It seems to be a retail photo supply store in Canada.
http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/henrys/index.jsp
-Patsy
Pat in SF
> -Original Message-
> From: J [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 11:08 PM
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: *istDs under a
Shel,
Those are kind words of encouragement.
Thank you.
--
Bruce
Thursday, March 24, 2005, 3:29:53 PM, you wrote:
SB> Exercise! Sheesh, carry a bigger lens and a tripod, move to a Canon
SB> cannon, and you'll get plenty of exercise
SB> I gotta say Bruce, whether or not I like any given im
Where is Henry's located ???
At 04:47 PM 3/24/05, you wrote:
Just had an e-flyer in my mailbox from Henry's.
The *istDs is $999.99 from today through the weekend. There's also an extra
$100 rebate available from Pentax Canada if you buy any Pentax lens at the
same time.
Just thought I'd mention it
OTOH, it made me wonder if this isn't the corollary to what I normally see
in my neighborhood. Which is the mother out on a stroll with child in the
stroller and the pooch on the leash. If all's fair in love, I think of this
shot as a labor of love.
-Patsy
Pat in SF
> -Original Message-
Hi Frank,
There's no denying that you are her father! A very sweet photo. One of these
days she may not let you take a photo like that again. Believe me, been
there, done that. =)
-Patsy
Pat in SF
> -Original Message-
> From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday,
Thanks for the comments. Glad that someone noticed and also thought
like I did, that this was not quite so pleasurable of a walk.
--
Bruce
Thursday, March 24, 2005, 9:22:47 PM, you wrote:
ft> On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:51:25 -0800, Bruce Dayton
ft> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> I took the camera
I'm guilty of that sentiment! ;)
-Patsy
Pat in SF
> -Original Message-
> From: Godfrey Digiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 9:14 AM
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: FS: Pentax FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 Lens
> Good luck with it! That's one of the lens
Hi all,
I'm going down south for a few days. I'm not sure if I'll come back
because I'll be touring a chocolate factory... :)
Now that I think about it I'd better check my film supplies!
Cheers,
- Dave
http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
On Mar 25, 2005, at 5:06 PM, Keith Whaley wrote:
Odd... with all the lenses I have, I only have one 35mm prime! An M42
Super Tak, f/3.5
I'd say that's the only one you'll ever need. I have the K-mount
version and despite it being the cheapest lens in my collection, it's
one of my absolute favou
On Mar 25, 2005, at 11:38 AM, Cotty wrote:
Not a chance, starving artist type. Will spend a fortune on *chalk* but
what can you do?
I'm like that with some things. After all I've spent on photographic
and computer gear, I still refuse to pay full price for a music CD.
Cheers,
- Dave
http://www.d
For those of us who celebrate Easter, and anyone
else who likes visual puns.
"A true friend is someone who thinks you are a good egg even
though they know you are slightly cracked."
http://209.197.89.228/Cracked.gif
Keith Whaley wrote:
And, here's one for you, Frank...and any other PDMLer on line
That would explain everything!
Regards,
Bob...
"A picture is worth a thousand words,
but it uses up three thousand times the memory."
From: "Collin R Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Bagpipes are, as I understand, actually of French origin.
HAR!
Regards,
Bob...
"A picture is worth a thousand words,
but it uses up three thousand times the memory."
From: "Gonz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Here is one I got the other day.
"The Brothel"
Two Irishmen were sitting at a pub having beer and watching
And, here's one for you, Frank...and any other PDMLer on line to get it!
http://www.grayace.com/dex/bunny.html
keith whaley
frank theriault wrote:
My youngest daughter, Claire, wishes you a Happy Easter.
I'll be off to visit the kids first thing tomorrow, so I'm sending
this Easter greeting
Thanks, Frank. I like a desaturated, slightly grainy look to color
photographs. But I'm going to agree with Jim and Shel that this one
was a bit too yellow. My guess is the desaturation occured when the
drug store lab processed the Wal-Mart film. Har! I'll pass this
along to Christie. She's a
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:51:25 -0800, Bruce Dayton
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I took the camera for a walk this morning - this guy must have upset
> the wife last night or something...
>
> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_1478a.htm
>
> Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld
> ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f
On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:46:35 -0500, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> DOH! Sorry. Forgot to post the link.
> http://twosixteen.com/gallery/index.php?id=7 We're not quite finished
> with the gallery and haven't linked to it from the main page, yet. My
> fault.
>
> Another DOH! My wif
What a great idea... Thanks!
Michel Carrère-Gée wrote:
My cheap tool to remove the ring:-D
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/trucs/reparations.htm#outil
On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:17:23 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/bk09.html
>
> Taken on Church Street in San Francisco, not far from my old studio and
> darkroom. Broke a few rules with this one, and used the infamous "Bow-Wow"
> Takumar. Feels
My youngest daughter, Claire, wishes you a Happy Easter.
I'll be off to visit the kids first thing tomorrow, so I'm sending
this Easter greeting now. I know I used the same one last year, but I
still like it. The apple doesn't fall very far from the tree!
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?pho
I think you made a good choice, Wm.
Odd... with all the lenses I have, I only have one 35mm prime! An M42
Super Tak, f/3.5
I have zooms that cover the range, but...
I think one could grow to really like that lens!
keith whaley
William Robb wrote:
I'm paying a bit more than the B&H price, but it s
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I just checked the B&H page. The FA 35/2 is at "accepting orders" status. That
means they will definitely be getting new stock. If you've placed an order, you're golden.
Paul
Thanks for the encouragement. Like I said, I got notification from B&H
as soon as it came in st
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 23:07:57 -0500, Jim Hemenway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have some shots of Hatteras Light somewhere in the house but have
> never scanned them... will have to look around for them. I didn't even
> know, or at least can't remember Currituck Beach Light.
It's north of Corolla
I bought mine from KEH for $275 a couple years ago. Bargain condition i.e..
a few scuff marks on the barrel, glass and mechanics perfect. If I didn't
love that lens so much I'd be tempted.
Butch
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7500658176
It's a good lens... but $1200 good?
--
Alan Chan a écrit :
--- Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Who posted an image file of this title, please? I need a version with better
resolution.
I've been repairing an A 2.8/28mm and can't get the filer retainer ring off.
I guess Don, Rob and Alan Chan knows about this?
It wasn't me.
I'm paying a bit more than the B&H price, but it seems like an instant
classic.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7503546066&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1
William Robb
Here are my Pentax & compatibles FS on eB this week.
7502344774 Pentax LX camera, 4 finders, 3 screens, winder & more
7502349458 Pentax Critical Focus K finder accessory
7502345773 Sigma 70-300/4-5.6 DL Super Macro 1:2, P/KAF
7502347283 SMC Pentax-FA 28-70/4 AL, Pentax-KAF2
750
I have some shots of Hatteras Light somewhere in the house but have
never scanned them... will have to look around for them. I didn't even
know, or at least can't remember Currituck Beach Light.
Jim
Scott Loveless wrote:
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 19:31:52 -0500, Jim Hemenway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
Man! What is she looking at? This is great. It reminds me of my
mother in Paris in '85. She saw a man pick the pocket of another man.
Watched the whole thing from the bus window. I also really like the
woman lighting a cigarette and the woman with the little boy while the
train is going by.
From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I should add that it need not be a macro.
For portraits, probably best to avoid a macro. The focusing action of a
macro is optimized more for close subjects than far. A 100mm macro takes
just a slight turn to move the focus from infinity to a few feet away from
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 19:31:52 -0500, Jim Hemenway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks, Scott. Are you referring to the very tall lighthouse with the
> spiral stripe at Cape Hatteras?
No. Didn't make it to the Cape Hatteras Light. The Bodie Island
Light had suffered some damage and was closed. Th
Decide for yourselves how to treat these:
-
It is similar situation in Japan as well. FA50 & FA35 are not in stock
at retail shops just like B&H. You can order them, but it will takes
time to get them. Usually 2-3 weeks.
They are still in production, though. It is slow for sure. And they kno
Title's fine. The subject matter really didn't do it for me, but your
photos always have that "feel" which I most certainly enjoy. This one
is no exception. I think it's a fine example of black and white
photography in the technical sense.
Hey, wow! You used a Pentax!
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 18:
That's great, Shel. I like it. The posing really adds a lot. Good catch.
On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:17:23 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/bk09.html
>
> Taken on Church Street in San Francisco, not far from my old studio and
> darkroom. Broke
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 18:12:25 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I agree with Jim that the photo's too yellow. Using "Variations" in
> Photoshop I moved the pic towards the blue a little and slightly adjusted
> the saturation a bit. Looks a lot better.
Thanks! I did just that. It
On 24 Mar 2005 at 21:23, Paul Stenquist wrote:
> In truth, I had the same thought as John. some of the 645 lenses are
> relatively inexpensive right now. I expect there will be some price
> rise. Twenty percent isn't at all unrealistic. And if you can make
> twenty percent on your money in a ye
my vote for VS1 105/2.5
it's an "A", tack sharp and in the price range. a bit heavy though.
best,
mishka
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:28:52 +, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hey Listers,
>
> I'm looking out for a budget lens for a friend. She wants a prime lens
> for her Ricoh, a portrait lens
In truth, I had the same thought as John. some of the 645 lenses are
relatively inexpensive right now. I expect there will be some price
rise. Twenty percent isn't at all unrealistic. And if you can make
twenty percent on your money in a year or so, you're doing quite well.
Paul
On Mar 24, 2005,
Congratulations Derby. Thats a great price.
All I need to round out my "family" is the 43. (Mustresisttemptation)
Have fun. :-)
Dave S
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 12:37:17 +1100, Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I'll not say a bad word about C.R. Kennedy again. The 31mm Ltd arrived
I agree with Jim that the photo's too yellow. Using "Variations" in
Photoshop I moved the pic towards the blue a little and slightly adjusted
the saturation a bit. Looks a lot better.
And while it's certainly understandable that a parent would be content
including that teething thing in the pic,
It's an older photo, Juan ...
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Juan Buhler
>
> Excellent image, Shel.
>
> Just curious: is it recent, or is it from your archives?
>
> Cheers,
>
> j
>
>
> On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:17:23 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > http://home.earthlink.
--- Derby Chang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'll not say a bad word about C.R. Kennedy again. The 31mm Ltd arrived
> yesterday just in time for Easter. And at $A1299, it was cheaper than
> buying from B&H (including shipping and GST). Boy, what a weighty
> feeling lens.
Just take good care of
B&H doesn't carry them or order them. otherwise, i would have one on order.
Herb...
- Original Message -
From: "Kenneth Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: eekbay - speaking of crazy prices...
No. Its about $725 good. That's what I paid fo
I'll not say a bad word about C.R. Kennedy again. The 31mm Ltd arrived
yesterday just in time for Easter. And at $A1299, it was cheaper than
buying from B&H (including shipping and GST). Boy, what a weighty
feeling lens.
I'll try to take a few shots this weekend.
D
--
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://h
So Frank, how was your shower?
I'd probably rename the image to ..
can't wait can ya?
How about == "A five foot portrait".
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Mar 24, 2005 6:33 PM
To: PDML
Subject: PAW: The Stools by the Window
O
If you don't mind screw mount, Jupiter 9. Cheap, works nicely w/ a K
mount adapter, and beautiful bokeh.
-Mat
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 23:37:15 +, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 24/3/05, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>
> >It'll fit fine but the "A" function won't work.
> >
>
Dario wrote:
> My main concern about the 645D is: have you ever seen a large Kodak sensor
> working well? I mean more or less as well as a competitor sensor at all ISO
> settings (noise, and so on)?
I cannot imagine Pentax (or Kodak for that matter) would release a digital
camera not up to wh
- Original Message -
From: "Graywolf"
Subject: Re: The Stools by the Window
You have a toe fetish?
About the only thing I don't..
William Robb
I suppose that is possible - but I wouldn't want to do both at the
same time. I'm sure there are other interpretations of the scene
besides mine.
Bruce
Thursday, March 24, 2005, 4:18:22 PM, you wrote:
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>
>> this guy
They're being advertised in the back of the latest issue of"Outdoor
Photographer" as available.
Kenneth Waller
-Original Message-
From: Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Mar 24, 2005 2:59 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: eekbay - speaking of crazy prices...
Kenneth Waller
For Sale Pentax F100-300/4.5-5.6. Still like new.
This is a nice lens, which provides pleasant tonal renditions. I tried
it on my isDS but just don't need it, and have hardly used it at all
because I bought a used F300/4.5.
Here's a picture of it:
http://www.hemenway.com/ForSale/F100-300.jpg
$
Well,
Sell me the 35 for $50 and I'll let you know later...
CW
- Original Message -
From: "Guoping Huang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 4:12 PM
Subject: I decide to sell my rare SC69 focus screen and FA35
Finally, I decided to sell my rare SC69 focus screen and
Thanks, Scott. Are you referring to the very tall lighthouse with the
spiral stripe at Cape Hatteras?
Jim
Scott Loveless wrote:
Those are all very nice. I feel like you're trying to impart a
feeling of desolation, or obsolescence. Either way, or not at all, I
love lighthouses and it's always n
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 22:28:52 +, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hey Listers,
>
> I'm looking out for a budget lens for a friend. She wants a prime lens
> for her Ricoh, a portrait lens. She saw my wife's Tokina AT-X 90mm f/2.5
> macro and was impressed.
Have you considered a fast 50 and a
> -Original Message-
> From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> this guy must have upset
> the wife last night or something...
>
> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_1478a.htm
>
Couldn't a man just *want* to take his child and dog for a walk?
--
Peter Williams
much of the time, i have to pick the subject, the position, and then the
focal length, in that order. many of the places i like to shoot don't offer
much choice in where i can stand. movement forward or backward usually isn't
an option. so, except for the DA 14, i use primes mostly for macro wor
You have a toe fetish?
GRIN!
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
---
William Robb wrote:
Would have been better with girls wearing thongs.
b..
- Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <>
Subject: PAW: The Stools by t
On 25 Mar 2005 at 0:07, John Forbes wrote:
> If I were a gambling man, I might be tempted to buy some of these bargains
> and
> wait for a "DS effect" on MF lenses when the D645 emerges.
LOL, I expect you'd be waiting a mighty long time :-)
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-41
Excellent image, Shel.
Just curious: is it recent, or is it from your archives?
Cheers,
j
On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:17:23 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/bk09.html
>
> Taken on Church Street in San Francisco, not far from my old studio and
>
>your description makes me really nostalgic
I think that's part of the human condition. When I moved to California
in 1963, I missed New England. When I later moved to Tennessee in 1973,
I missed California AND New England.
I've been back in the Boston area since 1977 and find that I still mis
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 18:04:16 -0600, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Would have been better with girls wearing thongs.
>
> b..
>
Indeed.
But, I only shoot "found" shots. Maybe if I had my Pentax X-Ray Lens
on me, it would have been a more, er, interesting shot.
-frank
--
"Sharpn
Shel:
I like it, great catch of their expressions.
Jim
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/bk09.html
Taken on Church Street in San Francisco, not far from my old studio and
darkroom. Broke a few rules with this one, and used the infamous "Bow-Wow"
Takumar. Feels good to be p
I wasn't insinuating that the poor picture was depressing the price; it
was just an aside.
If I were a gambling man, I might be tempted to buy some of these bargains
and wait for a "DS effect" on MF lenses when the D645 emerges.
John
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 10:40:06 +1000, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PR
boy = body! :-(
> -Original Message-
> From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 5:06 PM
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: RE: K Mount Portrait Lens
>
>
> The reason I asked is that Ricoh and Pentax use different
> pins for coding on their lens
On 24 Mar 2005 at 18:39, Dario Bonazza wrote:
> My main concern about the 645D is: have you ever seen a large Kodak sensor
> working well? I mean more or less as well as a competitor sensor at all ISO
> settings (noise, and so on)?
Kodak sensors I haven't any experience with but they never built
It'll fit fine but the "A" function won't work.
**Dear Cottys friend: Buy a Pentax!**
Don
> -Original Message-
> From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2005 5:29 PM
> To: pentax list
> Subject: Re: K Mount Portrait Lens
>
>
> On 24/3/05, Don Sanderson, discom
On 24/3/05, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>The reason I asked is that Ricoh and Pentax use different
>pins for coding on their lenses.
>That's why a Ricoh lens will jam on a Pentax AutoFocus
>boy, the "P" pin falls into the AF coupler hole.
>A lot of lenses were made that work on both
Okay, the title hoovers. You may comment on both the photo and
suggest a different title (or otherwise comment on the present title:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3223751&size=lg
I'm going to have a shower now. (that has nothing to do with the photo
or the title, but I am, in fact,
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:45:19 -0800 (PST), Alan Chan wrote:
> An used Tamron SP 90/2.5 1:2 is an excellent macro/portrait lens
> too. Very high quality and not expensive. But you need the
> original 1:1 adaptor if you want to get closer.
I agree, I've been very happy with mine. Though, I thought
On 24 Mar 2005 at 18:02, Doug Franklin wrote:
> I wouldn't pay $1200 for it. At that
> price, I only have to add a couple of hundred more and I can get the
> FA* 200/4 Macro _brand_ _new_!
Ah, but can you?
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT) +10 Hours
[EMAIL PROTECT
Thanks for the compliment, Tom.
Jim
Tom C wrote:
Hi Jim,
I like a number of these... #1 and then #'s 9 and 10 of the gray
lighthouses. Nice work.
Tom C.
From: Jim Hemenway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Cape Ann
Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005
On 24/3/05, Graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Well, I do like my M100/2.8 for portraits even made Mark Roberts look
>human (grin-1), and it goes nicely with my M35/2.0 (grin-2).
thanks geedub
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\__
|| (O) | People, Places, Pastiche
||=|http://www.cotty
Would have been better with girls wearing thongs.
b..
- Original Message -
From: "frank theriault" <>
Subject: PAW: The Stools by the Window
- Original Message -
From: "Village Idiot"
Subject: Lens Cleaning
My very first lens, a Pentax 50mm F2 that came with my new ME Super some
23 years ago, has a black spec inside that is just big enough to see that
it is triangularly shaped. I have never had anything in any of my lenses
A100/2.8
It's good.
My working distance is about 6 to 7 ft. and I get a good bust shot.
(From the ribs up.)
It's a good working distance.
And they're a LOT cheaper than the 85/1.4, though admittedly slower.
With modeling lights on full it bright enough with my Super Program.
To lower your costs fur
> -Original Message-
> From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Replacement for D70 (it will be called D70s and will appear soon)
> Both - Nikon and Olympus plan to release
> something even chepaer very soon. AFAIK Nikon will call it D50
Konica-Minolta (what a stupid idea combi
Nothing beats a great pair of legs, or even three of them... but I like
http://fotof.wz.cz/selected3/_dsc7694.html most for the color.
Jim
Frantisek wrote:
Hi,
this is actually a feature (several photographs telling a story),
but I thought FESO wouldn't be nice abbrev. ...
NEW SHOPS ON T
Thanks Alan. This is great. It is exactly the information I was looking for!
Thanks for your help.
Village Idiot
> --- Village Idiot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > What are the tools and steps needed for me to clean this lens properly?
>
> Usually dust gets inside between the front and the
Yes, I suspected as much.
Thanks,
Village Idiot
> On 24 Mar 2005 at 17:06, Village Idiot wrote:
>
> > I haven't seen it show up in any pictures. It is near the edge of the
> > lense,
> > and I can't see it looking through the viewfinder either. You have too look
> > really close when the
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 10:34:08 +1000, Rob Studdert wrote:
> On 24 Mar 2005 at 18:02, Doug Franklin wrote:
>
> > I wouldn't pay $1200 for it. At that
> > price, I only have to add a couple of hundred more and I can get the
> > FA* 200/4 Macro _brand_ _new_!
>
> Ah, but can you?
Well, maybe not no
Scott:
She took a nice shot of Megan. I like the way the diamond patterns flow
softly over her face and the "what is that" expression that Christie
caught. The only thing that I would like to see is that it be a little
less warmer... on my monitors it's just a little bit yellow.
Jim
Scott Lov
On 24 Mar 2005 at 22:15, Cotty wrote:
> No, just straight Amex through B and H's web site. If paying from abroad,
> they require either a fax or a jpeg of the card (it could be a Visa card
> or whatever) as confirmation and to combat fraud. Once they have it on
> file, it need not be sent for each
On 24 Mar 2005 at 23:31, John Forbes wrote:
> Their picture doesn't constitute a very good advertisement for a
> "professional photography studio". Perhaps they'd better go back to using
> film.
There are plenty more examples if you check the closed auctions, this stuff
isn't moving like hot
Sandhill Cranes and the Bear are, to me, the best... Well done!
Jim
Kenneth Waller wrote:
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 competiti
On 24/3/05, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>**Dear Cottys friend: Buy a Pentax!**
Not a chance, starving artist type. Will spend a fortune on *chalk* but
what can you do?
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\__
|| (O) | People, Places, Pastiche
||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
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system. Great for writing dissertations, or encyclopedias. Basically you set up
a profile and then just write. It does all the formatting a
On 24/3/05, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:
>It'll fit fine but the "A" function won't work.
>
>**Dear Cottys friend: Buy a Pentax!**
So there's no point in getting an A lens at all. Oh well, that opens up
the field a bit
Cheers,
Cotty
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Their picture doesn't constitute a very good advertisement for a
"professional photography studio". Perhaps they'd better go back to using
film.
John
On Fri, 25 Mar 2005 10:14:30 +1000, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
On 24 Mar 2005 at 16:50, Village Idiot wrote:
I was actully look
Exercise! Sheesh, carry a bigger lens and a tripod, move to a Canon
cannon, and you'll get plenty of exercise
I gotta say Bruce, whether or not I like any given image, you've sure got a
good eye for spotting some scenes that would easily be overlooked by many,
if not most, people. You can worry
On 24 Mar 2005 at 17:06, Village Idiot wrote:
> I haven't seen it show up in any pictures. It is near the edge of the lense,
> and I can't see it looking through the viewfinder either. You have too look
> really close when the lens is dismounted.
>
> OTOH, just knowing it is there kind of bothe
On 24 Mar 2005 at 8:33, Jack Davis wrote:
> I've always thought the tubular viewfinder shape an
> uncomplimentary design feature. Can't say why. Maybe
> it's the "peek-a-boo" squint inducing suggestion of
> it.
> It does allow more display and control area which, I
> imagine, is the idea.
> I'd li
Well, I do like my M100/2.8 for portraits even made Mark Roberts look human
(grin-1), and it goes nicely with my M35/2.0 (grin-2).
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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Cotty wrote:
Hey Listers,
I'm looking out for a budget lens
On 24/3/05, Alan Chan, discombobulated, unleashed:
>An used Tamron SP 90/2.5 1:2 is an excellent macro/portrait lens too.
>Very high
>quality and not expensive. But you need the original 1:1 adaptor if you
>want to get closer.
Thanks Alan
Cheers,
Cotty
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On 24/3/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed:
>I have, and like, the M 1:2.8 100mm. I also have the A 1:4 100mm macro
>and the FA 1:2.8 100mm macro. The macros are much bigger, and also
>somewhat sharper, but so they should be, and that is not a great advantage
>for portraits.
>
>I
On 24 Mar 2005 at 16:50, Village Idiot wrote:
> I was actully looking at ebay and it occured to me that maybe Pentax is too
> late
> coming out with a digital 645. For instance:
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3353&item=7503024825&rd=1
>
> Could Pentax have retained
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 14:17:22 -0500, Graywolf wrote:
> emacs, the "original" bloated does everything you don't want it to do
> software.
>
> vi, the perfect editor for use with teletype terminals.
>
> Word, version 6 was great, so they changed it. That is the MS way.
>
> lyx, this makes sense,
The reason I asked is that Ricoh and Pentax use different
pins for coding on their lenses.
That's why a Ricoh lens will jam on a Pentax AutoFocus
boy, the "P" pin falls into the AF coupler hole.
A lot of lenses were made that work on both, they are
called PK A/R, they have pins for both Pentax and
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 12:38:21 -0500, Christian wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7500658176
>
> It's a good lens... but $1200 good?
I don't know about _that_! I've got the F* 300/4.5 and the FA*
200/2.8. The 300/4.5 is possibly even sharper than the 200/2.8 (at
mid-ran
I have, and like, the M 1:2.8 100mm. I also have the A 1:4 100mm macro
and the FA 1:2.8 100mm macro. The macros are much bigger, and also
somewhat sharper, but so they should be, and that is not a great advantage
for portraits.
I paid too much for my M at a shop, but have seen it on Ebay f
On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 11:19:32 -0600, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Quoting Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
> (regarding sea urchin spines)
> > Sometimes the best protection is to avoid contact altogether!
>
> "Sometimes"???
You get less bruises from a fight you avoid. :-)
TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
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