weird *istDS glitch

2004-12-19 Thread Luigi de Guzman
So I'm taking pictures at a show, and the *istDS locks up. Out of nowhere, it sets itself in bulb mode, won't let me trip the shutter, won't let me do anything. Turn the camera off, turn it on, it pops the flash, the back displays VERSION 1.0 and goes black, and same story. Annoyed now,

Re: Pentax for Christmas

2004-12-19 Thread Raimo K
Good choice. I have Optio S4 - maybe it´s the same? 4 megapixels. I´m thinking about upgrading to Optio SV because it´s slightly bigger, easier to hold. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter

Re: Pocket camera?

2004-12-19 Thread Raimo K
Optio S4i is even better: smaller still and with 3x zoom. Optio SV has 5x zoom but it is slightly bigger - 5 megapixels, not bad. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: Nick Clark [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: Lens Hood Question: Perfect v Rectangular

2004-12-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Dec 2004 at 19:29, Shel Belinkoff wrote: This is something I've advocated for the longest time. In some instances going up two sizes is also acceptable. Just don't be afraid to experiment a bit, and use the largest hood feasible for a given lens. Invariably the sliding hoods on a lot

Re: PESO (lots of 'em): Welbilt@ TT's

2004-12-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18 Dec 2004 at 19:54, Luigi de Guzman wrote: Buying a microsoft operating system is just a bunch of cash I'd rather save for a 35/2 lens. An OEM licence is generally provided with machines at a cost far less than that of a 35/2 lens but I can appreciate that it's not in your budget.

RE: PESO: Tomato

2004-12-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 19 Dec 2004 at 1:02, Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Rob hey, Winter with snow in Zurich just started some ours ago here and you have tomatoes in the garden! Sorry, but somehow I like the soft look of Steve's photo more, your photo looks more like a real tomato :-) greetings Markus Yes it's

flash questions

2004-12-19 Thread Francis
Hi all, I've been messing round with my flash lately (although I abhor using it) I made a make-shift omni bounce thing out of a milk jug and some hot glue. The camera that I'm using doesn't have TTL flash metering so I'm wondering how the diffuser (or ceiling bounce) will effect the exposer.

flash questions

2004-12-19 Thread Francis
Hi all, I've been messing round with my flash lately (although I abhor using it) I made a make-shift omni bounce thing out of a milk jug and some hot glue. The camera that I'm using doesn't have TTL flash metering so I'm wondering how the diffuser (or ceiling bounce) will effect the exposer.

Re: PESO Bee here now

2004-12-19 Thread Adam McKenty
Not only did I get it twice, but now I've commented twice! vbg Ooops! :-O For some reason your first comment didn't turn up in my mailbox. :( I guess my ISP choked on it. Liked it then, like it now. I asked in my previous comment, did you desaturate everything but the yellow of the daisies?

Re: flash questions

2004-12-19 Thread Alan Chan
--- Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been messing round with my flash lately (although I abhor using it) I made a make-shift omni bounce thing out of a milk jug and some hot glue. The camera that I'm using doesn't have TTL flash metering so I'm wondering how the diffuser (or ceiling

OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread Leon Altoff
Hello all, I am in the market for a new printer to print off a few images from time to time and occasional other stuff as well. The question is do I go for an ink jet printer or a colour laser printer? The laser seems cheaper to run and a bit more to buy. The laser also has advantages in the

Re: flash questions

2004-12-19 Thread Steve Jolly
Francis wrote: Hi all, I've been messing round with my flash lately (although I abhor using it) I made a make-shift omni bounce thing out of a milk jug and some hot glue. The camera that I'm using doesn't have TTL flash metering so I'm wondering how the diffuser (or ceiling bounce) will effect

Re: Lens Hood Question: Perfect v Rectangular

2004-12-19 Thread Bob W
Hi, A*200/2.8 as examples), and even on other brands of lens (notably some Leica lenses) are way too shallow to handle many lighting situations. the problem with doing this with rangefinder cameras though is that the longer hood can obscure the viewfinder even more than the correct hood does.

Re: istD w/ SMC-M lens-wireless 360 flash?

2004-12-19 Thread Thibs
Except the fac that you can cheat wit ha bit of modding as Michel describes pretty well on his website. You can use matrix mùetering, PTTL atc even with M42 lenses if ya want :D - Thibouille Michel Carrère-Gée wrote: Steve Pearson a écrit : Ok, I picked up the 360 flash today. I

RE: istD w/ SMC-M lens-wireless 360 flash?

2004-12-19 Thread Don Sanderson
What's the website address? Don -Original Message- From: Thibs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 5:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: istD w/ SMC-M lens-wireless 360 flash? Except the fac that you can cheat wit ha bit of modding as Michel describes

Re: Pocket camera?

2004-12-19 Thread Nick Clark
I thought a film camera was the requirement. If digital then the Pentax 43WR isn't bad, especially if you want a waterproof camera, but it is a bit slow and the control over settings is limited. LCD isn't good in daylight either. Image quality is good, and it can get those pictures when most

RE: Home made power supply for flashes etc.

2004-12-19 Thread Jens Bladt
Paul. I dont have a diagram, but I believe I have drawings of the parts somewhere. As for the circuits, it's quite easy because different contacts inside the flash has to be used for NiCads or normal batteries/AC-DC units. I use a 1,5 amp paoer unit, as shown in the photograph. For a few dollars

Slide Copier A

2004-12-19 Thread Raimo K
Now that I do not have bellows any more the Slide Copier A needs a good home. It is free, I would like to get postage, though. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho

Re: weird *istDS glitch

2004-12-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
The *istD will do strange things when the batteries are almost dead. I suspect the S is the same. I would guess there's a momentary voltage drop that causes computer glitches. Never shoot without backup batteries. Paul On Dec 19, 2004, at 3:34 AM, Luigi de Guzman wrote: So I'm taking pictures

Re: OK, I gotta ask!

2004-12-19 Thread Frantisek
So what's the correct pronunciation for Scheimpflug? Pop Quiz: Who knows what it is without looking it up? For the record, I do. Well, with Austria being our close neighbour I know how to pronounce good ole' Theodor Scheimpflug's name. But I guess those who know German are excluded from

Re: weird *istDS glitch

2004-12-19 Thread Larry Cook
Luigi de Guzman wrote: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 00:43:04 -0800 So I'm taking pictures at a show, and the *istDS locks up. Out of nowhere, it sets itself in bulb mode, won't let me trip the shutter, won't let me do anything. Turn the camera off, turn it on, it pops the flash, the back displays VERSION

RE: Home made power supply for flashes etc.

2004-12-19 Thread Paul Ewins
Thanks Jens, any extra information will be useful. Paul

PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Billy Abbott
I went a-wandering this morning to try and find a tree that would look nice for next months PUG. Today's the first sunny day that I've had a chance to go out with my new *istDS so I thought I'd have a bit of an experiment. Suffice to say, the experimentation didn't go too well and my tree shots

RE: Home made power supply for flashes etc.

2004-12-19 Thread Jens Bladt
I have now posted three aditional photgraphs (click next), showing details of the battery attrap. I'll try to find the drawings during the Christmas Holidays. http://gallery37564.fotopic.net/p10029920.html All the bst Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt

Re: Lens Hood Question: Perfect v Rectangular

2004-12-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
True, that's why a more careful choice may be required. The 46mm Heliopan tele hood is fine on the Leica 90mm Elmarit, yet the Contax hood (G3 I believe) is a bit more intrusive, although I don't think (can't remember) if even it intrudes into the 90mm frame line. Plus, as Rob noted (and you

Re: Lens Hood Question: Perfect v Rectangular

2004-12-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I very much like the Heliopan hoods, expensive as they my be. Much to my chagrin, the source I had (SpeedGraphic in the UK) no longer carries them, and I've never been able to find them here in the US. However, over the years I've discovered that hoods from different cameras will work great on

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Bob W
Hi, However, I randomly spied a couple of birdies up in a tree and got a few shots. http://cowfish.org.uk/paw/birds.html is my favourite (270kb I'm afraid...) Although what rather tropical looking birds like these are doing in Gunnersbury Park in west London in December I'm not sure. If

Re: PESO (lots of 'em): Welbilt@ TT's

2004-12-19 Thread Luigi de Guzman
On Sunday 19 December 2004 05:28, Rob Studdert wrote: On 18 Dec 2004 at 19:54, Luigi de Guzman wrote: Buying a microsoft operating system is just a bunch of cash I'd rather save for a 35/2 lens. An OEM licence is generally provided with machines at a cost far less than that of a 35/2 lens

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great shot. They appear to be parakeets or some near relative of the same. i'm surprised that you find them in London. On Dec 19, 2004, at 9:00 AM, Billy Abbott wrote: I went a-wandering this morning to try and find a tree that would look nice for next months PUG. Today's the first sunny day

RE: Home made power supply for flashes etc.

2004-12-19 Thread Jens Bladt
PS: I'm almost embarrassed, that my little invention looks so primitive. However, I can assure you that this practical gadget, of which I have four, have worked nicely for more than a decade. If you are a skilled craftsman, you can no doubt make it look a lot better. If the centre column is made

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Jon Glass
On Dec 19, 2004, at 3:00 PM, Billy Abbott wrote: However, I randomly spied a couple of birdies up in a tree and got a few shots. http://cowfish.org.uk/paw/birds.html is my favourite (270kb I'm afraid...) Although what rather tropical looking birds like these are doing in Gunnersbury Park in west

RE: Home made power supply for flashes etc.

2004-12-19 Thread Jens Bladt
You are right, William. I certainly would appreciate a Guide Number 60 (metric) flash for the main light, 45's for fill-in, background etc. Maybe I’ll get one cheaply someday, but they are qiute rare at the used market :-) Today I use a professional studio (Courtnay and Visatec), but if I use the

RE: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Don Sanderson
Beautiful shot Billy! I agree, looks like someones pets escaped. Wrong country for those. I'm not a bird fancier but I do know any specimen of the parrot family is in the neighborhood of $500-$1000+ around here. Might even be some reward money there! (Ooh, Ooh, a new lense!!) ;-0 Don

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Jack Davis
Billy, Nice catch! Fortunate general lighting, to say the least. Did you note the focal length setting? Cropped? Anticipating possible surprises always enriches the hunt even when working a particular theme. Noel, Jack --- Billy Abbott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went a-wandering this morning

Re: weird *istDS glitch

2004-12-19 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Luigi de Guzman Subject: weird *istDS glitch My batteries were close to being totally discharged, though. (they were fully depleted by the end of the night) One problem causing a series of other problems. These things don't like to have weak batteries.

RE: Sigma flash with P-TTL now available

2004-12-19 Thread Don Sanderson
It's strange that Sigmas website doesn't say anything about P-TTL for Pentax. I wonder if they have or will add this feature to the top of the line DG Super too? The one the link takes you to is the ST standard version, nice flash but for $50.00 extra the Super gives a lot of additional features.

Re: Relative Sensor Size for W-I-D-E Lens Consideration

2004-12-19 Thread Frantisek
Hi Shel, IIRC the cine format for 35mm film is roughly similar to APS digital format. Some are of retrofocal design, so adoption could be perhaps possible (I don't know what is they register of Arri bay mount). There are some outstanding lenses like UltraPrimes from Zeiss, e.g. 16mm Distagon-T

Re: Sigma flash with P-TTL now available

2004-12-19 Thread Mark Roberts
Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's strange that Sigmas website doesn't say anything about P-TTL for Pentax. I wonder if they have or will add this feature to the top of the line DG Super too? Actually, it's *only* the DG Super that has this feature. (Sorry for the incorrect link in the

RE: Home made power supply for flashes etc.

2004-12-19 Thread Jens Bladt
Whenever I go photogaphing with one of my Metz CT 45 flash units, I use a home made battery container. This will allow me to shoot lots and lots of photographs without running out of batteries. The container is pictured here: http://gallery37564.fotopic.net/p10035293.html

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Jostein
LOL Seems like some people will never understand the risks of introducing foreign species. These days, in Bergen, they are hunting for four racoons. Illegally imported as pets and currently on the run...:-) Jostein - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: Photo shops in Winnipeg, MA, Canada

2004-12-19 Thread Chris Brogden
I'm still on the list, just too busy to read it every day. Thanks for the off-list heads-up, Bill. Don's Photo can order the MX screens for you if they're still available from Pentax, but we don't have them in stock at the moment. We won't be ordering anything before Christmas, so you're

Re: Home made power supply for flashes etc.

2004-12-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/12/04, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed: I have now posted three aditional photgraphs (click next), showing details of the battery attrap. I'll try to find the drawings during the Christmas Holidays. http://gallery37564.fotopic.net/p10029920.html Hey Jens, not bad. I hereby award

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Bob W
Hi, Seems like some people will never understand the risks of introducing foreign species. These days, in Bergen, they are hunting for four racoons. Illegally imported as pets and currently on the run...:-) Over here the wild boar have us on the run:

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/12/04, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: they must be descended from Jimi Hendrix's pet parrots. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3869815.stm during the summer I saw a couple of exotic birds on a pavement in Southwark. When I approached them they flew up a tree where they remained

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/12/04, Jon Glass, discombobulated, unleashed: They certainly look like a pair, however. I wonder if you could find them again, and try to rescue them with some food or something. I can't imagine that they will do well this winter. Au contraire mon frere. We here in Britain bask in mild

Re: Relative Sensor Size for W-I-D-E Lens Consideration

2004-12-19 Thread Frantisek
F Figure about 6.000-15.000 Euro for one prime!!! Of course, some older lenses would be much cheaper. Some even under 1000$. The information whether they are retrofocus or not and what their registration dist. is rather hard to find though :-( I would have myself liked such a beast, finally a

Re: Relative Sensor Size for W-I-D-E Lens Consideration

2004-12-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/12/04, Frantisek, discombobulated, unleashed: You would have few problems though: 1) weight - from 1 to 3 kg for primes, few times that for zooms... 2) price... 3) price... 4) price... Figure about 6.000-15.000 Euro for one prime!!! The man's right about price. Here's a suitable lens:

Re: Relative Sensor Size for W-I-D-E Lens Consideration

2004-12-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/12/04, Frantisek, discombobulated, unleashed: Of course, some older lenses would be much cheaper. Some even under 1000$. The information whether they are retrofocus or not and what their registration dist. is rather hard to find though :-( This may be a starting point Fra:

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Bob W
Hi, Au contraire mon frere. We here in Britain bask in mild winter sunshine, coconut palms waving idly in the breeze. Why just the other day a herd of elephant loped gaily past my house. they'd be pink, then, would they? -- Cheers, Bob

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/12/04, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: . Why just the other day a herd of elephant loped gaily past my house. they'd be pink, then, would they? By golly they were! In fact I have a feeling that they'll be back this evening. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People,

Re: istD w/ SMC-M lens-wireless 360 flash?

2004-12-19 Thread Thibs
Sh** it seems it doesn't work anymore with *ist, *ist-D and *ist-DS. A shame :( That said, if ya need that for any AF body (other than these) Site is in french: http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/pentax/multizone.htm and here are a couple more basic infos in english which were used by Michel:

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
cousins of these in this article in a New YOrk paper ??? http://www.nynewsday.com/news/local/brooklyn/nyc-birds0209,0,107050.story?coll=nyc-topheadlines-brooklyn annsan Billy Abbott wrote: However, I randomly spied a couple of birdies up in a tree and got a few shots.

RE: OT: scanning versus close up photographing !

2004-12-19 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Rob I scanned it as a negative, so the backlit of the scanner was on. But taking photographs with a manual Pentax makes me feel a lot more like an artist ;-) I will soon try some of your and others tips with different (Ikea)light and without flash or with the soft ball at least greetings

RE: OT: scanning versus close up photographing !

2004-12-19 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Bob yes ,I was quite surprised about the quality and will sometimes (ab)use the scanner if I need a picture of a flat thing quickly for a selling auction, because my cameras are analog and will be for the next time to come I'm still thinking about the reference thing, a coin is good but

RE: is there a list of compatible non Pentax lenses

2004-12-19 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Don very useful information and exactly what I was looking for, thanks. I will, of course, not ask now, whether there are any third party lenses (for ex. from Ricoh) which are equal or even better than their Pentax counterpart, will I ;-) thanks Markus Try these two links:

RE: Isolators_Was- safe Flash Sync Voltages

2004-12-19 Thread Jens Bladt
Yes, quite easy to make yourself. But it's kinda convenient to just put one, that does this, in the camera hot shoe. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 18. december 2004 19:19 Til:

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Leon, Not much to pass on, but here it goes. So far, I haven't seen a color laser print that really looks like a photograph (unlike the inkjets). Seems that color lasers are more useful for things like business graphics. Other things to consider - do you want to print on 4x6 paper?

RE: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Leon I had the chance to print for free on a friends Canon A3 CP660 color laser printer some times ago. In the default settings, the pictures where way too dark and to much red and blue. Interestingly, Red seems to be the most critical color to print. The printer can be adjusted in it's menus

RE: is there a list of compatible non Pentax lenses

2004-12-19 Thread Don Sanderson
You know our motto: If it isn't Pentax, it's Cra*! Honestly though I own about 10 brands of lenses, some are great, some are not. My opinion won't agree with anyone else here 100%. But if Cotty goes to all that trouble to mount Pentax glass on his Canonwell, enough said! Don

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread pnstenquist
Laser printers are for mass production and speed. If you want photo quality prints, you have to go with an inkjet. I've printed for gallery shows, my portfolio and various other critical projects with my Epson 2200. The quality is outstanding. Paul Hello Leon, Not much to pass on, but

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Jostein
hehe Both of which once naturally belonged to the fauna of the British isles. Sounds like a good idea. Could structure the rabbit populations a bit too, I suppose. :-) Jostein - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 6:20

Re: PESO (lots of 'em): Welbilt@ TT's

2004-12-19 Thread Frantisek
RS I don't know of any serious Linux apps for photo-imaging, unfortunately Gimp RS isn't a consideration for anyone wishing to maximize their post production work- RS flow, consistency and quality. Not all applications for Windows cost, NeatImage RS provides a stand-alone application for free,

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Subject: Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing Laser printers are for mass production and speed. If you want photo quality prints, you have to go with an inkjet. I've printed for gallery shows, my portfolio and various other critical projects with my Epson 2200.

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Jon Glass
On Dec 19, 2004, at 6:18 PM, Cotty wrote: This parrot is dead: http://www.sfon.tv/Images/ringlogo_Dead_Parrot.jpg No, no, no, no 'e's _restin'_. ;-) -- -Jon Glass Krakow, Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Billy Abbott
As soon as I mentioned to people here in London that I was shocked to find parrots everyone told me about the mysterious breeding populations with a surprised didn't you know that? i thought everyone did. We've got a puma in Surrey though, why not parrots in Ealing? :) billy

RE: Home made power supply for flashes etc.

2004-12-19 Thread Jens Bladt
If anyone's interested, here is the OSRAM Pilot I mentioned earlier. Four of these was what got me started building my own studio falsh outfit many years ago. Even after 12-14 years it still works fine: http://gallery37564.fotopic.net/p10042157.html The downside of working with stuff like this

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Billy Abbott
On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 07:55:35 -0800 (PST), Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Billy, Nice catch! Fortunate general lighting, to say the least. Did you note the focal length setting? Cropped? Anticipating possible surprises always enriches the hunt even when working a particular theme. It

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread pnstenquist
Really? My digital minilab does decent work, but they get $10 for an 11x14. I can print a far superior 11x 17 for about $4 on my Epson 2200. And I get to keep the full frame without going up another print size. Paul - Original Message - From: Subject: Re: OT: Ink or Laser

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Billy Abbott wrote: However, I randomly spied a couple of birdies up in a tree and got a few shots. http://cowfish.org.uk/paw/birds.html is my favourite (270kb I'm afraid...) Ringnecked parakeets, breeding from a few escapees about 30 years ago. Not heard of any records from London before.

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: during the summer I saw a couple of exotic birds on a pavement in Southwark. When I approached them they flew up a tree where they remained for quite a long time before flying out of sight. They were not parrots, but had (iirc) blue, red, green and yellow plumage. European Bee eater?

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: On 19/12/04, Jon Glass, discombobulated, unleashed: They certainly look like a pair, however. I wonder if you could find them again, and try to rescue them with some food or something. I can't imagine that they will do well this winter. Au contraire mon frere. We here in Britain

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Billy Abbott
On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 20:10:14 +, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Billy Abbott wrote: However, I randomly spied a couple of birdies up in a tree and got a few shots. http://cowfish.org.uk/paw/birds.html is my favourite (270kb I'm afraid...) Ringnecked parakeets, breeding

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi guys, One of my labs does excellent work from scanned files as well as negs. While they may cost a bit more than an inkjet print, I don't have the investment cost of buying the printer to deal with, so, for the time being, it's a great deal for me. The quality is quite good, especially when

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread pnstenquist
I'd be happy to make you a print, from one of your files or mine. Paul Hi guys, One of my labs does excellent work from scanned files as well as negs. While they may cost a bit more than an inkjet print, I don't have the investment cost of buying the printer to deal with, so, for the

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Graywolf
Yah, one has to be careful. Remember what happened in Jurassic Park (grin). graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Bob W wrote: Hi, Seems like some people will never understand the risks of introducing foreign species. These days,

RE: is there a list of compatible non Pentax lenses

2004-12-19 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Don We don't know what else Cotty breeds in his Frankenstein laboratory, bit you have a valid point here for sure :-) greetings Markus You know our motto: If it isn't Pentax, it's Cra*! Honestly though I own about 10 brands of lenses, some are great, some are not. My opinion won't agree with

Re: Speaking of hoods

2004-12-19 Thread Thibs
Well, no in fact it is just the opposite. My 55mm 1.8 has a 52mm thread and I thought (didn't check, stupid heh?) it was 49mm, just as he TAK one. So I'm left with a Tak 55mm circular metal hood with a 49mm thread - I wanna use it on my 50mm's. Thibouille Kostas Kavoussanakis

RE: Home made power supply for flashes etc.

2004-12-19 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Jens The first link shows me only an empty page... http://gallery37564.fotopic.net/p10042157.html a lovely portrait of Nanna , I enjoyed it. I understand that I *must build some kind of softbox too, but I have two left hands. greetings Markus I eventually ende up makine home made soft

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Bob W
Hi, Ringnecked parakeets, breeding from a few escapees about 30 years ago. Not heard of any records from London before. They go along with the scorpions in Sussex, the wallabies in the west midlands and the lowland gorillas in the bottom reaches of the Clyde valley. Guess which of those

RE: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Shel color prints from my Epson 2100 on good paper are *much* better than from the color lasers I have seen. Color lasers are very good for business chart prints but not for *critical* photos like portraits with skin tones or large uniform areas of color. I think I already know the results of

Adobe RAW Converter

2004-12-19 Thread Joseph Tainter
Has anyone tried this in versions of Photoshop earlier than CS? I have 7.0. Thanks, Joe

OT color lasers versus inkjets

2004-12-19 Thread Markus Maurer
maybe this link helps a bit choosing the right printer: http://www.laser-printer-reviews.org/ greetings Markus

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/19/2004 6:02:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also, any advice on a free image manipulation program for Windows would be great - my trial period for PSP ran out the day I got the DS and I need something to tide me over until the new year, when I can

Re: PESO (lots of 'em): Welbilt@ TT's

2004-12-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 19 Dec 2004 at 20:29, Frantisek wrote: The free version of NeatImage is quite cr*p. It removes noise but introduces so much JPEG compression that the picture is worse off than before. Nothing excellent comes for free, not even co-developed Linux apps, the problem is the cost of those

Re: OT: scanning versus close up photographing !

2004-12-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
How about using a wedding band as a reference? Size will vary somewhat, but gross size is less variant than coins across borders. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 19:43:34 +0100, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bob yes ,I was quite surprised about the quality and will sometimes

Re: OT color lasers versus inkjets

2004-12-19 Thread pnstenquist
Of course these are all lasers. They're okay for business, but not suited for fine arts. I've reviewed a couple of hundred pro books in the last year. I don't remember one that wasn't exclusively inkjet prints. I've never seen a laser print in a good photographer's portfolio. They just don't

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Bob W
Hi, during the summer I saw a couple of exotic birds on a pavement in Southwark. When I approached them they flew up a tree where they remained for quite a long time before flying out of sight. They were not parrots, but had (iirc) blue, red, green and yellow plumage. European Bee eater?

Re: Adobe RAW Converter

2004-12-19 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: Adobe RAW Converter Has anyone tried this in versions of Photoshop earlier than CS? I have 7.0. No, but for anyone interested, the Beta version of 2.4 does support the istD. William Robb

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Subject: Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing Really? My digital minilab does decent work, but they get $10 for an 11x14. I can print a far superior 11x 17 for about $4 on my Epson 2200. And I get to keep the full frame without going up another print size. I

RE: OT color lasers versus inkjets

2004-12-19 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Paul please look again. They do compare lasers from the newest generation to inkjets. And I have to admit that the lasers are getting better greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 10:45 PM To: [EMAIL

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
I used to work with a guy we called Oran Utang. His knuckles occaionally dragged on the ground. And Jon is right, that parrot is just resting - not dead. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, 19 Dec 2004 21:09:42 +, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Ringnecked parakeets, breeding from a few

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread pnstenquist
I make several 11x17 prints every week. I tried the digital minilab. They couldn't deliver pro quality prints. I was coming very close to making great prints with my epson 1200, but it was worn out. So I bought the 2200. I think I paid less than $400, and I have a three year replacement

RE: OT color lasers versus inkjets

2004-12-19 Thread pnstenquist
Hmmm. Sorry, I went back, but I still don't see any real comparisons. The site is obviously a promo for laser printer manufacturers. And I'm sure they have improved their quality in recent years. But as I said in another post, I don't know a single pro photographer who prints his or her

Re: Speaking of hoods

2004-12-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
So get a step ring ... problem solved. Shel [Original Message] From: Thibs [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, no in fact it is just the opposite. My 55mm 1.8 has a 52mm thread and I thought (didn't check, stupid heh?) it was 49mm, just as he TAK one. So I'm left with a Tak 55mm circular metal hood

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Kenneth Waller
Great capture. The bird on the left is a little hot on my monitor. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Billy Abbott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 9:00 AM Subject: PESO - A Pair of Birds I went a-wandering this morning to try and find a

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread Brian Walters
Billy IrFanView has only the one setting (that I've found so far) for sharpening and I was also thinking it was a bit too much, but it's better than without the sharpen. WHEN I get ps/psp everything will be better...well, less polar in sharpening at least :) In the meantime you might

Re: PESO - A Pair of Birds

2004-12-19 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Bob W wrote: during the summer I saw a couple of exotic birds on a pavement in Southwark. When I approached them they flew up a tree where they remained for quite a long time before flying out of sight. They were not parrots, but had (iirc) blue, red, green and yellow plumage. European Bee

RE: OT color lasers versus inkjets

2004-12-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
No, it won't - at least for me - I have to actually SEE results and to direct comparisons. Net based images and reviews are, IMO, close to worthless. Shel [Original Message] From: Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 12/19/2004 1:32:09 PM Subject: OT color lasers

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Whoa! Less than $400.00 for a NEW Epson Photo Stylus 2200? That sounds like an amazing price. Everywhere I checked the price was around $650.00 or so. Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [...] So I bought the 2200. I think I paid less than $400, and I have a three year

Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing

2004-12-19 Thread Rob Studdert
On 19 Dec 2004 at 20:06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Really? My digital minilab does decent work, but they get $10 for an 11x14. I can print a far superior 11x 17 for about $4 on my Epson 2200. And I get to keep the full frame without going up another print size. Paul I must have hit the

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