Re[2]: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
Doug, I think you're gonna love that FA* 200/2.8! It is one of my favorites. It is even very nice to focus manually. Bruce Tuesday, June 18, 2002, 9:45:08 PM, you wrote: DF> On Tue, 18 Jun 2002 23:34:07 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> [...] when I was shooting motorsports for car magazin

Re: Pentax ME / ME SE / ME Super

2002-06-18 Thread William Johnson
Hi, My buddy has an ME SE and it has the (annoying, in my opinion) diagonal focus screen. And yes Fred, you are correct, the LED's are on the left side on the ME. William in Utah. Fred wrote: > > > The Pentax ME SE is an ME Special Addition. I believe it has a > > different focusing screen

Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Doug Franklin
On Tue, 18 Jun 2002 23:34:07 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: > [...] when I was shooting motorsports for car magazines. But my most > used lens was a Vivitar 200/3.5, [...] That's good to hear since I shoot motorsports and I just took delivery of my first FA* lens today (FA* 200/2.8 from KEH). :-)

Re: Made my day.

2002-06-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Kathy L Subject: Re: Made my day. You all saved a family of Canada geese? Why?? William Robb >2 highway patrol cars > blocking the road, and the patrolmen were guiding a mother Canada goose and > at least six babies across the the road to safety.. - Th

Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world? > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > but of the K mount MF lenses sold in NA, > > probably over 90% were 50mm. > > That is obviously not true. A brief scan of Pentax lenses available on > ebay demonstrates h

RE: dreaming is ok, right?

2002-06-18 Thread Mishka
actually, so far the price is quite reasonable, if you consider what a regular A50/1.2 alone costs new (around $600). but i don't expect it to stay at this amount. and, of course, one can get a used hasselblad kit for this much $ (damn choices... :) > From: David Chang-Sang > Subject: RE: dream

RE: Made my day.

2002-06-18 Thread David Chang-Sang
Jeff, being a fellow TOPDMLer... I gotta ask.. What street ? :) Way to go :) Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 11:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Made my day. No, I didn't score onebay. No, I

Re: Made my day.

2002-06-18 Thread Kathy L
What a wonderful thing you did. I'm proud of you. These little creatures need all the help they can get. You deserved the applause that you received. A similar incident happened here last week on one of our busiest highways (6 lane divided interstate). The northbound local lanes were at a sta

RE: dreaming is ok, right?

2002-06-18 Thread David Chang-Sang
Wow.. nice.. but.. for $1225 US (and the reserve still isn't met...) I could probably book a flight to Japan, hunt one down somewhere in a store and bring it back :) (ok ok.. so now I'M dreaming.) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On

Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Gosh, I think it ought to be shot by the photographer, as it was several years ago in the PUG gallery that was dedicated to self portrait (See "Sly Stenquist") And since we're revealing everything, it probably ought to be a nude, full figure portrait. I suspect many figures here are rather full.

Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > but of the K mount MF lenses sold in NA, > probably over 90% were 50mm. That is obviously not true. A brief scan of Pentax lenses available on ebay demonstrates how ludicrous this remark is. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
I don't know if I was a "professional" when I was shooting motorsports for car magazines. But my most used lens was a Vivitar 200/3.5, and I used to clean the bits or rubber and dust off it by wiping it with my t-shirt. I made many many thousands of dollars with that old hunk of metal and glass.

Re: Made my day.

2002-06-18 Thread Tonghang Zhou
This is lovely story. I can just imagine the mother duck and her duckings wobbling across the street in a line. Safe this time. But I wonder how they would learn not try this again. Tonghang On Tue, 18 Jun 2002, Jeff wrote: > I saved the life of a mother duck and her ducklings. > They started

Re: Made my day.

2002-06-18 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Tue, 18 Jun 2002 23:09:37 -0400, Jeff wrote: >I didn't have to record it with a camera. It's etched forever in my mind. Good for you, Jeff!! 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

Re: Made my day.

2002-06-18 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Tue, 18 Jun 2002 23:09:37 -0400, Jeff wrote: >I didn't have to record it with a camera. It's etched forever in my mind. Good for you, Jeff!! 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

dreaming is ok, right?

2002-06-18 Thread Mishka
or, should i say, drooling: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1360929060 mishka Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print (was wanted now is GOTTEN)

2002-06-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thanks, Wheatfield! Just as much as I wanted to know - The "silvering" term was what was essential for me to put in the description, I think. I'm crossing my fingers this is a valuable postcard. I kinda hate to part with it - so lovely! annsan William Robb wrote: > Here you go: > - Origin

Made my day.

2002-06-18 Thread Jeff
No, I didn't score onebay. No, I didn't take the picture of a lifetime. I saved the life of a mother duck and her ducklings. They started walking across a busy 4 lane road. When I realized what was in front of me I slammed on the brakes and honked the horn. The seemed to turn back, but after a se

Re: Are all Pentax Filters SMC?

2002-06-18 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >The usual reason polarizers are not multicoated is that there is so much reflection at the internal laminated surfaces, where the polarizer sheet is, that multicoating gives no improvement over monocoating! Additionally, multicoating may chang

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread William Robb
Here you go: - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele Subject: Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted > OUch - I can't even tell if you are kidding or not. tarnish makes > silver black, why would > it be called what makes black silver? but you were kidding, weren't > you

Re: OT World Cup Offer

2002-06-18 Thread Stan Halpin
And how about the odds on a Finals involving Senegal and the U.S.? Any offers? Now that the weaker teams like France and Argentina are gone, it starts to get interesting (;-) stan > From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2002 23:40:16 + > T

Pentax poster....

2002-06-18 Thread Bgpentax
Hi Guys... Are we gonna get access to the PENTAX POSTER ?..Love to have one (or two). I'd be happy to depot some if we have to buy in bulk...How do we proceed ? Regards, Bob in

Re: Pentax ME / ME SE / ME Super

2002-06-18 Thread Fred
> The Pentax ME SE is an ME Special Addition. I believe it has a > different focusing screen Well, I'm not so sure about that. I know for a fact that the ME Super SE has a different focus screen than the ME Super proper, but I didn't think that the ME SE and the ME proper had that particular d

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Rob - the key was in this paragraph in the second doc you sent me: The key to determining that a gelatin-silver photograph was made before 1920 is looking for silvering. These early prints had a tendency to silver, especially at the edges. Silvering is when

Re: Pentax ME / ME SE / ME Super

2002-06-18 Thread Paul Jones
Jeff, I thought it was the left from memory? i dont have it in front of me at the moment though > The light meter on all three is LEDs on the right side of the finder. Regards, Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the dir

RE: Pentax ME / ME SE / ME Super

2002-06-18 Thread Jeff Post
The Pentax ME has no manual shutter speed The Pentax ME SE is an ME Special Addition. I believe it has a different focusing screen The Pentax ME Super is an ME with the addition of manual shutter speeds. These are obtained by moving the selector dial to m and using two push buttons on the top

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Jun 2002 at 20:18, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Bob Walkden wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > Nice card. Are you thinking of solarization? > > annsan replies: > hmmm. maybe, but maybe also " Mackey (sp?) lines" is what I was thinking. > I don't think, though, that this was something intentional. I wo

Re: June PUG picks

2002-06-18 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Laura, Stop apologizing for your English. It's way better than my Italian! :-) I like your attiude of letting your pictures do the talking, though. With your first submission, you're on the right track! regards, frank Laura Cavaliere wrote: > > I'm very disapponted of my English in thi

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
OUch - I can't even tell if you are kidding or not. tarnish makes silver black, why would it be called what makes black silver? but you were kidding, weren't you? I feel a little silly now. ann William Robb wrote: > Tarnish. > > William Robb > - Original Message - > From: Ann Sanfede

re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Alan Chan
>This is a constructed argument. Sure there are rare Pentax lenses but they >can be counted on one hand. But there are rare Nikon lenses too, I'll bet >that any Nikon lens available for two years only, like the K 105mm, are >hard to find as well. I'm sure many Nikon lenses are easier to find th

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Oooops! I thought it was where Holly was born, when you said what you did, Dan - not where the crash was :( Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Dan - wow! - I guess I'll put that in the description, though > my boyfriend may not let me sell it :) > I totally didn't know. However, this was a few years befor

RE: Best aperture for the FA 50 1.4

2002-06-18 Thread Alan Chan
Just did a quick test on the Z-1p, and the suggested best apertures are: FA*24/2: f5.6 FA43/1.9: f4.5 FA77/1.8: f4.5 FA100/2.8 Macro: f5.6 F*300/4.5: f6.7 A70-210/4: f6.7 regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share

Re: Re: 6x7 quiries

2002-06-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Subject: Re: Re: 6x7 quiries > Hi Bill. > So is the "jammed"lever with no film in the camera normal. Ummm, no. If the film advance is jammed, it is broken. > If the winder is truly jammed is it an expensive > repair? Probably not. A 6x7 CLA will probab

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bob Walkden wrote: > Hi, > > Nice card. Are you thinking of solarization? annsan replies: hmmm. maybe, but maybe also " Mackey (sp?) lines" is what I was thinking. I don't think, though, that this was something intentional. I would guess that the alteration may indicate insufficient fixing (w

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Dan - wow! - I guess I'll put that in the description, though my boyfriend may not let me sell it :) I totally didn't know. However, this was a few years before Buddy was born :) Thanks for the info! annsan "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > I can't answer annsan's question, but a postcard from Cl

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread William Robb
Tarnish. William Robb - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 11:10 AM Subject: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted > This is a postcard I'm going to put up on ebay. When held at a slant > the black

Re: storing lenses

2002-06-18 Thread William Kane
Francis, If you have so many lenses that you need to store them, then you have too many. Send soem to me. Seriously, this topic has been debated before on the list. People have differing opinions. Personally, I store my lenses in their cases, which usually dictates that the front e

Re: Filter Question:

2002-06-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Jun 2002 at 16:55, Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: > I used a Nikon on mine, without problems. But then, I never shot wider than > f/5.6. Paul, what do you mean wider? Mechanical vignetting becomes more apparent as the lens is stopped down and is least visible when the lens is fully open. Chee

Re: Pentax ME / ME SE / ME Super

2002-06-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Jun 2002 at 13:45, Francis Alviar wrote: > What are the similarities and differences between > these three camera models? Thanks. http://www.BDimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/M/index.html Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.oze

Re: storing lenses

2002-06-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Jun 2002 at 13:43, Francis Alviar wrote: > What is the safest way to store an unused lens? On > it's side, with the front element down, with the real > element down? Thanks for your comments. Any orientation as long as they are in a sealed case containing a desiccant, or at least kept i

Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,...

2002-06-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Jun 2002 at 11:27, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: > Hi, >I am considering dumping my Metzes as they are getting older and >older, and getting that AF280T. But I am concerned about the lower >power it has... > >1) Does it accept NiCds? I was told that the orig.manual stated to >

Re: OT: How to keep Jehovah's Witnesses from knocking on your door

2002-06-18 Thread Brendan
humm, err, ah, well, never mind. --- Bob Walkden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > a friend forwarded this to me: > > http://www.web-options.com/big_knocker.jpg > > --- > Regards, > Bob > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. > To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I can't answer annsan's question, but a postcard from Clear Lake Iowa should get a lot of bids from Buddy Holly fans! Dan -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers & Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola

OT: How to keep Jehovah's Witnesses from knocking on your door

2002-06-18 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, a friend forwarded this to me: http://www.web-options.com/big_knocker.jpg --- Regards, Bob - 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: Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, Nice card. Are you thinking of solarization? --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Tuesday, June 18, 2002, 6:10:31 PM, you wrote: > This is a postcard I'm going to put up on ebay. When held at a slant > the black stuff on the > boats and the online of the boat with the sail turns silver.

Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, Some one sent me a huge file :) Send them to [EMAIL PROTECTED], its my work account and has no storage limit. Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 5:13 AM Subject: Re: Self Portraits?

Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread Paul Jones
Alot of those people have left the list and there are a lot of new members though. Paul - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 5:33 AM Subject: RE: Self Portraits? > Again, Dennis has one already: > > http://www.penta-

Re[2]: The horror! The horror! (was Dave Mann and Cotty - some pics

2002-06-18 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, > Anyone have the link handy? oh, I see now. That would be Cartman, here: http://www.web-options.com/valentin/valentin.htm Just in case Mike Johnston is looking in, I should quickly point out that I am categorically *not* taking pictures of flowers. That's a 21mm lens, so the flowers were s

Re: storing lenses

2002-06-18 Thread andre
I have another question relating to this thread: Should lenses be stored wide open or closed-down? A repairman told me once that some Takumar lenses should be stored wide-open while others closed-down, depending of their mechanisms. He refered to spring tension I think. I do feel this diaphra

RE: MZ-S hiccup

2002-06-18 Thread Alan Chan
>As for the aperture misread, doesn't the lens have a say in the readout? >If >so, perhaps the lens' electronics overheated and got confuddled rahter than >the camera's. This could be the problem of the lens or the camera. Each electrical contact is a weak link. regards, Alan Chan _

Re: storing lenses

2002-06-18 Thread Alan Chan
>What is the safest way to store an unused lens? On >it's side, with the front element down, with the real >element down? Thanks for your comments. Rear for sure (or does it really matter?). More importantly, with K mount lenses, set the aperture to minimum (f22 or 32). Nope, there is no diff

Re: Speaking of Limited Lenses . . .

2002-06-18 Thread Alan Chan
>I don't think that was what I said or implied. I was just kidding. :) regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pe

Re: MZ-S and Limited lens production variations

2002-06-18 Thread Alan Chan
>The MZ-S is "hand painted" (or sprayed) giving each camera an unique >finish. The Limited lenses are assembled by hand something most likely most >of the FA* are as well. Consider the pattern of the paint job, it's more like airbrushing on the MZ-S. About the LIMITED lenses, I won't be surpris

Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
FACE DOWN ON A COPIER? - Original Message - From: "Paul F. Stregevsky" > How large (dimensions)? > > How large a file size? > > By "self portrait," I assume it's a portrait OF us, but not necessarily BY > us (via a timer), right? > > Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pe

RE: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola > > Yes, but not many of us have participated. You did...I'm just saying all the work has already been done. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

Re: Pentax ME / ME SE / ME Super

2002-06-18 Thread Fred
> What are the similarities and differences between these three > camera models? Thanks. Francis: For the main differences between the ME and ME Super, probably the best place to start is Boz's K-mount page: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ There are several differences, actually, but the main one

Re: Are all Pentax Filters SMC?

2002-06-18 Thread Alan Chan
>Is it good to get polarizers multicoated??? I do not know if multicoated was necessary for PL filters. However, there was a time I experienced flare problem (FA*24/2 & B+W CIR-PL), and it shows on the picture. I think the Sun was hitting the front element. regards, Alan Chan ___

Re: Are all Pentax Filters SMC?

2002-06-18 Thread Alan Chan
>Mine isn't. I was quite disappointed considering it's high price. For some reason, no PL filters were coated until recently. regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.co

RE: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread tom
I'm pretty sure he is, I think he just hasn't been following the pdml lately. -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Johnson > Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 4:41 PM > T

Re: Metz 45 CT 1

2002-06-18 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Tuesday, June 18, 2002, 10:14:09 PM, Łukasz wrote: ŁK> Any opinions on the flash from the subject? It's quite powerful, but I'd ŁK> like to also use it for fill-in flash - are 5 auto settings enough? Depends on which fill-in - in daylight it's great as it's powerful enough, but in low-light fill-

Re: Filter Question:

2002-06-18 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Bob Poe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm trying to decide about filters for the K24/2.8. Will a regular size (thickness) filter vignet; or should I go the step-up ring route and say, go from 52 to 58mm for UV and Polarizer? I used a Nikon on mine, without problems. But then, I never shot wider

Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Yes, but not many of us have participated. tom wrote: > Again, Dennis has one already: > > http://www.penta-club.org/penta/forum/pdml_port/pdmlers_portraits.htm > > -- > Thomas Van Veen Photography > www.bigdayphoto.com > 301-758-3085 > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: cost of a "head shot" session?

2002-06-18 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So Paul, how come you didn't set up your tripod and use a cable release and take one yourself? :) Ann, 1. I'm a candid shooter; I don't know how to pose me, or anyone else, for a portrait. 2. I don't have off-camera flash. 3. I don't have a blank backgrou

Pentax ME / ME SE / ME Super

2002-06-18 Thread Francis Alviar
What are the similarities and differences between these three camera models? Thanks. Francis M. Alviar Irvine, CA Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and fo

RE: Best aperture for the FA 50 1.4

2002-06-18 Thread Knut Kampe
Well, resolution wise f8.0 appears to be better: http://www.takinami.com/yoshihiko/photo/lens_test/pentax_normal.html I do not know about other lens characteristics (bdimitrov comment is most likely based on these results). Knut At 13:34 18.06.02 -0400, you wrote: >Thanks for the advice. I par

RE: The horror! The horror! (was Dave Mann and Cotty - some pics

2002-06-18 Thread wendy beard
>From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: The horror! The horror! (was Dave Mann and Cotty - some pics > >No crack shots? > >tv Now, that I would NOT like to see!! (they're not builders are they?) wendy - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, g

Peifer takes a holiday....

2002-06-18 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Hi gang, I'll be off visiting with the folks for the next several days, so I'm temporarily unsubscribing. I'll have a word with the good Major (majordomo, that is) to make sure everything is in order. I'll still be able to do my PUG submission from the public library. Hope to be back on-list a

Re: June PUG picks

2002-06-18 Thread Laura Cavaliere
- Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 11:48 PM Subject: June PUG picks > "Gipsy Life" by Laura Cavaliere: > > I find this very disturbing, yet I can't stop looking at it. It's his > eyes. It seems that he

Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,...

2002-06-18 Thread Cotty
>1) Does it accept NiCds? I was told that the orig.manual stated to > NOT use NiCds... Any danger in using them? I never use alkalines as > the recycle times are just 3x as slow then... What about NiMH too? I run mine with NiMH rechargeables inside, and have had no problems. On full charge,

RE: Best aperture for the FA 50 1.4

2002-06-18 Thread Steve Desjardins
Thanks for the advice. I particularly like the phrase "trust the lens". BTW, the site which listed f8 as the best aperture was http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/index.html Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878

Filter Question:

2002-06-18 Thread Bob Poe
I'm trying to decide about filters for the K24/2.8. Will a regular size (thickness) filter vignet; or should I go the step-up ring route and say, go from 52 to 58mm for UV and Polarizer? Any help much appreciated. Bob = What boots up must come down. Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA Wor

Re: Re: scanner advice

2002-06-18 Thread David Brooks
I recently purchased the Epson 2450.It is really nice for photo scans.The 35mm stuff is so so(35mm chromes not to bad) and i get mixed results so far on the 120 stuff.I think only because i have not scanned enough to see what works best yet and flatness issues.I have, 1, 120 chrome that scanned

Help with terminology regarding B&W print wanted

2002-06-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
This is a postcard I'm going to put up on ebay. When held at a slant the black stuff on the boats and the online of the boat with the sail turns silver. The card is from roughly 1910 -1912. I want to put in my description what this phenomenon is called and I'll be damned if I can remember the te

Re: pentax PZ-20 should I buy this?

2002-06-18 Thread Brendan
I have one as a backup and it's basically a Pz-1p with out steriods --- Rogier van der Peijl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well taking lots of pics and buying various stuff > has finally rubbed off on > my girlfriend.. She wants a camera too.. > > Of course she's gonna get a pentax, the only pro

Re: LX underwater housing

2002-06-18 Thread Christian Skofteland
Anybody on the list buy it? It's the third time it's been for sale.. If only I had a thousand bucks lying around Christian On Tuesday 18 June 2002 05:50, Alan Chan wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1358980930&indexURL=0&ph >otoDisplayType=2#ebaylargephotohostin

Re: cost of a "head shot" session?

2002-06-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
So Paul, how come you didn't set up your tripod and use a cable release and take one yourself? :) annsan - 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

Re: scanner advice

2002-06-18 Thread Maris V. Lidaka Sr.
The Epson 1200 is fine for actual photos, but for negatives I would buy a dedicated filmscanner. I started with the Epson 1200U Photo, but soon after bought a refurbished Nikon LS-30 filmscanner - the Epson just did not do the job. Maris - Original Message - From: "wayne master of jelly

Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Bmacrae
In a message dated 6/18/2002 7:09:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I'm denying that pentax lenses in > general are rare. > Pal, Deny it all you want. Nobody was saying as much. We're all agreed on this! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Bmacrae
In a message dated 6/18/2002 6:01:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Now look for a Nikon > AI 105/2.5. It doesn't matter how many Pentax 105's were > made, there aren't any for sale. > Bingo!! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Bmacrae
In a message dated 6/18/2002 3:59:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Pentax lenses aren't rare. I didn't say they were rare. I said that the finer versions are rather harder to find than comparable lenses of other makes. What's more, you normally pay more for a really f

Re[2]: Nearly there, Pentax 67II arrived!

2002-06-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
Jan, Yes it is truly Brother Jan now. Getting camera in hand certainly constitutes the right to that name. I am still waiting for my moose hat from the Brotherhood, though...I wish they would send it. :) Doesn't that body/lens look so cool sitting up there on that tripod head? Bruce Tuesd

Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,...

2002-06-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
Frantisek, Setting my Gossen Luna Pro Digital F to ISO 100 and 1/60 flash synch, it reads F8 for a value when the flash is fired on manual from 2 meters. Hope this is what you are looking for. It also takes about 4 seconds to recharge after firing manual using fresh NiMHs. Bruce Tuesday, J

Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,...

2002-06-18 Thread Jeff Post
I used mine for the first time two weeks ago. Two sets of NiMh lasted friday night through saturday night shooting 9 rolls of film. Most discharges were full or close to full since it was dark and a soft box was used. (off camera grip with TTL sync cord). The second set still had power in t

Re: scanner advice

2002-06-18 Thread Jeff
I've been using my S20 to scan proof taken with my 120. Not too bad, but lately I've seen a purple line running down one side of the scan. I may spring for a 2450 or maybe a used Scan Multi. Jeff - Original Message - From: "Bill Owens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tu

RE: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Michael Perham
Pål Audun Jensen commented: June 18, 2002 7:05 AM Why some Pentax lenses are rare in North America may be that Pentax didn't sell many there and/or that people simply don't offer them for sale. I'm also sure that the Pentax lens population may look different from the Nikon lens population but

Re: OT: An educational experience

2002-06-18 Thread Flavio Minelli
Fred wrote: > > > I've babbled long enough for now; it's time for me to go back to > > bed. > > Well, I for one enjoy your periodic alleged babblings, Glenn. Keep > up the good storytelling - . > ... Just a "me too". Ciao, Flavio - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubs

Re: scanner advice

2002-06-18 Thread Bill Owens
I use the Epson Perfection 1200 for medium format negatives and prints. However, 1200 dpi is a little short for 35mm and I use an HP S20 for that. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "wayne master of jelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday,

Off topic - New York area cat-lovers please read

2002-06-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Hi, The grand-daughter of one of my dearest friends who lives about an hour outside of New York (Near Cornwall) needs to find a home for her two cats. I think she and her husband would like to see both cats go to the same household. She has two cats, and wishes to find a good home for them. On

Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread Mishka
"timer" and "remote" are kinda vague notions if you think of it. unless you say "mechanical" or "electronic", how about "honey, would you press that button!" for remote release? :) i like the idea though! mishka > From: Paul F. Stregevsky > Subject: Re: Self Portraits? > Date: Tue, 18 Jun 20

RE: Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread tom
Dennis K. already has a PDML portrait gallery: http://www.penta-club.org/penta/forum/pdml_port/pdmlers_portraits.htm tv - 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 ht

Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Bruce wrote: >Yes, there were millions of Pentax >lenses made, but of the K mount MF lenses sold in NA, >probably over 90% were 50mm. Pentax was a value camera >here, and few people invested in a lot of OEM lenes. What does my post have to do with North America? I was refering to production n

Re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
I wrote: I'm sure many Nikon lenses are easier to find than Nikon lenses but that doesn't make Pentax lenses rare. Correction: It is supposed to be: "I'm sure many Nikon lenses are easier to find than Pentax lenses..." Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscrib

Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread gfen
On Tue, 18 Jun 2002, Mishka wrote: > so, reverse mount the lens... > :) "And this is a self portrait of the pores on my nose..." Tempting. -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. T

re: Pentax lenses vs. the world?

2002-06-18 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Bruce wrote: >Pal, do you even read things on this list? There always >seems to be at least one thread of having looked for >months for some particualr lens, that are easy to get in >some other brand. Yes, there were millions of Pentax >lenses made, but of the K mount MF lenses sold in NA, >prob

RE: MZ-S hiccup

2002-06-18 Thread Vick, Jason
Coincidence? I just had the exact same problem with royal gold 100 36. By chance I was watching the display when the film loaded and happened to catch the MZ-S recognizing the ASA as 200. I went ahead and manually overrode the camera's ASA setting and shot the rest of the roll. However, upon com

Re: Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread David Brooks
I think its an ok idea.Like the,for PDML only. Might be a good chance to see how the SO handles the stealth equipment. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/

Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
How large (dimensions)? How large a file size? By "self portrait," I assume it's a portrait OF us, but not necessarily BY us (via a timer), right? Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: Are all Pentax Filters SMC?

2002-06-18 Thread Knut Kampe
Is it good to get polarizers multicoated??? The usual reason polarizers are not multicoated is that there is so much reflection at the internal laminated surfaces, where the polarizer sheet is, that multicoating gives no improvement over monocoating! Additionally, multicoating may change the d

Re: Self Portraits?

2002-06-18 Thread Mishka
so, reverse mount the lens... :) mishka > From: gfen > Subject: Re: Self Portraits? > Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 05:23:15 -0700 > > I bought a camera so I could be BEHIND the lens, and not in front of > it. Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com -

Re: US Customs - has anybody else been charged duty?

2002-06-18 Thread Camdir
Folks. As a regular exporter, I can offer these pearls: If you want it insured, the insured value must be declared on the paperwork, which Customs will inevitably see. If you don't want insurance, that's fine, I can have it marked "gift" and low value on the green slip. However, if it goes mis

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