Kissing under the Xmas tree downunder?

2005-12-24 Thread Don Williams
Do you kiss under the Xmas tree? Since its a close relative of the familiar European parasite employed (as sprigs) for the same purpose? Don -- Dr E D F Williams ___ http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams See feature: The Cement Company from Hell Updated: Print

Re: Kissing under the Xmas tree downunder?

2005-12-24 Thread David Savage
I don't, no one will let me :-). But those that do buy plastic mistletoe kiss under that...or whatever else happens to be above them at the time. g Dave On 12/24/05, Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you kiss under the Xmas tree? Since its a close relative of the familiar European

Re: Printing with the Epson 4800.

2005-12-24 Thread David Mann
On Dec 24, 2005, at 8:13 PM, William Robb wrote: Second print was of a stump with a beam of sunlight on it using Epson Enhanced Matte. I don't have a matte black cartridge installed, unfortunately, and the print loos somewhat weak. Beware that swapping between Photo Black and Matte Black

Re: DA40mm on a film body

2005-12-24 Thread Margus Männik
Hi Derby, sounds strange for me... I tried this lens on Z-1p when it was announced and did not noticed any vignetting on photos. Maybe a BIT vignetting on viewfinder, but not on photos. BR, Margus Derby Chang wrote: As a last minute Christmas present to myself, I picked up a near new

Re: Bloody Sonera

2005-12-24 Thread mike wilson
Don Williams wrote: He does. But there's no way he can help with a Finnish website. I could move my website anywhere in the world (all the photomicrographs are in Oklahoma for example) but I'd have the same problem -- redirection. And if Sonera were down there could be no redirect to the new

Re: New enablement: SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8

2005-12-24 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 21 Dec 2005, David Oswald wrote: I owned a 28mm 'F' series lens a few years ago and sold it because I just You new FA is a *diifferent* lens. To the better. Enjoy! Kostas

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread mike wilson
-Original Message- From: Scott Loveless [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I was digging around over at http://www.toycamera.com/ because I'm getting a Holga for Christmas, and came across this: http://www.toycamera.com/travelcam.cfm. After reading the notebook entries and looking at some of

RE: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Tim Øsleby
Me too find the background a tiny bit busy. But I think you have handled it very good, so it is no real distraction. When looking closer I can see you have managed to place every distraction exactly at the spot where it is least disturbing. That's impressing Paul! I am assuming it is more than

Re: Another introduction, and Happy Seasonings

2005-12-24 Thread Jostein
Welcome into the light to you too, Keith. And even posting a PESO for a start...:-) Nice pics. The annoyed gull made me smile. Could almost hear the yell. Are you sure they have any resource to defend? I thought they were entirely opportunistic... Cheers, Jostein Quoting Keith McGuinness

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Jostein
Great idea! I'd love to participate too. Jostein Quoting Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I was digging around over at http://www.toycamera.com/ because I'm getting a Holga for Christmas, and came across this: http://www.toycamera.com/travelcam.cfm. After reading the notebook entries

RE: Happy whatever you are celebrating.

2005-12-24 Thread Tim Øsleby
Now you are doing the Scandinavian cursing too. I like that. Takk Boris. My vision of turning PDML into a Scandinavian speaking list is gradually coming true ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur

Re: Happy whatever you are celebrating.

2005-12-24 Thread DagT
Oh no, the traditional disputes over spelling and dialects would make any previous flame war look like a quiet game of chess. DagT Den 24. des. 2005 kl. 12.22 skrev Tim Øsleby: Now you are doing the Scandinavian cursing too. I like that. Takk Boris. My vision of turning PDML into a

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Scott Loveless
On 12/24/05, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You want anyone from outside the USA? Yes! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- You have to hold the button down -Arnold Newman

Re: Happy whatever you are celebrating.

2005-12-24 Thread Scott Loveless
On 12/24/05, DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh no, the traditional disputes over spelling and dialects would make any previous flame war look like a quiet game of chess. No kidding. Happy ChrisKwanziKah everybody! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- You have to hold the button down

RE: Happy whatever you are celebrating.

2005-12-24 Thread Tim Øsleby
DagT. That's a non issue in my vision: Everybody speaking proper dialect, _my_ dialect. On second thought, somebody might disagree on that... Ok. Then the flame wars would be on issues that really matters, on dialects and spelling. Not about Pentax stocks, cats, guns and cars. I'll add a smilie

Merry Christmas everyone!

2005-12-24 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Hi all, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Lasse

OT: Merry Christmas

2005-12-24 Thread Jens Bladt
My wishes for a very merry Chrismas and a happy new year 2006 to all PDML members. All the best Jens, Koege, Denmark, Europe, Planet Earth, Milky Way http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt/DreamHC/Side4.html http://www.jensbladt.dk

OT: Merry Christmas - better link

2005-12-24 Thread Jens Bladt
My wishes for a very merry Chrismas and a happy new year 2006 to all PDML members. All the best Jens, Koege, Denmark, Europe, Planet Earth, Milky Way http://www.jensbladt.dk/pano/terminalen.html http://www.jensbladt.dk

Re: Happy Solstice/Christmas/Hanukkah/Festivus/etc.

2005-12-24 Thread brooksdj
(within the bounds of law and propriety, of course!) Crap. Oh well if i have to be good, i shall. Same to you and yours Mark and list. Dave Brooks Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: Merry Holiday!

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Sorenson
For whatever you celebrate this holiday season, may you enjoy peace and happiness. -P Shel Belinkoff wrote: How nice it is to see a non-Christmas greeting ;-)) Thank you. Shel [Original Message] From: Jack Davis My sincerest wishes for the best of the Season to everyone!

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread cbwaters
I'm game. no no, not gamey, I mean to say that I'm interested in participating...honestly you guys are incorrigible...or is it just me? no, I was right...it's all-yall. Cory Merry whatever to all-yall - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks for looking. I'm not sure, but I had a hunch it was a divorced father meeting his girlfriend. The little girl seemed to belong to the father. (She made that clear via body language.) The woman seemed to be patronizing the girl, which is in keeping with the role of the divorced father's

Re: Merry Christmas - better link

2005-12-24 Thread cbwaters
Thanks Jens. Pre-tell, what's a Christmas boat? CW - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 8:01 AM Subject: OT: Merry Christmas - better link My wishes for a very merry Chrismas and a happy new year 2006

Re: Epson papers

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
I don't know how the 2100 differs from the 2200, but with my 2200, I switch back and forth between matte black and photo black ink on a regular basis. In addition to the Premium Semigloss and Premium Lustre papers for Photo Black, I use Radiant White Watercolor and Velvet Fine art with the

Re: Epson papers

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have a roll of the canvas paper but haven't tried it yet. I think it will be a holiday break project. Paul On Dec 23, 2005, at 11:47 PM, David Mann wrote: On Dec 24, 2005, at 12:24 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I use both Premium Luster and Premium Semigloss. There's very little difference. I

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm game for this. Sounds like fun. Paul Stenquist On Dec 23, 2005, at 11:50 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Count me in! Love the idea ... Shel ... [Original Message] From: Scott Loveless I was digging around over at http://www.toycamera.com/ because I'm getting a Holga for

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Marnie, Thanks for looking. I'm considering whether or not I should clone out the background people. If I decide to print this, I probably will. It's an easy job. On the other hand, this is a coffee shop, not a studio, so I have mixed feelings about making it too perfect. I wouldn't really

Re: Another introduction, and Happy Seasonings

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Welcome to the list. I like your little gallery, particularly the Pelican and the storm passing. The saturated, subdued light look of both is very pleasing. Paul On Dec 24, 2005, at 1:06 AM, Keith McGuinness wrote: Seeing Perry de-lurk (un-lurk?) has prompted me to take the same (big) step,

Re: Another introduction, and Happy Seasonings

2005-12-24 Thread cbwaters
Welcome to the loony-bin Keith. Nice photos there but I think that's a GESO (gallery every so often) VS. a PESO (picture/photo every so often). But who am I to pic nits? Merry Christmas to you. Cory Atlanta, Georgia USA - Original Message - From: Keith McGuinness [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: GESO: Happy Holidays from West OZ

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
A refreshing reprieve for those of us who celebrate the holidays in shades of gray and white. Thanks for sharing. Paul On Dec 24, 2005, at 2:23 AM, David Savage wrote: G'day All, The stereotypical Christmas image. Snow covered trees, crackling logs on the open fire, roasting chestnuts, big

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Cotty. I could tell you had a few last night. You were slurring :-)). Happy holiday. Paul On Dec 24, 2005, at 2:55 AM, Cotty wrote: On 23/12/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Thank you kind sir :-) On Dec 23, 2005, at 6:57 PM, Cotty wrote: BTW, nice catch despite the

Re: DA40mm on a film body

2005-12-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Guys, I thought the DA lenses were specifically designed with the smaller image circle of digital in mind. That is, they are not promised to cover full frame 35mm film. Regards, Bob S. On 12/24/05, Margus Männik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Derby, sounds strange for me... I tried this lens on

Re: Merry Christmas everyone!

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Lasse, Long time no hear from. Merry Christmas to you as well. Paul On Dec 24, 2005, at 7:51 AM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Lasse

Re: Happy Solstice/Christmas/Hanukkah/Festivus/etc.

2005-12-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Juan, We're all celebrating Saturnalia... :-) Bob S. On 12/23/05, Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How insensitive of you, you forgot Saturnalia!

Re: DA40mm on a film body

2005-12-24 Thread Fred
I thought the DA lenses were specifically designed with the smaller image circle of digital in mind. That is, they are not promised to cover full frame 35mm film. Yes - isn't that why they are called DA and not FA ? Fred

End of the Year

2005-12-24 Thread E.R.N. Reed
Happy Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year (pick the ones relevant to you) ERNR

Re: Another introduction, and Happy Seasonings

2005-12-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Welcome aboard Keith. The Super A (Super Program) is an old friend that I took most of my films with. Your gallery looks good and should be easy to add to with the DL. Try subscribing to the free google mail for the list. It automatically threads (sorts) the messages by Subject Line. It

Re: Printing with the Epson 4800.

2005-12-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Mann Subject: Re: Printing with the Epson 4800. Beware that swapping between Photo Black and Matte Black will cost a lot of ink as it has to purge the tube that runs from the ink cartridge to the head. Apparently these printers can't just pump

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Nice image Paul. I like the background nearly white the way it is. I especially like how the light models the subjects faces. Lots of character in the shot, but I'll bet they paid too much money for their coffee. ;-) Regards, Bob S. On 12/24/05, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 23/12/05,

Re: Another introduction, and Happy Seasonings

2005-12-24 Thread Jack Davis
Glad you un-lapsed. Thanks to your digitally primed juices flowing again, you've put up some really well done images. Look forward to many more. Best Holiday wishes to you. Jack --- Keith McGuinness [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seeing Perry de-lurk (un-lurk?) has prompted me to take the same

Re: Printing with the Epson 4800.

2005-12-24 Thread Adam Maas
David Mann wrote: On Dec 24, 2005, at 8:13 PM, William Robb wrote: Second print was of a stump with a beam of sunlight on it using Epson Enhanced Matte. I don't have a matte black cartridge installed, unfortunately, and the print loos somewhat weak. Beware that swapping between Photo

Novoflex Rapid Focus Lens

2005-12-24 Thread Jack Isidore
Hello, Does anyone have hands-on experience with Novoflex rapid focus lenses on a istD. I would like to know if the exposure button is mechanical or electrical (if electrical I plan to replace the connector). I already know (or guess) that the Novoflex uses a simple T-mount adapter. Merry

Re: Happy Christmas to all!

2005-12-24 Thread Steve Desjardins
Merry Xmas, Hanukkah, etc. to all. I'm still reading the list, and making a naughty and nice list. g Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Another introduction, and Happy Seasonings

2005-12-24 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Keith McGuinness wrote: (as a hobby, although I teach biology and do use my pictures for that). When I finally decided to get a digital SLR I found, to my great delight, that I could get a Pentax AND use my old lenses. So I am now the pleased owner of an *ist DL (the DS2 not being

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/24/2005 6:08:42 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Marnie, Thanks for looking. I'm considering whether or not I should clone out the background people. If I decide to print this, I probably will. It's an easy job. On the other hand, this is a coffee

Re: Another introduction, and Happy Seasonings

2005-12-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/23/2005 10:07:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Best wishes to all, where-ever you are and what-ever you are celebrating! Keith PS As a biologist, it's probably not too surprising that I mostly take (or try to take) nature shots...

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Cotty wrote: On 23/12/05, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Thank you kind sir :-) On Dec 23, 2005, at 6:57 PM, Cotty wrote: BTW, nice catch despite the blown background ;-)) Now that I'm sober, I was just making fun of the fact that a lot of people here IMO pay too

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Marnie, Thanks for looking. I'm considering whether or not I should clone out the background people. If I decide to print this, I probably will. no! don't you dare... it is part of the believability and spontinaiety of the shot. annsan the bossy It's an easy

Best of the Season

2005-12-24 Thread William Robb
Christmas means many things, depending on your belief system. If it is part of your beliefs, have a good Christmas. If it isn't, enjoy the fact you don't have to go to work tomorrow. If it isn't, and you have to work, try not to be too bitter about it. Enjoy William Robb

Merrys Chrismas from France

2005-12-24 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
Merrys Chrismas from France, Joyeux Noël à tous. Michel

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
count me in too G On Dec 24, 2005, at 6:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I'm game for this. Sounds like fun. Paul Stenquist On Dec 23, 2005, at 11:50 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Count me in! Love the idea ... Shel ... [Original Message] From: Scott Loveless I was digging

Re: Novoflex Rapid Focus Lens

2005-12-24 Thread Fred
Does anyone have hands-on experience with Novoflex rapid focus lenses on a istD. I would like to know if the exposure button is mechanical or electrical (if electrical I plan to replace the connector). I already know (or guess) that the Novoflex uses a simple T-mount adapter. Hi, Jack. I

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Somewhere between 10 and 30 listers would be great. Who's interested? Any suggestions? Who wants it first? Count me in. Boris

Re: Another introduction, and Happy Seasonings

2005-12-24 Thread Perry Pellechia
Welcome Keith, I know it is difficult at times to keep up with the list but the folks here are very knowledgeable and very entertaining. They will also help you spend a lot of money of new gear if you are not careful. I enjoyed your photos very much. They are similar to what I like to take. As

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Amita Guha
Somewhere between 10 and 30 listers would be great. Who's interested? Any suggestions? Who wants it first? I'm in! Amita

Re: Happy Hannukah and other Seasonal Greetings

2005-12-24 Thread Amita Guha
Thanks, Boris. Happy Holidays, everyone! Amita

Re: Best of the Season

2005-12-24 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, William. Noel, Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christmas means many things, depending on your belief system. If it is part of your beliefs, have a good Christmas. If it isn't, enjoy the fact you don't have to go to work tomorrow. If it isn't, and you have to work,

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! A winter morning at the coffee shop. Pentax *istD, DA 12-24 @ 24 mm, f8 @ 1/30th, heavy backlight -- smc comes through again. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3971192size=lg Works for me, Paul... Reminds me of few similar occasions where I would be the drinker here ;-).

Re: DA40mm on a film body

2005-12-24 Thread Tim Sherburne
Well, something else to consider is that while it may (barely) cover a full 35mm frame, corner resolution may not be as strong as a full-frame lens. Tim On 12/24/05 6:53, Fred wrote: I thought the DA lenses were specifically designed with the smaller image circle of digital in mind. That

Re: Novoflex Rapid Focus Lens

2005-12-24 Thread Jack Isidore
Fred, Thanks! This is the information I was looking for. The specific novoflex adapter is news for me. I need to add extra costs when bidding. Sharp in the center is exactly what I want. Sorry to hear about your 9/11 tragedy. With my current gear (russian 300mm Sniper) others allready suspect me

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Pancho Hasselbach
Cool, please contact me off list! Oh, and merry Christmas! Pancho Scott Loveless schrieb: On 12/24/05, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You want anyone from outside the USA? Yes! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- You have to hold the button down -Arnold Newman

Re: DA40mm on a film body

2005-12-24 Thread P. J. Alling
It's guaranteed but the DA40 seems to be the same optical formula as the old M40mm. Cursory tests seem to indicate that it covers the format but may be softer at the edges and corners, (though sharper at the center), on 35mm than the M40 which is none to sharp there to begin with. Bob

PAW: Christmas Parade

2005-12-24 Thread frank theriault
Some of you may recall my tale of woe: My youngest daughter, Claire, was in the Christmas parade in the town of Gananoque, Ontario, on the Anne of Green Gables float, since she was in the Thousand Islands Playhouse production of same last summer. Without getting into details again, I screwed up

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Steve Jolly
Scott Loveless wrote: Somewhere between 10 and 30 listers would be great. Who's interested? Any suggestions? Who wants it first? Count me in! :-) S

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yes maam! :-)) On Dec 24, 2005, at 10:49 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Marnie, Thanks for looking. I'm considering whether or not I should clone out the background people. If I decide to print this, I probably will. no! don't you dare... it is part of the believability

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Steve Jolly
Scott Loveless wrote: I have a Pentax IQZoom EZY-R that's ready to go. All I need is a roll of something fast, a small notebook and an address to get it started. Ideally, having a mailing address for anyone who wants to participate would be cool. Each address could be included with the

Re: PAW: Christmas Parade

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
For a shot of a passing parade, it's pretty darn good. Nice save, pal. Paul On Dec 24, 2005, at 11:54 AM, frank theriault wrote: Some of you may recall my tale of woe: My youngest daughter, Claire, was in the Christmas parade in the town of Gananoque, Ontario, on the Anne of Green Gables

Re: PAW: Christmas Parade

2005-12-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 12/24/2005 8:54:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3972731size=lg Comments are always welcome. BTW, that's Claire smiling at the camera. g cheers, frank === That didn't turn out badly at all, frank. I like

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Don Williams
After studying the picture for a few minutes I decided the two adults could only be grandparents -- at the most. The child's features are totally different. Don W Paul Stenquist wrote: Yes maam! :-)) On Dec 24, 2005, at 10:49 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Marnie,

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread frank theriault
On 12/23/05, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A winter morning at the coffee shop. Pentax *istD, DA 12-24 @ 24 mm, f8 @ 1/30th, heavy backlight -- smc comes through again. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3971192size=lg Great slice o' life shot, Paul. I really like it. I

It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL)

2005-12-24 Thread David Oswald
I've resisted buying this lens for some time. My ability to fight off lens lust on the FA28 can be attributed to the following thoughts: * On 35mm Film: I prefer 24mm as a general purpose wide angle. * On digital: 28 isn't wide, but it's not quite standard either. What is it? *

Re: Another introduction, and Happy Seasonings

2005-12-24 Thread Bruce Dayton
Welcome aboard Keith. Some most excellent shots you have shared with us. I am duly impressed. I hope that you will continue to share your photos and your insights. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, December 23, 2005, 10:06:44 PM, you wrote: KM Seeing Perry de-lurk (un-lurk?) has prompted me

Re: Did I say something wrong? An Introduction.

2005-12-24 Thread Ann Sanfedele
David Savage wrote: You know what tastes really good though Ann? Cheese Vegemite sandwiches. Toasted or on fresh bread. Food of the Gods VBG There you go - I'm a godless critter. (Also a great way do get your weekly allowance of salt.) I'll take a can of campbells soup or some deviled

Re: Merry Christmas everyone!

2005-12-24 Thread Bruce Dayton
My sentiments as well. This is a wonderful time of year to share warm wishes of cheer and prosperity to all my friends on the list. -- Bruce Saturday, December 24, 2005, 4:51:09 AM, you wrote: LK Hi all, LK I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! LK Lasse

Re: It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL)

2005-12-24 Thread Fred
I once owned the 'F' version of this lens but didn't much care for it. That was back in my film days, and as I mentioned earlier, I didn't find the focal length all that useful to me, plus it didn't seem all that sharp. Now with the FA, in my limited use, I find the FA to be sharper and

Re: It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL)

2005-12-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 24, 2005, at 9:30 AM, David Oswald wrote: ... * On digital: 28 isn't wide, but it's not quite standard either. What is it? ... It's a wide normal or 'perfect normal' (my own term: I define a 'perfect normal' as a lens with focal length at infinity that matches the diagonal

Re: Best of the Season

2005-12-24 Thread Vic MacBournie
It is part of my belief and I do have to work. The good news, I make extra money so I can buy more Pentax stuff. How's that for keeping it on topic..LOL Have a Merry Christmas everyone and a happy holiday from your friends in Canada. Vic On 24-Dec-05, at 10:56 AM, William Robb wrote:

Re: PAW: Christmas Parade

2005-12-24 Thread Perry Pellechia
Frank, For a save the results are pretty good. Rivals some of my better attempts ;) I would guess that most photos mean more to the person that took the picture than to the casual observer and I am sure this photo means a lot to you. I am glad you got to save it. Perry. On 12/24/05, frank

Re: Novoflex Rapid Focus Lens

2005-12-24 Thread Fred
Fred, Thanks! This is the information I was looking for. That's good, Jack. The specific novoflex adapter is news for me. I need to add extra costs when bidding. Yes. It can probably be purchased directly through Novoflex ( http://www.novoflex.de/english/html/products.htm ) - I don't know

Re: Epson papers

2005-12-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 23, 2005, at 8:45 PM, David Mann wrote: I'd like to use matte papers but the procedure for using the matte black ink with the 2100 Mac driver is a PITA and I'm not doing enough printing to justify the resultant ink wastage. I don't know what you mean. What's the procedure? Since

Re: It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL)

2005-12-24 Thread Perry Pellechia
I snagged the FA 28 that was on ebay for $125. It came two days ago and is currently under the tree. (wife won't let me use it yet since technically it is a Christmas present) I had it out to make sure it was OK and it was indeed new and looks like a nice lens. It is one of my better ebay

Re: Best of the Season

2005-12-24 Thread Cotty
On 24/12/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Christmas means many things, depending on your belief system. If it is part of your beliefs, have a good Christmas. If it isn't, enjoy the fact you don't have to go to work tomorrow. If it isn't, and you have to work, try not to be too bitter

Re: Pentax body but not glass? (was Re: Samsung GX-1L?)

2005-12-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 23, 2005, at 4:59 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Given the same format proportions, a 9Mpixel sensor is likely about 2440x3660 pixels Not bad! Actual dimensions claimed by Cypress are 2434 x 3710 http://www.dpreview.com/news/0511/05110701cypress9mp.asp :-) I'd describe this as a useful

Re: OT -- The travel camera

2005-12-24 Thread Cotty
Go on then, I'll bite. Let me know. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL)

2005-12-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 24, 2005, at 9:43 AM, Fred wrote: I once owned the 'F' version of this lens but didn't much care for it. That was back in my film days, and as I mentioned earlier, I didn't find the focal length all that useful to me, plus it didn't seem all that sharp. Now with the FA, in my

Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction

2005-12-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
From messages posted here, it seems that many camera manufacturers introduce new models at the big photo shows. When are the next big shows at which Pentax may introduce new models? Are there any realistic dates, or a timeframe, outside of these shows, that Pentax may introduce something? I'd

Re: It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL)

2005-12-24 Thread David Oswald
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Dec 24, 2005, at 9:30 AM, David Oswald wrote: ... * On digital: 28 isn't wide, but it's not quite standard either. What is it? ... It's a wide normal or 'perfect normal' (my own term: I define a 'perfect normal' as a lens with focal length at infinity that

Re: PAW: Christmas Parade

2005-12-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3972731size=lg Comments are always welcome. BTW, that's Claire smiling at the camera. g Technically it is good. Especially if one takes into account the difficulties you had and managed to overcome. I have one issue with this photo... You

Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Sorenson
Shel - With technology moving so quickly these days if you keep waiting for something better you'll never buy it. Unless something better is available overlapping the DS2 where you have to make a choice, or you know *for sure* there will be an improved model in the very near future, I'd say

Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction

2005-12-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
PMA in February, I think. PMA and Photokina are the two primary new product announcement poles of the year. PMA= PMA 2006 - Photo Marketing Association International Convention Trade Show Feb 26, 2006 - Mar 01, 2006 Orange County Convention Center Godfrey On Dec 24, 2005, at 10:24 AM,

Re: It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL)

2005-12-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 24, 2005, at 10:32 AM, David Oswald wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Dec 24, 2005, at 9:30 AM, David Oswald wrote: ... * On digital: 28 isn't wide, but it's not quite standard either. What is it? ... It's a wide normal or 'perfect normal' (my own term: I define a 'perfect

Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction

2005-12-24 Thread David Oswald
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: PMA in February, I think. PMA and Photokina are the two primary new product announcement poles of the year. PMA= PMA 2006 - Photo Marketing Association International Convention Trade Show Feb 26, 2006 - Mar 01, 2006 Orange County Convention Center Godfrey PMA

Re: It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL)

2005-12-24 Thread David Oswald
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Dec 24, 2005, at 10:32 AM, David Oswald wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Dec 24, 2005, at 9:30 AM, David Oswald wrote: ... * On digital: 28 isn't wide, but it's not quite standard either. What is it? ... It's a wide normal or 'perfect normal' (my own

Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction

2005-12-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
I think that the next camera will be a well-specified D2. I would guess a spring announcement and fall availability. You might want to go with a DS2 for at least the near future. You can always upgrade later or buy the D2 as a second body. Paul On Dec 24, 2005, at 1:24 PM, Shel Belinkoff

RE: Christmas Parade

2005-12-24 Thread Tim Øsleby
Not bad. In fact pretty good. The kind of old fashioned rendering suits the parade very well. I'm happy for you, and for the list, that you saved the shots. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C.

Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction

2005-12-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks just exactly the info I wanted ;-)) Shel ... [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi PMA in February, I think. PMA and Photokina are the two primary new product announcement poles of the year. PMA= PMA 2006 - Photo Marketing Association International

Re: PESO: Sunday Morning Coffee

2005-12-24 Thread Jack Davis
Bet you're right. I keep forgetting how young grandparents can look. If female adult is girl friend, then? Jack --- Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After studying the picture for a few minutes I decided the two adults could only be grandparents -- at the most. The child's

Re: It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL)

2005-12-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Fred Subject: Re: It arrived! (SMC Pentax-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL) Is or isn't this the same lens optically as the A 28/2.8 (which I don't believe has had many fans)? We are spoiled. There is nothing wrong with the A28/2.8. It's a merely good lens in a

Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction

2005-12-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
My plans are, and probably won't deviated from, going with a DS2 (although, if I found a new or very lightly used DS, I'd go for that as well if the savings were great enough). Knowing that the PMA is in February means that I ~might~ hold off on the planned January purchase of the camera until

Re: Next Possible Pentax DSLR Introduction

2005-12-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Waiting for something better is your spin on what I asked, Paul. Maybe my question wasn't well phrased ;-)) I just wanted to know when the big shows and possible intro dates for new cameras might be. If there will be a successor to the DS2, then perhaps waiting a bit for DS2 prices to drop

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