Sorry to hear about your son Bob. It's a complex place and a complex problem
that is difficult for a lot of people to understand. Although, I agree with
you sometimes you really have to wonder what goes through their minds..
Vic
I'm interested in how you would do that. Have you got a system yet or would
you use one of the existing photo storage software packages...
Thanks Vic
In a message dated 6/28/03 10:13:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Your comment shows how diverse we are, I see the potential of digital image
And If you're not really serious but just shoot architecture for the fun on
it, get some wide angle lenses and use photoshop to correct the, I believe it's
called, parallex problems. (merging verticals). Before photoshop, shift
lenses made a lot of sense. Now photoshop can do an adequate job in
Exactly Joshua...
Vic
In a message dated 6/23/03 4:17:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>The conversion from the LX to the MZS should be no problem as you
>demonstrate and testify. If you look at the two cameras they are laid
>out in the same fashion: shutter "wheel" in the same spot on both
>
Please not Brad...
Vic
In a message dated 6/22/03 10:01:49 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Vic,
>
>It seems that it is getting to the point that it is almost not worth
>commenting on anything anymore. I wouldn't even mind having Brad Dobo
>back compared to the current drivel that is going on.
>
John's answer is a very good one. If you are shooting primarily prints you
need to find a good printer. I shoot slides and prints. When I take my prints to
a quick and dirty foto finisher I begin to doubt myself and my equipment.
When I shoot slides, I realize it is just the foto finisher. If yo
I completely disagree. The MZ-S is an outstanding camera, very much in the
same class as the LX. Understated, features photographers can use, and very well
built. If you have never used one you wouldn't know just how good they are. I
got one today and can't believe how outstanding it is. It is m
In a message dated 6/21/03 3:34:06 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
I agree with you Raimo. What's the deal about attacking Pål every time he
says something? I personally, have more respect for what Pål says than most
people on this list. I'd hate to lose his opinions and his forecasts — right or
Exactly Jens. We all like to have nice little toys but in the end it's the
person playing with the toys that make them work.
To answer your question. Right now I would take an MZ-S over the *istD any
day. I think the istD is great for the few people who really need them. I work
at a daily paper
If you are looking for a professional-grade camera that handles your Pentax
lenses there is nothing that is better value than the MZ-S. That's what it is
all about. Canon, Nikon and Minolta lenses don't work on Pentax's so what do I
care about how many gizmos are on their cameras. I use LXs and
That's what happens when you use fill flash. You get outstanding blue skies
instead of washed out white ones. Is that what you prefer...???
vic
In a message dated 6/16/03 10:53:58 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Some cuties, but oh boy that sky is so blue it nearly hurts. Is that
>standard Oz La
In a message dated 6/16/03 7:51:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>http://asiafoto.com/pets/dogs/index.htm
Excellent shots. Great use of fill flash...
Vic
Somehow I have managed to collect three macro lenses. Tokina 90F2.5 with
matched doubler. (excellent well made Quite heavy.) Pentax 100F4 dental macro.
(small very light 49mm front, and a joy to use. Finally Kiron 105 F2.5 1:1 (Big
heavy and without a doubt the best of the lot for useability wit
Every serious professional photographer that I have ever read about uses a
ball head. I'm sure there are exceptions but rarely do I see pan tilts
recommended in photography magazines. Maybe it's the magazines I read (outdoor
photographer primarily) but I can't imagine ever using anything but a
Amen, amen, amen.
Well said Doug. Now if I can just find some time to burn the film..
Vic
In a message dated 6/9/03 10:54:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Gee, remember when it was okay on the list to enjoy using your Pentax gear?
>
>I know it's not the popular view, but I like my Pentax stuff
Yes I believe LX screens will fit the mx and vice versa.
I have the equivalent for the LX . Just took it out and replaced it with the
grid screen...(I have grid on every camera I own accept one PZ1...
The cross hairs screen is made for microphotography...
Vic
I have an idea. Could Pentax also make a limited D***ist compatible with K
and M Lenses and charge the end users an exhorbitant amount to use our K and M
lenses. Would it be worth $1500-$1,000 to have access to K-M lenses?
Vic
I'm with you Arnold... But let's keep it our little secret and we can pick up
another 85F2 when someone reads the negative posts, believes them and sells
the lens for half of what it's worth..LOL..
Vic
In a message dated 5/30/03 3:58:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> in the areas just
Lon I have uses mine with fast 50s wide open to get a very shallow depth of
field effect that I like to use with selective focus shots. Works beautifully.
Vic
In a message dated 3/24/03 10:36:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>I'm glad to know it works like the 2X-S. I've mounted mine only
>on
I'd like to throw my 2 cents into this. Whether a lens is slightly better
than another makes little difference to me. Generally speaking, all lenses
made by major manufacturers are close when compared to one another. With
maybe a few exceptions, the differences are minor and could not be seen on
Bruce when was the last time you saw a Sport Illustrated photographer using a
Pentax. Never will. That's my point. Pentax is not trying to compete in that
market. It's competing for amateurs and does a fine job with it If you
want to shoot with the big boys go and get a big boy camera. My ca
Arnold, well put
Vic
Herb: with all due respect, and I know I'm going to get lambasted with this
comment. I have to disagree here. I would not say that PUG represents a group
significantly above average. We would all like to think we are, and if we
tell ourselves that enough we begin to believe it. But I don't buy i
I think it's important to remember that it is, IN MOST CASES, not different
NEEDS but different WANTS. There is a big difference
Vic
In a message dated 3/18/03 12:03:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Bill,
>
>Some people are still doing it the same good old fashioned way. But some
>
>other
Oh come on Bruce. That's way overboard. Sure there are pictures taken today
with modern autofocus lenses that could not be taken today, but i would guess
that 80 per cent of the pictures taken today are capable of being shot with
older equipment. The greatest development since then is the speed
Fred I have to agree with you again here. I seem to agree with everything you
say... I guess it's the voice of reason (LOL)
Vic
In a message dated 3/17/03 2:31:07 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Well, I think there is more overlap than you might realize.
>
>If Pentax were to drop K-mount compati
Exactly my point Bill
Vic
In a message dated 3/17/03 1:18:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>All of this talk about how important USM, IS, FPS makes me wonder how in
>the
>
>hell did anybody ever take a decent photograph with a 620 folder, 35mm
>
>rangefinder or even a Speed Graphic. Bells and w
Rules out the *ist for me...
Vic
In a message dated 3/17/03 11:04:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Hello gang,
>
>
>
>I've just got an e-mail from Pentax Scandinavia. They writes - In the *ist
>
>
>user manual, the compatibility chart will only contain KA, KAF and
>
>KAF2-mount lenses.
>
>
>
>S
Thanks Fred: You are exactly right. I was not in any way suggesting Boj was lazy ... I
was, in fact, trying to convince him not to leave Pentax for the bells and whistles
that Canon and Nikon offer. As photographers, collectors and gadget freaks (which most
of us are including myself) I think it
Bojidar: Interesting approach and conclusion. I can see your reasons for
leaving... But don't ever forget that it is the photographs that make the
difference not the camera, not even really the lenses. If you want the latest
and greatest USM, IS etc, go out and get it, but it really won't make y
I have the power zoom model. If act I have two and would not trade them for
the new one. i like the heavier feel of the power zoom and use them on the
PZ1 and LX. If find the colour etc excellent.
Vic
In a message dated 3/15/03 9:27:43 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Jim - I just checked my st
it's a K lens and I'm sticking to that...
Vic
In a message dated 3/14/03 7:34:53 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>> 200mm f2.5 m (it's not a K lens, and I am sticking to that)
>
>Gee, Peter, did it actually say "Pentax-M" on the barrel ???
>
>Fred
Really. Do you think all the great wildlife shots in outdoor photographer and
other magazines are shot in places other than National parks, from blinds
around feeders etc... These guys don't just walk around the woods with huge
lenses and 800 asa film hoping to find something that will sit still
This is true. But there are many areas Florida to name one, where these birds
are easily approched. There are many areas in Ontario where Great Blues are
quite approachable and easily photographed with a 300mm.
In a message dated 3/11/03 9:29:25 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Besides, feeders
Paul I certainly would grant you that. The hunt is part of the fun. But after
years of photographing wildlife I've come to the conclusion that if you want
excellent shots of wild animals and birds you really need to find subjects
that are not weary of human beings. The best places to find these
Not really sure about this comment, but it is always better to use a shorter
lens and find a way to move in closer than stick a big long lens on and stay
far away. Atmospheric haze, slower lens, camera shake all conspire against
the users of very long lenses. This person wants to shoot birds. Fi
Getting good, publishable bird shots isn't easy. If it was, everyone would
have them. If you think it is, you probably don't...
Vic
In a message dated 3/10/03 11:34:08 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Hmmm...this doesn't even sound practical. If the subject moves it will
>take
>
>you a half hou
In a message dated 3/10/03 11:17:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>I'm not sure I follow you here, but it's probably just me. If you want
>to get an IS lens, certainly Canon are presently the folks with the goods.
>
>
>You may be overestimating IS, though, if you think it replaces good
technique
Exactly Mike.
Pentax gives us more than what we want and we still complain. For God sakes
go out and shoot and stop complaining..
Hahahaha -that should get 'em going..
Vic
In a message dated 3/3/03 11:50:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>From: Mike
>
>>> Well it's like it's always is on the P
I don't know why we are all so "hung up" on the pro market. I can take just
as good pictures as any pro with my cameras... and with the pentax digital
slr ... C'mon Pentax 35mm is not aimed at pros, never will... Olympus is
probably the same. Nikon and Canon can have the pros. I just want a very
In a message dated 2/25/03 10:36:01 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>The 77mm ltd that escaped us all got me to thinking. If I had seen it,
>would
>I have bought it? In order to do so, I would have at least considered
>selling my K85/1.8. I have a couple of other options as well, but this
>is
>the f
I think he just meant it as a generalization. Nothing to get excited about...
Vic
In a message dated 2/20/03 5:55:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Tosh!
>
>You cannot pigeon-hole people like this. It's all in your mind. I use
>Macs and Canon gear as well as Pentax - how would you pigeon-hole t
I think you are exactly right...
Vic
In a message dated 2/20/03 3:07:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Dead on, Vic !!!
>One of the ways (among so many others :-) to describe Pentax users is the
>Maverick (and eccentric). People (at least some of them) choose Pentax
>in
>the sea of Nikon/Canon.
I like you already.
Vic
In a message dated 2/20/03 12:33:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Dan--@ the keyboardless mac
>
>(Sawtooth G4, '99 Subaru Forester (green), & contributor to WWF, Nature
>
>Conservancy, Sierra Club, & Greenpeace (other suspect affiliations:
>Move, ACLU, SPLC, Green Party,
I like it, the name. But then again I use a Macintosh and drive a Subaru and
consider myself a treehugger. Damn, I think I'm going to have to go out a buy
me one of these *ists.
Vic
In a message dated 2/20/03 10:08:17 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Gee whiz, they must have had a few tree-
I don't care what they call it. I don't really care what it looks
like.(although I think I like it already) I only care how it performs...
Vic
In a message dated 2/19/03 11:45:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Yes, "*" is supposed to stand for wild card!
>
>They gave the example of
>Artist
>Lib
When you get it right, it's still right 20 years later...
Vic
In a message dated 2/19/03 3:34:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>I think the fact that LX doesn't have a successor, turns most Pentax fans
>
>into LX fanatics (no offence). Canon & Nikon fans have moved on from F-1N
>&
>F3 to EOS-1
I agree. I like it too
Vic
In a message dated 2/18/03 11:36:35 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Well I *like* it!
>
>Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Brad Who?
Alek, I find your constant questions about lens quality amusing. It's fun to
read the responses from everyone. Let me add mine. Here it is... Get ready
for it
IT DOESN'T REALLY MATTER... How's that for an opinion?
I'm a firm believer that all GOOD lenses (That includes 95 per cent of Pentax
Just an update, (probably my final one). We managed to get a tranquillizing
dart in the animal last night while it was at the feeder. We had hoped it
would continue to feed and drop in the backyard. Instead, it decided to
hightail it to the woods where we lost it. We searched for more than two
I was just watching it out my window. It came around 11:10 and stayed for
about 20 minutes. It is extremely alert. I think we may make another attempt
at tranquillizing it tomorrow.
Vic
In a message dated 2/4/03 4:38:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Makes me think of a photo I saw long ago w
Please use this method to get to the deer site. I'd be interested to see how
many people go to see it. my Website counter is on this page.
Just click on new images and then the first thumbnail which is a picture of
the deer. I apologize for the Copyright signs.
http://hometown.aol.ca/pent
I just managed to get the first shot of the deer with the arrow in its head
on my website more to follow.
Go to new images and then click on first thumbnail
http://hometown.aol.ca/pentxuser/NewImgs.html
vic
That should be Knock not nock.
I must be getting tired...
Vic
In a message dated 2/3/03 11:02:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Got back my shots of the deer. A roll of 36. I e-mailed a bunch of them
>to
>the vet so he could get a good indication of the extent of the injury and
>how
>large the d
Got back my shots of the deer. A roll of 36. I e-mailed a bunch of them to
the vet so he could get a good indication of the extent of the injury and how
large the deer is so he can use the right amount of tranquillizer to nock it
down I will put a few of them on my website asap tomorrow...
I
TPDMLers can check the Toronto Sun for the latest in the deer saga. A
reporter interviewed me today so I think a story is going in Monday's paper...
Just an update for those who may be interested. I've been spending each
afternoon with a very special vet who has volunteered his time to try to
t
Well said Mike.
Vic
In a message dated 1/30/03 3:44:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Finally, it's human nature to sympathize with a suffering creature. It's
>not
>
>necessarily inconsistent to give money to help a doe with an arrow in its
>
>head while at the same time tolerating the fact th
Keith the problem I see is that we are all to quick to put animals out of
their misery. It's too damned easy to say hell just put a bullet in their
head. With a little effort these animals can live a normal life. Maybe if we
stop looking for the easy way out this world would be a better place...
As you can imagine it's been a crazy couple of days around here. The deer has
been here twice today eating out of the feeder. Once at noon and again just
now when I came home from work 11:30 p.m. It did not come when the vet, and
whole crew ready to try the rescue were in my home from 3p.m. unti
Sorry I have not been able to get to the computer to respond. The deer was
eating again from the backyard feeder last night It seems ok
I'll try to keep in touch...
PS I have not seen the deer yet so I can't get pictures of it. I work
afternoons and it always comes when I am at work. The new
In a message dated 1/28/03 10:58:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>At home we've always had PCs running Windows. I used to work in a newsroom
>full
>of Macs. The PCs at home gave trouble from time to time, the Macs at work
>gave
>trouble from time to time, and in that entire three-year period I
I have one. Picked it up about a year ago. I like it, but I admit that I have
not used it all that much
Vic
Here, here, I'll drink to that.
Vic
In a message dated 1/25/03 6:59:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Well there's one big difference, Bruce...the P67 is just as good as the
>1Ds,
>just different. But Macs are better than PCs.
>
>
>
>--Mike
In a message dated 1/23/03 11:42:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>My 28-105 S1 served me well for 15 years, but it tends to flare a bit.
>
>Is your Kiron a 67mm lens thread version?
>
Yes it is.
Vic
You know, Sometimes I think we underestimate how good some of these older,
third party lenses really are. Some of my favourite lenses are third party
lenses
Vic
I probably read about 10-20 per cent of the emails I get...
Vic
I guess it is my computer. I think it might have something to do with Java. But I also
can't get it to work with my daughters IBM running windows 98. I' m on a Mac G3 with
OS 8.1.
Vic
could not get it into the
PUG...
http://hometown.aol.ca/pentxuser/Wolf.html
Vic
Vic
More than likely they were shooting SCALA. It is unbelievably beautiful
stuff. Nothing touches this stuff for beautiful blacks and fine gradations.
It's only downfall, It's expensive and it can only be developed by
specialized labs. If you are into B&W you own it to yourself to try this
stuff.
Yes Jose with a max ap of 2.5, if you're shooting wide open your depth of
field is quite small. I used a monopod and shot wide open at 250 sec. I was
shooting precision skating so they were certainly moving at a good clip for
most of the program. The 250th was sufficient speed to stop them most
I used to own this lens way way back. It was actually the lens I bought with
my first kit. It's a good lens. If I recall it has 1:4 close focusing
capability. I would not pay a lot for it but if you can get it for a good
price.. give it a try..
Vic
Thanks Bob I'll do it next time...
Vic
I'm not fighting you at all Mike. I think if you shoot a lot of pix that you
have no intention of printing and or if you shoot a lot of slides and only
keep a couple per 36 roll of film, a digital SLR will save you money in the
long run — probably longer than most people want to admit but nevert
Would this lens not be the same as the Kiron 28F2. Kiron made many of the
Vivitar lenses. There appears to be slight differences but I suspect they are
one in the same.No??
Vic
In a message dated 1/17/03 7:52:53 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&i
In a message dated 1/16/03 11:05:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Smirking Dave,
>In this case he literally *IS* saving, because every time he takes 36
>digital pictures he's paying nothing instead of paying $20.
>
I'm not sure he is paying nothing. If he wants them printed, and most of us
do,
Buy the SMC 1.4s. It makes life a lot easier...
Vic
I have the Artzll Intuos Wacom tablet. I guess it's the 12X18-inch one. It is
simply the best piece of equipment next to a good scanner you can buy. I got
mine with my used G3. I purchased the tablet for an additional price. It is
simply indespensible with Photoshop and painter programs...
I lov
Bob, I'm with you. I have the two 28s/3.5s K and M, the K30/2.8 and the
K35/3.5. I wouldn't sell them. Once you have them hold on to them. You can't
get much for them but they might be hard to find. Itreat them like insurance.
If one ever breaks I always have the others.
Vic
In a message date
Keep them both. They are not that close and they are exceptional lenses.
Vic
That might be the case but there is no beating a tripod.
Vic
In a message dated 1/10/03 2:43:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Not so. IS still helps on a tripod. In fact, the modern IS lenses
>recognize when they are on a tripod.
>
>-R
I'd just like to get the time to use what I have more often...
Vic
I don't agree. Photoshop is as complicated or uncomplicated as you make it.
There are many features that you may not use and may never use but once you
start exploring there is no limit to the creativity it offers. I regularly
read through my manual, not because I have to but because I want to p
Thanks for the infor Paul... Think I'll pass I have the 28 covered in too
many ways already. Unless it is exceptional I won't bother...
In a message dated 1/8/03 6:51:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Vic wrote: Speaking of fast wide angles. I've been eyeing a Kiron 28/f2
>for
>a while. It's $75
It's an absolutely excellent lens. A friend owns one and he swears buy it.
Sharp, contrasty and built like a tank...
Vic
In a message dated 1/7/03 1:05:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>I couldnt find any data on it (in time).
>
>It's been discontinued. I stumbled upon
>
>it on ebay with only
Speaking of fast wide angles. I've been eyeing a Kiron 28/f2 for a while.
It's $75 Cdn in mint. Worth getting??
Vic
Contact the people who buy them and get them to post the negative feedback.
When they find out they could have had them for free, I'm sure they will have
some negative things to say...
Vic
In a message dated 1/7/03 11:01:17 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>Well, depends how ticked you are. How mu
Jostein --Very nice stuff. Loved the Aurora's. Keep up the good work.
Vic
t of the
images here are with the 20 and the 35...
I put about nine of the images on my website at
http://hometown.aol.ca/pentxuser/NewImgs.html
Take a look at what winter had to offer...
Thanks Vic
Thanks Pat I need to experiment more. I did get the manual.
Vic
I do no where there is one for sale but it's 180.00 Cdn.
Vic
In a message dated 1/5/03 4:16:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>I realize this is probably a shot in the dark, but you
>never know until you try.
Boz I have the Dental macro and the "dental macro kit" that is quite rare...
They also use the colouring system you talk about...
Vic
In a message dated 1/5/03 8:00:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>SMC PENTAX-M DENTAL MACRO 1:4 100mm
>
>Thank you very much! Do you own a digital camera? Is i
And you will love it too. I was out shooting all morning (snowfall aftermath
with trees covered in the white stuff.) I was shooting with two LXs and a
PZ1. Shooting v B&White film, slides and prints all in separate cameras. I
really like the PZ1 but I love the LX. Every time I swtched back to t
Had a great day of photography today shooting the aftermath of a snowstorm
that left the trees covered in snow. Decided to treat myself to a 135/3.5 in
excellent condition for a mere 59.95 Cdn.. Good Deal
Vic
OK so I.m probably somewhere in the neighbourhood of $400. Cdn Thanks guys
that's about what I expected.
Vic
In a message dated 1/3/03 5:28:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>I just bought a Spotmeter from Washington state. The cost was $230 US
including
>
>USPS shipping.
>I paid by Paypal a
Yes very nice stuff, Good eye. Very similar to Patterson.
Vic
In a message dated 1/3/03 3:20:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>If you like Freeman Patterson, check out Tony Sweet. He has a site at
>
>>
>
>> http://www.tonysweetphotography.com
>
>>
>
>> and is a good guy. I've worked with him at
I am considering buying a lens for $200 US from California. I am wondering what my
real cost would be in Cdn after conversion, shipping and handling, duty taxes etc. Can
Anyone give me a quick ballpark figure on what I can expect to lay out...
Thanks Vic
Raimo You will love his work. He is very spiritual. I believe he has his PhD
in religious studies. But he is not in any way preachy...
Vic
In a message dated 1/3/03 11:20:03 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
>Hi Vic,
>
>checked the books and ordered Photography of Natural Things - his images
>look
Please don't turn this into a negative thread.
I have changed the subject line to create a new "positive and informative"
discussion for those interested in furthering their knowledge of composition.
I originally was going to respond to Mike's "Chicken" request with a list
of what I consider
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