Re: HTML

2005-01-06 Thread mike wilson
Hi, D. Glenn Arthur Jr. wrote: snip womdigious snip cruft snip [expletive]ed snip Vocabulary lessons at 8AM. Lovely way to start the day. 8-) mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.8 - Release Date: 03/01/2005

Re: Mini PDML London

2005-01-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/1/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: What, only ~one~ bottle of Vodka? Between three of you? Geez, pretty tame for a PDML rendezvous... Actually I have a confession to make. That bottle contained sparkling mineral water... Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: OT Visual check of monitor calibration

2005-01-06 Thread David Mann
On Jan 5, 2005, at 7:00 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: I've found a couple of pages that should provide a basic indication of your monitors state of calibration. Thanks for the links... I must pull out the Spyder and recalibrate my screens. I've been intending to do this for a while now. The biggest

Re: HTML

2005-01-06 Thread Tom Ivar Helbekkmo
Jeff Tokayer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My mail program just prompted me to send emails to the group in plain text, because some members are unable to handle HTML. I've been off the group for over a year, but didn't realize that this was still an issue with some members. Please advise.

Re: worrying that image to death...

2005-01-06 Thread Jon Glass
On Jan 6, 2005, at 7:25 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I was thinking of something on the order of 200mm to 300mm Yeah, but I couldn't find anything that big I could afford. :-) -- -Jon Glass Krakow, Poland [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO: Paris

2005-01-06 Thread Ryan Lee
(resent because it didn't seem to get thru 1st go) Thanks Frank. Although I must say that it probably scores zero on originality- there was practically a swarm of shutterbugs eagerly waiting their turn at the spot I took the shot. Another interesting thing is I took the shot handheld at 1/4! So

Re: Eight O' Clock Flower

2005-01-06 Thread Ryan Lee
That's what you get when a close-minded person is put in authority. Go with what everyone here says- the flower turned out great. The judge is a dimwit. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 7:48

Re: Lunch in Paris

2005-01-06 Thread Ryan Lee
Just having come from London and Paris, I'm really enjoying your shots Juan! I especially love IMGP2125, the second one in the London three, and the Paris one from that same post. Bit of a shame our schedules were slightly off- it would have been fantastic to meet yet another PDMLer, but oh

Re: An Oxymoron

2005-01-06 Thread Ryan Lee
Sure did manage to capture some of that character, Paul. Doesn't even need integrated audio :-) Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 5:18 PM Subject: PESO: An Oxymoron A living oxymoron: Paul Miles, the

Re: Introducing...

2005-01-06 Thread Ryan Lee
Welcome to the list John. At 26, you're another list baby (I'm 24, but a lot of listers have been toying with their Pentax gear for longer than that). If the volume hasn't scared you off, chances are you're hooked for life now. Always interesting to see a fresh face. Beware of Cotty. Beware of

Re: Eight O' Clock Flower

2005-01-06 Thread Raimo K
What did his guide dog say? The lighting is excellent. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2005 7:48 PM Subject: PESO:

Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!

2005-01-06 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 5 Jan 2005, Tim Sherburne wrote: http://www.sherb.org/albums/zengal/index.html I really like http://www.sherb.org/albums/zengal/pages/page_7.html Thanks for sharing. Kostas

RE: [pdml] Re: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread David Chang-Sang
Seeing as how I have the looks ;) I'm willing to provide Buddhist outlook on things.. mind you, I'd have to come to our meetins devoid of any camera gear it's a material thing after all :) Cheers Dave -Original Message- From: Jeff Tokayer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: HTML

2005-01-06 Thread johnf
Doug Franklin mused: As with any security-related endeavor, though, a multilayer defense is the only way to go. That includes the people. The weakest links in the vast majority of security chains are the people. The computers themselves can be (but usually aren't) made arbitrarily secure,

Re: Introducing...

2005-01-06 Thread johnf
Hey, he's got an MX - he knows about old stuff. I've got an MX that I've owned since before he was born. Apart from that, and the *ist-D, there isn't much of an overlap in our gear, though. John - I'm another of the NorCal crowd; I live in San Jose. I'll bring my MZ-S along when we next have

Re: HTML

2005-01-06 Thread Graywolf
Looking through all the answers here, I noticed that the obvious was not mentioned. BANDWIDTH! Simply put 200, or so, messages a day times 600, or so, list members times 28-31 days a month takes serious bandwidth. If everyone on the list would offer to pay Doug Brewer (who maintains this list

Re: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread Graywolf
NOTE: Items 3 4. Buddhism, BTW, specifically does not believe in a God. Anyway, taking your point, Frank, I do not think we can allow discussions about digital photography on the list anymore. GRIN! --- religion religion (rî-lîj´en) noun Abbr. rel., relig. 1. a. Belief in and reverence for a

Re: HTML

2005-01-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Like DougF I've enjoyed working in the tech industry for over 20 years. Fun field. Most of the time. The biggest issue I've had with HTML emails is not the reception of a virus, worm, or other questionable item. (Fortunately my ISP resolves those matters for me.) Rather, spammers use the

MX Leather

2005-01-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I was drooling over cameraleather.com this am. For the black MX I was thinking of the pebbled black calfskin. Or should I just ask Cesar? :) Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net

Re: North American insurance

2005-01-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Francis Subject: North American insurance Good day folks, I'm interested in insuring my gear, but I don't have a house or renters plan and no one in North America seems willing to insure just my photographic gear. Any ideas? Take out a business licence as a

Re: HTML

2005-01-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jeff Tokayer Subject: HTML My mail program just prompted me to send emails to the group in plain text, because some members are unable to handle HTML. I've been off the group for over a year, but didn't realize that this was still an issue with some members.

Re: 50mm/f1.4 Takumar lens: question about yellowing

2005-01-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Celio Subject: Re: 50mm/f1.4 Takumar lens: question about yellowing Do they all develop a yellow cast over time ? This is something I've been wondering for a while now, too. A few of the older Takumar lenses at the shop I work at have yellow casts to

Re: North American insurance

2005-01-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If this is business-use equipment then talkt o business insurance folks. If it's amateur-use equipment then get renter's insurance. It's probably the easiest way to cover yourself. And cheapest. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl

Re: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread brooksdj
I'll be able to confirm that statment as soon as i finish the roll in the PZ-1 and develop the two. One 35mm and 1 6x7 Bucket of D-76 mixed and waiting to go to work this weekend.g Dave Shel chimed: .. If Christ could be resurrected, film can be as well. Long live Our Lady of

Re: Tokina 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 AF

2005-01-06 Thread Frantisek
Tuesday, January 4, 2005, 8:21:20 PM, Joe wrote: JW I just purchased what looks like a nice example of this lens (Tokina JW 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5, I think the AF235 II HLD model) on eBay for $150 JW Buy It Now. I found a few comments on it, but I'd like to know if JW anyone else has experience with

Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!

2005-01-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
How is it focusing with that thing? Is the viewfinder noticeably brighter? As my eyes get older, I tend to like faster lenses more because the viewfinder is brighter even if I don't need the extra stop. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450

Re: North American insurance

2005-01-06 Thread Graywolf
Many places in the US do not have/require business licenses. North Carolina specifically exempts photographers. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Francis Subject: North

Re: North American insurance

2005-01-06 Thread Graywolf
Especially when basic renter's insurance is only abuout $50 a year. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Collin Brendemuehl wrote: If this is business-use equipment then talkt o business insurance folks. If it's amateur-use equipment

Re: HTML

2005-01-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/1/05, Jeff Tokayer, discombobulated, unleashed: My mail program just prompted me to send emails to the group in plain text, because some members are unable to handle HTML. I've been off the group for over a year, but didn't realize that this was still an issue with some members. Please

Re: HTML

2005-01-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/1/05, Jeff Tokayer, discombobulated, unleashed: I didn't realize that HTML was a security risk. I was under the impression that people avoided HTML because of the file size. I've changed to a Mac and find that my mail reader Thunderbird gives me a secure enviroment. Jeff, check out

Re: Instant Chimping - Do You Do It?

2005-01-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/1/05, Cesar, discombobulated, unleashed: I am slowly coming out from the lurking shadows... therefore the late response :-) I do not have my rear LCD turned on. I only use it if I feel that the lighting is a little difficult and check for good exposure. I must admit that I do not use

Re: Introducing...

2005-01-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/1/05, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: Always interesting to see a fresh face. Beware of Cotty. Beware of Frank. Cheers, Ryan Beware of people on the list *who don't have any Pentax gear* at all!!! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/1/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: If Christ could be resurrected, film can be as well. Long live Our Lady of Perpetual Tri-X Three Hail Mary's and an Our Fujichrome. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: PESO: Paris

2005-01-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/1/05, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: Anyway there you have it- an update. I'm now in Singapore for slightly more than a week before I return to Brisbane, and lucky I got back when I did. I took very ill yesterday and visited the doctor straight from the airport. Can't talk, can't

Re: MX Leather

2005-01-06 Thread Peter J. Alling
At least is isn't snakeskin. Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I was drooling over cameraleather.com this am. For the black MX I was thinking of the pebbled black calfskin. Or should I just ask Cesar? :) Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl Sent via

Annual report :-)

2005-01-06 Thread Jostein
Dear fellow PDML'ers, 2004 was a good year for PDML get-togethers. I wasn't very good at posting pics from my meetings, so I'll try to make up now. http://www.oksne.net/pdml2004/report.html The report page comes up with small, clickable thumbnails and should be easy to load. But beware of the

Re: Well duh....

2005-01-06 Thread Luigi de Guzman
On Thursday 06 January 2005 02:14, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ya know I am beginning to think that just maybe I am supposed to become a photographerAll 3 of these are all very nice cameras and with all this equipment, well, I am beginning to feel a tad blessed here Somebody up there

K18 F3.5

2005-01-06 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Anybody care to comment on the SMC(K) 18mm F3.5 lens? Image quality? Build Quality? Rarity? Current Used market Prices? How does it compare with all other PENTAX lenses in the 15mm-20mm range performance wise? I couldn't find much info on it with a google search. Thanks in Advance, JCO

Re: Mini PDML London

2005-01-06 Thread brooksdj
Thanks for sharing Cotty, and if your listening,Hi Ryan and thanks for the Canon info you sent. Funny when Frank,Jeff Dave and I met up,the tables clear out to.But i'm not sure its from the glass.LOL Gotta stop reading up on the 20D and D1 MKII.Wonder what the D2h will fetch.:-) Dave

Re: Mini PDML London

2005-01-06 Thread Luigi de Guzman
On Thursday 06 January 2005 03:23, Cotty wrote: On 5/1/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: What, only ~one~ bottle of Vodka? Between three of you? Geez, pretty tame for a PDML rendezvous... Actually I have a confession to make. That bottle contained sparkling mineral water...

*istD and *istDS cable releases

2005-01-06 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I don't recall this subject coming up but what type of cable releases do the *istD and *istDS DSLRs take and if not standard mechanical release is there any sort of hybrid adapters that would accept a standard mechanical release yet still trigger them? JCO

Re: Annual report :-)

2005-01-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
What a truely marvelous and enjoyable report. Thanks, Jostein. Dan M Jostein wrote: Dear fellow PDML'ers, 2004 was a good year for PDML get-togethers. I wasn't very good at posting pics from my meetings, so I'll try to make up now. http://www.oksne.net/pdml2004/report.html The report page comes

Optio WP

2005-01-06 Thread Christian
I'm surprised no one has mentioned this new camera yet: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0501/05010501pentax_optiowp.asp Unlike the previous waterproof Optios you can actually use this one at a depth of 1.5 meters. Would be fun for casual snorkeling. -- Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]

OT - Mouse Time

2005-01-06 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I need a new mouse. The one that came with the computer is acting up. It's a Mitsumi optical wheel mouse. I never bought a mouse before (hard to believe, but I just used whatever mouse came with the computer), and looking about I see that there are mice with some neat features. Any comments

Re: Christmas Day Pix

2005-01-06 Thread Kenneth Waller
Caesar, glad you found those negatives. Your comments really speak to the issue of why we take photographs. In the case of recording family history, photographic elements (compositions, backgrounds etc) can be overlooked in the interest of recording the moment. In the case of a photographer

RE: OT - Mouse Time

2005-01-06 Thread Don Sanderson
Hi Shel, I use a wireless keyboard and mouse on all of my machines. Wouldn't go back to wired again. When I need some room I just set them anywhere out of the way, no tangles to worry about. I can also go to Lazy Mode and lean back in my chair with the kybd in my lap without dragging my coffe cup

Did someone recently get the Tamron SPAF28-75F2.8XRDi

2005-01-06 Thread brooksdj
Memory seems to think, someone recently purchased this lens. If so any comments for use on the D. Thanks in advance Dave Brooks

RE: K18 F3.5

2005-01-06 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I have one. The build quality is just fine - as good as any other quality K lens. My only gripe is that the ring that is used to set the filters is a little loose, but I understand that it's simple enough to adjust and tighten up. Corner and edge sharpness and detail seemed to be somewhat

Re: Optio WP

2005-01-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Looks very interesting... Christian wrote: I'm surprised no one has mentioned this new camera yet: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0501/05010501pentax_optiowp.asp Unlike the previous waterproof Optios you can actually use this one at a depth of 1.5 meters. Would be fun for casual snorkeling.

Re: North American insurance

2005-01-06 Thread brooksdj
I recently discovered my work equipment was not covered. I know you mentiioned you do not have home/renters insurance,but i just called up the company i deal with my home ins,and picked up a policy to cover damage/theft/liability with out a certificate of business. Hope that helps Dave

K80-200 F4.5 ?

2005-01-06 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Anybody care to comment on the SMC(K) 80-200mm F4.5 lens? Image quality? Build Quality? Rarity? Current Used market Prices? How does it compare with all other PENTAX lenses in the 70/80/85-200/210mm range performance wise? I couldn't find much info on this either with a google search. Since it was

RE: OT - Mouse Time

2005-01-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Shel, I don't like to use a computer rodents, and recommend getting a Kensington track ball. The big one. Roughly $80 to $100. Far easier to use. Small footprint. Precise. And great for playing Descent (Yes, I know it's old, but it's fun) or any other 3-d game. Sincerely, C. Brendemuehl

RE: PESO Me and my Pentax :-)

2005-01-06 Thread Jens Bladt
I don't really want anybody to see what I look like today! Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 5. januar 2005 05:03 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: PESO Me and my Pentax :-)

RE: Eight O' Clock Flower

2005-01-06 Thread Jens Bladt
Thanks a lot Ryan and Raimo Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Raimo K [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 6. januar 2005 11:51 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: Eight O' Clock Flower What did his guide dog say? The lighting

Re: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread William Robb
If Christ could be resurrected, film can be as well. Long live Our Lady of Perpetual Tri-X There is, of course, some debate about the veracity of the resurrection myth. William (a true atheist) Robb

Re: *istD and *istDS cable releases

2005-01-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: *istD and *istDS cable releases I don't recall this subject coming up but what type of cable releases do the *istD and *istDS DSLRs take and if not standard mechanical release is there any sort of hybrid adapters that would accept a

Re: North American insurance

2005-01-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Graywolf Subject: Re: North American insurance Many places in the US do not have/require business licenses. North Carolina specifically exempts photographers. Same thing here. Insurance companies are not tied to state or provincial laws in this regard

Re: OT - Mouse Time

2005-01-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: OT - Mouse Time I need a new mouse. The one that came with the computer is acting up. It's a Mitsumi optical wheel mouse. I never bought a mouse before (hard to believe, but I just used whatever mouse came with the computer), and

Re: K80-200 F4.5 ?

2005-01-06 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Thu, 6 Jan 2005, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Anybody care to comment on the SMC(K) 80-200mm F4.5 lens? I had this lens (I actually had the M with the same optical formula as that; there are two and not many people know it). Further to the comments in Stan's site, I found it to have good

Re: K18 F3.5

2005-01-06 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Thu, 6 Jan 2005, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Anybody care to comment on the SMC(K) 18mm F3.5 lens? I have this lens but have hardly used it. If you propose a few test shots I would be happy to perform them for you. I think it is a rare beast. I always recommend having a look at

Re: *istD and *istDS cable releases

2005-01-06 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
William Robb a écrit : - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: *istD and *istDS cable releases I don't recall this subject coming up but what type of cable releases do the *istD and *istDS DSLRs take and if not standard mechanical release is there any sort of hybrid adapters

Re: MX Leather

2005-01-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Collin, In the past I skinned two MX's from cameraleather.com - the chrome one I did in Dark Gray Lizard - turned out very nice. The black one I did in Dark Green Lizard (doesn't seem to have that one anymore). I think that I would do yours in coarse black lizard - you can see a picture

Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!

2005-01-06 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/5/2005 10:16:56 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Cool stuff out there, guys! Here's my two bits: http://www.sherb.org/albums/zengal/index.html It's a fun lens to be sure. Tim Interesting shots, Tim. Thanks for the look. I like the

Re: Introducing...

2005-01-06 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/6/2005 6:36:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Beware of people on the list *who don't have any Pentax gear* at all!!! Cheers, Cotty = Actually, I do have a SuperTak. And am looking to pick up a few more screwmounts. Hehehehehe. Doe aka

Re: OT - Mouse Time

2005-01-06 Thread Powell Hargrave
At 08:38 AM 06/01/2005 , Shel wrote: I need a new mouse. I highly recommend the Wacom Graphire tablet. I have the 4x5 which I find adequate. The mouse is used in mapped mode 90% of the time. The pen is great for serious retouching or artistic creation. Powell

Re: Did someone recently get the Tamron SPAF28-75F2.8XRDi

2005-01-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Dave, Tanya may have been the recent purchaser. I have the lens from about the time I bought my *istD. I have previously owned the good Tokina 28-70/2.6-2.8. So here goes: The lens is quite sharp. It is not as good as my Tamron SP 90/2.8 macro or my FA 50/1.4 - but not far behind. It is

RE: *istD and *istDS cable releases

2005-01-06 Thread J. C. O'Connell
the reason for my inquiry is how to trigger them with a standard mechanical release cable like the dual one used on the autobellows units. I think I could make one though so I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. JCO -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: HTML

2005-01-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Doug Franklin wrote: On Wed, 05 Jan 2005 22:54:57 -0500, Jeff Tokayer wrote: My mail program just prompted me to send emails to the group in plain text, because some members are unable to handle HTML. I've been off the group for over a year, but didn't realize that this was still an

Re: Annual report :-)

2005-01-06 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/6/2005 8:08:23 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.oksne.net/pdml2004/report.html The report page comes up with small, clickable thumbnails and should be easy to load. But beware of the separate image pages if you're on a slow connection. Some of

M42 Lenses on Minolta Maxxum Bodies??

2005-01-06 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Does anybody know the registration distance or general compatibility of using M42 ( Pentax Screwmount) lenses on a Minolta Maxxum AF ( not the old MD type ) bodies via an adapter? This new Model 7D DSLR thay have just released seems interesting and I am curious what can fit it easily other than

Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!

2005-01-06 Thread Tim Sherburne
On 1/6/05 2:48, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Wed, 5 Jan 2005, Tim Sherburne wrote: http://www.sherb.org/albums/zengal/index.html I really like http://www.sherb.org/albums/zengal/pages/page_7.html Thanks for sharing. Kostas And... On 1/6/05 9:51, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

RE: Annual report :-)

2005-01-06 Thread Tom C
Jostein, Thanks for sharing. I particularly enjoyed the Norway shots... beautiful scenery. Tom C. From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Annual report :-) Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 17:06:57 +0100 Dear fellow PDML'ers, 2004 was a good

RE: PUG faves for the month

2005-01-06 Thread Tom C
Thanks Amita. It always helps to have scenery just out your door. I chalk this one up to always having the camera with me. Was about a mile from the house. Winter Mist by Thomas Cakalic - Ok, I'm just jealous of you for getting this one. :)

OT: FS thursday Palm M105 NIB

2005-01-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Now I know this isn't a camera, honest, but with all you techno guys out there maybe someone wants this A friend asked me to sell it for him -- it was gift from his boss and he just doesn't want it. He and I would split the dough. Is $50 ok to ask for this? at $50 would anyone like it?

Re: Well duh....

2005-01-06 Thread phantomqueen7777
Well, I'm not a bad photographer or so I am told. I may be a novice at film, but I'm pretty good with my Fuji...LOL My Dad has a buddy who was a well-regarded pro for years, both in the Navy and out, and who even now that he's retired still spends most of his time behind a camera. He lives

Re: Well duh....

2005-01-06 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/6/2005 11:12:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know., but whatever is happening? I am going with it, For once in my life I am genuinely enjoying what I am doing. == That's the important part. Hope you can share some pics soon.

PESO: New Year's Day parade, London

2005-01-06 Thread Juan Buhler
Taken during the New Year's parade in London last weekend. http://www.jbuhler.com/blog/archives/0162.html ist D, FA 16-45. Comments appreciated, j -- Juan Buhler http://www.jbuhler.com blog at http://www.jbuhler.com/blog

Re: Lunch in Paris

2005-01-06 Thread Juan Buhler
Thanks Ryan! Yes, it would have been great to meet. We seemed to not coincide in Paris just for one day... Cheers, j On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 17:54:40 -, Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just having come from London and Paris, I'm really enjoying your shots Juan! I especially love IMGP2125,

Re: Well duh....

2005-01-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello phantomqueen, Quite a story. I hope things turn out well for you. Sounds like someone is looking out for you. Don't be afraid to share you questions and pictures with the list. We are a chatty bunch and can be helpful (at times :) ). Since you are in the Bay area, you'll have to

Re: Stripes on digital image - followup2

2005-01-06 Thread Fred Widall
Just heard from Pentax Canada regarding my 'banding' problem. Pentax Japan has not seen the problem before but thought that there might be a hardware QA problem with a batch of *ist-DS's, possibly related to poorly soldered connections. They offered me a replacement. However since I've not seen

Re: ist D on bulb and CCDs

2005-01-06 Thread Juan Buhler
On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 07:47:47 +, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not ist D but this site shows what can happen with long exposures to the sensor if, for example, the sun is in the picture. Best to look at it on a foggy day - which seem to be most of the time at the moment.

RE: *istD and *istDS cable releases

2005-01-06 Thread Leon Altoff
On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 13:08:02 -0500, J. C. O'Connell wrote: the reason for my inquiry is how to trigger them with a standard mechanical release cable like the dual one used on the autobellows units. I think I could make one though so I'll cross that bridge when I get to it. I've done this. I've

Re: Optio WP

2005-01-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm surprised no one has mentioned this new camera yet: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0501/05010501pentax_optiowp.asp Unlike the previous waterproof Optios you can actually use this one at a depth of 1.5 meters. Would be fun for casual snorkeling. What

RE: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread Jens Bladt
Congrats and welcome to the world the *ist D. I'm confident you'll enjoy using it. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 6. januar 2005 02:34 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: More

Re: Did someone recently get the Tamron SPAF28-75F2.8XRDi

2005-01-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tanya may have been the recent purchaser. I have the lens from about the time I bought my *istD. I have previously owned the good Tokina 28-70/2.6-2.8. So here goes: The lens is quite sharp. It is not as good as my Tamron SP 90/2.8 macro or my FA 50/1.4 -

RE: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread Jens Bladt
..well, since that easter we never really saw him again. And he didn't even have a camera :-) Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 6. januar 2005 05:22 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

RE: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread Jens Bladt
Digital is not a religon, just away to cut corners, while getting nice pics! Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 6. januar 2005 05:13 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: More

RE: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread Jens Bladt
Is it still allowed to discuss film on thsi list? (I confess to still using MF film - sch - don't tell anyone, but the pics are very nice and hardly ever have burned out highlights!) Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra:

SMC Pentax-F 35-135/3.5-4.5

2005-01-06 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
Hi, I could just wait for it to arrive. Or I could ask you first what you think of the SMC Pentax-F 35-135/3.5-4.5 :-) I intend to use it as my indoors lens instead of the too short 24-90. Thanks in advance, Kostas

RE: Did someone recently get the Tamron SPAF28-75F2.8XRDi

2005-01-06 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dave, I've heard nothing but good things about this lens from the viewpoint of *ahem* (insert other camera brand name here) users. They claim that they would use this lens if they couldn't afford/attain the L glass that the (insert other camera brand name here) pros use. It's apparently sharp

Re: Stripes on digital image - followup2

2005-01-06 Thread johnf
Since the first report I've been doing a little research. By far the most common reports of banding, in several makes of camera, come from people using the cheap MagicStor 2.2GB microdrives (which are also battery killers, and somewhat prone to burnout). So it looks like an electronic issue;

Adobe DNG converter for *ist-DS RAW files

2005-01-06 Thread johnf
Just posted on the Adobe DNG forum: Adobe will release the DNG 2.4 converter at the same time as the final release of the Camera Raw 2.4 plug-in. No announced schedule yet, but it will probably be sometime before the public beta expires (end of Feb).

Re: Annual report :-)

2005-01-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Jostein - how lovely! I'm dashing out the door in a min so I haven't seen every thing enlarged - and of course those eagles are among my faves... but that stitched fjord shot was irresistable - great travellog! annsan in haste Jostein wrote: Dear fellow PDML'ers, 2004 was a good year for

OT:Please be patient

2005-01-06 Thread brooksdj
Hi Gang. Something has gone haywire,hopefully at my ISP,regarding my mail. I dont use M$Outlook aor Eudora etc,just the service provided by inter dot net,and its mixing up my mail. Nothing is listed in order.Its all over the place.Been

RE: More Enablement was[Re: Enablement A Go-Go!!]

2005-01-06 Thread Rob Studdert
On 6 Jan 2005 at 21:46, Jens Bladt wrote: Is it still allowed to discuss film on thsi list? (I confess to still using MF film - sch - don't tell anyone, but the pics are very nice and hardly ever have burned out highlights!) I'm back scanning again and cursing film. Rob Studdert

Re: K80-200 F4.5 ?

2005-01-06 Thread Raimo K
Try to find the M version. Mine was excellent - both optically and mechanically. I have no idea what one would cost nowadays or where to get one. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell

Re: Annual report :-)

2005-01-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/1/05, Jostein, discombobulated, unleashed: Dear fellow PDML'ers, 2004 was a good year for PDML get-togethers. I wasn't very good at posting pics from my meetings, so I'll try to make up now. http://www.oksne.net/pdml2004/report.html Super report mate. Beautiful pics. Personally I think

Re: OT: FS thursday Palm M105 NIB

2005-01-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/1/05, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: Now I know this isn't a camera, honest, but with all you techno guys out there maybe someone wants this A friend asked me to sell it for him -- it was gift from his boss and he just doesn't want it. He and I would split the dough. Is $50 ok

Re: Stripes on digital image - followup2

2005-01-06 Thread johnf
There's a new post today on the dpreview Pentax DSLR forum that mentions banding; it shows up, for this particular case, when shooting at high ISO in continuus exposure (machine-gun) mode. The give-away is that the banding never shows up on the first shot of a burst, just on later shots (when

Re: *istD and *istDS cable releases

2005-01-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: RE: *istD and *istDS cable releases the reason for my inquiry is how to trigger them with a standard mechanical release cable like the dual one used on the autobellows units. I think I could make one though so I'll cross that bridge

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