Hi Lasse,
I feel a little embarassed (and also very happy, of course) by your
appreciation.
Even more when coming from an expert in such kind of photography.
Yes, I saw and understood the smiley.
I thought it was also referring to the "*ist D sharpness" discussion.
Thanks to Jens too. So, I'll k
I'd of either taken a picture of reeds that were bent, or I'd have used a
polarizer to cut out those pesky refelections.
Interesting shot and one that would make a nice large piece of corporate art
in a glass and chrome foyer.
Tom C.
From: "Kenneth Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAI
I thought I'd never shoot any APS.
However I recently did, since I happened to get an APS P&S camera and a handful of
rolls for free.
I thought I'd be able to scan them on my Minolta scanner. Now I find that I need an
extra adapter, and I wont spend any money on getting one.
I've got this process
Reeds in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html
Comments - likes/dislikes - what would you have done differently
Thanks in advance for looking /commenting
Kenneth Waller
For those that gotta have BIG glass, a friend has a Pentax SCMP_A* 1200mm
f8.0 ED (IF) -Catalog # 24970 (
http://www.pentaxusa.com/products/lenses/lensemodel.cfm?lensetype=35mm&lense
model=A%2CK%2DTELEPHOTO) for sale - new in box, used as demo only.
If interested please contact me for further inf
HAR!!
Touche, Frantisek!
I'm poring over contacts this very evening. No dogs next time, I assure
you!
cheers,
frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist
fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
From: Frantisek Vlcek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [E
Great shot Shel
Butch
Tried taking the batteries out and replacing them?
See if you can see if the little pins are bent in the card slot?
CW
- Original Message -
From: "Paul Eriksson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:55 PM
Subject: Memory card error
> Last night my
Does anybody think there are anymore firmware revisions in the pipe for the
*ist D?
People are continually talking about this feature or that feature that could
be implemented with a software tweak but I fear we're running up against our
6-12 month product life for the first Pentax DSLR and doubt w
That may be the safest... I used the "Bessler?" brand which says safe for
cameras all over it, with the exception of mirrors. I assume the only
reason it's not considered safe for mirrors is that if a chemical is
deposited on the mirror it's much harder to clean than film.
Also, I would not us
Hi, Frits,
I was referring specifically to the DC 3's of Boston-Provincetown Airways,
that Bill mentioned.
1958? That's a long long time ago.
So, flew in a Comet, eh? Glad it was one of the ones with the fixed
fuselage. That whole "plummetting from the sky after massive airframe
failure" t
By the way, I would avoid using canned compressed air under any
circumstances. I've ruined several negatives with that stuff. I
wouldn't let it get anywhere near the CCD.
Paul
On Jun 22, 2004, at 5:08 PM, Kevin Waterson wrote:
Does anyone have a blow by blow description of cleaning the CCD
on th
It's simple. You just select "clean sensor" on the menu (it's near the
bottom). That will cause the mirror to go up. I then hold the camera
upside down and blast the CCD with air from an ear syringe (thanks Mark
Cassino). I make sure that I don't touch it with the syringe. When
finished, I turn
Third Party macros
The Tokina AT-X 90/2.5, Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5, Vivitar Series 1 105/2.5,
Kiron 105/2.8 (aka Lister Dine - no relation to the Red Dwarf star) and
Tamron SP 90/2.5 are all excellent macro lenses. You should be able to get
one on eBay in [mint] condition for $250 max., and maybe
Like a dufus I didn't proofread...
It should have said "lockup mirror option" not "lockup sensor".
Tom C.
From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: *istD CCD cleaning
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:39:24 -0600
I have done it once. From memory...
Don't even think about it...buy the FA macro. It is head and shoulders
above the 3rd party stuff.
Cheers
Shaun
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Has any one had experience with both of these lenses? Has anyone seen a comparison or
done a comparison between these lenses? I haven't been able to find a he
> AFAIK most of the 100mm Macro lenses are fine, even the cheap
> Pentax 100/3.5 (at least optically).
I have never used the 100/3.5, but I have used several other 100-ish
macro lenses (90mm-105mm), and I have to say that I've never had a
bad one. All that I've used have been really quite good, s
Any situation at all Dario!
And even if it doesn't "suit", and is just a freakin' funny pic made by or
featuring a PDML'er, send it over too!
tan.
-Original Message-
From: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, 23 June 2004 6:07 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: I'
Cesar,
Who's Phyllis?
cheers,
frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist
fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: The Last Two Days
Date: Mon
I was in one of them too. From Amsterdam to London, in 1958, never was in a DC-3 since
then.
I have been in a comet as well, that was after they fixed the problem with the
fuselage.
On Tuesday 22 June 2004 23:34, frank theriault wrote:
FJW> I was on one of them!!
FJW>
FJW> On our honeymoon, bac
Yashica Mat: late 50's
3 Spotmatics: oldest is likely '65 ot '66, newest is likely '71 (SP500)
Yashica Electro 35: likely '65 (first generation, anyway; you can tell by
the filmback clasp)
Leica CL: early 70's
MX: mid-70's
Minolta HiMatic: early 70's.
And, those are the ones that work!
chee
I have done it once. From memory...
1. Go the sensor cleaning section on the color LCD Menu
2. Choose the lockup sensor option
3. I used a can of compressed air (note that almost all say not safe for
camera mirrors. I don't know why that is, especially if it is safe for
slides, negs, etc.). I k
The DC 3 was the Spotmatic of airplanes!
-frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist
fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Well, better than an outside toilet :-)
Now come on, every one likes flying - it's c
I was on one of them!!
On our honeymoon, back in '79, we flew to Cape Cod. Took a Cessna 12 seater
there, and a DC 3 back.
They fly two DC 3's. One of them has the record for the most hours on an
airframe of all time. That was mid-80's; presumably they still have that
record, if it's still
Stephen Moore wrote:
It's difficult to imagine how any kind of generic plate
would fit the BG-10. Anybody got a used one for sale?
What I meant to say, of course, is, "Anybody got a
used Kirk PZ-64 plate for sale?"
To think I used to be an editor. Sheesh!
Stephen
That's a fantastic post, Shel - thanks! :-)
S
On Tue, 22 Jun 2004, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi,
You said it, not me trite.
One of the things that's seen so often is a natural result of using a 35mm
SLR camera. The photog stands there, camera to the eye, frames the shot,
and there you go. Anothe
Cotty wrote:
> >How about this?:
> >
> >http://www.douglasdc3.com/
> >
> >Nice photos too.
>
> For God's sake Malcolm, don't give the aviators an inch!
> There'll be hairy-knuckled talk of trim levers and leather
> flying goggles in no time, those seat-of-your pants flights
> and scraping Fina
I understand that. I was just thinking through what I could have or
should have tried to do that day, which was the only day I was at Keukenhof.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Well, Dan, not every day and every situation is going to result in good
photos. Sometimes it's OK not to make a photograph. Any
Sven wrote:
> 5512***, bought October 2003 in Cologne Germany.
>
> ... good luck in figuring out what the secret behind the numbers is.
Rollei
> once was kind enough to tell me what their numbering system (of the newer
> cameras) is. Their number contains a sequential part, but also codes for
>
Does anyone have a blow by blow description of cleaning the CCD
on the *istD?
Kind regards
Kevin
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DJE wrote:
> For the last several weeks, I've been shooting the company's Nikon D100
> because one of the D1Hs is in the shop. I've got my own D100 that I've
> been using for studio work for more than a year, but this is the first
> time I've used the company camera.
>
> At edit time, I was notic
Well, Dan, not every day and every situation is going to result in good
photos. Sometimes it's OK not to make a photograph. Anyway, the
suggestions weren't for what you could have done the day you took these
shots, or for this field of flowers, but just as things to think about for
the future.
S
I couldn't say it any better than Bruce just did. Brilliant shot!
Jens Bladt
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http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 22. juni 2004 17:39
Til: Shel Belinkoff
Emne: Re: PAW - Something Light (Man Bus B
Thanks Cotty. I think that you are right about a wider lens. I have
gotten bad results with wide lenses on archetectural subjects, so I
don't use them as much as I should when I'm travelling.
Cotty wrote:
Nice, but try aw i d e - a n g l e !
The depth of field effect is
I once had the Kiron 105/2,8 Macro and it was very nice. Now I have the
Pentax A100/4.0 which is smaller and has less weight but goes only to 1:2.
AFAIK most of the 100mm Macro lenses are fine, even the cheap Pentax 100/3.5
(at least optically).
Best, Bernd
original message-
Fr
I agree Ken. Thanks for your comments.
Kenneth Waller wrote:
Dan - On the two images you posted, elimination of the background will help. Get in closer and lower and try a wider lens. In Tulip Fields, the sky is a major distraction.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Shel. I found your remarks
interesting and helpful. Se my reactions interspersed below.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
You said it, not me trite.
Yes, and I meant it. I was quite frustrated that a spectacular sight
resulted in such dull pictures because
Last night my ist D would not work, it gave me the above error message. I
tried a different memory card, formating the card, but nothing helped.
Anyone experianced this and/or know what to do?
thanks
Paul
Mark,
Try this:
Right-click in the Save For Web preview screen and play around with the
colour profile settings.
hth,
Jostein
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From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 3:44 PM
Subject: Re: Photo: Retreating from Stor
Watch out Frank, she's a bunny-boiler !
Cheers,
Cotty
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From: John Francis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 8:25 PM
>
> Our space program started off as a pissing contest with the USSR
> and the shuttle is twenty years old. How many of us drive a car anywhere
> near that old.
I drive a 1986 Mustang GT r
Thanks everybody for the answers. Now I feel more confident using
the 645 hand-held, which I prefer.
Andre
Dan - On the two images you posted, elimination of the background will help. Get in
closer and lower and try a wider lens. In Tulip Fields, the sky is a major
distraction.
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: PAW - Poppies
After
5512***, bought October 2003 in Cologne Germany.
... good luck in figuring out what the secret behind the numbers is. Rollei
once was kind enough to tell me what their numbering system (of the newer
cameras) is. Their number contains a sequential part, but also codes for
technical revisions and fo
I would call that a (bush) commuter service. However, I admit suprise they are
being used even for that. Mostly DC-3's seem to be only used for freight
services. I think there are a lot of DC-3 still being used as bush planes. Ever
seen one on floats? pretty neat.
--
Peter J. Alling wrote:
Buff
Hi,
You said it, not me trite.
One of the things that's seen so often is a natural result of using a 35mm
SLR camera. The photog stands there, camera to the eye, frames the shot,
and there you go. Another one of uncountable shots from the same
perspective. Use a wider lens to get that vis
Rob Studdert wrote:
> All easily implemented in software the same as Sylweks suggestions.
>
> Maybe next time they'll get it a little more perfect
Knowing Pentax, new firmware to improve the mirror lockup arrangement would
probably be at the expense of another function such as the recently acqui
Hey Shel,
I really like this one. You have managed to make the news/sportscaster on
the bus seem alive by providing an audience for him. Both elements
need each other to really make this shot. Excellent work.
--
Best regards,
Bruce
Tuesday, June 22, 2004, 12:09:46 AM, you wrote:
SB> http:/
I note with my NiMh-powered Nikon D1h that if the battery indicator reads
half-full and I turn the camera off and on again it often reads full.
I doubt any appreciable charge is added to the battery by doing this.
With the D1H, however, having the camera in "full battery" mode keeps
it from shutt
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2004 19:05:28 +0200
From: Antonio Aparicio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: OT A*85mm for $1,000 (was MX for nearly $400)
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Incidentally,
After seeing the PAW last week with the wonderful field of poppies, I
went back to some of my attempts to capture similar scenes:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=246&size=lg
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2463334&size=lg
Somehow, I find it hard to capture fields of flow
I have an interesting experience to relate to Dario and others complaining
that their *istDs are producing unsharp pictures.
For the last several weeks, I've been shooting the company's Nikon D100
because one of the D1Hs is in the shop. I've got my own D100 that I've
been using for studio work
On 22 Jun 2004 at 22:16, Nenad Djurdjevic wrote:
> I was doing some macro work on a tripod and wanted to use mirror lockup with the
> remote: I referred to the manual to find out how and was astounded to discover
> that the 3 sec option on the remote doesn't allow mirror lock up! In the end I
> us
I seem to recall reading on dpreview that the packaging was different
for the new ones and I think they might no longer come with the belt
case free. Been away for a fortnight, so not sure the latest but if you
search the storage and media forum there all the info is usually
available.
> -Ori
RB> Just be thankful you didn't buy a recent one whith a card which wont
RB> work in your camera either!
Hi Rob,
would you happen to know, if there is any way to know (by S/N or
something) if the MuVo employs the camera-incompatible microdrive?
Thanks...
Best regards,
Frantisek Vlcek
Tuesday, June 22, 2004, 4:09:57 PM, Steve wrote:
SD> I only use a press for coffee. (These are often called French presses,
SD> BTW) From my point of view, this is an extraction process and the
SD> press represents an effective version of the "soak and filter" method.
SD> I realize this makes m
Michel Carrère-Gée wrote:
> Remote IR is only operable from front of the body !
But IR can be reflected off walls and even a piece of paper. Also if you are
using it as a cable switch it is usually no problem to reach over the camera
and use it to fire the shutter without touching the camera.
I wrote:
>>Does the cable remote have some additional functions that
> > warrant purchasing it rather than the wireless one?
Sylwek replied:
> Yes, two:
> 1. No 2 sec. mirror lock-up with IR remote Pentax could easily correct
this
> in firmware...)
> 2. No bulb mode lock (doable with firmware too
I only use a press for coffee. (These are often called French presses,
BTW) From my point of view, this is an extraction process and the
press represents an effective version of the "soak and filter" method.
I realize this makes me a bit pedestrian in this regard, and that the
preparation of te
> http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/paw/manbus2.html
>
> Shel
>
>
Col!
ERN
SD> A similar (identical?) gizmo can be used to make coffee. You've
SD> probably seen these somewhere being used for coffee. It maximizes
SD> contact between the grind/leaves and can make good, strong coffee or
SD> tea, and the plunger has a metal mech in it to pres out the grin/leaves
SD> before
Sorry - been on holiday so only just seen this.
Just seems to media dependant for some reason. A case of keep trying
different cards till you find one that works. I read that even some
sandisk cards don't work in it. Your best bet is to search dpreview for
an exact model number of a compatible
"Steve Desjardins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Good sky, nice feel and composition, but a little dark on my monitor.
>
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 06/21/04 09:11PM >>>
>Shot this one a couple of weeks ago. See what ya think...
>http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7d401621.jpg
>ist-D, Tokina 28-70/2.6-2.8
Yeah, I lucked upon a black band exatly the right size & shape and it
should be a mandatory accessory in my mind...
> -Original Message-
> From: cbwaters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: 17 June 2004 22:03
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Three cheers for the rubberband man!
>
>
> Le
Is this when using a Microdrive? I find with the muvo extraction card I
get some strange behaviour even when the battery has a reasonable amount
of life left. I am guessing that writing to the microdrive requires far
more load than a normal card. This seems to drop the battery indicator
to the n
Looking forward to your next!
Frantisek
Good sky, nice feel and composition, but a little dark on my monitor.
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 06/21/04 09:11PM >>>
Shot this one a couple of weeks ago. See what ya think...
http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7d401621.jpg
ist-D, Tokina 28-70/2.6-2.8
--
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robert
No one in a large organization ever lost their job for failing in a bold
initiative, if they didn't try one. The shuttle is a known quantity,
necessary for operations and should be replaced, but new technology
brings new risks, especially the risk of failure.
Buffalo Airways http://www.buffalo
Oh that's just wrong...
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From: "Gonz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Well, Frank and Tanja, I wish you guys the best. Just watch out for
> Frank, or you be full of bunnies in no time! LOL.
>
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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (ht
on 21.06.04 22:28, Dario Bonazza at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Here are a few pictures from a wide series I took last Saturday night
> (130+), at a concert of Gianna Nannini (Italian rock singer).
Truly beautiful shots Dario! You catched just right moments with right
framing and right exposure - o
Buffalo Airways seems to fly them. (Old piston engine version, not
updated turbo props)
http://www.buffaloairways.com/passenger_service.htm
As I said it seems to depend on your definition of Airline, though these
people seem to fairly substantial.
William Robb wrote:
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No, I meant where are the photos. He has since posted the link.
frank theriault wrote:
Daniel,
In Italy, I believe.
From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Where?
The primary (but not the only) reason for a particular maximum stop is often
mechanical. Some long lenses let you stop down to f/45. This is because they
can. The opening is still large compared to the thickness of the blades.
Regards,
Bob...
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"No man's life, liberty or
Brian,
A couple of comments:
I wouldn't charge the way you do, because it looks complicated and the clients don't
know how much they are going to be billed in the end. State what they are going to get
and how much it will cost. For instance: Engagment Session - 2 hrs + x# y sized prints
for $Z
Sorry. Meant Burt.
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 06/21/04 08:29PM >>>
>
> I just heard that SpaceShipOne successfully made it into space (100
km)
> and back again, making it the first private vehicle to do so. Quite
an
> achievement. Another feather in the cap of Dick Rutan.
Would he be any relation t
On Tue, 22 Jun 2004, Michel Carrère-Gée wrote:
> >> Does the cable remote have some additional functions that
> >> warrant purchasing it rather than the wireless one?
>
> Remote IR is only operable from front of the body !
I suppose that cable generally is more reliable than IR, especially in
bri
on 22.06.04 10:51, Nenad Djurdjevic at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I have the wireless remote which can operate either instantly or with a 3
> sec delay. Does the cable remote have some additional functions that
> warrant purchasing it rather than the wireless one?
Yes, two:
1. No 2 sec. mirror lo
Krisjanis Linkevics a écrit :
*istD is an awesome piece of equipment and it deserves a much better
remote than the one currently offered by Pentax.
I have the wireless remote which can operate either instantly or with a
3
sec delay. Does the cable remote have some additional functi
Thanks, Simon, graywolf and Peter.
I would hate to leave the AF280T at home...
I really like my AF280T, which I recently bought. I have wanted one for
years (for my Super A). Now, that I got one, I use it with my MZ-S as well
as with my SONY DSC F717. Especially with the SONY it makes a nicely
bala
> > *istD is an awesome piece of equipment and it deserves a much better
> > remote than the one currently offered by Pentax.
> I have the wireless remote which can operate either instantly or with a
3
> sec delay. Does the cable remote have some additional functions that
> warrant purchasing it
The standard Cosina design, as a Phoenix or Vivitar brand,
focuses the "wrong" way. I doubt that the Pentax labled one
does.
Andy Chang wrote:
Greg,
The design may be the same, but without the Pentax SMC and Pentax
electronics
I looked at the picture, and it made me realize
that I miss the vent windows so popular until
fuel economy (and, I guess, airconditioning)
made them go away.
It may explain why some longer non-Macro Pentax lenses
stop down to f32, though. The M200 f4 and K135mm f2.5
both do. Anything shorter I own, except for macro lenses,
has a maximum of f22.
What I understand from the posts so far, and thanks folks,
is that _probably_ a 20mm at f22 is affected more
...just got to get that monopod! Until then I try to use a tripod and to get
a photo permission in advance.
And of course a good 2.8/70-210mm or more (for 35mm). (I just made an offer
for a Vivitar series 1 2.8/70-210mm, which is almost as good (3.1 according
to www.photodo) as my Pentax (F versio
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