Re: Back from vacation: Lessons learned

2005-10-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! > I just got back from two weeks of vacation in Hong Kong and Philippines. > I brought with me the following camera equipment:... Dave, that's one fascinating story. I should say one of your points puzzles me. The only thing you gain with 28-105 over 16-45 is the 45-105 range which transl

Re: OT - Sizing a photo for publication

2005-10-01 Thread P. J. Alling
Old style, (STTOS), they had a greenish complexion. New Style, (ruffles have ridges look), they seem to be swarthy but with human style variations. David Savage wrote: Klingon's don't have green skin do they?! Or am I just an uneducated & misinformed toDsaH? Dave On 10/2/05, Cotty <[EMAIL

Re: The slow and painful death of film.

2005-10-01 Thread John Celio
It's like watching a good friend slowly succumb. I ran volume numbers yesterday for the past three summer seasons (July and Auguat). Without knowing our actual numbers, I guestimate we'd probably come up with very similar results. On the up side, however, we're printing a TON of digital stuf

Re: OT - Sizing a photo for publication

2005-10-01 Thread David Savage
Klingon's don't have green skin do they?! Or am I just an uneducated & misinformed toDsaH? Dave On 10/2/05, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 2/10/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Yes, and then to add insult to injury they accuse us of being fascists. > > That's right - the

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
Nicely done. You really caught a great moment that most of us have experienced ourselves. I like this one. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, October 1, 2005, 6:01:17 PM, you wrote: PS> "Why is he taking our picture," I heard one of them say. There are some PS> things that can't be done gracef

GESO: stuff from my bus/train trip

2005-10-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I keep adding to this random order due to photo.net but my laziness, too http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=518950 A couple are from bus or train window - all digital - sorry, not ist ann

Back from vacation: Lessons learned

2005-10-01 Thread David Oswald
I just got back from two weeks of vacation in Hong Kong and Philippines. I brought with me the following camera equipment: Pentax *ist-DS SMC Pentax-DA 16-45mm f/4 AL SMC Pentax-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 (IF)AL SMC Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4 SMC Pentax-FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF) AF330FTZ 2.5 gigs of SD cards.

Re: GESO: Noah Taylor's magic balls

2005-10-01 Thread David Savage
G'day Derby, Neat series. I didn't realise Noah was into music. He always struck me as rather "artistic" so I really shouldn't be surprised. These are my faves: http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/05_09_magicballs/04.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/05_09_magicballs/11.htm ...and this sh

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Scott Loveless
Gee, I've been trying to figure out the make of the dark colored car. Didn't realize you were talking about the Lotus. On 10/1/05, Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nice one Paul, thanks. > The car in the background looks too expensive for me to > know what it is. But it's very yellow.

Re: PESO -- Angelita

2005-10-01 Thread Scott Loveless
Thanks, Dave. I'm flattered. Your comments are much appreciated. On 10/1/05, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've come back to this shot a few times since you first posted it and > I have to say I really like it. The intensity of her expression really > makes it. > > Very well done. >

Re: PESO -- Angelita

2005-10-01 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/1/05, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! Hi! > > As far as my zero knowledge of Spanish goes, Angelita means "Baby > Angel", right? She is in anything but angelic mood. You managed to catch > the moment just right. I believe you are correct about her name. Her mood is static,

Re: Challenge my zoom!

2005-10-01 Thread David Oswald
Think lightweight: SMC Pentax-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 (IF)AL. Some of us here have that lens and really enjoy the results we get from it. The 24-90 is a hair better, but the 28-105 is a LOT more affordable, and still very good. Don Sanderson wrote: I'd really like to replace my A35-105/3.5 wi

Re: The slow and painful death of film.

2005-10-01 Thread Scott Loveless
This isn't surprising. I think most consumers just want to be able to take pictures with as little inconvenience as possible. Your numbers certainly suggest that to be the case. I'm guessing a significant chunk of your printing business is from digital files. My wife received almost 200 prints

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Adam Maas
Definitely an Esprit, not sure if it's the Turbo or the V8 though. Great capture of the moment. -Adam Mat Maessen wrote: Looks like a Lotus Esprit in the background. I'll take two, please... -Mat On 10/1/05, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "Why is he taking our picture," I

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Mat Maessen
Looks like a Lotus Esprit in the background. I'll take two, please... -Mat On 10/1/05, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Why is he taking our picture," I heard one of them say. There are some > things that can't be done gracefully. > Hope this helps chase any negative feelings out of t

RE: Challenge my zoom!

2005-10-01 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Oct 2005 at 21:33, Don Sanderson wrote: > Thanks all, time to start saving my pennies. ;-) > I've been looking (drooling) at the 24-90, it's hard to > justify the cost because the range overlaps several of > my other 'better' lenses. And I really hate losing the > extra stop at the long end.

Re: Challenge my zoom!

2005-10-01 Thread Mat Maessen
Heh, I'll probably keep mine in the kit even when I get a DSLR. The only issues I've seen with it are a bit of flare in bright light (lots of pieces of glass in that thar lens), and a hood that bites the big wonder weenie. I'd probably get something like an FA-J 18-35 to match with it on a DSLR, a

Re: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax)

2005-10-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Black skimmer: errr. ummm. skimming http://photography.skofteland.net/displayimage.php?pos=-27 or if the above link isn't working or is taking too long: http://home.mindspring.com/~c_skofteland/id32.html Christian, you should start skimming some real good money for sho

Re: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Definitely a clean yellow Lotus - look @ the emblem on the wheel. Now for a tuffy - what flavor was the ice cream? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: A little smile for the list "Why is he taking our picture," I heard one o

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
That's two votes for Lotus and one vote for clean. I seem to recall that my son (who keeps track of such things) told me it was a Lotus when we saw it in town a few weeks ago. Paul On Oct 1, 2005, at 10:48 PM, John Francis wrote: On Sat, Oct 01, 2005 at 09:01:17PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote:

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Pentax don't make pictures they make equipment (on occasion). And photographers make pictures. (or ought to, with what ever equipment they have). Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax... On

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread John Francis
On Sat, Oct 01, 2005 at 09:01:17PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > For extra points. What kind of car is that in the background? I have to > admit I didn't even notice it until I looked at this photo. > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3772172&size=lg > Paul Looks like a Lotus to me -

Re: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax)

2005-10-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Great capture Christian. Now was it the equipment, the workshop leader or the guy who pushed the release? A minor nit - I'd crop out the lighter URH corner. Well Done Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread E.R.N. Reed
Paul Stenquist wrote: For extra points. What kind of car is that in the background? A clean one.

RE: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Don Sanderson
Nice one Paul, thanks. The car in the background looks too expensive for me to know what it is. But it's very yellow. ;-) Don > -Original Message- > From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 8:01 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: PESO: A l

Re: On the Board

2005-10-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Great action shots Paul. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: On the Board Shot some more wakeboariding a couple of weeks ago. I used the DA 50-200 for these. Manual focused it,. It has a good feel used that way, and is qui

RE: Challenge my zoom!

2005-10-01 Thread Don Sanderson
Thanks all, time to start saving my pennies. ;-) I've been looking (drooling) at the 24-90, it's hard to justify the cost because the range overlaps several of my other 'better' lenses. And I really hate losing the extra stop at the long end. But I keep hearing such good things about it maybe it's

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ann. On Oct 1, 2005, at 10:16 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: "Why is he taking our picture," I heard one of them say. There are some things that can't be done gracefully. Hope this helps chase any negative feelings out of the list. Shot on a walkaround this afternoon w

Re: Peso - Blue Butt

2005-10-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Thank you William. - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 10:35 PM Subject: Re: Peso - Blue Butt Fabulous picture Ken. William Robb

Re: Peso - Blue Butt

2005-10-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Honestly Paul I thought this image was fine just the way I posted it, but that was why I posted it to get opinions from others. Thanks again Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Peso - Blue Butt Having seen this shot now on sev

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Paul Stenquist wrote: > > "Why is he taking our picture," I heard one of them say. There are some > things that can't be done gracefully. > Hope this helps chase any negative feelings out of the list. Shot on a > walkaround this afternoon with the DA 16-45/4. f4, 1/90 ISO 200, 45mm. > For extra po

Re: Challenge my zoom!

2005-10-01 Thread Rick Womer
Yes. The 24-90. Rick --- Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'd really like to replace my A35-105/3.5 with > something > smaller and lighter, maybe even AF. > So I go take a couple of sample pics with the D to > show > on eekBay. > Then I can make the big bucks! > Problem is that the

Re: PAW - "Otago Gold"

2005-10-01 Thread Dave Kennedy
Wow, Beautiful shot Dave. I really like the various layers created by the clouds. Nice job. dk On 10/1/05, David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/photo/printsdb/view.php?p=104&t=1 > > BTW this is from the same shooting session as a previous PAW of mine: > http://w

Re: First PESO. Dew Drop.

2005-10-01 Thread Dave Kennedy
Actually, after you ask that, I took a look and I did find another one that I take at the same time. I opened the aperature a bit more on this, (f8,as opposed to f16), it does blurr out the background a bit more. http://www.pbase.com/davekennedy/image/50107825 I had cloned out that part of the we

Re: PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread keith_w
Paul Stenquist wrote: "Why is he taking our picture," I heard one of them say. There are some things that can't be done gracefully. Hope this helps chase any negative feelings out of the list. Shot on a walkaround this afternoon with the DA 16-45/4. f4, 1/90 ISO 200, 45mm. For extra points. Wha

PESO: A little smile for the list

2005-10-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
"Why is he taking our picture," I heard one of them say. There are some things that can't be done gracefully. Hope this helps chase any negative feelings out of the list. Shot on a walkaround this afternoon with the DA 16-45/4. f4, 1/90 ISO 200, 45mm. For extra points. What kind of car is that in

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
In my case, I shoot a load of pics, then view them on computer. The few I print I get done at the shop. If I printed all I shot, I would be broke several times over. John On Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:45:55 +0100, graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, I guess I can post a copy of a comment

Re: OT - Sizing a photo for publication

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
I didn't think this was necessary, but: :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) J On Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:29:56 +0100, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 2/10/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: Yes, and then to add insult to injury they accuse us of be

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread John Coyle
Can I add a me too to your excellent post John? Mark MacLean and I had a conversation this morning, including a discussion about whether we needed a full-frame sensor in a future Pentax: my view is that, in the past I seldom made prints bigger than 11x14 from film, either colour or mono, and I

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, John. Really no surprises in your response. As I suspected, it's the post picture-taking experience that you find "better". "Better" is such a subjective word that I simply couldn't let it go by without putin' up a hoop for you. ;-]] I too enjoy some PS activity and disk re-burning (almost

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread graywolf
Only those that someone disagrees with. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Cotty wrote: On 1/10/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: Yes, but this is a debate that should be DIScouraged! Hmmm. Are

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread graywolf
Well, I guess I can post a copy of a comment I made to Annsan, --quote--- Ah yes, digital saves money. Let's see, I bougtht the used Olympus C-5050Z for $200. I imediately started making 8.5x11 prints. The printer went belly up so I had to buy a new one (Epson R200, all I could aff

Re: Peso - Blue Butt

2005-10-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Kenneth Waller wrote: > > Tom, thanks for commenting. > This was taken last year - end of Aug early Sept. > I had forgotten about it until I got a critique from a pro photo friend who > stated it was amont the best barren ground bear shot he had seen! > Wanted to know what others thought. > > Ken

Re: OT - Sizing a photo for publication

2005-10-01 Thread Cotty
On 2/10/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: >Yes, and then to add insult to injury they accuse us of being fascists. That's right - the 'they' you are referring to is not actually a fellow human being who enjoys using Pentax equipment - 'they' are strange and dangerous aliens who must be

Re: OT - Sizing a photo for publication

2005-10-01 Thread Cotty
>Shel Belinkoff wrote: >> Yeah, it's OK ... ;-)) From what I understand, it's the forum of choice >> for many Canon users Not to mention Leica users ;-) On 2/10/05, Steve Jolly, discombobulated, unleashed: > >They just come here to read all the emails complaining about Pentax and >feel reas

Re: OT - Sizing a photo for publication

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
Yes, and then to add insult to injury they accuse us of being fascists. John On Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:14:25 +0100, Steve Jolly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Shel Belinkoff wrote: Yeah, it's OK ... ;-)) From what I understand, it's the forum of choice for many Canon users They just come here to

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
Please note the distinction between the word "discouraged" and the word "disallowed". ;-) John On Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:11:24 +0100, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 2/10/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: We can all think of one. Why John, if I didn't know you any better I w

GESO: Noah Taylor's magic balls

2005-10-01 Thread Derby Chang
Hi, I've been away for a while, but now I'm back. Revamped my website last night, and put up a new gallery. Noah Taylor and Loene Carmen played a support gig recently at the very retro Mandarin Club. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/05_09_magicballs/index.htm OT: I normally don't like IE

Re: OT - Sizing a photo for publication

2005-10-01 Thread Steve Jolly
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Yeah, it's OK ... ;-)) From what I understand, it's the forum of choice for many Canon users They just come here to read all the emails complaining about Pentax and feel reassured that they chose the right brand... ;-) S

Re: Challenge my zoom!

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
The 24-90 is an excellent lens, though not inexpensive. John On Sat, 01 Oct 2005 23:57:43 +0100, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello Don, Sorry to disappoint you, but that is one of the lenses that I shoot with these days. After my Tamron 28-75/2.8 bit the dust (couple of drops

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Cotty
On 2/10/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: >We can all think of one. Why John, if I didn't know you any better I would have said you're showing some fascist tendencies ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
We can all think of one. John On Sat, 01 Oct 2005 23:51:50 +0100, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 1/10/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: Yes, but this is a debate that should be DIScouraged! Hmmm. Are there any other debates that should be discouraged? Cheers, Cotty

Re: Pentax Anti Pixel Party (tomorrow) ?

2005-10-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
I would have loved to - didn't even know about it. I saw it on the evening news last night - g -- Bruce Saturday, October 1, 2005, 3:30:49 PM, you wrote: WR> Did any on our SF people take this in? WR> http://www.pbase.com/salim/icerair2005 WR> William Robb

Re: Challenge my zoom!

2005-10-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Don, Sorry to disappoint you, but that is one of the lenses that I shoot with these days. After my Tamron 28-75/2.8 bit the dust (couple of drops), I was searching around for something for my wedding work and stumbled across it. I have to say that it is pretty darn good. -- Best regards,

Re: OT:Markham Fair Contest Update

2005-10-01 Thread brooksdj
Thanks Herb Shadows are a bit dark,yes. I boosted them abit in PS but i thought it took away from the "feel" of the shot. Your comments are greatly appreciated, thanks Herb Dave > fine composition. on my calibrated monitor, the shadows look a little dark.

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/10/05, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: >Yes, but this is a debate that should be DIScouraged! Hmmm. Are there any other debates that should be discouraged? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
Rob, My statement referred only to the prolific posters; it had nothing to say about non-prolific posters, and my words did not, and should not be taken to, denigrate anybody who doesn't post prolifically. I am fully aware that you are one of those who feels that Pentax does not presently

Re: OT:Markham Fair Contest Update

2005-10-01 Thread brooksdj
Sorry.I'll try better next year.LOL Thanks Tom dave > Only one first place. We will have to ask you to leave the list. > > Or in other words, congradulations, Dave. > > graywolf > http://www.graywolfphoto.com > "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" >

Re: Pentax Anti Pixel Party (tomorrow) ?

2005-10-01 Thread William Robb
Did any on our SF people take this in? http://www.pbase.com/salim/icerair2005 William Robb

The slow and painful death of film.

2005-10-01 Thread William Robb
It's like watching a good friend slowly succumb. I ran volume numbers yesterday for the past three summer seasons (July and Auguat). The highest film processing volume my lab has done was 2003, and I still had access to those numbers as well as 2004/2005. I will treat 2003 as my baseline. Here'

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Oct 2005 at 19:38, John Forbes wrote: > Have you noticed that the most prolific posters of pictures on this site, and > the best photographers, do not as a rule jump on the Chongwagon. They just > get > on with life and take pictures. I think you're making some rather short-sighted state

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
Yes, but this is a debate that should be DIScouraged! It goes nowhere, achieves nothing (except depression), and has a terrible tendency to repeat itself every few weeks. It's a malady, and the only remedy is abstinence. John On Sat, 01 Oct 2005 22:31:54 +0100, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

Challenge my zoom!

2005-10-01 Thread Don Sanderson
I'd really like to replace my A35-105/3.5 with something smaller and lighter, maybe even AF. So I go take a couple of sample pics with the D to show on eekBay. Then I can make the big bucks! Problem is that the sample pics are so good I change my mind again. Does anyone have a suggestion for a repl

Re: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax)

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
I agree. Superb pic. Amazing what a good tog can do even with very basic equipment! John On Sat, 01 Oct 2005 21:56:29 +0100, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 1/10/05, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: Black skimmer: errr. ummm. skimming http://photography.sko

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread godders
..'I find it ironic that I switched from Nikon to Pentax'... I moved from a pretty complete Canon DSLR kit to Pentax DS and I have yet to find cause for regret, Glen. That's why I mostly ignore this thread. Godfrey

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
As well as immediate feedback ;-) , I think the two biggest advantages of digital are the much greater control that you have over the image (I'm talking about colour here, it's not the same with b&w), and the fact that the cost is zero until and unless you want to print. On top of that is t

RE: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax)

2005-10-01 Thread william sawyer
Superb - very professional. Bill Sawyer Livonia, MI -Original Message- From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 2:40 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax) Black skimmer: errr. ummm. skimming h

RE: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Jens Bladt
I'll second that, John and Paul. I am in fact a very proud owner of a *istD and a MZ-S. Whenever I have some money to spend - I go for some nice glass. F. 2.8 or better, regardless of the focal length. Right now I'm testing a Sigma 2.8/70-200mm AP0. I'm considering a used FA 2.8/80-200mm in stead.

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/10/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: >That pretty well sums it up for me. Good post, John. >Paul >On Oct 1, 2005, at 4:05 PM, John Forbes wrote: > >> Tom, >> >> The continual negativism on this forum doesn't make it a better place, >> and it certainly doesn't HELP Pentax. What

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm not John, but I can answer from my point of view. First and foremost for me is control of the entire process from exposure to print. I had grown weary of scratched, dirty negatives. Second is control of color temperature. I shoot in tungsten without losing any stops due to filtration. I ca

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
Ditto -- Bruce Saturday, October 1, 2005, 2:10:53 PM, you wrote: PS> That pretty well sums it up for me. Good post, John. PS> Paul PS> On Oct 1, 2005, at 4:05 PM, John Forbes wrote: >> Tom, >> >> The continual negativism on this forum doesn't make it a better place, >> and it certainly doesn'

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Jens Bladt
That's a lot of money. On second thought a Taxi driver must invest in a car - a new Mercedes Benz (most common cap here) is appr. 1 million Danish Kroners, icluding normal taxes - perhaps 500.000 kr for cap driver. An old rule of thumb here says that a million (161.000 USD) invested will create one

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, keith_w <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I continually shake my head at those comments that come from the folks who > actually believe that crap about present day cameras becoming "obsolete." > What's obsolete, but feeding a rampant quest for more and more new products.

Re: PESO: On the Board

2005-10-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Bruce. Yes, the lens is another nice bargain from Pentax. Paul On Oct 1, 2005, at 4:34 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Hello Paul, Got some nice shots there - that lens seems to be quite sharp. I may even have to consider picking one up sometime. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, October 1, 2

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
That pretty well sums it up for me. Good post, John. Paul On Oct 1, 2005, at 4:05 PM, John Forbes wrote: Tom, The continual negativism on this forum doesn't make it a better place, and it certainly doesn't HELP Pentax. What is does is to distort people's assessment of Pentax's true position.

Re: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax)

2005-10-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/10/05, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: >Black skimmer: errr. ummm. skimming > >http://photography.skofteland.net/displayimage.php?pos=-27 > >or if the above link isn't working or is taking too long: > >http://home.mindspring.com/~c_skofteland/id32.html > >Comments alw

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Jack Davis
John, Because you seem firmly convinced of your position, please clarify for me in what way digital provides you, "a much better picture-taking experience". At the moment of capture? This is in the serious hope that I'll read something other than "immediate feed back". Jack --- John Forbes <[EM

Re: PAW - "Otago Gold"

2005-10-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello David, Very cool shot! Love the cloud buildup on the top and then the foreground with small silhouettes just tying the whole thing together. Nicely done. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, October 1, 2005, 2:20:40 AM, you wrote: DM> Not sure if I'm getting ahead of myself or catching up

Re: PESO: On the Board

2005-10-01 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Paul, Got some nice shots there - that lens seems to be quite sharp. I may even have to consider picking one up sometime. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, October 1, 2005, 5:31:46 AM, you wrote: PS> Shot some more wakeboariding a couple of weeks ago. I used the DA PS> 50-200 for these

Re: PUG is late

2005-10-01 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005, AvK wrote: Please be patient until thursday when i am back. No problem Adelheid. Thanks for letting us know. Kostas

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
Tom, The continual negativism on this forum doesn't make it a better place, and it certainly doesn't HELP Pentax. What is does is to distort people's assessment of Pentax's true position. You wouldn't think so from some of the posts, but Pentax is a profitable company. It clearly went th

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I think they key word here is "most", although I'm not speaking with a lot of experience yet, as I'm just starting to see what results can be obtained from some of my older lenses. Can you please drop us a line when you evaluate the 30? Thanks, Kosta

RE: PAW - "Otago Gold"

2005-10-01 Thread Tom C
Beautiful shot Dave! Tom C. From: David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PAW - "Otago Gold" Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 21:20:40 +1200 Not sure if I'm getting ahead of myself or catching up as it's only been a couple of days since t

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Tom C
In answer to your last question, yes I've perceived that to be the case sometimes, but not with the Chongwagon comment. However, it's not all whining and negativism. Some of it's an ongoing analysis and, yes, speculation regarding the future of the brand, and therefore the wisdom of future po

RE: Daily Update-Pentax Petition and Petition Survey

2005-10-01 Thread Don Sanderson
I should add that I would of course expect to pay extra for the grip and screens. Don > -Original Message- > From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 2:16 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: RE: Daily Update-Pentax Petition and Petition Surv

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Toralf Lund
Jens Bladt wrote: ...or two. When was the Hassie H2 with Imacon sensor/Ixpress back presented? It seems a lot of pro's are using this already, judging from TV. I guess it's quite expensive, being from Scandinavia, but I can't seem to find a price anywhere. I guess it's in the neighbourhood of 10

RE: Daily Update-Pentax Petition and Petition Survey

2005-10-01 Thread Don Sanderson
$1700.00 max > -Original Message- > From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2005 2:11 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: RE: Daily Update-Pentax Petition and Petition Survey > > > On Sat, 1 Oct 2005, Don Sanderson wrote: > > > I finall

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Tom C
Hi Keith, If we're talking about film cameras I'd agree with you. I perceive it's going to be different in the digital world though. Who here expects their *ist D and derivatives, to be the camera they're shooting with 5 years from now, 10 years from now? I don't. Will service be available

RE: Daily Update-Pentax Petition and Petition Survey

2005-10-01 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005, Don Sanderson wrote: I finally put my entry in: "3" "In body image stabilisation." "2" "Faster, larger buffer. (10 RAW file burst.)" "2" "Full K/M Compatibility." "1" "10+ Megapixel with present low noise level." "2" "Battery/Vertical grip availability." "1" "Lar

SV: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax)

2005-10-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Brilliant, Great shot! Well done. Jens Jens Bladt Arkitekt MAA http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 1. oktober 2005 20:40 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax) Black skimmer: errr

Re: PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax)

2005-10-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent action shot. Thanks for sharing. Paul On Oct 1, 2005, at 2:39 PM, Christian wrote: Black skimmer: errr. ummm. skimming http://photography.skofteland.net/displayimage.php?pos=-27 or if the above link isn't working or is taking too long: http://home.mindspring.com/~c

PESO - Cape May teaser (OT - not Pentax)

2005-10-01 Thread Christian
Black skimmer: errr. ummm. skimming http://photography.skofteland.net/displayimage.php?pos=-27 or if the above link isn't working or is taking too long: http://home.mindspring.com/~c_skofteland/id32.html Comments always welcome. Christian

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread John Forbes
Which is a pretty big market if you think about it, in MF terms. Why don't you post a lot more negative messages about Pentax? That way you'll make your worst fears come true. It seems to me that in life we need a certain amount of optimism. People who get things done are optimists; peopl

Re: Optio Camera for Cat Pix

2005-10-01 Thread keith_w
Shel Belinkoff wrote: The recently announced Optio S6 has a "Pet Mode", "Not all subjects are willing to stand still and say “Cheese!” Fortunately, the OptioS6 features tracking AF* which can track a moving subject around the frame, while maintaining precise focus for pin-sharp results. Adding

Re: PAW - "Otago Gold"

2005-10-01 Thread David Savage
That's a stunning shot Dave. Dave On 10/1/05, David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not sure if I'm getting ahead of myself or catching up as it's only > been a couple of days since the last one. > > This is a pretty sunrise I photographed in Dunedin during Easter. We > stayed at a beautiful o

RE: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Jens Bladt
...or two. When was the Hassie H2 with Imacon sensor/Ixpress back presented? It seems a lot of pro's are using this already, judging from TV. I guess it's quite expensive, being from Scandinavia, but I can't seem to find a price anywhere. I guess it's in the neighbourhood of 10.000-15.000 USD?? Som

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: I wouldn't have a problem buying another lens or lots more lenses. The question is whether I feel it wise to invest in more K-mount lenses when I'm not sure Pentax is going to be around in a couple of years, or if they will be producing the camera I wish to purchase. Tom C.

FS: 645 Outfit (yesterday was Friday)

2005-10-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Hi gang I've be offered a 645 MF outfit: 220 Back 300mm F4 ED + 1.4 ED conv 200mm F4 120mm F4 Machro All in excellent - like new condition. The seller is asking 1200 USD for the lot (220 back, 300mm ED + 1.4 ED, 120 MM macro and a 200mm ) 1200 USD (ebay survey). Any offers, please? Regards Jens

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Tom C
Yep. I can't see the market for a 645D being too much more than owners of a film Pentax 645 system. Tom C. From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax... Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2005 10:

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-01 Thread Tom C
It seems the 645D may be/might be coming in a year late... Tom C. From: Kevin Waterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax... Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2005 10:13:46 +1000 This one time, at band camp, "W

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