Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 2:03 PM, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bite me Davie, you didn't come to the mountain this year...I think it was a biscuits and gravy thing. I'm almost over that now. My therapest says i'm ready to try again Dave Norm David J Brooks wrote: On Wed, Jun 4, 2008

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! My therapest says i'm ready to try again Thats a person whose advice really bugs you, right Dave? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-06 Thread Norm Baugher
Bite me Davie, you didn't come to the mountain this year...I think it was a biscuits and gravy thing. Norm David J Brooks wrote: On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 9:35 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 4:13 AM, Jo Lueck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All, esp

RE: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-05 Thread Bob W
I really want to master the basics.. and then take pictures as great as Bill! that shouldn't take very long. Thanks Bob. Compliments from you are few and far between. :o) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-05 Thread mike wilson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/04 Wed PM 11:50:55 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! - Original Message - From: Jo Lueck Subject: New to the group - you

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-05 Thread Jo Lueck
Thank you so much for making me feel welcome. So today it was fiddle frenzy. I tried I really did, but I am struggling... I took pictures of puppies on the grass and the grass was yellow. I have not had chance to read anything, this is my bad for sure - I will set some time aside this

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-05 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/4/2008 12:03:56 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] options.com writes: that shouldn't take very long. Welcome. I recommend that you find a class locally that will teach you the basics. It will be much easier in 2 or 3 hands-on sessions than by reading through

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jo Lueck Subject: Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! Thank you so much for making me feel welcome. So today it was fiddle frenzy. I tried I really did, but I am struggling... I took pictures of puppies on the grass

New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Jo Lueck
Dear All, esp Bill for pointing me in the right direction here... I have a K10D - its nice, its black, I have a really nice bag with it - here my knowledge ends! To tell a lie I have used the green setting but its not good for my subjects - dogs! I find it harder to use in the home the

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Cotty
On 4/6/08, Jo Lueck, discombobulated, unleashed: Dear All, esp Bill for pointing me in the right direction here... I have a K10D - its nice, its black, I have a really nice bag with it - here my knowledge ends! To tell a lie I have used the green setting but its not good for my subjects -

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Boris Liberman
Shalom from sunny Israel. You're in for the ride of your life ;-). On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:13 AM, Jo Lueck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All, esp Bill for pointing me in the right direction here... I have a K10D - its nice, its black, I have a really nice bag with it - here my knowledge

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Jo Lueck
Oxford Oxford - you can practically move in and teach me yourself!!! ANY help, bearing in mind I am allergic to manuals would help! On 4 Jun 2008, at 09:33, Cotty wrote: On 4/6/08, Jo Lueck, discombobulated, unleashed: Dear All, esp Bill for pointing me in the right direction here... I

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Tim Øsleby
Hei, here from Norway, I'm the mostly harmless guy, here comes the norwegian votes. I think you need to describe your photographic skills and background a bit more, before we can offer you some help. Are you familiar with the terms shutterspeed and aperture? MaritimTim 2008/6/4 Jo Lueck [EMAIL

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Jo Lueck
I went from point and shoot - I know that the higher the shutter speed the more light and I now know that the SV setting allows me to set it so that it captures more light?? But really, that's it - green button, or fiddling are my friends! On 4 Jun 2008, at 11:13, Tim Øsleby wrote: Hei,

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread AlunFoto
Hi Jo! Another greeting from Norway. Like Cotty said, I too had a green setting once. :-) What went wrong with your puppy pics? Best, Jostein PS. Nice name you have. Just a little short, that's all... :-) 2008/6/4 Jo Lueck [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dear All, esp Bill for pointing me in the right

RE: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Maxime Thériault
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Lueck Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 4:23 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! snip ANY help, bearing in mind I am allergic to manuals would help! /snip Jo Lueck Boleyn Cane Corso

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Jo Lueck
Of Jo Lueck Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 4:23 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! snip ANY help, bearing in mind I am allergic to manuals would help! /snip Jo Lueck Boleyn Cane Corso www.canecorso.me.uk

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread AlunFoto
: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! snip ANY help, bearing in mind I am allergic to manuals would help! /snip Jo Lueck Boleyn Cane Corso www.canecorso.me.uk www.canecorso.org.uk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 4:13 AM, Jo Lueck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All, esp Bill for pointing me in the right direction here... snip Welcome to the list. This is a wonderful place to be, but please remember this piece of advice: Don't believe anything Cotty or Mark tell you. Do that, and

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Jack Davis
PROTECTED] Subject: Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 6:20 AM Yes your mean ;-) I tried to read it again today and I guess what I am looking for is how to use guide for dummies

RE: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Maxime Thériault
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Lueck Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 8:21 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! Yes your mean ;-) I tried to read it again today and I guess what I am looking for is how to use guide for dummies, which

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread P. J. Alling
Don't encourage him, you'll become the star of an exposé Jo Lueck wrote: Oxford Oxford - you can practically move in and teach me yourself!!! ANY help, bearing in mind I am allergic to manuals would help! On 4 Jun 2008, at 09:33, Cotty wrote: On 4/6/08, Jo Lueck, discombobulated,

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 9:35 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 4:13 AM, Jo Lueck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All, esp Bill for pointing me in the right direction here... snip Welcome to the list. This is a wonderful place to be, but please remember this

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread P. J. Alling
First you need is a quick course on exposure values and how they effect the way your camera captures images. There used to be two parameters that could be readily controlled, aperture and shutter speed, which were adjusted to give the proper exposure. In addition higher shutter speed can

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Joseph Tainter
I went from point and shoot - I know that the higher the shutter speed the more light and I now know that the SV setting allows me to set it so that it captures more light?? - Jo, it's just the opposite: Higher shutter speed means the shutter is open for a shorter period, letting in less

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Jo: I'm Christine from Chicago I have a K10 too--I love it!!! It's a great camera. Maybe I can help. I know you don't want to hear this, but why don't you start reading p. 138 - 145 in your manual. These pages cover Setting the Exposure, Setting the Sensitivity (in other words ISO),

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:23 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First you need is a quick course on exposure values and how they effect the way your camera captures images. There used to be two parameters that could be readily controlled, aperture and shutter speed, which were adjusted

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread P. J. Alling
frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:23 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First you need is a quick course on exposure values and how they effect the way your camera captures images. There used to be two parameters that could be readily controlled, aperture and shutter

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread P. J. Alling
frank theriault wrote: Well, that clarifies things... ;-) Heck, I didn't even get into defraction... (Jo, don't worry about it, nothing you need to care about right now or probably ever). frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:23 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread pnstenquist
Hey, without defraction how would we know where to cut de pie? I think you meant diffraction:-) Paul (being a wise-ass) -- Original message -- From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] frank theriault wrote: Well, that clarifies things... ;-) Heck, I didn't

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread P. J. Alling
It's not in my spell checker and the suggestion was well, not appropriate... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, without defraction how would we know where to cut de pie? I think you meant diffraction:-) Paul (being a wise-ass) -- Original message -- From: P. J.

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Rebekah
welcome to the group! rg2 On 6/4/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not in my spell checker and the suggestion was well, not appropriate... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, without defraction how would we know where to cut de pie? I think you meant diffraction:-) Paul

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jo Lueck Subject: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! Dear All, esp Bill for pointing me in the right direction here... I have a K10D - its nice, its black, I have a really nice bag with it - here my knowledge ends

RE: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Bob W
I really want to master the basics.. and then take pictures as great as Bill! that shouldn't take very long. Welcome. I recommend that you find a class locally that will teach you the basics. It will be much easier in 2 or 3 hands-on sessions than by reading through all these

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Cotty
On 4/6/08, Jo Lueck, discombobulated, unleashed: Oxford Oxford - you can practically move in and teach me yourself!!! Umm, has been known!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread Cotty
On 4/6/08, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: Are you familiar with the terms shutterspeed and aperture? That's gotta be a MARK! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jo Lueck Subject: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! I really want to master the basics.. and then take pictures as great as Bill! MARK HAR!! William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon!

2008-06-04 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bob W Subject: RE: New to the group - you will be groaning with frustration soon! I really want to master the basics.. and then take pictures as great as Bill! that shouldn't take very long. Thanks Bob. Compliments from you are few and far

Re: New to the Group

2006-11-23 Thread frank theriault
On 11/22/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe you on that one. Of course, since Frank pointed out you shouldn't believe anything I say, you probably shouldn't believe that. Or this. (Fortunately, since you shouldn't believe anything Frank says either, you're spared this

Re: AW: New to the Group

2006-11-22 Thread mike wilson
Indeed. A large portion of it could be transposed into the FAQ. From: Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/22 Wed AM 01:16:37 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: AW: New to the Group Thats a very nice way to say welcome to Mike Stan! Greetings from my side

RE: New to the Group

2006-11-22 Thread Tim Øsleby
: Re: New to the Group Hey Mike - welcome. This discussion group is like a large extended family (including the requisite odd-balls that you'll find in any large family.) We have some very accomplished photographers and some who are still figuring out what all of the buttons do and many

Re: New to the Group

2006-11-22 Thread frank theriault
On 11/22/06, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The only safe bet is to ignore all posts, including this ;-) The certainty is that he should believe nothing that Mark or Cotty says! g cheers (and welcome aboard), frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: New to the Group

2006-11-22 Thread Scott Loveless
, at 12:01 AM, Beaker wrote: Hi- I'm Mike Beacom, and new to the group. I spent a good chunk of last weekend looking at the group archive, and am impressed by the tone of great good will and knowledge here. I've noticed an odd thing at the camera store- the K100D is calling out to me

Re: New to the Group (DC gathering)

2006-11-22 Thread Stan Halpin
(Psychologist by Profession) still looking for the ideal travel lens kit with appropriate quality, function, and usability) On Nov 21, 2006, at 12:01 AM, Beaker wrote: Hi- I'm Mike Beacom, and new to the group. I spent a good chunk of last weekend looking at the group archive, and am impressed

Re: New to the Group

2006-11-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/11/06, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: The certainty is that he should believe nothing that Mark or Cotty says! No, certainly don't believe anything I say -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: New to the Group

2006-11-22 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty wrote: On 22/11/06, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: The certainty is that he should believe nothing that Mark or Cotty says! No, certainly don't believe anything I say I believe you on that one. Of course, since Frank pointed out you shouldn't believe anything I

AW: New to the Group

2006-11-21 Thread Markus Maurer
An: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Betreff: Re: New to the Group Hey Mike - welcome. This discussion group is like a large extended family (including the requisite odd-balls that you'll find in any large family.) We have some very accomplished photographers and some who are still figuring out what all

Re: New to the Group

2006-11-21 Thread David J Brooks
- I'm Mike Beacom, and new to the group. I spent a good chunk of last weekend looking at the group archive, and am impressed by the tone of great good will and knowledge here. I've noticed an odd thing at the camera store- the K100D is calling out to me ... buy me, Buy Me, BUY ME... The plan- tax

New Camera Repair Group

2001-06-17 Thread Kelvin
. Whilst doing research on the web, I have come to realise that there is information located in many disparate places. And there isn't really a forum where people who are interested in fixing up their own cameras, could exchange information. As such, I have started a new yahoo group to cater

Re: New to the group

2001-02-13 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Len Paris wrote: You can't screw the MZ-S because it's a K-mount camera. You'll have to bayonet it, instead. :-) Lucky for me, I have a K-to-screw adaptor. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: New to the group

2001-02-12 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Chris Brogden wrote: Have you ever wanted to mail in any old coupons you find? You know, those ones that say "Mail this coupon plus 2 cents for shipping and handling to ABC Company and we'll send you a free Thingymabob" (which is now worth umpteen thousand dollars). When they refuse, you

Re: New to the group

2001-02-11 Thread Dave Maki
Collin Brendemuehl wrote: snip I use a ZX-M and enjoy it immensely. If you get one, get the AA Battery Pack FG. Improves feel a lot. snip Colin, thanks for the advice. The MZ-M / ZX-M that I held in the store has a weight of 305 grams, about 185 grams (6.5 0z) less than I am used to.

Re: New to the group

2001-02-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Dave, Welcome. Sounds like you're already enabled. You'll fit in well. ;-) You've got a nice lens selection. Should serve you well for a long time. I use a ZX-M and enjoy it immensely. If you get one, get the AA Battery Pack FG. Improves feel a lot. Please participate in the Gallery.

Re: New to the group

2001-02-09 Thread tom
Dave Maki wrote: Hello PDML. Hi Dave, welcome aboard. It has been a pleasure reading the mail so far. I'm from Canada, I hope I didn't offend anyone yet ;-) . No, we're all just Americans on this side of the world, so you should fit right in. I'm sure someone around here has a

Re: New to the group

2001-02-09 Thread Rob Studdert
On 9 Feb 2001, at 19:19, Dave Maki wrote: ...Pentax A 28mm f2.8 and bought it. I tried B/W film again. I tried a few different brands and speeds of print film. Then came the 2x teleconverter. Then a couple of screwmount lenses (135mm and 28-80zoom) and the K-mount adaptor. Then a couple

Re: New to the group

2001-02-09 Thread Chris Brogden
On Fri, 9 Feb 2001, tom wrote: I'm sure someone around here has a nice Spotmatic for you too. Also, I've got a sweet M 35/2... Ah, but I've got the best of both worlds: a nice, clean Super-Takumar 35/2 that arrived today. :) chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: New to the group

2001-02-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Toothless Chris wrote: Ah, but I've got the best of both worlds: a nice, clean Super-Takumar 35/2 that arrived today. :) Good for you. I think you're gonna like that lens. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll shoot bw until I die. There will always be film, paper, and

Re: I'm new to the group

2001-02-05 Thread jeepgirl
Welcome to the group! jeepgirl - 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: I'm new to the group

2001-02-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Welcome. Success. Enjoy yourself. Collin At 11:01 AM 2/5/01 -0800, you wrote: Hi all, I apologize for this, but as I'm new, this is a test message so that I can see if I know how to post to the list. Thanks, Ron *** "The accumulation of all powers legislative, executive and