Re: PAW (x2)

2004-11-08 Thread David Mann
On Nov 8, 2004, at 2:03 AM, cbwaters wrote: shopping for some new bookshelf speakers... Just build a pair... (devilish grin). I've only spent a year on mine so far! Here's a couple of pics from the latest modification. Sorry about the horrible quality; I used my Palm to take the photos. I sta

Re: Toss another martyr on the fire

2004-11-08 Thread David Mann
On Nov 8, 2004, at 2:49 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: To reinforce this I would wager that the vast majority of British school children do not have a clue why Guy Fawkes tried to blow up parliament. Neither do their parents. It's our only excuse to let off fireworks. I'

RE: New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread handmaid
Lovely photographs. A technical question: I'm still using my favourite films (kinda waiting to see what the rumoured pro-spec Pentax digital may be like). My friend uses a Canon digital SLR and your shots like hers seem to have blocked up blacks. In your shots where there is deep shadow there

Re: PAW - Grand Ice Cream

2004-11-08 Thread Bob W
Hi, > Bill Robb seems to know more about them than I do! It must be all > that > wilderness & cabin fever up there in Canadia. > I think it was Cave Boy that put me on to that one.William Robb That figures. -- Cheers, Bob

Re: Re: PVR - Fireworks

2004-11-08 Thread m.9.wilson
> > From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/11/08 Mon AM 03:28:45 GMT > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: PVR - Fireworks > > > frank theriault wrote: > > > > "Yeah, that's the ticket. I shook the camera on purpose. I meant to > > > make it blurry. Yeah..." > > > > > > > m

Re: star trails refresher

2004-11-08 Thread m.9.wilson
> > From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/11/08 Mon AM 03:18:32 GMT > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: star trails refresher > > As I mentioned before, I'm hoping to get some star trails this week, and I > want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything. I want to use the slowest >

Re: Toss another martyr on the fire

2004-11-08 Thread Frits Wüthrich
On Sunday 07 November 2004 09:45, Cotty wrote: FJW> To reinforce this I would wager that the vast majority of British school FJW> children do not have a clue why Guy Fawkes tried to blow up parliament. FJW> Neither do their parents. It's our only excuse to let off fireworks. FJW> FJW> Well, what o

Re: Re: Rare, LX Gold on Ebay

2004-11-08 Thread m.9.wilson
> From: "Peter J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/11/08 Mon AM 08:05:39 GMT > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Rare, LX Gold on Ebay > rank theriault Hey! Knock it off! He's a nice guy. At least, he likes my photos... 8-) Typos are such fun. mike --

Re: OT: Herrings (was Re: PESO: Swedish Deli)

2004-11-08 Thread Steve Jolly
Lasse Karlsson wrote: P.s. Bonus, and sorry to mention it when thinking about eating... You make Swedish food sound so enticing, Lasse ;-) S

Re: Re: greetings

2004-11-08 Thread michal mesko
Ahoj Frantisek, Mesiac fotografie bude musiet pockat na rok. :] Studujem elektrotechniku na CVUT, obor kybernetika. Finsko je velmi pekne, ale dni sa rychlo kratia a je stale zamracene. Nedostatok dobreho svetla. Ale az sa rozpadnu mraky, nastane zima. Snad mi nezamrznu fotaky a budem mat cim

Re: greetings

2004-11-08 Thread michal mesko
Thanks for the welcome, everyone. :) And to Bob for that excelent article! Mike > --- Forwarded message --- > Forwarded by: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Forwarded date: 2004-11-07 23:42:38 > > The book is even better ;-))) > > Shel > > > > [Original Message] > > From: frank theriault > <[EMAIL PR

Re: Help on Pentax K2DMD

2004-11-08 Thread Frantisek
MR> Sounds like the battery check button is sticking! MR> Given the high current draw of 1970's-era LEDs and the limited capacity MR> of the two little batteries in the camera, a couple of hours of MR> illumination could make a big hit in battery life. Sounds the same to me. IIRC the batt.check bu

Re: AF Performance (Was: Re: Opinions about 80-200 f2.8 zooms)

2004-11-08 Thread Frantisek
Monday, November 8, 2004, 12:39:45 AM, Alan wrote: AC> Many people have reported some Sigma lenses took longer to lock focus (tend AC> to hunt more). It seems that the distance and focal length data are required AC> for AF as well, and those data are held by a chip inside the AF lenses. Probably.

Re: OT: Herrings (was Re: PESO: Swedish Deli)

2004-11-08 Thread Frits Wüthrich
O horror, herring on something. Just keep the tail between your fingers, and let the herring slide into your mouth. Yummie. Just ad some chopped union. On Monday 08 November 2004 02:55, Shel Belinkoff wrote: FJW> I'm familiar with the Wasa knackebrod, but have never tried it with FJW> herring.

Re: Pentax brand flashes with PC Terminal?

2004-11-08 Thread Lon Williamson
A few years back, one of the pop mags did a body roundup that listed permissible flash voltage. All the Z bodies at the time were 300V. This is before the -L, -ist bodies came to market. Tim Sherburne wrote: Steve... Funny you should ask this. I have a 285 (non-HV) that measures 8.36v at the foot.

Re: New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread Keith Whaley
Cotty wrote: On 7/11/04, Larry Hodgson, discombobulated, unleashed: Have not posted in a while so I thought I would share what I've been doing lately. Went to White Sands Nat'l Monument this weekend. Have several shots from there. Also have had quite a bit of rain lately in Prescott so this gave

Tokina 1:2.8~4.3 28-70mm (PKA mount)

2004-11-08 Thread Jens Bladt
Does any of you have experiences with this lens: Tokina I'm considering this for my daughter and her Pentax Super-A outfit. Comments are appreciated. Thanks. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt

Re: New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread Cotty
On 8/11/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: >(kinda waiting to see what the rumoured pro-spec Pentax digital may be like) You booked a good retirement plan by any chance? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread Larry Hodgson
>I'm used to looking at film originated images and there is nearly always detail to be seen in the shadows. Do you find this to >be the case? >All the best >Handmaid There may be a small amount of blocking. If there is I do it on purpose to keep high contrast or add it later in Photoshop. I shoot

Re: Mark's Common Law Marriage, and Why It Doesn't Exist-was: quick tan update...

2004-11-08 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >What a freaking minefield! > >When I was poking around the internet yesterday, just to get a feel >for what's up with common law marriage in the US, I came across an >article that said that common law marriage had been legal in >Pennsylvania, until a rec

Re: New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread Cotty
On 8/11/04, Larry Hodgson, discombobulated, unleashed: >Cotty, I sold a copy of munber 3 already only 4 days after shooting it. Yes, >it will be hanging very soon in his fathers living room and I plan on >printing one for my house as well. Bye the way, I printed it with my new >Epson 4000 which is

Re: Help on Pentax K2DMD

2004-11-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Frantisek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >MR> Sounds like the battery check button is sticking! >MR> Given the high current draw of 1970's-era LEDs and the limited capacity >MR> of the two little batteries in the camera, a couple of hours of >MR> illumination could make a big hit in battery life. > >S

Re: New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread Steve Desjardins
Good stuff. I love the geometry of desert landscapes. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/7/2004 9:02:45 PM >>> Nice work Larry. White Sands is one of my favorit

Re: Hello Again....

2004-11-08 Thread Dr. Shaun Canning
Thanks Frank. Cheers Shaun frank theriault wrote: On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 11:30:39 +0800, Dr. Shaun Canning <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Gang, After a hiatus of about 2 months, I'm back! A lot has happened since unsubbing last. Our little boy became quite ill, and the three of us spent 3 weeks in P

Re: Hello Again....

2004-11-08 Thread Dr. Shaun Canning
Thanks Simon... Simon King wrote: Hi Shaun, Glad to hear your son's better - PMH staff are great aren't they? Looking forward to seeing some photos of your family. Cheers, Simon -Original Message- From: Dr. Shaun Canning [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, 7 November 2004 11:31 AM To:

Re: New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread ernreed2
Larry Hodgson shared http://tripodman.smugmug.com/gallery/277895 and responded to a comment with: > There may be a small amount of blocking. If there is I do it on purpose to > keep high contrast or add it later in Photoshop. I shoot using Aperature > Priority and then check the histogram to be sur

Re: Help on Pentax K2DMD

2004-11-08 Thread Frantisek
>>directly, it employs brass contacts. It is not that much difficult to >>remove the top cover on K2DMD, MR> True, but it's a b*tch to put it back on! Isn't that true of most DIY camera repairs ;-) ? Good light! fra

Re: Help on Pentax K2DMD

2004-11-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Frantisek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>>directly, it employs brass contacts. It is not that much difficult to >>>remove the top cover on K2DMD, > >MR> True, but it's a b*tch to put it back on! > >Isn't that true of most DIY camera repairs ;-) ? Some more than others. There's a tensioning spring

Re: New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread Jerome Reyes
> Here is the link. http://tripodman.smugmug.com/gallery/277895 Fantastic photos. I also enjoyed the rest of the site. Thanks for the opportunity. - Jerome _ Jerome D. Coombs-Reyes, Ph.D. Norfolk State University, Math Dept. http://math.nsu.edu/Math/faculty/jre

RE: Tokina 1:2.8~4.3 28-70mm (PKA mount)

2004-11-08 Thread J. C. O'Connell
what series is it? they made RMC and AT-X series which are generally excellent buy the SMZ and EMZ series were cheaper budget models of lower optical quality. JCO -Original Message- From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 6:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] S

RE: SPAM-LOW: Re: star trails refresher

2004-11-08 Thread Amita Guha
Thanks, Tim! I should have clarified; I was planning on doing exposures of about 20 - 30 minutes. I'm hoping to get some shots over a beach or something. My biggest concern now is getting the trails to swirl in a pretty pattern over the beach or whatever else is in the frame, but I guess I'll just

Woodstock photos

2004-11-08 Thread Amita Guha
Last month, we spent a weekend up in Woodstock, NY. I wanted to get these photos up before our trip this week: http://sunny16.smugmug.com/gallery/278207 I shot exclusively with the Tamron 90mm and the Tokina 24-200mm on the *istD. Amita

Re: star trails refresher

2004-11-08 Thread Amita Guha
Nice! :) > -Original Message- > From: Tim Sherburne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 11:46 PM > To: Pentax Discussion List > Subject: SPAM-LOW: Re: star trails refresher > > > > Forget what I said about "more dramatic trails tend to be shorter". > >

RE: Tokina 1:2.8~4.3 28-70mm (PKA mount)

2004-11-08 Thread J. C. O'Connell
TYPO! Should read "BUT", not "BUY"! ooops that is a big one. :) JCO -Original Message- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 9:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Tokina 1:2.8~4.3 28-70mm (PKA mount) what series is it? they made RMC an

Re: star trails refresher

2004-11-08 Thread Tim Sherburne
On 11/8/04 0:59, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'm no expert on this but I think you may find that, virtually anywhere in the > NE USA, light pollution will inhibit decent results. This might help in anyone's quest for dark sky: [Mike offers more good advice

Re: star trails refresher

2004-11-08 Thread Peter J. Alling
Interesting but not very useful if you live in a light polluted place like the NE US. Every dark spot suggested is 20 miles offshore... (I didn't even look at where it put Amita from her location in New York, but I doubt she'd want to tread water at this time of yea)r. Still playing with it wa

OT: 160GB hard drive for $50 after rebate

2004-11-08 Thread David Zaninovic
I ordered one yesterday. :) http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4008242?site=sa:Homepage:Spot1

RE: Tokina 1:2.8~4.3 28-70mm (PKA mount)

2004-11-08 Thread Jens Bladt
Thanks for answering JC, I have no idea as to what series it may be. I tried to find in various places, without any luck. I just mailed Tokina, but I wonder if they care to answer :-). Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: J. C. O'C

Re: PAW - Grand Ice Cream

2004-11-08 Thread Caveman
Yeah, we had a sale, custom order to his specs. Basically "Kaori" with a 2X sized Charlie's gun. Willie said it was for some "photo project" heheh like we didn't know, but a sale is a sale, who am I to judge his taste ? Bob W wrote: Hi, Bill Robb seems to know more about them than I do! It must

RE: Tokina 1:2.8~4.3 28-70mm (PKA mount)

2004-11-08 Thread Jens Bladt
I found the lens (with a Nikon AIS mount) at KEH, retail price; 89 USD: http://www.keh.com/shop/SHOWPRODUCT.CFM?CRID=9093902&SKID=NK000423105&SI D=newused&BID=NK&CID=09&SOID=N&curpic=0&dpsp=0. I justs won an auction for one - for 29 USD - with PKA-mount. That's OK but I don't want my daughter

Re: New Stuff to Show

2004-11-08 Thread Larry Hodgson
Cotty: I have not yet tried Ilford Gallerie. Thanks for the tip. Next time I order paper I'll give it a try. Keith: Yes, lighting is THE key to great images. After all that's what we are capturing. So by all means do it at the correct time. Larry from Prescott

Re: OT: Herrings (was Re: PESO: Swedish Deli)

2004-11-08 Thread Raimo K
Reality is a bit different - as always. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: "Steve Jolly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 12:22 PM Subject: Re: OT: Herrings (was

Re: New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread Raimo K
Number 3 is gorgeous - and number 4 too. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: "Larry Hodgson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 3:36 AM Subject: New stuff to show

Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
What would be a good choice of color print film for a heavily overcast day. Slower speed films preferred. I was thinking of Reala as it seems punchy enuf to overcame the greyness of the day. Shel

Re: Huge SMC Pentax

2004-11-08 Thread wendy beard
--- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sun, 07 Nov 2004 13:12:27 -0500, Caveman > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > While you guys were busy killing each other on > e-bay, Caveman just > > bought an A* 85/1.4 from a garage sale. Looks like > it has seen little > > use, only problem was

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Steve Jolly
Shel Belinkoff wrote: What would be a good choice of color print film for a heavily overcast day. Slower speed films preferred. I was thinking of Reala as it seems punchy enuf to overcame the greyness of the day. Agfa Ultra 100? The question mark is 'cos although I exposed a roll last weekend, I

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Tim Sherburne
Kodak Portra 160VC might also do the trick. t On 11/8/04 9:03, Steve Jolly wrote: > Shel Belinkoff wrote: >> What would be a good choice of color print film for a heavily overcast day. >> Slower speed films preferred. I was thinking of Reala as it seems punchy >> enuf to overcame the greyness

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" Subject: Color Print Film Question What would be a good choice of color print film for a heavily overcast day. Slower speed films preferred. I was thinking of Reala as it seems punchy enuf to overcame the greyness of the day. Reala's pretty

Re: Huge SMC Pentax

2004-11-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've had a couple of these lenses, and trust me, you won't like it. It lets in too much light, especially with fast films. An f4.0 ~ 5.6 zoom is a much more practical choice. Shel > [Original Message] > From: wendy beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 11/8/2004 9:03:1

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Mat Maessen
Something with a bit more contrast, like say Royal Supra 200, or just straight Gold 200 might work better. Reala always seemed a bit flat to me, though I've never tried the Kodak VC films on cloudy days (they do very well on sunny days for me). -Mat On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 09:06:35 -0800, Tim Sherbu

Re: Woodstock photos

2004-11-08 Thread Tim Sherburne
I really like the composition of #10, "Cooper Lake". The pine wrapping around the frame adds a nice effect. t On 11/8/04 6:58, Amita Guha wrote: > Last month, we spent a weekend up in Woodstock, NY. I wanted to get these > photos up before our trip this week: > http://sunny16.smugmug.com/galle

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
How does it compare to Reala? Punchier, about the same? Shel > [Original Message] > From: Tim Sherburne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Kodak Portra 160VC might also do the trick.

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Don't think I've ever seen that film sold locally, but I'll ask about it. Tks! Shel > [Original Message] > From: Steve Jolly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > What would be a good choice of color print film for a heavily overcast day. > > Slower speed films preferred. I was thinking of Reala as it see

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 8 Nov 2004, William Robb wrote: > Reala's pretty flat What is the definition of "flat" (touchy-feely will do/might be better)? Thanks, Kostas

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Kostas Kavoussanakis" Subject: Re: Color Print Film Question On Mon, 8 Nov 2004, William Robb wrote: Reala's pretty flat What is the definition of "flat" Low contrast. William Robb

tokina

2004-11-08 Thread Fiso_PENTAX
Hello Jens, > Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 16:33:57 +0100 > From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Thanks for answering JC, > I have no idea as to what series it may be. > I tried to find in various places, without any luck. I just mailed Tokina, > but I wonder if they care to answer :-). I have t

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Tim Sherburne
Now you've got me! It's been awhile since I've used either, but if memory serves the color in 160VC is a bit more saturated compared to Reala. How much more? Not sure, this probably calls for a bit of experimentation. If you're shooting portraits outdoors, you may want to consider using a gold to

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks for the suggestions, Tim ... I don't shoot "portraits" of the type that reflectors, etc., would be used... not my style. Don't have or use reflectors. Just work with natural light, nothing more. Generally don't set up shots, just let things unfold and happen. Don't mean to sound condesc

Re: Huge SMC Pentax

2004-11-08 Thread Norm Baugher
I'm up to about 39,000 ft. most of the time, doesn't leave much room for the PDML :) Norm Caveman wrote: Yeah. Norm you have to tell us what you're up to. Cotty wrote: Yo Norm. Long time no read ;-)

shot first event with *istD...

2004-11-08 Thread Amy Hughes
I used the *istD to shoot a toy train show for the first time this last weekend. I took only my new Sigma 18-50, a monopod, and used only the built-in flash. This was supposed to work much better than my P&S and be so much easier than film (the objective is web photos). Unfortunately almost everyt

RE: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Rob Brigham
I always found Reala needed to be exposed at ISO 80 (but developed as normal to add punch and contrast). I think it would work well for you Shel, but the Kodak films have a warmer pallette which might suit a dull day better. > -Original Message- > From: Mat Maessen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: New Stuff to Show

2004-11-08 Thread Cotty
On 8/11/04, Larry Hodgson, discombobulated, unleashed: >I have not yet tried Ilford Gallerie. Thanks for the tip. Next time I order >paper I'll give it a try. Larry, I use the Smooth Gloss for mounting behind glass, and the Smooth Pearl for everything else. I must give the others a try sometime.

Re: shot first event with *istD...

2004-11-08 Thread brooksdj
> Unfortunately almost everything turned out underexposed. I previewed > every shot on the screen and they looked fine there. G. Maybe I need > to take a laptop to check the images. I can fix the exposure with > acceptable results in PS. I shot everythi

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread pnstenquist
I will second the Kodak Portra 160VC, but rate it at ISO 100. I believe there's a Portra UC (Ultra Color) as well, but I think it's only available in ISO 400. Paul > > Kodak Portra 160VC might also do the trick. > > t > > On 11/8/04 9:03, Steve Jolly wrote: > > > Shel Belinkoff wrote: > >>

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread pnstenquist
It's more saturated than Reala, and it's punchier as well when rated at 100. > How does it compare to Reala? Punchier, about the same? > > Shel > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Tim Sherburne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Kodak Portra 160VC might also do the trick. > >

RE: shot first event with *istD...

2004-11-08 Thread Jens Bladt
The *ist D allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Make some test shots, watch them at you computer (make sure your computer screen is properly calibrated) and adjust you LCD too look just about the same. Lucky you got underexposures, 'cause overexposure (burned out high lights) are

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Jack Davis
Shel, Kodak's new Ultra Color is advertised as.."the most highly saturated print film available..". Shot a roll of 120 and was very pleased at the fine tight grain. Punchy, but very light colors tended to blow out a bit, thus making spot metering &/or -comp setting worth including on some scenes.

UK - Photog Doc tonight - P67?

2004-11-08 Thread Cotty
Former supermodel Helena Chistensen turns into photographer in this documentary airing tonight on BBC3 tonight (Monday) at 9pm. That a Pentax 67 she's wielding in the top pic? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: UK - Photog Doc tonight - P67?

2004-11-08 Thread Cotty
On 8/11/04, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed: >Former supermodel Helena Chistensen turns into photographer in this >documentary airing tonight on BBC3 tonight (Monday) at 9pm. > > > >That a Pentax 67 she's wielding in the top pic? Also on

RE: UK - Photog Doc tonight - P67?

2004-11-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
Cotty wrote: > That a Pentax 67 she's wielding in the top pic? There was an article in one of the magazines that came with a Sunday newspaper a week ago (Telegraph?) and it was most certainly a well used and battered 67 she was using in that. Malcolm

how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread Amita Guha
I'm bringing a couple of film bodies with me this week, and I was wondering if I would save myself some headaches by using the ZX-50 with my flash instead of the *istD. I'll use the ZX-50 at the wedding if it makes my life easier. I have a bunch of film that I should probably use up anyway. Thanks

Re: Help on Pentax K2DMD

2004-11-08 Thread Frantisek
MR> Some more than others. There's a tensioning spring on the wind lever of MR> the K2 that's one of the most aggravating reassembly quirks I've ever MR> come across. Oh, yes, now I remember it. It was very messy. It's been a long time, I have sold the K2DMD to a friend collector since. Good ligh

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 8 Nov 2004, Amita Guha wrote: > I'm bringing a couple of film bodies with me this week, and I was wondering > if I would save myself some headaches by using the ZX-50 with my flash > instead of the *istD. I'll use the ZX-50 at the wedding if it makes my life > easier. I have a bunch of fil

PAW PESO - Red Sweater

2004-11-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Saw this outside a little boutique shop in Mendocino, California. Hmmm, maybe it should have gone into the "Red" PUG, so perhaps you can consider it a late entry http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/redswters.html Shel

Help recovering CD-R session (mac)

2004-11-08 Thread Andre Langevin
As I lost my hard drive friday, I went back to multiple back-ups I had made on CD-R. One CD-R has a no so funny behaviour. It has four sessions on it, the fourth having "closed" the CD but I can only see the last session I put on it. Is there a way to get the data from the previous sessions?

Re: shot first event with *istD...

2004-11-08 Thread Mark Roberts
"Amy Hughes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Unfortunately almost everything turned out underexposed. I previewed >every shot on the screen and they looked fine there. What do you mean by "previewed"? Did you check the histogram or just look at the photo? The histogram is how you determine whether t

Re: Help recovering CD-R session (mac)

2004-11-08 Thread Tim Sherburne
Are you using Mac OS X? IIRC, each session is mounted as a separate volume. Perhaps Disk Utility (in the Utilities folder) could help you mount the other sessions? t On 11/8/04 12:40, Andre Langevin wrote: > As I lost my hard drive friday, I went back to multiple back-ups I > had made on CD-R.

Re: Help recovering CD-R session (mac)

2004-11-08 Thread Andre Langevin
Are you using Mac OS X? IIRC, each session is mounted as a separate volume. Perhaps Disk Utility (in the Utilities folder) could help you mount the other sessions? t Yes, Max OS X. Disc Utility cannot do it. Andre

Re: shot first event with *istD...

2004-11-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 Nov 2004 at 13:12, Amy Hughes wrote: > Unfortunately almost everything turned out underexposed. I previewed > every shot on the screen and they looked fine there. G. Maybe I need > to take a laptop to check the images. I can fix the exposure with > acceptable results in PS. I shot everyth

Re: Help recovering CD-R session (mac)

2004-11-08 Thread Peter J. Alling
Try IsoBuster it's worked for me on a number of occasions. http://www.smart-projects.net/isobuster/ Andre Langevin wrote: As I lost my hard drive friday, I went back to multiple back-ups I had made on CD-R. One CD-R has a no so funny behaviour. It has four sessions on it, the fourth having "clo

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Jack Davis
Paul, Kodak Ultra Color is avail in both 100 and 400 iso. Specs at: http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/colorNegativeIndex.jhtml?id=0.1.18.14.13&lc=en Hope I got the link right. Bought both 120mm and 35mm ex B&H. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I will second the Kodak P

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Amita Guha" Subject: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? I'm bringing a couple of film bodies with me this week, and I was wondering if I would save myself some headaches by using the ZX-50 with my flash instead of the *istD. I'll use the ZX-50 at the wedd

Re: Help recovering CD-R session (mac)

2004-11-08 Thread Peter J. Alling
Sorry I didn't check what OS you were using. IsoBuster is native Windows, with some support on Linux. No Mac. Andre Langevin wrote: Are you using Mac OS X? IIRC, each session is mounted as a separate volume. Perhaps Disk Utility (in the Utilities folder) could help you mount the other sessions?

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread David Zaninovic
> I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. > It is totally useless in this regard. Shouldn't the TTL flash be more precise than auto flash ?

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread Tim Sherburne
I understand it like this: An auto flash will have its own built-in quench circuit. As long as you follow the ISO/aperture/distance guide, you're okay. TTL relies on the camera to quench the flash, and if the camera can't get it right, then... t On 11/8/04 14:06, David Zaninovic wrote: >> I

Re: New stuff to show

2004-11-08 Thread cbwaters
Larry, Really great photos. Truly amazing. BTW, I hate you now :) CW - Original Message - From: "Larry Hodgson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 8:36 PM Subject: New stuff to show Have not posted in a while so I thought I would share what I've

Re: Help recovering CD-R session (mac)

2004-11-08 Thread Tim Sherburne
A quick Google reveals some thing similar for the Mac: Looks like there's even a free limited-time trial. Good luck! t On 11/8/04 14:11, Peter J. Alling wrote: > Sorry I didn't check what OS you were using. IsoBuster is native > Windows, with some supp

RE: shot first event with *istD...

2004-11-08 Thread Jens Bladt
Checking histograms, like Mark suggested is a good idea, but quite a time comsuming procedure. Anyway, take a look at this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/understandi ng-histograms.shtml I guess your Sigma lens has an aperture ring. Use it, or make sure to keep tr

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread David Zaninovic
> I understand it like this: An auto flash will have its own built-in quench > circuit. As long as you follow the ISO/aperture/distance guide, you're okay. > > TTL relies on the camera to quench the flash, and if the camera can't get it > right, then... ... the camera is defective and needs servic

Re: star trails refresher

2004-11-08 Thread mike wilson
Tim Sherburne wrote: On 11/8/04 0:59, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm no expert on this but I think you may find that, virtually anywhere in the NE USA, light pollution will inhibit decent results. This might help in anyone's quest for dark sky: [Mike offers mor

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "David Zaninovic" Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. It is totally useless in this regard. Shouldn't the TTL flash be more precise than auto flash ? I'm not going to get into another theoretical

Re: UK - Photog Doc tonight - P67?

2004-11-08 Thread mike wilson
Malcolm Smith wrote: Cotty wrote: That a Pentax 67 she's wielding in the top pic? There was an article in one of the magazines that came with a Sunday newspaper a week ago (Telegraph?) and it was most certainly a well used and battered 67 she was using in that. Just watched it, without knowing th

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread John Francis
William Robb mused: > > > - Original Message - > From: "David Zaninovic" > Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? > > > >> I have given up on using the istD with TTL flash. > >> It is totally useless in this regard. > > > > Shouldn't the TTL flash be more precise than aut

Re: Woodstock photos

2004-11-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Where are all the nekkid hippies? Amita Guha wrote: Last month, we spent a weekend up in Woodstock, NY. I wanted to get these photos up before our trip this week: http://sunny16.smugmug.com/gallery/278207 I shot exclusively with the Tamron 90mm and the Tokina 24-200mm on the *istD. Amita

Re: PAW PESO - Red Sweater

2004-11-08 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, 8 Nov 2004 12:32:15 -0800, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Saw this outside a little boutique shop in Mendocino, California. Hmmm, > maybe it should have gone into the "Red" PUG, so perhaps you can consider > it a late entry > > http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/redswters.ht

Re: Color Print Film Question

2004-11-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Shel, I would take a look at the Agfa Ultra 100 - very punchy and really designed for overcast. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, November 8, 2004, 8:53:32 AM, you wrote: SB> What would be a good choice of color print film for a heavily overcast day. SB> Slower speed films preferred. I wa

Re: PAW PESO - Woman Sitting

2004-11-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 7 Nov 2004 15:57:26 -0800, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > While walking past the bank a while back and saw this woman sitting on a > little fold away stool that she obviously carried around with her. This > was a real QuikSnap, for any change of position on her part would have

Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash?

2004-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "John Francis" Subject: Re: how does the ZX-50 do with ttl flash? I'm not going to get into another theoretical pissing contest. Good idea! This is not to imply not ever again. Just to be clear. William Robb

Re: PESO: Autumn Tree

2004-11-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 7 Nov 2004 17:11:34 +0100, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > THe forrest (Koge As) looked rather nice in the sunshine today: > > http://gallery46369.fotopic.net/p8930794.html > and > http://gallery46369.fotopic.net/p8930793.html > > Comments are welcome Both are lovely shots, Jens.

Re: star trails refresher

2004-11-08 Thread Mishka
amita said she's going to cape cod. that's more than 20 miles "offshore" and the skies there, although not quite like in AZ, are pretty dark. best, mishka On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 10:34:18 -0500, Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Interesting but not very useful if you live in a light pollu

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