Re: Returning
Hello everyone on the list: It has been almost a year since I left. Business is ok, but I work retail in the mean-time(camera store). Nice to be back. --- David Spaulding Photographer Good to have you back David David
Re: Railroads stations around Toronto
Markhams old station is still there, on Hwy 48, north of Hwy 7.It was the old GO station too,but it has moved.If you go in the spring they trot out some old farm equipment and display it out front.My Sept PUG IR picture was shot there. Dave On 03.3.15 4:13 PM, Nick Zentena [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which reminds me to ask. Anybody know if any of the old stations in or around the Toronto area are still standing? Any place somebody could take a picture? Old village of Unionville north of Toronto, close to where we live has a couple of railroad stations. One is a restored station of yesteryear which I think is actually used as a commuter station, and another one nearby which is an abandoned old station if this sort is what you are looking for. Ken
Cebit: Some pictures of the *ist and me
Hi, here: www.mycroft.de/cebit/cebit.html you can find four pictures of me and the *ist. I've tried to shoot the SMC-FAJ 28-80 lens mount and the *ist mount. On the picture with me and the *ist you can also see my SMC-M 50/1.7. Please note that the expression on my face is not the usual condition but caused by the things in front of me ;-) Cheers, Heiko
RE: This weekend
Dave Dave Dave... if you're going to use the F meter just for colour shots.. i'd be happy to take it off your hands :-) Dave i forgot to mention i had 2 other cameras with Tmax in em:) BW, Zone, and then figure out your film density.. get a densitometer and go nutty a la Ansel :-) Dont forget i work for a survey company.Just need a GPS unit and 10 sec to shoot the film base and i can get thickness AND lat and long VBG Let's see some of these F meter shots :-) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 3:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: This weekend Actually the flash stuff was not to bad.We moved the survey department last weekend to a new building so i shot 1/2 roll of the NPH to document the event.Used the SP and the 280T.Colours were nice.Mind you the outside stuff was shot on a dull day,old abandon cabins in a wooded area.However i did shoot them with the New F meter. :-) I have a roll of NPC to try,maybe this weekend.I have no big chrome film. Dave Depending on the flash and what you're shooting Dave; NPH is pretty gosh darn good in my books - but I'm shooting mostly people. Portra NC would be my back up. NPZ rules - but it's expensive to shoot.
Re: The things we do for money
Not when you're hanging around casinos in Saskatcewan, you don't! Little rodents with bazookas shoot you, if you drink martinis around those parts. -theriault; frank theriault agent double 0-6x7 Bob Walkden wrote: as any fule no, British agents in casinos drink vodka martini, shaken not stirred. -- Walkden. Bob Walkden -- Honour - that virtue of the unjust! -Albert Camus
Re: Returning
Hi David, Welcome back. What kind of assignments are you getting? Are you shooting any digital? Paul Stenquist David R Spaulding wrote: Hello everyone on the list: It has been almost a year since I left. Business is ok, but I work retail in the mean-time(camera store). Nice to be back. --- David Spaulding Photographer _ Get 25MB, POP3, Spam Filtering with LYCOS MAIL PLUS for $19.95/year. http://login.mail.lycos.com/brandPage.shtml?pageId=plusref=lmtplus
Re: Power Zoom 28-105 Vs the new 28-105 3.2-4.5
I have the power zoom model. If act I have two and would not trade them for the new one. i like the heavier feel of the power zoom and use them on the PZ1 and LX. If find the colour etc excellent. Vic In a message dated 3/15/03 9:27:43 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jim - I just checked my stash of comments that need to be integrated into the Comments site next time I upgrade... still not many comments on this lens. One or two have been positive, but I don't believe any of those had prior experience with the power zoom version so they didn't really offer a comparison. Wendy and Joe W. both reported having one but didn't say too much about it... Stan
Re: Pentax on Leica
Wish I could afford it now, although I'd rather have the chrome one. The seller mentions that it couples to the Bessa R2 and Leica M rangefinders. I would imagine it works with the Leica TM rangefinders as well, since it's a screw mount lens. Does anyone know for certain? Paul Levente -Levi- Littvay wrote: I did not follow the bessa or leica lust thread so I don't know if this is news or not, but this thing seems kinda kool http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2915345991category=30063
Re: You'd better not buy digital yet :-)
Pop Photo's April issue always has an April Fool's article and this is it this year. What gives it away is the (F)ast (I)ntegrated (L)ight (M)anagement system. Bill - Original Message - From: Taz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 3:20 AM Subject: Re: You'd better not buy digital yet :-) Ok, wazzat! for those of us who don't get that magazine. UVF (Universal Visual Format) is on the horizon. According to Pop Photo anyway Bill
Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S
Let's all remember that this is basically a PS digital for Joe and Jane Sixpack, not a flagship for enthusiasts. Bill - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:44 AM Subject: Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S I agree with Henry that the pixel structure looks bad when viewed at 400%, but the tones in the pixels all together, eg. in the girl's face, are all pretty close to each other. No pixels with stray colours. However, I think the camera soft/firmware has room for improvement when it comes to smoothening the tonal gradations between pixels. I don't think the colour depth is an issue here, only the distribution of tones. For all I know, this might be possible to amend with a soft/firmware upgrade. Given the peculiar sliding lens construction, I'm more worried about the obvious chromatic aberrations in the upper left corner of the image. Jostein Btw, I use a 19 Eizo monitor at 1280x1024 and 32 bit colour. It's calibrated with Adobe Gamma loader. - Original Message - From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 5:38 AM Subject: Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S Henry Henry wrote: Hi Keith, I just report what I saw with my eyes, which of course is not a scientific way to judge the image quality. We take photos for our and other's eyes, so what better criteria? I saw horrible noise and artifects at the children's faces, at 100% view from my Sony LCD monitor which is set at 1024x768 pixels. I watch it pixel by pixel. Horrible noise and artifacts!? Those problem pixels locations are lost on me! My .27 mm dot pitch cathode ray tube monitor CAN be set at 1280 x 1024, but IS set at 832 x 624, so I can make out the pixels and other little items on the screen, and the kid's blemishes do not stand out for me! Maybe I should save up for a new Sony LCD monitor, and get some new eyes? ;^) I have done a crop on the original large photo and put it on my web server: http://www.irenhenry.com/imgp0125-crop.jpg That crop, with both kids, displays at a little over 10 wide, on my screen, while the same area (width) from the original jpg measured at about 12 or a shade over, as I recall. But, that's beside the point, as I _still_ can't discern any gross problems with your crop of that image! Now, I blew it up to 200 and then 400% of the original 2048 x 1536 image, so as to make the boy's head measure 5.5 top of cap to chin, and now I start to find pixellation at the top of the boy's ears (highlights?) and top of her turtleneck fabric. Maybe having to blow it up that far to see it is a good thing! When I get my Optio 550... or will it be the OptioS ? I'll just have to hope they display as well at the same resolution. If it is the problem of my monitor, I probably have to buy another one before my *ist-D arrive. Let's hope it isn't, and you get to keep it! keith
Re: some bessaflex specs
On March 15, 2003 09:36 pm, frank theriault wrote: Nice! I hate to nit-pick (and I'm not usually a nit-picker g), but it would be nice if the ISO range went up to 3200, but it ain't a big deal... 60,000 yen, eh? Anyone know what that's likely to be in US (or better yet) Canadian dollars? MSRP: 50,000Yen (w/o tax) Divide by about 120 yen to get US$. That's not exact but it'll get you close. Nick
RE: some bessaflex specs
$400? That's way too much over the price of a near mint spotmatic IMHO. JCO -Original Message- From: Nick Zentena [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 7:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: some bessaflex specs On March 15, 2003 09:36 pm, frank theriault wrote: Nice! I hate to nit-pick (and I'm not usually a nit-picker g), but it would be nice if the ISO range went up to 3200, but it ain't a big deal... 60,000 yen, eh? Anyone know what that's likely to be in US (or better yet) Canadian dollars? MSRP: 50,000Yen (w/o tax) Divide by about 120 yen to get US$. That's not exact but it'll get you close. Nick
Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S
Jostein wrote: I agree with Henry that the pixel structure looks bad when viewed at 400%, but the tones in the pixels all together, eg. in the girl's face, are all pretty close to each other. No pixels with stray colours. However, I think the camera soft/firmware has room for improvement when it comes to smoothening the tonal gradations between pixels. I don't think the colour depth is an issue here, only the distribution of tones. For all I know, this might be possible to amend with a soft/firmware upgrade. Given the peculiar sliding lens construction, I'm more worried about the obvious chromatic aberrations in the upper left corner of the image. Your points are well taken. - keith Jostein Btw, I use a 19 Eizo monitor at 1280x1024 and 32 bit colour. It's calibrated with Adobe Gamma loader.
Re: some bessaflex specs
On March 16, 2003 07:52 am, J. C. O'Connell wrote: $400? That's way too much over the price of a near mint spotmatic IMHO. IMHO it's both too expensive and too cheap at that price. Too expensive for those looking for a cheap body to mount old lenses on. Too cheap for collectors or others looking at the camera for non-photographic reasons. Nick
Re: Railroads stations around Toronto
On March 15, 2003 04:40 pm, frank theriault wrote: Hi, Nick, Union Station's pretty old g. Too nice-)) I was hoping someone would say the old St. Clair station was still standing. Nick
Re: Railroads stations around Toronto
On March 15, 2003 05:04 pm, KT Takeshita wrote: Old village of Unionville north of Toronto, close to where we live has a couple of railroad stations. One is a restored station of yesteryear which I think is actually used as a commuter station, and another one nearby which is an abandoned old station if this sort is what you are looking for. Hi, I found a few websites covering the Markham Go station and one that got moved to the Markham Muesem. Sounds good. Thanks Nick
Re: Railroads stations around Toronto
On March 15, 2003 05:31 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Markhams old station is still there, on Hwy 48, north of Hwy 7.It was the old GO station too,but it has moved.If you go in the spring they trot out some old farm equipment and display it out front.My Sept PUG IR picture was shot there. What shape is it in? I figure in four or five weeks the snow will be melted-))) Nick
Re: Railroads stations around Toronto
On March 15, 2003 10:29 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rode the train from Toronto to Niagara Falls this summer, and one of my memories was it going past the large old abandoned station at Hamilton. No idea how easy it is to get access. Sounds perfect for a longer trip. Thanks Nick
Re: Railroads stations around Toronto
Hi, Nick, Well, if it's old and abandonned you're looking for, I fear that the old St. Clair Starion (I'm assuming you mean the North Station that I referred to earlier - on Yonge just south of St. Clair) may not fit the bill. It's in the process (the might even be finished) of being totally renovated for the LCBO flagship store. They are striving for architectural accuracy for the exterior, but it will be completely cleaned up and freshened. Might be worth a look, though... cheers, frank Nick Zentena wrote: Too nice-)) I was hoping someone would say the old St. Clair station was still standing. Nick -- Honour - that virtue of the unjust! -Albert Camus
Lens haze
Hi All, I have a buddy that just bought a cosmetically mint K50/1.4, the problem is that it is afflicted with haze. Anyone know if it can be cleaned, and, for the possible do it your-selfer, any particular procedures? Thanks, William in Utah.
Re: Cebit: Some pictures of the *ist and me
Thanks for the pictures. I doesn't look like the tab necessary to interface with K/M lenses for aperture feedback is there :-( William in Utah - Original Message - From: Heiko Hamann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:35 AM Subject: Cebit: Some pictures of the *ist and me Hi, here: www.mycroft.de/cebit/cebit.html you can find four pictures of me and the *ist. I've tried to shoot the SMC-FAJ 28-80 lens mount and the *ist mount. On the picture with me and the *ist you can also see my SMC-M 50/1.7. Please note that the expression on my face is not the usual condition but caused by the things in front of me ;-) Cheers, Heiko
Re: some bessaflex specs
More or less 510.00 US dollars... Walfrido - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 11:36 PM Subject: Re: some bessaflex specs Nice! I hate to nit-pick (and I'm not usually a nit-picker g), but it would be nice if the ISO range went up to 3200, but it ain't a big deal... 60,000 yen, eh? Anyone know what that's likely to be in US (or better yet) Canadian dollars? regards, frank Lukasz Kacperczyk wrote: Thanks to our very own Ken Takeshita I'm forwarding some specs of the Bessaflex. http://camecame.ddo.jp/cosina/data/292.jpg http://camecame.ddo.jp/cosina/data/293.jpg The detail of Bessaflex is shown only in the PhotoExpo in Japan and the catalogue is not available yet. BessaflexTM Release May/2003 TTL 35mm Focal Plane Shutter Camera M42 (P) mount Focussing Screen: fixed type Microprism Finder view area: 95% DOF Preview: by pushing up SW Button beside the mount Shutter: Mechanical vertical run, metal focal plane shutter, 1/2000~1 second bulb Synchro: X contact (sync below 1/125 sec) Metering: SPD, TTL Stop down centre weighted, 3 points LED Metering range: EV1~EV19 (ISO100.F1.4:1 sec, F16: 1/2000sec) Meter reading: Push SW Button turns on the meter, meter turned off after shutter release ISO setting: 25~1600 (1/3 step) Film winding: incremental winding possible, can use trigger winder (optional accessory) Film counter: normal, auto-reset upon opening the cover Power source: LR44 Alkaline Manganese x2, or SR44 Silver oxide x2 Body outer shell: magnesium alloy (upper cover, bottom cover, rear cover) Dimensions: 35.5mmW x 89mmH x 52.50mmD Weight: 485g (body only) MSRP: 50,000Yen (w/o tax) What I like the most it the optional trigger winder and the metal body.i hope the shutter is a bit less noisy than that on the rangefinder Bessas. Regards, £ukasz -- Honour - that virtue of the unjust! -Albert Camus
RE: some bessaflex specs
-Original Message- From: Nick Zentena [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On March 16, 2003 07:52 am, J. C. O'Connell wrote: $400? That's way too much over the price of a near mint spotmatic IMHO. IMHO it's both too expensive and too cheap at that price. Too expensive for those looking for a cheap body to mount old lenses on. Too cheap for collectors or others looking at the camera for non-photographic reasons. Is that list price? tv
Pentax needs USM and IS
Pentax must release USM and IS technology, because... Choosing SLR, is choosing a system. Those who wish to use the SLR primarly for ps photography doesn't bother, but those who are serious about learning photography - who sees photography as an art, as a hobby or as an income - thinks about SLR as a system. Cameras, lenses, accessories. They might not buy the big, fancy lenses the first thing they do when they have bought a SLR - but they want to have them as an option. It's positive if those lenses exist, even if they can't afford them just now. If they can't afford them new, they might be able to afford them 2nd hand. I have seen a lot of photographers who buys the budget MZ-options, or even a MZ-5n, then they regret this. Because they want to move on, they want to photograph wildlife, birds, fast action, close up, taking candids - what ever. And they want technology that Pentax can't offer. It is of course possible to take great wildlife shots, even candids, with Pentax. But it do exist photographers who fancy new technology, who are tempted by USM, IS, VR, SWM, SSM, HSM, OS and the like. They move on, they sell their Pentax equipment and go for a Nikon or Canon instead. Many has done this, many are still doing it. Pentax needs to attract new customers, as well as keeping the old ones. Remember Ralf Engelmann? He was a very respected photographer and tech-wiz, he switched from Pentax to a Dynax 7 because of the features and the technology it offered him. I'm not into USM or IS, I don't need it for my type of photography. But I understand those who feel tempted by the technology. Beginners as well as advanced photographers. And in order to attract those, Pentax must release USM and IS technology - lenses and bodies with support for USM and IS. Pentax doesn't need to make a F5 or EOS 1 killer. I know many professional photographers with F100 and EOS 3, even EOS 30/33. But they need to make something good. Sealed design, fast AF, fast winder, USM and IS. Best wishes, Roland _ Skaffa fler messengerkontakter - Vinn 10.000 i resecheckar! http://messenger.msn.se/promo
Re: The things we do for money
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: The things we do for money Not when you're hanging around casinos in Saskatcewan, you don't! Little rodents with bazookas shoot you, if you drink martinis around those parts. We do consider the Martini to be a pansy drink here. The exception is the Vodka Martini, which is 3 oz Vodka, and a couple of olives (not those goofy little stuffed ones either, but big manly olives). Generally, we equate Martini drinkers with those poofters from East of the Great Lakes. WW
MX motordrive meltdown
Greetings PDML, On my MX motordrive, the electrical coupling, between it and the ni-cad pack has melted at one terminal. The damaged part is a round plastic component with four sprung terminals. One terminal looks damaged and the plastic around it show evidence of melting. That pin no longer moves. The motordrive works when a different battery pack is connected to the external connector. so I know the drive is not fried. I have been afraid to connect the ni-cad pack to anything else! Has anyone else experienced terminal meltdown with ni-cad packs? The motordrive and battery are with Pentax Canada right now but they have indicated that they do not have any spare parts to fix it. I am waiting to hear if there is anything wrong with the ni-cad pack. Does anyone have spare parts or know where I might be able to get the components that I need? TIA istvan
Re: Railroad stations around Toronto
Union Station is beautiful, but two or three years ago, a security guard asked me to stop shooting or leave. I was shooting the interior, using a tripod, and was asked whether I had permission from station management. He was polite enough to tell me which office I should visit to get permission. Pat White
standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21)
Hi there, Is the latter brighter? I could use a brighter screen in my MX, and I could get this one (the SC-21) fairly easy. TIA. ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: The things we do for money
Hi! Well, if you told your story, I'd tell mine. 1. I was walking around my town and saw two cars parked in a very funny way. So I sat down and took the shot. The house owner popped out and friendly asked me if I shot the house. I naturally said that I took a picture of the parked cars. Then it became apparent that she was afraid something was wrong with the house and I was going to make a shot in order to have it reported. 2. On the next street there is this amazing car - Ford F100 made in 1953 (5 years after Israel became a state) and still street legal. The owner of the house and the car by the way generously agreed that I take some shots. We had a little friendly chat meanwhile. I hope none of the two is Mossad agent that is going to report me back having shot me with some spy camera... rbg - relatively big grin --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
Re: The things we do for money
Hi, Sunday, March 16, 2003, 4:15:35 PM, you wrote: - Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: The things we do for money Not when you're hanging around casinos in Saskatcewan, you don't! Little rodents with bazookas shoot you, if you drink martinis around those parts. We do consider the Martini to be a pansy drink here. The exception is the Vodka Martini, which is 3 oz Vodka, and a couple of olives (not those goofy little stuffed ones either, but big manly olives). Generally, we equate Martini drinkers with those poofters from East of the Great Lakes. WW as the old saying goes, to make a really dry martini you pour a shot of gin into a glass, drop in an olive, and bow in the direction of France. -- Cheers, Bobmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: PUG
Hi! LLL PS: I see you use the Limited 43mm on a manual body. How do you like LLL that combo? Doesn't it feel weird using an autofocus lens on a manual LLL body? (it sure requires a lighter touch, or not?) I use my SMC FA 50/1.7 on ME Super. No problem encountered whatsoever so far... No strange feeling either. --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
Re: Pentax on Leica
That ones over priced too, i had the option to buy one a month or two ago and shops in Japan were offloading them for around $400us. Or a straight swap for three fairly nice 28mm F2.8 A lenses. Usually the going rate. Kind regards Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Re: Power Zoom 28-105 Vs the new 28-105 3.2-4.5
The new 28-105 tested in Pop Photo to be weaker than the 24-90 (which I've used and regard as a good lens). This is reflected in the prices of the two lenses. The old PZ 28-105 is universally regarded as an exceptional lens. I have two of them. Joe
RE: standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21)
ukasz, Yes... The LX SC-21 screen is a little brighter than the standard MX SC-1 screen. I currently use an LX SC-21 for my MX and it works great. However, I did have the meter adjusted on my MX to compensate for the slightly brighter screen. The new LX SC-69 screen is even brighter than the SC-21, but they do cost more... Regards, Jose R. Rodriguez -Original Message- From: ukasz Kacperczyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 12:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21) Hi there, Is the latter brighter? I could use a brighter screen in my MX, and I could get this one (the SC-21) fairly easy. TIA. ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21)
Yes... The LX SC-21 screen is a little brighter than the standard MX SC-1 screen. Is the difference significant? I did have the meter adjusted on my MX to compensate for the slightly brighter screen. How big the difference is? Is it possible to compensate for it by adjusting the ISO dial? The new LX SC-69 screen is even brighter than the SC-21, but they do cost more... I know, but I have an opportunity to get it from a fellow PDMLer (quite cheaply I hope - Micha, are you reading this? ;-)) and LX screens are impossible to find in Poland. Best regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Vivitar Series 1 compared to the new zooms
Hi to all, I need help to sort out whether the vivitar lens I have is worth keeping or should I get rid of it and buy a newer larger zoom. The camera I have is the Mz 6. I have a Vivitar Series one 70/210 f3.5 62 mm filter thread, I think it is the tokina made lens. Does this lens even come close to the abilities of the pentax and consumer grade 70-300, 80-320 and 100-300 zooms. I have looked at data that talks about lines per inch etc. Then there is statements which say it's just not sharpness but things like contrast I guess this equates into colour and shadow detail. So in your opinion is this lens something that I should keep. Thanks for your time, Peter.
Pentax USA online manuals
Pentax USA seems to have deleted most of the brochures for downloading excluding the MZS, anyone know where I can get the K1000 SE manual. Feroze
Re: standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21)
£ukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi there, Is the latter brighter? I could use a brighter screen in my MX, and I could get this one (the SC-21) fairly easy. Hi £ukasz, Yes, definitely. The LX screens improve the view through the MX finder, mostly on the matt surface of the screen (I have two MX with two different LX screens and one with the SC-1 by now). You have to compensate the meter for the increased brightness, though (just a little). Ciao, Gianfranco = __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com
Re: some bessaflex specs
On 03.3.16 10:57 AM, tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that list price? Yes, Ken
Re: Pentax USA online manuals
Pentax USA seems to have deleted most of the brochures for downloading excluding the MZS, anyone know where I can get the K1000 SE manual. http://www.pentax.com/docstore/index.cfm?show=6 I'm not sure if this link will work, but there are still plenty of manuals on their site (all that were there before, I guess). Still, no K1000 SE. Was it there before? Be sure to look in the *manuals* section. Regads, Lukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: Vivitar Series 1 compared to the new zooms
That's the same one I have and I like it fine. Only 1/2 stop slower that an 80-200/2.8 and a lot less money. Bill - Original Message - From: Peter Patershuk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 2:19 PM Subject: Vivitar Series 1 compared to the new zooms Hi to all, I need help to sort out whether the vivitar lens I have is worth keeping or should I get rid of it and buy a newer larger zoom. The camera I have is the Mz 6. I have a Vivitar Series one 70/210 f3.5 62 mm filter thread, I think it is the tokina made lens. Does this lens even come close to the abilities of the pentax and consumer grade 70-300, 80-320 and 100-300 zooms. I have looked at data that talks about lines per inch etc. Then there is statements which say it's just not sharpness but things like contrast I guess this equates into colour and shadow detail. So in your opinion is this lens something that I should keep. Thanks for your time, Peter.
Re: Pentax USA online manuals
Feroze Kistan wrote: Pentax USA seems to have deleted most of the brochures for downloading excluding the MZS, anyone know where I can get the K1000 SE manual. I don't recall Pentax USA ever having a SE version of the K1000 manual online. They still have the K1000 online. -- Later, Gary
Re: standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21)
Yes, definitely. The LX screens improve the view through the MX finder, mostly on the matt surface of the screen (I have two MX with two different LX screens and one with the SC-1 by now). Thanks, Gianfranco - I was going to ask if anybody could compare them side by side. You have to compensate the meter for the increased brightness, though (just a little). Is it possible to do it by adjusting the ISO dial? I hate the thought of sending my MX away (it's been CLAd quite recently). Regards, Lukasz
RE: LX focus screen question
I prefer the new SC-69 which has the matte field and split image spot with microprism collar, since I used the MX's SC-1 for many years and later the LX's SC-21. Regards, Jose R. Rodriguez -Original Message- From: Caveman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 1:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: LX focus screen question Hi, What's *your* favorite LX focus screen ? Why ? cheers, caveman
Re: standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21)
£ukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have to compensate the meter for the increased brightness, though (just a little). Is it possible to do it by adjusting the ISO dial? I hate the thought of sending my MX away (it's been CLAd quite recently). Yes, for sure. I set the meters 1/3 EV over (i.e. 80 ISO instead of 100 - I usually calibrate the camera meters every now and then anyway). That should be enough. Gianfranco = __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com
Re: Cebit: Some pictures of the *ist and me (you can see the new lens mount
Hallo Heiko, thanks for the informativ pics. The pic of the body shows, that the *ist could have interchangeable screens. The pic of the lens mount shows, that the have change the purpose of the contact. The golden contacts are not just for the aperture information anymore, it seems that that are powercontacs now. regards Rüdiger Hi, here: www.mycroft.de/cebit/cebit.html you can find four pictures of me and the *ist. I've tried to shoot the SMC-FAJ 28-80 lens mount and the *ist mount. On the picture with me and the *ist you can also see my SMC-M 50/1.7. Please note that the expression on my face is not the usual condition but caused by the things in front of me ;-) Cheers, Heiko
Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S
And when he buys another brand and the same thing happens, he'll buy a flagship camera and still wonder why the pictures still aren't good :-) Bill - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:56 PM Subject: Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S I don't forget, Bill. :-) When Joe takes a picture of Jane's family at the garden party and the old aunt on the left looks _alot_ stranger than in real life, the Sixpacks will either blame Joe or the camera. Joe will blame the camera only. He'll buy another brand soon. Jostein - Original Message - From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 1:42 PM Subject: Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S Let's all remember that this is basically a PS digital for Joe and Jane Sixpack, not a flagship for enthusiasts. Bill - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:44 AM Subject: Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S I agree with Henry that the pixel structure looks bad when viewed at 400%, but the tones in the pixels all together, eg. in the girl's face, are all pretty close to each other. No pixels with stray colours. However, I think the camera soft/firmware has room for improvement when it comes to smoothening the tonal gradations between pixels. I don't think the colour depth is an issue here, only the distribution of tones. For all I know, this might be possible to amend with a soft/firmware upgrade. Given the peculiar sliding lens construction, I'm more worried about the obvious chromatic aberrations in the upper left corner of the image. Jostein Btw, I use a 19 Eizo monitor at 1280x1024 and 32 bit colour. It's calibrated with Adobe Gamma loader. - Original Message - From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 5:38 AM Subject: Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S Henry Henry wrote: Hi Keith, I just report what I saw with my eyes, which of course is not a scientific way to judge the image quality. We take photos for our and other's eyes, so what better criteria? I saw horrible noise and artifects at the children's faces, at 100% view from my Sony LCD monitor which is set at 1024x768 pixels. I watch it pixel by pixel. Horrible noise and artifacts!? Those problem pixels locations are lost on me! My .27 mm dot pitch cathode ray tube monitor CAN be set at 1280 x 1024, but IS set at 832 x 624, so I can make out the pixels and other little items on the screen, and the kid's blemishes do not stand out for me! Maybe I should save up for a new Sony LCD monitor, and get some new eyes? ;^) I have done a crop on the original large photo and put it on my web server: http://www.irenhenry.com/imgp0125-crop.jpg That crop, with both kids, displays at a little over 10 wide, on my screen, while the same area (width) from the original jpg measured at about 12 or a shade over, as I recall. But, that's beside the point, as I _still_ can't discern any gross problems with your crop of that image! Now, I blew it up to 200 and then 400% of the original 2048 x 1536 image, so as to make the boy's head measure 5.5 top of cap to chin, and now I start to find pixellation at the top of the boy's ears (highlights?) and top of her turtleneck fabric. Maybe having to blow it up that far to see it is a good thing! When I get my Optio 550... or will it be the OptioS ? I'll just have to hope they display as well at the same resolution. If it is the problem of my monitor, I probably have to buy another one before my *ist-D arrive. Let's hope it isn't, and you get to keep it! keith
Re: LX focus screen question
On 16 Mar 2003 at 17:18, Caveman wrote: William Robb wrote: SG-60 (I think, its the bright screen for the LX2000 with the grid lines). How does it compare with the SG-20 ? I presume it's brighter, but is focusing as precise ? It is far more precise due in part to the extremely fine texture of the new matt surface. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html Pentax user since 1986 PDMLer since 1998
Re: standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21)
I would compensate about 1/2 stop on the ISO dial. If I am correct, the ISO dial of MX allows 1/3 stop changes only. regards, Alan Chan _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: LX focus screen question
- Original Message - From: Caveman Subject: Re: LX focus screen question SG-60 (I think, its the bright screen for the LX2000 with the grid lines). How does it compare with the SG-20 ? I presume it's brighter, but is focusing as precise ? I think it is at least as precise, perhaps more so. It seems to have more pop when the subject comes into focus. William Robb
RE: Returning
Hi Dave. Glad to have you back and glad to hear that the business is going OK. Butch
Viewfinders
Mike article over at photo.net got me thinking. The basic *ist's viewfinder doesn't seem too exciting and the *ist D's viewfinder seem's ok, but I guess we'll know more when it comes out this summer. Right now I have a ZX-L with a fairly bad viewfinder, what are the chances of a good viewfinder on the more upscale ist or ist's? thanks Paul _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
Re: Pentax needs USM and IS
Actually, the Dynaxx 7 show how dangerous this market is. According to the Wall Street Journal (or was it Finacial Times?), Minolta grossly overestimated the sales of this camera. They anticipated a sale of 60.000 units a month (quite possible not far from the number achieved by the Minolta 7000 that sold 2 million in a couple of years. They obviously attempted to repeat the sucess), but it only sold 7.000 a month intially (who knows what they sell now: probably less). Now, I find 7000 units a month great for such a camera (the *ist is scheduled for 10.000 units/month - very conservative) but it obvioulsy spelt disaster for Minolta who lost millions of on it. It really just show that it isn't enough to have the product; you need the system and credibility as well. The Dynaxx 7 didn't manage to get customers from Nikon and Canon and possibly only tempted Minolta owners to upgrade; that is, those who hadn't switched to Nikon or Canon already. It isn't enough for Pentax to release also rans. That will only keep the ever diminishing Pentax crowd happy for short period of time. Pål
Re: FS: 135/1.8, 85/1.4 ......
135/1.8A* Ex+ cond, with caps, case $1300 I'm afraid I won't be able to get over 1 K$, still better than my last 800 or 900 offer... Andre --
Re: some bessaflex specs
Nick Zentena wrote: Too cheap for collectors or others looking at the camera for non-photographic reasons. Why would anyone collect a clone? Like the Bessa like cone, this is strictly a user, and probably not as good a user as a Spotmatic. I've purchased four Spotties on ebay in the last four years, and they're all very nice. Two have had CLAs., and they're like brand new. Spotmatics are easy to find and easy to fix. We don't need no f-ing clones :-). Paul
Re: The things we do for money
Vodka martinis are indeed acceptable beverages. However thos three big olives should be stuffed with blue cheese (not bleu cheese) or anchovies. And the cocktail should be imbibed in a single gulp. After downing the booze, the olives are eaten to avoid intoxication. Then a second martini is ordered. Of course it's simpler to just drink whiskey neat. Paul William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: The things we do for money Not when you're hanging around casinos in Saskatcewan, you don't! Little rodents with bazookas shoot you, if you drink martinis around those parts. We do consider the Martini to be a pansy drink here. The exception is the Vodka Martini, which is 3 oz Vodka, and a couple of olives (not those goofy little stuffed ones either, but big manly olives). Generally, we equate Martini drinkers with those poofters from East of the Great Lakes. WW
Re: LX focus screen question
I too am an SG-60 user. It's an excellent screen. I don't think about focusing, I just do it. The screen makes it effortless. And, as Bill said, the grid is a great compositional aid. Paul Stenqist William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Caveman Subject: LX focus screen question Hi, What's *your* favorite LX focus screen ? Why ? SG-60 (I think, its the bright screen for the LX2000 with the grid lines). I like the grid as a compositional aid, and the bright screen makes the viewfinder really easy to use. I like them so much I bought one for each of my LX's from Camera Direct. William Robb
Re: How to make a dry Martini
I believe my father kept a bottle of Vermouth in the garage. When he made a Martini, he would look at the garage while pouring the gin into the glass. Sounds like a good recipe. Much better than bowing in the direction of France.
RE: The things we do for money
I'd heard that there's a club in New York that sells martinis so dry that they have dustbins instead of urinals. Simon -Original Message- From: Bob Walkden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 17 March 2003 2:32 AM To: William Robb Subject: Re: The things we do for money Hi, Sunday, March 16, 2003, 4:15:35 PM, you wrote: - Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: The things we do for money Not when you're hanging around casinos in Saskatcewan, you don't! Little rodents with bazookas shoot you, if you drink martinis around those parts. We do consider the Martini to be a pansy drink here. The exception is the Vodka Martini, which is 3 oz Vodka, and a couple of olives (not those goofy little stuffed ones either, but big manly olives). Generally, we equate Martini drinkers with those poofters from East of the Great Lakes. WW as the old saying goes, to make a really dry martini you pour a shot of gin into a glass, drop in an olive, and bow in the direction of France. -- Cheers, Bobmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: How to make a dry Martini
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: How to make a dry Martini Sounds like a good recipe. Much better than bowing in the direction of France. My dad fought in Europe in WWII with the Canadian infantry. He had some issues with the French that he never worked out. William Robb
Re: Railroads stations around Toronto
On March 16, 2003 08:18 am, frank theriault wrote: Hi, Nick, Well, if it's old and abandonned you're looking for, I fear that the old St. Clair Starion (I'm assuming you mean the North Station that I referred Hi, There is or was a station in the St. Clair/Calendona area. CNR [Might have been CP] wanted to tear it down but the city was putting up a fuss. I don't remember what the outcome was. It was built when St. Clair would have been the far north and likely outside of the city borders. Nick
Re: some bessaflex specs
On March 16, 2003 01:29 pm, Paul Stenquist wrote: Why would anyone collect a clone? Like the Bessa like cone, this is strictly a user, and probably not as good a user as a Spotmatic. I've purchased four Spotties on ebay in the last four years, and they're all very nice. Two have had CLAs., and they're like brand new. Spotmatics are easy to find and easy to fix. We don't need no f-ing clones :-). People collect anything-)) It's too expensive for just a user. Nick
Re: Disappointing test samples of Optio S
On March 16, 2003 04:56 pm, Jostein wrote: I don't forget, Bill. :-) When Joe takes a picture of Jane's family at the garden party and the old aunt on the left looks _alot_ stranger than in real life, the Well you've got a 50% chance she will look better then real life-))) Nick
Re: Pentax needs USM and IS
Pål Jensen wrote: Actually, the Dynaxx 7 show how dangerous this market is. According to the Wall Street Journal (or was it Finacial Times?), Minolta grossly overestimated the sales of this camera. They anticipated a sale of 60.000 units a month (quite possible not far from the number achieved by the Minolta 7000 that sold 2 million in a couple of years. They obviously attempted to repeat the sucess), but it only sold 7.000 a month intially (who knows what they sell now: probably less). Now, I find 7000 units a month great for such a camera (the *ist is scheduled for 10.000 units/month - very conservative) but it obvioulsy spelt disaster for Minolta who lost millions of on it. It really just show that it isn't enough to have the product; you need the system and credibility as well. The Dynaxx 7 didn't manage to get customers from Nikon and Canon and possibly only tempted Minolta owners to upgrade; that is, those who hadn't switched to Nikon or Canon already. It isn't enough for Pentax to release also rans. That will only keep the ever diminishing Pentax crowd happy for short period of time. Pål So what? If you're not Canon, just give up? That doesn't sound like a better plan.
Re: Viewfinders
I think you shouldn't expect too much from any of the future models, except perhaps the flagship model if there will ever be any (MZ-S is an indication). regards, Alan Chan Mike article over at photo.net got me thinking. The basic *ist's viewfinder doesn't seem too exciting and the *ist D's viewfinder seem's ok, but I guess we'll know more when it comes out this summer. Right now I have a ZX-L with a fairly bad viewfinder, what are the chances of a good viewfinder on the more upscale ist or ist's? _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Re: The things we do for money
Paul Stenquist wrote: Vodka martinis are indeed acceptable beverages. However those three big olives should be stuffed with blue cheese (not bleu cheese) or anchovies. Sacré bleu! (French for 'holy shit, Pierre!') No underdone cheese? ¿Por que no? I love blue cheese... And the cocktail should be imbibed in a single gulp. After downing the booze, the olives are eaten to avoid intoxication. A common misconception. You eat the olives because they are there! You get just as sh** faced, either way. Then a second martini is ordered. Of course it's simpler... = more crass... ...to just drink whiskey neat. Paul keith whaley (who else...) g
Re: Pentax needs USM and IS
Pal, Do you know something about Pentax future that we don't? Note: This is an honest question. Actually, the Dynaxx 7 show how dangerous this market is. According to the Wall Street Journal (or was it Finacial Times?), Minolta grossly overestimated the sales of this camera. They anticipated a sale of 60.000 units a month (quite possible not far from the number achieved by the Minolta 7000 that sold 2 million in a couple of years. They obviously attempted to repeat the sucess), but it only sold 7.000 a month intially (who knows what they sell now: probably less). Now, I find 7000 units a month great for such a camera (the *ist is scheduled for 10.000 units/month - very conservative) but it obvioulsy spelt disaster for Minolta who lost millions of on it. It really just show that it isn't enough to have the product; you need the system and credibility as well. The Dynaxx 7 didn't manage to get customers from Nikon and Canon and possibly only tempted Minolta owners to upgrade; that is, those who hadn't switched to Nikon or Canon already. It isn't enough for Pentax to release also rans. That will only keep the ever diminishing Pentax crowd happy for short period of time. Pål _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
OT: JPG2000 plug-in
Hi Team, For the digi-heads a free jpg2k plug-in is available from: http://www.fnordware.com/j2k/ It supports 16bit colour, alpha transparency and has a loss-less compression mode. It also preserves metadata and supports imbedded colour space. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html Pentax user since 1986 PDMLer since 1998
Welcome Synchronicity
Welcome Stuart, and look to shoot the next Synchronicity on Thursday - March 20th at 7:00 PM Chicago time or March 21st at 1:00 AM Greenwich, UK. Fair notice... Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I found the group through a couple of web searches and a long look through the Pentax Users Gallery. What captured me the most was the Synchronicity project/theme. Both my father and I shoot Pentax, my dad I believe a P-Z10 and myself a MZ-7. Have had the MZ-7 for 2 years and am now really trying to immerse myself into photography as I found I need a hobby to ground myself outside of work. Would rank myself as novice or amateur. Regards, Stuart Hayes,
Re: OT: JPG2000 plug-in
Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, For the digi-heads a free jpg2k (*) plug-in is available from: http://www.fnordware.com/j2k/ It supports 16bit colour, alpha transparency and has a loss-less compression mode. It also preserves metadata and supports imbedded colour space. You forgot to say, Photoshop plug-in. keith whaley Cheers, Rob Studdert
OT: Whiskey (Was the things we do for money)
Ah Keith Whaley wrote: Of course it's simpler... = more crass... ...to just drink whiskey neat. Ah, but that all depends on what whiskey one is drinking. Of course there are the many fine whiskeys made by our friends in Scotland and Canada, but let us not neglect good Kentucky Whiskey. Try a shot of Labrot Graham Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select. It's a 90 Proof masterpiece distilled in Woodford County, Kentucky. They've been making it there since 1812 and seemed to have gotten it right.It comes in a flask shaped bottle with an appropriate cork. I'm a single malt drinker, but I heartily recommend this bourbon. Paul Stenquist
Re: Power Zoom 28-105 Vs the new 28-105 3.2-4.5
I have had both, albeit each for a fairly brief time. Both performed nicely enough that I didn't notice any weaknesses. The powerzoom certainly has better build quality, but is much larger and heavier. The new 28-105 seems to be considered an improvement over the silver non powerzoom (was it a Tamron rebadged?) IF model. I recently replaced my 28-105 with a pair of F series zooms, the 24-50 and the 70-210. Joe At 11:48 AM 3/16/03 -0700, you wrote: The new 28-105 tested in Pop Photo to be weaker than the 24-90 (which I've used and regard as a good lens). This is reflected in the prices of the two lenses. The old PZ 28-105 is universally regarded as an exceptional lens. I have two of them. Joe
Re: This weekend
I was up in Tacoma, Washington, the City of Destiny Went to see Chicago and tour the Washington State History Museum. On Sunday, while my lady friend was at church, I went down to the Glass Museum and took photos using my Optio 230. I like the sepia feature of the camera. Also took conventional photos using a Canon T90. Jim A. From: David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 17:46:38 +1200 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: This weekend Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Resent-Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 00:47:20 -0500 Ken Archer wrote: With all this discussion about what might be coming and how good it might be, what is everyone doing this weekend? In my case the weekend is almost over already. Once again I didn't shoot a single frame. Yesterday I was too busy and today the light is no good. I was given three rolls of Portra 160VC in 120 format the other day. Once I've had the light leak fixed I'll have to try it out. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
Re: some bessaflex specs
What is a trigger winder? I would like to see an M-42 camera that is similar to the ESII so that I could use my open aperture SMC Takumars. Good Spotmatics might still be found on eBay, but how about ES or ESII cameras? I don't need an ES II now, because my current ones are still functioning. I just worry about the electronics, that when something goes out I may not be able to have it fixed. Jim A. From: Lukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 03:18:25 +0100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: some bessaflex specs Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Resent-Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 21:17:20 -0500 Thanks to our very own Ken Takeshita I'm forwarding some specs of the Bessaflex. http://camecame.ddo.jp/cosina/data/292.jpg http://camecame.ddo.jp/cosina/data/293.jpg The detail of Bessaflex is shown only in the PhotoExpo in Japan and the catalogue is not available yet. BessaflexTM Release May/2003 TTL 35mm Focal Plane Shutter Camera M42 (P) mount Focussing Screen: fixed type Microprism Finder view area: 95% DOF Preview: by pushing up SW Button beside the mount Shutter: Mechanical vertical run, metal focal plane shutter, 1/2000~1 second bulb Synchro: X contact (sync below 1/125 sec) Metering: SPD, TTL Stop down centre weighted, 3 points LED Metering range: EV1~EV19 (ISO100.F1.4:1 sec, F16: 1/2000sec) Meter reading: Push SW Button turns on the meter, meter turned off after shutter release ISO setting: 25~1600 (1/3 step) Film winding: incremental winding possible, can use trigger winder (optional accessory) Film counter: normal, auto-reset upon opening the cover Power source: LR44 Alkaline Manganese x2, or SR44 Silver oxide x2 Body outer shell: magnesium alloy (upper cover, bottom cover, rear cover) Dimensions: 35.5mmW x 89mmH x 52.50mmD Weight: 485g (body only) MSRP: 50,000Yen (w/o tax) What I like the most it the optional trigger winder and the metal body.i hope the shutter is a bit less noisy than that on the rangefinder Bessas. Regards, ?ukasz
Re: some bessaflex specs
Jim Apilado wrote: What is a trigger winder? I would like to see an M-42 camera that is similar to the ESII so that I could use my open aperture SMC Takumars. Spotmatic F. Best Spottie of all. Open ap metering, bulletproof, and fully manual. What more cold one ask for. The only drawback is that the meter is on when the lens cap is off. Just don't forget your lens cap. Paul
Re: This weekend
Well, I did do a little shooting after all. At our second gig yesterday, a dance school performed during our breaks. So I tried to catch step-dancers with both feet off the ground. But I don't think I ever managed to press the shutter at quite the right moment. Today was spent, as expected, sleeping, watching television, and trying to decide whether I hurt badly enough to warrant taking painkillers. Yesterday was very long, even though I skipped the party. Anyone got any tips for timing dance/sports shots like that, or is it just a matter of lots of practice? I was using the Super Program; I think the major factor was my own reaction time -- how long it took from deciding to shoot to having my finger actually move. I did try to anticipate a little. Oh, and I held the 50/1.4 right up to the glass to take some night shots of Baltimore from 27 stories up, just because the opportunity was there. I figure there'll probably be some internal reflections of the room lights inside the windowpane to interfere, but I should've cut out _most_ of that by pressing the filter ring right up against it. (If I try that again while less tired, I'll put on a rubber lens hood so that I can angle the camera relative to the glass.) -- Glenn
Free to a good home
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ES ESII (was Re: some bessaflex specs)
I bought an ES and really enjoyed the feel of it. I ran two rolls thru it before I recognized that meter was OK, but shutter wasn't. (Some pix were properly exposed, others were way fast.) I am having it fixed now. We'll see how it turns out. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would like to see an M-42 camera that is similar to the ESII so that I could use my open aperture SMC Takumars. Good Spotmatics might still be found on eBay, but how about ES or ESII cameras? I don't need an ES II now, because my current ones are still functioning. I just worry about the electronics, that when something goes out I may not be able to have it fixed.
Re: OT: Whiskey (Was the things we do for money)
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Whiskey (Was the things we do for money) Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2003 20:00:22 + Ah Keith Whaley wrote: Of course it's simpler... = more crass... ...to just drink whiskey neat. Ah, but that all depends on what whiskey one is drinking. Of course there are the many fine whiskeys made by our friends in Scotland and Canada, but let us not neglect good Kentucky Whiskey. Try a shot of Labrot Graham Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select. It's a 90 Proof masterpiece distilled in Woodford County, Kentucky. They've been making it there since 1812 and seemed to have gotten it right.It comes in a flask shaped bottle with an appropriate cork. I'm a single malt drinker, but I heartily recommend this bourbon. Paul Stenquist You recommend well and wisely. When (or where) LG is unavailable, have a go at Knob Creek Bourbon, or even Maker's Mark. You won't be disappointed. Regards, Ed _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
Re: How to make a dry Martini
My favorite was from the TV show MASH: 4 parts gin and one moments silence for the vermouth. I was also told a story about the first atomic test blast in New Mexico. One of the scientists/engineers is reported to have put a bottle of vermouth next to the warhead so that it would be atomized and sent into the atmosphere, thus creating the perfect martini anytime he opened a bottle of gin. (probably not true. couldn't find it on any urban legends type website) Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 4:18 PM Subject: How to make a dry Martini - Original Message - From: Bob Walkden Subject: Re: The things we do for money as the old saying goes, to make a really dry martini you pour a shot of gin into a glass, drop in an olive, and bow in the direction of France. I believe my father kept a bottle of Vermouth in the garage. When he made a Martini, he would look at the garage while pouring the gin into the glass. William Robb
