Hi,
Last week I went to a talk and slide show given by Elliott Erwitt.
Somebody asked him who were the main influences on his photography.
All the usual suspects was his reply.
The same reply applies to this question. There are too many to be able
to single out one photograph. For me it's
Impossible to answer. Depending on my mood, there are some HC-B photos
that could be a favorite, but then Elliott Erwitt has a few photos that
are memorable, as does PJG, WES (who may be my favorite photographer -
he was certainly a great influence), Dickey Chappelle, Chim, Salgado,
Eugene
The favorite one that I own is Ruth Orkin's American Girl in Italy 1951 -
I have a 20 x 30 print on my lounge room wall. The fact that it was posed
and not the candid shot that it appears to be doesn't bother me in the
slightest.
Paul Ewins
Melbourne, Australia
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It's basically a good idea with a reference image library. However, the PDML
member base changes constantly so if the members today buy the book
tomorrows members won't have a clue. Why not try to use the web instead? We
have the PUG as a common library, there are also lots of other sites with
I haven't seen any evidence of bronzing on Ilford Gallerie or Ilford
Fine Art. (I just reexamined a Gallerie print that has deep black
shadows.) But it was printed with an Epson 1200. However, I think the
1200 and 870 use the same type of ink.
Paul
Bruce Dayton wrote:
I had the same bronzing
Ken,
Where is this? Somewhere in the U.P.? I've not seen the area, and it looks to be an
interesting place to visit.
Bill Sawyer
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Sent: October 31, 2001 8:19 PM
To:
The trail race was on a overcast day (Ektachrome 200) but the Boston Marathon
was mostly sunny, sometimes cloudy. The It's Like Woodstock, Man photo was
during one of the sunny intervals, for example.
I shot the Boston Marathon stuff on ISO 800 color negative film (my telephoto at
the time was
BH in New York has them for $799 last time I checked. They have
a 14day return policy as long as the item is mint and returned with
all the packaging. They ship by Fed Ex. Also as for Baltimore, the
stores here in the DC Metro area seem to have them, although I
haven't looked lately, but I
Bill,
The difference between a pigment and a dye is one lays down semi-solid
particles of colors that stick to the surface of the paper and the other is
a dye that soaks into the paper and stains it.
From what I've read, I would try Somerset Velvet (a really nice, white, art
paper). My epson is
Eammon McCabe's table tennis player. You know, the b/w shot printed long,
thin, and vertical. Simple superb.
EM was partly my inspiration way back when.
Kind regards from sunny Brighton
Peter
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I figured there would be one in DC. Looks like I'll need to plan a trip
to our anthrax infested capitol.
Thanks,
Ed
http://lightandsilver.com
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Geoff Moes
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 7:04 AM
Maybe it's time you bought a Canon. Let us know how their customer
service is.
I called Pentax. Their phone people, except for Chuck, WHEN they answer
phones, are not knowledgable. I'm calling from a major organization. They
send the wrong literature. YES, they are great with manuals and do
Hi PDML
I think Thomas Cakalic's snap Docked in Paradise is very marvellous
indeed. Nice composition, colours, textures, lighting. Just what I need as
my PC wallpaper to brighten up those darkening autumn days! One piece of
constructive (I hope) criticism, the picture lacks a focal point. I
But if anyone does buy a Canon, don't buy any of those 3rd party lenses
for it!!
After all, nothing screams AMATEUR...
Nothing screams amateur as a person who does not explore what other companies
have to offer. When anyone makes a lens as good as the Tamron SP 24-135 for
tyravel then I'll
Gang,
I already have 25 votes for the Favorite Body Roll Call
I want to have some more before sending the first results.
Send me your vote!
AG
Guess wich one is winning?
...
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Thanks again for the good info Maris.
Bill
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Subject: Re: Inkjet papers
much snippage of good stuff
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Burt,
I believe he was just poking fun at the recent Canon lens advertising
campaign...
D
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Subject: Pentax USA
But if anyone does buy a Canon, don't buy any of those 3rd party
On Wednesday, October 31, 2001, at 06:25 PM, David Brooks wrote:
Ps did you get a chance to look at my 3200
offeringat
http://brooks1952.tripod.com/davespentaxpages
I did. Sorry, I had intended to comment, and then my poor overtaxed
brain lost all the information somewhere. :)
Ideally,
The Pentax 28-200 may be a Tamron Design but I think the Glass and SMC
coating is by Pentax.
The amateur quote came from a Canon ad by the way...
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Thanks to all who have responded to this thread. It has been very
informative. Those little gems of info that everyone seems to
contribute really make this list worthwhile.
--
Kenneth Archer + San Antonio, Texas
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In a message dated 11/1/2001 7:51:10 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm calling from a major organization. (remainder of rant snipped).
Since I can read, both printed page and monitor, I generally get my
information without calling the main office.
If B H, Adorama,
Everyone at one time or another has a horror story concerning production
company support of a product they purchased. It's just about impossible
not to have problems sometime. Company's, like people, make mistakes. My
experience with Pentax USA has been just fine. I have had fairly quick
Great pic! I have never gotten around to using the lens I got from you yet.
Now I want to try it.
\Jim A.
From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 22:53:32 -0500
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Subject: SMC Bellows Takumar 100mm F4 pic
Finally
JCO wrote:
Finally got around to actually trying
my SMC Bellows Takumar 100mm F4 lens
yesterday. Excellent sharpness and contrast!
Shot on Fuji 200 color neg and scanned
the print as BW.
http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/change.jpg
The scan doesnt do the photo justice I'm afraid.
2 seconds
I have acquired an MV-1 body. Does anybody know how many Pentaxes are too
many? :)
I was given the MV-1 by somebody at work who attempted to part-exchange it
for a digicam and discovered that it was worth almost nothing.
It will make a great take it absolutely anywhere without fear body.
Yeah but those aren't Auto 110 specific items.
Kent Gittings
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Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2001 1:31 PM
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Subject: Re: The smallest survey
Anybody think of anything I either
Edgerton's shot of a bullet passing through an apple, while the apple itself is
balanced on the point of another bullet, is one of my favorites. Not only is
the subject fascinating, but I also like the colors, the composition, and the
contrast, physically and symbolically, between the apple and
Don't remember 110 slides if they had them.
Kent
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In a message dated 31/10/01 18:17:06 GMT
In a message dated 11/1/2001 10:06:14 AM US Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Don't remember 110 slides if they had them.
Kent
There were 110 slides -- they were part of the hype. Pop Photo, in its own
inimitable fashion described a test wherein the 110 slides appeared to
Check out the Pentax USA website if you want to see something that screams
amateur. Why can't they use the web to provide user manuals for all Pentax
products? Why can you check your MZ-S serial number on the Japanase site to
see if the camera is defective, but you can't do the same thing on
It's a decent lens that is rated only a little less than the more expensive
17-35/2.8-4.
Kent Gittings
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Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 12:31 AM
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Subject: RE: Expensive BW
The famous LIFE magazine photo of the sailor bending the young lady over
and giving her one of the most famous kisses in history in Times Square, NY
on VE Day to celebrate the end of the war in Europe. I believe it was shot
by Alfred Eisenstadt, but am not sure.
DG
At 10:05 AM 11/1/01
Albano wrote:
I already have 25 votes for the Favorite Body Roll Call
Guess wich one is winning?
perchance, Sophia Loren !8^D
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Mike Johnston wrote:
tv wrote:
Suggestions?
Stop doing weddings?
I'm addicted now, there are too many cute bridesmaids in DC...
tv
p.s. Nobody likes a smartass.
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Ed wrote:
I figured there would be one in DC. Looks like I'll need to plan a trip
to our anthrax infested capitol.
Let me know if you do...
Geoff said:
Also as for Baltimore, the
stores here in the DC Metro area seem to have them, although I
haven't looked lately, but I know Penn
Juan ...
The lens cleaning tissue is terrible. Just toss it in the trash! Do
the same with the Kodak lens cleaning solution.
Use a very soft cloth, like a micro-fiber cloth, and one of these lens
cleaning solutions: ClearSight, Formula MC, or ROR. I've used ROR quite
a bit, but it's a little
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From: Dean Subject: leather adhesive/glue?
I have an MX body with some of the leather starting to come up
in places.
What's a good adhesive or glue that I can use to keep it on?
thanks.
Contact Cement. There are some solvent free contact cements out
there that
Hi,
I just remembered the following. During Erwitt's slide show he made
witty remarks about a number of the photos. When he arrived at the one
of the boy holding a (toy) revolver to his head and grinning, EE said
it was one of his all-time favourites, because while on one level it's
amusing, on
On Thursday, November 1, 2001, at 03:43 PM, Bob Walkden wrote:
Researcher Mike J. will give you the page reference. g
I feel that this phrase will soon make its way into the PDML-ism hall of
fame.
Someone should make a comprehensive list! I nominate the following --
HAR
go out and take
Hi Albano,
I can't understand this thing about overexposure. Why just with the
50 1.2?
I have seen this warning too. My only explanation is that the body
cannot deal with f/1.2 lenses, but why they are talking about 1 stop
overexposure I am not sure. Maybe it cannot deal with f/1.4 lenses
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1292251661
(no, it's not mine...)
Gianfranco
Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals.
http://personals.yahoo.com
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In melbourne there is a number of good labs.
Vanbar in Carlton
Bonds in South Yarra
Photo Q in Kew
Lab X in South Yarra
Vanabar in Carlton is walking distance from the CBD.
Also there are a number of camera shows in the city and Camera House and
Michaels camera store both have Fuji Frontier
I ment shops, not shows :)
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Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: Film processing in Oz
In melbourne there is a number of good labs.
Vanbar in Carlton
Bonds in South Yarra
Photo Q in Kew
Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Wed, 31 Oct 2001, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote:
First of all, keep it FAR from the other lenses, and be
careful.
If you open it do it on something that will never be in
touch
with the 'sane' lenses.
That was the plan.
Do you think I should do
Burt Y. wrote:
He tries, but tells me that Pentax USA is not
connected with other countries and can't get the items. Each Pentax (USA,
Japan, Europe, Germany) are seperate units, TOTALLY seperated.
WHERE CAN I GET A SILVER
MZ-S or BLACK ZX-5n or black MX-3. PLEASE.
From somebody who sells
I have the ZX-M and the A 50mm F1.4, and I have used that combo a lot and
can testify that the A 50mm F1.4 works perfectly with the ZX-M.
Another question, if the ZX-M and the A 50mm F1.2 lens aren't totally
compatible, would this mean that the same problems will show up on other
ZX/MZ
On Thursday, November 1, 2001, at 04:51 PM, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1292251661
First bid DM 1.00 (approx. $0.46)
That made me laugh out loud.
-Aaron
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Bill Robb wrote
I don't know their itinerary absolutely, so any
good labs in any city in Oz would be nice to know about.
Where abouts is Outback, I couldn't find it on a map?
Bill
Outback is a desciptive term of anywhere in Australia where there is -- err
u, well nothing really. If you can
On 1 Nov 2001, at 14:11, Kent Gittings wrote:
Acetone is the best lens cleaner. Make sure you get it pure not something
like nail polish remover. That and Q-tips will get anything off a lens
without harming the coatings. Acetone will require you to rub it with a
clean dry Q-tip if the
You might find that the problem is not Pentax USA but the parent Asahi Corp,
their lack of keeping Pentax USA and their other subsidiaries informed of the
direction they plan to take with future Pentax products. For example try finding
anything out about why the new AF360 Flash has never been
Paris, Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Some other questions you can ask yourself could be:
How can I, through my selection, show how politically correct I am?
Which photograph can I choose that will show my obvious superior taste,
intelligence, and impress the group?
LOL! Too true!
I've seen
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From: Darryn Richter
Subject: Outback
Outback is a desciptive term of anywhere in Australia where
there is -- err
u, well nothing really.
Thank you. So where I live is really the Outback (except we call
it Saskatchewan)?
Thanks
William Robb
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I can't argue with that! You are very perceptive..
Len (finding no pebble in his hand)
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From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: What your favourite photo?
Perhaps, if the question was,
On Thursday, November 1, 2001, at 06:16 PM, RH wrote:
Just got my first two medium format cameras-a Yashica Mat and a Mamiya
645
with 80mm lens.
Don't worry about it. My first medium format camera was a Mamiya C33.
I quite liked it, but my 67 kicks its ass. :)
You're allowed to own
I wonder if someone can recommend a lens shade for
the FA 28-70/4, or if that makes good sense.
I seem to remember some long ago in this group that
a Nik*n hood was suggested, but I can't remember which.
Thanks,
Tonghang.
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For those who have both cameras, which is easier for manual focus wide angle
lenses? 0.8X vs 0.75X viewfinders seem to have quite a differerce. I have
the Z-1p and its 0.8X viewfinder is still okay (but not great) for manual
focus, but the 0.77X MZ-M has driven me crazy.
regards,
Alan Chan
You are not alone. Agfa RSX is my favorite slide film. I prefer it over
the Velvia and Kodak offerings. I am saddened that Agfa quit producing
Ultra 50 in 35mm. I also like their Optima II films.
Bruce Dayton
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When I lived in Michigan I had a Ford that I paid $597 shipping on. It was
made three miles from my house and the dealer was nine miles the other side
of the plant. Pentax ain't so bad.
--graywolf
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Humm? I have heard that shot was posed, but since you have seen the
contacts I guess they were wrong.
--graywolf
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Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 6:13 PM
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It was
Carbon black.
Regards,
Bob...
Let us contemplate our forefathers, and posterity,
and resolve to maintain the rights bequeathed to us
from the former, for the sake of the latter.
The necessity of the times, more than ever, calls
for our utmost circumspection, deliberation,
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