In a message dated 2/13/01 11:43:20 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Never have they even adjusted exposure to compensate for back lighting of
the subject, used more than the standard fixed or a simple zoom lens, and
rarely,
if ever, used a tripod. In fact, none of them
In a message dated 2/13/01 12:49:32 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< I wouldn't recommend driving any kind of McLaren in Italy ... >>
But a Chevy Camaro/Pontiac Firebird are always all right anyplace in Europe.
Mafud
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In a message dated 2/13/01 1:43:20 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< If I ever get really serious about attempting to market anything, I would
probably "play the game" and get a Nikon body for 35mm work. Simply for
apperance-sake. It gets respect. >>
Wanna get respect
In a message dated 2/13/01 1:11:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< I will not
be surprised if Nikon and Canon gives top camera to famous PJ's for free
only for marketing... This works very well. >>
Nope. They *do* heavily discount their "pro" bodies to some
publication
In a message dated 2/13/01 2:38:22 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< ...The grip of Z-1p is not bad either, just that my last finger did not
have a good grip since the body is a bit short. >>
My thoughts precisely. Perhaps the MZ-S with booster should do a fine job of
In a message dated 2/13/01 6:13:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< has more options (such as variable speed, interval shooting, etc.) >>
And vertical release for the Motor "A"
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<< know what it is >>
Yeah, what it is?
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In a message dated 2/12/01 12:28:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< How many of you head-and-shoulders shooters crop this way? >>
For myself? Often. For clients? Never. You must overcome your years of
training and go with your insticts when framing in an "unorthodox" man
In a message dated 2/12/01 8:14:50 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Bear in mind that some people will not care in the least about a 92%
finder--it will match the cropping on their slides or their drugstore
4x6-inch prints. >>
But..but aren't *we* responsible for what
In a message dated 2/12/01 7:16:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< LX is 1/75th second, SP is 1/125 second. At least, thats the specification.
William Robb >>
Hello Bill!
But...but, my AF400T manual states:
"In the TTL Auto mode, approximately 15 flashes are obtainable
In a message dated 2/12/01 4:49:22 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< The latest one went for $1.853,00!!! >>
I wanted a particular item. They had been selling on eBay for $140 and up. I
bid on them all until they reached $100 (always my maximum bid). Others must
have tire
In a message dated 2/12/01 5:35:24 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< What are we overlooking? >>
Shoot slides with an LX and you KNOW you're seeing all there is; shoot slides
with a 75% magnification finder and you'll always have that sneaky feeling
that somehoe, somethin
In a message dated 2/11/01 7:31:42 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<<
I read it over and over.
Is this really true?
>>
*anon EOS.
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In a message dated 2/10/01 2:16:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< From outside you are Americans, you live on the American continent (?) >>
More correctly, we are, as even I failed to note, from the "Americas" (North,
Central and South.)
The snit was over what we (and
In a message dated 2/9/01 10:23:07 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Thank you all for sharing your insights about this topic. You can be sure
your thoughts will be taken into consideration when I finally place my order.
>>
For the Vivitar 17-28 f/4 zoom no doubt.
Suda M
In a message dated 2/9/01 9:24:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Probably just in time, since I think I need a Spotmatic II to go with the
screw mounts (do I need to put a smiley in about here?) and maybe a MZ-M as a
backup for the Program Plus. >>
That's how all addi
In a message dated 2/9/01 8:59:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<< >
Hi Todd,
I see those all the time, didn't know they went that cheap. Got any shots
to share taken with one? >>
Dan, whoever made SEARS lenses did a good job. Cosina made a lot of rebadged
lenses. I
In a message dated 2/9/01 8:53:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Relatively few premium shutters even today manage a 1/250th sync speed,
let alone mechanical ones. >>
You did qualify (hedge) your statement but PENTAX made four (4) cameras with
1/250 sync. So PENTAX and
In a message dated 2/9/01 8:50:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<<
Use a very slow film and, perhaps, a ND or Pol filter, and make a long time
exposure of a busy street which would then show no people or traffic, as
they'd be moving too fast to register on the film. So
In a message dated 2/9/01 6:13:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Over the years, I have published five different publications. I have
always
looked for a picture that would stop someone from paging through the magazine
and encourage them to read the story. From that
In a message dated 2/9/01 5:57:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< America is the whole f***ng continent, including us f***ng latinos, like
it or not. >>
But...but, the proper name *is* "The UNITED STATES of AMERICA", not
"AMERICA", though we call ourselves "Ame
In a message dated 2/9/01 1:37:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< It's true what somebody said, that Supra 100 is exactly the same than
PJ100,
being just Supra 400 and 800 the new emulsions over their PJ predecessors?
Thanks a lot >>
For two of the Supras, it was a mat
In a message dated 2/8/01 10:35:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< PJ100 seems very similar to Royal Gold 100: >>
Without meaning to instigate rancor, the two could not be more different.
Royal Gold is a "consumer" film competing with the FUJI "enhanced color "
brands.
In a message dated 2/8/01 8:21:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< ot a free roll of fresh Kodak Supra 100 from the local photo profiteer
today. So now what?>>
Sniff its bouquet, smell of the softness, at the same time, explore its
amazing sharpness (hands-down favorit
Vivitar 17-28mm f/4.
Suda Mafud,
A member of the http://www.Africana.com online community
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In a message dated 2/6/01 10:22:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< Evil evil evil! No more descriptions of the MZ-S, please, I'm starting to
want it and I can't afford it!!
-Aaron >>
"That will $972.37 sir, cash or charge?
Aaron, that's only $30.25 a month w/interest
Hello All.
While there are images, February's PUG an example, which would not normally
qualify as "photojournalistic" (because they were, or are "planned"), the
image of the Emu would lead nearly any "b" ("Living," "Style," "Neighbors")
section in most serious newspapers. The local Zoo society
In a message dated 2/4/01 5:12:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<<
I have even tight framed head shots of people made with 42 mm lens - one
that often get's "too wide for portraits" rating, which we like. >>
Boy, what a 50 or wider lens can do to facial features, esp
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<< I know of a couple of colour calibration tools for Windows, but all are
in the real real expensive price range, which I'm assuming you don't
want to get into. :) >>
I gave the wrong URL for ZDNet's free b
In a message dated 2/4/01 2:45:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< My advice would be to check out Tom's hardware Guide
(www.tomshardware.com) for the latest in benchmarking and impartial tests of
PC components. >>
Tom's tests, "impartial?" I don't think so!
But for fr
Another "Spor(t)matic" with 3 lenses.
Mafud
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<<
> What is a "portrait lens?" Can someone define it for > me? What > are
the characteristics of a good portrait lens?
>
> Shel Belinkoff >>
My 80-200 f/2.8 FA AF was a great "portrait" lens. You coul
In a message dated 2/3/01 1:40:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<< That said, I don't know that I would ever miss AOL if I moved to another
server; >>
I know one: if your "Favorite Places" is nearly as huge* as mine, with all
those websites, saved mail, eBay folder-etc
In a message dated 2/3/01 11:53:17 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< If that doesn't convince someone to stop using AOL then nothing will. >>
What "that" are you reffering to Peter?
Mafud
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In a message dated 2/3/01 11:51:31 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Maybe a dumb question, and WAY off topic, but I can't see a reason to use
AOL, but I knwo there are many on the list who do.
What do they offer?
Thanks
Bill >>
Bill, some of us started out with AOL wa
In a message dated 2/2/01 11:54:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< For me, a portrait _should_ please the subject. >>
I agree Bill.
Who else *has* to be pleased? The one who pays my freight, if not the
subject. I only have to be *proud* of my work, that I applied all I
In a message dated 2/2/01 10:16:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< In my opinion the high point of portrait photography passed many years
ago.
>>
I liked it all Mike, but would you explain the above?
Mafud
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In a message dated 2/2/01 5:43:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< How do I use and set an Infrared flash? >>
I don't know from nothing about infrared, but I bet a good start would be to
purchase a Vivitar 1900RT IR Master Trigger flash: $40 @ (www.porters.com) or
1.80
Hello All.
I'm having a problem remembering which CC filter goes over the lens when
shooting under fluorescent lights.
I know the flash gets a 30CC Magenta filter, but I cannot remember which CC
filter goes over the lens. I can't find my notes!
Setting is a brace of 4 bulb (warm) fluorescent
Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa!
Mafud
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In a message dated 2/1/01 7:51:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< In addition, I forgot to mention I'm selling my AF280T. It's in very nice
condition. >>
How much?
Mafud
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<<
Did you get any response from any materials manufacturers? Kicking in some
film and paper would get them nothing but goodwill, I'm sure, and they know
it. :) >>
No, but the response from local "pro" l
In a message dated 2/1/01 11:34:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<< Perhaps it's just a big hand... >>
At first look, the photo made me think "big body," while some others thought
it small. A relook convinced me it is larger than the PZ-1p.
Mafud
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In a message dated 2/1/01 8:23:23 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<<
The only 100% successful ebay bidding strategy requires deep, deep pockets,
deeper than anyone else's, and submission of a bid far beyond the likely
price. And only one person can play this game at a tim
In a message dated 2/1/01 8:26:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< "Pentax ZX-5 camera body with Quartz Date back in like new condition.
Works
Great! Only selling it because I've gone digital." >>
If you tilt the text just right, you'll see: "digital is easy, you don't
Hello all.
I'm still hunting "A" or "P" PENTAX bodies for our "Beginning Photography"
classes, held in the evening for adults and neighborhood children at our
Northeast MAGNET Middle School.
The photography class is but one of a number of evening classes held at the
school, all subprogra
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<>
You're spoiled. *Unrewarding* hard work is "soul-destroying", no matter what
that labor might be. How can an expression such as "Please be thankful you
have jobs" set you off so? I sense you either came f
In a message dated 1/31/01 8:02:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Any comments appreciated. >>
Fast film, monopod and f/2.0 lenses.
Mafud
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In a message dated 1/31/01 10:50:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< but really hesitant to send that kind of money through the mail based
on purley trust. >>
Purchases in the hundreds (thousands) of dollars are just the kind of
purchases I-Escrow (eBay) is designed to
In a message dated 1/31/01 11:11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< I dont usualy buy Kodak film :) >>
KODAK professional film, particularly their SUPRA and PORTRA labels, perform
day in and day out, with not only *predictable* results, but repeatable
results.
Mafud
KO
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<< The first roll, Kodak Supra 800 dealt well with the extreme red spotlights
all over the place (I shot natural light for 95%+ of the photos). However,
the second roll of Fuji HG 1600 saturated the red cha
In a message dated 1/31/01 2:57:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Mafud's idea of one bidder wearing another down doesn't really work with
his example. >>
It does work (for me): it's *my* example.
By "wearing down" I mean if you are opposing me for an item, and my maxi
In a message dated 1/31/01 3:06:48 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< http://bigdayphoto.com/mzs_scans.html >>
That is going to be a handful (and some) with the booster attached.
Mafud
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In a message dated 1/31/01 8:59:36 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< That's all, folks.
Thanks,
Ed >>
Ed, were the lenses focused on the same targets at the same relative (lens to
specific subject) distances? If not, how can you be sure your *own* tests
were correct?
In a message dated 1/31/01 10:25:33 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<>
There is a lens (35mm, for 1 of my 2 remaining 35mm bodies) I'm going to buy
to replace its wobbly (but still sharp) twin I already own. I bid on *every
one* of them, no matter what. There's 2 of them
In a message dated 1/30/01 10:58:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< to be output onto poly-based print material.
>
> Just kidding. :)
OR...IS...HE...??? >>
Not about the more than likely poly based or pure poly print material.
Mafud
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In a message dated 1/30/01 9:42:05 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< It's also good for photographing a hyperactive baby >>
Why didn't I think of that! A new motto [and dictum]:
"hyperfocus focussing for hyperactive babies!"
Mafud
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In a message dated 1/30/01 9:22:37 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<<
There may be people who think this is exactly what a business should do, but
it seems to me that few businesses WOULD do it. >>
Maybe B&H?
Mafud
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In a message dated 1/30/01 1:11:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< At least it does say a lot about the quality of monitors on the list,
doesn't it? >>
Umm Dan, I have a new 17" .26 dot pitch monitor and I couldn't see it.
*But then I really needed a 21" monitor because
In a message dated 1/30/01 6:56:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< It's a scary time for the industry, especially in the midst of an
economic slowdown. >>
The economic slowdown will stifle or kill the sales of $1,000 digitals big
time...probably $750 ones too.
A $500
In a message dated 1/30/01 1:56:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<<
I think you may have misunderstood my post. I presume you are wanting a
center graduated polarizer, and AFAIK, they do not exist. What does exist for
some LF lenses are center spot graduated filters des
In a message dated 1/30/01 12:50:11 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Drawbacks to this lens are it is manual focus (not a real big deal
considering the depth of field you get) >>
Does anyone *regularly* use hyperfocussing with their wide angle lenses?
Mafud
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In a message dated 1/30/01 12:32:46 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< I think one would have to use one of these in conjunction with a polarizer
filter.
William Robb >>
What's the cost of the WA polarizer Vs "normal" circular polarizers of 77mm?
And who has (sells) them?
In a message dated 1/29/01 10:33:36 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< The other issue is use of filters. Pentax comes with built-in yellow,
orange, skylight, and UV. Tamron and Sigma has a slot for gelatin filters.
The Ultra-wide Heliar (12mm) has an optional 77mm filte
In a message dated 1/29/01 3:32:53 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Human eyes take about an hour to adapt to seeing in the dark. At this time,
though, the eyes are about 100,000 times more sensitive to light than they
are in bright sunlight. >>
Those of us who do our Ca
In a message dated 1/29/01 5:31:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< An interesting fact is that we who grew up when the great photo essay
magazines (Life, Look, etc.) were still major publications saw thousands of
really good photographs. >>
Tom,
Life, Look and the othe
In a message dated 1/28/01 10:24:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Subj: Re: Viewing distance
Date: 1/28/01 10:24:03 PM Eastern Standard Time
<< Would you say this is because of a change in viewing
distance/perspective?>>
Collin
At 08:39 PM 1/28/01 -0500, y
In a message dated 1/28/01 4:53:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Your mileage may of course vary.
Frantisek >>
Here's an interesting thought that came to me as I read your post (we agree
there more than disagree): say you (Frantisek) have a striking 4 x 6 print,
so
In a message dated 1/26/01 10:30:15 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<<
Me:
Or, perhaps "we" hate pictures of flowers like the very pox. Er, no, that
would be I who does that.
--Mike >>
Hold on now Mike, you're talking about one of the signature images I sell.
Women
In a message dated 1/26/01 8:07:01 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<<
Cheers,
- Dave >>
Hey Dave! Thanks for the input.
Mafud
Zawadi Imaging & Media Company
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In a message dated 1/26/01 9:29:40 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< as well as
having recently purchased new and used A-series lenses, and a new FA lens,
and each series show differences in the the coatings. >>
How did they look after an ROR cleaning job?
Mafud
Zawadi
In a message dated 1/26/01 6:34:12 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< I don't know the whole list any more but many films aren't submitted to the
ISO procedure; probably the best known is T-Max 100. P3200 is, as you note,
a 1000-speed film designated to be pushed (P) to 320
In a message dated 1/26/01 6:16:18 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< To use > your analogy of writing music, or writing anything, many
authors > have said that the words/music just flowed from them, as if
> someone was writing through them, or as if the words were
given >
In a message dated 1/26/01 1:27:24 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Now I plan to do some more, with XTOL diluted (which is said to give
normal-contrast 0.65 gamma with Tech pan, and this film is _slightly_
similar. >>
You might post the results to the PUG when you're d
In a message dated 1/26/01 9:39:51 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< I think that large pictures should be viewed from a lager distance. >>
I agree. Photographers (slide shooter's mostly) speak about "grain" in prints
but as you suggest, they oft times view 11 x 14 and lar
In a message dated 1/26/01 8:58:34 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< That does it! I'm going to run over all my zooms with a truck as soon as I
get home! Actually thank you for this insight. >>
Not so fast. Consider that "consumer" zooms don't produce the sharpest images
In a message dated 1/26/01 5:23:56 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Stepping gingerly off soapbox, >>
"Author, author!"
Mafud
Zawadi Imaging & Media Company
Atlanta, Houston, Ontario, CA, Naples, FL
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In a message dated 1/25/01 10:38:02 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Please leave me out of your "we" category, for there have been many times
that I've made a photograph without looking through the viewfinder, or with
very little thought to the actual composition. >>
In a message dated 1/25/01 9:15:21 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< To me, you don't "compose" a photograph. The photograph composes itself
and then you recognize later which photographs were successes.>>
You must now find a better word for what we do, if not "compose." W
In a message dated 1/25/01 2:17:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Would the same rules for shooting black skin apply for shooting dark
Hispanic skin? I'd like to do some portrait work, and we have a large (and
still growing) Hispanic population in our area -- an incredi
In a message dated 1/25/01 9:28:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<< I'm curious as to how many people in this group of photographers have had
formal training in composition or have intentionally sought out info about
it on their own? >>
Both.
Mafud
Zawadi Imaging & Medi
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writes:
<< I figure I could probably use the occasionalreminder to check out
alternate perspectives instead of falling into comfortable habits.
Just in case the "natural" view isn't_always_ the best. >>
Hey Glenn
In a message dated 1/25/01 8:28:53 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Subj: Supra for portraits (was Re: Who here uses a monopod?)
Date: 1/25/01 8:28:53 AM Pacific Standard Time
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (tom)
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> And the *ONLY* film that
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<< it
seems natural for me to conclude that Pentax provided the glass to put in
the housing. >>
Because SMC is proprietary and PENTAX is unlikely to have released or
licensed the process.
Mafud
Zawadi Im
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<< as my occasionally unsteady hands are likely to degrade the image beyond
the effects of granularity with the better 400 films. >>
KODAK SUPRA 400 is nearly flawless in its clarity, sharpness and extremely
In a message dated 1/25/01 4:14:32 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< It continues to amaze my the prices some are willing to pay on eBay. Time
and time again I've seen stuff sellused for way more than what you can buy
the item new for... >>
And they pay hyped-up S&H on t
In a message dated 1/25/01 3:01:56 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< B&W: ORWO DK5, Dokument film, rated at anything from 3 ASA to 50 ASA
depending on contrast and development. I used it for ultra fine grained
landscapes at 3 ASA, one stop slower that my K2DMD would meter.
In a message dated 1/24/01 10:43:06 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< going handheld tends to limit me to 400-speed film which tends to get a
bit grainy for my liking. >>
You must shoot the KODAK SUPRAS old boy, you must!
*No* grain at ISO 100, limited to barely perceptib
In a message dated 1/24/01 3:22:36 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<< I've obviously led a very sheltered life- my entire photographic life of
16 years has been spent between B and 1/500. >>
You gotta get out of the dank-gloomies and come up into the sunlight man!
You've ne
In a message dated 1/24/01 3:31:55 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< I've rated it at 6400 and wondered about using it at 1600 to see what it
turns out like. >>
That *might* deepen the colors but limit a few shadow details. But it may not
do anything noticeable since 1600
Hello All.
Q: Have you *ever* had an occasion to shoot at or above 1/2000th sec. shutter
speed? What were the circumstances?
Asking because not many shooters (other than those crazy B&W shooters who
frequently shoot at 6400 ISO), shoot anything faster than ISO 100 film.
Q: What's the fastes
In a message dated 1/23/01 8:30:02 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Except maybe for those disposable cameras, I can't think of anything in
the "snapshot" field people will need a film based camera for. >>
Err..., those chemical "snapshots" make up as much as 93% of *all
In a message dated 1/23/01 8:30:02 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< And the screen shots look great! >>
*All* backlit shots look great...brightness and colorwise.
Mafud
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In a message dated 1/22/01 8:15:05 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Okay, Malfud. But how is it with slow speeds and wide apertures? Does it
help with the dreaded camera shake syndrome..? >>
Yes. For shooting with my 17-28mm wide angle and where one can back up
against s
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<< Subj: Re: Why do we? was: Tripods, cable extensions...?
Date: 1/22/01 5:38:35 PM Pacific Standard Time
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In a message dated 1/22/01 7:34:19 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< There's an unused plastic tarp in my garage, and just the other day I was
thinking that I had no use for it. >>
Take along a lightweight blanket Shel. That tarp will get cool to the touch
and miserable l
In a message dated 1/22/01 10:05:56 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<<
I bought my Spotmatics because I required through the lens metering for
certain applications like telephoto work, macro and micro. For the rest the
S1a works just fine. >>
Thanks for the info Conrad.
In a message dated 1/22/01 11:26:29 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< ---Who here use's a monopod? And why on earth why?
(But I would change the subject title here to "Monopods?", before it gets to
unwieldy...)
Skip >>
I do Skip, all the time. It goes where I go. Spin th
In a message dated 1/22/01 7:13:08 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< ...Shorting the top pin and BOTH middle and bottom pins activates meter
and trips shutter only if AF lock is achieved. >>
Thanks Mark, but for the technically enfeebled like me, the $35 starts to
look go
In a message dated 1/22/01 6:08:30 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<< It is a picture of a vivid orange backhoe against a blue sky on brown dirt.
>>
Then I'll have to take your word there has been little fading, as the sun
fades nearly everything with red pigmentation (exc
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