Re: OT dealing with bloom was (Samples from 14 2.8)
fra: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 25 Nov 2004 at 23:06, DagT wrote: No In some cases I´ve got some CA (or purple fringing) as you can see here: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2478716 Thanks for pointing me to your example images, I assume you are pretty pleased with the lens? Yes, I'm very pleased and I use it a lot, but I guess I should mention that I never use a tripod so I haven't tested just how sharp the lens is. Also think it wise to consider CA and purple fringing to be related but not entirely the same. For instance CA often be virtually eliminated using PS CS RAW but a saturated fringe can still remain. The general consensus seems to be that this is a function of a particular sensor over-saturation phenomena known as bloom. A lot of my old E-10 images suffered this quite badly so I developed counter measures (it should be noted that I didn't have the benefit of the easy CA reduction that we do using PS CS RAW either). My method using PS was to magnify the image to a point where the whole offending pixels could be easily viewed then using the select colour range tool click on the most saturated area of the bloom then side the fuzziness slider up to 150-200. The resulting selection will generally only encompass the offending (often purple) bloom which can generally be de-saturated using the hue/saturation tool rendering a far more natural image. Thanks, I'll try this next time I get that problem. In practice It only occures in cases like the tree image, were you have very high contrast and sharp structures in the corners of the image. This fits with your description of the problem. DagT
Re: P67 vs D1s -- photo.net
fra: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] DagT wrote: That's funny, because I thought the 4000 ppi scan on the Nikon made the up-rezed 1DS image look pretty sad in comparison. However, as somebody said--apples to oranges. Interesting to look at, but . . . Like this: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2035313 DagT PS: Sorry... :-) You should be. (Nice Photoshop though). Wrong, no photoshop. The image is unmanipulated :-) DagT
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The best one is the one you own.
Re: P67 vs D1s -- photo.net
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2035313 DagT PS: Sorry... :-) You should be. (Nice Photoshop though). Wrong, no photoshop. The image is unmanipulated :-) Double exposure then? S
Re: *ist DS review in this month's (Dec04) Popular Photography
William Robb wrote on 26.11.04 5:18: That is the beauty of AA batteries, even NIMH ones. My buddy with the Canon Rebel has spent a couple of hundred dollars on batteries for his camera. I've spent less than 100 for my battery set, and I get twice the life he gets. There is no reason to buy original Li-Ion batteries, third party's ones are much less expensive (about 20USD for Nikon D70) and mostly as good as genuine. Yup, it is slightly more than a set of good AA NiMH. But contrary to NiMH they almost don't loose charge sitting unused and can be recharged anytime not affecting their capacity. -- Best Regards Sylwek
Re: Anyone shoot hockey with their digital?
I use my *istD for shooting hockey, see the website I maintain for the hockey team of my doughter, http://www.xs4all.nl/~wuthrich/MD1/fotos.html , click on any of the links of 'foto impressie van de wedstrijd ...' . Also you can see the collage I made of the individual team members and the team photo, I am selling that collage to the parents so they have a gift for Sint Nikolaas (5 Dec) or Christmas, as 30x45cm or 50x75cm. I also sell photo's of the games, that is why the IMGP number is visible if you hold your mouse on them, so they can be ordered. On Thursday 25 November 2004 00:42, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FJW FJWA friend at work(in our print department)has asked me to take some shots of his FJW young FJW lad playing hockey so that he can put a collage together for his wife as a Christmas FJW present. I have no FJW problem doing this as he has done a ton of favours for me at work. FJW FJW I know my camera and the istD can do present WB for unusual situations, like this. Any FJW one have FJW experience at hockey. Do i set the preset from the ice or the general lighting from what FJW may be over FJW head. I'll be shooting Jpg and Raw,but i still dont have anything worthy of working with FJW Raw yet,nor FJW does our print department. May try Elements 3 or just buy the dam Nikon Capture for FJW $150.00.:-) FJW FJW Dave FJW FJW FJW FJW -- Frits Wthrich
PESO Hail to the flare bear
So I'm in a strange mood: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/IMGP7964.jpg Created using my *ist D and A15/3.5 and a blatant disregard for the sun :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: PESO Hail to the flare bear
Rob Studdert wrote on 26.11.04 12:51: So I'm in a strange mood: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/IMGP7964.jpg Created using my *ist D and A15/3.5 and a blatant disregard for the sun :-) Wow! This flare is very nice :-) And it is not easy to obtain, at least not in such a interesting form, so congratulations Rob :-) Will you tell us please something more about used technique? ;-) Seriously, the photo would be really nice, just this building on the right is distracting detail... Couldn't you demolish it for this photo? ;-) -- Best Regards Sylwek
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
If you mean the people in the front seat, they're probably not for real. I would guess they're dressed and made up for the dream cruise. They certainly don't make me want to barf. A lot of people wear what amounts to a costume. I have a shot of Popeye somewhere. I usually wear an Elvis wig, some gold chains, and gold sunglasses. My wife wears a beehive wig and butterfly sunglasses. It's all just part of the fun. Paul On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:21 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: On the Avenue, August 2004: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2907524size=lg Yikes! Thats enough to make one barf, on a couple of levels. are they for real? Pretty scary stuff ;) ann
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
- Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele Subject: Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2907524size=lg Yikes! Thats enough to make one barf, on a couple of levels. are they for real? Pretty scary stuff ;) Now Ann, you know it's impolite to mock other cultures' icons. William Robb
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:24 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Unfortunately it isn't a time warp :( Hawaiian shirts are back in, btw. You're wrong. It is a time warp. It's from the Dream Cruise, which is a week long, retro focused, party, where those of us in Detroit celebrate what we do here by driving up and down Woodward in classic cars, hot rods, and all manner of unusual vehicles. This year it drew 1.5 million spectators and 30,000 cars. A lot of people dress up fifties style with greased up hair, beehives, and poodle skirts. It's all just for fun. Nothing evil or distasteful about it.
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:26 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Well, THAT is a relief! I was going to say it didn't look quite real, but thought it was. There are people like that out there, alas. You're right, there are some people, who actually dress like that and just kind of live in the past. You'll find them at the Dream Cruise along with ordinary folk who are just play acting. I think a lot of people with a retro lifestyle are attracted to the car culture, because it's all wound up in that kind of thing. I've met quite a few people over the years who are stuck in the fifties. And guess what? They may look funny and hold certain beliefs that are different than most of us. But a lot of them are really good people. In fact there's probably about the same percentage of good people among stuck in the fifties, high school dropout, blue-collar folk as there are among well educated, east coast liberals. Nothing to be afraid of in either crowd.
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
Paul Stenquist wrote: If you mean the people in the front seat, they're probably not for real. I would guess they're dressed and made up for the dream cruise. They certainly don't make me want to barf. A lot of people wear what amounts to a costume. I have a shot of Popeye somewhere. I usually wear an Elvis wig, some gold chains, and gold sunglasses. My wife wears a beehive wig and butterfly sunglasses. It's all just part of the fun. Paul On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:21 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: On the Avenue, August 2004: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2907524size=lg Yikes! Thats enough to make one barf, on a couple of levels. are they for real? Pretty scary stuff ;) ann I don't understand why Ann feels that way. Was it a different photo than the URL above? Are WHO for real? keith
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward, Two Versions
I deleted the second one. No one liked it. The main difference was the lack of a mirror, but I sort of botched up my first attempt at darkening the sky as well. The one that's up there now is a modification of the first version. On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Rats, I can't get the second one to come up, Paul ann Cotty wrote: On 24/11/04, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: The original version: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2907524size=lg Much prefer the original. The mirror adds quirky interest. The modified version: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2907709size=lg You need some more wax on that door ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Rollei Announces New BW Film
Friday, November 26, 2004, 4:45:15 AM, Shel wrote: SB Maybe this has been posted here before. Rollei, in a joint venture with SB Maco, has announced a new BW film that reprtedly spans an ISO range from SB 25 through 1600. Details can be found here: Good! Just yesterday I found it in our local shop! I was curious what it was. I will give it a try and post my results here. At least it's an excuse to develop some film :-) What I like about it, just theoretically: cubic crystals instead of flat T crystals. This might (might) give it pictorial properties more like the classic films than the T films. But this is just pure theoretising (a.k.a bullshiting g), so we will see. I could even try it in the old Rolleiflex, for nostalgia :) Good light! fra
RE: Pentax Ads in Australia
I had that very combination in my hands on Wednesday at my local Camera House store. It felt fine although not as solid as the D, but still tight and with no gaping joints or flexing casings to spoil the feel. The Financial Controller was looking impatiently over my shoulder so it was only a brief impression that I got, but I felt that the combo of that lens and the Ds didn't focus as snappily as the D with a genuine Pentax lens. The viewfinder image was nicely bright and grainless but the focus point guidelines could be distracting. Are they an LCD overlay that can be switched off? regards, Anthony Farr -Original Message- From: Leon Altoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I was just flipping through the paper (the Age Green Guide) and saw an add for the *istDS. The add said it arrives next week and you can order it for AU$1499.95 with a Sigma 18-125 zoom. Right next to it on the add was the D70 with a Nikon 28-100 zoom for AU$1799.95 (after $200 cashback). The specs listed on each all came out in favour of the Pentax. They also did a mini review of the 750Z which they compared favourably against the Cannon G6 which costs AU$200 more. Their only complaint was the lack of RAW format. Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon
Re: Anyone shoot hockey with their digital?
You're implying that Nikon Capture will process RAW from the *ist D? Kenneth Waller No. I just mentioned the istD and my D2h can handle preset WB and i was just wondering what people were using for the preset,(ice,lights,towel as per WW)be it the nikon or pentax. Sorry for the confusion. Dave
Re: Flash Diffusers, what do you use?
On Wed, 24 Nov 2004, Christian wrote: Don Sanderson wrote on 11/24/2004, 8:38 AM: What flash diffusers have you found to be the: 1.) Easiest to use. 2.) Most effective given the ease of use. 3.) Most portable as far as space and sturdiness so they don't get mangled riding in a crowded bag. I'm looking for something to use on the AF360FGZ and the AF500FTZ. I use the Stofen Omni-bounce on my AF360FGZ. And I am using it on the AF500FTZ. I have never tried it remove it, but it looks tight :-) As Paul said, (white) ceiling works too (except if a hanging light gets in the way or sth), and I use that together with the diffuser (since I can't be bothered to remove it). I most usually shoot with the flash angled 45deg up, whether in the open or indoors. HTH, Kostas
Re: P67 vs D1s -- photo.net
fra: Steve Jolly [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2035313 DagT PS: Sorry... :-) You should be. (Nice Photoshop though). Wrong, no photoshop. The image is unmanipulated :-) Double exposure then? No, I did it with mirrors :-) See this link: http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=90906 If you see the two smaller images below the large one you can click on the one to the right. It shows the setup I used when I made the picture. Nothing fancy... DagT
RE: Flash Diffusers, what do you use?
Thanks Kostas, and everyone, for the suggestions. I'm ordering the Stofen and I also found this: http://tinyurl.com/4sj6t I had an inflatable diffuser once called the AirBrella and it worked well, it's no longer made but this looks similar. The AirBrella had an elastic band to hold it and this one uses Velcro but for $21.00 I'll givbe it a try. They say it only costs one stop, that's good. I'm sure I'll use the Stofen more but the XTC is probably a bit softer. Thanks again all Don -Original Message- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Flash Diffusers, what do you use? On Wed, 24 Nov 2004, Christian wrote: Don Sanderson wrote on 11/24/2004, 8:38 AM: What flash diffusers have you found to be the: 1.) Easiest to use. 2.) Most effective given the ease of use. 3.) Most portable as far as space and sturdiness so they don't get mangled riding in a crowded bag. I'm looking for something to use on the AF360FGZ and the AF500FTZ. I use the Stofen Omni-bounce on my AF360FGZ. And I am using it on the AF500FTZ. I have never tried it remove it, but it looks tight :-) As Paul said, (white) ceiling works too (except if a hanging light gets in the way or sth), and I use that together with the diffuser (since I can't be bothered to remove it). I most usually shoot with the flash angled 45deg up, whether in the open or indoors. HTH, Kostas
OT - bw film gets a reprieve.
It's not a traditional emulsion, it's a chromogenic. But it has pretty good credentials. http://db.riskwaters.com/public/showPage.html?page=199364 For your consideration. regards, Anthony Farr
Re: OT - bw film gets a reprieve.
Anthony Farr wrote: It's not a traditional emulsion, it's a chromogenic. But it has pretty good credentials. http://db.riskwaters.com/public/showPage.html?page=199364 For your consideration. I'm pretty sure it's not a chromogenic, Anthony - it's a similar idea (three emulsion layers of differing sensitivity), but AFAICT it works with traditional b+w developers (although there are some special expensive Rollei-branded ones too). S
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
So? There are people with all sorts of appearances and beliefs out there. Why be critical of anyone because of their appearance. I can't help but think of all those tattooed bikers dressed in leather that descend on Sturgis every year, most of whom ar doctors, businessmen, and just plain folks, but who like to dress up as tough guys and women every now and then when riding their Harleys. Thank goodness everyone's not like you ... or me, or Paul, etc. I'm surprised at your seemingly narrow-minded comment, Ann. Shel Ann Sanfedele wrote: Well, THAT is a relief! I was going to say it didn't look quite real, but thought it was. There are people like that out there, alas. Paul said: You're right, there are some people, who actually dress like that and just kind of live in the past. You'll find them at the Dream Cruise along with ordinary folk who are just play acting. I think a lot of people with a retro lifestyle are attracted to the car culture, because it's all wound up in that kind of thing. I've met quite a few people over the years who are stuck in the fifties. And guess what? They may look funny and hold certain beliefs that are different than most of us. But a lot of them are really good people. In fact there's probably about the same percentage of good people among stuck in the fifties, high school dropout, blue-collar folk as there are among well educated, east coast liberals. Nothing to be afraid of in either crowd.
RE: PESO Hail to the flare bear
You certainly have a flare for the unusual LOL and groaning Shel [Original Message] From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] So I'm in a strange mood: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/IMGP7964.jpg Created using my *ist D and A15/3.5 and a blatant disregard for the sun :-)
FS: 17/4 (M42), SMC-M 85/2
Hi folks, Update from last week. The 35 and the 70-210 went pretty quickly, I am surprised the FishEye did not generate interest. Let me know if interested and we can discuss price. Prefer UK and EuroZone (as I don't do PayPal), but will discuss other parts if you are interested. All with my usual 2 month money-back guarantee for faults not listed (3 for the 85). Asahi Pentax Takumar 17/4 Fisheye (M42) Mint In its original cardboard box, only missing the dedicated case (but the strap is in its original nylon bag!). No blemish of any kind. SMC Pentax-M 85/2 BGN - Unmarked elements. Snappy iris, stopping down correctly. Smooth focusing. Widespread internal dust. Front-back movement on aperture ring. Some brassing and missing white protruding bit for alignment of the lens with the mount in the dark (does not affect performance). Generic front cap, original back cap. You can return this lens for a full (PP included) refund within three months if its condition affects your photography. Kostas
RE: OT - bw film gets a reprieve.
I've read as much information as I could find on this film (even posted some links to it as well), and saw nothing to indicate it's a chromogenic film. How did you come to that conclusion? Heck, even the photo in the link you posted shows standard developers and fix are used, and the link below clearly mentions that the old standby, D-76, is recommended as well. You may want to read the information posted here: http://www.silverprint.co.uk/bwf11.html Shel [Original Message] From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's not a traditional emulsion, it's a chromogenic. But it has pretty good credentials. http://db.riskwaters.com/public/showPage.html?page=199364
Paw N'other one of Copper
http://www.caughtinmotion.com/paw/copper3.jpg Shot this one just prior to the rock shot i submitted last week. She's on the rock, but i was shooting into the setting sun and was trying for a bit of a silloette thingy. Very cloudy overcast day. This was the better scan of the two shots. I know there is not much detail in the body,but the face seems ok. Her mouth is a bit blurry as she moves it when she hear's the click. Again,enjoy and attack a way. Dave
RE: OT - bw film gets a reprieve.
Oops. I read too quickly where it said that it was made by a process similar to colour film manufacture , and considering its sensitivity of ISO25 to ISO1600, I presumed it was another C41 process bw. Interestingly, Rollei's own page about the film, http://www.rollei.de/index_e.html gives the sensitivity as ISO 25 to ISO6400. regards, Anthony Farr -Original Message- From: Steve Jolly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm pretty sure it's not a chromogenic, Anthony - it's a similar idea (three emulsion layers of differing sensitivity), but AFAICT it works with traditional b+w developers (although there are some special expensive Rollei-branded ones too). S
RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
I love the looks and shape (Leica like) of the Super-Takumar focusing ring! I may even buy a Spotmatic F just to get one :-) Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 25. november 2004 13:11 Til: Sylwester Pietrzyk Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to be the best in terms of image quality? You may find interesting this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml I like the last sentence the best: Remember, too, that obsessing about lenses just isn't necessary. They all take great pictures. But if it's fun for you, then do it! Messing around with cameras and lenses is safe, pleasant, legal, and harms no one. All things considered, it doesn't rank very high on the scale of silly vices. Fred
RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Who said I only have one? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens The best one is the one you own.
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :( Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens I love the looks and shape (Leica like) of the Super-Takumar focusing ring! I may even buy a Spotmatic F just to get one :-) Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 25. november 2004 13:11 Til: Sylwester Pietrzyk Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to be the best in terms of image quality? You may find interesting this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml I like the last sentence the best: Remember, too, that obsessing about lenses just isn't necessary. They all take great pictures. But if it's fun for you, then do it! Messing around with cameras and lenses is safe, pleasant, legal, and harms no one. All things considered, it doesn't rank very high on the scale of silly vices. Fred
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F? Shel [Original Message] From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :( Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens I love the looks and shape (Leica like) of the Super-Takumar focusing ring! I may even buy a Spotmatic F just to get one :-)
RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The days of new brass lenses may be gone but the M42 Takumars arent. I think the sole reason M42 is still so popular is the very existance of those superb Pentax Takumar Lenses TODAY. JCO -Original Message- From: Steve Larson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 10:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :( Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens I love the looks and shape (Leica like) of the Super-Takumar focusing ring! I may even buy a Spotmatic F just to get one :-) Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 25. november 2004 13:11 Til: Sylwester Pietrzyk Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to be the best in terms of image quality? You may find interesting this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml I like the last sentence the best: Remember, too, that obsessing about lenses just isn't necessary. They all take great pictures. But if it's fun for you, then do it! Messing around with cameras and lenses is safe, pleasant, legal, and harms no one. All things considered, it doesn't rank very high on the scale of silly vices. Fred
Re: Film vs. Digital - A necessary test
Orange, tangerine, they look the same... Jon Glass wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 2:02 AM, Peter J. Alling wrote: What if it's an orange Apple. There were only Tangerine Apples... ;-) -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Samples from 14 2.8
The A 15mm f3.8 and M are for the most part optically identical. David Mann wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 11:01 AM, jayers wrote: It would be interesting to compare the M15mm f3.5 lens to the DA14. I assume you mean A instead of M :) Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: *ist Ds + A20/2.8 or 24/2.8 - will it work?
Which is something that keeps us afraid, very afraid. Cotty wrote: On 25/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: Yes. I think you've got it. Oh I've got it alright yeah baby I've got it Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Moving house
I'd say have fun, but you know that would be dripping with sarcasm. David Mann wrote: Hi all, I'm dropping off the list for (hopefully) a day while I move into my new house. Or should I say the bank's new house. Provided nothing breaks or gets rained on, I should return within 24hrs. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: P67 vs D1s -- photo.net
Alright then where can I buy one of those... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: fra: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] DagT wrote: That's funny, because I thought the 4000 ppi scan on the Nikon made the up-rezed 1DS image look pretty sad in comparison. However, as somebody said--apples to oranges. Interesting to look at, but . . . Like this: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2035313 DagT PS: Sorry... :-) You should be. (Nice Photoshop though). Wrong, no photoshop. The image is unmanipulated :-) DagT -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: PESO Hail to the flare bear
Yes, I agree on both counts. Rob Studdert wrote: So I'm in a strange mood: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/IMGP7964.jpg Created using my *ist D and A15/3.5 and a blatant disregard for the sun :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Samples from 14 2.8
AFAIK, there never was an M15/3.5 ... Shel [Original Message] From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/26/2004 8:09:50 AM Subject: Re: Samples from 14 2.8 The A 15mm f3.8 and M are for the most part optically identical. David Mann wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 11:01 AM, jayers wrote: It would be interesting to compare the M15mm f3.5 lens to the DA14. I assume you mean A instead of M :) Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Hi JC, good point! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:01 AM Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens The days of new brass lenses may be gone but the M42 Takumars arent. I think the sole reason M42 is still so popular is the very existance of those superb Pentax Takumar Lenses TODAY. JCO -Original Message- From: Steve Larson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 10:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :( Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens I love the looks and shape (Leica like) of the Super-Takumar focusing ring! I may even buy a Spotmatic F just to get one :-) Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 25. november 2004 13:11 Til: Sylwester Pietrzyk Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to be the best in terms of image quality? You may find interesting this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml I like the last sentence the best: Remember, too, that obsessing about lenses just isn't necessary. They all take great pictures. But if it's fun for you, then do it! Messing around with cameras and lenses is safe, pleasant, legal, and harms no one. All things considered, it doesn't rank very high on the scale of silly vices. Fred
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
There was an optional split image screen for Spotmatics, but it wasn't meant to be installed by consumers. I don't know where you would find one, and I don't know how difficult it might be to install a new screen. My Spotmatic Motor Drive had a split image screen. Unfortunately, I sold that camera last winter. On Nov 26, 2004, at 10:57 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F? Shel [Original Message] From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :( Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens I love the looks and shape (Leica like) of the Super-Takumar focusing ring! I may even buy a Spotmatic F just to get one :-)
Re: Samples from 14 2.8
correct, only K and A models. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:12 AM Subject: Re: Samples from 14 2.8 AFAIK, there never was an M15/3.5 ... Shel [Original Message] From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/26/2004 8:09:50 AM Subject: Re: Samples from 14 2.8 The A 15mm f3.8 and M are for the most part optically identical. David Mann wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 11:01 AM, jayers wrote: It would be interesting to compare the M15mm f3.5 lens to the DA14. I assume you mean A instead of M :) Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. Jens Bladt wrote: Who said I only have one? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens The best one is the one you own. -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Probably, but at what cost. Shel Belinkoff wrote: Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F? Shel [Original Message] From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :( Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens I love the looks and shape (Leica like) of the Super-Takumar focusing ring! I may even buy a Spotmatic F just to get one :-) -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
There were factory split image screens available. I have a few Pentax M42 few bodies with them. I would think ( but not sure ) that you could steal a K-1000 screeen and install in a spottie if you wanted the split-image ( not sure if they are brighter though ). Regarding the brightness issue, sure brighter is better in low light or with very slow lenses, but the vast majority of the time I have absolutely no problems at all with the spotmatics stock screen finders. Needless to say, outdoors with faster lenses ( F2.8 or better) they are simply glorius finders with the standard screens... JCO -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 10:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Steve Larson Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F? Shel [Original Message] From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens they are sweet, too bad the days of solid brass are gone :( Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 7:35 AM Subject: RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens I love the looks and shape (Leica like) of the Super-Takumar focusing ring! I may even buy a Spotmatic F just to get one :-)
Re: Samples from 14 2.8
Sorry, K, I should have corrected that. I'm still doped on tryptophan. (At least that's my story and I'm stickin' to it). Shel Belinkoff wrote: AFAIK, there never was an M15/3.5 ... Shel [Original Message] From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/26/2004 8:09:50 AM Subject: Re: Samples from 14 2.8 The A 15mm f3.8 and M are for the most part optically identical. David Mann wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 11:01 AM, jayers wrote: It would be interesting to compare the M15mm f3.5 lens to the DA14. I assume you mean A instead of M :) Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Friday, November 26, 2004, 4:57:15 PM, Shel wrote: SB Does anyone know if it's possible to get a brighter focusing screen (maybe SB even split image) installed in a Spottie or Spottie F? I think it's possible. Actually, I did so in my SP 1000. The assembly would be probably the same. I tried installing a modern screen from other camera, which was too small to fit (but offered very bright focusing). So I settled on a late-production K1000 screen, which is definitely better than the old one. If money and time permit, I would like to put there some truly modern screen. You have to remove the prism remove the focusing screen holder underneath it. Carefuly so you don't damage the meter's little dial (the meter can be removed I think without soldering. Calibration of the focus is done purely by screwheads which are in the mirror assembly. So if the focusing screen you install is the same thickness and has the surrogate focus plane in the same place as the original screen, there shouldn't be any focusing adjustments. If the screen is different thickness, you would have to adjust the screws. Service manual for Spottie is readily available on the web as PDF file. Critical checking of focus afterwards would still be recommended, preferably with some focusing magnifier or even a strong loupe. Remember to check focus in all four corners as well as in the middle. The modified SP1000 is so much easier to focus than with the old screen - and that was even with super-fast lenses like 1.8/80mm wide open. Good light! fra
M series lens questions
right, there is no M 15mm lens. This brings up the question, did pentax ever relabel any of the K lenses as M with exact same optical and mechanical design? ( i.e. they relabelled it M because it was already a very compact design by industry standards when initially released as a K?) Im thinking NO because K had 52mm as the defacto standard filter threads and M used 49mm instead but I am not sure. Then the second question would be were any of the M lenses same OPTICALLY as the K but just repackaged into smaller barrels? Looking back in hindsight, the Pentax K series lens size enlargement when going from Screwmount to Kmount was a major goof on Pentax. Just as they decided to go bigger, Olympus came out with smaller and smaller was wildly popular. It took pentax 3 MORE yrs to catch up with the M series cameras and lenses... Thanks in Advance, JCO -Original Message- From: Steve Larson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 11:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Samples from 14 2.8 correct, only K and A models. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:12 AM Subject: Re: Samples from 14 2.8 AFAIK, there never was an M15/3.5 ... Shel [Original Message] From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/26/2004 8:09:50 AM Subject: Re: Samples from 14 2.8 The A 15mm f3.8 and M are for the most part optically identical. David Mann wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 11:01 AM, jayers wrote: It would be interesting to compare the M15mm f3.5 lens to the DA14. I assume you mean A instead of M :) Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: P67 vs D1s -- photo.net
Dag, It's great fun to see how many people you trick by the orapple. :-) It's a neat shot, though. Jostein - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 3:40 PM Subject: Re: P67 vs D1s -- photo.net fra: Steve Jolly [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2035313 DagT PS: Sorry... :-) You should be. (Nice Photoshop though). Wrong, no photoshop. The image is unmanipulated :-) Double exposure then? No, I did it with mirrors :-) See this link: http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=90906 If you see the two smaller images below the large one you can click on the one to the right. It shows the setup I used when I made the picture. Nothing fancy... DagT
Re: automated response
There's a better pun in asking Collin where he's going to for such an occasion...:-) Jostein - Original Message - From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] So you don't want to be what you eat? Cotty wrote: On 24/11/04, Collin Brendemuehl, discombobulated, unleashed: Hi. We're travelling for Thanksgiving so may not respond. We'll be back next week. Have a great Thanksgiving. Thanks but I don't do Thanksgiving. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
In M42 mounts, out of 11 total, I have (4) 50mm Takumars: 2 Super-Taks, an S-M-C and an SMC. Then, in K-mounts, out of 17 total, I only have (5) Pentax 50mms: an SMC Pentax, 3 SMC Pentax-Ms and an SMC Pentax-A. Ooops! Had 5. I donated 2 -Ms to Shel for his school. keith whaley Peter J. Alling wrote: All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. Jens Bladt wrote: Who said I only have one? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens The best one is the one you own.
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
Keith Whaley wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: If you mean the people in the front seat, they're probably not for real. I would guess they're dressed and made up for the dream cruise. They certainly don't make me want to barf. A lot of people wear what amounts to a costume. I have a shot of Popeye somewhere. I usually wear an Elvis wig, some gold chains, and gold sunglasses. My wife wears a beehive wig and butterfly sunglasses. It's all just part of the fun. Paul On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:21 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: On the Avenue, August 2004: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2907524size=lg Yikes! Thats enough to make one barf, on a couple of levels. are they for real? Pretty scary stuff ;) ann I don't understand why Ann feels that way. Was it a different photo than the URL above? Are WHO for real? keith Well - I'm exagerating a bit - when I meant are they for real, I was hinting that there was something staged about it all - and, well, phoney. ( Later, Paul explained what was going on.) Part of scary was kids sitting up on the back of the car - so I guess I should have realised it was a parade of some sort. The driver and passanger look like people in THe Truman Show Now that i know they were just dressed up for the fun of it it changes it quite a bit. For myself, if it were a dress up parade, I wouldn't I probably would not have found it interesting enough to photo - exept, perhaps, as a gig of reporting on that scene... so I guess I felt Paul was making the same comment I would have made - yikes!. Because we are, in a way, back in the 50's. alas. But lets not go there. ann
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Hi Paul ... I know about the split image screen, however, my main interest is in a brighter screen, and a brighter split image screen would be super. Thanks! Shel [Original Message] From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] There was an optional split image screen for Spotmatics, but it wasn't meant to be installed by consumers. I don't know where you would find one, and I don't know how difficult it might be to install a new screen. My Spotmatic Motor Drive had a split image screen. Unfortunately, I sold that camera last winter.
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
I've got about seven or eight Shel [Original Message] From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/26/2004 8:26:02 AM Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred.
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The one's that I can think of at this moment are M/1.4, A/1.7, A/1.4, with an FA/1.4 in the mail. BTW, Shel asked what I was looking for in image quality, and I guess I would lean towards overall sharpness. However, I have learned so much from this group that I will probably keep most of them for different bokeh effects. Thanks everyone! --- Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. Jens Bladt wrote: Who said I only have one? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens The best one is the one you own. -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward, Two Versions
Paul Stenquist wrote: I deleted the second one. No one liked it. The main difference was the lack of a mirror, but I sort of botched up my first attempt at darkening the sky as well. The one that's up there now is a modification of the first version. From a purely compositional view I would have liked to see more of the car... (but don't know what constraints you had on site.) ann On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Rats, I can't get the second one to come up, Paul ann Cotty wrote: On 24/11/04, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: The original version: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2907524size=lg Much prefer the original. The mirror adds quirky interest. The modified version: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2907709size=lg You need some more wax on that door ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: PESO Hail to the flare bear
Uhhh. This situation is my kind of nightmare. With the *istD, I find that flare occurs with the sun further outside the frame than it used to with 35mm film. There's the curse of an image circle larger than the sensor...:-( Jostein - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 12:51 PM Subject: PESO Hail to the flare bear So I'm in a strange mood: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/IMGP7964.jpg Created using my *ist D and A15/3.5 and a blatant disregard for the sun :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: Anyone shoot hockey with their digital?
Thanks for the clarification. I'm looking for a RAW convertor ( better than the Pentax supplied plug in) that will work with Windows 98 SE. I have access to the Nikon Raw convertor. As far as white balance is concerned, I shoot all my stuff outdoors in jpeg. and have been having good results with WB set to auto. I do balance correction in PS 7.0. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 4:13 AM Subject: Re: Anyone shoot hockey with their digital? You're implying that Nikon Capture will process RAW from the *ist D? Kenneth Waller No. I just mentioned the istD and my D2h can handle preset WB and i was just wondering what people were using for the preset,(ice,lights,towel as per WW)be it the nikon or pentax. Sorry for the confusion. Dave
Re: PESO Hail to the flare bear
So I guess this is a Solar Bear? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 6:51 AM Subject: PESO Hail to the flare bear So I'm in a strange mood: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/IMGP7964.jpg Created using my *ist D and A15/3.5 and a blatant disregard for the sun :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: automated response
Hey, they can't all be gems. (Watch it there...) Jostein wrote: There's a better pun in asking Collin where he's going to for such an occasion...:-) Jostein - Original Message - From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] So you don't want to be what you eat? Cotty wrote: On 24/11/04, Collin Brendemuehl, discombobulated, unleashed: Hi. We're travelling for Thanksgiving so may not respond. We'll be back next week. Have a great Thanksgiving. Thanks but I don't do Thanksgiving. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Paw N'other one of Copper
Dave, I like the pose and the background trees, but the exposure needs help - way to dark on the face on my monitor. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 5:17 AM Subject: Paw N'other one of Copper http://www.caughtinmotion.com/paw/copper3.jpg Shot this one just prior to the rock shot i submitted last week. She's on the rock, but i was shooting into the setting sun and was trying for a bit of a silloette thingy. Very cloudy overcast day. This was the better scan of the two shots. I know there is not much detail in the body,but the face seems ok. Her mouth is a bit blurry as she moves it when she hear's the click. Again,enjoy and attack a way. Dave
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
Paul Stenquist wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:26 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Well, THAT is a relief! I was going to say it didn't look quite real, but thought it was. There are people like that out there, alas. You're right, there are some people, who actually dress like that and just kind of live in the past. ah - it isn't the dress as much as the vacuous expressions - but now that you have explained it, those expressions might have been a kind of self-conciousness. I wasn't making a comment on goodness or badness... and am certainly the last one to criticize anyone for being different, Paul, so I hope you don't misunderstand. That being said, read what I wrote to Keith... :) Nothing about beliefs here, either. But I will proudly bear the banner of being a minority in just about any circle of beliefs, if it came to that. Anyway, now I know why I sold those two Hawaiian shirts on ebay :) Which I think goes back to the 40's, actually. ann You'll find them at the Dream Cruise along with ordinary folk who are just play acting. I think a lot of people with a retro lifestyle are attracted to the car culture, because it's all wound up in that kind of thing. I've met quite a few people over the years who are stuck in the fifties. And guess what? They may look funny and hold certain beliefs that are different than most of us. But a lot of them are really good people. In fact there's probably about the same percentage of good people among stuck in the fifties, high school dropout, blue-collar folk as there are among well educated, east coast liberals. Nothing to be afraid of in either crowd.
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
Shel Belinkoff wrote: So? There are people with all sorts of appearances and beliefs out there. Why be critical of anyone because of their appearance. I can't help but think of all those tattooed bikers dressed in leather that descend on Sturgis every year, most of whom ar doctors, businessmen, and just plain folks, but who like to dress up as tough guys and women every now and then when riding their Harleys. Thank goodness everyone's not like you ... or me, or Paul, etc. I'm surprised at your seemingly narrow-minded comment, Ann. Shel Boy, you missed the point too, Shel... (a) I thought Paul took the picture because he was making a judgment or found it weird,actually. so that Yikes became a compliment. (b)But look at the faces - it is not the choice of wardrobe, it is the characterless, emotionless look. (read what I just wrote to Paul) a kind of emptiness. If they were all laughing and winking,it would be clear it was play-acting. (C) But I will confess the tacky dashboard object got to me. Of course if it is a deliberate stage thing, the whole thing changes. I also kinda am quick to say my gut reaction -which should never be taken quite as seriously as a couple of folk here took mine, about this picture. I'm glad at least you said you were surprised Shel :) Cause I don't think I'm narow minded - in a socialogical sense,anyway - just opionated !:) ann can you guys just please add smileys to most of my posts??? Ann Sanfedele wrote: Well, THAT is a relief! I was going to say it didn't look quite real, but thought it was. There are people like that out there, alas. Paul said: You're right, there are some people, who actually dress like that and just kind of live in the past. You'll find them at the Dream Cruise along with ordinary folk who are just play acting. I think a lot of people with a retro lifestyle are attracted to the car culture, because it's all wound up in that kind of thing. I've met quite a few people over the years who are stuck in the fifties. And guess what? They may look funny and hold certain beliefs that are different than most of us. But a lot of them are really good people. In fact there's probably about the same percentage of good people among stuck in the fifties, high school dropout, blue-collar folk as there are among well educated, east coast liberals. Nothing to be afraid of in either crowd.
Re: M series lens questions
This brings up the question, did pentax ever relabel any of the K lenses as M with exact same optical and mechanical design? I think that the K 100/4 Macro was morphed into the M 100/4 Macro and the M 100/4 Dental Macro without any significant changes. Similarly, I think that the K 400/5.6 was morphed into the M 400/5.6 (although I think an auto diaphragm was added, perhaps?). Then the second question would be were any of the M lenses same OPTICALLY as the K but just repackaged into smaller barrels? I would say that the K 50/1.4 was downsized into the M 50/1.4, without any major optical changes (although there may have been a wee bit of tweaking done...). I believe that the K 50/4 Macro was basically just downsized into the M 50/4. Fred
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
Paul Stenquist wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:24 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Unfortunately it isn't a time warp :( Hawaiian shirts are back in, btw. You're wrong. It is a time warp. It's from the Dream Cruise, which is a week long, retro focused, party, where those of us in Detroit celebrate what we do here by driving up and down Woodward in classic cars, hot rods, and all manner of unusual vehicles. This year it drew 1.5 million spectators and 30,000 cars. A lot of people dress up fifties style with greased up hair, beehives, and poodle skirts. It's all just for fun. Nothing evil or distasteful about it. I wrote a couple of other replies - among them,showing relief that it wasn't for real (In this particular case) That being said - Hawaiian shorts are back in , I'm told, at least as collectables... the 50's, I think, are in for style. But my comment about it not being a time warp was a politcal statement - triggered by, but not really _about_ your pic, Paul. The thing about nostalgia is it erases the bad stuff of whatever decade you are being nostagic about. ann
RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Last count was: 3 Pentax M (One ea. 2,1.7,1.4) 3 Penatx A (One ea. 2,1.7,1.4) 1 Pentax KAF (1.7) 3 Pentax SM 3 Other brand K/KA 2 Other brand SM Don (Asking himself why he still wants MORE?) -Original Message- From: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 10:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. Jens Bladt wrote: Who said I only have one? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens The best one is the one you own. -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
I think we are in a decade of no style, or every style, things from the 50's 60's 70's and 80's are in style. Maybe 40's and 90's for that matter. Ann Sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 1:24 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Unfortunately it isn't a time warp :( Hawaiian shirts are back in, btw. You're wrong. It is a time warp. It's from the Dream Cruise, which is a week long, retro focused, party, where those of us in Detroit celebrate what we do here by driving up and down Woodward in classic cars, hot rods, and all manner of unusual vehicles. This year it drew 1.5 million spectators and 30,000 cars. A lot of people dress up fifties style with greased up hair, beehives, and poodle skirts. It's all just for fun. Nothing evil or distasteful about it. I wrote a couple of other replies - among them,showing relief that it wasn't for real (In this particular case) That being said - Hawaiian shorts are back in , I'm told, at least as collectables... the 50's, I think, are in for style. But my comment about it not being a time warp was a politcal statement - triggered by, but not really _about_ your pic, Paul. The thing about nostalgia is it erases the bad stuff of whatever decade you are being nostagic about. ann -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Because you can :)) Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Don said: Don (Asking himself why he still wants MORE?)
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Peter J. Alling mused: All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. I've only got three; the A50/f1.7 I've had for ages (I believe I got it in 1983 when I bought my Super Program), the A50/f1.4 I picked up through rec.photo.marketplace before all the sales moved over to eBay, and the F50/f1.7 I was given by a neighbour together with his SF-1 and Takumar 28-80. I should also have an ME Super M50/1.4, but that mysteriously vanished. The original reason I ended up with Pentax was because of the quality of the M42 50/f1.4; I bought one of those, and a Spotmatic II, with my first paycheck. I'm not sure which of the variants it was, but it was the version current in 1972 (probably a Super Multi Coated Takumar).
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
Peter J. Alling wrote: I think we are in a decade of no style, or every style, things from the 50's 60's 70's and 80's are in style. Maybe 40's and 90's for that matter. LOL! yeah - guess that's right... ann who likes the sentiment displayed on the French Connection United Kingdom abbreviation on their hats :)
Re: *ist Ds + A20/2.8 or 24/2.8 - will it work?
...doesn't say anything about the glass in the A20/2.8... However, the brochure does say it has a Pentax original Floating Mechanism. So I guess you'll be ok if it falls into a bucket of water. Cheers, Bob I'll favor my K28/2 when I go canoeing then. Any other floating lenses? Andre
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
2 50/1.4 Tak's, 2 50/1.4 SMCT's, 1 SMCK 50/1.2, 1 SMCK 50/1.4, 1 SMCA 50/1.4 I need to set the Tak's in a window for a while. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 8:33 AM Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. Jens Bladt wrote: Who said I only have one? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens The best one is the one you own. -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Why be critical of anyone because of their appearance I'm surprised at your seemingly narrow-minded comment, Ann. Her comment rather took me by surprise, too -- like Keith, I wondered if she was perhaps looking at a different picture. I was -- still am -- rather confused. ERNR
Re: FS: 17/4 (M42), SMC-M 85/2
Hi! KK Asahi Pentax Takumar 17/4 Fisheye (M42) Mint KK KK In its original cardboard box, only missing the dedicated case (but KK the strap is in its original nylon bag!). No blemish of any kind. Kostas, I wonder what is your price tag for this lens? Hope you accept pay pal and ship to Israel :). Thanks. Boris mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Quoting Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. Three of them here -- M50/1.4, M50/2, F50/1.7 (Two were bought on purpose, the other came with an ME Super from a pawnshop several years ago.) ERNR who hasn't run any sort of comparison tests between them
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Well I started it so I might as well contribute. m42 Super Tak. 1.8, SMC Tak 1.8 x 2 (So they're 55's close enough I guess.) SMC Tak 1.4 K mount SMCP 1.8 (see note above.) SMCP-M 1.4 x 2 That makes 7 so I guess I'm a piker by comparison to some on this list. I almost never use them since I find I have the 43mm ltd on my cameras a lot more. (I am looking forward to using the SMCP 1.8 55 as a portrait lens on the *ist-d, if I can ever afford one) John Francis wrote: Peter J. Alling mused: All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. I've only got three; the A50/f1.7 I've had for ages (I believe I got it in 1983 when I bought my Super Program), the A50/f1.4 I picked up through rec.photo.marketplace before all the sales moved over to eBay, and the F50/f1.7 I was given by a neighbour together with his SF-1 and Takumar 28-80. I should also have an ME Super M50/1.4, but that mysteriously vanished. The original reason I ended up with Pentax was because of the quality of the M42 50/f1.4; I bought one of those, and a Spotmatic II, with my first paycheck. I'm not sure which of the variants it was, but it was the version current in 1972 (probably a Super Multi Coated Takumar). -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Film vs. Digital - A necessary test
Actually, that was an Apple-insider's joke. As in Apple computers. When the Apple iBook first came out, one of their colors was Tangerine... it wasn't allowed to call them orange only Tangerine as in a Tangerine iBook, _not_ and orange iBook. :-D Sorry, OT... On Nov 26, 2004, at 5:12 PM, Peter J. Alling wrote: Orange, tangerine, they look the same... Jon Glass wrote: On Nov 26, 2004, at 2:02 AM, Peter J. Alling wrote: What if it's an orange Apple. There were only Tangerine Apples... ;-) -- -Jon Glass Krakow, Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re[2]: *ist DS versus *ist D for the Digital Newbie
Hi! lptc What is the advantage of a pentaprism compared to the penta-mirror? lptc I have an MZ-6 with a penta-mirror. I think it can be measured very simply. Take a soft lens, mount it on MZ-6 and try to bring it to focus manually without electronics helping you. Then, mount same lens of *istD. In my case (-6 dptr in each eye and constant glasses), *istD works marvels compared to MZ-6. YMMV of course. Boris mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: M series lens questions
I would say that the K 50/1.4 was downsized into the M 50/1.4, without any major optical changes (although there may have been a wee bit of tweaking done...). The M lens is a new design. Different elements dimensions, curves and space between them. Boz' site for years had the same diagram for both lenses but it has been corrected last year. I believe that the K 50/4 Macro was basically just downsized into the M 50/4. Fred Yeap. It was quite substancially downsized: shorter internal hood, less baffling inside the barrel. It became a hiking lens! Cheers, Andre
Re: Paw N'other one of Copper
Your Copper looks a lot like the dog we had when I was growing up--the trees in the background remind me of our wooded back yard, too. It brings back nice memories. Apart from the dog's less-than-endearing facial expression at the moment of the snap, I think the picture could be improved through cropping or different framing. I would either crop it into a vertical, leaving out the dog's body and reducing the space above his head, or re-frame (re-shoot) including the rest of the dog's body. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/paw/copper3.jpg Shot this one just prior to the rock shot i submitted last week. She's on the rock, but i was shooting into the setting sun and was trying for a bit of a silloette thingy. Very cloudy overcast day. This was the better scan of the two shots. I know there is not much detail in the body,but the face seems ok. Her mouth is a bit blurry as she moves it when she hear's the click. Again,enjoy and attack a way. Dave __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: *ist DS review in this month's (Dec04) Popular Photography
On 25/11/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: That is the beauty of AA batteries, even NIMH ones. My buddy with the Canon Rebel has spent a couple of hundred dollars on batteries for his camera. I've spent less than 100 for my battery set, and I get twice the life he gets. That is odd. The Canon supplied batteries are expensive, but for a couple of batteries it shouldn't come to three figures, and I'm astonished you get twice the life. Of course there may be other factors involved such as LCD on-times, IS lenses etc. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
Well, I did say seemingly. As for smilies, perhaps you should add 'em yourself ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm glad at least you said you were surprised Shel :) Cause I don't think I'm narow minded - in a socialogical sense,anyway - just opionated !:)
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Gee, what kind of PDMLer are you if you've not run at least some sort of comparison test? Sheesh! The audacity of some people. At least put 'em side by side and photograph them LOL Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Three of them here -- M50/1.4, M50/2, F50/1.7 ERNR who hasn't run any sort of comparison tests between them
Re: Commercial printing of raw files in Sydney
On 24 Nov 2004 at 20:49, Charles Wilson wrote: Just wondered if any Sydney people knows where I can get some big prints done from Pentax raw files. Did think of buying an Epson 2200 printer and doing my own, but figure it might be easier to get it done commercially if someone would accept files from pentax raw manipulated in Photo shop. No one anywhere prints from RAW files direct to my knowledge and as soon as they are manipulated and saved in PS they effectively cease to be a RAW file. You will find that most local digital labs specify JPG or J2K files via email (not limited to Sydney labs then) or TIFF by direct media (physical delivery or post). Well respected local labs are Vision Graphics, Photo King and Pixel Perfect. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
It's a fine lens ... got one a few months ago and initially wasn't too happy with it, but after some use and closer examination of the photos and scans, have been very pleased. It'll be great on the istD(s), and works pretty well as a wider portrait lens on a 35mm slr as well. Plus, the AOV makes for a more interesting perspective than a typical 50mm at times. Shel [Original Message] From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] I almost never use them since I find I have the 43mm ltd on my cameras a lot more. (I am looking forward to using the SMCP 1.8 55 as a portrait lens on the *ist-d, if I can ever afford one)
Re: Paw N'other one of Copper
I dont doubt it. I had a hard time getting it to this stage.:-) Its not a great image,just thought id pass it on until i get a better one going next weekg Dave Dave, I like the pose and the background trees, but the exposure needs help - way to dark on the face on my monitor. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 5:17 AM Subject: Paw N'other one of Copper http://www.caughtinmotion.com/paw/copper3.jpg Shot this one just prior to the rock shot i submitted last week. She's on the rock, but i was shooting into the setting sun and was trying for a bit of a silloette thingy. Very cloudy overcast day. This was the better scan of the two shots. I know there is not much detail in the body,but the face seems ok. Her mouth is a bit blurry as she moves it when she hear's the click. Again,enjoy and attack a way. Dave
RE: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
On 26 Nov 2004 at 11:30, Don Sanderson wrote: Last count was: 3 Pentax M (One ea. 2,1.7,1.4) 3 Penatx A (One ea. 2,1.7,1.4) 1 Pentax KAF (1.7) 3 Pentax SM 3 Other brand K/KA 2 Other brand SM I used to be like you, I had 4 x A50/1.2 and a K at one stage, I'm now back to a far more sensible 3 x A50/1.2 and a handful of other assorted 50s :-) Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
RE: Pentax Ads in Australia
...but the focus point guidelines could be distracting One of the first things I did with my D was to turn these off. I'm sure one can with the DS as well. Joe
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Why be critical of anyone because of their appearance I'm surprised at your seemingly narrow-minded comment, Ann. Her comment rather took me by surprise, too -- like Keith, I wondered if she was perhaps looking at a different picture. I was -- still am -- rather confused. ERNR Hey ern, by now you have probably read my defense :) It was a flip comment but I can't quite apologize - in my vernacular Oh, barf is shorthand for lots of things. and Yikes is always kinda tongue in cheek - this got much deeper than I meant it, thats for sure. ann
Re: Paw N'other one of Copper
How are you metering these images? I would spotmeter the dog's face compensate accordingly (bracket reduced exposure around -1.0, -1., -.5, -1.5) Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 9:52 AM Subject: Re: Paw N'other one of Copper I dont doubt it. I had a hard time getting it to this stage.:-) Its not a great image,just thought id pass it on until i get a better one going next weekg Dave Dave, I like the pose and the background trees, but the exposure needs help - way to dark on the face on my monitor. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 5:17 AM Subject: Paw N'other one of Copper http://www.caughtinmotion.com/paw/copper3.jpg Shot this one just prior to the rock shot i submitted last week. She's on the rock, but i was shooting into the setting sun and was trying for a bit of a silloette thingy. Very cloudy overcast day. This was the better scan of the two shots. I know there is not much detail in the body,but the face seems ok. Her mouth is a bit blurry as she moves it when she hear's the click. Again,enjoy and attack a way. Dave
Re: Paw N'other one of Copper
Hi Dave, You know im a sucker for dog shots :-) But this really doesn't work for me. The background is just too grey and the dog isn't sillhouetted enough. It looks like she has her front lower canine tooth hooked over her top lip in that goofy way that dogs often do when you want them to pose. I can't really tell if her mouth is blurry because I can't make out much of the detail. Sorry! Wendy --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/paw/copper3.jpg Shot this one just prior to the rock shot i submitted last week. She's on the rock, but i was shooting into the setting sun and was trying for a bit of a silloette thingy. Very cloudy overcast day. This was the better scan of the two shots. I know there is not much detail in the body,but the face seems ok. Her mouth is a bit blurry as she moves it when she hear's the click. Again,enjoy and attack a way. Dave
Re: FS: 17/4 (M42), SMC-M 85/2
Hi Boris, On Fri, 26 Nov 2004, Boris Liberman wrote: KK Asahi Pentax Takumar 17/4 Fisheye (M42) Mint KK KK In its original cardboard box, only missing the dedicated case (but KK the strap is in its original nylon bag!). No blemish of any kind. Kostas, I wonder what is your price tag for this lens? Hope you accept pay pal and ship to Israel :). I have no problem shipping to Israel, but I don't take Paypal. The way I have done things so far is by cash in a registered, insured letter. It is legal for some countries (Spain, Germany, Slovakia and Finland I have verified so far). Of course this may pose a problem, as I would only accept Pounds or Euros (or a combination). Let me know if that would work for you and we can take it from there. Kostas
Re: Moving house
On 26/11/04, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm dropping off the list for (hopefully) a day while I move into my new house. Or should I say the bank's new house. Good luck Dave. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Pentax 67 vs 6x7
On 25/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: Oooh, your bad. I admit it. Norm will appreciate that, when he logs on ... Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
On 25/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed: Hey Cotty :)) How ya be? Never the same since you coerced me into bastardising a l'il ol' AF280T ! Where will it end? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
On 26/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. I once bought a Tak 55 as an experiment. I have a K50 1.2 that I have transformed into an EOS-K 50 mm 1.2 buit am selling it soon. When I got my first MX back in 1980, I bought a body and a 28 f2.8 - - I loathe 50mm lenses. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: PESO Hail to the flare bear
On 26/11/04, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: So I'm in a strange mood: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/temp/IMGP7964.jpg Created using my *ist D and A15/3.5 and a blatant disregard for the sun :-) What's the building Studdsy? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
*evil laugh* You can always just send that lil old flash to me, and pretend it never happened. :)) Naw, we like your Frankenquipment. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 1:28 PM Subject: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens On 25/11/04, Steve Larson, discombobulated, unleashed: Hey Cotty :)) How ya be? Never the same since you coerced me into bastardising a l'il ol' AF280T ! Where will it end? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: PESO: Cruising Woodward
On 26/11/04, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Nothing to be afraid of in either crowd. That's because I wasn't there. Mutley Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
