Re: Wide angle zoom advice requested
Erik, I'm also looking to buy a wide angle lens. The two that I'm choosing from are the FA 20 2.8 and the FA 24 2.0 AL. But I'm open to any other choice, so I'll be interested in the answers you get from your inquiry. Ernest Erik Nordin wrote: >After having complemented my lens lineup with a telezoom, I am > >starting to >look at the wider end. Currently I have the FA 35/2 and the FA 28- > 70/4 >and >nothing wider. I would like to get down to at least 24 mm. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Afghanistan thoughts
Nenad Djurdjevic wrote: >Suggested response: Finding, arresting and putting Bin Ladin on trial > >(using >ground forces if necessary). >What not to do: Carpet bomb Afghanistan. >Aside: When the IRA next bomb someone should the USA carpet bomb > >Ireland in >retaliation? Huh? I must have missed the news that Ireland was on the official list of States sponsoring terrorism. The analogy is absurd. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: WTC--we got some of the vermin!
Bob Blakely wrote: My first visceral response is, "Feed them pork only, and put them in the general population of hardened sex offenders!" Truth is we will afford them all the rights of all persons in this country and, if convicted, we will segregate them from the general prison population for their own protection. This is as it should be. It's not easy to be civilized in the face of barbarism, but it's the right thing. I doubt a U.S. prison is a destination for any of the masterminds and planners of the attack. Agree or disagree, we are now on a war footing and once actual combat starts, we don't put enemy POW in our prison. If they're lucky (or unlucky) they may face a military tribunal for war crimes and ultimately a date on the business end of a firing squad for those convicted of the most serious offense. That should be the extent of civility we can afford in the face of this barbarity. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: WTC / OT / Things *I* don't want to be held responsible for
Gianfranco wrote: >Do not let the bombs break the silence of our mourning. Don't forget to wave your white flag of surrender as you mourn in silence. Maybe the terrorist will honor it next time they go on a mission. Geeez. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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Giancarlo Irlanda wrote: >As I've already said, the quote was probably out of context (at >least for me), that's why I misinterpreted it. >Anyway, could you please explain what kind of "discomforting >enlightenment" should follow? The article posted was in its entirety, so no quote could be taken out of context. For you or anybody else. Maybe you didn't misinterpret anything but instead just disagree with the content of the article. That is your prerogative so there should not be any trepidation in admitting it. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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Bob S. wrote: >The attack on Pearl Harbor was unprecedented and without warning.> The >forces >that moved the Japanese to attack included actions by the USA cutting > off >Japanese access to oil in the pacific. We, through ignorance or > >hubris, >share part of the blame for this war. True enough but only a part of the larger truth. The oil embargo against Japan was imposed partly to punish them for the aggression against China and partly to discouraged further aggression against her other neighbors. The fact that the policy was a resounding failure is a matter of historical record. But given the non-interventionist mood of the country at the time, the embargo was probably the best that FDR could have squeezed from an adamantly isolationist and pacifist congress. It was neither made out of ignorance nor hubris but more likely a desperate compromised by a courageous president feeling impotent by the limited options at his disposal, watching as the world goes up in flames around him. Lastly, I do not accept that we share any blame for what transpired on Dec. 7, 1941. That is tantamount for the victim of rape to accept part of the blame for the rape due to the manner of her attire. That is preposterous!! Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Terrible
Albano Garcia wrote: >I mean that I think you are right about me choosing the wrong moment to >talk about what I think about your president. I'm sorry about this. But >this doesn't change the way I think about him. >Regards >AG >PD: Your answers shows you are a gentleman. I think my comment was >totally >out of place, and even insults would be allowed. (the second part. The >first one, about peace, and no eye by eye, I think was ok) Albano, I appreciate your clarification and thank you for the kind word. I disagree however that either one of your post would have warranted an insult in retort. Although there are tragic evidence to the contrary this last day or so, we still live in a civilized world and civil people can always disagree civilly. Besides, you are not my enemy. Your apology is appreciated and shows you to be a gentleman as well. Regards, Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: World Trade Center burning
Nenad Djurdjevic wrote: > >The people that commited these suicidal attacks on America must have been >driven into a corner with no alternative but to resort to such a desperate >act. I'm not saying they were responsible, but we can only imagine how the >Iraqis feel having been mercilessly bombed for more that 10 years now with >no end in sight and no hope for a future for their children. > Sounds like you're trying very hard to find an excuse to somehow mitigate the heinous acts committed by these terrorists. I don't think it's going to work. Not in the U.S. anyway. I agree with Tom Rittenhouse's assessment of the reaction of the average American regarding this incident. "Cold quiet purposeful anger" just about summed up what I've seen in person as well. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Terrorist attack against the U.S.
Martin Trautmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made the following comment: I wrote: >>Justice is a remedy associated for the commission of a crime. >> >>Todays' tragic >>event is much more than a crime, it is an act of war perpetrated by a >>foreign power against Americans and American properties on American >> >>soil. You responded: >Please STOP this! That's not a WAR! It's not something that a state >declared to another state. But declaring it a war may be the first > step >to >bomb innocents. FYI, war does not have to be declared for an act of war to be committed. And I stand by my definition of what constitute an act of war, as stated in my prior post quoted above. I can accept that you and others may disagree with it but don't tell me to "STOP this" just because you disagree. Frankly, I couldn't care less about your own definition of war but I would never tell you to STOP it just because I'm indifferent to it. As for the innocents, they were already bombed yesterday as they sat in their offices at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Terrible
Albano wrote: >Ok. I think this is ok too, due to the moment. But I still think the > same >about Bush. I don't understand what you mean with the above statement but that's ok. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Terrorist attack against the U.S.
Frank Tharieult wrote: >One further comment: I don't know who you mean by "the great > > >unwashed", but I >would think of it as a fairly derogatory term. Frank, My comment is directed to the group that perpetrated this atrocity, whoever they may be, without regards to the hygienic habits of any ethnicity. It was not directed towards any nationality, ethnicity or religious affiliation, but it is directed to the terrorist as a group and any other who espoused the same mind-set. I hope this is not what you find derogatory. Compare to the inhumanity we had witnessed today, hurting their feelings ought to be the least of our concern. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Terrible
Albano wrote: // Bush is very happy right now. He can destroy now. He can do the starwars missile shield now too. Lots of weapons, lots of destruction, lots of money. The Future. Albano, My country has just been attacked and I'm operating on a visceral level at the moment, so I'm not going to prolong this diatribe. But this much is clear, we disagree on the appropriateness of any military retribution we might undertake. That is fine, I can live with that. However, if I may, I like to ask you to refrain from any bashing of President Bush in this dark hours. We, Americans can and do disagree philosophically with regards to politics. But historically, in a moment of crisis, we unite under our leaders. Your snide remark regarding President Bush is in poor taste, in my opinion, considering the moment. I would leave it at that. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Terrible
Albano wrote: < >Eye by eye is not a solution. Sometimes it is. There are certain groups of people who does not understand any other language. I, and I suspect most Americans, would not only require justice but also retribution for this act of cowardice. This barbarity is more than a crime, it is an act of war and I hope we respond with all the might of American power at our disposal against the perpetrators. Anything less would be unacceptable. I know that only a state could commit an act of war against another state, technically speaking. But any nation that sponsors terrorism does so by proxy. And the United States of America has just been attacked by the country that sponsor, support and shelter the people/group that committed this act. Our response should be measured along that line. I pray for all the lives that were lost today and for the families of the bereaved. But the entire nation is in mourning today because this is an assault to all of us. As the President said, we are being tested and it is up to us to show our resolve and fortitude to pass this test. And we will. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: One Sentence
I take pictures for the memory, for the time when I couldn't make one anymore. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: MZ-S Designers' Story (Part 3)
Takehido Ueda wrote: >. Don't forget the Asahi Glass, one of the biggest >glass company in the world, but no relation with Pentax. >Asahi means the morning sun in Japanese, and the Nippon >(Japan) originally means the "origin of the sun". Thanks for the info, Take. Now I know why my Pentax lenses take pictures as clear as the "morning sun". And I've added a couple of words to my very limited Japanese vocabulary. Now if I can only figure out what Pentax means... Regards, P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Deja vu all over again
Frank Theriault wrote: >Is Andie McDowell with you? >>I'm getting a lot of double and triple posting from the list on my e-mail >>account. Is there a glich in the system and are there others> >>expericiencing >>this? Or maybe I'm just having my personal groundhog day in August. If she was, I wouldn't be wasting my time reading all of these multiple postings of the same messages. Help!!! Regards, P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Designers' Story (Part 3)
Alan Chan wrote: >>Although its speculation my impression is that its the other way >>around; >>Canon may have done the initial reasearch but the working optics are >>patented by Asahi. Regardless, IS patents includes lots of Asahi >> >>patents. >Could that indicate Asahi had a stronger optics design team than >Canon? Or >there are more than one Asahi companies in Japan? Well, there's Asahi Beer (one of my favorite beer) and the largest newspaper in Nippon, the Asahi Shibum (sp). I don't know if they're related to our own Asahi Optical though. :) Regards, P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Deja vu all over again
I'm getting a lot of double and triple posting from the list on my e-mail account. Is there a glich in the system and are there others expericiencing this? Or maybe I'm just having my personal groundhog day in August. Peace, P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: Salgado on Cinemax
To list members in North America who might be interested, there will be an hour long feature of photographer Sebastiao Salgado on Cinemax on Wednesday, Aug. 8. The title of the piece is "Spectre of Hope". It is a journal about his travels to 40 plus countries as he documents the effect of globalization on the indigenous population of each country. I've seen a little of the preview and there are some powerful and moving photographs in it. Check your local listings for time. Regards, P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: First Kiss
On Aug. 2, 2001, Aaron Reynolds wrote: >Scooterman wrote: >>So do we get to see the pics or not?!!! >I suggest 'various stages of undress' as an upcoming PUG theme...the >he'd be obligated to show us! ;) H, why do I see a lawsuit in my future from someone I haven't seen in over 14 years. :) Is it too late to delete that part of my original post that alluded to the photoshoot? Me and my big mouth and uncontrollable fingers on the keyboard. But speaking of the PUG, where do I find the list of themes for upcoming months? I've always wondered. P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PUG Observations
Great Gallery again this month. Here are just a few comments on some that stood out for me, in no particular order. Hands by David Mann- There's almost a religious quality to this picture that evokes memories of my Catholic school days of yore. I love it. Memory by Luis Pinar- Eerie and very poignant. Especially after reading the text. Zero Hour Sky by Thomas Cakalic- One word, WOW. Colorado Belle by Jan van Wijk- Seen this sight numerous time but never with a photo equipment in hand. Great shot. Harbor Lights by Steve Larson- San Pedro never looked so tranquil. Steve must have some very steady nerves to handhold this shot. Great image all around. City Lights by Gary Murphy- The contrast in the light intensities in the different parts of the frame is what made this picture for me. Lights of Hong Kong by Henry Chu- Shot a few rolls of nighttime Hong Kong myself but none came out as good as this one. Antim Monastery by Alin Flaider- That archway leading the eye directly to main subject of the image. Great composition. There are several others that I enjoyed but the limitations of time precludes comments on those at this point. P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FA*80-200 mm f/2.8 ED
On Aug. 1, 2001, Mark Roberts wrote: > >OK some questions on this beast: >What does the PZ/AZ/MODE switch do? >How about the pushbutton next to it? The PZ/AZ mode switch on the lens controls the auto-zoom and power-zoom functions when using the lens with a PZ series camera. The button next to it is used to select and set the auto-zoom function (Image size tracking, zoom clip and zoom effect). Hope this helps. P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: First Kiss
On Aug. 1, 2001, Scooterman wrote: >So do we get to see the pics or not?!!! Not likely but nice try though. P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Equipment Question - Response Requested
Bucky inquired: > >I have had the following request from Kevin at JD Color Service, the > >store >that recently refunded Albano's money. and asked for the group's >input on >the following questions. >Replies to the list would be appreciated. I have suggested Kevin >join the >list, but in case he doesn't , I'll relay all answers to him. > > Could you ask your mailing list >members if I can get some testimonials as to the quality of a number > of >items. >I'm thinking : >MZ-5N >24-90 I know it's brand new so there won't be any reviews >77mm f1.8 limited >100mm f2.8 macro >80-320 f4.7-5.6 >500FTZ Flash Bucky, The only gear I have from the above list is the 500FTZ Flash. I'm quite happy with this unit because it meets my flash shooting requirements even though I'm don't shoot with one often. Anyway, straight from the manual, herewith is a brief description of it's features and capabilities. a) TTL Auto Flash System b) Guide # of 50 (ISO 100 at 85mm setting) C) Tilts vertically 90 degrees and 180 degrees horizontally d) Built-in spotbeam projector e) Six levels of manual output control f) LCD guide panel g) Auto Zoom Function which adjust the angle of discharge between 24mm and 85mm according to the focal lenght of the lens in use. h) Slave flash Function i) trailing-shutter-curtains-sync flash j) bounce flash k) contrast-control flash when combined with the RTF >From my personal experience, this flash doesn't use a lot of juice, relatively speaking, and has a quick recycle time especially when used with the TR-Power Pack 2. So I'd definitely recommend it with the supplemental power source. Hope this helps. Cheers, P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: First Camera
My very first camera was an ME-Super (w/ 50mm 1.4 SMCP-M). The best gift any 14 years old could have received on his birthday. Unfortunately this was stolen a few years later when I foolishly left it in full view inside my car. I replaced it with a Super Program with a 50mm 1.4 SMCP-A. Somehow, I managed to lose this camera to my girlfriend in college. I don't exactly remember the circumstances surrounding this incident but I think it had something to do with her posing for me in various stages of dressed (or otherwise) in lieu of her borrowing the camera to some forgotten event or others. Of course, she proceeded to lose the camera in said event but I don't remember being overly upset about it since she was really a sweet girl. And I managed to retain possesion of the negs of our very private photoshoot even after we went our seperate ways :). The next camera I owned was the SF-10 with a 35-70 zoom. Of all the Pentax cameras I've owned, this is the only one that I was not truly happy with for various reasons. I gave it to another girlfriend as soon as the PZ-1p hit the market in '95 or '96 and I've been shooting with this camera ever since. This is also the only camera that I've built a system for with 4 lens, flash, tripod etc. And I learned my lessons from past mistakes. I don't leave it in the car and I don't let my girlfriend touch it. Lol. So all in all, I've owned 4 cameras in my life and they were all Pentax (I don't know if that's good or bad). I'm hoping to make the MZ-S my 5th Pentax body in December but I'll never get rid of the PZ1-p. It will always have a place in my camera bag for as long as it holds up. And when it breaks and repair is no longer feasable, then it would occupy a prominent place in my den somewhere next to my football and basketball trophies. I guess, I'm just getting more sentimental in my olden years (35). HAH!! P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Beyond OT: Professional, the musical
On Tuesday July 31, 2001, John Francis proving the first one was not a fluke, wrote: > >Ernest Alejandria suggested: >>Now all we need are new lyrics for *Tonight* >A fight, a fight, >we're spoiling for a fight, >with points of view all over the place. >A fight, a fight, >We know best what is right, >and we might just get right in your face. >We all hope for something contentious, >or a poster pretentious, >convinced that black really is white. >A message so lame >gives us all a good chance for a flame >Ignite! Loved it. You're a multi-talented man, John. Are you sure you didn't miss your calling? :-) P.E. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Beyond OT: Professional, the musical
On Tuesday 31 Jul 2001, John Francis borrowed Stephen Sondheim pen and composed a revision: >Dan Scott asked: > >Then who's going to play Maria? >Provia, Provia, Provia, Provia, Provia, Provia. >Provia - I just found a film called Provia >and suddenly the view takes on a different hue to me. >Provia - I've just shot a film called Provia >It cannot be denied how wonderful a slide can be. >Provia - rate it faster for highlights appealing, >rate it slower for shadows revealing. >Provia - I'll never stop using Provia LOL! That is really good. I even found myself humming along the tune as I read the verse. Now all we need are new lyrics for *Tonight*, my favorite tune from the musical. P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A Stoopid Question...
On July 25, 2001 Frank Theriault wrote: >Can anyone tell me where the term "tyro" (meaning, as far as I know, a >novice - I've seen it most often referring to photographers) comes > >from? >I've always wondered... Frank, believe it or not the word *tyro* appears on the dictionary. Define as "somebody who is beginning to learn something". Regards, P. Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: OT-- population control
On July 24, 2001 Bob Walkden wrote: >Hi, >no - they take everybody who gets in the way. You should know that, >Shel, living where you do. Just wait until The Big One... >>Kevin Waterson wrote: >>>Floods, natuaral distasters, famines, >>>plagues etc natuaraly select the weakest >>>of the population. >>No - they take the poorest and most oppressed of the >>population. Just curious, you were advocating the thread to be stopped immediately and at next glance, you were contributing on it. What gives? P.E. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Is the New LX Going to Be a Digital Camera
On July 24, 2001 Alexander Grigolia wrote: > > If Pentax is indeed going to produce an updated LX I can only > >assume >that it will be the ultimate flagship for the next TWENTY YEARS! And > if >this >is the case, the new ultimate flagship will be / HAS to be a digital > >camera! - - I expressed pretty much the same view in a prior post. Although I must admit that Pal's report of a conversation with a Pentax official which alluded to a future release of another high end film based camera is throwing a monkey wrench on this theory. :) I guess we'll just have to wait and see. P.E. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New Pentax LX with AF!!!!!!!!
Regarding Pal's post speculating on an updated LX, my ideal Pentax flagship would be a PZ-1p built like an LX, with OTF and a modern multi-point AF, a better MLU and some of the goodies found on the MZ-S. Pentax can then designate this as the *PL* for Pentax 50th anniversary. In reality though, I doubt that Pentax is going to release another high end 35mm SLR. They are hardly exhausting any effort marketing their newest and best made camera since the LX. It seems like they've already bid their adieu on this format and the MZ-S was their swan song. If there is to be a camera to commemorate its 50th anniversary, it could very well be a digital one. And maybe it already exist in the MZ-S digital twin. Do I see the LX-D designation on this yet to be release pro-level digital camera? Hmmm... P.E. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Mz-S: Two Thumbs Up!
On July 22, 2001 Shel Belinkoff wrote: >Supermarkets around >here offer a choice of bags - paper or plastic. Both have >their pros and cons. Do we lose a tree or contribute to >chemical pollution. I asked for both, usually. They secure the grocery better and provide a good trash bag later. Ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care, lol. All I know is that the tree-huggers are the most laughably obnoxious people that ever walked the face of the earth. P.E. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S; First impression
PentaxClover wrote on 6-19-01: > >Hello >Everybody guess what I gonna buy tomorrow !!! > My educated guess is a Nikon F-100. Right? :) Cheers, Paulo Ernest A. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Photo labs in San Diego - anybody ?
On 6-13-01 Igor wrote: > >Hello! >Couple weeks ago I posted this question, but unfortunately >haven't received any response. >I doubt that there are no San Diego people reading PDML.. >Once more: Does anybody know any good quality, >relatively inexpensive [local] photolab (/mini-lab) >in San Diego ? Hi Igor, Just checked the latest PDML geographical locations prepared by Chris Brogden and I didn't see any list member that lives in San Diego or surrounding area. Believe it or not there are approximately only 10 of us that resides in the Golden State. Sorry about that but you may be on your own on this one. Regards, Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The Beatles and an Asahi Pentax camera
On 6-10-01 Frank Theriault wrote: >I'm also not so sure that Pentax would have had that sophisticated > >marketing >dept >back in '63 or '64. It's arguable whether they have one in 2001. Has anyone seen an ad for the MZ-S yet? Come to think of it, I haven't seen a Pentax ad in any photo mag in the last 6 months or so. Paulo E. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Manfrotto/Bogen 3-way head Junior Magnesium
Joergen Blomgren wrote: Hi Joergen, > Exactly how do the knobs work ? > I think that you turn them to free the axis, and then you have > to adjust the camera in that axis, and then turn the knob back > to lock the axis, is that right ? Yes. That's exactly how it works. > Can you free the axis just enough so the camera is moveable, > but does not "fall" ? Yes. Once the camera is lock into head mount via the removable plate, it is securely lock and would not fall off the head regardless of what you may be doing with the control knobs. > Do you have to take each axis in turn, or can you with some > practice adjust 2 or 3 together ? Depending on the dexterity you acquired with familiarity from regular use, I suppose you could make those simultaneous adjustments. But keep in mind that the 3 knob controls is geared more for precision than speed. > What kind of photography do you use this head for ? > Or rather, is it good for both general and macro photography ? > That is what I will be using it for, at least to try macro > photography, so if it is bad for that, it would be good to > know before. I don't do any macro photography so I'm afraid I can't help you there. But in terms of general photography, I'm very happy with it's handling and overall performance. Especially in scenic photography which is my personal favorite. > I guess the best would be to try it in real life, but I do not > have any good shop nearby, so I have no possibility to test it. Don't worry about the numerous questions. I'm of a similar vein when I'm contemplating a purchase. I do a lot of research and meticulous comparison shopping. And I asked a lot of questions. And that's the area that the list is really most helpful as I'm sure you realize by the number of responses you're getting from your inquiry. So I'm sure that by the time you decide on a model, you'd be a very well informed buyer. Good luck to you and happy hunting. Kind Regards Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Nasty Kodak rumor, or the sloppy truth: the dumbing down of
Aaron Reynolds wrote: > Kodak have a very low opinion of the average consumer's intelligence (you should read some of their industrial advertising), but I think that on the whole they're pretty much on the ball. People don't WANT to know the technical side unless they're into it as a hobby or professionally < Subtitute "consumer's interest" with "consumer's intelligence" and I agree with it totally. People are not necessarily dumb just because their interest in photography does not extend to the technical side of the medium. Conversely, knowledge of same does not equate intelligence. Probably just a matter of "degree of interest". Otherwise we would all be members of MENSA. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax-spotting
Ryan Brooks wrote: > Subject: Re: Pentax-spotting I've had two recent sightings as well: - - The splash page for Adobe's PhotoDeluxe Home version. Appears to be a Spotmatic on the left side. - - Quick shot of a 67 in the movie Driven. < Estella Warren and a 67 in a movie should make it an automatic thumbs-up. But since it's a Stallone movie, it's probably just another reincarnation of the old and tired Rocky theme. :) Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax MZ-S at B&H ...
On 5-7-01 Tom V. made this passing comment: > > aimcompute wrote: >> >>It's simple marketing, the age-old method of liking sex with products. >Hmm. Didn't know 'k-mount' could be a verb. It could very well be but I know that screw-mount is definitely one. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: May PUG question for Brian Campbell
Thanks for the reply. Paulo Ernest > > > >_ Brian Campbell wrote: >Thanks for the positive comments, I would love to see that shot on all of the Beautiful-BC Magazines, etc (so would my not-too-well-off P67II purchase fund!) Tech Details, well, lets see. I rarely record aperture/shutter speeds when I'm in the field, I would say that this one was around F8 - F11 at about 1/15 of a sec. or so. The Z1p was tripod-mounted (Manfrotto 055PRO/129 Head). It was taken at dusk while I was on my way home back to Vancouver from Squamish, BC. From looking at the print (which does look stunning, BTW - It was done as a Fujichrome print from the local pro lab in 11 x 14 and custom framed) - the colors in the sunset were actually more beautiful than the scan - I love Velvia. The one weird thing I remember about this shot was that I didn't have the polarizer that I normally use with the FA 28-70mm F4. I grabbed the 77mm Hoya Polarizer from my camera bag, held it up to the lens, and adjusted it from there, the shot was taken with the polarizer held in front of the lens. < _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Gerald's crass comment....
Tanya wrote on 5-3-01: > >>Gerald wrote: "I would rather my friends tell it to me straight. No sugar coating it for me. If I want someone to always tell me nice things regardless of the facts, I'll hire her for a night." >Ok, Gerald, how about this then"I think that is quite possibly one of the most offensive remarks I have ever seen posted on PDML. I am not a feminist or an easily offended person, but seeing that we are talking about TACT and CONSIDERATION on this thread, I feel that you would do quite well to employ some yourself, and perhaps take a couple of lessons about on how NOT to sound like a disgusting pig as well" fairy. 8-( (who could never be "hired" for a night or even a minute for that matter, and who will no longer be contributing to any other comments made my Gerald until he formally and publicly apologises for making such a sexist, patronising and distasteful remark..." PS I am not the only female contributor here, but fear that I will become just that if people continue to make such crass and unnecessary comments. Just because we are talking about Pub atmospheres here, doesn't mean we can all start talking like a bunch of drunks< This must be the season of our discontent here on the pdml. But seriously, as "sexist jokes" go, that one was pretty tame. I'm not saying it may not be offensive to some, but I don't see why it would offend women in general. Of course, I'm a man, so what do I know but I don't think that he inferred in his post that all women are available ahh mmm, for rent. Unless that is how you took it, I don't really see the grounds for taking offence. If you're going to argue, however that no woman would ever be available for the purpose stated in Gerald's post, then that's another story. Are you prepare to argue that point? I don't even see this as a gender/sexist issue because I'm sure, without any first hand knowledge of course, that both men and women had been and would probably continue to be employed in this fashion. That may be a sad commentary of society in general but se la vie. To speak out againts a harsh comment directed at a fellow contributor is one thing. To get bent out of shape over a comment directed to no one in particular is another matter altogether. I hope you don't purport to speak on behalf of all the female members as implied in the last paragraph of your post. I'm sure that everyone is very capable of speaking for themselves on this list. Men and women alike. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PUG Commentary - John Mason's "Night Train"
John Mason wrote on 5-01-01: >I hesitate continue this discussion, but I suppose that I should comment on Shel's remarks about my photo, if only to demonstrate that I'm still here. I've got a thick skin. You develop one in academics or you get out. (Q: Why are academic politics so vicious? A: Because the stakes are so low.) Even so, Shel's response was not what I expected. His is one of the voices that I had come to respect, for his civility as much as anything else. So I was surprised when I read his post--surprised rather than hurt. First, his comments in the first paragraph seemed to be aimed at the photographer, not the photograph. Second, his choice of words was gratuitously harsh, designed, it felt as I read them, to wound, not to instruct. As for the photo itself, it will stand or fall on its own merits. I needn't say anything about it. I do, on the other hand, need to thank the list for the constructive critiques of the image. Several have been very helpful, including those from people who didn't like it. < You, sir, are to be commended for a classy post and I for one appreciate it. Maybe my old college professor was right after all, when he said that dignity and class are prerequisite attributes for inductions into the halls of academia. I look forward to your future submissions in the PUG. Notwithstanding Sincerely, Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: William Peifer PUG comments
"Peifer, William [OCDUS]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PUG comments Hi Bill, Sorry for mispelling your last name in my previous post referencing your PUG comments. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: May Pug comments
William Pfeiffer commented: >Alexey Tikhonov, "Daniil. Study of Character". This is an impressive >shot. A portrait of a live model, but the lighting and warm tone capture the feel of a Rembrandt. Nice job! < Concur wholeheartedly. My initial impression was this was a photo of a painting. Perhaps even of a lesser known Rembrandt portrait. This is one of my favorite in this month's PUG, along with Amber Dayton's "Daydreamers" and Brian Campbell's "Copper Seas" to name just a couple. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax 67 Street Nudes Guy on Leno Tonight
Tom V. wrote: > The guy who uses a Pentax 67 to shoot nude people out in the street will be on Leno tonight. This is the guy who was mentioned briefly on some thread last week. (At least I think it's the same guy.) < I was the one who mentioned him on a thread about Pentax appearing on TV shows a few weeks back. He struck me as a little eccentric when I watched that HBO Special about his peculiar "art". Were you able to watched the Leno Show last night? Unfortunately, my ISP was down last night, so I missed the heads-up. I ended up watching Letterman and he had that babe from survivor whose hair was falling out before she got the boot. She's got all her hair back now and is really quite a looker. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[6]: $50K for 8 negatives at ebay
Aircompute wrote: >I agree to an extent... hopefully we all make judgements and then have the savvy of whether it's necessary to make them public or not. However, I would say that the idea that it's somehow wrong to make judgements is in part responsible for the lack of general morals and vice-versa. The "it's immoral to state what one believes to be moral" philosophy is both circular and hypocritical. Tom C. P.S. I'm not intending to imply this was your meaning... Hi Tom, I certainly don't mean there's anything wrong with publicly stating one's "moral philosophy". And if in the process of doing so, it helped in mitigating some of the moral malaise permeating in our society, then more power. It is just a "crusade" I chose not to fight myself. I guess I decided that this was not my calling or maybe I just didn't hear the clarion call for such. But I make no judgement, whatsoever. Peace. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Good bye LX...
Recently Pal wrote: >That somehow doesn't surprise me although I suspect it says less about the popularity of the LX than the unpopularity of the Z-1p. In many markets (most?) the Z-1p has been a total failure saleswise. Ouch..Somehow I think PZ-1p's sales failure is more a testament to Pentax sales strategy or lack thereof, more than it speak of the camera's capability. I find my PZ-1p to be a very capable camera and I will never part with it even if/when I get an MZ-S. I just hope that Pentax have a much better marketing plan for the MZ-S. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Good bye LX...
Nikon had just recently announce the introduction of the FM3, a new non-AF, fully mechanical, metal clad camera with apperture priority AE. At about the same time, Pentax announced that it is going to stop production of the LX, a non-AF, fully mechanical, metal clad camera with apperture priority AE. What gives? Paulo Ernest P.S. Maybe one of our Japanese member can answer this, but how is the LX selling in Japan? I have a feeling that if Pentax had not stopped marketing the LX outside of Japan a few years ago, it's production could have continued, ad infinitum. Or at least a few more years, give or take.. _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Good bye LX...
Lasse and Take had this exchange: >>And I expect of course that our Japanese friends will >>perform a collective and public ha-ra-ki-ri outside the >>Pentax headquarters...:) >The orthodox harakiri ceremony needs someone to cut the >person's neck with his sword... :-p Not Japanese, but shouldn't the correct term be "seppukko" for this proposed solemn sacrifice. At least that's what it was called in the bygone days when the noble samurai warrior chose this manner of death. I understand that this was considered an honorable way of departing this world for a member of the samurai warrior class. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Volunteer Photographers Needed for Christmas in April
Shel, Is this a statewide program? If they have a similar program on that date of April 28 in the L.A. area, I'd be interested in volunteering. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT. Pardon your French (Was: Film rewind with memory)
Lasse Karlsson wrote: >Yes, but when using a verb like "vouloir" (here in present tense, > >second person >(polite) plural - "voulez") for an auxiliary, the "main" verb goes> >infinitive, >like in "coucher". >Chris is correct. The lesson one takes from this is when asking a lady to sleep with you in French, it is essential to be polite. How about if it was a "business proposition"? Er...never mind. Perish that thought, it's Easter. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax 6x7 Stars in TV Sitcom
Shel Belinkoff wrote: >OK - it's late and I had a long day. I switch on the tube and catch >an episode of Mad About You. Bada Bing ... there's a 6x7 with a >Polaroid back playing a supporting role. The camera got as much air >time as some of the stars. Big tele lens on that sukka, too. Kool. On a similar vein, I was watching a documentary on HBO the other night about a guy who photographs a bunch of naked people on the streets and I think he uses the 6x7. When they showed the camera up close though, it looked liked somebody masked off the brand marquee on the thing for some reason. I watched the rest of the show just to see the venerable 6x7 in action instead of trying to pick out the more shapely ones among the "models". I think I'm either getting old or this Pentax bug had really hit me full force. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Direct from Chasseur d'Images
Bob Blakely wrote: That's ok. We don't hold a grudge. The next time the "greatest army in Europe" is quickly overrun by some power hungry wannabe dictator, The Yanks, Brits, Canucks, Aussies, Ruskies as well as the underground of many other noble countries will beat the invaders back for them, make the world safe (for a little while) again, and then we'll leave, forgive all their war debts and help with reparations. We did it twice before, got treated the same way, we'll still do it again, even though we know the treatment won't change. We will do this because we are not French. - All we asked of them is to maintain their immaculate tree line boulevards so the armies of the Yanks, Brits, Canucks, et al could marched in the shade when we come to liberate them again. Viva la France indeed. Especially with a little help from it's friends. Bon Soir, Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Girls like Pentax
That may be so, but how do they feel about guys who owns Pentax? Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Cokin filters
I heard that Cokin makes the filter sold under the Canon badge. If true, what does that say about the quality of Canon filters given the low regard that Cokin have among some members of the list. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)
Pal Jensen wrote: >Pentax have been showing their plans about the future 35mm slr line-up >at >the >Japan camera show. The MZ-S was said released while the Z-1p evolves >into >it >successor and the MZ-3 to its upgrade models. So the MZ-S may not be the long awaited flagship after all. >Its interesting to note the words here: For the Z-1p the word sucessor >is >used - >not upgrade. So its most likely a new camera and maybe even a new >series >of >cameras. At least it indicate that the Z-name won't be used. For the MZ->3 >upgrade they talk about cameras. Hence, its to be expected that two >bodies >will >be placed above the MZ-5n in the MZ-series (maybe the MZ-5n/3 will be > >replaced >by one of them). In my opinion, the only logical upgrade/succesor to the Z-1p/PZ-1p line will be titanium clad with a multi-point AF and OTF metering. They can leave the rest of the features intact, as far as I'm concerned. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: More Pentax Wish List
Pentax to market the LX limited edition (currently available only in Japan) in the U.S. When was the last time a brand new LX was available in this market? How about them Trojans? Watch out Dukies, here we come. Fight on SC Paulo (going to Philly this wknd) Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax Wish List
Topping my wish list is for the stock market to go back up again so I can cash in my McDonald's stocks to buy more Pentax equipment. But seriously, an OTF capability on a Pentax AF body would be nice. An MZS-n (already) or PZ-1p SE maybe. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: O.T. Rolling blackout in Ca.
Good news. I just heard that the city I lived in may not be part of the rolling blackout. Apparently, our local, fully regulated power company does not depend on Southern California Edison (one of the major culprit along with PGE in NoCal for this energy shortage fiasco) for it's power supply. I'm still going to look into getting one of those UPS device that various members of the list suggested. Just in case the situation here change for the worse in the upcoming months. Again, thanks to everyone who gave advise and comments regarding this matter. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Introduction to ME! :-)
Tanya Mayer wrote: >is in regards to the Pz-20. Is anybody familiar with this model (I > >believe >that it was released in '94 and >discontinued in '95)? I know that it is only a fairly basic model, but >I >have had one offered to me for a >good price and I am genuinely interested in the "hyper" mode function >that >it offers. All comments >and advice would be greatly appreciated. Welcome to the group, Tanya. I'm not too familiar with the camera in question but since you already owned a PZ-1p, I assumed that the "hyper" mode of the PZ-20 would be equal to or less than that of top-of-the-line model. So at best, purchasing this camera would just buy you redundant capabilty. Good luck and let us know what you decide. Ernest Paulo _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: O.T. Rolling blackout in Ca.
>Bob Blakely wrote: > > > > You will NOT be given a schedule for security reasons. Only community > > organizations (police, fire, hospitals, etc.) will receive advance >notice. > > >That's nuts. It's time for you California folk to get tough with your >government officials. >It's also untrue. We get notification when our block is likely to be >hit. >We received advance warning today (at around 11:00am) that cuts were >very >likely somewhere between 12:00 and 1:00pm, and that any blackout would >last around 90 minutes. Sure enough, at around 12:30, we lost power. >I've also heard notifications over the radio giving details of which >blocks were next on the rota to lose power (and explaining how to find >which block you were in by examining your electricity bill). >It's not the first time this particular story has surfaced, though. >I saw it the last time we had cuts, as well. It was discussed at >length, and pretty much discounted. Who is spreading it this time? >- -- >John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Blakely and John Francis are both correct. The policy of not informing the local citizenry of the blackout schedule is not a statewide policy. Rather, it was left to the discretion of the local authorities to implement a policy approriate with their community. So it's not only conceivable that different areas of the state would have 2 diametrically different policy, but it's quite likely that it would. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re. O.T. Rolling blackout in Ca.
Petit Miam wrote: >You could try coming to NZ. We don't get rolling >blackouts forced on us here. Only if you promise to be nice to my "all black" PZ-1p and not call it "morbid and boring" in front of it's face. But not in the middle of "March Madness" when my USC Trojans are in the "sweet sixteen" for the first time in history. GO SC Paulo Ernest P.S. Hoped we don't have a blackout during the game on Thursday. Schucks. Do you get the NCAA Tourney on the telley down there in NZ? _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX & 43mm
Chris Brogden wrote: >Sounds good. The PLEP can be part of the larger International Exchange >and Loan of Pentax Equipment group, or IELOPE. IELOPE will need some >Insured Loan Of Valuable Equipment Underwriters (ILOVEU) to handle the >financial details before each transaction gets the approval of the >Pentax >Advice and Regulations to Expedite New Transactions Syndicate (PARENTS). >Good luck! Very clever. There has to be a hidden theme behind all these acronyms somewhere. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: O.T. Rolling blackout in Ca.
Doug, William and Skip, Thanks one and all for the response to my inquiry. I'm heeding every advise and keeping them to heart but my fingers are crossed nevertheless. These blackouts sucks. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Wedding Hell (Redux)
>>Oh, and at the same wedding, the girl who caught the bouquet was >>wearing >>a short dress and no panties...I have a funny shot of some 10 year old >>boys getting an eyeful. Maybe I'll scan that one tonight. >>tv Never mind the boys, how about a shot of the girl sans panties. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
PZ-1p AF motor speed
>Also, the film advance motor goes only about 2.5 fps in the servo mode. >The 4 fps. capability only works in the single-shot AF mode. > >Paulo Ernest Are you sure about this? In single AF mode the picture can only be made after focus confirmation, with servo AF it will fire without waiting for that. I always assumed for that reason the maximum fps speed would be achieved in servo AF mode. I have never checked it out since I don't shoot continuously anyway. Frits - Frits, I'm positive. The fact that the lens is focusing continuously in the servo mode would slow down fps. Whereas in the single-focus mode, it locks focus on the first exposure and will remain on that focus point as long as as the shutter release is held down. Which is what you would do when you're shooting multi-frame consecutive shots anyway. This would then allow the motordrive to advance the film to it's maximum speed of 4 fps. since the AF is not focusing in between shots. The problem with this though is,if the subject is in motion, you're not guaranteed sharp focus after the first exposure. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
No Subject
>-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of >Chris Brogden >Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 6:08 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: ZX-5N vs. PZ1 vs. PZ1p vs. lousy AF??? > > > >Ok, more on the focusing modes. I just had a look at >the Z1-p brochure >and it says that predictive AF kicks in when using >the Servo AF mode and >"when the subject is in motion at a speed faster than >1.5mm/sec. on the >film plane." Interesting... does anyone who has >access to the owner's >manual know if the Z1-p uses predictive AF with >single-shot AF? I assumed >that it would, but it doesn't say that in the brochure. > >chris Chris, predictive AF doesn't does not work in the PZ-1p single-shot AF. Instead it works as a focus lock in that mode in case you want to re-compose your shot after attaining focus on your subject (i.e. putting your subject off-center on the picture frame) provided you continously press the shutter release halfway down. Also, the film advance motor goes only about 2.5 fps in the servo mode. The 4 fps. capability only works in the single-shot AF mode. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Phoenix AF 100-400 zoom in Pentax mount
Not a very highly rated lens, especially at the long end, quite soft with low contrast. But, if you want one, B&H Photo, www.bhphotovideo, has one listed in this month's Popular Photography, brand new, for $199.95. The aperture is f/4.5-6.7, so it is on the slow side as well... Personally, I'd pass on this lens. For the same money, ($200 from B&h), you can get the Sigma 70-300/4-5.6 DL Super Macro, also brand new. This lens has got very good reviews and I believe some list members own it and are happy with the overall performance versus its price. Throw on a 1.4x teleconverter and you'll get to 420mm at f/8. I've used the Tamron 100-300/5-6.3 before and was generally pleased with the results there. That lens is currently selling at around $175, but has a $20 rebate from Tamron, so your net cost is about $155. John Thanks for the reply to my thread, John. My interest in this zoom range is as a gift to my girlfriend whom I introduce to the wonderful world of Pentax photography when I got her a ZX-30 w/ a Sigma 28-105 for her birthday last year. I bought this brand new as an outfit from Samy's Camera in L.A. in one of their periodic "door buster" sale promotion for $199.00 plus tax. But since then she's been eyeing some of my Pentax optics (especially the much beloved FA 400/5.6) to use with her camera. Needless to say I'm less than enthused about this recent turn of event. So far I've managed to ward off this unwanted advances by authoritively pronouncing that the plastic mount on her camera, unlike the metal mount on my PZ-1p, would not be able to support the weight of the monster super telephoto. This has worked so far but for how long, I have no idea. Her interest in photography has grown each day to the point that she even started to take some classes at the local college. I may have unwittingly created a monster here. I think I'll just give her an old Pentax A 70-210 zoom I haven't used for a long time. Hopefully this would get her off my back and off the rest my optics for awhile. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Phoenix AF Zoom 100-400 in Pentax mount
Spotted on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1220737145 Phoenix 100-400 AF Zoom (max.& min. F-stop not given) with buy it now offer of $265.00. Accordingly, the MSRP on this lens is $500.00+ as per seller. Is anybody on the list familiar with this brand and this particular model. I'd be appreciative of any input from the group regarding it's qualities (or lack thereof), performance, durability etc. I'm a newcomer to the list BTW. Paulo _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
