Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Hi, Thursday, November 18, 2004, 2:21:52 AM, Bob wrote: > How can anyone doing anything in public and on public property be considered > to have any expectation of any kind of privacy extending yards or even feet > from their person? Would this also extend to an oil artist painting the... > ah...

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

On 17/11/04, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: >That's easy to solve: > >http://bugmenot.com/ > >j Brilliant site, thanks Juan. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

On 17/11/04, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >You guys are just sick. You should buy that Virgin Mary Grilled >Cheese on eBay. You'll all need it when you're burning in the Fires >of Hell. My place was booked there long ago mate. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | Peopl

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

On 17/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >I was ignoring him, in the hopes that he would go away and flog himself. That was last week. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Alert... stolen ist-D and 31mm Ltd

Hi again Stan, Just found another mail in another of my computers: August 12 (re: FA 77 serial number.) you reported that your 31 mm serial number was: 0018583 (43mm 0015504 77mm 0004718) Lasse - Original Message - From: "Stan Halpin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: Fw: Clarkvision: Dynamic Range of an Image

On 17/11/04, Graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed: >My better what? Why, your better nature of course. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: PAW: The Notice on Danforth Avenue

On 17/11/04, Keith Whaley, discombobulated, unleashed: >Do people chew a lot of gum in Toronto, and spit it on the ground when >it loses it's flavor? >So many of your street photos have these dark blobs _all_ over the >sidewalks, everywhere...I wondered. > >If it's not chewin' gum, what IS it?

Re: MB /frame size

You will have more detail in the 6x6 since there is more detail in the 6x6 negative than the 24x36. Its two equations basically resiloution6x6*resolution-scanner=scanned image6x6 resolution24-36*resolution scanner= scanned image24x36 However, you are right in the sense that you can get out more o

Re: OT - Strange eBay listing.

Thursday, November 18, 2004, 1:19:24 AM, Peter wrote: PJA> It's a grilled cheese sandwich on white bread, if it's made with PJA> American cheese it's no surprise that it's lasted 10 years. PJA> (It'll probably be a tasty snack well into middle years of the 21st PJA> century). And your corpse wil

Re: 20x30" from 6MP?

i took the center portion and scrutinized at *various* distances. my conclusion (nothing to do with math) is that the closest distance it looks ok is a couple of meters (give or take). also: i am not arguing that 35mm would stand up to that kind of enlargement any better. i simply don't know. re

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob Blakely" Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-( How can anyone doing anything in public and on public property be considered to have any expectation of any kind of privacy extending yards or e

Re: Home Computer Prediction From 1954

DF> Oh, geez, now _that_ thread is gonna run again ... when I first used DF> computers we had to ride a bicycle to generate the power ... well when DF> I first used them, the monitor was a stone tablet like in "The DF> Flintstone" ... well when I first used them ... Har, computers! We were glad we

Re: 20x30" from 6MP?

> Seems that I remember that he doesn't have a DSLR yet that is correct. now, how is that relevant? or does owning a dslr authomatically fogs ones brain and dims eyesight? > and is going through the math calisthenics like many others. i am going through "math calisthenics" every day for a livi

Re: Alert... stolen ist-D and 31mm Ltd

Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Last Thursday, 11 November, I had my *ist-D stolen in Cancun Mexico. I > stupidly left it sitting on a bench in an upscale shopping mall; when I > hurried back three minutes later, it was gone. Taken by 3 American (?) > tourists according to witnesses. It

Re: Home Computer Prediction From 1954

From: "Frantisek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Har, computers! We were glad we fitted ourselves into our cardboard shobox flat > in the middle of the street, not even thinking about your computers > there :) Har, cardboard. We were happy if we found some nice bark we could flick off the trees to make

Re: 20x30" from 6MP?

- Original Message - From: "Mishka" Subject: Re: 20x30" from 6MP? my conclusion (nothing to do with math) is that the closest distance it looks ok is a couple of meters (give or take). This would be a reasonable viewing distance for a 20x30 portrait, which is what Bruce is selling. Wi

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

- Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-( or a journalist writing down a description of it in his notebook? Why are photographers singled out for this sort of treatment? For the same reason that Pit Bull Terriers

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

> On Nov 17, 2004, at 2:50 PM, Amita Guha wrote: > >> So I decided to come home and just run down to B&H and >> buy the FA 300mm f/4.5. But now I can't find it on the website at all. >> It's >> not even listed as backordered; it's just not there. Does anyone know >> if >> this lens is being discont

Re: Screwmount adapters for *istD?!?!

Hooboy! Look below: Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Hi guys and gals! I have managed to be lucky enough to be given an early Christmas present from my partner's Dad! Lucky me has been enabled with all of the following items, all in MINT condition,and even in their original boxes, with leather cases

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Bob Blakely Wed, 17 Nov 2004 19:58:04 -0800 > >You're absolutely right about the litigation crap starting >in the US, We call them "trial lawyers". A greedy lot. And just as bad are the judges who hear the cases. You'll really, really enjoy this one ... http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04314/4090

RE: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

What's this? More pictures of Tan? :) Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

M120/2.8 ?

Are the collectors grabbing this lens? Last one on eBay went Sat. a.m. for $42, but I passed on it. (Don't need it.) But KEH is outrageous. PENTAX MANUAL FOCUS - LENSES 120 F2.8 SMC M (49) WITH CAPS 35MM SLR MANUAL FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS Like New Minus N/A $339. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl

RE: M120/2.8 ?

there are two k mount pentax 120mm F2.8 lenses, the SMCP and the SMCM. the M is a different and inferior design IMHO. Get the SMCP version if you want a nice 120mm. JCO -Original Message- From: Collin Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 8:38 AM To: [EM

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-( or a journalist writing down a description of it in his notebook? Why are photographers singled out for this sort of treatment? For the same reason that

Re: Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

> > From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 17:14:44 -0600, Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I assume that you are aware, as we all are, that you > > are the only one here that would have thought of that! > > (I'm a bit jealous) ;-) > > You guys are just sick

Re: What make a camera a pro camera?

Hm, by definition Holga is a pro camera. Some professional photojournalist used them to cover the US elections, and their images got published. So Holga is PRO, after all... Good light! fra

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

SJ> used they change owner for less then 2000 Euros. Thats still a lot, but SJ> affordable if I'd really want to. SJ> But it depends on how it compares to the cheaper and smaller 4.5/300 There is also the possibility of third party 2.8/300 lens. About all of them are excellent, and cost lot less

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

AC> lot, and not exactly a cheap solution. Now imagine the original AF Nikkor AC> 80-200/2.8 without the collar!! AC> Alan Chan Huh? [Waking up from sleep...] What's up with that? Apart from that I have had to take up exercising my arm muscles since I bought the lens... It's one hell of a heavy z

Re: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Hi, > From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/11/18 Thu AM 03:20:37 GMT > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only > :-( > > On 17 Nov 2004 at 21:22, Peter J. Alling wrote: > > > Ok, I can't get to the site because they wan

Re: Photoshop Elements 3 review posted

On 15/11/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: >Elements 3 for Windows has a large additional feature (Organizer) not >available on the Mac version. Seems to imply that indeed, with this software, >they are different. > >Not that I can get Organizer to *work*, but ... Thanks E

Re: Screwmount adapters for *istD?!?!

Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Hi guys and gals! I have managed to be lucky enough to be given an early Christmas present from my partner's Dad! Lucky me has been enabled with all of the following items, all in MINT condition,and even in their original boxes, with leather cases etc. 1 x Spotmatic

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

And this week? Cotty wrote: On 17/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: I was ignoring him, in the hopes that he would go away and flog himself. That was last week. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PAW: The Notice on Danforth Avenue

Maybe something else wet, well kinda wet, and doggy... Cotty wrote: On 17/11/04, Keith Whaley, discombobulated, unleashed: Do people chew a lot of gum in Toronto, and spit it on the ground when it loses it's flavor? So many of your street photos have these dark blobs _all_ over the sidewalks,

Re: OT - Strange eBay listing.

Frantisek wrote: Thursday, November 18, 2004, 1:19:24 AM, Peter wrote: PJA> It's a grilled cheese sandwich on white bread, if it's made with PJA> American cheese it's no surprise that it's lasted 10 years. PJA> (It'll probably be a tasty snack well into middle years of the 21st PJA> century). And

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Keith Whaley wrote: William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob Blakely" Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-( How can anyone doing anything in public and on public property be considered to have any expectation of any kind of privacy e

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Actually you would be the one committing assault. If I hit you I'd be committing battery. On the other hand I might be able to claim self defense if there were enough witnesses to your diatribe. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid

Re: OT: Reducing File Size with Photoshop

I think the "1 step reduction = no mushiness" is quite subject dependant. Focus Magic, along with a handful of other plug-ins I've tried, can do things Photoshop _can't_ do. I remember submitting a shot of a peacock to PUG where I resorted to Focus Magic to remove mushiness. Standard unmask sharp

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

On 18/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >Actually you would be the one committing assault. If I hit you I'd be >committing battery. That's a very negative attitude, but current. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cott

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

On 18/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >And this week? Penguins. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Cotty wrote: Actually you would be the one committing assault. If I hit you I'd be committing battery. That's a very negative attitude, but current. I kl you! S

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

Eau, flightless bird... Cotty wrote: On 18/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: And this week? Penguins. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- I can understand why mank

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Battery vs. battery what's difference just a few amps. Cotty wrote: On 18/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: Actually you would be the one committing assault. If I hit you I'd be committing battery. That's a very negative attitude, but current. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ ||

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

On 18/11/04, Steve Jolly, discombobulated, unleashed: >>>Actually you would be the one committing assault. If I hit you I'd be >>>committing battery. >> >> That's a very negative attitude, but current. > >I kl you! Be positive! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

On 18/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >Battery vs. battery what's difference just a few amps. Don't blame me, it wasn't my volt. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

This one lives close to Oxford... :-)) http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/501943/display/2142488 Jostein - Original Message - From: "Peter J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 4:42 PM Subject: Re: seeking recommendations for a

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

William Robb wrote: If you are walking down the street, and I am maintaining distance of 6 inches from your nose, I can spend my entire day screaming obscenities at you, should I so desire. Doesn't matter a whit whether you feel impinged upon, you're in a public place, and have no right to expect

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

On Thu, 18 Nov 2004, Jostein wrote: > http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/501943/display/2142488 W O W. Kostas

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

On 18/11/04, Jostein, discombobulated, unleashed: >This one lives close to Oxford... :-)) > >http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/501943/display/2142488 > >Jostein Shortly after this photograph was taken, the penguin regretfully exploded. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People

Re: 20x30" from 6MP?

I don't own a DSLR, but I own 35mm and MedF bodies, and I work at a camera store/lab, so I've seen countless enlargements from all formats, including DSLRs. I've noticed that film, even 35mm, seems better able to capture really fine details. If I want a print I can examine extremely closely, I'm

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Larry Levy wrote: William Robb wrote: If you are walking down the street, and I am maintaining distance of 6 inches from your nose, I can spend my entire day screaming obscenities at you, should I so desire. Doesn't matter a whit whether you feel impinged upon, you're in a public place, and have

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

>>This one lives close to Oxford... :-)) >> >>http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/501943/display/2142488 What lens was used, Jostein? > Shortly after this photograph was taken, the penguin regretfully exploded. Huh? Fred

Re: 20x30" from 6MP?

Chris, A nice synopsis. I was shooting two 67ii's before moving to digital. I know what medium format looks like and 35mm film. I concur that for very fine detail, that film holds an edge. What many fail to realize is that for the buying public (largely weddings/portraits) they are not looking

PESO - 17 mile drive #4

This is the last shot of the trip taken along the 17 mile drive. Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4, handheld: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/pinnacles_0079.htm Comments welcome Bruce

Re: PESO - 17 mile drive #4

On 18/11/04, Bruce Dayton, discombobulated, unleashed: >This is the last shot of the trip taken along the 17 mile drive. > >Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4, handheld: > >http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/pinnacles_0079.htm > >Comments welcome > >Bruce Stunning. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Cotty wrote: On 18/11/04, Steve Jolly, discombobulated, unleashed: Actually you would be the one committing assault. If I hit you I'd be committing battery. That's a very negative attitude, but current. I kl you! Be positive! I believe he's being quite positive, whi

Re: MB /frame size

Thanks, Ron, Realizing that the 6x6 records more detail, it at long last, occurred to me that I might be limiting it's recovery by using a single scan level for both formats. My excuse is that I was thinking (?) in terms of square inches rather that frame size. Jack --- Ronald Arvidsson <[EMAIL

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

On 18/11/04, Fred, discombobulated, unleashed: >What lens was used, Jostein? > >> Shortly after this photograph was taken, the penguin regretfully exploded. > >Huh? > >Fred Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://w

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

I think I'll retreat into meditation, OHMMMm Cotty wrote: On 18/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: Battery vs. battery what's difference just a few amps. Don't blame me, it wasn't my volt. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

On 18/11/04, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed: and Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

Wouldn't that be regrettably, I doubt the Penguin would be regretful since it would no longer exist, at least as a penguin... Cotty wrote: On 18/11/04, Jostein, discombobulated, unleashed: This one lives close to Oxford... :-)) http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/501943/display/2142488 J

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On 18/11/04, Jostein, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>This one lives close to Oxford... :-)) >> >>http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/501943/display/2142488 >> >>Jostein > >Shortly after this photograph was taken, the penguin regretfully exploded. Oh, inter

Re: PESO - 17 mile drive #4

It hasn't changed I still hate you. (Frank make a note). Bruce Dayton wrote: This is the last shot of the trip taken along the 17 mile drive. Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4, handheld: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/pinnacles_0079.htm Comments welcome Bruce -- I can understand why mankind hasn't giv

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

On 18/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >Wouldn't that be regrettably, I doubt the Penguin would be regretful >since it would no longer exist, at least as a penguin... Peter, I do believe that you and I are responsible for approximately 95% of all PDML postings, and of that per

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

I admire your attempted forbearance even as I scoff at it. You also give us too much credit, you forget Frank, Jostine and others who will remain nameless, like the Caveman who willfully start silly threads in spite of knowing better. Not to mention the odd political brouhaha. Why I remember no

Re: Alert... stolen ist-D and 31mm Ltd

So sorry to hear about the loss Stan. Nice to know the insurance is doing its thing- would be devastating to have to start saving up from scratch (or breaking the piggy) to afford another kit! Have fun with the travels, and don't forget to show us the pics. Btw, I might have missed it, but did you

OT: Update me on printers and Inks

Right now I print, minimally, with an old Epson Stylus 400. It does an ok job. But doing more digitally it does need upgraded. I'll be printing no more than 11 wide (11x14, or slightly smaller with the borders, as needed) so I don't need a really big printer. #1 So the first issue ... Which bran

RE: Alert... stolen ist-D and 31mm Ltd

Glad it wasn't a total loss Stan. Since the camera was damaged, maybe the biggest monetary loss was the lens. I was at Mt. Rainier two years ago and left my camera bag full of lenses sitting on a bridge. I was 15 minutes away when I realized it. I sped back, 70mph isn't exactly National Park

Re: MB /frame size

Actually, I find that I get more detail (subjectively) from a 6x6 scan and discussed this with some people at a camerashop. they told me that I probably was right since they though that the quality of the 6x6 film also is bettter. I dont know it this is true - but it could be that the 6x6 has a

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

Fred, I used my FA*400/5.6, which met the tarmac so brutally in Assategue national park last June. It has had it's whole metal tube replaced and all the elements realigned. I frequently think of this photo as a testimony to the skills of the Pentax repair guy here in Oslo. Jostein - Origina

Re: OT: Update me on printers and Inks

I love the Epson 2200. I use it with several Epson papers, including Premium Semigloss, Premium Luster, Velvet Fine Art, and Watercolor Radiant White. It can duplicate my screen colors with uncanny accuracy. It also does a rather nice job on BW, even with the standard ink sets. (The standard ink

RE: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

Excuse me, what IS the topic here? Was it topless penguins? Or maybe exploding boobs. Whatever ;-) Don > -Original Message- > From: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 11:54 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: seeking recommendations for

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only

Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 15:51:01 + From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >On 18/11/04, Peter J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Battery vs. battery what's difference just a few amps. > >Don't blame me, it wasn't my volt. > >Cheers, > Cotty Additional points to ponder: It's not batte

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

- Original Message - From: "Keith Whaley" Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-( Larry Levy wrote: William Robb wrote: If you are walking down the street, and I am maintaining distance of 6 inches from your nose, I can spend my entire day screa

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

- Original Message - From: "Don Sanderson" Subject: RE: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime Excuse me, what IS the topic here? Was it topless penguins? Or maybe exploding boobs. Exposing boobs. In more ways than one. William Robb

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only

> >>Battery vs. battery what's difference just a few amps. > >Don't blame me, it wasn't my volt. > > Additional points to ponder: > It's not battery unless you're both arrested. > Because 2 or more cells makes a battery. > That's the current state of things. As long as you don't resist arrest.

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

Well... Whatever it started out as, the current topic is actually... um... topics, I think. On and off... Jostein - Original Message - From: "Don Sanderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 7:43 PM Subject: RE: seeking recommendations for a go

Re: 20x30" from 6MP?

Bruce, I know Frans Lanting did a project of American landscapes with a peculiar digital camera, but apart from him I don't know of any landscapers working with digital MedF. I've been lookinga round a little to find some. Do you have any links? Jostein - Original Message - From: "Bruce

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Keith Whaley" Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-( Larry Levy wrote: William Robb wrote: If you are walking down the street, and I am maintaining distance of 6 inches from your nose, I can spend m

RE: MB /frame size

I don'tunderstand the thing about thicker or better emulsion. Basicly I guess it's about the same. The 6x6 image will have about 4,5 times as much "silver grain" or whatever defines the image info. So what can be defind by 4,5 pixel in an 6x6 image must be defined by just one in the 24x36 image. A

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is

I, for one, am unwilling to deny ANYONE access to the courts despite my personal feelings about the merits of their case. I suspect that those who criticize the most would be the first to the trial lawyer office if they felt injured by another. They are just that kind of people, IMHO. There

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Hi, > Regarding photography on nude beaches, a person cannot have any > expectation to privacy in public, but this doesn't mean they want to > (or should have to) tolerate images of themselves being taken. I sort of agree with you. I think it's rather distasteful to take photos of people in that

Re: Alert... stolen ist-D and 31mm Ltd

It might be worth reporting it being stolen, and the fact it is in need of a specific repair, to Pentax Service? (along with serials) Just on the off-chance the thief tries to get it fixed... Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday Director of Development, eyeon Software

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

On 18 Nov 2004 at 19:54, Bob W wrote: > Hi, > > > Regarding photography on nude beaches, a person cannot have any > > expectation to privacy in public, but this doesn't mean they want to > > (or should have to) tolerate images of themselves being taken. > > I sort of agree with you. I think it's

Re: PESO - trunk

Thanks everyone for the constructive comments; I'm just waiting for the peeling to spread down the trunk a bit more so that I can shoot a bit more taking your advice. Comments below... Bruce Dayton critiqued: > peeled bark near the top and out into the green > is soft and my eye is drawn to it.

PESO A welcome stage

Hi Team, I've pretty much given up on photo.net, I don't want to encourage bad web design and automation like they have by feeding them cash so I'll have to find some other place to house my PAW/PESO submissions. In the interim I've a shot to show which may have also been a good candidate for t

Re: PESO A welcome stage

Nice shot. Were the stage lights red or did you shoot with a filter? What is it that you don't like about photo.net? I kind of like it, at least in comparison to other sites I've tried. I find it very easy to use, and I think the pages look good. Paul > Hi Team, > > I've pretty much given up

Re: FA135 /2.8 opinions

Nice to hear! Looks like I'm on the right way :))) BR, Margus Ronald Arvidsson wrote: Hi, I got the FA 135 2.8, I'm actually quite happy with the focusing as I play it with one or two fingers only. I find it quite valuable when working close to small birds (really close) as its faster than the ol

RE: OT: Update me on printers and Inks

I agree with Paul, the Epson 2200 is probably the best if you want long life from your prints. I haven't had any problems with bronzing on Glossy paper, though that just might be that I haven't looked hard enough. I've been using Ilford Gallerie smooth gloss paper. I don't know how much longer that

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

Wow, what a lot of emotion we have here, and what a lack of clear thought. So Bill, you say that if I take a photo of you robbing a bank, and as a result you get arrested, then I did something wrong? Well they do say a strong attack is the best defense. The funny thing is the situation in the ne

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

- Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-( Hi, Regarding photography on nude beaches, a person cannot have any expectation to privacy in public, but this doesn't mean they want to (or should have to) tolerate image

Re: PAW: The Notice on Danforth Avenue

On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 20:10:03 -0800, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This one takes a fair bit of looking. The girl is looking put out or > upset at the closed door with the sign on it, yet right next door is > an open, inviting door to the Bra Depot. The dog almost looks like he > is ge

Sigma 2.8/18-50mm (APS DSLR only)

So, anybody tried this lens? I saw it advertised and even with some in the country but the importer haven't yet shipped it to the local shops. Last few "samples" I saw from it weren't much heartening, but I am giving benefit of doubt until I can test one myself. Meanwhile, anybody did use it ;-) ?

Re: Rumor of DA 50-200

- Original Message - From: "Jens Bladt" Subject: RE: Rumor of DA 50-200 Hmmm. I'd much rather see A 18-50mm f2.8! I think you;ll have to give up on ttl viewfinders for that to happen. William Robb

Re: 20x30" from 6MP?

- Original Message - From: "Mishka" Subject: Re: 20x30" from 6MP? agreed. i suppose, it's not a problem for portaits (otherwise softars wouldn't sell). and i wouldn't enlarge 35mm to those sizes either. Precisely. William Robb

Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-(

- Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" Subject: Re: OT Paranoia and stupid legislation is reserved for the US only :-( Ironically the story that I pointed to occurred at a popular Sydney public beach where I believe the topless bather was actually breaking the law to start with. Ma

Re: PAW: The Notice on Danforth Avenue

Comments interspersed with Mr. Alling's text: On Wed, 17 Nov 2004 19:49:56 -0500, Peter J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well you certainly captured everyones best asspect. Freudian slip? Or did you do it on purpose (the spelling of aspect, that is)? Technically this > is one of the >

RE: OT: Update me on printers and Inks

Ilford's printer paper division is doing really well, in fact is has been carrying the photo paper, and film division. So I expect the printer paper division will be around for a while. Jonathan -Original Message- From: Butch Black [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 20

Re: 20x30" from 6MP?

agreed. i suppose, it's not a problem for portaits (otherwise softars wouldn't sell). and i wouldn't enlarge 35mm to those sizes either. best, mishka On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 06:44:39 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Mishka" > Subject: Re: 20x

Re: PESO - 17 mile drive #4

On Thu, 18 Nov 2004 08:53:52 -0800, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is the last shot of the trip taken along the 17 mile drive. > > Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4, handheld: > > http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/pinnacles_0079.htm > > Comments welcome > > Bruce > What an amazing series

Re: Update me on printers and Inks

My input below Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: OT: Update me on printers and Inks > Right now I print, minimally, with an old Epson Stylus 400. > It does an ok job. But doing more digitally it does need upgraded. > > I'll be

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