Bill, I don't understand your comment. What's the difference between AA's
and AA Lithiums wrt size and dimensions. An AA is an AA, is it not?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: William Robb
- Original Message -
From: Joseph Tainter
Subject: Re: batteries discharging quickly in
They should fit, but whether or not they are the proper choice is beyond my
knowledge. AA defines size and dimensions - so anyplace regular AA's (I
suspect you mean Alkaline) can be used, an AA Lithium should fit.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Joseph Tainter
CR-V3's ~are~ essentially AA
Reconsider what? Testing the lens further for sharpness on the DS?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Boris Liberman
I'm not happy with that lens on the DS - doesn't seem particularly
sharp, some actual focusing tests are in order. However, it seemed
fun to put up this shot for your
The fourth post down has some interesting things to say:
http://www.pentaxuser.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2320highlight=battery+grip
It would seem that it is best to avoid NiMHs if you use the battery grip,
unless you have checked that ALL eight batteries are equally charged and
of identical
Thanks, Rick. That is what I liked about it too, the contrast.
Yes, I think it is. Though I didn't really read the plaque, but I am pretty
sure.
If I get NO comments, then I wonder if anyone saw the post, the way the list
is these days. If I get one or two (that's fine, Peter) then at least I
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter
Subject: Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
Shel:
CR-V3's ~are~ essentially AA Lithiums, just packaged differently.
Okay -- can one use AA lithiums (pl: lithia?) in anything where one
might use AAs? In a flash
Just had a play with the AF280T which seems to fire at full power whatever I
do with the camera.
It's actually quite easy to set the aperture to get the right flash with a
static subject, but will be a PITA in real life.
Peter
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From: mike wilson [EMAIL
In a message dated 4/25/2006 9:54:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My DS arrived about three weeks ago and since then we've been having a
simply wonderful honeymoon. :)
http://www.photosynth.ca/photo/f/ds-gallery/
If you feel so inclined, when you're done
My wallet is glad the istD can take either. The difference in price
can be significant. The local Target store prices a two-pack of CRV3s
at $14.95 and a four-pack of AA's at $9.99.
See you later, gs
http://georgesphotos.net
On 4/30/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
- Original
- Original Message -
From: Adam Maas
Subject: Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
I think he was asking about AA Lithiums, not CRV3's.
I noticed that after I had posted.
William Robb
The clasps'
==
Spell checker strikes again, that was supposed to be close-ups.
Marnie aka Doe :-)
This started out as just a test of the K24/2.8 on the istDS, but when I
looked through the finder, the image looked more interesting than
anticipated. So, after making some shots with the 24mm, I switched lenses
to the K35/2.0 for a somewhat tighter perspective and different view.
After making
Anyway, thanks for the help, everyone! I think I will stick with NimHs
for now. It's still more economical than LIs. I just need to find the
best place to buy good ones online.
I've had great luck here:
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/
Really good info.
-Ryan
Thanks,
Amita
Fascinating shot. I didn't see the original post either. But I'm glad I
caught it on the rebound.
Paul
On Apr 30, 2006, at 1:08 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Didn't see the original post for this.
Nice shot! What Godfrey said.
Interesting and weird.
Marnie aka Doe
==
On Apr 30, 2006,
Quite a wonderful trio I'd say Paul.
Well done.
Kenneth Waller
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From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: PESO: Spring Trio
A little exercise in DOF and simple composition.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4397477
must be really tiny then, because on my map it's only about 6 inches
coast-to-coast...
To quote Coty -
I understand they say the same thing about Bill...
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Local Gas Prices
For instance Canada is nowhere
On 30/4/06, Kenneth Waller, discombobulated, unleashed:
must be really tiny then, because on my map it's only about 6 inches
coast-to-coast...
To quote Coty -
I understand they say the same thing about Bill...
I've got 12 inches but I never use it, as a rule.
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\__
||
Thanks to all who have commented on this pic, said Paul, conserving
band width:-).
On Apr 30, 2006, at 4:03 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote:
Quite a wonderful trio I'd say Paul.
Well done.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: PESO: Spring
Reminds me of the guy with an 11 inch head..
one more inch and it would be a foot.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Local Gas Prices
On 30/4/06, Kenneth Waller, discombobulated, unleashed:
must be really tiny then, because on my
Hi pdml!
this question may be off-topic, though this depends on the outcome of
the answers.
Currently I have a number of Pentax camera's (Spotmatic SP, ES, SuperA)
and a number of rangefander camera's (Canonet QL17 GIII, Zorki 4).
None of these camera's offer waist-level viewing.
I'd like
Hi Shel -- I really like this one. The textures and contrasts,
highlights and shadows are very nice. More proof that we are
surrounded by interesting photographs, if only we can see 'em!
*Unca Mikey
- Shel wrote:
http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/rumpledjeansbw.html
Vic Mortelmans wrote:
Hi pdml!
this question may be off-topic, though this depends on the outcome of
the answers.
Currently I have a number of Pentax camera's (Spotmatic SP, ES,
SuperA) and a number of rangefander camera's (Canonet QL17 GIII, Zorki
4).
None of these camera's offer
Have you thought of kneeling down to take pictures?
--
Cheers,
Bob
ps I'm not being flippant.
-Original Message-
From: Vic Mortelmans [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 30 April 2006 21:41
To: pentax epostlijst
Subject: waist-level viewfinder
Hi pdml!
this question may be
My Nikon D2H on a full charge gets close to 500 jps,even though Nikon
and Moose Peterson claim 1200 or so.Ichimp every equine shot, so that
may hurt it alot. I have 2 batteries,so i'm good for 1000 pictures.
My D200 takes an En-3a battery whuch is supposed to get 700-800 per,
but i have
Hi Vic
I would add a 5bis:
5bis A good Prosumer camera with orientable LCD screen.
contra: quality of viewfinder (improving), expensive, no compatibility
with *any* lenses, small sensor (improving)
pros: very convenient for awkward shooting angles. Macro made easy. All
other pros you can
Collin,
It surprises me, since you have met me, that you would think that.
Looking at that camera its 'camouflage' covering is lacking in style. I
hope my 'skinned' cameras are more stylish than this :-)
Computer power problems have kept me off the list,
Cesar
Panama City, Florida
Kenneth Waller wrote:
must be really tiny then, because on my map it's only about 6 inches
coast-to-coast...
To quote Coty -
Is he on the war paint again?
I understand they say the same thing about Bill...
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Vic Mortelmans wrote:
Can you add to this from your experience?
Waist level viewing is a bit of a mosnomer; unless you have
exceptional eyesight it should really be called bent over double
viewing. With larger format cameras (you can get a waist finder for the
6x7) it is possible to
Vic,
I always use the Pentax angle-viewer (M type) on my *istD and previous
film bodies when I want a low point of view such as for taking flowers.
But it means I still have to get on your knees. One more alternative for
your list is to buy a twin-eye reflex like the Yashica Mat 124.
Henk
On Apr 30, 2006, at 10:05 AM, mike wilson wrote:
The *istDL2 records up to five images (at “best” image quality in
6 megapixel JPEG format) or three images (in RAW format)
consecutively at a speed of approximately 2.8 frames per second,
allowing the user to capture a series of photos of
On Apr 30, 2006, at 9:14 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote:
Don't the Nikon and Canon models take only proprietary rechargeable
batteries? I consider that a fatal flaw, not least because
sometimes I work in the northern Sahel, where there is no
electricity. I hope Pentax keeps their current DSLR
Waist level viewing is a favorite of mine ... I learned photography
with a Rolleiflex TLR and always miss the finder. The articulated LCD
finder of the Sony DSC-R1 was one of the reasons why I bought it ...
it handles waist level point of view brilliantly.
You might want to look into the
Very nice!
Godfrey
On Apr 30, 2006, at 12:13 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/rumpledjeansbw.html
Tech Stuff:
istDS, K35/2.0 @ F8.0 1-second exp., ISO 200, converted using
Double Hue
Sat method
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Apr 30, 2006, at 9:14 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote:
Don't the Nikon and Canon models take only proprietary rechargeable
batteries? I consider that a fatal flaw, not least because sometimes
I work in the northern Sahel, where there is no electricity. I hope
Pentax
Ok:
I went over to Fry's Electronics this morning and paid $30 for a new
Digital Solutions Hi-Speed 31-in-1 USB 2.0 Card Reader/Writer. It
takes every conceivable memory card format I have ever seen, wanted
or needed. Works perfectly with the 2G Sandisk Ultra II SD cards and
everything
Another I did not see the original of...
1st choice a 5x7 Graflex (Just kidding)
2nd Mamiya RB67
3rd Hassy 500C
4th Rolleiflex 2.8E2*
5th Mamiya C3*
6th Ricohflex*
7th Anscoflex*
The point here is, if someone didn't get it, that you want a ground
glass big enough to actually see the image from
It's good to hear that. I haven't tracked the other makes very
closely of late.
Godfrey
On Apr 30, 2006, at 2:39 PM, Adam Maas wrote:
The new Nikon EN-EL3e's offer everything the Info-Lithium's do with
a compatible body (Currently only the D200, although the battries
work without the
You might want to look into the Zigview finder accessory:
http://www.zigview.co.uk/
--
Interesting product.
There is also an old-fashioned right-angle finder. But new those
don't give any cost-savings over this gadget.
Joe
Very nice Shel. I'd like to see the Color version, just for kicks.
CW
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 3:13 PM
Subject: PESO - Rumpled Jeans
This started out as just a test of the K24/2.8 on the
Hi Paul, I was wondering what lens you used for this.
I sent a post with comments before, perhaps you didn't get it.
Very, very nice.
Don
-Original Message-
From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 3:17 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re:
Go to www.pad.go.pl - varia section - the one on the bottom.
I've got some mixed feelings - these lens are too good to be true or
Rawshooter applies some magical sharpening, even if set not to...
BTW - take look on rest of the tests. Hope you'll like it :-)
cheers lads
alkos
--
go out,
Hello, delurking for a moment. I believe that this will work on any SLR:
http://www.zigview.co.uk/
Hope this helps,
Lou
-Original Message-
From: Vic Mortelmans [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 3:41 PM
To: pentax epostlijst
Subject: waist-level viewfinder
Cotty wrote:
I've got 12 inches but I never use it, as a rule.
I knew a woman who had a foot fetish, but she'd settle for seven or
eight inches. :-)
--
Thanks,
DougF (KG4LMZ)
Hi Don,
I answered your earlier post, but my answer mist have disappeared. At
least half of my posts don't make it to the list. It was the DA 50-200,
125mm, f6.7@ 1/500th, ISO 400. Thanks for the comment. Much
appreciated.
Paul
On Apr 30, 2006, at 7:20 PM, Don Sanderson wrote:
Hi Paul, I
On Apr 30, 2006, at 2:50 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote:
You might want to look into the Zigview finder accessory:
http://www.zigview.co.uk/
Interesting product.
Yes. I've been thinking of ordering one to try it out.
There is also an old-fashioned right-angle finder. But new those
don't give
Marnie,
I think this photo would be great in a BW rendering!
Godfrey
On Apr 30, 2006, at 7:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Originally I sent these to PDML as separate PESOs. This is the
second repost.
After this, I'll give up.
I'll skip my normal chatter in interest of a shorter message.
Yes, it's easier - much easier ;-)) - to hold the camera over your head
and at other odd angles with something like the Zigview. It's pretty cool
if it works well.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
There is also an old-fashioned right-angle finder. But
new those don't
T-mount to M42 adapter.
Use those t-mount lenses (like the 500mm mirror lenses) on your Spottie.
$5 to cover shipping is all I ask.
Sincerely,
Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.brendemuehl.net
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose
http://www.zigview.co.uk/
--
The web site is rather coy about how this thing is powered. One
of the models shows a DC jack. An external power supply is a
non-starter.
Joe
email is your friend ;-))
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Joseph Tainter
http://www.zigview.co.uk/
The web site is rather coy about how this thing is powered. One
of the models shows a DC jack. An external power supply is a
non-starter.
Hmmm, not sure. But it is an interesting idea. I'll try it.
Thanks!, Godfrey.
Marnie
=
Marnie,
I think this photo would be great in a BW rendering!
Godfrey
On Apr 30, 2006, at 7:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nothing exciting, but I liked the simplicity of this.
Sea Flower
In a message dated 4/30/2006 12:14:42 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This started out as just a test of the K24/2.8 on the istDS, but when I
looked through the finder, the image looked more interesting than
anticipated. So, after making some shots with the 24mm, I switched
Is it a flower or a sea urchin? Could be an animal.
Paul
On Apr 30, 2006, at 8:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hmmm, not sure. But it is an interesting idea. I'll try it.
Thanks!, Godfrey.
Marnie
=
Marnie,
I think this photo would be great in a BW rendering!
Godfrey
On Apr 30, 2006,
Interestingly, I own and shoot a Super Ricohflex. nice camera, if not
quite a Yashicamat.
-Adam
graywolf wrote:
Another I did not see the original of...
1st choice a 5x7 Graflex (Just kidding)
2nd Mamiya RB67
3rd Hassy 500C
4th Rolleiflex 2.8E2*
5th Mamiya C3*
6th Ricohflex*
7th Anscoflex*
It's soft, but I like it anyway. You may or may not like it. Take a look:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4400735size=lg
Comments welcome.
cheers,
frank
--
Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Sea anemone. Not vegetable: animal.
Land bound anemones were named after them (or the other way around...).
Godfrey
On Apr 30, 2006, at 6:07 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
Is it a flower or a sea urchin? Could be an animal.
Paul
On Apr 30, 2006, at 8:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hmmm, not
Certainly different and well executed.
Kenneth Waller
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From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: PESO - Rumpled Jeans
Very nice!
Godfrey
On Apr 30, 2006, at 12:13 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/rumpledjeansbw.html
Pretty sneaky!
Softness doesn't bother me but the body part along the bottom edge does.
Kenneth Waller
- Original Message -
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: PAW: Buy This Calendar!!
It's soft, but I like it anyway. You may or may not like it. Take a
look:
Hi all,
Someone at my opening on Friday asked if my prints were part of a
limited edition. They aren't--I think that whole concept is a bit
silly. It was silly when using negatives, it is even sillier now,
printing digitally.
Now, I actually haven't printed more than 4 or 5 of any of my
Hi!
This started out as just a test of the K24/2.8 on the istDS, but when I
looked through the finder, the image looked more interesting than
anticipated. So, after making some shots with the 24mm, I switched lenses
to the K35/2.0 for a somewhat tighter perspective and different view.
After
Wow. Excellent composition Paul. Brilliant colors.
Paul Stenquist wrote:
A little exercise in DOF and simple composition.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4397477
Both of the galleries where I have displayed asked me to set a limit
for prints and to number those I hung. I set all my series numbers at
25. I had sold a couple of some of the prints prior to the show, so I
started some series at three or four. It seems to be standard practice
in the world
Once you put all your files into a repository as large and as fast as
a hard drive based backup system, making conversions en masse is
simply not an issue.
- Move the data to a new archive? Plug in the new drive, plug in the
original, tell the OS to copy it. Have lunch or go to bed. It
There are tons of debates about the value of Limited Editions in
the photographic art community. My feelings are that it is nonsense,
at this point anyway. All editions are limited, most limited
editions are never fully printed anyway. I wouldn't print more than
10 copies in any event, to
In and amongst the exhibit that I'm in now, on Friday evening I
attended the reception for Juan Buhler's exhibition of street
photography at the Anja Van Ditsmarch Gallery in San Francisco. I
think this is the final edit:
http://www.jbuhler.com/html/sp3.html
An excellent show,
On 4/30/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The book you've produced is itself a limited edition, unless you plan
to do another print run when you sell out of them.
That's right. In the case of the book, I thought it made more sense,
because a book is not something you print one at
Some time ago we had a discussion about you doing something similar with
your mom's things. I mentioned seeing some photos in Lenswork where a
daughter photographed a number of her deceased mom's (or aunt's) personal
things. You seemed to think it was a good idea ... has anything come of it?
Thanks - it has a few problems that I may fix if I decide to make a print.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Kenneth Waller
Certainly different and well executed.
http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/rumpledjeansbw.html
Thanks for the atta boy. It might make a fun project to photograph items
around the house, try and find new approaches to seeing them.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Unca Mikey
Hi Shel -- I really like this one. The textures and contrasts,
highlights and shadows are very nice. More
Thanks - I'll think about putting up the color version. Personally, I
don't care for it very much.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: cbwaters
Very nice Shel. I'd like to see the Color version, just for kicks.
CW
After making the adjustments in PS, it seemed the pic
might lend itself
Since Godfrey mentioned it, here is a brief report about my show
opening last Friday:
Everything was hanged and ready on Thursday night. Friday afternoon, I
was running late for the opening. I actually live three blocks from
the gallery, so I stopped at home to drop one of my layers (had just
Glad you're OK ... maybe it's time to trade in the Vespa for an SUV ;-))
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Juan Buhler
On the three blocks to the gallery, I had a helmet problem, and
somehow lost control of the Vespa, and went down. I hurt my hands
badly (just road rash, but profound, and
Glad you're okay. Best get some gloves, eh?
On May 1, 2006, at 1:42 AM, Juan Buhler wrote:
Since Godfrey mentioned it, here is a brief report about my show
opening last Friday:SNIP
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