Re: Belated FS Friday: Gerjan van Oosten's Ultimate Screwmount Guide, and other books/lit

[Chris Brogden]

Thanks for the heads-up. I'm not sure how to change that, but hopefully your 
reply will make it through. 
Thanks,
Chris


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 Original message 
From: Bruce Walker  
Date: 03-18-2017  11:58  (GMT-06:00) 
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List  
Subject: Re: Belated FS Friday: Gerjan van Oosten's Ultimate Screwmount Guide, 
and other books/lit 

Just an FYI: your message ended up in the Gmail spam folder.


On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 12:30 PM, Chris Brogden  wrote:
> My apologies for having to send this on a Saturday. I had emailed it on 
> Friday, but apparently to the wrong address.
> I'm selling my copy of Gerjan's book that I bought from him on PDML back in 
> the day. People are asking really insane prices for them online ($400 to $600 
> US isn't uncommon). My copy has some dust jacket damage, so I'm starting it 
> off at the moderately insane price of $199 CAN. For those of you in the US, 
> that's pretty much Monopoly money these days. The auction ends tomorrow, and 
> the link is here:Gerjan van Oosten "The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount 
> Guide 1952-1977" book | eBay
>
> |
> |    |
> Gerjan van Oosten "The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide 1952-1977" 
> book | eBay
>  Gerjan van Oosten "The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide 1952-1977" 
>book | Cameras & Photo, ...  |  |
>
>   |
>
>
>
> I'm also selling (not auctioning) a couple other books and a bunch of 
> brochures, literature, and odd items here:
> http://www.ebay.ca/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=chrisbrogden&_armrs=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xpentax.TRS0&_nkw=pentax&_sacat=0
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
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Belated FS Friday: Gerjan van Oosten's Ultimate Screwmount Guide, and other books/lit

[Chris Brogden]

My apologies for having to send this on a Saturday. I had emailed it on Friday, 
but apparently to the wrong address.
I'm selling my copy of Gerjan's book that I bought from him on PDML back in the 
day. People are asking really insane prices for them online ($400 to $600 US 
isn't uncommon). My copy has some dust jacket damage, so I'm starting it off at 
the moderately insane price of $199 CAN. For those of you in the US, that's 
pretty much Monopoly money these days. The auction ends tomorrow, and the link 
is here:Gerjan van Oosten "The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide 
1952-1977" book | eBay
  
|  
||  
Gerjan van Oosten "The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide 1952-1977" book 
| eBay
 Gerjan van Oosten "The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide 1952-1977" book 
| Cameras & Photo, ...  |  |

  |

 

I'm also selling (not auctioning) a couple other books and a bunch of 
brochures, literature, and odd items here:
http://www.ebay.ca/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=chrisbrogden&_armrs=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xpentax.TRS0&_nkw=pentax&_sacat=0

Cheers,
Chris

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RE: Reasonable Price?

[Chris Brogden]

Pentax itself has been known to make that mistake:

http://p.bfram.es/pentax-always-ready-for-a-shit.jpg


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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 12:49 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Reasonable Price?

> No matter how hard I try, I can never come to grips with point & 
> shits.

If that wasn't on purpose it was the greatest Freudian Slip of All Time.

Also, I misposted my K-x suggestion in Bipin's thread, but it was a response
to John's question regarding P&S (which was a forked thread).

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RE: buying a camera from Canada

[Chris Brogden]

We send them to Pentax Canada in Mississauga, Ontario.  Pentax has a
one-year international warranty, so there shouldn't be any issue getting it
serviced in either Canada or the US.

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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms
Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 9:50 AM
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: RE: buying a camera from Canada

From: Larry Colen
> are there any warranty ramification to someone in the US buying a 
> K-5II from a canadian store?  Or does CRIS consider it all one territory?

Where do Canadian purchasers send their cameras for warranty work?

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RE: Vanishing New York blog features my vintage photos today - yayay!

[Chris Brogden]

That's wonderful, Ann!  Hope this translates into some nice sales for you.

Chris

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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 5:32 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Vanishing New York blog features my vintage photos today -
yayay!

Thanks,  Derby -  and all of you who responded (my thank yous are kinda time
related :-) ) and looked.  keep those fingers crossed that this goes beyond
another little 15 mins of fame.

last stat report says 27,500 - that's for the visit to my opening page, far
as I can tell.  can't hardly believe it :-)

ann

On 5/22/2013 16:50, Derby Chang wrote:
>
> Classic shots, and I love reading an articulate Q&A from the artist.
> Well done
>
>
> On 22/05/2013 10:50 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
>> I'm chuffed (like Derby ;-) )
>>
>> http://vanishingnewyork.blogspot.com/2013/05/east-village-70s-80s.htm
>> l
>>
>> Blogger Jereniah Moss sent me an email last week asking if he could 
>> feature my stuff on his site after a reader of his wrote him about 
>> the Back in the Day calendar - I figured I wouldn't mention it until 
>> it was actually there.
>>
>> Don't know if it will result in any actual sales, but he says he gets 
>> a few thousand hits a day on the blog site and on his facebook page.
>> He included links to my smugmug page and my cafepress store
>>
>> Cross fingers, guys!
>>
>> ann
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

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RE: an "aye" for an eye , ann's eye (i'm back - and longish stuff )

[Chris Brogden]

Hi, Ann.  Glad to hear you're back and on the mend!  Sounds like you went
through it like a trooper.

On a different note, are you the legendary Ann Sanfedele of Scrabble fame?
I seem to remember "Word Freak" describing you as a "dishy actress" or
something like that.  ;)

Chris

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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 10:48 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Ot: an "aye" for an eye , ann's eye (i'm back - and longish stuff )

with some trepedation - I have returned! :-)

Cataract surgery was May 2nd - only on my right eye - marked with a purple
arrow by a nurse.  I can see clear_er_ but still not really clear as that
eye is also astigmatic and at the moment there is only plain glass in the
glasses I have on that side.

I was quite nervous beforehand, but it really was no big deal and rather
interesting to watch.  My trepedation had much to do with being knocked out
and it ws local anesthetic and a sedative.

For all of you facing this - the improvement in color perception is terrif -
I can see those things in the shadows now, even though my other eye still
has a small cataract.

best of all, it had a definite positive effect on my glaucoma control.

(aside to Dan, 16-16 after surgery ) Doc said that happens in about 20% of
cases.

Only thing that is a bit hard to deal with is how very very drowsy the
medications post-op are making me.  three different eye drops on a tight
schedule 4 times a day for a week, then 3, then 2, then once.
plus my twice a day glaucoma drops.

Big plus was my friend with benefits came down from Massachusetts the day
before and stayed for 5 days.  One DOES need someone who is not stoned by
sedatives and post-op meds around for a bit.  Especially if you are a cheap
drunk like moi - who doesn't drink at all, and hasnt been even slightly
sedated since 1995 after a car accident broke my back.

I was so wired -before_ the op that I was more "awake" than I though I'd be
the first day.

Turns out a friend's son , just by chance, was my nurse du jour before the
procedure, which was fun and comforting for me.

I swore I heard someone say "whose carving?" when I was wheeled into op
room, to which I replied "where's Alan Alda?" - this turns out tohave been a
total hallucination - my doc on second follow up was quite amused but
assured me no one had said _that_ and evryone in the op theatre was far to
young to catch the reference, not to mention the inappropriateness.  I do
wonder what was said that became "carving" to my ear.

I actually watched the whole thing, in a way - you don't have any sense that
anyone is even touching you - very odd - and what I saw was like watching a
spaceship, lots of intersting colors, and so on.  Unlike some friends who
thought that nothing had been done and asked when where they going to do
anything, I had specifically asked not to be heavily sedated, and I did know
something was being done and talked with the doc during it, who kept telling
me I was doing fine, as if I were a participant.

Then there was the nasty stuff afterwards - nono, not physical - financial!
If I had gotten the prescriptions that were written (It occured to me they
didn't know I didnt have the med thing on medicare) I simply would have been
unable to get them - close to $400 for those three little drops ... HOWEVER,
FWB got on the computer and got it down to $88 through Canada and we went
back to the hospital for the follow up on Friday the 3rd with papers... I
bet they thought he was a lawyer.

Suddenly, I got 3 new prescriptions for generic equivalent drugs that
brought my investment in drops down to $59 total.  (I get my glaucoma drugs
free.) Now, even if your health insurance covers those obscene prices
(which, of course, are chicken-feed compared to those for really serious
illnesses) sheesh...

By yesterday I got to reading archived posts and was awfully pleased by

RE: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no! :(

[Chris Brogden]

I could be wrong, but I assume there's a deductible.

Chris 

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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2013 9:29 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no! :(

Doesn't this type of insurance just cover theft or accidental loss, like
fire? With all the klutzes in the world, I don't see how they could offer
insurance so cheap if they pay out for every little fumble that destroys an
insured object.

Hey, this should be the ultimate answer to the question "to add a UV filter
or not?". $30 for an insurance rider is a lot less money than UV filters to
guard all ones lenses.


On Mon, Apr 29, 2013 at 7:36 AM, Rick Womer  wrote:
> This is why I have a "rider" on our homeowners' insurance covering my
cameras and lenses.  It costs about $30 a year, and covers everything to
replacement value.  Similar riders are available on tenants' insurance.
>
> Rick
>
> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Zos Xavius 
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> Cc:
> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2013 5:18 PM
> Subject: Re: A failing k-5 sensor? oh no! :(
>
> Also I never sent it in to be checked out, because quite honestly I've 
> been exceptionally poor lately and cannot afford hundreds of dollars 
> in repair bills. I also have a blown metz flash that needs sent in 
> right now and thats another 160 I don't have at the moment. It still 
> worked fine for months until now. I never had any real issues other 
> than the bent ring that I replaced and that was the only thing that 
> seemed wrong. The lcd screen is a little scratchy, but heck pentax 
> sells replacements so they can't fault me for that too much. I was 
> just curious if anyone was ever in the same boat as me on this list.
> If they want $400 to replace the sensor, I'm probably out of luck at 
> this moment in time. I've seen some other pentax cameras, and I get 
> the feeling that pentaxians can be a bit hard on their gear. I try to 
> never drop cameras, but disasters happen as I've sadly learned.
>
> On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 5:10 PM, Zos Xavius  wrote:
>> Well, yeah, the k-5 survived a tripod fall, but did get a good scuff 
>> on the bottom plate. The ring bent and my 12-24 had its mount broken.
>> I want to kill the designer that thought putting a quick release 
>> button right next to the ball release button was a good idea. It was 
>> dark. Bad move. Still the camera worked fine after that for 4-5 
>> months afterwards and took easily 10,000 more pictures. I took the 
>> ring off my k-7 and swapped it to the k-5 when I discovered that the 
>> ring was actually the cause of my softness issues. They went away 
>> with a good straight ring. It looks like the circuitry of the sensor is
failing.
>> You'd think that if I damaged it somehow it would immediately cause 
>> me problems.
>>
>> On Sun, Apr 28, 2013 at 4:52 PM, Paul Stenquist 
wrote:
>>> A bent ring? Do you mean it has a bent lens mount? That could easily be
the cause of your problems, and it's unacceptable in any case.  If the
camera looks beat up, you will probably have to pay for the repairs. If I
dropped a camera, and it landed hard enough to cause physical damage, I
would want it checked out and repaired whether the warrantee applied or not.
No offense, but it sounds like placing the blame on you wouldn't be
unreasonable. Good luck with this. I've found CRIS to be reasonable and
helpful. Hope for the best, but don't count on it.
>>>
>>> Paul
>>> On Apr 28, 2013, at 4:32 PM, Zos Xavius  wrote:
>>>
>>>> So 28k clicks in and 9 months later the sensor on my k-5 is now 
>>>> randomly throwing green bars across my images. I'm going to send it 
>>>> in under warranty. It has some cosmetic damage. What should I 
>>>> expect from CRIS? Will they try to place the blame on me because 
>>>> the bottom plate has some nice scuffs in it and the LCD cover is 
>>>> nicely scratched up? I had to take the bent k-mount ring from my 
>>>> k-7 and replace it with the good one from the k-5. So it has a bent 
>>>> ring on it too. I'd hate to send this in and end up with a $400 
>>>> bill because I don't think dropping the camera 4-5 months ago 
>>>> caused the problem I'm having now after at least another 10k
actuations.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>&g

OT: RE: A little laugh at Canon's expense

[Chris Brogden]

And another little dig at Canon:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO7rxitFLZg


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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2013 10:20 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: OT: A little laugh at Canon's expense

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=baHqjUrykTU


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RE: OT Poem by Hughes Means

[Chris Brogden]

I remember it as:

Yesterday, upon the stair,
I met a man who wasn’t there
He wasn’t there again today
I bet he's from the C.I.A.


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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Don Guthrie
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 11:33 AM
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: OT Poem by Hughes Means

This was the 1st poem my father taught me to recite. But these days I can't
remember the middle stanza without looking it up. Thanks to the thread for
recalling this today.


Yesterday, upon the stair,
I met a man who wasn’t there
He wasn’t there again today
I wish, I wish he’d go away...

When I came home last night at three
The man was waiting there for me
But when I looked around the hall
I couldn’t see him there at all!
Go away, go away, don’t you come back any more!
Go away, go away, and please don’t slam the door... (slam!)

Last night I saw upon the stair
A little man who wasn’t there
He wasn’t there again today
Oh, how I wish he’d go away




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FS Friday: Brand-new Pentax Q kit with 8.5mm lens (47mm equivalent)

[Chris Brogden]

Hi, everyone.  We're selling our last few black Pentax Q kits (with 8.5mm
lens) for $349.99 CAN.  They're cute little cameras that remind me of the
Auto 110 I used to own:

http://pentax.ca/en/digital_slr/Q/

The small size and sensor make them useful cameras for macro work, and also
a lot of fun to carry around and shoot.  Let me know if you're interested in
picking up one.


Cheers,

Chris

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FS Friday: SMC Pentax-K 135mm f2.5

[Chris Brogden]

I'm selling my Pentax 135mm f2.5 K-series (not the Takumar bayonet).  Mint
glass, almost no internal dust, very light cosmetic wear on barrel.
Original rear cap, generic front cap, Hoya 58mm UV filter.  $250 CAN.


Cheers,

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RE: An Interview with Pentax Executive Vice President Jim Malcolm, (4/4)

[Chris Brogden]

> > Since then he's occasionally taken some Pentax stuff in trade that I've
subsequently purchased (that's how I got my K20D) and he's still got a few
old accessories he hasn't consigned to eBay. But he no longer sells Pentax,
because Pentax won't sell to him.

> Same story I got from my dealer in Kansas City. He was allowed to sell
Pentax only if he had one or two each of everything Pentax made. 

> stan

Luckily they really only make 2 DSLRs.  :)

It sounds like Pentax Canada has been more open with retailers in the Great
White North.  With 8 stores we're not a small chain, but even when we had a
lot fewer stores, Pentax has always been good to us.  And we're just a
family-owned independent in Western Canada, not a national or international
chain.

Chris B.


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RE: First sub-$2000 full frame DSLR?

[Chris Brogden]

We're selling the Canon 5D Mark II body for $1799, and the Nikon D600 for
$1999, so the Sony certainly isn't the only one.

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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 1:21 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: OT: First sub-$2000 full frame DSLR?

The Sony A99V body currently sells for a "street price" of $2798. But
Adorama (and, I think, B&H) also have a bundle that includes the Sony
HVL-F60M flash (Amazon price $452 separately) and the Sony VG-C99AM Vertical
Grip (Amazon price $378 separately) for a grand total of
$2798 (the same price as the body alone!?!). That's $830 in accessories for
free, which effectively makes the body less than $2000
- which I think is the first time that one could say that.

Linkies:
http://www.adorama.com/ISOSLTA99VL9.html

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FS Friday: Brand new Sigma 300mm f2.8 EX APO DG HSM

[Chris Brogden]

Hi, everyone.  Here's a great deal for this Friday!  The Sigma 300/2.8 for
Pentax typically sells new for around $3699 in Canada and $3399 in the US
(B&H).  We have a brand new one that we're selling for only $2899 CAN!  That
includes free shipping anywhere in Canada.  Email me with your ZIP code for
a quote for US shipping.

The Sigma 300mm f2.8 is an incredible lens, so if you're looking for a
300/2.8 under $3k, this is your chance!  The lens comes with Sigma's 10-year
Canadian warranty, which we handle completely for you.  Bring/ship it to any
of our stores in the next 10 years if you have any problems, and we deal
with Sigma for you.

I only have one at that price, so call me (204.254.9075) or email
(cbrog...@donsphoto.ca) if you're interested.


Cheers,

Chris

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FS Friday: Our last Pentax 645D kit with AF 55mm f2.8 SDM

[Chris Brogden]

First off, thanks (and congrats!) to the PDMLer who bought a 645D kit from
us.  You're going to have a lot of fun with it.  :)

Now I have one left.  Same as before, it has very few actuations on it.
It's an open-box new camera, which means it's been taken out of the box to
show customers, but hasn't left our store.  It comes with the full 1-year
Pentax warranty (2 years if you register it with Pentax online).  It's also
eligible for our Exceptional Service Plan on new equipment, which can add
another year or two to Pentax's coverage.  To make it easy, we handle all
warranty claims for you, so we cover the shipping, handing, etc.  Anyone
who's bought gear from us before knows that we're honest, fair, and take
care of any problems for you.  Because these are open-box cameras, the price
is ridiculously low, so I wanted to let the PDML group know in case anyone's
had their eye on one but was waiting for the price to drop.

These bodies typically sell for $8799.  We're selling ours for $6999.99, and
including a $1000 Pentax AF 55mm f2.8 SDM lens along with it for that price.

http://www.photoprice.ca/product/03348/Pentax-645D-price.html
 
It's a wonderful opportunity if you're looking to get into medium format
digital.  If you're interested, email me any time at cbrog...@donsphoto.ca
or call (204) 254-9075 Monday-Friday.


Cheers,

Chris

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RE: As expected - film gets expensive

[Chris Brogden]

I'd say it already is, given the number of pictures you can fit on a memory
card. 

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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 8:51 AM
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Subject: As expected - film gets expensive

Just saw this on Imaging Resource.  Fuji plans a price increase.

<http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/02/fujifilm-prepares-for-doubl
e-digit-film-price-hike>

At some point it will be cheaper to buy a memory card than a roll of film.

gs

George Sinos

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RE: OT - you know a site is suspicious when ...

[Chris Brogden]

Google translate gives:

This page is available, please contact us. Furniture. Our policies. Shoes.
China's mass was not. Read the most careless nor, the time of life, darts
and ever shall be, on his foot. Tomorrow or this bed free orange gate. Toys
for. We IPhone players, of the lobort in, jaws, and, at the time, if you
will. Now smile. Trousers. Manufacturer. It's mass. Beating players.
Beating, inhabit the sad old age and disease, spanned, and the advising
hunger and the ugly need. OK now. We did not, but just a bit more. Returns
&, and the author, the time and not, transitory, nor, to the justice.


Brilliant!

Chris

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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:31 AM
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Subject: OT - you know a site is suspicious when ...

My UPS battery is dead. I googled and found this place. But then I read this


http://www.upsbatterycenter.ca/customer-service

Uh-oh.

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RE: New Pentax model(s) announcement 3/27 (or next week)?

[Chris Brogden]

One could argue that Pentax can rely on legacy lens support to justify a FF
body.  I suspect we'll see the body before a bunch of FF lenses.  People
could use their existing lenses on a FF body, but Pentax isn't going to sell
a lot of new FF lenses until they have a body to put them on.  Just my
guess, anyway.

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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Collin Brendemuehl
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 5:37 AM
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Re: New Pentax model(s) announcement 3/27 (or next week)?

My expectation is that we will continue to see APS-C sensor systems with a
higher capacity.
Probably a 20Mp body at $200 more than the K5 II series.
But I don't expect a FF for a while yet.  Why?  Not enough lens support,
unless they release a bunch of them at the same time.


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RE: FS Friday: Pentax 645D with AF 55mm f2.8 SDM lens

[Chris Brogden]

Glad to hear! And wow, that's a good memory.  I can barely remember what I
had for breakfast yesterday.

Hi, Frank.  Can't remember, but good to see you're still around. 

Chris


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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steve Sharpe
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 6:40 PM
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Subject: RE: FS Friday: Pentax 645D with AF 55mm f2.8 SDM lens

I bought a winder for my MX off of him years ago.

The MX is dead, but the winder still winds!

At 11:27 PM + 3/23/13, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
>Hey Chris!
>
>I think I bought something from you once. Maybe an LX?
>
>Nice to see you again!
>
>cheers,
>frank

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RE: FS Friday: Pentax 645D with AF 55mm f2.8 SDM lens

[Chris Brogden]

Is that better than not being remembered at all?  I'm not sure.  :)

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-Original Message-
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 3:14 PM
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Subject: Re: FS Friday: Pentax 645D with AF 55mm f2.8 SDM lens

On 22/03/2013 9:26 AM, Chris Brogden wrote:
> Hi, everyone.  Old-timers may remember me from back in the day when 
> Pentax ran the list and the grass was at least +3 saturation greener.
I remember you as Ronaldo Bomfim.

bill

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FS Friday: Pentax 645D with AF 55mm f2.8 SDM lens

[Chris Brogden]

Hi, everyone.  Old-timers may remember me from back in the day when Pentax
ran the list and the grass was at least +3 saturation greener.  At any rate,
it's good to see a lot of familiar names.  As some of you know, I manage a
Don's Photo store in sunny Winnipeg, Manitoba (motto: "If you can force your
door open, it's not a snow day").  We're a friendly, family-owned
independent company with 8 stores in Canada.  The one in south Winnipeg has
a good-looking manager who's shot Pentax his whole life, starting with an
S3.  :)  I got into medium format when Bill Casselberry (Photography on the
Oregon Coast) mailed me a few slides he had shot.  The tonal range and
beautiful colours blew me away, and it wasn't long before I got my own 67II.

To the point: we brought in several 645D bodies from Pentax, and have sold
all of them except for our last two shelf models.  These have been taken out
of the box to show customers at the counter level, but have not left the
store.  They have less than 800 actuations on them.  We're selling them as
'new' open box items, which means they come with the full 1-year Pentax
warranty (2 years if  you register it with Pentax online), and are eligible
for our Exceptional Service Plan on new equipment, which can add more time
to Pentax's coverage.  To make it easy, we handle all warranty claims for
you.  Anyone who's bought gear from us before knows that we're honest, fair,
and take care of any problems for you.  Because these are open-box cameras,
the price is ridiculously low, so I wanted to let the PDML group know in
case anyone's had their eye on one but was waiting for the price to drop.

A look at PhotoPrice shows the 645D body selling for around $8800 in both
Canada and the US:

http://www.photoprice.ca/product/03348/Pentax-645D-price.html

That's the body alone, no lens.  By the time you add an AF 55mm f2.8, you're
up around the $10k range.

We're selling our last two 645D kits for $7225 CAN... and that includes the
AF 55mm 2.8 SDM lens!  No charge for shipping anywhere within Canada; email
me with your zip code for a quote on US shipping.  You're not going to find
a better price, so if you were considering bypassing APS-C and full-frame
sensors and stepping up to medium format, let me know.  You can reach me by
email at cbrog...@donsphoto.ca or phone at (204) 254-9075.


Cheers,

Chris

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RE: GESO: Caribbean Chapter 5 (Curaçao)

[Chris Brogden]

Great shots, Stan.  I just got back from a trip to Curacao, and it's hard to
come back to blizzards once you've spent a couple weeks in tropical
paradise.  Gotta love the Floating Market as a photo op!


Chris

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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:41 PM
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Subject: GESO: Caribbean Chapter 5 (Curaçao)

Another slooow overnight transit from Aruba to neighboring Curaçao which has
a similar history of colonial development. Except that Curaçao has been, for
the last 90-100 years, a major spot for refining Venezuelan oil. A much more
varied population and economy. Our day in Willemstad was spent wandering the
streets; no off-road tours, no scenic rail or bus tours. The Dutch colonial
buildings are well preserved, and the floating market and City Market both
gave ample opportunity for photos. We sampled the local beer, some
Venezuelan beer, and Curaçao blue liqueur. A relaxing day.

http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p871591028

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RE: Hummingbird Nest

[Chris Brogden]

Beautiful pics and an awesome story!  Makes me want to get a feeder going.


Chris

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FS: A* 300mm f4

[Chris Brogden]

Hi, everyone.  Don's Photo at 410 Portage Ave. in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Canada just took in a Pentax-A* 300mm f4 lens with the original case
and caps.  It's selling on consignment for $700 CAN.  There's some
internal dust, some dings on the built-in hood that don't affect its
operation, and some general wear.  Front element has a few very small
cleaning marks but nothing that should affect anything.  Overall
condition would probably be around an 8+ or 9, depending on how you
grade.  Don't buy it as a collector item, but it will make a great
user.

Unfortunately I can't check the list as often as I'd like, so if
you're interested you can email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]  You're
welcome to pay with Visa or MasterCard.  Manitoba residents pay both
taxes, Canadian residents pay GST, everyone else won't be charged tax
by us, but your customs office may impose their own taxes or fees.
Buyer pays cost of shipping with insurance and tracking.


Chris Brogden

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410 Portage Ave.
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R3C 0C7
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Re: Logic of Pentax. Was: Miffed at Adorama (Gotta vent!)

[Chris Brogden]

Hi, Shel.  I don't check the PDML very often these days since I had tosell my 
LX and 67II, but I popped in today and read about your retailadventures.
Are you looking for a DS2?  Which questions do you have?  We have themin stock 
at Don's Photo in Winnipeg.  While Canadian prices can't goas low as US prices, 
I would be happy to give you a lower price thanyou'll find at any other 
Canadian store.  Let me know off-list ifyou're interested or if you have any 
questions you'd like answeredcorrectly.  :)
Cheers,
Chris Brogden

On 3/1/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Unfortunately, most of us 
don't live close to the Apple store, or similar> stores, and the phone is a 
better option - or even the only option.  Today> I called Keeble & Schucat and 
got nicely jerked around.  Called> Reed'sCcamera in Walnut Creek and got lied 
to.  Called Sarber's Camera in> Berkeley and was met with ignorance and 
stupidity.  Spoke to a camera shop> in Milwauke and couldn't buy the camera I 
wanted because they didn't> approve of my shipping address. Contacted a 
Canadian seller of the same> camera and couldn't get a straight answer wrt the 
camera warranty.  Went to> Adolph Gasser's site to see what they had, and their 
site doesn't allow> checking on inventory or easily placing an order.  Called 
and spoke with> someone who gave me information opposite to that on the web 
site.>> I tell you, Godders, I'm either one big schmuck and don't know squat, 
or> the retail and service worlds seems to be populated!
  by morons.>> As for the Apple Store, well, I went to the one in Emeryville 
and asked> about their Cinema displays.  The woman I spoke with said she'd get 
me some> information (I'd have thought she'd be able to answer any questions, 
but> hey, I'm an ignorant schmuck), walked away, and never returned.  I left 
the> store with nothing, not even a brochure, as I couldn't find one.>> 
Shel>>>> > [Original Message]> > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi>>> > I just walk down 
the street to the Apple Retail Store and someone> > there will answer any 
question I put to them.> >> > I spend as little time as possible with phone 
support personnel.> > Between the stupid voicemail systems and the lack of 
expertise of> > those manning the phones, its mostly a huge waste of time.> >> 
> Godfrey>>>

Re: Camera engineering (was Re: Rename request)

[Chris Brogden]

Regardless of who's right or wrong, John, your long rants leave youmore open to 
ridicule than Bill's posts do.  Why let someone get yourgoat like that?  
Sometimes you have to walk away with your dignityintact.
Chris

On 9/23/05, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Me? , no dude, you have 
that backwards.>> Lets get that> straight right now.[snip]

Re: anybody still shoot film?

[Chris Brogden]

Bill!  Welcome back.  I've been gone, so I didn't know you were. What's been 
going on with you?
Chris

Re: Camera engineering (was Re: Rename request)

[Chris Brogden]

Me, personally, I don't care whether or not anyone considers myopinion "hard 
evidence," and I'd actually be a bit concerned for theirmental state if they 
did.  I tend to disbelieve in the existence ofhard evidence anyway.  Facts and 
numbers can always beinterpreted/twisted to support both sides, so pick a 
position you'recomfortable with and don't sweat it too much if not everyone 
thinkslike you.  There's no need to keep knawing on the bones of the deadhorse 
you've kicked the flesh off of.
As for your playground i-said/he-said argument... well, you're bothbig boys; 
you'll sort it out eventually.
Chris

On 9/23/05, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Chris, My post was 
intended to teach WR> a burden of proof lesson and I wasn't seriously 
demanding> a response. see my (hehe) I the wrote the post.> But even if I was 
serious your post would> be third party but not HARD evidence. That> would be 
more on the order of financial> statements ets from the retailers> and 
manufactuors etc... not just> another poster that aggrees or disagrees> with 
WR. The reason I made the sarcastic> post was he said he "knew for a fact"> but 
didn't provide proof. But when I> state things I know for facts that> he just 
doesn't believe he expects> me to provide HARD  evidence like> pentax corporate 
documents,etc which> is absurd of course..> jco

Re: Camera engineering ( GREEN BUTTON has just officially DIED...)

[Chris Brogden]

A lot of stuff.  I've started taking my mountain bike (Rocky MountainTrailhead) 
off road, and that's been a lot of fun... trying not tofall into rivers and 
that sort of thing.  Learning how to ride downconcrete stairs was the 
trickiest.  I should probably buy a helmet oneof these days.  :)
I sold my 67II to a friend at work to bring my debt load down.  Thisleaves me 
without any Pentax gear except an Auto 110, so I feel a weebit guilty about 
posting here.  I'll get a DSLR eventually, but fornow I can borrow pretty much 
anything I like from the manufacturers'reps, so I'm taking advantage of that to 
try out every DSLR I can.  Idon't think I'll go with a Pentax DSLR, though my 
g/f bought her dadone and my roommate is buying one for himself.  :)  (Oh, and 
yes, myg/f is a Pentax user.  I bought her a Z-1p/28-105PZ to go with her 
Z-1kit.)
My photography lately has been taking on a bit of a distinctive style. It's 
quite abstract, and people have commented that my photos looklike paintings, 
often with brush strokes.  I'm saving up to get someprinted frickin' huge on 
canvas.
What's new with you?  (And everyone else?)
Chris

On 9/23/05, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> On 9/23/05, Chris 
Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > I feel like I'm watching a soap opera.  
I've been away for months, andnothing's changed.  :)  Oh well... time to break 
out the popcorn.> > Chris>> Nice to see ya, Chris!  Wassup?>> -frank>> --> 
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson>>

Re: Camera engineering (was Re: Rename request)

[Chris Brogden]

Well, I still work in retail (assistant manager now...  yay!), andBill's not 
far off.  Of course we don't lose money selling just abody, but when you think 
of all the expenses involved in operating abusiness, we're not going to last 
long without selling higher-marginaccessories.  Lenses and flashes generally 
have a larger profitpercentage than bodies; memory cards, batteries, cases etc. 
have evenmore profit.  This is why those scuzzy online retailers with 
theabsurdly low prices won't even mail out your purchase unless you loadup on 
their absurdly expensive add-on's.
There are a lot of camera stores that only exist because of theirphotofinishing 
revenue.
Chris
On 9/23/05, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> KNOWN FACT?- wheres the 
third party> hard evidence - if you don't proide> we will all know you are just 
a crazy> liar- put up or shut up. (hehe- this> is getting fun. Hope I am 
rubbing in> a point with you - Get it?).> jco>> -Original Message-> 
From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 
4:43 PM> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net> Subject: Re: Camera engineering (was Re: 
Rename request) - Original Message -> From: "Mark Roberts"> 
Subject: Re: Camera engineering (was Re: Rename request) >> >>If they 
aren't selling lenses, then what chance do they have of> >>staying viable?> >> 
> Pretty much true of everyone now, with regard to DSLR's (except,> > possibly, 
the very high end ones). Profit margins are wafer thin.>> Back when I was 
selling stuff retail, it was a known fact that a body only> sale was a money 
losing proposition for everyone through the supply chain,> ri!
 ght from the factory floor to the store counter.> I don't think anything has 
really changed all that much.>> William Robb>>>

Re: Camera engineering ( GREEN BUTTON has just officially DIED...)

[Chris Brogden]

I feel like I'm watching a soap opera.  I've been away for months, andnothing's 
changed.  :)  Oh well... time to break out the popcorn.
Chris


On 9/23/05, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> NO we arent goint to do 
a> argument "do-over" for> you. Stop pretending> this thread hasn't occurred.> 
Fantasy will get you nowhere...> jco

Re: *Ist DS2

[Chris Brogden]

No idea, sorry.  It should be available in Canada around the end ofOctober, 
with a street price of roughly $949.  The 540FGZ flash shouldbe here in 
November sometime.
chris

On 9/17/05, MikeM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Has it been announced yet when 
the *Ist DS2 will be released in> Australia and some idea of the price?>> 
Thanks> Mike>>

FS: Near mint SMC Pentax-M 135mm f3.5 lens

[Chris Brogden]

I call this little jewel near mint only because I don't want to callany 
out-of-the-box lens "mint", but it's as close to mint as you'regoing to find.  
Focusing is buttery smooth, aperture blades areperfect, etc. etc.  Buy it, and 
you won't be disappointed. $50.00 US including shipping to Canada or CONUS.  
PayPal preferred,personal cheques or money orders accepted from long-time 
PDMLers. Sorry, I don't have any photos and my digital p&s (or, rather 
P.o.S.)isn't working right now. chris

FA: Super-Takumar 85mm f1.9

[Chris Brogden]

Shameless plug for eBay auction ending in 2 days:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7537349544

Thanks!

Chris

Re: FS: couple more things

[Chris Brogden]

No doubt Pentax will be roundly criticized for not coming out with a
full-screen Etch-a-Sketch.  The unit, however, is quite compact, and
the delete-all function (shake vigourously) works surprisingly well.

Chris

On 7/15/05, Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Red Pentax Pocket Etch-A-Sketch.  Screen is 2"x3".  Not mint, but very
> minor use.  Very cute.  $20.00 US
> 
> --
> 
> Ahhh...precursor of the lcd screen.
> 
> Joe
> 
>

FS: couple more things

[Chris Brogden]

Forgot these the first time:

Original Asahi Pentax M42 screwmount body cap, in original plastic
with original box.  Box is pretty beat up; cap is good.  $20.00 US

Red Pentax Pocket Etch-A-Sketch.  Screen is 2"x3".  Not mint, but very
minor use.  Very cute.  $20.00 US

Again, PayPal preferred but I'm flexible, etc. etc.  Email me.

Cheers,

Chris Brogden

FS: Pentax filters, M42 adapter, hood

[Chris Brogden]

Doing some house-cleaning.  PayPal preferred, but will accept cash in
mail (disguise it well; buyer assumes all risks) or personal cheques
from old-time list members.  Buyer pays shipping (should only be a
couple of bucks for most items); please email for exact cost.

58mm Pentax L39 (UV) SMC filter: $10.00 US

49mm Pentax Flash filter (blue) w/ case: $10.00 US

49mm Pentax Close Up Lens No. 1 w/ case: $10.00 US

Pentax 58mm lens hood for Takumar 135/2.5, 200/4: $5.00 US

Pentax M42 49mm reversal ring (allows lenses with a 49mm thread to be
reverse mounted on a screwmount body for exceptional macro): $15.00 US

Pentax K-mount 52mm reversal ring (allows lenses with a 52mm thread to
be reverse mounted on a K-mount body for exceptional macro): $15.00 US

Pentax M42-to-K-mount adapter (the original Pentax one, which allows
screwmount lenses to be used on K-mount bodies, including the *istD
and *istDS): $15.00 US

Cheers,

Chris Brogden
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

FS: 2 Pentax Spotmeters: regular & digital

[Chris Brogden]

Hi, everyone.  It's been a while since I've written to the list, but I
browse through every now and then when I can make time.  I have two
Pentax Spotmeters I'm looking to sell:

Analogue: $160 US plus shipping.  Includes hand strap

Digital: $270 US plus shipping. Includes case, hand strap and lens cap

Both meters show light cosmetic wear, but both work perfectly. 
Neither is Zone VI modified.  PayPal or cash (registered envelope
recommended) preferred, but will accept personal cheque (Canadian
PDMLers only please) or money order from list oldtimers.

First come, first served!

Thanks,

Chris

Re: Christmas enablement.

[Chris Brogden]

Good choice.  That's one of my favourite p&s digitals.

chris


On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 10:42:37 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I went out this morning to find a small digital camera that I could
> toss into the truck as a quick snapshot camera.
> Of course, my initial desire was to by a Pentax, but there are so
> many choices out there right now.
> I wanted something small, so I looked at an Optio SV, which is 5
> megapixies and has a 5x optical zoom.
> Too small, though.
> While it fits a shirt pocket very nicely, I found that it tended to
> get lost in my hands.
> I ended up with an Optio 750, which, while substantially larger, is
> still less clunky than my old Canon G1 was.
> The battery is charging as I type.
> 
> It looks like a pretty cool little camera.
> Something to note though, although it is touted as a 7mp camera, if
> you want to shoot 2:3 aspect ratio for standard 4x6 reprints, it is
> essentially a 6mp camera.
> 
> William Robb
> 
>

Re: Photo shops in Winnipeg, MA, Canada

[Chris Brogden]

I'm still on the list, just too busy to read it every day.  Thanks for
the off-list heads-up, Bill.

Don's Photo can order the MX screens for you if they're still
available from Pentax, but we don't have them in stock at the moment. 
We won't be ordering anything before Christmas, so you're probably
looking at 2-3 weeks before our next order arrives.  Try Photo Central
(499 Notre Dame, 1-204-774-4343), as they're the only other store in
Winnipeg that might have one in stock.  I don't know of any Pentax
shooters there, but Andrew and Rob are good guys.

Our selection of lenses is getting whittled down this close to
Christmas, but feel free to call me at work at 1-204-942-3143 (no need
for the area code if you're calling from Winnipeg) and I'll let you
know what we have.  If you let me know what you're looking for, I can
check with our Pentax rep (he'll be in the store this Wednesday) to
see what his stock is like.

Feel free to email me off-list if you have any further questions.

Cheers,

Chris Brogden
Don's Photo


On Sat, 18 Dec 2004 23:16:25 +0200, Vlad Loukiantchenko
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello, fellow PDMLers!
> 
> Just wanted to ask those of you who are from Winnipeg, MA, Canada - which
> shops could you suggest there to buy for my MX new focusing screen and maybe
> couple of lenses ? I'm going to visit my friend's family in Winnipeg on
> Christmas (it's a pity but no one of them get involved into photography!).
> 
> Thanks in advance, Vlad.
> 
>

Re: Some really neat northern lights photos

[Chris Brogden]

Ok, *someone* has to post this link.  :)

http://users.wolfcrews.com/toys/vikings/

For those who like to know what they're clicking on, imagine Led
Zeppelin, kittens and Vikings.


Chris


On Fri, 03 Dec 2004 10:37:24 -0500, Daniel J. Matyola
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I heayrd a much different story.
> 
> Eric the Red was forced to leave Iceland, apparently after killing a few
> people.  He found Greenland and established the first colony there about
> 982, naming it Greenland to make it sound more attractive.  His son,
> Lief Ericson, brought Christianity to Greenland and explored the coast
> of North America.
> 
> The Greenland colony was abandoned, largely because the Inuit natives
> were even better warriors than the Vikings, and made the intruders quite
> unwelcome.  It was later resettled by Norwegians and Danes.
> 
> Greenland is mostly ice, while Iceland is mostly green, and much
> warmer.  It's all in the language chosen by the listing real estate agent.

Re: Christmas Project

[Chris Brogden]

Er... scratch that.  I'm an idiot.

Chris


On Thu, 2 Dec 2004 22:01:36 -0600, Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> ?  I think I missed something here.  I don't own a 15mm, though I'm
> always happy to try out equipment other people want to send me.  :)
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 17:32:58 +0100, Frantisek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Oh, you are quite advenurous. Aren't you afraid of them - ehm -
> > "marking" your 15mm as birds usually do?
> >
> > Good luck with it. You might try to build a soundproof box for it.
> > Something like what is used on movie locations for stills and can
> > completely silence even the LX's motordrive blazing at full 5 fps
> >
> > Fra
> >
> >
>

Re: Christmas Project

[Chris Brogden]

?  I think I missed something here.  I don't own a 15mm, though I'm
always happy to try out equipment other people want to send me.  :)

Chris


On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 17:32:58 +0100, Frantisek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Oh, you are quite advenurous. Aren't you afraid of them - ehm -
> "marking" your 15mm as birds usually do?
> 
> Good luck with it. You might try to build a soundproof box for it.
> Something like what is used on movie locations for stills and can
> completely silence even the LX's motordrive blazing at full 5 fps
> 
> Fra
> 
>

Re: Pentax 750Z

[Chris Brogden]

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:56:19 -0700, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi gang,
> 
> I purchased the 750Z for my wife last week.  In addition to being 7MP and
> looking like a classy rangefinder with the black rubber leather grained
> front, it's quite a nice camera.  I had done a little research on it, but
> was still surprised at how versatile it is with focusing modes, exposure
> modes, custom user mode, auto bracket, intervalometer...

As well as being quite compact for a 7MP camera with a 5x optical
zoom.  Not to mention the flip-out LCD, metal body, M/A/S modes, etc.

> I wish it didn't take a proprietary battery and would just use AA's.  The
> plus I guess, is that batteries will not have to be purchased.

I don't think you'll have to recharge that proprietary battery too
often.  Phil at dpreview tested the older Optio 550 that used the same
battery and found that it lasted longer than those huge Canon BP-511s
in Canon's G-series digitals.  He was able to get around 430 shots
using the flash half the time, IIRC.  It's a small battery, but with a
huge mAh rating for Li-ions (1800, I think, where most are under 1100
mAh).  I think the battery is one of the strong points of the 750.

> Talking about 3-D, the camera has a 3-D mode, where two pictures can be
> taken and combined in the same frame.  When printed, they can then be viewed
> through an optional steroscopic viewer.  I find it quite strange that Pentax
> would waste any R&D on this kind of gimmick.  Is this a Japanese penchant?

Couldn't say.  It's cute, and I get a lot of older customers
commenting on how it reminds them of the stereoscopic photography they
used to do, but I doubt that most people use it.  The stitch-assist
mode, OTOH, seems to be pretty popular.
 
> If anyone is interested, the price online can far beat out any local
> retailers.  The difference was enough that I could purchase a 1G SD card and
> next day shipping and still be under the before-tax price of the in town
> store.
> 
> Tom C.

Did you give the local store a chance to come close to matching the
price?  I love buying stuff online, and I'm willing to do that if the
savings are significant, but at the same time there's a lot to be said
for supporting a good local store if you have one.

Chris

Re: eBay-strategies

[Chris Brogden]

It depends how badly I want the item.  If I really want it, I snipe by
placing my maximum bid in the last few seconds of an auction.  If I
don't want it as much, or if there's a lot of them on eBay, I'll place
a smaller than maximum bid early on and then forget about it.  If I
win, I've got it for a great price.  If not, no big deal.

Chris


On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 18:18:34 +0100, Peter Smekal
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi all, slightly OT maybe, but what do you think is a good eBay-strategy:
> 1. Decide for a maximum bid, place it early, and then stay cool and just
> wait and see if you win, or
> 2. Observe the bidding "from outside", and get involved in bidding just at
> the end, with the risk of getting infected by "bidding frenzy" (rising your
> maximum bid several times, like the gambler who just wants to play just one
> more time to hit the jackpot)?
> 
> Peter, Sweden
> 
>

Re: Red Ink over digital

[Chris Brogden]

I've never heard IS slammed by people who've used it.  It's not the
end-all-be-all that some describe it as, and there's admittedly been a
lot of marketing hype over it that some people have exaggerated almost
into a mythology, but the fact remains that it's a very useful way to
get rid of some camera shake at slower shutter speeds.

I find that I can handhold IS lenses about 2 stops slower than I can
non-IS lenses and get comparable sharpness.  I shoot MedF now, but if
I was shooting 35mm handheld, I'd take an IS system over a non-IS one,
all other things being equal.

Chris

On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 12:42:25 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> Check on the Minolta list and get back to us.
> From what the people I know who have IS, it is an incredibly
> overblown, less than useful feature.
> Having said this, the people I know who have IS also use tripods.
> 
> William Robb
> 
>

Re: Help! Last new LX price?

[Chris Brogden]

Thanks, Shel.  That's what I was wondering.

Chris


On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:47:26 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I bought one of the last new LX from Japan.  Set me back about $1350.00
> without a finder.
> 
> Shel
> 
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> 
> >
> > Does anyone remember what LXes were selling for, new from Japan, just
> > a couple of years ago?  I seem to remember something about $2000 US,
> > but I'm not sure.  If anyone has links to any websites they can find
> > that have semi-recent prices on them, that would be great.  Thanks!
> >
> > Chris
> 
>

Help! Last new LX price?

[Chris Brogden]

Does anyone remember what LXes were selling for, new from Japan, just
a couple of years ago?  I seem to remember something about $2000 US,
but I'm not sure.  If anyone has links to any websites they can find
that have semi-recent prices on them, that would be great.  Thanks!

Chris

Pentax *ist DS w/ lens $1249 CAN Fri/Sat only

[Chris Brogden]

Hi, everyone.  As many of you know, I work for Don's Photo
(http://www.donsphoto.com), a family-owned camera store/lab based in
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Great White North.  I don't normally plug the
store or its prices on the PDML, but in this case I'm making an
exception.

For our 25th anniversary--this Friday and Saturday only--we're
offering the new Pentax *ist DS with the 18-55mm AL lens for $1249 CAN
(plus shipping) when you purchase a Sandisk Ultra II SD memory card. 
Just for comparison, Henry's in Toronto sells the kit for $1399 (our
regular price), while Adorama wants $899 US for the body and $199 US
for the lens.

Prices for Sandisk Ultra II SD cards are $73.99 CAN for the 256MB and
$119.99 CAN for the 512MB.  We charge 7% GST and 7% PST if we ship
within Manitoba; 7% GST if we ship within Canada, and no tax at all if
we ship to the U.S.

We have 100 *ist DS's on order with Pentax, and we should receive them
next week, making us one of the first places in CAN/U.S. to get them,
AFAIK.  If you're interested, you can email me off-list at my gmail
address, or [EMAIL PROTECTED], or [EMAIL PROTECTED] with your
credit card info and your complete name and shipping address.  For
security reasons, we can ship only to the address to which your credit
card is registered.  If you have concerns about emailing sensitive
data, you can send me your card number over two emails (even to two
different addresses if you want), as long as you clarify which numbers
come first.  :)  You're welcome to try and reach me by phone at (204)
942-3143, but it may be difficult to find me when I'm not doing fifty
things at once this weekend... it looks like it'll be extremely busy.

Your credit card will be billed this Friday or Saturday to take
advantage of the sale price, and we will ship the camera to you next
week when it arrives.  Because we're making next to nothing on the
camera, we have to charge for shipping.  I expect it will range from
$25.00 to $60.00 CAN depending on where it's going, but both Canada
Post and USPS have websites which let you calculate shipping to your
specific location.

Remember, this price only applies if you buy one of the Ultra II SD
cards.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me. 
I'll check it as often as I can.

Cheers,

Chris Brogden

Re: New Guy

[Chris Brogden]

Welcome to the group!  It's definitely not a pro-only list; in fact,
the majority of PDMLers are amateurs who love what they do but don't
earn a living directly from photography.

We had a list member who was from the Oregon coast.  Are you familiar
with Bill Casselberry?

http://www.oregonvos.net/~bcasselb/index.html

Can't wait to see some of your shots!  Don't be afraid to ask questions.

Chris

On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 20:08:46 -0800, Jason Randolph <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hello everyone... I am the new guy. I don't know exactly how this list
> goes, what is discussed in general but I will tell you a little about
> myself...
> 
> I just joined this list simply because I just purchased a Pentax this
> week. My first SLR experience was a K1000 (which I borrowed on occasion
> from my father) and up until recently used a Zenit-E with a few
> different lenses, etc. I just purchased a Pentax Program Plus with all
> the trimmings (basically).
> 
> My wife and I live on the Oregon coast, with no kids so I can dedicate
> some funds to camera gear instead of to toys for the tots... ;)
> 
> Hope this post is not inappropriate or thatr the list is not meant
> solely for "pros".
> 
> Have a great evening all...
> 
> Jay
> 
>

Re: 20x30" from 6MP?

[Chris Brogden]

I don't own a DSLR, but I own 35mm and MedF bodies, and I work at a
camera store/lab, so I've seen countless enlargements from all
formats, including DSLRs.  I've noticed that film, even 35mm, seems
better able to capture really fine details.  If I want a print I can
examine extremely closely, I'm going with film, even if it's only
35mm.

However, for some reason, possibly the complete lack of grain, DSLR
prints enlarge much nicer than 35mm and, if you go large enough, even
better than MedF.  Sure the prints begin to fall apart if you walk
right up to them, but at a reasonable viewing distance, DSLR prints
look amazing.  I'm so used to seeing grain on enlargements bigger than
20x30 that it's mindblowing to see its absence.

MedF, which is all I shoot now, is a good compromise right now between
the complete lack of grain of digital and the smaller negative size of
35mm.  It looks pretty good when enlarged to poster size (the grain
isn't usually too objectionable), and it holds fine detail
exceptionally well.  Of course MedF kits are not as cheap, portable or
feature-laden as 35mm or DSLR bodies, so there's definitely a
downside, but it works for me right now.

Chris

On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 20:19:38 -0800, Bruce Dayton
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Bill,
> 
> From his previous posts, I get the feeling that he is a strong film
> advocate who is trying to prove that digital (DSLR -35mm) isn't good
> enough yet.  Seems that I remember that he doesn't have a DSLR yet and
> is going through the math calisthenics like many others.
> 
> I can say, that I am having better luck blowing up *istD shots of
> portraits, families and weddings than I ever had shooting 35mm with
> equivalent best glass from Pentax.  My clients are plenty happy with
> the last eleven 20X30's that I have delivered.
> 
> Bruce

Re: they must not have built very many

[Chris Brogden]

The MZ-S is still available in Canada, but I've heard it's going to be
discontinued soon.  Pentax Canada still has some left in stock, from
what I understand.

Chris


On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 19:26:45 -0500, Peter J. Alling
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Some one mentioned that the MZ-S was still available in Japan.
> 
> 
> 
> Pat White wrote:
> 
> > I just checked the Pentax Canada website and was boggled to find the
> > MZ-S and MZ-5n on the list of discontinued products!  That has to be
> > one of the shortest production runs for a top-line Pentax slr.  Sad news.
> >
> > Pat White
> >
> >
> 
> 
> --
> I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war.
> During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings
> and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during 
> peacetime.
>--P.J. O'Rourke
> 
>

Re: 4 Paul Stenquist

[Chris Brogden]

...and not enough photos.  :)

Chris


On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 19:19:03 -0500, Peter J. Alling
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Now that's just too damned much information...
> 
> 
> 
> Cotty wrote:
> 
> >On 16/11/04, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed:
> >
> >
> >
> >>As for the bra, well, no hot
> >>rodder worth his suicide knob would consider such a thing.
> >>
> >>
> >
> >I would agree on the whole - certainly wouldn't go well with my
> >crotchless panties.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Cheers,
> >  Cotty
> >
> >
> >___/\__
> >||   (O)   | People, Places, Pastiche
> >||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
> >_
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> --
> I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war.
> During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings
> and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during 
> peacetime.
>--P.J. O'Rourke
> 
>

Re: Alert... stolen ist-D and 31mm Ltd

[Chris Brogden]

Sorry to hear that, Stan.  The store from which you purchased the
equipment may have a record of the serial numbers, though.  The camera
store I'm with keeps a computerized database of all sales which we can
search, and from which we can find and print old receipts, and we're
not a very large chain.

Good luck,

Chris


On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 23:41:17 -0600, Stan Halpin
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Last Thursday, 11 November, I had my *ist-D stolen in Cancun Mexico. I
> stupidly left it sitting on a bench in an upscale shopping mall; when I
> hurried back three minutes later, it was gone. Taken by 3 American (?)
> tourists according to witnesses. It was wearing a black 31mm LTD and a
> 1 gbyte Sandisk Ultra. If you spot the camera or lens on eBay or other
> sale site, please let me know.
> 
> I just got back from the trip and have not yet been able to find the
> receipts or other record of the serial numbers. My mail files only go
> back about 9 months, and I bought the *ist-D about a year ago, the 31mm
> lens about 18 months ago. If any of you happen to have saved any mail I
> might have sent commenting on the serial numbers for lens or camera, I
> would appreciate hearing about it.

Re: PAW - Haifa

[Chris Brogden]

Great shot!

Chris


On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 06:08:08 +0200, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> For those of you who ponder your possible visit to Israel.
> 
> http://www.webaperture.com/gallery/photos/51507
> 
> I admit that I do love my *istD.
> 
> --
> Boris
> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
>

Re: Ds software?

[Chris Brogden]

On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:20:29 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I am wondering if they will make the new software available to us

Har!  It's good to see you haven't lost your sense of humour.  :)

Chris

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

[Chris Brogden]

Woo hoo!  Glad it worked out, and it's good to see you back.  Welcome home.

Chris

On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:29:07 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Just wanted to let everyone know that I survived my open heart surgery with
> flying colours and am kind of back on the list just monitoring the Digest
> version while I continue to recuperate. I got out of hospital four days after 
> a
> double-by-pass. Modern medicine sure has come a long way.
> Looking forward to getting back in gear.
> thanks Vic
> 
>

Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.

[Chris Brogden]

It's a good point, though.  I've never bent a pin myself, but it's
hard as [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get a CF card in its slot at times.  Card readers
designed for Type I and II CF cards can be frustrating if I'm in a
rush.

Chris


On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:11:29 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Alan Chan"
> Subject: Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.
> 
> > The Costco here had one of the Noritsu console damaged for the same
> > reason as well. The way the slot was design, it is not difficult to
> > bend the pins, especially when people got nervous and being rough.
> 
> You are much more charitable towards the masses than I.
> 
> William Robb
> 
>

Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.

[Chris Brogden]

CF can be bad for that reason ($200-$350 CAN repair on most cameras),
but at least the contacts on the cards are protected.  With SD (like
other cards), the contacts are exposed, so you don't want to get them
too dirty or scratched.  CF feels tougher, too.

If Pentax is expecting people to upgrade from p&s digitals, they're
hoping for brand loyalty.  Pentax's digital compacts all take SD, but
the 'prosumer' models of almost every other brand take CF, even if
they also have another slot.  Olympus's C-8080, for example, takes xD
and CF; the Minolta A2 takes CF, Sony's F828 takes MS and CF, etc.
etc.

SD is by far the most popular card for p&s digitals, though.  It's
used by many Nikons, some Canons, all Minoltas except the A2, and by
all Kodaks, Panasonics, and Pentaxes.  When it comes to prosumer and
DSLR models, though, everyone's already shooting CF, so it looks like
Pentax isn't catering to them.  Instead, they're looking to convince
people shooting consumer digital cameras to upgrade to a DSLR without
having to buy all new storage media.  It's actually not a bad idea,
and it fits in with their history of being just a little different
from everyone else.  The more I think about it, the more I like the
idea.  They've potentially just captured an entire market segment that
no one else is even trying for.

Chris


On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 21:43:07 -0800, Alan Chan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The Costco here had one of the Noritsu console damaged for the same reason
> as well. The way the slot was design, it is not difficult to bend the pins,
> especially when people got nervous and being rough.
> 
> 
> 
> Alan Chan
> http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.

[Chris Brogden]

Interesting... is the istDS the first modern DSLR not to have a CF slot?

Chris


On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 18:02:38 -0500 (EST), Fred Widall
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.
> 
> I've ordered it from Simons of Montreal. Total cost for
> body, lens and 1GB Lexar SD card, including taxes and shipping,
> CAD$1573. They are expecting to have stock the week of
> November 22nd.
> 
> Any other PDMLer with one on order ??
> 
> Self-justifications:
> 1) Spent more on film and processing in last two years
> 2) New grandchild arriving at end of November
> 3) Already got lots of Pentax gear I can use with it.
> 4) Unexpected bonus at work, plus book sales on Ebay, pay for it.
> 5) I want one - best reason of all !!
> 
> --
> Fred Widall,
> Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> URL: http://www.ist.uwaterloo.ca/~fwwidall
> --
> 
>

Re: High saturation slide film

[Chris Brogden]

1. Velvia 50
2. Velvia 100
3. Kodak E100VS

Provia's nice, but not as highly saturated if that's what you're looking for.

Chris


On Sat, 13 Nov 2004 00:26:16 -0500, Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> For high saturation 35mm slide film (for wildlife stuff) what does anybody
> recommend?
> The ones I've been looking at are Fuji Provia, Sensia, or maybe Velvia.
> Unfortunately, at the only place within 100 miles of where I live (very far
> from where any one else lives) good slide film costs somewhere in the
> neighborhood of $30 per roll, with developing.
> Up till now I've just been using the cheapest print film I could find, my
> philosophy being that if I took four rolls with lousy film instead of one
> roll with good stuff I'd end up with more decent photos. And the with the
> lenses I have you probably couldn't see the deference anyway. But now that
> I'm getting some decent glass (K 200/2.5) I thought that I'd better at least
> look into it.
> Thanks,
> Francis
> 
>

FS (with prices!): LX body, K50/1.2, M24-35/3.5, Viv. 55/2.8 macro, Zen. 16/2.8 fish, Kenko ext. tubes

[Chris Brogden]

Ok, the post you've all been waiting for... with prices.  :)  All
items show signs of use but not abuse.  Nothing's in mint condition,
but nothing's ugly, either.  Expect to see light to moderate signs of
wear and tear, possibly some dust in some lenses but nothing really
noticeable.  I'll mention some of the more obvious points below.
Prices do not include shipping.

LX body: $350 US
Good: includes FA-1 metered prism finder, dedicated Pentax LX strap,
and box; no sticky mirror (had a complete overhaul about three years
ago), works perfectly
Bad: Leatherette starting to peel in one corner, automatic button
permanently depressed so does not lock in auto mode (I find this a
plus, personally, as it's quicker to use and you can still see your
setting in the viewfinder)

K50mm f1.2: $175 US

M24-35mm f3.5: $225 US
(has name and number engraved on bottom ring at back of lens)

Zenitar 16mm f2.8 fisheye (K-mount): $100 US
(comes with all filters, caps, manual, case, as purchased from a list member)

Vivitar 55mm f2.8 1:1 macro (K-mount): $125 US
Pentax does not make a manual focus 50ish f2.8 macro lens in K-mount
that can do 1:1, which is why I went with the Vivitar

Kenko Automatic Extension Tube Set (3 tubes: 12, 20, 36mm): $100 US
Full aperture coupling and electronic contacts.  With original box,
only used a few times.

Please write me off-list if you have any questions or wish to purchase
an item.  I don't have any pictures of the equipment yet, and by the
time I can make time to take some, I'll probably be ready to list any
remaining stuff on eBay.  I'll accept PayPal, Western Union, and money
orders drawn from a bank or post office that are negotiable in Canada.
All items will be shipped fully insured, and I guarantee that they'll
be packed well enough to arrive safe and sound, as anyone who has
bought stuff from me before can confirm.  :)

Thanks for reading!

Chris

Re: 3D quality in a lens?

[Chris Brogden]

What's your fascination with telling people what they can't or
shouldn't do?  The term in question is an appropriate metaphor for
describing a certain visual effect.  As with all metaphors, the effect
described is not exactly the same as the effect to which the
comparison refers, but that's the whole point of a metaphor.

Photos that evince an obvious or exaggerated separation of the subject
from the background are artistically representing 3D space as closely
as possible on a 2D plane.  "3D effect" is not technically accurate,
but it works metaphorically to convey a certain look or effect.

Chris


On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 09:31:45 -0500, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> But my point is that it isnt ***artistically*** or technically
> accurate. It's a pure misnomer that shouldn't be used IMHO.
> JCO
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 9:19 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: 3D quality in a lens?
> 
> I agree completely. But selective focus and good bokeh are the
> attributes that have led to the "3D" descriptor being applied to lenses
> that are obviously not capable of 3D. I don't think anyone thinks those
> lenses produce actual 3D images. It's just another example of how
> language takes on other meanings over time. Of course it's not
> "technically accurate," but much of our language is not. Artists
> generally have no problem with that. Scientists do. That's the way of
> the world.
> Paul
> 
> On Nov 12, 2004, at 8:42 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:
> 
> > What you describe is a selective focus effect
> > but the out of focus background is still viewed
> > on same plane as forground, it would look totally
> > different with 3D photograhy, the forground
> > would not only be in selective focus, it would
> > be "popped out" in front of the background.
> >
> > For those who have never seen 3D photography
> > or havent in seen it a long time, The thing
> > to remember is that with 3D photography, infinity
> > looks the same as 2D in 3D, objects that are
> > closer than infintity look "popped out" off the
> > infinity background. No 2D process does this with
> > any lenses no matter how good, so I simply do not
> > agree with saying any 2D lenses have a a "3D quality"
> > or effect. "Realistic Selective Focus" might me a better
> > term for the effect they are trying to describe.
> > JCO
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 8:15 AM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: 3D quality in a lens?
> >
> >
> > If you shoot a  foreground object with a long lens wide open, it
> > separates from the background in such a way as to produce an apparent
> > "3D" effect. Of course, as JCO points out, it's not really 3D. It's
> > merely the eye recognizing a difference between a sharp foreground and
> 
> > an out-of-focus background. Lenses with nice bokeh, like the 77
> > limited, do this quite effectively. With extremely long lenses, like
> > my A-400/5.6, the effect is very easy to achieve. Here's an example:
> > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2875014
> > On Nov 11, 2004, at 10:33 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:
> >
> >> If you have ever done or seen any decent
> >> 3D photography you would know it's a really
> >> dumb way to describe any 2D image. I wouldnt
> >> read too much into it, or put too much trust
> >> in the writers of just descriptions...
> >> JCO
> >>
> >> -Original Message-
> >> From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 10:23 PM
> >> To: PDML
> >> Subject: 3D quality in a lens?
> >>
> >>
> >> What is meant when a lens is described as having
> >> a "great 3 dimensional quality"?
> >> Or "it gives photos a 3 dimensional feel"?
> >> I've heard this term used several times in describing lenses, mostly
> >> WA's. How does a lens lend a 3D quality to a photograph?
> >>
> >> TIA
> >> Don
> >>
> >
> 
>

FS (with prices!): LX body, K50/1.2, M24-35/3.5, Viv. 55/2.8 macro, Zen. 16/2.8 fish, Kenko ext. tubes

[Chris Brogden]

Ok, the post you've all been waiting for... with prices.  :)  All
items show signs of use but not abuse.  Nothing's in mint condition,
but nothing's ugly, either.  Expect to see light to moderate signs of
wear and tear, possibly some dust in some lenses but nothing really
noticeable.  I'll mention some of the more obvious points below. 
Prices do not include shipping.

LX body: $350 US
Good: includes FA-1 metered prism finder, dedicated Pentax LX strap,
and box; no sticky mirror (had a complete overhaul about three years
ago), works perfectly
Bad: Leatherette starting to peel in one corner, automatic button
permanently depressed so does not lock in auto mode (I find this a
plus, personally, as it's quicker to use and you can still see your
setting in the viewfinder)

K50mm f1.2: $175 US

M24-35mm f3.5: $225 US
(has name and number engraved on bottom ring at back of lens)

Zenitar 16mm f2.8 fisheye (K-mount): $100 US
(comes with all filters, caps, manual, case, as purchased from a list member)

Vivitar 55mm f2.8 1:1 macro (K-mount): $125 US
Pentax does not make a manual focus 50ish f2.8 macro lens in K-mount
that can do 1:1, which is why I went with the Vivitar

Kenko Automatic Extension Tube Set (3 tubes: 12, 20, 36mm): $100 US
Full aperture coupling and electronic contacts.  With original box,
only used a few times.

Please write me off-list if you have any questions or wish to purchase
an item.  I don't have any pictures of the equipment yet, and by the
time I can make time to take some, I'll probably be ready to list any
remaining stuff on eBay.  I'll accept PayPal, Western Union, and money
orders drawn from a bank or post office that are negotiable in Canada.
 All items will be shipped fully insured, and I guarantee that they'll
be packed well enough to arrive safe and sound, as anyone who has
bought stuff from me before can confirm.  :)

Thanks for reading!

Chris

Re: OT - Shooting Blind From The Hip

[Chris Brogden]

> On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 23:23:48 +, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I've been messing with some street stuff - this time shooting completely
> > blind. Intro and 12 pics here
> >
> > 

Oh, I get it... it's "Cotty Snaps!"  And here I was thinking it was
"Cotty's Naps".  Silly ol' me.

Chris

Re: Help with damaged photo file

[Chris Brogden]

Hmmm... hadn't thought of that.  Spent a good afternoon trying to wipe
the purple marker off my monitor, though.  ;)

Chris


On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 23:27:19 +, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 11/11/04, Chris Brogden, discombobulated, unleashed:
> 
> 
> 
> >While looking through some old photos of cameras I've owned, I found
> >that one of them has somehow become corrupted.  I have no idea what
> >caused it or how to fix it, so I'm open to any ideas or suggestions.
> >It's of a black Pentax S that I no longer own, and I'd love to have
> >the picture restored.  Help!  I put up a copy of it here:
> >
> >http://www.mts.net/~cbrodgen/s1.jpg
> 
> Chris are you sure you didn't spill grape juice on the keyboard?
> 
> Cheers,
>  Cotty
> 
> ___/\__
> ||   (O)   | People, Places, Pastiche
> ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
> _
> 
>

Re: OT - Shooting Blind From The Hip

[Chris Brogden]

Brilliant!  You've just figured out how to turn an $8000 camera into a
Lomo.  

Seriously, I like these a lot.  They're refreshing in their
alternative perspective and sheer vibrancy.  IOW, they're a bit o' all
right.

Chris

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 23:23:48 +, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've been messing with some street stuff - this time shooting completely
> blind. Intro and 12 pics here
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers,
>  Cotty
> 
> ___/\__
> ||   (O)   | People, Places, Pastiche
> ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
> _
> 
>

Re: Poll Results(long)

[Chris Brogden]

That was funnier than 96% of the posts on this list!  :)

Chris

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:38:25 -0500, Peter J. Alling
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Like 47% of all statistics he made them up.
> 
> 
> 
> Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> 
> >Thanks for posting this.  Your figures seem odd.  With only 10 replies, how
> >do you arrive at these odd percentage responses?
> >
> >Shel
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>[Original Message]
> >>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Date: 11/11/2004 8:58:02 AM
> >>Subject: Poll Results(long)
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >>7a- What lenses, Pentax or other, do you find DO NOT work well with your
> >>
> >>
> >camera/shooting
> >
> >
> >>style.  (sharpness etc)
> >>
> >>
> 30% mention the wides are not wide enough now.
> 10% mention slower than 2.8 is a problem
> 1% say long primes bring chromayic aberation
> 1% mention Sigmas 15 f 2.8
> 1% mention FA 24/2 and FA135/2.8 worked weel on film bodies but not the
> 
> 
> >digital body.
> >
> >
> The rest say all is well with the lenses they own.
> 
> 
> >>8-Has digital taken the place of 35mm film shooting for you
> >>
> >>
> 50% yes they shoot no film
> 49% say they shoot film if hi res is needed or important work
> 1% said nope.
> 
> 
> >
> >
> >
> >>11-Do you shoot RAW or JPEG or what is needed for the job at hand.
> >>
> >>
> RAW 40%
> JPG   40%
> BOTH 19%
> WHATS NEEDED 1%
> I noted some shot jpg ONLY if non critical work is being shot,
> or if they have a LOT of images they
> want to shoot. One was to cheap to spring for another 1GIG card.
> 
> 
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> --
> I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war.
> During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings
> and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during 
> peacetime.
>--P.J. O'Rourke
> 
>

Re: PESO - 17 mile drive #2

[Chris Brogden]

Actually, I kinda like the darker gray area at the top.  Balances out
the water nicely, and calls attention to the lighter sky by framing
it.  Almost like Michaelangelo's painting of The Last Supper.  You
know... the fat one balancing the two skinny ones.  ;)

Chris


On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 12:06:01 -0500, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >Ok, we are swinging back to Monterey and the 17 mile drive for this
> >one.  Part of the same trip as the other two.
> >
> >Pentax *istD, Sigma 55-200/3.5-5.6 DC, Handheld
> >
> >http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/pinnacles_0085.htm
> 
> This photo reminds me of Michael Reichmann's comment "The manufacturer
> of my camera has no right in the world to dictate the height-to width
> ratio of my photographs!"
> 
> In other words: Crop off the top 25% or so of the frame and you'll have
> a tremendous shot.
> 
> --
> Mark Roberts
> Photography and writing
> www.robertstech.com
> 
>

Re: Is this fungus?

[Chris Brogden]

That's horrible!  I can't tell if it's fungus or lens element
separation, but you need to get a complete refund ASAP.  As the lens
has been grossly misrepresented, I'd try to get your shipping both
ways refunded, too.

Ask the seller if he sent you the wrong lens.  If he's selling that
many items, it's possible he grabbed the wrong one to put in the box.

Chris


On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 21:35:19 +0100, Peter Belak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I received Pentax A70-210/4 from ebay seller (Powerseller, >11000
> feedback, 99.6% positive). It was described as optically MINT-,
> without fungus.
> The front elements contain many white dots - here is the picture:
> http://www.pepek.sk/fp/a70-210.jpg and detail here:
> http://www.pepek.sk/fp/a70-210_detail.jpg
> Is it fungus? I have never seen this before..
> Would you say the description (opt. MINT-) was OK?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Peter Belak
> 
>

Re: PESO: Red alternative II

[Chris Brogden]

I love the bus shot!  It's a bit busy on the right, which I find
needlessly distracting, but everything else is great.  The longer I
look at it the more things I see.

Chris


On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 22:54:31 +0100, DagT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2873096&size=lg
> 
> På 5. nov. 2004 kl. 10.30 skrev <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> 
> > I had so many "Red" photos (and I know I didn't PUG the easiest one)
> > that I've decided to PESO some of them as well.
> >
> > Here's the first of them:
> > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2852939&size=lg
> >
> > Comments are welcome, as always.
> >
> > DagT
> >
> 
>

Help with damaged photo file

[Chris Brogden]

While looking through some old photos of cameras I've owned, I found
that one of them has somehow become corrupted.  I have no idea what
caused it or how to fix it, so I'm open to any ideas or suggestions. 
It's of a black Pentax S that I no longer own, and I'd love to have
the picture restored.  Help!  I put up a copy of it here:

http://www.mts.net/~cbrodgen/s1.jpg

Chris

Re: PAW: Clear at the Can

[Chris Brogden]

So... uh... where are the brakes?  And the kickstand?  ;)

Chris


On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:57:45 -0500, frank theriault
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'll say more about it later, but I will say that's my Rossin Track
> Bike in the foreground.  Comments are always welcome:
> 
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2870605
> 
> cheers,
> frank
> 
> --
> "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson
> 
>

Re: Over to the Dark side.. ist D vs 20D brief comparison

[Chris Brogden]

On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 17:40:35 -0500, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> "Peter J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> >Canon is the Evil empire, they are cleaning Nikon's clock, eating their
> >lunch, kicking Nikon's dog, (I seem to have run out of inappropriate
> >metaphors, oh well).
> 
> Metaphors or no, you've got it right. I've tried out a D2h and it's
> certainly a wonderful camera to use, but 4 megapixels and 1.6x FOV crop
> just don't cut it in that price range (at least, not if it's my money
> we're talking about). 

The D2H is still only a 1.5x.  Most Canons are 1.6x, though.  To be
fair, the D2H wasn't designed to produce extremely high quality
images; that's what the D100 and D1X were for.  The D2H gave you 8fps
with an internal buffer that could hold 40 JPGs, with the option of
wireless transmission.  This was aimed more at PJs/reporters, I'd say.

Chris

Re: OT - for catlovers &/or Led Zep fans

[Chris Brogden]

Woo hoo!  Good stuff.

Chris


On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 23:53:47 +1100, Anthony Farr
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://tinyurl.com/2ja75
> 
> Enjoy :-)
> 
> regards,
> Anthony Farr
> 
>

Re: Buying used lenses in Scandinavia / ordering from KEH

[Chris Brogden]

Which lens(es) did you decide on, and why?

Chris


On 11 Nov 2004 22:30:06 +0100 (CET), michal mesko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi list,
> 
> I have saved a little money and am thinking of buying some neat wideangle 
> lens. Since Pentax does not seem to be very popular in Finland (at least not 
> in Tampere), I will have to mail-order.
> 
> Does anybody from Europe have an experience with buying used lens from KEH? 
> How about the typical shipping costs or customs?
> 
> Alternatively, can anyone from Scandinavia or Germany point me to a reputable 
> online dealer of used lens?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Michal
> 
> http://skwid.wz.cz
> 
> 
> Svetova kniznica SME - literarne klenoty 20. storocia - http://knihy.sme.sk
> 
>

Re: Re: Northern Lights

[Chris Brogden]

Do you ever find that the LX overexposes by trying to lighten up all
that dark sky?

Chris


On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 10:19:42 +0200, Antti-Pekka Virjonen
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> You're not going to get any reading with a normal
> spotmeter... unless the Aurora is extremely bright
> (but then you'll be able to measure with your camera meter as well).
> This may happen only about once in 25 years or so... ;-)
> 
> The only camera which I know to work on automatic with Aurora
> is the LX (which btw is the best camera on the planet for
> photographing astronomical phenomenon). I just attach a suitable
> lens (usually SMC 15/3.5) to my LX with a winder and then lock the
> cable release on auto. The camera will shoot continuously on itself
> and I can just watch the play. My standard film is the Kodak
> Ektachrome P1600 shot at 1600. Brighter ones expose well with
> the E200 (which you can push as well to 400 or 800). It also
> helps to have more than one LX.

Re: OT: Best eBay seller of all time?

[Chris Brogden]

Almost 3000 feedback at 100% positive!  And with a name like
razorbladetoys, too.  :)  That's amazing.

Chris


On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:17:38 +, John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Take from my feedback from others:
> 
> photobaytrading (1738)
> 
> gggcam (1780)
> 
> willypk (2285) Great guy!
> 
> razorbladetoys (2928)
> 
> Not sure the last one was to do with cameras/photographic but the others were
> as a matter of interest.
> 
> John
> 
> -- Original Message ---
> From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:33:30 -0600
> Subject: Re: OT: Best eBay seller of all time?
> 
> > Just to clarify, I wasn't saying that *I* had 2062; that was a
> > dealer's feedback.  Mine is a weenie little 139.  I was wondering if
> > anyone had seen any sellers with large feedback numbers who are also
> > at 100% positive.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:49:24 +, John Whittingham
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > I've a miserable 385 @ 100%
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -- Original Message ---
> > > From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Sent: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 09:31:02 -0600
> > > Subject: OT: Best eBay seller of all time?
> > >
> > > > There have been a lot of threads about bad eBay sellers/buyers, so
> > > > let's switch it up.  So far I've only had one bad experience on eBay,
> > > > and that involved not receiving a <$10 item I paid for.  Every other
> > > > sale or purchase has gone smoothly, and I've never had an item lost
> > > > or damaged in shipping.  My feedback is still at 100%, though I only
> > > > have around 140.
> > > >
> > > > So... what's the highest feedback rating of any seller with 100%
> > > > positive feedback that you can find?
> > > >
> > > > Here's my entry, with 2062:
> > > >
> > > > http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=brcamera
> > > >
> > > > Can anyone top that?
> > > >
> > > > Chris
> > > --- End of Original Message ---
> > >
> > >
> --- End of Original Message ---
> 
>

Re: Focus Magic

[Chris Brogden]

Wow.  That's impressive.

Chris


On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 13:07:05 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Just learned about this program.  Has anyone used it to correct the focus
> or blur in their photos?
> 
> http://www.focusmagic.com/
> 
> 
> Shel
> 
>

Re: OT: Best eBay seller of all time?

[Chris Brogden]

Just to clarify, I wasn't saying that *I* had 2062; that was a
dealer's feedback.  Mine is a weenie little 139.  I was wondering if
anyone had seen any sellers with large feedback numbers who are also
at 100% positive.

Chris


On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 18:49:24 +, John Whittingham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've a miserable 385 @ 100%
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------ Original Message ---
> From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 09:31:02 -0600
> Subject: OT: Best eBay seller of all time?
> 
> > There have been a lot of threads about bad eBay sellers/buyers, so
> > let's switch it up.  So far I've only had one bad experience on eBay,
> > and that involved not receiving a <$10 item I paid for.  Every other
> > sale or purchase has gone smoothly, and I've never had an item lost
> > or damaged in shipping.  My feedback is still at 100%, though I only
> > have around 140.
> >
> > So... what's the highest feedback rating of any seller with 100%
> > positive feedback that you can find?
> >
> > Here's my entry, with 2062:
> >
> > http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=brcamera
> >
> > Can anyone top that?
> >
> > Chris
> --- End of Original Message ---
> 
>

Re: Best eBay seller of all time?

[Chris Brogden]

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 10:52:38 -0500, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have seen 2200+ with no negatives

Sorry, but no cigar unless you remember the username. :)

> Secondly, 100% positve is no guarantee of getting
> a good deal. Some sellers have great return policies
> so you don't end up giving them a negative but that
> doesn't mean you had a smooth deal with them or
> nobody had to send stuff back to them for false
> claims etc

True.  It's still impressive to see anyone reach that high of a
feedback rating without having at least one disgruntled and
unreasonable customer.
 
> Best seller I ever met was a guy I bought a stereo
> amp from. When I plugged it in it "popped" & SMOKED.
> He not only sent me a paypal refund same day I emailed
> him about it for the full price I paid him + shipping , he included
> extra amount to send back, labor to pack it, and get
> this, SAID THAT AFTER HE GOT IT BACK HE WOULD FIX IT
> AND SEND IT BACK TO ME FOR FREE!

Incredible.

Chris

> That is what I call a good seller. But since I would never
> trust hooking up that amplifier to expensive speakers
> I told him not to bother repairing on my account and
> not to send it to me. I was satisfied just to get all my
> money back instantly and even before I returned it to him.
> JCO
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Chris Brogden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 10:31 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: OT: Best eBay seller of all time?
> 
> There have been a lot of threads about bad eBay sellers/buyers, so let's
> switch it up.  So far I've only had one bad experience on eBay, and that
> involved not receiving a <$10 item I paid for.  Every other sale or
> purchase has gone smoothly, and I've never had an item lost or damaged
> in shipping.  My feedback is still at 100%, though I only have around
> 140.
> 
> So... what's the highest feedback rating of any seller with 100%
> positive feedback that you can find?
> 
> Here's my entry, with 2062:
> 
> http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=brcamera
> 
> Can anyone top that?
> 
> Chris
> 
>

OT: Best eBay seller of all time?

[Chris Brogden]

There have been a lot of threads about bad eBay sellers/buyers, so
let's switch it up.  So far I've only had one bad experience on eBay,
and that involved not receiving a <$10 item I paid for.  Every other
sale or purchase has gone smoothly, and I've never had an item lost or
damaged in shipping.  My feedback is still at 100%, though I only have
around 140.

So... what's the highest feedback rating of any seller with 100%
positive feedback that you can find?

Here's my entry, with 2062:

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=brcamera

Can anyone top that?

Chris

Re: Color Print Film Question

[Chris Brogden]

I second the Kodak 100UC.  I shoot it in 120 and it's one of my
favourite print films.

Chris


On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 19:07:26 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thank you Jack.  I'm not too interested in the film's specs.  I'll put a
> roll in the camera and shoot it.  That'll give me what I need to know.
> heck, half the time i don't even understand the specs, and usually half the
> specs are just marketing hype, with comments like "pleasing skin tones" and
> "very fine grain."  Thank you very much for noting that the film is
> available in 100 speed.  On a day like it was here today, that allows
> shooting at wide apertures (2.0/2.8) with shutter speeds of 1/125 or 1/250.
> Just perfect ... and the camera is still nicely hand holdable at 1/60 and
> 1/30 without having to stop down too far.
> 
> Shel
> 
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: 11/8/2004 4:58:48 PM
> 
> 
> > Subject: Re: Color Print Film Question
> >
> > Shel,
> > I sent a second email wherein I advised that it is
> > avail in both 100 and 400 ISO (B&H). Sorry, I should
> > have addressed it to you off line.
> > I also, referenced the Kodak link to the film's specs:
> >
> http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/colorNegativeIndex.jhtm
> l?id=0.1.18.14.13&lc=en
> 
>

Re: Rebates

[Chris Brogden]

Nikon and Pentax have excellent salesperson spiff programs in Canada. 
Canon only offers one a few times a year, so if you count on it it'll
break your heart.

Chris


On Tue, 9 Nov 2004 18:46:23 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> - Original Message -
> From: "Caveman"
> Subject: OT: Rebates
> 
> Canon has always been pretty shameless about bribing customers to buy
> their stuff, when I was in the selling game, they were also pretty
> shameless about bribing us into selling their stuff.
> I haven't seen much in rebates from Nikon before, but when your major
> competition is trying to screw up the market, I guess everyone has to
> get in on the game.
> I wonder if the rebates will push them into "dumping" territory.
> 
> William Robb
> 
> >
> > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0411/04110803canonnikon_slrrebates.asp
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
>

Re: PAW - Grand Ice Cream

[Chris Brogden]

Great shot, Shel!  The lack of bright whites gives it a very smooth,
old-fashioned look, which works well with the subject matter.  I love
the composition, though the candy dispensers at the back look tilted,
which I find a bit disconcerting.  Given the traditional tone of the
photo, the Old Navy bag makes the shot.  :)

Chris


On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 19:23:48 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This one's just a little experiment.  I'd just gotten the 35mm lens for the
> Leica, and this is from the first roll of film.  The shot was hand held @
> 1/15 sec, film TX ... I was trying to see how far I could push the white
> while still preserving some decent shadow detail.  This was an experiment
> in exposure as well as to determine a proper developing time.
> 
> Rob Studdert offered some suggestions for posting large images without
> having an excessively large file size.  I still can't match his expertise,
> but this image, with dimensions of 900 pixels on the long end, yielded a
> far smaller file than I'd been able to generate in the past.  Thanks Rob!
> 
> http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/dreyer2.html
> 
> 
> Shel
> 
>

Re: Evil! EVIL! EEEVIL!

[Chris Brogden]

Good for you.  When I sold you the 90/2.8 LS, I knew that I could live
without one.  Now I know that I can't.  :)  I'm OK with not having any
teles past 150mm for the 67II, but I crave a macro lens.  I'm making
do with some extension tubes I picked up a while ago from JCO, but
it's not the same.  I won't be able to afford any new equipment for a
long time, so I guess I'll have to take pictures with what I have. 
Guess this would be a good time to move up a level or two on
Rockwell's scale.  :)

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/7.htm

Chris 


On Sun, 7 Nov 2004 07:48:42 US/Eastern, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   Bill,missed you at the last meeting.LOL
> 
> Bob i feel for you. Having bought Chris Brogdens 6x7 a year ago April, i 
> thought  the lens
> that came
> with it would be fine. Not so. I NEEDED the 200 f4. Now i NEED the 300 F4.
> 
> See how it works.:-)
> 
> BTW last week was the first time in over 18 months i didi not have the 6x7 
> with me.Next
> week will be
> back to normal.lol
> 
> Dave Brooks
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Bob Blakely"
> > Subject: Evil! EVIL! EEEVIL!
> 
> > From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 1:07 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Evil! EVIL! EEEVIL
> >
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Maybe there's a 12 step group for this...
> >
> > There is.
> >
> > Step 1: you need another lens.
> > Step 2: you need another lens.
> > Step 3: you need another lens.
> > Step 4: you need another lens.
> > Step 5: you need another lens.
> > Step 6: you need another lens.
> > Step 7: you need another lens.
> > Step 8: you need another lens.
> > Step 9: you need another lens.
> > Step 10: you need another lens.
> > Step 11: you need another lens.
> > Step 12: you need another lens.
> >
> > I feel your pain. I am in the same program.
> >
> > William Robb
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> 
>

FS Friday: LX, 50/1.2, 24-35/3.5, 85/2, etc.

[Chris Brogden]

I don't have time to look up prices right now, so I'll just list the
gear I need to sell.  I'll list prices early next week, but feel free
to make offers in the meantime, and if one looks good consider it
sold.

Cosmetic condition varies between great and not bad.  Nothing's mint,
but nothing's ugly, either.  Just used--not abused--equipment.  The
24-35mm has a number engraved on the barrel, but oddly enough it
doesn't seem to have affected my photos.  :)  There's likely a small
amount of internal dust in some of the lenses, but nothing bad, and
the glass is perfect, with no scratches, marks, or internal fungus. 
Aperture blades, focus, etc. are all perfect.

This is what I have:

LX body with metered prism (body ser# 5286238)
K50/1.2
M85/2
M24-35/3.5
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Vivitar 55/2.8 macro (1:1).  Only bought because Pentax doesn't make a
K-mount manual focus 50ish f2.8 macro that does 1:1.  The Vivitar is a
superb lens
Kenko extension tubes (set of three, LNIB)

It kills me to have to sell this, but I need the money.  I'm keeping
my 67II, though, as I can't bear to part with it.  I'll take PayPal or
international money orders (I'm in Canada), but no cheques.

On an unrelated note, does anyone feel like lending $30,000 to a
brilliant post-grad who can't get anything accomplished until he pays
off education-related debt?  ;)

Chris Brogden

Re: Pentax APS F I L M SLR?

[Chris Brogden]

Actually, Pentax made 4 APS cameras.  You're probably thinking of the
Efina T and Efina J, but there was also the original Efina and and
Efina AF50.  All of them are horrible, but the Efina T was a very
well-designed and well-built camera, easily outclassing the Canon
Elphs.

Chris

On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 10:00:59 -0400, Andre Langevin
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >NOT jumping into the APS market in a big way was one of the best
> >decisions Pentax ever made :)
> >
> >Mark Roberts
> 
> I tried the Efina T, one of only two Pentax APS cameras &
> top-of-the-line if I remember well, and the results were not
> encouraging at all.  The worst part came when the panoramic option
> was chosen.  In the lab the film needed to be over-enlarged to give
> the large panoramic prints and these were of course always grainy.
> 
> Andre
> 
>

Re: Russian lenses

[Chris Brogden]

I took Bill's Zenitar 16/2.8 fish off his hands, and I've been happy
with it.  I don't use it a lot, but when I do I'm reminded of how
great a lens it is.  As I don't normally use a fish when I'm trying to
make a subject look normal, I don't mind the slightly over-saturated
colours; they add to the effect.

Chris


On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:09:59 -0400, Doug Franklin
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 16:50:02 +0200 (MEST), Katrin Mller-Sauer wrote:
> 
> 
> I also have the Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye and have been really pleased
> with it.  As someone else mentioned, the colors are a bit more vivid
> through this lens than my others, but it's also a sharp lens that
> handles flare better than most of my non-Pentax lenses.  It's built
> like a tank, and my aperture ring is a little notchy, as someone else
> also mentioned.  But overall, it's the best $130 I've spent on a single
> piece of camera gear, with the possible exception of the battery grip
> for the MZ-S.  Just remember that there are only so many uses for a
> fisheye as compared to, say a 50/1.4.
> 
> TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

Re: looking for a lens

[Chris Brogden]

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 23:01:28 -0400, Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anyone have a K 18/3.5 they'd be willing to part with?
> 
> Amita

This was sent to the group recently:


See PENTAX SALE at www.jcolwell.ca

I'm selling a lot (but not all) of my Pentax K & compatible lenses, film
cameras, flash & etc. including SMC Pentax K 18/3.5, K 28/3,5, K 35/3.5, K
50/1.2 and about 40 other lenses.  Also a recently CLA'd & repaired LX with
winder, finders & etc., a MZ-7, a two-flash trailing curtain synch
off-camera system, and more.

Jim
www.jcolwell.ca

Re: PAW: Ricky's Kung Fu Pose

[Chris Brogden]

Great pose.  I call it the "please break my face" stance.

Chris

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 18:53:50 -0400, frank theriault
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> After not seeing him for almost 18 months, I finally ran into Ricky
> the Soap Carver (I only asked his name this last meeting).  He wanted
> me to photograph his "kung fu" pose, so I obliged:
> 
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2807466&size=lg
> 
> Comments appreciated.
> 
> cheers,
> frank
> --
> "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson
> 
>

Re: How big can you print from 3MP?

[Chris Brogden]

I'm not sure if the S5000 has this problem, but Fuji's entry-level
cameras are prone to excess noise.  They're noticeably worse than many
other brands.

Chris


On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 09:08:48 -0700 (PDT), Albano Garcia
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> Hi gang,
> I'm new to digital with a 3MP camera (Fuji S5000,
> Pentax not available at all in Argentina, either film
> or digital).
> It's capable of shooting RAW and that's what I'm
> doing. My problem comes when I do prints. I made
> several 8x10 inch from 3MP files, taking care with
> unsharp mask, and prints (Fuji Frontier, file at
> 200dpi) show a sort of grainy look, noisy (pixels, I
> know). Maybe I'm pushing the resolution? 200dpi is too
> few?
> I made 4x6 from 1MP jpg and they look gorgeous. Maybe
> I'm better with 3 or 6MP jpgs, with the compression
> eliminating the noise-grain? I think my photoshop
> skills are next to advanced, but I'm still unable to
> get satisfactory results from RAW files.
> Any comments, suggestions, tips?
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> 
> =
> Albano Garcia
> Photography & Graphic Design
> http://www.albanogarcia.com.ar
> 
> 
> ___
> Do you Yahoo!?
> Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today!
> http://vote.yahoo.com
> 
>

Re: One Last Film Body Survey

[Chris Brogden]

I like the specs on the OM-2S and love the lenses, but a local repair
center claimed that the bodies have reliability problems.  One of our
local eBay speculators won't even touch them anymore after getting
burned by several defective 2S's.  I've never used them myself,
though, so I'm just passing on what I've heard.

Chris

On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 13:38:55 -0400, Collin Brendemuehl
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The OM-2S Program comes pretty close.
> I really enjoy handling it.  Nice body.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> C. Brendemuehl
> 
> 'Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize 
> that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.'   Ronald Reagan
> 
> 
> ------ Original Message --
> From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Date:  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 11:54:18 -0500
> 
> >Sounds like an FM3A with IDM metering and a spot meter added.  Good
> >luck finding a body like that for $500.
> >
> >Chris
> >
> >
> >On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:03:07 -0400, Collin Brendemuehl
> ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> If Pentax were to produce one last new film cameras, what would you want it to be?
> >>
> >> My choice would be something like the LX but cut cost by eliminating the 
> >> removable finder and use a different mirror bumper system that doesn't need 
> >> regular maintenance (sticky mirror).  Add the other modes, "A" interface, and a 
> >> spot meter & we're set.  Probably a $500 body.  But built to last a lifetime.
> >
> >
> 
> 
> 
> Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
> 
>

Re: One Last Film Body Survey

[Chris Brogden]

Sounds like an FM3A with IDM metering and a spot meter added.  Good
luck finding a body like that for $500.

Chris


On Wed, 20 Oct 2004 10:03:07 -0400, Collin Brendemuehl
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If Pentax were to produce one last new film cameras, what would you want it to be?
> 
> My choice would be something like the LX but cut cost by eliminating the removable 
> finder and use a different mirror bumper system that doesn't need regular 
> maintenance (sticky mirror).  Add the other modes, "A" interface, and a spot meter & 
> we're set.  Probably a $500 body.  But built to last a lifetime.

Re: MZ-S discontinued?

[Chris Brogden]

Top Of the Line

Chris


On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 18:48:34 -0700, Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> TOL?
> 
> Take-Off Lens? Take Old Lenses? Tickle Old Leo? Transmission Oil Leak? What?
> 
> keith whaley

FS: SMC Takumar 120mm f2.8

[Chris Brogden]

As seen here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3845684951

Last one on eBay (about 3 weeks ago) sold for about $280 US; go figure.  
In any case, I'll let it go for $200 US including shipping anywhere in 
Canada or the U.S. to a list member.  If no one wants it, I'll put it up 
on eBay again with a $200 reserve until it sells.

Cheers,

Chris

Re: In the Library

[Chris Brogden]

You'd probably like Perez-Reverte's _The Club Dumas_, or the Johnny
Depp film based on it, "The Ninth Gate."

Chris


On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 13:33:07 -0600, Dave Madsen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That's funny, I have always perceived books as a deep dark path from which
> I'm not sure I will ever return.  Now that fear has been visualized on my
> screen.  The alley appears to be the space left behind by the removal of a
> rather large book.  What story did the book tell and who was the last soul
> to read it?
> Dave

Re: A Move to the Dark Side

[Chris Brogden]

"AE" probably translates to "metered."  I used to make the same
mistake when talking about my 6x7.

It's still a very good deal and an amazing camera.  
Welcome to the Brotherhood.

Chris


On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 17:49:21 -0700, Bob Blakely <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ah crap! I just KNEW there was a catch!
> 
> Regards,
> Bob...
> 
> From: "Collin R Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > You'll need a second one for B&W.
> > And a third for chromes.
> >
> > :)
> >
> > CRB
> >
> > At 16:36 2004.10.16 -0700, you wrote:
> >>Yup.
> >>
> >>I just purchased a 67 with AE pentaprism& f/4 165mm with leaf shutter,
> >>both in LN condition. Both were obtained for US$500, so I couldn't resist.
> >>My old 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 Speed Graphics can rest a while now.
> >>
> >>I have to go work out now so that I can wield the damn thing!
> 
>

Re: Leaving list for a while

[Chris Brogden]

Sorry to hear that, Vic.  Hope things work out for you.  Feel free to
drop by once in a while to keep us updated on your progress.

Chris


On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 09:52:25 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Folks: I know you do not hear much from me lately but I've been a little
> preocupied with some medical problems that I have been trying to deal with. I
> think I'll be leaving the list soon to concentrate on getting better...
> I may be selling a lot of equipment soon.
> Thanks Vic

Re: *ist D image quality-_Was -Stupid Question #999

[Chris Brogden]

On Wed, 13 Oct 2004 21:47:24 -0500, Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Out of those several hundred I have only 7 or 8 that
> I would say could rival my favorite Reala film.

My answer is that film and digital are different media.  You may as
well be comparing oil painting with watercolours.  My experience with
seeing enlargements from 6MP DSLRS, 35mm, and 6x7 negs has been that
all film, even 35mm, does a better job at capturing fine details. 
Everything looks good at smaller sizes, but when you start making
16x20 and larger prints, the digital prints do not look as good close
up.  You can see digital artifacts, and the extremely fine detail that
film can capture just isn't there.

OTOH, when you move your nose away from the photo and look at it from
a normal viewing distance, the difference in visible detail
disappears, and I prefer the digital prints for their smooth colours
and lack of grain.

It's hard to say that digital is better or worse than film; it's
different, which means it's better in some ways and worse in others.

Chris