On 11/10/2013 1:57 PM, Doug Brewer wrote:
looks like I forgot to plug in the server this morning. Sorry about that.
Carry on, then.
oh, for those of you who have my personal email address, please note
it has changed. Same same, but different domain: dougbrewerphotography
dot com. Update as yo
On 22/2/11, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed:
>, I think i may have dodged a bullet
Jees this is not a safe place to be right now - there's bullets flying
everywhere!!
Interesting account. In future, you might find a nice dark wood desks/
shelving arrangements with large learned books as
From: "P. J. Alling"
It's reputed that these people can get one for you. You'll have to
e-mail them a request since it's not an item they regularly have
listed. But they do have a convenient form. I've never used them, but
Mike Johnston at TOP, (be sure to send him lots of photos of kittens
It's reputed that these people can get one for you. You'll have to
e-mail them a request since it's not an item they regularly have
listed. But they do have a convenient form. I've never used them, but
Mike Johnston at TOP, (be sure to send him lots of photos of kittens and
flowers), says t
Oh WOW! I want one!
On Sun, Mar 28, 2010 at 7:33 PM, P. J. Alling
wrote:
> Who says it's not available in Hot Pink.
>
> Straight from the Pentax Japan web site.*
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/lookhere/hotpinkkx.html
>
> *If you really want one, I'll post the url of the people who'll import
On 3/29/2010 5:47 AM, mike wilson wrote:
"P. J. Alling" wrote:
Who says it's not available in Hot Pink.
Straight from the Pentax Japan web site.*
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/lookhere/hotpinkkx.html
*If you really want one, I'll post the url of the people who'll import
them for y
"P. J. Alling" wrote:
> Who says it's not available in Hot Pink.
>
> Straight from the Pentax Japan web site.*
>
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/lookhere/hotpinkkx.html
>
> *If you really want one, I'll post the url of the people who'll import
> them for you.
I walked into a shop and
Who says it's not available in Hot Pink.
Straight from the Pentax Japan web site.*
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/lookhere/hotpinkkx.html
*If you really want one, I'll post the url of the people who'll import
them for you.
On 3/28/2010 1:21 PM, mike wilson wrote:
http://www.mikeawilson.co.
- Original Message -
From: "mike wilson"
Subject: Re: Oops
Mike, get an up-to-date copy of the standalone Adobe Raw Converter.
Pentax changed an identification string in PEF back around the time of
the K100D Super which broke ACR recognition of PEF. Adobe update
Shoot DNG RAW and you can convert in PSCS2.
Paul
On Mar 28, 2010, at 2:42 PM, mike wilson wrote:
> Bruce Walker wrote:
>
>> mike wilson wrote:
>>> http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/oops.jpg
>>>
>>> Sorry, this is 1.7meg. KX files do not seem to be openable in CS2 and I
>>> had to use the Pentax sof
Bruce Walker wrote:
mike wilson wrote:
http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/oops.jpg
Sorry, this is 1.7meg. KX files do not seem to be openable in CS2 and
I had to use the Pentax software - this is the smallest file (and it's
cropped) it does. Why are the new pef files different?
Mike, get an
mike wilson wrote:
http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/oops.jpg
Sorry, this is 1.7meg. KX files do not seem to be openable in CS2 and I
had to use the Pentax software - this is the smallest file (and it's
cropped) it does. Why are the new pef files different?
Mike, get an up-to-date copy of the s
Thanks, Christine. I'm physically fine. Miss the "hospitalized" equipment, but
I'm sure my mental anguish will wane with its return and a positive check out.
Jack
--- On Thu, 12/3/09, Christine Aguila wrote:
> From: Christine Aguila
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
>
Hope you're all right Jack. Sorry to hear about the equipment, but it's
more important you're ok. Cheers, Christine
- Original Message -
From: "Jack Davis"
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:44 AM
Subject: OOPS!!
Sad moment.. I was unloading gear a
when I'll
find out just how bad ($$$) the damage.
According to web info, repair service takes 'prox 15-20 days.
Thanks for empathy, John. :)
Jack
--- On Thu, 12/3/09, John Coyle wrote:
> From: John Coyle
> Subject: RE: OOPS!!
> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List
I can't relate a story about falling, but how about sitting in a loo in
Xi'an, China, camera bag neatly slung from the hook on the back of the door
to prevent it's being dragged out under the door and walked away with: watch
in horror as hook breaks in half, sending bag with MZ-S, FA28-105, Sigma
1
e memory card out.(?)
> Real shame, but hope you weren't too badly hurt.
>
> Jack
>
> --- On Wed, 12/2/09, Stan Halpin wrote:
>
>> From: Stan Halpin
>> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
>> Date: Wednesday, December 2,
Hope you had taken the memory card out.(?)
Real shame, but hope you weren't too badly hurt.
Jack
--- On Wed, 12/2/09, Stan Halpin wrote:
> From: Stan Halpin
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 6:17 PM
> O
On Dec 2, 2009, at 9:17 PM, Stan Halpin wrote:
> Oops indeed!
>
> I took a fall several years ago. End of a long day, light fading, me rushing
> to a different vantage point on a Mayan ruin. Slipped on a loose stone. My
> istD w/ 31mm LTD took the brunt of the fall. A quick inspection showed t
Oops indeed!
I took a fall several years ago. End of a long day, light fading, me rushing to
a different vantage point on a Mayan ruin. Slipped on a loose stone. My istD w/
31mm LTD took the brunt of the fall. A quick inspection showed that it seemed
to be working ok, but I was worried about hi
From: Jack Davis
YYYou mean it can happen again
Jack (I think he's just trying to scare me. Yeah, that's it. whew!)
I wish ...
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Such remarks from so many have truly moved me. I'm grateful to the vagaries of
life which resulted in my association with such a kind (and talented) group as
composes the PDML.
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, frank theriault wrote:
> From: frank theriault
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
&g
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 10:44 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
> Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short photo
> trip. Was carrying the "mother" bag, a satellite bag containing the K20, DA
> 16-45 etc. and a light tripod (3001 Bogen w/mini ball head). "Bogen" is
> easier to spel
YYYou mean it can happen again
Jack (I think he's just trying to scare me. Yeah, that's it. whew!)
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, John Sessoms wrote:
> From: John Sessoms
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: pdml@pdml.net
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 3:12 PM
> From: &qu
seemed to work as I finally got it to release and come off.
Just explaining it made me tired. ;)
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Cotty wrote:
> From: Cotty
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "pentax list"
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 3:04 PM
> On 1/12/09, Jack Davis,
> disc
From: "Brian Walters"
Everyone seems to have a similar story.
I was out in the bush photographing a few months ago and had to step
over a low fence. My foot caught and my knee and camera both hit the
ground at the same time. I think the lens hood on the 16-45 saved it and
the camera from seriou
On 1/12/09, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short
>photo trip. Was carrying the "mother" bag, a satellite bag containing
>the K20, DA 16-45 etc. and a light tripod (3001 Bogen w/mini ball head).
>"Bogen" is easier to spell.
>As
On Dec 1, 2009, at 15:08, eckinator wrote:
> Please, can you teach me?
>
It's easy.
First, you get a 3-month-old kid (ideally, one you care about) and hold onto
'em.
Then go onto an icy set of stairs and try not to let the kid die.
>From there it's just instinct! :-)
-Charles
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2009/12/1 Jack Davis :
> My first time and I'll have no trouble remembering it. :(
> Thanks, Eckinator!
>
> Jack
I know... it sucks and there is no comfort to be drawn from the bad
luck of others...
Cheers
Ecke
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Thanks much, Brian! I don't feel so "special" now that everyone has related
like experiences. ;)
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Brian Walters wrote:
> From: Brian Walters
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 200
My first time and I'll have no trouble remembering it. :(
Thanks, Eckinator!
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, eckinator wrote:
> From: eckinator
> Subject: Re: OOPS!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 9:24 AM
> Totally... sorry t
Everyone seems to have a similar story.
I was out in the bush photographing a few months ago and had to step
over a low fence. My foot caught and my knee and camera both hit the
ground at the same time. I think the lens hood on the 16-45 saved it and
the camera from serious damage but the hood it
You're welcome, Peter. I won't soon forget ether. ;)
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, P. J. Alling wrote:
> From: P. J. Alling
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:18 PM
> Sounds similar to my experience
Sounds like a "good move." A bit of Christmas cheer may give me a chance to
practice it. ;)
Thanks, Charles.
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Charles Robinson wrote:
> From: Charles Robinson
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Tuesday, Decem
Please, can you teach me?
2009/12/1 Charles Robinson :
> On Dec 1, 2009, at 12:20, David J Brooks wrote:
>>
>> Back in 2006, i was sitting in a plastic chair on the dock at the hunt
>> camp. The back leg cracked and i fell back wards, with my FA 70-200
>> and istD in hand. As with you, my instinct
Being on a cement floor I grimace thinking is I had actually fallen "on my
elbows." That would permanently disable my "funny bone." |-\
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Tim Øsleby wrote:
> From: Tim Øsleby
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
Your message brightened my mood, Marnie! 8-)
Thanks.
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:
> From: eactiv...@aol.com
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: pdml@pdml.net
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 10:27 AM
> In a message dated 12/1/2009 7:44:57
> A.M. Pac
Thanks for that reminder, John. Will be more vigilant!
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, John Sessoms wrote:
> From: John Sessoms
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: pdml@pdml.net
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 10:18 AM
> From: Bob Sullivan
> > Jack, Glad you're OK. I was gonn
Ouch! David. Yes, as I believe someone else pointed out, good thing self
preservation kicks in automatically.
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, David J Brooks wrote:
> From: David J Brooks
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2
LoL..Thanks, Bob!
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Bob Sullivan wrote:
> From: Bob Sullivan
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 9:58 AM
> Jack,
> Glad you're OK. I was gonna ask about 2 trips, but
> you vol
Sounds similar to my experience with an LX and Vivitar S1 35-86mm f2.8 a
couple years before I went digital. Except that the only ill effects
were that the FA-1 prism won't dismount and the back of the camera and
the filter ring of the lens are a bit scared. Both camera and lens
still work fi
On Dec 1, 2009, at 12:20, David J Brooks wrote:
>
> Back in 2006, i was sitting in a plastic chair on the dock at the hunt
> camp. The back leg cracked and i fell back wards, with my FA 70-200
> and istD in hand. As with you, my instincts kicked in and o out my
> hand out, which happened to be the
I tend to fall elbow first, when my hands are occupied with important stuff.
Important stuff could mean anything from a slice of bread, to a DSRL.
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2009/12/1 P N Stenquist :
> Sorry to hear that, but I hope you're okay.
>
> When I fall I tend to hol
In a message dated 12/1/2009 7:44:57 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
jdavi...@yahoo.com writes:
Happens to the best of us. (Obviously.)
Glad you're okay, which is the important thing.
Marnie :-)
Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short photo
trip. Was c
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 10:44 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
> Sad moment..
> Both K20 body and lens are on their way to the new Pentax repair facility at
> 250 North 54th st, Chandler, AZ 85226.
>
> Jack (sniff)
I feel your pain.
Back in 2006, i was sitting in a plastic chair on the dock at the hunt
cam
From: Bob Sullivan
Jack, Glad you're OK. I was gonna ask about 2 trips, but you
volunteered it yourself. I find they are making the damned throw
rugs taller every year! :-) Regards, Bob S.
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 10:32 AM, Jack Davis
wrote:
As it turned out, I didn't go down..damn it! Why
n not want to make
> but one trip when carrying stuff..even if it means using your teeth if
> necessary?
>
> Jack
>
> --- On Tue, 12/1/09, P N Stenquist wrote:
>
>> From: P N Stenquist
>> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
>
Totally... sorry to hear about your mishap and remember this happens
to all of us in some form or another =)
Cheers
Ecke
2009/12/1 John Sessoms :
> From: Jack Davis
>>
>> Sad moment..
>
> Yep. Glad you're ok, and it was only "things" that got hurt.
>
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From: Jack Davis
Sad moment..
Yep. Glad you're ok, and it was only "things" that got hurt.
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Jack, back in 2007 I swiped the perfectly good FA 43/1.9 Ltd off the
counter on my way to Prague. So I can totally relate to what you feel.
But most importantly you were unharmed.
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 6:28 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
> Yes! The right perspective, Boris.
>
> Jack
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Physically fine..thanks, Tom.
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Tom C wrote:
> From: Tom C
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8:31 AM
> Yikes! Sorry. A testament
> to your survival though. Hope you're OK.
&g
As it turned out, I didn't go down..damn it! Why do men not want to make
but one trip when carrying stuff..even if it means using your teeth if
necessary?
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, P N Stenquist wrote:
> From: P N Stenquist
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss
Yikes! Sorry. A testament to your survival though. Hope you're OK.
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 9:44 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
> Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short photo
> trip. Was carrying the "mother" bag, a satellite bag containing the K20, DA
> 16-45 etc. and a li
Yes! The right perspective, Boris.
Jack
--- On Tue, 12/1/09, Boris Liberman wrote:
> From: Boris Liberman
> Subject: Re: OOPS!!
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 8:17 AM
> As long as it is plastic and metal
> that need rep
As long as it is plastic and metal that need repair, it is unfortunate
and unpleasant but harmless...
On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 5:44 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
> Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home from a short photo
> trip. Was carrying the "mother" bag, a satellite bag containing
Sorry to hear that, but I hope you're okay.
When I fall I tend to hold my camera up in the air and hit the ground
with my face. Your decision was probably the more intelligent choice.
Paul
On Dec 1, 2009, at 10:44 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
Sad moment.. I was unloading gear after returning home f
Jan 20, 2009 9:27 AM
>>To: pdml@pdml.net
>>Subject: RE: Oops!
>>
>>From: John Graves
>>> Well, i did it and I can't blame anyone else. I dropped my DS and it
>>> came down on the lens shade for my 20-35 lens. It didn't shatter but it
Which is why I generally try to use metal lens hoods when I can.
-Original Message-
>From: John Sessoms
>Sent: Jan 20, 2009 9:27 AM
>To: pdml@pdml.net
>Subject: RE: Oops!
>
>From: John Graves
>> Well, i did it and I can't blame anyone else. I dropped my D
I had some luck with scale model glue - when I still had time to build
scale models we often made our own glue with scrap plastic and xylol -
sometimes I had to add reinforcements like glass tissue or long fibers
(roving). Once I glued my kid's model train with cianoacrilate and paper
as reinfo
From: John Graves
Well, i did it and I can't blame anyone else. I dropped my DS and it
came down on the lens shade for my 20-35 lens. It didn't shatter but it
did knock a piece out of the mount circle. I have the piece. Has
anyone had success gluing these plastic shades and are there any gl
Sound advice from John and Paul indeed. If you feel like guing and have
access to, try scale model glue as it melts the parts along the contact
area, care not to use too much glue - you may end with a modern art
sculpture.
If you go for the glue, prepare a surface to place the hood while it
d
Gorilla Glue might work. You can find it in most good hardware stores.
But I would think a replacement lens shade is relatively inexpensive.
BTW, I'd test that lens for accurate autofocus and a flat field, just
to make sure you didn't knock something out of place.
Paul
On Jan 19, 2009, at 11:3
Well, i did it and I can't blame anyone else. I dropped my DS and it
came down on the lens shade for my 20-35 lens. It didn't shatter but it
did knock a piece out of the mount circle. I have the piece. Has
anyone had success gluing these plastic shades and are there any glue
recommendations?
From: "Eric Featherstone"
> On 27/10/2007, John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> > On Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 02:17:43PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote:
>>> > > From: "Bob W"
>>> > >
> > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm
>>> > >
>>> > > What the heck is that thing carrying?
>>
Eric Featherstone wrote:
> On 27/10/2007, John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>On Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 02:17:43PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote:
>>
>>>From: "Bob W"
>>>
>>>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm
>>>
>>>What the heck is that thing carrying?
>>
>>It looks like som
Thats why i follow.
LOL
Dave
On 10/27/07, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Bob W.,
> That's what you get when you let Dave B. drive the lead truck, not the
> follow truck.
> Regards, Bob S.
>
> On 10/27/07, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/
On Oct 27, 2007, at 9:28 PM, Bob W wrote:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm
I bet the upholstery on the driver's seat is now an interesting shade
of brown.
- Dave
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Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2007 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: Oops!
> On 27/10/2007, John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> On Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 02:17:43PM -0400, John Sessoms wro
On 27/10/2007, John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 02:17:43PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote:
> > From: "Bob W"
> >
> > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm
> >
> > What the heck is that thing carrying?
>
> It looks like some kind of crane-mounted platform;
On Sat, Oct 27, 2007 at 02:17:43PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote:
> From: "Bob W"
>
> > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm
>
> What the heck is that thing carrying?
It looks like some kind of crane-mounted platform; maybe it's
used in places where it would be difficult to erect scaff
>
> > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm
>
> What the heck is that thing carrying?
>
bridge parts?
Bob
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From: "Bob W"
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm
What the heck is that thing carrying?
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Bob W.,
That's what you get when you let Dave B. drive the lead truck, not the
follow truck.
Regards, Bob S.
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> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7064879.stm
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Chicago recreated in miniature on an Oxford street!
It's a miracle!
--- Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Looks like an aerial view of Chicago, with Lake
> Michigan to the right. ;+]
>
> Kenneth Waller
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>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Rick Wom
Looks like an aerial view of Chicago, with Lake Michigan to the right. ;+]
Kenneth Waller
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Subject: PESO: Oops
> Sometimes one goes through one's photos (or a box of
> slides, in the old days) and won
It's always nice when one finds he didn't spend way too much for his!
Initially I was appalled, but since then I've gathered support for the
price I DID pay...
Very nice lens!
keith
Jim Colwell wrote:
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[E to E++] $390 2003-12 eBay
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[M- to N] $570 2004-06
SMCP 85/1.8
[E to E++] $390 2003-12 eBay
[E to E++] $300 2004-01 b&h
[M- to N] $570 2004-06 eBay
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On 4/7/04, Shaun Canning, discombobulated, offered:
>Oops..ditto..should have been Peter.
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>>Sorry that should have been Peter not Cotty.
Me, I'm not confused. Just insane.
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Fred wrote:
> Congratulations. You picked up a really fine lens.
Thanks. From the other comments I've seen, I'm sure I've made a good
purchase. I think I wouldn't have bought it if it wasn't for the
following reasons:
1) I already have the A*300mm f/4 but the 4m minimum focus distance is a
In a message dated 11/14/02 8:39:53 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Well, I plan on keeping both the A* 300/4 and the F* 300/4.5. The
F* is ultimately a sharper lens (as much as I hate to admit it -
), with a very effective hood, with pretty good manual focus
feel, and with a solid if bulky
Even though my course is developing/darkroom, i know
for sure we have 1 Canon Rebel,1 Minolta ?? and 2 K1000's
(one from me:))So far the K1000's are producing nicer enlargements
IMNSHO
Dave
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From: "Brad Dobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I was surrounded with Nikons and C
Dave:
Some interspersed comments:
> Today's purchase is a nice little secondhand F*300mm f/4.5 lens.
Congratulations. You picked up a really fine lens.
> The previous owner had modified the tripod shoe a bit as he
> thought it stuck out too far, so he had it shortened both in
> height and len
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From: "David A. Mann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 4:38 AM
Subject: Oops - I did it again
> Yes, I spent more money :(
>
> Today's purchase is a nice little secondhand F*300mm f/4.5 lens. Its
> previous owner is doing
Mark Roberts wrote:
> I think all the focusing screens come with tweezers (or they're supposed to)
> but I usually use surgical forceps (I think you can still buy these at Radio Shack!)
In the old days we called them roach clips.
Paul
Lon Williamson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Which reminds me: Does Pentax still sell screen tweezers?
>Will any tweezer sold work with any screens? I just picked
>up a couple MXen (one with split/microprism, one with plain,
>and an extra grid screen) and would like to get a tool that
>lets me cha
Try telling yourself the screen is now "brassed" and
therefore has been to hell and back on a brassed LX.
Shaun Canning wrote:
>
> Alas, all too late Vic, but luckily the scratch is only minor. It will not
> affect anything other than my pride
The grid screen for my PZ-1 came with a tweezer. Isn't that included with all
screens?
Frits
On Sunday 10 November 2002 21:26, Lon Williamson wrote:
> Which reminds me: Does Pentax still sell screen tweezers?
> Will any tweezer sold work with any screens? I just picked
> up a couple MXen (one
Which reminds me: Does Pentax still sell screen tweezers?
Will any tweezer sold work with any screens? I just picked
up a couple MXen (one with split/microprism, one with plain,
and an extra grid screen) and would like to get a tool that
lets me change these EASILY. Right now I'm using a dental
It's always dicey using metal tools around plastic parts. I remember being
very careful changing screens on my MX. However, last month I was looking
through the viewfinder on my MZ-S and noticed some dust. I removed the lens
and was able to release the screen frame with a fingernail.
Then I car
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Hi,
On 5 Nov 2002 at 14:15, Shaun Canning wrote:
> You know what I really hate when those stupid little tweezers for
> changing LX screens slip and scratch the crap out of an otherwise
> bewdiful LX screen. Damn I hate that...
I know.
The easiest way
Hi,
On 5 Nov 2002 at 14:15, Shaun Canning wrote:
> You know what I really hate when those stupid little tweezers for
> changing LX screens slip and scratch the crap out of an otherwise
> bewdiful LX screen. Damn I hate that...
I know.
The easiest way to make an LX unique... ;-)
Gabor
(pride
Shaun posted
> They seem to pop up on Ebay pretty regularly. I got my last one from a guy
> in Hong Kong for about 25.00 USD. I think Rob Studdert had some for sale not
> long ago too
In reply to
> So I am waiting for my new screen. And if I scratch that one, I think even
> you
> guys in Oz w
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:ernreed2@;texas.net]
Sent: Tuesday, 5 November 2002 09:36
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Oops
> You know what I really hate when those stupid little tweezers for
> changing LX screens slip and scratch the cr
> You know what I really hate when those stupid little tweezers for
> changing LX screens slip and scratch the crap out of an otherwise bewdiful
> LX screen. Damn I hate that...
>
SO glad to hear I'm not the only one to do that!
It happened a few weeks ago to a screen I had Just Bought. Man I
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Sent: Tuesday, 5 November 2002 03:15
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Subject: Re: Oops
In a message dated 11/4/02 10:16:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< You know what I really hate when those stupid little tweezers for
changing LX screens slip and s
In a message dated 11/4/02 10:16:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< You know what I really hate when those stupid little tweezers for
changing LX screens slip and scratch the crap out of an otherwise bewdiful
LX screen. Damn I hate that...
Shaun Canning >>
I'm with you Shaun. Be damn ca
I hope you are right Dave. Maybe it'll arrive when the Pentax DSLR comes
out? ;-)
Brad Dobo
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From: "David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2002 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: Re: oops, stupid OE, read t
Not a problem.I just got the impresion they were expecting
them at Mississauga next week.May be mistaken though.
Dave
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From: "Brad Dobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 09:52:31 -0400
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Subject: Re: oops, st
--- Mark Erickson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Oops. This _is_ a Pentax photo mailing list, not a
> motorcycle list...
>
> :-)
>
> --Mark
But you can take pictures of motorcycles with a
Pentax, so it's okay. :)
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