Asahi Optical Co Mini Binos

2006-10-27 Thread Brendan MacRae
On the heels of the Minesix camera, here's a couple shots of my mini binoculars which I take with me in my camera bag for spotting birds and whatnot. They're amazingly strong for their size. They were made by Asahi and are stamped MIOJ on the case. Made anywhere between 1945-1952, they still work

Re: Punctuation

2006-10-27 Thread Privé
Op Thu, 26 Oct 2006 21:32:23 +0200 schreef Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: It's interesting you should say that. As a native reader/speaker of English it is immediately obvious to me, but I believe another non-native speaker on this list once confessed to being baffled by the use of commas in

Re: OT Travelling heads-up

2006-10-27 Thread Privé
Op Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:49:16 +0200 schreef P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: but the security agent couldn't figure out how to get into the bottom section of my camera backpack, where the cameras were, so he just felt around the outside of the bag and let me through. Well that certainly

Re: Asahi Optical Co Mini Binos

2006-10-27 Thread John Celio
They were made by Asahi and are stamped MIOJ on the case. Made anywhere between 1945-1952, they still work just fine, though one side focuses more smoothly than the other. I had these for a number of years before I noticed they were an AOCo product. I got them when I was 17 or 18, a gift

Re: K10D Availability in U.S.

2006-10-27 Thread John Forbes
John, I bought my first *ist D from Canada, then paid shipping, import duty and VAT on arrival in the UK. Note that the VAT was paid on the shipping cost as well. It was still a third cheaper than buying in the UK. Local margins are, I believe, similar to those in other parts of the world.

Wallpaper: Paint

2006-10-27 Thread Roman
http://roman.blakout.net/x-rated/1280x1024.jpg Dry paint for your desk wallpaper. I don't know what was about this to made me photograph it... -- new photos ever so often... http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pointless Family Photo

2006-10-27 Thread John Forbes
Five wives? He's breaking the rules. John On Fri, 27 Oct 2006 01:19:27 +0100, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent. Wish I had a picture like that of my family. Godfrey On Oct 26, 2006, at 4:13 PM, Jack Davis wrote:

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/26 Thu PM 10:51:43 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Snowflake Well said. Absolutes are always ill-conceived. Paul Thank you. I needed that smile this morning. On Oct 26, 2006, at 5:09 PM, Gonz wrote:

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/10/06, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: The only time I ever saw God was during the '60's if you get my drift. LOL Mark! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: Asahi Optical Co Mini Binos

2006-10-27 Thread Brendan MacRae
--- John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They were made by Asahi and are stamped MIOJ on the case. Made anywhere between 1945-1952, they still work just fine, though one side focuses more smoothly than the other. I had these for a number of years before I noticed they were an AOCo

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Cotty
Scott Loveless wrote: Faith is believing what you know ain't so. -Mark Twain, Following the Equator Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. -- Philip K. Dick (science fiction author) I think we should wait til all the facts are in Major Buck

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Cotty
On 26/10/06, John Celio, discombobulated, unleashed: Oh god (or lack thereof), what have I done? John Celio ...wishes snowflakes wouldn't make people start talking about creationism... Sorry, that was my fault. But I'm still an atheist, so the snowflake didn't quite convert me ;-) --

Re: Pointless Family Photo

2006-10-27 Thread Cotty
On 26/10/06, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=192 Well spotted and very topical in the UK at the moment. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: K10D Availability in U.S.

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
From: John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/26 Thu PM 11:34:07 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: K10D Availability in U.S. I do not think that the poster of DPReview (or more precisely the retailer) asked the right channel to get this information. In

Re: Support your Local Camera Shop (was: Re: Price of K10D in Oz)

2006-10-27 Thread Cotty
On 26/10/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: know which shop you mean, and it is pretty dismal. I'm surprised they're still in business. Most of the other traditional camera shops in London are pretty good. Have you tried the Japanese nearby? He has masses of used Nikon and Canon stock, but

Re: Idea for new list: PRML

2006-10-27 Thread David Mann
On Oct 27, 2006, at 7:20 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote: Pentax JCO Discussion List Pentax Swiss Navy Discussion List Pentax All-Things-Computers Discussion List Pentax Classic Cars Discussion List Pentax Home Improvement Discussion List Etc. Add another one for those pun threads. - Dave --

Re: K10D Availability in U.S.

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
From: John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is what the gray market is doing to the camera industry, leaving us with fewer and fewer real, respectable camera stores. I guess that's what you want, though. Enjoy! I don't remember you refusing UK orders at Reed's.

Artistic DOF

2006-10-27 Thread Roman
http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20061024155215 Most of the time I photograph what's not there, something that I see and it makes me undearable not to... I may even pass by the scene, too lazy, then it strikes me mile away that I might have passed something good, and I have to walk back to see

AW: Metz 32CT4 ist DS

2006-10-27 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Mat that confuses me a bit. Will I be able to use an Pentax AF280T or AF400T flash in auto mode only on the new Pentax digital bodies or should TTL work? The same question for my Metz flashes with 372 module... greetings Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

AW: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Markus Maurer
PFAM==Pentax for adults Mailing list PFKM==Pentax for kids Mailing list . Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von Godfrey DiGiorgi Gesendet: Donnerstag, 26. Oktober 2006 23:30 An: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Betreff: Re: OT:

Re: AW: Metz 32CT4 ist DS

2006-10-27 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Fri, 27 Oct 2006, Markus Maurer wrote: Will I be able to use an Pentax AF280T or AF400T flash in auto mode only on the new Pentax digital bodies or should TTL work? The same question for my Metz flashes with 372 module... The story is a bit complicated and I should not get it wrong.

Re: K10D Availability in U.S.

2006-10-27 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Thu, 26 Oct 2006, K.Takeshita wrote: Imagine what might happen if BH (i.e., the U.S.) are allowed to sell the new products one month earlier than anyone else. There would be a lot of unhappy/angry importers, some of whom might even refuse to buy Pentax in the future? Esp. with the

Re: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread David Mann
On Oct 27, 2006, at 3:29 PM, Adam Maas wrote: What? More hearsay from people asking Camera salesmen, who are notoriously not in the know. It's on an internet forum which means it must be true. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Re Punctuation

2006-10-27 Thread David Mann
On Oct 27, 2006, at 4:50 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6383383 Eats, Shoots Leaves is a book worth reading for those interested in punctuation. One of my favourite Simpsonisms is Lionel Hutz's business card with its suspicious printing

Re: Pointless Family Photo

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
Suprisingly arousing. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/26 Thu PM 11:13:25 GMT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pointless Family Photo http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=192 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?

Re: Pentax 16-45 vs 18-55

2006-10-27 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Thu, 26 Oct 2006, Adam Maas wrote: It also focuses much closer (28cm instead of 50cm). Yes, of course, it's a 45, not a 90 at the long end. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Takane Minesix Super 66 - made by Ahahi Opt. Co.

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
Nice background. Should cause a few bouts of apoplexy. From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/27 Fri AM 05:25:23 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Takane Minesix Super 66 - made by Ahahi Opt. Co. Does anyone have experiences with this old folder, made by

Re: Your first camera

2006-10-27 Thread David Mann
On Oct 26, 2006, at 9:02 PM, mike wilson wrote: Interesting then that women generally have better color vision than men. In fact, 1% of women (and 0%of men, because it requires two X chromosomes) have tetrachromatic color vision and can perceive a vastly wider gamut than those with

AW: AW: Metz 32CT4 ist DS

2006-10-27 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Kostas I can live with AUTO mode only, that is good enough most of the time for me. I often use AUTO with the Metz flashes and TTL if I can not point the flash sensor directly on the subject. Maybe I can disable Preflash on the Pentax D to be able to trigger some old slave Osram flashes with

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread David Mann
On Oct 27, 2006, at 11:10 AM, Tom C wrote: At best you are saying that even though something looks like it may have designed, it's rational to conclude that it was not, until evidence proves it was. Bob only said that it's a logical fallacy to conclude that it is. That doesn't imply

OT: For Cotty

2006-10-27 Thread David Savage
Ever felt like doing this? http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=156226 LOL Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D Availability in U.S.

2006-10-27 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
On 27.10.2006, at 01:29 , Digital Image Studio wrote: That position appears to be bolstered by the lack of high ISO sample images. Lack of high ISO images means nothing. Especially that Pentax has never ever showed high iso samples from their DSLRs:

Re: AW: AW: Metz 32CT4 ist DS

2006-10-27 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Fri, 27 Oct 2006, Markus Maurer wrote: Maybe I can disable Preflash on the Pentax D to be able to trigger some old slave Osram flashes with the build in flash, Check the manual very carefully. I would absolutely *not* take such functionality for granted. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

bent negatives

2006-10-27 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Pentaxians Why are fresh developed negatives back from the lab sometimes so much bent that I have to scan them side reversed to not get Newton rings because they touch the scanner glass? 8 out of 10 orders I get them back normally flat. I see that Agfa Vista film is a bit thinner and trickier

Re: Super-Takumar

2006-10-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Uh. Let me think. No:-)) Paul On Oct 27, 2006, at 12:39 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: You are putting that in your book, aren't you? On 10/27/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no such thing as an aperture simulator. it's merely a reflection of man's inability to accept his

Re: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread John Forbes
It's on DPReview, which is infallible. John On Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:44:15 +0100, David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 27, 2006, at 3:29 PM, Adam Maas wrote: What? More hearsay from people asking Camera salesmen, who are notoriously not in the know. It's on an internet forum which

Re: K10D Availability in U.S.

2006-10-27 Thread John Forbes
No, John, it's what the manufacturers are doing, by supplying different markets at very different prices. John On Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:01:00 +0100, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is what the gray market is doing to the camera industry,

Re: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Joseph Tainter wrote: The plot thickens: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20629729 Oh my god, no! Quick! Everyone let's switch to Canon now! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Joseph Tainter wrote: The plot thickens: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20629729 What? More hearsay from people asking Camera salesmen, who are notoriously not in the know. If you read carefully, the information actually comes from Pentax USA. ??? How do you

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
You're welcome. I'm frequently amused by the scientists and secular humanists who describe what they think they see using a code they call mathematics. Of course since that code is based on what they have observed it fits this little circular universe perfectly. This of course proves to the

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Bob Shell
On Oct 27, 2006, at 12:24 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: And there are those who say they've seen God. I have no reason to believe that the aperture simulator exists. I think it's an invention of sick minds that compensates for their inability to accept the guilt of original sin. Well, as we all

Re: Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread DagT
Of course, that's why I'm an agnostic, not an atheist or believer in any God. I can't know, so I just consider the possibilities, and being outside the system the design theory seems to have much less success in predicting results of natural processes than the scientific theory. So, if you are

Re: K10D Availability in U.S.

2006-10-27 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 27/10/06, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is what the gray market is doing to the camera industry, leaving us with fewer and fewer real, respectable camera stores. I guess that's what you want, though. Enjoy! Yes, I will thanks. Small retailers are going the way of non-pneumatic

Re: Super-Takumar

2006-10-27 Thread Mat Maessen
On 10/26/06, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the glass is yellowish at certain angles, is it one of the radioactive ones? Only if the whole glass appears yellowish when you look through the lens. It'll impart a slight yellowish tinge to anything viewed through it. I fixed a pair of

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread David Savage
On 10/27/06, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 27, 2006, at 12:24 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: And there are those who say they've seen God. I have no reason to believe that the aperture simulator exists. I think it's an invention of sick minds that compensates for their inability to

first full report on K10D show in Japan!

2006-10-27 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Looks good :-) http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp? forum=1036thread=20633667 Cheers, Sylwek -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pointless Family Photo

2006-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Especially if they're all terrorists. One of those is too many. Jack --- John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Five wives? He's breaking the rules. John On Fri, 27 Oct 2006 01:19:27 +0100, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent. Wish I had a picture like that of my

RE: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob Shell wrote: Well, as we all should know, improper exposure is a cardinal sin. If you believe, I mean if you really BELIEVE, in the Aperture Simulator, it will save your soul from this sin. You could always do a mock up in cardboard and stick it on the back of your camera. Then you

Re: Pointless Family Photo

2006-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Like to open packages, Mike? ;-)) Jack --- mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Suprisingly arousing. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/26 Thu PM 11:13:25 GMT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pointless Family Photo

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Bob Shell
On Oct 27, 2006, at 8:31 AM, DagT wrote: Of course, that's why I'm an agnostic, not an atheist or believer in any God. I can't know, so I just consider the possibilities, and being outside the system the design theory seems to have much less success in predicting results of natural

FS: LX and MZS Both in excellent condition

2006-10-27 Thread Vic MacBournie
I am selling one of my two LX and my MZS. I am selling my best LX. Originally I was going to sell it as a package with the winder and the larger wooden grip but have decided I would break them up. So the winder in excellent condition with the electronic shutter release that attaches to it is

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Bob Shell
On Oct 27, 2006, at 9:00 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote: Bob Shell wrote: Well, as we all should know, improper exposure is a cardinal sin. If you believe, I mean if you really BELIEVE, in the Aperture Simulator, it will save your soul from this sin. You could always do a mock up in cardboard

Re: Takane Minesix Super 66 - made by Ahahi Opt. Co.

2006-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
lol ... I suggest everyone here rent Mrs Henderson Presents and get over it. ;-) Godfrey On Oct 27, 2006, at 1:44 AM, mike wilson wrote: Nice background. Should cause a few bouts of apoplexy. Does anyone have experiences with this old folder, made by Pentax?

Re: Pointless Family Photo

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
Anticipation is more than half the pleasure. 8-))) From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/27 Fri PM 01:00:02 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pointless Family Photo Like to open packages, Mike? ;-)) Jack --- mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Your first camera

2006-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 27, 2006, at 1:43 AM, David Mann wrote: Interesting then that women generally have better color vision than men. In fact, 1% of women (and 0%of men, because it requires two X chromosomes) have tetrachromatic color vision and can perceive a vastly wider gamut than those with ordinary

Re: AW: Metz 32CT4 ist DS

2006-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The *ist DS2 was the last Pentax DSLR that supported TTL flash metering, to the best of my knowledge (*ist D, *ist DS and *ist DS2). The K100D, K110D and K10D support only P-TTL flash metering, to the best of my knowledge. When used with external flash units that do not support P-TTL

RE: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread Michael Perham
Of interest to Canadians: I asked Pentax Canada and here is the response I received: Hello: We have been informed that World Wide release date is November 30/06 Once we get them into our warehouse we will ship immediately to the dealers who have them on order. Regards LindaMB Looks like it

Re: FS: LX and MZS Both in excellent condition

2006-10-27 Thread Vic MacBournie
Please email me off line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks On 27-Oct-06, at 9:11 AM, Vic MacBournie wrote: I am selling one of my two LX and my MZS. I am selling my best LX. Originally I was going to sell it as a package with the winder and the larger wooden grip but have decided I would

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 27, 2006, at 1:49 AM, David Mann wrote: To conclude without experiment would require rigorous mathematical proof. Mathematics scares me, so I'll happily settle for ignorance. Mark! It's the rigor which scares me, not the Mathematics. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 27, 2006, at 12:35 AM, Cotty wrote: Oh god (or lack thereof), what have I done? ...wishes snowflakes wouldn't make people start talking about creationism... Sorry, that was my fault. But I'm still an atheist, so the snowflake didn't quite convert me ;-) Remember God's Final

Re: GESO: USA southern tour, 2005

2006-10-27 Thread Jan van Wijk
Thanks for the compliment Godders! On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:09:11 -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Another fine effort, Jan. I like seeing how the eyes of Europeans perceive the USA through their pictures. Hmm yes, allthough these galleries are a bit of a mix between holliday snapshots and

Re: GESO: USA southern tour, 2005

2006-10-27 Thread Jan van Wijk
Thanks Paul! On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:06:20 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: I had the same thought. And I enjoyed these photos. Numerous good shots here. Another long due travel gallery, from a trip I made in October 2005 from Washington DC, to the west and south.

Re: FS: Pentax SMCP-DA 14mm f/2.8 IF

2006-10-27 Thread Thibouille
You're based in the US don't you ? 2006/10/26, Micah Kleit [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'm selling a lens that I love, but in fact have rarely found use for in my amateur needs, and have only used it twice: Pentax super wide angle 14mm f/2.8 ED IF. It's in perfect condition, includes soft case, front

Re: Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread pnstenquist
Of course one should never be too impressed by the sciences ability to explain natural phenomena. Because science is by definition after the fact. The rules of science and math are based on observation of the very things they attempt to describe. It follows that the pieces would fit together

Re: Pentax 16-45 vs 18-55

2006-10-27 Thread Thibouille
IMO the 18-55 is very nice little lens... very affordable abd very good (for its price). Of course you'll get little distortion at wide angle and low speed (f/5.6) at 55mm but it still is very nice and very convenient. I tends to think (based on other reports and price... never tried it) that I'd

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Whoa laddie! Mathematics is not a code, and it is not based on observation. Observations of the world might inspire a Mathematical concept which wonts for proof, but do not factor into the proof itself. Mathematics is the study of provable truth using logic, which provides a structure for

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 27, 2006, at 6:15 AM, Bob Shell wrote: I'm quite convinced that we have got most of the history/evolution of humans wrong. We've made great, sweeping statements based on a ridiculously small amount of evidence. And we've ignored evidence when it doesn't fit our preconceptions.

Re: Pointless Family Photo

2006-10-27 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah..that photographer is dreamy..sigh J --- mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anticipation is more than half the pleasure. 8-))) From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/27 Fri PM 01:00:02 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pointless Family

Re: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread Thibouille
LOL 2006/10/27, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Pentax is plotting against all of us. They always have. First it was the abandonment of the screw mount, which disturbed me greatly. Then the aperture ring disappeared. Next to go was the aperture simulator. Now they're trying to hide the fact

Re: RE: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread Mark Roberts
Michael Perham wrote: Of interest to Canadians: I asked Pentax Canada and here is the response I received: Hello: We have been informed that World Wide release date is November 30/06 Once we get them into our warehouse we will ship immediately to the dealers who have them on order. Sounds

Re: bent negatives

2006-10-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Markus Maurer Subject: bent negatives Hi Pentaxians Why are fresh developed negatives back from the lab sometimes so much bent that I have to scan them side reversed to not get Newton rings because they touch the scanner glass? 8 out of 10 orders I

Re: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Michael Perham Subject: RE: More on the K10D Delay Of interest to Canadians: I asked Pentax Canada and here is the response I received: Hello: We have been informed that World Wide release date is November 30/06 Once we get them into our warehouse

Re: USA southern tour, 2005

2006-10-27 Thread Jan van Wijk
Thanks for looking anyway CW :-) On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:26:51 -0400, cbwaters wrote: Thanks for skipping Georgia, Jan. we don't need you stinking tourist dollars! CW kidding. Hmm, actually I may have hit the north-west corner of Georgia for a few minutes/miles, going from Huntsville to

Re: PESO -- Mouth of the Hammonassett

2006-10-27 Thread Jan van Wijk
Hi Peter, On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:59:11 -0400, P. J. Alling wrote: Nothing special but I kind of liked it. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_mouthofthehammonassett.html Yes, the lighting is very nice. Any idea what kind of birds use the large nesting construction in the lower

Re: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread Adam Maas
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Michael Perham Subject: RE: More on the K10D Delay Of interest to Canadians: I asked Pentax Canada and here is the response I received: Hello: We have been informed that World Wide release date is November 30/06 Once we get them

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread DagT
So, as a contrast: What does religion say before the fact? Any predictions that we can check? DagT Den 27. okt. 2006 kl. 16.09 skrev [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Of course one should never be too impressed by the sciences ability to explain natural phenomena. Because science is by definition

Re: Takane Minesix Super 66 - made by Ahahi Opt. Co.

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
Not sure their Creator will let some. She gets really peevy every now and again. From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/27 Fri PM 01:40:04 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Takane Minesix Super 66 - made by Ahahi Opt. Co. lol ... I suggest

RE: TGPA

2006-10-27 Thread Anthony Farr
It's a formation called tafoni. I'm certain of it because I once spent several days scouring Sydney's coastline for examples of tafoni to illustrate a magazine article. Tafoni is created when rock undergoes repeated cycles of wetting and drying. Chemical impurities in the rock accrete into the

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/27 Fri PM 02:12:17 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Snowflake Whoa laddie! Mathematics is not a code, and it is not based on observation. Observations of the world might inspire a Mathematical

AW: AW: Metz 32CT4 ist DS

2006-10-27 Thread Markus Maurer
Thanks Godfrey. As long as I can still use my flashes in AUTO mode I'm happy. I will download the body manuals for a weekend reading ;-) greetings Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von Godfrey DiGiorgi Gesendet: Freitag, 27. Oktober

Re: Takane Minesix Super 66 - made by Ahahi Opt. Co.

2006-10-27 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/27/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: lol ... I suggest everyone here rent Mrs Henderson Presents and get over it. ;-) Hey, thanks! It's at the top of my Netflix queue. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread DagT
Just a small additional note to get this a little bit less OT: Remember that Einsteins work on the photoelectric effect (which got him the Nobel Prize in physics a hundred years ago) gave a sound enough prediction of what was possible to make that we are able to make pictures using matrixes

AW: bent negatives

2006-10-27 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi William thanks for the quick response, I'ts good to have a Lab guy here on the list ;-) happy weekend Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von William Robb Gesendet: Freitag, 27. Oktober 2006 16:00 An: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: More on the K10D Delay

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/27 Fri PM 02:12:29 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: More on the K10D Delay - Original Message - From: Michael Perham Subject: RE: More on the K10D Delay Of interest to Canadians: I asked

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Scott Loveless
This might help. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Steve On 10/27/06, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Prof. Behe's claims have been conclusively disproved many times. Here is a summary of just some of the disproofs: http://www.millerandlevine.com/km/evol/design1/article.html which

RE: TGPA

2006-10-27 Thread mike wilson
Excellent. Thank you very much. As I mentioned in a previous post, we have a negative formation here of cannonball limestone. From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/27 Fri PM 02:25:58 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: TGPA It's a formation called

Re: Takane Minesix Super 66 - made by Ahahi Opt. Co.

2006-10-27 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 27, 2006, at 7:41 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: lol ... I suggest everyone here rent Mrs Henderson Presents and get over it. ;-) Hey, thanks! It's at the top of my Netflix queue. I bought myself a copy (a previously viewed DVD special at BlockBusters for $4 :-) ... It's a wonderful

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Christian
when I see a snowflake, I don't think of a divine creator OR math and physics. I just think goddam I hate this fucking cold weather! -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: AW: Metz 32CT4 ist DS

2006-10-27 Thread Mat Maessen
On 10/27/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The *ist DS2 was the last Pentax DSLR that supported TTL flash metering, to the best of my knowledge (*ist D, *ist DS and *ist DS2). That agrees with my understanding as well. It was one of the reasons I got the DS2 rather than a DL-series

Re: TGPA

2006-10-27 Thread Bob Shell
I sent a note to the photographer and asked him what it was. Here is his reply: Dear Bob, Weathered sandstone. This type of stone can be found on the Oregon coast, as well as other seaside locations. This is basically a straight shot. Thanks for your interest! Robert Now we know

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Adam Maas
Christian wrote: when I see a snowflake, I don't think of a divine creator OR math and physics. I just think goddam I hate this fucking cold weather! Heh. I think 'Thank god, now we get some real weather'. But then again, I'm half Finn, and grew up in the BC Interior and Northern

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Bob Shell
On Oct 27, 2006, at 10:15 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I'm quite convinced that we have got most of the history/evolution of humans wrong. We've made great, sweeping statements based on a ridiculously small amount of evidence. And we've ignored evidence when it doesn't fit our

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Gonz
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whoa laddie! Mathematics is not a code, and it is not based on observation. Observations of the world might inspire a Mathematical concept which wonts for proof, but do not factor into the proof itself. Mathematics is the study of provable truth using logic,

RE: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Tom C
I'm not holding him up as infallible. I'm was using him as an example that there are many scientists and those in the scientific world that do not agree with standard dogma and for good reasons. The fact is the scientific community has not proven him wrong by experimental methods, nor have

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread David Savage
If I were ever to see a snowflake here I'd think, Sweet, hell's freezing over Dave On 10/27/06, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: when I see a snowflake, I don't think of a divine creator OR math and physics. I just think goddam I hate this fucking cold weather! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: For Cotty

2006-10-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/10/06, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: Ever felt like doing this? http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=156226 LOL Har!!! You do not know how close that is to the truth!! Thanks for the link, I've posted it to all my colleagues -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O)

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Tom C
So here's the thing. Human designers of anything, reuse, recycle the same basic building blocks and concepts to continually produce different and newer designs. For me, assuming a creator, it is no surprise that the forms of life we see bear resemblance to one another when examined at the DNA

Re: Support your Local Camera Shop (was: Re: Price of K10D in Oz)

2006-10-27 Thread Bruce Dayton
A rich friend of mine was like that to some degree. As he was comparing prices and features on a product one day, he asked my opinion. I replied that he could easily afford any of the choices so just pick the one with the best features. Why worry about price/performance and such? His reply was

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/10/06, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: when I see a snowflake, I don't think of a divine creator OR math and physics. I just think goddam I hate this fucking cold weather! Now it's my turn to snort tea. Thanks. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: Pointless Family Photo

2006-10-27 Thread Cotty
On 27/10/06, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Suprisingly arousing. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=192 Har!! Mike, I always knew you were a randy bugger ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

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