Re: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
Tom, Sorry all that happened but it was an amusing story. I could just see myself getting into the same situation. That is probably the biggest plus to digital - buy a huge card or two and not worry so much about film changes. Hope the wedding turned out ok. Bruce Monday, May 27, 2002,

RE: building a darkroom timer

2002-05-27 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Murray What resolution does my timer have to be in? Is seconds good enough? Yes. or will I encounter occasions where I will need 1/2 of a second or shorter? You may wish you had this

Re: building a darkroom timer

2002-05-27 Thread Paul Jones
You could probably pick a cheap older timer on ebay, something really basic and very cheap :) might save you time and mental anguish. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1354580483 Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: Chris Murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: Dumb eBay question

2002-05-27 Thread Paul Jones
I've seen it happen a few times, on one or two occasions I've paid as much on ebay as it was at say B@H or similar, as the price was still cheap than buying it in Australia and the international shipping rates for small items from the US mail order companies are ridiculous. Regards, Paul -

RE: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Amita Guha
1) Pros don't shoot Pentax or Yashica (I'm going to get creamed here). That's ok, I'd rather be a geek w/a Pentax than a snobby pro with a Nikon any day. :) - 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: Dumb eBay question

2002-05-27 Thread Pdgsurvey
Yup! Paul G. - 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: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Jeff, I'm not gonna cream ya g. But, lots (well, some) pros shoot Pentax Medium Format. And, perhaps not any more, but in the heyday of the tlr, my guess is that the Yashica Mat was probably second to the Rolleiflex as far as use of tlr's by pros. But, that's only a guess... I like your

Re: Kodak Portra?

2002-05-27 Thread frank theriault
I agree with everything you say, Shel, except the last paragraph. I've only used c41 bw twice. The first time, I bought Ilford because I was out on a walk, ran out of film, and the minilab that I went into (first and last time) only had c41 bw. The next time was when I bought the Portra a

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Robert Harris
Amita Guha wrote: 1) Pros don't shoot Pentax or Yashica (I'm going to get creamed here). That's ok, I'd rather be a geek w/a Pentax than a snobby pro with a Nikon any day. :) Gee, Amita. You don't look like a geek. Just a little bit peculiar, perhaps, that's all. Bob - This message is

Dumb eBay question

2002-05-27 Thread William Robb
Hi; An item I was bidding on ended for somewhat more than the article would have cost brand new. Is this a common occurence on eBay? William Robb - 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

Little Brotherhood

2002-05-27 Thread Chris Brogden
So there I was the other day, minding my own business behind a camera counter, when one of my regular customers walks in. He plops an Auto 110 down in front of me--only the second one I've seen in the flesh--and lets me play with it. Bad idea... a few minutes later I was hooked. :) Now I'm

The weekend is over.

2002-05-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
My weekend was a quiet one photographically. Picture taking wise. I did spend some time putting some prints in albums for viewing tomorrow night at the follow-on meeting for the triathlon three weeks ago. I ended up being one of the two still SLR photographers at the Beach Boys

RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Pat White
Cesar, I'm not sure what you mean. When using the BG-10 grip the rewind button is still in the same place, unless perhaps you attach the neckstrap to the grip. If the strap is still attached to the camera, there's no difference. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Pat White Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 9:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: The Mounting Carnage Cesar, I'm not sure what you mean. When using the BG-10 grip the rewind button is still in the same place, unless perhaps you attach the neckstrap to the grip. If the strap is still attached

Re: Home developing

2002-05-27 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Frank wrote: I'd really hate to see someone like him go out of business, but unfortunately, in Toronto, there are so many big pro labs that do bw, I'm afraid he doesn't have too long left. OTOH, maybe that's a good reason to at least ~learn~ to do it myself, have the equipment, so that

Re: Dumb eBay question

2002-05-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I won't say that it's common, but it's not unusual. William Robb wrote: Hi; An item I was bidding on ended for somewhat more than the article would have cost brand new. Is this a common occurence on eBay? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Jeff Tokayer
Amita, How do you insert emoticons in your posts? I can't find them. Jeff Amita Guha wrote: Gee, Amita. You don't look like a geek. Just a little bit peculiar, perhaps, that's all. LOL! The better to fit in with the rest of the Pentax list. ;) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

Re: Dumb eBay question

2002-05-27 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
On Mon, 27 May 2002, William Robb wrote: An item I was bidding on ended for somewhat more than the article would have cost brand new. Is this a common occurence on eBay? From my experience, I'd say yes. In fact, I've sold stuff for prices higher than they'd sell for new. IMO, Its all about

Re: Dumb eBay question

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
This happen moe often than you would think. --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I won't say that it's common, but it's not unusual. William Robb wrote: Hi; An item I was bidding on ended for somewhat more than the article would have cost brand new. Is this a common

RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread tom
Thanks, I'm sure it turned out fine...I think. -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:04 PM To: tom Subject: Re: The Mounting

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Jeff Tokayer
Allx these emoticons ( smiLieXs) are confusing me. Where are they? Jeff David Chang-Sang wrote: It's gLoinXg excellent :) In fact I'm living a LuXurious lifestyle :) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent:

RE: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-Original Message- From: Amita Guha Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:28 PM 1) Pros don't shoot Pentax or Yashica (I'm going to get creamed here). That's ok, I'd rather be a geek w/a Pentax than a snobby pro with a Nikon any day. :) - Hmmm, Maybe I should leave my ignored Nikon

Re: Any NY/NJ Pugsters: get together

2002-05-27 Thread Oliver Raymond
Not so quick on the CT snub :) - I just came back from Canal St (CT) cleaning out someone's darkroom (he muttered the gone digital mantra I like to hear :) 20x24 Pro Saunders easel retails for $500 - got this, 1000 RC and Fiber sheets, fiber dryer, mount press, drying screens (get the drift) for

RE: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread David Chang-Sang
It's gLoinXg excellent :) In fact I'm living a LuXurious lifestyle :) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

Re: May PUG Review from Cotty

2002-05-27 Thread Christian Skofteland
Wow! Thanks! It was the ultimate grab shot. I normally shy away from photographing near the Vietnam Memorial but in this case all the elements lined up and I had to take it. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks again. Christian On Monday 27 May 2002 19:28, Cotty wrote: One Day in December

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread frank theriault
Perhaps, Nick, you're the exception that proves the rule. Pros who use 35mm - PJ's or otherwise - seem to overwhelmingly use C or N. Of course I'm basing my conclusion on personal observation. Whenever I see someone who seems to be a pro, whether on TV or in person, I try to see what

Re: Since we're talking about Home Development . . .

2002-05-27 Thread LEDMRVM
In a message dated 5/27/2002 9:26:55 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My D-76 develops over ten rolls... maybe I'm inadvertedly sacrifying quality? Fernando I use D76 also. One shot and discard = consistency. I'm not saying you can't or shouldn't reuse, but

Re: Value of Monopod

2002-05-27 Thread Joseph Tainter
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I've ordered Adorama's Podmatic. It'll be a much more reasonable solution than the FA 80-200 f2.8 (which is merely deferred, not canceled). Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread Nick Wright
I know of only one or two other PJs that use Pentax. And those not personally, just over the internet. But you didn't say Press photographers, you said Pro photographers. And I know several other pro photographers using Pentax gear. Nick Wright -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL

Advance Mechanism ME Super

2002-05-27 Thread Denny B
There appears to be a known problem with the ME Super advance mechanism. Will some kind member please explain what this problem is before I purchase one that has been presented to me. If there are other known problems will you also please name them. thanks in advance Denny B - This message is

Re: Since we're talking about Home Development . . .

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
I use my developer 1+1 when ever possible and chuck it. 5 good rolls per pack is good enough for me. You should ask Aaron about the night I found my id11 black after 2 reuses, contamination is easier than you think. --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David ... It's not a good

Re: Doors Open Toronto

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
HAHAHA :-) . I'm slipery with a Pentax in hand. I just hope that the agfa rsx 50 comes out the way I want it. --- Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 27 May 2002, frank theriault wrote: How'd ya get up on the roof? They only let us on the main floor! Lucky bastard! The

Re: Pentax SMC-F 70-200mm

2002-05-27 Thread James Adams
Thanks Joe, but actually I had already bought the Pentax Takumar-F 70-200mm f4-5.6, and I'm pleased with it. BTW what is an ED element, I can't find reference to it? James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

RE: May PUG Review from Cotty

2002-05-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks a lot Cotty. Your comments are much appreciated and I hope to improve and post again soon. I am just getting started and somehow am unable to give more time. Gaurav Cotty wrote: [..] The Sun Sets (a sunset over dam water) Gaurav Aggarwal I always mention first timer

Re: Dumb eBay question

2002-05-27 Thread Jim Apilado
It happened to me. The seller paid the shipping because he felt that price he got was too high. Jim A. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 17:51:55 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Dumb eBay question Hi; An item I was bidding on

Re: new dark room additions

2002-05-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Be careful with that red filter if you're using VC paper, Brendan. I believe all VC paper requires an OC or similar safelight. Brendan wrote: I just permently moved a hurricane blower, 2 make up brushes and a mini flash light with red filter into the darkroom ... -- Shel Belinkoff

new dark room additions

2002-05-27 Thread Brendan
I just permently moved a hurricane blower, 2 make up brushes and a mini flash light with red filter into the darkroom, a blow dryer and several rolls of thick but soft 11x12 non textured tissue paper. Now to find an enlarger exposure timer and clear red tape for the stop watch. Today I also

Re: Equipment Freak -was two cameras on one neck

2002-05-27 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 5/27/2002 9:30:01 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Who in the world ever said pros don't shoot Pentax? Some of the same people who said the LX (not the PZ-1/p) was the last Pentax 35mm SLR, and that you can't shoot sports with the PZ-1/p. I notice

SMC Pentax 4/45-124 zoom

2002-05-27 Thread RICHARD BENES
Dear Pentax friends! May I buy SMC Pentax 4 / 45-125 at second hand (125 $] and needed would counsel, whether is it indeed good purchase. Thanks, Richard BENES [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://richben.hyperlink.cz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: The Mounting Carnage

2002-05-27 Thread Rogier van der Peijl
:D That story just made my day Rogier van der Peijl 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

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