FS: MZS with grip, mint condition

[Vic MacBournie]

Just in time for Christmas. A mint MZS and grip. 120 rolls of film  
through it... $450US OBO.
I also have an LX winder electronic release and wooden grip. $100 US  
OBO.

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Re: FS: Photo Books/ Equipment for sale

[Vic MacBournie]

Sorry guys I killed those pages and replaced it with this one

http://web.mac.com/sonpix/iWeb/Site/Photos.html

Vic

On 17-Nov-06, at 1:02 PM, Bob Shell wrote:

>
> On Nov 17, 2006, at 12:36 PM, David Savage wrote:
>
>> Try this:
>>
>> > 20stuff,%20Books%20for%20sale.html>
>>
>> Dave
>
> Nope.  Takes me to a "Page not found" notice.  I've tried cutting and
> pasting from the original post and get the same.
>
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Re: FS: Photo Books/ Equipment for sale

[Vic MacBournie]

Ok I fixed this thing.. This should work.. Sorry about that
Vic


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Re: FS: Photo Books/ Equipment for sale

[Vic MacBournie]

you have to copy the entire link and paste it into the site... I will  
try to figure out how to make it shorter...
Sorry about that
Vic
On 17-Nov-06, at 11:46 AM, Vic MacBournie wrote:

> Ok I have shot my collection of photo books for sale. There are some
> very nice books as well as a collection of how to books... If you are
> interested in several books we can certainly work out a package deal.
> Please email me for specific information and costs...
> Here is the link to my .mac page of books
>
> http://web.mac.com/sonpix/iWeb/Nexxice%20Competitions/Pentax%20stuff,%
> 20Books%20for%20sale.html
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>
> Thanks
> Vic
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FS: Photo Books/ Equipment for sale

[Vic MacBournie]

Ok I have shot my collection of photo books for sale. There are some  
very nice books as well as a collection of how to books... If you are  
interested in several books we can certainly work out a package deal.  
Please email me for specific information and costs...
Here is the link to my .mac page of books

http://web.mac.com/sonpix/iWeb/Nexxice%20Competitions/Pentax%20stuff,% 
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FS: MZs, LX winder and grip

[Vic MacBournie]

I have a mint MZS with grip. Only 120 rolls of film through it. - $600
I also have an LX winder with the wooden-style grip that has been  
carved to fit with the winder - both excellent plus condition- $125
And since everyone is talking about photo books as an investment, I  
will be putting up a collection of photo books for sale  tomorrow  
morning

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Re: OT: I'm 37

[Vic MacBournie]

It only gets better... from a 47 yr old
Vic
On 14-Nov-06, at 10:09 PM, David Savage wrote:

> Another old fart PDML'er 
>
> Congratulations Gianfranco
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave (turning 29 in a few weeks)
>
>
> At 10:28 AM 15/11/2006, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote:
>> Hi PDMLers,
>>
>> I don't know who cares, but I'm getting old... :-O
>> I turned 37 just yesterday, the 14th.
>>
>> It probably doesn't seem like yesterday, but I first joined the
>> PDML when I was 30 and I still feel the same. Hope it remains
>> this way for a long time...
>> :-)
>>
>> Ciao,
>>
>> Gianfranco
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Re: list abuse

[Vic MacBournie]

You know what guys let's just get over it and move on. We are getting  
nowhere here. JCO how about you agree to drop the whole thing and  
whoever is attacking you please drop it and lets take up our  
bandwidth talking about all the exciting Pentax things coming down  
the pipe
Vic


On 11-Nov-06, at 11:11 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:

> Civil?Your language is less than civil.  Your attitude is
> condescending, you're rude and antagonistic, your tone hostile.   
> What was
> the "personal attack" that you suffered?  Please be specific.
>
> You probably should be thrown off the list, although, as an  
> advocate of
> free speech, I will defend your right to behave like a jerk and  
> speak like
> a gutter snipe.  However, I do believe the list would be a better  
> place
> without you, even though you add a bit of interest, color, and  
> amusement.
>
> Shel
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: J. C. O'Connell
>
>> thats easy for you to say, you werent the one
>> personally attacked (unprovoked) in the middle of a
>> civil technical discussion for no reason.
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Re: Said good bye to Kelly today, A sad cat shot

[Vic MacBournie]

It's never easy Dave.. hope you have lots of pics of your good times 
with her...
On 6-Nov-06, at 1:08 PM, Boris Liberman wrote:

> Hi!
>
>> Had to say good bye to our 16  year old black and white cat, Kelly, 
>> today.
>> ...
>> Thanks for listening
>>
>> Dave
>
> Sad news indeed. My condolences, Dave.
>
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Book Launch went well

[Vic MacBournie]

Thanks for all your kind words. I think the launch went pretty well.  
Certainly I had a good time and everyone seemed to enjoy the book. We  
have two more receptions planned in the next few weeks. One at a local  
gallery and another at a Naturalists Club. The daily newspaper and a  
weekly newspaper photographer were there so we are hoping for some good  
publicity from the launch. The publisher is also working on some  
television appearances as well, but we will have to see about that.   
For anyone who is not aware of Ontario, Canada's Niagara Escarpment  -  
it stretches more than 700 kms from Niagara Falls to Tobermory in  
Northern Ont. and is designated a United Nations Biosphere reserve.
I am not here to sell the book but if anyone is interested, possibly as  
a Christmas gift..., I am able to get them at a reduced price (to  
family members) and can offer signed versions of the book (by the three  
photographers 2 Canon shooters one Pentax). Since I consider you family  
the discount applies to all Pugsters LOL.
Thanks for your support
Vic

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On 5-Nov-06, at 7:07 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:

> Very exciting, Vic!  I hope that it goes well.  Maybe I'll have to
> pick up a copy.
>
> -- Bruce
>
>
> Saturday, November 4, 2006, 5:56:02 PM, you wrote:
>
> VM> Hi Folks: The official launch of my book is tomorrow at 1p.m. at  
> Different
> VM> Drummer Books in Burlington Ont. The book The Niagara Escarpment,  
> from
> VM> Niagara to Tobermory is apparenlty selling well. I'll let you know  
> how it
> VM> went
>
> VM> Vic
>
> VM> For information on the book
> VM>  
> http://www.amazon.ca/Niagara-Escarpment-Photographic-Journey- 
> Tobermory/dp/1550289349
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Book Launch

[Vic Macbournie]

Hi Folks: The official launch of my book is tomorrow at 1p.m. at Different 
Drummer Books in Burlington Ont. The book The Niagara Escarpment, from 
Niagara to Tobermory is apparenlty selling well. I'll let you know how it 
went

Vic

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Re: OT: Wacom Graphire pen

[Vic MacBournie]

I consider the Wacom tablet an essential tool for working with photos. 
Not only is it enjoyable to use, it gives you very precise control for 
selections for painting in areas For cleaning up images it's 
excellent I have two tablets - one on each Mac. I have an older Mac 
with a larger tablet and the small one on my newer Mac. Both are 
excellent. While the larger one is a little better I would not 
recommend spending a significant amount more for it unless you really 
feel you need it. The small one for about $100 is great. In addition to 
the tablet, I got great software with mine - a couple of NIK photo 
filters and Painter Lite. Both were worth the $100 alone. The NIK 
filters included grad blue filters and painter Lite is an 
excellent,creative tool...
Vic
On 3-Nov-06, at 4:30 PM, Jens Bladt wrote:

> Does anyone use a pen for photoediting in the computer, please?
> Is a a wortwhile investment?
> Regards
>
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> http://www.jensbladt.dk
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> +45 23 43 85 77
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Re: OT: the leap to mac

[Vic Macbournie]

Smart move you willnot regret it...
vic


>From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 19:42:10 -0700
>
>The faster processor is a later generation technology. It produces a
>better performance improvement than the small change in clock rate
>might suggest. Worth $250? Hmm, likely but hard to say.
>
>BTW: for an iMac, buy the biggest hard drive you can afford. It's not
>too hard to change out the drive by yourself, but if you have to have
>it done it might cost less to just get it with the biggest available.
>
>Godfrey
>
>On Oct 27, 2006, at 7:01 PM, Jerome Reyes wrote:
>
> > For those who use mac (or at least have some knowledge of the
> > systems)...
> > any last words of advice for a first time purchaser?
> >
> > I've zoomed in on 20" iMac, 2GB RAM, 2.16Ghz Intel, and think I'm
> > ready to
> > pull the trigger.
> >
> > The only question I can muster after all of the reading so far is,
> > is the
> > difference between 2.33Ghz and 2.16Ghz more than the $250 ploy it
> > seems to
> > me? We're not even talking about a 10% improvement (?)
> >
> > Otherwise... I think I'm ready for the leap...
> > Last words? Thanks in advance.
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FS: MZS LX pictures

[Vic MacBournie]

I put up a quick web page of pictures if anyone is interested in the 
cameras or accessories

http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum91.html

I am selling one of my two LX and my MZS. I am selling my best LX. 
Originally I was going to sell it as a package with the winder and the 
larger wooden grip but have decided I would break them up. So the 
winder in excellent condition with the electronic shutter release that 
attaches to it is $110 US. The LX with finder and Beattie Intensescreen 
$325US and the wooden grip $30US.
The MZS $600 or best offer is in excellent condition with very few 
rolls of film through it
  Pictures available on request

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Re: FS: LX and MZS Both in excellent condition

[Vic MacBournie]

Please email me off line at

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Thanks






On 27-Oct-06, at 9:11 AM, Vic MacBournie wrote:

> I am selling one of my two LX and my MZS. I am selling my best LX.
> Originally I was going to sell it as a package with the winder and the
> larger wooden grip but have decided I would break them up. So the
> winder in excellent condition with the electronic shutter release that
> attaches to it is $110 US. The LX with finder and Beattie Intensescreen
> $325US and the wooden grip $30US.
> The MZS $600 or best offer is in excellent condition with very few
> rolls of film through it
>   Pictures available on request
>
> Thanks Vic
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FS: LX and MZS Both in excellent condition

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I am selling one of my two LX and my MZS. I am selling my best LX. 
Originally I was going to sell it as a package with the winder and the 
larger wooden grip but have decided I would break them up. So the 
winder in excellent condition with the electronic shutter release that 
attaches to it is $110 US. The LX with finder and Beattie Intensescreen 
$325US and the wooden grip $30US.
The MZS $600 or best offer is in excellent condition with very few 
rolls of film through it
  Pictures available on request

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RE: The JCO survey- no need to be mean to dogs

[Vic Macbournie]

I take exception to this. You don't put dogs down for this type of thing... 
you work with them and as Cesar Milan says you rehabilitate dogs and train 
their owners.
I know you were using this as a figure of speech and probably did not mean 
it, but I would prefer not suggest dogs be put down for their owner's 
mistakes
PS does anyone watch Cesar Milan on the National Geographic..



>With dogs, when they get to the point jco is at, the best option is to
>put them down.
>
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Re: FS - MZS, LX, 300A*, 15mm ...

[Vic MacBournie]

Sorry it's the M100 f2.8
Vic
On 19-Oct-06, at 11:46 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote:

> On Thu, 19 Oct 2006, Vic MacBournie wrote:
>
>> K100 f2.8
>
> K105 or M100?
>
> Kostas
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FS - MZS, LX, 300A*, 15mm ...

[Vic MacBournie]

I know it's a little early but here goes I've decided to lighten my 
load still further
I'm selling my

MZS with grip - Excellent plus condition. Hardly used
One LX body  with winder - I have two ... one slightly better than the 
other... take your choice... Both come with winders and the large 
"wooden grip," grid pattern finders (the better one is a Beattie 
Intenscreen. I also have many of the finders which I would be willing 
to part with and other LX accessories ... electronic shutter 
release, external battery warmer, Flash grips 

Will consider offers on other lenses including
K24 f2.8 with hood
M85F2 with hood
M100F4 Dental
K100 f2.8
KorM 28 f3.5 with hood
300A* f4
K15mm
A50f1.4
FA 100-300
FA 70-200
A 35-105
Pentax 1.4converter
Pentax 2.0 convertor
Vivitar 2X macro convertor

I also have the Domke Outpack (Expedition backpack) which, since my 
open heart surgery, I have not been anxious to carry around with me... 
Excellent+ condition.

Pictures of everything on request...
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Re: Anti-shake (unscientific) test

[Vic MacBournie]

I agree impressive results... I think this test shows its potential  
better than a sharp and not so sharp test would because it shows how  
much it can actually do. I would like to see it again though at say F8.
On 13-Oct-06, at 11:06 AM, Scott Loveless wrote:

> On 10/13/06, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Scott Loveless wrote:
>>> I walked out the front door, leaned against the porch rail and took
>>> these two photos of a sign across the street.  K100D, M200/4, f32,
>>> 1/10.  These are center section crops.
>>
>> You can't use that lens on that body effectively.  Haven't you been
>> reading the threads?  :-)
>
> Durn.  I forgot about that.  Nevermind, then.
>
>>
>>>
>>> With:
>>> http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/ 
>>> photo#4985380570086965266
>>>
>>> Without:
>>> http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/ 
>>> photo#4985380566964568082
>>>
>>
>> Better but still blurry.  It IS cool that the AS  is functional with  
>> ANY
>> lens.
>
> Considering that I shot these at f32 and 1/10th of a second, I didn't
> really expect either one to be very sharp.  I was impressed with the
> results, though.
>
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Decisions decisisons

[Vic MacBournie]

Okay I know this has been discussed in detail here many times over but 
I am having a hard time trying to decide whether to sell some, if not 
all, of my film cameras. My dillemma is that I love my film cameras 
more than the digital but I use the digital almost exclusively. I will 
sometimes carry my film cameras out on a shoot but not use them or at 
least use them very rarely.
I have two very nice LX with winders and accessories and an MZS with 
winder.
I also have the istd which certainly gets the most use.
My question is to those who have recently made this decision. It is 
worth itin the end? Do you regret selling the film cameras. What are 
the pros and cons.
In the end I will probably just sell the one LX but I could be 
convinced to sell it all...
The other part of the dillemma is that I have a lot of K,M and A lenses 
that really deserve an LX
Your viewsplease

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Re: The JCO survey

[Vic MacBournie]

That's exactly how I feel. I would rather invest in a few real nice 
lenses a year than the latest and greatest camera and some kit lenses 
just to stay current. Now if I was making a living on photography that 
might be different, but I am not and i don't think many people here are 
either. However, I like what Pentax is doing with their latest batch of 
cameras...
Vic



On 9-Oct-06, at 6:41 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:

> Heck, I don't want to brag that I have the latest and greatest.  I want
> to brag that my 30+ year old lenses make better digital pictures than
> your brand new ones...  Especially if yours are Canon.  (I'll leave the
> latest and greatest brag to them).
>
> Bill Owens wrote:
>
>> It seems to me that some of the folks around here have forgotten that 
>> Pentax
>> is a business.  As such they need to make enough to cover costs of 
>> R&D,
>> tooling up for new models, and still make enough of these new models 
>> to make
>> a profit to enable them to do further R&D, so that we can dump 
>> perfectly
>> good cameras so we can brag about having the latest and greatest.
>>
>> Flame on,
>>
>> Bill
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: The JCO Survey

[Vic MacBournie]

i agree with JC I would probably pay $300 + to get it one last 
timethe aperture simulator that is...
On 9-Oct-06, at 1:32 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:

> Hi, I thought I made it very clear I want it & would pay more to get 
> it,
> $100 would be nothing to me for that one.
> JCO.
>
> -Original Message-
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> And if JCO doesn't respond positively to the survey, I, for one,
> am gonna feel hornswaggled   wink.
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>> Add another to the JCO list.
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>> JCO RULES!
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Re: The JCO Survey

[Vic MacBournie]

And another
On 9-Oct-06, at 12:35 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Add another to the JCO list.
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> JCO RULES!
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Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?

[Vic MacBournie]

I think we have to give JCO points for being so passionate and not 
backing down from his position. I think he's argued the point so 
vehemently  that at this point he can't believe most people don't 
outright agree with him. What he does not seem to realize is that we 
all agree with him but are not willing to forego shooting digital 
because of the minor inconvenience it brings. JCO I think very few 
people are arguing with you about whether you are right or wrong, they 
just don't think it's worth giving up on Pentax digital as a result. If 
I were you and I loved those old lenses so much, I would stock up on 
LXs and MZS's and get myself a good slide and negative scanner. Voila - 
full support cameras and digital to boot.
By the way that's exactly what I have done. Problem is i still use the 
istD 90 per cent of the time...
Vic


On 9-Oct-06, at 4:12 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:

> Go about it. I NEVER do any personal attacks unless
> Someone personally attacks me first. Youre probably
> Mistaking my verbal abuse as "first strikes" when
> They are not.
> jco
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Re: 300*F4.5

[Vic MacBournie]

Do you have a link for that?

On 8-Oct-06, at 10:44 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote:

> Did anyone catch the closing price on the one that just finished on
> ebay. $1,600+. Wow that's some price. Must be a record???
> Vic
>
> -
>
> There's a thread on it over at dpreview.
>
> My take is that prices may go even higher, once everyone with a camera
> older than the K10D realizes that the DA* lenses will not autofocus 
> with
> their camera.
>
> Joe
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Re: Back on -can't resist

[Vic MacBournie]

Oh well that's interesting... maybe i will try it. Thanks
Vic
On 8-Oct-06, at 10:42 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote:

> yes I have been using the mail archive but you can't respond. And
> sooner or later a discussion like the green button gives you reason to
> respond... LOL
> Vic
>
> -
>
> Yes, you can respond through Mail-Archive. I do it all the time (to the
> chagrin of most everyone here). You just need to be signed up with the
> option not to receive emails. Then, at Mail-Archive, just type in the
> address pdml@pdml.net, in place of the address of the poster.
>
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300*F4.5

[Vic MacBournie]

Did anyone catch the closing price on the one that just finished on 
ebay. $1,600+. Wow that's some price. Must be a record???
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Re: Back on -can't resist

[Vic MacBournie]

yes I have been using the mail archive but you can't respond. And 
sooner or later a discussion like the green button gives you reason to 
respond... LOL
Vic

On 8-Oct-06, at 10:22 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote:

> I keep logging off this list because I can't deal with all the emails
> but i always come back because I can't live without the PDML
> Vic
> never really left just been lurking...
>
> -
>
> Welcome back, Vic.
>
> Two ways to evade the email deluge are to participate through Doug's
> Archive, which is very timely but hard to use, or through
> Mail-Archive.com, which is easy to use but less timely.
>
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Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?

[Vic MacBournie]

Oh I get it. I'm shooting my old lenses on my new digital camera. I get 
it perfectly.
On 8-Oct-06, at 8:05 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:

> Wrong, you simply do not understand the situation. Its a
> Totally different story. Canon went to a new mount for TECHNICAL
> IMPROVEMENTS. Pentax has not gone to a new mount at all for any
> technical
> Gain. Its pure LOSS. No progress. Get it? We didn't give up something
> To get something in exchange, we just lost features of damn nice lenses
> For ZERO technical reason or improvement.
> JCO
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> Vic MacBournie
> Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 7:50 PM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?
>
> JCO: In the ideal world I could still buy parts for my beloved Datsun
> 240Z but hey, times change. If Pentax put out a camera that worked with
> our old lenses they would never sell their new lenses. That would make
> you and I happy but only for a year or two. When Pentax announced it
> went out of business because nobody was buying their lenses neither you
> nor I would be very happy - Think Minolta users. Life's a compromise
> and I think you and I did a lot better than those Canon users who had
> to trade in those gorgeous F1s for an EOS and $50,000 worth of new
> lenses...
> Vic
> On 8-Oct-06, at 7:37 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:
>
>> Not sure what you mean by "leaving behind 30 yr old technology"?
>> They are not moving forward, they are moving backward if
>> Lenses are LOSING key features they have already had for
>> 30 years. This isnt a case where progress necessitated
>> this, like a new mount, this is a case of plain out abandonment
>> of millions of PENTAX brand K lenses features. Would you buy a film
>> body without these longtime features? I wouldn't.
>> jco
>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf
> Of
>> Vic MacBournie
>> Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 7:28 PM
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
>> Subject: Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?
>>
>> I kind of enjoy JCO's arguments... I like to see the different angles
>> he takes to respond to the various posts. I think he's just trying to
>> make a point that he's not happy with the way pentax has moved forward
>> leaving behind 30-year-old technology die-hards like him and I to cry
>> in our beer about the good old days when little steel things protruded
>> from the lenses. i agree wholeheartedly with him but have chosen to
>> enjoy what compatibility that is still left. Every time I think about
>> selling my old lenses I put them on my ist D and that ends that
>> idea I like to think of all my old lenses like limited lenses.
> When
>> I pack my bag full of Ks and Ms and As it's like having a whole camera
>> bag of limited lenses without the autofocus LOL
>> Vic
>>
>>
>>
>> On 8-Oct-06, at 7:13 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
>>
>>> Hello David,
>>>
>>> Add a filter to your email application to just put JCO's ranting in
>>> the trash automatically. I turn on that filter every time he starts
>>> in on this nonsense. As John Forbes said, it happens about every six
>>> months.
>>>
>>> Others have answered the question, but here's the scoop:
>>>
>>> To use pre-A series M/K-mount lenses, or any A series or later lens
>>> with the lens taken off the A setting, you
>>>
>>> 0) Set the custom function to "Using Aperture Ring - Permitted"
>>>
>>> This tells the camera to operate the aperture mechanism in K mount
>>> mode when the camera mode selector is set to Manual. Since the camera
>>> does not have the mechanical aperture simulator, when you fit a lens
>>> as above you
>>>
>>> 1) set the mode selector to Manual
>>> 2) set the aperture you want to use with the lens' aperture ring
>>> 3) be sure the meter is activated (a half press on the shutter button
>>> activates the meter circuitry)
>>> 4) press the green button /AE-Lock button
>>>
>>> The camera will stop down the lens briefly, take a reading, and set
>>> the appropriate shutter speed. This is not auto exposure, to my way
>>> of thinking, but semi-automatic exposure operation. It is simple and
>>> fluid in use, although I'm the first to say that I don't like mixing
>>> post-A and pre-A series lenses much because having to switch modes on
>

Re: Back on -can't resist

[Vic MacBournie]

Love to sit a finish this discussion but i have to go and watch a movie 
with the family. I will say however, that Canon owners have no green 
button. I bet they would love to have one, even if it's not perfect...
Vic
On 8-Oct-06, at 7:50 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:

> Great Point, with true AE there is zero chance for
> Human error like forgetting to update the GB because
> Its like the GB is being done for you continously.
> jco
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> Vic MacBournie
> Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 7:41 PM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: Back on -can't resist
>
> hi Shell I have the K24 (don't use it much but i like it) the k35f2 and
> i used to have the 120. I really have not had any trouble with the K,M
> or A lenses on digital... Once in a while I forget to hit the green
> button but it's no big deal
> I will say that i recently got a 300 F4.5 and the results with that
> lens are outstanding... I shoot my daughter's ice skating team in
> rather dark arenas ad that baby focuses perfectly.
> i have the Tokina ATX 80-200 f2.8 which I thought would be a great
> lens. it is a very sharp lens but it has a little trouble keeping up
> with the focus at the rink. It is almost unusable in a low light with
> fast action scenario. Still a nice lens though
> Vic
> On 8-Oct-06, at 7:27 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
>
>> The K24/2.8, K35/2.0, K120/2.8, and the K135/2.5 have delivered very
>> good
>> results on the istDS.  I'm still exploring other possibilities
>>
>> Shel
>>
>>
>>
>>> [Original Message]
>>> From: Walter Hamler
>>
>>> I love my 50 /1.4, 135 /3.5, 200 /4, and 350 /5.5 on my istDL
>>
>>
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Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?

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JCO: In the ideal world I could still buy parts for my beloved Datsun 
240Z but hey, times change. If Pentax put out a camera that worked with 
our old lenses they would never sell their new lenses. That would make 
you and I happy but only for a year or two. When Pentax announced it 
went out of business because nobody was buying their lenses neither you 
nor I would be very happy - Think Minolta users. Life's a compromise 
and I think you and I did a lot better than those Canon users who had 
to trade in those gorgeous F1s for an EOS and $50,000 worth of new 
lenses...
Vic
On 8-Oct-06, at 7:37 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:

> Not sure what you mean by "leaving behind 30 yr old technology"?
> They are not moving forward, they are moving backward if
> Lenses are LOSING key features they have already had for
> 30 years. This isnt a case where progress necessitated
> this, like a new mount, this is a case of plain out abandonment
> of millions of PENTAX brand K lenses features. Would you buy a film
> body without these longtime features? I wouldn't.
> jco
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> Vic MacBournie
> Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 7:28 PM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?
>
> I kind of enjoy JCO's arguments... I like to see the different angles
> he takes to respond to the various posts. I think he's just trying to
> make a point that he's not happy with the way pentax has moved forward
> leaving behind 30-year-old technology die-hards like him and I to cry
> in our beer about the good old days when little steel things protruded
> from the lenses. i agree wholeheartedly with him but have chosen to
> enjoy what compatibility that is still left. Every time I think about
> selling my old lenses I put them on my ist D and that ends that
> idea I like to think of all my old lenses like limited lenses. When
> I pack my bag full of Ks and Ms and As it's like having a whole camera
> bag of limited lenses without the autofocus LOL
> Vic
>
>
>
> On 8-Oct-06, at 7:13 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
>
>> Hello David,
>>
>> Add a filter to your email application to just put JCO's ranting in
>> the trash automatically. I turn on that filter every time he starts
>> in on this nonsense. As John Forbes said, it happens about every six
>> months.
>>
>> Others have answered the question, but here's the scoop:
>>
>> To use pre-A series M/K-mount lenses, or any A series or later lens
>> with the lens taken off the A setting, you
>>
>> 0) Set the custom function to "Using Aperture Ring - Permitted"
>>
>> This tells the camera to operate the aperture mechanism in K mount
>> mode when the camera mode selector is set to Manual. Since the camera
>> does not have the mechanical aperture simulator, when you fit a lens
>> as above you
>>
>> 1) set the mode selector to Manual
>> 2) set the aperture you want to use with the lens' aperture ring
>> 3) be sure the meter is activated (a half press on the shutter button
>> activates the meter circuitry)
>> 4) press the green button /AE-Lock button
>>
>> The camera will stop down the lens briefly, take a reading, and set
>> the appropriate shutter speed. This is not auto exposure, to my way
>> of thinking, but semi-automatic exposure operation. It is simple and
>> fluid in use, although I'm the first to say that I don't like mixing
>> post-A and pre-A series lenses much because having to switch modes on
>> the camera and modes of thought in use can lead to errors.
>>
>> I am pretty sure we'll never see another Pentax with the mechanical
>> aperture simulator, but I'd be happy to be wrong on that count. Don't
>> hold your breath for it. ;-)
>>
>> Godfrey
>>
>> On Oct 8, 2006, at 9:44 PM, David Bliss wrote:
>>
>>> I guess the question I REALLY meant to ask was: what, if anything,
>>> does
>>> dpreview's assertion that you can "use lens aperture ring" mean,
>>> since it clearly doesn't mean what I think it means?  Even on A
>>> lenses,
>>> I for one would much rather set the aperture using the lens
>>> aperture ring,
>>> with a nice big custom-designed control, than use a stupid fiddly
>>> knob on
>>> the camera body -- just like when doing manual focus I want to use
> the
>>> lens focus control and not twiddle a potentiometer like on one of
>>> my old
>>> Sony cameras (and most non-pro video cameras).
>>
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Re: Back on -can't resist

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hi Shell I have the K24 (don't use it much but i like it) the k35f2 and 
i used to have the 120. I really have not had any trouble with the K,M 
or A lenses on digital... Once in a while I forget to hit the green 
button but it's no big deal
I will say that i recently got a 300 F4.5 and the results with that 
lens are outstanding... I shoot my daughter's ice skating team in 
rather dark arenas ad that baby focuses perfectly.
i have the Tokina ATX 80-200 f2.8 which I thought would be a great 
lens. it is a very sharp lens but it has a little trouble keeping up 
with the focus at the rink. It is almost unusable in a low light with 
fast action scenario. Still a nice lens though
Vic
On 8-Oct-06, at 7:27 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:

> The K24/2.8, K35/2.0, K120/2.8, and the K135/2.5 have delivered very 
> good
> results on the istDS.  I'm still exploring other possibilities
>
> Shel
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Walter Hamler
>
>> I love my 50 /1.4, 135 /3.5, 200 /4, and 350 /5.5 on my istDL
>
>
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Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?

[Vic MacBournie]

I kind of enjoy JCO's arguments... I like to see the different angles 
he takes to respond to the various posts. I think he's just trying to 
make a point that he's not happy with the way pentax has moved forward 
leaving behind 30-year-old technology die-hards like him and I to cry 
in our beer about the good old days when little steel things protruded 
from the lenses. i agree wholeheartedly with him but have chosen to 
enjoy what compatibility that is still left. Every time I think about 
selling my old lenses I put them on my ist D and that ends that 
idea I like to think of all my old lenses like limited lenses. When 
I pack my bag full of Ks and Ms and As it's like having a whole camera 
bag of limited lenses without the autofocus LOL
Vic



On 8-Oct-06, at 7:13 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:

> Hello David,
>
> Add a filter to your email application to just put JCO's ranting in
> the trash automatically. I turn on that filter every time he starts
> in on this nonsense. As John Forbes said, it happens about every six
> months.
>
> Others have answered the question, but here's the scoop:
>
> To use pre-A series M/K-mount lenses, or any A series or later lens
> with the lens taken off the A setting, you
>
> 0) Set the custom function to "Using Aperture Ring - Permitted"
>
> This tells the camera to operate the aperture mechanism in K mount
> mode when the camera mode selector is set to Manual. Since the camera
> does not have the mechanical aperture simulator, when you fit a lens
> as above you
>
> 1) set the mode selector to Manual
> 2) set the aperture you want to use with the lens' aperture ring
> 3) be sure the meter is activated (a half press on the shutter button
> activates the meter circuitry)
> 4) press the green button /AE-Lock button
>
> The camera will stop down the lens briefly, take a reading, and set
> the appropriate shutter speed. This is not auto exposure, to my way
> of thinking, but semi-automatic exposure operation. It is simple and
> fluid in use, although I'm the first to say that I don't like mixing
> post-A and pre-A series lenses much because having to switch modes on
> the camera and modes of thought in use can lead to errors.
>
> I am pretty sure we'll never see another Pentax with the mechanical
> aperture simulator, but I'd be happy to be wrong on that count. Don't
> hold your breath for it. ;-)
>
> Godfrey
>
> On Oct 8, 2006, at 9:44 PM, David Bliss wrote:
>
>> I guess the question I REALLY meant to ask was: what, if anything,
>> does
>> dpreview's assertion that you can "use lens aperture ring" mean,
>> since it clearly doesn't mean what I think it means?  Even on A
>> lenses,
>> I for one would much rather set the aperture using the lens
>> aperture ring,
>> with a nice big custom-designed control, than use a stupid fiddly
>> knob on
>> the camera body -- just like when doing manual focus I want to use the
>> lens focus control and not twiddle a potentiometer like on one of
>> my old
>> Sony cameras (and most non-pro video cameras).
>
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Re: Back on -can't resist

[Vic MacBournie]

Ha Ha that's partially what brought me back. I just shot about 200 
shots of my daughter's precision skating team this morning with my K200 
f2.5 and the istD I loved it. Using, I don't know a 30-year-old 
lens, with a digital camera just brings a certain satisfaction that my 
Canon friends can't experience and the results were just lovely.  I 
have a large assortment of K and M lenses that I use with the istD. The 
fact that I can use them with the istD has kept me from going bankrupt 
trying to replace them. Of particular note is the K200 f2.5, 85f2, 
100f2.8, 35f2, 105,f2.5 Kiron macro 
if the doubters only gave it a try they would never look back...
Vic




On 8-Oct-06, at 6:54 PM, Bob W wrote:

>> -Original Message-
>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
>> Behalf Of Vic MacBournie
>> Sent: 08 October 2006 23:47
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
>> Subject: Back on -can't resist
>>
>> I keep logging off this list because I can't deal with all the
> emails
>> but i always come back because I can't live without the PDML
>> Vic
>> never really left just been lurking...
>>
>
> Welcome back.
>
> So, what do you think about the Green Button Kludge?
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Re: PESO: Winter Warmth

[Vic MacBournie]

Nice shot and an especially good conversion to BW...
Vic
On 8-Oct-06, at 6:46 PM, Walter Hamler wrote:

> Shot a few years ago. Origonal was a Kodachrome but I always wanted to 
> print
> a B&W. My old scanner got dusted off and surprisingly it works wonders 
> in
> Windows XP.
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/WinterWarmthBW.jpg
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Back on -can't resist

[Vic MacBournie]

I keep logging off this list because I can't deal with all the emails 
but i always come back because I can't live without the PDML
Vic
never really left just been lurking...


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Re: Some images...

[Vic Macbournie]

Exceptional work Pål. Beautiful midnight light in your part of the country. 
Makes you realizethat even though you are blessed with magnificent scenic 
locations close to home, you still have to go out and capture them. Youstill 
have to make the effort...

Show us more..
vic.



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Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:57:05 +

Stunning work, Pål. Beautiful, well composed, nicely rendered. If I lived 
there, I'd be shooting Velvia as well! Great stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Paul
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> I've put up about 20 images as a portfolio at Photo.net.
> Almost all of them are taken a few km from home, which is in Northern
> Norway. Most are  taken at night!
>
> the link:
>
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=266609
>
>
> Any coments are welcomed.
>
> Pål
>
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RE: Alternatives to iphoto for jpg viewer

[Vic Macbournie]

The iview pro certainly has more capabiity for slideshows and everything 
else but the regular iview might be all you need...
vic



>From: David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2006 10:14:31 -0400
>
>Thats the one i was having a hard time remembering.
>
>Thanks
>
>Dave
>
>Quoting Vic Macbournie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> > iview and iview pro are excellent. $50 for iview, $200 for iview pro. 
>You
> > can download trial version of both of them...
> > Vic
> >
> >
> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >> Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> >> To: pdml@pdml.net
> >> Subject: Alternatives to iphoto for jpg viewer
> >> Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 07:47:17 US/Eastern
> >>
> >> I think someone asked this a while back, but i can find nothing on it.
> >>
> >> I'm not a fan of iphoto to do customer slideshow views on my ibook, 
>don't
> >> like having to
> >> load into a
> >> folder and then load into iphoto.
> >> Can anyone recommend a viewer other than PS browser, for me to try. I 
>diid
> >> a Google, but i
> >> seem to
> >> only get windoze ones.
> >> I lik my older PC version of Acdc, so something along that line.
> >>
> >> Dave
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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RE: Alternatives to iphoto for jpg viewer

[Vic Macbournie]

iview and iview pro are excellent. $50 for iview, $200 for iview pro. You 
can download trial version of both of them...
Vic


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>Subject: Alternatives to iphoto for jpg viewer
>Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2006 07:47:17 US/Eastern
>
>I think someone asked this a while back, but i can find nothing on it.
>
>I'm not a fan of iphoto to do customer slideshow views on my ibook, don't 
>like having to
>load into a
>folder and then load into iphoto.
>Can anyone recommend a viewer other than PS browser, for me to try. I diid 
>a Google, but i
>seem to
>only get windoze ones.
>I lik my older PC version of Acdc, so something along that line.
>
>Dave
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Re: speaking of old cars

[Vic MacBournie]

Thanks Paul> I shot a ton of the old cars. One day I will get around to 
scanning more and putting them on... It's a great classic car junkyard 
a couple hours outside of Toronto. Apparently collectors from all over 
Canada and the U.S. have gone their for hard-to-get pieces...
Vic
On 24-Jul-06, at 10:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Very nice work. Thanks for sharing.
> Paul
>  -- Original message ------
> From: Vic MacBournie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> The discussion about old cars reminded me of some junk yard goodies I
>> took a while back
>>
>> Click here to see them
>>
>> http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum62.html
>>
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speaking of old cars

[Vic MacBournie]

The discussion about old cars reminded me of some junk yard goodies I 
took a while back

Click here to see them

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Re: New telephoto lenses?

[Vic Macbournie]

I own two Subaru wagons and I have never driven a car that handles as good 
as these all-wheel drive vehicles. Rain, snow, sleet, and we get them all 
here in Canada, are nothing to worry about. On regular pavement or dirt 
roads ... these things handle like no other vehicles... I love 'em.

vic


>From: Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2006 19:00:16 -0400
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>Cotty wrote:
> > On 22/7/06, Adam Maas, discombobulated, unleashed:
> >
> >
> >>. FWD overloads the fornt tires cause earlier traction
> >>loss and a tendency to understeer badly when things go wrong.
> >
> >
> > You wanna come for a ride in my Disco on a wet roundabout mate.
> > Perfectly balanced - four wheel drift only. No o/s and no u/s :-)
> >
>
>Not sure what a Disco is, but I believe you about the handling. A
>properly tuned FWD car can certainly be perfectly balanced. It's just
>rare to find one (Especially in North America where they tend to put
>overly plush suspensions in them, even in the 'sport' versions, but the
>same goes for most RWD cars over here).
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My book soon to be published

[Vic MacBournie]

I mentioned in an earlier post that I was off the list because I was  
completing a project. The project ( a book on The Niagara Escarpment)  
is complete and due for publication October 1st...

Amazon is advertising pre-release information...
Check it out here if you are interested...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1550289349/104-8557464-5277510? 
redirect=true&v=glance&n=283155



To check out our website go to
sonpix.com
I'm the funny looking guy with the hat holding the istd and the 300f4.5
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Two pics

[Vic MacBournie]

Here are two very different images. The fox was taken a few years ago 
with an LX and my 200 f2.5 scanned to digital. The grass was taken this 
week with the istD and the Kiron 105 2.5 macro. Interesting to see what 
those old lenses can do on film and digital...
Comments welcome
Vic

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Re: Digicam for Dana

[Vic MacBournie]

I just picked up what i consider to be the perfect compromise when it 
comes to still and digi-video camera. I was originally looking to buy 
the Pentax MX to do a little video of my daughter's skating team. When 
i kept losing out on ebay bids for this camera I stumbled across the 
Casio exilim EX-p505. It's a 5 mpeg still camera with outstanding 
MPEG-4 movie capability (VGA 640-480) on an SD card. Right from the 
camera into the computer. Over an hour worth of video on a single 1 gig 
card. So far I have been very impressed. I think it might be alot for 
an child and I paid $278 US on ebay. But it is certainly worth the 
money.
If you are interested check it out here...

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/exp505.html
Vic
On 27-Jun-06, at 8:29 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> First-born daughter Dana asked for a camera for her birthday (July 
> 3rd).  Can anybody recommend a digital camera that's easy enough for 
> an eight-year-old, durable enough for said child, makes decent 
> pictures, Is probably available to be had before Friday afternoon, and 
> costs a hundred dollars or less?
>
> Thanks,
> Cory
>
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Re: iview pro

[Vic MacBournie]

Thanks Godfrey: Still trying to decide if it's worth it to spend 4 
times more for the pro version. I don' typically shoot a lot of RAW but 
I probably will as time goes on so it might be worth it to buy that 
capability now..
Vic
On 26-Jun-06, at 12:49 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:

> iView MediaPro is required if you're working with RAW capture files.
> There's a complete list of differences between iView Media and
> MediaPro available at
>
>http://www.iview-multimedia.com/products/compare.php
>
> I use iView MediaPro quite a lot, it's an excellent image catalog/
> archive manager. I use it to manage many thousands of image files.
>
> Godfrey
>
> On Jun 26, 2006, at 9:13 AM, Vic MacBournie wrote:
>
>> Hi Guys: Been away for a while trying to finish project, which is now
>> done. Just a question: Who here uses Iview Media or Iview media Pro? I
>> would be using it with my Mac desktop and PC laptop Is there
>> worthwhile reasons to use the pro version or will the regular version
>> be adequate for most purposes...
>> Thanks Vic
>>
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Re: OT: Making Cards with Photos

[Vic MacBournie]

I am one of a group of three photographers who have been selling our  
photographic cards for about 8 years now. We get our cards made up  
custom from a local print house and then glue 4X6 on to the front. i  
believe we paid less than 30 cents a card but we ordered 10,000 blank  
cards. Envelopes are a little extra. Digital prints have boosted our  
profits and ease of use immensely, but I have to say that there really  
is not that much profit in it compared to the amount of work involved.  
We have some very good clients who move a fair number of our cards  
(including a local hallmark store.)
Anyway hope this helps...
here's a link to our website and a few of the cards we offer
http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/PhotoAlbum44.html

thanks Vic

On 26-Jun-06, at 11:58 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> In a message dated 6/25/2006 8:44:01 AM Pacific Daylight Time,  
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes:
> They also offer cards, but I haven't tried that:
> http://www.fedex.com/us/officeprint/onlineprint/persprods/ 
> photocards.html?link
> =4
>
> In any case, I recommend stopping at the local shop and finding a
> knowledgeable person (don't be shy to ask for such one) and discuss  
> your
> options.
>
> HTH,
>
> Igor
> 
> Thanks, Igor. The details are useful.
>
> Marnie aka Doe
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iview pro

[Vic MacBournie]

Hi Guys: Been away for a while trying to finish project, which is now 
done. Just a question: Who here uses Iview Media or Iview media Pro? I 
would be using it with my Mac desktop and PC laptop Is there 
worthwhile reasons to use the pro version or will the regular version 
be adequate for most purposes...
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RE: Halifax project

[Vic Macbournie]

Shel : When I said I was amazed at the quality, what I meant was I am amazed 
at the quality considering I am just shooting the negs with a digital camera 
and inverting them in PS. I recognize that using a scanner would be a 
significant improvement but for a quick and dirty grab of these shots using 
a non conventional capture device for this purpose, the quality is pretty 
damn good.

vic


From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: RE: Halifax project Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 12:56:32 -0800

I only looked at six pics, and to my eye, the quality is terrible,
especially for 4x5 negatives.  Sorry, not at all impressed.

Shel



> [Original Message]
> From: Vic MacBournie

> Here is an interesting way to use your digital camera. I inherited a
> pile of 4X5 negatives from my father who used to be a photograher in
> halifax Canada. I decided i wanted to preserve the negatives which
> already have begun to suffer from neglect etc. Scanning them would take
> forever and it would be expensive since i did not have a proper scanner
> for 4X5 inch negs. Solution: I put the negs on a light table and shot
> them with my istD and macro lens. I then brought them into photoshop
> and inverted them, tweaked them 
> Here are the results of the first few I've done... I am amazed at the
> quality...
> Vic
>
> check them out
> http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/halifaxproject/PhotoAlbum45.html

Halifax project

[Vic MacBournie]

Here is an interesting way to use your digital camera. I inherited a 
pile of 4X5 negatives from my father who used to be a photograher in 
halifax Canada. I decided i wanted to preserve the negatives which 
already have begun to suffer from neglect etc. Scanning them would take 
forever and it would be expensive since i did not have a proper scanner 
for 4X5 inch negs. Solution: I put the negs on a light table and shot 
them with my istD and macro lens. I then brought them into photoshop 
and inverted them, tweaked them 
Here are the results of the first few I've done... I am amazed at the 
quality...

Vic

check them out
http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/halifaxproject/PhotoAlbum45.html

Re: which camera to buy?

[Vic MacBournie]

In my opinion, your best bet in the istd if you want to duplicate the 
quality of the MZs. It is not up to MZ-S standards but it's not too far 
behind. I have both and find the build quality comparable...

Vic
On 7-Mar-06, at 3:50 AM, Luis Paulo de Sa wrote:

Good morning. I finally made up my mind about buying a digital. 
Basically, I didn't need one before and now, since I would like to get 
myself a job in a newspaper, a new camera will come handy.


I have a Pentax MZ-S, a FTZ500, a 28-105mm, a 50mm, a 80-320mm, all 
Pentax. I was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to help me 
about choosing a correct camera for my needs. I have been reading 
about two cameras, particularly the *istD and *istD2. I tried the 
*istDL the other day, it didn't "feel" right. I was amazed by the 
price difference between the models. What is it that makes the *istD 
more expensive? The viewfinder? The focusing system? Which camera 
would be best for me in the long run? A large LCD would be a plus, but 
not necessarily.


Thanks for your patience


I would like to have a camera just as good as my good old MZ-S, but 
digital. I am interested in Portraits, Music, Documentary and Street 
Photography, but I understand that if I do get a job as a 
photojournalist, fingers crossed, I would be covering

 a wider range of subjects.

Re: Some more new camera speculation

[Vic MacBournie]

I would love to have the MZD if they could put it into production at a 
reasonable price. I have the MZ-S which has got no use since getting 
the ist D. But i intend to use it when spring comes. If they made 
the MZD I would love to have an MZs and MZD as my two basic cameras.

Vic
On 2-Mar-06, at 12:58 PM, Jens Bladt wrote:

I think - in the light of history - Pentax made the right choice not 
to put

the MZ-D in production.
A production of the camera using the Philips sensor probably would have
killed Pentax camera division.
Perhaps they should never have gone as far as they did. It is of 
course a

pity that this camera was never successfully produced.
The MZ-S is a lovely camera, although too slow for modern pro 
standards.
AFAIR the anticipated price in Damnark was in the neighborhood of 
10.000

USD. which is a lot. A lot too much, I believe.
The big problem was that Pentax sdid not have a Plan B, which meant a 
huge
set back for their camera production. It lasted two years befor the D 
came

out.
It should have lasted 6 months - tops!
Regards
Jens

Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk

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Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: Re: Some more new camera speculation


On 1 Mar 2006 at 17:01, John Francis wrote:


You think Pentax "screwed up".  I think they took a risk, gambled
on Philips being able to deliver the chip, and lost.  In hindsight
it looks like a bad decision, but presumably somebody thought the
potential gain was worth taking the risk - after all, if Pentax had
got that camera to market when they hoped what would their market
share be today?   Nobody knows, but I'd bet it would be much larger.


Indeed I think Pentax "screwed up", given that all sources indicate 
that

they
were having some technical difficulty with the sensor and 
supply/pricing

issues
why l did they then present the thing to the public?


Rob Studdert
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Re: Tokina zoom from eBay

[Vic MacBournie]

I saw that one go on ebay... I think a lot of people underestimate the 
quality of Tokina lenses. I would go out on a limb and say Tokina 
lenses for the most part are as good and in many cases, better than 
Pentax lenses when everything is taken into consideration and that 
includes build quality. I have just completed collecting the three 
lenses I wanted most all Tokina's : 80-200 f2.8, 28-70f2.8 and the 
20-35 f3.5... (I think each and every one compares favourably to the 
Pentax equivalent and at a fraction of the cost. I recently sold the 
100-300 manual focus ATX lens which was an excellent overall lens..
Anyone looking for a great lens at a reasonable cost should consider 
Tokina's offerings.

Vic
On 11-Jan-06, at 12:18 PM, Jon Myers wrote:


I had a similar deal a while back with a whole camera
bag full of goodies. I may sell some of it to fund
further gear aquisition. :)


--- Don Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I received, in the mail today (8:00am), a lens
that was posted in the UK on Monday afternoon. Its
a Tokina 70-210, 4.5-5.6 'Red Ring'. It has a UV
filter (not mentioned in the listing), a soft
pouch and two lens caps (also not mentioned). It's
pristine -- there's not a mark of the front glass
or the back either. The 'K' mount looks like it's
never been attached to a camera. After removing
the dust (from the 'velvet' lining of the pouch )
I've failed to find a single scratch or wear mark
on the barrel. I paid £9.99 plus £8 for postage.

Don

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1996 Pentax list prices lenses, bodies

[Vic MacBournie]

I was flipping through some old magazines I have and came across an 
article that listed the list prices of Pentax cameras and lenses in 
1996. I thought I would include some highlights for people here on the 
list who find this stuff interesting. I particularly find it 
interesting to see how little some of this stuff is going for at 
today's prices...
Included are some of the real "selling" prices taken from BH ad from 
the same magazine

american prices
PZ1P --$1048.00
ZX-5 -- 698.00

20 f2.8 FA --$963
24 F2 AL (IF) SMCP-FA* --$840
50 F1.4 --330
85 F1.4(IF) SMCP-FA* --$1620
300 f2,8 -- 6894.00
300 F 4.5 --$1590.00
600 F4 -- 8,978.00
28-70 f2.8 --$2063
28-70 F4 --$343.00
28-105 F4/5.6 SMCP- FA --$625
70-200 f4/5.6$460
80-200 f2.8 --$2,966
100-300 F4.5-5.6 SMCP -FA --$643
250-600 F5.6 --$10,750

[EMAIL PROTECTED] selling price from same magazine

20 f2.8 FA --$963  Selling price $539.
85 F1.4(IF) SNCP-FA* -- $1620 ---Selling price   $899
300 F 4.5 --$1590.00 --Selling price $899
28-70 F4 --$343.00 ---selling price 199.95
28-70 f2.8 --$2063 --- selling price 1199.95
28-105 F4/5.6 SMCP- FA --$625 --- selling price 344.95
80-200 f2.8 --$2,966 --- selling price 1889.95
100-300 F4.5-5.6 SMCP -FA --$643 -- 359.85

Re: OT: Book from iPhoto and other printers

[Vic MacBournie]

Igor I too was looking into doing a book for my daughter. If you go to 
Apple's website, under support and then discussions, there is a lot of 
information on the books. Most people are very impressed with them. 
But, i think they have to be done carefully to achieve top-notch 
results.

Vic
On 3-Jan-06, at 1:17 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote:




Hi All,

Has anybody used iPhoto Book printing service or any other similar 
service?


I was considering using iPhoto Book service for printing out
a wedding photo-album for my sister-in-law, - an album that includes
variety of pictures quckly arranged together digitally (instead of
printing out photos separately and then assembling them in an album)
and is hard-bound, looking nicely as a coffee-table book.

But then I searched for reviews.
Some review from 2002 said that the quality was so-so.
Somebody else wrote the quality had improved since the early years.
Someone else suggested that sharedink.com has a better quality.
Then I found a few other similar shops (e.g. www.imagestation.com).

All thoughts and suggetions are appreciated.

Igor

A few shots

[Vic MacBournie]

I just thought I would post a few shots from an afternoon out around my 
town with my dog Mackie over the holidays. She's in a couple of the 
shots, of course. For anyone interested. All but the deer shot was 
taken with the K35 f 3.5. The deer was taken with a Tokina 80-200 F2.8.


Comments welcomed

http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/vicspages/PhotoAlbum39.html

More new stuff for sale

[Vic MacBournie]

Okay I've added a few more things to last week's list and changed a few  
things.

Reasonable offers accepted

pictures for most are located here (I'm just in the process of adding  
the new items more pictures available upon request.)


http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/vicspages/PhotoAlbum36.html


New items - Tamron adaptall P/KA mount excellent with rear original  
cap. - $20


LX - FD-1 magnifier to go with FB1- Mint condition. - $40

Pentax AF330FTZ flash with case -- a couple of scratches but otherwise  
excellent...- $75


Photo Vest - Made by Patagonia. I think it was designed as a fishing  
vest but it makes an excellent (very high quality super lightweight  
photo vest (especially for hot climates). It's a size large and its  
grey. Unlike the larger Domke vests, this one will fold up into a tiny  
package which could then be stored away in a camera bag for use as  
needed. (I have three other vests so this one became expendable.)
It will hold a surprising number of lenses and gadgets. 10 pockets, a  
huge mesh pocket on the back and meshed (breathable) pockets on the  
inside to hold film, filters etc. Sells for about $125 new.

Would like $40
It is similar to this one on their website. (Patagonia is a very high  
quality manufacturer of outdoor equipment and clothing for outdoor  
enthusasts.


http://www.patagonia.com/za/PDC? 
OPTION=PRODUCT&merchant_rn=7385&sku=82695&ws=false


- 120mm M 2.8  (rare: you don't see many of these around. Glass is  
perfect but does show some signs of wear. Makes for a nice portrait  
lens. $125


- M28mm f3.5 - excellent condition - $50


 I also have the very rare dental closeup kit that works very nicely  
with this lens. It is extremely convenient to use with its magnetic  
attachments. For anyone who is not aware of this kit, I will try to get  
pictures up so you can see it.- $45


See Bojidor's example here: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/

- M 75-150mm F4 zoom excellent condition - a nice light compact zoom  
for the hiker or mtn. biker. The quality on these zooms are considered  
very good. - $75.00


FA70-200mm f4-5.6 - Excellent condition. Great zoom especially for PZ  
owners or digital cameras. Includes power zoom capabilities. Comes with  
original box caps etc. - $125.



Pentax FA 28-105 power zoom lens. This is the really good 28-105  
everyone on this list talks about. It's the black one. I have two of  
these lenses. This particular ones is mint. still in the box.. - $160


Vivitar 7-element 2X macro converter. Excellent condition. Gives you  
1:1 magnification with a 50mm lens, doubles the focal length of regular  
lenses and allows them to focus extremely close as well.- $75





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Re: The Mystery of Matrix Metering

[Vic MacBournie]

Fred let me say first that matrix metering is incredibly good, however, 
for us old guys (and anyone who thinks too much when they are taking 
pictures) it can bring about some real problems. It is so good that 
everything you learned about compensating for bright backgrounds, dark 
backgrounds etc gets thrown out the window. If you compensate for snow, 
you're liable to blow out the highlights... It takes a little getting 
used to but it is right more than it is wrong.


Vic
On 27-Dec-05, at 9:46 PM, Fred wrote:


OK, so what's the big deal with matrix metering?  How is measuring 16
exposures in 16 zones all over the frame any different from (or better
than) simple average metering of the entire screen?

I ask this as an ol' manual focus film dinosaur, used to using center-
weighted metering all the time "back in the old days", but who now has 
a DS
and is finally getting around to reading about such things in the 
manual
(although changing the DS from matrix to center-weighted metering was 
one

of the first things I did when getting it.)

Fred

Re: something other than my name (was: Re: Vic MacBournie)

[Vic MacBournie]

Perfect...
Thanks Cotty
On 26-Dec-05, at 8:46 AM, Cotty wrote:


On 26/12/05, Vic MacBournie, discombobulated, unleashed:


As much as I like to see my name in print, could we please change the
subject line to something other than my name. Thanks alot.
The real Vic MacBournie


Like this?

;-)

Happy Holidays Vic !!




Cheers,
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Re: Vic MacBournie

[Vic MacBournie]

As much as I like to see my name in print, could we please change the 
subject line to something other than my name. Thanks alot.

The real Vic MacBournie

Re: Vic MacBournie

[Vic MacBournie]

i have sent various emails to you both to the list and your personal 
email. Sorry for the inconvenience...

Voc
On 24-Dec-05, at 3:08 PM, Gonz wrote:

Thats strange.  I responded to your first posting quite some time ago. 
Then a ping again.  And finally the latest FS posting.  And no 
response other than through the list.  Did you get the first emails 
from me?


rg


Vic Macbournie wrote:
Hi Gonz: I replied to your email already. The 30mm is already spoken 
for. Sorry about that...

Vic

From: Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Vic MacBournie
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 21:29:40 -0600

Plz contact me offline.  I cant seem to get emails to you.

rgpdml at netscape dot net

rg

Re: Best of the Season

[Vic MacBournie]

It is part of my belief and I do have to work. The good news, I make 
extra money so I can buy more Pentax stuff. How's that for keeping it 
on topic..LOL
Have a Merry Christmas everyone and a happy holiday from your 
friends in Canada.


Vic

On 24-Dec-05, at 10:56 AM, William Robb wrote:


Christmas means many things, depending on your belief system.
If it is part of your beliefs, have a good Christmas.
If it isn't, enjoy the fact you don't have to go to work tomorrow.
If it isn't, and you have to work, try not to be too bitter about it.

Enjoy

William Robb

RE: Vic MacBournie

[Vic Macbournie]

Hi Gonz: I replied to your email already. The 30mm is already spoken for. 
Sorry about that...

Vic


From: Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Vic MacBournie
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 21:29:40 -0600

Plz contact me offline.  I cant seem to get emails to you.

rgpdml at netscape dot net

rg

FS -Lots of Pentax lenses etc

[Vic MacBournie]

Okay I've added a few things to last week's list and changed a few 
things. here is my updated list soon to be making its way to e-bay.

Reasonable offers accepted

I am also willing to trade and am particularly interested in the older 
Tokina 20-35  f3.5...with the yellow stripe or the latest F2.8 version.


pictures for most are located here (more pictures available upon 
request.)


http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/vicspages/PhotoAlbum36.html


-M135 f3.5 excellent condition - $125.

- M28mm f3.5 - excellent condition - $50

-30mm f2.8 - as most of you know this is a very rare and highly sought 
after lens both for its unique FOV and it's very high quality. This 
lens is in excellent to mint condition and comes with it's original 
leatherette case. - $175


- 100mm M F4 dental macro in excellent condition. $125

 I also have the very rare dental closeup kit that works very nicely 
with this lens. It is extremely convenient to use with its magnetic 
attachments. For anyone who is not aware of this kit, I will try to get 
pictures up so you can see it.- $45

See Bojidor's example here: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/

- M 75-150mm F4 zoom excellent condition - a nice light compact zoom 
for the hiker or mtn. biker. The quality on these zooms are considered 
very good. - $75.00


FA70-200mm f4-5.6 - Excellent condition. Great zoom especially for PZ 
owners. Includes power zoom capabilities. Comes with original box caps 
etc. - $125


FA 100-300 F4.5/F5.6 - Another power zoom (all black) version of this 
lens. Excellent condition. Comes in original box. - $150


FA 28-200mm F3.8/5.6 pentax zoom. Mint condition. Original box and 
packaging. - $125


Pentax FA 28-105 power zoom lens. This is the really good 28-105 
everyone on this list talks about. It's the black one. I have two of 
these lenses. This particular ones is mint. still in the box.. - $160


Vivitar 7-element 2X macro converter. Excellent condition. - $75


New items - Pentax Collectors - Shoot ALike a Pro Video Casette that 
came with LX cameras. Only watched a few times comes in nice case - 
$20.00


Pentax Family magazines - A collection of seven magazines with one 
duplicate. Published by Pentax Family \, Asahi Optical Company. 
Featuring articles on photographers and on Pentax cameras and lenses 
during the 1980s. Included is an article on the 15 f3.5, choosing a 
Pentax lens system, articles tracing the history of Pentax cameras - 
$15



You can email me off list at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Which mid-range zoom do you prefer?

[Vic MacBournie]

Hi Don: I have both #1 and #5. Both are exceptionally good lenses. The 
autofocus powerzoom is a very solid lens for a lens of that vintage. I 
have found it to be an exceptional lens and the one that is most often 
on my camera MZS istD. I use the 35-105 manual focus often as my main 
lens with the LX, but I often enjoy using it on the MZs and the istd. 
With it's A setting, there is not much you give up on. Both are solid, 
heavy lenses, but I would much prefer a heavy lens in most cases than a 
flimsy light one.

Vic
On 20-Dec-05, at 6:33 PM, Don Sanderson wrote:


I have experience with 3 of those.

#4 was an outstanding lens but much too large and heavy for my tastes.

#2 I own with both the Tamron and Promaster labels. It is a small, 
light

and sharp lens with very rapid AF response. I imagine the Pentax
labelled one is as good or perhaps better with SMC. AFAIK they are all
the same lens, the Tamron and Promaster certainly are. The Promaster
can be had brand new for $65.00 on eekBay.

#5 is a lens I am always amazed by. It is the sharpest, most contrasty
zoom I have ever seen. I can't bring myself to part with mine.
100% recommended if MF is OK. It also works perfectly with the F1.7x
AF converter, if you can find one. ;-)

Don


-Original Message-
From: Collin R Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 4:54 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Which mid-range zoom do you prefer?


I'm looking for amid-range zoom.  Something for small-event use.
(When I shot a Sunday School program and a ladies Christmas Tea
a few weeks ago, changing lenses was a hassle.
http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/SSProg12112005/SSProg121105.html
http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/Tea120205/Tea120205.html  )
Please rate them as to feel, optical quality, and your overall 
preference


1. 28-105 f/4.0-5.6 FA (p)
2. 28-105 mm f/4-5.6 FA (New )
3. 28-105 mm f/3.2-4.5 (Newer)
4. 28-135 mm f/4.0 A
5. 35-105 mm f/3.5 A
6. 35-105 mm f/4.0-5.6 F
7. 35-135 mm f/3.5-4.5 A
8. 35-135 mm f/3.5-4.5 F

Or is there a wider lens that you'd use for something like this?
Something faster than the kit 18-55?

Collin

Re: Stacking lenses for macro.

[Vic MacBournie]

Would the Vivitar macro convertor get you there? I happen to have one 
for sale but I'm thinking that the combination of doubling and 
extending the lens out would increase your magnification 
substantially...

Vic
On 19-Dec-05, at 8:07 AM, Jostein wrote:



Tell your friend it's a great pic, Sylwek. :-)

I'm looking for something to achieve ca. 4x magnification.
I have a bellows with a total extension of 130mm. That gives roughly 
2.5x with

a
50mm. A good 28mm lens would probably be optimal with a bellows, 
giving 4x at

112mm extension.

Or maybe the 31mm limited? The built-in lens hood is a PITA...

However, a bellows solution is a second best. I hope to find an 
optically good
combination of two stacked lenses to give 4x. It is so much more 
convenient in

the field to use open-aperture metering...:-)

So far I've tried FA 100/2.8 macro with FA* 24/2, and A*200/4 macro 
with FA
50/1.4. The latter is a lot better than the former, but still not 
quite there.


Stopping down the 50mm to f/2 improves contrast, but introduce more 
optical
errors with small apertures on the 200. This leads me to believe that 
the best
50mm would be the one that is the sharpest at full opening, whatever 
that may

be...

Jostein


Quoting Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:


Jostein wrote on 19.12.05 12:34:


I'd be interested to know if you have some experiences with moderate
wide-angles
reversed on a bellows as well.
My friend who is well known macro photographer in Poland took a 13 mm 
lens

from 8 mm film camera and reverse mounted it on *istD achieving
magnification of roughly 7:1. Rsults are quite impressive like one 
here:

http://www.plfoto.com/zdjecie.php?picture=329380

--
Balance is the ultimate good...

Best Regards
Sylwek








This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.

Re: I use film....

[Vic MacBournie]

Pal - I'm with you entirely although I do own the istd and I have not 
used my film cameras much since buying the ist D. However, if what you 
have works for you, why change? The beauty of Pentax is that all you 
really have to do is invest in a digital camera rather than a camera 
and all new lenses, because all the old lenses work great. When you are 
ready to buy a digital, you can just add it to your arsenal of film 
cameras and use it when you feel the need... I love my film cameras 
whether they get used enough or not. I'm in the process of selling a 
mint LX and am certainly having doubts whether I want to sell it. you 
can't replace the quality of these cameras with any of todays plastic 
digitals. I ove my istD, don't get me wrong but it will never be an LX 
or even an MZS.

Vic
On 16-Dec-05, at 4:10 PM, Pål Jensen wrote:



- Original Message - From: "Pat White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>



Then there's the philosophical objection:  a negative is an image, a 
digital file is a description of an image.




Personally, I don'æ have a philosophical ojection towards digital or 
any philosophical connections to film. I mean it quite literally; I 
don't know why I should go digital. I'm happy with my current cameras 
and lenses. I have ordered a scanner so that I can get my images 
easily into digital form. In that way I get all the benefits from 
digital image handling. I don't need instant gratification although it 
certainly has it advantages. I actually like waiting for the film from 
the lab and seeing it on a light table for the first time. In 
addition, film give me a hard copy I can keep in addition to a copy of 
the image in digital form. I'm also familiar with all my equipment and 
I don't need to buy another camera (or lens). I don't use so much film 
that cost for film and processing becomes a problem. In short, I'm 
quite happy...


Pål

Link to pictures of some of the equipment for sale

[Vic MacBournie]

here is the link to the pics for most of these items. I will try to 
shoot the remaining ones later today...

thanks

http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/vicspages/PhotoAlbum36.html




I've got too much stuff that is not getting used enough so it's time to 
put it up for sale. I like to offer it to the PDML first and then move 
whatever is left to ebay.
I live in Canada so everything will originate out of Canada near 
Toronto for anyone local enough to want to purchase the goodies face to 
face.

I will try to put photographs up on my website later today...
I have a good idea what I want for these items so, if you are 
interested, make me an offer please.


- LX camera with winder and grip (the large wooden-like one) and Beatie 
intenscreen. close to mint condition. I've had four LXs. This one was 
rarely used.


- M28mm f3.5 - excellent condition

-30mm f2.8 - as most of you know this is a very rare and highly sought 
after lens both for its unique FOV and it's very high quality. This 
lens is in excellent to mint condition and comes with it's original 
leatherette case.


- 100mm M F4 dental macro in excellent condition. I also have the very 
rare dental closeup kit that works very nicely with this lens. It is 
extremely convenient to use with its magnetic attachments. For anyone 
who is not aware of this kit, I will try to get pictures up so you can 
see it.

See Bojidor's example here: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/

- M 75-150mm F4 zoom excellent condition - a nice light compact zoom 
for the hiker or mtn. biker. The quality on these zooms are considered 
very good.


FA70-200mm f4-5.6 - Excellent condition. Great zoom especially for PZ 
owners. Includes power zoom capabilities. Comes with original box caps 
etc.


FA 100-300 F4.5/F5.6 - Another power zoom (all black) version of this 
lens. Excellent condition. Comes in original box.


FA 28-200mm F3.8/5.6 pentax zoom. Mint condition. Original box and 
packaging.


Pentax FA 28-105 power zoom lens. This is the really good 28-105 
everyone on this list talks about. It's the black one. I have two of 
these lenses. This particular ones is mint. still in the box..


Tokina ATX 100-300 F4 - An excellent performer with ED glass, tripod 
mount. Very solid lens. A setting makes it ideal for digital or 35mm 
cameras. Excellent condition. Complete with leatherette case.


Nikon No.6T closeup atachment lens. For those who know of these (Canon 
aslo makes a line of these high end closeup filters) they are of top 
notch quality. Mint -still in the box


Nikon 3T closeup lens, Used primarily on the Pentax 100-300 for 
closeups Excellent.


Vivitar 7-element 2X macro converter. Excellent condition.

Re: FS:Friday- Just in time for Christmas

[Vic MacBournie]

Sorry I thought my email would be attached
You can email me off list at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

On 16-Dec-05, at 1:29 AM, Vic MacBournie wrote:

I've got too much stuff that is not getting used enough so it's time 
to put it up for sale. I like to offer it to the PDML first and then 
move whatever is left to ebay.
I live in Canada so everything will originate out of Canada near 
Toronto for anyone local enough to want to purchase the goodies face 
to face.

I will try to put photographs up on my website later today...
I have a good idea what I want for these items so, if you are 
interested, make me an offer please.


- LX camera with winder and grip (the large wooden-like one) and 
Beatie intenscreen. close to mint condition. I've had four LXs. This 
one was rarely used.


- M28mm f3.5 - excellent condition

-30mm f2.8 - as most of you know this is a very rare and highly sought 
after lens both for its unique FOV and it's very high quality. This 
lens is in excellent to mint condition and comes with it's original 
leatherette case.


- 100mm M F4 dental macro in excellent condition. I also have the very 
rare dental closeup kit that works very nicely with this lens. It is 
extremely convenient to use with its magnetic attachments. For anyone 
who is not aware of this kit, I will try to get pictures up so you can 
see it.

See Bojidor's example here: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/

- M 75-150mm F4 zoom excellent condition - a nice light compact zoom 
for the hiker or mtn. biker. The quality on these zooms are considered 
very good.


FA70-200mm f4-5.6 - Excellent condition. Great zoom especially for PZ 
owners. Includes power zoom capabilities. Comes with original box caps 
etc.


FA 100-300 F4.5/F5.6 - Another power zoom (all black) version of this 
lens. Excellent condition. Comes in original box.


FA 28-200mm F3.8/5.6 pentax zoom. Mint condition. Original box and 
packaging.


Pentax FA 28-105 power zoom lens. This is the really good 28-105 
everyone on this list talks about. It's the black one. I have two of 
these lenses. This particular ones is mint. still in the box..


Tokina ATX 100-300 F4 - An excellent performer with ED glass, tripod 
mount. Very solid lens. A setting makes it ideal for digital or 35mm 
cameras. Excellent condition. Complete with leatherette case.


Nikon No.6T closeup atachment lens. For those who know of these (Canon 
aslo makes a line of these high end closeup filters) they are of top 
notch quality. Mint -still in the box


Nikon 3T closeup lens, Used primarily on the Pentax 100-300 for 
closeups Excellent.


Vivitar 7-element 2X macro converter. Excellent condition.

FS:Friday- Just in time for Christmas

[Vic MacBournie]

I've got too much stuff that is not getting used enough so it's time to 
put it up for sale. I like to offer it to the PDML first and then move 
whatever is left to ebay.
I live in Canada so everything will originate out of Canada near 
Toronto for anyone local enough to want to purchase the goodies face to 
face.

I will try to put photographs up on my website later today...
I have a good idea what I want for these items so, if you are 
interested, make me an offer please.


- LX camera with winder and grip (the large wooden-like one) and Beatie 
intenscreen. close to mint condition. I've had four LXs. This one was 
rarely used.


- M28mm f3.5 - excellent condition

-30mm f2.8 - as most of you know this is a very rare and highly sought 
after lens both for its unique FOV and it's very high quality. This 
lens is in excellent to mint condition and comes with it's original 
leatherette case.


- 100mm M F4 dental macro in excellent condition. I also have the very 
rare dental closeup kit that works very nicely with this lens. It is 
extremely convenient to use with its magnetic attachments. For anyone 
who is not aware of this kit, I will try to get pictures up so you can 
see it.

See Bojidor's example here: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/

- M 75-150mm F4 zoom excellent condition - a nice light compact zoom 
for the hiker or mtn. biker. The quality on these zooms are considered 
very good.


FA70-200mm f4-5.6 - Excellent condition. Great zoom especially for PZ 
owners. Includes power zoom capabilities. Comes with original box caps 
etc.


FA 100-300 F4.5/F5.6 - Another power zoom (all black) version of this 
lens. Excellent condition. Comes in original box.


FA 28-200mm F3.8/5.6 pentax zoom. Mint condition. Original box and 
packaging.


Pentax FA 28-105 power zoom lens. This is the really good 28-105 
everyone on this list talks about. It's the black one. I have two of 
these lenses. This particular ones is mint. still in the box..


Tokina ATX 100-300 F4 - An excellent performer with ED glass, tripod 
mount. Very solid lens. A setting makes it ideal for digital or 35mm 
cameras. Excellent condition. Complete with leatherette case.


Nikon No.6T closeup atachment lens. For those who know of these (Canon 
aslo makes a line of these high end closeup filters) they are of top 
notch quality. Mint -still in the box


Nikon 3T closeup lens, Used primarily on the Pentax 100-300 for 
closeups Excellent.


Vivitar 7-element 2X macro converter. Excellent condition.

Re: PESO: Tanja

[Vic MacBournie]

Hi Dave: We got a beautiful 7 year-old Goldenretriever/collie cross 
that has the sweetest disposition ever. The thing that drives me crazy 
is all the attention she craves. I can't sit down without her coming 
over for a pat. I know I spoil her by patting her for hours on end but 
it's good for both of us. I'm coming off open heart surgery a year ago 
and need her to get me out walking everyday... She certainly does 
that

I'll post some pics of her real soon
Vic

PS. Wendy I just loved the shot of your dog. It has inspired me to get 
serious about taking a nice shot of Mackie (my new dog). what kind of 
dog is she. She is absolutely beautiful.

Vic

On 11-Dec-05, at 9:15 AM, Dave Brooks wrote:


Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2005 03:30:02 EST
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: PESO: Tanja
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit

In a message dated 12/10/2005 9:32:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I've probably missed most of this discussion but I just got my first
dog 4 months ago from the pound and she has been the best thing in the
world for me and my wife
Now our cat is not too sure about her...

Vic


Same boat, sort of.:-)
Daughter and i would like a dog. Chocolate lab or maybe a Golden 
retriever. I'd worry about
the two older cats but the younger one(who follows me around like a 
dog) would probably accept her new roomy easier.


Dave
David J Brooks
Equine Photography in York Region
www.caughtinmotion.com
Pentax istD, Nikon D2H

Re: PESO: Tanja

[Vic MacBournie]

I've probably missed most of this discussion but I just got my first 
dog 4 months ago from the pound and she has been the best thing in the 
world for me and my wife

Now our cat is not too sure about her...

Vic
On 11-Dec-05, at 12:22 AM, E.R.N. Reed wrote:


[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

In a message dated 12/10/2005 12:13:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I hope nobody ever puts me in a nursing home. But if they do, I hope 
they

keep the dogs out. I don't particularly like them, and I simply don't
understand how people can love them. A therapy dog would not help me 
one

bit. I'm perfectly capable of loving, but not dogs.

Cheers,

Bob
==
I feel the same way about cats.

Marnie aka Doe ;-)  BTW, I doubt what cats or dogs feel for humans is 
love, per se.






Love has a whole galaxy of different meanings anyway ...

Thanks Daichi

[Vic MacBournie]

Thanks to Daichi Saeki, I believe a long time lurker on this list, I am 
now the proud owner of the venerable Pentax F300 4.5. And a beautiful 
specimen it is. Let me just say that meeting Daichi, even for the brief 
period we spent together trading cash for a lens over a coffee, was 
truly a joy. A very nice young fellow, who we are probably going to 
lose to the world of Canon. Daichi will be putting up a few more items 
on the list in the next week or so. I would not hesitate to buy 
anything off of this fine young gentleman


Also, since I have been enabled I must begin to disable a little to pay 
for my enablement. I too will officially post next Friday a number of 
goodies for sale. If you want to get early dibbs: I am probably looking 
to sell one of my two LXs with motor drive (both excellent with the 
wooden-like grips and grid screens, FA70-200 f4-5.6, (FA 28-100 Power 
zoom like new still in box) 28mm 3.5, 30 mm 2.8 (mint) yes the 
extremely rare one), probably my Tokina ATX 100-300 f4 manual focus and 
a few more goodies


PS I've been lurking for the past few months but decided now that the 
winter is here to get back in...

thanks
Vic

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

[Vic MacBournie]

One of the benefits is its small size which, if you want to keep it 
small, you leave off the grip. But if you want to have a heftier 
camera, you put on the grip. Best of both worlds. Most other camera 
manufacturers don't give you that choice - it's either big or bigger... 
so it's not really a complaint that it is too small just a reason to 
buy and use the grip if you know what I mean..

Vic

On 5-Oct-05, at 12:59 AM, Rob Studdert wrote:


On 5 Oct 2005 at 6:48, DagT wrote:


I was referring to the fact that the 1Ds mkII is about the same size
and weight as the Pentax 67, not the use.


What gets me is (if you've been watching the *ist D grip thread) that 
the *ist
D sans grip is apparently too small for many people which is counter 
to the

general Pentax DSLRs are great because they're small discussions.


Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT)  +10 Hours
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/
Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: ist D Battery Grip

[Vic MacBournie]

Please don't shit it off... that could be messy and could really take a 
long time not to mention the damage done to the camera and your bowels 
LOL.

On 4-Oct-05, at 11:11 AM, Thibouille wrote:


I agree with about everything Mark Roberts said.
It is indeed VERY useful in portrait mode but you WILL have to shit it
off when using it in landscape mode for a while (say, you know you
won't need it, just shut it off) otherwise you will AF exactly when
you shouldn't have ;)

Re: ist D Battery Grip

[Vic MacBournie]

I think the IstD grip is even more useful as far as handling the 
camera, The istD is a little small for my liking but add the battery 
grip and it is a whole different story. Feels perfect in my hand. I 
would not live without it. The MZS grip feels great in my hands as well 
and I think it has additional functions...

Thanks Vic
On 4-Oct-05, at 9:10 AM, Doug Franklin wrote:


Just for giggles, how many *ist D users out there are using the battery
grip for it?  I've got the MZ-S and its grip, and the grip is really
handy, both for the AA batteries and the vertical grip.  Is the grip
for the *ist D as helpful and useful?

TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ

Re: M20mm/4

[Vic MacBournie]

I agree Shel. Pentax lenses are a good investment especually if you are 
shooting film and digital. I have the 20 2.8A lens and I love it.

Vic
On 30-Sep-05, at 1:24 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:

Because the 20mm, and the 15mm if I should get one, would be used on 
older,
mechanical, manual bodies, and I much prefer the focus feel on such 
lenses
to the feel of manually focusing an AF lens.  The Ltd lenses are 
somewhat
of an exception, as their focus feel (and focusing ring) are 
acceptable.
Plus, the difference in price between a used 20mm A and a new 20mm FA 
is
about $100.00 - $200.00, money which I could put to better use than 
giving

to B&H for an FA version.

I'm not giving up film for digital, so wherever possible, a lens that 
will

serve me well on film and the digi camera is very desireable.

Shel



[Original Message]
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>




Don' take it as criticism but why?

 I use both mf and af with the 20-35, 14, and 35 a lot. AF is often 
quite
useful w these focal lengths as well as fast & accurate.  Very easy to 
zone
focus too. I am not sure I understand the reason behind your 
preference.


Godfrey

-Original Message-
For this particular focal length, as well as some others, I much 
prefer

manual focus.

Re: Pentax Logo DIY I'm in

[Vic MacBournie]

I'm in if anyone else is
Vic


On 30-Sep-05, at 3:31 PM, Tom Reese wrote:


Jens Bladt wrote:

I have purchased a Canon Photo Vest. It has a Conon EOS logo on it. 
Not

very

good.
Have you people got an idea how to make a Pentax Logo I can put on the

vest.
I don't want to promote Pentax, rather than Canon. Pentax is the 
camera

brand I use the most.


You could add "SUCKS!" under the Canon logo.

There are a lot of places where you can order patches. The Pentax would
seemingly be easy to copy. The problem is you have to order in bulk to 
get

the best price.

Is there enough interest that we could sell 100 patches with the Pentax
logo? They could be sewn onto jackets, camera bags, underwear and 
wherever
else you want. This place could make 100 3" fully embroidered patches 
for
$1.86 each: We could get them to your door (in the U.S.) for around 
$2.25

each.

I didn't look anywhere else. It's just the first website I found but 
it's

useful as an example of what can be done.

Tom Reese

Re: K 200 f2.5 vs FA* 80-200 f2.8

[Vic MacBournie]

Frank I have the K200 2.5 and am in the process of getting a Tokina 
80-200 f2.8. i love the k200 2.5 but I want and need the convenience of 
the fast autofocus. If you can afford to get the K200 2.5 go for it 
because there ain't many of those babies around. (especially if it's a 
good price).

Vic
On 30-Sep-05, at 4:17 AM, Frank Wajer wrote:


Hi all,

I may have an opportunity to get a K 200 f2.5. I already have a FA* 
80-200 f2.8. How does the K 200 compare to the FA* at 200?


Frank

Re: Pentax Logo DIY

[Vic MacBournie]

i am sure if you took a Pentax logo into a shop that does computerized 
embroidered logos (for sports teams etc) they could do one for you no 
problem. In fact, i'm going to check into that with a company I use for 
my daughter's skating team logos. They did patches for the team for 
about $3 last year

Vic
On 30-Sep-05, at 8:25 AM, Jens Bladt wrote:

Re: anybody still shoot film?

[Vic MacBournie]

I shot two rolls of slide film the other day using my LX and underused 
35-105 lens. i had a wonderful time and am looking forward to seeing 
the results. I had the ist D along for the ride but only shot three 
shots with it...

Vic
On 26-Sep-05, at 3:01 AM, Cotty wrote:


On 25/9/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed:


I feel an ill wind blowing. I just hope this thread isn't included in
my promise not to respond to the idiotic threads regarding lens
compatibility any longer or I'll owe Cotty a pint.


VERDICT, oops I mean: Verdict - -

One pint and counting :-)




Cheers,
  Cotty


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Re: OT: Illustrator CS vs Painter IX

[Vic MacBournie]

Thanks Markus: They're a little different than traditional photography. 
I think Painter can be a lot of fun. I use the cloning tool (soft 
cloner) to extract the animal from it's background and then work on it 
from there with some painterly techniques. When it comes to photography 
my number one program is photoshop, but Painter is certainly number 
two. I have illustrator but rarely if ever use it

Vic
On 26-Sep-05, at 2:11 AM, Markus Maurer wrote:


Hi Vic
I had the pleasure to have a look at your paintings and some other of 
your

sides too.
You present some very good photos here, my compliments.
On the other side you have some really nice Pentax equipment which 
helps a

lot  ;-)

greetings
Markus



-Original Message-----
From: Vic MacBournie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 6:47 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re:OT: Illustrator CS vs Painter IX


I love Painter and have used it for a few years. It's a spectacular
program in the hands of a true fine artist but it is also incredibly
good for us photographers who are looking to take their photographs 
to
a more creative level... (I too got an updated copy when I bought a 
new

WACOM tablet which I highly recommend.
I have a number of animal portraits which I have done by using a
combination of photoshop and Painter (mostly painter)
If anyone would like to see them they are here. Just click on the
thumbnails for full-size images...
Thanks Vic

http://hometown.aol.ca/pentxuser/page15.html

Re:OT: Illustrator CS vs Painter IX

[Vic MacBournie]

I love Painter and have used it for a few years. It's a spectacular 
program in the hands of a true fine artist but it is also incredibly 
good for us photographers who are looking to take their photographs to 
a more creative level... (I too got an updated copy when I bought a new 
WACOM tablet which I highly recommend.
I have a number of animal portraits which I have done by using a 
combination of photoshop and Painter (mostly painter)
If anyone would like to see them they are here. Just click on the 
thumbnails for full-size images...

Thanks Vic

http://hometown.aol.ca/pentxuser/page15.html