OT: Photojournalism

2002-09-27 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
alism". But the post got way too long and out-of-hand... and Pentax content was pretty minimal... so I cut and pasted it to my "photo journal" on my website for anyone interested. http://www.isye.gatech.edu/~jerome/about3.htm PS... my condolences to all who were eagerly anticipati

Re: Pentax AutoFocus / Consumer Fast Film

2002-09-25 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
e with Fuji Press 800. > Grain is not visible in > 10x15 cm prints. The grainier shots that I posted are also partly due to some pretty significant cropping on a few of the images, so it's hard to tell from those. But overall, as I mentioend, the Fuji stuff did pretty good. jerome

Re: Pentax AutoFocus / Consumer Fast Film

2002-09-25 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
it still would've been nice. OKAY OKAY... so maybe it wasn't "atrocious" as I mentioned... but I sure was dissatisfied. How's that? So... back to my original question... - jerome

Pentax AutoFocus / Consumer Fast Film

2002-09-25 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
imply "better"... "much better"... or does it blow the former two out of the water [I'd hope for the latter answer to be honest]. OH! BTW, the photos from the weekend can be seen here if you're interested in such things: http://www.isye.gatech.edu/~jerome/gallery5.h

300mm f2.8 (FA vs A)

2002-07-18 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
ch would actually surprise me quite a bit]. Can anyone confirm or deny this presumption? For those with experience with these lenses (preferably first hand, but second or third hands will do, too).. please enlighten me! Thanks in advance, jerome __ [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Th

Re: Pugs up!!!!

2002-05-31 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
On Fri, 31 May 2002, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: > I'm still getting May - even substituting /02jun/index.html > > :^(Bill FWIW, I'm getting the same. Guess it's only a matter of time though. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdm

WTB: FA 28-105/4-5.6

2002-05-28 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
The older version. With the success of my previous WTB posting, I thought I'd try here again before committing elsewhere. Thanks in advance, jerome - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forge

Re: Dumb eBay question

2002-05-27 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
lls for $8 to $10 a roll. Incredible. Needless to say, I made due with what I had. With all of that said, it's starting to seem like the more knowledgeable and resourceful a consumer you become, the less "incredible" various ebay "deals" begin to look. My $.02

Re: Camera Problems. Please Help!

2002-05-16 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
shown in the samples) the flash is used often just for fill... and it still messes things up. Thanks Bob. jerome - 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: Camera Problems. Please Help!

2002-05-16 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
7;m using 400 speed print film (the camera and flash are now 1 for 1 on print film), I'm thinking of taking my chances. Thanks again, you all have been very insightful, as always. jerome - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net an

RE: Camera Problems. Please Help!

2002-05-16 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
d running my test roll thru, and never took a shot with the RTF... Great advice. If my test roll comes back ugly, I guess I'll try that too. Thanks. On my way to get it developed, jerome - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: Camera Problems. Please Help!

2002-05-16 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Thanks for all of the suggestions. Here is my reply (or replies) to the comments thus far. Maybe this will help spark some other ideas. Otherwise, it sounds like Pentax will be "borrowing" my equipment for a while (once again!). Paul: You mentioned insufficient current (from rechargeables) as wel

Re: AA battery types

2002-05-14 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
deal with. jerome - 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: AA battery types (carrying case)

2002-05-13 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
the plastic on other battery packages. Once the cardboard is stripped down and discarded, this makes for a good recycleable battery case. - jerome - 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 th

RE: AA battery types

2002-05-13 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
investment would make plenty of sense. Even if I bought plenty of rechargers + batteries, its still probably MUCh more economically efficient over time. Thanks for this (most obvious!) idea. Much appreciated. jerome - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to ht

Re: Battey Life

2002-05-13 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
>From the Energizer Homepage: Keep batteries at room temperature. Heat can shorten their life and a damp location like the refrigerator is not recommended. Also, never carry loose batteries in your pocket or purse - contact with metal items like keys or coins can short-circuit the battery. - This

OT: AA battery types

2002-05-13 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
I'd doubt that anyone would have a definitive answer. but this is the PDML... home of the anal retentive (I mean that in an endearing way) so I'm sure SOMEONE has done a "definitive test" on this already... or at least has made a general assessment. Thanks in advance for you

Re: Myrtle Beach? temp off list

2002-05-04 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
good time, Cory, and got plenty of great family pics to add to your collection. I could use such a trip myself. BTW, if all goes well, I'll be teaching part time in your neck of the woods soon (WCTC). Extra income for a few more Pentax (on topic!) lenses. TTYL, jerome - This message is from

Re: Ouch ouch ouch ouch....

2002-04-29 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Or maybe not... looks like (s)he bought a screwmount pentax Just before the lens. Got a good deal on that one too. On Mon, 29 Apr 2002, James Adams wrote: > I'd bet the buyer will have it on sale on Ebay in a week or two. > James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscri

Re: Guess what I found...

2002-04-27 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Guess he didn't read Pauls (well written) ebay speech sent just minutes before, huh? Or didnt care to adhere. Such is life I suppose. > I thought it was pretty interesting too and I hoped no one else would > notice. > > On Friday 26 April 2002 10:49 pm, Albert Fekson wrote: > > Seems interesting

PUG maintainer

2002-04-23 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Who currently has the honors? Is it Adelheid von Kirschten as the webpage suggests? I'm trying to get a hold of this person. I've already tried email. Guess I'll wait n see what happens. Thanks for any assitance, jerome - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

Re: tokina 80 - 400mm is it any good for wildlife

2002-04-13 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Hilarious On Sat, 13 Apr 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > They usually have trouble focusing with their paws and hoofs. > Bird claws usually do better8-) > > In a message dated 4/13/2002 3:44:25 AM Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > tokina 80 - 400mm is it any good fo

Re: Slashdotted! Amy Hughes Lego Church

2002-04-11 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
hat out, Mark. I quite enjoyed that project of hers and am glad to see it getting some more attention. Have a good weekend everyone! I'm going back into my hole now. Adios. jerome - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: zoom len 28-70

2002-04-11 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
. Hence, for a change I suppose supreme Laziness (or perhaps unawareness) has been rewarded. click here: http://www.isye.gatech.edu/~jerome/temp/lazyinfo.htm and scroll for different alternatives. Only thing is, I dont think the f2.8 version was covered. Hope this helps (not just you, but also

WTB: 28-70 and loupe

2002-04-11 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
e off-list if you're willing to sell: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks in advance, jerome - 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: retail bummer

2002-04-04 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
MLer pay 200% Wolf mark-ups. Better yet, if its burning a hole, then I'll even charge you a rental fee... just to help you out, ofcourse But serious, if you want to borrow, I dont have much but I likely wont be shooting this weekend. I think you have my 'real' email address. jerome

RE: FA 28-105 or FA 28-70 ?

2002-03-31 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
would be a better purchase. [still debating that part]. Just thinkin aloud. Anyhow, Best of luck with your purchase. jerome ___ Jerome D. Coombs-Reyes PhD Candidate, ISyE, Georgia Tech http://www.isye.gatech.edu/~jerome - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: FA 28-105 or FA 28-70 ?

2002-03-31 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
et&restrict=&exclude=&words=28-105mm http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss@pdml.net/msg54965.html http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss@pdml.net/msg05093.html Theres more... but I'm tired already. HTH, jerome ___ Jerome D. Coombs-Reyes PhD Candid

Re: OT: Matching Colors in HTML

2002-03-30 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
for you (if necessary). HTH, jerome ___ Jerome D. Coombs-Reyes PhD Candidate, ISyE, Georgia Tech http://www.isye.gatech.edu/~jerome - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: CRITIC WANTED!!!!!:was what are you shooting this weekend

2002-03-16 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
> Brendan wrote: > > advise and comments ( be brutal!! please ) ...and Brutal he was! - 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: (OT?) PDMLers in the Atlanta Area

2002-03-15 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Just wanted to say thanks to the Atlanta PDMLers that got back to me on and off the list. There seems to be at least 5 of us, including myself. And a most cynical thanks to everyone else for all of the banter that you so lovingly supply. Happy shooting to all. jerome ps... my fellow

Re: (OT?) PDMLers in the Atlanta Area

2002-03-14 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
> Spelt is a grain. There's an > apostrophe in "thats". (Thinking: how did I miss that obvious setup?!) Point well made Shel! Touche my CanadiAn friend! okay...okay... enough late night shenanigans, and back on topic with my off-topic inquiry . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: (OT?) PDMLers in the Atlanta Area

2002-03-14 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
(after thought...) > Thats spelt "Canadian" And to think.. I spelled Madagascar correctly. Go figure. - 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.or

Re: (OT?) PDMLers in the Atlanta Area

2002-03-14 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
> Thats spelt "Canadian" > You silly Ameriquan, you. HEY! be glad I even mentioned you! Any other typos? - 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.komko

Re: 28-70 vs 24-90 vs 28-105

2002-03-14 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
ore) http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss@pdml.net/msg61865.html http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss@pdml.net/msg53123.html Good luck, .jerome. On Thu, 14 Mar 2002, Peter Smekal wrote: > I'm thinking about buying a good and not too expensive "normal range" zoom >

Re: OT: Question for AOL Users

2002-03-13 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
nt help wrt how its done, but just thought I should add that it Is indeed doable. HTH jerome - 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: First shot at inkjet prints [Maris's revision]

2002-02-14 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Maris, Is the posted revision a scan of a print, or just a posting of the manipulated image? Just wanted to know which original posting I should be comparing this to. .jerome. On Wed, 13 Feb 2002, Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. wrote: > Actually there was too much red, > not yellow, in the pho

OT: www.technikdirekt.de

2002-02-01 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Has anyone in the States ordered from www.technikdirekt.de? If so, i would like to know how the experience was. Thanks in advance, .jerome. - 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 visi

Re: OT: Canceling my EBay auction (advice sought)

2002-01-29 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
> By the way, the going rate on my unit is $700 to $850. > He paid me $1000. Great! What portion do we get for consulting fees? (dont answer that)... Anyhow, I'm glad that it went well for you. .jerome. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

HP Photosmart S20 (buy it?!)

2002-01-29 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
nts may be very helpful for future considerations as well. Thanks in advance, .jerome. ps... I'm primarily looking for a slide scanner... and the added capability of scanning up to 5x7 prints is definitely a plus. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to h

Re: OT: Canceling my EBay auction (advice sought)

2002-01-29 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
o the (seemingly trivial) technicality that I sited above (?). Thanks for clarifying. .jerome. - 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: OT: Canceling my EBay auction (advice sought)

2002-01-29 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
ew other websites (they needed the item urgently) Hope this helps. .jerome. - 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: Keh or Pentax for repair

2002-01-25 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
D. But hey, there are likely some good Keh stories out there too. .jerome. - 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: Which zoom lens for PZ-10 ??

2002-01-16 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
;ll likely check out the review in Shutterbug, as Rob suggested earlier. However, I'd of course like to hear from you guys (and gals) also. Thanks! .jerome. ps... Like Fred, I'm also looking (pretty much) exclusively for a zoom to fill this particular need. Hence, hopefully we wont get t

Re: 50mm lens TOO sharp?

2001-12-13 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
-focus thing before and didn't like the results too much. Things just didn't seemed soft, but rather (well..) out of focus. There seems to be a fine line btwn the two. Who did I forget? Oh.. Tom C: Keep her happy.. trash the sharp photos! :o) Thanks all. Most sincerely, jerome - Th

50mm lens TOO sharp?

2001-12-13 Thread Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes
Here's a silly question: Does anyone you have any opinions/ comments / suggestions/ experiences along these lines that may help me remedy this "sharpness problem"? Thanks a million. .jerome. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http:/

Re: LX History (was: Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?)

2001-10-26 Thread Jerome
s features... You need to know its former degree of use (and sometimes abuse) and it's CLA history... >From the serial number you can only estimate its production date...unless someone is able to list and time-stamp all the numerous (80+) versions of the LX. Regards Jerome - This message is

Re: Spotted FS: MX underwater housing...

2001-10-23 Thread Jerome
>Spotted for sale in UK dealer: > >'Ikolite underwater housing with flash to fit Pentax MX...GBP 250' >MPS Photographic, England 0191 232 3558 >http://wwwmps-photographic.co.uk The real name is Ikelite, they are still in business. http://www.ikelite.com Regards Jerome -

RE: THE NEW PENTAX

2001-09-17 Thread Jerome
go with it. All the same for me...except I'm in France. For now I've bought an ultra compact 2M pixels Canon S100 (Ixus) that I carry with me anytime...but I'd really like to be able to shoot digital in a studio as well as outdoor with my K-mount lenses. Jerome - This message is

LX for sale

2001-08-02 Thread Jerome
t bonus for handling. There is no brassing on the MLU button. I'm asking $550 for the set LX body + Pentax genuine body cap + Grip-B Email-me off the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you're interested. I'm located in Paris, France. Best Jerome - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mai

Re: Reasonable price for A* 1.8 135mm

2001-04-11 Thread Jerome
I think I'll soon sell mine... Just give me some time to make good digital pictures of the lens from every angle. I don't yet how much I want for it. Regards Jerome - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Who wants a LX for 400 US$ ?

2001-03-19 Thread Jerome
>> Welcome to the LX Guild!! So you got an LX and are selling >> an MX. Hey Aaron, our triumph is near!! > >The LX will reign supreme!! >Welcome to the world of the LX, Jerome. Thanks ! In fact, it's my second LX...and I keep my well-used black MX...I'm only sel

Re: Who wants a LX for 400 US$ ?

2001-03-18 Thread Jerome
ion, $80 So if anyone is interested, please email me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have pictures readily available for the lenses and will soon have for the MX body. Regards Jerome >Hello >That's the price I found here ! >I do not need it but it seems so cheap ! >See you > &g

WTB : Grip B

2001-01-05 Thread Jerome
Hi all, I've just got my LX back from CLA at Pentax France, and I'm now looking for an excellent condition grip B... If someone can make a reasonable offer... I'm in France, so people from Europe are preferred. Thanks Jerome PS : Reply off-line please. This message is

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