RE: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread Robert Meier
>-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-eos@;a1.nl]On Behalf Of George van >der Merwede >Only if it was competing interests. It's not like these lists and forums >make money. They are to help out the users. Most of them, including this one, are not making money but are

New XP-Compatible Version 1.3 of ES-E1 Software for EOS 1V

2002-10-23 Thread Ken Sarno
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/ELS/PC/ese1_pc02W-e.html This appears to have just been released. --Ken S. * *** *** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: *http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***

RE: EOS Eyecup

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
In the item's description it is said it was said: "Large eyecup designed exclusively for EOS A2/A2E and Elan II/IIE. " If your would not be lazy to click on the item in their catalog your would surely notice that. BTW, I didn't mean to offend you and others like you in any way, don't let my "ill

RE: EOS-3 - 550EX flash

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
Thanks Carlos for the help, but EOS-3 doesn't have such option. I think I should investigate closely the shifted P mode for this purpose. It apparently should produce similar results, however I will have to watch out the shutter speed not to run out the 1/60-Xsync boundaries. Regards, Alex Z

RE: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread George van der Merwede
Isn't it a bit like expecting Ford to advertise Chevy products though? Only if it was competing interests. It's not like these lists and forums make money. They are to help out the users. Maybe you're right, Though, there are 20,000+ news groups, countless mailing lists, and untold number

Re: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread Ken Durling
Guys - Lighten up, for cryin' out loud. He obviously meant well, and there are plenty of SI areas with with multiple discussion groups. I'm on three Canon FD groups, for example, (one A-1 specific) and I think there are more. They have different characters, and I get something out of that.

RE: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread Dave Buyens
George wrote: > I'm sorry this has caused a problem. It was not intended to replace this > e-list. I added EOS discussions to forums for Editorial Photography, > Photojournalism and General Photography. I use forums and e-lists in > conjunction with one another. I was just posting it for whoever w

Re: EOS Eyecup

2002-10-23 Thread Plumviewer
On Behalf Of Alex Zabrovsky Subject: EOS Eyecup Any users of ED-E oversized eyecup on EOS-3 out there ? I'm considering one for my EOS-3, however the description in B&H catalog doesn't mention its compatibility with EOS-3. Henry ? Regards, Alex Z OK Mr. PIA Here's what the B&H website ha

Re: EOS Eyecup

2002-10-23 Thread Malcolm Stewart
Hi I had one of these on my EOS50E (Elan IIE) and it kept falling off. Nearly lost it several times so I attached it to the camera strap using a short cord. Yes, it did help a bit but it really was a real PITA to keep in place. Haven't bothered with it on my EOS3 as its ECF only works when I hav

RE: EOS-3 - 550EX flash

2002-10-23 Thread Carlos Perez-Palacio
> Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 10:48:51 +0200 > From: "Alex Zabrovsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash > accessories > > In your article (which I find to be invaluable > and the most complete source > on EOS flash system) it is said that in either > Tv or Av modes the camera >

Re: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread George van der Merwede
Bob, I've been trying to post a reply since last night and it hasn't gone through. So one last try. I'm sorry this has caused a problem. It was not intended to replace this e-list. I added EOS discussions to forums for Editorial Photography, Photojournalism and General Photography. I use foru

RE: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread Jack
I'm staying with THIS list! Jack Casner Kansas City, Missouri * *** *** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: *http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm

RE: EOS Eyecup

2002-10-23 Thread Jack
Alex, if you don't get any assistance here, write to B&H via email. Your questions will be answered as quickly as possible, usually within one day - except for around holiday seasons. I have only had one inaccurate reply and that was because my question was poorly worded. Jack Casner -Orig

Re: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread Bob Talbot
"If it ain't broke don't fix it" comes to mind. So what is wrong with this long-established list? 1) No spam? 2) Users expected to reply at the bottom 3) Messages are bounced if you don't snip at least the header 4) A moderator that keeps things largely ON TOPIC What aspect not covered by this w

EOS Eyecup

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
Any users of ED-E oversized eyecup on EOS-3 out there ? I'm considering one for my EOS-3, however the description in B&H catalog doesn't mention its compatibility with EOS-3. Henry ? Regards, Alex Z * *** *** * For list instructio

Re: Screens for EOS

2002-10-23 Thread Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
At 12:55 PM 10/23/2002, you wrote: > There is a fellow from the midwest whose name I cannot > recall (Robert > something, I think) who, I have been told, makes great > screens, but I've > never actually seen one. - --- His name is Bill Maxwell and he

Re: Screens for EOS

2002-10-23 Thread Rick Huber
At 11:26 AM 10/23/2002 -0400, you wrote: At 10:57 AM 10/22/2002, you wrote: Does anyone use those Brightscreen screens or Beattie screens on you camera? Do the really work/worth the money? I seem to find not so favorable reviews of those. Any opinions? I own three Bronica ETRS bodies. One has e

RE: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
Thanks Jack Regards, Alex Z -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-eos@;a1.nl]On Behalf Of Jack Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 10:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories Alex, just get the Canon Off Shoe Cord 2. Fasten one end of t

RE: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Jack
Alex, just get the Canon Off Shoe Cord 2. Fasten one end of the cord into your camera hotshoe. Fasten the other end of the cord to your Stroboframe adapter and tighten it up. THEN slide your flash onto the end of the cord that is on the Stroboframe. Then you're in business for ETTL flash. Jack

RE: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
Thanks Henry, but the curious thing is that my bracket does feature apparently the same adapter shown on the image from your link. I have Stroboframe VH-2000. Does that mean I can slide the 550EX foot into the adapter and tight it securely by the knob ? But what about electrical connections between

RE: EOS RE: Fungus and Lens Repair

2002-10-23 Thread Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)
John Lovda wrote (edited): ...is this something that would be more prevalent in hot, humid places? --- Yes, much more prevalent in the Southeastern US where humidity and heat are high. Also, the Northeast to a lesser extent. I hav

EOS RE: Fungus and Lens Repair

2002-10-23 Thread John Lovda
Just make sure you remove your UV Haze filter from the from of the lens. If the fungus is killed by sunlight, it's the UV that's doing it. Also, is this something that would be more prevalent in hot, humid places? John Lovda --- "Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > H

RE: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread Robert Meier
>-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-eos@;a1.nl]On Behalf Of George van > >I have set up a forum board for EOS discussions. It's just starting out so >content will be derived by the users. There are boards for EOS Film and >Digital cameras as well as EOS Lenses. Your

RE: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Jack
This is my absolute, flat favorite shoe for any and all purposes! Just great! Jack Casner -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner-eos@;a1.nl]On Behalf Of Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 10:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: EOS-3 - 55

RE: EOS Re: Lens Repair

2002-10-23 Thread Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)
Henry Posner wrote: > I started shooting professionally during the 1970s and in all > this time > this is the first I've heard of this. Fungus that grows inside a lens does so in darkness. You can use strong sunlight to destroy the fungus

RE: Screens for EOS

2002-10-23 Thread Kotsinadelis, Peter (Peter)
Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video wrote: > There is a fellow from the midwest whose name I cannot > recall (Robert > something, I think) who, I have been told, makes great > screens, but I've > never actually seen one. --- His name is Bill Maxwell an

Re: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
At 05:57 PM 10/22/2002, you wrote: I guess I need some kind of adapter to put on bracket's shoe to hold the flash unit What bracket do you have? Would the do the tric

Re: Screens for EOS

2002-10-23 Thread Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
At 10:57 AM 10/22/2002, you wrote: Does anyone use those Brightscreen screens or Beattie screens on you camera? Do the really work/worth the money? I seem to find not so favorable reviews of those. Any opinions? I own three Bronica ETRS bodies. One has either an Intenscreen or a Brightscreen (c

EOS Re: Lens Repair

2002-10-23 Thread Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
At 10:57 AM 10/22/2002, you wrote: There is also a school of thought that says you should allow sunlight to fall onto the internal lens elements for an extended period of time to let the UV kill any additional fungus/spores that might be in there but not yet visible. I started shooting professio

Re: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread Henry Posner/B&H Photo-Video
At 03:47 AM 10/23/2002, you wrote: I have set up a forum board for EOS discussions. I thought that's why we all congregated HERE?!?!? -- regards, Henry Posner Director of Sales and Training B&H Photo-Video, and Pro-Audio Inc. http://www.bhphotovideo.com * *** *

RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
Hey Tim !! MML still remember you (as do I) :-) What's up ? I touched to see old friends in the same boat... Well, how did you find EOS satisfy your needs ? If memory serves me well, you are focused mainly on wildlife or sport, aren't you ? As you see I broke down also and there are chances will

Re: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Thomas Bantel
Alex Zabrovsky wrote: > > Thanks Steve, but would the system attain the 1/60 - X-sync shutter > boundaries while shifting the P mode with flash ? > Attaining main flash operability in M mode is good news, however, M has very > limited usage for me, especially shooting indoors and with flash aimed.

RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
Great, serious optics battery. I currently have 28-135 USM IS, although originally planned for 28-70 L. The first one came bundled with the body for the such a price that I had to grab it. In fact no regrets, seems to be great lens, especially considering its IS. Perhaps 28-70L will come as well in

Re: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Tim Munro
- Original Message - From: "Alex Zabrovsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Well, frankly, the point I arose in regard of flash makes me a bit nervous. > I was sincerely hoping I would be relatively safe with EOS-3 in regard of > his advanced E-TTL, FEL, however it turns to be another reason for my >

Re: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Tim Munro
- Original Message - From: "Alex Zabrovsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > In fact, there is no way to tell the EOS-3 to consider the flash as a main > light source in Av mode, right ? > This is right Alex and is what I found most difficult when I changed from Minolta to EOS years ago. It is quite

RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Steven Kefford
> -Original Message- > From: Alex Zabrovsky [mailto:alexz@;zoran.co.il] > Sent: 23 October 2002 10:23 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories > > > Thanks Steve, but would the system attain the 1/60 - X-sync shutter > boundaries while shifting the P mo

RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
Sounds fair, although the whole procedure may take a while. I doubt during regular events picture taking (say, wedding for instance) people grouped and posed would e wiling to stay still and wait patiently until you will do entire procedure. The DEP operation itself is not an issue, but switching t

RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Steven Kefford
> -Original Message- > From: Alex Zabrovsky [mailto:alexz@;zoran.co.il] > Sent: 23 October 2002 09:49 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories > > > In your article (which I find to be invaluable and the most > complete source > on EOS flash system) it

RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
Thanks Steve, but would the system attain the 1/60 - X-sync shutter boundaries while shifting the P mode with flash ? Attaining main flash operability in M mode is good news, however, M has very limited usage for me, especially shooting indoors and with flash aimed. I used to A priority leaving the

RE: FW: EOS-3 - 550EX flash accessories

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
In your article (which I find to be invaluable and the most complete source on EOS flash system) it is said that in either Tv or Av modes the camera (referring specifically to EOS-3 though) would consider the flash for fill-in rather then main light, even though using in the low-light conditions (a

Re: New EOS Forums

2002-10-23 Thread Thomas Bantel
George van der Merwede wrote: > > I have set up a forum board for EOS discussions. It's just starting out so > content will be derived by the users. There are boards for EOS Film and > Digital cameras as well as EOS Lenses. Your input is appreciated. > > the url is http://editorialphoto.net/ep_fo

EOS CF 17

2002-10-23 Thread Alex Zabrovsky
To felow EOS-3 users: how useful did you find the CF-17 ? I understand it is applicable in the mode of 45 AF points, however not sure whether it does work for in conjunction with Eye-control feature besides of manual AF point select. Also, it seems the Eye-control works considerably more reliable i