Re: Direct from Chasseur d'Images

2001-04-12 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
It is unnecessary, but I think the comments were made in large. It's kind of a tradition that the French make disparaging but light-hearted remarks about Americans, and Americans do the same in regard to the French. (The same can probably said in regard to the French and the Brits.) My

Re: Direct from Chasseur d'Images

2001-04-12 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
In that last reply to this message, I meant to write, "I think the comments were made in jest." I've gotta get control of my fingers. How in the world did I type "large" instead of "jest?" I better have another cup of coffee. Paul Peter Smith wrote: Cyril wrote: I am, however, saddened

Re: Hi from a Newbie!!

2001-04-12 Thread Bklanesr
Thanks everyone for the welcome! Rob, thanks for the link. When the kids get back to school next week I will try to get some of the ones that I took up on the web. So far I have only shot with color film, I am going to check on getting a couple of rolls of BW for the next tourny. Artur, it

RE: Direct from Chasseur d'Images

2001-04-12 Thread Peter Smith
Is that your larjest blunder :) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of PAUL STENQUIST Sent: 12 April 2001 12:35 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Direct from Chasseur d'Images In that last reply to this message, I meant to write, "I

RE: What are you wearing tonight? (Was: Fairy pics)

2001-04-12 Thread Rob Brigham
So its not a successful business model to discount a first job, or to say have a free sitting, and one free 10x8, but pay for any others you want? Funny how 99% of studios in the UK survive then? Who said anything about 'Reversing a discount' anyway? What we said was give them a discount off

Re: Fairy pics

2001-04-12 Thread Meelis Koll
On Thu, 12 Apr 2001, Peter Smith wrote: That's your choice Tanya but I think use of the word "fairy" in your business name may associate you too strongly with children's portraiture. Why? Not all the fairies are Peter Pan's companions. M.K. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Hi from a Newbie!!

2001-04-12 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Rebecka wrote: Dan, I did use the same lens for all the shots. I was mainly using up a roll that I had in the camera bag, fuji 400. The lens was the one that came with the camera a 35mm-80mm with the 2X tele converter that I have. I know that I should have used a faster film but I was

Re: Black and White Photography - Filters

2001-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Okay. I'm getting a refreshed understanding of filters myself these days. But my problem lies in another area -- film and optimum contrast. Particularly, I like the general appearance of Plux-X, but not the softness. How does one compensate for that softness in either chemical choice or

Re: Hi from a Newbie!!

2001-04-12 Thread Bklanesr
Hi Lasse, I do not believe that my 135/2.8 is a "A" lens. I know this is going to show my lack of knowledge but do the "A" lenses have a green "A" on them near where the f stops are? I havent shot to much yet with this lens I got home Saturday and there was a note from the post office that it

Re: What are you wearing tonight? (Was: Fairy pics)

2001-04-12 Thread Norman Baugher
"My rate is usually $XXX, but seeing as who you are, I'll give you a discount of $XXX." "Also, as Rob says, discounts can easily be removed especially when you get busier and are doing more work." 1) we are not talking studio, and it wasn't mentioned in that context 2) the above quotes do not

Re: Direct from Chasseur d'Images

2001-04-12 Thread dave o'brien
A scroll of mail from John Mustarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Tue, 10 Apr 2001 21:03:29 -0500 Read it? y America - a country which the French helped create, many long years ago, and which became a bunch of obnoxious ingrates who had the gall (gaul?) to produce better wine. So pour me another splash

RE: What are you wearing tonight? (Was: Fairy pics)

2001-04-12 Thread Rob Brigham
Well if its pedantic you want: OK we are not explicitly talking studio - anything in life that you pay for can have a discount applied under whatever regime you like. 'First job gets a discount' was just one suggestion, everyone knows that discounts are discretionary, subject to change over

Re: Subject: RE: Fairy pics

2001-04-12 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Bucky wrote: Don't believe a word Bill says; we're all filthy rotten pigs up here in the frozen wastelands. Speak for yourself! I have a woman who does my laundry, so that makes me a clean, freshly-scented pig. And if she ever reads this, I'll probably be back to doing my own laundry.

Re: Additional comments to Tanya.

2001-04-12 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Tom Rittenhouse wrote: By the way, Tanya, I use ME Supers for my 35mm photography. How dare you say that I ain't a professional because of that grin. For several years I used one camera (medium format) with one lens. Equipment is an amateur buggy-boo, to a pro a camera is just a tool.

Re: What are you wearing tonight? (Was: Fairy pics)

2001-04-12 Thread Norman Baugher
It just sounded like everyone was trying to suggest to Tanya different methods she can use to keep lowballing her prices instead of encouraging her to charge what she's worth and doing so with a clear conscience. Norm Rob Brigham wrote: Well if its pedantic you want: OK we are not explicitly

Re: Hood for 28-70/4AL

2001-04-12 Thread Darren Tara Sutherland
The Nikon HN-2 works wonderfully. If you really want, just black out the white Nikon writing and no one will ever know it's not Pentax...well maybe. Darren S. -Original Message- From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: April 10, 2001 5:11 AM

Re: Direct from Chasseur d'Images

2001-04-12 Thread Bob Blakely
An article presented by one member subtlety demonstrating a not uncommon attitude of many French toward Americans generally pissed me off. As I said to one member who brought this up to me personally: "I'm sorry, ___. I should have held my tongue [regarding the defamatory article]." The

Re: Direct from Chasseur d'Images

2001-04-12 Thread Norman Baugher
It's always good to do that so one can know how to properly break them G. Norm Bob Blakely wrote: snip Just getting the rules straight. - 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

Re: Hood for 28-70/4AL

2001-04-12 Thread Shel Belinkoff
The NH-3 will be a better choice. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. Darren Tara Sutherland wrote: The Nikon HN-2 works wonderfully. If you really want, just black out the white Nikon writing and no one

Re: Black and White Photography - Filters

2001-04-12 Thread Shel Belinkoff
What do you mean by softness? What camera and film format are you using? What developer at what dilution? What time/temp/agitation are you using. At what EV are you rating the film. Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I'm getting a refreshed understanding of filters myself these days. But my

Re: Hi from a Newbie!!

2001-04-12 Thread Artur Ledóchowski
[EMAIL PROTECTED] napisa³ / wrote: Lasse, our uniforms are the white ones. I never thought about them influencing the metering. Although in these shots from Saturday I wasnt that close, but that is a good thought to keep in mind. I didnt use the Achiever 260 this time because the lens

RE: Blind or hide experience

2001-04-12 Thread Peter Smith
The wildlife won't be fooled. (except maybe Ostriches) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pl Jensen Sent: 12 April 2001 11:03 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Blind or hide experience Are there anyone with experience with the small

Re: Manual for Sekonic L-408?

2001-04-12 Thread Delano Mireles
maybe a little late but try sending an email through: http://www.sekonic.com/ask.html I requested a manual on an older one via pdf and was sent one w/in a couple of days. Delano From: Michael Nosal [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 10:12:59 -0400 To:

RE: (Was: Fairy pics) (sexual innuendo removed)

2001-04-12 Thread Paris, Leonard
Norm, What she is worth is what the customers are willing to pay for her work, not what she (or we, for that matter) think that she is worth. There are lots of child photography studios with web sites that have prices. There are also lots of stores, like Sears and JC Penney, that do child

Re: (Was: Fairy pics) (sexual innuendo removed)

2001-04-12 Thread Norman Baugher
Now that's good advice. Norm "Paris, Leonard" wrote: Norm, What she is worth is what the customers are willing to pay for her work, not what she (or we, for that matter) think that she is worth. There are lots of child photography studios with web sites that have prices. There are also

Re: Scanner question

2001-04-12 Thread herbet brasileiro
I have never heard of a second version of this scanner. I got my Dual II and it did come with the film/slide holders. The APS holder though is an extra accessory. They might have put the price down to attract buyers and then charge extra on the holders. I'd call Minolta and check. You can find

RE: Direct from Chasseur d'Images

2001-04-12 Thread Lewis, Gerald
Why do Americans always get so upset when we get dissed by another country...WE are constantly dissing other cultures, etc The French are a favorite foile, followed by Arabs, Chinese, Mexicans, Africans, etcso whats the problem? We often times deserve the criticism...as do they at

RE: Hi from a Newbie!!

2001-04-12 Thread Peter Smith
Hi Rebecca and welcome to the group - beware though it can sometimes get a little heated. And don't post any pictures of yourself unless you want gifts on a regular basis - ask Tanya. Just a little tip - People on this list prefer plain text messages but are too polite except me to say so.

Re: Blind or hide experience

2001-04-12 Thread dave o'brien
A scroll of mail from Pl Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Thu, 12 Apr 2001 12:03:09 +0200 Read it? y Are there anyone with experience with the small blinds you basically just put over your head? Like Rue's Pocket Blind? Does it work? *boggle* Does this work on the theory that if you can't see it, it

Re: Hi from a Newbie!!

2001-04-12 Thread Norman Baugher
She has an AOL address, I don't think you can send plain text in the latest version... Norm Peter Smith wrote: Just a little tip - People on this list prefer plain text messages but are too polite except me to say so. Yours are coming up as HTML. Just click Format Plain text if you are

RE: Fairy pics

2001-04-12 Thread Provencher, Paul M.
Hi, I am jumping in late but just wanted to reinforce what some folks said. When I studied photography, one of our instructors told us that, assuming technical competence and good business behavior, and of course getting the shots, it is a bad idea to undervalue your work, even from the

Re: What are you wearing tonight? (Was: Fairy pics)

2001-04-12 Thread tom
One more thing...I've had several people tell me that discounting makes you appear, ah, cheap. As in used-car dealer cheap (sorry dad). It was suggested to me that instead of trying to lower or discount prices in order to sign people up, I should offer freebies or incentives. So, to encourage

RE: Fairy pics

2001-04-12 Thread Provencher, Paul M.
I disagree to some extent, but my opinion might come off a little arrogant so bear with me... I do admit that when you take money to do a job for a client, you have to please them. And if you happen *not* to be very well known, regarded, etc, you may have to do work in a style that pleases your

Re: Blind or hide experience

2001-04-12 Thread Norman Baugher
You might also want to try some of the hunting magazines. They also have some good articles, you know like, "How to Bludgeon a Deer to Death with a Long Neck Budweiser Bottle". G Norm "Lewis, Gerald" wrote: You might get some ideas from watching some of the hunting programs on

Re: Direct from Chasseur d'Images

2001-04-12 Thread Robert Harris
Bob Blakely wrote: An article presented by one member subtlety demonstrating a not uncommon attitude of many French toward Americans generally pissed me off. As I said to one member who brought this up to me personally: "I'm sorry, ___. I should have held my tongue [regarding the

RE: Blind or hide experience

2001-04-12 Thread Lewis, Gerald
You might get some ideas from watching some of the hunting programs on TV.cableespecially those who are hunting the North American turkey...a particularly wiley bird. These guys become experts at blending in with their environment while still shouldering a gunwhy not a camera. Jerry in

Re: Black and White Photography - Filters

2001-04-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" Subject: Re: Black and White Photography - Filters Okay. I'm getting a refreshed understanding of filters myself these days. But my problem lies in another area -- film and optimum contrast. Particularly, I like the general

Re: My turn for a picture-of-the-day

2001-04-12 Thread John Francis
PAUL STENQUIST wrote: On Wed, 11 Apr 2001 16:45:53 -0700, John Francis wrote: I happened to be in the right place to grab this one last Sunday at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach http://reality.sgi.com/jfrancis/motorsport/wildride.jpg Great shot, John. Where were

Re: OT: Picture for Astrophotographers

2001-04-12 Thread John Francis
mike wilson wrote: Hi, Nice pic for those who are interested in this sort of thing, which will be all of us, given the subject. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap001127.html Isn't that a great shot? I've been using it as wallpaper. -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon

RE: Direct from Chasseur d'Images

2001-04-12 Thread Paris, Leonard
Because "painting with broad brushes", i.e. generalization, pisses off lots of people, not just Americans. It's nothing one needs to "get over". It's a natural response. If you can't understand it, perhaps you missed the point. Len --- -Original Message- From: Lewis, Gerald

135/2.8F Mint in Great Britain (160 Br. Pounds)

2001-04-12 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Let's see if this comes out better: 160 pounds (about $240?) MINT, MXV, 11 April 2001 http://www.mxv.co.uk/stock.htm Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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

RE: 85/2M in Great Britain

2001-04-12 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
If my notice of the lens caused that scramble, I apologize. I copied the data from the broweser and pasted it into my email message. If it has caused such scrambling before, I was unaware of it. I'll try to be careful and use "Paste-Simple." By the way, Bucky: Do you take your name from

Re: What are you wearing tonight? (Was: Fairy pics)

2001-04-12 Thread John Francis
tom wrote: One more thing...I've had several people tell me that discounting makes you appear, ah, cheap. As in used-car dealer cheap (sorry dad). Bernie "I just sold some of my SLEC holdings for billions" Ecclestone started off as a used car dealer. -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Blind or hide experience

2001-04-12 Thread Norman Baugher
I knew someone from Texas would appreciate that :) Norm (who lived there quite a while) "Lewis, Gerald" wrote: You must have gone hunting here in Texas 8-) Jerry in Houston From: Norman Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] You might also want to try some of the hunting magazines. They

RE: Blind or hide experience

2001-04-12 Thread Lewis, Gerald
You must have gone hunting here in Texas 8-) Jerry in Houston -Original Message- From: Norman Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 11:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Blind or hide experience You might also want to try some of the hunting

Re: Additional comments to Tanya.

2001-04-12 Thread Conrad Samuels
- Original Message - From: "Tom Rittenhouse" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Pentax Discussion Malling List" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: "Tanya Russell Mayer" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 1:03 AM Subject: Additional comments to Tanya. Most real pros only replace their equipment

Re: Test was(Re: A rare Bellows )

2001-04-12 Thread Todd Stanley
Everything after the item number is random garbage eBay adds to their URLs for no reason at all that I can tell. This should work just fine: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1229518157 Todd At 02:16 PM 4/12/01 -0400, you wrote: The URL still wraps. Do any or you have

Re: Subject: Re[2]: suggested student cameras?

2001-04-12 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, if I remember correctly Helmut Newton was involved in the photography on that film. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thursday, April 12, 2001, 6:56:59 PM, you wrote: Check out the movie, "Eyes of Laura Mars," from the late seventies, I think. Faye Dunaway plays a high fashion

RE: Fairy pics/Photo Bizz

2001-04-12 Thread J. C. O'Connell
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Provencher, Paul M. Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 1:31 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Fairy pics/Photo Bizz Thanks for the running commentary - glad to see I make sense to someone.

Ultra-Wide Angle Lens Recommendations

2001-04-12 Thread Ed Dombek
Question for the group: I'm looking to purchase an ultra-wide angle lens for use with my ZX-5n. The Phoenix AF 19-35mm f:3.5-4.5 seems to be in my budget range. Any comments on this particular lens or other recommendations? I'm looking to supplement my Pentax SMCP-FA 28-80mm f:3.5/5.6 and

Re: OT: Camera Shops, Thanks

2001-04-12 Thread John Edwin Mason
Many thanks for the tips about camera shops in St. Louis. I believe that I've privately thanked everyone who answered. If I missed someone, very sorry. This one's for you. I'm signing off until I get back. If I find something interesting, I'll let you all know. Best, John = John

Re: OT: St. Louis Camera Shops

2001-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If it is in St. Louis and it is colored red then it's a Cardinal and should be dealt with using appropriate measures. Collin (the Cub fan) (For those not understanding, this is Life ... err, Baseball) *** Data Processing Consultation, Inc. Providing Broad-Spectrum Business

Re: Fairy pics/Photo Bizz

2001-04-12 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Todd wrote: Of course, as photographers we instantly see this kind of stuff, but when Joe Sixpack picks up the brochure, does he see it or even care? He may not be aware, I agree - but he can tell the difference even if he's unaware that he is doing so. Succinct,

Plus-X

2001-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Per the inquiries from Shel WW: In the Plus-X work I've done, development was with the standard Kodak chemicals and by the book. That produces some nice fine grain but also some low contrast. I'd like to improve that contrast characteristic with same exposure setting. Normally I rated it at

Super Takumar-Zoom 1:4.5/70~150 with SMC? Yes! (Was a thread-drifted RE: Fairy pics/Photo Bizz)

2001-04-12 Thread Provencher, Paul M.
The Super Takumar-Zoom 1:4.5/70~150 (S/N 4391349) was for many years "just" a Super Takumar with traditional Super Takumar coatings. But according to Gerjan van Oosten in "The Ultimate Asahi Pentax Screw Mount Guide http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/907653702X/diecastpro Asahi first used

Re: My turn for a picture-of-the-day

2001-04-12 Thread John Francis
"Matamoros, Cesar A." wrote: John, My co-worker was at this event. He loves the shot. He says that he just has to be happy to be sitting in the stands using his imagination and small digital camera. He is curious as to where you were. Basically trackside, right up against the

Re: MZ-S is really sucks, now I know

2001-04-12 Thread Pentax Clover
Here we go again... Do you feel like sharing the reasons *why* you don't like it, or what about it disappoints you, or are you satisfied with coming across as a teenage flamer? As your post stands now, it's not very useful to anyone thinking of buying an MZ-S. chris I just want to say

changed addys

2001-04-12 Thread B. K. Lane Sr.
Just a little tip - People on this list prefer plain text messages but are too polite except me to say so. Yours are coming up as HTML. Just click Format Plain text if you are using MS outlook - if using something else then have a search through the menus to see if you can find the option.

RE: SuperProgram question(s)

2001-04-12 Thread Cyril MARION
Hello, Also, i know it is more modern camera's, but is the aperture priority mode and shutter priority modes stepless? Meaning could it use a shutter speed of 1/317th of a second if it felt that would give proper exposure. Yes, the SUPER PROGRAM displays pre-defined values of shutter speed

Re: Test was(Re: A rare Bellows )

2001-04-12 Thread Donald Ross
Thanks Todd Live and learn.. Don - Original Message - From: "Todd Stanley" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 2:54 PM Subject: Re: Test was(Re: A rare Bellows ) Everything after the item number is random garbage eBay adds to their URLs

Re: Plus-X

2001-04-12 Thread Dave Evans
HC110 is an adjustable, but usually quite high contrast, developer. I used it years ago for astrophography- with Plus-X. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/12 1:47 PM Per the inquiries from Shel WW: In the Plus-X work I've done, development was with the standard Kodak chemicals and by the book. That

Re: (Was: Fairy pics) (sexual innuendo removed)

2001-04-12 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
You are right her work is only worth what people are willing to pay for it. However comparing her work to Sears and JC Penny's is what we are advising her not to do. Respect is very important in how the public views your work. You are aware, are you not, that most of us telling her not to

Re: SuperProgram question(s)

2001-04-12 Thread Steve Scott
I believe all the M auto cameras featured stepless shutter speeds. As for the aperture, my SP's LED typically tells me it can select a 5.7 aperture or other non-standard f-stop if needed. Steve S. -- http://people.mn.mediaone.net/sscott2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have recently acquired

Re: SuperProgram question(s)

2001-04-12 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, They are some really nice images, they have scanned very well also. Just out of curiosity what lenses, film and scanner did you use? Paul - Original Message - From: "Cyril MARION" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 1:18 PM Subject: RE:

Re: Copyright law

2001-04-12 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
WRONG Work for hire is when you are an employee of the people who you are working for. As a simple rule of thumb, if they are not paying you wages and taking out taxes you are not doing work for hire. Short of a written agreement otherwise that is the only way they could prove you were

Re: Copyright law

2001-04-12 Thread aimcompute
Wow - I didn't know the U.S. was civilised. That's not what I see in the pictures... how long have you lived here? Tom C. From: "Tom Rittenhouse" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Of course, outside the US the laws may be different, but most civilised countries are signaturies of the inter- national

Re: Additional comments to Tanya.

2001-04-12 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
Many years ago, when I earned my living as a magazine writer and photographer, my 35mm arsenal consisted of a Fuji 801 screw mount body, a Vivitar 200/3.5, a Vivitar 20/3.5, a Mamiya 135/2.8, and a Fuji 50/1.4. I supplemented that with a Mamiya TLR with the early uncoated 80/2.8, and a Speed

OT: Re: What are you wearing tonight? (Was: Fairy pics)

2001-04-12 Thread Doug Franklin
On Thu, 12 Apr 2001 09:33:32 -0700, John Francis wrote: Bernie "I just sold some of my SLEC holdings for billions" Ecclestone started off as a used car dealer. Actually, I think he started off as spawn of Satan, then got a promotion to car dealer. :-) TTYL, DougF PS. He is undoubtedly one

Re: Plus-X

2001-04-12 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Collin ... Kodak makes lots of developers. A typical, standard developer is D-76. "By the book" could indicate one of two, or possibly three, dilutions. However, since you're unable to give lots of detail, and neither Bill nor I can see the negs (are they thin? Are highlights blocked? How's

Re: Ultra-Wide Angle Lens Recommendations

2001-04-12 Thread Michel Adam
This is a slippery slope. To get a 'fix' that last, I would recommend a 15mm, or maybe the Tamron or the Sigma 14mm/2.8. This much I know: after the first time you look through the viewfinder with a 15mm, nothing is ever the same. The 15 is not my favorite lens. Michel - Original Message

Happiness is...

2001-04-12 Thread Michel Adam
... popping a few vitamin C pills with a nice cup of hot chocolate at 3 in the morning, after 2 hours on the ice shooting a few rolls of transparencies of the Aurora... and not a cloud in the sky! Now I have a cold... Michel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

Re: Ultra-Wide Angle Lens Recommendations

2001-04-12 Thread Bill Kane
Michel Adam wrote: This much I know: after the first time you look through the viewfinder with a 15mm, nothing is ever the same. This much I can agree with. I always thought my 35 was wide, but when I got my hands on a 17mm . . . WOAH, now when I put on the 35 I think it must be one of

Re: Copyright law

2001-04-12 Thread Bill Kane
You're right, we aren't civilised, we're civilized . . . and civilized is a word that is defined by the civilization that is judging, not the civilization that is being judged . . . not exactly as black and white as photography Bill aimcompute wrote: Wow - I didn't know the U.S. was

Subject: RE: Fairy pics

2001-04-12 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
For my 1995 wedding, the wedding pro wanted something like $2000. Well, we're talking about a wedding comprising about 15 total people, counting the bride, groom, and their families. That was too rich for my blood. Not being aware that my request might be a big deal, I also asked whether I could

Super Program Exposure Dial: Two Kinds

2001-04-12 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
I just noticed something about my three SPs: On two of them, the markings go 400 800 ... 1600. On the third (serial number 1358162), the markings go 400 ... 1000 ... 1600. Click stops are in 1/3 steps on both varieties. The ones that say 800 are currently mounted on a tripod and covered by

Re: Copyright law

2001-04-12 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
Yes, civilized is spelled with a z. Now why didn't my smell checker notice that? BTW, my spelling stinks, that is why I use a smell checker g --Tom Bill Kane wrote: You're right, we aren't civilised, we're civilized . . . and civilized is a word that is defined by the civilization that is

screwmount adapters: how to keep them on?

2001-04-12 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Now that I have acquired ttwo Vivitar Series 1 telephotos--the 135/2.3 and the 200/3.0--I find myself annoyed by the M42 screwmount-to-K mount adapters. When I set about to remove the lens, the adapter stays in the Super Program body; the lens unscrews from the adapter. It's VERY annoying to have

RE: (Was: Fairy pics) (sexual innuendo removed)

2001-04-12 Thread Len Paris
The suggestion to visit websites and Sears and J.C. Penney was intended to get her to look at the full range of pricing and packages being offered. In doing so, she can see where she fits into the range. Rarely can someone set their prices without knowing what others are doing, and she must be

Re: screwmount adapters: how to keep them on?

2001-04-12 Thread Todd Stanley
I've done this. The adaptor I got had a small tab that sticks out that holds the adaptor in the Kmount. I just removed the little tab, it was held it by a small screw. The adaptor still fit pretty really tight, so the lens would tend to unscrew from the adaptor rather than having the

Re: Plus-X

2001-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
These were negs from 25 years ago. The developer was D-76, dilution unknown. The paper was Kodak's RCII. I've just reprinted some of them on RCIII. It appears that I should spend some time to (re)learn darkroom techniques. Thanks, Collin From: Shel Belinkoff

Re: RE: Fairy pics

2001-04-12 Thread David J Brooks
I shoot pictures at many local horse shows not only for the riders at our barn but of others to sell at a meager profit.I to have many compliments re the sharpness of colour from my Pentax's(and i'm sure Kodak has something to add also). Dave Begin Original Message From:

OT: Inspiration

2001-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I just picked up my first copy of "View Camera". What an inspiring journal! Does anyone else look at it? Collin *** Data Processing Consultation, Inc. Providing Broad-Spectrum Business Solutions and Assistance http://members.iol21.com/dpconsult [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is

Re: RE: Fairy pics

2001-04-12 Thread David J Brooks
Agreed Begin Original Message From: "Provencher, Paul M." [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 11:27:34 -0400 To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Fairy pics I disagree to some extent, but my opinion might come off a little arrogant so bear with me... I do

Re: anyone know a cheap source for glass and plexiglass?

2001-04-12 Thread John Francis
How about plexiglass, anyone have experience with it? suitable substitute for glass in a fine art framed print? Not in my opinion. It scratches far too easily, has inferior optical qualities, and costs more than glass. -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon Graphics, Inc.

Re: SPF/SP and using date expired BW and Colour films.

2001-04-12 Thread James Adams
Thanks Alin, That's interesting, just been playing with the Ricoh KR-10 I received the other day (Thank you again Mark), and noticed there is an adjustment for asa settings of +/- 2. Given a 3200 ASA film, I was told use it at 800 ASA. Am I right to assume this is equivalent to 2 stops? James

My decision...

2001-04-12 Thread Tanya Russell Mayer
Ok, firstly everybody THANK-YOU so much for your insightful, informative and detailed replies. I am glad to see that this topic has progressed into a full-scale discussion that can be useful for many others on the list, as well as myself. Thankyou also to those of you who have offered

Re: Ultra-Wide Angle Lens Recommendations

2001-04-12 Thread martin tammer
I have the Vivitar 17-28mm PKA mount. One of the great unsung lenses. Check the rating site, photodo, and it gets a 4. It's built like a tank but you have to be careful regarding flare cheers - Martin --- Bill Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michel Adam wrote: This much I know: after the

Re: suggested student cameras?

2001-04-12 Thread martin tammer
Be careful, my friend, because I've gone through a MG and a ME Super in the past few months because of electronic failure. Also, be careful of the seals in the camera, that they are not going to mush. That is why I've recommended the ZX-M, or in Canada, MZ-M. It's new and will get your student

Re: My decision...

2001-04-12 Thread John Francis
Tanya Russell Mayer wrote: [detailed business plan snipped] Lemme know what you guys think In general, it sounds like a good plan. You are putting a far more resonable price on your own time, and setting expectations appropriately. Just one place where I think you are still too

Rear Converter-A 2X-L lens compatibility, experiment

2001-04-12 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, I've been naughty :-) I was re-organizing my tele-kit and was prompted to do a little experimentation. Thought: Wouldn't it be nice to be able to use the Rear Converter-A 2X-L on my SMCPA*200f2.8, can't though, it won't fit, have to carry the 2X-S just for this lens. Light-bulb

Re: Copyright law

2001-04-12 Thread William Robb
Geeze Tom, you think I don't do my research or something? The following is a direct quote from the Canadian Copyright Act. Be aware that Canada is signatory to both the WTO treaty and the Treaty of Berne. If your country is signatory to both of those conventions, your copyright act is probably

Re: OT: I need someone to tout their own web page as an exampleof how mine should be

2001-04-12 Thread Doug Brewer
http://www.jonmorgan.com http://www.tonysweetphotography.com I'm partial to my site as well. Hope this helps, Doug At 8:10 PM -05004/12/01, Sid Barras caused thus to appear: Hi, I have acquired a very nice lady friend and agent who'd like to design a web page for my photography. She is

Re: Mystery lens - Sigma 28mm, F2.8 macro, manual focus, PK mount

2001-04-12 Thread Sid Barras
martin tammer wrote: Would appreciate any information at all about this lens. Can't find a thing on the Internet. Best regards - Martin. Hi Martin, I have this lens. Very nice. Excellent quality. there is info on the internet though. Check Photodo.com and look at their lens testing results.

Re: Inspiration

2001-04-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" Subject: OT: Inspiration I just picked up my first copy of "View Camera". What an inspiring journal! Does anyone else look at it? I must start looking for it again. A friend of mine subscribed for several years, so I was able to

Re: My decision...

2001-04-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Tanya Russell Mayer" Subject: My decision... I would mark up the prints a bit more, I think. Do try to work towards having your nrgatives printed as rarely as possible, they do get scratched after a few printings. Have your work done by a lab that is not

Re: My decision...

2001-04-12 Thread Doug Brewer
Tanya, Sounds like a pretty reasonable plan, I guess. Only a couple of things to think about: Plan for repeat business. Giving them 70-80 5x7's will assure that they will be awash in photos for the foreseeable future. Maybe forever. You have a pretty good eye, but I don't think you're yet at

Re: suggested student cameras?

2001-04-12 Thread James Adams
Here in Richmond BC, Kwantlan College runs some Photography courses, and the recommends SP's, SPF's and K1000's etc. Consequently they do go quickly, and are a bit more expensive. BTW: The SP II I saw a couple of weeks ago is still available at $165CDN +tax, is this reasonable? James -

RE: suggested student cameras?

2001-04-12 Thread Bucky
That's "the MZ-M everywhere in the world except the US, or in the US, the ZX-M". -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of martin tammer Sent: April 12, 2001 8:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: suggested student cameras? I've

Re: New to the list

2001-04-12 Thread S B Teoh
Will consider sending some images to the gallery after reading how to do it. My images have to be rescanned or scaled down to meet the requirements. I must add I visited the gallery again and enjoyed it tremendously!! Best Wishes Eddie - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

Re: OT: I need someone to tout their own web page as an example of how mine ...

2001-04-12 Thread Rfsindg
Sid, I agree Doug's page is very nice...maybe a bit complicated for your friends first try. You might take a hike thru the Pentax web ring at http://www.phred.org/pentax/pdlist.html Keeping it simple is a good idea. Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

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