Re: Scanning negatives or prints...

2006-02-08 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
...is a pain in the ass compared to scanning slides. You got that right. I hate scanning negs. Prints are OK because I have some daylight-balanced tungsten bulbs if I need a reference... provided I actually want to match the print. ... Hmm. I started scanning film somewhere around 1988

RE: THEWORD?

2006-02-08 Thread Bob W
And a very BAD link http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/bokeh.htm Artistically most people tend to prefer sharper foregrounds and softer backgrounds. Fuzzy foregrounds tend to make people crazy, and fuzzy backgrounds are fine. Therefore I classify lenses with good bokeh as those with good

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Bob W
Actually, the idea of eating someone's face is rather intriguing. Depending on who it was, of course. Marnie aka Doe :-) I like it braised and roasted with caramelised mango and puréed potato with Périgord truffle. Let me know how you enjoy it, Clarice. Hannibal.

Re: Re: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread mike wilson
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/07 Tue PM 11:45:50 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Helmut Newton Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't want to start a whole big thing about whether or not photography is art. Far as I'm concerned it is and

Re: RE: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM

2006-02-08 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/08 Wed AM 12:23:15 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Sad decline of PDML /WAS Re: GFM -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07 February 2006 23:59 To: pentax list Subject: Re: Sad decline of

Re: THEWORD?

2006-02-08 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Wed, 08 Feb 2006 05:31:40 +0100 schreef Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Also, take a look at this page: http://flarg.com/Graphics/Bokeh.html My friend Dan Wexler implemented realistic optical bokeh in a computer renderer, and he has a little interactive image in that page that helps see

Re: THEWORD?

2006-02-08 Thread Cotty
On 7/2/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, new guy here. Could any of you tell me where the word boketh came from ? Sure. It's the plural of bokeh. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: THEWORD?

2006-02-08 Thread David Savage
In a message dated 2/7/2006 8:27:34 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And a very BAD link http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/bokeh.htm Fuzzy foregrounds tend to make people crazy... Derby Is this what happend Frank? Dave VBG

Re: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 7, 2006, at 4:24 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: I saw the Helmut Newton documentary this evening. Brilliant stuff. He posessed this amasing secure eye for the image. That self-assurance is characteristic of most great photographers. Newton was one of the best. He was an idol of mine for

Re: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 7, 2006, at 5:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I don't want to start a whole big thing about whether or not photography is art. Far as I'm concerned it is and that's settled law. Helmut's answer is a bit oblique for me and since you don't disagree, care to comment further? Thanks! In

Re: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 7, 2006, at 6:45 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: BTW: The local supermarket now has a device with which they can take your digital image file and print it on a cake in colored icing. So good taste *can* be discussed with regards to photography. Sorry Charley, we want photographs that taste

Re: Frustrated Again

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 7, 2006, at 9:11 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote: While I'm at it, Pentax's lack of a lens line-up made me think that the company is promoting a Zen approach to photography: Have lenses. Don't have lenses. It matters not. Want lenses. Don't have lenses. Brings unhappiness. Don't have

Re: THEWORD?

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 7, 2006, at 11:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bokeh comes from the Japanese word for fuzziness (especially applied befuddled senior citizens). Thus the ancient Japanese saying, If it ain't bokeh, don't fix it. Bob

OT: LomoSoc swallows Rugift

2006-02-08 Thread Derby Chang
Hmmm... I received an email from rugift today. Seems they have signed an agreement with the Lomographic Society so that Horizon cameras will only be available through them. So a Horizon S3 U-500, currently available on the rugift.com site for $US369, will soon only be available for a

Major Enablement

2006-02-08 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
On it's way: A*85/1.4 from Canada. It'll need some mount repair, but I've performed that feat before. After that will come a comparison: Will I keep it or the A100/2.8? And is WW still lusting for an A100/2.8? They're really tough to find and even harder yet to part with. It will be

Re: Scanning negatives or prints...

2006-02-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...is a pain in the ass compared to scanning slides. Yes. Sorry. I don't have anything to add to that! -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com

Re: One from the fund raiser.

2006-02-08 Thread brooksdj
In a message dated 2/6/2006 9:47:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Home sick today, so i'm playing in PS abit. Heres is one from Saturday night. Converted to BW in PS Ver 6 Nikon D2H, 35-70 f2.8, SB80dx flash 125 at F4

Re: Frustrated Again

2006-02-08 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Bob Shell wrote on 08.02.06 12:33: Zen would say: The lens is irrelevant to the blind photographer. And Murphy's law says: you can desire whatever Pentax lens you want but it won't be in stock when you come to buy it ;-) -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix More than anything else, regardless of how it was handled, the withdrawing of the request simply because there were a number of rude people and saying 'it's more trouble than it's worth' when the images

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix You guys don't have an overabundance of lawyers up there? We encourage them to become politicians. It's easier to keep track of them that way. William Robb

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix Hmmm. I'd say the whole thing was just sort of bungled from the PDML side. The photographer always retains all rights unless otherwise indicated. Anyone who has ever sold a photo or even displayed

Re: OT: LomoSoc swallows Rugift

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
Those Lomography people sure know how to drive prices up. Now if they offered a really good warranty it might be worth the extra money. I've never bought from them because of their prices. Anyone here bought from them? Bob On Feb 8, 2006, at 7:00 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Hmmm... I

Re: Frustrated Again

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 8, 2006, at 7:43 AM, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Bob Shell wrote on 08.02.06 12:33: Zen would say: The lens is irrelevant to the blind photographer. And Murphy's law says: you can desire whatever Pentax lens you want but it won't be in stock when you come to buy it ;-)

Re: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread mike wilson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/08 Wed PM 12:42:21 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix Hmmm. I'd say the whole thing was just

Re: Re: OT: LomoSoc swallows Rugift

2006-02-08 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/08 Wed PM 12:57:57 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: LomoSoc swallows Rugift Those Lomography people sure know how to drive prices up. Now if they offered a really good warranty it might be worth the extra money. I've

Tokina Doubler

2006-02-08 Thread Don Williams
Some one mentioned this the other day. There are two -- one with seven elements and one other. Does anyone know these things well? I've seen one AF version on some US dealers page but now forget where. Zen would say: If you don't use them is there any difference to the quality. Don -- Dr E

RE: Tele lens support

2006-02-08 Thread Don Sanderson
I see your point. :-( It doesn't appear that the 3229 could be modified either. However it looks as though you could replace the tilt head with a small QR ballhead, then you could have the correct orientation. The only purpose of the tilt is to let the lens down to rest in the cradle, since

RE: Tokina Doubler

2006-02-08 Thread Don Sanderson
Adorama carries the Kenko, Tamron and Tokina. The Tokina is the lowest priced 7 element 2x. I have/have had the Tamron and Promaster 4 and 7 element ones, the 7 element are far better optically.(Tamron and Promaster are identical.) They are very usable but image quality still suffers noticably.

Re: Scanning negatives or prints...

2006-02-08 Thread Rick Womer
Well, it may be far easier once one is at the top of the learning curve, but the curve is steep and high. I am scanning skiing pics, so the contrast is high. When I get the snow white, the highlights blow. Bring down the highlights, the colors get muddy. Bring up the colors, the snow isn't

Re: THEWORD?

2006-02-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Thus the ancient Japanese saying, If it ain't bokeh, don't fix it. ROTFL. -- Boris

RE: Tokina Doubler

2006-02-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
Don Williams wrote: Zen would say: If you don't use them is there any difference to the quality. I think Zen ought to say if he's a Pentax user first. Malcolm

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Dave Brooks
I don't want to start a whole big thing about whether or not photography is art. Far as I'm concerned it is and that's settled law. Helmut's answer is a bit oblique for me and since you don't disagree, care to comment further? Thanks! Define art Guy who was buddies with Ralphy boy.

Re: PESO: Still more industrial nights and magic

2006-02-08 Thread Christian
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Here goes: http://www.fotoralf.de/temp/0600536bw.jpg ...and, for comparison, the original colour version... http://www.fotoralf.de/temp/0600536.jpg So, whats the verdict. I like the b/w version. But is it still recognizable as a night shot? Nope sorry The

Re: THEWORD?

2006-02-08 Thread sdstory
Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hello, new guy here. Could any of you tell me where the word boketh came from ? To me it sounds sorta,kinda like hebrew, yes, no?. Also, was there another meaning other then our use in photo-speak? thanks, sgstory Well thanks folks,that was helpfull even if i

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Jens. I thought maybe Helmut had further commented about his art remark. Wondered if the comment might have been his conclusion on the subject, in which case, I was interested in his reasoning. Jack --- Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think Helmuts answer was very elegant - and

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Christian
Tom C wrote: The whole thing was just sort of bungled from the Pentax side... Nothing new there! :-) oh yeah, MARK! -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net

Re: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Jack Davis
Hear, hear! Jack --- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 7, 2006, at 5:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I don't want to start a whole big thing about whether or not photography is art. Far as I'm concerned it is and that's settled law. Helmut's answer is a bit oblique for me and since

Re: One from the fund raiser.

2006-02-08 Thread sdstory
Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: In a message dated 2/6/2006 9:47:02 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Home sick today, so i'm playing in PS abit. Heres is one from Saturday night. Converted to BW in PS Ver 6 Nikon D2H, 35-70 f2.8, SB80dx flash 125 at F4

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Jens Bladt
Bob wrote: Art is anything an artist says, it is. BTW It's very tempting to answer: Define an artist! But, I don't think so. Art is what the buyers, spectators, listeners etc. consider to be art. Everyone but the artist, basicly. Theartist never knows for sure if it's art. The label art must be

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Jens Bladt
No, he was/is a singer, used to work with Paul Simon :-) Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Dave Brooks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 8. februar 2006 15:45 Til: PDML Emne: RE: OT: Helmut Newton I don't want to start a whole big thing about whether

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
William Robb wrote: Tom, I think you are being a bit unfair. It's pretty obvious to me that Marco was doing this on a bit of a lark. As soon as it became apparent that he was going to have to involve the legal team, I would guess that it became more trouble than it was worth. Possibly.

Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec?

2006-02-08 Thread Gonz
Bob W wrote: Don't worry about it. Nobody wants to look at Canadians anyway... Except for Shania Twain! :o) -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Juan Buhler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07 February 2006 17:07 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Street

RE: Tokina Doubler

2006-02-08 Thread Jens Bladt
It is probably the same teleconverter, that is KENKO MC7. It's excellent. (I read test test). I have the Tele Plus versione that is an adjustable Macro converter. It is excellent too. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Don Williams [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Jens Bladt
I forgot to tell, that the question was put to him, as he was opening a Helmut Newton exibition in an art museum. BTW. What struck me was his method of working. He always seemed to know in advance ehat he wanted to do. He picked out the model especially for each photograph or session by making a

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Dario Bonazza
Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, No, Yes.

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
This was the first time I know of that an individual representing a corporate entity came to the list looking for photographs to use in a trade show or for marketing purposes. Did I miss an email? I don't recall seeing an email from Pentax Canada soliciting images for their usage. I do

Re: Scanning negatives or prints...

2006-02-08 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Mailing me a TIFF file would be of limited value since you've done the analog to digital capture in the TIFF. Getting a good scan to work with is important. The primary job of the scanner is to acquire the data. The key to getting good scans is setting up the capture to bring in all the

Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec?

2006-02-08 Thread Adam Maas
Gonz wrote: Bob W wrote: Don't worry about it. Nobody wants to look at Canadians anyway... Except for Shania Twain! Why look at her? It's all plastic anyways. -Adam Who's seen Eileen Twain's yearbook pics from highschool. She didn't look at all similar to how she does today.

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Dario Bonazza
Summing up: Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes, No, Yes,

Re: THEWORD?

2006-02-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
Hello, new guy here. Could any of you tell me where the word boketh came from ? Sure. It's the plural of bokeh. No, No, No. It came from the mouth of a person with a lisp. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: THEWORD? On 7/2/06, [EMAIL

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
Paul Stenquist wrote: Hmmm. I'd say the whole thing was just sort of bungled from the PDML side. The photographer always retains all rights unless otherwise indicated. Anyone who has ever sold a photo or even displayed a photo must know that. It's as obvious as the nose on your face. Paul

Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec?

2006-02-08 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 8 Feb 2006, Gonz wrote: Bob W wrote: Don't worry about it. Nobody wants to look at Canadians anyway... Except for Shania Twain! You don't impress me much... Kostas :-)

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Jack Davis
Okay, Tom, let me rephrase my question. Does your Jack Ass remark have anything to do with the Pentax wants your digital pix thread. I haven't been following that thread, but just took a quick look at a couple responses and gather that the request is now some sort of mystery and has been summarily

DA 16-45 lens

2006-02-08 Thread dick graham
How good is the DA 16-45 lens? Is it worth the extra $ purchasing this over the 18-55 or would the FA 24-90 be a better choice? DG

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
I think it was natural to think that since the person works for Pentax Canada and the photos were to be used by somone representing Pentax Canada at a trade show, that it was indeed Pentax Canada that using our photos and not just an individual. At least that was my perception. Tom C.

Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec?

2006-02-08 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
And Pam Anderson... From: Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec? Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 10:01:30 -0600 Bob W wrote: Don't worry about it. Nobody wants to look at Canadians anyway... Except

Re: DA 16-45 lens

2006-02-08 Thread pnstenquist
I love the DA 16-45. It's as sharp as a decent prime and has a high quality feel. It's among my most used lenses. I have no experience with either of the other two lenses you mention. Paul -- Original message -- From: dick graham [EMAIL PROTECTED] How good is

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
For being a guy that appreciats, jokes, puns, etc., you miss mine frequently. :-) I admit this one was very oblique. Your name is Jack right? The other thread of predominance was mentioning jackasses. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To:

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
I don't disagree. I feel it would have had more legitimacy if he had directly contacted the list on behalf of Pentax Canada. Why didn't he is the question. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix I think it was

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
Jack Davis wrote: Okay, Tom, let me rephrase my question. Does your Jack Ass remark have anything to do with the Pentax wants your digital pix thread. I haven't been following that thread, but just took a quick look at a couple responses and gather that the request is now some sort of mystery

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread pnstenquist
If someone wanted to download the PUG images, they wouldn't have to ask. All they would have to do is open the images and drag them to their desktop. That's the nature of the web, and anyone who contributes an image should know it. Paul -- Original message --

Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec?

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 8, 2006, at 11:01 AM, Gonz wrote: Bob W wrote: Don't worry about it. Nobody wants to look at Canadians anyway... Except for Shania Twain! There's two of her? Bob

Re: Frustrated Again

2006-02-08 Thread wendy beard
I received mine on 13th Jan. I ordered it from cameracanada.com Paid CDN644 Didn't know how that compared with the US because at the time none of the sites (BH Adorama) were listing it Wendy On 2/7/06, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I placed an order for the DA 10-17 three weeks ago

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
That has been my feeling as well. If I was putting 2 + 2 together, I would guess that I percieved an official request being handled in an unofficial manner, when the reality may have been that it was an unofficial request. Tom C. From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To:

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Paul Stenquist wrote: Hmmm. I'd say the whole thing was just sort of bungled from the PDML side. Now that's being a little unfair because it wasn't just the PDML that was involved. But, yes, it was us rather than Pentax who bungled: Some people hit the send key without thinking. A moment's

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
Good grief Paul - I know that. You didn't read my last sentence? :-) Tom C. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix Date: Wed, 08 Feb 2006 16:51:08 + If someone wanted to download the PUG images,

Re: Scanning negatives or prints...

2006-02-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
And that's really not too difficult. There are, if needed, literally hundreds of tutorials on the net that deal with scanning color negatives. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi The primary job of the scanner is to acquire the data. The key to getting good scans is setting

Re: DA 16-45 lens

2006-02-08 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I found the DA16-45 to be an excellent performer where the DA18-55 seemed somewhat lacking in contrast wide open as well as a bit too slow. However, it's much larger/heavier than the DA18-55. Ultimately, I find I prefer the FA20-35 as my wide zoom. I only have a little experience with the

Re: DA 16-45 lens

2006-02-08 Thread Gonz
Worth every penny. dick graham wrote: How good is the DA 16-45 lens? Is it worth the extra $ purchasing this over the 18-55 or would the FA 24-90 be a better choice? DG -- Someone handed me a picture and said, This is a picture of me when I was younger. Every picture of you is when you

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
I didn't hit the 'SEND' button without thinking. I asked perfectly legitimate questions based on the nature of the request. If other prople didn't think to ask, it doesn't make me suspicious any more than it makes them careless, does it? Tom C. From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: DA 16-45 lens

2006-02-08 Thread Dario Bonazza
I mainly bought the 16-45 (over the FAJ 18-35, since the DA 18-55mm was not yet available) for its 16mm end. Then I compared the DA 16-45 to the 18-55 and I find the former to be better, especially at wider end. Their prices are so much apart that it's not easy to suggest you to go for the

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Feb 08, 2006 at 08:58:18AM -0700, Tom C wrote: My perception (probably incorrectly) at the outset and I think others was, that this was more or less Pentax Canada asking for these pictures. And that, I think, is where the root of the problem lies. I assumed that, as it *didn't* come

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2006 12:26:35 -0500 On Wed, Feb 08, 2006 at 08:58:18AM -0700, Tom C wrote: My perception (probably incorrectly) at the outset and I

Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I have just seen this in a Spanish photo site (in Spanish): http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/Pentax-objetivos-reflex,1_2278 that refers to a press release (in English): http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2006/200604.html The Spanish site hypothetizes about Pentax concentrating on lens, with

Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec?

2006-02-08 Thread brooksdj
Gonz wrote: Bob W wrote: Don't worry about it. Nobody wants to look at Canadians anyway... Except for Shania Twain! Why look at her? It's all plastic anyways. Plastic is our friend.:-) -Adam Who's seen Eileen Twain's

Re: Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread Dario Bonazza
I find that interesting. Thanks Jaume! I won't subscribe to that hypotesis so easy. What is known is that Pentax is increasing their manufacturing capability, thinking to sell more lenses. That's good for users, who experience so much shortage. BTW, 1 million lenses (to become 1.6 million

Re: DA 16-45 lens

2006-02-08 Thread brooksdj
I mainly bought the 16-45 (over the FAJ 18-35, since the DA 18-55mm was not yet available) for its 16mm end. Then I compared the DA 16-45 to the 18-55 and I find the former to be better, especially at wider end. Dario I'm still a bit worried about

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Jack Davis
As I said, I wasn't following that thread. (if it was/is the one I mentioned). I thought it a possible r e a c h, but I'm just insecure enough to want to know for sure. Incidently, not always certain what my name is. =)) Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For being a guy that appreciats,

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread frank theriault
On 2/7/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip. Frank's word is good enough for me. Words you may live to regret, Paul! LOL -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

how to change focusing screen on a ZX-5n?

2006-02-08 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi Guys, I wanted to use two manual focus lenses more effectively on my Pentax ZX-5n and ordered the split image focusing screen of ZX-M. It arrived today. Now how do I change it? I have changed the screen on my PZ-1 (I used a Beattie Intenscreen). That was very easy. Any instructions/tips for

RE: how to change focusing screen on a ZX-5n?

2006-02-08 Thread Don Sanderson
Pretty much the same as the PZ-1 except on the 5n the little release tab hides behind the mirror bumper foam. Don -Original Message- From: Gaurav Aggarwal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 12:53 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: how to change

Re: Pentax Wants Your Digital Pix

2006-02-08 Thread brooksdj
On 2/7/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip. Frank's word is good enough for me. Words you may live to regret, Paul! LOL -frank Just ask border patrol. Dave -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread pnstenquist
Excellent! They've hired a helper for Nyugen. Seriously, this is a bit of good news. How long will it be before someone here determines that it's yet another sign of Pentax's imminent demise? -- Original message -- From: Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have

Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec?

2006-02-08 Thread Gonz
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Wed, 8 Feb 2006, Gonz wrote: Bob W wrote: Don't worry about it. Nobody wants to look at Canadians anyway... Except for Shania Twain! You don't impress me much... Okay, so you're a rocket scientist... Kostas :-) -- Someone handed me a picture

Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec?

2006-02-08 Thread Gonz
:) (forgot that) Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Wed, 8 Feb 2006, Gonz wrote: Bob W wrote: Don't worry about it. Nobody wants to look at Canadians anyway... Except for Shania Twain! You don't impress me much... Kostas :-) -- Someone handed me a picture and said, This is a picture

Re: Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
--- Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: BTW, 1 million lenses (to become 1.6 million lenses) include PS, CCTV and cameraphones. Which cameraphones? Maybe this ones? http://www.dpreview.com/news/0410/04102001samsung_schs250.asp ...Samsung again!

Re: nighty night

2006-02-08 Thread Jostein
Hi Aaron. I skipped the images wanted thread. great to see you on the list again, even if it was that brief. Would be nice to have you around for a little longer at a time, though. :-) Cheers, Jostein - Original Message - From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: DA 16-45 lens

2006-02-08 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/8/2006 8:50:09 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I love the DA 16-45. It's as sharp as a decent prime and has a high quality feel. It's among my most used lenses. I have no experience with either of the other two lenses you mention. Paul --

RE: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Bob W
In response to the tired Is photography art? question, I think it was Man Ray who responded Art is not photograpy! Basically it was a stupid question when first asked, and betrays the stupidity of anyone who continues to ask it today. Art is anything an artist says it is. Define

Re: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/8/2006 10:43:24 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As I said, I wasn't following that thread. (if it was/is the one I mentioned). I thought it a possible r e a c h, but I'm just insecure enough to want to know for sure. Incidently, not always certain what my

Re: Street photography illegal in Quebec?

2006-02-08 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/8/2006 8:46:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And Pam Anderson... === Oh, can we blame Canada for her? Marnie aka Doe ;-)

Re: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/8/2006 11:36:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Define artist. Bob === Someone who makes/creates art. Marnie aka Doe vbg

Armenia Karabakh

2006-02-08 Thread Bob W
A link somebody sent me to some very good photos: http://www.paulmellorphotography.co.uk/pmpimage3.htm Bob

Re: Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It's obvious that Pentax will be getting out of the camera business and concentrating on optics. This will not be the demise of Pentax, but the demise of Pentax designed and manufactured SLR bodies. Soon Pentax will be primarily an aftermarket lens manufacturer, like Tokina and Sigma, and a

Re: Armenia Karabakh

2006-02-08 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks for sharing these. I find them interesting both for their contrast and their high contrast texture. Although it's difficult to say for certain when viewing images this small, it appears that the photographer may have intentionally oversharpened a bit for effect. Good stuff. Paul

Re: Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread pnstenquist
Although that flies in the face of what Pentax has said. Specifically, that they will be focusing less on PS cameras and more on DSLR cameras. However, I wouldn't be suprised if Samsung builds some of the bodies. Makes no difference as far as I'm concerned. -- Original message

Re: Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread Tom C
Not being a naysayer... but I've worked on a number of contracts that were cancelled and at a number of firms that were purchased, merged, or otherwise/subsequently became defunct. A common thread throughout is that 'the powers that be' do not let on that anything is coming. It's full speed

Re: OT: Helmut Newton

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
On Feb 8, 2006, at 2:41 PM, Bob W wrote: Define artist. An artist is anyone who says he is an artist. Bob

Flash! Latest news from Kodak

2006-02-08 Thread Bob Shell
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/45122

Re: Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread pnstenquist
-- Original message -- From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not being a naysayer... but You? Never :-))

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