eBay fun
Okay, people, count the mistakes, inaccuracies, and misleading bits in this auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1223185089 I counted at least seven big ones (not including spelling or grammar errors, as these are understandable if English isn't their first language... except for "Ashai," which is spelled correctly on the lens *L*). This includes two innacurate statements in one 16-word sentence. :) Have fun! chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: eBay fun
Speaking of eBay fun, anyone been able to input a new item this evening? I'm trying to list an HP Photo cartridge and I CANNOT get past this damned screen wanting me to download eBay's picture hosting service. Even though I check no thank I do not want to install this software, the damned message keeps popping up, even though I have checked the box stating I do not use pictureshow does one get around this bull and on to the seller's pages?? This is becoming most annoying... John - Original Message - From: "Chris Brogden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 10:18 PM Subject: eBay fun > > Okay, people, count the mistakes, inaccuracies, and misleading bits in > this auction: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1223185089 > > I counted at least seven big ones (not including spelling or grammar > errors, as these are understandable if English isn't their first > language... except for "Ashai," which is spelled correctly on the lens > *L*). This includes two innacurate statements in one 16-word > sentence. :) Have fun! > > chris > > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: eBay fun
Hmmm, what exactly does "mint" mean again? I think someone needs a dictionary, perchance. Still ROTF. > Okay, people, count the mistakes, inaccuracies, and > misleading bits in > this auction: __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: eBay fun
Bob Blakely wrote: > >From coin minting and collection... > Proof means the first coins struck from a particular die set and examined by > mint personnel for sufficient perfection to continue stamping with that > particular die set. Not quite true. Proof coins generally are struck from special dies, at higher pressure, and with multiple strikes, to make a coin with better detail and more luster. The rest of your description of coin grades is, AFAIK, accurate. Dan -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers & Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: eBay fun
I was relating the information provided by the Philadelphia Mint in educational program describing the coining process by following it through the mint. After the coin is designed and created in plaster? about the size of a large, round dinner platter, it's taken to an ancient machine made in the late 1700's where it slowly spins with a large, vertically oriented platter. A follower pin like device follows the contours of the design like playing a vinyl record and the machine mechanically cuts a replica at the proper size. This replica is used to make an inverse relief of the coin which is then used to make 10 or so proper reliefs which are each then used in turn to make a number of dies. When a die is first mounted to the stamping machine, a very short run is made (the stamping is incredibly fast, the pressure is very high and varies with the size of the coin. The Sakajowea(sp) dollar requires 50,000 lbs to stamp). The coins from the short run are examined for their degree of perfection. If bad, the die is tossed and a new die is installed and another test made. These are the first coins produced from a die and are of the highest quality that the particular die set will produce. They are exceedingly rare in comparison with the total number of coins stamped. These are the proof coins because they prove that the die set is stamping correctly and is likely to produce many coins. Quality is downhill from there for that die set because they wear. From then on, the coins are sampled to monitor the condition of the dies and when the coins degrade to much, another die set is installed and more proof coins are produced. Double striking, etc. is a whole 'nother category. These coins are produced solely for collectors. Of course, proofs are made of these as well before the (usually very limited) run is made, so proofs of these are made available at an even higher price. Regards, Bob... From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Bob Blakely wrote: > > > >From coin minting and collection... > > Proof means the first coins struck from a particular die set and examined by > > mint personnel for sufficient perfection to continue stamping with that > > particular die set. > > Not quite true. Proof coins generally are struck from special dies, at higher > pressure, and with multiple strikes, to make a coin with better detail and more > luster. The rest of your description of coin grades is, AFAIK, accurate. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Ebay fun
On Sunday, February 10, 2002, at 01:14 PM, William Robb wrote: > I just bought a 165mm f/4 LS lens for the 6x7 on auction. Dear Lord, this 67 enablement is running rampant! WHAT HAVE WE DONE??? -Aaron p.s. tell us how it is when you get it. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Ebay fun
William, I suppose if I said "You dog!" you would only take that as a compliment. (vbg) Keep in mind that I slightly lean towards dogs as they actually are pets whereas cats are more like friends. I am trying to decide between the leaf shutter and the regular one right now. How clumsy is the leaf shutter when used for fill flash and is there any operational difference between it and the 2.8 when not using the leaf shutter? Congrats on the purchase! Bruce Dayton Sunday, February 10, 2002, 10:14:54 AM, you wrote: WR> I just bought a 165mm f/4 LS lens for the 6x7 on auction. I only WR> had to pay slightly more than my comfort level too. WR> I am very excited. WR> William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Ebay fun, and dogs
- Original Message - From: "Bruce Dayton" Subject: Re: Ebay fun > William, > > I suppose if I said "You dog!" you would only take that as a > compliment. (vbg) Keep in mind that I slightly lean towards dogs as > they actually are pets whereas cats are more like friends. I just got back from an afternoon of protection training. Let me tell you, your worldview sure changes when there is a 90 pound German Shepherd attached firmly (really firmly) to your arm. With friends like cats, you really don't want a lot of enemies. > > I am trying to decide between the leaf shutter > and the regular one right now. How clumsy is the leaf shutter when > used for fill flash and is there any operational difference between it > and the 2.8 when not using the leaf shutter? I already have the 90mm LS, I expect the 165 will be the same. It is not too clumsy in operation. Firstly, the lens will work just like a normal lens until you invoke the lens shutter. When using the lens shutter, there is a pretty specific routine to go through. First, for mechanical timing reasons, the camera shutter must be set to 1/8 second. This is very important, for failure to do this will make you think your lens is not very reliable. After that, it is just a matter of setting the shutter speed on the lens, and cocking the lens shutter, in addition to cocking the camera shutter. I am told the lens shutter speed should not be adjusted after the shutter is cocked, but I don't know how important this is. If you are using a flash in conjunction with the lens shutter, the flash is plugged into the PC socket on the lens, and the camera is then used normally. When you trip the shutter, the lens shutter is actuated by the aperture stimulator, and as the lens stops down, the lens shutter closes. Then the body shutter opens, the lens shutter cycles, the camera shutter closes and the mirror comes back down, ready to go again. It is certainly not as quick to use as a camera with lens shutters designed in, but it certainly works well enough. I was really trying to decide between the 165mm f/2.8 and the 165LS. I think the stop less DOF would be nice, but the lens shutter is probably going to be more useful. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pet Peeves (was: eBay fun)
Stephen Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Minty = the seller thinks it looks pretty. > >Ooohh, I *hate* that one, along with "L@@K" >Says to me, "Seller probably a dork." Same here. That just makes my skin crawl. I deliberately ignore those auctions even if it's something I'm looking for. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pet Peeves (was: eBay fun)
How about WOW!! A coworker here claims it adds 10% to the price of used computer gear. Cheers, Steve S. -- http://people.mn.mediaone.net/sscott2 Mark Roberts wrote: > Stephen Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Minty = the seller thinks it looks pretty. > > > >Ooohh, I *hate* that one, along with "L@@K" > >Says to me, "Seller probably a dork." > > Same here. That just makes my skin crawl. I deliberately ignore > those auctions even if it's something I'm looking for. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pet Peeves (was: eBay fun)
Mark Roberts wrote: > > Stephen Moore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Minty = the seller thinks it looks pretty. > > > >Ooohh, I *hate* that one, along with "L@@K" > >Says to me, "Seller probably a dork." > > Same here. That just makes my skin crawl. I deliberately ignore > those auctions even if it's something I'm looking for. I just take it as an indicator that the seller is probably quite a bit younger than I am. -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon Graphics, Inc. (650)933-82952011 N. Shoreline Blvd. MS 43U-991 (650)932-0828 (Fax) Mountain View, CA 94043-1389 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your father. Prepare to die. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
eBay Fun - Disclaimers/Contradictions in listing
This one belongs in the hall of fame. And the seller feedback rating is right up there too... http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1224233278 ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 1:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Bodies Roll Call UPDATE 74 Please send the messages to me directly, to not disturb other members, thanks. Also, I've not included 110 and digital cameras, just because I started this way, and I didn't want to change in the middle of the way. Also, if you already submited and want to add new items, please put clearly in your message: this is not my first submission, so I don't put you twice in the total answers. Thanks to all contributors. TOTAL ANSWERS: 354 members MANUAL FOCUS: Screw Mount: - Asahiflex IIa3 - Asahiflex IIb2 - Asahi Pentax (AP)3 - K2 - SL...8 - SV...9 - S1a..9 - S2...1 - S3...3 - SP500...10 - SP1000...9 - Spotmatic...32 - Spotmatic II13 - Spotmatic IIa1 - Spotmatic SP22 - Spotmatic SP II..7 - Spotmatic F.33 - Spotmatic F MD...2 - Spotmatic MD.3 - ES..14 - ES II...20 - ElectroSpotmatic.3 - H1...2 - H1a..5 - H2...4 - H3...4 - H3v..5 Bayonette: - KM14 - KX37 - KX MD..1 - K228 - K2 DMD.8 - K1000.70 - K1000 SE...8 - MX...114 - ME33 - ME SE..1 - ME Super.108 - ME Super SE4 - MV.6 - MG12 - LX...116 - Super Program.65 - Super A...37 - Program Plus..15 - Program A.10 - A3000..3 - A3.2 - A3(date)...1 - P3.6 - P3n6 - P308 - P30n...1 - P30t..11 - P5.5 - P502 - ZX M..18 - MZ M...9 AUTOFOCUS: - ME F..11 - SF 1...5 - SFX3 - SF 1n..6 - SFXn...9 - SF 7...2 - SF 10..6 - PZ 1..18 - PZ 1 SE1 - Z121 - PZ 1p.64 - Z1p...39 - PZ 10..5 - Z 10...2 - PZ 20..9 - Z 20...4 - Z 50p..1 - PZ 70..6 - Z 70...2 - Z5.1 - MZ 3..16 - ZX 5...7 - MZ 5..11 - ZX 5n.47 - MZ 5n.33 - ZX 7...9 - MZ 7...6 - ZX 10..9 - MZ 10.12 - ZX 30..6 - ZX 50..5 - MZ 50..6 MEDIUM FORMAT: - 64516 - 645n3 - 6x711 - 67..9 - 67 II...6 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
