On Tuesday, December 2, 2003, at 09:13 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm back.
As am I. Been back for a couple of days, but pretty busy.
I was glad to get to meet you and the family, Eleanor.
Doug
Hmmm, I am SLOWLY getting there William. My "rates" are slowly climbing,
but I know for a fact that I am still the cheapest in the area by hundreds
of $$$. As I said in a post yesterday, I still find myself apologising to
people regularly for "being so expensive" and trying to justify the costs t
Great shot - guess I'll need a digital to take good pics these days - the
old Program Plus is obviously not good enough. :)
--
Robert
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From: "Christian Skofteland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 1:06 AM
Subject: just
Hello Tanya,
I'll do my best to give you some ideas. First let me say that I am in
the process of moving away from shooting 67 mostly for weddings and
portraits.
A friend of mine switched to digital from film in the Nikon camp a
while back. He thought that he would use the lenses that he alread
Ryan, Adorama has it at USD$1429 when you add it to your shopping cart...
http://www.adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=1068681649501710&sku=IPXISTD
That Froogle.com IS a freaky price, I too am very interested to hear from
anyone who has dealt with them before...
tan.
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lurvly! very cool indeedy...
tan.
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From: "Christian Skofteland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 3:06 PM
Subject: just a random picture from this evening
> Well not so random. The sky was clear and the air dry so
By golly, you're right - just found it in the manual...
But at the risk of revealing just how thick I really am, I honestly don't
get why it does that. It seems to be backwards. For example, if you put a
70 mm lens on the camera, you are shooting at an effective 105mm, but the
flash shows 48m
On Wed, 3 Dec 2003 15:27:18 +1000
"Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yeah, but who exactly does the GST go to? Like if I haven't been
> charged by say B&H for GST, then if customs charges me
> with it and the transaction took place outside of the country, then how
> can the Au
lol! have you been spying on me?!? not just saturday nights, virtually every
night! I have worked out this great way to lean my head on the keyboard and
snooze and abruptly wake when I hear the scan end! ok, so no dancing would
be happenin' in these parts, but a scan free night would be most appre
Yeah, but who exactly does the GST go to? Like if I haven't been charged by
say B&H for GST, then if customs charges me
with it and the transaction took place outside of the country, then how can
the Aus Govt charge it as there is nobody within the country who will be
eligible to claim the tax cre
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> From: Bob Rapp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > You prefaced your original comment by saying you had been
> lurking. Did
> > you miss the 5000 posts pertaining to this subject?
> >
> I'll go back to m
Hey I put this at the bottom of a previous post- think it might get a bit
more attention in a thread of its own, so:
This company has a freaky price- USD$1149 for the *ist D body.. Found it
thru Froogle.com. Is it genuine?? Anyone?
http://www.amphotoworld.com/product.asp?id=pnistdigital&l=Froogle
> -Original Message-
> From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>
> Smells that will attract a bear to your tent include, but
> are not limited to
> food, cooking smells (don't ever cook close to your tent,
> even if you are
> not in a bear area), some cosmetics (yup, people do take
> -Original Message-
> From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> OT- tom, are you shooting your weddings exclusively with
> the *istD, or are
> you using another digital slr of some description?
I'm shooting everything with the 10D. I slowly weaned myself off the
645n,
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-- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 11:29 PM
--
-- Cesar Matamoros II wrote:
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-- > .
-- >
-- > The current exhibit (until 3 January) highlights the 2003
-- Leica Lifetime
-- > Achievement Award winner - Elliott Erwitt.
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-- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 11:26 PM
--
-- Cesar Matamoros II wrote:
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-- > Bill,
-- >
-- > Do we BS a bit at GFMtn??? Not that I can recall...
-- >
-- > I have only camped once. It was for a Hashing weekend.
Well not so random. The sky was clear and the air dry so I decided to take
pictures of the moon. I stacked Sigma APO 2x and 1.4X multipliers behind my
Sigma 300/4 APO on the ist-D (approx. 1260mm in 35mm equiv.) and came up
with this one, among many:
http://www.xian.us/images/moon_imgp0220b.jpg
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From: "Robert Chiasson"
Subject: Re: GST [was:*ist D - with no lens?!?]
> Here in the Great White North, I've learned to never accept cross-boarder
> courier shipments if at all possible, because these packages are
> individually inspected by Customs and you get tag
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From: "Tanya Mayer Photography"
Subject: Re: *istD - Hm
> OT- tom, are you shooting your weddings exclusively with the *istD, or are
> you using another digital slr of some description?
>
> Also, you said "I regularly make 16x20's from 6 megs, and I'm always
> a
Here in the Great White North, I've learned to never accept cross-boarder
courier shipments if at all possible, because these packages are
individually inspected by Customs and you get tagged for ever fee possible,
including a handling fee.
--
Robert
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From: "Ryan
Herb Chong wrote:
> bears are now common in the Catskills and south, including the Gunks. Ann's
> friend lives on Taylor Road in the Town of Cornwall next to Schunemunk
> Mountain (with about a dozen known spellings).
>
> Herb
I jsut found three in my Roadside Geology of NY state - that it su
As several people have mentioned on this list: "The proof is in the prints"
Tom shoots with a Canon 10D, and I've seen his prints. They are
VERY good.
I've printed so far up to 8x12 or so from the ist-D and I am totally amazed
at how they look. 35mm film is dead to me at this point. 6MP is pl
Eleanor,
Great shots. I would enjoy seeing the originals... better yet, I would
love to see some slides of these :-)
Whew! I am up to date, but for how long,
César
Panama City, Florida
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-- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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-- To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- Subject: RE: Some of my November PDML recordings.
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-- > -Original Message-
-- > From: Christian Skofteland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Stan Halpin wrote:
> on 12/02/03 11:34 AM, Ann Sanfedele at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> ...
> > found a stash of bird feeders up on the mountain whose name I can't begin
> > to spell, but is often day-hiked by New Yorkers who take a bus up rt 32 .
> > Sounds like "Scuddy-munk" ...
> >
> > annsan
Stan wrote..."For a really good macro, get the FA100/2.8. For a rally good
portrait lens,
get the FA85/1.4..."
I agree, that's why I have them.
David Madsen
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.davidmadsen.com
OT- tom, are you shooting your weddings exclusively with the *istD, or are
you using another digital slr of some description?
Also, you said "I regularly make 16x20's from 6 megs, and I'm always
astonished at how good they look. I like them better than most of the prints
I got from my 645, and tha
Please read that as "percieved quality"
brain fart, sorry
> I think granularity is much more important for "perceived contrast" that
is
> ultimate lens resolution, and that is generally lens independent.
William Robb
Hey Tanya,
I'm not going to get one anytime soon, but I'm trying to keep an eye on *ist
D prices, and just some extra info for ya, though you probably are aware of
it.. Unfortunately for us down under the best prices are online, and not in
the continent. B&H have it for about USD$1500 (body only, a
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From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Well, you know, you want to use what you're used to.
nice come-back...
> > > December Maryland trip is for the week of the 15th,
> > >
> > > César
> >
> Suggestions? I take it Indian food is out.
>
You take it correctly, sir! Maybe
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From: "frank theriault"
Subject: Re: Who else?
> LOL!!
>
> Actually, bears don't scare me. I've camped where there have been bears
> nearby, and I know that as long as there's no food in the tent, they won't
> bother you.
Since we got the crew, we have done all of
Reported in what sense?
I have used my M42 lenses a bit. I just tend to use my K-mounts more often
and with the Limited lenses don't drag out the M42 much - that and the
limited selection...
What would you want to see? I can try to accomodate. I plan on doing the
screwmount scene next trip up
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From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> You prefaced your original comment by saying you had been lurking. Did
> you miss the 5000 posts pertaining to this subject?
>
I'll go back to my room - Bye
Cesar Matamoros II wrote:
> .
>
> The current exhibit (until 3 January) highlights the 2003 Leica Lifetime
> Achievement Award winner - Elliott Erwitt.
Oh my God, I forgot it was there!
He's my idol, you know.
The photo from JFK funeral is the closeup of Jackie I gather - a famous photo of
his.
Eleanor,
Welcome back.
Pity about the vf. I was just looking at the Digilux 1 brochure. Very
enticing and with an optical vf. I have handled cameras with vfs and have
put them down immediately...
Feeling that there is a Leica in my future somewhere,
César
Panama City, Florida
-- -Origin
Cesar Matamoros II wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Do we BS a bit at GFMtn??? Not that I can recall...
>
> I have only camped once. It was for a Hashing weekend. But for Annsan I
> would gladly give up my bed space... if it would guarantee her being there.
>
> César
> Panama City, Florida
Aw, Cesar - that'
Ahhh, the reputation continues... For a fee I can be available.
Terms to be discussed,
César
Panama City, Florida
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-- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 7:56 PM
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-- No special arrangements, first come, first served in th
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-- Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 11:15 PM
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-- From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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-- > -- > From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PR
Will I ever catch up with the list? Probably not for a while - unless I
decide to stay home at night... but where is the fun in that? Saw
Seussical the Musical and will watch The Nutcracker later this week...
While in NYC I took the time to visit the Leica Gallery at 670 Broadway. A
small exhi
the fine print on the *ist D brochure says that the FA* 250-600 is built
every time an order comes in. i presume that means from the parts they have
lying around.
the new Sigma 12-24 has no aperture ring.
Herb...
Many thanks mike!
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From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom
> Hi,
>
> Tanya Mayer Photography wrote:
>
> > I know this might all sound very rudimentary to you
There are some ongoing threads on DPReview about the issue. The last
I had read, no definite conclusions had been drawn. I had asked if
anyone was seeing the same problems with a film *ist or MZ-S,
wondering if it were a general AF problem, problem with SAFOX VIII or
specific lenses. Guess I'll
Thanks Stan! So I bought quite wisely then! lol. I am still interested in
this whole macro thingy. I only "discovered" it on the 28-105 by pure
accident, and nothing I can find anywhere even refers to it having ANY sort
of macro capabilities. Do you know any links/references where this is
discu
for those that might be interested in acquiring this lens for the *istD, i
tested a regular 82mm and a B+W Slim 82mm filter threaded to the lens cover
with the cap removed. the ordinary filter vignettes slightly wide open and
very noticeably at f22. the Slim filter doesn't vignette that i can tell
> -Original Message-
> From: Bob Rapp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> 1.So, in terms of "where is digital now in terms of
> matching 35mm film
> performance?" Has anyone taken, say a 50mm f2.8 macro, and
> tested the
> resolution on the sensor shooting USAF targets? With high
> quality fi
> -Original Message-
> From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> Mike, you are correct, it DOES way a ton! lol. BUT, I have
> a smaller bag
> that I use for weddings etc. I just purchased the Nova 5
> so that I can fill
> it with most of my gear and take in on flights a
Even funnier that you can remember things ...
Mat Maessen wrote:
> Funny the things you remember...
>
Hi Bob ... nice to see your smiling pixels here ... how's it going.
You're probably gonna get a wide range of answers about what's needed in the way
of resolution. I'll stay out of that discussion as the technical wizards here
know far more than me. I'll just go sit in the corner and read a comi
well, for 1, what you get on a tripod with high shutter speeds, shooting
Velvia and a flat field isn't what you are going to get under most realistic
conditions with the same lens. as mentioned earlier on the 31mm limited
thread, the absolute maximum theoretical from the *istD is 64lp/mm, but that
The only problem I have had is vignetting at 28mm especially with a
polarizer or generic lens hood. Like you, I agree it is a superb optic.
With regard,
Robert Woerner
I've been conducting many lens tests on my ist-Dwhich is now easier with digital!
One clear conclusion is that the Pentax 20-35/4 lens is perfect for the ist-D. I
cannot find a lens in it's range (zoom or prime) which beats it.period. I think
getting the cheaper FAJ or the new ist-D o
Hi Bob,
1) no, no testing and I'm not exactly sure how to go about it.
2) acquisitions specifically for digital have been:
*ist-D + Grip + 512MB card
FA24/2 (second hand)
8 x NiMh AA's and charger
which all adds up to around AUD$3200. No printer as yet, and I'm holding
off
I actually flew Laker on my first trip to England, when I was all of 5
years old. Funny the things you remember...
-Mat
Malcolm Smith wrote:
I remember the slogan 'I'm a Laker Liker' for Freddie Laker's cut price
airline. I had the smiley face sticker on the family washing machine for
years when
on 12/02/03 7:16 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
...
> OT - your website seems to be down right at the moment, or is it just at my
> end?
>
...
>
> tan.
>
>
I think my ISP has rung in a change of service terms on me, and is starting
to charge for bandwidth. This month,
By "psuedo-macro" I meant that this is one of many lenses that claim to be
macro but really aren't (IMHO) since they are not designed for a flat field
of focus, they are not optimized for the close rather than distant subjects,
and they don't focus all that close anyway. An ok alternative to using
>
> I stand corrected John, of course it is "Alyson" - also, what does IIRC
> stand for...
If I Recall Correctly
> H, can't stay that Paul Newman would have done "it" for me, bring on
> David
> Boreanaz any day! lol...
You're probably a few years younger than me (or my wife).
>
> > I've just heard of some reported problems [snip]
>
> Where did you hear of these problems, John?
>
> Fred, K1FW
I was alerted to them when I got back in touch with the guy
who sold me my 80-200/2.8; he claims he has demonstrated the
problem on no less than 14 different *ist-D bodies!
Collin,
I have a old fold up woodfield compact 4x5. Don't know
the name. If you might be interested I could check on
it and on the lens (if you need it). The lens speeds
are off.
of the old wood compact 4x5 cameras
like a Premo or similar. Anyone got one?
John
>
> I once flew across the US with a Pelican 1450 case full of gear and a full
> size Manfrotto tripod (and, boy, were my arms tired! - lol). They won't let
> you do that anymore. It was much too heavy, anyway.
The last time I had a heavy camera bag as carry-on was a transatlantic
flight a coup
On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 01:05:19 -0800, Bruce Dayton wrote:
> Well, 28 is visually wider than 35. If you are going for a wider
> look, then you should probably get the 28 and just be sure to stop
> down a bit. I know how that "finances" thing can get in the way of
> wants. Good luck.
Oh those pesky
> Portville? Never heard of it.
You probalby wouldn't have, it's so tiny. :) But it is right near Olean,
which you might have heard of.
> OTOH, We aren't far from Buffalo here in Toronto. Went
> camping several
> times at the Alleghany State Park, which I think was near Warsaw and
> Salamanc
> doesn't do it for me Lukasz - do you have a security setting selected in
> your Options folder that may result in it? Or what about your anitvirus
> software?
I didn't change anything in any of my "options", "preferences" folders, but
still_some_messages started to look like this. It all starte
> I've just heard of some reported problems [snip]
Where did you hear of these problems, John?
Fred, K1FW
>
> on 12/02/03 6:22 PM, John Francis at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> >
> > I've just heard of some reported problems with the SAFOX VIII
> > auto-focus with lenses wider than f4 max aperture.
> >
> > Apparently the FA 50/1.4 and 28-70/2.8 are particularly prone
> > to the errors, but the 80-20
I once flew across the US with a Pelican 1450 case full of gear and a full
size Manfrotto tripod (and, boy, were my arms tired! - lol). They won't let
you do that anymore. It was much too heavy, anyway.
David Madsen
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.davidmadsen.com
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I got lucky earlier this year on a used FA 100mm f2.8 macro. It has three
small 'scars' around the end of the lens from a clamp-on macro flash, but
otherwise in perfect condition. Only paid $250 US and I couldn't be happier
with it. If you find one for the right price I recommend it, great for
p
Art Alexakis has been known to whine on occasion... ;-)
just kidding, one of my favorites as well. :-)
-Mat
Tanya Mayer Photography wrote:
Everclear - don't know about the drink, but they are one of my favourite
bands! lol.
Mike, you are correct, it DOES way a ton! lol. BUT, I have a smaller bag
that I use for weddings etc. I just purchased the Nova 5 so that I can fill
it with most of my gear and take in on flights as "carry on luggage". No
matter how secure the case (Pelikan, Storm etc), I don't trust baggage
hand
Stan! I DID check your website, and that is WHY I purchased it! .
OT - your website seems to be down right at the moment, or is it just at my
end?
Thanks heaps for your comments, I mainly purchased this lens to "get me
through" until I got my Tamron 28-200mm back, BUT I now think it will be my
pr
i got the istD with the fa 50 1.4 and 135 2.8
on the 135 the autofocus is so fast i barely even notice it happening.
btw. i set the istD to only focus when i press the AF buttom on the back,
cause too many of my shots were mis-focused. also on my previous and now
backup film camera - a zx-5n - th
Well, it does say Asahi Pentax on it Stan.
How could I go wrong! :-)
Bob S.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Wow! Good buy! You got a great price!
>
> (What is it?)
>
> [Yes, I know, that was your question also. Just being a touch facetious.]
>
> Stan
on 12/02/03 6:14 PM, Lukasz Kacperczyk at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Is it only me, or does anybody else also receive some email from PDML with a
> "prefix" "[SPAM]" and a word "net" in the beginning?
>
> regards,
> Lukasz
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> ===
> www.fotopol
on 12/02/03 6:44 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Another question that I have, and I apologise if this sounds extremely
> "dumb" BUT, if the effective
> focal length of the *istD is 1.5times the focal length of the same lenses on
> a film body, does this mean
> that the f
doesn't do it for me Lukasz - do you have a security setting selected in
your Options folder that may result in it? Or what about your anitvirus
software?
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From: "Lukasz Kacperczyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:14 A
I stand corrected John, of course it is "Alyson" - also, what does IIRC
stand for...
H, can't stay that Paul Newman would have done "it" for me, bring on
David
Boreanaz any day! lol...
tan.
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From: "John Francis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent:
Hi Gang,
I have been lurking around checking the "Pentax Digital Mailing List"
archives over the past year and have noticed the "Brotherhood" disbanding to
switch to the *istD.
It made me think about some earlier posts I submitted talking about the
resolution required from a digital that wo
Another question that I have, and I apologise if this sounds extremely
"dumb" BUT, if the effective
focal length of the *istD is 1.5times the focal length of the same lenses on
a film body, does this mean
that the f-stops are also 1.5 times? ie. If I used my FA 50mm f1.7 on the
*istD, would this e
> -Original Message-
> From: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> BTW, in 50 years of wandering the woods, I have only met
> one wild bear. They
> avoid you as assiduous as you avoid them.
This is true, and if you do see one he will almost invariably bolt in
the opposite direction as q
Is it only me, or does anybody else also receive some email from PDML with a
"prefix" "[SPAM]" and a word "net" in the beginning?
regards,
Lukasz
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===
www.fotopolis.pl
===
internetowy magazyn o fotografii
i have only one lens that doesn't fit into the category. all work more or
less the way they are supposed to. macro focusing in dim light is a bit
tricky, but i find the *ist and *istD focus faster and lock on more of the
time than my ZX-5n ever did.
Herb...
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From: "Joh
on 12/02/03 6:22 PM, John Francis at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> I've just heard of some reported problems with the SAFOX VIII
> auto-focus with lenses wider than f4 max aperture.
>
> Apparently the FA 50/1.4 and 28-70/2.8 are particularly prone
> to the errors, but the 80-200/2.8 also shows so
Everclear - don't know about the drink, but they are one of my favourite
bands! lol.
tan.
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From: "Mat Maessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:10 AM
Subject: Re: OT: Whines
> Not sure about car windows, but it certai
Hi,
Tanya Mayer Photography wrote:
> > Sooo, basically, my *istD "fund" has disappeared for now, as over the past
> three weeks, I have enabled myself with the following items: another Pz-20,
> Pentax FA 28-105mm lens, Pentax FA 50mm f1.7mm lens, 360fgz flashgun. And
> whilst I was at it, I wen
bears are now common in the Catskills and south, including the Gunks. Ann's
friend lives on Taylor Road in the Town of Cornwall next to Schunemunk
Mountain (with about a dozen known spellings).
Herb
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From: "Stan Halpin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
S
>
> hehe, ashamed to admit that of course I know it... it was "American Pie",
> and we don't need to talk about what she did with her flute do we?!! ;-)
> The actresses name is Alison Hannigan, which I know because despite being
> the mature mother that I am, I am/was totally addicted to "Buffy" a
they get bears in Yonkers, at least occasionally.
Herb
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From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 6:28 PM
Subject: RE: no birds at my Thanksgiving
> LOL! A tiny town called Portville, a couple of hours south o
i'm disappointed with my FA* 24 f2.0. it is a bit sharper than my FA24-90
but it has a lot more chromatic abberation at the corners. i think mine is
misaligned. it sounds like a trip to Pentax Colorado.
Herb
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From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PR
but half the resolution of 128 elements/mm is 64 lp/mm. you're dividing by
two twice.
Herb...
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From: "Alin Flaider" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "keller.schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: FA 31 mm 1.8 limited
> keller.schae
Hi,
frank theriault wrote:
> Bears scare the bejeezus out of me, okay? They're big, strong, run fast,
> climb trees, and have claws and teeth like freaking daggers. I say there's
> nothing wrong with knowing where the bears are, and to be wary of them.
> Call me strange - lord knows there are en
> Many thanks William, and everybody else for your thoughtful responses to
this thread...
>
> In regards to the digital/film thingy:
>
> I KNOW that I need to go digital. I know that I would recoup the $$ in
very little time and I also know that it would be SOO beneficial for me
out here havin
> Question - I just bought this lens, the
Pentax 28-105mm
FA powerzoom f4-f5.6
> (from ebay, for like au$150!!!). It is in PERFECT condition and I am very
> happy with my purchase. Course I don't use the powerzoom crap, but the lens
> itself is great.
> Ma
Not sure about car windows, but it certainly makes a good cleaning
solvent...
Something about a liquor that's 190 proof...
-Mat
mike wilson wrote:
Everclear sounds like something you use to clean car windows on frosty
mornings. Or that you use for nasal congestion. Am I wrong?
mike
who likes a
on 12/02/03 7:04 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Overwhelmed by curiosity, I bid on this item...
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2965331911
>
> So now it's arrived and I'm looking at it.
> It small and compact.
> It looks like a slide projector.
> But,
Question - I just bought this lens, the Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom f4-f5.6
(from ebay, for like au$150!!!). It is in PERFECT condition and I am very
happy with my purchase. Course I don't use the powerzoom crap, but the lens
itself is great.
I also got a very pleasant surprise, when I discovere
Everclear is intended to clean glass, which is why the name. However, it is
potable alcohol (99%), so you have to buy it in the liquor store and pay tax on
it. It figures in some WWII South Pacific stories as Torpedo Juice, Everclear
(navy used it to clean submarine parascope lenses) and Pineapp
frank theriault wrote:
>
> C1's are nice looking cameras - but IIRC, w-a-y slow lenses (like f11 at the
> longest focal length?).
Oh, heck no! f/10.5 at 105mm.
Clear down to f/4.0 at the widest, which is 38mm.
> I've heard some say that QC is a real problem with them. Lots of reports of
> ina
on 12/02/03 11:34 AM, Ann Sanfedele at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
...
> found a stash of bird feeders up on the mountain whose name I can't begin
> to spell, but is often day-hiked by New Yorkers who take a bus up rt 32 .
> Sounds like "Scuddy-munk" ...
>
> annsan
>
>
Would that be the Shawangu
No, no, Shel. That is too advanced for many. You have to check the lighting
every shot, sometimes 3 or 4 times for each shot. You have to rack the focus
back and forth, back and forth, back and forth so you will get the subject sharp
after all a 50mm lens at f16 has hardly any DOF. It is so hard
I had to wait 16 minutes to receive the first reply from a band person. Not
a bad response time really :) About what I can expect from the ambulance in
these parts, I suppose.
Cory
Just yanking the "band geeks" chains.
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From: "Bill Owens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Um, it CAN be ... I also suspect it might function well as a form of car
fuel.
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From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: OT: Whines (was: Re: How many musicians?)
> Everclear sounds like som
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