Re: Hand held meters was: Cripple your K M lenses for the CrippleMount

2003-08-16 Thread Jim Moniz
I use a Polaris (sometimes with spot attachment, sometimes without) when shooting my H1a James Moniz Actor, Photographer, Yadda yadda.. http://www.jimmoniz.com - Original Message - From: Paul Ewins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 15, 2003 10:10 PM Subject: Hand

Re: Today's Word Is Anachronism! :)

2003-07-14 Thread Jim Moniz
I recieved the H1a today...in great shape for its age. Feels and handles wonderfully. Shot a test roll using a Polaris hand-held meter and I'm extremely pleased with the results. (It was also the first time I'd actually used the meter, so I win twice!!) I plan to do more extensive shooting with

Re: Today's Word Is Anachronism! :)

2003-07-09 Thread Jim Moniz
James Moniz promised: I will eventually post some photos taken with my H1a on my website. And, of course, in the PUG, right? ;-) -- Glenn Actually...yes. I swhould probably add to my expansive collection of 2 submissions to the PUG in as many years! :P Jim http://www.jimmoniz.com -

Re: Looking for P50 manual

2002-01-31 Thread Jim Moniz
I've sent it to you in pdf format... Jim - Original Message - From: Ivan Imhof [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 2:38 AM Subject: Looking for P50 manual Hello, I have just bought a P50. Most of the functions are clear and obvious but some of

Re: A bit OT

2002-01-27 Thread Jim Moniz
The CDS correspond to the original and IMO, superior UK releases. The American LP started with I've Just Seen A Face. Jim - Original Message - From: aimcompute [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 10:43 AM Subject: Re: A bit OT My Beatles Rubber Soul

Wha'pen?

2002-01-21 Thread Jim Moniz
Not even a week after I purchased my PZ-1P, I had to take it back to the shop where I bought it. After having shot several pix through an FA 28-80 with no problems at all, I switched to my girlfriend's Albinar K-mount 28mm manual lens. The blasted thing got stuck...wouldn't go all the way on,

Re: Wha'pen?

2002-01-21 Thread Jim Moniz
Have you got your camera back yet with the lens detached? Not yet... :( I still have my trusty Super Program to satisfy my Photolust for now. :) Wish they'd hurry though... Jim (Not Mike-Not that there's anything wrong with being Mike!) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

OT: Bargain (bogen) of the century?

2002-01-19 Thread Jim Moniz
I wandered into a local camera shop to check on the availability of the FA 50mm 1.4 lens. The conversation led to a discussion of tripods. I mentioned that I once owned a Tiltall lens, and asked the clerk what he would recommend, since I wasn't happy with the tripod my girlfriend has been

Re: Super Program manual online?

2002-01-19 Thread Jim Moniz
So how about the manual? Cory http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp Jim - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: New Camera!

2002-01-17 Thread Jim Moniz
The Super Program is a fine camera...I hope you enjoy. Jim - Original Message - From: CBWaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 3:18 AM Subject: New Camera! Hey all you people who said all those good things about KEH's Bargain ratingyou'd

Re: Happy New Year, everyone!

2002-01-03 Thread Jim Moniz
- Original Message - From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 10:43 PM Subject: Happy New Year, everyone! May this year be better than the last... --Amita Wouldn't take much! :) HNY! Jim - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Minolta will produce LX?

2002-01-03 Thread Jim Moniz
Damnably similar...Wouldn't be the first time a Major Camera Company has...um...emulated one of Pentax's ideas... Jim - Original Message - From: Denis Klimovich [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 9:45 PM Subject: Minolta will produce LX? You can

Re: Is it art?

2001-11-21 Thread Jim Moniz
Cracked me up! Jim - Original Message - From: Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2001 11:05 PM Subject: Is it art? Just a funny old picture I found in my hd. Comments welcome. http://www.jbuhler.com/tmp/ca99-0533.jpg :-)

Re: where to buy film

2001-11-17 Thread Jim Moniz
Kits (Ritz) Cameras in Federal Way WA for amateur film (usually Fuji), RK Photo in Auburn WA for BW, high speed and Agfa color film (my preferred brand at the moment.) Jim - Original Message - From: Cory or Brenda Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 15,

Re: A follow-up from months ago...

2001-10-28 Thread Jim Moniz
, October 28, 2001 3:58 AM Subject: Re: A follow-up from months ago... Jim Great news.Glad to hear things went well.Are you going to post a few for a look see? Dave Begin Original Message From: Jim Moniz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 02:51:07 -0800 To: [EMAIL

Re: Circular polarizer suggestions

2001-10-23 Thread Jim Moniz
But whatever you do, don't, don't, for God's sake DON'T use it while on the Equator, or it will destroy the space-time continuum as we know it... Hi, I hope you didn't pay too much for it. Circular polarizers are specifically designed only to be used above the Arctic circle, or below the

Re: Cheating

2001-10-20 Thread Jim Moniz
I use only Pentax SLRs at the moment, though I would love to have a Leica M6 and/or a Hasselblad. Jim Any of you all use equipment other than Pentax at times? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: MY element picture

2001-09-30 Thread Jim Moniz
:) Jim - Original Message - From: Cory or Brenda Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2001 6:23 AM Subject: MY element picture I took this picture and just couldn't bring myself to submit it to the October gallery. I figured it was hokey or

Re: OT??? Sparky

2001-09-30 Thread Jim Moniz
Congrats and many happy returns... Jim - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2001 6:40 AM Subject: OT??? Sparky I usually dont't toot my own horn BUT its my birthday.For those who remember Sparkys day at the Farm

Re: Tamron 28-105 Lens.

2001-09-18 Thread Jim Moniz
Thanks for your responses. I will try out the Tokina and Pentax versions as well before I make a final decision...it's just that I've been using mostly Vivitar 28-70 and 70-210 zooms without Auto capability (I have a Super Program and a P5), and to be able to give them both up for better optics

Re: OT- let's pray 2-

2001-09-14 Thread Jim Moniz
This is the last message I plan to post on this tragic subject, so I'm gonna try to make it count... I must agree with Aaron, Shel, and the others. Racist bloodthirsty rants are NOT acceptable here. I've had no choice but to block Shoot 'er, man! from my e-mail box until this whole thing dies

Re: OT, but all else seems trivial.

2001-09-13 Thread Jim Moniz
Bingo. That was my point. Thank you. Jim - Original Message - From: Frank Theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 5:35 AM Subject: Re: OT, but all else seems trivial. Saudi Arabia is a country. The Arabs are a people that inhabit many

Re: Pentax MZ-50 Manual

2001-09-13 Thread Jim Moniz
So far, I have found a CD version available at: http://manuals2go.com/1e.htm Jim Moniz - Original Message - From: Maciej Leoniak [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 3:04 AM Subject: Pentax MZ-50 Manual I'm looking for Pentax MZ-50 manual? Could

Re: On a completely different tack - My first LX.

2001-09-13 Thread Jim Moniz
What? A Pentax-discuss message about a (gasp) PENTAX?!? :) Congratulations. I envy you. - Original Message - From: Jody [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Discuss Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 1:58 AM Subject: On a completely different tack - My first LX. This seems

unsubscribe pentax-discuss

2001-09-13 Thread Jim Moniz
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Re: OT, but all else seems trivial.

2001-09-12 Thread Jim Moniz
to talk to The Arab Embassy, NOW!! (Note: there is no such thing in the US. They're called consulates here, and in any case, there isn't one representing all Arabs. Ahh, the wonders of booze...) Anyway, thanks again for your concern. Take good care of yourself. We'll try to do the same here. Jim Moniz

Re: What is Pentax equipment?

2001-09-01 Thread Jim Moniz
My 2 cents worth, adjusted for inflation... Pentax bodies should be required, but for numerous reasons brought up previously, K-mount or M42 screwmount lenses of any brand should be accepted. - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday,

Re: Question re Tokina KEH

2001-08-30 Thread Jim Moniz
I will vouch for what the others say, having once bought an SLR from KEH, they were fair and honest in their dealings with me. (I lived in Atlanta at the time, and was able to go directly to their warehouse for the purchase.) Probably spendy to ship out of country, though. Jim - Original

Re: OT- Ebay scam ramble (short)

2001-08-30 Thread Jim Moniz
Can't we all (OUCH!) get along (OOF!)? Great story. Jim - Original Message - From: Scooter dog [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 8:14 PM Subject: Re: OT- Ebay scam ramble (short) It's a pretty good thing E-bay covers such a large geographic area.

Re: sob

2001-08-25 Thread Jim Moniz
Thanks...I have the ANTHOLOGY book, but haven't gotten to that point yet. Trying to concentrate on my NYI course for now... Jim - Original Message - From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2001 3:14 AM Subject: Re: sob Jim Moniz

Re: sob

2001-08-23 Thread Jim Moniz
^%$@#!! Jim - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 6:58 PM Subject: sob Bet this auction lasted all of three minutes... http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1267696105 - This message is from

Re: sob

2001-08-23 Thread Jim Moniz
Looks like the one Ringo was using in A HARD DAY'S NIGHT. Nice. Wish I'd had the dough... Jim - Original Message - From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 7:16 PM Subject: Re: sob On Wed, 22 Aug 2001, Mark Roberts wrote: Bet

Re: PUG K Mount URLs

2001-08-21 Thread Jim Moniz
http://www.BDimitrov.de/kmp/ http://pug.komkon.org/ Jim - Original Message - From: Michael Perham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 1:51 AM Subject: PUG K Mount URLs I just had my hard drive reformatted and a new operating system installed. Lost

Re: Success:1st real paying gig

2001-08-09 Thread Jim Moniz
Congratulations! Jim - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 8:01 AM Subject: Success:1st real paying gig Well Sunday was a barnburner in southern Ontario,but we survived.The show went well and none of the

Re: pics

2001-08-07 Thread Jim Moniz
Heck of a good start! Nice job. Jim - Original Message - From: Timo Hartikainen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 11:39 PM Subject: OT: pics Hi! I tried to photograph a model and here are the results: (I met her at my office and asked if she could

Re: Smack

2001-08-04 Thread Jim Moniz
http://www.shortvillage.com/english/Premio/index.htm Jim - Original Message - From: Robert Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 1:19 PM Subject: Re: Smack Jim Moniz wrote: I couldn't make it work on Real Player either, so I used Media

Re: Smack

2001-08-02 Thread Jim Moniz
I enjoyed it, even though my stupid 56K modem didn't want me to...what is the vote code they want me to enter? Jim - Original Message - From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 4:38 PM Subject: Smack Hi everybody, I'm sending

Re: Professional Cameras or Professional Complainers?

2001-07-25 Thread Jim Moniz
I couldn't agree with you more. Indeed, there are many pros who use very basic SLRS (Spotties, FM2's, K1000's, whatever) and many amateurs who buy the Spendicam 5000, a plasticky monstrosity chock full of gadgetry they'll never need, just to impress people who don't know any better. Ultimately,

Re: A Harder Game

2001-07-24 Thread Jim Moniz
an alternative !! buddhist temples or nekkid wimmen i liked that From: Jim Moniz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: A Harder Game Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 00:56:02 -0700 Super Program M135mm/3.5 A50mm/1.4 The Buddhist Temples of the Far East

Re: Amateur Photographer Review of MZ-S

2001-07-23 Thread Jim Moniz
reviews of photo gear. You just don't seem as beholden to the camera makers as our Stateside mags are. I plan to get my hands on an MZ-S soon, try it out, and be my own judge. (I also plan to look at an LX, and make a choice between the 2.) Jim Moniz - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

Re: New Pentax LX with AF!!!!!!!!

2001-07-21 Thread Jim Moniz
Roman number for 50 is L. Glad I could be of help... Jim - Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2001 4:02 AM Subject: Re: New Pentax LX with AF Chris wrote: Question for Pål: where did you hear this, and who

Re: Why I won't be using a tripod unless I really need it.

2001-07-20 Thread Jim Moniz
of storage last weekend and cleaned it up till it looks like new again. After 40 years, it is still just as smooth as glass. On Thursday 19 July 2001 03:54, Jim Moniz wrote: - Original Message - I once had a great Tiltall, which I was madly in love with. I currently use my girlfriend's

Re: MZ-S review in Amateur Photographer (first UK review)

2001-07-20 Thread Jim Moniz
2001 01:40:28 -0700 From: Jim Moniz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Very well put. Years ago, I had a Nikon F3HPwith the SB12 (?) winder...a damned good camera, yes, but I have had just as good results with my current beasties, the Super Program and P5. I was trying to impress people at the time, in more

Re: A Harder Game

2001-07-20 Thread Jim Moniz
Super Program M135mm/3.5 A50mm/1.4 The Buddhist Temples of the Far East...or maybe Nekkid Wimmen... Mike Johnston spilled a hot Starbucks mocha breve on his lap while writing: Okay, now how about this for a slightly different and more difficult game: Let's say you suddenly win a grant. It

Re: MZ-S review in Amateur Photographer (first UK review)

2001-07-19 Thread Jim Moniz
Very well put. Years ago, I had a Nikon F3HPwith the SB12 (?) winder...a damned good camera, yes, but I have had just as good results with my current beasties, the Super Program and P5. I was trying to impress people at the time, in more ways than one, and it got me nowhere but broke. -

Re: Why I won't be using a tripod unless I really need it.

2001-07-19 Thread Jim Moniz
- Original Message - From: petit miam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 6:55 PM Subject: Re: Why I won't be using a tripod unless I really need it. What? They can actually ban you from using a tripod? And no-one tries to sue them? That's all you

Re: Why I won't be using a tripod unless I really need it.

2001-07-18 Thread Jim Moniz
You don't need a tripod to date yourself either... A, SHAADDAP! - Original Message - From: Robert Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 7:33 PM Subject: Re: Why I won't be using a tripod unless I really need it. petit miam wrote: ... I

Re: Re: OT : Holmes

2001-07-15 Thread Jim Moniz
gone sing er a sawng...Man, that bit still cracks me up! I'm dating myself... - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 11:04 AM Subject: Re: Re: OT : Holmes gona go downtown gona see my girl huh huh (cheech and