Re: suggestions around san jose area?

2008-04-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
k and have *any* time to see anything.) > > Godfrey > > > On Apr 11, 2008, at 9:43 PM, John Francis wrote: > > On Sat, Apr 12, 2008 at 12:21:12AM -0400, Gaurav Aggarwal wrote: > >> Hi, > >> > >> I am in Bay Area, California for the first time. Was visiting

suggestions around san jose area?

2008-04-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I am in Bay Area, California for the first time. Was visiting a customer today (Friday) and flying out Saturday evening. Does anyone have suggestions on what I can do on Saturday morning? I have my trust Pentax ZX-M and 35-105 with me. This is my first trip out west. I have heard a lot about

Re: What would a K10D body sell for?

2008-01-29 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I might say $450 for a good condition body. It is right not $570 new at Adorama after mail-in rebate of $100 (original price $6700 and shipping is free. So I would imagine a used body to sell for at least $100 less (used, no warranty etc etc). Gaurav On 1/28/08, Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: k10d vs nikon d80 handling

2008-01-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
00 and probably another later. What a vague question but I'll ask nevertheless :-) Gaurav On 1/27/08, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Gaurav Aggarwal" > Subject: k10d vs nikon d80 handling > > > > Hi, >

k10d vs nikon d80 handling

2008-01-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I am hoping to buy my first Digital SLR and spent a few minutes in a store before my wife dragged me out :-) I use a Pentax ZX-M with two PKA zoom lenses right now (35-105 f/3.5 and 70-200 f/4). I thought that I liked the feel of Pentax K10D but then when I tried Nikon D80 it sort of felt lot

Any Pentax deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

2007-11-18 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, Does anyone know of deals on Pentax K10D offered by retailers for the coming post Thanksgiving shooping season? A quick search didn't turn up anything. I could only find a price of $650 after rebate from Adorama (looking for reputed sources only). Thanks, Gaurav -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Any possibility of price reduction for K10D?

2007-03-28 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Is there any possibilty of a price reduction of K10D? A few of us hoped for one in the 6-7 month period after the product launch. Does anyone see that happening in the next 2-3 months? Thanks, Gaurav -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: new K100D doesn't work

2007-03-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
7;re doing. > > Shel > > > [Original Message] > > From: Gaurav Aggarwal > > > I got a new Pentax K100D with 18-55mm > > lens yesterday at Hunt's Photo and Video in > > Melrose, Mass. It just doesn't work. It turns on, > > auto-focuses and the shutte

new K100D doesn't work

2007-03-09 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I got a new Pentax K100D with 18-55mm lens yesterday at Hunt's Photo and Video in Melrose, Mass. It just doesn't work. It turns on, auto-focuses and the shutter fires but the pictures come out dark, almost black. The only time I can get something is if I shoot directly at a light source. Anyone ha

shutter won't fire on ZX-5n

2007-03-02 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I have a Pentax ZX-5n that won't fire the shutter at all times. It seems to auto focus and the metering works but the shutter doesn't fire. The batteries are new. Any ideas what could be going wrong? Any pointers appreciated. Is it worth talking to Pentax for a repair? Thanks, Gaurav -- PD

what does a dirty lens or filter lead to?

2006-10-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
hi everyone, i was curious what happens if one shoots with a dirty lens/filter? for example if there are finger prints, smudges, dust, fibers or just fungus on either the front or the rear element? any personal experiences? do we get similar marks on the recording media (film/sensor)? i doubt it.

Re: any feedback on Optio M10?

2006-09-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
aven't been there yet.. > > > Tom C. > > > > > > > > > >From: "Gaurav Aggarwal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > >To: pdml@pdml.net > >Subject: any feedback on Optio M10? > >Date: Mon, 11 Sep 200

any feedback on Optio M10?

2006-09-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I have to recommend a $150-$180 camera to a friend on budget who wants a P&S since the film camera died. He hardly uses a computer and is not very tech-savvy. However, a bigger LCD screen is favorable. 3x optical zoom and 4-6 mp. Size isn't important however, would prefer low shutter-lag (Niko

any views on K100D vs. Canon Rebel XT (350D)?

2006-08-21 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, Coming out of the lurking mode, I would like to get your views/opinion on K100D vs. Canon Rebel XT (350D) assuming no existing investment in lenses/flashes? The Pentax kit is around $100 cheaper in the US. Is Canon auto-focus better than the Pentax under normal lighting conditions? I am just a

Re: PESO: My Grand daughter

2006-03-18 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Wow! This is a great shot. Thanks for sharing. It isn't just any other family album shot. Good timing and of course perfect exposure. Gaurav On 3/14/06, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Even though it's mostly for the family album, I like this shot of my grand > daughter Karla and my son i

Re: PESO: Others 2005 :: 1 :: GDG

2006-03-18 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Way cool!! The water droplets bring life to the shot. Didn't quite understand why you chose to leave space below the flower and not much on the right. Gaurav On 3/13/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Been concentrating on the "Ramsey" exhibit, the www.gdgphoto.com > website and re

ZX-M focusing screen on ZX-5n

2006-03-18 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I had recently changed the screen of my newly acquired ZX-5n with a split image focusing screen (a ZX-M part ordered from Pentax Colorado). Thanks to Don for helping me with precise instructions. I developed my first roll after that and I tend to feel that I didn't get sharp focus on almost a

Re: PESO - Low Flying II

2006-03-16 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Great shot! I love it. It portrays the action so well. I like how there is a center of interest but not in the center but a little to left and I can feel that he will just fill the space in the right. Thanks for sharing! Gaurav On 3/12/06, Peter McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi guys, > >

OT: Fujifilm Slide Processing in Phoenix

2006-03-13 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, Off-topic post related to slide film processing using Fujifilm mailers. Has there been any issues lately? I haven't received a couple of rolls now for a little more than 3 weeks whereas I usually get them back in 13-17 days. Does anyone know how to contact them? I google'd but couldn't come u

Re: PESO: Strasbourg Window

2006-03-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I like it, though like Bruce, I find the shirt and person competing for attention. In addition, I disliked the vertical pipes on the left and the angle from which the photo is taken (bottom left) that gives more roof on the right top side than on the left top side. Minor remarks. A good picture. Th

Re: some new pics

2006-03-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Great pictures. I loved almost all. Thanks for warning about the Latex pics or else I wouldn't have seen the link and not clicked it. They are great too. I liked sailors.jpg, axlex and th02_02 a lot. On 3/11/06, Timo Hartikainen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.kolumbus.fi/t_ja_s.hartikain

Re: PESO - Choices

2006-03-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I like this though not quite as much as the other one with the one-legged bird. Again it appears quite flat on my monitor. I really like the way you give technical details of the shots since I am a beginner and sometimes these details help me a lot. This one might look even better if you crop the t

Re: PESO - Outcast

2006-03-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Just as others have said -- Great composition. Loved the way the birds and wave pattern is in the picture (though I personally wouldn't have noticed the one-legged bird story if you didn't mention it). It does seem flat on my monitor but then I have never calibrated it. Thanks for sharing, Gaurav

Re: PAW - "The Earnslaw"

2006-03-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
David, I loved this shot! Thanks for sharing. The extra blue in the picture sets the mood. Just a remark -- the boat seems to merge with the trees behind it and since there aren't any clouds, do you think it might have been more powerful if you reduced the amount of sky and added more of the water

Re: PESO: one more from Boulogne

2006-03-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi Ralf, I really like this picture. The composition is great and the choice of using B&W makes it really work. Color probably would have destoryed the mood?? A minor remark is that the top of the roof of playhouses merges into the factory background. If you could have changed your viewpoint by goi

Re: PESO - Green

2006-02-13 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Amazing. You are the most consistent in producing great shots. This one goes down so well with the other flora shots you have shared in the past. Gaurav On 2/9/06, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Taken on one of the walks some time back. > > Pentax *istD, Tokina AT-X SD AF 400/5.6, Hand

Re: PESO: Frozen Pond

2006-02-13 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I like it a lot. Though for some reason I do feel that you may have gotten 2 shots out of the scene. One of the background with just a hint of the pond and one of just the logs and little or no of the background. Gaurav On 2/13/06, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another in my "On My Way

Re: PESO: Idaho Snow Moon

2006-02-13 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Great shot. Excellent composition and exposure. How do you like your Tokina 500mm mirror lens, in general?? Gaurav On 2/12/06, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tajken approximately 1 1/2 hours ago. Tokina 500/8 mirror lens. > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4118417 > > Tom C. >

OT: Linear vs. Circular Polarizer from a beginner?

2006-02-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I have read in books, websites about linear vs. circular polarizer filters and how circular are better than linear for SLRs and auto-focus etc. But what really is the difference? What do circular provide that linear don't and can one use linear just as effectively to reduce the reflections and

Re: how to change focusing screen on a ZX-5n?

2006-02-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
with a pair of wire cutters. > Oriented as it is in the picture the clip needs to be > pulled 'up' just slightly to release it. (Towards > the mirror bumper foam.) > I just use my fingernail to lock it back in place. > > HTH > Don > > > -Original Message

Re: how to change focusing screen on a ZX-5n? (The Photo)

2006-02-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Where did you find it Dave? On 2/11/06, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Whoops! Never mind. Found it elsewhere. > > Dave > > On 2/12/06, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 2/11/06, Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Here is a rather large photo of the screen retai

Re: how to change focusing screen on a ZX-5n?

2006-02-09 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
discuss@pdml.net > > Subject: Re: how to change focusing screen on a ZX-5n? > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Gaurav Aggarwal" > > Subject: how to change focusing screen on a ZX-5n? > > > > > > > Hi Guys, > >

how to change focusing screen on a ZX-5n?

2006-02-08 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi Guys, I wanted to use two manual focus lenses more effectively on my Pentax ZX-5n and ordered the split image focusing screen of ZX-M. It arrived today. Now how do I change it? I have changed the screen on my PZ-1 (I used a Beattie Intenscreen). That was very easy. Any instructions/tips for ZX

manual focusing on ZX-5n

2006-01-30 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I bought a used Pentax ZX-5n off ebay last week. I only have manual-focus lenses and found it a bit hard to focus using the AF screen in the ZX-5n. Is there a possibility of changing the focusing screen on the ZX-5n and using a split-image screen instead? If yes, then for how much approx. I d

Re: PAW - "Poppy"

2005-12-20 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Very nice. I like the different treatment of the oft-photographed subject. Was there dew on the petals? If yes, then it might have looked good if it was more obvious. Right now I am confused about what is there on the red petals. Gaurav On 12/19/05, David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Soon a

Re: GESO: A day out with the Optio 60

2005-12-19 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Wonderful. Great composition. Some of them are too dark. I am viewing them from a monitor in my office-lab which may not be that good. I like Optio0041 a lot. A little closer crop might do well (remove the gucci and the top right corner). Gaurav On 12/18/05, Juan Buhler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: PAD - photo a day

2005-12-17 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Great work. You combine superb composition with perfect technicality. Your photos are art and not just photos. Please continue sharing more of your work. Gaurav On 12/15/05, alkos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [ Don't worry, I will not post a jpeg each morning here ;-) ] > > > > I'd like to present

Re: PESO: Everyone Needs a Grandma

2005-11-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
A great picture. You son/daughter would be quite pleased with all the pics that you take of your grand daughter. I like the tight crop and your grand daughter's eyes that clearly depict her cold symptoms. A minor composition related remark: I would have liked it even more had there be a little mor

Re: PESO - Queen St in the Snow

2005-11-26 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Great job! I like how you managed to capture the mood. Typically, the mood is lost because of flat lighting but this is just great. Gaurav On 11/25/05, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/66670322/ > > > *istD, Tamron 28-75 f2.8 XR Di > > -Adam > >

Re: PESO -- Time Out

2005-11-24 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I like it. You guys always keep thinking and finding great moments to capture. Amazing! Gaurav On 11/24/05, E.R.N. Reed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > One of my collection of moments in family life -- > > http://www.members.aol.com/ernreed/time-out.jpg > > Comments? > >

Re: A PESO From Big Bertha

2005-11-24 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I like both the pictures. You have composed the Real Southwest photo quite well. I like what you included and what you left out and the angle. The bird, of course is great too though as note yourself, the attention keeps returning to the out of focus eye area. Good attempt nevertheless. Hope you h

Where to get film developed?

2005-11-21 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I have been in the US only a few months. I typically get my film developed/printed at a neighbourhood photo lab that I think is quite expensive at $14 for 36 exposures for one set of 4x6" prints. Slides are developed/mounted for $9 or so. Is that regular? I sent out a slide roll yesterday by

Re: PESO: Walk in the Woods

2005-11-16 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi Paul, Great shots. Like them a lot! How close do you get to the birds? Do you handhold? And what lens did you use with the *istD? Thanks! Gaurav On 11/14/05, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Oops! The two URLs should be: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3879093&size=lg >

Re: A good zoom lens deal.

2005-11-16 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I made my best offer at $10 and they accepted it. So the lens is on its way for $20 including UPS shipping. I am a beginner and my skills will not do justice to a great lens anyway :-) So I felt that let me play with something. Though when I made the offer, I never thought they will accept it. Wife

Re: enablement disablement

2005-11-16 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Is there any cheap alternative to Vuescan that comes closer? I am a beginner who got a Minolta Dimage Dual Scan IV yesterday. Last night wasn't a very successful night but then obviously I need to spend lot more hours figuring out how to use all these scanning tools and photoshop etc. But if someo

Re: Compare Takumar 70-200 f/4 vs. SMC 70-210 f/4

2005-11-15 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks Andre for your suggestions. Do you believe the F- lens is better optically or just because it is auto-focus? And I thought that I will lose an extra 1.5 stops at 210 mm (f/4 on A vs. f/6.7 on the F-lens). I am now used to manual-focus since my only lens is a A-35-105 f/3.5. Gaurav On 11/15/

Compare Takumar 70-200 f/4 vs. SMC 70-210 f/4

2005-11-14 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I use a Pentax 35-105 f/3.5 on my Pentax PZ-1 currently. I plan to compliment this lens with something like 70-200. I notice that there are two versions: SMC A 70-210 f/4 (which I believe has a very good reputation??) and the Takumar-A 70-200 f/4 Macro (how good is this??) Any thoughts, comp

Re: PESO - Norwegian skies

2005-11-14 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Picture perfect. Make a postcard out of it or hang it on the wall. On 11/13/05, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! > > http://www.photoforum.ru/photo/233521 > > Yet another thanks goes to Jostein for letting me use his excellent > photo gear. > > Boris > >

Re: close call with disaster

2005-11-13 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks for sharing your experience. Good lesson for everyone. The pics are great too. Glad it all worked out and the party looks to have been more than a success. Gaurav On 11/13/05, George Sinos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Short version - > > The hard drive on which I store my photos crashed.

Re: PESO - William Stone

2005-11-13 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Great shots. Brings out the life in his eyes. A technical quesion: I may be making a fool of myself but how does one use a Pentax lens on a Canon EOS body? Do we use some adapter or are the newer canon d-slr take pentax lenses? Gaurav On 11/13/05, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Today (Sunday

Re: Modern PC hardware, Was: Re: Full Frame

2005-11-13 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
; analog component outputs on my Sony DVD recorder > jco > > -Original Message- > From: Gaurav Aggarwal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 10:04 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: Modern PC hardware, Was: Re: Full Frame >

Re: Modern PC hardware, Was: Re: Full Frame

2005-11-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
There are two types of standards: one for TV and one for computers. A lot of flatpanel monitors can handle both these but not all. Most TV can still handle only TV formats and most computer monitors cannot display TV formats. Let us distinguish these so that we do not misuse the terms and confuse e

Re: PC hot shoe adapter for PZ-1 ??

2005-11-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
05/3.5 though, and I've used it quite extensively with flash > (Metz 45CT-4), for wedding/event photography. > > -Mat > > On 11/11/05, Gaurav Aggarwal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, > > > > I just found out about the Yankee Seminar in New England (Danvers,

PC hot shoe adapter for PZ-1 ??

2005-11-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I just found out about the Yankee Seminar in New England (Danvers, Massachusetts) on 11/19 and am thinking of going there. I am a beginner and haven't attended any such seminars. I haven't even shot indoors other than an occasional family snap. The site: http://www.yankeephotosociety.homestea

Re: Autumn 2005 Synchronicity Gallery

2005-11-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Godfrey, I just love the picture with the women and starbucks coffee cup: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/38.htm The expression, the lighting makes the picture for me. There is something going on and makes me want to be part of it. It may not be sharp but that adds to the picture in m

Re: PESO - Museum tour

2005-11-06 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Wow! I love this photo. The reflections are amazing and it is beautifully composed. Can you share any technical details about the shot? Camera, lens, settings? Gaurav On 11/4/05, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Something like this? > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=882544

Re: The sky is...

2005-11-06 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Adam, I just moved from India to the US (an intra-company transfer for 2 years). I beg to differ here. I don't think that India is doing a reasonable job with infrastructure. Infact, it is falling apart. Electricity is still not available to manufacturing industry, most software companies (where o

Re: PESO - The Scribe

2005-11-04 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I love the picture especially with the coffee cup in the front. Sets the mood. Of course the lighting and the exposure enhances the mood. Everything looks great. BTW, did you tell her that you are taking her shot? What kind of lens did you use and was it shot in B&W (film) or converted later on?

Re: PESO - The Simple Joys

2005-10-31 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I like the picture. The color sets the mood that is obviously enhanced by the splashing water. The birds are subtle and you know what's happening. I guess if they were any sharper then it would have taken away the fun. Great shot. Gaurav On 10/31/05, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Stoo

Re: PESO Silk purse or sows ear?

2005-10-31 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Great picture. Loved it. I would like to see the picture in color also just to understand what you discuss here, if possible. It looks just great in B&W though. No problems with size since I use a 1600x1200 monitor. Where were you standing when you took this picture? Obviously not on the ground sin

Re: PESO: Chimp with offspring

2005-10-30 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Great picture. Caught the right mood and composed just right. And choice of colors is best because colors actually would probably lost the focus on the mood, moment and expression. Thanks for sharing. Gaurav On 10/29/05, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The title says it all. > http://w

Re: PESO - Snapshot of Naisha

2005-10-30 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Enjoyed it. Quite amazing. She seems to be saying something that wants me sit up, take notice and listen. Would love to see her brother too, if you shot him too and both of them together. You indeed are gifted. Gaurav On 10/29/05, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This was taken yesterd

Re: PESO: Boston Harbor

2005-10-28 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
eliminate that body emerging > on the right), and just below that horizontal branch. > Looks as though you have some camera motion blur on > this one, too. > > Keep them coming! > > Rick > > --- Gaurav Aggarwal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Wow! I feel so mu

Re: Paw: My first Cover Photo

2005-10-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Congratulations! Its a great shot. Many times better than the typical Rolling Stones cover. Great detail, perfect timing and a story that is quite evident. I would just want to see the heads of the two ladies on the right top corner :-) But hey the magazine is not about them... All the best for mor

Re: Views on HP Photosmart S-20 film/slide scanner?

2005-10-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
on LS-40, which is in another > league. For me, one of the key missing features of the > S20 was the dust/scratches removal. > > I still have images obtained with the S20 if you wold > like to see the results that it can produce. > > Regards, > Jaume > > --- Gaurav Agga

PESO: Boston Harbor

2005-10-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Wow! I feel so much more comfortable. So many people remember my post from months ago. I am amazed. Thanks for your welcome. I really appreciate it. I was intending to post another shot until next week but here are two shots I took in Boston: http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1098407/harbor.

Views on HP Photosmart S-20 film/slide scanner?

2005-10-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Does anyone have any views on an HP Photosmart S20 film/slide scanner? I am looking to buy a film scanner since I do not shoot digital as yet. I have a limited budget of $150 for a used scanner. A guy on craigslist is selling this particular model so was wondering if it is any good? I intend to sc

Re: New novice member from north of Boston

2005-10-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
omments it generated, and the discussion we had > about cropping and color balance. I recall a few other strong pics from > you as well. > > Shel > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Gaurav Aggarwal > > > And to share a picture that I took in India: > >

New novice member from north of Boston

2005-10-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi guys, I joined PDML a couple of weeks back but have been silent not knowing what to contribute. I would love to comment on the PESO/PAW but I feel that my praise would really bring no value to the table. I am a novice and was subscribed to PDML for a few months couple of years back when I firs

RE: PZ-1 viewfinder problem

2004-09-05 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi Alan, That was very helpful. I opened a camera for the first time in my life and managed to put it back. I have to wait and see if it continues to work and expose film correctly :) Just wanted to point out that there are infact more screws to be removed: >2) Remove all screws (5) on the top,

RE: Gaurav's PAW #7: Why me?

2004-06-21 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks Shel, Boris and David for valuable comments. Shel, I really appreciate your detailed feedback and comments. They really help. I read almost all of your posts and benefit from them. I am understanding the meaning of contrast and crop slowly. I typically present what I had shoot. No crop afte

Gaurav's PAW #7: Why me?

2004-06-19 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2423586&size=lg Shel's remarks on my PAW #6 made me sit up and think whether I really want to take ordinary photos or actually plan them more. I typically used to take a single 'snap' of whatever I liked not worrying too much about the elements in there

AF160 Flash with ME Super

2004-06-17 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Can I use a AF160 Flash with ME Super? I tried to but the flash doesn't fire. I do not have manuals for either. The flash test fires. I used a small length of wire to manually connect the centre of the flash hotshoe with the side pin of the hotshoe. The flash fired. I guess this is what the camera

Gaurav's PAW #5: Indian Parliament house

2004-05-19 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2351011&size=lg An ordinary scan of a picture taken just when I was getting interested in photography and had bought a camera from rec.photo.35mm.equipment. Scanned from a 4x6" print at 200 dpi. Comments on composition, lighting welcome inspite of the po

RE: Split-image screens in AF cameras?

2004-02-18 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I am thinking of getting the Beattie Intenscreen Diagonal Split screen for my PZ-1 since I have difficulty focusing with my Pentax 35-105 f/3.5 manual focus specially when trying macro shots. How does one change the focusing screen? Will the instructions come with the beattie screen? Can I do it a

User Manual for Vivitar Macro 2x TC?

2003-10-21 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi all, I bought a used Vivitar 2x Macro focusing TC at the Camera Expo in Buena Park this Sunday. This is my first experience with a TC and was wondering if someone can give me any tips or point me to a user manual. I searched the web but could not find one. Thanks! Gaurav

RE: Long zoom macro lens?

2003-10-17 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
5-5.6 TOKINA AT-X AUTO FOCUS (72) for $286 I am tempted to buy the second even though it is way beyond my means. Also thinking of buying a used Vivitar Macro 2x teleconv from them for $60. Thanks, Gaurav -Original Message- From: Gaurav Aggarwal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, Sept

gemini macro converter

2003-10-15 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I see an auction for a Gemini macro converter ending in another 1 hour (around 10:30 am pacific time) but don’t if it is any good. Any views? I am looking for a macro converter for less than $40 so this sounded good though based on your recommendations, I am really looking for a Vivitar 2x Macro T

RE: Nobody selling anything?? (Blakely?)

2003-10-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks! I google'd to find a Buena Park swap meet on Oct 19. That sounds good. http://www.cameraexpo.com has more info. Gaurav -Original Message- From: Steve Larson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 10:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Nobody selling anythi

Nobody selling anything??

2003-10-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
pend weekends? I was advised the Pacific Coast Highway by someone. Will try to go to the San Diego zoo also. Gaurav -Original Message- From: Gaurav Aggarwal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 11:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: want to buy (and looking for suggest

Almost OT: which telescope for a beginner

2003-10-08 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Here's another OT question (FAQ?): I am just beginning to get interested in star gazing but have never looked through a telescope. How do I go about choosing and buying one? I am sort of looking for a ME-Super+50 f/1.7 of telescopes. Thanks for your help. Gaurav

RE: free Cable Switch F

2003-10-03 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi Peter, Hope I am the lucky one. I have a PZ-1 and tried to build one myself but it didn't work properly :( Gaurav -Original Message- From: Peter Popp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 7:20 AM To: pentax-discuss Subject: free Cable Switch F Some people may remem

RE: Still FS, etc

2003-09-23 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Colin, Is this the KR-5 Super II body? I am a newbie so dont know all the models. A google search suggested that the features of KR-5 Super II are almost the same as ME Super. Is that true? Thanks! Gaurav > Ricoh KR super II body $35 > Excellent condition. > Standard K mount. >

Long zoom macro lens?

2003-09-15 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi all, I have been reading the posts for around 5-6 months now. I have a Pentax ME Super with M50/1.7 (and a PZ-1 also which I don't use though). I now realize that I would like to have a longish zoom for taking portraits of family, street photography, birds etc. Also, I have never done macro

RE: comments and tips solicited

2003-08-26 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks John, I really appreciate your comments. No upseting me :-) BTW, there are 27 more shots there. The links aren't that apparent. Try: http://www.photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=748579 The shaky foundations was definitely not intended but I sort of liked it. Taj is something that I don't know

comments and tips solicited

2003-08-26 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi everyone, I am a newbie who has got interested in photography quite recently. I have been using a camera for more than 5 years now but it was mostly to take group pictures of family and "touristy" snaps to show where all I went and what all I did :-) http://www.photo.net/shared/community-membe

how is the HP Scanjet 7400c?

2002-11-28 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
hi all, is the HP Scanjet 7400c scanner with the included adapter for scanning negatives, slides any good? i want to use it for hobby/amateur use and scan some of my slides. any special tips to get the most out of it? thanks! gaurav __

Totally OT: need pointers on Handycam

2002-09-30 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi all, Here is yet another OT post! I am looking to buy a cheap video camera since my wife feels they are closer to capturing human emotions than my ME Super. Any pointers on where to find more information. I don't know anything about them, other than they are either analog or digital. And ther

RE: Who are you

2002-09-13 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Well, I am a silent member, who reads less than half of the posts. I am based in Bangalore, India and got introduced to photography while I was in Irvine, CA for my M.S. in Computer Science. I bought a used Pentax PZ-1 through rec.photo.equipment in 1997 and got a new Pentax 28-200mm lens that I

RE: Looking for a 300mm cheap

2002-09-03 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I am also looking for a tele so got interested in the post. Any idea how does this Tamrom compare against the Pentax 80-320 shot at longest range? Thanks, Gaurav > -Original Message- > From: Sas Gabor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 1:19 PM > To: [EMAIL PROT

Exposing slides (and prints too)

2002-08-12 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks to Wendy, I will be taking my newly acquired ME Super to a long weekend trip to Kerala, South India. I want to use some slide film too (in addition to the regular Kodak Gold 100 that is popular in this part of the world). I can manage to get Elitechrome 100. Question: Do I need to over/u

RE: Building a battery grip for PZ-1 (a FAQ perhaps!)

2002-08-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
but > 6-8 rolls just doesn't sound right. > > Of course, YMMV, IIRC, etc. > > Stan > > > From: "Gaurav Aggarwal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2002 18:04:05 +0530 > > Subject: Building a battery grip for PZ-1 (a FAQ perhaps!) > &g

Building a battery grip for PZ-1 (a FAQ perhaps!)

2002-08-10 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I have a PZ-1 that is eating up batteries (probably I use the flash quite often and leave the camera on once in a while). The batteries are quite expensive in this part of the world (approx 5 times the cost of a Kodak 100 print film), and I get only 6-8 rolls out of one. So I have decided to

pdml@pdml.net

2002-06-04 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi all, I know discussing P&S is inviting the fury of brotherhood :), but I need to help a friend in office who wants to buy a P&S with zoom ability. My only experience with a P&S is a Olympus Epic that had a 28mm lens. It was quite good. Would somebody know about Pentax or other brands? A mid-

RE: May PUG Review from Cotty

2002-05-27 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks a lot Cotty. Your comments are much appreciated and I hope to improve and post again soon. I am just getting started and somehow am unable to give more time. Gaurav Cotty wrote: [..] > The Sun Sets (a sunset over dam water) > Gaurav Aggarwal > I always mention fi

OT film question: difference between USA and Imported

2002-05-14 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
B&H lists two different types of film for most of the brand/specification. One is marked "USA" and another "Imported." The price difference is quite a lot, especially for print films. Are the imported films markedly more inferior to the ones made in the USA? Or it doesn't really matter and would

RE: I need a picture of the Z-1p grip

2002-05-06 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
The picture at B&H isn't very nice and clear so may not be that useable. And for whatever its worth, I tried removing their logo. If its not a violation of copyright etc. then the jpg attached may be used. Gaurav > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

RE: Website Update

2002-04-24 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
I am just a beginner, who hardly manages to take a few shots worth showing to anybody so probably I should not comment. In any case, I would say that I was awestruck! The pictures are just amazing and the navigation is convenient, easy and intuitive. Great site. It just encourages me to spend more

RE: Photos of Tulip Fields in Washington

2002-04-24 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Extremely beautiful!! I really enjoyed them. I also looked at some other pictures and particularly liked the sunset picture at: http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/images/sunset.jpg Was wondering if you could give me some tips on capturing sunsets. How did you meter it? What is the best time to

Anybody selling ME Super??

2002-04-19 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
A "WTB" is probably against the charter of the mailing list, so I apologize. But since I have seen a few WTB/FS postings, I will go ahead and ask :) Is anybody selling a ME Super with a 50mm or 28mm lens? I decided to buy one after all. I am not in a hurry so would be looking to get one in good c

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