Re: A20 2.8

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks all for the tips.  I'll try to locate a local
repairman before attempting to disassemble the lens or
send it out.  So far it works but as an "M" lens since
there is no contact but the aperture ring can shift to
the "A" setting.  It's just that the contact is not
there.



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> I don't know Francis - I'm using it on a camera that
has no
 electrical
> contact with the lens - I use stop-down metering
with it. I'm sure
> someone else will help here...


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re: A20 2.8

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Cotty wrote:
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Box for me this morning. A20mm 2.8 :-))

Out this afternoon to shoot some autumn colour in a
local Cotswold town
(Burford).

To use an Americanism, I'm stoked.

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Nice.  I have one of these also but it is missing the
contact for the "A" setting.  Can this be fixed easily
by a camera repair man?  I may have the parts from
another FA lens.

Appreciate some input on this.

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Re: OT: Please identify this bird

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks Skye, Anne, and Mark.


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Re: OT: Please identify this bird

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Don't know the bird's name, but the photos are great!
Exposure and focus are spot on!

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OT: Please identify this bird

[Francis Alviar]

This bird showed up out of nowhere while my daughter
was feeding the ducks at a local park.

The ducks were avoiding it like the plague.  Probably
due to the huge beak and menacing eyes.

Anyway just want to know what the name of this bird
is.  Apologies for the cropped pic on #2.  Had to rush
to take the photos while he still had the fish in his
beak.

Oh and also these are the first shots from my recently
acquired DA 16-45mm lens.  The photos are labeled in
the gallery for anybody who cares to see.

Thanks.


Francis

#1
http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742228
#2
http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742229
#3
http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742232

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Re: FA 28-70 f4 AL

[Francis Alviar]

When I bought mine it was to use on film cameras but I
never did because right after that I purchased an *ist
DS.  It's light, has good bokeh and like others said
images come out sharp.  On a digital camera you lose
the wide end so not really good for scenic shots but
good enough for a walkabout lens.  But now that I have
the 16-45mm coming I don't know if I will use this as
much.


Francis

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http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/61914548
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So I hear that a lot of people like this lens, other
than its tendency 
to split apart.

I've never been one for zooms, and so I never
considered buying it.  
However, I've come across one.  Someone convince me to
keep it, or not 
keep it.  I'm unlikely to ever use it on film (because
it won't fit on my 
67).  I have an SMC-M 28mm f2.8, a Super Takumar 35mm
f2.0 and an SMC-F 
50mm f1.4 in the range this fellow covers.

Tell me why I'd want to keep it.

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[Francis Alviar]

Hi all,

Just thought I'd ask the collective what their opinion
is on these two lenses:

DA 16-45mm f/4
DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6

I have recently purchased these two lenses and want to
know how their performance is and what to expect. 
Would these two make a good travel combo?  Any other
lenses - prime or otherwise you would recommend for a
travel kit?  

Thank you.  Now back to our regularly scheduled
programming.


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Re: OT: Anyone have a Gmail invi to spare?

[Francis Alviar]

I have about 100 gmail invites.  Anybody else wants
some?

Shoot me an email.  Thanks.

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Get free admission to any six flags theme park when
you bring in any pentax camera.

http://www.pentaximaging.com/sixflags


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Re: PAW: Etude in Soft

[Francis Alviar]

I don't do a lot of these reviews so take it with a
grain of salt.

I think the glow/glare of the paper distracts from the
whole image.  It's super bright even though it's soft.

Just my two cents.


Francis M. Alviar
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Hi!

http://www.photoforum.ru/rate/photo.php?photo_id=191069

Please be brutal. But honest :).

Today I took a soft lens for my project shooting...

Boris

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Re: F 17-28 problem

[Francis Alviar]

I wish I had done the same after finding out that the
A20mm f/2.8 lens that I bought from KEH was missing
the small metal ball on the lens mount.  Probably
could have had it fixed.  A lesson learned from me -
always ask next time.  You never know.

Anyway, that was a good buy there Michael.  I saw that
lens posted on a Friday I think and then not soon
afterwards it was gone.  Congrats!


Francis M. Alviar

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Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 19:13:46 -0400
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Michael Bergstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:

>I don't suppose KEH will take my word for it that
it's partially 
broken
>and return $100 or so.  I'll just have to write them
and see what
>they're willing to do for me.

True story: A few years ago I bought a Pentax
FA*80-200/2.8 from KEH. 
It
was listed as being in Bargain condition. When I
received it I found, 
as
I expected, that the condition was much better than
one would normally
expect from "bargain" condition. One small
disappointment was finding a
slightly dented filter ring. Not a big deal - I've
purchased Bargain
condition lenses from KEH in the past and had dented
filter rings, but 
I
was a little disappointed that they hadn't mentioned
it in their
description of this lens. I related all this in a post
to the PDML and
*within half an hour* I received a phone call from KEH
with an apology!
(There was a KEH employee on the list.) And they
refunded $50.00 on my
credit card. 
This was all without my even *asking* for a refund,
much less proving
that there was anything really wrong with the lens.

Phone 'em up.

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Re: istd or istds or wait?

[Francis Alviar]

I waited for a while before deciding to buy.  Then I
saw this good deal for an *ist DS online so I jumped
at the opportunity.  Best decision I made so far since
soon after all existing stock of the DS sold out and
so far there's no new stock.  My advice would be to
buy it now.  You won't be missing out on anything if
you do.  But if you are willing to wait for who knows
how long then by all means wait.  Maybe there will be
newer and better options on the new model.

Here's a question for D and DS owners:  What media do
you think the new DSLR would be utilizing?  Seeing as
how the current rumor is Sony merging with Pentax -
Sony uses memory stick.  If it's CF cards then DS
owners would be stuck with the current model until the
next round of Dslrs come by.  Same thing with D owners
if the new model uses SD cards.


Francis M. Alviar


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I don't think anyone can answer that question
definitively. I'm happy 
with my two *istD cameras. The battery grip is
important to me as is the 
availability of continuous autofocus in all shooting
modes. However, I 
purchased my cameras before the *istDS was available,
so I never gave 
it any thought. I'm very happy with these cameras. I
use them for a wide 
range of hobby work and some commercial work,
including magazine car 
photography and stock photography. I'm sure Pentax
will eventually 
release an improved DSLR. They obviously intend to
continue in the business. 
At that time, I'll sell one of my bodies and purchase
the new one. I 
don't spend any time worrying about it. The current
cameras are serving 
me very well.
Paul


> Hi all,
> 
> simple question: shoudl I get an istD or istDs, or
should I wait for 
the next 
> digital SLR. Will Pentax bring us a newer digital
SLR, with the Sony 
rumours?
> Is the only main difference between the D and Ds
that the D will 
accept a 
> battery pack?
> 
> I have invested a lot in Pentax glass and will feel
pretty shitty 
when I cannot 
> upgrade to a good digital SLR.
> 
> Frank
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Re: Peso: Gramercy Park - the pic that got publ this month

[Francis Alviar]

Excellent pic Ann.

Very eerie.

Like Shel said it also looks like it's in color on my
monitor but it works either way.

Congrats on getting published.



Francis M. Alviar


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Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 10:38:25 -0400
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Subject: Peso: Gramercy Park - the pic that got publ
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http://users.rcn.com/annsan/gramercyparkfeb282005.jpg

Alas, they changed it to greyscale - which worked
the way they presented it
but I like the color better.

The mag is called 10003 - (my zip) very slick
looking 
The picture went along with two poems of mine one
serious,
one parody, which are on my homepage, too 

Gramercy Park  and My Last Husband

If I told you guys this before forgive me, I'm
just excited to have
the stuff in print

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Re: DS caution

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks for the heads up Collin.  I always favored
switching cards myself but it's good to know that this
situation might happen should I plug in directly to
the USB port.



Francis


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The High Speed USB 2.0 port may be practical for some
but I prefer to 
change cards.  If you hook up the USB, and then open
the camera card 
access door, it's like unplugging a live USB device. 
Opening the door 
(rightly) powers down the camera. 

I've got Win2K.  It restarts the computer.

There may be other risks.  Be certain to tell Win to
"disconnect" the 
device before accessing the memory card slot. 

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Re: Happy Birthday Mark

[Francis Alviar]

Happy Birthday Mark!

And many more..



Francis M. Alviar


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Mark Roberts is 44 today. And he doesn't look a day
over 43 and 3/4 ;-)






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Re: Wonderful

[Francis Alviar]

That's great Shel.

Are the black limiteds available here now?

Would love to get one (or all three).  Actually I
bought a EX condition 77mm last year but it arrived in
not even bargain condition that I had to return it.

Looking forward to your photos.


Francis


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I had a chance to use a black 77mm Ltd today.  It was
attached to one of my
black MX.  Wonderful combination.  The lens could very
well end up being my
favorite 35mm slr lens.  It is so effin' perfect on
the MX.  Film at 11:00


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Re: PESO: Vino

[Francis Alviar]

Hi Boris,

Thanks for the comment from Julia.

What about you?  What do you think about the image?


Francis




Hi!


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Bored at a retirement luncheon so I busied myself by
taking photos inside the restaurant.


*ist DS
FA 50mm f/1.4
f2.0 @ 1/45
Auto setting on PS7


Comments always welcome and appreciated. 


Julia does not like it. She says "it is strange, and
why the straw"...


I say: "In vino veritas" :).


Galia is running around us...


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Re: PESO: Vino

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks John.

Will try it one of these days if I find it locally.



Francis



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Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 00:56:37 -0400
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It's nothing out of the ordinary - just a good,
drinkable
St. Emilion.  Chateau Plaisance blend wine from
multiple
vineyards, so you're unlikely to get anything
particularly
good, or particularly bad.

If you want to sample it, you should be able to find
for
something around $15 - $20 for a bottle.






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Re: PESO: Vino

[Francis Alviar]

Hi Scott,

Thanks.

I wanted a drink too but unfortunately only got to
sniff the cork.


Francis

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Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 22:21:28 -0400
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Francis,

Now I want a drink.  See what you've done?  Good shot!

On 5/12/05, Francis Alviar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> 
> Bored at a retirement luncheon so I busied myself by
> taking photos inside the restaurant.
> 
> *ist DS
> FA 50mm f/1.4
> f2.0 @ 1/45
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> 
> Comments always welcome and appreciated.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> Francis
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Re: PESO: Vino

[Francis Alviar]

Hi UncaMikey,

Did nothing of the sort.

Actually didn't even get to drink it.  The guy who
brought the wine in just uncorked it at our table and
carried the bottle(s) off somewhere.

Left us with only the cork to sniff.  Sniff!


Francis


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--- Francis Alviar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3353925
> 
> 
> Bored at a retirement luncheon so I busied myself by
> taking photos inside the restaurant.

Um, I am almost afraid to ask, but, did you put the
St. Emilion in a
glass, add ice, then drink it with a straw?  larf!

Goodness, if I had a nickel for every cork I've
pulled, I could...  I
could...   I could buy more wine!

Nice shot -- I am a bit envious of the detail you
folks get with the
digital cameras, not having to be dependent upon
processing and
printing when you share these.

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Re: PESO: Vino

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks Frank.

Appreciate the comment.



Francis





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Date: Thu, 12 May 2005 22:08:24 -0400
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On 5/12/05, Francis Alviar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3353925
> 
> Bored at a retirement luncheon so I busied myself by
> taking photos inside the restaurant.
> 
> *ist DS
> FA 50mm f/1.4
> f2.0 @ 1/45
> Auto setting on PS7
> 
> Comments always welcome and appreciated.
> 
> Thanks.

I love it!

And not just for the subject matter, either!  

Nice, spare, simple composition.  It's the details
that make it for
me, like the frost and condensation on the glass, the
purple on the
end of the cork, the scratches on the tabletop.

Just a terrific shot.

Simple is good!

cheers,
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PESO: Vino

[Francis Alviar]

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3353925


Bored at a retirement luncheon so I busied myself by
taking photos inside the restaurant.

*ist DS
FA 50mm f/1.4
f2.0 @ 1/45
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Thanks.


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Re: WAAAAAAAY OT: Wu-Tang Name

[Francis Alviar]

"Respected Madman"


Francis M. Alviar


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OK, I had to try but I'm not sure if you agree. .-)

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[Francis Alviar]

Just grabbed a FA 28-70mm f/4 off of that auction
site.

It belonged to a former list member (I think) Gary
Murphy.

I've been reading comments for this lens from Stan's
site and it's been getting good reviews.  Any other
comments you guys want to add?

Can't wait to try it out.



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Re: PESO PAW - Abandoned But Not Forgotten

[Francis Alviar]

Excellent photo as usual Shel.

I wonder what this image would look like in sepia?

IAC wonderful photo.


Francis

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Hi Boris ...

I don't understand what you mean by my shot being
"very thorough."

Overall I like your photo, but it has some elements in
it that lessen 
its
impact.  The most glaring, as i see it, is the tilted
horizon.  It 
looks
about 1 - 1.5 degrees skewed to the right.  This tilt,
amongst other
problems it causes, works against the tilt of the
boat.  By that I mean
since both the boat and the horizon are tilted in the
same direction, 
the
skewed position of the boat is given less importance
and strength than 
it
could have had.

I like the old shoe in the pic.  Nice touch.  And
while I understand 
what
you are doing by including the two people sitting on
the wall, I'm not 
sure
they add much, if anything, to the photo, other than
being a 
distraction.  

Now, Boris, tell me honestly, how many shots did you
make of this 
scene? 
>From how many different positions did you shoot it?  I
mainly asked 
because
of the conversations we've been having off list.

Shel 


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> From: Boris Liberian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date: 5/6/2005 11:41:27 AM
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>
> Hi!
>
> > Here's another shot of my favorite fishing boat. 
Nothing special 
... I
was
> > using the photo to practice some Photoshop
techniques last night, 
and
> > decided to post the pic here.  Shot on Ektachrome
100G
> > 
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/warm.html
>
> Shel, the funny thing - few days ago I went to the
Jaffa Port to take 
a 
> look and shoot some of the dead ships in the Ship
Cemetery.
>
> Your shot is very thorough. I have a bit of a hard
time putting my 
> thoughts into words, but hopefully you'd understand
me.
>
> Here is one shot from Jaffa Port - not very
remarkable though...
>
>
http://www.photosight.ru/photo.php?photoid=850161&ref=author
>
> I will probably be posting some more.
>
> Boris

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Re: PAW: Off with your head

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks Godfrey.

I didn't shoot RAW and I doubt there will be any other
detail in the glove part so I guess I'll have to live
with the blown highlight.

I'm still saving for PS CS.  In the meantime I'll have
to learn with PS7.



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On 5/5/05, Francis Alviar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3338004
>
> *ist DS
> SMC FA 28-105mm f/4-5.6
> 1/750 @ f/8
> Manual Exposure
> ISO 800 (800?)  Didn't set it correctly prior to
> taking the shot
> Auto levels in PS
>
> Comments welcome and very much appreciated.

It's a very fun photo.

>
> Actually I'd like to solicit everyone's advise on
> using PS7 to burn in the blown out highlights like
the
> gloves and the left portion of the face.  Being a
PS7
> newbie I don't exactly know the steps to take.

If there's no detail data in those areas, if they're
completely 
saturated, you can only make them darker. If the
original file is RAW 
format, you might be able to retrieve some data if
only one channel is 
not saturated (at least with PSCS and Camera Raw 2.4).

> Also
> can you guys suggest a good book on PS7.  Thank you.

I'd look in used book stores for PS7 based books. It's
been superceded 
by PSCS for almost a year now.

Godfrey

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Re: PAW: Off with your head

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks Frank.



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Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 22:21:15 -0400
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On 5/5/05, Francis Alviar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3338004
> 
> *ist DS
> SMC FA 28-105mm f/4-5.6
> 1/750 @ f/8
> Manual Exposure
> ISO 800 (800?)  Didn't set it correctly prior to
> taking the shot
> Auto levels in PS
> 
> Comments welcome and very much appreciated.
> 
> Actually I'd like to solicit everyone's advise on
> using PS7 to burn in the blown out highlights like
the
> gloves and the left portion of the face.  Being a
PS7
> newbie I don't exactly know the steps to take.  Also
> can you guys suggest a good book on PS7.  Thank you.
> 

A fun shot, great colour rendition, dof's good (I like
that the band
members in the background are only a bit OOF, so we
get some
separation, but they're still very identifiable).

You caught her body in just the right pose (very much
in character for
her, IIRC).  The pose matches the face!  

Good shot.

Can't help you with the PS stuff, but I'll be eagerly
reading the
responses from others.

cheers,
frank


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RE: PAW: Off with your head

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks for the tip Shel.  I'll check out that book.


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Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 19:19:35 -0700
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Hi,

I've gotten good results (sometimes) by making a
selection of the hot
areas, feathering the selection as appropriate, and
using the healing 
brush
@ 100% and then fading it an appropriate amount. 
Katrin Eismann in  
her
book, Photoshop Retouching and Restoring 
(http://www.digitalretouch.org/)
has some other suggestions as well.  I highly
recommend the book, and
Katrin often shows up on the Photoshop forum to help
out and answer
questions.  This is the best Photoshop book I've
purchased for my needs 
and
work style.

Martin Evening's book, Photoshop for Photographers is
also a very good
choice, and his book for v 7.0 can often be found on
eBay for a good 
price.
I bought a copy from someone on the PS list for
$10.00, including the
tutorial CD which included QT movies.  Martin
sometimes shows up on the
Photoshop list as well.

As for your specific problem, I doubt it can be easily
fixed very well, 
but
in all honesty, I didn't fiddle with the pic or try
any adjustments - 
just
gave it a quick eyeball.

Shel 


> [Original Message]
> From: Francis Alviar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: 
> Date: 5/5/2005 7:00:09 PM
> Subject: PAW:  Off with your head
>
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3338004
>
> *ist DS
> SMC FA 28-105mm f/4-5.6
> 1/750 @ f/8
> Manual Exposure
> ISO 800 (800?)  Didn't set it correctly prior to
> taking the shot
> Auto levels in PS
>
> Comments welcome and very much appreciated.
>
> Actually I'd like to solicit everyone's advise on
> using PS7 to burn in the blown out highlights like
the
> gloves and the left portion of the face.  Being a
PS7
> newbie I don't exactly know the steps to take.  Also
> can you guys suggest a good book on PS7.  Thank you.
>
>
> Francis M. Alviar
>
>
>
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PAW: Off with your head

[Francis Alviar]

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3338004

*ist DS
SMC FA 28-105mm f/4-5.6
1/750 @ f/8
Manual Exposure
ISO 800 (800?)  Didn't set it correctly prior to
taking the shot
Auto levels in PS

Comments welcome and very much appreciated.

Actually I'd like to solicit everyone's advise on
using PS7 to burn in the blown out highlights like the
gloves and the left portion of the face.  Being a PS7
newbie I don't exactly know the steps to take.  Also
can you guys suggest a good book on PS7.  Thank you.


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Re: PESO: Skunk

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks Frank.



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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 08:38:52 -0400
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On 4/12/05, Francis Alviar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3277022
> 
> Taken at the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs live
> stage show in Disneyland.
> 
> Pentax *ist DS
> Pentax FA 28-105mm f/4-5.6
> ISO 200
> f5.6 @ 1/45
> Auto adjustments in Photoshop
> Slightly cropped
> 
> Comments always welcome and very much appreciated.
> 

A nice performance shot.  The smile makes it;  you
caught a good
facial expression there.

cheers,
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http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3277022

Taken at the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs live
stage show in Disneyland.

Pentax *ist DS
Pentax FA 28-105mm f/4-5.6
ISO 200
f5.6 @ 1/45
Auto adjustments in Photoshop
Slightly cropped

Comments always welcome and very much appreciated.

Thanks.


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Re: PESO: Heritage Park

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks for the comments Frank.


Francis

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Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2005 09:15:36 -0400
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On Apr 6, 2005 1:48 AM, Francis Alviar
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> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3257597
> 
> Comments welcome.
> 
> Francis M. Alviar

I agree with the other posters.

Very good composition - that S shaped wall is a very
bold element.

Exposure's a bit blown out in parts, however.  I have
no idea if it
can be fixed in PS, or if it needs to be reshot.  I
think it's a
strong enough photo that it's worth the effort to tame
that
brightness, one way or the other, though.

cheers,
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Re: PESO: Heritage Park

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks for the comments Rick.

The concrete is overblown quite a bit.

Will try shooting with the polarizer next time.


Francis
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Francis,

I like the composition. The concrete is very bright,
though, and a polarizing filter might help.

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Re: PESO: Heritage Park

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks for the comments Ken.

The sidewalk is overblown quite a lot.  It doesn't
help that I shot this around 2 in the afternoon.

Will go back there sometime and try to shoot again but
this time I'll wait until later in the afternoon.

I'll try to play with this in PS.  I'm a newbie to PS
so it will be a trial and error project.


Francis

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You asked, so here goes -
On my monitor the sidewalk is far too hot.
Nice "S" curve composition but I'd crop the LH edge to
eliminate 
building & sign. 
If you can go back try to reshoot this in the early
morning or late 
afternoon - less harsh light.

Hope this helps.

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http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3257597

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Re: The Lowley SMCP-M 28/3.5

[Francis Alviar]

Very interesting test Don.

I too own one of these lenses and I'm quite fond of
it.

Been playing with it over the past couple of days
together with the *ist DS.

Here's a sample:

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3248328
1/125 @ f11 of f16(?)
cropped

Taken at Irvine Spectrum.  Please excuse the rather
harsh lighting.  Taken during mid-day.  Spring is
finally peeking around the corner and people are up
and about doing their business.

Here's the rest of the gallery:

http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=484522

A few shot taken at LAX at night.  Sorry for the
blurry photos.

Anyway the 28mm is really a dandy of a lens.  I love
it.

Hope to see more of your tests of it and the 16-45mm.


Francis M. Alviar

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Here's a quick comparison of my $400.00 DA 16-45
and my $35.00 SMCP-M 28/3.5.

http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/28_3.5/compare.htm

Why do I hang on to this old,  "obsolete" MF glass?
This is a 'prime' example! (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
;-)

These are shot as  .jpg with medium sharpening 'in
camera'.
No other processing other than crop and resize.
Both lenses *wide open*, focused manually.
Tripod mounted.

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Re: I'm surprised that this one didn't attract a single bid

[Francis Alviar]

Amen!  I can't even explain the joy of using a manual
focus lens with the *istDS.  Currently I'm playing
around with it and the Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5
screwmount lens.  Granted you have to do one or two
extra steps to get exposure but what I'm shooting at
won't move away and there's no hurry in getting the
exposure.  Instant gratification is just two extra
steps away.

-Francis

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DSLR with manual 
lenses is still instant gratification, there are just
a few more steps 
to 
do along the way.

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Re: PESO: Concentrate

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks Frank.

Kids are really fun to shoot.  And sometimes difficult
because they do random things.  I have to be always
ready with the camera.

It seems like only yesterday she could barely walk and
now she's climbing all over the place.

http://pug.komkon.org/02sep/gelli.html
http://pug.komkon.org/02nov/gg.html
http://pug.komkon.org/04mar/gelli02a.html


Francis

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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 19:58:23 -0500
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 13:12:23 -0800 (PST), Francis
Alviar
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> One of my very first shots from the recently
acquired
> *ist DS.  This one taken with the FA 50mm f/1.4
lens.
>   My apologies for the cut-off right foot.  Cropped
to
> eliminate dead space.  Comments always welcome and
> very much appreciated.
> 
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3231092
> 
> *ist DS, 1/750 @ f/8.  ISO 200.
> Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4

The cut-off foot or feet doesn't bother me at all -
I'd have likely
not noticed it had you not pointed it out.

Very cute shot!  Kids are so much fun to shoot - some
things in their
world are so important and serious!  You captured her
concentration,
all right!  

Nice one.

cheers,
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Re: PESO: Concentrate

[Francis Alviar]

Excellent images Bruce!

After viewing your images I think the 16-45mm will be
a priority on my list.  Just hope it's available by
the time I save up enough cash to buy it.


Francis


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Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 09:31:16 -0800
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Hello Francis,

I can highly recommend it.  It is optically extremely
good - and gives
you the reach on the wide end.  16mm is visibly wider
than the 20mm -
you are comparing about a 24mm to 30mm in 35mm terms. 
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Re: PESO: Concentrate

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks Bruce.

I really love that 50.  Now I am getting the bug and
starting to look for more lenses.  Perhaps I'll try
the 16-45 DA lens.  Any opinions on that one?  It
would make for a nice travel lens.  That way I won't
have to keep switching lenses from an A 20mm to the
50.


Francis


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Cute image - gotta love that 50mm!

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Sunday, March 27, 2005, 1:12:23 PM, you wrote:

FA> One of my very first shots from the recently
acquired
FA> *ist DS.  This one taken with the FA 50mm f/1.4
lens. 
FA>   My apologies for the cut-off right foot. 
Cropped to
FA> eliminate dead space.  Comments always welcome and
FA> very much appreciated.

FA>
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3231092

FA> *ist DS, 1/750 @ f/8.  ISO 200.
FA> Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4


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PESO: Concentrate

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One of my very first shots from the recently acquired
*ist DS.  This one taken with the FA 50mm f/1.4 lens. 
  My apologies for the cut-off right foot.  Cropped to
eliminate dead space.  Comments always welcome and
very much appreciated.

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3231092

*ist DS, 1/750 @ f/8.  ISO 200.
Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4


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Enablement

[Francis Alviar]

Finally got an *ist DS.  It's a used one (I assume)
since it was listed as EX+ condition.  The only thing
missing from the package when it arrived this
afternoon was the viewfinder cap and the battery.  I'm
really digging this camera.  Can't wait to try it out
tomorrow.  Thanks guys for the advice and answering
questions.


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Pulled the trigger

[Francis Alviar]

Evening guys and gals.  I just pulled the trigger and
purchased a used *ist DS in EX+ condition.  I'm hoping
it will be a keeper but just in case it's not I have
about two weeks to decide.  My question for all is: 
What should I check for?

I'm no expert in digital cameras.  This is my first
dslr and I really wanted to buy a new one but have to
settle for a used specimen due to budget constraints
so any tips or advice you guys can provide will be
really helpful and is very much appreciated.

Thanks.


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Used Dslr

[Francis Alviar]

Given KEH's conservative (to me) grading of their
items for sale, would you recommend purchasing a used
dslr from them?  It would certainly help lower the
cost of getting into digital and I'll have some money
left for other goodies like a memory card and
rechargeable batteries, maybe a prime lens (FA 35mm
f/2).  Not to mention that Ipod I've been asking the
tax return fairy for a long time.  At least KEH has a
14 day return policy so anything bad that goes wrong
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K 45-125mm f/4 and K 200mm f/4 on *ist D or *ist DS

[Francis Alviar]

Hi all,

Has anyone ever tried this combo?

Would be interested to hear about results and if you
could provide samples I would sure appreciate it.

Thanks.


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*ist DS owners - Yay or Nay

[Francis Alviar]

I'd like to ask *ist DS owners regarding their
experience with this camera so far.  Yay or nay?  Any
problems encountered?  Ease of use?  Any feature you
wish it had?  Satisfaction so far?  I'm at the stage
where I can finally (although barely) afford a DSLR
and want to get owner's opinions on the camera.  Thank
you very much and hope to hear from the group.


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PESO - Soldier

[Francis Alviar]

http://www.photos.ph/image/168551

Comments welcome.


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Re: PAW: Gillian

[Francis Alviar]

I set up myself for that one didn't I?

What I meant to say was that the FR-1 is a SLR instead
of a rangefinder.

Whew!


Francis Alviar


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Date: Wed, 07 Apr 2004 12:30:51 -0700
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I still have a number of 35mm cameras that are
rangefinders, Francis.

I also have a number of 35mm camras that are NOT
rangefinders.

keith whaley


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Re: PAW: Gillian

[Francis Alviar]

Hi Boris,

I posted the original photo uncropped and unmodified.

It's a little bit better but not by much.

The FR-1 is not a rangefinder but a 35mm camera.  Very
good camera with Aperture priority and manual
exposure.

I bought it prior to my acquiring Pentax bodies with
the intent of buying Zeiss lenses for it.  So soon did
I find out the cost of such a project and in the
meantime was given two K1000 bodies for free hence my
intro into the Pentax world.  Been obsessing ever
since.


Francis

Original unmodified version:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2268848


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Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 20:22:08 +0200
From: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Francis Alviar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Hi!

FA> I'm off next week so I'm submitting my PAW early.
FA> Hope you guys don't mind.

Of course we don't. Well, me at least ...

FA> Photo taken with a Yashica FR-1 and 50mm lens. 
Film
FA> was Fuji Superia 400.

Is this a range-finder camera? Pardon my ignorance...

Francis, it is a little soft on my focus. Judging from
the motion blur
of baby's hand and shallow DOF, I would think that
lighting was not
most favorable...

Technicalities aside, I really like what I see. It is
good the baby is
not staring directly into the camera... May be I would
have preferred
to see more of baby's hand sacrificing a bit of space
on the top...
Well, I am too technical today...

Hope it wasn't too senseless, my comments...

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PAW: Gillian

[Francis Alviar]

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2266143

I'm off next week so I'm submitting my PAW early. 
Hope you guys don't mind.

Photo taken with a Yashica FR-1 and 50mm lens.  Film
was Fuji Superia 400.

Comments appreciated.

Thanks.


Francis




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PAW: South Rim

[Francis Alviar]

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2253196

As usual comments and suggestions are very much
appreciated.

Photo taken with a Pentax ZX-5n and 28-105 mm f/4-5.6
Powerzoom.  Film was Fuji Astia.

Enjoy!


Francis M. Alviar

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Help with A 20mm f/2.8 lens

[Francis Alviar]

I recently purchased a Pentax A 20mm f/2.8 lens.  I
mounted it onto a PZ-1p and I noticed that it does not
allow for Hyper Program AE function.  It only allows
for Shutter-Priority AE, Manual, Manual (Bulb) and
1/250.  Any ideas on what is causing this?  The back
of the lens does not look at all like that on a A 50mm
f/2 lens.  Other than that it functions in Hyper
Manual mode so I guess it's ok.  Can this be repaired?

Thanks for all your input.


Francis

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Re: Advice on lens I purchased

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks for all your replies.  I will definitely call
first thing tomorrow and negotiate for a return of the
item.  It's just too bad that the lens is in that
condition.  The packaging was fine when I received it.
 No dented-in corners or holes.

There is definitely a big speck inside around the
middle of the front optic.  This lens is a major dust
catcher as it is evident in the sides of the lens.

I'll let you all know how the return turns out. 
Unfortunately Adorama is out of stock on the new
condition lens that is why I bought this one.  Ohe
well, I guess I could wait.

Thanks once again.


Francis

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SoCal PDML - Hot Rodz

[Francis Alviar]

The Irvine Chamber of Commerce presents Hot Rodz.

Free admission ($5 parking) to be held on April 17 at
the Irvine Park Place - Jamboree and Michelson.

See attached link for more info:

http://www.irvinechamber.com/hotrodz/home.htm

I'll be checking it out if anyone wants to join.

See you there.


Francis M. Alviar


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Re: What gear is on your "lust list" ?

[Francis Alviar]

Excellent question!

Here goes:

A 20mm f/2.8
FA 20-35mm f/4
FA 24mm f/2
FA 77mm Limited

I'd like to ask list members who own or have owned or
otherwise are contemplating buying the A 20mm and the
FA 20-35mm.  If you were to choose between these two
lenses which one would you choose to couple with the
77mm Limited?  I've been given the go-signal by the
CFO to buy the 77 Limited plus one more lens from the
remaining three.  The FA 24mm remains a very
sought-after lens as evidenced by it being out of
stock from both Adorama and B&H.  List members highly
recommend it.  However I've checked the archives and
have read mixed reviews regarding the 20mm and
20-35mm.  Which combo would give more versatility and
bang for the buck?

Thanks.


Francis

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PAW - Irvine Regional Park Railroad

[Francis Alviar]

http://www.pbase.com/image/4921882

Comments and suggestions very much appreciated.  My
first PAW.

Thanks.



Francis

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March PUG

[Francis Alviar]

Many thanks to Lon Williamson and to Ian Bromhead for
their very kind comments.

A few photos that caught my eye in this month's
edition of the PUG are:

A Girl in Uniform by Marty Ort
Fantastic!  The look on those eyes make me wonder if I
should press the shutter or suffer the consequences of
doing so.

Pretty in Pink by Kevin Thornsberry
Wonderful photo.  Almost 3-D like.

Karen by Max McRae
Excellent!  From my monitor it looks like a painting. 
Just wonderful.

Portrait of a Country Kid by Tanya Mayer
Excellent excellent excellent!  I agree with a few
others in saying that this photo beats out the
Marlboro ads.  You should be making money off of this
photo.

All the rest are just as wonderful.  These are the
ones that just grabbed my eye.

I noticed that most of these photos were shot with
zooms.  The one zoom that seemed to jump out is the FA
24-90.  Very sharp.  Comparable to a prime lens.  I
might be in the market for one as soon as the "tax
refund bunny" arrives.



Francis M. Alviar


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RE: Picture Posting (Picture a Week)

[Francis Alviar]

Andy Chang wrote:
___
Great idea Shel!!!
I second it with a picture I took recently on my trip
to China.
http://ecoli.idv.tw/photo/china/bw/06.jpg

It was taken at dusk near Xi Hu Lake in Hang Zhou with
MZ-50 + FA 28-200 +
Fuji Xtra 400.
The air that day was terrible but it does give it a
special feel...

Cheers

Andy
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I thought you took this with a 28mm f/2.8 like you
referred to in another post?


Francis

ps

I like this idea too Shel.




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For Sale Friday

[Francis Alviar]

Hello to everyone,

Just hawking my wares.  Trying to streamline as well
as save money for lenses.

The first item I have is a ZX-5n.  Purchased off of a
fellow list member.  It's in excellent condition.  No
cracks, dents, dings or major scratches.  There is
however a slight blemish on the viewfinder but it does
not affect focusing.  $135

Next item is the battery grip FG for the ZX-5n. 
Excellent condition.  $25 or both camera and battery
grip for $150.

Third item is an ME Super.  Very good condition.  No
dents, dings, major scratches.  Light meter works as
well as the shutter in all speeds.  $100.

Lastly we have the ME II Winder.  Very good condition.
 $25.  $115 for both.

All prices above are plus shipping and handling.  

Email me for photos.  Thank you for your time.

Ebay for these if not takers by Sunday.


Francis M. Alviar



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Pentax's dSLR future?

[Francis Alviar]

I can't wait to get an *ist D.  However I would like
to ask everyone's opinion whether it's a good time to
jump in now or wait for the next Pentax dSLR.  Where
do you see this going in the near future?  Will Pentax
release a higher resolution camera (8 or 9 MP) or just
continue to update the *istD with more features.  Or
will they release another 6.*MP dSLR based on the MZ-S
or PZ-1p platform?



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Re: Santa dropped by ...with the 31mm Limited lens ..lovely!!

[Francis Alviar]

Congratulations!

Santa dropped by really early this year (about 3 weeks
early) with just a FA 50mm f/1.4.

Now I'm excited to see what the "Tax-Refund Bunny"
will be bringing me next year.  Hopefully it's a
*istD.

Take care all.


Francis M. Alviar




From: William R. 
Subject: Re: Santa dropped by ...with the 31mm Limited
lens ..lovely!! 
Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2003 22:18:11 -0800 


So, yes my Limited collection is now complete...now
I`m just eyeing that new dang fangled IST D for next
year or will there be a new improved model as Pentax
often likes to upgrade camera bodies usually in a
years time such as the ZX5 and then the ZX5N.



Hi!


>>Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2003 07:49:55 -0800
>>From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>
>>and left a brick of Ektachrome E100G and a brick of
E100GX, plus a neat
>>book, "The Tao of Photography."
>>
>>I hope you all got something that puts a little joy
in your heart ...


One may say that Santa (in image of our CEO )
brought me a
little something too. It was IR remote control for my
ZX-L. Worked
perfectly.

It did put proportional amount of joy in my heart
...

Boris




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Re: Seasons Greetings

[Francis Alviar]

I would like to wish one and all a Very Merry
Christmas and a Wonderful New Year.

May the new year bring you lots of peace, joy,
happiness, wealth, and love.

And most importantly may it enable you to acquire your
Pentax pieces and keep shooting.


Francis M. Alviar


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Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 14:01:54 US/Eastern
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Seasons Greetings
Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To you and the rest of the gang.
Have a good one,and may your cf cards store
pictures,and  your film 
pull through the
sproket holes.

Dave Liz Erin and a bunch of horses, cats, mites, and
such.

> To those who celebrate Christmas, I wish the 
best of the season.
> To those who do not, I wish peace, prosperity, and a
long and happy 
life.
> 
> Take care
> Bill, Charmian and the Fellas
> 



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Thinking about GFM - OT

[Francis Alviar]

I am giving it some serious thought regarding joining
you guys (if you'll permit me) during the GFM NPW. 
However I must first check with the wife if she'll
continue her plans to visit relatives during that
week.  If she doesn't oblige me to join her then I
might be free that weekend.  I don't want to commit
now because plans might change and it might mess up
the schedule.

Question:  If I miss the deadline for signing up, can
I still go and just visit you guys or is the weekend
reserved only for those who have previously signed up?

Thanks.


Francis M. Alviar

To make this an on-topic post I'll add that I shall be
bringing Pentax gear (PZ-1p/MX and a handful of
lenses).




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Re: ultra-wide primes

[Francis Alviar]

Here's your chance.  I found one and it costs $***
(intentionally left blank).  Just email the owner for
the price.  He also has a K200 f/2.5 for sale if
anyone is interested.

Here's the link:

http://www.cs.princeton.edu/~nitin/forsale/smc-18-f3.5/

Good luck!




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- Original Message - 
From: "Jose R. Rodriguez"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> If had the opportunity to purchase a K 18/3.5, I
would jump on it.  

You _sure_ about that?!? :-)

Jostein

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new toy

[Francis Alviar]

No not an *istD but rather just a plain and simple FA
50mm f/1.4 lens.  I think I'm the only remaining
person on this list who hasn't own or has owned one of
these.

Excellent build quality and super smooth focusing
ring.  Can't wait to see the photos.  This will come
in handy for taking holiday photos.

Take care everyone and Happy Holidays.


Francis

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Re: Faces to names...

[Francis Alviar]

http://www.photos.ph/freckles/me

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Re: dumber and dumberer

[Francis Alviar]

I was wondering when someone will reply to that
original post "politely".  I knew there was something
about that post when I got to the part about the "rule
of thirds" thing but didn't want to start anything by
saying something hence I just waited.

Good one!


Francis M. Alviar

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Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 21:10:06 +0200
From: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
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Hi!

Jerome, actually the rules of thirds part made me
chuckle somewhat.
Then I saw the auctions and the e-mail address you
give in the
descriptions. Then I realized you forgot to put some
smileys or
letters in angle brackets, or else.

And then William let his tongue slip, well, way slip,
well, may I say
fall out...

Anyway, shake hands and behave, will you?

Boris

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Re: My PZ-1

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks Dave.  I like the 28-105 PZ lens a lot though I
haven't used it that much since getting it.  I have
the f/4-5.6 version.  Not a fast lens but very capable
for daytime shots. It's quite sharp stopped down.

http://www.photos.ph/image/75536

But like you said will be prone to distortion like
this shot:

http://www.photos.ph/image/96862

Just have to watch for such distortion when shooting
but otherwise a very good lens for walking about.  It
balances nicely on a PZ-1(p).  I'm positive you will
like it if you decide to get one.  KEH has three
specimens on display right now.

Good luck!


Francis

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Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 13:36:08 US/Eastern
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Subject: Re: My PZ-1
Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Thanks Francis.
I probably will make this the go to camera aswell and
back up with the 
K1000 and SP500.
Those are nice shots with the 28-105 PZ.Is that the
3.2 lens or the 4.5 
one(i think those
are the f stops)
I have the smc f 35-70 macro and a Sigma 100-300,but
was thinking of 
adding the 28-105.
Both Vic and Brendan have metioned to me its a pretty
good lens,and 
your photos seem to
show it.
I have read some online reviews and they mainly have
as a con, the 
distortion at 
either end.I can see a bit in one photo,but how do you
find it 
yourself.

Dave(still with way to many cameras)Brooks   
But i did give one back t my sister,a K1000 not being
used.:-)

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Re: My PZ-1

[Francis Alviar]

Congratulations Dave and also to Frank for his LX
enablement.  I also purchased a PZ-1P from a friend
and am very happy with it.  It will take me a while to
get familiar with the camera but from the initial
shots I think this will be my go-to camera from now
on.  Anybody interested in a ZX-5n?  Bought from a
fellow PDML'er and had only 6 rolls shot through since
I got it.  Email me if anybody is interested. 
Otherwise it's going to ebay.

In the meantime, here are photos taken with the PZ-1p
and 28-105mm power zoom:

http://www.photos.ph/freckles/Disney

It's hard to compose any shot when you are made the
official photographer of the group and have to shoot
on the fly.  Enjoy!


Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA


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Re: Hypermanual

[Francis Alviar]

It looks like I have a lot of reading to do.  I just
bought my friend's PZ-1P.  From the initial inspection
it appears to be a robust, capable camera.  I can't
wait to try it out for our trip to Disneyland.

I may have to put off my *ist D dreams on hold for a
while.


Francis

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Collin Brendemuehl wrote:

Great feature.
I've never had one of the Pentax bodies with it but
... 
I did get to use a TLR with it!
Yes, on some the ss & aperture can be locked together.
Turn one and the other moves.
It's a very practical feature, whether mechanical or
electronic.

CRB

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Re: What to do/see/photograph in San Diego?

[Francis Alviar]

A quick scan on google provided these:

The Botanical Building 
The Hall of Champions Sports Museum 
The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
Inc. 
The Japanese Friendship Garden 
The Museum of Photographic Arts 
The Museum of San Diego History 
The Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater and Science Center 
The San Diego Aerospace Museum 
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum 
The San Diego Museum of Art 
The San Diego Museum of Man 
The San Diego Natural History Museum 

There are also Spanish Missions in San Diego (Mission
San Diego de Alcala and San Luis Rey de Francia). 
Then there's gaslamp quarter
(http://gothere.com/sandiego/gaslamp.htm) in the heart
of San Diego or as Ann suggested the Hotel Del
Coronado.  The beach in front of the hotel is perfect
for working on that tan as it's been hitting 80+ temps
out here right now (100 yesterday) and if you get
lucky you'll catch a U.S. Navy ship heading out to sea
or just arriving.

Good luck!

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From: Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Paul Eriksson wrote:

> This weekend (Sat-Mon) my wife and I will go to San
Diego for the 
weekend.
> The question is what's worth seeing?  We're going to
the Zoo one day 
and we
> won't go to Sea world, done that already.  Also the
wild animal park 
and
> joshua tree np will be a trip this spring.  Please
help, time is 
running
> out.
>
> thanks
> Paul

Go to La Jolla and eat at Su Casa :) (if you like
yummy Mexican food) 
and La
Jolla is
kinda nice to stroll around, too.

Check out the Del Coronado hotel on Coronado Island.

annsan



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RE: Optio S - Additional memory

[Francis Alviar]

Interested in purchasing an Optio S also.  I've heard
that there is an Optio S4 out.  What, besides the
higher MP count are the main differences between the
two and which one would you recommend?  For existing
Optio S owners, how long is the battery life?  Can you
shoot a long time between charges?  Thanks.


Francis

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re: Da Cubbies

[Francis Alviar]

Man that's heartbreaking what happened to the Cubs. 
Not a fan per se but still I felt bad for them.  Oh
well, there's always next year.


Francis

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PZ-1P

[Francis Alviar]

Hello to all,

I have an opportunity to purchase a friend's PZ-1P. 
Since buying it he ran no more than 10 rolls through
the camera.  He says it's too complicated to use and
prefers digital point and shoot cameras instead.

Anyway, my question is: How much should I offer for
the camera?  Since he does not need the money (wife's
a dentist), I've been leaning towards the $350-$400
range.  One more question:  How good is the 28-80mm
lens that came with the camera?

Thanks.


Francis M. Alviar


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Re: My Son...

[Francis Alviar]

Bob,

My prayers go out to you and to your son.  I hope that
he recovers fully from his surgery and his
rehabilitation.

Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA

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Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2003 08:37:21 -0700
From: "Bob Blakely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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After a first surgery to clean and inspect the damage
did to my son's 
feet,
my son and his doctors have agreed to remove what  is
left of his left 
foot.
He will have a synthetic heal built into his right
foot. He's scared, 
but
this will give him his best chances of returning to
airborne duty and 
the
life he loves. Rehabilitation will take about a year.
Surgery for his
amputation is scheduled for Tuesday. I'll be there
with him.

Regards,
Bob...

"Do not suppose that abuses are eliminated by
destroying
the object which is abused.  Men can go wrong with
wine
and women.  Shall we then prohibit and abolish women?"
-Martin Luther

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Re: I Am Pissed!

[Francis Alviar]

That's very interesting Bob.  I also take my film to
Pro Photo (B&W, slides, pro print film) and sometimes
I get mixed results from them too.  One time I had a
roll of black & white that was not processed very
well.  As a result the prints were under-exposed.  For
the most part though Pro Photo has good service.  For
regular consumer film I just use Costco.


Francis M. Alviar


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Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 14:14:38 -0700
From: "Bob Blakely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: I Am Pissed!
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I shot a couple of rolls of color print the other day,
and since I 
intended
to just scan the negs and process the prints
digitally, I dropped the 
rolls
off at the local 29 min photo place. BIG mistake!
While there was, in 
fact,
image on the negs, they appeared to look unprocessed.
The thick "beige 
haze"
covered over the images for the most part. The man
said, "The film must 
be
old." He did manage to get some sucky prints out of
them, but they will 
not
scan. Period. I took the negs to Pro Photo Connection
in Irvine, CA to 
see
if anything could be recovered. After much examination
and after
confirmation with film strips, the photo engineer at
Pro Photo 
Connection
concluded that the problem was chemical in nature, the
negs had not 
been
"bleached". The damage was permanent.

Lesson: Deal with professionals - only.

Regards,
Bob...

"Do not suppose that abuses are eliminated by
destroying
the object which is abused.  Men can go wrong with
wine
and women.  Shall we then prohibit and abolish women?"
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The PUG is up

[Francis Alviar]

Hi all,

The March PUG is open.

I also invite you to view my photos at:

http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=285016

While these won't win any photo contests, at least
they will take your mind off the *ist D at least for a
while.

Comments also very much appreciated (I'm kidding - be
brutal if you must).

Enjoy!


Francis M. Alviar


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Re: Seeking advise on medium format

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks for all your responses.  I will go out to a
camera store and rent both systems to see which one is
preferrable for me.  Some more additional questions if
you don't mind.  With regards to the Pentax 645 and
67, which bodies are autofocus?  Will non-AF lenses
work with AF bodies and vice-versa?  More than likely
I will get an older non-AF version due to a lack of
funds.

Thank you once again for your advice.


Francis M. Alviar


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ZX-5n Manual

[Francis Alviar]

Hello,

I would like to know if there is a manual for the
ZX-5n available on-line.  Or even a website showing
the basic button fuctions, etc.

I recently acquired one and would like to read up on
it's functions.

Thank you.


Francis M. Alviar


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Need help scanning slides

[Francis Alviar]

Hello to all,

I would like to ask all owners of scanners (slide) if
it's possible that they can scan three sets of slides
and burn it to cd for me.  I will ship the slides to
their address and I would pay whatever fair amount
they would charge.  Please send me mail off-list so as
not to add volume to the list topics.  Thank you and
have a nice day.


Francis

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I'm back!

[Francis Alviar]

Hello to all,

Just came back from my trip to the Philippines.  Did I
miss anything?  I've been scanning the posts and I
think I didn't miss much.

Just want to greet everyone a Happy New Year.  May the
new year bring you lots of wealth, love, happiness,
and success.  Not to mention more toys to play with.

I've created a small website where I will post photos
I've taken while on vacation.  Please feel free to
critique the photos.  These pictures were taken with a
little bit of haste as I was on a tour so composition
and lighting could be better.

Anyway, enjoy the pictures.  More to come.


Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA

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Nice photos - OT

[Francis Alviar]

www.marktucker.com
Don't forget to check out the plungercam



Francis M. Alviar



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Infra-red film OT

[Francis Alviar]

Can an airport xray damage infra red film?


Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA

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Re: How much film do you need?

[Francis Alviar]

I'm going on vacation in a few weeks.  I've pretty
much been debating this issue since day one of
planning for my vacation.

I originally wanted to bring:

3 rolls of Provia 100f
5 rolls of Astia 100
3 rolls of FP4+ and HP5+
4 rolls each of Reala, Superia XTRA 400 and 800

Then I thought, "What if?"

So I am adding another roll or two of Astia.  Probably
one of Provia, one more of Reala, and three rolls of
Tri-X.  That should round it out.

But then again, "What if?"

I guess you can never have too many rolls of film in
your bag.


Francis M. Alviar


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105mm macro or 50mm with 2x TC

[Francis Alviar]

Hi folks,

I would like to ask which would you prefer to carry?

A 105mm f/2.8 macro or a 50mm f/1.4 combined with a 2x
teleconverter.

Thanks.


Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA



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Re: OT: A simple question on the What do you carry thread

[Francis Alviar]

Aaarrggg!!

This always happens to me.  Whenever I leave my camera
at home, there would be a sunrise worth taking a photo
of or a good photo op, or something else...

I think my bag is cursed.  I hope it's not the camera.


Francis


--
glenn wrote:

Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:50:32 -0500
From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: OT: A simple question on the What do you
carry thread
Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

A few years ago I was out running various errands. 
When I stopped
at home, I put down my camera, but then I decided to
make a "real
quick" midnight grocery run and figured there was not
much chance
of wanting to photograph anything, so I left the
camera at home.

Some idiot set the grocery store on fire while I was
in it.

Standing in front of the store watching the smoke
billow out and
listening to the approaching fire engines, I figured,
"Hey, I'll
just pop over to the 7-11 across the parking lot and
grab a roll
of film, get the camera out of the car, and take
pictures of this."
I got about ten meters before I remembered that I'd
left the camera
at home.

Since then, I carry a camera with me whenever I go
out.

-- Glenn

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Re[2]: What do you carry with you

[Francis Alviar]

I usually carry either the MX or ME Super with 50/1.4,
28/3.5 or just the 45-125/4.

Sometimes it's the SP1000 with 35/3.5 and 135/3.5.

All in a Lowepro Nova 2.

I need a backpack for my upcoming trip.  I am very
much sure that I will be doing a lot of walking and
carrying a tripod.  I want to balance out the load.
Anybody got a spare backpack they want to sell?  I am
on a tight budget but let's make a deal.



Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA


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Re[2]: The all new PDML FAQ..

[Francis Alviar]

So any photo taken with a Pentax equipment can be
considered...Pentaxed



Francis M. Alviar




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Re: Travel Kit

[Francis Alviar]

Thanks to all for your responses.

Wow!  If a little question like mine can stir up
emotions imagine what a bigger question or a statement
claiming something or another can do?

Anyway, the lenses I mentioned are exactly what I own
and what I will be bringing.  I will be home-based for
my trip so I can leave extra lenses at home and just
bring what I need for day trips.  Don't have time to
get bigger glass and the funds aren't exactly kicking
in either so I'll have to make do with what I have and
just try to add faster glass in the future.

I am bringing a tripod though so that will help.  As
far as film is concerned for slides I am only bringing
100 speed film (Provia 100F) and will probably push it
one more stop if I need to (more likely I would have
to).  I do have Superia Xtra in ISO 400 and 800 for
grab shots and P&S camera shots.  I am also bringing
B&W film (ISO 100 & 400) just in case I want to
photograph in black & white.

Filters (warming, polarizer, orange, red) are in the
bag.

Again, thank you for your tips.


Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA



Paul Stenquist wrote:

Okay it's just nonsense. The writer of the original
message had asked if
we thought his lens selection was correct FOR HIM.
Like most of us, he
probably can't afford the ultra fast glass. Those are
the lenses he
owns. His choice was correct. They are not too slow to
produce great pictures.

Bob Walkden wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> >> The primes other than the 50 are too slow,
although the focal lengths aregood.
> 
> > Pretentious nonsense. For the majority of
situations, these lenses are
> > fast enough.
> 
> You can call it nonsense if you like, but you've no
right to call it
> pretentious, which is a gratuitous insult and a good
way to get
> another flame war started. I have quite a lot of
experience of travel
> photography. I made it explicit in my post that I
was speaking for
> myself, and everything I wrote is based on my
personal experience of
> travel photography during the last 25 years. If you
don't like it then
> fine, but don't call it pretentious.
> 
> ---
> 
>  Bob
> 
> Friday, October 25, 2002, 9:26:30 PM, you wrote:
> 
> > In reference to a travel kit that includes:
> >> > 28mm f/3.5
> >> > 50mm f/1.4
> >> > 105mm f/2.8 macro
> >> > 200mm f/4
> 
> > Bob Walkden wrote:
> >>
> >> The primes other than the 50 are too slow,
although the focal lengths aregood.
> 
> > Pretentious nonsense. For the majority of
situations, these lenses are
> > fast enough. Most of us can't afford ultra-fast
glass. In any case, how
> > often does one shoot in extremely low light with a
200? And the SMC
> > 200/4 is an excellent lens. When shooting with the
28, a shutter speed
> > of 1/15 or 1/30 is quite manageable. And that's
easy to achieve at 3.5
> > with most films and lighting conditions. No,
they're not premium lenses,
> > but they'll take fine pictures. Hell, I've even
shot in the dead of
> > night with my M 200/4. See 
>http://www.portfolios.com/zoom.wga?User_number=stenquist&imagecount=15
> > They're not as fast as the big money, big glass.
But they're not "too slow."








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Travel Kit

[Francis Alviar]

Would you be happy with the following lenses for a
travel kit?

4 are primes and 1 is a zoom

28mm f/3.5
50mm f/1.4
105mm f/2.8 macro
200mm f/4

45-125mm f/4

Couple that with 2 bodies.

Any lens you would leave home?  Any redundancy?

Thanks.



Francis M. Alviar


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what's wrong with the list?

[Francis Alviar]

The list archive is not updated.  I only get digests
but it seems that the contents are all from a Chaso
deChaso.

Weird.

Is the list broken again?



Francis M. Alviar

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Only 5 more days until...........

[Francis Alviar]

PUG submission deadline.

I'd like to invite all PDML'ers to go out and shoot a
frame, shoot a roll, or two and focus or rather
reflect on what it is about this brand name - Pentax
and all its accessories and lenses that make us want
to use it more and more.

After a day of shooting, sit back with a beer in hand
(or your choice of drink) and admire your photos.  It
will all be better tomorrow.

Have a nice day.



Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA

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Re: MX

[Francis Alviar]

Anton wrote:



Thanks Anton.  I am going to bring the camera in for a
CLA.  I was just hoping I could put it off for another
month or two so I could go on my trip without any
additional expenses.  Perhaps I could use the ME
Super's meter (which I am bringing too) or a hand held
one for now and just bring the MX in after coming back
from my trip.


Francis


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Re: MX

[Francis Alviar]

Jose,

I believe this is the split-screen.



Christian,

I checked both bodies and the meter and they are all
set to the same ISO - 400.


I'll do some more shooting with both cameras this
weekend and I'll mount them to a tripod to make sure
there are no camera shakes, etc.  I'll also contact a
local (as suggested by a fellow PDML'er) tech about a
CLA.

Thanks.



Francis






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Re: New lens got me thinking

[Francis Alviar]

Is this the same analogy as whether to carry a
45-125/f4 zoom or just a plain 135/2.8 prime for the
long end?


Francis M. Alviar




Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 23:12:06 EDT 
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Subject: New lens got me thinking 



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Just picked up a mint SMC M100/2.8 and it got me
thinking. (Anything to 
get 
my mind off this Digital discussion) I've always had a
craving for an 
80-200/2.8. They are certainly convenient and very
high quality lenses. 
Problem is, they are big, heavy and very expensive.  
So I was thinking. Would I rather go out with my
miniature 100/f2.8, my 
200/f2.5, and maybe the 120/f2.8 or the 80/f2, as
opposed to lugging 
out the 
80-200/f2.8.
Certainly there would be less changing of lenses with
the zoom. But, if 
you're
 like me, you often end up using the zoom more or less
at its two 
extremes 
most of the time —  At the 80 end or the 200 end.
Not a lot of in 
between 
stuff. In fact, I usually end up at the long end
wishing for more. The 
zoom 
seems like overkill if you're mostly using it at
around 80 or 100, 
surely the 
80/f2 or the 100/f2.8 is a better choice. And it's
even pretty big at 
the 200 
end compared to say the 200A*/f2.8 or the older 2.5. 
Maybe I'm better off without the 80-200/f2.8.
Just some food for thought. What do you think?

Vic 





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travel tripod - OT

[Francis Alviar]

Hi guys,

I don't know if this have been covered before but here
goes:

I'd like your opinion on the Velbon Chaser EFL-4A
travel tripod featured in last month's Pop Photo.  Any
good reviews/bad reviews on this tripod?

Another question:  Is it possible to use the PH-243
compact ballhead on the chaser?  If not, what are the
other options?

Any other travel tripod you could suggest?  Price is a
major factor (~$100-120).

Thank you very much.  Your tips and suggestions are
always appreciated.


Francis

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Pentax 100mm/f4 macro

[Francis Alviar]

Gentlemen (and Ladies):

Your thoughts please on the Pentax 100mm/f4 macro.

How close does it focus?  The quality of images? 
Bokeh?  etc.

Thank you.



Francis

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another round - OT

[Francis Alviar]

I'd like to ask those who have recently concluded
travel if there have been changes to airport security
since this summer?  Are the screeners using more
powerful xray machines?  Is it safe to have film pass
through the xray or should I ask for a handcheck? 
More importantly do they still do handchecks with a
smile?

Thank you very much.



Francis

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M42 or K-mount (or both) - OT

[Francis Alviar]

Help!  I'm in a bit of a quagmire.  Well, not really. 
I just have some spare time today so I decided to ask
the group this question:

Have you ever brought two different camera systems on
vacation?  Specifically I am referring to a Pentax
K-mount system with 2 bodies, 4 lenses plus an M42 to
K-mount adapter plus a Pentax screwmount body with two
lenses.  The purpose of bringing along the screwmount
stuff is solely for B&W photos plus the chance to use
the lenses (35mm/f3.5 & 135mm/f3.5) on the K-mount
body for slides and print photos.  I find that the
screwmount lenses, even though not exactly fast,
provide me quite excellent picture quality.

The alternative would be to bring just k-mount stuff
and two bodies and just alternate color print film
with B&W film and have one body devoted entirely to
slide film.  I am contemplating doing this when I go
on vacation.  I just want everyones opinion on the
pros and cons of doing so.

Not really mandatory to answer.  Even off-list would
suffice.  Thanks and have a nice day.



Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA

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RE: How did you start photography

[Francis Alviar]

I suppose it's my turn.  This post will accomplish two
things.  One is to state how I started in photography
and the other would be to answer another post of how
and why I came upon the Pentax brand.  Here goes:

Back in the 80's the photography bug bit me.  Being
naive about photography I simply marched into a store
and purchased the first camera I saw - a Minolta
(can't remember if it was the x370 or x700) - and
proceeded to burn film like crazy.  After a few weeks
I received as a gift a Nikon A4004s from my then
girlfriend - now my wife.  The Minolta was returned
for a refund.  It was a big mistake now that I
realized it.  The Nikon functioned pretty much like a
point and shoot camera and not a compositional tool. 
I used it alright but just for snapshots at weddings,
parties, etc.  I never really got into photography the
way I wanted to.  Then last year while viewing the
photos taken from our recently concluded trip it hit
me big time - I have to learn the art of photography. 
Shortly after that I enrolled in a photography class. 
But I didn't want to use the Nikon since it is mainly
auto focus and I wanted to learn the hows and whys of
photography from a manual camera.  So I went the ebay
way and bid for and won an auction for a Canon A-1.  I
didn't know about the Pentax line then.  My wife must
be my lucky charm because soon after acquiring the A-1
she walks up to my cubicle (we work together) and
hands me not only one but two pristine condition
K1000s complete with 50mm/f2 lenses and one 24mm/f2
Vivitar lens.  Their department was switching to
digital.  That is how I came upon the Pentax brand. 
Being curious about this brand of camera I typed in
"Pentax" in Google and lo and behold I came upon all
these neat information about the Pentax line.  In
short since August of last year I have acquired an ME
Super, sold it, and re-acquired another.  I have also
added to my collection an MX and a Spotmatic, a
handful of lenses, filters, teleconverters, and in a
few days a couple of form fit cases courtesy of a
fellow PDMLer.  The K1000s are long since gone but I'm
pretty sure they are being put to good use.  My
decision to use Pentax was partly influenced by
comments I read from a product review website,
comments from the PDML and it's members and largely in
part to the quality of photos I get from the Pentax
cameras I have been using.  I'm still learning the art
of photography.  For me (and I guess for a lot of
folks) it is a constant learning process done by trial
and error method.  I try something and the negative or
print will give me the answer.  It's fun and it's an
escape from the pressures of family, work, etc.  I
will never put down my Pentax.  Well maybe I will but
only after someone prys it off my dead hands.  The
Nikon and the Canon are still with me and they get
used once in a while but my Pentax cameras are my
constant companions and will always be my go to
equipment.  The simplicity of these cameras and the
quality of images I get are second to none.  I hope
you enjoyed reading my rather long post.  Thank you
and have a nice day.



Francis M. Alviar
Irvine, CA

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