Re: This is new for mew

[Cotty]

On 4/2/06, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed:

>Hi!
>
>I guess I won't break rules if posted an e-bay auction such as this:
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/Pentax-K-lens-adapter-for-4-3-Olympus-E-1-E-300-
>E-500_W0QQitemZ7586732934QQcategoryZ30059QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
>
>http://tinyurl.com/d6kze

Hey Boris, you thinking of an E-500 ?




Cheers,
  Cotty


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Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Cotty]

On 4/2/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed:

>We don't have lumberjacks. We have arboriculturists. 
>
>All together now:
>
>"I'm an arboriculturist and I'm ok..."
>
>Cheers,
> Bob (an arboriculturist's uncle!)

But he still wears suspenders and a bra.




Cheers,
  Cotty


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Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Cotty]

On 3/2/06, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:

>Cotty, it's a 3/4 ton TRUCK

I'll bet you can still see the rivets under the fenders. That's what you
get for living in a dust bowl.




Cheers,
  Cotty


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Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Cotty]

On 3/2/06, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:

>It was the filthiest drive in I've ever seen

The women have tattoos? 




Cheers,
  Cotty


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Re: Cool things I learned today.

[Boris Liberman]

Hi!


Colour management is fun.


You must understand it then :-)


The little switch got thrown today.


Care to elaborate, mr Robb?

Re: Cool things I learned today.

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Rob Studdert"

Subject: Re: Cool things I learned today.



On 3 Feb 2006 at 22:08, William Robb wrote:


Colour management is fun.


You must understand it then :-)


The little switch got thrown today.

William Robb

OT: Looking for mini enablement

[Boris Liberman]

Hi!

I've decided to return to film shooting for a while... To do it in style 
;-), I need a range-finder unit - you know, one that clips on flash shoe 
- just to measure distance... Preferably both in feet and meters or just 
in feet... If anyone has a working device that fits above description - 
I'd be happy to be enabled by you.


Thanks.

Boris

P.S. To make things clear - I'm not looking for range finder camera, 
just for range finder piece to measure distance (in feet).

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Cesar]

Cory,

Are you interested in a co-pilot like the last time you made it up the 
mountain?


Have blimp, will travel,

César
Panama City, Florida

cbwaters wrote:

I'll more than likely bring PDML West again.  I'll be selling births 
to recoup the gas costs ;)

CW

- Original Message - From: "cbwaters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open



I made it in!  I'm number 46.  now I just hope I can go :)

CW
- Original Message - From: "Tom Reese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 3:32 PM
Subject: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open



http://www.grandfather.com/buy_tickets/naturephotography.php

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Cesar]

frank theriault wrote:


On 2/3/06, Malcolm Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 


Have you got a passport at last, or are you going UPS? 
   



Believe it or not, they actually issued me a passport!  

cheers,
frank

--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson



Should I point out that maybe they want to make sure that you can make 
it out of the country?  Maybe not...


I have a story about my traveling in Europe with my present passport.  I 
really need a new one... before my next international trip.


Find me on the mountain, I will relate it to you,

César
Panama City, Florida

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Cesar]

frank theriault wrote:


On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 09:01:23 US/Eastern, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
 


Sounds good Sir.

Looking forward to meeting old and new faces.

Frank and I (me?) are que #41.

This time i have a receipt and program to show the border folk. Maybe this 
years crossing
will be less
than a week.LOL

Dave (I have a tent) Brooks

   



I got my passport in the mail a couple of weeks ago, so maybe we'll
have an easier time of it at the border.

Or not, who knows?  

I'm stoked.  This should be fun, as always.

Cesar, can I borrow on of your D's again, so I can enter the contest?  

cheers,
frank
--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson


Frank,

One of my them have to go in for repair, but since I will be a team 
member and not competing sure you can.  As a matter of fact - yes you can...
If I feel digitally inclined, maybe Dave can lend me a Nikon - I have to 
remember to bring my Nikon lenses with me ;-P


In the evening I do plan to shoot digital though, during the day it 
should be film...


Is it too early to get excited about NPW at GFMtn?

César
Panama City, Florida

Re: For those thinking of buying a used...

[Cesar]

William Robb wrote:



- Original Message - From: "Cesar"
Subject: Re: For those thinking of buying a used...



Hmmm, are you insinuating that I may actually bring along a bad 
bottle of wine?  I did not hear one complaint this past year.



Sorry, I must have been drunk to even leave the impression that I 
might be insinuating anything of the sort.




You will have to remind me of the type you enjoy.
I have a request for 'chewy' wines at the moment...



Red, full bodied, I am particularly fond of the Rhone wines.



Sipping on some 2000 Elio Filippino, Barbera d' Alba, Vigna Veja,



Sucking on ice cubes that had been marinated in 12 year old single malt.

William Robb



Bill,

I will see what I can do - you may have to remind me as the event gets 
closer.

Most of my wines tend to be from California though...

I believe the wines I brought last year were all from California.

It has been over a year since I last tasted a malt,

César
Panama City, Florida

Re: OT GESO: Horizon panos

[Kenneth Waller]

Ah, I see.
I was once in a group picture that was taken by a panorama camera the 
allowed the guy taking the image to be in the photo twice - once on either 
side of a line of a group of 75 or so. I can't remember the name of the 
camera.


Kenneth Waller

- Original Message - 
From: "Derby Chang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 9:47 PM
Subject: Re: OT GESO: Horizon panos



Thanks Kenneth. That's all I can ask for :)

Nope, single shot. If you haven't had a chance to play with a swing lens 
camera, it's worth trying to get a hold of one. It's a lot more 
spontaneous than stitched panos.

http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/horizon202/

D


Kenneth Waller wrote:

You're right nothing special but I still enjoyed them. Thanks for posting

Are these multiple  images stitched?

Kenneth Waller


- Original Message - From: "Derby Chang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax Discuss" 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 5:09 PM
Subject: OT GESO: Horizon panos




An OT gallery. Nothing special, I'm just enjoying the freedom of 
no-focus, guesstimate-exposure panos. In fact, I think using the Horizon 
is quite a good exercise in learning to look, instead of fiddling with 
gear.


http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_02_horizon/index.htm

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Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

[Gonz]

Keith McGuinness wrote:

Mark Roberts wrote:


Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

My youngest, she loves drama and this was her chance to act out a 
little in front of the camera.  I didnt make it entirely Black and 
White. Trying to get an "old" portrait look.  Do I need to desaturate 
more?


http://www.g0nz.com/4imgs/data/media/1/anframe.jpg

Comments, critiques, etc. welcome.



Don't change a thing.



I agree with Mark. Absolutely gorgeous! (I don't care whether you've got 
the "old portrait" look or not.)



Thank you Keith.  I really appreciate the comment.

BTW In this photo, your daughter looks remarkably like mine! The 
likeness is quite uncanny.



Thats amazing.  Now your gonna have to post a pic!


Keith McG

Re: Cool things I learned today.

[Perry Pellechia]

sadist.

On 2/3/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Colour management is fun.
>
> William Robb
>
>


--

<>
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Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry
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Re: Cool things I learned today.

[Rob Studdert]

On 3 Feb 2006 at 22:08, William Robb wrote:

> Colour management is fun.

You must understand it then :-)


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: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Scott Loveless]

On 2/3/06, Keith McGuinness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > Keith "I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra" McG
> > =
> > Actually, I fail to see why dressing up as a woman is funny.
> >
> > Seems antifeminist -- like "you throw like a girl."
>
> I've thought of several responses but I suspect I'll just get
> into more trouble. I think I'll just get out of this thread and
> be thankful I didn't get in any deeper...
>
> Keith McG

Stop being a sissy.

>
> Off to practice my fish slapping dance for the big show tonight.
>

Get some pics!  


--
Scott Loveless
http://www.twosixteen.com

--
"You have to hold the button down" -Arnold Newman

Cool things I learned today.

[William Robb]

Colour management is fun.

William Robb

Re: FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F

[Jack Davis]

Unable to locate such a release when I bought the MZ-S. 
Sorry I missed it. Rats!

Jack

--- Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Setting custom function 14 to 2 on the *ist will enable auto focusing
> while using the remote.  I'm assuming there is something similar with
> the digital bodies.
> 
> On 2/3/06, Pat Kong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I'm not Tom, but I use this remote to trip the *istDs shutter
> (either instantly
> > or with a 3 second count) after setting the focus.  Useful for
> group shots or
> > anytime you need to set off the camera but don't wanna be caught
> behind the
> > camera.
> >
> > Will work on other cameras besides the Ds, like my P&S WR90.
> >
> > --- Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > > Tom,
> > > Will you please identify how these F remotes are used. Shutter
> release?
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Jack
> >
> >
> 
> 
> --
> Scott Loveless
> http://www.twosixteen.com
> 
> --
> "You have to hold the button down" -Arnold Newman
> 
> 


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Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Keith McGuinness]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 2/3/2006 6:30:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well...I would say it is a Python thing and that kind of insanity 
transcends all boundaries.


Keith "I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra" McG
=
Actually, I fail to see why dressing up as a woman is funny.

Seems antifeminist -- like "you throw like a girl."


I've thought of several responses but I suspect I'll just get 
into more trouble. I think I'll just get out of this thread and 
be thankful I didn't get in any deeper...


Keith McG

Off to practice my fish slapping dance for the big show tonight.

Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Keith McGuinness]

Perry Pellechia wrote:

On 2/3/06, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


On 2/3/06, Keith McGuinness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Keith "I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra" McG


Got any pics?


I am not sure which is more disturbing.


I am!

Keith McG

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[Derby Chang]

I'm with Bob. The Beattie screens aren't that much brighter than the 
Pentax originals. I didn't have to adjust exposure on the PZ1. But 
manual focusing is a little better with the Beattie. The fresnel is a 
bit "grittier", and of course it has the split image prism.


D


Bob W wrote:

I had a few Beattie screens for my LXs - I might even still have them
somewhere - but I didn't particularly rate them over the Pentax screens. I
bought them used for almost nothing.

--
Cheers,
 Bob 

  

-Original Message-
From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: 03 February 2006 20:04

To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

I'm not familiar with the term Prism screen, is that what a 
Beattie is? I used Pentax replacement "grid" screens to 
assist in compositions & trying to keep level horizons.  When 
I last checked out Beattie screens years ago their main 
advantage was a brighter viewfinder, but the exorbitant cost 
(roughly twice the cost of the Pentax screen) excluded 
further consideration.






  



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Re: OT GESO: Horizon panos

[Derby Chang]

William Robb wrote:


- Original Message - From: "Derby Chang"
Subject: Re: OT GESO: Horizon panos



Thanks Kenneth. That's all I can ask for :)

Nope, single shot. If you haven't had a chance to play with a swing 
lens camera, it's worth trying to get a hold of one. It's a lot more 
spontaneous than stitched panos.

http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/horizon202/


How long does it take for the exposure to complete.
This may be an urban legend, but apparently with the original swing 
lens cameras, it was possible for a person to ourun the swing and get 
in the picture on both sides of a large group


William Robb




The clockwork mechanism has two speeds. The fast one is about 1s, the 
slow one about 5s. It's definitely possible to be in both ends of the 
shot. I might try it when i get a chance.


D

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Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Mat Maessen" 
Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open




On 2/3/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Wanna help set up a tent?


I have two hands and a degree in engineering.
Are there any other requirements? :-)


You have to tolerate my help.

William Robb

Re: OT GESO: Horizon panos

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Derby Chang"

Subject: Re: OT GESO: Horizon panos



Thanks Kenneth. That's all I can ask for :)

Nope, single shot. If you haven't had a chance to play with a swing lens 
camera, it's worth trying to get a hold of one. It's a lot more 
spontaneous than stitched panos.

http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/horizon202/


How long does it take for the exposure to complete.
This may be an urban legend, but apparently with the original swing lens 
cameras, it was possible for a person to ourun the swing and get in the 
picture on both sides of a large group


William Robb

Re: How many of us were waching this?

[Perry Pellechia]

I was watching it.  I was going to throw a bid but when it got over
$150 I figured that I would  hold off.

On 2/3/06, Juan Buhler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I got busy at the wrong time and couldn't bid, but someone got a
> K30/2.8, M85/2 and rear converter K (plus some random Minolta lens)
> for under $300:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7585615828
>
> Nice...
>
> j
>
> --
> Juan Buhler
> Water Molotov: http://photoblog.jbuhler.com
> Slippery Slope: http://color.jbuhler.com
>
>


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Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Mat Maessen]

I've been known to read directions on occasion..

-Mat

On 2/3/06, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Mat, Do you have any other handicaps?  Regards,  Bob S.
> > I have two hands and a degree in engineering.
> > Are there any other requirements? :-)

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Butch Black]

On 2/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I DO have a chainsaw in the garage somewhere.

Still need a ride Frank.:-)


Apparently, having a chainsaw makes it easier to cross borders...



cheers,
frank


It's good for cutting through (blood) red tape

Butch

How many of us were waching this?

[Juan Buhler]

I got busy at the wrong time and couldn't bid, but someone got a
K30/2.8, M85/2 and rear converter K (plus some random Minolta lens)
for under $300:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7585615828

Nice...

j

--
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Water Molotov: http://photoblog.jbuhler.com
Slippery Slope: http://color.jbuhler.com

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Bob Sullivan]

Mat, Do you have any other handicaps?  Regards,  Bob S.

On 2/3/06, Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 2/3/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Wanna help set up a tent?
>
> I have two hands and a degree in engineering.
> Are there any other requirements? :-)
>
> -Mat
>
>

Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[E.R.N. Reed]

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

In a message dated 2/3/2006 6:30:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well...I would say it is a Python thing and that kind of insanity 
transcends all boundaries.


Keith "I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra" McG
=
Actually, I fail to see why dressing up as a woman is funny.
 


Me too.
If high heels and hose are involved, it's not only "unfunny," it's 
unnecessarily uncomfortable, too.

Sez me, anyway.
:D


Seems antifeminist -- like "you throw like a girl."

Marnie aka Doe  (Only halfway kidding, though.)

 


ERN

Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Ann Sanfedele]

cbwaters wrote:
> 
> I really can't believe the state of this list.
> Do you really intend to tell me I read like ten or fifteen posts that
> referenced CHAINSAWS, and CANADA and not ONE of you had even the slightest
> inkling to bring up the "Lumberjack Song"???
> 
> Really...it's unacceptable coming from you lot.
> 
> CW

LOL! DId no one tell you were went that route LAST year???

ann


> doing taxes, working on cars, actually went to work five days in a row this
> week (!), and making plans to go to NC :)))
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 3:24 PM
> Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open
> 
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "frank theriault" Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend
> > registration is open
> >
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> Apparently, having a chainsaw makes it easier to cross borders...
> >
> > Only if coming into Canada.
> >
> > William Robb
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > No virus found in this incoming message.
> > Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.0/249 - Release Date: 2/2/2006
> >
> >

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[David Savage]

On 2/4/06, Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 2/3/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Wanna help set up a tent?
>
> I have two hands and a degree in engineering.

LOL. Does that help?

Dave

> Are there any other requirements? :-)
>
> -Mat
>
>

Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Perry Pellechia]

On 2/3/06, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 2/3/06, Keith McGuinness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Keith "I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra" McG
> >
> >
>
> Got any pics?
>
> --
> Scott Loveless
> http://www.twosixteen.com

I am not sure which is more disturbing.

<>
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Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry
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Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Mat Maessen]

On 2/3/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Wanna help set up a tent?

I have two hands and a degree in engineering.
Are there any other requirements? :-)

-Mat

Re: OT GESO: Horizon panos

[Derby Chang]

Thanks Kenneth. That's all I can ask for :)

Nope, single shot. If you haven't had a chance to play with a swing lens 
camera, it's worth trying to get a hold of one. It's a lot more 
spontaneous than stitched panos.

http://cameras.alfredklomp.com/horizon202/

D


Kenneth Waller wrote:

You're right nothing special but I still enjoyed them. Thanks for posting

Are these multiple  images stitched?

Kenneth Waller


- Original Message - From: "Derby Chang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax Discuss" 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 5:09 PM
Subject: OT GESO: Horizon panos




An OT gallery. Nothing special, I'm just enjoying the freedom of 
no-focus, guesstimate-exposure panos. In fact, I think using the 
Horizon is quite a good exercise in learning to look, instead of 
fiddling with gear.


http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_02_horizon/index.htm

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Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Scott Loveless]

On 2/3/06, Keith McGuinness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Keith "I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra" McG
>
>

Got any pics?

--
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http://www.twosixteen.com

--
"You have to hold the button down" -Arnold Newman

Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

[Keith McGuinness]

Mark Roberts wrote:

Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

My youngest, she loves drama and this was her chance to act out a little 
in front of the camera.  I didnt make it entirely Black and White. 
Trying to get an "old" portrait look.  Do I need to desaturate more?


http://www.g0nz.com/4imgs/data/media/1/anframe.jpg

Comments, critiques, etc. welcome.


Don't change a thing.


I agree with Mark. Absolutely gorgeous! (I don't care whether 
you've got the "old portrait" look or not.)


BTW In this photo, your daughter looks remarkably like mine! The 
likeness is quite uncanny.


Keith McG

Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[David Savage]

On 2/4/06, Keith McGuinness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Keith "I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra" McG
>
Whoa. A bit too much information Keith.



Dave

Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Eactivist]

In a message dated 2/3/2006 6:30:19 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well...I would say it is a Python thing and that kind of insanity 
transcends all boundaries.

Keith "I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra" McG
=
Actually, I fail to see why dressing up as a woman is funny.

Seems antifeminist -- like "you throw like a girl."

Marnie aka Doe  (Only halfway kidding, though.)

Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Keith McGuinness]

William Robb wrote:

- Original Message - From: "cbwaters"
Subject: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

I really can't believe the state of this list.
Do you really intend to tell me I read like ten or fifteen posts that 
referenced CHAINSAWS, and CANADA and not ONE of you had even the 
slightest inkling to bring up the "Lumberjack Song"???


Really...it's unacceptable coming from you lot.


The Lumberjack song is a British thing.


Well...I would say it is a Python thing and that kind of insanity 
transcends all boundaries.


Keith "I wear high heels, suspenders and a bra" McG

Re: FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F

[Pat Kong]

Scott,

I think you're right, but sometimes, after I compose the shot, I don't want the
silly camera brain to re-focus.  The results get interesting if that happens.

Pat in SF.

--- Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Setting custom function 14 to 2 on the *ist will enable auto focusing
> while using the remote.  I'm assuming there is something similar with
> the digital bodies.

Re: FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F

[Scott Loveless]

Setting custom function 14 to 2 on the *ist will enable auto focusing
while using the remote.  I'm assuming there is something similar with
the digital bodies.

On 2/3/06, Pat Kong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm not Tom, but I use this remote to trip the *istDs shutter (either 
> instantly
> or with a 3 second count) after setting the focus.  Useful for group shots or
> anytime you need to set off the camera but don't wanna be caught behind the
> camera.
>
> Will work on other cameras besides the Ds, like my P&S WR90.
>
> --- Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > Tom,
> > Will you please identify how these F remotes are used. Shutter release?
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jack
>
>


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Re: FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F

[Pat Kong]

I'm not Tom, but I use this remote to trip the *istDs shutter (either instantly
or with a 3 second count) after setting the focus.  Useful for group shots or
anytime you need to set off the camera but don't wanna be caught behind the
camera.

Will work on other cameras besides the Ds, like my P&S WR90.

--- Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Tom,
> Will you please identify how these F remotes are used. Shutter release?
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jack

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Bob Sullivan]

Aerodynamics of a house brick...
I had a boss who took off on a family vacation in an original VW bus
some 30 years ago.  He made it about 200 miles before the engine blew
up.  Too much wind resistance for the interstate driving.
Regards,  Bob S.

On 2/3/06, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 3/2/06, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
> >I'm hoping he will fly into Calgary and then we can share the driving.
> >I think it would be a hoot to watch Cotty drive a large left hand drive
> >vehicle on the interstates...
>
> I'm there man. Just one thing, I prefer it off the tarmac, so you better
> have beefy springs.
>
> The last large left-hooker I drove was a VW van with 4 aboard and all
> our luggage + filming kit on the autobahn in Germany, following an RAF
> Audi in convoy to a WWII crash site 2 hours south of Berlin. We had to
> beat a coach of vets, so we weren't hanging around. My foot was welded
> to the floor and we managed a sliver of bratwurst short of 110 mph. This
> with a projectile that has slightly better aerodynamics than those of
> the common house brick. I think the pics are still up at
>
> 
>
> any way, I digress. Bill, I would love to take a trip with you.
>
> As long as we can go to a drive-in.
>
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>  Cotty
>
>
> ___/\__
> ||   (O)   | People, Places, Pastiche
> ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
> _
>
>
>

Re: OT GESO: Horizon panos

[Kenneth Waller]

You're right nothing special but I still enjoyed them. Thanks for posting

Are these multiple  images stitched?

Kenneth Waller


- Original Message - 
From: "Derby Chang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "Pentax Discuss" 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 5:09 PM
Subject: OT GESO: Horizon panos




An OT gallery. Nothing special, I'm just enjoying the freedom of no-focus, 
guesstimate-exposure panos. In fact, I think using the Horizon is quite a 
good exercise in learning to look, instead of fiddling with gear.


http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_02_horizon/index.htm

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RE: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[Bob W]

> 
> >I really can't believe the state of this list.
> > Do you really intend to tell me I read like ten or fifteen 
> posts that 
> > referenced CHAINSAWS, and CANADA and not ONE of you had 
> even the slightest 
> > inkling to bring up the "Lumberjack Song"???
> >
> > Really...it's unacceptable coming from you lot.
> 
> The Lumberjack song is a British thing.
> 

We don't have lumberjacks. We have arboriculturists. 

All together now:

"I'm an arboriculturist and I'm ok..."

Cheers,
 Bob (an arboriculturist's uncle!)

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Cotty"

Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open





I'm there man. Just one thing, I prefer it off the tarmac, so you better
have beefy springs.


Cotty, it's a 3/4 ton TRUCK



any way, I digress. Bill, I would love to take a trip with you.

As long as we can go to a drive-in.


Theater I presume? They are getting scarce, but I am sure we can find one.
There used to be one in NE calgary, well inside the city.
It was the filthiest drive in I've ever seen, if it's still there we'll 
scope it out.


William Robb 

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Rick Womer" 
Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open



Trading in infants?? For shame, for shame!  



Could be worse.
he could be trading in af... 


I just can't quite bring myself to the level required for this.
Sorry

William Robb

Re: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "cbwaters"

Subject: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM



I really can't believe the state of this list.
Do you really intend to tell me I read like ten or fifteen posts that 
referenced CHAINSAWS, and CANADA and not ONE of you had even the slightest 
inkling to bring up the "Lumberjack Song"???


Really...it's unacceptable coming from you lot.


The Lumberjack song is a British thing.

William Robb 

Re: FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F

[Tom C]

Yep they, AFAIK, simply trip the shutter.  I've used it for self/group 
shots.   They're gone though.




Tom C.







From: Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F
Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 15:50:12 -0800 (PST)

Tom,
Will you please identify how these F remotes are used. Shutter release?


Thanks,

Jack

--- Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I came across a clearance table at a local furniture/electronics
> store.
> They had a number of Remote Control F's, for the Pentax *ist D (and
> others).
>   These are the tiny, infrared, smaller than a USB flash drive,
> remotes.
> Each new in box.
>
> $7.50 each + shipping of probably about $1.00 (assuming I'm shipping
> to the
> USA).  All figures are USD.
>
>
> Tom C.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> >To: Pentax Discuss 
> >Subject: OT GESO: Horizon panos
> >Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 09:09:42 +1100
> >
> >
> >An OT gallery. Nothing special, I'm just enjoying the freedom of
> no-focus,
> >guesstimate-exposure panos. In fact, I think using the Horizon is
> quite a
> >good exercise in learning to look, instead of fiddling with gear.
> >
> >http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_02_horizon/index.htm
> >
> >--
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> >
>
>
>


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RE: MX screen in my istD - another question

[Rob Studdert]

On 3 Feb 2006 at 20:17, Bob W wrote:

> I had a few Beattie screens for my LXs - I might even still have them
> somewhere - but I didn't particularly rate them over the Pentax screens. I
> bought them used for almost nothing.

I had a Beattie screen for my LX that I bought used too, it didn't hold a 
candle to the late 60 series LX screens.


Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT)  +10 Hours
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Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F

[Jack Davis]

Tom,
Will you please identify how these F remotes are used. Shutter release?


Thanks,

Jack

--- Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I came across a clearance table at a local furniture/electronics
> store.  
> They had a number of Remote Control F's, for the Pentax *ist D (and
> others). 
>   These are the tiny, infrared, smaller than a USB flash drive,
> remotes. 
> Each new in box.
> 
> $7.50 each + shipping of probably about $1.00 (assuming I'm shipping
> to the 
> USA).  All figures are USD.
> 
> 
> Tom C.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >From: Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> >To: Pentax Discuss 
> >Subject: OT GESO: Horizon panos
> >Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 09:09:42 +1100
> >
> >
> >An OT gallery. Nothing special, I'm just enjoying the freedom of
> no-focus, 
> >guesstimate-exposure panos. In fact, I think using the Horizon is
> quite a 
> >good exercise in learning to look, instead of fiddling with gear.
> >
> >http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_02_horizon/index.htm
> >
> >--
> >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc
> >
> 
> 
> 


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RE: 1.7 XAF SMC Pentax adapter

[Rob Studdert]

On 3 Feb 2006 at 23:40, Jens Bladt wrote:

> This is a great tool. Absolutely top quality. I only have good things to say
> about this item. Focusing is accurate, the image quality is excellent. It
> makes focusing more accurate that MF. It's actually one of the best Pentax
> products I have ever bought. It's simply highly recomendable. You will never
> regret buying one of these - it's better than any other converter you will
> come across. I will never sell mine, no matter how attractive the offer may
> be. I can't believe Pentax stoped making this - it is very usefull.

I've got to agree with Jens 100%, it's one of the best TCs I've ever used apart 
from the AF action which I have found very useful particularly given that you 
can limit AF hunt by pre-setting the lens focus.


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Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT)  +10 Hours
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Cotty]

On 3/2/06, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:

>I'm hoping he will fly into Calgary and then we can share the driving.
>I think it would be a hoot to watch Cotty drive a large left hand drive 
>vehicle on the interstates...

I'm there man. Just one thing, I prefer it off the tarmac, so you better
have beefy springs.

The last large left-hooker I drove was a VW van with 4 aboard and all
our luggage + filming kit on the autobahn in Germany, following an RAF
Audi in convoy to a WWII crash site 2 hours south of Berlin. We had to
beat a coach of vets, so we weren't hanging around. My foot was welded
to the floor and we managed a sliver of bratwurst short of 110 mph. This
with a projectile that has slightly better aerodynamics than those of
the common house brick. I think the pics are still up at



any way, I digress. Bill, I would love to take a trip with you.

As long as we can go to a drive-in.




Cheers,
  Cotty


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||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
_

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Rick Womer]

Trading in infants?? For shame, for shame!  

Rick (risking another punfest)

--- cbwaters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I'll more than likely bring PDML West again.  I'll
> be selling births to recoup the gas costs ;)
> CW
> 


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Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Cotty]

On 3/2/06, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed:

>On 2/3/06, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>
>> Trying to scare people away from GFM 2007 are we?
>>
>> -frank

Har!!  If I really wanna scare people I wear my Theriault mask and bunny
ears !


>
>Hopefully I didn't really need a smiley there!

When do you and I ever need those bloody things.

>
>Seriously, I was really looking forward to seeing you there this year,
>Cotty, and was saddened to hear that you'll be unable to make it. 
>Already looking forward to next year!

You sad git.

Seriously, I was pretty pissed off when it dawned on me that travelling
to GFM 06 would mean pulling much needed moula away from our house, and
worse - simply no spare holiday entitlement left. I really had been
looking forward to it so much. My memories of 2004 are still vivid and
after 2 years, I am ready again. After 3, I will be flying in the ozone,
so that will just about put me on par with you, right mate ?

I'll get there if I have to hitch all the damn way. Slap my ass and call
me Sally.




Cheers,
  Cotty


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Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

[cbwaters]

I really can't believe the state of this list.
Do you really intend to tell me I read like ten or fifteen posts that 
referenced CHAINSAWS, and CANADA and not ONE of you had even the slightest 
inkling to bring up the "Lumberjack Song"???


Really...it's unacceptable coming from you lot.

CW
doing taxes, working on cars, actually went to work five days in a row this 
week (!), and making plans to go to NC :)))


- Original Message - 
From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 3:24 PM
Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open




- Original Message - 
From: "frank theriault" Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend 
registration is open






Apparently, having a chainsaw makes it easier to cross borders...


Only if coming into Canada.

William Robb



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Re: PESO PAW Another soft shot

[E.R.N. Reed]

Shel Belinkoff wrote:


The image looks a bit too reddish on my monitor.  Ran it through a couple
of color checkers to verify - so it's not my monitor calibration that's
off.  I fiddled a bit with the color inPS and found something that looked a
bit more natural.  Of course, color is such a subjective thing wrt what one
sees and what one likes, so take my comment with that in mind.  But to my
eyes, it doesn't have that old style, warm tone at all.
 


[Original Message]
From: Gonz 
   



 

My youngest, she loves drama and this was her chance to act out a little 
in front of the camera.  I didnt make it entirely Black and White. 
Trying to get an "old" portrait look.  Do I need to desaturate more?


http://www.g0nz.com/4imgs/data/media/1/anframe.jpg

Comments, critiques, etc. welcome.
   





 

I agree with Shel about the reddish tone. Before I opened the picture, I 
was rather expecting something more like sepia. Yellowish-brownish, 
rather than reddish.

I trimmed the rest of Shel's comments 'cause I didn't agree about the blur.
Incidentally, when I attempt "soft" for a portrait (not very often, 
lately) I use an old UV filter which I've sprayed lightly with matte 
spray. Don't know if that would give you results you'd like.


ERN

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

[Mishka]

hope it's not serious and everythng comes out just fine.
best,
mishka

RE: FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F

[Tom C]

All three remotes have been spoken for... :-(



Tom C.







From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F
Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2006 15:26:07 -0700

I came across a clearance table at a local furniture/electronics store.  
They had a number of Remote Control F's, for the Pentax *ist D (and 
others).  These are the tiny, infrared, smaller than a USB flash drive, 
remotes. Each new in box.


$7.50 each + shipping of probably about $1.00 (assuming I'm shipping to the 
USA).  All figures are USD.



Tom C.







From: Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: Pentax Discuss 
Subject: OT GESO: Horizon panos
Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 09:09:42 +1100


An OT gallery. Nothing special, I'm just enjoying the freedom of no-focus, 
guesstimate-exposure panos. In fact, I think using the Horizon is quite a 
good exercise in learning to look, instead of fiddling with gear.


http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_02_horizon/index.htm

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Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Mat Maessen" 
Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open




P.S. - I don't snore. :-)


Wanna help set up a tent?

William Robb

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Mat Maessen]

P.S. - I don't snore. :-)

On 2/3/06, Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Just bought myself a guest ticket (no contest for me). Haven't decided
> how I'm getting down there, two wheels or four. But I'll be there. :-)
>
> Now to plan the roadtrip...
>
> -Mat
>
> On 2/2/06, Tom Reese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > http://www.grandfather.com/buy_tickets/naturephotography.php
> >
> >
>

RE: 1.7 XAF SMC Pentax adapter

[Jens Bladt]

This is a great tool. Absolutely top quality. I only have good things to say
about this item. Focusing is accurate, the image quality is excellent. It
makes focusing more accurate that MF. It's actually one of the best Pentax
products I have ever bought. It's simply highly recomendable. You will never
regret buying one of these - it's better than any other converter you will
come across. I will never sell mine, no matter how attractive the offer may
be. I can't believe Pentax stoped making this - it is very usefull.

Regards
Jens

Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk

-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 3. februar 2006 21:11
Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: 1.7 XAF SMC Pentax adapter


Seeking comments about usage/performance on FA lenses.
Image degradation/auto focus performance etc.

Thanks in advance

Kenneth Waller

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Mat Maessen]

Just bought myself a guest ticket (no contest for me). Haven't decided
how I'm getting down there, two wheels or four. But I'll be there. :-)

Now to plan the roadtrip...

-Mat

On 2/2/06, Tom Reese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.grandfather.com/buy_tickets/naturephotography.php
>
>

FS Friday - Qty 3 - Pentax Remote Control F

[Tom C]

I came across a clearance table at a local furniture/electronics store.  
They had a number of Remote Control F's, for the Pentax *ist D (and others). 
 These are the tiny, infrared, smaller than a USB flash drive, remotes. 
Each new in box.


$7.50 each + shipping of probably about $1.00 (assuming I'm shipping to the 
USA).  All figures are USD.



Tom C.







From: Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: Pentax Discuss 
Subject: OT GESO: Horizon panos
Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2006 09:09:42 +1100


An OT gallery. Nothing special, I'm just enjoying the freedom of no-focus, 
guesstimate-exposure panos. In fact, I think using the Horizon is quite a 
good exercise in learning to look, instead of fiddling with gear.


http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_02_horizon/index.htm

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Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[cbwaters]

I'll more than likely bring PDML West again.  I'll be selling births to 
recoup the gas costs ;)

CW

- Original Message - 
From: "cbwaters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open



I made it in!  I'm number 46.  now I just hope I can go :)

CW
- Original Message - 
From: "Tom Reese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 3:32 PM
Subject: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open



http://www.grandfather.com/buy_tickets/naturephotography.php



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RE: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Bob W]

> 
> One would think, but remember last year?
> 
> http://www.diggersrealm.com/mt/archives/001106.html
> 
> Mind you, when Dave and I came back into The Great White 
> North from GFM last year with the remnants of many people's 
> beers in his giant cooler, a lovely young thing at the border 
> smiled at us, asked where we lived (never asked for ID), and 
> asked if we had alcohol or tobacco to declare.  Dave said "we 
> have about 48 beer in the cooler left over from out camping 
> trip."  She smiled a big gorgeous smile and said, "Do you 
> mean ~about~ 48 beer, or ~exactly~ 48 beer?"  Dave smiled 
> back and said, "Oh yeah, ~exactly~ 48 beer,"  and she waved 
> us through.
> 
> No ID check, no searches, didn't even ask if we had anything 
> else to declare.
> 
> I think it was Dave's Kenora Tux that got us through.  That, 
> and his beard along with my week-old stubble.  What else 
> could we be but Canucks?
> 

No - Dave probably pronounced it 'aboot', in the way only Canadians can.
Either that or her appraisal is based on precision.

Bob

OT GESO: Horizon panos

[Derby Chang]

An OT gallery. Nothing special, I'm just enjoying the freedom of 
no-focus, guesstimate-exposure panos. In fact, I think using the Horizon 
is quite a good exercise in learning to look, instead of fiddling with gear.


http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index6/06_02_horizon/index.htm

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Re: 1.7 XAF SMC Pentax adapter

[Mark Stringer]

I have had great success, mostly on a F 300 4.5.  Not the application 
intended by Pentax but as a multiplier it has fine optics.


Mark Stringer


- Original Message - 
From: "Kenneth Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 2:10 PM
Subject: 1.7 XAF SMC Pentax adapter


Seeking comments about usage/performance on FA lenses. Image 
degradation/auto focus performance etc.


Thanks in advance

Kenneth Waller

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[frank theriault]

On 2/3/06, cbwaters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I made it in!  I'm number 46.  now I just hope I can go :)

If not, I figure you can sell it on eBay...

-frank (looking forward to seeing you again!)

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Re: 1.7 XAF SMC Pentax adapter

[Mark Stringer]

I have had great success, mostly on a F 300 4.5.  Not the application 
intended by Pentax but as a multiplier it has fine optics.


Mark Stringer


- Original Message - 
From: "Kenneth Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 2:10 PM
Subject: 1.7 XAF SMC Pentax adapter


Seeking comments about usage/performance on FA lenses. Image 
degradation/auto focus performance etc.


Thanks in advance

Kenneth Waller

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[cbwaters]

I made it in!  I'm number 46.  now I just hope I can go :)

CW
- Original Message - 
From: "Tom Reese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 3:32 PM
Subject: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open



http://www.grandfather.com/buy_tickets/naturephotography.php



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Re: PESO - People of the dune

[frank theriault]

On 2/1/06, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I like the shot. I think the people are essential to the scope of the
> shot. I never would have guessed the dunes were that large without the
> people as a refererence. Nicely composed, well exposed.

I agree completely with Paul's sentiments.

cheers,
frank

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Re: PAW - "Rainbow Near Reefton"

[frank theriault]

On 2/1/06, David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've shown this one before [a few years ago], but I came across the
> slide again the other day while continuing my scanning project.
>
> This is the quick snap I took before getting out the medium format
> gear.  I did get a 6x7 shot but the lighting had changed and the
> rainbow had faded a bit.  I consider this photo to be a lucky grab
> shot and it's always been a personal favourite.
>
> http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/photo/printsdb/view.php?p=222&t=1
>
> Unfortunately the slide is about a stop underexposed.  Of all time
> times it's been scanned, this was the only time I've been really
> satisfied with the result (I'm perfectly happy with the black
> foreground but I might try cropping it later).
>

Oo, a double arc!!

Lovely shot, Dave.

cheers,
frank


--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[frank theriault]

On 2/3/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Apparently, having a chainsaw makes it easier to cross borders...
>
> Only if coming into Canada.
>

One would think, but remember last year?

http://www.diggersrealm.com/mt/archives/001106.html

Mind you, when Dave and I came back into The Great White North from
GFM last year with the remnants of many people's beers in his giant
cooler, a lovely young thing at the border smiled at us, asked where
we lived (never asked for ID), and asked if we had alcohol or tobacco
to declare.  Dave said "we have about 48 beer in the cooler left over
from out camping trip."  She smiled a big gorgeous smile and said, "Do
you mean ~about~ 48 beer, or ~exactly~ 48 beer?"  Dave smiled back and
said, "Oh yeah, ~exactly~ 48 beer,"  and she waved us through.

No ID check, no searches, didn't even ask if we had anything else to declare.

I think it was Dave's Kenora Tux that got us through.  That, and his
beard along with my week-old stubble.  What else could we be but
Canucks?



cheers,
frank

--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: PESO - People of the dune

[Gonz]

Love it.  Love the scale and angle of view.  Crop the top.

I tried to go B&W and cropped the top, and it looked pretty interesting 
that way.  Its almost B&W anyways.


rg


Kenneth Waller wrote:

Check out

http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html


All comments solicited

Yeah, nay, and/or otherwise

What would you do differently?

Thanks in advance

Kenneth Waller




--
Someone handed me a picture and said, "This is a picture of me when I 
was younger." Every picture of you is when you were younger. "...Here's 
a picture of me when I'm older." Where'd you get that camera man?

- Mitch Hedberg

Re: SMC 28mm lens query

[Juan Buhler]

I have the FA28/2.8, whci has kind of become my standard lens on the
istD after the FA35 took an unfortunate fall a few weeks ago.

I also have the M28/3.5, which I think is just excellent. I'm not
known for shooting brick walls and focusing targets though, so my
opinion is purely subjective.

j

On 2/3/06, Cory Papenfuss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hey all.  The recent query on the Vivitar made me remember that
> I'm not too satisfied with my Kiron/Vivitar 28mm f/2.  I've been looking
> (i.e. ebaying) for an inexpensive SMC 28mm.  As much as I'd like the f/2,
> it's too expensive and difficult to find.  It appears that there are a few
> versions of the f/2.8.
>
> Comments on which one to go for?  I guess I'm leaning towards an M
> based on price.  Version2 if I can find one?
>
> -Cory
>
> --
>
> *
> * Cory Papenfuss*
> * Electrical Engineering candidate Ph.D. graduate student   *
> * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   *
> *
>
>


--
Juan Buhler
Water Molotov: http://photoblog.jbuhler.com
Slippery Slope: http://color.jbuhler.com

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[Charles Robinson]

On Feb 3, 2006, at 14:05, Kenneth Waller wrote:

I may have missed some of this thread, but what are you seeking in  
a new screen?





Better manual focusing aids.

Microprism/Split prism screens are great for this.  And Pentax does  
not offer such a product.


The product at katzeyeoptics.com is what I've ordered...  should be  
here any day now.  And the waiting is driving me nuts!


 -Charles

--
Charles Robinson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Minneapolis, MN
http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "herb greenslade"

Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question


I would want a screen that has a split prism that assists in the focusing, 
especially in circumstances where lighting is poor, - e.i. in
clubs. I usually focus manually, and more recently have decided that my 
older f4 Pentax lenses are better than the autofocus lenses

that I have in my possession.


We call em split image screens.
Generally, their usefulness diminishes as light levels deteriorate.
Look for a screen designed for super telephoto use, they tend to have a less 
agressive nap, and so transmit more light to the finder.


William Robb 

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "frank theriault" 
Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open






Apparently, having a chainsaw makes it easier to cross borders...


Only if coming into Canada.

William Robb

Re: SMC 28mm lens query

[Carlos Royo]

Fred wrote:



My personal 28mm favorites are the K 28/2, the K 28/3.5, the A 28/2, and
the VS1 28/1.9.  I guess that the FA 28/2.8 might be a good one to look
for, too...




I can attest that the FA 28 mm. 2.8 is an excellent lens, both in film 
and digital.


Carlos

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[herb greenslade]

I would want a screen that has a split prism that assists in the focusing, 
especially in circumstances where lighting is poor, - e.i. in 
clubs. I usually focus manually, and more recently have decided that my older 
f4 Pentax lenses are better than the autofocus lenses 
that I have in my possession. 

Oh! I also have used a 2x magnifier, but this has to be set up properly to be 
of any use. It is easy to alter the focusing point. 

herb

On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 15:05:08 -0500, Kenneth Waller wrote:

>I may have missed some of this thread, but what are you seeking in a new 
>screen?

>Kenneth Waller

>- Original Message - 
>From: "Charles Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: 
>Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 2:53 PM
>Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question


>> On Feb 3, 2006, at 13:14, herb greenslade wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Kenneth
>>>
>>> But if prism screens work in thses cameras, why haven't Pentax 
>>> introduced them? For my money I would rather spend even a
>>> little more  for a Pentax then give it to an "iffy" 3rd party.
>>>
>>
>> I would, too.  But since Pentax doesn't make them, where the heck  else 
>> can we go?
>>
>>  -Charles
>>
>> --
>> Charles Robinson
>> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Minneapolis, MN
>> http://charles.robinsontwins.org
>> 

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[herb greenslade]

I use prism to differentiate between the pure matte focusing screens and those 
that incorporate a split prism as a rangefinder. I 
most likely am wrong in the terminology. :-)

herb

On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 15:03:54 -0500, Kenneth Waller wrote:

>I'm not familiar with the term Prism screen, is that what a Beattie is? I 
>used Pentax replacement "grid" screens to assist in compositions & trying to 
>keep level horizons.  When I last checked out
>Beattie screens years ago their main advantage was a brighter viewfinder, 
>but the exorbitant cost (roughly twice the cost of the Pentax screen) 
>excluded further consideration.

>Kenneth Waller

>- Original Message - 
>From: "herb greenslade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question


>> Hi Kenneth
>>
>> But if prism screens work in thses cameras, why haven't Pentax introduced 
>> them? For my money I would rather spend even a
>> little more  for a Pentax then give it to an "iffy" 3rd party.
>>
>> herb
>>
>> On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:03:55 -0500, Kenneth Waller wrote:
>>
>>>I can understand guys modifying existing screens to fit other cameras, but
>>>as to buying new ones, why wouldn't you first try Pentax?
>>>I looked @ Beatties, but the cost new was prohibitive for me.
>>>I've replaced the screens in my PZ1, PZ1P, MZ-S & *istD & have no problem
>>>with the Pentax screens.
>>
>>>Kenneth Waller
>>
>>>- Original Message - 
>>>From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>>Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question
>>
>>
> Also there was a company that made screens for the LX, does anyone know
> whether they still exist, and whether they have made  screens for the
> *istD family?

 For the LX screens, you're probably thinking of the Beattie 
 "Intenscreens"
 (as I think they were called) ( http://www.intenscreen.com/ ).  [Pentax
 itself eventually produced three (I think it was) upgraded screens for 
 the
 LX that are just as good as the Beattie screens, IMHO, and the Pentax
 tweezers were a whole lot better than the tweezers supplied by Beattie,
 too.]  However, it doesn't seem as if Beattie is making any screens for
 the
 Pentax DSLR's (or any DSLR's, I guess).

 There are now "Katz Eye" screens now available for the Pentax DSLR's (
 http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pentax-DSLR-s--cat_pentax.html ), if 
 you
 don't want to try grinding down a 35mm film body's screen for your DSLR
 (and if you don't mind the expense too much).

 Fred


>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 

RE: MX screen in my istD - another question

[Bob W]

I had a few Beattie screens for my LXs - I might even still have them
somewhere - but I didn't particularly rate them over the Pentax screens. I
bought them used for almost nothing.

--
Cheers,
 Bob 

> -Original Message-
> From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> Sent: 03 February 2006 20:04
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question
> 
> I'm not familiar with the term Prism screen, is that what a 
> Beattie is? I used Pentax replacement "grid" screens to 
> assist in compositions & trying to keep level horizons.  When 
> I last checked out Beattie screens years ago their main 
> advantage was a brighter viewfinder, but the exorbitant cost 
> (roughly twice the cost of the Pentax screen) excluded 
> further consideration.
> 

1.7 XAF SMC Pentax adapter

[Kenneth Waller]

Seeking comments about usage/performance on FA lenses. 
Image degradation/auto focus performance etc.


Thanks in advance

Kenneth Waller

Re: PESO - People of the dune

[Kenneth Waller]

Only thing i would do differently is add a curved guardrail some were. :-)

Dave


Thanks Dave, I'll do that the next time I shoot the Dune with my wide angle 



Kenneth Waller

- Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: PESO - People of the dune


The line work of the dunes is fantastic. The composition is good, as is 
the exposure. Good

shadow
details.
The two people walking give it great dimension.

Only thing i would do differently is add a curved guardrail some were. :-)

Dave

 > Check out


http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html


All comments solicited

Yeah, nay, and/or otherwise

What would you do differently?

Thanks in advance

Kenneth Waller

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[Kenneth Waller]

I may have missed some of this thread, but what are you seeking in a new 
screen?


Kenneth Waller

- Original Message - 
From: "Charles Robinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question



On Feb 3, 2006, at 13:14, herb greenslade wrote:


Hi Kenneth

But if prism screens work in thses cameras, why haven't Pentax 
introduced them? For my money I would rather spend even a

little more  for a Pentax then give it to an "iffy" 3rd party.



I would, too.  But since Pentax doesn't make them, where the heck  else 
can we go?


 -Charles

--
Charles Robinson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Minneapolis, MN
http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[Kenneth Waller]

I'm not familiar with the term Prism screen, is that what a Beattie is? I 
used Pentax replacement "grid" screens to assist in compositions & trying to 
keep level horizons.  When I last checked out
Beattie screens years ago their main advantage was a brighter viewfinder, 
but the exorbitant cost (roughly twice the cost of the Pentax screen) 
excluded further consideration.


Kenneth Waller

- Original Message - 
From: "herb greenslade" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question



Hi Kenneth

But if prism screens work in thses cameras, why haven't Pentax introduced 
them? For my money I would rather spend even a

little more  for a Pentax then give it to an "iffy" 3rd party.

herb

On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:03:55 -0500, Kenneth Waller wrote:


I can understand guys modifying existing screens to fit other cameras, but
as to buying new ones, why wouldn't you first try Pentax?
I looked @ Beatties, but the cost new was prohibitive for me.
I've replaced the screens in my PZ1, PZ1P, MZ-S & *istD & have no problem
with the Pentax screens.



Kenneth Waller


- Original Message - 
From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question




Also there was a company that made screens for the LX, does anyone know
whether they still exist, and whether they have made  screens for the
*istD family?


For the LX screens, you're probably thinking of the Beattie 
"Intenscreens"

(as I think they were called) ( http://www.intenscreen.com/ ).  [Pentax
itself eventually produced three (I think it was) upgraded screens for 
the

LX that are just as good as the Beattie screens, IMHO, and the Pentax
tweezers were a whole lot better than the tweezers supplied by Beattie,
too.]  However, it doesn't seem as if Beattie is making any screens for
the
Pentax DSLR's (or any DSLR's, I guess).

There are now "Katz Eye" screens now available for the Pentax DSLR's (
http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pentax-DSLR-s--cat_pentax.html ), if 
you

don't want to try grinding down a 35mm film body's screen for your DSLR
(and if you don't mind the expense too much).

Fred

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[brooksdj]

> On 2/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > I DO have a chainsaw in the garage somewhere.
> >
> > Still need a ride Frank.:-)
> 
> Apparently, having a chainsaw makes it easier to cross borders...
> 
> 
> 
> cheers,
> frank

Good enough for me. I'll toss it in the truck.

Dave

Re: PESO - People of the dune

[brooksdj]

The line work of the dunes is fantastic. The composition is good, as is the 
exposure. Good
shadow 
details.
The two people walking give it great dimension.

Only thing i would do differently is add a curved guardrail some were. :-)

Dave

> Check out
> 
> http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html
> 
> 
> All comments solicited
> 
> Yeah, nay, and/or otherwise
> 
> What would you do differently?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Kenneth Waller
> 
> 

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[frank theriault]

On 2/3/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I DO have a chainsaw in the garage somewhere.
>
> Still need a ride Frank.:-)

Apparently, having a chainsaw makes it easier to cross borders...



cheers,
frank

--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[Charles Robinson]

On Feb 3, 2006, at 13:14, herb greenslade wrote:


Hi Kenneth

But if prism screens work in thses cameras, why haven't Pentax  
introduced them? For my money I would rather spend even a

little more  for a Pentax then give it to an "iffy" 3rd party.



I would, too.  But since Pentax doesn't make them, where the heck  
else can we go?


 -Charles

--
Charles Robinson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Minneapolis, MN
http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[brooksdj]

Standard Government website, confusing.LOL

I will be driving to GFM again this year, so its the crossing i'm worried about.

I will be using Pearson next year, for another trip to Las Vegas. Last April, 
no one cared
i had cameras 
at either airport.:-)

Dave

> My pleasure Dave,
> 
> I know what are talking about, some time ago I was lucky to find it
after>  
> spending more that 30min. in the website and once I got it I kept the
lin> k. 
> Glad it helped.
> 
> Bye
> 
> PS: If you happen to do the whole thing at Pearson I would be interested
> in 
> knowing your experience. Might help me in a future trip.
> 
> thnks
> 
> >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> >To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> >Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open
> >Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 12:43:48 US/Eastern
> >
> > > Hi there,
> > >
> > > I'm a long time reader, first time poster... (shy guy)
> > >
> > > This might help regarding Canada Customs
> > > http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/eservices/bis/bis109-e.html
> > >
> > >
> > > Take care
> >
> >Thanks Fernando.
> >
> >I spent an hour on that site looking for that info, and never didi find
> it.
> >
> >Appreciated.
> >
> >Dave
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > >Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> > > >To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> > > >Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open
> > > >Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 15:44:26 GMT
> > > >
> > > > > On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 09:01:23 
US/Eastern,
> > > >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > > > Sounds good Sir.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Looking forward to meeting old and new faces.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Frank and I (me?) are que #41.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > This time i have a receipt and program to show the border folk.
> >May> be
> > > >this years
> > > >crossing
> > > > > > will be less
> > > > > > than a week.LOL
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Dave (I have a tent) Brooks
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > I got my passport in the mail a couple of weeks ago, so maybe
we'> ll
> > > > > have an easier time of it at the border.
> > > > >
> > > > > Or not, who knows?  
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm stoked.  This should be fun, as always.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cesar, can I borrow on of your D's again, so I can enter the
> >contest?>
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > cheers,
> > > > > frank
> > > >
> > > >Now that i have two back pack bags, i'm bringing a lot. D2H(if i
sti> ll
> >h> ave
> > > >it) D1 and the
> > > >istD. If i can get
> > > >a D200 before we leave,that will come to.
> > > >Frank, is it Canada Customs i need to register my gear with.??
> > > >
> > > >Dave
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
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> > > Designer Mail isn't just fun to send, it's fun to receive. Use
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Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[Scott Loveless]

Nah.  The interstate's not a challenge.  He can still drive in the
left lane.  But the back roads around Grandfather Mountain - that
would be a hoot!

On 2/3/06, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> I'm hoping he will fly into Calgary and then we can share the driving.
> I think it would be a hoot to watch Cotty drive a large left hand drive
> vehicle on the interstates...
>
> William Robb
>
>
>


--
Scott Loveless
http://www.twosixteen.com

--
"You have to hold the button down" -Arnold Newman

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[brooksdj]

> >I have Franks pass. He HAS  to take 
me.
> >
> > Dave
> 
> Dave, if you remember last year, right after GFM, there was an issue @ the 
> US border where a guy crossed the border with a blood soaked chain saw & was 
> later found to have killed someone (or something like that ) - that was the 
> chain saw I was referring to.
> 
> I had no Idea you snored so badly - we stayed miles away - har
> 
> Kenneth Waller
> 

Completly forgot about that incident Ken. I do remember it now.

BUT.

I DO have a chainsaw in the garage somewhere.

Still need a ride Frank.:-)

Dave

Re: Vivitar 24mm/2.8 - any good?

[Juan Buhler]

Thanks everybody for all the comments. I do have the K24/3.5, which is
excellent, so I was actually asking about the Vivitar for someone
else. I think passing on this one might be a good idea--worth waiting
for a nice SMC one.

j

--
Juan Buhler
Water Molotov: http://photoblog.jbuhler.com
Slippery Slope: http://color.jbuhler.com

Re: Delivery Failure Messages

[frank theriault]

On 2/3/06, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


>
> Oh, I see, Italian ethnic jokes are allowed on this list...
>
> Bob
>
>

Did I miss something here?  I looked at all the posts, and didn't see
anything remotely offensive.

cheers,
frank


--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "frank theriault"

Subject: Re: GFM Nature Photography Weekend registration is open





Hopefully you'll enjoy it enough to return next year. I'm planning on
being there.



Trying to scare people away from GFM 2007 are we?


I'm hoping he will fly into Calgary and then we can share the driving.
I think it would be a hoot to watch Cotty drive a large left hand drive 
vehicle on the interstates...


William Robb 

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[herb greenslade]

Hi Kenneth

But if prism screens work in thses cameras, why haven't Pentax introduced them? 
For my money I would rather spend even a 
little more  for a Pentax then give it to an "iffy" 3rd party. 

herb 

On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:03:55 -0500, Kenneth Waller wrote:

>I can understand guys modifying existing screens to fit other cameras, but 
>as to buying new ones, why wouldn't you first try Pentax?
>I looked @ Beatties, but the cost new was prohibitive for me.
>I've replaced the screens in my PZ1, PZ1P, MZ-S & *istD & have no problem 
>with the Pentax screens.

>Kenneth Waller

>- Original Message - 
>From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: MX screen in my istD - another question


>>> Also there was a company that made screens for the LX, does anyone know
>>> whether they still exist, and whether they have made  screens for the
>>> *istD family?
>>
>> For the LX screens, you're probably thinking of the Beattie "Intenscreens"
>> (as I think they were called) ( http://www.intenscreen.com/ ).  [Pentax
>> itself eventually produced three (I think it was) upgraded screens for the
>> LX that are just as good as the Beattie screens, IMHO, and the Pentax
>> tweezers were a whole lot better than the tweezers supplied by Beattie,
>> too.]  However, it doesn't seem as if Beattie is making any screens for 
>> the
>> Pentax DSLR's (or any DSLR's, I guess).
>>
>> There are now "Katz Eye" screens now available for the Pentax DSLR's (
>> http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pentax-DSLR-s--cat_pentax.html ), if you
>> don't want to try grinding down a 35mm film body's screen for your DSLR
>> (and if you don't mind the expense too much).
>>
>> Fred
>>
>> 

Re: MX screen in my istD - another question

[herb greenslade]

Thanks Fred

A couple of years ago, I had to have my mirror & screen in my LX replaced as 
the insulation around the mirror "liquidized - for 
want of a better word" . My understanding at the time, was that Pentax no 
longer carried screens and the replacement was a 
Beattie. 

BTW - the last time I looked at their site, the cost was $69 US, about $120. 
cdn. so $100 US isn't that expensive relatively 
speaking.  Of course, with the amount of money I've spent on equipment during 
the last few years, my wife thinks spending $10. on 
film - especially now that I have a digital - is much too much. :-)

Also, there is nothing in my Pentax literature that suggests that I can change 
a screen myself. Is it the same process as when 
changing the screens in the LX?

Thanks again 
herb
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

On Fri, 03 Feb 2006 13:37:18 -0500, Fred wrote:

>> Also there was a company that made screens for the LX, does anyone know
>> whether they still exist, and whether they have made  screens for the
>> *istD family?

>For the LX screens, you're probably thinking of the Beattie "Intenscreens"
>(as I think they were called) ( http://www.intenscreen.com/ ).  [Pentax
>itself eventually produced three (I think it was) upgraded screens for the
>LX that are just as good as the Beattie screens, IMHO, and the Pentax
>tweezers were a whole lot better than the tweezers supplied by Beattie,
>too.]  However, it doesn't seem as if Beattie is making any screens for the
>Pentax DSLR's (or any DSLR's, I guess).

>There are now "Katz Eye" screens now available for the Pentax DSLR's (
>http://www.katzeyeoptics.com/cat--Pentax-DSLR-s--cat_pentax.html ), if you
>don't want to try grinding down a 35mm film body's screen for your DSLR
>(and if you don't mind the expense too much).

>Fred