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2010/5/7 Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! I could try, but I'd have a Veith on my hands. You betta be a good rich BF and stand your ground in it Time to kill this tread. I'm a schrader you're right. You big lug. Nuts! I love pun threads, they can be so kleber. As long as they stay above the rim =) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I thought the Germans were famous ... or was it notorious ... for getting the trains to run on time? I believe that was more often used in reference to the Italians; a suggestion that Mussolini wasn't a total loss, as at least he managed to make the trains run on time (no small feat if what I've seen of the Italian transport system is anything to go by). Over here in the 80s/90s(?) the powers that be made the trains run on time by redefining 'on time'. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/6 Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com: On 6 May 2010 10:46, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! I could try, but I'd have a Veith on my hands. You betta be a good rich BF and stand your ground in it Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: [...] I've used it to plan journeys as far as Russia. DB is in the process of picking up some UK train franchises. Today, Europe Sharp intake of breath as Mike gets close to the thing that modern, liberal-minded, PC non-Clarksons don't mention. I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it. It's alright, the USA will rescue us yet again by making them buy Amtrak. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I thought the Germans were famous ... or was it notorious ... for getting the trains to run on time? I believe that was more often used in reference to the Italians; a suggestion that Mussolini wasn't a total loss, as at least he managed to make the trains run on time (no small feat if what I've seen of the Italian transport system is anything to go by). Over here in the 80s/90s(?) the powers that be made the trains run on time by redefining 'on time'. Not to mention redefining trains railways and give me the money. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! I could try, but I'd have a Veith on my hands. You betta be a good rich BF and stand your ground in it Time to kill this tread. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! I could try, but I'd have a Veith on my hands. You betta be a good rich BF and stand your ground in it Time to kill this tread. I'm a schrader you're right. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! I could try, but I'd have a Veith on my hands. You betta be a good rich BF and stand your ground in it Time to kill this tread. I'm a schrader you're right. You big lug. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/6 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! I could try, but I'd have a Veith on my hands. You betta be a good rich BF and stand your ground in it Time to kill this tread. I'm a schrader you're right. You big lug. But look at those cute little lugnuts... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! I could try, but I'd have a Veith on my hands. You betta be a good rich BF and stand your ground in it Time to kill this tread. I'm a schrader you're right. You big lug. Nuts! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Larry Colen On 5/5/2010 12:08 PM, Cotty wrote: On 5/5/10, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed: As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) That would be way cool. With bedrooms. And 1950's hostess outfits for the stewardesses :-) There's a dirigible (I think it's a dirigible, not a blimp) that flies out of Moffett field, though it's mostly for day tours. I've gotten shots of it, but alas, not from it. Maybe, one day when we're all rich (I.e. not spending all our money on glass) we could do a pdml outing in it. http://www.airshipventures.com/ Zeppelin NT - classified as semi-rigid, triangle truss down the center instead of a full rigid frame. The gondola is suspended like a blimp. But it is manufactured by Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik GmbH (ZLT) in Friedrichshafen, so it IS a Zeppelin. http://www.zeppelinflug.de/seiten/E/default.htm http://www.myairship.com/database/zeppelin_nt_draw.gif Looks like it seats 11 - 12 and the charter rate might be something like $5,000 per hour. ($475 per seat x 11 seats = $5,225) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 7 May 2010 00:51, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! I could try, but I'd have a Veith on my hands. You betta be a good rich BF and stand your ground in it Time to kill this tread. I'm a schrader you're right. You big lug. Nuts! I love pun threads, they can be so kleber. regards, Anthony Of what use is lens and light to those who lack in mind and sight (Anon) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Wow, that's impressing. But still, it's a little over 29 hours straight, with 7 transfers; one of them including different train stations, and some transfer windows less than half an hour. With due respect for German punctuality, the probability of missing a departure is pretty high. Flight time between Oslo and London is 1 hour 50 minutes. Add another hour on each side for checkins, luggage and security, and another hour on each side for getting from airport to town, and you still have nearly 24 hours more at your disposal. It's entirely beyond me how people actually enjoy train rides, but that's down to preference. If one has the time, one can choose how to spend it. As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) Jostein 2010/5/5 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Deutsche Bahn did it in one: Station/Stop Date Time Platform Products London St. Pancras International Mo, 10.05.10 dep 11:04 EST 9126 EUROSTAR Bruxelles-Midi Eurostar Mo, 10.05.10 arr 14:05 Bruxelles-Midi Eurostar Mo, 10.05.10 dep 14:05 transfer 18 min. Bruxelles-Midi Mo, 10.05.10 arr 14:23 Bruxelles-Midi Mo, 10.05.10 dep 14:28 THA 9433 Thalys Köln Hbf Mo, 10.05.10 arr 16:18 Köln Hbf Mo, 10.05.10 dep 17:48 2 ICE 955 Intercity-Express Berlin Hbf Mo, 10.05.10 arr 22:21 11 D - G Berlin Hbf Mo, 10.05.10 walk 8 min. Berlin Hbf (tief) Mo, 10.05.10 Berlin Hbf (tief) Mo, 10.05.10 dep 23:01 4 EN 210 EuroNight Lund Central Tu, 11.05.10 arr 08:11 Lund Central Tu, 11.05.10 dep 09:22 R 1026 Oeresundzug Göteborg Central Tu, 11.05.10 arr 12:17 Göteborg Central Tu, 11.05.10 dep 12:45 R 394 Regionalzug Oslo S Tu, 11.05.10 arr 16:45 Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. I've done my share of interrailing. The fun is lost on me, I'm afraid. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 4 May 2010 17:28, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: ... presumably the Leica ball head (I already have one of these) would fit on top of the telescope rod to provide a reasonable monopod with the adjustability coming from the ball head? Yes. Novoflex make the Basic Ball (on their macro tripod page) with the standard 1/4 tripod mount threads in all the holes, and all the screw ends of legs and attachments. I use the Leica ball head in my set up, because it allows for an axtra degree of flexibility. (I've mounted Manfrotto RC4 quick-release shoe on the top of all my ball heads.) Is the basic ball necessary in a set up like that? For me, it allows just a bit more height (length on the telescoping leg), by screwing the leg into the head of the bolt through the Basic Ball, which is used for attaching the Basic Ball to the ball head (or camera). I leave the Novoflex Basic Ball and Leica ball head screwed together, with a firm connection, for ease of use. I then screw whatever attachments I want, into the Basic Ball. The only catch is with the Leica ball head: when tightened, it won't drop down to 90 degrees -- it's maybe only 89 degrees. So by adjusting the holes used in the Basic Ball, or the length of the telescoping leg, I can offset the ball head to permit tipping the quick release plate into a vertical plane. On 5 May 2010 04:46, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: You could also buy a single QuadroPod leg from Novoflex, they make several different ones http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/camera-support-systems/quadropod/quadropod-legs/ There is even a telescope hiking stick plus it would have an upgrade path to a full QuadroPod The legs in the quadro pod system are all interchangeable with the Basic Ball (and vice versa). I'd encourage you all to have a look at the downloadable PDF descriptions on the Novoflex web site: they have some excellent ideas -- all beautifully executed. (And no, I don't have shares in Novoflex.) The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. -- i (: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Yes, it's only a pleasant trip if the journey is part of the pleasure for you and if you give yourself a stress-free time between connections. Or if there is a volcanic ash cloud keeping your plane on the ground. When I was planning my rail trip to Fez I built in some overnight stops in major cities to enjoy their museums, rather than rushing . I don't understand why so many people who were recently stranded by the ash cloud spent money on long-distance taxis when a little thought could have put them on trains, but the reactions of many people on their return to thebosom of their native land was interesting (and bad news for some of us). They were thrilled to have seen so much of the countryside and villages of places like France and Spain which they normally fly over on their way to Costa Del Chipshop that they are thinking of holidaying there in the future. So every volcanic cloud has some sort of lining. Bob Wow, that's impressing. But still, it's a little over 29 hours straight, with 7 transfers; one of them including different train stations, and some transfer windows less than half an hour. With due respect for German punctuality, the probability of missing a departure is pretty high. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5 May 2010 17:25, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) Oh yes! Now _that_ will be _real_ travelling. Even with irregular departures. Just imagine the view: one step beyond hot air balloon flights -- and they are a whole lot of fun. -- i (: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Btw, it goes without saying that the FA* 600/4 will stay at home this time. :-) Cotty reckons to have it fully converted by the time you get back. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Maybe the weather service will actually send up a plane to sample the dust this time. It seems that there wasn't enough last time to actually cause any damage, but due to technical problems the plane never left the hanger, and the MET relied entirely on computer models that were apparently wrong. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1268794/Remember-ash-c loud-It-didnt-exist-says-new-evidence.html#ixzz0mF9IjOBS Still it is from the Daily Mail Quite. Planes did leave the ground and sample the cloud, according to sources which don't invent the news to fit their own nasty little agenda. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/5 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Btw, it goes without saying that the FA* 600/4 will stay at home this time. :-) Cotty reckons to have it fully converted by the time you get back. Only if he can get here by train. :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: 2010/5/4 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. I've done my share of interrailing. The fun is lost on me, I'm afraid. I never took you for the jaundiced type. 8-) Have you tried the Deutche Bahn site? http://www.bahn.com/i/view/GBR/en/index.shtml About 28hours from Oslo to London. Infinitely preferable to 4 hours on a plane. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/5 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: I never took you for the jaundiced type. 8-) Well I've been known to unload bile in this forum. :-) Have you tried the Deutche Bahn site? Not in the current incarnation, no. What BobW posted was quite impressive, especially since they seem to know more about Scandinavian train schedules than do the local company websites... About 28hours from Oslo to London. Infinitely preferable to 4 hours on a plane. Some nits could be picked on those numbers, but I think we should just agree to disagree here. :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: 2010/5/5 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: I never took you for the jaundiced type. 8-) Well I've been known to unload bile in this forum. :-) Have you tried the Deutche Bahn site? Not in the current incarnation, no. What BobW posted was quite impressive, especially since they seem to know more about Scandinavian train schedules than do the local company websites... I've used it to plan journeys as far as Russia. DB is in the process of picking up some UK train franchises. Today, Europe About 28hours from Oslo to London. Infinitely preferable to 4 hours on a plane. Some nits could be picked on those numbers, but I think we should just agree to disagree here. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/5 Andrea Coffey why@gmail.com: Is the basic ball necessary in a set up like that? [...] I then screw whatever attachments I want, into the Basic Ball. Another strong point, Novoflex accessory arms (ARM/MARM and short -K versions) and their lighting systems such as the ArtLight / FlashArt (same as ArtLight but added flash function via hotshoe generator) and so on... really worth a read. I also keep a FastenR (R-strap screw) screwed into one of the accessory holes of my QuadroPod base at all times. Same can be done with the BasicBall The legs in the quadro pod system are all interchangeable with the Basic Ball (and vice versa). I'd encourage you all to have a look at the downloadable PDF descriptions on the Novoflex web site: they have some excellent ideas -- all beautifully executed. (And no, I don't have shares in Novoflex.) SECONDED - I have lots of their stuff and I am happy with eversy single piece, here's my list in case you want to know more about it AutoDuoFlash Gen2 with detachable generator BalPro T/S tilt/shift bellows with 80/4 Apo Digitar and ProShift+ panorama adaptor Castel-K (FS) and Castel-Q (WTB more) macro rails ClassicBall 3 with Q-Base quick release FlashArt attachment for flash generator, doubles as permanent light source on 6xAAA FlashGriff flash handle Macro/Repro Stand with standard MAWA and slide duplicator insert and MaKlem object holders MacroStand (sold/optioned) MagicStudio 50 set with 2 MagicLights Marm/Arm 5 long 3 short MiniConnect L bracket and 1/4 plate (FS) Panorama=Q and Panorama=Q PRO pano plates UniKlem clamp tripod and 2 UniKlem42 accessory clamps UniMarm one predecessor to item below (sold) QPL-AT1, QPL-2 and QPL-Vertikal quick release plates XX-Halter the current dual flash / accessory carrier but gen 1 w/o QR groove Cheers Ecke The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. -- i (: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/5 Andrea Coffey why@gmail.com: The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. Tell me more please, I've been considering one for a while TIA Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5 May 2010 21:44, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. Tell me more please, I've been considering one for a while They are carbon fibre, mainly black with Novoflex blue highlights, 3 sections, markings at the two joins to indicate extended (total) length (110 to 145 cm, in 5cm steps). Comes with metal pin at foot, and replacement rubber foot (I made the replacement on mine). Wooden threaded knob on top (standard 1/4 tripod female thread, male screw from stick), with comfortably padded (durable) foam grip, and adjustable webbing strap (some 46cm long) for use as walking stick. Made in Germany by Leki. Closed length 665mm, knob ~50mm diameter, removable stiff rubber bump protector at bottom ~53mm diameter. Mass of 290g with rubber foot and bump protector. I bought mine on spec (speculatively), and am very pleased. I've used it as a walking stick, traversing some slippery (sand on stone) slopes, and it enabled secure passage, providing a third point of contact with the ground. Highly recommended. I'm some 178cm tall, and pretty solid, and at no time did I feel as if it was ever going to fail. I did ensure the two extension joints were firmly screwed at my desired length (different for ascending and descending slopes). For use as a monopod, it has the standard 1/4 tripod screw exposed by unscrewing the wooden knob. Length to start of screw (closest to the ground) is 143cm, centre of viewfinder of Pentax K-7 is 167cm above ground, using walking stick, Basic Ball, Leica ball head, Manfrotto RC4 shoe and RC4 plate on base of camera. In other words, sufficiently long for me. -- i (: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/5 Andrea Coffey why@gmail.com: On 5 May 2010 21:44, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. Tell me more please, I've been considering one for a while They are carbon fibre, mainly black with Novoflex blue highlights, 3 sections, markings at the two joins to indicate extended (total) length (110 to 145 cm, in 5cm steps). Comes with metal pin at foot, and replacement rubber foot (I made the replacement on mine). Wooden threaded knob on top (standard 1/4 tripod female thread, male screw from stick), with comfortably padded (durable) foam grip, and adjustable webbing strap (some 46cm long) for use as walking stick. Made in Germany by Leki. Closed length 665mm, knob ~50mm diameter, removable stiff rubber bump protector at bottom ~53mm diameter. Mass of 290g with rubber foot and bump protector. I bought mine on spec (speculatively), and am very pleased. I've used it as a walking stick, traversing some slippery (sand on stone) slopes, and it enabled secure passage, providing a third point of contact with the ground. Highly recommended. I'm some 178cm tall, and pretty solid, and at no time did I feel as if it was ever going to fail. I did ensure the two extension joints were firmly screwed at my desired length (different for ascending and descending slopes). For use as a monopod, it has the standard 1/4 tripod screw exposed by unscrewing the wooden knob. Length to start of screw (closest to the ground) is 143cm, centre of viewfinder of Pentax K-7 is 167cm above ground, using walking stick, Basic Ball, Leica ball head, Manfrotto RC4 shoe and RC4 plate on base of camera. In other words, sufficiently long for me. Sounds great, thank you Andrea! Looks like more funds flowing their way once they can be spared =) Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/5/2010 3:40 AM, Bob W wrote: Maybe the weather service will actually send up a plane to sample the dust this time. It seems that there wasn't enough last time to actually cause any damage, but due to technical problems the plane never left the hanger, and the MET relied entirely on computer models that were apparently wrong. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1268794/Remember-ash-c loud-It-didnt-exist-says-new-evidence.html#ixzz0mF9IjOBS Still it is from the Daily Mail Quite. Planes did leave the ground and sample the cloud, according to sources which don't invent the news to fit their own nasty little agenda. Bob I've do a little research, and it appears that no matter what the Mail's agenda, there was little enough reason for a blankett ban air travel. Plenty of blame to go around. -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Courier New;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20 I've just upgraded to Thunderbird 3.0 and the interface subtly weird.\par } -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 09:58:58AM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit: I've do a little research, and it appears that no matter what the Mail's agenda, there was little enough reason for a blankett ban air travel. Plenty of blame to go around. Sure there is. The ash is not evenly distributed. The ash is not predictably distributed. There's, oh, one chance in a hundred thousand of an emergency and some lesser chance of a crash if an aircraft flies through the ash cloud, and because it's not a nice neat plume it's difficult to route around. (It could well be worse than that; there isn't a large body of statistical data on flying wide-body jet aircraft through ash plumes because on those few occasions when it has been done it has gone extremely wrong.) There's between 22 and 25 thousand air movements in the affected area of Western Europe every day. So one chance in 5 some flight has an emergency, every day. Four chances in five that you'll get one in a week. Do that for two weeks and the odds of a crash get peskily close to certain. Despite which, many of the flights wouldn't have been affected at all. It's just that the one that *did* get the total engine out and crash would have been correctly describable as completely predictable. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/5/2010 10:17 AM, Graydon wrote: On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 09:58:58AM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit: I've do a little research, and it appears that no matter what the Mail's agenda, there was little enough reason for a blankett ban air travel. Plenty of blame to go around. Sure there is. The ash is not evenly distributed. The ash is not predictably distributed. There's, oh, one chance in a hundred thousand of an emergency and some lesser chance of a crash if an aircraft flies through the ash cloud, and because it's not a nice neat plume it's difficult to route around. (It could well be worse than that; there isn't a large body of statistical data on flying wide-body jet aircraft through ash plumes because on those few occasions when it has been done it has gone extremely wrong.) There's between 22 and 25 thousand air movements in the affected area of Western Europe every day. So one chance in 5 some flight has an emergency, every day. Four chances in five that you'll get one in a week. Do that for two weeks and the odds of a crash get peskily close to certain. Despite which, many of the flights wouldn't have been affected at all. It's just that the one that *did* get the total engine out and crash would have been correctly describable as completely predictable. -- Graydon WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the problems areas lay. If the US and Canada had taken the same tack as Europe not a plane would have flown in North America from Mexico to the Arctic Circle, for the duration of the several eruptions that took place. That didn't happen. Flights were canceled only where they were at risk. -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Courier New;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20 I've just upgraded to Thunderbird 3.0 and the interface subtly weird.\par } -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 11:29:36AM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit: On 5/5/2010 10:17 AM, Graydon wrote: On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 09:58:58AM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit: I've do a little research, and it appears that no matter what the Mail's agenda, there was little enough reason for a blankett ban air travel. Plenty of blame to go around. Sure there is. The ash is not evenly distributed. The ash is not predictably distributed. There's, oh, one chance in a hundred thousand of an emergency and some lesser chance of a crash if an aircraft flies through the ash cloud, and because it's not a nice neat plume it's difficult to route around. (It could well be worse than that; there isn't a large body of statistical data on flying wide-body jet aircraft through ash plumes because on those few occasions when it has been done it has gone extremely wrong.) There's between 22 and 25 thousand air movements in the affected area of Western Europe every day. So one chance in 5 some flight has an emergency, every day. Four chances in five that you'll get one in a week. Do that for two weeks and the odds of a crash get peskily close to certain. Despite which, many of the flights wouldn't have been affected at all. It's just that the one that *did* get the total engine out and crash would have been correctly describable as completely predictable. WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the problems areas lay. St. Helens wasn't the same sort of eruption; St. Helens blew off the top third of the existing cinder cone and scattered that through the atmosphere, it wasn't producing large quantities of ash in the eruption, and the majority of the fine ejecta wound up very high due to the explosive nature of the eruption. (the less fine ejecta came back down.) This particular Icelandic volcano melted its way up through a glacier; volcanic ash is just lava that has cooled into fine sizes -- think powdered glass -- and going up through cold water produces a lot of ash that doesn't go extremely high. So there's lots of ash and it gets up to levels where the jet streams can grab it and spread it around, which are levels where air travel happens. If the US and Canada had taken the same tack as Europe not a plane would have flown in North America from Mexico to the Arctic Circle, for the duration of the several eruptions that took place. That didn't happen. Flights were canceled only where they were at risk. Which is just what happened this time, too. It's just that this particular volcano provided more risk. The US and Canada have been extremely careful about routing air travel around some Alaskan volcano plumes, for example; we've just been fortunate that the ash plume is mostly in places where it can be routed around. (And the consequences of not routing around were discovered to be all four engines out and 747s don't glide so well...) -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Mt St Helens was a single eruptive event, lasting a few hours at most. The Icelandic eruption has lasted for many days weeks?) spewing enormous amounts of particulates into the atmosphere far above Mt St Helens. Why don't you let the pros do their job instead of amateurish jabbing? From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Tripods that fit in carry on Message-ID: 4be18ee0.5030...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the problems areas lay. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/5/2010 12:15 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: Mt St Helens was a single eruptive event, lasting a few hours at most. The Icelandic eruption has lasted for many days weeks?) spewing enormous amounts of particulates into the atmosphere far above Mt St Helens. Why don't you let the pros do their job instead of amateurish jabbing? From: P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Tripods that fit in carry on Message-ID:4be18ee0.5030...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the problems areas lay. The ash event lasted several days, with ash accumulations of up to 1/2 and inch as far away as Colorado. -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Courier New;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20 I've just upgraded to Thunderbird 3.0 and the interface subtly weird.\par } -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/5/2010 12:15 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: Mt St Helens was a single eruptive event, lasting a few hours at most. The Icelandic eruption has lasted for many days weeks?) spewing enormous amounts of particulates into the atmosphere far above Mt St Helens. Why don't you let the pros do their job instead of amateurish jabbing? What Pros, the one's that are now saying that the European governments over reacted? Costing billions, (US billions not British), of Euros of losses and inconvenience to millions of people? Those Pros? From: P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Tripods that fit in carry on Message-ID:4be18ee0.5030...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the problems areas lay. -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Courier New;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20 I've just upgraded to Thunderbird 3.0 and the interface subtly weird.\par } -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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They are carbon fibre, mainly black with Novoflex blue highlights, 3 sections, markings at the two joins to indicate extended (total) length (110 to 145 cm, in 5cm steps). Comes with metal pin at foot, and replacement rubber foot (I made the replacement on mine). Wooden threaded knob on top (standard 1/4 tripod female thread, male screw from stick), with comfortably padded (durable) foam grip, and adjustable webbing strap (some 46cm long) for use as walking stick. Made in Germany by Leki. Closed length 665mm, knob ~50mm diameter, removable stiff rubber bump protector at bottom ~53mm diameter. Mass of 290g with rubber foot and bump protector. I bought mine on spec (speculatively), and am very pleased. I've used it as a walking stick, traversing some slippery (sand on stone) slopes, and it enabled secure passage, providing a third point of contact with the ground. Highly recommended. I'm some 178cm tall, and pretty solid, and at no time did I feel as if it was ever going to fail. I did ensure the two extension joints were firmly screwed at my desired length (different for ascending and descending slopes). For use as a monopod, it has the standard 1/4 tripod screw exposed by unscrewing the wooden knob. Length to start of screw (closest to the ground) is 143cm, centre of viewfinder of Pentax K-7 is 167cm above ground, using walking stick, Basic Ball, Leica ball head, Manfrotto RC4 shoe and RC4 plate on base of camera. In other words, sufficiently long for me. Thanks - I might take on of those on my hike in France in June. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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[...] I've used it to plan journeys as far as Russia. DB is in the process of picking up some UK train franchises. Today, Europe Sharp intake of breath as Mike gets close to the thing that modern, liberal-minded, PC non-Clarksons don't mention. I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/5/10, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed: As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) That would be way cool. With bedrooms. And 1950's hostess outfits for the stewardesses :-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) That would be way cool. With bedrooms. And 1950's hostess outfits for the stewardesses :-) To hell with the stewardesses - I want one! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/5/2010 12:08 PM, Cotty wrote: On 5/5/10, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed: As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) That would be way cool. With bedrooms. And 1950's hostess outfits for the stewardesses :-) There's a dirigible (I think it's a dirigible, not a blimp) that flies out of Moffett field, though it's mostly for day tours. I've gotten shots of it, but alas, not from it. Maybe, one day when we're all rich (I.e. not spending all our money on glass) we could do a pdml outing in it. http://www.airshipventures.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Andrea Coffey On 5 May 2010 17:25, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) Oh yes! Now _that_ will be _real_ travelling. Even with irregular departures. Just imagine the view: one step beyond hot air balloon flights -- and they are a whole lot of fun. Lufthansa used to, semi-regular ... seems to me it was more like cruise ships sort of in thrall to the tides in the air. Maybe they will again some day. Or maybe bring back the old giant Empire flying boats. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) That would be way cool. With bedrooms. And 1950's hostess outfits for the stewardesses :-) Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: AlunFoto Wow, that's impressing. But still, it's a little over 29 hours straight, with 7 transfers; one of them including different train stations, and some transfer windows less than half an hour. With due respect for German punctuality, the probability of missing a departure is pretty high. I thought the Germans were famous ... or was it notorious ... for getting the trains to run on time? Flight time between Oslo and London is 1 hour 50 minutes. Add another hour on each side for checkins, luggage and security, and another hour on each side for getting from airport to town, and you still have nearly 24 hours more at your disposal. It's entirely beyond me how people actually enjoy train rides, but that's down to preference. If one has the time, one can choose how to spend it. As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) My mom told me of growing up in Detroit; that my grandfather woke all the kids up one night to go outside and see the Graf Zeppelin pass overhead. That may have been on the Los Angeles to Lakehurst leg of the 1929 Round-the-World flight. If so, it apparently passed over the city again in 1933. Possibly of interest to the list, on that trip, the Graf Zeppelin flew over the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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My mom told me of growing up in Detroit; that my grandfather woke all the kids up one night to go outside and see the Graf Zeppelin pass overhead. That may have been on the Los Angeles to Lakehurst leg of the 1929 Round-the-World flight. If so, it apparently passed over the city again in 1933. Possibly of interest to the list, on that trip, the Graf Zeppelin flew over the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair. Zeppelins dropped some bombs on Greenwich in WWI. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/5 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: From: AlunFoto I thought the Germans were famous ... or was it notorious ... for getting the trains to run on time? There is apparently some global rule concerning train schedules that Germany is the proverbial exception to. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Btw, it goes without saying that the FA* 600/4 will stay at home this time. :-) On 5/5/10, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty reckons to have it fully converted by the time you get back. I reckon the best mount for that beast would be one of these: http://www.svdaydreamer.com/images/D8_OB1.jpg -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/6 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? I would have to say yes, in General. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 04:49:29PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: I thought the Germans were famous ... or was it notorious ... for getting the trains to run on time? I believe that was more often used in reference to the Italians; a suggestion that Mussolini wasn't a total loss, as at least he managed to make the trains run on time (no small feat if what I've seen of the Italian transport system is anything to go by). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Thu, May 06, 2010 at 12:35:14AM +0200, AlunFoto wrote: 2010/5/6 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 6 May 2010 10:10, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. regards, Anthony Of what use is lens and light to those who lack in mind and sight (Anon) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 6 May 2010 10:46, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? It could be a Good Year for blimps... Mr. Blimps, isn't that the Michelin man? Just in case that's a serious question: No - the actual name of the Michelin Man is Bibendum Stop Falken about. Avon to make a vitty reply to zat, but I don't know vere to shtart. I say Toyo: try! I could try, but I'd have a Veith on my hands. regards, Anthony Of what use is lens and light to those who lack in mind and sight (Anon) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I tried a different approach on my last trip: I used the Novoflex Basic Ball tripod, and one (carbon fibre) telescope rod accessory. http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/camera-support-systems/mac ro-tripods/basicball/ I used a Leica ball head mounted on the Basic Ball. http://en.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/accessories/tr ipod_accessories/2200.html My objective was light weight, and compactness. I think this combination worked well, and held my K-7 with DA*200/2.8 and 1.4x(L) rock steady. The telescoping rod acted both as a monopod, and as a third leg on the tripod. Just so I'm sure I understand this, presumably the Leica ball head (I already have one of these) would fit on top of the telescope rod to provide a reasonable monopod with the adjustability coming from the ball head? Is the basic ball necessary in a set up like that? Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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He's an important part of a very exclusive pdml sub-committee: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/well-hung-4740.jpg B Hey, when I shook his hand, it enveloped my hand all the way up to the wrist watch. And he scarfed a double expresso in one gulp. He's BIG. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 5/3/2010 3:44 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I thought you had switched to anothermount. Didn't you become a 4/3rds person? I'm a newbie on this list. Godfrey could lose a little weight, but I don't think he quite qualifies as 4/3 of a person. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/3 Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com: Can I ask a silly question? I will anyway, why exactly does it need to fit in your carry on? Is that all you intend to take? Why I ask is that I always pack my tripod (carbon Manfrotto) in at the bottom of my check-in luggage and have never had a problem. For just a couple of days it's worth the effort to fit everything into carryon, imo. Especially for multi-flight itineraries. I'll be bringing carryon only if I can help it. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/4 Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com: I've been on here since 2004ish, Jeffery. It's just ridiculous enough that I'm loathe to unsubscribe... A. Love you too, Godfrey! :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 04/05/2010, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: For just a couple of days it's worth the effort to fit everything into carryon, imo. Especially for multi-flight itineraries. I'll be bringing carryon only if I can help it. You have to excuse Aussies, we don't go anywhere o/s for a couple of days, it's an event. I wouldn't exit Oz for under 3 weeks, it's just not worth the travel time of expense ;-( -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 4/5/10, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: He's an important part of a very exclusive pdml sub-committee: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/well-hung-4740.jpg How did I know that would make another outing. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 4/5/10, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: He's an important part of a very exclusive pdml sub-committee: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/well-hung-4740.jpg How did I know that would make another outing. I think you get the lifetime award for bad puns with that one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/4 Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com: You have to excuse Aussies, we don't go anywhere o/s for a couple of days, it's an event. I wouldn't exit Oz for under 3 weeks, it's just not worth the travel time of expense ;-( See your point. One could just as well regard Europe to be the exception, with so many small countries... Btw, it goes without saying that the FA* 600/4 will stay at home this time. :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/4 Andrea Coffey why@gmail.com: I tried a different approach on my last trip: I used the Novoflex Basic Ball tripod, and one (carbon fibre) telescope rod accessory. http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/camera-support-systems/macro-tripods/basicball/ I used a Leica ball head mounted on the Basic Ball. http://en.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/accessories/tripod_accessories/2200.html My objective was light weight, and compactness. I think this combination worked well, and held my K-7 with DA*200/2.8 and 1.4x(L) rock steady. The telescoping rod acted both as a monopod, and as a third leg on the tripod. You could also buy a single QuadroPod leg from Novoflex, they make several different ones http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/camera-support-systems/quadropod/quadropod-legs/ There is even a telescope hiking stick plus it would have an upgrade path to a full QuadroPod Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: AlunFoto 2010/5/4 Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com: You have to excuse Aussies, we don't go anywhere o/s for a couple of days, it's an event. I wouldn't exit Oz for under 3 weeks, it's just not worth the travel time of expense ;-( See your point. One could just as well regard Europe to be the exception, with so many small countries... Btw, it goes without saying that the FA* 600/4 will stay at home this time. :-) Jostein If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/4 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. I've done my share of interrailing. The fun is lost on me, I'm afraid. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/4/2010 12:51 PM, AlunFoto wrote: 2010/5/4 John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. And, without looking at a map, I'll guess that the distance is somewhere between that of San Francisco to LA, or maybe as far as Seattle. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Larry Colen wrote: On 5/4/2010 12:51 PM, AlunFoto wrote: 2010/5/4 John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. And, without looking at a map, I'll guess that the distance is somewhere between that of San Francisco to LA, or maybe as far as Seattle. London to Oslo is about 1100 miles as the crow (or cormorant) flies. A lot of water in between: Makes putting down train tracks difficult :) Time to start digging a tunnel... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/4/2010 1:12 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: On 5/4/2010 12:51 PM, AlunFoto wrote: 2010/5/4 John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. And, without looking at a map, I'll guess that the distance is somewhere between that of San Francisco to LA, or maybe as far as Seattle. London to Oslo is about 1100 miles as the crow (or cormorant) flies. A lot of water in between: Makes putting down train tracks difficult :) Time to start digging a tunnel... Or about LA to Seattle. I was referring to the Oslo to Gothenburg leg of the trip. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 2010-05-04 13:51 , AlunFoto wrote: Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. my first thoughts were what about a ferry, and that this is an interesting problem ... seems like someone has already studied it: http://www.seat61.com/Norway.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Last year we spent 3 weeks in Italy and travelled entirely by train. Enjoyed it immensely. Even more remarkable in that I am an amputee (left leg below the knee) and wheelchair bound. The Italtrain has a service called Salablue which put me on a lift, put me on a disability enabled coach, and removed me again at our destination. All at no additional cost. Larry Colen wrote: On 5/4/2010 12:51 PM, AlunFoto wrote: 2010/5/4 John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/5/4 Jerry in Arizona glewis4...@yahoo.com: Last year we spent 3 weeks in Italy and travelled entirely by train. Enjoyed it immensely. Even more remarkable in that I am an amputee (left leg below the knee) and wheelchair bound. The Italtrain has a service called Salablue which put me on a lift, put me on a disability enabled coach, and removed me again at our destination. All at no additional cost. Sounds like you had a great trip! In my example, I was thinking more about just getting from A to B, as a sheer transport. For that purpose, a couple of hours wasted in airports beats a couple of days wasted on a train every time. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Larry Colen On 5/4/2010 1:12 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: On 5/4/2010 12:51 PM, AlunFoto wrote: 2010/5/4 John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. And, without looking at a map, I'll guess that the distance is somewhere between that of San Francisco to LA, or maybe as far as Seattle. London to Oslo is about 1100 miles as the crow (or cormorant) flies. A lot of water in between: Makes putting down train tracks difficult :) Time to start digging a tunnel... Or about LA to Seattle. I was referring to the Oslo to Gothenburg leg of the trip. Or you might be able to find a website to help with planning your itinerary. http://www.seat61.com/Norway.htm Mainly devoted to going the other direction, but it does include Oslo - London. I guess they figure you might want to travel the other direction to get back to London if nothing else. I'd fly TO Europe or to England, but once there going to all those other different places isn't really so much a hardship for me as it is an opportunity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: AlunFoto 2010/5/4 Jerry in Arizona glewis4...@yahoo.com: Last year we spent 3 weeks in Italy and travelled entirely by train.? Enjoyed it immensely.? Even more remarkable in that I am an amputee (left leg below the knee)?and wheelchair bound.? The Italtrain has a service called Salablue which put me on a? lift, put me on a disability enabled coach, and removed me again at our destination. All at no additional cost. Sounds like you had a great trip! In my example, I was thinking more about just getting from A to B, as a sheer transport. For that purpose, a couple of hours wasted in airports beats a couple of days wasted on a train every time. I can see your point. I agree time spent in airports IS wasted, but from my point of view, time spent on trains is not. I'm not wasting a couple of days on a train, I'm having fun while I'm traveling. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 4/5/10, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Speaking of which, that frigging volcano cloud's coming this way again :-( -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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In my example, I was thinking more about just getting from A to B, as a sheer transport. For that purpose, a couple of hours wasted in airports beats a couple of days wasted on a train every time. I can see your point. I agree time spent in airports IS wasted, but from my point of view, time spent on trains is not. I'm not wasting a couple of days on a train, I'm having fun while I'm traveling. I agree with you. Travelling by train is a very civilised activity (or inactivity if you prefer). It tends to be shortage of time and the fact of islands that prevent me using it all the time. When I went to Fez a couple of years ago I originally planned the whole trip to be a train journey from London. Unfortunately I didn't have time for that, and flew instead, although I did have interesting journeys between Casablanca and Fez. I also spent an interesting month travelling in India by train a few years ago. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. And, without looking at a map, I'll guess that the distance is somewhere between that of San Francisco to LA, or maybe as far as Seattle. London to Oslo is about 1100 miles as the crow (or cormorant) flies. A lot of water in between: Makes putting down train tracks difficult :) Time to start digging a tunnel... Or about LA to Seattle. I was referring to the Oslo to Gothenburg leg of the trip. Or you might be able to find a website to help with planning your itinerary. http://www.seat61.com/Norway.htm Mainly devoted to going the other direction, but it does include Oslo - London. I guess they figure you might want to travel the other direction to get back to London if nothing else. I'd fly TO Europe or to England, but once there going to all those other different places isn't really so much a hardship for me as it is an opportunity. It's quite a difficult journey to plan. A few years ago I tried to organise the trip from London to St. Petersburg and back by train for a non-flyer in her 80s. It would have been far to difficult for her, and she ended up going on a cruise there instead. Deutsche Bahn's website is excellent for planning European rail travel. The classic off-line resource is Thomas Cook's European Rail Timetable, used in conjunction with their map. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Deutsche Bahn did it in one: Station/StopDateTimePlatformProducts London St. Pancras International Mo, 10.05.10dep 11:04 EST 9126 EUROSTAR Bruxelles-Midi Eurostar Mo, 10.05.10arr 14:05 Bruxelles-Midi Eurostar Mo, 10.05.10dep 14:05 transfer 18 min. Bruxelles-Midi Mo, 10.05.10arr 14:23 Bruxelles-Midi Mo, 10.05.10dep 14:28 THA 9433 Thalys Köln Hbf Mo, 10.05.10arr 16:18 Köln Hbf Mo, 10.05.10dep 17:48 2 ICE 955 Intercity-Express Berlin Hbf Mo, 10.05.10arr 22:21 11 D - G Berlin Hbf Mo, 10.05.10 walk 8 min. Berlin Hbf (tief)Mo, 10.05.10 Berlin Hbf (tief)Mo, 10.05.10dep 23:01 4 EN 210 EuroNight Lund Central Tu, 11.05.10arr 08:11 Lund Central Tu, 11.05.10dep 09:22 R 1026 Oeresundzug Göteborg Central Tu, 11.05.10arr 12:17 Göteborg Central Tu, 11.05.10dep 12:45 R 394 Regionalzug Oslo S Tu, 11.05.10arr 16:45 Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. I've done my share of interrailing. The fun is lost on me, I'm afraid. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/4/2010 6:24 PM, Cotty wrote: On 4/5/10, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Speaking of which, that frigging volcano cloud's coming this way again :-( Maybe the weather service will actually send up a plane to sample the dust this time. It seems that there wasn't enough last time to actually cause any damage, but due to technical problems the plane never left the hanger, and the MET relied entirely on computer models that were apparently wrong. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1268794/Remember-ash-cloud-It-didnt-exist-says-new-evidence.html#ixzz0mF9IjOBS Still it is from the Daily Mail -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Courier New;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20 I've just upgraded to Thunderbird 3.0 and the interface subtly weird.\par } -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On May 2, 2010, at 7:05 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Larry Colen Subject: Tripods that fit in carry on Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. The Feisol Travellers should be quite good, presuming they are of similar build to the Tournament and Classic that I have. They seem to be a similar concept to the Benros and about twice the cost. It's always tricky to determine how much of what you are paying for is quality, performance and brand name. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Larry Colen wrote: It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. I'm not going to have time to do something about it this week, but I did some quick research anyways, and the benro travel angel tripods seem pretty interesting. Does anyone have experience with them? Are their quick release heads by any chance compatible with the generic manfrotto mount? Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. One of the reasons I like the Benbo two parter is that one is allowed a walking stick as carry on. In that role it has never been questioned. Nor, in my opinion, properly examined. The temptation to see if I could get a sword stick on board is tempered only by my fear of the consequences of discovery. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 03/05/2010, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. Can I ask a silly question? I will anyway, why exactly does it need to fit in your carry on? Is that all you intend to take? Why I ask is that I always pack my tripod (carbon Manfrotto) in at the bottom of my check-in luggage and have never had a problem. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I've carried-on my Feisol CT3442 Tournament tripod several times. Folded and in its case, with Acratech head, they're 19x5.5 and weigh 4.2 lbs. I don't put It in the carry-on bag although it can fit if I take it out of its case. On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. I'm not going to have time to do something about it this week, but I did some quick research anyways, and the benro travel angel tripods seem pretty interesting. Does anyone have experience with them? Are their quick release heads by any chance compatible with the generic manfrotto mount? Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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One of the reasons I like the Benbo two parter is that one is allowed a walking stick as carry on. In that role it has never been questioned. Nor, in my opinion, properly examined. The temptation to see if I could get a sword stick on board is tempered only by my fear of the consequences of discovery. I'm sure you could swing from the chandeliers and swashbuckle your way out of any difficulties. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On May 3, 2010, at 5:12 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: On 03/05/2010, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. Can I ask a silly question? I will anyway, why exactly does it need to fit in your carry on? Is that all you intend to take? Why I ask is that I always pack my tripod (carbon Manfrotto) in at the bottom of my check-in luggage and have never had a problem. It would be handy if I can pack lightly enough that I don't need to check luggage. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Bob W wrote: One of the reasons I like the Benbo two parter is that one is allowed a walking stick as carry on. In that role it has never been questioned. Nor, in my opinion, properly examined. The temptation to see if I could get a sword stick on board is tempered only by my fear of the consequences of discovery. I'm sure you could swing from the chandeliers and swashbuckle your way out of any difficulties. I'm sure a gentleman would be allowed an item of personal protection, without any need of all that tawdry hooliganism and displaying of your betighted profile. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Godfrey's own words... .I've carried-on my Feisol CT3442 Tournament tripod several times. .Folded and in its case, with Acratech head, they're 19x5.5 and weigh .4.2 lbs. I don't put It in the carry-on bag although it can fit if I .take it out of its case. Last time I checked one would be allowed the carry on bag and one extra piece such as camera bag or lady purse. don't know if we would be allowed a tripod bag and a carry on, the camera being inside the carry on and the tripod inside the longer shoulder bag. I carried my old Vivitar in its bag and my camera bag into a plane (2001) without problems, but the next time some suspicious mind insisted on opening the checked tripod bag in my presence, suspecting of gun parts (2001 again). Last year I had no tripod issues - left it home and regretted every second. I suspect the tripod may be objected as a threat, no matter how you fit into a proper bag. That's one issue I'd follow carefully. lf Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I thought you had switched to anothermount. Didn't you become a 4/3rds person? I'm a newbie on this list. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 7:31 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've carried-on my Feisol CT3442 Tournament tripod several times. Folded and in its case, with Acratech head, they're 19x5.5 and weigh 4.2 lbs. I don't put It in the carry-on bag although it can fit if I take it out of its case. On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. I'm not going to have time to do something about it this week, but I did some quick research anyways, and the benro travel angel tripods seem pretty interesting. Does anyone have experience with them? Are their quick release heads by any chance compatible with the generic manfrotto mount? Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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We allow equal opportunity annoyances on this list. On 5/3/2010 6:44 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I thought you had switched to anothermount. Didn't you become a 4/3rds person? I'm a newbie on this list. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 7:31 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've carried-on my Feisol CT3442 Tournament tripod several times. Folded and in its case, with Acratech head, they're 19x5.5 and weigh 4.2 lbs. I don't put It in the carry-on bag although it can fit if I take it out of its case. On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Larry Colenl...@red4est.com wrote: It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. I'm not going to have time to do something about it this week, but I did some quick research anyways, and the benro travel angel tripods seem pretty interesting. Does anyone have experience with them? Are their quick release heads by any chance compatible with the generic manfrotto mount? Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Courier New;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\f0\fs20 I've just upgraded to Thunderbird 3.0 and the interface subtly weird.\par } -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Jeffery Smith wrote: Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I thought you had switched to anothermount. Didn't you become a 4/3rds person? I'm a newbie on this list. Jeffery Godfrey is another word for ubiquitous. On May 3, 2010, at 7:31 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've carried-on my Feisol CT3442 Tournament tripod several times. Folded and in its case, with Acratech head, they're 19x5.5 and weigh 4.2 lbs. I don't put It in the carry-on bag although it can fit if I take it out of its case. On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. I'm not going to have time to do something about it this week, but I did some quick research anyways, and the benro travel angel tripods seem pretty interesting. Does anyone have experience with them? Are their quick release heads by any chance compatible with the generic manfrotto mount? Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/3/2010 3:44 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I thought you had switched to anothermount. Didn't you become a 4/3rds person? I'm a newbie on this list. Godfrey could lose a little weight, but I don't think he quite qualifies as 4/3 of a person. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I've been on here since 2004ish, Jeffery. It's just ridiculous enough that I'm loathe to unsubscribe... On Monday, May 3, 2010, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I thought you had switched to anothermount. Didn't you become a 4/3rds person? I'm a newbie on this list. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 7:31 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've carried-on my Feisol CT3442 Tournament tripod several times. Folded and in its case, with Acratech head, they're 19x5.5 and weigh 4.2 lbs. I don't put It in the carry-on bag although it can fit if I take it out of its case. On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. I'm not going to have time to do something about it this week, but I did some quick research anyways, and the benro travel angel tripods seem pretty interesting. Does anyone have experience with them? Are their quick release heads by any chance compatible with the generic manfrotto mount? Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Hey, when I shook his hand, it enveloped my hand all the way up to the wrist watch. And he scarfed a double expresso in one gulp. He's BIG. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 5/3/2010 3:44 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I thought you had switched to anothermount. Didn't you become a 4/3rds person? I'm a newbie on this list. Godfrey could lose a little weight, but I don't think he quite qualifies as 4/3 of a person. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Are you currently Pentaxless? Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 7:29 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've been on here since 2004ish, Jeffery. It's just ridiculous enough that I'm loathe to unsubscribe... On Monday, May 3, 2010, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: Good God! Godfrey's on the Pentax list! Godfrey, I thought you had switched to anothermount. Didn't you become a 4/3rds person? I'm a newbie on this list. Jeffery On May 3, 2010, at 7:31 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've carried-on my Feisol CT3442 Tournament tripod several times. Folded and in its case, with Acratech head, they're 19x5.5 and weigh 4.2 lbs. I don't put It in the carry-on bag although it can fit if I take it out of its case. On Sunday, May 2, 2010, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. I'm not going to have time to do something about it this week, but I did some quick research anyways, and the benro travel angel tripods seem pretty interesting. Does anyone have experience with them? Are their quick release heads by any chance compatible with the generic manfrotto mount? Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I tried a different approach on my last trip: I used the Novoflex Basic Ball tripod, and one (carbon fibre) telescope rod accessory. http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/camera-support-systems/macro-tripods/basicball/ I used a Leica ball head mounted on the Basic Ball. http://en.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/accessories/tripod_accessories/2200.html My objective was light weight, and compactness. I think this combination worked well, and held my K-7 with DA*200/2.8 and 1.4x(L) rock steady. The telescoping rod acted both as a monopod, and as a third leg on the tripod. -- i (: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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It wasn't until I started thinking about packing that I realized that my 'sturdy' tripod won't fit in my carry one luggage. I'm not going to have time to do something about it this week, but I did some quick research anyways, and the benro travel angel tripods seem pretty interesting. Does anyone have experience with them? Are their quick release heads by any chance compatible with the generic manfrotto mount? Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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- Original Message - From: Larry Colen Subject: Tripods that fit in carry on Does anyone have a smaller, reasonably sturdy tripod that does fit in carry on (under 18 folded) that they really like? Preferably not too horribly expensive. The Feisol Travellers should be quite good, presuming they are of similar build to the Tournament and Classic that I have. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.