Re: ist DL disappointing price

Ane even then, a company like AMD (CPUs) have a very hard time making any profit and they didn't make any foryears and years. They are still there and have products which way beter than what they had a couple years ago. 2005/6/15, Herb Chong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > i never said the company didn't m

Re: Back from Colorado

Hey Rob. Thanks for the note and the nice words. Those two shots are among my wife's faves as well. On Jun 14, 2005, at 11:31 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Cool shots Doug, I particularly like co-05181 and co-05228. Cheers, Rob Studdert

Re: Back from Colorado

There was a wine tasting? I must have been off with my camera pasted to my face. The building with the security measures was the Silverton Jail, built in 1883. There was another side with a great half-door, but it had a huge modern shiny Master Lock on it that I couldn't work around. Door

Re: Back from Colorado

I seem to recall it's the Denver & Rio Grande, but I'd have to look it up. Ouray and the rest of that part of Colorado remain among my favorite destinations. I hope to relocate to the area in the future. Thanks for the note. On Jun 14, 2005, at 6:34 PM, keithw wrote: The Denver & R... what

Re: Back from Colorado

Still working on them, Tom. On Jun 14, 2005, at 6:23 PM, Graywolf wrote: Not enough of them, Doug. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ---

Re: Back from Colorado

I seem to have developed a love for steam trains myself. The D&SNGRR is truly a triumphant example through the San Juans. It was, however, difficult to get decent shots with the train moving along at 30 or so mph. Thanks for the comments, Bob. On Jun 14, 2005, at 6:18 PM, Bob Sullivan wr

Re: Back from Colorado

Thanks, Cotty. The coal shot was just happenstance; I had gotten a shot of my son by the coal tender and decided to glamnce in toward the front to see what was there, and saw that little set-up. On Jun 14, 2005, at 5:58 PM, Cotty wrote: I like this one:

Re: ist DL disappointing price (my conclusions)

Graywolf wrote: Which I guess brings up another possible item for the FAQ. e.g.: THREADS: There is no need to respond to each and every post in a thread. Most folks who are following the thread read every post in it. So stating your point once, or maybe twice, is all that is needed. Flame war

Re: Professional Courtesy

- Original Message - From: "wendy beard" Subject: Re: Professional Courtesy hmm perhaps I should submit a tender. Give me the job and you can use my lights. How's that. ;-) Works for me, and you can probably pick up a few points in the working dog category as well. We had a Gia

Re: *ist D discontinued ?

- Original Message - From: "J. C. O'Connell" Subject: RE: *ist D discontinued ? Its not a ridiculous hypothetical. In the past it was very common to be able to buy FILM cameras with better buiid quality that offered no better features or performance than much lower priced models. The

Re: ist DL disappointing price

J. C. O'Connell wrote: You must be overlooking the fact that this is 30EUR for a LOWER MODEL not just 30EUR lower price on same modelI seriously doubt many if ANY people would choose a lower model at 670EUR over a better model at 700EUR. I, for one, don't doubt it at all. People do the dar

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

Hi! I recently read the stand alone statement; "..if you write on CD labels, do not use a Sharpie". Anyone have an idea why? This is not a test. I really don't know any better and have done it many times. Actually, my discs do not have labels. Ink chemistry? I usually use small rectangular sti

Re: ist DL disappointing price

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think an 8 megapixel digital SLR is a feeble hope. I'd say it's a certainty. Naming it LX is indeed a feeble hope. The name "LX" was chosen in honor of Asahi's 60th anniversary. There's no logic in using that numeral again. Logic? Pentax?? If I might just remin

Re: PESO Ferry? Toasted but OK? :-)

I neglected to comment on the "burnt" highlights. In part, because I didn't find them in the least offensive. The whites in the shot range from slightly muddy and detailed to pure white and a bit out of range. That's an appropriate rendering of this scene. Pure white can be a good thing when u

Re: Back from Colorado

On 14 Jun 2005 at 16:50, Doug Brewer wrote: > Quick sample of shots taken last week: > > http://www.alphoto.com/co05/page1.htm Cool shots Doug, I particularly like co-05181 and co-05228. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http:/

Re: PESO Ferry? Toasted but OK? :-)

Nice color combination and framing. This is one example of hard light making the shot more interesting. I like it. Paul On Jun 14, 2005, at 11:17 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, Another capture from last weekend: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/temp/IMGP2529.jpg Tech: *ist D, ISO200,

PESO Ferry? Toasted but OK? :-)

Hi Team, Another capture from last weekend: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/temp/IMGP2529.jpg Tech: *ist D, ISO200, 1/400s A20/2.8 @ f8 Comments, questions and critiques welcome particularly those relating to the obvious burnt highlights :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA T

PAW PESO - Portrait of a Hologram

http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/hologram.html This image was projected into a smoke filled cubicle and appeared on the smoke. I was shooting directly into the light. Every fraction of a second the image changed depending on the movement of the smoke. Shel

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

A Sharpie is an indelible ink felt tip marker that will mark on anything. The "fat" point Sharpie is often used as a laundry marker. Regards, Bob... - "The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest p

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

I use a Sharpie on my CD's. My boss uses a Sharpie. My subordinates use a Sharpie. Thousands of CD's & DVD's later and we have NEVER had a problem. I just pulled an old one (4 yrs) out - WFLLTPGWR. I suppose YMMV, but I doubt it. Regards, Bob...

RE: Writing on CDs NO NO!

I've used sharpies with no ill effects. They do have a ability to write on anything and a tendency to bleed through porous materials, not to mention an odor of xylene, all of which are a bit disquieting. Recently I found a Staedtler felt tip specifically recommended for writing on CDs.

Re: RAW v JPEG

< Mike, jpeg, by definition is a compression program. No matter > what the setting, when utilized, it will by definition toss out > some info. That's because JPEG is JPEG, not because it's a compression program. Many compression algorithms exist that do not lose any data. It's just that JPEG,

Re: Back from Colorado

Hi Doug, Now were you there for the wine tasting on the 7th or for the quilting workshop on the 11th? : ) Serously, those are nice shots Doug, looks like you had a good time. I especially like # 05125 ( padlock on door, rocks against door, bars on the window; must not be wanting whatever is in t

Re: RAW v JPEG

On 14 Jun 2005 at 20:37, Frantisek wrote: > As I understand it that's not true. Of course if the JPEG support is > poorly implemented (as the case of Adobe might well be...)... PS CS seems to be acting badly, files are changed if simply opened and saved. I opened and saved a file using maximum q

RE: Writing on CDs NO NO!

On 14 Jun 2005 at 18:17, Jack Davis wrote: > I've been using off-center Avery mailing labels as > well as Sharpies. I'll stop using both and shop for a > Pilot CD marker or equivalent. > Glad I asked. Thanks all! I have experienced some pretty wild vibrations from labelled CDs in high CAV drives

Re: PESO Lennon

On 14 Jun 2005 at 20:32, Boris Liberman wrote: > Duly noted. I stand corrected and will try to memorize that :). However, > among these five rolls how many were slide and how many were negative? > > My wild guess would be that it was mostly slide :). A good guess, three slide and two colour pri

Re: RAW v JPEG

KW> Mike, jpeg, by definition is a compression program. No matter KW> what the setting, when utilized, it will by definition toss out KW> some info. As I understand it that's not true. Of course if the JPEG support is poorly implemented (as the case of Adobe might well be...)... If you don't chan

Re: ist DL disappointing price

Funny, I thought Pentax was a closely held corporation, there's usually no market for that kind of stock since no one can ever actually take those companys over if they are structured properly. Herb Chong wrote: everyone else must be trying the same strategy since most of them are not making

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

Good to read that I probably did no harm to my CDs by using a Sharpie. Thanks! Jack --- cbwaters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From the FAQ on the Sharpie web site: > " Is the SHARPIE marker safe for writing on CD's? > Sanford has used SHARPIE > markers on CDs for years and we have never > exper

RE: Writing on CDs NO NO!

I've been using off-center Avery mailing labels as well as Sharpies. I'll stop using both and shop for a Pilot CD marker or equivalent. Glad I asked. Thanks all! Jack --- "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > the biggest problem with CD labels is unless they > are circular > type and ap

RE: Specular Highllights (was Re: PESO Lennon)

On 15 Jun 2005 at 1:59, Anthony Farr wrote: > In the "film age" it was only ever diffuse highlights that were expected to > hold some detail. Specular highlights are little mirror images of the sun, or > the prevailing light source, and no sane photographer ever expected them to > carry detail.

Re: ist DL disappointing price

everyone else must be trying the same strategy since most of them are not making money, with the exception of Canon and Nikon, and Nikon looks iffy sometimes. if it were not for DSLRs, Nikon's digital camera division would be deep in the hole. Canon must be completely out of it then since it ac

RE: *ist D discontinued ?

On 14 Jun 2005 at 19:35, Malcolm Smith wrote: > It doesn't matter if your digital camera is > quickly superseded or your favourite film camera finally is unrepairable. Look > at the legacy of what it took, in either digital, negatives or slides, because > at the end of the day, that's where your m

Re: ist DL disappointing price

Yes, but I worked for a company that on paper either never made a profit or barely made a profit, depending how you looked at their financials . There are many ways of masking profits, the shell game played by my previous employer must have been something to behold. I didn't pay much attentio

Re: The Modern Camera and Dilution of Effort

On 14 Jun 2005 at 19:07, Graywolf wrote: > Kind of the opposite of 'found images' isn't it? > > However, I submit that whether you are talking about 'snapshots', 'found > images', or 'intentional photographs' there are still good ones and bad ones; > and that a good 'snapshot' is better than a ba

Re: *ist D discontinued ?

In a message dated 6/14/2005 11:37:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: With a quick nod to the pricing aspect of both new and second hand digital models, the one thing I am surprised no one has put a value on, are the images taken. Some of the images I have seen here are worth t

Re: Asahi-Kogaku Takumars

On 14 Jun 2005 at 12:23, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Now, for the last question: Isn't it true that older manual focus lenses > can be used with some sort of auto focus functions if the right > adapters/camera bodies are used? If such is the case, it would sure be a > hoot if one of these asahi-Kogaku

Re: The Modern Camera and Dilution of Effort

In a message dated 6/14/2005 2:06:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >'Intentional photographs' > >I like that. As opposed to what? Here's your answer: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/cesar.jpg :-P -- Mark Roberts === Hehehehe. Is that one of those accidental photogra

Re: ist DL disappointing price

i never said the company didn't make a profit. a division that is a part of your core business, that sells to consumers, and doesn't make money, is one that is going to be closed down. that's what Bronica did. that's what Nikon did. about 1/3 of Pentax is owned by companies who are in it for the

OT Not a bad deal I guess

Not bad at all; I paid $500 for mine new last year. Some guys have all the luck!

Re: ist DL disappointing price

In a message dated 6/14/2005 1:12:47 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >I wish I knew what 30EUR was equivalent to. Marnie, bookmark this page: Cheers, Cotty Thanks, Cotty. Someday, when I drop in on you unexpectedly, it will come in han

Re: ist DL disappointing price

I used to work for a company that on paper never made a profit. Never the less they continued in operation for many years, in fact they are still in operation, still not making profits...On paper. Herb Chong wrote: it matters because the viability of Pentax as

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

Felt tipped permanent marker, on most materials at least, erasable on others. Cotty wrote: On 14/6/05, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: I recently read the stand alone statement; "..if you write on CD labels, do not use a Sharpie". Anyone have an idea why? This is not a test. I rea

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

On 14 Jun 2005 at 23:11, Cotty wrote: > So it's like a black felt-tip marker pen? I have some Pentel markers. I > use them all the time on CDs, mainly audio CDs. Never had a problem and > I've got some that were written on 5 years ago that work fine. The solvents in the inks can supposedly damage

RE: Writing on CDs NO NO!

the biggest problem with CD labels is unless they are circular type and applied perfectly, the extra weight throws the disc out of balance when spinning at high speed and may affect the transport/signal quality. jco -Original Message- From: Graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday

Re: Re: RAW v JPEG

On Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:07:38 -0400 (EDT), Kenneth Waller wrote: > Mike, jpeg, by definition is a compression program. No matter > what the setting, when utilized, it will by definition toss out > some info. That's because JPEG is JPEG, not because it's a compression program. Many compression alg

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

Probably from a manufacture of a competing product. Actually I have read the the adhesive from CD labels can do more damage than a sharpie (felt tip marker). graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Jack Davis wrote: I recentl

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

i don't know about Sharpie in general, but certain ink formulae can eat through the protective coating on the back. it's not plastic and highly vulnerable. Herb - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 4:38 PM Subject: Writing o

Re: Posted GFM winners and recent work, comments welcome

> One of the secrets might be that many of the pictures with droplets > reflect what appear to be identical unnatural light sources, i.e. soft > box or something similar. That would help punch up alot of the > colors/contrast and give a more diffuse look. Good eye Gonz, I compliment your ability

Re: Posted GFM winners and recent work, comments welcome

> On Tue, 14 Jun 2005, Kostas wrote: > Aye, give me his tools and I will... Hi Kostas, Thanks so much for the kind words, I really enjoy macro/micro photography. Give me a bellows and I can spend a lot of time in a small area. Thanks again, Charles

Re: The Modern Camera and Dilution of Effort

Kind of the opposite of 'found images' isn't it? However, I submit that whether you are talking about 'snapshots', 'found images', or 'intentional photographs' there are still good ones and bad ones; and that a good 'snapshot' is better than a bad 'intentional photograph'. How much effort you

July PUG Theme

I'm just deciding what to put up for next month's PUG. The theme is "close". I wonder, is it close, as in proximity to something, like the Police song "Don't Stand So Close to Me"? Or is it close, the opposite of open, as in (from my childhood), "FRANK, CLOSE THE DAMNED DOOR, YOU'LL LET ALL THE

Re: ist DL disappointing price

it matters because the viability of Pentax as a company is at stake. according to Nomura, a Japanese market research firm, only Canon and Nikon of the Japanese digital camera brands made money in their digital camera divisions last year. everyone else lost money. furthermore, Pentax itself fore

Re: ist DL disappointing price

production on the *istD has already been discontinued. i would not be surprised if the *istDs production line is about to be or already closed. Herb - Original Message - From: "Tim Sherburne" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 12:21 PM Su

Re: Re: RAW v JPEG

JPEG is a lossy compression scheme. the reason it gets its high compression factors is that it throws away stuff. it was designed specifically for photographic use (Joint Photographic Experts Group = JPEG). Herb - Original Message - From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sen

Re: First *ist Ds shots

Thanks to all who responded on the RAW conversion issue. I've bought a copy of Photoshop Elements 3.0 and will load it up soon. Regards, Bob S. On 6/13/05, John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sun, Jun 12, 2005 at 04:24:43PM -0500, Bob Sullivan wrote: > > Jens, > > > > Thanks, I am going

Re: First *ist Ds shots

Dave, Still feeling my way here, so I don't exactly know what to expect 'Out of the camera' with the *ist Ds. Regards, Bob S. On 6/14/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I went to the Arboretum at 7 AM this > morning. > > Put the A400/5.6 o

FS: 4 Gig CF card with MUVO2 player

I know it's not Friday, but I thought I'd offer this to the pdml before it heads to Ebay. I got it in March '04 for $200.99 (Amazon.com) with the intention of taking the 4 Gig Hitachi CF card out when I got a *ist D. Well now that I've bought a *ist Ds that uses SD cards, I'd better sell this. I'

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

From the FAQ on the Sharpie web site: " Is the SHARPIE marker safe for writing on CD's? Sanford has used SHARPIE markers on CDs for years and we have never experienced a problem. We do not believe that the SHARPIE ink can affect these CDs, however we have not performed any long-term laboratory t

Re: ist DL disappointing price (my conclusions)

Which I guess brings up another possible item for the FAQ. e.g.: THREADS: There is no need to respond to each and every post in a thread. Most folks who are following the thread read every post in it. So stating your point once, or maybe twice, is all that is needed. Flame wars are started whe

Re: Back from Colorado

Doug Brewer wrote: Quick sample of shots taken last week: http://www.alphoto.com/co05/page1.htm later, Doug --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] The Denver & R... what ? Very nice shots. It's been a couple of scores of years since I was last thru Ouray! Absolutely lovel

Re: Forgotten night PUG

Thanks for your comments, Dag - I agree, but it was very hard to get any more out of the original slide! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "DagT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 6:41 AM Subject: Forgotten night PUG > "El Hammamat" by

New toy day!

Got in a "bargain" from KEH. Took a chance. Tokina 80-400/4.5-5.6 AF ATX. #1 Issue: Stated problem in ad was that it won't mount. Looks like it was dropped on the mount and part was bent down. So I took a small blade tip screwdriver and bent it back up. #2 Issue. Zoom ring is loose. Looks like

Re: Back from Colorado

Not enough of them, Doug. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Doug Brewer wrote: Quick sample of shots taken last week: http://www.alphoto.com/co05/page1.htm later, Doug --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude V

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

Felt tipped "write on anything" marking pens. They are made in various size soft tips from 'sharp' to blunt. We occasionally round them up and are fairly sure they have a way of reproducing. Probably, at night. Jack --- Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 14/6/05, Jack Davis, discombobulated, u

Re: Back from Colorado

Doug, I'm a sucker for mountains and Steam trains! I especially liked #s 74, 166, 181, & 195 Besides #137 and #228 that Cotty mentioned. Regards, Bob S. On 6/14/05, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 14/6/05, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Quick sample of shots taken last wee

Re: ist DL disappointing price

On 6/14/05 11:52, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: > Where are you based Tim (sorry I cannot remember). USA. The *istD seems to be retailing for US$1,100 to $1,200, body only. (About 910 to 990 euros). Recently, a *istD kit w/ the 16-45 was sold for $1,000 on craigslist. That would've been a nice de

RE: Writing on CDs NO NO!

> > >I recently read the stand alone statement; "..if you write on CD > >labels, do not use a Sharpie". Anyone have an idea why? This > is not a > >test. > >I really don't know any better and have done it many times. > Actually, > >my discs do not have labels. > >Ink chemistry? > > Er, what'

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

On 14/6/05, cbwaters, discombobulated, unleashed: >Wow Frits. It's hard to believe but I guess Sharpie isn't as ubiquitous >elsewhere. It's funny what we take for granted. >They are markers like Kleenex is facial tissue and Band-Aid is an adhesive >bandage... >check 'em out at www.sharpie.com

RE: Forgotten night PUG

"Emerald Arc" by Thomas Cakalic As with the other aurora I´d prefer a shorter exposure to get more detail in the aurora (try ISO400), but the picture is nice. Dag, Thanks for taking the time to comment in general on the PUG. At the point in time this was taken, the aurora was almost ove

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

Wow Frits. It's hard to believe but I guess Sharpie isn't as ubiquitous elsewhere. It's funny what we take for granted. They are markers like Kleenex is facial tissue and Band-Aid is an adhesive bandage... check 'em out at www.sharpie.com CW heck, they even have a race car team.. - Orig

Re: I posted some photos, any comments welcome

"The Landing" does it for menice shot. Norm Joaquim Carvalho wrote: http://x64.com/joaquim/photo/

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

On 14/6/05, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: >I recently read the stand alone statement; "..if you >write on CD labels, do not use a Sharpie". Anyone have >an idea why? This is not a test. >I really don't know any better and have done it many >times. Actually, my discs do not have labels. >

Re: The Modern Camera and Dilution of Effort

On 14/6/05, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >>>http://wilson.dynu.net/dilution.asp >> >>'Intentional photographs' >> >>I like that. >As opposed to what? Here's your answer: >http://www.robertstech.com/temp/cesar.jpg >:-P Har! All my pics are intentional!~!! Cheers, Cotty ___/\_

Re: Back from Colorado

On 14/6/05, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: >Quick sample of shots taken last week: > >http://www.alphoto.com/co05/page1.htm > >later, > >Doug I like this one: and the gate, and the Old Arcade, and this one:

RE: ist DL disappointing price

>-Original Message- >From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 11:19 PM >To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >Subject: RE: ist DL disappointing price > >On Tue, 14 Jun 2005, Leon Mlakar wrote: > >> price for a new model. In one of online shops in Slovenia

Re: Posted GFM winners and recent work, comments welcome

On Tue, 14 Jun 2005, Gonz wrote: One of the secrets might be that many of the pictures with droplets reflect what appear to be identical unnatural light sources, i.e. soft box or something similar. That would help punch up alot of the colors/contrast and give a more diffuse look. In my natu

RE: ist DL disappointing price

On Tue, 14 Jun 2005, Leon Mlakar wrote: price for a new model. In one of online shops in Slovenia *isD is available for $1025 (EUR 849) while they ask $1003 (EUR 830) for isdDs. That's even more absurd. Not sure, I think they are just clearing the -D stock... DL is not listed yet. ...to ma

RE: *ist D discontinued ?

>> As an interesting aside - while looking around I had a look at the Canon EOS >> 350D and was sorely tempted (despite being a Pentax fan). However the dealer >> (who sells both Canon & Pentax) advised me that the Pentax ist D and (DS) >> were "much better quality" than the Canon 350D which had

Re: The Modern Camera and Dilution of Effort

Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On 14/6/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>http://wilson.dynu.net/dilution.asp > >'Intentional photographs' > >I like that. As opposed to what? Here's your answer: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/cesar.jpg :-P -- Mark Roberts Photography and wri

Re: Forgotten night PUG

Dag: Thanks for your comments on my shot. I agree that it would have been better if I got there a bit earlier, but that didn't work out on that night, and the next evening was rainy. The sky had no distinguishing features, which is why I cut it out and tried to include the reflections in th

Re: Posted GFM winners and recent work, comments welcome

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Charles. Once again,i was very glad to have met you at GFM thius year. For some reason i can only open the winning picture. Folks, the web does not do this or the other pictures on his site justice. My mouth dropped when i saw Charles' shots projected on that larg

Re: Writing on CDs NO NO!

The label side of a CD is very sensitive. I don't know what a sharpie is, but it is better to use a designated marker, or write on a CD label before attaching it to the CD. On Tuesday 14 June 2005 22:38, Jack Davis wrote: FJW> I recently read the stand alone statement; "..if you FJW> write on CD

Back from Colorado

Quick sample of shots taken last week: http://www.alphoto.com/co05/page1.htm later, Doug --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus]

Re: PESO: A portrait revisited

Hi Paul, That is a great portrait. Makes me think of a fellow I saw a few days ago in a restaurant in Lenoir, NC. I got his name and plan on getting some shots of him when I get a chance. As I'm sure you know it is best not to pass on those kind of opportunities. Thanks for sharing. Charles

Re: ist DL disappointing price (my conclusions)

I celebrate it since I hate when people use flags as weapons. I named my country in my previous post since it is a known reference for standards, but just after pushing the send button I realized that it may have soud like nacionalism or something similar. It wasn't my intention. --- [EMAIL PROTEC

Forgotten night PUG

Did so much happen this month, *istDl, GFM etc, that we forgot, or did I just miss the comments? I don´t know, but I guess it´s my turn now anyway -- "New Hampshire Lake" by Rick Womer Nice mood, I like the light and the boat on the right. Maybe I´d removed the post on the top in PS,

Writing on CDs NO NO!

I recently read the stand alone statement; "..if you write on CD labels, do not use a Sharpie". Anyone have an idea why? This is not a test. I really don't know any better and have done it many times. Actually, my discs do not have labels. Ink chemistry? Jack _

Re: Asahi-Kogaku Takumars

That's exactly what I wanted to know! Now, how do you like the 58/2.4? Got any photos from that that you can post? Shel > [Original Message] > From: Fred > > Also, what's the chance of using one of these lenses with a 37mm -> 42mm > > adapter, and then using that setup in a 42mm ->> K-mount

RE: ist DL disappointing price

> > >I'm wondering if something else is afoot. It seems unlikely to >me that Pentax would spend such an effort to create a new body >that's only 4% less in price, but with some significant >feature differences. > >Perhaps they're planning on eliminating the DS and D, and >introducing two new bo

Re: The Modern Camera and Dilution of Effort

On 14/6/05, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: >http://wilson.dynu.net/dilution.asp 'Intentional photographs' I like that. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Asahi-Kogaku Takumars

> Now, for the last question: Isn't it true that older manual focus lenses > can be used with some sort of auto focus functions if the right > adapters/camera bodies are used? I suppose maybe one could do this: 58/2.4 -> 37mm-42mm -> 42mm-K -> F 1.7 AF Adapter -> Pentax af body Fred

Re: Asahi-Kogaku Takumars

> Also, what's the chance of using one of these lenses with a 37mm -> 42mm > adapter, and then using that setup in a 42mm ->> K-mount adapter? Shel: http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/5824lx1.jpg http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/5824lx2.jpg Asahiflex 58/2.4 -> 37mm-42mm -> 42mm-K -> LX Fred

Re: AF behaviour in Continuous Shooting in *ist DS (long)

Some days ago, the 21st of May, I asked this question to the list: I have been thinking about getting an *ist D or DS, so in the last few months I have read the messages about both cameras written by the PDML members (thanks to all who have contributed such information to the list), and also o

Re: Asahi-Kogaku Takumars

http://www.pentax-fan.jp/LENS/M37/M37AD.html Shel > [Original Message] > From: P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 6/14/2005 12:38:04 PM > Subject: Re: Asahi-Kogaku Takumars > > Juan Buhler posted a photo some time ago of an Arsenal 35mm(?) maybe it > was a 50ish mm lens, f3.5 in M

Re: Asahi-Kogaku Takumars

Thanks Peter once I grab the lens I'll start looking for the appropriate adapter. Juan has more adapters than lenses Shel > [Original Message] > From: P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 6/14/2005 12:38:04 PM > Subject: Re: Asahi-Kogaku Takumars > > Juan Buhler posted a photo

Re: ist DL disappointing price

On 14/6/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: >I wish I knew what 30EUR was equivalent to. Marnie, bookmark this page: Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Professional Courtesy

--- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm the show superintendant. > Will likely be that again next year. > > William Robb > Ooops :-) hmm perhaps I should submit a tender. Give me the job and you can use my lights. How's that. ;-) Wendy Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada

Re: ist DL disappointing price (my conclusions)

> Ok, I started what I thought that was an innocent > thread and almost becomes my first flame war as a > warrior...let's see if I can reach it with my > conclusions ;-) > (and please, I am not trying to attack any country or > similar, it is just the way it

Re: ist DL disappointing price

NEW is always worth a price premium to some. Most buyers are unlikely to understand the difference between one model or the other. "This is the latest model, and it is actually a few bucks cheaper than the old one" sells a lot of almost anything. However, in a couple of months no one will be able t

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