discovered that some of the newer designs are far > superior. I don't know if he's published his results or not, but if you'd > like me to ask him to comment on specifics for the benefit of the list, I'd > be happy to. > That would be great, Mike. The information on 6x7 lenses that I've found is inconsistent. Ctein's commentary would be great, particularly in terms of SMC Tak versions vs. contemporary versions. 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: For the enablers
Cotty wrote: > > Whoooaaa! Cool - hilk hilk - he said 'but' ! > > Beavis > I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with this Beavis person and don't understand your post. 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: Super Program manual online?
Oops, Next time, I will look! Bob - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:21 PM Subject: Re: Super Program manual online? > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << My Super A did!! I need a winder cover for my P5/50. >> > > Bob, > Look again. The camera's mechanical parts extend down into the space for any > winder cover. There are only two winder covers I know of for the Super A, > Super Program. They are the Winder MEII and the Motor Drive A. > Regards, Bob S. > - > 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: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?
Artur, I think that, in this case, where there probably wasn't room to spell out the words, the context makes the meaning perfectly clear. After all, you can always Read The Friendly Manual (RTFM) if you are not sure. We have had some messages here where there was no clue in the context, in which case all we can do is assume the widely accepted meaning. I've never been too lazy to spell things out when I think there may be doubt or confusion. If a person's point is worth communicating, it's worth being sure that everyone understands what he, or she, meant. Len --- > Hmmm... perhaps producers should should be informed about this, since they > confuse the matter placing the "AF" and "MF" marks on their 35mm babies, > near focus mode switches...:) > Greetz > Artur - 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]: P67 info
Mike, I would really appreciate it. As I contemplate making the move up to 67 I would like to be as informed as I can be. Thanks, Bruce Dayton Saturday, January 19, 2002, 9:17:25 AM, you wrote: >> So, for all of you 67 owners out there, perhaps you can answer a >> question for me. I am very familiar with the 35mm lenses, and their >> features - M42, K, M, A, F, FA. I would like to know more about the >> 67 lenses and backward compatibility - I would be considering the 67II >> - - is there any issues or concerns with old vs. new glass? MJ> This doesn't really speak to your question, Bruce, but my friend Ctein, who MJ> has been writing for U.S. photography magazines for nearly 30 years, has MJ> always photographed with a Pentax 6x7. He did a number of direct tests of MJ> old and new lenses, and discovered that some of the newer designs are far MJ> superior. I don't know if he's published his results or not, but if you'd MJ> like me to ask him to comment on specifics for the benefit of the list, I'd MJ> be happy to. MJ> --Mike MJ> - MJ> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, MJ> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to MJ> 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: End of OM
I'm saddened by this. The OM was a great system, and offered some unusual and very desirable lenses, as well as a superb metering system. Another great camera, the Leica R 6.2, has also recently been discontinued. RIP LX, OM, R6.2 ... the last of a breed. Mike Johnston wrote: > > I suppose many of you have heard this already, > but yesterday Olympus Optical Co. announced > the end of the OM line. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - 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: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild
My only concern is 1) how many members of PDML are on their membership list 2) how anyone could match a acoustic, camera and a musical instrument (ok, apart from shutter .wav files) a·cous·tic (-kstk) adj. also a·cous·ti·cal (-st-kl) 1.. Of or relating to sound, the sense of hearing, or the science of sound. 2.. 1.. Designed to carry sound or to aid in hearing. 2.. Designed to absorb or control sound: acoustic tile. 3.. Music. 1.. Of or being an instrument that does not produce or enhance sound electronically: an acoustic guitar; an acoustic bass. 2.. Being a performance that features such instruments: opened the show with an acoustic set. n. Music An acoustic instrument. 3) how curmugeonly i have become in my old age to not realise this is perfect troll material ;) 4) I have a sinar P2 - can I join??... :) Oliver - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 8:01 PM Subject: Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild > - Original Message - > From: "Tom Rittenhouse" > Subject: Re: The Acoustic Photographer's Guild > > > > Ah ha! A secret society. Why haven't I been invited in? Is it > just because I > > don't know the handshake, or is it a broader issue, maybe > prejudice? Perhaps > > you don't like curmudgeons? > > No curmudgeons? They didn't mention that when I signed on. > > 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 . [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of schwa.gif] [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of oomacr.gif] [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of prime.gif] [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of ibreve.gif] - 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: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
Do you really want to know the answer to that? Chips get soft because they contain less moisture than bread, and when left out, they absorb moisture. Bread, OTOH, contains more moisture, which, in time, evaporates, and the bread gets harder. CBWaters wrote: > why does bread get hard when left out while chips get soft? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - 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: OT: Rubens (Was: Re: Insanity test)
He uses the same brutally honest approach in defense of his womanizing off the track too, and that seems to works for him also. Nobody can say he's not having his fun while he can. :) Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Matjaz Osojnik > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 11:20 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: OT: Rubens (Was: Re: Insanity test) > > > Yep. I liked Irvine for the same reason. > > Matjaz > > > "Star and Stooges" I like it! You've hit it right on! I always > > liked Eddie Irvine because he took the money and sucked up > to Michael > > without pretending that it was anything else... Don't 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: OT - Insanity test
Yes, now I recall. Seems the Porsche TAG McClaren was the most reliable of the bunch, and the BMW inline 4 in the Brabham was the most powerfull. Hard to imagine all that power in 1.5 liters. Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Christian > Skofteland > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 7:50 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: OT - Insanity test > > > Those were turbo V-6's in the early '80's. 1500hp in > qualifying trim tuned down to 1000 in race trim Amazing. > Michael Schumacher drove one as a publicity thing a couple > of years ago and was scared of the power and the way it is so > different than his modern ride. - 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: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
OH Crap!
Darn outlook filters run amuck!
I think Microsoft is part of the conspiracy...
Cory Waters
why does bread get hard when left out while chips get soft?
- Original Message -
From: "CBWaters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
> did you mean to send this to Steve or are you part of the conspiracy to
> drive me insane?
>
>
> BTW, Sunday morning (Feb 10) sounds of AFAIK. What's to do? Also, I'll
be
> at the Marriott in Oakland I think.
>
> Cory
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 12:10 PM
> Subject: Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
>
>
> > Steve, if you recall, I used your Viv1 135mm to photograph some parrots
> > when we went to the zoo in Santa Barbara last year. I only shot three
> > or four frames with it, and then went back to using the Pentax K85/1.8.
> > When the photos were printed, it was obvious that the color saturation -
> > the vividness of the colors - was noticeably less than that of the
> > K85/1.8. Granted, the photo was quite sharp and detailed, but I was
> > surprised at the difference in color quality. Have you ever made some
> > direct comparisons in this area with other lenses? It might be
> > interesting to compare the K135/2.5 with your Vivitar.
> >
> > Paul sent me some lenses to play around with, and I think one was a
> > wide-angle Viv1. If so, I'll compare it to some Pentax and other lenses
> > with a similar focal length - and will finally be able to check the
> > 50/1.2 focusing you asked about, too.
> >
> >
> > Steve Larson wrote:
> > >
> > > I can agree with that. I do not have any experience with the Pentax
> 135/2.5,
> > > but I can attest to the
> > > VS1 135/2.3 as being a great lens, especially the K-mount variety with
> the
> > > superb coatings.
> > > Steve Larson
> > > Redondo Beach, California
> > > - Original Message -
> > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 3:16 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
> > >
> > > > Fred wrote:
> > > > Almost as fast as the Vivitar Series 1 135/2.3 (and more plentiful
> > > > and often less expensive), and a superb lens in its own right, is
> > > > the K 135/2.5 ("the poor man's A* 135/1.8").
> > > >
> > > > Fred,
> > > > The SMC 135/2.5K is a fine performer from f/5.6 onward. But it has
not
> > > lived up to my hopes at f/2.5 to f/4. That's why, though I already
owned
> the
> > > K, I bought the Vivitar. (That, and the Vivitar's 0.9 m close focus).
I
> > > think my fellow Series One enthusiast Steve Larson would agree.
> > > >
> > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > mail2web - Check your email from the web at
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Re: P67 info
what IS up here... I'm not Mike, either. I think that Virus might have gotten you a little mixed up. Cory - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 12:48 PM Subject: Re: P67 info > Hi Mike, > > Ctein has, indeed, published some test results of 67 lenses. At least > some were published in Ed Buziak's magazine - Camera & Darkroom. Here's > one review: > > http://www.camera-and-darkroom.co.uk/issue40.html > > and you can search the site to see if there are others. > > Ed sent me that issue, and I may - doubtful, but possible - still have > it. > > Mike Johnston wrote: > > > > > So, for all of you 67 owners out there, perhaps you can answer a > > > question for me. I am very familiar with the 35mm lenses, and their > > > features - M42, K, M, A, F, FA. I would like to know more about the > > > 67 lenses and backward compatibility - I would be considering the 67II > > > - - is there any issues or concerns with old vs. new glass? > > > > This doesn't really speak to your question, Bruce, but my friend Ctein, who > > has been writing for U.S. photography magazines for nearly 30 years, has > > always photographed with a Pentax 6x7. He did a number of direct tests of > > old and new lenses, and discovered that some of the newer designs are far > > superior. I don't know if he's published his results or not, but if you'd > > like me to ask him to comment on specifics for the benefit of the list, I'd > > be happy to. > > > -- > Shel Belinkoff > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ > - > 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: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)
Is it a "wink" or a nervous "twitch", like Inspector Dreyfus? :) Collin At 12:46 PM 1/19/02 -0500, you wrote: >Subject: Re: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio) > >Alan Abbott wrote: > > > Wohooo > > Got it!!! > > Now I've got the LX wink ;-) * "Get over it." Dr. Laura - 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: Unreadable Web Pages
I received it as well. I agree, c'mon... it's probably the trainees they've hired. Tom C. - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 9:49 AM Subject: OT: Unreadable Web Pages > Recently there was discussion here about web pages that are impossible to read because of the colors chosen for the backgtound and text. > > Today I recreived an email entitled "A Special Limited Time Offer From NYI" from the New York Institute of Photography. The heading is fine, but the extensive text is black on dark blue, and completely > illegible. You would think guys who run a respected photography school would know about colors and contrast and thing of that sort. > -- > Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Stanley, Powers & Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com > Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 > - > 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 .
AF-500 FTZ Questions
I have misplaced my manual for the AF-500 FTZ Flash and have not used it in about 2 years. Some stupid questions: Right now I just want to use it in full auto mode on my PZ-1p. Can someone tell me where the switches should be set for this? When I set aperture on the PZ-1p for the desired DOF, let's say f8, exposure time is correspondingly increased to 1/4 sec. When I have the AF500-FTZ on the camera and press the shutter button, the flash fires and I get a 1/4 sec exposure, which is obviously wrong. Maybe there's an additional item I need to set on the PZ-1p? When I have the switch set to USER mode, then I get an appropriate exposure time like 1/30 sec, but I lose control over the aperture. If I set the aperture in USER mode, then the same thing happens as above. I get a long exposure with the flash firing... which just does not seem right. I'm a dunce with this flash, not having used it in so long. Thanks. Tom - 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 .
Odp: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?
- Original Message - Subject: Re: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively? > AF> MF has always meant medium format, and it is not the prerogative of the > AF> members of one brand specific mailing list to overturn a long established > AF> tradition. > > AF> Regards, > AF> Anthony Farr Hmmm... perhaps producers should should be informed about this, since they confuse the matter placing the "AF" and "MF" marks on their 35mm babies, near focus mode switches...:) Greetz Artur - 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: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
Shel, it sounds like the K85/1.8 is a superb lens. I`ll have to go through
those slides again and find those that I shot with yours. I never noticed
that the Vivitar was not so vivid with colors, but that is an interesting
comparison. I`m going to have to compare it to a Pentax in a side
by side shoot.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
- Original Message -
From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
> Steve, if you recall, I used your Viv1 135mm to photograph some parrots
> when we went to the zoo in Santa Barbara last year. I only shot three
> or four frames with it, and then went back to using the Pentax K85/1.8.
> When the photos were printed, it was obvious that the color saturation -
> the vividness of the colors - was noticeably less than that of the
> K85/1.8. Granted, the photo was quite sharp and detailed, but I was
> surprised at the difference in color quality. Have you ever made some
> direct comparisons in this area with other lenses? It might be
> interesting to compare the K135/2.5 with your Vivitar.
>
> Paul sent me some lenses to play around with, and I think one was a
> wide-angle Viv1. If so, I'll compare it to some Pentax and other lenses
> with a similar focal length - and will finally be able to check the
> 50/1.2 focusing you asked about, too.
>
>
> Steve Larson wrote:
> >
> > I can agree with that. I do not have any experience with the Pentax
135/2.5,
> > but I can attest to the
> > VS1 135/2.3 as being a great lens, especially the K-mount variety with
the
> > superb coatings.
> > Steve Larson
> > Redondo Beach, California
> > - Original Message -
> > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 3:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: Didn't someone want a 135/1.8?
> >
> > > Fred wrote:
> > > Almost as fast as the Vivitar Series 1 135/2.3 (and more plentiful
> > > and often less expensive), and a superb lens in its own right, is
> > > the K 135/2.5 ("the poor man's A* 135/1.8").
> > >
> > > Fred,
> > > The SMC 135/2.5K is a fine performer from f/5.6 onward. But it has not
> > lived up to my hopes at f/2.5 to f/4. That's why, though I already owned
the
> > K, I bought the Vivitar. (That, and the Vivitar's 0.9 m close focus). I
> > think my fellow Series One enthusiast Steve Larson would agree.
> > >
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >
> > >
> > > mail2web - Check your email from the web at
> > > http://mail2web.com/ .
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Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #1961
In a message dated 19/01/02 17:50:08 GMT Standard Time, Cotty writes: << Pentax Pro Lens FA* 28-70mm f2.8 AL Powerzoom auto focus. 2 years old. £850 ono Tel: 07752 364421 >> I believe that is about the same as the new price, isn't it? Offer them half. krfsb Peter - 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: OT: Bargain (bogen) of the century?
I have a 3020 that I bought on ebay for a similar amount, although mine is equipped with a rather robust video head, the number of which escapes me at the moment. But I love the tripod. It's a rock. Just the thing for a 6x7. And the video head is stout, so it's quite fine for horizontals, less so for verticals. Paul Jim Moniz wrote: > I wandered into a local camera shop to check on the availability of the FA > 50mm 1.4 lens. The conversation led to a discussion of tripods. I mentioned > that I once owned a Tiltall lens, and asked the clerk what he would recommend, > since I wasn't happy with the tripod my girlfriend has been letting me use. > He pointed at a used Bogen tripod. I took one look at the tripod, one look at > the price tag, and snapped it up so quickly you could almost hear thunder from > the air rushing into the space once occupied by the 'pod! Get this...a Bogen > pro model 3020, WITH a 3028 head, for $99!!! This baby has definitely been > used but was well cared for, and I will never have to buy another tripod > again. The clerk, who is also a pro, was genuinely perturbed that one of his > fellow salesmen put such a low price on the tripod, and said he would have > bought it himself (or for a friend) if he had known about it first. > Just wanted to share my good fortune with you all. I plan to put this through > some serious use over the next few weeks. > 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 . - 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: OT -- sort of -- What makes a photographer?
Cotty wrote: > > > And so he's been doing this for quite a while. His advice to me? Know > your market. Write about something you know, but most importantly, write > it in the style the editor you are submitting to will want. Make it easy > for them, and they'll snap it up. Write what you know. Very good advice. After working as a race car mechanic and engine builder in my late teens and early twenties, I turned to writing for automotive magazines in order to stay in touch with something I loved. I probably wrote several hundred magazine articles in a period from 1974 to 1991. Early on, I found that I could make more money if I did the photography as well, so I borrowed a TLR Mamiya from my brother and set about learning to use it. My writing eventually lead to a career in advertising and some conflicts of interest that kept me away from the journalism side of things. But those conflicts have cleared up a bit since I'm working on different advertising accounts than I once did, so I'm taking it up again. This time it's more to help pay for my hobby, while providing some subject matter for my camera. Paul Cotty > > ___ > Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Check out the UK Macintosh ads > http://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 . - 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: And did I mention wrong
Bob, I really didn't want to "pummel" you, so sorry for the bit harsh response. But the thread was all about such pummeling before, I only adopted to your and others' tone. Back to topic: But I still think you are somewhat mistaken, that wave quality of light DOES influence macroscopic qualities of image in such a way that there is no absolute sharpness even at macroscopic scale, not only quantum scale. What I am referencing to is Law of diffraction & Huygens' principe. Your automobile edge is a difracting edge, in fact, every edge diffracts light. For common photographic magnifications, this diffraction rings around every light point have only very slight influence. But in higher magnifications, it is apparent. Of course, this whole discussion is IMNSHO only rhetoric, I didn't want to indulge in it too, but I did anyway :( Best regards, Frantisek - 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: How many lenses do you WANT to own?
Coming into this late, but... 1) a very small outfit - fast 24mm and fast 50mm, like 50/1.4 and 24/2 2) super-small outfit - ~40-42 (like my Olympus SP 1.7/42 rangefinder) 3) greedy mood : 15mm, 24mm, 50mm, 80-200/2.8, 400/4 or 300/2.8 (not too greedy is it ) 4) normal kit - 17/20mm, fast 24mm, 80-200/2.8, fast 50mm or 35mm, 400/5.6 I would like to have backups too, best something slower but more compact, like a 28/3.5 and similar. but that's the midget format... now for real stuff :) 6x6 SLR or TLR or rangefinder with very-wideangle (I can crop to slight wideangle always if the need), triple-normal tele, slightly-wider normal (fast). That's not much is it ;) Frantisek - 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: How to send money to Argentina?
JJB> the money for quite a few months. Never underestimate the power of a JJB> FedEx envelope with a few dollars inside... (not that I would JJB> recommend doing this, it is against FedEx regulations) I don't know how well it applies for US and Argentina, but here in Europe - Czechia, I can send money in an letter if it's a special envelope branded "valuable letter" or "valuable package", up to some sum in $. The package/letter is of course insured. But that's at our post company, even with the abundance of private post companies in US it might not be available at all. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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: Need help with digital planning
WRT thumbnail generating programs and 48bit TIFFs: the freeware Irfanview (www.irfanview.com) supports reading 48bit files, although it only reads them, it cannot save them back in 48 bits. If you do any adjustment with it it can so far save them only as normal 24bit. But even reading them is useful, as it can generate HTML thumbnail pages or big image with thumbnails VERY easily. Worth of try! HTH, Frantisek - 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 .
