Global Warming Photojournalism site

2004-09-26 Thread Antonio Aparicio
http://www.worldviewofglobalwarming.org/

Re: No more photography in Europe?

2004-09-26 Thread Antonio Aparicio
No, the EU it is not forced and the only thing it consolidates is peace and prosperity in Europe - where unlike the US its member states can leave the union any time they so wish without provoking a civil war. A. On 26 Sep 2004, at 23:20, Keith Whaley wrote: The E.U. is a forced (yes, it

Re: Lance gained !!

2004-07-26 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Certainly his achievement is absolutly fabulous - particualrly given his health. But I say never say never frank. Sport is littered with broken records . A. On 26 Jul 2004, at 16:30, frank theriault wrote: --- graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only until he wins next year (grin). Absolutely,

Re: PUG vs PAW

2004-07-26 Thread Antonio Aparicio
What about some form of php driven feedback system on the PUG itself whereby PDMLers could comment directly on an image a la photosig.com? Perhaps by interacting more with the PUG site there would be more traffic and interaction with its content. With the PAWs because an image is linked

Re: DOF and digital cameras

2004-07-20 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Yes, and that is why for an equivalent focal lenght you get more DOF with the *ist than with film. Because a 50mm lens has more DOF than a 75mm lens. A. On 20 Jul 2004, at 02:36, Don Sanderson wrote: Tanya, that 50mm lens is still a 50mm, not a 75. You're just using a piece out of the middle

Re: DOF and digital cameras

2004-07-20 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Camera companies in general like to sell new lenses as it makes them more money, so whilst it is possible I dont think you will find Pentax themselves doing it but rather smaller outfits like Cosina, as they have with the TM. A. On 20 Jul 2004, at 02:40, Peter Loveday wrote: In the long run I

Re: RE DOF and digital cameras

2004-07-20 Thread Antonio Aparicio
meddelelse- Fra: Antonio Aparicio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 20. juli 2004 01:02 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: DOF and digital cameras Well it is relevant is so far as the discussion was looking at the merits and demerits of the *istD vis-a-vis a 35mm film system. A. On 20 Jul 2004, at 00

Super A : linear or circular polarizer?

2004-07-20 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Quick question: Super A : linear or circular polarizer? A.

Re: Super A : linear or circular polarizer?

2004-07-20 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Many thanks Joe. A. On 20 Jul 2004, at 18:23, Joe Wilensky wrote: Linear -- it's the standard Pentax centerweighted gallium meter in the prism, which doesn't require the circular polarizer. Though it has TTL flash metering, it doesn't have the semi-silvered spot on the mirror that requires

Re: SMC A* 85mm f1.4 LENS now at $610 from Henry's on Ebay

2004-07-20 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Thats cheap, did you see the one with start price of $900! I wonder if those who own this lens could comment on whether they think it is actually worth this sort of money given you could buy a rather nice SH MF setup for that sort of money. Would this lens beat say a Rollei 6003 with an 80mm or

Re: Replacement for the FA 50 and 100 Macros? (Re: Pentax is Dying)

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
: Replacement for the FA 50 and 100 Macros? (Re: Pentax is Dying) On 18 Jul 2004 at 16:21, Antonio Aparicio wrote: You correct Don. DOF is an issue for 1.5x cropped APS digital sensor cameras. Of course, having said that its only an issue if you enjoy a shallow DOF. For those who want greater DOF I guess

Re: Replacement for the FA 50 and 100 Macros? (Re: Pentax is Dying)

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Yes, but because of the crop factor your 85mm portrait lens is now a 132mm lens. Therefore for a portrait lens you would use say the 50mm, hence a different DOF, no? A. On 19 Jul 2004, at 01:20, Rob Studdert wrote: On 18 Jul 2004 at 16:21, Antonio Aparicio wrote: You correct Don. DOF

Re: Replacement for the FA 50 and 100 Macros? (Re: Pentax is Dying)

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Yes, but what about the old 85mm range which is what most people use for portraits? A. On 19 Jul 2004, at 03:53, Rob Studdert wrote: On 18 Jul 2004 at 21:40, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Makes no sense, for same AOV you are using shorter lenses and have a smaller reproduction ratio with APS size

Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Not where I live they are not, film still outnumbers digital by a long stretch. A. On 19 Jul 2004, at 07:38, William Robb wrote: Wish what you like, But daily, there are more people using digital cameras, and fewer using film.

Re: Replacement for the FA 50 and 100 Macros? (Re: Pentax is Dying)

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Exaclty, so with the *ist you get greater DOF for the same focal length or AOV. Which is fine if that is what you want but not gret if you like shallow DOF without having to resort to a 300mm lens. A. On 19 Jul 2004, at 13:23, Don Sanderson wrote: But with the smaller frame on the *ist D you

Re: Replacement for the FA 50 and 100 Macros? (Re: Pentax is Dying)

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
: - Original Message - From: Antonio Aparicio Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: Replacement for the FA 50 and 100 Macros? (Re: Pentax is Dying) Yes, but because of the crop factor your 85mm portrait lens is now a 132mm lens. Therefore for a portrait lens you would use say the 50mm, hence a different

Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Antonio Aparicio Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying? Not where I live they are not, film still outnumbers digital by a long stretch. Reread the sentence that you quoted, and formulate a reply based on what I wrote

Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Antonio Aparicio Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying? Whats to re-read. You say that film outnumbers digital in your part of the world, I say that film outnumbers digital in my part of the world. Not exactly rocket

Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
I see, so that according to you new spin is meant to mean that as things stand now more people are using film than digital, but that more people are using digital than before and less are using film than before - wow. I spent 4 years at a top English University and I would never have guessed

Re: DOF and digital cameras

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
: Antonio Aparicio Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] OT: DOF and digital cameras Primarily for William Robb, but usefull for anyone else grapling with this issue. I expected the depth of field in digital cameras to be significantly greater than that in 35 mm models. Everybody and his mother knows

Re: OT: DOF and digital cameras

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Really, so why do you keep insisting that the DOF on an *istD is the same as on a 35mm film body? A. On 19 Jul 2004, at 23:54, William Robb wrote: Huh? I am pretty sure I have a handle on depth of field. William Robb - Original Message - From: Antonio Aparicio Subject: [Norton AntiSpam

Re: OT: DOF and digital cameras

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
By all means, please do (or at least back up your assertion with some form of evidence...) A. On 20 Jul 2004, at 00:43, Rob Studdert wrote: On 19 Jul 2004 at 22:44, Antonio Aparicio wrote: I expected the depth of field in digital cameras to be significantly greater than that in 35 mm models

Re: DOF and digital cameras

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 19. juli 2004 23:55 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: OT: DOF and digital cameras Huh? I am pretty sure I have a handle on depth of field. William Robb - Original Message - From: Antonio Aparicio Subject

Re: K105/2.8

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Paul, At the end of the day its gonna be worth what someone wants to pay you for it. If you use ebay it can vary quite a lot depending on who is bidding and how much they want it. The k105/2.8 is indeed very hard to come buy so I guess you would probably get a good price for it if you sold it

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-19 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Gringo, the rumor on canon/nikon lists is that they are expecting a MF digital solution too. A. On 18 Jul 2004, at 04:05, El Gringo wrote: You're so negative Rob, why is that?? It's scheduled for early 2005, not exactly that far off now is it? A couple other posters provided some interesting

Re: PAW - Caterpillars

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Very nice, very decorative - will look nice framed. I like the shallow DOF very much. Antonio On 18 Jul 2004, at 12:22, David Mann wrote: I had this one printed to 8x12 yesterday so I could frame it (the glue is drying as I type). http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/cgi-bin/paw.cgi?date=18-Jul-2004

Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
are perfectly satisfied with film. It's doubtful that any of us will be swayed from our current positions regardless of chemistry vs. physics or any other pointless arguments one way or another. Bill - Original Message - From: Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: Film vs Digita, was: lRe: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
, and others who are perfectly satisfied with film. It's doubtful that any of us will be swayed from our current positions regardless of chemistry vs. physics or any other pointless arguments one way or another. Bill - Original Message - From: Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Perhaps but I wasnt talking low end 35mm systems. I was talking 35mm SLR vs digital APS SLR. Pentax *ist Film vs Pentax *istD, for arguments sake each with the same glass. A. On 18 Jul 2004, at 19:39, El Gringo wrote: Sorry, Thats bullshit. What you get from a digital PS camera easily exceeds

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
in the future will focus with perfectly formed gravity lenses... -el gringo -Original Message- From: Antonio Aparicio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 11:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax is Dying? Gringo, So film is limited by chemistry and digital sensors

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
And maybee pigs will fly. A. On 18 Jul 2004, at 19:39, El Gringo wrote: Maybe a thousand years from now, science will invent a gravity generator, then a portable gravity generator, then tiny gravity generators and anti-gravity generators, then maybe cameras in the future will focus with

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
I think the 7 is a follow on from the Mamiya 6 actually. Antonio On 18 Jul 2004, at 21:19, graywolf wrote: Some think of it as a decendant of the Mamiya Press, but I would call it more of a direct decendant of the Simon Omega Rapid, Koni-Omega, Rapid Omega 100 (made by Mamiya) line of cameras.

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
I stand corrected. Not having seen one of the prints you refer to i was guided by poor quality stuff you get on the high-street. Obviously there is more to it than that. A. On 18 Jul 2004, at 20:08, Bill Owens wrote: Antonio wrote: Not to mention the poor quality of those digital prints. Here I

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Will do, living in small village surrounded by the sea on one side and by desert on the other on the south-eastern spanish coast its not that easy to do - but will watch out for the prints next time I am at one in London. A. On 18 Jul 2004, at 23:29, Bob W wrote: Hi, Sunday, July 18, 2004,

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Ah, but isn't the Galaxy doomed? A. On 18 Jul 2004, at 23:53, Bob W wrote: Hi, Digital could be doomed.. Absolutely! I mean, the best they've been able to come up with so far is the one on Hubble, and that can't resolve anything smaller than a galaxy. Crap! -- Cheers, Bob

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-18 Thread Antonio Aparicio
backwards fools, the rest of us are moving forward.* -el gringo -Original Message- From: Antonio Aparicio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2004 1:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax is Dying? And maybee pigs will fly. A. On 18 Jul 2004, at 19:39, El Gringo wrote: Maybe

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-17 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Unique? What about the Hasselblad H1 - isn't that a 645 that will take both film and digital backs? Or the Mamiya 645? I guess if the rumored new digital Pentax 645 is a dedicated digital body then that will be kinda of unique, although not as flexible or indeed desirable as the other systems

Re: Film is Dying? (was Pentax is Dying?)

2004-07-17 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Yeah, so I here. Even at 20K a digital back still makes economical sense to the serous pro who gets through lot of film. Apparently it pays for itself in no time. A. On 17 Jul 2004, at 17:50, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In other words, digital is apparently also making some inroads into the

Re: Film is Dying? (was Pentax is Dying?)

2004-07-17 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Jul 2004 at 14:34, Antonio Aparicio wrote: I dunno, I think film is doing fine considering. Sure a lot of people will switch to digital for the convenience factor, but it is a bit extreme to say film is dying (i.e. that it will eventually completely disappear) - the results you get from film

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-17 Thread Antonio Aparicio
a fully self contained system. Digital backs largely require external power sources, and the ones that don't are huge and cumbersome. Yes the Pentax system will be quite unique, and very flexible in that it will allow MF field photography. -el gringo -Original Message- From: Antonio

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-17 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Not being inmate with the finances of Leica and Co. cant comment on whether they could have afforded to produce their own digital backs - sounds like they must really be in the financial doldrums if true. Personally it is a solution I like (apart from the cable). Lets hope that the 645 DSLR at

Re: *ist D survey

2004-07-17 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Has anyone noticed that when you read the list backwards it says that Elvis is still alive and gives an adress in New York? Strange that, worth checking out. Nice work Dario!. AntOnio On 18 Jul 2004, at 00:04, mike wilson wrote: Hi, -Original Message- From: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

2004-07-16 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Well used LXs seem to go for about that all the time on ebay, not to mention many many other film bodies. The real money of course is in the lenses, like it always has been. A. On 16 Jul 2004, at 14:52, Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 16/7/04, John Mustarde,

Re: Pentax is Dying?

2004-07-16 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Or Pentax is about to bring out a whole new line of lenses and cameras and is depleting current stock in the run up... A. On 16 Jul 2004, at 15:37, Tom Reese wrote: Joseph Tainter checked his mailbox everyday for four months for lenses that never came then wrote: I am frustrated beyond

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

2004-07-16 Thread Antonio Aparicio
You may be joking but I think it is only a matter of time (years) before Cosina or someone else does just that. Certainly a digital k-mount body would sell really well I think, particularly as Pentax themselves seem intent on either ignoring their own manual focus k-mount clients, or treating

Re: SMCP (orignal K mount) lenses: black letterbox window at rear

2004-07-15 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Hi, I have taken some pictures with it now and they seem fine. Incidentally my SMCP 85/1.8 does not have the letterbox at the back and as we all know, it takes fantastic pictures. A. On 14 Jul 2004, at 15:46, Rob Studdert wrote: On 14 Jul 2004 at 15:02, Antonio Aparicio wrote: Hello, Can anyone

OT: Microsoft warns of critical flaws

2004-07-15 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Microsoft is warning computer users to protect their PCs after critical flaws were found in some versions of Windows, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express. It fears the security flaws could leave computers open to virus or worm attack. Microsoft identified seven holes in its monthly bulletin

Re: OT - thought i might bid...

2004-07-15 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Interesting payment options ... On 15 Jul 2004, at 19:06, Mark Roberts wrote: Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice Camera! $4,641,435.65 US seems pretty reasonable doesn't it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItemcategory=30020item=3827794746 rd=1 Well the CF card comes pre-loaded

Re: 3-day weekend mid-August

2004-07-15 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Well if you are carting that lot around with you your options are gonna be pretty limited as you will nead a 4x4 to drive it all around! LOL. My advice is to take just one camera, say the Yashica and get to know it intimately wherever you go. Sure you may miss some of other kit, but if you

Re: (on-topic) Pentax digital cameras

2004-07-15 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Have you tried iView Media Pro? Antonio On 15 Jul 2004, at 19:40, Tim Sherburne wrote: Sounds like you're on a Mac. Versiontracker.com lists many plug-ins for iPhoto, including a few that may help with renaming files. A search for iphoto rename turned up two possibilities. t On 7/15/04 4:34, Keith

Re: (on-topic) Pentax digital cameras

2004-07-15 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Photoshop will rename a batch of files too for you I think. A. On 15 Jul 2004, at 22:19, Antonio Aparicio wrote: Have you tried iView Media Pro? Antonio On 15 Jul 2004, at 19:40, Tim Sherburne wrote: Sounds like you're on a Mac. Versiontracker.com lists many plug-ins for iPhoto, including a few

Re: (on-topic) Pentax digital cameras

2004-07-15 Thread Antonio Aparicio
[brain reaces end of thought process] or if you can be bothered I am sure you could write a little applescript to do it for you. Antonio. On 15 Jul 2004, at 22:19, Antonio Aparicio wrote: Have you tried iView Media Pro? Antonio On 15 Jul 2004, at 19:40, Tim Sherburne wrote: Sounds like

Pentax A *135mm f1.8 Green Star with Hard Case

2004-07-15 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Perhaps the low feedback for this guy explains the current low bid price? ebay 3826873749 Im sure I saw one go for three times that money just a week or so ago. Antonio

SMCP (orignal K mount) lenses: black letterbox window at rear

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Hello, Can anyone tell me how important the matt black metalic letterbox is on k mount fixed lenght lenses, as one seems to have come unstuck on my 135/2.5 and was wondering if it was necessary at all to stick it back on (not an easy job as I would have to somehow get it perfectly horizontal

Re: apologetic

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Hi, Spanish Revolution? Sure you dont mean Spanish Inquisition? or French Revolution perhaps? Antonio On 14 Jul 2004, at 15:36, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: For the most part discussion has been good. Most of the dissenting and various opinions have been civil and that is good. I also consider

Re: apologetic

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Ahh, Goya. La Maja Desnuda - beautifull. Antonio On 14 Jul 2004, at 15:54, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I do mean Goya. Collin - From: Antonio Aparicio Subject: Re: apologetic Hi, Spanish Revolution? Sure you dont mean Spanish Inquisition? or French Revolution

Re: apologetic

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
... after Christianity took it away from us in the first place, remember? You seem to have conveniently forgotten the which hunts, expulsions, torture and killings that were all conducted in the name of chistendom and condoned by the Church. Antonio On 14 Jul 2004, at 18:21, Collin Brendemuehl

Re: apologetic

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
anyone else. Antonio On 14 Jul 2004, at 20:58, Bob Blakely wrote: Yea, Antonio, I'm a Nazi. Go revel at the wondrous name you've tacked onto me. All the others on the list will be proud of you, send you many accolades, etc. Naw, they'll just be silent. Regards, Bob... From: Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL

Re: apologetic

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Bob, Not sure what I have lost. Nobody has galled the other bob a Nazi. Antonio On 14 Jul 2004, at 21:23, Bob W wrote: Hi, Yea, Antonio, I'm a Nazi. Go revel at the wondrous name you've tacked onto me. All the others on the list will be proud of you, send you many accolades, etc. Naw, they'll

Re: apologetic

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
will be proud of you, send you many accolades, etc. Naw, they'll just be silent. Regards, Bob... From: Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob, The Protestant Church and the Third Reich http://hist.academic.claremontmckenna.edu/jpetropoulos/church/ keithpage/protesta.htm Antonio On 14 Jul 2004

Re: apologetic

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Glad your happy Don. But I dont think that the victims of religious intolerance and the church's historical collusion in murder abuses are particularly chuffed. Antonio On 14 Jul 2004, at 23:00, Don Sanderson wrote: Thanks Bob, That's the best laugh I've had all day! Don -Original

Re: apologetic

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Well, I lost a large part of my family due to the Nazis and the Church. I dont think it is very funny at all Tan. Obviously this Goodwin person thinks he is really clever. Given the very frighning changes to US foreign policy of late I think we all need to be very clear just where pre-emptive

Re: apologetic

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Sounds like you lost the argument to me and are not big enough to admit it. Exactly who classyfied your beleif system as being comprise of hate and being Nazi exactly? I have seen none of this. You appear to be purposely twisting the facts to make it appear that is the case. When it is not.

Re: Religious Crap Not Apologetic Pentax Too

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Great post Robert! A+ On 15 Jul 2004, at 00:02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: William, your comments are right on: Much of the Bible is, by todays standards, hate literature, and should be dealt with in those terms. As a gay American, I have personally experienced the no-stop hatred, stupidity and

Re: Religious Crap Not Apologetic Pentax Too

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Stop the War, continue the discussion, love thy wife, forgive the weak, never forget! Antonio On 15 Jul 2004, at 00:12, Jens Bladt wrote: Stop the relion discussion - love thy neigbourgh - forgive sinners - forget the rest! Jens Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt

Re: Trying to remember the name of a photographer

2004-07-14 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Amita, Yeah, I heard about that too. Cant remember his name - I think it was comented on here so check the archive. Do a search for LF. Aparetnly he had to make his own camera a the normal LF stuff wasnt good enough for him. Antonio On 15 Jul 2004, at 00:12, Amita Guha wrote: I have an actual

Re: To ME or not to ME

2004-07-12 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Yuck, ugly camra the SFXn - I much prefer my Super A. A. On 12 Jul 2004, at 16:26, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Mon, 12 Jul 2004, Alan Chan wrote: I recommend you look for a ME Super which has everything the ME has, plus manual exposure mode. Super A/Program and Program A/Plus are worth to

Re: civil discourse (was Re: PAW: Temptation of Eve, the three shot series)

2004-07-12 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Man, porn at home is the best way to enjoy it. Antonio On 12 Jul 2004, at 20:36, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: My only goal is to keep porn out of my house.

Re: Film Is Dead / A Contrary View

2004-07-10 Thread Antonio Aparicio
I don't think you are missing anything. Digital does not have the same exposure latitude as film, I think it is slightly less than slide film - meaning you have to be more accurate with your exposures. This is balanced by the easier workflow with digital, whereby you can review a pic straight

Re: Film Is Dead / A Contrary View

2004-07-10 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Thanks. I stand corrected Rob. A. On 10 Jul 2004, at 17:16, Rob Studdert wrote: On 10 Jul 2004 at 16:05, Antonio Aparicio wrote: Digital does not have the same exposure latitude as film, I think it is slightly less than slide film - meaning you have to be more accurate with your exposures. I

Re: Cheapest USED DSLR on the market?

2004-07-10 Thread Antonio Aparicio
How about the Fujifilm FinePix S602Z Pro? Anything else seems overkill for ebay. Antonio On 10 Jul 2004, at 22:25, J. C. O'Connell wrote: I should clarify my intent, yes it would be mostly for ebay usage but I would also like to use for serious Macro work. That is one case where the small sensor

RE: *istD anti-aliasing?

2004-07-09 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Hey Rob, El Gringo wasn't attacking anyone, he was just making some valid points about sharpness and the *istD and peoples perception of it. A tripod may well help. What is the camera slap like on those things? Antonio Russell Rob Brigham wrote: Know Jostein his photography well, do you? It

Fwd: OT: PDML Old timers/Old farts

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Begin forwarded message: From: Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 8 July 2004 14:05:50 GMT+02:00 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: PDML Old timers/Old farts Hey Brian, I think we already covered Iraq, religion and politics! But then you should know that seeing as you have been around so

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Hey Brian, I think we already covered Iraq, religion and politics! But then you should know that seeing as you have been around so long. Personally I would prefer you did unsubscribe, along with your pals, if all you can do is hurl abuse. A. Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Christian, from where I am sitting you have never been anything but hostile to me. Sorry to break it too you but you like this but you are still a zealot. The difference between my posts and the others is that they are written by me, that is all. And you and a few other weirdos have decided to

OT: Email delivery problems with the PDML(was OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice)

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Hi Doug, Well I have been using the internet since Telnet and IRC, some 20 years ago and all I can say is that there is something wrong with this list. Emails are clearly not getting through. I am not the only one to experience this. Instead of berating me for raising the issue, or blaming me

Re: OT: PDML list server and viruses.

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
my systems. A. On 7 Jul 2004, at 16:30, Rob Studdert wrote: On 7 Jul 2004 at 16:17, Antonio Aparicio wrote: Somone reported receiving a virus from the list last month. Given the recent security scares with microsoft server software distributing spyware and the like I think

Re: OT:Outlook Express rule to delete certain messages...

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Oh look, Jostein, Markus and friends discussing OT: MS products! Hypocrites anyone? On 8 Jul 2004, at 14:24, graywolf wrote: I wonder if running the filter on the Inbox folder, then rerunning the same filter on the Deleted Items folder would not automatically and completely deep-six that mail?

Re: Email delivery problems with the PDML(was OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice)

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
any thought to the idea that maybe the problem is at your end? Bill - Original Message - From: Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 8:11 AM Subject: OT: Email delivery problems with the PDML(was OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Praise the lord! So, is anyone gonna let me in on what the rules are? I have asked before but they seem to be some sort of secret or something as nothing then materialized. From my experience so far with this group, the rules seem to change depending on who is involved and how long you have

Re: Email delivery problems with the PDML(was OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice)

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Well Rob, when you are debating a subject you normally have a different opinion to some other folks, so I dont really see how integration would be relevant. As to empathy, tolerance and compromise, it is very hard to feel any of those when you are the subject of an ongoing torrent of abuse and

Re: Bye ...

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
We don't know what the cause is yet Norm. We are just raising the subject for discussion. Calm down. On 8 Jul 2004, at 17:34, Norm Baugher wrote: Oh, sorry. is it Microsoft's fault? Antonio Aparicio wrote: Norm, I dont think it is fair to blame Doug, its not his fault.

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Yep, that must be it! Must try and stop that! LOL. vbg A. On 8 Jul 2004, at 17:57, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: Antonio Aparicio wrote: Hey Brian, send a copy of those rules over pal as I have no idea what I am supposed to have done wrong here. well, for a start - breathing

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-08 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Tom, And there was me all sad because you said you didn't want to talk to me again! LOL. A. On 8 Jul 2004, at 18:14, Tom C wrote: Antonio, I have only one thing to say to you. SHUTUP! Tom C.

Re: OT: Windows Scob virus collects passwords, financial data; Macintosh unaffected

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
, Lewis Matthew wrote: Perhaps they didn't raise an eyebrow because they were pleasantly presented - a tactic which you have yet to master. Lewis From: Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Then what about all the OTHER OT NON PENTAX THREADS? Lets see, there was the Tan is leaving thread (very

Re: OT: Windows Scob virus collects passwords, financial data; Macintosh unaffected

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
are conducted by people that have some thing interesting to say, and do so in an intellegent and civilized manner, without senseless and juvenile personal attacks on other participants. Antonio Aparicio wrote:i Then what about all the OTHER OT NON PENTAX THREADS? Lets see, there was the Tan

Re: OT: Windows Scob virus collects passwords, financial data; Macintosh unaffected

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Yes Bob, but the point is that the client machines are Windows machines! Antonio On 7 Jul 2004, at 01:03, Bob Blakely wrote: Many viruses require MANY, MANY machines to accomplish their foul mission. For example, every server, Mac, Windows or Linux, is vulnerable to denial of service attacks.

OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
http://www.computerweekly.com/articles/article.asp? liArticleID=131776liArticleTypeID=1liCategoryID=1liChannelID=171liFl avourID=1sSearch=nPage=1 The security issues in Internet Explorer have highlighted the need for companies to think about supporting other web browsers on their

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
What I would like to know also is what software is used on the server that maintains this list? Some have received viruses from the list, whilst others have not had their messages appear, whilst others have had their IDs faked Antonio On 7 Jul 2004, at 13:53, Antonio Aparicio wrote

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
to know is that it works, for the most part. From: Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2004/07/07 Wed AM 07:57:09 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice What I would like to know also is what software is used on the server that maintains

Re: Filters work!!!!!

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
What if I change my sig to say, Pentax? LOL. Regards, Pentax On 7 Jul 2004, at 15:14, William Robb wrote: Mark, the word Antonio in the message body is one of the words that will cause a message to hit my bit bucket. Normally, I wouldn't have seen your reply, except that I glanced at the ten or so

Re: OT: Windows Scob virus collects passwords, financial data; Macintosh unaffected

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
What are you talking about? On 7 Jul 2004, at 15:31, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Mr. Aparicio: I said nothing about you, positive or negative. You asked a question, which I answered. I am amazed that somehow that offended you. Antonio Aparicio wrote:i

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
talking about. No one has ever received a virus from this list. The server software is not your business or mine. Regards, Bob... --- No man's life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session. -- Mark Twain From: Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL PROTECTED] What

Re: Filters work!!!!!

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
You are always right about what? Pentax On 7 Jul 2004, at 15:45, Steve Larson wrote: How about I'm always right instead. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Pentax

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
My pleasure. By the way, unless you hadnt notices, photography is now digital, uses the internet and the, computer, browser and software you use in directly related to photograpy in the modern age. And it is also directly related to this group, which if you hadnnt noticed is taking place on

Re: Bye ...

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Bye. Have a nice vacation. Antonio On 7 Jul 2004, at 16:19, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Time for me to move on. Have a long vacation coming up in a few days and I probably won't return to the list for quite some time. Frankly, I don't feel much a part of things here ... so, thanks to all who've been

Re: OT: Non-Microsoft browsers are most secure choice

2004-07-07 Thread Antonio Aparicio
Now you are just being sarcastic. On 7 Jul 2004, at 16:21, Rob Brigham wrote: You mean you are still using it? I scrapped IE and Windows a couple of weeks back when he first showed us the error of our ways - thanks Antonio, I had never realised how bad this stuff was before! Why is this

OT: Windows Scob virus collects passwords, financial data; Macintosh unaffected

2004-07-06 Thread Antonio Aparicio
For those on the list who beleive windows is safe:  Hackers sent a chill across the Web last week when they engineered a way to take over Microsoft-designed Web servers [IIS] to spread a virus onto Windows PCs. The virus was planted on Windows computers when they visited Web sites that had been

Re: SV: Windows Scob virus collects passwords, financial data; Macintosh unaffected

2004-07-06 Thread Antonio Aparicio
No idea. Antonio On 6 Jul 2004, at 11:21, Jens Bladt wrote: Thankas for the info. What is ISS? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Antonio Aparicio [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 6. juli 2004 11:17 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: OT

Re: OT: Windows Scob virus collects passwords, financial data; Macintosh unaffected

2004-07-06 Thread Antonio Aparicio
about 20 hours later. Which means that all *legal* copies of Microsoft Windows operating systems could be patched within a week after that, depending on the update frequency. Companies not updating their platforms can of course be caught pants down any day. Quoting Antonio Aparicio [EMAIL

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