Re: More Yipping from the PUG Guy

2001-08-31 Thread bc
On 31 Aug 2001, at 14:54, William Robb wrote: I have to get away from this computer.. I have had another look at the PUG Gallery submission guidelines, and after conferring with past maintainers have changed the submission criteria slightly. We will no longer be publishing submissions

Re: enabled again, plus Pentax 67 questions

2001-08-30 Thread bc
- snip - One thing I found strange: the newer body had a 90mm f/2.8 leaf shutter lens on it. Seems strange to put only 5 aperture blades into what's essentially an outdoor portrait lens. - snip - How much do they want for the lens only? and is it in decent condition? I just picked up

Re: Flash for wedding

2001-08-06 Thread bc
On 6 Aug 2001, at 19:09, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Which flash would be the best for wedding/outdoor (fill flash) photography (on Z-1p)? Probably sounds silly, but I have no idea. :( For now possible variants are: 1) Pentax AF500 (reviews are saying that I'd better have a truck with

Re: Your No Fat Pentax Outfit

2001-07-19 Thread bc
If you could but together a basic but complete Pentax outfit--everything you need but no fat, no extraneous items included--what would it be for you? OK, I'm thinking. 67II with AEII Pentaprism Finder, 75mm F4.5 Shift, 105mm F2.4 Standard, 135mm F4 Macro, 165mm F4 Med Tele with Leaf

Re: Camera motorcycle (and bicycles)

2001-05-20 Thread bc
On 20 May 2001, at 10:42, Dave Maki wrote: Adding a bicycle's vibration to Raimo's question... I will be taking cameras on a bicycle tour this summer. The cameras could be packed on the frame or carried in a pack on me. There will be more vibration if they are directly on the

RE: Business Cards

2001-05-11 Thread bc
http://www.bc-photo.com/images/bcphotocard.jpg Cheers! Brian On 10 May 2001, at 21:24, Jeff Geilenkirchen wrote: Hiya Shel - I've seen business cards which were photographs with the lettering super imposed on the image. They look pretty cool! Jeff - This message is from the

Re: unusual PUG comment: Brian Campbell

2001-05-07 Thread bc
On 7 May 2001, at 21:26, Yves Caudano wrote: Copper Seas by Brian Campbell, Canada Really nice picture! When I first saw it I must say that I was really, really surprised. Just have a look at the address below and you'll know why...

Re: blinking eyes with Pentax 6x7

2001-05-06 Thread bc
On 4 May 2001, at 13:58, XOSNI wrote: I have a problem in my portraits: blinking eyes. I shoot in my mini studio using a strobe flashes. The camera is pentax 6x7 with flash synchro speed of 1/30. Why do I always get these blinking eyes? It has to be a multifactorial cause, the relatively

Re: May PUG question for Brian Campbell

2001-05-03 Thread bc
of the Beautiful-BC Magazines, etc (so would my not-too-well-off P67II purchase fund!) Tech Details, well, lets see. I rarely record aperture/shutter speeds when I'm in the field, I would say that this one was around F8 - F11 at about 1/15 of a sec. or so. The Z1p was tripod-mounted (Manfrotto 055PRO/129

Re: PUG comments

2001-05-03 Thread bc
On 1 May 2001, at 11:57, Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote: Brian Campbell, Copper Seas. Very colorful shot, and very peaceful feel. This is among my favorite landscapes this month. I'll bet this would look stunning if blown up and framed. Thanks, William, the print does look better than the

Re: Thoughts on the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 please?

2001-04-20 Thread bc
For the same price you may want to look at Tokina's newer AT-X 80-200 F2.8 Auto Focus. A few people on this list own one (including me) and have good things to say about them. Cheers, Brian On 19 Apr 2001, at 19:49, Cotty wrote: Hello, I am considering replacing my Tokina 80-200 f2.8

Re: What you shootin' this weekend?

2001-03-03 Thread bc
On 3 Mar 2001, at 1:38, Dan Scott wrote: Hi All, Subject says it all. What passes for winter here is on the run and the weeds/wildflowers are starting to get in a reproductive mood. :-) I've got some Supra, Superia, my fa 100/2.8, fa 35/2, my tripod, some ziplock baggies, and I

On the topic of the 67II (was Re: Pros don't use Pentax...)

2001-03-03 Thread bc
On 3 Mar 2001, at 14:04, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Jens Bladt wrote: The photograher? It was a young guy (thirtysomething), shooting with a Pentax 6x7, like thousands of fashion photographers all over the world. Doesn't that guy who shoots for Victoria's Secret shoot with a Pentax 67? I

Re: Underexposing high speed print films

2001-02-18 Thread bc
On 18 Feb 2001, at 20:41, David A. Mann wrote: Here's something for all you "available dark" shooters. I'm going to be shooting a nighttime mountain biking event next Saturday night. It involves four bikers at a time going down a purpose-built course at night, under floodlights. No,

RE: OT: Help with lighting setup

2001-02-16 Thread bc
On 16 Feb 2001, at 20:18, Jens Bladt wrote: At home I use three Multiblitz strobes. I second that - I own a pair of Multiblitz Compact 400 strobes, the kit was about CAD$1700 new including umbrellas. I love the kit, the flash sync works great as well. Jens is correct about the flashmeter,

Re: Join The Intrusive Photographers Guild

2001-02-16 Thread bc
On 16 Feb 2001, at 16:08, Mark Roberts wrote: Members who insist on repeatedly using a high-powered flash during a circumcision qualify for the title of Dangerously Intrusive Photographer. For bonus points, use flash powder instead of an electronic flash! "Smile! POW!" ;-)

Re: Lens sharpness

2001-02-01 Thread bc
On 1 Feb 2001, at 9:35, herbet brasileiro wrote: Hi guys, How sharp are the FA77mm limited and FA85mm? I was playing with my FA100/2.8 taking some portraits but the lens is so darn sharp that every single tiny little mark in the faces are shown. You can see even lighted colored facial

Re: Photos in Night Club

2001-02-01 Thread bc
On 31 Jan 2001, at 17:27, Bucky wrote: Bill, whattya think of Ilford 3200? I have some but haven't used it yet. My .02... I prefer 3200 delta over the TMax Stuff. Works quite well in DD-X, regular time and temp. For this shoot, I would probably grab a few rolls of NHGII out of the

Re: Ask and thou shalt receive!

2001-01-30 Thread bc
Damn, when I saw this title, I thought, "OK, well could I have $8000 please?" :P Brian - 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: Pentax AF330FTZ vs Metz 32 MZ-3

2001-01-24 Thread bc
On 24 Jan 2001, at 19:52, Alan Chan wrote: I've recently posted an email to pl.rec.foto newsgroup asking what flash would be recommended for a newbie Pentax MZ-5n user like me. I got two kinds of responses: 1. Buy Metz 32 MZ-3 - very good performance / price factor, bounce, swivel, etc.

Re: Re[2]: Develop Film in Coffee (was Re: Toxicity)

2001-01-24 Thread bc
On 24 Jan 2001, at 11:01, Alin Flaider wrote: Hmm...20 minutes to develop a print in coffee? Yes, but how long to develop that same print in beer? :-P - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

OOOooo.... I think I just found my MF....

2001-01-17 Thread bc
... in the Pentax 67II -- Upon the advice of a couple of the group I rented one today from the local Leo's and used it tonight on a theatre shoot... shot a few rolls of delta 3200 through it, and was REALLY impressed by the way it handled, easy to focus, the controls are right where I want them,

Re: Magazine Cover

2001-01-13 Thread bc
When I got the Runner's World job, Bill Corbett sent me a detailed email on how to price photo services. I don't think he'd mind if I forwarded you a copy. In fact I think he'd insist! (He's very protective of newbies amongst the sharks of the publishing world.) He recommended a book

About the Pentax 67 system...

2001-01-08 Thread bc
I too have been looking into MF systems lately, having tried Bronica 6 x 4.5and Mamiya 6 x 7 systems.. My requirements is a camera that can be used handheld both in the studio and on location, as I do a lot of theatrical promos tht require shooting while the show is going on (dress