RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Bob W
I already stated that this assumes all other variables are constant Mark! -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: 11 November 2006 02:01 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Using a Super

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Toine
I do. In fact I don't need to focus at all using wide lenses. And my longest manual glass is the most difficult to focus. Are you sure you're not an arm chair photographer (nothing wrong with that). I can't remember any pictures. On 11/10/06, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I

Re: Apple Digital Camera RAW update now available

2006-11-11 Thread Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail)
Wow, some of these models are not discontinued yet! Good job Apple ;-) Adam Maas a écrit : Finaly some Pentax love for Aperture. The Update adds support for the *istDS (And apparently the DL and D too according to the support list). No K1x0D support yet though. -Adam -- PDML

Re: OT - One for the Darwin Awards...

2006-11-11 Thread Peter Jordan
Darwin awards are for removing your DNA from the gene pool. It may be that the effects of the blast in that general (or do I mean genital) area may have done that anyway. Peter - Original Message - From: Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: OT - One for the Darwin Awards...

2006-11-11 Thread Peter Jordan
Q. What do you call a geordie in a suit? A. The accused Peter - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 8:24 AM Subject: Re: OT - One for the Darwin Awards... I can assure you that nobody in

Re: New K10D brochure

2006-11-11 Thread Peter Jordan
I may be way behind here, but there is also a K10D manual posted there as well!!! Peter - Original Message - From: Manuel Magalhães [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 7:19 PM Subject: RE: New K10D brochure Thanks Pedro,

Re: Apple Digital Camera RAW update now available

2006-11-11 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
On 11.11.2006, at 04:38 , Adam Maas wrote: Finaly some Pentax love for Aperture. The Update adds support for the *istDS (And apparently the DL and D too according to the support list). No K1x0D support yet though. Dl and D were supported in prevoius versions of Aperture (Dl from version

Strange Flash Experience

2006-11-11 Thread Jens Bladt
I very often use an old Metz 32 Z-2 flash on my *idt D. In TTL mode. I recently disovered, that if I slide back the flash slightly - in the flash shoe - a couple of milimeters - I get P-TTL ! The flash will execute a pre-flash, leading to slightly better/more accurate exposueres! The first time I

Re: Strange Flash Experience

2006-11-11 Thread Thibouille
Very strange! I will test that with my 40MZ2. What SCA adapter do you use ? I use 3701. Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Waiting for a FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro.. Not for the new DFA....

2006-11-11 Thread Thibouille
Buy the DFA. DFA are full frame lenses. You will want to avoid DA but DFA are fine. 2006/11/10, Eziocapo [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hello Pentaxians, I'm waiting, since two months ago, for one Pentax FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro, not the DFA. I'm yet lover of film photography and I've a lot of film Pentax

Re: Leica Comments on M8 Quality Issues

2006-11-11 Thread Thibouille
IMO they may have rushed out a bit, being quite a bit on the edge for their own survival. What about an R10? -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: *istD max CF Card Size

2006-11-11 Thread Thibouille
My 4GB Microdrive works fine :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

K10D - my dealer just called...

2006-11-11 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
...to report that the introduction of the K10D in Germany, initlally planned for mid-november, has been reported to the end of the month. They have a Pentax road-show in the store, so he got the info straight from the source. The weather here is a disgrace, so I'm only very mildly tempted to go

Re: K10D - my dealer just called...

2006-11-11 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...to report that the introduction of the K10D in Germany, initlally planned for mid-november, has been reported... reported? Make that postponed. That's what happens when you write an English posting while you're sitting in Germany and listening

RE: Strange Flash Experience

2006-11-11 Thread Jens Bladt
Sorry - I seem to have had the red eye recudtion on by mistake :-(. Anyway, the shots turned out fine :-) Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Jens Bladt

Re: Don Nelson

2006-11-11 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 10/11/06, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: As he was dialing, we all yelled, No, Norm, don't do it! It's so very early in the morning in England, you'll disturb our good friend Cotty from his sleep. Please, for the Love of God, don't do it,

Re: K10D - my dealer just called...

2006-11-11 Thread Thibouille
LOL ;) 2006/11/11, Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...to report that the introduction of the K10D in Germany, initlally planned for mid-november, has been reported... reported? Make that postponed. That's what happens when you write an

Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread John Whittingham
Hi I've been absent from the list for quite some time, it's been a difficult year with all manner and kind of troubles for me including breaking my collarbone in a motorcycle accident. I've finally decided to go digital and plan to purchase a K10D sometime in the new year. In the meantime I'd

Re: Strange Flash Experience

2006-11-11 Thread Thibouille
:) Well maybe red eye reduction does improve flash accuracy then? It would be funny lol -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Epson settlement questions

2006-11-11 Thread Bob Shell
For USA members only. Epson lost a class action lawsuit over their ink cartridges. The court ordered them to make restitution to all registered owners of their printers. Forms were sent out to all registered owners. I received two of the forms, filled them out, and mailed them in. This

Re: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread Jan van Wijk
Hi John, On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:01:17 +0100, John Whittingham wrote: I've been absent from the list for quite some time, it's been a difficult year with all manner and kind of troubles for me including breaking my collarbone in a motorcycle accident. Sorry to hear that ... I've finally

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
You are confusing depth of field with accurate focus. If you dont care about the depth of field and all you care about is if your subject falls SOMEWHERE in the depth of field you might have a point, but most photographer focus on a specific distance even with high depth of field condtions to

istD and that pesky battery issue question

2006-11-11 Thread David J Brooks
The fellow who had my daughters D on trial liked the camera, but did not like the no battery thing. Seems for him it would take several attempts to turn on and get a full battery icon. I asked my daughter about that, and she said it was doiing it for her lately, but failed to mention it to

Re: Don Nelson

2006-11-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/11/06, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: For a few $$'s i'll start snoring and set up a diversion.:-) I've heard that you're cheaper than that. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Christian
Toine wrote: Are you sure you're not an arm chair photographer (nothing wrong with that). Not armchairs, swimming pools. -- Christian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: istD and that pesky battery issue question

2006-11-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
It happens when the batteries are almost dead or if you have uneven cells. Put four new AA lithiums in it, and it should work fine. Paul On Nov 11, 2006, at 8:56 AM, David J Brooks wrote: The fellow who had my daughters D on trial liked the camera, but did not like the no battery thing.

Re: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Hello John, Good luck for a better year to come! Regards SD cards, I've been using Sandisk Ultra II (60x) 1G 2G and Transcend 150x 2G cards for the past couple of years with no problems at all. The Transcend 150x 2G cards are much less expensive (around $40 at NewEgg.com). On the remote

Re: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Oh yes: I forgot to add about the battery. It has been confirmed by three separate, reliable sources that the Pentax K10D uses a 1700 mah version of the NP-400 Li-Ion battery used in the Konica Minolta A2 and other cameras. This is a good battery, and is easily available in 1500, 1700 and

RE: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi, I see you've gotten a couple of responses, and I'd pretty much echo those. For the most part, it almost doesn't matter what brand of SD card you get, although I'd suggest sticking with those that have been mentioned here since they are proven cards. Lexar is good but pricey, as is Kingston,

RE: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Ouch! I know that one, having done the same thing while riding (actually, while falling) from a mountain bike. Glad to know that you're mending. Shel [Original Message] From: John Whittingham I've been absent from the list for quite some time, it's been a difficult year with all manner

Re: Apple Digital Camera RAW update now available

2006-11-11 Thread Adam Maas
Actually, they all are discontinued. The K100D and K110D are the current models. -Adam Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Wow, some of these models are not discontinued yet! Good job Apple ;-) Adam Maas a écrit : Finaly some Pentax love for Aperture. The Update adds support for the *istDS

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I have only seen five photos from you, maybe six. You've made almost no contributions to this list wrt photos, and those that you have posted have been described by you as test photos. Since you have provided almost no record of your work, your comments about what lenses work best are, at least

Re: istD and that pesky battery issue question

2006-11-11 Thread David J Brooks
Thats what i thought Paul. I have brand new Energizer liths in there now. Maybe, 50 shots on them. Dave Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: It happens when the batteries are almost dead or if you have uneven cells. Put four new AA lithiums in it, and it should work fine. Paul On Nov

Re: Don Nelson

2006-11-11 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 11/11/06, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: For a few $$'s i'll start snoring and set up a diversion.:-) I've heard that you're cheaper than that. Stupid exchange rates... Dave -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: Epson settlement questions

2006-11-11 Thread Paul Sorenson
Bob - Did you register the printers with Epson as well as submit the claim forms? It seems that has to be done as a separate item. Any printers purchased within the claim time frame have until Nov 13 to register on the Epson site. The Settlement FAQ page has a link to Epson for

Re: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 11, 2006, at 7:20 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: ... I'd look at the NP-400 battery for the Minolta as a good choice for replacing the proprietary battery for the Pentax. It's been reported that it's the same battery. ... Not to pick on you, Shel, but ... I'm waiting for when

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
FUCK YOU - I have had it with your shit. I dont owe you a fucking thing asshole. You are a complete fucking asshole and to say since I dont post stuff to the PUG I have no credibility is FUCKING BULLSHIT. I have been shooting for over 30 years, Posts to PUG is not the only way to determine a

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list? I suggest its because you cant make a logical argument against what I am saying becuase you know what I am saying is the truth of the matter. Put up or shut up you weasle.

list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Doug Brewer: As list owner and admin of the PDML, do you accept this kind of consistently rude, obnoxious behavior from your subscribers? I have long since consigned anything that JCO posts to the bit bucket, but I was reviewing the deletions this morning and found this latest nonsense

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list? Either find something wrong with my posts ( factual or opinions ) or shut the fuck up. Umm, he, and others have already done that. The problem is your refusal to be swayed

Re: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
OK, I agree with you, you're right. I did use proprietary incorrectly. However, perhaps Pentax would like us, or at least some/many of their customers to believe that the Pentax branded battery is the only one that should or can be used. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Peter Fairweather
Well said Godfrey. With the new K10 coming out I've heard it said that Pentax monitor groups like this for useful feedback. I doubt they will be bothering if it deteriorates further Peter On 11/11/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doug Brewer: As list owner and admin of the PDML,

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I have it on reasonably good authority that someone from Pentax was on the group, tried to participate in some discussions, was treated rudely, and left. Of course, he was here anonymously wrt his position with Pentax. It wasn't long ago that someone here wished that there could have been an

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Coincides exactly with my experience ... that makes two of us who are wrong LOL Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell I suggest its because you cant make a logical argument against what I am saying becuase you know what I am

Batteries for Pentax (was Best SD card for K10D)

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Godfrey, Does it matter much if one uses a 1500, 1700, or 1750 mah battery? What do those numbers actually mean? Could one use a 2500 mah battery (assuming one was available)? What I'm getting at, if I'm not clear, is that I heard that batteries for the Pentax need to be within some certain

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Without seeing your work and some examples of what you contend is true and factual, your comments lack a degree of credibility. As you have said, put up or shut up ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: J. C. O'Connell FUCK YOU - I have had it with your shit. I dont owe you a fucking

Waiting for a FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro not for DFA - Thibouille

2006-11-11 Thread Eziocapo
Hello Thibouille, Thanks for your answer, but I'm a stupid user/collector And, as all collectors, I'm a bit paranoid.. I'm waiting for this lens, not the new (and better) DFA.. Best and thank you again. Ezio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread David Savage
Very eloquent. You are a true gentleman. Dave On 11/11/06, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FUCK YOU - I have had it with your shit. I dont owe you a fucking thing asshole. You are a complete fucking asshole and to say since I dont post stuff to the PUG I have no credibility is

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I SAY FALSE, use a 40-105 zoom with a constant aperture so you can QUICKLY go from 40 to 105 and tell me you have no difference. YOU WONT BE ABLE TO DO THAT because there is a big difference. Using two lenses one at a time with time differences between the comparison is not the way to prove it.

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Go back and read his post, he said my posts experience are all suspect unless I post photos for him. If he cant argue my posts directly to the subject matter of the posts, then he has no business indirectly saying they are all wrong ( or suspect) just because I dont post to the PUG. Thats a

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Are you retarded? How is a picture going to illustrate the difference in difficultly of focussing a 35mm F3.5 lens vs a 105mm F3.5 lens? You are trying to prove an incorrect point of your's ( very poorly, I might add ) with stupid irrellevant requests. It really shows you near total lack of

RE: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
HIS post was abusive and was the first strike, not mine. Mine was retalitory. If you dont like this stuff going on, then punish the people who start these things, not me. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Saturday,

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I say You're both wrong then. ANSWER MY QUESTION : Have you ever had a zoom lens that was not easier to focus accurately at the long end compared to the wide end? I HAVE NOT. EVERY single one of them is/was easier to focus accurately at the long end. Now if you can understand what that means I

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread K.Takeshita
On 11/11/06 11:41 AM, Shel Belinkoff, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It wasn't long ago that someone here wished that there could have been an engineer from Pentax here to answer a few questions. Well, it seems there was, but he went away. To the dark side? :-) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Batteries for Pentax (was Best SD card for K10D)

2006-11-11 Thread Adam Maas
mAh is a measure of capacity, the more you have, the longer the battery will last in a given application. 2500mAh is likely not possible in that form factor, to make a 7.4v 2500mAh battery would require a physically larger battery. -Adam Shel Belinkoff wrote: Godfrey, Does it matter much

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Alll that's really necessary is that the rest of us ignore JCO's posts. He's obviously not well, yet people continue to push his buttons and incite him. The problem is easily solved. Paul On Nov 11, 2006, at 11:12 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Doug Brewer: As list owner and admin of the

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread DagT
That´s what my children usually say: he started it, but I´m hoping that they get a little bit wiser when they grow up. DagT Den 11. nov. 2006 kl. 18.02 skrev J. C. O'Connell: HIS post was abusive and was the first strike, not mine. Mine was retalitory. If you dont like this stuff going on,

Re: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Every camera manufacturer wants that because it nets them more profit in accessory sales. That doesn't mean the battery is proprietary ... Pentax buys it from the same source that other brands buy it from. Godfrey On Nov 11, 2006, at 8:21 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: OK, I agree with you,

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Mark Roberts
Paul Stenquist wrote: On Nov 10, 2006, at 4:44 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: the camera makers themselves even tell you to focus at longest setting and then zoom to length you want because its easier to focus accurately at longer lengths This is not a good way to work. Most lenses aren't

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread David Savage
On 11/12/06, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I say You're both wrong then. ANSWER MY QUESTION : They did. It didn't track with your experience. Question answered. This isn't a physics or mathematics problem John, where there is only one true answer. Some find long lenses easier to

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list? I SAY FALSE, Say what you want John, I tried your test with what I had at hand, and found the results that I found. I'm not particularly interested in pursuing this further.

Re: Don Nelson

2006-11-11 Thread Mark Roberts
cbwaters wrote: I had the same sudden pang of fear there Ann. You can mail him at his home address. I'll mail it to you off-list. If anyone else would like to send Don a card or something and needs his home address, feel free to email Cory and OK, just kidding. Send me a private email

Re: RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: I already stated that this assumes all other variables are constant Mark! Thanks, but I try to keep the annual quotations list from inflaming lingering animosities if at all possible. But that did literally make me laugh out loud. :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: list abuse Alll that's really necessary is that the rest of us ignore JCO's posts. He's obviously not well, yet people continue to push his buttons and incite him. The problem is easily solved. All that is really necessary is

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: DagT Subject: Re: list abuse That´s what my children usually say: he started it, but I´m hoping that they get a little bit wiser when they grow up. John's mental development may well have halted when he was about 7 years old, judging from his posts. He does

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I disagree, Paul. A list owner's responsibility is to manage the list, deal with technical issues of subscription and communications, and deal with problem subscribers. JCO can go off and dominate the list traffic on almost any topic. It creates bad will and a poor image for the mailiing

Re: Batteries for Pentax (was Best SD card for K10D)

2006-11-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
As Adam said... A 1500mAh battery of a particular type might provide power for small percentage less time than a 1750mAh battery, but with respect to form factor and voltage they will be identical. Sometimes the mAh ratings aren't particularly accurate. For instance, I have a Sony and a

Re: Waiting for a FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro not for DFA - Thibouille

2006-11-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The question is: what is there to be paranoid about? I do not understand your reluctance to buy the improved lens that serves all needs. What is special about the FA50/2.8 Macro? G On Nov 11, 2006, at 8:45 AM, Eziocapo wrote: Thanks for your answer, but I'm a stupid user/collector And, as

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list? Go back and read his post, he said my posts experience are all suspect unless I post photos for him. If he cant argue my posts directly to the subject matter of the posts,

Re: Batteries for Pentax (was Best SD card for K10D)

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
So, what we want is a 7.4 volt battery (for the K10D) with the largest mah that works in the physical size and form that will fit the camera. OK, I understand that. Now, what happens if one uses a battery with greater or lesser voltage? I'm sure there's a point at which the bats won't work

Re: Batteries for Pentax (was Best SD card for K10D)

2006-11-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
You shouldn't use a battery with higher or lower rated voltage, and I suspect that there will be none available. Higher voltages can cause overheating, lower voltages might not provide the potential to drive the camera systems. Actual voltage delivered will vary by some no matter what,

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
AFAIK, he's still with Pentax ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: K.Takeshita Shel Belinkoff wrote: It wasn't long ago that someone here wished that there could have been an engineer from Pentax here to answer a few questions. Well, it seems there was, but he went away. To the

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
The thing is, Paul, sooner or later JCO jumps into conversations and threads and becomes abusive and begins to use foul language. Are you suggesting that when he jumps into a thread, as he did when I posted my observations about focusing, that even if he says nothing outrageous he be ignored -

RE: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
In what way was his post abusive? Who's post was that? Can you provide an example of the abuse - perhaps quote the portion that was abusive? Shel [Original Message] From: J. C. O'Connell HIS post was abusive and was the first strike, not mine. Mine was retalitory. If you dont like this

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Christian
J. C. O'Connell wrote: I say You're both wrong then. ANSWER MY QUESTION : Have you ever had a zoom lens that was not easier to focus accurately at the long end compared to the wide end? H, I thought the question was about 35mm lenses... or was it 105mm? Now I have to use a zoom?

Re: Batteries for Pentax (was Best SD card for K10D)

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
OK. So it seems to be that the best approach is to stick with a known brand of good quality, and use the highest mah that can be found. Great - you and Adam have answered my questions just fine. Thanks! Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi You shouldn't use a battery with

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I have received a couple of messages from Paul on the same subject, one of which was fleshed out with some details and specifics. Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb All that is really necessary is for John to use civil language rather than dropping into abusive bully mode as

Down the Deep Lanes

2006-11-11 Thread Bob W
Hi, I have posted glowing reviews before about the photographs and books of James Ravilious. His books are quite hard to find, but I have just received a copy of Down the Deep Lanes, which is still in print and available from Amazon UK, so for anyone who is interested, but hasn't been able to

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: list abuse The thing is, Paul, sooner or later JCO jumps into conversations and threads and becomes abusive and begins to use foul language. Are you suggesting that when he jumps into a thread, as he did when I posted my

Re: istD and that pesky battery issue question

2006-11-11 Thread John Francis
How about the grip? Does that have a set of batteries in it? I've found that I usually see this problem if I've got batteries loaded in both the grip and the camera, and one of the sets is less than fully charged. Taking out one of the sets of batteries makes the problem go away. On Sat, Nov

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
C'mon Christian, don't you know that a moving target is harder to hit? LOL Shel [Original Message] From: Christian J. C. O'Connell wrote: I say You're both wrong then. ANSWER MY QUESTION : Have you ever had a zoom lens that was not easier to focus accurately at the long end

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Tom C
I agree. I've had plenty of leeway for him in the past and I've even defended his right to make his points. I have now grown very very very tired of this rude and obnoxious behavior. I personally vote to kick his *** off the list. It'll free up space in my junkmail folder. Tom C. From:

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Tom C
Were I the list owner, I'd ban him permanently. William Robb I'm voting Aye with both hands raised. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: *istD max CF Card Size

2006-11-11 Thread Bruce Dayton
I run both a 4 gb and 6 gb microdrive in my *istD without any issues. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, November 11, 2006, 2:48:38 AM, you wrote: T My 4GB Microdrive works fine :) T -- T Thibault Massart aka Thibouille T -- T *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;)

Re: *istD max CF Card Size

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
What's the deal with Type 1 and Type 2 CF cards? My recollection is that one is somewhat larger in some dimension than the other. If that's the case, is there any problem or caution using one or the other in the istD? Bruce, do you find an advantage using a micro drive over a regular CF card?

Good to be back (was best SD card for K10D)

2006-11-11 Thread John Whittingham
Jan, Godfrey, Shel, thanks for the kind words and invaluable advice. It's good to be back on the list again. I think I'll leave the spare battery and SD card until closer to the purchase time as is the concensus of opinion here. I've just found what I think is a remote control F, I used it with

Re: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread John Celio
Every camera manufacturer wants that because it nets them more profit in accessory sales. That doesn't mean the battery is proprietary ... Pentax buys it from the same source that other brands buy it from. And considering the number of batteries out there with the exact same form factor

Re: Apple Digital Camera RAW update now available

2006-11-11 Thread Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail)
Until a few weeks ago, both DS and DL were still listed on the French Pentax site. Since then, the K10D entered the site, and only the DS disappeared. The DL is still there. Patrice Adam Maas a écrit : Actually, they all are discontinued. The K100D and K110D are the current models. -Adam

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I think Bill Robb's post pretty well nails the situation. The question is what, if anything, should be done with JCO. I'm not really in favor of banning individuals from this group (heck, I may be next - I can sometimes be annoying or a PITA - my wife used to call me Shel Bellicose and even went

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Tom C
Any one of us can get out of hand on occasion. Shel, even you don't hold a candle to JCO. :-) After putting up with the BS for a month now, there's two basic options we can take. 1. Ban him, which gets rid of him for good (I don't see at this point where that would be a loss). Of course he

Re: Best SD card for K10D

2006-11-11 Thread Peter Lacus
John Celio wrote: And considering the number of batteries out there with the exact same form factor (power contacts aside) as the one Pentax is using in the K10D (Canon, Nikon, and KonicaMinolta have all used it, as well as others), I want to know who makes and holds the patents for them.

Re: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Assuming for a moment that JCO is correct in his generalization, one of the things he's failing to consider is the differences between people. Some have better eyesight, some wear glasses, some glasses are better suited to use with a camera, or even certain cameras, some people are color blind,

RE: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Im not the one going around asking 30 yr experienced photographers to post photos to prove things that cant be proved with a photo. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 12:21 PM To:

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Nov 11, 2006, at 12:48 PM, William Robb wrote: The problem is more easily solved by the one than by the many. John needs to learn civil discourse and use it rather than abusive bullying. That would certainly be the best solution, but I'm not sure it's possible. Paul -- PDML

RE: Good to be back (was best SD card for K10D)

2006-11-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi, I've been using a K18/3.5 for some time now on the istDS. I like it quite a bit, although there are a few K lenses that are a bit sharper. But absolute sharpness isn't everything, at least for me. Tonal rendition, ease of use, size, are all considerations. Here's a shot I recently posted

RE: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Im the bully? Who demanding me to produce 30 yrs worth of photos to prove something that cant be proved with a photo? Dont blame me for others reckless requests. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Saturday, November 11,

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
NOPE. No one ever stated that they ever found any zoom lenses that werent easier to focus on the long end. Thats why I asked it again. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Savage Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 12:33 PM To:

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
You might be right. Although JCO only seems to lose it when someone engages him specifically in a continuing debate. Paul On Nov 11, 2006, at 12:47 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I disagree, Paul. A list owner's responsibility is to manage the list, deal with technical issues of subscription and

RE: Using a Super Tak w/ istDS- A challange to the list?

2006-11-11 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Dont you guys know the definition of a zoom lens? Its a lens that does not change focus as you change the focal length. Yes there are plenty of el crapo zoom lenses out there that dont hold focus ( or improperly aligned good ones ), but I know for a fact that many DO hold focus throughout the zoom

Re: Batteries for Pentax (was Best SD card for K10D)

2006-11-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
That's true. I don't know if this applies to Nimh batteries, but nicads can be trained' to discharge faster. When my son and I raced electric radio control cars, I would train the nicads by discharging them on a resistor pack with just 1/2 an ohm resistance. I had some 1800 mAh C

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