Re: Some mistakes in life can be corrected
In a message dated 8/27/2002 7:16:08 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The autofocus version just happens to be in a store nearby for $9,000. Do you mean the 250-600 f5.6? I didn't know there was an autofocus 135-600? -Brendan MacRae
Re: Next Pentax Flagship Camera?
In a message dated 8/19/2002 8:08:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > All manufacturers makes special arrangements for pros. Pentax MF shooters > get equally good service as Canon pro shooters. > This is probably true. However, I couldn't imagine Pentax creating an equivalent of the Nikon F3 Press. That camera was designed for and sold only to those with press creditials. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Today's rant: Alright, already.
In a message dated 8/18/2002 9:42:55 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > bought an ME-Super for my son, but of course, whilst he likes it, he wants > the instant access of digital photography, that comes with his generation. > He can take a picture to school the following day. > This issue is not strictly "generational" IMHO. If it were, the only digital cameras one would see would be cheap point and shoots that are marketed specifically to the younger crowds. We wouldn't have 6+ megapixel SLR's on the market because no 19 year old could afford them. Besides, doesn't one hour film developing qualify as instant access? Sure it does. And it's been around for 20 years. Digital photography is a fairly new trend, something that younger people tend to glom on to much more readily than older people. It's that simple. I think the "instant access" label is rather condescending especially when one considers that much of it is dictated from professional industries (photo journalism, graphic design, publishing). After all, it is the folks in these industries, photo editors and what have you, who are parroting the old "time is money" aphorism, right? Besides, there are many young people out there who reject digital for the same reasons that some veteran film shooters do; image quality vs. price. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Going to San Francisco area next week.
Angel, In the City, there's Adolph Gasser on 3rd St. In San Bruno, there's Kaufman's Cameras on San Mateo Ave. In Palo Alto there's Keeble & Shuchat on Califonia Ave. All sell new and used gear. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features: End of Rant
In a message dated 8/12/2002 2:31:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Not especially, since it mearly means that you are derived from a long > succesion of women who were screwed by Scots. Yours were the male > descendants of a guy named Rae. > > As am I. From some Scot named Alestaire some hundreds of generations ago. > (The Mac denotes "son of") > > And proud of it! > As Austin Powers would say, "riight." -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ebay caveat (Battery Substitutes)
In a message dated 8/9/2002 3:48:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > What are you going to use if you can't get batteries to > operate your camera? > Something that doesn't cost $30. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ebay caveat (Battery Substitutes)
In a message dated 8/8/2002 8:46:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > If considered a part of the battery, sounds a bit steep. If considered an > accessory for the *camera* would it still sound as steep? For me, yes. 10-15 bucks would be reasonable. 30 seems exorbitant. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Gallery; Out and about on Saturday Morn
Rob, I really like those shots. That camera appears to have a nice lens (I notice the shot of the ship with the sun to the right had no flare!). Also, it's nice that you have an area near by with such good photo possibilities. I wish my dinky OLY point and shoot digital could produce images like this. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Leica vs Bessa $$$ (Was: LX repair update)
In a message dated 8/4/2002 8:04:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > That being said, you can always wait a bit, hunt for a used BessaR2 at some > point :-) > > Now that the seed is planted.. I hear the hunting bugle calling me . . . I think I've all but decided to pick up a Bessa R2. I notice that I can also pick up an M42 to M (bayonet) adapter and use a couple of my wide screw lenses (24mm, 35mm) on the Bessa. Of course, they won't be rangefinder coupled, but with the depth of field they offer this isn't an issue. I figure I should buy at least one or two Voigtlander lenses to flesh out the kit. Most likely the 50mm 1.5 and the 90mm 3.5 APO. It doesn't appear that Voigtlander makes a 24mm viewfinder but I figure I can just use the 25mm. Has anyone heard the shutter on the Bessa R2? Stephen Gandy says it's louder than a Leica but more like a "quiet SLR." -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shots from tonight
In a message dated 8/4/2002 8:20:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I really like the first one, high20.jpg. Thanks Steven. That was one of the better shots I got that night. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
In a message dated 8/3/2002 2:41:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > If it has the motor drive attached, the F3 is probably heavier. > Though I guess I could go through my reference material and come > up with a weight for the F3 with, and without, a motor drive. > > F3 weight, 715G MD-4 motor drive, 480G -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Lithium bats and Motor Drive A
Hey gang... I've tried Lithium AA's in my Motor Drive A and while making it a lot lighter (the only reason I chose these bats) they don't seem to have the same power output as good alkalines. After about 28 frames or so they want to give out. What's the deal? Is the current output lower in these babies? -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Subject: LX repair update
Pal, I have to agree with most of your comments. Most LX's are older cameras now. The fact that there are so many still being used and enjoyed is a good measure of their sound design and reliability. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: please comment on this shot
Very nice pic. Very good light and nice composition. I'd like to try that lens. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vs: Vs: Subject: LX repair update
In a message dated 8/3/2002 2:34:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > That´s what I thought when Bessa R2 was introduced - but now I think that it > has to be a model which does *not* accept Leica lenses Raimo, Look here: http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtBR2.htm The Bessa R2 does accept the M series Leica lenses. TEMPTING!! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Mac vs PC = neither is 'better' SHOCK! (was: Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features)
In a message dated 8/2/2002 10:11:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Brendan buddy you speak ill of the Mac, yet you have not used one. No matter > > what anyone says Macs are superior to PCs. I own both, I have used both and > > I'm sorry but I can honestly say that PCs are still a long way from a MAC. > That's not to say that PCs are not useful, capable machines. Someone who > knows computers, does not mind spending a lot of time learning programs, > and > who does not mind taking their computers in to the shop to have operating > systems restored get along great with their PCs. Yes, they are a little > cheaper. Vic, I don't "speak ill of Macs." And, If you'd actually read some of the posts on this list you'd see that I like Macs. What I have a problem with is silly people like you saying such nonsense. Your ridiculous post is frankly, a joke. I HAVE used both machines and in my opinion Macs are not "superior" machines. Also, I have never had to bring any machine of mine to a shop to have it worked on and thinking that PC user's need to do this as a matter of course is utterly ridiculous. You're living in a dream world. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Making a monopod taller
At 5'6" I've never had anything that was too short for me. Way to go on the pod mod. Let's see some pics. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: WOW!!!!! LX 2000 auction on Ebay
The buyer has a zero feedback...I'd be nervous. But what a price! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shots from tonight
In a message dated 8/2/2002 3:38:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Nicely done on that tri-x shot, Brendan. Looks like it really captured the > moment well. > Thanks, T. Tri-X is a favorite of mine, it never fails. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shots from tonight
In a message dated 8/2/2002 7:17:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I did the old trick of leaving the LX on 1/2000 for half a > roll of Delta 3200 DOH! > UGH! I've done this myself! Rob, I totally sympathize with your plight here. It's a tricky environment to shoot in. I've been doing a lot of shooting of bands lately and it's definately a harrowing experience. I have had good luck simply pushing 800 color neg and, of course, pushing Tri-X. Here's a couple I got recently of a group in San Francisco. These were taken with the LX (with the SC-69), 85mm f1.4, on consumer 800 rated 1600 and pushed. I didn't use any color correction: http://www.members.aol.com/bmacrae/high20.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/bmacrae/high202.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/bmacrae/high204.jpg Here's one on Tri-X pushed one stop: http://www.members.aol.com/bmacrae/high203.jpg I was able to get some fairly quick speeds out of the LX (1/125?) as I recall that night. Most of the shots were wide open on aperture-priority. It appears as though your group didn't have nearly the same amount of light on them. I was lucky enough to put the word out that I needed more light so the guy I knew in the band had the tech leave the house lights at 50% for the whole show. This made all the difference. That allowed me to go from a 1/8 to a 1/30 at center stage. I figured as long as they don't jump around too much I'd be OK. I still managed to shoot mostly at 1/60 sec or slightly faster as the lights changed throughout the show. Next time I'm going to try the Portra 800 rated at 1600 and process it normally and allow the film's lattitude to take care of the -1 exposure. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: OT: Windoze 2000 features: End of Rant
In a message dated 8/2/2002 12:13:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > My best analogy is that the Mac is like Communism - closed, controlled > and little variance. In many respects, when it comes to computers, > this is a good thing. It leads to less compatibility problems and a > set of expectations that the manufacturers must meet. The PC is much > like Capitalism - running rampant all over the map and much out of > control. Bruce, Perfect analogy. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features: End of Rant
In a message dated 8/2/2002 11:32:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Now if you re-format your hard > drive.. that's a different story as are hard drive crashes :-) . > Exactly! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features: End of Rant
In a message dated 8/2/2002 11:02:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > And incidentally, Mr. McRae, Mac was given permission to use the graphic > interface from Xerox; Gates, however, stole it from Mac, and pretended it > was some great innovation of his making and got us all to believe it! I was > fooled, too. And don't forget there were lawsuits, many of them, and > continues to be lawsuits, as you know. Unfortunately, Mr. Gates now has so > much money he can out manoevre even the US Government. > > It is a sad commentary on the state of our society that someone can get so > rich on the basis of such an awful product that was initially stolen. > Windoze and its descendants are the product of deceipt and thievery, and > the > company that makes it is driven only by out and out greed. The American > Dream at its absolute worst. > > End of rant. > > > Cameron Hood > Please...whatever. Every company that has ever produced a product has ripped off someone at one point or another. Give me a break. So, when Jobs comes out with the Mac because he could "borrow" the technology from a research center, even though he was set to come out with a totally different system in the "Lisa" machine, somehow he's not a thief but an innovator? Oh, pull the other one... You're right, given the chance to dominate the market Jobs would just go on his merry way with his two-bit market share. What a laugh. He would sell out his mother if it meant dominating computing the way MicroSoft has. If you don't see this you're a very naive person and you don't know anything about Steve Jobs. By the way, it's MACRae. Ironic, isn't it? -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Mac vs PC = neither is 'better' SHOCK! (was: Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features)
In a message dated 8/2/2002 2:09:20 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > So I repeat the challenge! C'mon Brendan, borrow a Mac for a few > months > > (Disclaimer: I used a Windows 95 box for a few months as a personal test, > and I use NT machines at work when I'm there, which isn't often) > > Cheers to you whatever platform you're on, > > Cotty Oh, well, you slightly misunderstand Cotty. I love Macs! I have used them many times in the past and I can say that they're terrific little machines. In fact, the Macintosh original was the second Apple I used since my experience goes all the way back to the Apple II systems when I was in Junior High School. In Fact, if I ever get around to starting a home based photography business I'm considering a G4 setup and one of the 21" flat panel Mac displays. It's either that or a souped-up Dell system. In any case I would love a Titanium notebook. You see I really like Macs, I just can't afford them. The last time I used one for some period of time was in a lab at college when I was tweaking the soundtrack for a film I was involved in. It went smoothly. Again, it was a nice little machine. My point was the same as yours; computers are computers. It's just that certain people tend to gravitate to Macs because they believe them to be inherently better computers and I disagree with this premise. However, my wife uses a Mac every day and she loves them (except when her G4 died the other day, it's fixed now). She's in the printing business and she can tell you that many print houses will simply not accept artwork on PC formatted Zip disks. So, even though you can produce the same work on some good PC's, the industry is not yet set up to deal with it. Macs are still overwhelmingly the choice for designers and others in the video/film/music editing arena. But PC's are making very good headway in these areas. As my friend Nick used to tease me, "get a Mac if you want to do something creative." Hah! Well, you see what I mean? In the end, I understand that Macs were the first easy to use home computers. This is why they still carry the "better' reputation. While Mac users were busily clicking away and getting things done on their machines, frustrated PC users were having to go refer to their DOS 2.0 manual and look up the command to format a disk. It's a legacy that for some unknown reason PC's have never been able to live down. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS: Prime Lenses (135/1.8)
In a message dated 8/1/2002 8:04:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > 24/2.8 SMC Ex.case > 85/1.4 A* Ex. soft case, hood > 135/1.8 A* Ex.+ case > 200/2.8 A* Ex.+ case > 300/4 A* Bgn. > It's like a peaceful dream. }~) -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Subject: LX repair update
Gee, I've never had a single problem with my LX. In fact, I've never had a serious problem with any Pentax camera I've owned. That's about 16 years worth of picture taking. Granted I'm not a pro and I don't use my gear on a daily basis but not a single camera body issue that required service in that length of time is a damn good record. I have had a wonky meter in a K1000 that liked to conk out in the vertical position (typical) and a slightly warped Super A lens mount. That's it. I ignored the first problem and swapped out the mount in the second. Maybe I'm blessed. Knock wood. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features
In a message dated 8/1/2002 4:05:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > That's right. Get a grip, folks. The stuff stinks. Try putting a Mac zip > disk into a PC: just make sure you back everything up first. Blue screen of > death ensues. Fatal error (whatever that means). > > Put a PC zip disk in a Mac, and it will read it no problem. > Oh my God. You're the one who needs to get a grip. Mac's HAVE to support PC formatted disks since that's what the rest of the world runs on. Duh! And, Apple stole everything about the MAC from Xerox PARC, just down the road from me in Silicon Valley. They stole the GUI, the Mouse, networking, email...everything! So, to say that Gate's was copying MACS is only accurate as long as you ackwnoledge that MACS are a ripoff in themselves! Like Steve Jobs is some saint. The guy's an total a-hole by reputation. Every bit as ruthless and cut-throat as Gate's (probably why they're both very rich). By the way, Pirates of Silicon Valley is a stupid film. If you want to see something factually based and a heck of a lot more accurate and interesting see "The Triumph of the Nerds." It is a documentary about the battle over the home based PC. It's not some crappy dramatization of what went on. >You think Enron was a scam; that's peanuts compared to the crap Bill Gates and his weasel cohorts continue to foist on the public; and you eat it up in droves. You get what you deserve, like your weasel of a president (nice election Bush ran; good clean campaign). I don't even klnow what this means? Nothing Bill Gate's did to acquire QDOS was illegal...what are you talking about? And, like selling computers that are a lot more expensive than others that do the same things isn't snakeoil? I mean who are you kidding? Also, what the hell is the political commentary all about? Weirdo... -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX repair update
William, Sorry tale. Wish you luck with those dopey people. It stinks when you send your equipment to the manufacturer for repair becasue you assume they know what they're doing repair-wise only to find out that their customer service is sooo bad. I'd ask for a heafty discount, like the labor charge. See if you can't get them to charge you for parts only. Seems fair to me. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features
In a message dated 8/1/2002 9:48:17 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Get a mac. They are just plain better machines. For everything. Period. > > Cameron > Not true in the least. This is simply a myth. My wife has a brand new G4 at work that just died on her. She had so many problems with her last system she wanted to throw it out the window. MAC's are great machines, don't get me wrong. The are very well designed and are normally a joy to use. However, most PC's can do anything a Mac can do...period. The MAC OS is not, contrary to popular belief, inherently more stable than Windows. I have a friend who has been selling very high end video editing suites that are MAC based for about 10 years (media 100, Avid). He can tell you horror stories about machines DOA out of the box. Machines that work fine at set up and then overheat. Machines that have every terrible nuance of PC's once you get to know them (in this case admit them) and all for more money than a comparable PC system. Strike that, for a system with LESS memory, and a slower CPU than an PC at the same cost. The only people who think MACS are superior are snobs and the uninformed or both. By the way, you're suprised that a Microsoft product crashes your MAC? Give me a break... -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PUG comments (august)
In a message dated 7/31/2002 7:30:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Green Boat by Brendan MacRae > > Reminds me some unknown jazz tunes: Shade of Green; Kind of Green... > I like such unconventional framing. > Thanks. Of course, I didn't notice the tie line in the slide until it was scanned and that kinda kills the shot for me. Still, I like the color of the boat in the reflection and as you say, the unusual composition, which is why I submitted it. Anyway, thanks for the mention! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Leaving the list
Paul... It's been nice having you around. Check back sometime in the future. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
In a message dated 7/31/2002 11:59:39 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > There was a guy in Honk Kong selling one on eBay a couple weeks ago but it > didn't sell: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1365133427 > > Maybe you can make him an offer? > Whoops! He did relist it and it sold... My bad... -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
Steven, There was a guy in Honk Kong selling one on eBay a couple weeks ago but it didn't sell: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1365133427 Maybe you can make him an offer? -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Walls Was RE: OT: Writings on "The Wall"
Then of course there's the wall that gave Wall St. in NYC it's name... -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Where? RE: Prints from slides(unmounted)
In a message dated 7/30/2002 12:55:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Does anyone know where to find a place that can do slide scanning > for a good price? Any one know such a place in the south San Francisco > Bay area? > > Tonghang. > Try The Darkroom in San Carlos. You can drop off slides and negs for transfer to Photo CD there. Here's their website: http://www.thedarkroom.com/ -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend
In a message dated 7/29/2002 7:47:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > As for the rewind button - I'm always out in the woods and a twig is never > far off. But how about taking a safety pin, cutting off or dulling the > sharp end, and then just pinning it to the strap? If you carry a standard cable release in your bag, the plunger end is perfect for this operation. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Article on Kodak
In a message dated 7/28/2002 8:18:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > You may be right, but my experience with their previous efforts at > software have all been dismal at best. That was mostly (medical) > imaging stuff. > Doug, Well, what I meant wasn't referring directly to computer programs but hardware like cameras and things. That's why I had software in quotes. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: OT:What other brand camera could make you change systems, or you...
In a message dated 7/27/2002 12:28:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > That's a *very* nice picture of a *very* good looking dog. > Thanks, Lukasz. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: OT:What other brand camera could make you change systems, or you ...
In a message dated 7/27/2002 12:35:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Elliott Erwitt uses rangefinders and dogs are always jumping around > him! He says the trick is to bark at them. Apparently they're not > expecting that. Even less so when you bark in their own language. I've > heard him do it, and it nearly made me jump. > One way I shoot dogs is setting the 20mm to its hyperfocal distance. At f8 anything from 2.5 ft to infinity is in focus. This way I can put the camera on aperture priority and shoot away without needing to put the camera to my eye. This is less disconcerting to the dogs because they can see your face. It doesn't help your composition but it's better than not getting anything worthwhile. Plus, this allows me to hold the camera at "dog level" where the shots are more interesting than a person's perspective. Another way is with the LX and sport finder flipped up so I can shot with the camra at dog level and still not have to get on the ground. Here's a shot of my Welsh Corgi, Tully, when he was a pup: http://www.members.aol.com/bmacrae/tully.jpg I shot this with my Spotmatic F and the SMC 55mm f1.8. I had to lie on my stomach on our deck to get the shot. Tully was more interested in chewing on the camera than he was getting his picture taken but I still was able to get about 5 good frames from a 36 ex roll of Tri-X. -Brendan MacRae -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Is it Christmas already?
In a message dated 7/27/2002 10:05:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > My question is this: does it happen to you, and if it does, what do you tell > your other halves? > I always try to make sure there's money coming in as the money's going out. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:What other brand camera could make you change systems, or you would l...
In a message dated 7/26/2002 4:35:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > You should be happy the > dog didn't bite you (or did it?) :) > > Nah, he didn't bite. I was suprised he jumped since most other dogs didn't react that strongly to having their picture taken. Probably a persoanality issue. Some dogs are more timid than others around strangers to begin with. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:What other brand camera could make you change systems, or you would li...
In a message dated 7/26/2002 1:39:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I felt how > the -clack- was noticed by all the other passengers around me. I think a > rangefinder wouldn't make such noise. I would like one with K-mount. > This is my dream, even more so than a digi SLR with K-mount (although that would be sweet, too). I took a photo the other day of a beautiful Doberman Pinscher at the dog park with my Super A and the 20mm f2.8. The shutter was so loud that the dog jumped! I can't be sure I got the shot. UGGGHHH! Give me a rangefinder! Maybe I too should be thinking of the Voigtlander's. But, the lenses are really pricey. However, they do have that model without the rangefinder that is for wide angle lenses only that won't kill your pocketbook. Hummm -Brendan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:What other brand camera could make you change systems, or you would li...
Leica, if they weren't so damned expensive. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital Doubts
In a message dated 7/25/2002 1:00:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > "See, you can push our film to 3200." > "Wouldn't it make more sense to rate it at 3200?" > "But..ours goes to 3200!" > "If I told them once I told them a thousand times, it should read, "Kodak Processing" first, and "Puppet Show," last. -Brendan "Stumpy Peeps" MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital Doubts
Or, how about this one: eastman kodak's defunct who used to ride a watersmooth-silver (halide) stallion so we may photograph onetwothreefourfive pidgeonsjustlikethat jesus they made some fine emulsions and what i want to know is how do you like your dominant market share mr fuji? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital Doubts
In a message dated 7/25/2002 10:19:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Actually I have Kodak's headstone in my back garden at the moment - really. > Any offers on the inscription? Also any offers to come & take it away > seriously considered > > Kind regards > > Peter > "Here lies Kodak...and why not?" -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Cosina 20/3.8
In a message dated 7/24/2002 8:48:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > We've debated this here on the PDML before, but without reaching a > consensus. However, my way of thinking does agree with yours, > Brendan. Yeah, I must have missed that debate. Oh, well. Thanks, Fred. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Push Processing Film
In a message dated 7/24/2002 5:05:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > isn't that forbidden by the International Standards > Organization? When they *do* do that (eg. p3200 B&W), they put a "P" in > the speed so you know it's pushed to attain that speed. Who says it's an > ISO 1000 film, and on what evidence Forbidden? I doubt it. I suppose Kodak can claim pretty much what they please. What would be the sanction? And why ISO even bother for a consumer product? Further, the P in the film you're referring to is something mostly pros or advanced amateurs are most likely interested in, rather than JohnQPublic. Putting the "P" on Max film is only going to confuse the majority of MAX shooters which goes directly against the idea of what Kodak's doing here; provide film for cameras without exposure overrides and build in some overexposure for better prints. Conversely, years ago when Kodak came out with it's Ektar series of films, it was widely believed that the 1000 speed film was more like an 800. About the the Max film... I would say it's faster than rated from my own experience (evidence). I have rated it at 1600 and processed normally with very good results. Also, there is article in May's Pop Photo (I can already hear the groaning) discussing the pluses of shooting negative film over slide. On pg. 69 you'll see that there's a blurb (print film FAQS) on how the Versatility films are faster than rated. I read this believing it to be true since my own results concur. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Cosina 20/3.8
In a message dated 7/24/2002 4:25:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > All lenses do optically vignette however some are more obvious than others. > For > example ultra-wide lenses particularly symmetrical designs where the rear > element is close to the film plane (Like the CZ Hologon) exhibit very > visible > natural light fall off. Exactly. This is why lens tests usually show stronger illuminaion near the center of the lens than the edges. It makes sense that a lens design with a rear element close to the film plane has noticeable fall-off, especially in a wide angle lens. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Cosina 20/3.8
>I thought optical vignetting (other than causes externally by a hood or a filter) was measured by light fall-off. optical vignetting? Hum. I don't know. I always believed "vignetting" was a term used mainly to describe something else obstructing the angle of view (as you say a lens hood, filter, or even the outer part of the lens itself). I may be wrong but I though light fall-off was the "optical" version of vignetting. The failure of the lens optics to adequately illuminate near the edges of the frame. Maybe I'm wrong. I''ve just never heard of optical vignetting. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Cosina 20/3.8
In a message dated 7/24/2002 1:32:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > too much vigneting for my taste Appears to be light fall-off in this case... -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Push Processing Film
In a message dated 7/24/2002 3:36:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Don't forget that most color negative films have a great deal of > latitude. That alone could account for some of your success. A push will > increase of course contrast somewhat so that even two stop underexposed > scans or prints are marginally acceptable. How true. Modern color negative is usually good from +4 to -2. Not bad, eh? Under -2 and you're in a problem area. Accordingly, some consumer films (and others I'd assume) like the Kodak Max Versatility are more light sensitive than rated. The ISO 800 Max is actually a ISO 1000, so it has a built in buffer against slight underexposure for "point and shooters" and the like. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Push Processing Film
In a message dated 7/23/2002 2:54:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Seeing my signiture, you are probably not aware that the ½ symbol I see is > Alt-shift-P, a tall kinda pi thingy. What is it on your font? '1/2' or a > curly f (Ÿ) that preceeds "stop." > > JoMac, Pentaxian >"Pentax, Quadraphonic, Betamax, Macintosh" > >and above the rest. > k t, > s e n > Living life aw o > almost parallel to, r > yet ever so slightly o u t ---> f > Hum? I cut and pasted that quote from Kodak. So, the symbol they used for "1/2" is their own. I don't know how to input this symbol using key strokes. I just use "one-front slash-two" to indicate one half. Is this what you're referring to? -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Push Processing Film
In a message dated 7/23/2002 12:28:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > It's been mentioned before that 100 ISO film pushed 1 stop should be shot > at 320 ISO and that shooting it at 200 ISO is not a 1 stop push. How valid > > is this? A doubling of film speed is a one stop push. Rating ISO 100 film at ISO 200 is a one stop push, at ISO 400 it's a two stop push. This is the way I've always understood it. I found this, however, on the Kodak web site: "With longer development times, such as those used in push processing, EI values actually do increase, but only slightly. Underexpose a film by two stops and give it a two-stop push, and the real film speed will typically increase by perhaps a half stop. This means that the film is really underexposed by only 1 ½ stops, not two stops. But it is underexposed. " So, rating ISO 100 speed film at ISO 400 is only a 1 1/2 stop under exposure. Hummm -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Thought for the day
In a message dated 7/22/2002 11:03:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Or perhaps his humor is just too subtle for you. > Do we really need political commentary on the PDML? > > How about knocking this shit off? > > Len > I think you miss the irony in your statement. Wasn't this post also "commentary"? I could have taken you seriously if you only said to knock it off. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[4]: AP UK on why digital is no good.
In a message dated 7/21/2002 4:03:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Had the Lewinski (film) photo not been properly handled after it was > rejected > by the editors and sent back to the photographer it wouldn't exist either, > and > how easy would it have been to scan through a bunch of archive CDs rather > than > wading through leaves of negs? You make a good point except this shot was submitted and accepted right away because no other photog had a shot of the event left in their (digital) archives. He had his assistants went back through thousands of slides to find a shot, any shot of her once Lewinsky was identified. Still, I get your point. I said that I didn't believe this issue was an indictment of digital per se, it was just one example that makes one wonder about how this medium will affect photography as communication. I admit that no one is yet sure, least of all me. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Cotty's Sunday Morning
In a message dated 7/21/2002 1:09:46 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Usually with binding arbitration :-) > lol... - Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[4]: AP UK on why digital is no good.
In a message dated 7/21/2002 2:32:29 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > What I wrote there was not very clear - this is a problem with email > which doesn't really encourage careful proof-reading (I expect you'll > jump on this as evidence for your position). No, I won't. Fact is I've been guilty of this as well. I won't pursue my line of argument much further except to say my analogy of film/TV was simply to show how different a function two seemingly similar form of communication can be. And, while TV has become a metaphor for triviality (I attempted to point this out by mentioning that TV's primary function is SALES), film has not. Therefore, the epistemological function of the two is vastly different. "Truth" is possible through film but not TV. With respect to the digital photography question, I'm convinced that it is a different form of communication than traditional photography. As I say, perhaps we don't know exactly how yet, but I think some of the implications I mentioned are enough to make one think about it (the Lewinsky photo example). >What is the epistemological function of film photography? >What is the epistemological function of digital photography? >What are the precise differences between their epistemological functions? Please understand that these are topics unto themselves. Besides, my reason for even mentioning epistemology was to simply clarify that I wasn't making purely aesthetic or other judgments about film or digital photography (like, film photography is better because it has higher resolution). That's all. This is why I was posing questions (is digital manipulation may be an obfuscation of "truth") about the possible role digital may have in the future. How the medium may change photography as we know it because it is precisely that; it's not photography as we know it. Does this make sense? >What other ways are film photography and digital photography different? >What is it that makes them "a different language"? >Why exactly are these differences so much more important than the similarities that they make the 2 media "as different as night vs day"? I thought my analogies worked, perhaps they didn't. Let me just say I believe any new medium has it's own implications. Because of this, every medium may be thought of as a different language. Cell phone technology doesn't "say" (in a metaphorical sense) the same thing as standard telephony. Accordingly, digital photography "says" something different than film photography. Hence, I can't agree that every form of photography "means" the same as any other. I think that it only makes sense to understand new forms of communication as what they are instead of only what they resemble. That all media can change their original "context" and become something else. Neil Postman writes about this in his book "Amusing Ourselves to Death:" "Every medium of communication, I am claiming, has resonance, for resonance is metaphor writ large. Whatever the original limited context of its use may have been, a medium has the power to fly far beyond that context into new and unexpected ones. Because of the way it directs us to organize our minds and integrate our experience of the world, it imposes itself on our consciousness and social institutions in myriad forms. It sometimes has the power to become implicated in our concepts of piety, or goodness, or beauty. And it is always implicated in the ways we define and regulate our ideas of truth." That last line is referring to epistemology. Perhaps this makes more sense. If not, I'm too spent to continue. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: AP UK on why digital is no good.
In a message dated 7/21/2002 6:15:49 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Don't study it too much. It was meant to be nonsensical so it > would fit right into the discussion. > Fair enough. I actually thought at first you might be refering to the way films "sell" products through product placement (like someone shown drinking a Coke in a film) or some other way of endorsing certain goods. Then I realized that's probably not what you meant. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Question about "Seattle Film" ?
In a message dated 7/16/2002 7:43:38 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Seattle Filmworks used to sell 35mm movie film for use in cameras. They > sent me a few free roles, I never bothered with it. You had it send it > back to their lab for processing, its got its own special processing > method. > > Dunno about any of its qualities, but I';m sure there's plenty of info out > there on "seattle filmworks." This is correct. Used three rolls of their film back in 1990? terrible stuff, although I don't know what it's like now. Also, beware, there was a pending class-action lawsuit against them. I don't know how it turned out or the issues it raised. You can probably find info on the web about them. Your best bet would be to avoid them. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
SMCT 35mm f2 and the yellow curse
A while back we were talking about the yellow curse and the three models of the screw mount 35mm f2 lens. JCO pointed out that only the larger first verion of the lens seems to be completely free of yellowing as the ages. I believed my version (SMCT) was also free but then noticed it did indeed have some yellow when compared to other lenses. On shooting my first roll of color print film (800 max, indoors but with a preponderance of sunlight) and I don't notice any color shift at all. It looks like I lucked out and can use this lens for color after all. Mind you, my example isn't as heavily afflicted as some older 50mm's I seen. Also, I got a chance to try out the 20mm f2.8 A lens and all I can say is wow! I used it for some snaps on both the Zx-5n and the LX and found it to be an amazing performer. One nice thing about this les is when set to its hyperfocal distance at f8 depth of field is 2.5 ft to infinity. Geez, set your lens and go! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Night time city photographing
In a message dated 6/21/2002 2:56:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > nor tripod... Oh, you said "nor tripod." Well, then fast is the only way to go. Not even a monopod, huh? Yikes... Geez, night photography without a tripod...sure it can be done. FAST FILM. Fast lenses, wide angles... Prayer... -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Night time city photographing
With a tripod a super fast film isn't necessarily a must have. I have some Kodachrome 64 slides of nightime scenes that look exceptional. Of course, the color balance is wrong, but this isn't always a problem especially with neon sources. Kodak makes a slide film with moderate speed that is tungsten balanced, the E320T. This might be the right choice. Only remember, if there's a moon out moonlight is the same a daylight. For black and white I'd go with Tri-X. Easily pushed one or two stops. For color neg, well, this one is tough. Most are balanced for daylight. Correcting with an 80A is difficult to do at night, if not impossible. There is the Portra 100T that would require no color correction but it's slow which means long exposures. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: slide film - OT
E100VS. Great stuff. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?
In a message dated 6/18/2002 7:09:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I'm denying that pentax lenses in > general are rare. > Pal, Deny it all you want. Nobody was saying as much. We're all agreed on this! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?
In a message dated 6/18/2002 6:01:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Now look for a Nikon > AI 105/2.5. It doesn't matter how many Pentax 105's were > made, there aren't any for sale. > Bingo!! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?
In a message dated 6/18/2002 3:59:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Pentax lenses aren't rare. I didn't say they were rare. I said that the finer versions are rather harder to find than comparable lenses of other makes. What's more, you normally pay more for a really fine Pentax lens than you would for the same caliber of lens in another SLR make. I've always found this to be the case. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A certain retailer
In a message dated 6/15/2002 11:56:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The only trouble with this logic is that it's kinda > like saying, "I'm not going to vote for this person because I'm sure many > others will vote for them, or have voted already." The trouble with this analogy is it's incomplete. I'm not "voting" per se, but I'm letting people know what I know about the candidate. Most business rely on a good reputation and word of mouth to stay in business. An "official" complaint that may never see the light of day is the less logical choice when I know there are some folks that can benefit from what I know right now. In the end, of course, there's no protecting people from themselves. As the saying goes, "a fool and his money are soon parted." I suppose those other poor schmucks are on their own. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A certain retailer
In a message dated 6/15/2002 4:18:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > The BBB was created specifically to deal with this problem, > and you can help many, many more people by telling them than by telling > us. No offense Chris but that's quite an assumption. The BBB is just another bureaucracy that would treat my complaint only as it related to any others it may have. Who's to say they would act on it and give it the attention I feel it merits? Besides, I didn't lose any money, just a little time out of my day. In any event, I'm certainly not doing them any favors by calling them scam artists in a public forum. Also, I didn't wish to provide my name and address and other info in order to lodge a complaint which is required by the BBB. Perhaps you'd take issue with this but that's my prerogative. This list contains an audience of photographers of all levels. I would say it's the perfect forum to disseminate this information. It takes a lot less time to get the word out on the list than file with the BBB and I'll bet it's a lot more effective. I mean if this has been going on for some time you can bet the BBB is already aware of them. How did that help me avoid them? See my point? Granted, a posting to the list may not reach as many people but it's better than nothing. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A certain retailer
In a message dated 6/14/2002 6:00:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > one guy called them "crooks" > that's seems about right! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
A certain retailer
Hey gang - Has anyone had dealings with Cambridge Camera in NYC? I just had a bait-and-switch scenario with them. I didn't fall for it. Has anyone else had this happen with this outfit? They don't seem reputable to me. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?
In a message dated 6/14/2002 11:42:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > it's a PIA huh? Exactly; it is masochistic! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: BLACK Spotmatic F w/55mm f1.8
Hey gang, This had to be offered to the list first. Pix are here: http://www.members.aol.com/bmacrae/spotf1.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/bmacrae/spotf2.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/bmacrae/spotf3.jpg Very good condition overall. Fully functional. Some brassing has been touched up on the top. Requisite scratches, none down to brass. Very clean inside. Lens is in great shape, optics excellent, iris blades snappy. A solid 8 out of 10. Asking $375 US + actual shipping. Will ship anywhere. PayPal, MO's, checks. Please contact me off-list if interested. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world? (was Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm2.8 long)
One reason many Pentax users covet their lenses as they do is simply because the finest Pentax lenses are not a dime-a-dozen as they are with other makes. This gives us the feeling that when we are able to acquire a "good" lens, say the 20mm f2.8 vs. the more commom f4, we want to dance. I just did an informal check on eBay searching for "pentax 20mm." One russian lens came up. The same search for c produced 5 lenses and N produced 11. At KEH right now, there are 2 20mm pentax lenses for sale, one auto, one man. C has 4 man leses listed and 1 auto, N lists 10! manual (plus 5 21mm lenses) and 3 autos. And as we all know this is nearly always the status quo. How often do you find shops that only carry Leica, N and C in 35mm? It's enough to make you scream. Pentaxians are a diehard group. Period. We look at our gear and hear strains of "sometimes it feels like you and me against the world." Along with all of the other reasons for choosing Pentax lenses one cannot be amazed at one's luck to come across a K85 f1.8 (at any price) or a 50mm 1.2 for less than $250. Were the best gear found all over the place we wouldn't think of Pentax the same way. Who else but a Pentax user would spend years searching for a particular lens? - Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world? (was Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8 long)
In a message dated 6/14/2002 8:24:15 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Art directors have a funny way of > noticing little things like changes in colour rendition. > I found this to be such an issue that I changed from Nikon to > Pentax, partly to get similar rendition between my medium format > and 35mm work. This is the best reason I've heard for sticking to one maker of lenses. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8 long
In a message dated 6/14/2002 12:08:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Interesting thread degeneration here. I know, but I couldn't resist! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8 long
In a message dated 6/13/2002 8:56:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > other lenses that are just as good and many that are -- dare I say > it -- even better. Yes! Now it can be told! Zeiss, Kern Switar, Angenieux, Schneider and others are every bit as good if not better than Pentax. Dare I suggest the same is true of C and N? -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax-A 20mm f2.8...ohhh, ahhh
Well, I lucked out. My b-day present came today and this one is no paperweight! My source rated this one an 8+...it's more like a 9+! Almost perfect...what a gem. I'm thrilled. I saw that Richard Tillis was selling one for $549 not long ago. Mine was only $269 plus shipping. I love wides. Can't wait to shoot with this bad boy. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MLU trick: SP-F?
can't get mine to do it -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Hey gang... I currently have the M version of the 100mm f2.8. I really enjoy the results this lens produces. However, I'm in the market for a macro lens and I want to know how the f2.8 100mm Macro does for non-macro/portrait work. Is it as sharp or sharper that the m and a series lenses? Thanks. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: APS Film
John, It will probably end up like disc, 110, and other formats. I, too, have used APS. I have used the N Pronea APS SLR. It hase autofocus (of course) and uses interchangeable lenses, albeit only zooms. I was very impressed with the photos got with the camera but at the same time wouldn't dream of owning this camera. Looks like it's been discontinued already so I doubt other makes will soon be turning out APS SLR's. There's just very little market for them. However, for someone like my wife's cousin who owns the camera, it's a nice introduction to manual focusing (you can switch between man/auto), fill flash, and experimenting with composition at different focal lengths. She loves that camera, so for her it's a really good fit. It's a step up from point and shoots and more user-friendly than a true SLR. -Brendan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Mercury 625 batteries?
In a message dated 6/11/2002 10:32:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I've heard that they don't last very long? That I'm not sure about. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Mercury 625 batteries?
B&H sells Zinc-air versions of the Px625 by wein for a little more than 4 bucks a pop. - Brendan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: new lense acquisition giddiness syndrome caught by Sid
Taka, I saw it at the website for a retailer in Charlotte, NC. No, unfortunately this was the only really good lens they were advertising. The price was way too good to pass up. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Plus-X Users ?
I have used Edwal film developer with Plus-x. Results were very good as I remember. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vs: Color Film Questions
In a message dated 6/1/2002 11:34:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I like Vittorio Storaro more. I love Vittorio! He said he wanted to shoot everything in 65mm since he did "Little Buddha." That's like medium format motion pictures! WOW! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Color Film Question
In a message dated 6/1/2002 8:35:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I find it a bit lacking in punch
Paul,
Ok, ok...BUT the advice I was suggesting wasn't based on the subjective
nature of one emulsion vs. another to achieve a certain look...and that was
my intention. Saying one film is more muted than another is a matter of taste
("I find it..."). Bright colors to me may be flat to you.
Also, I'm not sure that this technique would be as inconsistent as you
suggest. With a little trial and error (just like everything else in
photography) I'm sure consistent results can be achieved.
Brendan MacRae
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Re: Color Film Questions
Shel, Here's an idea... To desaturate any color film (and to reduce contrast in B/W), preflash the roll first. This should desaturate the colors more than picking a particular kind of film. Have you ever seen Altman's "McCabe and Mrs. Miller?" Shot by the talented Vilmos Zsigmond, the entire film was shot on preflashed color negative to desaturate the look and mute the colors. I think it produced a very unique look. Just another way to go. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Drying RC Prints
I dry mine the old fashioned way. I squeegee them completely then hang them from one corner using a c-47 (clothes pin). I always make sure (especially if a print is borderless) that no water puddles at the bottom corner. RC papers thoroughly squeegeed shouldn't take longer than about a half hour to dry completely. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: stiff lens mount issue
James... interesting -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: stiff lens mount issue
In a message dated 5/25/2002 7:51:10 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Install a K-to-screw adapter.If it drops-in and turns easily that's a > good sign. > Slowly mount a screw mount lens,preferably a tele- > Watch the flange-to-lens gap all around as you slowly torque-down the > lens..metal should meet metal all-the-way-around at the same time. Bob, Excellent suggestion. Did just as you suggested. The lens appeared to make contact evenly. There is no warp as far as I can see. I would suppose it's just enough out to cause the stiffness but not so much as to be noticeable by sight. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: stiff lens mount issue
In a message dated 5/25/2002 6:22:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > bent perhaps? one never knows w/ Ebay > Bill, How true. Doesn't appear bent. Odd... Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
stiff lens mount issue
Hey gang... Hope y'all are having a fine Memorial Day weekend. I recently picked up a Super A (Super Program) off eBay. The camera is in very good overall cosmetic and functional condition. The only problem I've found is that the lens mount is very, very tight. The camera came to me without a body cap. I am wondering; would a body sitting for some time without a cap or lens mounted contribute to the tension when mounting a lens? It seems to make sense. Is there a fix? I've tried a tiny bit of white grease under to spring clips on the mount and that helped a tiny bit but not much. Any suggestions? Thanks. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FA* 300mm f2.8 ED users, 112mm filter spotted
Spend more? It's not an auction site. I don't post eBay stuff here. Why would someone spend more for it? -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FA* 300mm f2.8 ED users, 112mm filter spotted
Ok...and then I replied without seeing you noticed it wasn't an eBay listing... ooops... -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FA* 300mm f2.8 ED users, 112mm filter spotted
Hey guys, Anyone with the FA* 300mm f2.8 want an genuine 112mm SMC filter? Go to: http://www.biggscamera.com/cf/products.cfm?cams=514 This one also will fit the FA* 250-600mm f5.6. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX repair
1 Year warranty? I thought it was a six month deal? Curious... Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: lenshoods for A*85 f/1.4 (was: Re: A certain eBay item...)
The PH-SA is indeed longer at 2 3/8" tall. Spitfires, eh? That would be great fun. I love military aircraft. I'm very partial to the P-51 Mustang and the P-38 Lightning. I grew up only a stone's throw from Miramar Naval Air Station (Top Gun, Fightertown USA) and used to watch the A-4's, F-4's, Tomcats, and later F-18's do touch n' go's and circle the field over Interstate 15 in San Diego. It's now a Marine Air Field but the Navy still flies a few out of there unless I'm mistaken. The F-4 Phantom, for those of you who never got close to one, is the loudest damn plane you've ever heard. Of course, a Harrier is a very loud aircraft, but then, I digress... I probably won't get to cross the pond for another year I'm afraid. I really want to visit my brother in Durham, though he may be in London by the time I get to see him. My dad just got back from seeing him in Germany. He and his F1n got some nice shots of east and west Berlin and Amsterdam. Wish I could've gone but no such luck, working you know... >faster than a Dodge Challenger But for my money, give me a 1968 Chevy Camaro with RS and SS options and a big block 396. How about a 426 HEMI Road Runner, say 1969? Or, a 440 six pack Super Bee? I'd even like a MINI Cooper S in British Racing Green (of course). Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: lenshoods for A*85 f/1.4 (was: Re: A certain eBay item...)
In a message dated 5/11/2002 6:51:53 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > is a > rectangular heavy-duty plastic hood, not as long physically as the other > similar hood - the PH-SA - that another listmember uses - sorry I can't > for the life of me remember who first brought this up with pics on his > website (stand up and be counted!). Wow Cotty, good memory. It was me. Didn't even know of the other shorter hood. Hummm, interesting. Yes, the PH-SA is the one I use. Nice hood, but you're right, it is a tad long... I have been using the 85mm and this hood for some time now and I can't tell you how nice a set up it is. For anyone wanting a peek ---> http://www.members.aol.com/bmacrae/lx.jpg Got some great shots with this set-up down in San Diego, CA recently while visiting relatives. The combination of the 85mm and the new brighter LX screens is simply a dream. Might also mention that I got some great shots with the SMCT 24mm f3.5 on the LX via the screw adapter as well as some nice low light B&W's with the SMCT 35mm f2. Why didn't I pick up some of these screw lenses before, they're such a great value! Regards, Brendan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Studio Band info
sounds like tri-x country to me... remember, you push it up to 3200... what's a little grain? Brendan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
