Re: Taking photos with nED

2007-11-28 Thread David Weiss
P. J. Alling wrote: > I'd heard of it before, but I can't remember exactly when, (though I > think it was mentioned on this list). I'd forgotten, thought I'm sure > there was some amusement expressed by the denizens. > > Mark Roberts wrote: > >> Once or twice a week someone finds my web page

Re: Friday For Sale

2007-03-30 Thread David Weiss
Bill, I will take the 200/f4 if you still have it. The cosmetics are good? Dave Bill Lawlor wrote: > Battery Grip D-BG2 for K10D in like new condition. I only put it on the > camera for a day, then decided it was not my style. All papers included. > $100 . > > SMC Pentax 1:4/200 lens (K se

Re: How about Pentax M 135/3.5 and M 200/4.0?

2007-02-28 Thread David Weiss
Here is an example of Joe Mauer leading off of first last summer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/406193828/ This was taken with the m200f4.0 - I really think this lens shines on the ist ds, colors nice and saturated, contrasty and sharp. Not much bad to say about it at all. D

Re: Well anybody know in what ways m42 screwmounting system is superior to K mounting system?

2007-02-14 Thread David Weiss
All the lenses with an a/m switch have depth of field preview? Dave J. C. O'Connell wrote: > Well, > > Anybody know in what ways m42 screwmounting system > is/was superior to the bayonet K mounting system? > > I know at least two, and maybe somebody else knows > some more? > > jco > > --

Re: WTB: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens

2007-02-14 Thread David Weiss
TED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Jim King > Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 1:22 PM > To: pdml@pdml.net > Subject: Re: WTB: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens > > > David Weiss wrote on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:37:42 -0800 > >> I wonder how that [the K28/2] is rated? I

Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens

2007-02-12 Thread David Weiss
JCO, You have all of the SMCT? Even the 1000mm and 15mm? That is pretty impressive bunch of lenses. Which is your favorite to use? Which "K" lenses are you missing? I can thank you for getting me to start buying the screwmount stuff. I can also now blame you for the size of my collection!

Re: WTB: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens

2007-02-12 Thread David Weiss
Jim King wrote: > As many of you know, I'm a collector as well as a user of Pentax > lenses. I need a copy of this lens to help me reach my goal of > owning all of the Pentax K-mount 28mm lenses. If anyone here has a > copy which they would be willing to sell me I'd be very grateful. > P

Re: Obscure unit conversions

2007-02-10 Thread David Weiss
Bob Shell wrote: > On Feb 10, 2007, at 3:17 PM, Toine wrote: > >> A simple conversion like feet to meters isn't possible. Maybe you >> could give us the specs mentioned in the paper. > > OK, it says: > > The initial concentrations were 2160, 13100 and 2330 nM, respectively > > Then later in t

Re: Obscure unit conversions

2007-02-10 Thread David Weiss
Bob Shell wrote: > On Feb 10, 2007, at 2:53 PM, David Weiss wrote: > >> The word "mole" refers to a number of particles, it is not a >> concentration unit. Molarity is a concentration unit, equal to >> moles of >> solute per liter of solution. If you ha

Re: Obscure unit conversions

2007-02-10 Thread David Weiss
Bob Shell wrote: > I'm doing some research and keep coming across odd units of measure > that I need to convert to more common ones. For example, in > measurements of concentration of dissolved solids I'm used to using > mg/L but came across a French research paper that has everything in >

Thanks to the list

2007-02-06 Thread David Weiss
Thanks to everyone who fielded my somewhat behind the curve questions concerning 16 bit and 8 bit photo manipulation programs. It helped me solidify my plans for the near future. Those being, to purchase Lightroom, wait to see if Gimp updates as promised, if not, eventually go to PS CS2, mayb

Re: Anyone use 'The Gimp'?

2007-02-06 Thread David Weiss
Cory Papenfuss wrote: >> For anyone doing photography and using Windows or Mac OS operating >> systems, there are too many upsides to Photoshop/Lightroom/other >> better developed photo editing tools to be worth wasting time with >> The Gimp. >> > ... unless you're a cheap bastard. For many,

Re: Anyone use 'The Gimp'?

2007-02-06 Thread David Weiss
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > My workflow in PS CS2 or Lightroom starts from the RAW file > ([EMAIL PROTECTED] capture) and is only rendered to an [EMAIL PROTECTED] RGB > file when I output JPEGs for the web or tell whichever program I'm > using to print ... the 16bit -> 8bit conversion is do

Re: Anyone use 'The Gimp'?

2007-02-06 Thread David Weiss
Mat Maessen wrote: > On 2/6/07, David Weiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Is Photoshop, Elements or otherwise, a 16-bit editior? I seem to >> remember that some features are and some features are not? Please >> clarify. If not, is your work around to shoot in raw and

Re: Anyone use 'The Gimp'?

2007-02-06 Thread David Weiss
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Feb 6, 2007, at 2:27 AM, jim wrote: > >> As subject says. anyone use this Free app? >> Almost as powerfull as photoshop, in some ways, maybe more. >> Interested hearing from anyone who does. > > No. Primary difficulties with The Gimp are the lack of 16 bit editing >

Re: Another question about the istDS- changing screens?

2007-02-01 Thread David Weiss
Speaking of metering with that screen, seems the trouble with exposure of k and m lenses on the k10d can be corrected if a screen from the ist DS is installed. Well, that is what people are reporting on DPreview. Dave J. C. O'Connell wrote: > Cool! I wont wait for what's available, I will >

Re: Another guy with too much spare time

2007-02-01 Thread David Weiss
David Savage wrote: > Of all the Canadian $1 coin pictures I've seen today, those are the best :-) > > So does anyone have a hypothesis of what's causing the pink colouring? > Here I am bleating again. Was thinking on the way to work this morning how it looks like the distortion caused by a ma

Re: Another k10D problem

2007-01-31 Thread David Weiss
Fiso, Thanks for the efforts. Please have a look at my other recent post to see my latest findings. Seems that the combination of long shutter speed, small f stop, high light sensitivity and some underexposure will do it. If this is just my camera, well you are indeed more lucky than I am.

Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-31 Thread David Weiss
Christian wrote: > I'm with Godders on this one... Maybe something to do with the type of > window. For example, argon gas between the panes or a UV (or some other > insulating filter) on the glass could cause weird colors that may > otherwise not be noticed by your eyes. Better to test out

Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-30 Thread David Weiss
William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "David Weiss" Subject: Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one? > > >> Paul Stenquist wrote: >>> He's shooting jpegs on bright setting and underexposing by two to >>> three sto

Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-30 Thread David Weiss
. I will shoot a gray card, hopefully tomorrow, although I am going to an ENT specialist for a pinched nerve in my face. Well, that can put you on edge too! Maybe I will just shoot the graycard with the flash. Just not having a great week. Sorry again. Dave > On Jan 30, 2007, at 9:32 PM

Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-30 Thread David Weiss
at 4:00 PM, David Weiss wrote: > >> So, is this just the infamous banding problem magnified a bit? > > No. > >> Is this just my camera? I hope someone can verify for me that this is >> just a characteristic of this camera. Not that this would thrill me, >

Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-30 Thread David Weiss
William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "David Weiss" > Subject: Another k10D problem or just an old one? > > >>> I know that I am not likely to shoot under these conditions, but it >> would be nice if the camera worked properly just th

Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-30 Thread David Weiss
I wanted to know. I wasn't calling it a bad camera or anything else. Geez. Dave > Paul > On Jan 30, 2007, at 8:53 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: > >> On 31/01/07, David Weiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> So, is this just the infamous banding pr

Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-30 Thread David Weiss
Paul Stenquist wrote: > It's not banding. It seems to be due to a combination of things. Do > you have your jpeg settings at highly saturated as well as bright? No. I saw the same problem on RAW images and the non-bright setting. The saturation is at normal. > Underexposing white doesn't gi

Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-30 Thread David Weiss
is happening in the same conditions. Dave > Paul > On Jan 30, 2007, at 7:00 PM, David Weiss wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> Well, the other day I decided to take a look at this k lens >> underexposure issue (which appears to be a real problem) and instead >>

Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-30 Thread David Weiss
_id=5458281&size=lg > On Jan 30, 2007, at 7:00 PM, David Weiss wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> Well, the other day I decided to take a look at this k lens >> underexposure issue (which appears to be a real problem) and instead >> found another problem. Here are

Another k10D problem or just an old one?

2007-01-30 Thread David Weiss
Hello, Well, the other day I decided to take a look at this k lens underexposure issue (which appears to be a real problem) and instead found another problem. Here are the pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ This is a series of pictures of a white piece of tissue used t

Re: Photoshop Lightroom 1.0 sale and shipping date announcement

2007-01-29 Thread David Weiss
orel. I am not sure how > Adobe operates. > > Perry. > > On 1/29/07, David Weiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Would anyone know if that academic discount gives you exactly the same >> version of the program that everyone else will get for $199? I've >>

Re: Photoshop Lightroom 1.0 sale and shipping date announcement

2007-01-29 Thread David Weiss
Would anyone know if that academic discount gives you exactly the same version of the program that everyone else will get for $199? I've always thought that they give you the lite version, but I could be wrong. Dave Perry Pellechia wrote: > Those like me who qualify for academic pricing wi

k10d back in the barn

2007-01-24 Thread David Weiss
Some of you may remember about 3 1/2 weeks ago, I described a problem with my k10d, that it made a popping noise and functions became for a time inoperable. Pentax Colorado logged it on January 4th, I received it today on January 24th. They replaced the whole camera for me, updating the warra

Re: Working with my K10D Raw images

2007-01-23 Thread David Weiss
Barry, There is a work around (suppose you would call it a plug-in) that was posted not too long ago on DPReview so that you can work with RawShooter and k10D - works well, actually. It will read DNG files from k10D. Dave Barry Rice wrote: > Hey Folks, > > I've been happy as a pig in

Re: Pop goes the K10D

2006-12-27 Thread David Weiss
Thanks everyone, sent it out today. I was hesitating as I did not want to be without it, but probably better to do it now rather than later. Good advice all around. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Pop goes the K10D

2006-12-27 Thread David Weiss
I figure, hey, I have a few extra lenses, might as well put them on ebay today for $0.15 deal. So I pull out my k10d, flash up, with kit lens, and push shutter button, and POP!, like an old flash bulb sound emits from camera. Camera shutter stuck, camera won't turn off, nothing working. So I

Re: Digital Restoration by Ctein

2006-12-27 Thread David Weiss
Okay, I have always wondered, how do you pronounce his (Ctein) name? Dave Shel Belinkoff wrote: > He looks a bit like John Francis, although he wears nicer shirts > > Shel > > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Brian Walters > >> There's some info on the book and author here (interesting

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-23 Thread David Weiss
Did ya ever buy anything consumer grade? You have nothing but the utterly expensive ones. Dave j wrote: > Couple others I have are 135 F1.8, 15 F3.5, 18 > F3.5, 16 F2.8 fish, 17 F4.0 fish, 200 F4.0 macro, > 1000mm mirror..What do you think they are worth ? Thanks > > At 02:54 PM 12/23/06,

Re: Trap Focus with k10D

2006-12-21 Thread David Weiss
t;A" lens was required. > I was successful with the "A" lens on the K10D, but I have sold all of > my non "A" lenses, so have none to try. > You said you had found it not to work with "M" lenses, so, that MAY > still apply.(?) > > Jack > --

Re: Trap Focus with k10D

2006-12-21 Thread David Weiss
, unless the K10D works very differently than the > earlier Pentax DSLR bodies, and I don't belive it does in this instance. I > just used an M lens and engaged trap focus. It worked with the program > dial set to Av, Tv, and M, with autofocus in S mode. > > Shel > > >

Re: Trap Focus with k10D

2006-12-21 Thread David Weiss
ries lenses, same as was the case with > the MZ-S. The MZ-S owner's manual included such info under the term, > "snap focus" I believe. > Must have the "A's" capability to communicate the necessary settings to > the body. > As you may know, the AF mode sele

Trap Focus with k10D

2006-12-21 Thread David Weiss
Hi all, Has anyone used trap focus with k10D? I cannot seem to get it to work properly. Have been trying with m series lenses. Just shoots. Shouldn't there be a custom function that does not allow it to fire unless in focus? I think there is such a thing on the DS. I have tried using an m 1

Re: *ist DS selling price

2006-12-20 Thread David Weiss
Sold my ist DS with a m501.4 for $450, no cards or batteries. This was about 2 months ago. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Paul Stequest Will not stop sending me harrasing private emails

2006-12-18 Thread David Weiss
K.Takeshita wrote: > On 12/18/06 6:36 PM, "J. C. O'Connell", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I am not the psycho stalker chasing people > > [snipped for short] > >> times, I dont like getting involved in >> personal attacks, and I dont start them. > > JCO, I believe you and tend to agree with y

FS: DA 16-45

2006-12-17 Thread David Weiss
Hello all, Have this lens for sale in barely used condition. Might have been used on less than 10 photo outings. No marks on it at all. Have the original box, hood and caps. $280 and shipping. Shipping shouldn't be more than $6 in the US. I believe it could get there by the holidays if ma

Re: How Long ...

2006-12-03 Thread David Weiss
Shel Belinkoff wrote: > .. have you participated in the PDML, in its various iterations. My pentax/photo internet history goes something like this: 1992: Started out on Prodigy/Hobby/Photography. Entertained mightily by MikeG who knew more about darkroom processing than God. Got involved in re

Re: K10D list penetration

2006-11-30 Thread David Weiss
Dave, If an official count is being done, add 1 for mine. I just ordered it from b&h last Friday, received it yesterday. 3 days from UPS delivery. First impression - much bigger than I am use to, but a fast and smooth machine. I expect it to be used frequently, starting this weekend for Chr

Re: Pentax Takumar K mount 135mm f1:2.5

2006-11-24 Thread David Weiss
Steve Sharpe wrote: > At 1:44 AM +0100 11/25/06, Vic Mortelmans wrote: >> Hi >> >> can someone give a brief comment on this lens? I'm not familiar with the >> K-mount line of lenses. Seems something inbetween the Super-Multi-Coated >> Takumar (M42 screw) series and the SMC M/A Pentax-series (Bayone

Re: PDML and Thunderbird

2006-11-24 Thread David Weiss
Mark, I was wondering if you solved your problem - I can only say I am a satisfied TB customer, and it seems to work well with the pdml. At least, I see the messages - cannot say for everyone else! Dave Mark Cassino wrote: > Earlier today I got set up on the PDML with feeds > going to both m

Re: What a woman looks like after you've touched her up...

2006-11-19 Thread David Weiss
I would say we both have a right to gripe - the size of the deposit should not matter. Dave Mark Roberts wrote: > Shel Belinkoff wrote: > >> Where do you guys find this stuff? > > I first saw it a few weeks ago when I followed a link from Mike > Johnston's blog. > (BTW: Sorry for mentioning

Re: ebay song.

2006-11-19 Thread David Weiss
Hah! Gotta love Weird Al. Way too correct to not figure he has ebayed a Dr. Demento fake beard or two himself. Dave Jostein Øksne wrote: > LOL > > So _you're_ the guy with the Beanie Babies!!! > > Jostein > > On 11/19/06, Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Not my favourite music, b

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread David Weiss
Ken, I made a similar post several weeks ago where I compared JCO's tormentors to boys poking a bear with at stick. They are a part of the problem. I think we all would behave poorly if publicly attacked, but also agree that JCO should be more civil, especially with his word choices. He does

Re: OT: Netscape 7.1 - ann's new computer blues

2006-10-19 Thread David Weiss
John Francis wrote: > On Thu, Oct 19, 2006 at 05:55:35PM -0400, David Weiss wrote: >> I believe I heard today that IE is being updated to include tab browsing >> - gee, Firefox has had that for years. Nothing like taking from the >> best, a Microsoft tradition. > > Y

Re: OT: Netscape 7.1 - ann's new computer blues

2006-10-19 Thread David Weiss
; > Anyway to turn that off?? > > ann > > > Original Message: > - > From: David Weiss [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:04:40 -0400 > To: pdml@pdml.net > Subject: Re: OT: Netscape 7.1 - ann's new computer blues > > > I use this co

Re: OT: Netscape 7.1 - ann's new computer blues

2006-10-18 Thread David Weiss
I use this combination (Thunderbird and Firefox) and they work quite well together. What I like most is that you can tailor the way it works a bit with the various themes, plug-ins and extensions. For instance, I have pop-up messages when mail arrives into some of my folders, others I do not

Re: OT: Netscape 7.1 - ann's new computer blues

2006-10-18 Thread David Weiss
Carlos Royo wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> (1) Can I get that or older versions as a free download? >> >> Someone wrote (on our list) I could download 7.1 and I can't find that >> email now >> >> I want to start using my road runner email account but would definitely >> not like to

Re: OT - loss of a PDML member

2006-10-13 Thread David Weiss
Grant, I will be thinking about your bother and your family while taking pictures in Amish country tomorrow. A wine maker? Sounds like he was a guy I could like. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A Call to STFU About JCO

2006-10-13 Thread David Weiss
John Celio wrote: > This is a call for everyone to just shut the f*ck up about J.C. O'Connell's > ranting and ravings over the aperture simulator. After this post, I will > not contribute to this insanity any further. I was going to say a few days ago that it was about time that the boys stop

WTB 135mm 6x7 macro

2006-10-13 Thread David Weiss
Hello all, I am in the market for a 135mm macro for the 6x7 - cosmetics don't have to be perfect as long as glass and aperture are. Would like the caps too. Email me off-list. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: FS: the remaining stuffs...

2006-10-05 Thread David Weiss
Alan Chan wrote: > Just a little updates & price cuts. Feel free to make me any offers. I can > cut the prices a little more with multi-items. Always quote the lowest > shipping by air. > http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling > > Regards, > Alan Chan > http://www.pbase.com/wlachan > > > Alan, I

Re: Nov. Pop Photo and the K10D

2006-10-05 Thread David Weiss
Just a one page review, but pretty positive, all in all. The emphasized the bang for the buck angle. Dave Jack Davis wrote: > Cover of the Nov. issue of Pop Photo (received just this minute) is all > Pentax K10D. > Haven't opened it yet. > > Jack > > ___

Re: (via Mike J's blog) Please Stop

2006-10-02 Thread David Weiss
feel like a sucker right now. Dave mike wilson wrote: > David Weiss wrote: > >> I wish people would stop advertising Mike J's work. As some of you will >> remember, he solicited funds from some of us prior to finishing his >> book, "The Empirical Photograph

Re: (via Mike J's blog) Please Stop

2006-10-01 Thread David Weiss
I wish people would stop advertising Mike J's work. As some of you will remember, he solicited funds from some of us prior to finishing his book, "The Empirical Photographer". I never received it, emailed him several times with no answer. I enjoyed his opinions while he was here, but I do not

Re: DNG Converter?

2006-09-23 Thread David Weiss
Adam, Okay, got that, now how do I oper/edit the image with the pentax software? It does not let me open the dng files. Dave Adam Maas wrote: > David Weiss wrote: >> Hello, >> >> Do I understand correctly that I can convert a pentax raw file to >> dng usin

DNG Converter?

2006-09-23 Thread David Weiss
Hello, Do I understand correctly that I can convert a pentax raw file to dng using the pentax photo lab 3.02 software? Can someone lead me through this? For some reason, I cannot find the options to do this. (Or my brain is just too fried anymore). Thanks Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Li

Re: Don Walser Died ...

2006-09-22 Thread David Weiss
Shel, You might be interested in this interview with him then: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6124428&ft=1&f=13 I just heard it today about 2 hours before I saw your post. He sounded like a likable guy. Dave Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I just found out cowboy and country

Re: OT: US Football season opens today

2006-09-10 Thread David Weiss
Bob Sullivan wrote: > Woo Hoo! > The Bears are beating the Packers 26 to 0 in the 4th quarter. > The first game of our championship season (maybe?). > All is right in Chicago! > Regards, Bob S. > And the Browns lost ugly to the lowly Saints. All is normal in C-town. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: Holy Crap -- Pentax 10MP body

2006-08-13 Thread David Weiss
Ah, Aaron, this is like putting the presents under the Christmas tree and jiggling them, and not letting us open the box! Let's see, are cameras WIFI yet? Solar operated no need of batteries? Dave --- Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have just learned something about it that p

RSP 2006 anyone for sale?

2006-07-28 Thread David Weiss
Hey all, Does anyone know where I could get Raw Shooter Professional 2006? I have the essentials version and would like to get the upgraded copy. The folks at Pixmantec do not sell it anymore. thanks Dave __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?

6x7 55mm opinions needed

2006-04-23 Thread David Weiss
Hi, Well, I hope something on topic and not digital is still acceptable! Who here has an opinion on the 55mm for the 6x7? Here is what I have learned from the photo groups: super tak 55f3.5 s-m-c tak 55f3.5 smc tak 55f4.0 smc pentax 55f4.0 (hope I have this right, doing it from memory and a sl

Re: ACDSee Pro - anyone using it?

2006-03-14 Thread David Weiss
Shel, Is the color depth 8 or 16 bit for Elements? Do you know the color depth of the others mentioned in this thread? Dave Previous Post: The only reason I mentioned Elements is that it offers RAW processing, is inexpensive (which seemed to be a "feature" you wanted), and has some features

Re: ot back in the saddle again

2006-02-04 Thread David Weiss
Hi Collin, Hope you get through your illness in good shape. Let me know if you stumble across any darkroom stuff. Dave On 4/2/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: >I was in the hospital all of last week. Four days asleep in ICU just >waiting. >My vocal cords swelled shut l

Re: Columbus PDML & PreBay

2006-01-14 Thread David Weiss
Collin, Well, that is a shame! I hope you checked with the auction people - perhaps they picked it up? Here (I hope) is a picture of our fearless troupe: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/86667616/ Collin is the one that almost has a pole coming out of his head. I vow to learn

Columbus PDML & PreBay

2006-01-14 Thread David Weiss
Hey Collin, I can verify for everyone that Collin is quite the nice chap, and so are his friends and son Steve. Collin is a very good enabler. Hope that printing press works well for you. Did you find those metal tanks or did someone snag them? That footswitch I bought in that box of stuff fits

Re: 6x7 Advance Resistance

2005-10-16 Thread David Weiss
Thanks, Bro D, I will try that as soon as the current roll is exposed. Being new to this camera, I am suprised at how well balanced it is to use (it does not seem as heavy as it looks). I have even had a few thoughts about using it handheld (at higher shutter speeds). Haven't done so yet, but

Re: 6x7 Advance Resistance

2005-10-16 Thread David Weiss
Has the MLU - any difference in your instruction below? Before I saw your reply, I absentmindedly put another roll of film in it (just does not look right empty!). I noticed that when I tried to pull out a little more leader, that it seemed that the supply side was putting up more resistance tha

Re: 6x7 Advance Resistance

2005-10-16 Thread David Weiss
The pressure plate is set correctly. Is Delta 400 extra thick maybe? Are there any other settings on the camera that would effect this? (I can't think of any) Dave William Robb said: Make sure the pressure plate is set to 120 film. Original Message: > Hey there, > > I recently boug

6x7 Advance Resistance

2005-10-15 Thread David Weiss
Hey there, I recently bought a 6x7 and was wondering how hard should it be to advance the film? I just finished a roll of ilford delta film (120 length) and at times, I thought I was going to break something. Should it feel more like a 35 mm camera or is this normal? Time for a cleaning? thank

Re: anybody still shoot film?

2005-09-24 Thread David Weiss
Hi all, I guess I am unusual in that I own a *ist DS but still prefer film. I have had the digital beasty for a little over a month and have just taken test shots so far. Currently shooting Supra in a spotmatic II and having fun with that. After that roll is finished, I plan to use an H3V fo

Re: Southwest suggestions

2005-09-05 Thread David Weiss
P.J., I am pretty sure this is the one that you see all the nice pictures of, the famous sand/wind eroded formations. I went through it last year. I think this is the one she was interested in, mentioning slot canyons as she did. There are two parts that are not connected, but fairly close to o

hot/dead pixels -Mark Roberts website program

2005-09-05 Thread David Weiss
Hi, I downloaded the program to check for hot pixels from Mark Roberts site and found that my new *ist DS has no hot or dead pixels. I thought I might have a problems as I noticed some white spots on a few pictures that do not seem to belong there. Two questions: 1. For those of you familiar

Re: Southwest suggestions

2005-09-05 Thread David Weiss
Marnie aka Doe; Yep, can't be more than 5 miles or so. It is in a desert area though. It doesn't look like much from the top, but when you go in it, wow, unbelievable. The colors really pop depending on what time of the day you are in there. I think early morning is suppose to be the best alth

Re: Southwest suggestions

2005-09-05 Thread David Weiss
Wow, I have some other suggestions besides Mesa Verde. Doing this from memory and in no particular order: 1. Great Sand Dunes CO- Gotta see this, especially beautiful near dusk. Be careful if changing lenses! 2. Glen Canyon Dam/Lake Powell, AZ - and Antelope canyon (the slot canyons, both up

RE: Electronics Experts:*ist DS and Flash: A Desperate cry in the Wilderness of Ohio

2005-09-02 Thread David Weiss
Don, I am smiling from ear to ear - just reversed the pc connector at the power source (the pc cord has a household like plug on the one end) and it works like a charm! Thanks so much for you help. I never would have thought of that. I can't tell you how relieved I am. Dave Don said: OK h

RE: Electronics Experts:*ist DS and Flash: A Desperate cry in the Wilderness of Ohio

2005-09-02 Thread David Weiss
uch a way as to reverse the leads. Some flash makers have reverse polarity adapters, this is probably why! ;-) Don > -Original Message----- > From: David Weiss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 4:06 PM > To: P. List > Subject: Electronics Experts:*ist DS

Electronics Experts:*ist DS and Flash: A Desperate cry in the Wilderness of Ohio

2005-09-02 Thread David Weiss
Hey, Well, I took the advice of several on the list and bought a Wein adapter in hopes of powering some Novatron Lights. No good. How I tested: 1. Put flash adapter on hotshoe 2. Camera in manual flash mode. 2. connect to Novatron lights via pc connector. 3. Hit shutter at various settings,

Re: Gimp, Anyone?

2005-08-30 Thread David Weiss
Toralf, Thanks for chiming in. What did you work-on in the Gimp? I am looking forward to see how it grows and changes. I have never used the full-blown version of PS - as has been pointed out to me, the Gimp has some limitations, but from my point of view, it seems to have a wealth of versatili

Re: Gimp Anyone?

2005-08-30 Thread David Weiss
s post: This one time, at band camp, David Weiss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Adam, > > Could you tell me exactly what you mean by > colour management? (I am just learning). > of course you could join us on the GIMP user list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe see th

Re: Gimp, Anyone?

2005-08-29 Thread David Weiss
which has worked well for me so far. I guess I like using the odd program - and - dammit - I am using Firefox and not IE;) Gotta love tab browsing! Another example with wonderful plugins (the adblock and flashblock well worth the switch). Dave Orginal message: Quoting David Weiss <[EM

Re: Gimp Anyone?

2005-08-29 Thread David Weiss
pointers. I think I have learned enough on my own to do the common adjustments. In any case, I am having fun with it which satisifies one of my goals. Dave David Weiss wrote: >Say, anyone using the Gimp for their image manipulations? > >It seems pretty well featured plus their

Gimp, Anyone?

2005-08-29 Thread David Weiss
Say, anyone using the Gimp for their image manipulations? It seems pretty well featured plus their are many useful and free plugins to be had. Can also use Photoshop plugins (not sure about all of them, but the BW plus and pseudo IR mentioned here earlier work fine). I dunno, I like the pric

Re: ist DS and Flash

2005-08-27 Thread David Weiss
Godfrey, Could you check the Wein ID number? I looked at the B&H website and there are several offered. The one I think is correct says it has a female pc connector? Can you clarify that is what you use? Shouldn't it be male? Hmmm. Dave p.s., thanks to everyone who replied so far. 'Tis di

Re: ist DS and Flash

2005-08-27 Thread David Weiss
lems. Fires the flash in manual and Av mode easily. Be sure the shutter speed is 1/180 sec or slower. I would suspect a bad hot shoe adapter, I've had a lot of them that had problems. I would also recommend using a Wein Safe Sync to be on the safe side ... Godfrey On Aug 26, 2005, a

ist DS and Flash

2005-08-26 Thread David Weiss
Hello hello, Does anyone know how best to side-step the lack of a pc connector on an ist DS? I am stumped - I tried an old pc connector to hot shoe adapter and that did not work. I ask because I would like to use the ist DS with a Novatron kit. All help much appreciated. Dave

OT: Gimp Plug-Ins

2004-12-24 Thread David Weiss
Luigi, Just using plan old Windows 2000. Hmm, if you have the time, can you explain what gcc is? Does this advice still apply if I am using Windows? Yep, I am not especially savy with computers. Dave Luigi said: On Friday 24 December 2004 06:46, David Weiss wrote: > Hi, > > An

OT: Gimp Plug-Ins

2004-12-24 Thread David Weiss
Hi, Anyone here know much about how to install a Gimp Plug-In? I went to their official site, picked the download option for the redeye plug-in, and I get a text version of the program. Does the same thing for other plug-ins. Dave __ Do

Re: Fixing a viewfinder

2004-07-15 Thread David Weiss
Graywolf said: David, I assume you are talking about the lens in the viewfinder eyepiece. If so, when you get it out, your friendly local optician could probably grind a new one to fit, assuming you can not find a donor camera. Just take the old one in and ask. Graywolf, Thanks for the idea.

Tamron Mount

2004-07-15 Thread David Weiss
Brian said: I'd like to get another mount so that I can use the lens on my Spotmatic. Brian, I have this lens (Tamron SP 90 macro, an older one)also and have two mounts for it. One is marked P/KA which I suppose is the Tamron 2. The other one I have is for screwmount cameras and is labeled P/

Fixing a viewfinder

2004-07-12 Thread David Weiss
Don Sanderson said: >If you get in trouble email me and I'll try to help. Thanks Don, and others for your valuble tips. As soon as I find a replacement, I will let you know. >I assume that you're fairly handy just by the fact you're >willing to tackle Well, it just took me four days to fi

RE: Fixing a viewfinder

2004-07-11 Thread David Weiss
f? Yes, the scratch is on the eyepiece. Thanks! Dave > -Original Message----- > From: David Weiss [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2004 4:10 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Fixing a viewfinder > > > Hi all, > > Does anyone know if it is

Fixing a viewfinder

2004-07-10 Thread David Weiss
Hi all, Does anyone know if it is easy to remove the viewfinder of an KX? Mine has a little scratch in it that bothers me a bit. Would it be easy enough to swap it with another from a beater? Does anyone have a KX parts camera? Thanks Dave ___

Re: Retina (was Re: Semi OT-Street Photography

2004-04-22 Thread David Weiss
Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > I've had/seen several Retina bodies (IIIc) but have never > had a IIa or IIc. How do they differ from the IIIc? > Collin, Not sure this wasn't already covered, but just to chime in: The IIa is a little slimmer than the IIIc, has no meter but does have a rangefi

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