Tom C wrote:
William Robb and Cotty are right, regarding my concern.
I want to be able to upgrade my camera body and have it work with legacy
lenses AND have a large selection of new lenses available.
My concerns with Pentax are:
1. They are slow to market.
2. Their selection of new digita
This one time, at band camp, "Mark Cassino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Sounds like a truly marathon session!
. Maybe you can sell your story to the Pentax
> advertising department - got any photos of yourself with an ice pack on your
> shutter-button finger? :-)
Oddly enough, the most cramp/p
Hi Cotty
this was a nice reading for me having my first and second morning coffee!
Had a bit too much sun and nearly went snow blind yesterday shooting photos
on lovely Mt. Titlis (3000m).
I wish I would be so talented with my hands as you are, congratulations on
your "cottypod".
greetings
Markus
In a message dated 5/25/2005 3:22:00 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/wiwgr.html
>
> Frank and a couple of others wanted to see a somewhat different
> version of
> this pic, and since i was in a mood to fool around in PS, here's a B&W
> ve
The FA 3/35 is not even in the Pentax Germany price list since 12 months -
and Germany is not a niche market for Pentax.
It is nice to know that B&H got hold of some from wherever but what kind of
sales strategy is that? Pentax did have a decent lens range for 40 years
until now. How can they poss
Yeah, you're pretty funny Rob. :)
I figure the laptop will allow me to run Photoshop and do a little editing,
along the way, not to mention the added ability to burn CD's, DVD's for
backups. Weird how digital induces paranoia that I never had with film. Is
there a 100G standalone storage dev
Yeah, you're pretty funny Rob. :)
I figure the laptop will allow me to run Photoshop and do a little editing,
along the way, not to mention the added ability to burn CD's, DVD's for
backups. Weird how digital induces paranoia that I never had with film. Is
there a 100G standalone storage dev
In a message dated 5/24/2005 8:07:26 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/144/display/3195869
There is another shot she liked better and I hope to get it up shortly.
Since I rarely post, I hope you don't mind a few quick image postings... :-)
In a message dated 5/25/2005 8:53:46 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As I promised Paul, here is the shot that Mary liked the most from my
digital Honduran shots,
http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/144/display/3204665
This was taken during the same lunch break as the firs
Hi P.J
I have seen good results with noise reduction software on some of my
landscape shots but seldom on skin.
It simply makes it looking like plastic in the default settings of the
software, maybe reducing its
strength would help. The same is true for your picture despite being not
sharp, the ski
You're missing the point Boris ... I wanted to see how the sharpening
looked at THAT size, and what other people saw and thought about it.
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Boris Liberman
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/wagwheels.html (250K)
>
> Just a scosh too sharp on my old mo
True, Cesar, the PDML is really about the people who are on it. It is a community that is
tied together by a common interest, but goes far beyond that one interest. That seems to
upset a few who are "only" interested in Pentax cameras, but it suits most of
us just fine.
graywolf
http://www.gra
Hello David,
The two to consider are the Kenko (Tokina) 1.5X AF and the Tamron 1.4X
AF. Both are quite similar - I have used both at one time or another.
I currently have the Kenko. It will work with any lens and does
support full AF.
Kenko
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=prod
In a message dated 5/25/2005 8:54:04 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Marnie, for me the Poppy Fence #2 wins the contest :). But the color...
I am not used to this kind of poppies...
Well anyway, I like the #2 the most. It just works for me...
Boris
--
They are orange
This looks kind of artifacty again in my browser, even though it shouldn't.
Oh, well.
Something different. At least from me. :-)
I may do a gallery of these, or a collage. Have shots of some dating from
1928-1950's. Or maybe not, we shall see.
http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/pum
Hi!
The Sleepless Goat is the cafe where my little exhibit is up this
month. A few people asked if I took pix of the installation, so here
it is (most of it, anyway; there are about 8 or 9 pix on a couple of
other smaller walls. Some of you may even recognize a few of these
:
http://www.phot
Once again we have it in writing. Poor people who can not afford frames are not
artists.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
---
Bob Blakely wrote:
If you care enough about your photo put it in a frame, then I believe
you whe
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: "Cesar"
Subject: Re: Some Grandfather Mountain Questions
Will anyone be bringing any 67 wide angle stuff for me to try? ;-)
I won't be bringing the big camera, but I can bring a 45 for you to
play with.
William Robb
William,
I
Hi!
I haven't been able to process my photo of that Point Pelee Red Breasted
Grosbeak in a way that pleases me completely. The original was
underexposed by about a stop because I had thought I was going to be
shooting him against leaves rather than open sky. (I should have locked
in a manual
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: "Cesar" Subject: Re: Some
Grandfather Mountain Questions
Wondering if wine will be as welcomed since Stan will not be there,
Did someone say wine
William Robb
Did I get someone's attention?
I tend to drink red wine, mostly
As I promised Paul, here is the shot that Mary liked the most from my
digital Honduran shots,
http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/144/display/3204665
This was taken during the same lunch break as the first shot I posted.
Often there are shots I have taken that I like, but I feel that I am
b
Hi!
click on the next button for all three or go here for the poppy gallery index
page
http://members.aol.com/eactivist/POPPIES/
Marnie, for me the Poppy Fence #2 wins the contest :). But the color...
I am not used to this kind of poppies...
Well anyway, I like the #2 the most. It just wo
I think that Tom is suffering from a buffer overflow. This is the
second multiple post from him that's arrived in my inbox.
Tom C wrote:
Vis-a-vis, Frank, :), I'm referring to what tends to happen when
shooting wildlife or birds. You wait for what seems an endless time
for the bird to be in
On 25 May 2005 at 21:27, Tom C wrote:
> Thanks Bob.
>
> One of the trips this year is guided. Only one small suitcase per person +
> camera gear. Alot of walking and toting of luggage. I need to fit the
> laptop,
> adapter, etc., and ALL my clothes in a large backpack style wheeled case.
>
Hi!
I took this in Page, Arizona. Just a quicky snap 'cause I liked the shape
of the wheels and wagon frame. Used an ME-Super with an M50/2.0 lens, film
was Kodak Ektar 25.
The main reason I chose to post this shot is because i was trying out a new
sharpening technique from Katrin Eisman's bo
- Original Message -
From: "Cesar"
Subject: Re: Some Grandfather Mountain Questions
Will anyone be bringing any 67 wide angle stuff for me to try? ;-)
I won't be bringing the big camera, but I can bring a 45 for you to play
with.
William Robb
- Original Message -
From: "Cesar"
Subject: Re: Some Grandfather Mountain Questions
Wondering if wine will be as welcomed since Stan will not be there,
Did someone say wine
William Robb
Hi!
A fortunate coming together of many factors. Unfortunately not
including the lens I would have chosen or the body. This is about a
40% crop out of a file from the Optio 330GS. On holiday in Weymouth,
Dorset, last year.
http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/3347/display/3194647
This is
Hi!
Been a fairly productive weekend. This was taken in Santa Cruz this
past Saturday morning, testing the 100-300 zoom with 2x teleconverter
... tripod mounted of course.
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/21s.htm
Godfrey, a question for you... If you drop the teleconverter (n
Vis-a-vis, Frank, :), I'm referring to what tends to happen when shooting
wildlife or birds. You wait for what seems an endless time for the bird to
be in exactly the right spot, right orientation, etc. When everything lines
up, the bird keeps moving around, and you keep trying to shoot and ca
keller.schaefer wrote:
Lenses, for sure aren't a plus for Pentax either, these days. It took me
quite a while to get hold of a FA 2,0/35 (no longer available new)
and a FA 2,0/24 seems to be equally rare.
I just got my brand new FA 35/2 from B&H less than two weeks ago. They
can't make
Vis-a-vis, Frank, :), I'm referring to what tends to happen when shooting
wildlife or birds. You wait for what seems an endless time for the bird to
be in exactly the right spot, right orientation, etc. When everything lines
up, the bird keeps moving around, and you keep trying to shoot and ca
Thanks Bob.
One of the trips this year is guided. Only one small suitcase per person +
camera gear. Alot of walking and toting of luggage. I need to fit the
laptop, adapter, etc., and ALL my clothes in a large backpack style wheeled
case. Hence the desire to go as small and light as possi
frank theriault wrote:
On 5/25/05, Cesar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hey Frank!
I will have both my *ist D cameras with me on the mountain - I guess you
can use one of them :-)
I remember how much you enjoyed playing with the Optios,
What do you mean, "you guess" I can use one. Da
frank theriault wrote:
On 5/25/05, Cesar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Wondering if wine will be as welcomed since Stan will not be there,
I'll drink wine in a pinch (a pinch being defined for these purposes
as "when the beer runs out").
-frank
Hmmm, I don't recall the beer ever ru
On 5/25/05, Cesar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Somehow I note that we are beyond the gear.
>
> I get a kick out of the people this list introduces to me,
All of a sudden, I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
A good belch oughta get rid of that sensation.
cheers,
frank
--
"Sharpness is
I'm looking for a 1.4x teleconverter to use with my FA50/1.4 and
FA135/2.8. I use those lenses on both my *ist-DS and (occasionally) my
ZX-5n.
Being that they're autofocus lenses, I'd kind of like to maintain that
capability. And compatibility with the *ist-DS's metering is also
desirable.
On 5/25/05, Cesar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> Hey Frank!
>
> I will have both my *ist D cameras with me on the mountain - I guess you
> can use one of them :-)
>
> I remember how much you enjoyed playing with the Optios,
>
What do you mean, "you guess" I can use one. Damn straight, I'll
Bruce,
I had used the Nikon D1X and D1H quite a bit before purchasing the *ist D.
The only thing I found lacking was the buffer. I am not one to just
mash the button down and let the camera take the shots. But, I do take
quite a few shots while shooting action photos and have on a few
occass
frank theriault wrote:
On 5/25/05, keller.schaefer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
So am I. The 8 Megapixel model of the other brand is now much cheaper than
what I paid for the ist D 1 1/2 years ago.
And, the *ist DS is much cheaper than the D that you bought 1 1/2 years ago.
What of it?
I thought it was just me...
Christian wrote:
geez Tom, we get it already... :-)
- Original Message -
From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 10:21 PM
Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future
I agree Herb. For me, point #2 is pertinent. I miss po
In a message dated 5/25/2005 7:54:56 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>In a message dated 5/25/2005 1:01:04 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Once again I say look at what Sony did when they bought Ericson from GE.
>Nothing made fo
Cotty wrote:
On 25/5/05, Graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed:
If you ever borrow my monopod*, please remember, that all you have to do
is extend it a bit more. Why the heck didn't you buy one that was long
enough in the first place?
Because the tallest one that Manfrotto do is the
Thanks Bruce and Shel. I have never heard of the Japanese origin of
scosh, but I recognize that many US servicemen were stationed in Japan
after WWII and certainly during the Korean War. (My father and uncle
were among them.)
Regards, Bob S.
On 5/25/05, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 5/25/2005 1:01:04 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Once again I say look at what Sony did when they bought Ericson from GE.
Nothing made for an Ericson fits a Sony/Ericson cel-phone.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
"Idiot Pr
Sounds like a truly marathon session!
It's good to hear about Pentax gear being used successfully in demanding
situations like this - it flies in the face the 'distinction' between the
pro brands and non-pro brands. Maybe you can sell your story to the Pentax
advertising department - got any p
On 5/25/05, Cesar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Wondering if wine will be as welcomed since Stan will not be there,
I'll drink wine in a pinch (a pinch being defined for these purposes
as "when the beer runs out").
-frank
--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Many others routinely loan out gear to other > PDML'ers.
--
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robertstech.com
I'm bringing my 200 f 4(6x7) for Cesar to try.
Anyone happen to be bringing a Sigma 1.4 tele or the S
On 5/25/05, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> geez Tom, we get it already... :-)
I wasn't too clear on Tom's position, vis-a-vis his take on Herb's
second point, or the pertinancy thereof.
What's your take on it, Canon-boy (oops, I mean Christian)?
cheers,
frank
--
"Sharpness is a bou
Mark Roberts wrote:
"Bill Owens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You'll need some warm clothing, at 5000' msl it can get cool at night. If
you have room, bring some rain gear, it seems to rain at least one day every
year.
Yeah, on the day I camp out on the ridge!
If it makes you feel
Tom,
The last two Toshiba laptops that I've purchased have been under $800.
...With a CD burner on board but 8 pounds in weight. They are a great
solution to downloading images and can fly in the suitcase.
I always take my laptop on vacation. Look at Best Buy or Circuit City
this weekend for the
You are lucky,
See my response to Paul Eriksson, I thought along the same lines.
I have been using my original *ist D, but am working my backup in more
and more since I want to make sure there are no warranty issues I have
to address.
The car is packed, except for camera gear - ready to hit t
Thanks Paul,
I have to put the one that Mary really liked up on the web. It is along
the same lines.
Humbled by all the talent on this list,
César
Panama City, Florida
Paul Stenquist wrote:
That's fun. I like it.
Paul
On May 24, 2005, at 10:57 PM, Cesar wrote:
A former lurker on this lis
>> I miss potential shots because the buffer is full.
> geez Tom, we get it already... :-)
I figure that Tom's buffer must've overflowed...
Fred
When I have had it happen, I have put fresh batteries in with no change.
This is why I got the backup *ist D.
Wondering if I should send it in if it is intermittent,
César
Panama City, Florida
Eriksson Paulus wrote:
This lock-up was happening to my ist-D as well. Around the tenth time it
lo
William,
Let us know what you would like to have, I am sure those of us on the
mountain are not abject to loaning.
I usually bring all my 35mm gear, but this year I will be leaving my M42
bodies and bringing select M42 lenses. The reason? I have to make sure
I can bring all my 645, 67, and K
> I took a 300mm last year and felt it
was a bit short.
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Bruce
>
So am i. Now i'm in deep trouble.:-)
Dave
geez Tom, we get it already... :-)
- Original Message -
From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 10:21 PM
Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future
> I agree Herb. For me, point #2 is pertinent. I miss potential shots
> because the buffer is full.
>
> Tom
I agree Herb. For me, point #2 is pertinent. I miss potential shots
because the buffer is full.
Tom C.
From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To:
Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 22:00:17 -0400
in my case, it's because the
I agree Herb. For me, point #2 is pertinent. I miss potential shots
because the buffer is full.
Tom C.
From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To:
Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 22:00:17 -0400
in my case, it's because the
I agree Herb. For me, point #2 is pertinent. I miss potential shots
because the buffer is full.
Tom C.
From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To:
Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 22:00:17 -0400
in my case, it's because the
I agree Herb. For me, point #2 is pertinent. I miss potential shots
because the buffer is full.
Tom C.
From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To:
Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 22:00:17 -0400
in my case, it's because the
Collin R Brendemuehl <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>How many here have had mounts modified by Mark Roberts?
>Have you used it on the DS?
>How well does it work with the D/DS?
Doesn't work at all with the D or DS. These cameras need the digital
data pin of F and FA lenses to do matrix metering.
--
Then why on earth did you buy an *istD, Herb? Sounds like you should
have gone for a 1D Mark II. I would never buy a camera that was so
unsuited to my needs as the Pentax appears to have been for you.
Paul
On May 25, 2005, at 10:00 PM, Herb Chong wrote:
in my case, it's because the current bodi
The Sigma is a full function digital flash, and it's a consistent
performer.
Paul
On May 25, 2005, at 9:45 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
From what I've been able to gather, the inconsistent flash results
come from the digital controlled flashes.
The older analog units seem to work better with the D.
i never found the wakeup time signficant compared to the write time. Rob's
site had the *istD tests for about 3 or 4 months before putting it into the
archive and not updating it for new media.
Herb...
- Original Message -
From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, M
in my case, it's because the current bodies don't provide the functions i
need to make pictures that i was in a position to capture, but the body
didn't do what i needed. two things are 1) focus tracking as the object
moves about in the frame. Canon and Nikon's high end offerings do it. the
*is
Actually I'm still using it.
Rob Studdert wrote:
On 25 May 2005 at 1:27, P. J. Alling wrote:
Maybe, maybe not...
http://www.mindspring.com/~webster26/cfcardassnack.html
But did it still work?
http://www.sandisk.com/pressrelease/20040823.htm
:-)
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
From what I've been able to gather, the inconsistent flash results come
from the digital controlled flashes.
The older analog units seem to work better with the D.
Paul Stenquist wrote:
The flash problem isn't universal. Both of my D cameras produce nice
flash exposures with both my AF400T an
How many here have had mounts modified by Mark Roberts?
Have you used it on the DS?
How well does it work with the D/DS?
Collin
:) William Robb will protect me. I can easily hide behind him. :)
Tom C.
From: "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To:
Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 21:00:23 -0400
- Original Message -
From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTE
- Original Message -
From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> My concerns with Pentax are:
>
> 1. They are slow to market.
> 2. Their selection of new digital bodies is, to date, two. The second,
in
> many ways, a step down, not a step up.
> 3. Lenses appear to being discontinued, with v
Thanks, Cotters.
It's late now, but I'll try it tomorrow.
John
On Tue, 24 May 2005 09:41:03 +0100, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On 24/5/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed:
There doesn't seem to be a way to get into this. What's the secret?
When
I request information on how
Posting in case someone is looking for either:
B&H has an F 100mm macro in 9 condition for $299.
Adorama has an MZ-S in E+ condition for $524.
Tom Reese
The flash problem isn't universal. Both of my D cameras produce nice
flash exposures with both my AF400T and my Sigma 500 Super.
On May 25, 2005, at 5:21 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:
Currently about the only thing on the *istD that bothers me is the
speed of writing raw files out. I do run into ins
Cotty wrote:
I know what a Valley Girl is - I grew up with them ;-)
Valley Girls grew up?
... YOU grew up?
never mind ...
frank theriault wrote:
On 5/25/05, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I think what Tom is aiming at is having a path to more upmarket models.
Like, if you buy into a carmaker that has economy and midrange cars, but
no high end sport model, you might consider switching brands for that
sport mo
On 5/25/05, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Not from Pentax, is there a shoeless prism with aperture indeed. You'll
> take what you get and like it young man!
SIR, YES SIR!!
-frank
--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
On 25 May 2005 at 19:37, frank theriault wrote:
> So the answer is: "It's for purely cosmetic reasons", is it?
Yes
> I'm too lazy to go look: does anyone know if a shoe-less prism is
> available with the aperture info in the viewfinder?
Yes the sports finder :-)
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUST
Not from Pentax, is there a shoeless prism with aperture indeed. You'll
take what you get and like it young man!
frank theriault wrote:
On 5/25/05, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
That's the thin model finder, no extra baggage and very cute. Note the profile,
the cover hugs the p
On 5/25/05, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I like my answer better...
No distrespect to Rob, but I'm thinking your answer is more accurate...
cheers,
frank and Joe
--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
>
>I am still chuckling about how this thread has morphed from
>someone trying
>to learn the nuts and bolts of exposure more or less being
>told, by some
>experienced photographers who know this stuff well enough that
>they have
>forgotten how well they know it, that it doesn't matter, into
On 5/25/05, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That's the thin model finder, no extra baggage and very cute. Note the
> profile,
> the cover hugs the prism whereas the FA-2 has a big pregnant lump on the
> front.
So the answer is: "It's for purely cosmetic reasons", is it?
Hmph. My ho
I like my answer better...
Rob Studdert wrote:
On 25 May 2005 at 19:23, frank theriault wrote:
It's not a Great Big Huge Deal (but I do rather miss it), but ever
since I got that particular finder, I've been meaning to ask if anyone
knows why that feature isn't on that finder.
That'
From: keithw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Rumors About Pentax's Future
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 12:24:49 -0700
Why?
The most basic reason is because with hobbies one is involved for the fun of
it. I enjoy photography, both the
How long have you been a Pentax user? You already know the answer to
that question, just because.
frank theriault wrote:
It's a nice evening here. Actually, it's about a perfect evening
here. Not a cloud in the sky. About 22 degrees. Perfect late May
evening, it is.
I saw my fat cat, Patc
On 25 May 2005 at 16:15, Bruce Dayton wrote:
> You bring up an entirely different (but valid) point from the original
> discussion. So a whole new question: At the time of purchasing the
> *istD, what issues/features were missing that you had to live with?
True backwards lens compatibility, full
If you care enough about your photo put it in a frame, then I believe you
when you say it's art. If you don't frame it, then, despite all your
protests to the contrary, I believe that you are just giving lip service to
"artsy" folks in hopes that they will think you "enlightened" and an
"intell
On 25 May 2005 at 19:23, frank theriault wrote:
> It's not a Great Big Huge Deal (but I do rather miss it), but ever
> since I got that particular finder, I've been meaning to ask if anyone
> knows why that feature isn't on that finder.
That's the thin model finder, no extra baggage and very cute
On 5/25/05, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Party pooper.
Qui, moi?
salut,
le knarf
--
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
It's a nice evening here. Actually, it's about a perfect evening
here. Not a cloud in the sky. About 22 degrees. Perfect late May
evening, it is.
I saw my fat cat, Patches sitting on a tree stump out back,
luxuriating in that late day sun. "I'll take a pic of her", thinks I.
Grab the only bo
frank theriault wrote:
On 5/25/05, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
- Original Message -
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Understanding exposure? Recommendations?
Since you used Jeep as an example, I must add that an expert in the newest
Jeeps with intelligent 4
William Robb and Cotty are right, regarding my concern.
I want to be able to upgrade my camera body and have it work with legacy
lenses AND have a large selection of new lenses available.
My concerns with Pentax are:
1. They are slow to market.
2. Their selection of new digital bodies is, t
On 5/25/05, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> - Original Message -
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Subject: Re: Understanding exposure? Recommendations?
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> > Since you used Jeep as an example, I must add that an expert in the newest
> > Jeeps with intelligent 4WD can go pla
On 25 May 2005 at 13:39, keithw wrote:
> William Robb wrote:
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> > - Original Message - From: "keithw" Subject: Re: Rumors About
> > Pentax's Future
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> >> Why the concern?
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> > Tom is very concerned about being able to upgrade his camera bodies.
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> > William
You bring up an entirely different (but valid) point from the original
discussion. So a whole new question: At the time of purchasing the
*istD, what issues/features were missing that you had to live with?
--
Bruce
Wednesday, May 25, 2005, 4:07:22 PM, you wrote:
RS> On 25 May 2005 at 14:21,
On 25 May 2005 at 14:21, Bruce Dayton wrote:
> I'm kind of with you that if it used to work, what changed? Mostly
> our desire to keep up with Joneses, me thinks.
Nothing changed, many of us bough a body which was quite a compromise relative
to what we wanted, I still want to buy the non-compro
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Bill, i am going to throw a tripod and a monopd in the truck. Its there to
> > borrow if
you
> > don't want to lug
> > one around the airport.
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> > Dave
> got a another one? :)
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> ann
I do have a really old,very sm
On 5/25/05, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> We'll have time for lunch at Pamela's - it's a Pittsburgh institution!
I like institutions...
Sorry to hear about the demise of the shop, Mark. I missed the
initial post, and am only seeing replies, but from your comments over
the past few
Cotty wrote:
On 25/5/05, keithw, discombobulated, unleashed:
Advertising hype to buy a new model is merely a fenzied push to get one
dissatisfied with what they presently have! Not that the current model
is in ANY way inferior, but soon the owners believe it is, and wonder
how the hell they
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