I will wait to hear evaluations from those who buy one first. Then, I may
sell my LX. Yes, I know it's heresy to write that.
Jim A.
From: Matjaz Osojnik [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Tue, 8 May 2001 22:47:54 +0200
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: MZ-S : Who will
Hi,
One local, one national:
National - Kodachrome is no longer processed in the UK. It goes
to Switzerland.
Local - I was passing throught a local branch of a major
retailer (looking for an MX - Pentax content) and they were
undergoing a major refurbishment. False ceiling down, new
displays
Hi Rob,
Recently Rob Studdert wrote:
I would like to put together a remote flash connection system so that I can
use up to three flashes in parallel on my LX (am maybe the MZ-S) for
creative TTL flash with macro images.
This is where Pentax screwed up. If you want to use an LX or a
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From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 4:35 AM
Subject: OK it's about time, Pentax repairer list
compilation
Hi Rob,
I have decided that will put a page of recommended LX
repairers on my web site to complement
Hi Eric, it's certainly an omission. As with center-weighted, spot
meter is independent of the lens type, as it doesn't have to know
what the maximum aperture is.
I can confirm that spot meter works on MZ-5N even with screw mount
lenses. There's absolutely no reason for Pentax to
Gerald wrote:
GC I truly think my saliva could lick the coatings off a lens.
Would you try it on one of the Limited series? You know, just for
the sake of the progress: next SMC generation might be ghostless,
geraldproof...
Servus, Alin ;o)
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Shel Belinkoff writes:
Apart from camera(s) and lens(es), what do you take with you when
out shooting for a day? What items do you usually keep in your
camera bag?
Basically everything I can fit. The Lowepro Nova 5 doesn't fit nearly as
much junk as the Compact AW but I can usually fit
William Robb writes:
Personally, I don't like the stuff all that much, but that is
just me. It seems to be a popular film.
It's not just you :) It has its uses but is far too saturated and contrasty for
my liking. It takes me ages to finish a roll of that stuff :)
Cheers,
- Dave
David
Kevin Thornsberry writes:
I like the convenience of the lenspen but
have been afraid to trust it on my SMC lenses.
There have been a couple of posts to this list that prove the SMC coating to
be tough enough to withstand cigarette butts.
I'm not going to try it myself because I don't have
Another great month.
A Pretty and Patient Bride by Casey Szocinski, USA
I like it. The bride should love it.
Lots of Soft Light.
Wife with Fritz the Cat by Bill Gekas, Australia
You didn't tell us you were married to
Sigourney Weaver!
* * * * * * * * * *
Bill D. Casselberry wrote:
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From: Bill D. Casselberry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 9:09 PM
Subject: Re: The SMC 1000 f/8 came home to papa
Steve Larson wrote:
That wooden tripod is a beast. I`m working on sand bags to
Thanks Alin for your answer,
I was pretty sure it was an error, but I couldn't ever remember anyone (or
any literature) specifically stating that the spot-meter worked with pre-A
series lenses. Just wanted to be sure.
Thanks Again,
Eric
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Reply-To: [EMAIL
At 09:03 PM 5/8/2001 -0400, tom wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Apart from camera(s) and lens(es), what do you take with you when
out shooting for a day? What items do you usually keep in your
camera bag?
I usually carry in the Domke F-803 satchel:
Today I shot some lawyers. Really.
Hi Doug,
Cool, Steve. How did you attach the lens to the fluid head?
Doug
Where the lens goes on the tripod, there are a couple of 1/4-20
screw holes on the bottom of the plate, which bolts to the 501
quick release plate.
Does yours have the 1/4-20 screw holes?
Have you used a filter
Hi Rob ...
I started compiling a list of Pentax repair sources (other than
Pentax). It can be found at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/_uimages/cam_rep.txt
Feel free to use it and add to it. I didn't get much response after
posting several requests, but it may be worthwhile to try
At 01:03 AM 5/9/2001 -0400, tom wrote:
Serious? You carry a pistol with your camera gear?
I said SMILE, dammit...
tv
It would be the preferred equipment for shooting lawyers.
Bob Blakely wrote:
Where on earth did you get this?
An old time lister (Shel Belinkoff) asked a simple
I'd like to try one of these, however, I've not seen any in my local
shops and may have to purchase by mail order. In either case, I'm
curious to know if there are different brands, sizes, etc. Is there
anything to look for in the way they're constructed (plastic v
metal)? Thanks!
--
Shel
Believe me, Rob, I folded the rubber flange back as far as I could, with
all my force, but that Ricoh eyecup has one deep flange.
Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Subject:
On 8 May 2001, at 12:51, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So please, people: if your eyecup is removable, remove it each
Hi Rob ...
I started compiling a list of Pentax repair sources (other than
Pentax). It can be found at:
http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/_uimages/cam_rep.txt
Feel free to use it and add to it. I didn't get much response after
posting several requests, but it may be worthwhile to try
David A. Mann wrote:
Basically everything I can fit. The Lowepro Nova 5 doesn't fit nearly as
much junk as the Compact AW but I can usually fit what I need. Generally
I'll take:
snip
- A couple of mini-MM's containers for used 120 if applicable,
Excellent! Guess I'll be eating some
I'd like to try one of these, however, I've not seen any in my local
shops and may have to purchase by mail order. In either case, I'm
curious to know if there are different brands, sizes, etc. Is there
anything to look for in the way they're constructed (plastic v
metal)? Thanks!
--
Shel
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I'd like to try one of these, however, I've not seen any in my local
shops and may have to purchase by mail order. In either case, I'm
curious to know if there are different brands, sizes, etc. Is there
anything to look for in the way they're constructed (plastic v
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Exactly! One was carrying a .45, the other Visa, Mastercard,
etc.
Hi John ...
These things, and etc, are probably legitimate items for some
people. Although I didn't mention it in my original list, I carry
credit cards with me, although I don't consider it a
Hi Brent and Chris,
Fear-mongering and a hoax? Well, Chris, I think the photo lab owner got it
at least partly right, according to a front-page article in the Rochester
(NY) Democrat Chronicle for Wed., 2 May 2001. According to the D C
staff writer, it's not the film itself, but rather the
Bob Walkden wrote:
Years ago somebody told me that one of the most useful things you
could take when you're travelling around in remote places is a
carabiner.
What's a carabiner?
As for Shel's question about flashlights, here are some photographic
uses:
in the dark you can check your
Hi Tom ...
There are two shops that are local to me, and they really don't have
much in the way of photo gear. I'm sure that if I went to San
Francisco or to another big town my luck would be better. There's
a Ritz in the next town, so I'll look there. Thanks!
tom wrote:
I'm almost
With that Diet she'd have to.
At 10:53 PM 5/8/2001 -0500, Treena Harp wrote:
Actually, I meant litter box (We kept it in a VERY far away part of the
house...). :-) I've been working for about 36 hours straight with a
four-hour break for sleep, and things really aren't making sense anymore. I
My Gawd! Is it true that we're a nation of morons and imbeciles, or
is it that corporate America just thinks we are?
Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote:
Coming soon to a store near you: a new look for the little yellow box.
Eastman Kodak Co. today will announce a complete packaging makeover for
I believe that the Ritz chain carries them. I know of two sizes. Little
and big. I tend to use a microfiber cloth instead of the big pen, but the
little pen can reach into places easier - like the eye piece.
Bruce Dayton
Sacramento, CA
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From: Shel Belinkoff
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From: Peifer, William [OCDUS] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: May 9, 2001 8:14 AM
Subject: RE: Nasty Kodak rumor, or the sloppy truth: the dumbing
down of North America??
Hi Brent and Chris,
Fear-mongering and a hoax? much snippage
It's the end
Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote:
...Kodak Bright Sun for 100 speed and Kodak Max Versatility
for 400 speed. We think this will be a lot more relevant to consumers than
it is to be talking about film speed
Do you suppose that the Microsoft guy who developed Bob and then
Clippy has moved on to
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From: Peter Alling
Subject: Re: Nasty Kodak rumor, or the sloppy truth: the dumbing
down of North America??
Unfortunately a little of both, or maybe a lot of both.
At 07:25 AM 5/9/2001 -0700, Shel wrote:
My Gawd! Is it true that we're a nation of morons and
Unfortunately a little of both, or maybe a lot of both.
At 07:25 AM 5/9/2001 -0700, Shel wrote:
My Gawd! Is it true that we're a nation of morons and imbeciles, or
is it that corporate America just thinks we are?
Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote:
Coming soon to a store near you: a new look for
Title: Duplicate Messages
I'm new to the list, but I've noticed that I'm getting duplicate messages from some of you. Is this common with this list?
C. Daniel Suarez
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619 Palisade Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
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Shel wrote:
My Gawd! Is it true that we're a nation of morons and imbeciles,
or is it that corporate America just thinks we are?
Don't know if this is any indication of a trend, but I was in a local Target
store the other night (buying some film, in fact), and a customer asked a
store clerk
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addition to losing the prominent display of film speed, the new four-roll
consumer packaging will also *not* include a picture of the four enclosed
film
cassettes. Apparently this is too confusing or complicated for consumers
as
well? The packaging will no longer
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From: Shel Belinkoff
Subject: Re: What Do You Carry
What's a carabiner?
http://www.accesscomm.ca/users/wrobb/carabiners.jpg
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Just consider who the consumer isdubious graduates of inept schools who
cannot read, count, or reason, but probably have an undeserved high self
esteem. No wonder they get confused.
Jerry in Houston
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More information can be found at:
http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/pressReleases/pr20010502-02.shtml
Note that Kodachrome 25 and Royal Gold 1000 are being discontinued this year.
--Mike Nosal
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At 07:25 AM 5/9/01 -0700, you wrote:
My Gawd! Is it true that we're a nation of
Well, thanks to the one Face to Face meeting I have had with a fellow PDML
list memeber, I may be skiping Grandfather mountian and since tomorrow I fly
with a fellow local photo club memeber to the Central American country of
Costa Rica.
Many of you may remember the lately silent Roberto Burgos,
Well, I finally settled on my go-everywhere SLR/lens, and it's not an
SLR, but a rangefinder, as one or two of you had suggested, only to have me
brush off your suggestion. I bow in abject apology.
On my belt, wherever I go, I wear a black Eagle Creek belt pouch.
In the pouch, I carry a Yashica
The packaging will no longer indicate 96 EXP,
but rather the more arithmetically tractable 4 ROLLS
This is a problem, as how might one know how many exposures there
are per roll? Another marketing ploy to offer less for more? We're
used to a standard roll being 36 exposures, a short roll at
film of various types and speeds
Gossen Luna Pro for incident or reflected readings
Kodak Professional Photo Guide (has gray card and color card,etc)
pen and pencil, pad
Leader retriever
Blower brush
lenses, hoods, caps, cases as required
You can't be serious? If you are kidding, disregard my comments below. If
you are serious, you just aren't using the right cleaning stuff. While
saliva is corrosive, it should not harm even the oldest SMC coatings (unless
you've been drinking acetone or something like that and even then...)
Robert Harris wrote:
Fuji knows that majority of professional photographers set their cameras
at E.I. 40 when they shoot Velvia. We think this is very reasonable. At
the same time, Fuji recommends that photographers try E.I. 64 when you
shoot high key images where whites are very important.
Every day I would have to explain to people what speed they need, now I
don't.
It's too bad you feel that way - I always found it worthwhile to help people
understand what they were doing and what their options were. But don't
count on having less explaining to do...
Paul M. Provencher
(ppro)
I have on of those to carry my keys on it so I don't lose them in the bottom
of my bag. and sometimes I hook a long screwdriver (replaces the gun in
hand to hand combat and is not illegal) that I hang on the outside or a ball
ping hammer (same reasons) or my maglight.
jeepinangel
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From: Shel Belinkoff
Hi Issac ...
Boy, do i disagree with you.
To me, Kodak's decision makes perfect sense. Keep in mind
that 95% of
people don't know about film speed, and don't care.
Where/how did you arrive at that figure? Was a survey made of
this?
About a dozen have checked in on my PDML Grandfather guest book
(http://robertstech.com/guestbook.mv?parm_func=view)
but there are probably others.
I'll be flying into NC on Thursday and staying in Winston-Salem with friends
that evening. Friday we drive out to their cabin near West Jefferson,
William Robb wrote:
I don't see new packaging as a way to end run around
customer service. I suspect that there will still be a
significant portion of the population that will need assurance
that the product is right for their situation.
Customer: I need some film.
Salesperson: What
jeepgirl wrote:
If I remember correctly you are in the DC area, correct?
Yep.
Did you happen to
shoot My sister? She is a lawyer there.
You can't swing a bat around here without hitting a lawyer. I think we
have the highest concentration in the world.
Anyway, this job was down in
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi John ...
These things, and "etc", are probably legitimate items for some
people. Although I didn't mention it in my original list, I carry
credit cards with me, although I don't consider it a part of my
photo kit. Many people don't carry credit cards with them unless
Donald Ross wrote:
Hi Frank
Maybe it's an American vs. Canadian thing. I went to a Jays game at the old CNE
Stadium with
my 400-600 reflex on a monopod and got some great shots without being hassled.
I've never had any problems getting into a Jays game with my stuff...in
fact, we went
Hi Rob,
Yes I agree, trying to work out whats going on with the newer off camera flash
adaptors is not particularly clear.
I cabled up my LX, tested the setup then wrote the descriptions/setup
Below is the best descriptions of each item required that I came up with.
Descriptions are
It depends. I always carry:
Film
Lens caps
Lens hoods
Blower-brush
Polarizers
Swiss Army knife
And many times also:
Table top tripod or small tripod
Cable release
Small flash (Pentax AF 160)
Eyecup
Lens cleaning paper
Flash adapter (for off-camera flash)
Not so often:
Handle mount flash
Frank Theriault wrote:
Geez, the last time I flew back from my Mom's place in Nova Scotia, I think I
said something to piss of some frustrated security guard.
On a high school trip to New Orleans with our school bands, the airport
security people kept asking me to open the bass amp because
Hi,
Wednesday, May 09, 2001, 3:06:21 PM, you wrote:
[...]
general, as well as numerous off-topic subjects. There are
different styles of posting, some serious, some humorous, but
eventually you'll find the answers to all your questions.
great! so, what's the meaning of life? And just
Hi,
well, if you want to be digital you can count up to 1,048,575 before
you run out of fingers and toes, assuming the normal mammalian complement.
---
Bob
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In my vocabulary 'art' is a dirty word - Helmut Newton
Wednesday, May 09, 2001, 3:48:26 PM, you wrote:
Hi Issac ...
Boy, do i disagree with you.
To me, Kodak's decision makes perfect sense. Keep in mind that 95% of
people don't know about film speed, and don't care.
Where/how did you arrive at that figure? Was a survey made of
this? Had you said many, most, a great percentage, or
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From: Shel Belinkoff
snip
How can subjective descriptions replace some knowledge about
film
speed. However, if the cameras are all dumbed down to meet
the
lowered and more simplistic descriptions of appropriate film,
and
the sales people don't know squat, and
Hi,
jeepgirl wrote:
I a journal to write in an ink pen to write with. A sharpie to date the
roll of film, and possible describe the location, then I write that on the
bag when I have the film developed.
It's easier to write a serial number on the film can before you go
out. As you're
ZX-5n
FA28-40 f/4
SMC A 70-210 f/4
F 50 f/1.7
Film( color neg and reversal)
micro fiber cloth and blower brush
Polarizer and warming filter with step down ring
tripod and monopod
pen and paper
Leatherman tool
Batteries
Sunpack 444D flash and Stoffen Omni Bounce diffuser and off camera adapter
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
On Wed, 9 May 2001, William Robb wrote:
You can lead em to the river, but you can't make them drink. If
your lucky, they will fall in and drown though.
William Robb
*L* That's a keeper, Bill. Thanks for the story. :)
chris
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So, Shel, you're in the other 5%... ;-)
Martin
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From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 2:04 PM
Subject: Re: Nasty Kodak rumor, or the sloppy truth: the dumbing down of NorthAmerica??
Hi Issac ...
Bob Walkden wrote:
great! so, what's the meaning of life? And just exactly why did the
chicken cross the road?
Forty-two
Regards,
Stephen Moore
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Hi!
I'm a newbie to the list and the photography. So please be graceful with that in mind
and considering english is not my mothertounge.
I have a MZ-3 and my questions are concerning lenses:
1
I wanna by a telezoom and I've been looking at a Pentax SMC-FA 80-320/4,5-5,6. I
wonder if you
ROTFLMAO!!!
William Robb wrote:
hilarious stuff snipped
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Can anyone tell me how much pincushion and barrel distortion occur with
the Pentax M series 35-70mm f2.8/3.5 and 75-150 f4 zooms? Thanks very
much.
G. Weaver
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Shel Belinkoff wrote:
What/Who is Bob and Clippy?
Two of the more asinine things Microsoft has tried to foist on us.
Bob was an interface developed for, I think, Windows 95. Your screen
was set up as Bob's house and you went to different rooms to do
different things. Childish, dippy and dumb
Dealing with the great unwashed is always interesting and informative.
Unfortunately, this gal will take the cheap film and tell everone within
shouting distance how you tried to sell her up to the more expensive stuff
AND then blame you for selling her stuff so that her pics did not come out
Slide film has a non-linear density curve vs. exposure, as compared to print
film (which has other density curve issues regarding scanning, but is fairly
linear).
Slide film's greatest slope in the exposure/density curve occurs in the
middle of it's exposure latitude. This results in densities
It's no secret that photography is dominated by point and shoots and
disposable cameras. The people who bought these have bought into the
whole easy use marketing scheme. There is of course the more advanced
users that buy more advanced cameras, but they (we) are in the minority.
Why is
In response to Isaac, Shel wrote:
Every day I would have to explain to people what
speed they need, now I don't. I think that the
packaging is a good idea for this market segment.
Yes, if the market segment is the one that caters to the lowest
common denominator and, perhaps, to sales people
I don't think Isaac, that it's necessarily the dumbing down of photographers
that everyone is bemoaning, it's more the dumbing down of people in general. By
playing to the, as Shel would say, lowest common denominator, the consumer has
been trained not even to ask question. What does ISO mean?
I used to work in a family owned (not mine unfortunately) now-defunct camera
store in Providence, RI (United Camera - ever hear of it?).
A guy comes in to the store. He has a 700- or 800-series Polaroid camera.
He is complaining of a problem with the pictures. There were big giant
shadows
Hi,
Dorothy Parker was once challenged to think of a memorable sentence
involving the word 'horticulture'. She came up with you can lead a
horticulture but you can't make her think :o)
---
Bob
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In my vocabulary 'art' is a dirty word - Helmut Newton
Wednesday, May
Hi,
Both based on the premise that the typical computer user is a complete
idiot.
that seems like a reasonable assumption when you consider that one of
the best-selling series of books is called The complete idiot's guide
to...
---
Bob
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In my vocabulary 'art' is
And, this is probably a case of pre-emptive marketing. One thing digital
point and shoots have over their film counterparts is you don't have to
keep replacing the film. Kodak probably wants to make the process as simple
as possible so they can make their film as competitive with digital (for
In a message dated 5/9/2001 3:24:33 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Can anyone tell me how much pincushion and barrel distortion occur with
the Pentax M series 35-70mm f2.8/3.5 and 75-150 f4 zooms? Thanks very
much.
G. Weaver
None discernible to me in
What a great idea!
Tell me more, please.
Dan Scott
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Bob wrote:
Hi,
jeepgirl wrote:
I a journal to write in an ink pen to write with. A sharpie to date the
roll of film, and possible describe the location, then I write that on the
bag when I have the film developed.
Norman Baugher wrote:
I don't think Isaac, that it's necessarily the dumbing down of photographers
that everyone is bemoaning, it's more the dumbing down of people in general.
I'm not convinced.
Photography (like using a computer) used to be a skilled profession.
Nowadays both are
At 22:09 9/05/01 +0200, you wrote:
I have a MZ-3 and my questions are concerning lenses:
1
I wanna by a telezoom and I've been looking at a Pentax SMC-FA
80-320/4,5-5,6. I wonder if you have any comments on that lens? I don't
have alot of money so more expensive lenses are not to think about.
In one sense I suppose the dumbing down is good for those who are not dumb.
If one really wants quality images in difficult (read impossible to
accomplish with a PS) situations, I suppose they will have to contract the
services of a professional, or at least someone who knows how to use a
camera
Bingo!
Norman Baugher wrote:
I don't think Isaac, that it's necessarily the
dumbing down of photographers that everyone is
bemoaning, it's more the dumbing down of people
in general. By playing to the, as Shel would say,
lowest common denominator, the consumer has
been trained not
All I can say is some people carry a lot! When I go out usually carry just
one body, 1-3 lenses, one on the camera and the others in my pockets or a
small case, an extra roll of film or two, and a few filters. If you count
what is usually in my pockets, there is some money, a keychain light, a
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You must moonlight as a Ritz
Camera
salesperson.
I had the opposite problem when buying film recently at Ritz: a salesman
second-guessing my informed choice:
Me: Do you have any of the new Fujicolor 1600, the version that uses the
fourh color layer?
In all three of my Super Programs, the viewfinder often shows a different
shutter speed than the LCD on the top panel. The difference is usually just
one f/stop, but it's unsettling. Which readout should I trust?
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Paul wrote:
In all three of my Super Programs, the
viewfinder often shows a different
shutter speed than the LCD on the top
panel. The difference is usually just
one f/stop, but it's unsettling. Which
readout should I trust?
Neither until you've metered the scenes with hand held meters
Hi,
Tell me more, please.
I don't really think there is much more.
If I'm going away for a few weeks I print a whole lot of individually
numbered labels and stick them on the film cans.
Whenever I load a new roll of film into the camera I write the film number
on a new page of my notebook.
Jeez, I can't believe what snobs you guys are!
Most people don't share our geeky predilection for obscure emulsions,
expensive glass, or pleasant bokeh. They just want to take some pictures
and not have to take time out of their lives to figure out one more
thing. Isn't life complicated enough
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From: aimcompute [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: May 9, 2001 5:14 PM
Subject: E6 Processing Goo-gob
I recently received some 35mm E6 back. The last several
slides had what
looked like drips of clear fluid on them (it was no longer
I recently received some 35mm E6 back. The last several slides had what
looked like drips of clear fluid on them (it was no longer wet). It
appeared to run across the transparency from left to right. It looked
slightly like a bubble with a raised appearance. I haven't touched it.
What is
Jim, I've had this lens for several years and am very pleased with it. I
know it doesn't have a tripod collar, but I've gotten along ok without it. I
use it with a 1.4XS convertor and like those images as well. With the 1.4XS
attached, you lose autofocus. One thing you won't immediately
On Wed, 9 May 2001 12:43:04 -0500, jeepgirl wrote:
[...] screwdriver (replaces the gun in
hand to hand combat and is not illegal)
Just for reference, I _never_ carry illegally. I'm licensed by my home
state (Georgia) to carry a concealed firearm. I'm undergoing the
background check for
in the bag i got all i need to keep the lenses and bodies clean.
i think everybody has a swiss army knife. my son got me the one called
swiss champ. i carry more film then i know i will shoot, all my filters
, 4 lenses , 2 pz1p bodies . this july when the good guys car is in
town all i
Thanks Bill,
Do you think it's some chemical used in processing and they were just
sloppy?
I also noticed fingerprints that day as well. This is the same lab that I
have gotten scratched slides back from... the second time it was near the
end of the roll instead of the beginning.
They are the
On Wed, 9 May 2001 19:10:27 -0400, Kenneth Waller wrote:
Shel, may I suggest a headlamp instead of the flashlight. It will leave you
with both hands free. You can find them in most backpacking stores. I have
one made by princeton Tec that I highly recommend.
You can also get a headband which
I frequently travel through airports with a lead bag full of film. I
leave the lead bag in my carry on, and, of course, it shows up on the
x-ray as an impenetrable object. More than once, security guards have
failed to check it. Of course they almost always make me switch on my
laptop. Forget the
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When you put your eye to the viewfinder,
you cut off extra, stray light from coming
in thru that opening and the meter reading
changes. I've never had any problem trusting
what the viewfinder readout says.
That's a good point, Bob. I guess I've been using the
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