Re: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread Ryan Brooks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is an MV something an enthusiast wants to be using? I gave one to a friend returning to b&w film recently, she likes it. Built like a MX, which it basically is, but without DOF preview. -Ryan

Re: OT: Newfie History 101-was: Take the Knarf Quiz !!

2005-03-22 Thread Powell Hargrave
At 12:57 PM 22/03/2005 , you wrote: > > >- Original Message - >From: "Powell Hargrave" >Subject: Re: OT: Newfie History 101-was: Take the Knarf Quiz !! > > > >> >> >> I've always wanted a westerner for a friend! How much do you charge left >> coasters? > >It looks like we both are in the

Re: PESO - Pair

2005-03-22 Thread Bruce Dayton
Thanks Joe. That highlight is another blossom, I think. Cloning it out or toning down is probably worth attempting. Thanks for the suggestion. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, March 22, 2005, 8:43:40 PM, you wrote: JT> Bruce, this is stunning. JT> I think I might have tried cloning some gre

Re: PESO - seen outside the flat one morning

2005-03-22 Thread Bruce Dayton
For me what make this shot interesting is the strong green and red colors of the foliage. Usually pictures of ice are rather monotone and bleak looking. This is quite nice. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, March 22, 2005, 3:22:38 PM, you wrote: EF> Have finally got a couple of films finished,

Re: DianeArbus on The Connection

2005-03-22 Thread ernreed2
Quoting Mark Cassino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > As Paul Stenquist noted some time ago, our own Frank Theriault is probably > > the Diane Arbus of our day. In all honesty, I do not think this is *at all* complimentary to Frank. It may be excessively flattering to Diane Arbus. ERNR

RE: PESO - seen outside the flat one morning

2005-03-22 Thread Pat K
Eric, Very nice. I can just imagine the water droplets freezing to form these icicles. -Patsy Pat in SF > -Original Message- > From: Eric Featherstone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 3:23 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: PESO - seen outside the flat

Re: FA 35/2 available

2005-03-22 Thread ernreed2
Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > On Mar 22, 2005, at 3:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 07:39:12 -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I'm in the market for one and am almost to the point of buying > >> a non-Pentax lens. >

Re: Focusing Screens for the D Cameras

2005-03-22 Thread Thibouille
lol ... Imagine an EOS 1Ds showing you a "Blue Screen Of Death" as it is usually called... Please... do never ever make a camera running Windows, plese ;) On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:15:49 -0600, Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I didn't know Pentax USA had added an online store! I jus

Re: MAY PDML LONDON - quack

2005-03-22 Thread mike wilson
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Those amphibious tour vehicles have been greeted with harsh public opposition in a lot of places where they have been tried, such as in Hawaii. How are they doing in London? Have there been outcries from the locals or from the government? Why? Erosive damage or pollut

Re: PAW: People and Portraits #13

2005-03-22 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 22, 2005, at 8:01 PM, frank theriault wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/13.htm You know what? I was in the middle of writing a post, saying how little I liked this photo, then I looked again, and something changed. I saw the little drama going on between the ladies on th

Re: D645 musings

2005-03-22 Thread DagT
They can just make a new wide angle, like the 14mm. DagT På 23. mar. 2005 kl. 02.26 skrev Herb Chong: the article on Luminous Landscape (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/pie-show.shtml) says competitive with the price of the Mamiya ZD. since the ZD is slated to list for $12K USD, it only

Re: Just an idea :)

2005-03-22 Thread John Celio
I was browsing a web today, searching some more information about Pentax 110 system and suddenly... why couldn't Pentax produce 110 Digital ??? With the same range of lenses, accessories plus some additional zooms it would be very nice digital SLR system. Especially with "full (110-)frame senso

Re: FA 35/2 available

2005-03-22 Thread Scott Loveless
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 21:53:10 -0700, Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "If you decide to rid yourself of any short telephoto primes, let me > know." > > D FA 50 or 100 f2.8? I just need to suck it up and get D or DS.I'm still in film mode, so the 100/2.8 is more my speed. Got one? P

RE: FA 35/2 available

2005-03-22 Thread Joseph Tainter
"I'm curious about this particular optic. It seems to be quite desirable. Apart from the focal length, how might it compare with the 31mm Ltd, which also seems to make Pentax users sit up and take notice? It would seem that these are lenses that might stand comparison." Shel, the FA 31 is sui

Re: FA 35/2 available

2005-03-22 Thread Joseph Tainter
"If you decide to rid yourself of any short telephoto primes, let me know." D FA 50 or 100 f2.8? Joe

Re: PESO - Pair

2005-03-22 Thread Joseph Tainter
Bruce, this is stunning. I think I might have tried cloning some green into the highlight at the bottom right. Joe

Re: DianeArbus on The Connection

2005-03-22 Thread Scott Loveless
Almost forgot. Diane Arbus used a Pentax 6x7 near the end of her life. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com

Re: OT: Savannah, Ga. things to see & do

2005-03-22 Thread Joseph Tainter
I was there two summers ago (August -- not recommended) and greatly regretted not bringing my camera. You can wander and sit in the old squares, photograph the pre-Civil War architecture, or trees with Spanish moss. It's a lovely place. Ask and someone will point out the square where Forrest Gu

Re: DianeArbus on The Connection

2005-03-22 Thread Scott Loveless
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 22:56:49 -0500, Mark Cassino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Two things that surprised me - > > 1. She spent _a lot_ of time to get her images. I always thought she was > doing the 'walk around catch you when you can street photo stuff'. But no - > she worked some of he subjects

Enablement

2005-03-22 Thread Francis Alviar
Finally got an *ist DS. It's a used one (I assume) since it was listed as EX+ condition. The only thing missing from the package when it arrived this afternoon was the viewfinder cap and the battery. I'm really digging this camera. Can't wait to try it out tomorrow. Thanks guys for the advice

Re: PESO: Nearing sunset

2005-03-22 Thread John Coyle
Thanks John, very flattered. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "John Forbes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 8:58 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Nearing sunset It was very good before, but it's a tremendous shot now. John On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:50

RE: Photofight

2005-03-22 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Dany I will not vote but tell you that I find most of the photos wonderful. Of course the photographer with the Pentax wins ;-) greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Dany VOisine [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 1:39 AM >>To: Pentax mailing list >>Su

Re: PAW: People and Portraits #13

2005-03-22 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:00:35 -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm glad I found time to take some pictures this past week, it's been > ferociously busy around here. I'm now packing the apartment to move, > the movers will be here on Thursday, and my broadband connection will > be

DianeArbus on The Connection

2005-03-22 Thread Mark Cassino
I slipped away from TV watching to develop a roll of film at 9 this evening, and was pleased to hear and interview with a new biographer of Diane Arbus on the public radio show "The Connection" (see www.theconnection.org.). As Paul Stenquist noted some time ago, our own Frank Theriault is probab

Re: PESO: Cardinal

2005-03-22 Thread David Savage
That explanes my Dad then, he's Canadian and he never stops complaning that it's too hot. He's right tough :-) Dave S > > Truth is, Canadians complain about the weather, no matter what season it is. > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > >

Re: PESO: The splendour and the misery of Berlin

2005-03-22 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:59:59 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Markus Maurer" > Subject: RE: PESO: The splendour and the misery of Berlin > > > Hi Frank > > and still no answer from your side whether people **know that you are > > publishing

RE: Well I did it, a PZ-1p

2005-03-22 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Don any advice on what would be the best type of glue for the plastic covering of the grip of the SFXn? greetings Markus >>Probably less if I wait a while, the nice ones like the SF-1n >>and ZX/MZ-5n have been dropping very rapidly in the last few >>months. >>

Re: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread williamsp
Quoting frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > I wasn't trying to say it's cheap in terms of build quality or how it > works. It's cheap in terms of what you'll get for it should you sell > it. > Yeah, I got that :-) This email w

Re: D645 musings

2005-03-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Pål Jensen" Subject: Re: D645 musings b) Isn't it an equally good idea to wait and see if theres wider lenses released along with the camera before one write it off? Even if they don't release any wides (I expect they will, BTW), people are buying 2/3 frame

RE: PESO: "Gotcha" - Jerusalem

2005-03-22 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi William this website is *extremely* well made, have a look at the demo and how you can expand photos. Says nothing about the content, I did *not* read anything greetings Markus >>>http://www.canada.com/regina/leaderpost/subscribe/leaderpost_howt >>osubscribe.html >> >> >> >>William Robb >>

Re: PESO: Sideways glance

2005-03-22 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, 21 Mar 2005 15:08:23 -0800, Juan Buhler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's been a while since I posted a PESO, so might as well: > > http://photoblog.jbuhler.com/index.php?showimage=43 > > Images are going up in my photoblog every day, or so I'm trying... > > Comments welcome! > Interes

Re: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 13:40:41 +1100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Quoting Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > If it's a black one you 'may' get your money back. > > > > Thanks Don, it is a black one, doesn't look knocked around. > I'm pretty sure I don't want it to keep, it

Re: PESO: Cardinal

2005-03-22 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 11:19:21 +0800, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I really do have a good laugh listening to you guys complain about the cold. > > It's the complete opposite here. We're officially into autumn and > yesterday it got to 38 C, today it's supposed to get to 40 C. I'm fed >

Re: PESO: Nearing sunset

2005-03-22 Thread Shel Belinkoff
There's no such thing as being too "picky" when it comes to working on your photographs. Most photos, no matter how good they are, can be improved with slight and sometimes subtle adjustments. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Compositionally better! > I know

Re: BBC WIldlife Photographer competition

2005-03-22 Thread Mark Cassino
Great shots all around, Ken - #3 really stand out but all are excellent. Hopefully you listen to the BBC Radio news, so you can sound like a native when they call you with the results! - MCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, MI www.markcassino.com - - - -

Re: PESO: Cardinal

2005-03-22 Thread David Savage
I really do have a good laugh listening to you guys complain about the cold. It's the complete opposite here. We're officially into autumn and yesterday it got to 38 C, today it's supposed to get to 40 C. I'm fed up with summer. The only ice I ever see is the stuff I put in my drinks. Bring on

Re: Focusing Screens for the D Cameras

2005-03-22 Thread Stan Halpin
I didn't know Pentax USA had added an online store! I just went there, tried to order a LL-60 screen and a dozen golf balls. This is what I got for my troubles: " Tax jurisdiction code could not be determined " Say what? Oh well, the time spent it was worth it just to get a unique unresolvab

RE: Well I did it, a PZ-1p

2005-03-22 Thread Don Sanderson
I like entertainment with my silly purchases! ;-) Don > -Original Message- > From: Markus Maurer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 9:07 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: RE: Well I did it, a PZ-1p > > > Don > I really hope the "falser" and PZ-1p will li

RE: Well I did it, a PZ-1p

2005-03-22 Thread Markus Maurer
Don I really hope the "falser" and PZ-1p will like you ;-) Nice story from the seller on Ebay too. greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 6:06 PM >>To: PDML >>Subject: Well I did it, a PZ-1p >> >> >>A broken on

RE: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread williamsp
Quoting Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > If it's a black one you 'may' get your money back. > Thanks Don, it is a black one, doesn't look knocked around. I'm pretty sure I don't want it to keep, it is all electronic with only B and the X synch speed as mechanical shutter speeds if the batter

RE: [PMX:###] Re: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread Don Sanderson
That's what I meant by X and B, the flash sync speed and bulb. I think the 'clackier' is due to the lightweight housing. Like firing with no lens, or better still a rigid lens cap, on. Less mass to dampen the mirror return sound. The main reason I love the ME Super is that it has a pneumatic damper

Re: PESO: The splendour and the misery of Berlin

2005-03-22 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Mar 22, 2005 at 10:36:45PM +, Cotty wrote: > > I'd make a crap war photog. I could believe that ...

Re: MAY PDML LONDON - quack

2005-03-22 Thread Butch Black
Dan wrote: Those amphibious tour vehicles have been greeted with harsh public opposition in a lot of places where they have been tried, such as in Hawaii. How are they doing in London? Have there been outcries from the locals or from the government? They are actually well thought of here in Bosto

Re: Union Pacific Big Boy on the Move

2005-03-22 Thread brooksdj
Hey George. I LOVE trains, even if they are on trailers instead of tracks.LOL Some nice pictures on the gallery. Man thats a big sucker. Thanks a ton for sharing. Dave > > Last weekend I spent a few hours watching Union Pacific move an old Steam > Loco

Re: D645 musings

2005-03-22 Thread Pål Jensen
Herb wrote: > the article on Luminous Landscape > (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/pie-show.shtml) says competitive > with the price of the Mamiya ZD. since the ZD is slated to list for $12K > USD, it only firms up my assertion that the 645D will come in at a list > price of between

[PMX:###] Re: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread Joe Wilensky
I think the MV, like the MG and ME, do have a mechanical speed at 1/100, which is also the flash synch speed. When I had an MV I noticed that the shutter, while it had the same specs as the ME, was either "clackier" in operation or at least not nearly as well damped. Joe On Mar 22, 2005, at 8:3

Re: PESO: Cardinal

2005-03-22 Thread brooksdj
> This morning as I was shovelling my driveway for the zillionth > time this winter I heard this little guy in a nearby tree. I have a plow guy .:-) > Not sure what he was saying but it sounded like 'More damned snow !, > its supposed to be spring'. Anyway I dropped my shovel, grabbed my > *istD

Re: MAY PDML LONDON - quack

2005-03-22 Thread Mark Roberts
"William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >From: "Cotty" > >> On 22/3/05, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >> Cost is £17 per adult (£11/child) >>> >>>So... for PDML members it'll be £11 then? >> >> Mark, you do indeed possess the cutting humour that is prerequisite of a >> true Brit

Re: FA 35/2 available

2005-03-22 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 22, 2005, at 3:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 07:39:12 -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm in the market for one and am almost to the point of buying a non-Pentax lens. Oh my goodness, don't do THAT! ERNR That was Scott, not me. Godfrey

Re: Potential buyrs of a D645?

2005-03-22 Thread Herb Chong
at 20fps maximum throughput, i would guess on the order of $5K in quantity. that translates into a $20-$30K camera. at 5fps, i would have guessed under $1K. Herb - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 5:34 PM Subject: Re: Pot

RE: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread Don Sanderson
Keith, when I think of 'mechanical camera' I think of one that only loses it's meter if the batteries die. The only one in the "M" line AFAIK that fits this description is the MX. What do you mean by mechanical? I haven't had an MV for a while but it seems to me that it qualifies as an 'electronic

Re: OT: BBC WIldlife Photographer competition

2005-03-22 Thread pnstenquist
I like them all. I think my favorites are "Eyes Have it," "Rhythms of Nature," "Trees and Waves of Green" and "Stop and Smell the Flowers." All your shots are obviously very good and, in my opinion, up to the standards of that competition. Good luck! Paul > Wish me luck. I've entered 7 images

Re: D645 musings

2005-03-22 Thread Herb Chong
the article on Luminous Landscape (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/pie-show.shtml) says competitive with the price of the Mamiya ZD. since the ZD is slated to list for $12K USD, it only firms up my assertion that the 645D will come in at a list price of between $10K and $11K USD. they

OT: BBC WIldlife Photographer competition

2005-03-22 Thread Kenneth Waller
Wish me luck. I've entered 7 images in the BBC competition. You can check them out @ http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/entries2005bbcwildlifephotographercomp etition/ I've been following the BBC competition off the last several years & thanks to several phenomenal photo opportunities last year

Re: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread Keith Whaley
The MV is a "gadget?" Please! I have an MV-1 and love it. Almost as much as I do my very similar MGs! It's indeed a simplified version of the beloved ME, all of which lead to the much vaunted MX! Number one, you have to like mechanical cameras, or all bets are off. However, if you are okay with me

RE: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread Don Sanderson
If it's a black one you 'may' get your money back. If you have an inexpensive lens to put on it make it your "always with you camera", you won't care much if it gets damaged or stolen. Like they say: ANY camera is better than none. At around $24.00 US it's not a bad price if you don't expect anythi

Re: PESO: "Gotcha" - Jerusalem

2005-03-22 Thread Doug Franklin
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:15:55 +, mike wilson wrote: > >> This is *not* the place for political discussion. > > Not guilty. I'm happy to discuss anything, anywhere, until consensus is > to stop. The consensus around here for several years has been keep religion and politics off the list. It

Re: PESO: Nearing sunset

2005-03-22 Thread David Savage
Thats much better IMO. This image the sky is the major feature, and I think all the excess foreground detail in the original drew attention away from it. It's made a nice picture excellent. Dave S On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:50:20 +1000, John Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Shel, David, Ja

Re: PESO covered bridge

2005-03-22 Thread Scott Loveless
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:01:28 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Very nice. The patterned shadows give it a unique interest. Well composed and > nicely framed. Good work. Christie says "Thanks!" On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:04:25 -0800 (PST), Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

OT: Savannah, Ga. things to see & do

2005-03-22 Thread Kenneth Waller
I'm looking for suggestions for things to see, do, photograph in Savannah, Ga. I'll be there on a long weekend in a few weeks. Are the trolley tours worth it? How about the river cruises? Any specific cruise you'd reccommend? Photographic opportunities out of the ordinary? Thanks in advance Ken

Re: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread williamsp
Quoting frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 10:09:16 +1100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is an MV something an enthusiast wants to be using? > > > It's about the cheapest way you can use a k-mount lens. > > As far as whether an enthusiast wants to be

Photofight

2005-03-22 Thread Dany VOisine
Hello, we did a little photography challenge between 8 photographers. It would be appreciated if anyone could take the time to browse the pictures and vote for them. You'll find the pictures and themes at this url : http://www.pbase.com/photofight02/vote tkx for your help muff

Re: Potential buyrs of a D645?

2005-03-22 Thread Steve Jolly
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Where is this sensor used? Or is it just a sensor looking for a home? How hard is it to change one sensor for another in a digi camera? I imagine pretty complicated, or maybe not at all possible, but I had to ask. Usually pretty complicated for a manufacturer; completely im

Re: Potential buyrs of a D645?

2005-03-22 Thread Rob Studdert
On 22 Mar 2005 at 16:19, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Where is this sensor used? Or is it just a sensor looking for a home? How > hard > is it to change one sensor for another in a digi camera? I imagine pretty > complicated, or maybe not at all possible, but I had to ask. Only a sensor looking fo

Re: Potential buyrs of a D645?

2005-03-22 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Where is this sensor used? Or is it just a sensor looking for a home? How hard is it to change one sensor for another in a digi camera? I imagine pretty complicated, or maybe not at all possible, but I had to ask. Shel > [Original Message] > "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Full

Re: OT: Why astronauts don't eat beans...

2005-03-22 Thread Scott Loveless
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 23:47:40 +, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I went to the moon once, but to be honest I didn't like the place at all. > No atmosphere. > Man, you Cottied that joke but good. > > Cheers, > Cotty > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||=|ht

Re: FA 35/2 available (was Re: SMC Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 V's Tamron 28-75mm XR Di)

2005-03-22 Thread John Whittingham
> If you're a new B&H customer or even a returning customer with a new > credit card number, it takes longer to process an order. That would explain it, first purchase. > I thought it best not to post a notice > here until I heard from you, since you had said that you were on the > "notify" li

RE: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread Don Sanderson
I agree with Steve, go for an ME, or better still an ME Super. The ME Super's still my personal favorite Pentax. In spite of the dinky buttons! ;-) The MG, MV and MV-1 were the low end of the "M" line. Don > -Original Message- > From: Steve Jolly [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday

Re: PESO: "Gotcha" - Jerusalem

2005-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
I knew that comment would wake somebody up. :-) On Mar 22, 2005, at 5:30 PM, Cotty wrote: On 22/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: Children will be children You rang ? :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: OT: Why astronauts don't eat beans...

2005-03-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/3/05, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: > http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html >>> Great, great shot! >>> >>>Thanks. I used a very long lens because I'm scared of heights. > >> Yes mate, how is the moon at this time of year?? > >Well, you can't get a decent take-away, but

RE: Well I did it, a PZ-1p

2005-03-22 Thread Don Sanderson
Good for you Joe. Did you save any money for Spotties? ;-) Don > -Original Message- > From: Joe Wilensky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 5:03 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: RE: Well I did it, a PZ-1p > > > Hi, Don, > > I earlier today picked up the o

Re: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 10:09:16 +1100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is an MV something an enthusiast wants to be using? > > > This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au > I'm not sure what y

Re: MAY PDML LONDON - quack

2005-03-22 Thread Steve Jolly
William Robb wrote: For the second part of the test... Do you enjoy being spanked by a middle aged lady? If so, consider becoming Canadian instead... ;-) S

Re: Re: PESO: "Gotcha" - Jerusalem

2005-03-22 Thread ernreed2
Quoting William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > (Before leaving it, a point of correction: GWB isn't a Jr.) > > > > > > > > > > Are we talking family history or mental ability? > > William Robb We're talking what the ma

Re: Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread Steve Jolly
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is an MV something an enthusiast wants to be using? It's one of the cut-down MEs, isn't it? I'm sure it has its fans, but given the ubiquity of the latter cameras, I don't think there'd be any point in trying to get your hands on an MV... S

Re: FA 35/2 available

2005-03-22 Thread ernreed2
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 07:39:12 -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: I'm in the market for one and am almost to the point of buying > a non-Pentax lens. Oh my goodness, don't do THAT! ERNR

RE: FA 35/2 available

2005-03-22 Thread ernreed2
Quoting Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi Paul, > > Glad to learn that you got the lens you want. > > I'm curious about this particular optic. It seems to be quite desirable. > Apart from the focal length, how might it compare with the 31mm Ltd, which > also seems to make Pentax users

PESO - seen outside the flat one morning

2005-03-22 Thread Eric Featherstone
Have finally got a couple of films finished, and back from developing. So here's one photo... http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3218668 Any comments welcome. Eric.

Re: PESO: Nearing sunset

2005-03-22 Thread Jack Davis
Compositionally better! I know it's picky, but a slight amount of dodging along the shoreline would help the "murky" factor. Silhouette shadows should remain undisturbed. I'm trying to overcome it, but since the availability of PS, I've found it difficult to consider an image 'finished'. Jack --

Pentax MV - Good or bad?

2005-03-22 Thread williamsp
Is an MV something an enthusiast wants to be using? This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au

Re: PESO: Nearing sunset

2005-03-22 Thread Mark Roberts
"John Forbes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >It was very good before, but it's a tremendous shot now. Oh yeah! >> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3218469 -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

RE: Well I did it, a PZ-1p

2005-03-22 Thread Joe Wilensky
Hi, Don, I earlier today picked up the other one (not hmayer's) that had been listed with a $250 Buy-It-Now, described as LN with just a few light scratches on the LCD screen and a missing cable release socket cap. Sounded pretty good, so we'll see. I have missed the PZ-1p (especially the flash

Re: FA 35/2 available (was Re: SMC Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 V's Tamron 28-75mm XR Di)

2005-03-22 Thread David Oswald
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you're a new B&H customer or even a returning customer with a > new credit card number, it takes longer to process an order. I've > spent a lot of money at B&H in the last year (just ask my wife:-), > and I did Paypal, so it was quick. I thought it best not to post a n

Re: OT: Why astronauts don't eat beans...

2005-03-22 Thread Bob W
Hi, Tuesday, March 22, 2005, 10:44:17 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 22/3/05, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >> http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html >> >>> Great, great shot! >> >>Thanks. I used a very long lens because I'm scared of heights. > Yes mate, how is the moon at this time o

Re: PESO: Nearing sunset

2005-03-22 Thread John Forbes
It was very good before, but it's a tremendous shot now. John On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:50:20 +1000, John Coyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks Shel, David, Jack and Rick for your comments. I had not intended to centre the buildings, but did think that the reflections added to the balance of t

RE: Well I did it, a PZ-1p

2005-03-22 Thread Don Sanderson
Harry Mayer (hmayer12) has one on eekBay for $350.00 mint also. I was very, very tempted but if I can fix this one and sell the 70-210 I should make out pretty well. If I like it as much as some do, a mint one can be had for around $250-$275 going by recent auction prices. Probably less if I wait a

Re: OT: Why astronauts don't eat beans...

2005-03-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/3/05, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>> http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html > >> Great, great shot! > >Thanks. I used a very long lens because I'm scared of heights. Yes mate, how is the moon at this time of year?? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Pla

Re: OT: Why astronauts don't eat beans...

2005-03-22 Thread Bob W
Hi, >> http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html > Great, great shot! Thanks. I used a very long lens because I'm scared of heights. -- Cheers, Bob

Re: PESO: The splendour and the misery of Berlin

2005-03-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/3/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: >Absolutely. I just wonder how one arrives at an answer. I've never, >for example, taken photographs at an "active" car wreck as my first >instinct is to help the people involved. But I know a person who has >and who has been assaulted bec

Re: Well I did it, a PZ-1p

2005-03-22 Thread Tom C
I saw what appeared to be a mint PZ-1p in an Idaho Camera shop this weekend. I didn't handle it.Price on the tag was $350. Tom C. From: "Mark Cassino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: Subject: Re: Well I did it, a PZ-1p Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:29:39 -0500 Good lu

RE: OT: Why astronauts don't eat beans...

2005-03-22 Thread Jens Bladt
Great, great shot! Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 22. marts 2005 22:30 Til: Bob W Emne: Re: OT: Why astronauts don't eat beans... > http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html That

Re: PESO: The splendour and the misery of Berlin

2005-03-22 Thread Cotty
and still no answer from your side whether people **know that you are publishing them later** and if they still **feel okay**? greetings ;-) >>> >>> >>> The point is, it doesn't matter how they feel about it. >>> It becomes an issue of the ethics of the photographer, and how he or

Re: MAY PDML LONDON - quack

2005-03-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Cotty" Subject: Re: MAY PDML LONDON - quack On 22/3/05, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Cost is £17 per adult (£11/child) So... for PDML members it'll be £11 then? Mark, you do indeed possess the cutting humour that is prerequisite of a true Brit Fo

Re: PESO: "Gotcha" - Jerusalem

2005-03-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: >Children will be children You rang ? :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Well I did it, a PZ-1p

2005-03-22 Thread Mark Cassino
Good luck with getting it up and running - with my Mz-S in the shop I have used my Pz-1p for some slides lately, and it is a joy to work with. It will never happen but if Pentax had just upgraded the AF and metering (the 8 segment metering in the Pz-1p was good, but not as good as the 6 segment

Re: MAY PDML LONDON - quack

2005-03-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/3/05, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >>Cost is £17 per adult (£11/child) > >So... for PDML members it'll be £11 then? Mark, you do indeed possess the cutting humour that is prerequisite of a true Brit Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||

Re: MAY PDML LONDON - quack

2005-03-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/3/05, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: >Those amphibious tour vehicles have been greeted with harsh public >opposition in a lot of places where they have been tried, such as in >Hawaii. How are they doing in London? Have there been outcries from >the locals or from the gov

Re: PESO: "Gotcha" - Jerusalem

2005-03-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: PESO: "Gotcha" - Jerusalem Children will be children. http://www.canada.com/regina/leaderpost/subscribe/leaderpost_howtosubscribe.html William Robb

Re: FA 35/2 available

2005-03-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/3/05, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed: >Maybe I can shame him into cropping that by a couple of hundred!! ROTFL - amazing Freudian slip - I meant to type 'dropping; Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: FA 35/2 available (was Re: SMC Pentax-FA 35mm f/2 V's Tamron 28-75mm XR Di)

2005-03-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: >I've spent a lot of money at B&H in the last year Let's have a contest! ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

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