Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Jonathan wrote: I have been following the “ZX-5N in Africa” discussion, and wanted the group’s opinions concerning which Pentax bodies are the most durable. Which ones are the real die-hards? What are your recommendations for use in extreme heat and dust? Cold? What body (or bodies) would YOU

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Bob Rapp
Most certainly the RH side. I was into cameras not girls. Bob - Original Message - From: Simon King [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 5:00 PM Subject: RE: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck It looks like me in 1965 add about 15 in height and

Re: Hood advice for M35/2

2002-05-27 Thread Camdir
Advice sought regarding an effective hood for the M35/2. I seen to recall a recent post recommending the Pentax hood from a 50mm. And a long time ago there was a post regarding Nikon hoods and this lens or similar. Any suggections welcome.

Re: Hood advice for M35/2

2002-05-27 Thread Sas Gabor
Hi, On 26 May 2002 at 19:13, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: a perfect metal (but not good for impacts and falls, as it's too rigid and will transform all force onto the lens) hood for 35mm lenses: Pentacon Praktica 50mm metal rectangular hood (49mm filter ring). I agree, that Pentacon

PENTAX 'A' 28-80mm f3.5-4.5 Zoom MACRO

2002-05-27 Thread ww
is this a good macro lens or not? - 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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

40mm pentax pancake lens is it worth 100A$

2002-05-27 Thread ww
how good optically is this lens? - 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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Your message did get through.

2002-05-27 Thread kleickly
Hopefully, you'll receive this. Also sent a copy directly to your email address. Kathy L. - 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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: OT Ritz Camera?

2002-05-27 Thread Rob Brigham
this doesnt have anything to do with Jessops does it Peter? - 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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: OT: metering @ extreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeme ISO

2002-05-27 Thread David . Mann
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How the H-E-double hockey sticks do you meter that ? My Sekonic L308-B can only go to 8000. Every other hand meter I've seen only goes so high so how do you compensate for ISO above 8000 ? (i.e. 12,500 and higher) I shot a couple of rolls of Delta 3200 at 12,800

Re: 40mm pentax pancake lens is it worth 100A$

2002-05-27 Thread frank theriault
$100Aus? EESSS!! Buy it. But it now! There have been numerous discussions on this list about the pancake. Some think it's overrated, but I think that pretty much everyone would say that for that price it's worth it!! Personally, I think it's a wonderful lens. Sharp enough

Re: (2): OT:I do not believe I did this!!!

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Thanks all for the information.This roll had some pictures of 2 first time riders but they were near the beginning/middle of the 25 shot.Its going in tonight so hopefully most will turn out.If there is some fogging maybe a bit of cropping will suffice. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario

Re: Re: OT:I do not believe I did this!!!

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Robert.I NORMALLY test the rewind knob to check for film, but it was a long day/night and when i did it the next day,i was half a sleep and had only 1 coffee in meG No direct light,it was about 6:30 am and very overcast out side. Yep, i think i'll just do this once. Dave Begin Original

Re: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
I concure,very nice poster and i'll be happy to hang one in my room.I'm sure someone will be able to act as a central depot in North America Dave Dave Begin Original Message From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 26 May 2002 22:47:30 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Anybody

Re: Needed: The Perfect Lens

2002-05-27 Thread Rfsindg
Joe, Here is a recommendation of a different sort. I don't know if you were at the pavilion for a long or short time. I've found that patience is a big virtue when using an A100/2.8 Marco. Camp out by where the butterflies are. They run off as you approach, but often this is just a 3 or

Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Mine would have to be my SP500.I have had it since 1971 and its been all over Canada,some US states and the Middle East and Europe.It has fallen from a helicopter and fell into the Pacific ocean.It has seen +40 to - 40 Celcius.I have had to CLA it once,and i think, now, the meter is acting up a

Re: OT: metering @ extreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeme ISO

2002-05-27 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] commented: How the H-E-double hockey sticks do you meter that ? My Sekonic L308-B can only go to 8000. Every other hand meter I've seen only goes so high so how do you compensate for ISO above 8000 ? (i.e. 12,500 and higher) I shot a couple of rolls of Delta 3200 at

Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 5/27/2002 6:45:39 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes (regarding 31-year-old SP500): It has fallen from a helicopter and fell into the Pacific ocean. Sounds like an interesing story -- how did you retrieve it? ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls

Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?

2002-05-27 Thread Grigolia
Like most people on the list I would LOVE one of the posters! Alex Grigolia - 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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?

2002-05-27 Thread Rogier van der Peijl
Most definetely a cool poster... Rogier From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 07:42:45 -0400 I concure,very nice poster and i'll be happy to hang one in my

Re: Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Luckely it was just as we took off from the Tug boat we were living on doing a survey of the Queen Charlotte Islands off the BC coast.It fell into a foot of water,he landed and i used a small hook the pilot had in the front to grab onto the neck strap.I let it dry in the sun all day at my

FS: Something for everyone

2002-05-27 Thread Steven Brendemuehl
Lot of stuff i bought at an auction and dont need. 3 flash grips $5 a peice 10 misc flash bottom brackets. $2 a peice or 10 for all 2 zeiss bulb flashes $7 each cable release F new $25 Exacta Nice shape $15 2 bulb flash extetions $5 each Tripod head tilt, swivel $20 graflex 2x3 film pack adapt.

50th anniversary camera? (WAS: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?)

2002-05-27 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Fred wrote: I just had this thought cross my mind, though: Wouldn't it be sad if 2002 passed without anything really special to celebrate about from Pentax itself? Hmmm... Yes, it would be sad and quite frankly a bit strange as Pentax usually commemorate such events. They even celebrated

LX Ni-Cd Battery Pack

2002-05-27 Thread Len Zedel
By friday last I had received both the battery pack that I had bartered for with Andre and the Ni-Cd batteries that I had ordered from DigiKey. Armed with Rob Studdert's instructions I tore into the battery pack and found things pretty much as described except: Problem: Batteries inside were

Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?

2002-05-27 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Mon, 27 May 2002 08:11:09 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like most people on the list I would LOVE one of the posters! Same goes for me!! Later, Gary - 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

Re: 50th anniversary camera? (WAS: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?)

2002-05-27 Thread Fred
I just had this thought cross my mind, though: Wouldn't it be sad if 2002 passed without anything really special to celebrate about from Pentax itself? Hmmm... Yes, it would be sad and quite frankly a bit strange as Pentax usually commemorate such events. [snip] Lets hope they will make a

Re: OT: limiting DOF for macro???

2002-05-27 Thread Flavio Minelli
A little calculation using f/calc: 1 - Full frame 5 subject equals to a rough 1:5 ratio. 2 - Using your 50mm lens you'll get 1:5 at 30 cm., i.e. you need an extension tube. 3 - At f/1.4 and 30 cm. (1 ft) your 50mm will yiekd less than 3mm depth of field (with a .033 COC). Hope this helps,

Re: Medium Format dilemmas; 645 or 67

2002-05-27 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
William wrote: I don't see weight as being an isuue, a 6x7 and a few lenses is easily carried, and a Manfrotto 055 tripod will support the 6x7. The Manfrotto 055 is borderline for even the 645N. I would certainly recommend something stronger for the 67. There are conflicting opinions about

Re: 50th anniversary camera? (WAS: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?)

2002-05-27 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Fred wrote: . . . and not just a special edition LX (i.e., another different-color, re-badged LX - as much as I love the LX, it does Pentax NO good to produce another collector's version of the LX), but a true, state-of-the-art, rugged, pro or semi-pro body that would be the modern equivalent of

Re: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Sunday, May 26, 2002, at 01:04 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I wasn't suggesting using a minilab for printing real BW. If you can't print the negs yourself, then find a real lab that can do the printing for you. I'd never suggest a minilab for making a decent BW print. I know, Shel, I was

Re: Re[2]: Aaron's ever so brief London visit

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Sunday, May 26, 2002, at 05:39 PM, Bob Walkden wrote: we could all turn up and meet you through the glass separating airside from solid earth. Could be like a cross between 'The Graduate' and 'Midnight Express'... I would feel like I was at the zoo... -Aaron - This message is from the

Re: Medium Format dilemmas; 645 or 67

2002-05-27 Thread David . Mann
Pål wrote: The Manfrotto 055 is borderline for even the 645N. I would certainly recommend something stronger for the 67. I use an 055 (and 029 head) with the 67 with no problems whatsoever. I've had great success even with the 300mm lens. I wouldn't recommend extending the lowest leg

Re: Medium Format dilemmas; 645 or 67

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, May 27, 2002, at 02:39 AM, Jan van Wijk wrote: I really need to get some hands-on with both camaras, just need to find a shop that has them available ... Totally the way to go. I held a 67 in my hands and I just fell for it. 645n was pretty good, too, but just didn't call to me

Re: 50th anniversary camera? (WAS: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?)

2002-05-27 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
I wrote: They even celebrated the 20th anniversary of the LX with a black titanium version. Correction. I believe it was the 15th anniversary. Pål - 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

Re: Medium Format dilemmas; 645 or 67

2002-05-27 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
David, on 6x7 stability issues, wrote: I don't know about MLU being mandatory but I do use it 99% of the time because I don't want to take the risk. All my handheld shots have turned out well so far, but I have tended to use pretty high shutter speeds. The camera is a lot less stable

RE: LX Ni-Cd Battery Pack

2002-05-27 Thread HUDERER Bernd
Len Zedel wrote: Problem: Batteries inside were not 1/3 AA but rather 1/3 A! (Careful reading would have revealed this fact). This subtle distinction was lost on me after the thread of ni-cd versus ni-mh of a couple of weeks ago through which I was sure reference was made to 1/3AA. We

RE: Motor Drive problems

2002-05-27 Thread HUDERER Bernd
Hi, I bought a defective Drive A at Ebay. I found the problem: the connection between the battery contacts and the wires inside is done by a metal part which is clamped inside the housing onto the inner side of the battery contacts. The wires are soldered to the clamping metal part. At my drive

Re: Re[2]: Aaron's ever so brief London visit

2002-05-27 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Aaron wrote: I would feel like I was at the zoo... I was going to say On which side of the glass would the animals be? But I realised that it would be the side opposite to that with most cameras. 8-) mike who has been likened to a gorilla on more than one occasion.. - This message is

Re: Medium Format dilemmas; 645 or 67

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Sunday, May 26, 2002, at 07:06 AM, Jan van Wijk wrote: Is it really true that the 67 with standard lens (say 2.4 105mm) must be used on a tripod all the time to get sharp images ? Nope. http://homepage.mac.com/aaronreynolds/PhotoAlbum4.html The left is the full image, the right is a

Re: OT Ritz Camera?

2002-05-27 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 27/05/02 15:28:36 GMT Daylight Time, Rob writes: this doesnt have anything to do with Jessops does it Peter? My dear boy, I don't know what you mean.. I am simply researching a planted rumour. Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Motor Drive problems

2002-05-27 Thread Len Zedel
I repaired a motordrive with this exact problem! Len. On Mon, 27 May 2002, HUDERER Bernd wrote: Hi, I bought a defective Drive A at Ebay. I found the problem: the connection between the battery contacts and the wires inside is done by a metal part which is clamped inside the housing

RE: Drying RC Prints

2002-05-27 Thread tom
I went to the hardware store and bought some DIY window screens. They're about 4'x4'. RC gets dried facing up, fiber face down. tv -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Jones Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2002 8:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-27 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If yer talking C-41, push processing doesn't do anything usefull anyway. I was talking to my lab guy the other day about this too. He thinks the average c-41 emulsion can get a 1/2 stop. After that you just start getting color crossover and

Re: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-27 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
BigDay Tom wrote: On a side note, the allure of chromogenic has caught me ...I shot my first roll at a wedding yesterday The discontinued (but still in the pipeline) TMaxCN is (IMHO) a marvelous people film. The tonality is very smooth and grain effect

Value of Monopod

2002-05-27 Thread Joseph Tainter
Does anyone know how much is gained using a monopod in terms of reduction of necessary shutter speed? For example, using a 300 mm. lens, the 1/focal length rule would call for 1/350 sec. How much can that be reduced with a monopod? Thanks, Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bill D. Casselberry Subject: Re: bone-simple darkrooms Wheatfield wrote: Something to think about: If you shoot large format, especially 8x10 or larger, all you need is a lightbulb hanging from a wire, and a few trays. True, a thermometer and a Timex

Re: Needed: The Perfect Lens

2002-05-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: Needed: The Perfect Lens So here's what I need: A zoom range of about 80-200 mm. Macro (magnification) capability of at least 1:3. Constant f2.8 aperture. Think about a set of extension tubes to get macro capability out of the

Re: Value of Monopod

2002-05-27 Thread Sas Gabor
Hi, On 27 May 2002 at 9:23, Joseph Tainter wrote: Does anyone know how much is gained using a monopod in terms of reduction of necessary shutter speed? For example, using a 300 mm. lens, the 1/focal length rule would call for 1/350 sec. How much can that be reduced with a monopod? With my

Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
I've had an ME Super, an SP 1000 and an LX fail on me at inopportune times (the ME Super's advance mechanism died the day before an important shoot, the SP 1000's advance mechanism died of old age during an interesting photographic exhibition, and the LX has been bad twice: once it froze up

Re: Kodak Portra and T400CN (WAS: Kodak Portra)

2002-05-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Perhaps this has been asked and answered before, and if it has, I wasn't paying attention. There may be some need or preference for me to shoot some chromogenic BW in a few months and I was wondering if any version of the stuff has better archival properties than another, and if the various

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
To bad there are no crickets around here I could us such a timing system. --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: bone-simple darkrooms I thought Casselberry would still be counting cricket chirps g. Now, there is a

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hmmm ... do I see a marketing opportunity? Brendan wrote: To bad there are no crickets around here I could us such a timing system. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, May 27, 2002, at 11:07 AM, tom wrote: Unfortunately my lab has slightly elderly machines and they don't even have the option of pushing...supposedly they're getting a frontier this year. Frontier won't let 'em push. As far as I know, no automated mini-lab style machines can

Re: Kodak Portra and T400CN (WAS: Kodak Portra)

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Hi David.I was just at Accent in Markham dropping off the weekend film and they have 2-3 bricks in the fridge.I'm going to pick up some from them when i pick up my colour proofs Friday. Thanks for the offer Dave Maybe I've been too harsh on T400CN - FWIW, Dave Brooks, I know that Downtown

Re: Re: Portra

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Hi Jerry.The Rapid Photo 1 Hour were i live does 4x6 and 5x7 BW but has to send the 8x10 out to the bigger store south of me.near Brendan.My guy does his BW as his end of day work. Only problem,he only has glossy and i like my BW matte.If only that were my only life problem ehG Dave Begin

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Define cheap. Do you want something just for processing film, or to use with your enlarger? Brendan wrote: anyone have a decent cheap timer for sale yes, cricekts no lol. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the

Re: Portra

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, May 27, 2002, at 12:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know of any minilab in my area (Houston, Tx) that does real b/w in any fashion? They generally don't, unless they're really upscale (and by then they're not really a minilab anymore). Minilabs can, however, make a

Re: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, May 27, 2002, at 01:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm waiting for the next story that has you somehow photographing at a local nuclear power station; and you hand the gear to your assistant and the flash accidently sparks off setting off a chain reaction which causes a

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, May 27, 2002, at 10:42 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hmmm ... do I see a marketing opportunity? After that stuff you rub onto your lens to get more light I don't think anyone will buy anything from you, Shel. ;) -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Pat White
Did you realize there's a little nubbin on the neckstrap buckle that's used to press the rewind button and set the date back? You don't need to use a pen, unless you've removed the strap. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Ever thought of switching assistants VBGor one with longer reach,againVBG Dave Begin Original Message From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 27 May 2002 13:31:20 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: The Mounting Carnage -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Kodak Portra and T400CN (WAS: Kodak Portra)

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
I haven't had any trouble getting more stock of T400CN. If the channel starts drying up, I'll sound the alarm, but for now I wouldn't panic about it. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hey, that Photon Grease is selling real well down here. It's got a new, improved formula which makes the photons even more slippery and which also works well to get the grime off your whitewall tires. $6.95 for a 1-lb jar, which will last a very long time. Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Monday,

Re: LX Ni-Cd Battery Pack

2002-05-27 Thread Len Zedel
The 1/3 AA's are a little smaller than the 1/3A's but they are rated at 110 mAh consistent with the original batteries and ni-cd batteries don't mind delivering a lot of current. We'll see how they do in the long run but for now things seem to work fine. Len. On Mon, 27 May 2002 [EMAIL

Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread b_rubenstein
K1000 - A couple of months ago I sold a K1000 that I bought new in 1978, never gave me a problem, never had it serviced and still worked fine when sold. A MX I bought new in 1980 had the flash sync contacts go twice and the meter finally died. Program Pluses get a little flakey in the

Re: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Chris Brogden
On Mon, 27 May 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Yeah, I was thinking that, too. Well, at least Tom's assistant wasn't the one who stabbed him. I think they're running out of assistants in Tom's neck of the woods. :D So if the last assistant got fired for tipping the tripod, does that mean Tom

Re: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Cotty
I glance up to see all the bridesmaids staring at me as I lick my 28-70/2.8. Tom, I would pay good money to see this. 8-D Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh

Re: Re: Most Durable Pentax Body

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Not the MZ-S,see Tom's postg Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/index.html http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
anyone have a decent cheap timer for sale yes, cricekts no lol. --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmm ... do I see a marketing opportunity? Brendan wrote: To bad there are no crickets around here I could us such a timing system. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Shel wrote: I thought Casselberry would still be counting cricket chirps g. Nah - I'm high-Tech now. I found an old GraLab timer at Salvation Army for $5 and it has made things much nicer. !8^) Bill

Re: Needed: The Perfect Lens

2002-05-27 Thread Christian Skofteland
Depending on the camera, any TTL flash would make life easier. The key is to get it off camera and in front of the lens to avoid lens shadows. A ring would be ok if you like flat lighting (unless of course you get an af140c with it's dual tubes fired singly). christian On Monday 27 May

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
for the enlarger, less than $120 can ( equv ) at least 1/2 sec accurate . --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Define cheap. Do you want something just for processing film, or to use with your enlarger? Brendan wrote: anyone have a decent cheap timer for sale yes, cricekts

Re: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, May 27, 2002, at 02:43 PM, Cotty wrote: Tom, I would pay good money to see this. Yeah, did any flashbulbs go off in the congregation as you licked your lens? Were there videocameras, and should we expect to see you on the Fox special When Good Photographers Go Bad? -Aaron -

Re: Drying RC Prints

2002-05-27 Thread Bmacrae
I dry mine the old fashioned way. I squeegee them completely then hang them from one corner using a c-47 (clothes pin). I always make sure (especially if a print is borderless) that no water puddles at the bottom corner. RC papers thoroughly squeegeed shouldn't take longer than about a half

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Monday, May 27, 2002, at 11:15 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hey, that Photon Grease is selling real well down here. It's got a new, improved formula which makes the photons even more slippery and which also works well to get the grime off your whitewall tires. $6.95 for a 1-lb jar, which

RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread tom
-Original Message- [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pat White Did you realize there's a little nubbin on the neckstrap buckle that's used to press the rewind button and set the date back? Yeah. You don't need to use a pen, unless you've removed the strap. I don't use

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
HAR!! --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Monday, May 27, 2002, at 11:15 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hey, that Photon Grease is selling real well down here. It's got a new, improved formula which makes the photons even more slippery and which also works well to get the

RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-Original Message- From: Pat White Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 1:01 PM Did you realize there's a little nubbin on the neckstrap buckle that's used to press the rewind button and set the date back? You don't need to use a pen, unless you've removed the strap. Pat White - Pat, Unless you

Re: bone-simple darkrooms

2002-05-27 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] My question is if you dunk yourself in Photon Grease, does that make you easier or harder to see? If the latter, I imagine the RCMP would love to buy a couple of truckloads of that stuff. -Aaron - It would make Shel look

Re: Needed: The Perfect Lens

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
AF500FTZ with 3 ft 5p cable and fg adaptor, placed 45 deg to the subject works wonders with the sigma 70-300 apo lens. --- Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Depending on the camera, any TTL flash would make life easier. The key is to get it off camera and in front of the lens to

Re: Medium Format dilemmas; 645 or 67

2002-05-27 Thread Jan van Wijk
Thanks for the info P†l, Very useful links! I lean towards the 645N at the moment, going to check both out at a shop in a few days ... When getting a 645N now, I could always get a 67II in a few years :-) Regards, JvW On Mon, 27 May 2002 15:20:44 +0200, P†l Audun Jensen wrote: The

Re: The Perfect Lens

2002-05-27 Thread Jonathan Donald
Joe Wrote: So here's what I need: A zoom range of about 80-200 mm. Macro (magnification) capability of at least 1:3. Constant f2.8 aperture. This is a pretty tall order, as most of the faster telephoto zooms don't have great close-focus specifications. If you ~REALLY~ need a fast (i.e.

Re: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Bill Owens
tv scribbled... Yesterday I ran out of film during the processional and had to reload film right as the bride and father were walking down the aisle. I loaded too fast, and the MZ-S jammed. I quickly handed the unit off to my assistant, grabbed the other body and shot away. Apparently I

Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?

2002-05-27 Thread Dario Bonazza 2
When I had to write down the list for the cameras to consider for the poster, at last I decide to only stick mass-produced models it is likely you could buy in photo stores at their respective era, keeping off special versions (such as Motor Drive versions, celebrative models) and rarities (demo

Re: RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread David Brooks
Would you enter that picture as 'Still Life' or 'Elements'another vbg You knew this was coming eh Tom:) Dave Begin Original Message From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is good, because most of my assistants are crying as soon as they see the bride come down the aisle and wouldn't notice

Re: 50th anniversary camera? (WAS: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?)

2002-05-27 Thread Alan Chan
Perhaps a MZ-S SE? regards, Alan Chan Yes, it would be sad and quite frankly a bit strange as Pentax usually commemorate such events. They even celebrated the 20th anniversary of the LX with a black titanium version. The 60th Asahi anniversary with the original LX. Their 75th anniversary with

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Jeff
Frank, where's the cut off point between Geek and pro? I'm planning on the SP, GS645 and 'Mat for the next meet. Is that geeky or pro? Jeff - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 6:08 PM Subject: Re: Equipment Freak

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread frank theriault
If I'm trying to be nice to someone (as I was to Amita), I'll tell them they look like a pro. If it's someone I know (like you), they're geeks. Sorry. ;-) -frank Jeff wrote: Frank, where's the cut off point between Geek and pro? I'm planning on the SP, GS645 and 'Mat for the next meet. Is

Re: Doors Open Toronto

2002-05-27 Thread frank theriault
Hi Chris, What, of an old abandonned liquor warehouse? Nothing but a bunch of old wooden racks and a barrel or two (to look good, I guess). It was part of the tour; everyone got to go there. Anyway, the whole idea of Doors Open is to let folks in to these otherwise inaccessable places and

Re: Home developing - was: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-27 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Dave, APO, at 41 Britain Street (Richmond and Sherbourne area). 416-368-3840, if you want to call first. $6.50 to develop 35mm or 120. $8 for a contact sheet (with processing). 65 cents each for 4x6 proofs (with processing). regards, frank David Chang-Sang wrote: Frank, What lab is

Re: Doors Open Toronto

2002-05-27 Thread Chris Brogden
Nope... just some Python humour that appears to have missed the mark. :) chris On Mon, 27 May 2002, frank theriault wrote: What, of an old abandonned liquor warehouse? Nothing but a bunch of old wooden racks and a barrel or two (to look good, I guess). It was part of the tour;

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Jeff, All kidding aside, I'm looking forward to seeing them too! -frank Jeff wrote: Don't be sorry. Actually I'm dying to get my hands on the MF cameras. It should be fun. Jeff -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert

RE: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread David Chang-Sang
That's a valid question: Where's the top end limit ? I mean, in my eyes, showing up at a meet with a few 35mm may classify you as one of the following: 1) pro 2) collector 3) semi-geek While showing up at a meet with .. ummm... say... a Cambo 8x10 View Camera would, in my eyes, classify you as

Re: building a darkroom timer

2002-05-27 Thread Chris Murray
On Mon, 27 May 2002, Len Paris wrote: Nope, it's not necessary to use that short of an exposure, generally speaking. That's why enlarger lenses have adjustable apertures. Thanks! now I am off to create the frankentimer! - Chris -- Chris Murray /\ [EMAIL

RE: Home developing - was: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-27 Thread David Chang-Sang
Frank, What lab is this ? It's always good to have or know about another lab around just in case one starts to suck :) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 6:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Frank, You can't screw up a nice shot. If you've got the negative, then you can always make another print, or, if you feel particularly insecure, the neg can always be taken to a good printer for a final, exhibition quality print. And, by processing your own BW, you can have absolute control

May PUG Review from Cotty

2002-05-27 Thread Cotty
Just when you thought I'd forgotten - my review of the PUG for May is here. I remember having a quick look days and days ago, and thinking then that this PUG was a corker (as we say here in England) and that I'd need to devote lots of time in having a good squint (as we also say) and giving

Re: building a darkroom timer

2002-05-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Chris Murray Subject: building a darkroom timer What resolution does my timer have to be in? Is seconds good enough? or will I encounter occasions where I will need 1/2 of a second or shorter? If you need finer time resolution, close the lens down a couple

Re: Doors Open Toronto

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
Side door to the other side leads up, and up and up. I view from there is great :-) --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Brendan, Nope, t'weren't me. I was at Gooderham's at around 3:30 or so. Only had one body (MX) but did have the Sigma 50-200 in it's case over one

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Jeff
1) Pros don't shoot Pentax or Yashica (I'm going to get creamed here). 2) Collectors don't shoot. 3) Semi-geeks talk about it. Geeks do it. Hi Dave, how's gLoinXg. Jeff - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 7:13

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Jeff
Don't be sorry. Actually I'm dying to get my hands on the MF cameras. It should be fun. Jeff - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 6:34 PM Subject: Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck If I'm trying

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