Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs

2002-09-07 Thread Brad Dobo
I must disagree. No worries. :) - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 6:44 PM Subject: Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs > On 7 Sep 2002 at 16:32, Brad Dobo wrote: > > > I don't think you unde

Re: Car Shot

2002-09-07 Thread CBWaters
Uh..Actually, thinking back, this was taken with my Sigma A 70-210. Cory - Original Message - From: "CBWaters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 11:25 PM Subject: Car Shot > For your review: > http://community.webshots.com/photo/16822530/495

Car Shot

2002-09-07 Thread CBWaters
For your review: http://community.webshots.com/photo/16822530/49520258YPzqAV A photo I took in Petoskey Michigan while on my tour of family members jokingly referred to as a "vacation". Took it with my MZ-5n and the SMCF 35-135 F3.5-4.5 I bought to take on vacation with me. I scanned it with a P

Re: product wish list (was: Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs)

2002-09-07 Thread Herb Chong
>I'm told it's still in production. B&H and others still advertising it monthly, too. < i bought my FA* 80-200 f2.8 this June. superb lens. Herb...

OT: Help Please - Lunasix 3 instructions

2002-09-07 Thread James Adams
My friend has gone digital, so has sold his Pro Darkroom equipment, paper etc. He has given me a Lunasix 3 for free, plus about 12 assorted rolls of 120 film (Tmax 100, Tmax 400, Ektachrome 400S and Provia 400S). Can anyone help? I need instructions for the Lunasix 3, and Battery info, or a lea

Re: list stuff (was RE: OT Probably, Rear Window)

2002-09-07 Thread William Kane
I'm going to guess that a Microsoft product is on one side of this problem. Most likely the senders side, but also it's possible it's on the readers side. OR It could be that the user is sending messages as BOTH plain text AND HTML, and the HTML is being stripped off and send in TXT form? I

Re: list stuff (was RE: OT Probably, Rear Window)

2002-09-07 Thread frank theriault
ah Nope, not getting that. -frank tom wrote: > No, I'm getting a text attachment with every message. The text is the > same as what's in the email body. > > -- > Thomas Van Veen Photography > www.bigdayphoto.com > 301-758-3085 > > > -Original Message- > > From: frank theriault [mai

Re: OT Probably, Rear Window

2002-09-07 Thread Martin Mielke
Early in the movie Stewart uses a 4 x 5 Speed Graphic. Later on he switches to a Exakta with a telephoto lens. Martin - Original Message - From: "CBWaters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 7:10 PM Subject: OT Probably, Rear Window > We're w

RE: list stuff (was RE: OT Probably, Rear Window)

2002-09-07 Thread tom
No, I'm getting a text attachment with every message. The text is the same as what's in the email body. -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 > -Original Message- > From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 8:07 PM > T

Re: list stuff (was RE: OT Probably, Rear Window)

2002-09-07 Thread frank theriault
what, you mean those blurbs at the bottom about PUG and stuff? Nope. -frank tom wrote: > Is anyone else getting text attachments from the list? > > -- -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer

list stuff (was RE: OT Probably, Rear Window)

2002-09-07 Thread tom
Is anyone else getting text attachments from the list? -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 > -Original Message- > From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 7:55 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: OT Probably,

Re: OT Probably, Rear Window

2002-09-07 Thread frank theriault
Yeah, I've been getting posts out of order lately. One of mine from Thursday just popped up. And one that I sent this morning, still hasn't. Of course, it was just my usual drivel... -frank Lukasz Kacperczyk wrote: > Wow! I received the answer to this message before I got the question... >

RE: OT Probably, Rear Window

2002-09-07 Thread Lukasz Kacperczyk
Wow! I received the answer to this message before I got the question... Now, that's fast! :) Lukasz -Original Message- From: CBWaters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 1:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT Probably, Rear Window We're watching the classic H

Re: OT Probably, Rear Window

2002-09-07 Thread Keith Whaley
Looks like an Exacta to me... keith whaley CBWaters wrote: > > We're watching the classic Hitchcock film "Rear Window" on Oxygen right now. > Anyone know what camera he's peering at his neighbors with. Sure is a big > lens... > > Cory Waters

OT Probably, Rear Window

2002-09-07 Thread CBWaters
We're watching the classic Hitchcock film "Rear Window" on Oxygen right now. Anyone know what camera he's peering at his neighbors with. Sure is a big lens... Cory Waters

Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs

2002-09-07 Thread Rob Studdert
On 7 Sep 2002 at 16:32, Brad Dobo wrote: > I don't think you understand. Oh well, no matter Well read Keiths posts again as they are quite easy to digest and very truthful too :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://m

Re: Digital backs, medium format and more (was: Pentax WILL (most likely) show a digital SLR at Photokina!)

2002-09-07 Thread Dario Bonazza 2
Pål wrote: > Is this impression in general or limited to the digital slr? The lacking of a digital SLR is the best example of the critical situation. However, my idea about nothing REALLY new to be shown at Photokina is general. > According to my Pentax sorces, they don't have the foggiest idea

FS: Cases

2002-09-07 Thread wendy beard
A couple more items out of the closet: Zing Neoprene standard SLR camera cover http://www.saundersphoto.com/html/zing.htm BlackCat. No. 501-101 Unused (but no packing) $14 MX/ME non-pentax form fit case, hardly any wear $5 ME-Super Pentax form fit case, ditto $12 Pentax M80-200 f4.5 lens case, b

Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs

2002-09-07 Thread collinb
They ARE just computers with digital eyes. Nothing more. What we need to do is record reality in all its linear glory. With continuous tonality. Perhaps at a molecular level. At 02:38 PM 9/7/02 -0400, you wrote: >Subject: Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs > >Anyhow, maybe I got off t

Re: product wish list (was: Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs)

2002-09-07 Thread Matjaz Osojnik
Ok, let's play: since I don't really believe in a flagship, MZ-3/5n is due for a replacement model with fancy flash related features like high speed sync and wireless control plus support for USM focusing and IS with new FAII lens series. They might also add RGB metering or SAFOX VIII with cro

Re: Digital backs, medium format and more (was: Pentax WILL (most likely) show a digital SLR at Photokina!)

2002-09-07 Thread Jostein
Pentax holds all it's international distributors by the ears, I think. That phrase about disclosure could have been used by the Norwegian distributor as well. I've heard it from them before. However, it's usually evident from what they _don't_ say that there's something that's worth telling...:-)

Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs

2002-09-07 Thread Brad Dobo
> >Would > > the DSLR be the flagship? > > No. Good. > > I kind of like the way it is now. > > You don't want them to release anything else? I'm not made of money, just a poor student, so no, I don't, can't afford it. I could care less about marketing and profits with Pentax and 35mm, competit

Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs

2002-09-07 Thread Brad Dobo
Keith, I understand most of what you are saying, but generally, with computers, once they cannot be upgraded, they DO become obsolete. Let me tell you why. I could be using WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS on a 286 IBM computer (which I have downstairs) yet I do not. Or the old Lotus 1-2-3. It was fin

Re: Stuff for Sale

2002-09-07 Thread andre
>Sorry Chaps, forgot to post this yesterday but as I'm skint I hope >you'll forgive me. > >A few things I'm looking to sell. All of the items are in absolutely >tip-top condition, no blemishes or shortcomings unless noted. Prices >in US$ > >M24-50mm f3.5, pentax caps $185 Wendy, 24-50 f4 or 24

RE: Pentax WILL (most likely) show a digital SLR at Photokina!

2002-09-07 Thread David Chang-Sang
Ok.. I retract my earlier adamant stance on this topic :-) My apologies as I was always under the impression that the item had been yanked and was never heard of again. Again.. my error.. and thanks to all for restoring some faith in Pentax :) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: Cott

Re: Weekend Treat

2002-09-07 Thread Jostein
- Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Well, if you want something doing, do it yourself! I have transcribed the > sketch as best I can. Have a good laugh, and a good weekend. > > http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/misc/hancock.html So that's where you got your sig from! G

product wish list (was: Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs)

2002-09-07 Thread Jostein
- Original Message - From: "Pål Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > You don't want them to release anything else? > Digital aside; the Number One on my wish list is a new 80-200/2.8. Jostein

Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs

2002-09-07 Thread Pål Jensen
Brad wrote: >Would > the DSLR be the flagship? No. > I kind of like the way it is now. You don't want them to release anything else? Pål

Re: Digital backs, medium format and more (was: Pentax WILL (most likely) show a digital SLR at Photokina!)

2002-09-07 Thread Pål Jensen
Dario wrote: > I'm already disappointed. According to recent info from Pentax, I'm quite > convinced most of PDML'ers will be EXTREMELY disappointed with Photokina, > and then somebody else will switch to Canon, Nikon, or maybe Fuji to get an > excellent D-SLR without waiting Pentax forever. I on

Stuff for Sale

2002-09-07 Thread wendy beard
Sorry Chaps, forgot to post this yesterday but as I'm skint I hope you'll forgive me. A few things I'm looking to sell. All of the items are in absolutely tip-top condition, no blemishes or shortcomings unless noted. Prices in US$ M24-50mm f3.5, pentax caps $185 M28 f3.5, pentax caps and case

Re: Pentax WILL (most likely) show a digital SLR at Photokina!

2002-09-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Don't be too hasty, David. Pentax has dissappointed us in the past, and there is still no clear sign they will do differently this time. They seem far too comfortable with small, cheap compacts, both film and digital. David Chang-Sang wrote:. > I retract my earlier adamant stance on this topic

RE: Pentax WILL (most likely) show a digital SLR at Photokina!

2002-09-07 Thread David Chang-Sang
Ok.. I retract my earlier adamant stance on this topic :-) My apologies as I was always under the impression that the item had been yanked and was never heard of again. Again.. my error.. and thanks to all for restoring some faith in Pentax :) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: Cott

RE: Weekend Treat

2002-09-07 Thread Łukasz Kacperczyk
Thanks Cotty! I needed something like that today :) Lukasz -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 3:52 PM To: Pentax List Subject: Weekend Treat Many if you will not have heard of Tony Hancock, some will. He was a British comedian

Weekend Treat

2002-09-07 Thread Cotty
Many if you will not have heard of Tony Hancock, some will. He was a British comedian in the middle part of the last century. You may have seen him making an appearance in a 'Carry On' film or two, along with people like the amazing Kenneth Williams ('.h! Matron!') One of the many

Re: thoughts on fuji across

2002-09-07 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Tuesday, September 3, 2002, 10:53:55 PM, Łukasz wrote: ŁK> I haven't tried it, but I read that in order to fully benefit from the fine ŁK> grain and smooth tones one has to process it very carefully and in a ŁK> particular combination of the chemistry used. There was a test of this film ŁK> in a

Re: N*** HK-4 Hood for a 28-70 lens

2002-09-07 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Tuesday, September 3, 2002, 12:29:47 AM, Łukasz wrote: ŁK> Thanks Steve, ŁK> I thought that, because often people claim that their 28mm hoods are usable ŁK> with 24mm lenses, it could be the same here, but I guess it's a different ŁK> story with zoom lenses. I generally find that the rectangular

Re: OT: Telephoto and wide angles for Speed graphic

2002-09-07 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Have a look at www.f32.net , a large-format community, with a friendly attitude like the PDML. It also has a lot of links to other sites, it has a discussion list,d.board, ..., and a list of lenses with their coverage and other technicalities! Keep the LF going - buy film :) Frantisek

Re: Digital backs, medium format and more (was: Pentax WILL (most likely) show a digital SLR at Photokina!)

2002-09-07 Thread Dario Bonazza 2
Pål wrote: > >Other > > interesting patents (US 6370333, US 6393219) are for a multipoint autofocus > > system. > > Is this different from whats being used on the MZ-S? Cross sensors? Number of points? Go there: http://164.195.100.11/netahtml/srchnum.htm Put the numbers you want in the query fie

Re: MZ-S users and the speculation on DSLRs

2002-09-07 Thread Keith Whaley
Brad Dobo wrote: > > That was a long message, but I enjoyed it :) > > I feel exactly like you, and while I don't have an extensive lens > collection, I get by, and I love the MZ-S (with grip, almost essential). > You are SO correct about digital cameras, they do go completely obsolete, > and I