Doug Franklin writes:
AFAIK, Internet Explorer is about the only browser that will tolerate
spaces in URLs.
That's bad news for my scripts but I'll think/worry about that later :) I would
say that MS did that deliberately to make their browser work when people type
a space in, for the
M. le Cott wrote:
Just a thought, but what about that stuff model railway buffs use for
grass texture, perhaps painted black??
That's a hell of a thing to do to a perfectly good lens shade. g
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Actually, thta's given me a great idea for a modification. Watch this
space ;-)
Cotty
Jim
Great news.Glad to hear things went well.Are you going
to post a few for a look see?
Dave
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From: Jim Moniz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: A follow-up from months ago...
Several months ago, I announced
I will eventually scan a couple. I didn't put them on a CD, and I don't
have a scanner, at least not one worth mentioning... :( But I will put a
few up on my website eventually! Thanks! :)
Jim
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Hi Steve,
I meant to respond to this post yesterday, but something went amiss and
I lost it. The shot was on a stage in Hollywood. The engine was a set
constructed of real engine parts and imaginary ones. The crankshaft and
pistons are from a ten cylinder Dodge engine. The crank is spinning in
You're talking about different enlarger light sources right, diffused, cold, etc.?
Care to expound Mike?
Norm
Mike Johnston wrote:
No. It's the enlarger. The difference in perceived grain between a highly
collimated light source and a true diffuse light source is extremely
significant. Most
Another rambling how my day went missive...
Yesterday I went to shoot some cute, huge, walking allergens.
Fortunately the combination of antihistamines and inhalers I
used warded off an athsma attack, but I did get a nasty headache
which may or may not have been related. (The preventative
No problem loading the page, quick. I do read, a lot, and I think the
butterfly is cool...
Norm
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi ...
I just put together my first web page to display a Picture of the Week
photo. It's pretty simple, but perhaps nothing too fancy or complicated
is needed just to show
Alkaline A76 button cells seem to work fine in my Super Program
and KX (I don't remember what's in the ME right now), but I've
got the impression that they're not lasting very long. Since I
haven't been writing down my battery changes (I'll start doing
so now), I was wondering whether anyone
I have just listed this mint, bayonet mount, SMC Pentax 500mm F1: 4.5 lens
on eBay Canada at:
http://cgi.ca.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1290434674
Unfortunately I screwed up installing the images but they are available by
contacting me OFF LIST at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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On 28 Oct 2001, at 8:21, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Alkaline A76 button cells seem to work fine in my Super Program
and KX (I don't remember what's in the ME right now), but I've
got the impression that they're not lasting very long. Since I
haven't been writing down my battery changes (I'll
I missed earlier references to the MZ-6 and can find none via web searching.
What's the url that point's to it's picture and what's the difference between
it and the MZ-S?
Alex
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for explaining the shot. It is a very interesting one, I do like it
very much. I remember that commercial on TV, Dodge has been
innovative in making commercials, I kind of like theirs. If you need
someone to carry your equipment while on the set, I volunteer, as
Hollywood is
Just a thought
I understand that the Pentax full-frame digital camera is cancelled,
probably because of problems with the chip. But everybody would want
such a camera because existing optics - especially wide-angle - could be
used at full capacity.
I also understand that ANY digital SLR with
Ken,
Have had mine for 3 years. I'm quite happy with the original Minolta
software too, but I will definately give the vuescan a try.
I have found this scanner to produce some vibration while scanning. To
weigh it down with a couple of book improve my results a lot.
Best,
Jostein
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Hi Bill, Thanks for the info on Jenny Lake. We are a lodge and motel
kind of family now, as the wife had a bad camping experience once.
One of these years I want to do L.A. to the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone,
Mount Rushmore, Lake Louise, Vancouver, Crater Lake, Big Sur, and
back home in two
Does anyone know if there were diopter correction lenses available for the
the Spotmatics?
TIA,
--Mike
www.37thframe.com
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Glenn, I enjoyed hearing about your visit to
the stable this weekend. I have to say I'm
jealous. :) Sounds like you had a great time!
Please post that pic of the horse with the
pictures shaved into his rump when you get
the film back.
About how to talk to critters...
One thing you might want to
Steve Larson wrote:
Hi Paul,
Thanks for explaining the shot. It is a very interesting one, I do like it
very much.
Thanks to both you and Tom for your kind words. I haven't been to LA
this year, but next time I'm out there we'll have to try to do a photo hike.
Paul
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Norm,
I'll send you an article file off list. Basically, only those with access to
a variety of enlargers really understand the rather large differences that
the enlarger light source has on the appearance of bw films in the print. I
once made enlargements of the same two negatives on a Saunders
I bought one this year from a fellow PDMLer that was made for a Ricoh
slr and it fit the Spotmatic perfectly. I do like the Pentax model for
my ME Super better though. I got it from BH or KEH.
On Sunday 28 October 2001 08:24, Mike Johnston wrote:
Does anyone know if there were diopter
Hi Jim ...
From some of the private mail I received, it seems there is no
majority. There were quite a few suggestions g
Jim Moniz wrote:
I guess I might be in the minority here, but I actually like the cropped one
a little better. The rest of the people and chairs balance it nicely.
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fellow pug-sters:
i'm still learning my zx-m and wanted to ask a seemingly obvious question.
i'm looking to shoot some longer exposures of autumn landscapes. i'm wanting
to shoot at f/11 or f/16 to maximize dof.
i meter the scene using the zx-m. in the upper righthand corner of the
Growing up on a farm, I was around all kinds of animals for my first 20
years. After a lot of trial and error, I learned two things. All
animals, including humans, create a bubble of comfort around
themselves. If you invade that bubble, an animal will resort to either
flight or fight. I
I found, however, that if I did not make eye contact
with an animal and if I acted as if I was going to walk by them,
If it's a cat, squint repeatedly, and look away a few times. This makes
them feel less threatened :-)
P,
Cotty
Hi,
if it's a gorilla, especially a big one with a grey hairy back, stand
as tall as you can, stare it right in the eye and beat your chest as
loudly as you can. Calms them down no end!
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Bob
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Sunday, October 28, 2001, 7:43:05 PM, you wrote:
I found, however,
A few years later (May 1979), when Pop Photography declared that the
all-time low for flare now belongs to the Pentax 40mm f/2.8 lens. I used
to use Olympus Zuiko lenses, and I can attest from personal experience
that Pentax lenses have much less flair and more contrast.
And just how fast do you have to run to out run a silver-back gorilla?
Just a little bit faster than the guy beside you.
On Sunday 28 October 2001 13:58, you wrote:
Hi,
if it's a gorilla, especially a big one with a grey hairy back, stand
as tall as you can, stare it right in the eye and
fellow pug-sters-
i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12
years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that
tender age)
they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when
they're not being combative,
So, Bob,
We take it you' re trauma ward physician that specializes in gorilla attacks
and you're running a little low on business at the moment?
Dave
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Lots of good deals on refurbs and closeouts at Epson.com. Full warranty. My
advice; get a 1270 (the big one).
Get a second job to support your ink habit.
Cameron
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I don't think the S76(SR44) cells last 3 times longer based on my
experience. However, silver oxide cells do provide more steady charge over
its life, while the voltage of alkaline cells would be dropping
significantly over its entire life. The lithium cell, also known as CR1/3N,
should be
Hi Lasse,
it is really enjoying to read your thoughts about the photograph. I
just nod in agreement with them. I took just one frame of this scene
since it was there only for 20 secs or so. I just framed it like it
seemed to me the best at the time. Interesting idea about the empty
space on
On 28 Oct 2001, at 9:11, Jaume Lahuerta wrote:
What do you think? Have you heard about this before?
Sure have, just about the time when the first CD audio players came on the
market some audio components were deemed digital ready :-) I would like to
see some technical side to the argument
On 28 Oct 2001, at 13:27, Alan Chan wrote:
I don't think the S76(SR44) cells last 3 times longer based on my
experience. However, silver oxide cells do provide more steady charge over its
life, while the voltage of alkaline cells would be dropping significantly over
its entire life. The
Hi Rob,
What is an FL range?
The term digital lens is rather a bit of a misnomer in my opinion. A lens
is a lens is a lens. What counts is whether the chosen lens is suitable for
the application.
One other thing I'm thinking... since were talking (somewhat) about the use
of existing lenses
Paul wrote:
Thanks to both you and Tom for your kind words. I haven't been to LA
this year, but next time I'm out there we'll have to try to do a photo
hike.
Paul
Sounds like fun Paul, let me know next time you make it out west.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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On 28 Oct 2001, at 15:40, aimcompute wrote:
Hi Rob,
What is an FL range?
Hi Tom,
FL = Focal Length :-)
The term digital lens is rather a bit of a misnomer in my opinion. A lens is
a lens is a lens. What counts is whether the chosen lens is suitable for the
application.
Agreed
One
You can learn more about the camera on my web site at
http://whitemetal.com/pentax/mamiya_500_dtl/index.htm.
ppro
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Rod (correctly) wrote:
Sure have, just about the time when the first CD audio players came on the
market some audio components were deemed digital ready :-) I would like to
see some technical side to the argument given that lens coatings are there
not for the sake of matching a lens to any film
At 18:29 28-10-2001 -0500, you wrote:
From: Cameron R. Hood [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: One UGLY slr...
http://www.mcbaincamera.com/digital/nikon/5000.htm
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One word:
EEeeeuuugg
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Ottawa, Canada
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The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya
actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I
recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending
from the lens mount that prevents them from being mounted on any
other screw mount camera.
William Robb
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frankly, i'm trying to keep my purchase in the $25-$35 range. if i spent
more, i would only be disappointed when i see my nephews using
their new
camera as a football or hockey puck, or weapon of foolary that could only
appeal to a
Maybe everybody else already knows this, but I just recently discovered a
very useful feature in the cheap software that comes bundled with most
scanners and digital cameras. I've written up how to do it, along with
before and after pictures. (Of course, after I proudly showed my
wife what I
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i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12
years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that
tender age)
You may try Fuji cameras of the same era. My brother had one and pawned the
50 mm standard to my father so he could have the inferior
M/S lenses were middle of the road and only the SX lenses have the pin. They
are for the DSX/MSX open-aperture metering bodies.
JeffW.
The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya
actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I
recall correctly, they have some sort
On 29 Oct 2001, at 0:41, Peter Spiro wrote:
Maybe everybody else already knows this,
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/perspective.html
:-)
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT) +10 Hours
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I believe Vivitar had a hand on making some mamiya lenses. I am sure JCO
will chime in to extoll the virtues of one particular lens that he favors
over the SMCT 20mm. The pin you mentioned is there on late lenses but not
on the lenses contemporary with the TL and DTL cameras. I don't think
In a message dated 10/28/2001 7:19:14 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya
actually made their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I
recall correctly, they have some sort of locking pin extending
from the
I've always stored my images as TIFF files, probably because I use Quark
Xpress for a lot of things, and Quark has always supported TIFF. (I'm a
Mac user of course.) Out of habit I store all my hi-res scans as tiffs
and make my color prints from tiffs. I don't have any particular reason
for doing
She might have liked the darker color of the before pic grin.
We are used to buildings looking like that when we are so close we have to
tilt our head way back to see it. From father away we expect the building to
look straight. Pschologically, I have found that a partial correction often
looks
Tom,
I had the same reaction the first time I tried Vuescan with my then HP S20.
Pretty much a night and day comparison. I'm glad it worked well for you.
Remember to still take a few pictures besides scanning now. :)
Bruce Dayton
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From: aimcompute [EMAIL
My first SLR was a used Mamiya Sekor 1000 DTL and it served me very well
for more than five years and at least 1000 rolls of film. It's a sturdy
workhorse with a good meter that can be set to either spot of averaging
configuration. the 1000 TL is averaging meter only but is equally tough.
The 500
The Mamiya lenses are pretty crappy (I don't think Mamiya actually made
their 35mm cameras and lenses, BTW). Also, if I recall correctly, they have
some sort of locking pin extending from the lens mount that prevents them
from being mounted on any other screw mount camera.
William Robb
Sorry
I want to get a scanner that I can use to scan negatives or slides. Will
they all do this or is there a certain model I should look for? My school
has a nAgfa with all kinds of inserts for different size films but it cost
$2500. I am looking for a home model that won't cause me to have to
There is an M/S 500DTL on EBay Bin $34.99
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1290716392
James
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From: PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
Take a look at Minolta's and some other manufacturers offerings. The
biggest differences in price between rich-man and joe-off-the-street prices
will be resolution, bit depth, and dynamic range. You can still get pretty
decent results with a $500 scanner though. (Not that I wouldn't want the
I have the following equipment for sale pre-eBay, please email directly off-list
for further information, I will offer free shipping world wide for some of the
items.
Asahi (Pentax) Takumar lens hood, 49mm 135/3.5, EX+
Pentax-A SMC 20mm f2.8 K-mount lens, LN
Pentax Rear Converter-A 2X-S,
dont know much about the series but the M/S
21mm F4 SX is a great lens. There is a brand
new one in the box on ebay now for $195.
JCO
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