RE: Bye...
You will be greatly missed, you are one of my favorite contributors to this list. Dave -Original Message- From: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 6:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Bye... OK folks, a night has passed but I don't feel so much better. When the effort exceeds the enjoyment it's time to stop, isn't it? So I'm very tired I have to explain again and again my arguments and being misunderstood most of the time. Maybe I'm not able to express my thoughts well, after all English is not my language. Also, in case someone felt insulted by me (I don't think I did, but you never know...), please accept my apologies, as it was never my intention to do that. When I posted a problem (or a supposed one, OK) and a possible explanation to this list is because I was looking for your help in understanding better, not for enjoying being a denigrator, a jerk or the like. I wrote repeatedly that I like the *istD very much (after all I bought it after having used it and having seen its limits for six months!), but I also found some problems. Can't you love someone/something even if he/she/it has some kind of defect? How can't you understand that? I simply didn't want to be blind! So I tried to understand the limits of the *istD image quality for one year and all the help I got here were at best banal suggestions of setting proper sharpness, or using RAW (which of course I already had tried again and again, and I wrote that ad nauseam), or at worst denials of my observations or irritated comments about me touching someone else's beliefs and (I think) prejudices. Since I don't have so much spare time (very little indeed), I think I can find better ways to use it, hence I'm going to unsubscribe for the time since 1997 (apart from very few and short breaks during vacations). Of course I'll miss many of you, and I want to especially thank (for different reasons) Cotty, Frank Theriault, John Francis, Keith Whaley, Michel Carrère-Gée, Paul Stenquist, Rob Studdert, Shel, Sylwek, Tan and many other I cannot cite just because someone else will always missing too. A big THANKS to all of you and a big APOLOGY to those which were disturbed by me. In any case, you all know how to contact me, and you can follow me in my website: www.dariobonazza.com. Bye and al the best, Dario Bonazza
RE: Bye...
Me, too! -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 10:13 AM To: pentax list Subject: Re: Bye... On 29/10/04, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: It's those silent people that should speak up more often. Their views are important and valuable contributions, even if they're expressed only as a short me too or I agree note. I agree. D'OH! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
RE: Bye...
These are very valid points - I love my istD even though I am not blind to it's weaknesses. I love all of my cameras and each one of them has some weakness or another, that's the way it goes. That said, it is hard to listen to people bash on your decisions based on their own, probably very different, set of values. I would think that we Pentaxians would understand that more than anyone, being treated similarly by all those Nikonians and Canonites. We need to stick together, not fight amongst ourselves. OK, I'm done, Dave -Original Message- From: Graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 10:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Bye... I think that you just ran into the my new toy syndrome. Folks do not want to hear that their new toy is not perfect. They will defend their toy to the death. All of that is just basic human psychology. No need to get upset. However, I can understand the aggravation you feel when you are wanting to find out something useful. I, for one, will miss you on the list. Please do not stay away too long. -- Dario Bonazza wrote: OK folks, a night has passed but I don't feel so much better. When the effort exceeds the enjoyment it's time to stop, isn't it? So I'm very tired I have to explain again and again my arguments and being misunderstood most of the time. Maybe I'm not able to express my thoughts well, after all English is not my language. Also, in case someone felt insulted by me (I don't think I did, but you never know...), please accept my apologies, as it was never my intention to do that. When I posted a problem (or a supposed one, OK) and a possible explanation to this list is because I was looking for your help in understanding better, not for enjoying being a denigrator, a jerk or the like. I wrote repeatedly that I like the *istD very much (after all I bought it after having used it and having seen its limits for six months!), but I also found some problems. Can't you love someone/something even if he/she/it has some kind of defect? How can't you understand that? I simply didn't want to be blind! So I tried to understand the limits of the *istD image quality for one year and all the help I got here were at best banal suggestions of setting proper sharpness, or using RAW (which of course I already had tried again and again, and I wrote that ad nauseam), or at worst denials of my observations or irritated comments about me touching someone else's beliefs and (I think) prejudices. Since I don't have so much spare time (very little indeed), I think I can find better ways to use it, hence I'm going to unsubscribe for the time since 1997 (apart from very few and short breaks during vacations). Of course I'll miss many of you, and I want to especially thank (for different reasons) Cotty, Frank Theriault, John Francis, Keith Whaley, Michel Carrère-Gée, Paul Stenquist, Rob Studdert, Shel, Sylwek, Tan and many other I cannot cite just because someone else will always missing too. A big THANKS to all of you and a big APOLOGY to those which were disturbed by me. In any case, you all know how to contact me, and you can follow me in my website: www.dariobonazza.com. Bye and al the best, Dario Bonazza -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com/graywolf.html
RE: Is Tamron 28-75mm better than Pentax 24-90mm?
That's good to know about the curved filters. I usually just take filters off when doing such shooting. I'll have to look into getting some of those. Dave -Original Message- From: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 7:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Is Tamron 28-75mm better than Pentax 24-90mm? Reflections of bright lighs showing central symmetry are usually caused by the flat filter in front of the lens. You encounter such problems very often when doing nighttime photography. That was the reason for developing ghostless filters, which are curved. Dario
RE: PAW PESO - Breakfast in Bed
Isn't it amazing how one's perspective is influenced by one's situation. For instance, when I first looked at the photo I saw dispair and felt lucky that I was not in that situation. Upon closer inspection I noticed that the woman is smiling. Even in her situation she still has something to smile about. Makes me feel bad for ever thinking that my situation was bleak. If a good photo is one that makes you think, then this is a great photo, Shel. Dave -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 11:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW PESO - Breakfast in Bed Some people have lives of comfort and luxury, and can be entertained by breakfast in a warm, comfortable bed: juice, toast, coffee, the morning paper, all delivered and presented by someone who cares for them. Others don't have quite the same luxuries, but still can enjoy a simpler, and perhaps not as comfortable, breakfast in bed. The scan on this one sucks. For some reason I could not get the details in the highlights that I could get when I made the darkroom print. CAVEAT: If you don't like my photos of the homeless or the portrayal of those less fortunate than yourself, then don't look at this photo. http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/b-in-b.html Shel
RE: Is Tamron 28-75mm better than Pentax 24-90mm?
I did a little test a few years ago using several f1.4 lenses (faster lenses seem to amplify this problem). All of the tested lenses (2 from Pentax, 1 from Nikon) showed the ghost when the filter was applied and did not show the ghost when the filter was removed. I did not have access to any Pentax filters for the test, but the Nikon filter I used showed less ghost than the Hoya filters. These are just my personal findings - I am not a certified lens technician, nor do I play one on TV. Dave -Original Message- From: Andre Langevin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 3:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Is Tamron 28-75mm better than Pentax 24-90mm? What I don't know is: will no-filter also give ghost images? If not, no filter is better than UV filter. Especially since UV filtering is no longer necessary with modern multi-coatings.
RE: Is Tamron 28-75mm better than Pentax 24-90mm?
I don't remember, to tell the truth. Probably the regular. -Original Message- From: Alan Chan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 10:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Is Tamron 28-75mm better than Pentax 24-90mm? Was the HOYA regular (monocoated), HMC or HMC Super? I have found the HMC Super is much more flare resistance than HMC, though it is not better than w/o filter. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I did a little test a few years ago using several f1.4 lenses (faster lenses seem to amplify this problem). All of the tested lenses (2 from Pentax, 1 from Nikon) showed the ghost when the filter was applied and did not show the ghost when the filter was removed. I did not have access to any Pentax filters for the test, but the Nikon filter I used showed less ghost than the Hoya filters. These are just my personal findings - I am not a certified lens technician, nor do I play one on TV.
RE: Pentax APS F I L M SLR?
Actually there is a little tool for opening APS canisters for viewing the film, but it doesn't do much good because the negs are so small that the customer can't see what you are trying to show them. Dave -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 5:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax APS F I L M SLR? William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: J. C. O'Connell BTW, did pentax ever make a APS FILM SLR? No. Canon did, and it even used an EOS mount, and would mount EOS lenses. They made a couple of lenses just for it, the wide angle on would just about cover 35mm. I think Nikon might have, but I haven't following APS film cameras at all. Nikon did make one. It was called the Pronea or something similarly silly. Thankfully, APS is all but dead now. Last week we had a customer bring two APS cameras into the shop for repair. Well, he brought them in because they'd died in mid-roll (and, no, it wasn't a case of dead batteries) and he wanted us to get the film out. We discovered it couldn't be done on these models without disassembly of the camera. So he'll have to pay labor charges to a repair shop to get the film out before he throws the cameras away. The previous week we had a customer complaining about low-contrast, grainy prints. If it had been 35mm we'd have just thrown the negatives on the light table and said look, they're drastically underexposed but the negs were sealed in that little APS cartridge so we just had to try to convince her to take our word that it really wasn't our fault. NOT jumping into the APS market in a big way was one of the best decisions Pentax ever made :) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
RE: Zoom vs Prime (Nov '04 P/Photo)
I'm not sure about Watney's going out of business, but I did hear that the US company that imported it stopped doing so. As for bangers and mash, you can get a decent plate here in Boise, too. Dave -Original Message- From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 11:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Zoom vs Prime (Nov '04 P/Photo) John Whittingham wrote: Bitter, bangers mash? Did you escape from this very wet country (UK) john Not necessary. We have a plate regularly, maybe every couple of weeks, at a local pub in Santa Monica, CA, USA. We have a very large contingent of expats from UK here, and the food had BETTER be authentic! The one complaint I have is, I can no longer find Watney's Ale on tap anywhere! Used to get it wherever I went, now it's disappeared... They go out of business, do you suppose? keith whaley -- Original Message --- From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 11:16:02 -0600 Subject: Re: Zoom vs Prime (Nov '04 P/Photo) Thanks Mark, anything I can get you in return? John Oh, well if you put it that way, send a pint of bitter and a plate of bangers and mash and I'll figure a way to scan anything you want. Joe (in Corrales, New Mexico)
RE: [PESO] Coltsfoot
I'm not right very often. Kinds feels good. -Original Message- From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 2:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [PESO] Coltsfoot Thanks, Dave. FYI, http://herbalmusings.com/coltsfoot.htm Jostein - Original Message - From: Dave Madsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 9:58 PM Subject: RE: [PESO] Coltsfoot I'm guessing it is the name of the plant. Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [PESO] Coltsfoot Nice color, nice testures, nice composition. But I don't understand the title. Paul http://www.oksne.net/paw/coltsfoot.html Comments? Critisim? Please? :-) Jostein
RE: [PESO] Coltsfoot
keith whaley wrote- I'm not a taxonomist. I don't even play one on TV! I was in the hospital recently and started telling the nurses what was wrong with me in very detailed medical terms. When they started looking at me curiously I said, I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on TV, but I am a little accident prone. Dave
RE: Digital schmidgital
That's going to be one expensive phone. -Original Message- From: Tim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 9:31 PM To: Pentax Discussion List Subject: Re: Digital schmidgital So that's where Pentax's RD budget has gone... t On 10/25/04 20:08, Caveman wrote: Do you folks realise that your multi-thousand dollar DSLR systems have about the same megapixels number as a cell phone ? http://www.dpreview.com/news/0410/04102001samsung_schs250.asp ;-) ;-) ;-)
RE: Lens ruminations on a Monday...
I have had some experience with the Tamron SP 24-135 (f4-5.6?). About the same price as the Pentax 28-200 but sharper. I used one to shoot a wedding once and I thought it was very sharp. The only reason I didn't buy one is that I am addicted to wider apertures. It might be worth consideration. Dave -Original Message- From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 4:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Lens ruminations on a Monday... I have the following zooms: M-42: Vivitar 85-205mm f/3.8 Tele-Zoom Auto (Kiron) Literally like new. K-mount: SMC Pentax-FA 28-70mm f/4.0 AL ~ 99%+ (*) Vivitar 28-70mm f/3.5-4.8 MC Macro zoom ~ 99%+ SMC Pentax-A 35-70mm f/4.0 ~ about 95% (*?) SMC Pentax-A 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 ~ 99%+ (*) Asahi Takumar-A 70-200mm f/4.0 zoom macro ~ about 98% (Identical to Pentax-A zoom, but later production) (*) = going to keep. Others are up for sale... (*?) = I'd keep this one, but it's pretty limited in focal length... Some were intentionally purchased, others were part of package deals. Having used some of them on photo trips, I find I like the 35-80 a lot, but it's slow and plastic-y and I'd prefer a more solid feel. For a walking around zoom, I'd like a little more range, and am thinking of 28mm on the lower end, but beyond 100 at the top. That's at least a 4:1 zoom ratio. Pentax makes a 28-105mm manual zoom in the f/4.0-5.6 range. The only other one I know about is an FA 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6, AL IF. I might like that one, but I think it's pretty expensive. Don't know! Who has opinions on this particular lens? Who has other thoughts? I'm fishing for information... Gotta be 28mm or less on the lower end, and over 100 on top. Prefer an f/3.5, but probably f/4.0 will be okay. Ideas please? Thanks, keith whaley
RE: question about putting pix on memory cards ...
Excellent point. Some of the newer stuff is packaged to work with XP and you would have to download a driver from the manufacturer's web site to use it with earlier versions. Bill Gates really wants you to update your system, Ann, and he's got a lot of helpers trying to twist your arm. Dave -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 7:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: question about putting pix on memory cards ... Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to get the proper card reader - as I have Windoze 98 (NOT SE) the one I bought at first didn't go. Windows 98 doesn't have built-in support for card readers and removable storage volumes. You have to install a driver to get them to work. If you're using Windows 98 you should make sure you buy a card reader that comes with appropriate drivers. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
RE: In the Library
Haven't read the book but have seen the film. Very twisted - right up my 'alley'. Dave -Original Message- From: Chris Brogden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 11:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: In the Library 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: AP logo
It is gone, what did it say? -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: AP logo I'm still laughing my ass off 15 minutes later... Not only did they get hoodwinked, they are broadcasting it to the world! That has got to be one of the unintentionally most funniest ebay listings of all time! I am going to email the seller so they can fix it but enjoy it while you can folks... JCO -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 3:58 PM To: pentax discuss Subject: AP logo did you know the AP logo on a Asahi Pentax camera case means Associated Press http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=11720item=384591 2767 HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA jco J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com
RE: AP logo
Found it. For some reason the link got truncated in Outlook and I had to fix it before it would work. Anyway, yes that is quite funny. In his defense he admits that he knows nothing about photography. He would have been smart to find someone he does to help him with the listing. -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 4:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: AP logo Its still there. quote THE CAMERA ALSO HAS A ITS ORIGINAL FITTED LEATHER CASE, WHICH HAS THE AP (Associated Press) PRESS EMBLEM PERMANTLY ATTACHED TO THE CASE. I BOUGHT THIS OUT OF AN ESTATE I WAS TOLD THE THE WOMENS FATHER WAS A PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BACK IN THE 50'S-60'S. unquote (partial) :) hehe hehe JCO -Original Message- From: David Madsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 6:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: AP logo It is gone, what did it say? -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: AP logo I'm still laughing my ass off 15 minutes later... Not only did they get hoodwinked, they are broadcasting it to the world! That has got to be one of the unintentionally most funniest ebay listings of all time! I am going to email the seller so they can fix it but enjoy it while you can folks... JCO -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 3:58 PM To: pentax discuss Subject: AP logo did you know the AP logo on a Asahi Pentax camera case means Associated Press http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=11720item=384591 2767 HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA jco J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com
RE: *ist D image quality-_Was -Stupid Question #999
First of all I'm not sure I understand your complaint. The photo you show looks like what I would expect a good file to look like on screen. As far as comparing digital to film, you just can't. They are different. One might work better than the other for different subjects or for different photographer's tastes, but they are apples and oranges. I have had great success with digital for my portraits. I show an 8x10 from 35mm NPS next to an 8x10 from the istD, very similar shots, and most people prefer the digital for it's lack of grain and better detail. Maybe it is a matter of how it is processed, afterall, we are now the lab in addition to being the photographer. We have a whole new set of skills to master. I don't like every shot that rolls off my istD, but then I didn't like every shot that rolled off my MZ-S, or my ME Super, or my Mamiya, or even my Zeiss. Dave -Original Message- From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: *ist D image quality-_Was -Stupid Question #999 I already retracted my 1.5:1 comment, just a brain cramp. :-( HOWEVER... one thing still bugs me. It seems to me that the general consensus is that the D can for the most part match the quality of 35mm. Otherwise why would so many people abandon film for digital, even pros who have shot many thousands of film exposures? I wouldn't think convenience alone could account for this. This would indicate that an APS size sensor can capture as much, and as quality image data as a 24x36 film frame. Now, I've only taken several hundred shots so far with the D. Many of these however have been with my best lenses, at the lowest ISO setting, on a solid tripod, with mirror lockup, of carefully lighted subjects, as RAW. Out of those several hundred I have only 7 or 8 that I would say could rival my favorite Reala film. This is after long sessions in PS and trying for the best result possible. I am using 7x10.5 inch prints for comparison. (8.5x11) The most impressed I've been so far is this one: http://www.donsauction.com/PDML/Hinge.htm (Please note that this was a test, not an attempt at art!) ;-) Unfortunately the web doesn't do it justice. The print is sharper, the detail is higher and the shadows are clear and open. Am I simply not experienced enough yet in processing digital or am I REALLY expecting a 6MP digital to rival film when this is an unrealistic expectation? Or do I need to re-learn with digital the things I've learned with film? Sorry for the rant, 40 hours without sleep does that to me. :-( (Workday from hell!) Don (Off to bed now) -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 7:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Stupid Question #999, Macro lenses on ist-D - Original Message - From: Don Sanderson Subject: Stupid Question #999, Macro lenses on ist-D On the *ist D wouldn't a 50mm 1:1 Macro lens be roughly equivilent to a 75mm 1.5:1 on a 35mm? The reproduction ratio stays the same. 1:1 is 1:1. It's jut that with the istD, that 1 translates to a smaller amount in the viewfinder. Or, put another way: To achieve 1:1 couldn't you be 1.5x farther away? No, if you are farther away, you are no longer 1:1. This is why I rail at people who try to do conversions. William Robb
RE: When good photographers do bad things
I figured you were. It's OK, I get it a lot. Dave -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 11:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: When good photographers do bad things I was just funnin' you. I've been through Boise, seemed like a nice town. Lovely scenery close by. Met a very nice family from there last month. William Robb
RE: Jazz Violinist
Isn't he playing the thing backwards? Must be a lefty, like me. I do like the motion of the shot. You can almost feel the music. Dave -Original Message- From: Patrick Genovese [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 10:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW: Jazz Violinist Shot this in April during EU accessing celebrations in Malta. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2761425 thanks for comments - critique welcome Patrick
RE: When good photographers do bad things
Anyone on the list, or anyone in general? lol... The funny thing is that this is a photography town in a big way. Idaho Camera has 5 stores in a town of only 60k people they are full service stores with professional gear. One even carries Hasselblad, Mamiya, and, yes even Pentax mdeium format cameras in stock. The #1 selling camera brand in Boise? Pentax! We may not do much in Boise, but we're doing our best to keep Pentax alive. Dave -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 9:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: When good photographers do bad things - Original Message - From: Dave Madsen Subject: RE: When good photographers do bad things Moose Jaw? Hmmm, no, Boise...Idaho... I didn't think anyone was from Boise. WW
RE: The Magazine Wars hits Saskatchewan
A bit pink on my monitor, but I like the effect. Dave -Original Message- From: Caveman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 9:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The Magazine Wars hits Saskatchewan http://www3.sympatico.ca/vdonisa/ww.html Comments welcome ;-)
RE: September PUG comments
Thanks! -Original Message- From: Fred Widall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 6:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: September PUG comments Nikki Lea by Dave Madsen. A beautiful portrait of a beautifu woman. Her green eyes work very well with the green water.
RE: Anybody still using an external (analog) lightmeter
I was about to say yes until I paid attention to the word 'analog'. So, NO. I use a Gossen Luna Pro Digital F. I like this meter because it will tell me the flash and incident light readings simultaneously, making it really easy to balance fill flash. Dave
RE: MZ-S battery Grip Question
Yes. Actually they all work. The design changed a few times but the signal is the same for E, F, G, and probably more. -Original Message- From: Greg Cooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 3:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MZ-S battery Grip Question Hi everyone. Does anybody know about the infrared remote that is used with the BG 10 grip for the MZ-S. Is it the remote F ? I bought a used grip without the manual and can't find the manual on any of the pentax sites. Thanks Greg Cooper Edmonton, Alberta Canada
RE: new to list
Welcome to the list. Don't be ashamed, there are plenty of people on this list who are just plain camera junkies and have several different brands of cameras, myself included. The *istD is definitely my favorite, though. It's not that Ebay shouldn't be mentioned, just that it's not nice if you are selling something there to use this list to encourage bidding. If you want to offer something for sale here do it before you send it to Ebay, then never mention it again!!! Just kidding!!! I will get in trouble for making that joke, I'm sure. It sounds like you will fit right in. Dave -Original Message- From: Karen Clanin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: new to list we are new to this list, thought i'd just drop a note to say hi. both my husband and i have *istD's, we had a photo lab for 11 years, he's been a professional photographer but just doing it for fun now, our daughter makes her living with her (another brand, shame) digital camera, i'm an artist that takes my own reference photos but am getting more into photography now than painting. if you want to check some of our photos out go to http://clanins.com/fotoindex.html, if you want to know more you can go to www.clanins.com and go from there. having just joined, i'm curious why 'ebay' shouldn't be mentioned? since i read one email about items for sale i assume it is ok to do so? thanks. karen in CA
RE: Quite a surprise
They stuck an Olympus in me. I requested a Pentax but the Oly was all they had. Dave -Original Message- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 4:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Quite a surprise Nope, just still feeling the effects of a medical procedure (Pentax endoscope) of a week earlier. Bill - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 6:55 AM Subject: Re: Quite a surprise On 24/8/04, Bill Owens, discombobulated, unleashed: I returned to work at my local Wal-Mart yesterday after attending this year's GFM Camera Clinic. (I was somewhat ill during the weekend and was unable to attend the presentations). Anyway, when I walked into the photo lab, lo and behold we are now stocking the Optio MX. Bill Sorry to see you weren't in the thick of it Bill, hope you're feeling better. It wasn't the Red Brew was it? ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
RE: I enjoy film
I feel the same way! Film is fun to shoot, no question, and there are some advantages to it like exposure latitude. The only problem is that when I started shooting with the istD I noticed that my 8x10 prints were superior to the ones I got from film and, being a portrait shooter, I quickly became addicted to the retouching capabilities of digital. I decided that I would shoot both for a while, just to make sure. I shot my MZ-S at one photo shoot since getting the istD and it was not as fun as I remembered it to be and the results paled in comparison to similar shots taken on digital at the same shoot. I just shipped the MZ-S away to it's new owner. I will miss owning it, but I will not miss shooting it. For what I shoot - portraits, fashion, editorial, etc. - digital gives me better results and results are more important to me than the process. Film is fun to shoot. That's why I still have my medium format. My 2 cents. -Original Message- From: Robert Woerner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 8:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: I enjoy film You digital guys are bringing me down. I really enjoy shooting film. Changing film after 24 or 36 exp is not a hassle for me. I like the results I get from film. I can use an all manual body like my Spotmatic or my MZ-S. Fun. It really is too bad that film is on the wane in the world. My lab's film business is booming and they are a start-up lab(opened approx 2 yrs ago). They also process REAL black and white and 120/220 and, holy moly, SLIDE FILM. Digital is way too clean and technology intense for me right now. With my film cameras I don't have to worry about how good my pc is. Sorry, just felt the need to rant. YMMV. Robert
RE: ist D stuff
Ryan, I bought an aftermarket A/C adapter but have found I don't use it. I use a USB2 card reader that transfers a 1gig card in about 8 minutes, as opposed to the 35 minutes that USB1 takes. If you have a USB2 port spend the $20 or less that a USB2 reader will cost. -Original Message- From: Ryan Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 7:39 AM To: PDML Subject: ist D stuff Just checking with you ist D'ers- I noticed the a/c adapter is sold separately. Did any of you not end up purchasing the a/c adapter at all, choosing to transfer images solely using CF card readers/ PC card adapters etc? Any grumbles with that routine? Also, I was just wondering if the ist D charges with the a/c adapter plugged in (like laptops do..), or do you usually charge your batteries externally? Thanks, Ryan
RE: sad stuff about stock photography and up-to-date technology
What method are you using for the file size increase? -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 12:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: sad stuff about stock photography and up-to-date technology My stock house wants 50 meg files, which are about the equivelant of 11x17 at 300. But they prefer generic rgb colorspace, which is great because that's what you need to run ColorSynch on a Mac. So I can use the same file for printing as I use for stock. However, I generally print from 72 meg files, which is the largest file you can generate from an *istD RAW file in PhotoShop CS. That gives you an 11 x17 at 360 dpi. Paul On Aug 21, 2004, at 1:11 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: David Madsen wrote: How much digital power do they want? More than I can supply :) Minimum requirement - something that will print 11 x 17 at 300 dpi. Adobe photosphop 1998 colorspace. I told her that my digicam's largest file and leas compression netted 8 1/2 x 11 - not good enough. And as I understand it, although there might be some interpolation that could be done, I probably would mess it up. THe idea is that they need to have files that will print across a gutter should the client need it - nevermind that most stuff that is bought might only be a half or quarter page or even smaller - the client fiddles with the stuff later,too - cropping, etc. annsan -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 9:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: sad stuff about stock photography and up-to-date technology Well... after a long talk with my stock agency gal on the phone a couple of days ago I've found out a lot about what I can't do when submitting stuff - so thought I'd share. Bottom line, unless I spent thousands of dollars to upgrade my equipment, the digital stuff I could produce to show them is useless. The stock company will accept my slides, as they always have done, but they then scan them and send them out. The Epson 1640SUP doesn't scan slides and negs well enough to make files that are up to spec for industry standards. And even if I shoot digital and get something done professionally because I think the stock agency would love it, I don't have enough digital power to do it. (Herb once said I didn't know enough to ask the right questions, and I have to confess I bristled at that but he was undoubtedly right.) The agency gave me the correct info, they just didn't know that my equipment was not strong enough to handle the requirements - and I really can't afford to get into it full blast. The rejection rate has gone way up for those photogs in the agency who have tried to do the scanning and clean-up themselves. Black and white photography for them is dead. (at least my prints are in a safe place :) ) Clients who want black and white just change it from color. And then there are my eyes, which have a very hard time recognizing razor sharp and noticing the noise. The one thing I did do that she found interesting was using the flatbed as a camera - for tight close-ups of natural objects - but there was too much noise in what I sent her, and I'm really not into spending a lot of time working on stuff like that. I was very grateful for the time she took to explain a lot to me, but a bit discouraged about my nature stock at this point. annsan
RE: Almost digitally enabled - again
Couldn't have said it better myself. -Original Message- From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 10:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Almost digitally enabled - again Thanks! And MP's isn't evertything. In fact a lot of other things than resolution matters: AF-speed, shutter lag, colour rendition, abcense of Chromatic Aberrarion, rialiablity, user interface, built quality etc. etc. and not least - the joy of using a well designed camera, that will accept my very good Pentax lenses :-). 6MP is sufficient for very sharp, beautiful A3 prints, which is really all I'll ever need. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: David Madsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 20. august 2004 18:09 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: RE: Almost digitally enabled - again There has been a lot of talk lately about Pentax not being cutting edge and the istD being outdated by the new 7 and 8 megapixel cameras, but the bottom line is it takes great pictures. You'll love it! Dave -Original Message- From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 9:44 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Almost digitally enabled - again After having sold my much loved SONY DSC F717 (too slow AF and too much shutter lag) last month, I have really missed using a nice, digital camera. So, yesterday I finally paid for brand new Pentax *ist D. I found a shop in Berlin, selling them cheaper than any shop I know in Denmark (app. 1600 USD incl. VAT-taxes). So, all I can do now is wait for the postman to drop off this great little piece of photographic machinery, hopefully some time next week! All the best Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
RE: *ist-Ds popping up everywhere!
Very nice photo! -Original Message- From: John Francis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 12:57 AM To: Pentax List Subject: *ist-Ds popping up everywhere! I've just spent a day down at Laguna Seca, getting a few shots at the Monterey Historics. Imagine my astonishment to run into another *ist-D user (amongst the flood of Canon and Nikon gear). The other guy also had a DA 16-45 in his camera bag, so I got to try it for a couple of shots. Unfortunately it was really too wide for where we happened to be, but my first impressions of the lens were quite favourable. The one-touch manual focus on the *ist-D is definitely a nice feature, although I found the focus ring a little narrow for my taste. I guess this was karma in operation - earlier on I'd given another Pentax user (with a SF-X) a chance to play with the FA* 80-200/2.8 while I was using the 28-105. Here's a shot from the afternoon (taken with the 80-200): http://panix.com/~johnf/temp/mh2004.jpg OK - strictly speaking it's not really a 'historic' candidate. But Ferrari are the featured marque, and they brought some nice toys.
RE: 35mm coverage of new lenses
At this point I doubt that Pentax has specific plans to build a FF DSLR, but I'm sure they are trying to make sure they don't paint themselves into a corner, so to speak, and leave themselves unable to do so in the future. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:37 AM To: pentax-discuss Subject: 35mm coverage of new lenses See below from Boz's site. Does the aperture ring and 35mm coverage mean that Pentax is planning a 'full frame' pro-ish digital, why else would the new lenses have such coverage? 'According to DPreview, Pentax has announced two new and exiting lenses: smc Pentax-D FA Macro 100mm F2.8 and smc Pentax-D FA Macro 50mm F2.8. Both are part of a new lens series with two very exciting aspects: an aperture ring and coverage for the full 35 mm image circle. It seems that the DA series (no aperture ring, APS-sensor coverage) aims at low-budget customers whereas the D FA is for the professionals and enthusiasts.' AB -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/id/7098.htm
RE: Has anyone seen Secret Window?
Well, the original post told a story that reminded me of the story in the movie/novella Secret Window, where an author is approached by a man who claims that the author stole his story. A photographer claimed I stole a photo of his - same pose, same lighting, same toning, and even the same model. Well, I checked with the model and she replied with several unsavory words about the photographer, basically saying that he is more of a predator than a photographer and that she never did any such work with him. It is a standard pose so I'm sure that many photographers have something similar in their portfolio. I am rather proud of it and it is getting great reviews all over the world right now. My 15 minutes are probably about up, though. Dave -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 11:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Has anyone seen Secret Window? MY first response to has anyone see secret window (originally kept to myself) was if it is secret, why are you telling everyone??? annsan getting dizzy with digital challenges
RE: PESO - Chinese Take-away
Good shot, sir. I feel like I am there, about to get licked by the dog. -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 3:18 PM To: pentax list Subject: PESO - Chinese Take-away http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/reportage/images/pic27.html Mutley snigger Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
Has anyone seen Secret Window?
One of my photos has been getting a lot of attention lately. The model in the photo posted it on a message board on onemodelplace.com and I have posted it in a couple other critique forums. People have used such words as awesome, perfection, great photographer, 10, a shot you can be proud of, wish I had taken it, and others. But the best one was a photographer who claims I stole his photograph. Same pose, same lighting, same toning, even the same model! So far he has yet to produce this photo. I'm feeling a little like Mort Rainey from the movie Secret Window. I contacted the model, Victoria, and she replied with some choice words about this other photog that I won't repeat here and said that with the exception of a few test shots she had never worked with him. I guess it is a weird form of flattery to have someone have some sick need to claim ownership of your work? If any of you would like to see the photo I am including a link, but please be aware that it is a figure study and does contain mild nudity. It was shot on a *istD with a FA* 85 1.4. Retouched, eyes brightened, channel mixed, and toned in Photoshop CS. http://www.bruce-wayne.com/victoria/sepia_imgp3676 Comments welcome. The rest of the series will be available soon at bruce-wayne.com Thanks for listening, Dave
RE: Has anyone seen Secret Window?
Sorry, I forgot the .jpg at the end. Try this: http://www.bruce-wayne.com/victoria/sepia_imgp3676.jpg -Original Message- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 11:27 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Has anyone seen Secret Window? http://www.bruce-wayne.com/victoria/sepia_imgp3676 Comments welcome. The rest of the series will be available soon at bruce-wayne.com This link isn't working for me, Dave...
RE: Has anyone seen Secret Window?
That would be a whole different series - and by somebody else, preferably. LOL -Original Message- From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 6:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Has anyone seen Secret Window? Bob Blakely wrote: From: Lasse Karlsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] (I hope to get the opportunity to shoot in a similar vein.) That's not her vein. Heh, heh... ain't mine, either! g Regards, Bob... keith
RE: posting pictures (was new to the list)
You can get film scanners pretty cheap. I have an Epson flatbed with a film attachment that works great for web purposes. If you are just going to scan prints for web you can get a decent flatbed for under $100. Dave -Original Message- From: David Schneider [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 8:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: posting pictures (was new to the list) BL Do post some PUGs, some PAWs and some OTs... g Well, funny you should mention that... grin My current set up is a Pentax Super Program and an Olympus digital. I would be happy to post pictures from the Pentax, but they are all, of course, in 35mm. I found a place by me that will convert the 35mm to digital, but they want $18 for 1, something like $24/2, and some sliding scale like that by scanning the negative. This is not really cost effective (read: possible) for me. Is there a way to get the 35mm to digital cheaper than that? Or, is a scanner the way to go, and I should just be scanning the pictures? I don't HAVE a scanner, but hey, that's what excuses are for aren't they? david --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 7/29/2004
RE Reintroduction--new photo
She has cut her hair slightly but she is still stunning. http://bruce-wayne.com/images/large/4561.jpg -Original Message- From: Markus Maurer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 8:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: AW: Reintroduction Hi Dave so, will you show us some photos later? I went to her website and admired her long hair on the title photo another Pentax user back to the forum :-) greetings Markus -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: David Madsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: 5 August 2004 Donnerstag 00:53 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: RE: Reintroduction I did two shoots with internet supermodel Victoria Anisova (victoriaanisova.com, if you're interested). She has worked with some of the biggest fashion and glamour photogs i Dave
RE: 645n 645nii: Mirror Lock-up or not?
I've shot with both versions and I prefer the nII. Both have mirror lock-up. The II version seems to handle better, focus faster, more recorded info, and has a better shell construction (non-slip). Dave -Original Message- From: Cliff Nietvelt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 3:34 PM To: PDML Subject: 645n 645nii: Mirror Lock-up or not? Hello all, I am considering either a 645n or a 645nii for landscape work. I know that the 645nii has a mirror pre-fire like the MZ-S/Z1P/*ist *istD. However some reviewers (like Michael Reichmann: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/645-mlu.shtml) found that there was no difference between the n nii in his tests using mirror pre-fire versus no pre-fire. This is because the 645n already has a very soft mirror (mirror brake). I am not 100% convinced, and I wouldn't mind hearing other opinions on those who have used both these cameras. I mainly will be using wide-angle lenses on the 645 (e.g. 33-55mm). I use both the Z1p MZ-S, and have found that the Z1p's mirror vibration to be excessive ( use pre-fire even at 1/60th), while the MZ-S's vibration is MUCH less. Regardless I use the 2 second pre-fire when using slow shutter speeds (e.g. below 1/30th with wide-angle) to ensure that I get sharp images, and it works great; hardly any vibration due to mirror slap (on a solid tripod of course). Any info opinions would be would be great. Thanks. Cliff = Cliff Nietvelt Photography PO Box 1142, Station M Calgary, Alberta T2P 2K9 CANADA www.cliffnietvelt.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: OT - Walmart/Frontier setup Q?
I have had mixed success with Wal-Mart. I took in a photo for an 8x10 that I had not cropped from the 8x12 format that the istD creates so it didn't get cropped where I would have preferred. The quality was exceptional so I recropped the file at home, making no other changes, and had it reprinted, this time with horrible results. Essentially the same file and totally different outcome. I can answer the question about sRGB - it can vary from machine to machine. We need to find the ICC profile for the machines they use. That will help, but may not fix the inconsistency. Dave -Original Message- From: Gonz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 9:33 AM To: pdml Subject: OT - Walmart/Frontier setup Q? Not knowing what the setup was for the Frontier machines used at Walmart, but wanting to take advantage of supposedly pretty good quality, but low cost 8x10's, I took a CF with two images from the *istD. The first a full blown 16 bit converted from RAW using Adobe PS and adjusted for levels, converted to sRGB, etc. The second was a save for web from the first, in JPG. The main console was down so the attendant told me to use the user friendly kiosk on the side which submitted stuff to the Frontier. It did not have many options, i.e. there was no way that I could tell to crop. I figured I would experiment and print out the TIFF in a 4x6 to see what kind of color I would expect in an 8x10. Well, what came out was a TINY TINY portion of the image, in terrible colors. So, my question for those folks on this list which have done this before successfully is many-fold: 1. What do I have to do in Adobe to set up a pic for say, an 8x10? (general question) 2. Is sRGB the right profile or is there a special profile for the Frontier? 3. Do I have to resize the image in some special way? I.e. 300dpi, 8x10? 4. Can the Frontier know how to deal with 16 bit TIFFs or does it need JPG? Thanks in advance, rg
Reintroduction
Hello fellow Pentaxians. I have been gone for a while but I missed you all so I am back. Having been out of the loop for a while I need to ask, what is PESO? Well, I'm looking forward to some great discussions. Dave
RE: Reintroduction
Thanks for the welcome everyone, it's good to be home. I was gone long enough to put the D to work. I did two shoots with internet supermodel Victoria Anisova (victoriaanisova.com, if you're interested). She has worked with some of the biggest fashion and glamour photogs in the US and I had to explain to her that she would not be able to view the photos on her computer until I had a chance to convert them to JPEG. Oh, I have raw viewing software for both Canon Nikon, she says with complete confidence. Uh, well, that's nice but I don't shoot Canon or Nikon, says I, blushing just a little. What else is there? Anyway, the 'mistress', as I call her (the istD, that is) did great and I got some awesome shots that I will have to share sometime. Dave -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 3:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Reintroduction Hey David, it hasn't been *that* long! But, welcome back anyways. The FAQs that Don posted will answer your PESO question and any others you may have, but we haven't changed that much you know! (oh, except that I went to USA and now I've met some of these weird people, so I get to be a little cheekier to them now!) tan. -Original Message- From: David Madsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 5 August 2004 3:24 AM To: PDML Subject: Reintroduction Hello fellow Pentaxians. I have been gone for a while but I missed you all so I am back. Having been out of the loop for a while I need to ask, what is PESO? Well, I'm looking forward to some great discussions. Dave
RE: Fryday Survey
1) What camera did you sell but later wish you hadn't? ME Super 2) Did you/do you plan to replace it later because of the regret? No, but I don't think I will ever sell a camera again. At least until the next time I need money for a new camera. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: Q: Pentax 5,5x lupe
I purchased mined directly from Pentax and it only came with the clear base. I mostly use it to view BW contact sheets anyway. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 12:29 AM To: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: Q: Pentax 5,5x lupe My Pentax 5.5 came with both bases. I thought they all came that way - at least if bought new. BTW, I do love mine! Bruce Tuesday, April 20, 2004, 10:24:13 PM, you wrote: SB The Pentax loupe has two options for viewing. One is a clear SB base that sits over the neg, the other, more unusual and SB more difficult to find afaik, is a black base. The black SB base reduces stray light, and, therefore, increases the SB color and contrast while reducing flare, when using the SB loupe on a light box. I wonder how many people have SB compared the Schneider, which, iirc, has a dark base, to the SB clear base of the Pentax loupe? SB shel SB Alan Chan wrote: I tried one many years ago so I don't remember anything about distortion. I do remember, however, the Schneider 4X MC has the extra punch and appears slightly more contrasty, better colour and less flare. However, the Pentax 5.5X is still a very fine loupe. With the loupes that I have (Schneider 4X Cabin 8X), I have found distortion would be most noticeable when my eye was not positioned dead centre. I guess some people viewed from a distance so they thought there was huge distortion when it should be viewed at close distance. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I did some research on the Pentax 5,5x lupe. Judging by the specs it seems to be one of the best alternatives for a photographer with glasses - mainly because of it´s big eye relief. The thing is that there are totally contradictory verdicts on a possible distortion problem. Three reviews on the net say there is huge pincushion distortion and two say there is none. Is there a quality control issue with Pentax or whats going on here? Any comments? -Matti _ MSN Premium with Virus Guard and Firewall* from McAfee® Security : 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=htt p://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
RE: Pentax 5,5x lupe
I can't imagine using anything else. It is one of the best pieces of glass I own. The edge distortion is negligible, even non-existent compared to other lupes I have used. It is a joy to use. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Matti Etelapera [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 5:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Q: Pentax 5,5x lupe Hi, I did some research on the Pentax 5,5x lupe. Judging by the specs it seems to be one of the best alternatives for a photographer with glasses - mainly because of it´s big eye relief. The thing is that there are totally contradictory verdicts on a possible distortion problem. Three reviews on the net say there is huge pincushion distortion and two say there is none. Is there a quality control issue with Pentax or whats going on here? Any comments? -Matti
RE: what's your favorite Pentax macro?
I own the Pentax FA 100mm 2.8 and I find it to be quite sharp, well built, and all around fun to use. However, if I had it to do over again... I once borrowed the FA 50mm 2.8 to shoot photos of my grandfather's flower garden. Amazing results. Blown up to 12x18 it is flawless. They each have their own set of advantages, but if straight up image quality is what you want, get the FA 50mm 2.8, you won't regret it. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: what's your favorite Pentax macro? Pentax glass experts, It looks like I might finally be able to buy a macro lens soon. I was wondering, what's your favorite Pentax (or other) macro lens and why? It could be AF or MF. Thanks, Amita
RE: which way would you go...
I stuck with Pentax, and happy I did. I proudly own and MZ-S and an istD. They do everything I need them to do - take great pictures! David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Clint Austin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 9:25 PM To: PDML Subject: which way would you go... In the next several months I will be purchasing a new SLR body. I have two questions that I need help answering. Currently I own two Pentax bodies, a MX, and a ME Super. I also own several K-mount SMC lenses. The only problem I have is that soon I would like to venture into some professional work, and I am worried that my 20++ year old cameras might have some mechanical mishaps with increased usage. My first question is this: Should I stay with Pentax? While I love my current cameras I am worried about the future of the company. Pentax does make great lenses, ( I own some very nice examples) but with the *istd moving the apprature to the body (making K-mount lenses harder to use) my investment in lenses seems to be canceled out. If I purchase a new professional body other then the MZs I will have to buy all new lenses anyway. SO should I stay loyal to a company who to me seems to be more concerned about point and shoot digital cameras? Next, is the old Digital or Film question. I do not have deep pockets so I cannot buy bot a professional film SLR and a DSLR. I am sure that if i went digital that my current film SLR's could function as very competent back ups. However I also own a slide scanner and really do enjoy shooting on film. Plus as I mentioned before buying an *istd would be just as expencive to me as going with another system since all my Pentax gear is K-mount. Will Pentax make a more professional level DSLR ? Is the *istd capable of professional work? I would love to stay loyal however I do not have the luxary of spending more to hang on to a company that is not going to be able to provide me support/ new products in the future. At any rate I will always enjoy my k-mount gear, I love the m series cameras, they are the first SLR's I ever used and have always done right by me. Thanks for your help.
RE: a little something i've been working on...
Child porn laws are vague because the definition of porn is vague. Most prosecutors are not going to go after parents taking bath tub photos, but because the perverts are sneaky the laws have to cover a broad definition. Nudity and pornography are not necessarily the same thing, it is the intent of the photo that becomes a problem. I think Tan's photos are nice, and I doubt that any thinking person would have complaint, although there are always those people who find perversion in the innocent - and that is why we have to protect them (the innocent, that is). David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 10:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: a little something i've been working on... I keep forgetting that your statutes are mostly administered by the individual states. If your kiddie porn laws are anything like ours, the kiddie in the bathtub might well cross the line. Our law doesn't even require nudity. All that is required under Canadian law is for the subject to appear to be under the age of eighteen, and be in a pose that may be of a sexual nature. It's a pretty broad definition, since there is really no definition at all. It makes going after child pornographers the legal equivalent of drift net fishing. You may catch what you want, but you are going to hurt a lot of innocent parties doing it. William Robb - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: a little something i've been working on. Bill, There are so many jurisdictions, and so many variations on the law that it would be impossible to quote anything. Most of what I've read about and seen deals with subjective interpretation of what constitutes pornography. My comment to Tanya was made because recently a couple was prosecuted in (maybe) Florida because the photo lab they brought their film to turned them in to authorities because the lab people thought the pics were porn. The photos were of the couple's child taking a bath. I honestly don't recall the outcome, although I do believe the child was taken from the parents pending the outcome of an investigation. There are more details, of course.
RE: NEW_PUG - questions
This seems like a good deal for a server, not too much money. http://www.superbhosting.net/winpower.php David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Adelheid v. K. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 12:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: NEW_PUG - questions I don't know about the bandwidth, since all the statistics info is on the komkon server. I checked the used bandwidth on my server, since the pug is sitting there it seems not so much. I need more time to see whether it increases. The real problem is the space it takes now about 300 MB with all the old stuff and I guess I will need about 500 MB or even more for the future with autopug and more galleries to come. Cheers Adelheid -Original Message- From: David Madsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Samstag, 10. April 2004 19:40 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: NEW_PUG - questions How much space and bandwidth does the pug use? David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Adelheid v. K. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 3:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: NEW_PUG - questions Hi list, it seems that the komkon server will not come back. I didn't hear from Igor for quite a time now and I think we have to think about a new home for the PUG. Jostein and I are already in the process of defining a new PUG. Before we go any further in this process which includes reserving a domain and buying webspace I have some questions to the list: 1: Does anybody else want to take over the resposibility for the PUG. It means: does anyone else wants to be the new PUGmeister? I am now PUGmeister for over two years. The former PUGmeisters changed after 18 monts so it might be that somebody else desperatly wants to take over. ;-) Volontiers should apply to Jostein and me directly please. 2: The new domain name: I checked pdml-pug.net that's still free. pug.net isn't. If you want another name, please check whether it is still free before you tell the list. 3: If Jostein and I are going to handle PUG in the future we insist on a proper provider. We don't want to have the hassle with changing the domain to another provider every other day. So the webspace will not come cheap. We think about 250 Euro per year. That's the upper end, there might be a cheaper one saw one today but have to investigate..., but we need a considerable amout of space that's the expensive part. And we want a provider with regular backups etc. - a professional setup. 4: Jostein and I discussed a databased setup, where autopug and PUG are hold together. How this will be accomplished is not very clear yet. I will setup a prototype and start testing in the near future if I stay PUGmeister. If somebody else will help with this task, please write Jostein and me offlist. I think these are enough questions to start the ball rolling. Cheers Jostein and Adelheid
DA 14mm
I can't seem to find the new DA 14mm 2.8 lens anywhere. Are we still waiting for a release date? David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: NEW_PUG - questions
I do all of my editing in Dreamweaver My situation is a little weird because I own my domain name (or at least rent it), but my server space is piggy-backed onto a friend's space because he has more than he needs. I have full access to the space but I don't know how much it costs because he doesn't charge me. The PUG needs a friend with too much web space. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: John Francis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2004 3:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: NEW_PUG - questions It's OK, I guess. Personally I would suggest their Unix-based hosting, rather than buying into the Windows-specific offering. But then I'd never go for a hosting-only account; I always want shell access to the machine for maintenance activities. I don't want to be forced to use whatever tools are made available for site creation; I sometimes want to log in and edit the HTML. This seems like a good deal for a server, not too much money. http://www.superbhosting.net/winpower.php David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
istD FA50/1.4
I just took 200 shots of my son (I love the freedom of digital) using my FA50mm f1.4 lens. Due to close shooting at f2 depth of field was pretty shallow, but image quality was beautiful. It helps that he is cute. A sample of the series is available here - http://davidmadsen.com/paw.htm David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: Sale of Pentax Gear
Why? David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Chris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2004 9:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Sale of Pentax Gear To any list members,particularly in OZ who are interested I have most of my Pentax gear up for auction on EBay including my *istD.Item no:for the *ist D + Sigma Kit etc. is #3809076148.Check out the Sellers other items for the rest of the gear which includes: :-AF-500-FTZ Flash As New(Used Twice) :-Pentax SMC FA 50mm 1:1.7 lens with Rubber Hood and UV Filter :-Sigma AF 170-500 mm F5-6.3 APO Telephoto Lens with built in hood plus UV Filter and includes padded carry case with strap :-Pentax SMC 28mm Manual 2.8 The Cam kit includes 3 Sigma lenses + A zenitar 16 mm F2.8-22 Fish Eye lens.A/C converter- 256 mb cf card-cable remote. All pieces except the 28 mm manual lens(it is in excellent condition) are less than 6 months old from new and in pristine condition. All prices are in $AUD. Email if Interested Regards Chris Kennedy
RE: CR-V3 Batteries and the ist-D
OK, hold the camera so that the bottom is up and the lens mount is pointed towards you. Place the batteries in the compartment with the contact ends down and the flat sides back to back. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Charles Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 8:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CR-V3 Batteries and the ist-D Help, I have been using re chargeable batteries in my ist - D but going to Tasmania for holidays. Decided to fit my Panasonic CR-V3 batteries which I got with the camera, but they don't want to go in the battery compartment. There is a plastic divider in the bottom that seems to stop them. I'm happy to admit I'm stupid and missing the obvious but can anyone help. Regards Charles Wilson
RE: FA 50mm f1.7
I have experienced similar problems in the past. I totally agree with Peter and Boris' comments about resetting the electronics by removing the power for several minutes. It could also be the connection between the camera and lens. I have had a lens not link up properly even though I thought I had heard the click of it setting into position. The istD also does not like to have the aperture ring out of the A position, so you might check that if it happens again. In short, there is a lot of variables that can go wrong, and will do so at the worst possible moments. I hope you are able to get it figured out. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2004 11:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FA 50mm f1.7 This is one of my favourite lenses and I find myself using it more and more since the *istD effectively makes it a FA 75mm f1.7. BUT, yesterday whilst shooting inside the church following the ceremony, my lens refused to Auto Focus. It would turn as far as it could go and then just sit there. It was acting basically the same as when I try to autofocus on a subject that is too close. Anyways, I switched it to manual focus and it worked fine. So I switched it back to AF and it still did it. Oh, and there was PLENTY of light in the church, I shot most of the ceremony with available light, handheld at ISO 400, so it surely wasn't that. Anyways, after a few minutes of switching back and forth from MF to AF, it suddenly came to life and started working. THEN, during the bridal waltz, with very little light apart from the candles and fairy lights etc, I wasn't able to focus at all, either manually or automatically. It was showing the little red focus confirmation square in my viewfinder, but when pressing the shutter, the camera wouldn't fire (as if it couldn't get a lock on the focus). So, I turned on the AF360fgz (yep, got it back!), and even with the AF assist beam, it wouldn't focus. I had the camera settings on ISO1600, at f1.7 and handheld at 1/8. I was extremely embarrassed to admit to the couple that I wasn't able to get even one or two decent shots of their very first waltz together! I stayed at the reception until 10pm just for that shot (the bride had hired a smoke machine and really wanted a great shot!), and totally missed out on it! Then I had to drive the 2 hour drive home! I had to pull off the road about 3 times to pour some water over my head and wake myself up, I was THAT tired! Anyways, I am wondering if these two incidences are related (ie not able to AF in the church with plenty of light, and then not being able to get a lock on focus at all in low light even with an AF assist beam), or separate. Should I send it off to CR Kennedy (I am becoming their best customer!) for a repair, or was the church thing a one off incident and the waltz thing was just due to low light? tan.
RE: MZ-S Limited
I'll take one! David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 10:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MZ-S Limited I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out soon and it is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically improved MZ-S with the previously plastic back changed to aluminium / magnesium alloy back. Also the improved button-seals just like the LX. Generally, a face-lift... Also a new grip will be on the market BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium batteries compatibility which is lacking in BG10. Only 5000 of this baby will only be produced (which I don't believe) and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will include a FA 43 limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). Still no news on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... Comments? Cheers Andy
RE: Quick Pricing Question
I won't work for less than $75 an hour, and I suck. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: D. Glenn Arthur Jr. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 10:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Quick Pricing Question What's a reasonable price range in the US for a portrait sitting (on location; I don't have a studio set up). I'm about to go STFW, but figured I'd ask here at the same time. I know there are too many variables to just ask what should I charge, but I'm looking for enough of a clue that I won't be asking something completely outrageous, nor selling myself short and seriously undercutting the market. -- Glenn
RE: Quick Pricing Question
What would you work for if you didn't suck? Marnie aka Doe Sorry, it had to be asked. :-) That is a fantastic question. If I had better self confidence I would probably charge the same amount but might go out and get more work. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: Quick Pricing Question
Thank you very much, I'll be here all week, be sure to tip your waitress... David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 7:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Quick Pricing Question ROLFLOL! That is too funny Dave!! tan. -Original Message- From: David Madsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 29 March 2004 11:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Quick Pricing Question I won't work for less than $75 an hour, and I suck. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: D. Glenn Arthur Jr. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 10:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Quick Pricing Question What's a reasonable price range in the US for a portrait sitting (on location; I don't have a studio set up). I'm about to go STFW, but figured I'd ask here at the same time. I know there are too many variables to just ask what should I charge, but I'm looking for enough of a clue that I won't be asking something completely outrageous, nor selling myself short and seriously undercutting the market. -- Glenn
RE: USA shopping list...
Well, I just bought the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 with my istD and I couldn't be more thrilled. The photos are great and they look good together. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: USA shopping list... So, here is my shopping list for my trip: 1. *ist D battery grip (BH USD$169.95) 2. Pentax DA 16-45 (already ordered thanks to Stan) 3. Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f2.8 XR DI MACRO (BH USD$319) OR Tokina 28-70mm f/2.8 ATX Pro-SV (BH USD$279) OR Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF (BH USD $399). 4. Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX APO IF (BH USD$739) OR Tokina AF 80-200mm f/2.8 AT-X 828AF Pro (BH USD $599) 5. DVD burner of some description. So, I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice on which would be the wisest purchases? The Tokina versions are obviously cheaper, but I have heard good things about the Tokina lenses - anyone own either of these? I have never owned a Tokina lens so really have nothing to go buy. I have, however, always been extremely happy with my Tamron and Sigma purchases... You know something just occurred to me - it was only a few weeks back that I was thinking to myself If I got to go to GFM I wouldn't want to go without an *ist D, but there is no way I'll be able to afford either. I just looked at my website and noticed that I had said last year that I was hoping to be shooting weddings digitally by May or June of 2004. I am so proud to have realised that I have completely exceeded my expectations! Not only did I have my *ist D by mid-February, but I have also purchased accessories and CF cards, the Olympus E-10 (so I have TWO DSLRs!), a laptop, a new tripod, 2 x reflector kits, new camera bag and luggage, a new PC, three new lenses and a flash gun, will be going to the US AND making some major purchases whilst I am there! I am amazed by what I have achieved as opposed to what I had HOPED to achieve by this time this year. These were all things that I thought were total pipe dreams this time last year! And the best part is that I have paid for everything myself - no finance companies, loans, leasing etc involved - all cash, all up front. Now, if I could only start paying myself a salary ;-) tan.
RE: Moving to AF: PZ1P or MZ-S? Pentax or Nikon?
I have put the MZ-S beside an F100 with similar lenses and found the auto focus speeds to be the same, or at least imperceptible differences. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 9:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Moving to AF: PZ1P or MZ-S? Pentax or Nikon? The AF on the F4 ain't exactly going to set the world on fire. If you want noticeably better AF you need to buy one of Nikon or Canon's current (or maybe a generation back) pro bodies. The mid level or older pro bodies aren't any better than the MZ-S. tv -Original Message- From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 10:48 PM To: Anthony Farr Subject: Re: Moving to AF: PZ1P or MZ-S? Pentax or Nikon? Along with that, even though the FA 135/2.8 isn't a * lens, it is built like a tank much like the * lenses. It's a very good performer. My personal hunch is that the Nikon or Canon pro grade bodies are going to be more rugged and better at AF. Much as I love Pentax, for what you are describing, it may not be the best choice. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, March 22, 2004, 6:28:50 PM, you wrote: AF By all reports the (P)Z1p is a dustcatcher. That could be a problem in AF central Australia. Rob Studdert could probably tell you what you need to AF know regarding this. If your choice is Pentax then the MZ-S might be AF better. It doesn't have gaskets against dust penetration as did the LX (and AF I think the top level Nikons) but is built to very close tolerances with the AF intention of resisting dust and moisture, or so I've read. AF regards, AF Anthony Farr AF - Original Message - AF From: Patrick Pritchard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello all. I've decided that within the next year (specifically, before September 2005) I would like to move up to AF. This is mainly because I will be in Australia doing some shoots at the World Solar Challenge, where MF didn't quite cut it last time I was out. I'd also like to move into more sports, where AF would be a huge advantage. My dilemma is this: - should I stay with Pentax, or go with Nikon (I'm leaning towards a used F4) - If I stay with Pentax, should I go with PZ1P or MZ-S? AF (snip)
RE: Tokina 80-400/4.5-5.6 AT-X
I do not own one but I have used one before. It is extremely well made, except for the zoom lock button. I thought it was quite nice and sharp. A friend of mine has one in Nikon mount and he loves it. I wish I could tell you more specifics. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: João Moreira [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 1:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Tokina 80-400/4.5-5.6 AT-X Hello Anyone uses this lens? I have liked the f/5.6 at the 400mm setting and the tripod collar. Any personal experience? Regards, Joao __ Yahoo! Mail - O melhor e-mail do Brasil! Abra sua conta agora: http://br.yahoo.com/info/mail.html
RE: Enabled at last
What do you call the guy who always hangs out with musicians? The drummer. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
remote assistant
OK, I have been to the web address where this download is supposed to be, but I don't read Japanese. How do we access this program? David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: remote assistant
http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Rüdiger Neumann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 12:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: remote assistant Please post the address regards Rüdiger -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: David Madsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] An: Pentax Discuss List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Datum: Mittwoch, 17. März 2004 20:47 Betreff: remote assistant OK, I have been to the web address where this download is supposed to be, but I don't read Japanese. How do we access this program? David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: Enabled at last
Thank you, and I have been all day. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 3:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Enabled at last Who needs drums anyway! vbg Congrats, Dave. And, most important, have fun! cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer
RE: remote assistant
I played with it for a while - remote assistant, that is. I didn't have a subject worthy of posting, but it was fun to see the possibilities. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Christian Skofteland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: remote assistant Wow, has nobody played with it yet? It's on pentaxusa.com. Very interesting stuff! Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Enabled at last
I picked up an *istD with a Tamron 28-75 f2.8 today - the result of selling my drum equipment. I am looking forward to spending the day shooting with it tomorrow. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: PAW - HorseShoe Bend
One word - stunning. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Larry Hodgson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 8:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW - HorseShoe Bend Below is a link to a shot that I made yesterday (Saturday). This is called Horseshoe Bend and is on the Colorado River just below the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona. This is a world class trout fishing river. The water is crystal clear and cold as it exists the base of the dam. Many people have taken this exact same image, but since it is only 4 hours from my home I thought I would give it a shot. If you look closely you can see some boats and in the full size version (not posted) you can see fishermen in the water. I say Made this image because it is actually from 10 separate images from my *istD with FA 28 lens. I shot in RAW and converted in Photoshop. I stitched together with Panorama Maker 3.0 It was 2 rows 5 wide. Shots were vertical and then rotated during conversion. The resulting image after cropping is 4837x3900 pixels. I also took this shot with my Sigma 14 which just got the entire scene. I was not happy with it because the 14 that I have is one of the first ones and is not very sharp and is low on contrast. With all the discussion lately about full frame sensors and 14 MP sensors and such, this shows what can be done with just 6 MP camera. I know not all subjects can be captured with this technique, but it sure works with landscapes. The saturation was bumped up a little, but this is about what it looks like in person. Comments welcome. Larry from Prescott The Link: http://tripodman.smugmug.com/gallery/65384/1/2851282/Large
RE: Snowdrop
I couldn't agree more and hope has been on my mind a lot lately. I appreciate not only your photo, but your thoughts. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 3:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Snowdrop To me, spring is very important. I think it's a metaphor for hope. No matter how bad things are, they will someday be better. Paul
RAW sharpening
I just tried the RAW plug-in for Photoshop with great success. I do, however, need a refresher course on sharpening. I am having trouble finding the balance between too much and not enough. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
PAW:Colorful Keys
Just a little goofing around with hand coloring a BW print. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: Cave Stream
I rather enjoy this shot. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: David Mann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 1:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: paw: Cave Stream Just a boring landscape, but it's on time this week :) Sorry if the colours look a little off... I scanned with the wrong film profile and tried correcting it by eye. http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/cgi-bin/paw.cgi?date=13-Mar-2004 Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
RE: Dissatisfied
Then I can understand why you don't want to shoot XP-2 anymore. Photography is supposed to be fun and if we are not happy with our results it's not fun. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 10:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dissatisfied I've not printed it yet ... I've looked at it on three monitors and three computers. It just looks like crap to me. I don't know how to explain it other than it doesn't seem to have a smooth tonality. Likewise all the other XP-2 shots I've worked with.
RE: Can you discriminate between grays?
Wow! I'm a little disturbed. But then again, I knew that. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 7:36 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Can you discriminate between grays? The images contained the following URLs illustrate colour ambiguity, or how easily the eyes and gray matter can be fooled: http://www-bcs.mit.edu/people/adelson/checkershadow_illusion.html http://www.uq.edu.au/nuq/jack/Dale%27s%20Illusion1.jpg http://www.uq.edu.au/nuq/jack/Colorcross1.html I makes you wonder if naturally occurring illusions may be the reason that some images look wrong but are near impossible to quantify why? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
RE: Music from our musicians?
I have done a fair amount of recording and could probably convert something to MP3, but I would have to warn you - I was a 'metal' musician before hand problems made me a 'former' musician. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: first post XP-2 and PAW
Exactly. When I first commented on the photo I wanted to see more detail in the highlights. I haven't totally changed my mind, but I do see how the highlights give it a somewhat haunting image, which works in this photo. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 11:23 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: first post XP-2 and PAW The nicest thing about this is exemplified in just this situation: a couple of people like something, others don't, but what the dialogue does, at least for me, is to allow one to take another look at a photograph through, as it were, another's eyes, perhaps seeing something that was overlooked, or seeing the same thing differently, and, in so doing, perhaps learn something or expand one's vision. David Madsen wrote: I couldn't agree more, Frank. That we all have different opinions is why this is fun. As for blown out highlights, sometimes they add to the photo, sometimes they don't. David Madsen
RE: PAW: guitar
I should photograph the back of the caustic guitar at my house (left here by a friend) that has a rather big 'dent' in the back from being used to hit it's owner's brother in the head. Definite imperfections. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 3:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PAW: guitar Yup. No scratches around the sound hole rosette. Doesn't take much playing to make that area imperfect. Nice shot, though. Amita Guha wrote: Thanks! It is actually a Yamaha F335. Big fat dreadnought. I've had it for a year and I still can't really play yet. My hubby plays metal on an electric.
RE: PAW: guitar
Spell check failed me. It should be an acoustic guitar, not a caustic guitar. Or maybe it should. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: David Madsen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 3:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: PAW: guitar I should photograph the back of the caustic guitar at my house (left here by a friend) that has a rather big 'dent' in the back from being used to hit it's owner's brother in the head. Definite imperfections. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 3:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PAW: guitar Yup. No scratches around the sound hole rosette. Doesn't take much playing to make that area imperfect. Nice shot, though. Amita Guha wrote: Thanks! It is actually a Yamaha F335. Big fat dreadnought. I've had it for a year and I still can't really play yet. My hubby plays metal on an electric.
DA 16-46
I will be purchasing a *istD soon and was wondering if anyone has had any experience yet with the DA 16-45. I know that it will not function well on my MZ-S so it would be just for the digital. My question is, is it worth it to buy this lens if it only works on the digital or would I be better off with a lens that would work on both? I know this ultimately boils down to personal preference, I'm just asking for opinions. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: guitar
Very excellent. It jumps right out at me. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 5:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW: guitar I'm taking a graphic design course, and last week's homework was to take an object and portray it 50 different ways. Not necessarily a photography assignment, but what else was I going to do? I borrowed Nate's Canon 300d and shot at least 200 exposures of my acoustic guitar. Needless to say, I don't even want to look a the guitar for a while. ;) While I was at it I also my hand at some studio photography using a halogen lamp and a flourescent lamp for lighting and no flash. This was one of the better shots: http://www.beyondthepath.com/photos/paw/2004-03-07.html
RE: first post XP-2 and PAW
The contrast might have been a just little lower, allowing the exterior to have a little more detail, but I like the shot. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Clint Austin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 6:03 PM To: PDML Subject: first post XP-2 and PAW From: Clint Austin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Date: Monday, March 08, 2004 9:12 PM Hello, My name is Joseph Austin, I have lurked here for quite a while. Shel's photo and comments about XP-2 (plus the aquisition of a film scanner finally)!! led me to post my first PAW. I purchased XP-2 exclusively for scanning. After hearing horror stories about scanning regular black and white ( plus no longer having access to a darkroom) XP-2 fit the niche for me. Still I am not sure whether I will continue using this film. However I think this roll was alright. Please checkout the photo, it is part of a series in an old textile mill located in southwest Virginia. Let me know what you think. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2193789
RE: first post XP-2 and PAW
I couldn't agree more, Frank. That we all have different opinions is why this is fun. As for blown out highlights, sometimes they add to the photo, sometimes they don't. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 8:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: first post XP-2 and PAW Shel, Funny, but, as you can see from my previous post, it's those blown out highlights from outside that I like! Adds to a ghostly feel appropriate to an abandoned factory, IMHO. Go figure, eh? What a boring place this would be if we all saw things the same way! vbg cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: first post XP-2 and PAW Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 17:31:12 -0800 Hi, Glad you could join in the PAW. I took a quick look at your photo and was concerned about the lack of detail in the highlights, the area outside. It detracts from the photo, imo. I like what you're doing though, and would love to see more pics of the old mill. Documenting these places is, perhaps, a very important thing to do ... keeping a record of community and history. Why are you unsure you'll be continuing to use XP-2? _ MSN Premium with Virus Guard and Firewall* from McAfee® Security : 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=htt p://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
RE: Which IR remote control for MZ-6?
Any of them. All the Pentax IR remotes use the same signal for shutter release. Some have zoom buttons for the IQ cameras but for shutter release they are interchangeable. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Leigh Wedding [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Which IR remote control for MZ-6? I have searched many places on the WWW, and even read the user manual that came with my MZ-6 camera, but I have not been able to find which IR remote control is needed for it. Can someone tell me which it is? Thanks, Leigh. Powered by telstra.com
RE: PAW - Session 1
Very lovely. I am biased toward the BW, but only because of personal preference. I am curious, was this film or digital? David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Simon King [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 6:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW - Session 1 Hi All, Haven't had a chance to read any of the (1200!) unread messages since Friday, but thought I'd submit my first PAW. This is from the first portrait session I've done with a willing adult sitter; http://members.iinet.net.au/~celsim/Session1/pages/Quarter1.htm The others are http://members.iinet.net.au/~celsim/Session1/index.htm , but that would make it 4paw, which is cheating. :-) Cheers, Simon
RE: Kinda Paw: Man on the Street
Is the hand signal supposed to be hang ten or call me? It is a great shot. I love this type of off the cuff portrait. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 5:58 PM To: PDML Subject: Kinda Paw: Man on the Street I went into San Francisco before the weekend, and grabbed a few shots on Market Street. This was one of them. I've not done anything much with it ... it's not much more than the way the low rez scan came off the CD, but I like the character enough to post it here as a proof print. I was using Ilford XP-2 ... based on the other frames, I'm not sure that I like it. This was the first time using it. Tri-X it ain't ... http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/man.html Comments are welcome, as usual. shel
RE: Frightening *istD experience
Happened on my PZ-1P a few times and on my MZ-S once, but never since. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 1:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Frightening *istD experience I was shooting some table top food for stock this afternoon. Had the *ist D set to manual. PC cord was attached to one monolight, the others were on slave. I shot about 50 frames, then on frame 51 the lcd review image didn't appear. I hit the review button. Nothing happened. I looked at the window on the top of the camera. All the data was still in place. I went to take another shot. Nothing. Couldn't raise an image, couldn't take a shot. I turned the camera off, then on again. Nothing. Finally, I removed the battery grip and the batteries, then replaced them and turned the camera back on. Everything was fine after that. I shot another 20 frames or so without incident. It was sort of like a computer freeze. Has anyone else experienced anything like that? Could I have caused it by pushing the display button repeatedly while the buffer was full? In any case, I hope it doesn't happen again. Paul
RE: PAW - week #2 for me
Wow, thank you. I'm glad you like it. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 10:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: PAW - week #2 for me David, I strongly disagree here! It is a fabulous shot, and the focus is just great. The way the light falls on said collar and boutonniere assists the focus, with the end result definitely working. Love it. Thanks for sharing! tan. This photo teaches me that I do not focus well in the dark, which the part of the shot I was trying to focus on was in. Shot on an MZ-S with FA 50mm f1.4, 60th @ f2, and negative scanned on an Epson 2450. An f5.6 would have saved this shot, but f2 with slightly missed focus made the groom's collar and boutonnière the sharpest part of the photo, not the faces. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com _ MSN Premium helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=htt p://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
RE: PAW - week #2 for me
I think it's a lovely, poignant moment, well captured by you. Thank you. Is this the b g's first dance? No, it is the moment the judge said you may kiss the bride. Like the natural light from the window, and the photographer in the frame adds a nice touch of whimsey. I liked the other photog in there as well. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: Somebody asked about *istD portrait pics?
Hey, I was the one asking about *istD portraits. These look very nice. I especially the studio shots. The model is very attractive! She looks a little familiar...LOL. Thanks for indulging. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 10:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Somebody asked about *istD portrait pics? A few weeks ago... Well, here are some that I took today... The first gallery is a couple, these are their engagement pics. They suck majorly cause there is way too much flash in them. But, I guess that happens when they turn up at MIDDAY (4 hours late and then I still had to do her makeup which takes almost an hour itself!!) for their sitting. I had to use HEAPS of flash due to the hugemungo shadows on their faces. Remember we are in Outback QLD and at midday today it was approximately 42degrees celcius with barely a scrap of shade in sight. So, I found the only shade I could and spent the whole time swearing under my breath about how beautiful the light was at 8am when they were supposed to be there! Exposure varied greatly, but I think they were mostly around f16, 1/150th (using Tamron 28-200mm asph. f4-5.6, and also old manual Tamron 135mm f 2.5). Took a couple of shots without flash and the exposure was reading at f27, 1/750th!! There was waay too much light to be outside shooting bloody portraits! Oh, and they look a bit dark and over saturated on the web on my monitor, but when working in my lab's colour space in PS they look better... FYI, there is one shot amongst these that I think is hilarious, I am not going to point it out, but I am interested to see who notices it first... Here's the link... http://www.tanyamayer.com/boothgallery/index.html Secondly, I managed to rope a model into posing for me so that I could try out some studio stuff... Before you go looking for them, there are NO BUTT SHOTS (or fanny or whatever you refer to it as!) here, and no looking down her top either ok! http://www.tanyamayer.com/portrait8march04/index.html Comments, criticisms, praises, whoops of delight, cries of disgust, threats of lynching or even pleas that fairygirl be cannonised all welcome... ;-) tan.
RE: PAW.
I love it! David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 6:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW. Another dark little photo for your enjoyment http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/paw/IMGP2520.html William Robb
RE: PAW #4 - Haley's Ring
This is what BW is all about. I love it! David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 3:28 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW #4 - Haley's Ring I was a bit late on week 3. Now I'm a bit early on week 4. Oh well. The Kiss was taken by Shel (and likely thousands before him), but I think it would have been a good title (have I whetted your appetite yet? g). So, I settled on Haley's Ring, a title that I hope raises more questions than it answers: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2188556 I'd really like to hear your comments on this one. Okay, Albano, the right body, and this time, the right brand of lens, okay? g cheers, frank The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer _ MSN Premium with Virus Guard and Firewall* from McAfee® Security : 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=htt p://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
RE: clever virus attack
I received the exact same e-mail but knew it had to be false so I forwarded it to my e-mail server and asked for confirmation. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Stan Halpin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 1:49 PM To: PDML list Subject: clever virus attack I just received the following from someone spoofing me. But it is very believable... --- Dear user of Stans-photography.info e-mail server gateway, Some of our clients complained about the spam (negative e-mail content) outgoing from your e-mail account. Probably, you have been infected by a proxy-relay trojan server. In order to keep your computer safe, follow the instructions. For further details see the attach. For security purposes the attached file is password protected. Password is 16120. Have a good day, The Stans-photography.info team http://www.stans-photography.info I am sure you will all be happy to know that there is now a Stans-photography.info team I did not know that before either. Be careful - you can get hurt out there. Stan
Speaking of scams...
I received two responses to some items that I was selling on a classified listing at a musicians web site. Both were offering to send me a cashiers check for $3,000 more than I was asking with the instructions that I deduct the amount of the item and deliver the balance to the delivery service that the buyer would send to my house to pick up the item for shipping to London. I e-mailed the webmaster of the site and he replied that the buyer would be sending me a fraudulent check that would bounce sometime after my equipment was picked up. Not only would I be out the money from the sale but also the extra $3,000 I gave the courier. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: March PUG is open
I submitted a photo using the auto-pug and it is not there. Was there a problem with auto-pug last month? David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Adelheid v. K. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 12:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: March PUG is open Hi *, the March PUG is ready to go. Another month with great pics. Cheers Adelheid URL: http://pug.komkon.org/ -- About resizing your pics: To make the procedure easier I am going to resize them without further notice - but if somebody is unhappy with the result, please send me one you like better in the proper size and I'll swap it on the server. I hope this is a fair deal.
OT:shipping to Canada
Can anyone tell me if there would be any duties or customs charges if I shipped a used item from the US to Canada using UPS? David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
RE: March PUG
Aye, great shot. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: William M Kane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 1:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: March PUG I must agree. Wonderful shot Tanya! IL Bill On Sunday, February 29, 2004, at 02:01 PM, Cotty wrote: Tanya, that is one of the best shots I've seen of any kind in such a long time. FABULOUS. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads http://www.macads.co.uk
RE: OT:shipping to Canada
OK. It sounds like I do not want to use UPS. It almost sounds like I do not want to ship to Canada. I am glad I asked the question here as I have just learned a lot. David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com
