Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Bill Owens wrote: How can you do a clean install w/o an OS CD You can't! (You should have received one with your computer, though.) -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Jack Davis
Understand there is a new Windows Vista operating system either has been or soon will be available. This information from my wife who reads Kim Commando every morning. I might be more curious about it myself if I were setting up a new system. Jack --- Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Adam

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Jack Davis
I didn't check later posts to see if someone answered this, so I'll touch on it. Curves is a feature that allows the adjusting of color tones. It permits altering highlights, midtones and shadows in each color channel. Useful, for example, in helping correct washed out, over-exposed or

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread mike wilson
David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: D Brooks wrote: Quoting Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Replace the 30-day trial versions of the stuff they try to foist on you with free and better replacements.

Re: PAW - Devil's Punchbowl Waterfall

2006-09-29 Thread frank theriault
On 9/29/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice indeed! Good work. Godfrey On Sep 29, 2006, at 2:32 AM, David Mann wrote: http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/photo/photodb/view.php?p=557t=1 You can imagine how hard it was to keep the 15mm lens dry enough to shoot with in those

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: Mine's a Dell, and it's very good. It came loaded with what I asked for, and no more. I've never had any trouble with it. -- Cheers, Bob Latest models apparently have anti-tamper hardware. You aren't allowed to go inside if you want to retain warranty. -Original

I got - the power :-)

2006-09-29 Thread Tim Øsleby
A list member asked me kindly to give his K 500/4,5 a good home. As the gentleman I am, I did accept. It arrived today in very good condition. It's a dinosaur, but it's also a real beauty. I took it for a little spin I arrived the spot at the wrong time, it was high tide, so I was not able to

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Jack Davis wrote: Understand there is a new Windows Vista operating system either has been or soon will be available. This information from my wife who reads Kim Commando every morning. I might be more curious about it myself if I were setting up a new system. Vista is coming early next year

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Scott Loveless
On 9/29/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm still using Windows 2000 because I don't like some things about XP and I've found Win2k very reliable. Have you figured out how to convince the new Adobe applications to install on 2000? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot

K10D vs D80

2006-09-29 Thread Juan Buhler
A coworker of mine asked my opinion. He's about to buy a DSLR, and his main two options are a Nikon D80 and a K10D. Of course, I suggested he goes with the K10D, saying that its specs are closer to a D200 than to a D80. He's leaning towards it, but says that he likes that Nikon has an 18-135

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Juan Buhler
On 9/29/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vista is coming early next year (they say). Don't know if I'm interested in it at this point. Supposedly they're going all Mac-ish (meaning it's really, really pretty looking). Uh, that's the problem MS has. They think the main difference with

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 5, Issue 456

2006-09-29 Thread Douglas Newman
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's kinda what I thought, that it was basically the laptop version of the Core Duo. No. Core Duo is the name of the processor (it's a mobile chip but is also used in Mac Minis and last-generation iMacs). Centrino is an

FS Friday (Pentax LX and Accessories)

2006-09-29 Thread Jose R. Rodriguez
Everyone, As I mentioned last week, I am selling my Pentax LX Accessories to generate $$ for the new K10D. The Auction ends tomorrow: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZjrrodriguezQQhtZ-1 Thanks, Jose R. Rodriguez -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: K10D vs D80

2006-09-29 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Coming up is a DA* 50-135, much higher quality than the Nikon, has supersonic motor drive so should be very fast autofoucus, constant aperture v nikons variable aperture, probably more expensive but better quality. Shel [Original Message] From: Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Scott Loveless wrote: On 9/29/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm still using Windows 2000 because I don't like some things about XP and I've found Win2k very reliable. Have you figured out how to convince the new Adobe applications to install on 2000? Not Adobe Premiere Pro.

GFM Photo winners (for those who missed the mention in another thread)

2006-09-29 Thread Mark Roberts
I mentioned it in a different thread, but I thought it might benefit from a relevant subject line: The winners of this past June's Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend photo contest are now on line. Best of show turned out to be a Pentax shot.

Re: GFM Photo winners (for those who missed the mention in another thread)

2006-09-29 Thread frank theriault
On 9/29/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I mentioned it in a different thread, but I thought it might benefit from a relevant subject line: The winners of this past June's Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend photo contest are now on line. Best of show turned out to be a

Re: PESO - Looking up

2006-09-29 Thread frank theriault
On 9/29/06, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quite a difference in technique for me with this one. Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4 @ 45mm, handheld ISO 400, 1/500 sec @ f/9.5 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3417a.htm Gorgeous! I love the simple, starkness of it. cheers, frank --

Re: Exclusive Hands-On Preview: Pentax K10D

2006-09-29 Thread Tom C
Blessed are the postmakers. Tom C. From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Exclusive Hands-On Preview: Pentax K10D Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:07:39 -0400 On Sep 29, 2006, at 1:12 PM, Joseph

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Juan Buhler wrote: On 9/29/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vista is coming early next year (they say). Don't know if I'm interested in it at this point. Supposedly they're going all Mac-ish (meaning it's really, really pretty looking). Uh, that's the problem MS has. They think the

RE: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Bob W
That's probably what makes them go wrong. People mess around without knowing what they're doing, then blame the manufacturer. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mike wilson Sent: 29 September 2006 22:03 To:

Re: OT - Freelance Life, Here I Come

2006-09-29 Thread Otis C. Wright, Jr.
Shel Belinkoff wrote: There are benefits to the independent contractor as well. It's not a one-sided proposition. A number of friends have been independent contractors with major corporations. One just recently accepted regular employment, and while we didn't discuss her situation in detail,

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: That's probably what makes them go wrong. People mess around without knowing what they're doing, then blame the manufacturer. Very true. And not just about computers :) -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Jack Davis
Using XP Home. Sooo much more stable and usable than was ME. Jack --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: Understand there is a new Windows Vista operating system either has been or soon will be available. This information from my wife who reads Kim Commando every

Re: K10D vs D80

2006-09-29 Thread Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail)
Hi, There are a couple 3rd party options comparable in functionality to Nikon's 18-135, although probably not in par in terms of quality, and definitely not supersonic driven: Sigma 18-125 F3.5-5.6 DC Sigma 18-200 F3.5-6.3 DC Tamron 18-200 F3.5-6.3 XR Di II I know nothing about the image

Re: Street photography - religious objections (now Socialists)

2006-09-29 Thread keith_w
frank theriault wrote: [...] However, in urban areas - which are overloaded with cars, and have much less green space to cleanse the air - nature is simply overwhelmed, and pollution happens. It sort of reaches a critical mass, and then not much can be done about it. Does that make

Re: OT: CPU question

2006-09-29 Thread Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail)
For Photo usage, I'd say buy RAM first. Then, if you still have some money to spend on it, buy more RAM again. Finally, think about getting a new CPU. I've a 1.5 GB machine with an AMD Athlon XP 64, and yes, PS goes faster than on most P4s I've seen with 1 GB or less. Patrice cbwaters a

Re: K10D histogram

2006-09-29 Thread J and K Messervy
From what I've read, the K10D does both. - Original Message - From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 11:41 PM Subject: Re: K10D histogram cbwaters wrote: It occurs to me that I don't recall reading weather the K10D

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread graywolf
Should be on the HD, Bill. You need to burn a copy ASAP. It becomes a nightmare if you have crash and have not done so. Most of those guys act like a hard copy is made of gold. The troubles my friend had with a couple of Sonys was unbelievable. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com

Re: Interview w/Pentax exec

2006-09-29 Thread graywolf
They are certainly in the Boone store. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: Interview w/Pentax exec

Re: Interview w/Pentax exec

2006-09-29 Thread graywolf
Too small for contacts (now I happen to like 5x7 prints myself, but I am talking about he great unwashed masses here), to big for most enlargers. There are a few dedicated folks who swear by 5x7 around however. I have always wanted a 5x7 Speed Graphic, but that is more because of the nifty

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele Subject: Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL I think I really have to ask someone to define CURVES this is a buzz word of the new electro-age I can't wrap my brain around :) I've seen pictures of you (albeit from a few years ago), you know what

RE: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Bob W
any smoother, Bill, and you'd be French. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: 30 September 2006 00:23 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL - Original Message

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Sep 29, 2006 at 04:29:41PM -0400, Mark Roberts wrote: K.Takeshita wrote: Sounds way too complicated to me. Buy a Mac, plug it and play it away! :-). Windows is pretty much the same way these days if you buy from a company that doesn't include free extras like Dell. I guess even

AA Lithiums

2006-09-29 Thread William Robb
So after whining yesterday, I was wandering through Home Depot today and noticed that they had a couple of 4 packs of them on their battery rack. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Jack Davis wrote: I didn't check later posts to see if someone answered this, so I'll touch on it. Curves is a feature that allows the adjusting of color tones. It permits altering highlights, midtones and shadows in each color channel. Useful, for example, in helping correct washed out,

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bob W wrote: Mine's a Dell, and it's very good. It came loaded with what I asked for, and no more. I've never had any trouble with it. -- Cheers, Bob My understanding is that mine will, too. ann -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Adam Maas
mike wilson wrote: Bob W wrote: Mine's a Dell, and it's very good. It came loaded with what I asked for, and no more. I've never had any trouble with it. -- Cheers, Bob Latest models apparently have anti-tamper hardware. You aren't allowed to go inside if you want to retain

Waiting for orders from Pentax...

2006-09-29 Thread Mike Hamilton
I ordered a black 77 limited from McBain Camera on Sept 1. They placed the order to Pentax Canada the next day. It's now September 29 and I have no lens. I've talked to McBain Camera, and they have not really found out any information as to when the lens will arrive. They say it normally takes

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Scott Loveless
On 9/29/06, Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/29/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm still using Windows 2000 because I don't like some things about XP and I've found Win2k very reliable. Have you figured out how to convince the new Adobe applications to install on

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Mat Maessen
On 9/29/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm still using Windows 2000 because I don't like some things about XP and I've found Win2k very reliable. Have you figured out how to convince the new Adobe applications to install on 2000? Which new Adobe applications? Photoshop CS2

you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread Kevin Bailey
Hello, I've been a member of this list for a couple of weeks now. I'm on the edge of my seat like many others looking at/waiting for all the new stuff. I believe, I found the link to the youtube K10D video thru a posting here (or was it dpreview?) re: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hjKijLOj9s

Re: OT - Freelance Life, Here I Come

2006-09-29 Thread John Coyle
No, Mike - it was 18:45 here - nearly time for dinner! The last time I drank hard liquor before noon was on board a ship going into lay-up at Falmouth - but that's a long story and I'll never, never do it again! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: mike wilson

Re: you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Sep 29, 2006 at 07:20:24PM -0500, Kevin Bailey wrote: Hello, I've been a member of this list for a couple of weeks now. I'm on the edge of my seat like many others looking at/waiting for all the new stuff. I believe, I found the link to the youtube K10D video thru a posting here

Re: FS Friday (Pentax LX and Accessories)

2006-09-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Wow! $730 for the body, and the auction isn't over. Maybe I should sell my LX. Paul On Sep 29, 2006, at 5:27 PM, Jose R. Rodriguez wrote: Everyone, As I mentioned last week, I am selling my Pentax LX Accessories to generate $$ for the new K10D. The Auction ends tomorrow:

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele Subject: Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL I think I really have to ask someone to define CURVES this is a buzz word of the new electro-age I can't wrap my brain around :) I've seen pictures of you (albeit from a

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Mitch Conant
Ann: Good choice on the DELL. I've used Dell for several business clients, they all seem to be happy with them. I too, use AVG and LOVE it. I put it on client PCs, use it on all 3 of my workstations (Win 98SE, NT 4.0 and Win2000) as well as my Win2000 server and my Linux server. I have never

Re: PESO - Fishing...for what?

2006-09-29 Thread Perry Pellechia
Has this thread finally conch-ed out? On 9/29/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/29/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. I'll back off. I don't want to make anemone of you. Stop squidding around! -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Otis C. Wright, Jr.
David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: D Brooks wrote: Quoting Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Replace the 30-day trial versions of the stuff they try to foist on you

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread P. J. Alling
A Xbox is Microsoft's game machine for playing action games as opposed to all other Windows based machines which are for playing solitaire Ann Sanfedele wrote: Adam Maas wrote: MCE is identical to XP Home overall but has extra software from MS to make playing video on an attached TV easier,

Re: Don Sanderson

2006-09-29 Thread Gonz
Good to hear from you. Everything OK I hope? rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Shel, Jostein, and all at PDML. Yep, I'm still alive! ;-/ I got to spend a little quality hospital time to straighten out my innards and came home to a dead motherboard in my main computer. I'm back on line now,

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread P. J. Alling
No! For the love of God! Don't even try to load Norton for Win98se on an XP box! Ann Sanfedele wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Replace the 30-day trial versions of the stuff they try to foist on you with free and

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Update -- I called 'em back and asked for the 1 gig of ram - it was another $50 it comes with a 90 day trial of Pc-illin - which hopefully will protect me until I download something free :) There is going to be stuff on it I don't want but hopefully I can uninstall or just ignore. Since there

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread P. J. Alling
I think you're missing something. OEM's stopped supplying install disks with W2K. Now everything comes installed on the harddrive. You can create an install backup set from your computer just in case the HD crashes but most of the time there's a method, differing between each manufacturer

Re: FS: Stuff

2006-09-29 Thread David Savage
On 9/30/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 29/9/06, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: OK. What is it? Well, it's difficult to describe... I mean - you know, it's just that warm pleasant feeling that you get from owning an LX - it's sort of, you know, that peaceful.ahhh,

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread P. J. Alling
I'd be interested in that too, since I've been using 7.0 with my W2K machine. Scott Loveless wrote: On 9/29/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm still using Windows 2000 because I don't like some things about XP and I've found Win2k very reliable. Have you figured out how to

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
MItch - well my young friend, Renzo, did not show up today. Last time I talked to him he was waiting for UPS to deliver his laptop (shipped from overseas) HE is eager and bright and helpful when he is here, but isn't so good at letting someone know that he can't show up. HE got a windoze

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mark - what was the site I downloaded Mozilla firefox from? or was it Rob that sent me there? Ann, i only use firefox on my pc machine. Love it Dave Just incase that is a bettwer way to download it than transfering from the old machine ann --

Re: K10D vs D80

2006-09-29 Thread P. J. Alling
I haven't heard of anything from Pentax. I just checked the lens road map and there doesn't seem to be anything in the near future either.+ Juan Buhler wrote: A coworker of mine asked my opinion. He's about to buy a DSLR, and his main two options are a Nikon D80 and a K10D. Of course, I

Re: you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread Tom Lesser
Hi All: In the video about the K10D, the guy says you have to program-in the focal length of the lens you are using in order to invoke the shake reduction technology. What do you do for a zoom lens Tom Lesser Frederick MD On Sep 29, 2006, at 8:20 PM, Kevin Bailey wrote: I believe, I

Re: Exclusive Hands-On Preview: Pentax K10D

2006-09-29 Thread Scott Loveless
What's so special about the postmakers? On 9/29/06, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blessed are the postmakers. Tom C. From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Exclusive Hands-On Preview:

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread keith_w
Ann Sanfedele wrote: Update -- I called 'em back and asked for the 1 gig of ram - it was another $50 You'll just have to take my word for it...you will NEVER be unhappy you got extra RAM! Without except I know about, all computers run more smoothly the more RAM they have! Pay attention some

Re: you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread Shel Belinkoff
AFAIK, that's not completely correct. You program in the focal length of older, lenses, but the newer lenses (F and later - maybe even A) tell the camera what the focal length is. My _guess_ is that if you're using an older zoom, you'd want to advise the camera of the focal length just as you

Re: GFM Photo winners (for those who missed the mention in another thread)

2006-09-29 Thread D Brooks
Quoting frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 9/29/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I mentioned it in a different thread, but I thought it might benefit from a relevant subject line: The winners of this past June's Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend photo contest are now

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
P. J. Alling wrote: No! For the love of God! Don't even try to load Norton for Win98se on an XP box! ok boss :) ann Ann Sanfedele wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Replace the 30-day trial versions of the

Pentax 300/4 for 6x7

2006-09-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Has anyone tried this lens on a 35mm camera or a D? I have fond memories of my SMC tak 300/4, but I sold it when I was raising money for the D. I have the 6x7 lens, and I'm wondering if purchasing the K adapter is worthwhile. I probably will keep my 6x7 kit for now, so the lens is in my

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mark - what was the site I downloaded Mozilla firefox from? or was it Rob that sent me there? Ann, i only use firefox on my pc machine. Love it Dave I have it on my PC now - also love it I just thought it would be

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread graywolf
On the other hand mine seems to be doing quite well with only 512mb (including running CS2). But then, I am one of those old school guys who keeps open apps to a minimum. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof

Re: Pentax 300/4 for 6x7

2006-09-29 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 30/09/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone tried this lens on a 35mm camera or a D? I have fond memories of my SMC tak 300/4, but I sold it when I was raising money for the D. I have the 6x7 lens, and I'm wondering if purchasing the K adapter is worthwhile. I probably will

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread P. J. Alling
Funny, elements 4 says clearly on the package that it only works with XP. Mat Maessen wrote: On 9/29/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm still using Windows 2000 because I don't like some things about XP and I've found Win2k very reliable. Have you figured out how to

Re: you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread John Francis
The A lenses can't tell the camera the focal length, even for a fixed focal length lens. You need a lens with the digital signal pin - F or later. On Fri, Sep 29, 2006 at 06:42:42PM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: AFAIK, that's not completely correct. You program in the focal length of older,

Re: Pentax 300/4 for 6x7

2006-09-29 Thread Mat Maessen
On 9/29/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone tried this lens on a 35mm camera or a D? I have fond memories of my SMC tak 300/4, but I sold it when I was raising money for the D. I have the 6x7 lens, and I'm wondering if purchasing the K I'm wondering if the 300/4 is similar

Re: you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread P. J. Alling
The adapters have been around for a long time. The crop factor is by my calculations which are relatively naive, about 3.2 x on the diagonal. Kevin Bailey wrote: Hello, I've been a member of this list for a couple of weeks now. I'm on the edge of my seat like many others looking at/waiting for

Re: Pentax 300/4 for 6x7

2006-09-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
That's kind of what I've thought, so I haven't bothered. But I don't have a 300, and this one is relatively fast. It would be fun to see how sharp it is on that little sensor. But probably disapointing Paul On Sep 29, 2006, at 10:06 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 30/09/06, Paul Stenquist

This Weekend

2006-09-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I think I'm going to shoot some 6x7 BW this weekend. I haven't shot any film in two years. I have an itch. I think shooting Grace in the backyard or people on the street with the 165/4 leaf shutter and some high speed synch fill flash could be fun. I still have some Plus X 120 in the

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread P. J. Alling
If you're going to have a high speed connection you might as well download it directly. http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Ann Sanfedele wrote: Update -- I called 'em back and asked for the 1 gig of ram - it was another $50 it comes with a 90 day trial of Pc-illin - which hopefully will

Re: you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread P. J. Alling
You don't have to program in the focal length of every lens to get shake reduction, only the A and K mount class lenses. If you have F lenses or later you have no problems. If I remember correctly the display for entering the lens length shows a range. Maybe it'll be acceptable within that

Re: PESO - Looking up

2006-09-29 Thread Russell Kerstetter
nice on the exposure. I like the composition, it's very simple. russell On 9/28/06, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quite a difference in technique for me with this one. Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4 @ 45mm, handheld ISO 400, 1/500 sec @ f/9.5 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3417a.htm

Re: Re: PESO - Fishing...for what?

2006-09-29 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I shore hope not, I've only just begun to join in with my piers! nice shot btw, Bruce. russell On 9/29/06, Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has this thread finally conch-ed out? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Re: Exclusive Hands-On Preview: Pentax K10D

2006-09-29 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Ask not what your postmaker can do for you; ask what you can do for your postmaker! russell On 9/29/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's so special about the postmakers? On 9/29/06, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blessed are the postmakers. Tom C. From: Bob

Re: This Weekend

2006-09-29 Thread Gonz
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think I'm going to shoot some 6x7 BW this weekend. I haven't shot any film in two years. I have an itch. I think shooting Grace in the backyard or people on the street with the 165/4 leaf shutter and some high speed synch fill flash could be fun. I still

Card recovery question again

2006-09-29 Thread Rick Womer
Hey folks, The search function in the archives doesn't seem to be working, and I would like to use our Mac to recover some PEF files from my 2 gig Sandisk card. Photorescue couldn't seem to hack it, though it tried 7 different recovery methods. Any advice? Rick

Re: This Weekend

2006-09-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I just went down to the basement and checked out my film supply in the deep freeze. (I had to chip away some ice to get to the film bags.) I have a lot of Portra VC 160 in both 35mm and 120. I have quite a bit of Delta 3200 120, which is great for handheld 6x7 indoors. I have several rolls

Re: Card recovery question again

2006-09-29 Thread David Savage
I can't help with Mac software. If you have access to a PC I recommend PC Inspector Smart Recovery: http://www.pcinspector.de/smart_media_recovery/uk/welcome.htm It doesn't recognise .pef files, but if you search for .tif files it will work. Then change the recovered files extension from .tif

Re: This Weekend

2006-09-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
A few others I overlooked. A couple of rolls of Pan F 50 120, a couple rolls of Ektagraphic 135, and last but not least, one roll of Verichrome Pan 120. That last one is only about four years past the expiration date. And it's been in the freezer since I bought it. I'm going to shoot it.

Re: Waiting for orders from Pentax...

2006-09-29 Thread Doug Miles
Mike, I sympathize! My 77mm arrived 10 days ago from BH after taking 11 days to arrive after the order. But I believe they had the item in stock. They are taking orders for the 43mm now and who knows how long delivery might take, if ever. One situation perhaps similar to yours occurred again with

Re: Exclusive Hands-On Preview: Pentax K10D

2006-09-29 Thread Joseph Tainter
On Sep 29, 2006, at 1:12 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote: In my religion, one should read other posts of the lists one posts to. Post unto others as you would have them post unto you. Bob - Blessed are the postmakers. Tom C. - Good ones, Bob and Tom. Made my evening. Joe -- PDML

Re: Card recovery question again

2006-09-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have some Mac CF card recovery software form Lexar. I can e-mail it to you if you wish. Paul On Sep 29, 2006, at 10:53 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Hey folks, The search function in the archives doesn't seem to be working, and I would like to use our Mac to recover some PEF files from my 2 gig

RE: you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Turn it off (SR) or DON'T ZOOM! jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Lesser Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 9:33 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: you tube video Hi All: In the video about the K10D, the guy says you have to

Re: leaving soon for Greece

2006-09-29 Thread Amita Guha
On 9/29/06, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greece is nice. I've been to several of the islands over the years, including Santorini. I arrived on Santorini after spending a month on Serifos, which was very quiet, unspoiled and idyllic at the time (don't know if it's changed since). Santorini

Re: Nikon D200 Shipments Delayed

2006-09-29 Thread Amita Guha
On 9/29/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rob Galbraith says the D200 shipments to Canada have been delayed. ETA is Dec 19 for Canada, which doesn't bode well for Christmas sales. He wonders (as do I) if there will be delays in other countries as well. If so, it would sure push more

Re: you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread David Savage
Why are you yelling? Dave On 9/30/06, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Turn it off (SR) or DON'T ZOOM! jco -Original Message- From: Tom Lesser Hi All: In the video about the K10D, the guy says you have to program-in the focal length of the lens you are using in order to

Re: Waiting for orders from Pentax...

2006-09-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've never had to wait longer than the shipping time for any lens or camera that BH indicated was in stock. I've been thinking about ordering a black 77 limited, but I wonder if the DA 70 might be better on APS-C digital sensors. Paul On Sep 29, 2006, at 11:16 PM, Doug Miles wrote: Mike, I

Re: PESO - Fishing...for what?

2006-09-29 Thread Kenneth Waller
Has this thread finally conch-ed out? Sure looks like every one has clammed up. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 8:41 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Fishing...for what?

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
P. J. Alling wrote: If you're going to have a high speed connection you might as well download it directly. http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Thanks, P.J. What I want to do -- I just am a a bit paranoid about finding the correct site for doing it myself... (annsan queen of typos) just

Re: PESO - Fishing...for what?

2006-09-29 Thread Kenneth Waller
You're a sick man. You clearly are in need of some kelp. I can hear the whaling now. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - Fishing...for what? On 9/29/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doh! What was I fin-king?

Re: dudes, I'm getting a DELL

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
P. J. Alling wrote: If you're going to have a high speed connection you might as well download it directly. http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ Thanks, P.J. What I want to do -- I just am a a bit paranoid about finding the correct site for doing it myself... (annsan queen of typos) just

Re: PESO - Fishing...for what?

2006-09-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Kenneth Waller wrote: Has this thread finally conch-ed out? Sure looks like every one has clammed up. Kenneth Waller Yeah - even Bob SHELL annsan - Original Message - From: Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday,

Re: Waiting for orders from Pentax...

2006-09-29 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton Subject: Waiting for orders from Pentax... I ordered a black 77 limited from McBain Camera on Sept 1. They placed the order to Pentax Canada the next day. It's now September 29 and I have no lens. I've talked to McBain Camera, and they have

Re: Pentax 300/4 for 6x7

2006-09-29 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Pentax 300/4 for 6x7 Has anyone tried this lens on a 35mm camera or a D? I have fond memories of my SMC tak 300/4, but I sold it when I was raising money for the D. I have the 6x7 lens, and I'm wondering if purchasing the K adapter

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