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pentax-discuss-d Digest Volume 03 : Issue 362
Today's Topics:
Thanks and one question left (Was:Re [ =?iso-8859-2?Q?Artur_Led=F3chowski? ]
Re: OT: a very bad week!-was: good t [ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
RE: 135 macro for 6x7 ?? [ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
Re: Who else has admired the eclipse [ David Dixon <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
Re: Provia 100F "bluish" color cast [ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
Re: Provia 100F "bluish" color cast [ "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
Re: Delivery of *ist/*istD in USA [ "Roland Mabo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
Re: slow list? [ frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
Re: OT: a very bad week!-was: good t [ frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
Re: OT: a very bad week!-was: good t [ frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
*Ist D Delay in AP [ Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
Re[2]: Who else has admired the ecli [ Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
Re[3]: Who else has admired the ecli [ Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
sorry for the idiot questions on the [ "KANGA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
Re: pentax smc 15mm A [ Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
Re: OT: a very bad week!-was: good t [ Caveman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
OT: a very bad week!-was: good thing [ "Mike Ignatiev" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
Re: MX Repair recommendations - PLEA [ Harold Owen <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
RE: interesting gig [ "Leonard Paris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
Re: sorry for the idiot questions on [ Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
Re: slow list? [ Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
Re: OT: a very bad week!-was: good t [ Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
Re: OT: a very bad week!-was: good t [ Caveman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ]
Re: Who else has admired the eclipse [ Mark Cassino <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
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Re: *Ist D Delay in AP [ Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ]
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 13:30:16 +0200
From: =?iso-8859-2?Q?Artur_Led=F3chowski?= <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Many thanks, guys, for your answers to my technical questions. Now I know
what I need except for one question that has left:
> 3) bellows unit III, macro focus rail III, copy stand III (and IIIp) -
what
> does the "III" mean? Is it somethink like, say, Mk. III or something?
Any ideas on the above?
Thanks once again
Regards
Artur
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 07:48:05 US/Eastern
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> >
> > The always modest Brendan... Say, you got some flak
> > on usefilm lately,
> > didn't you ? ;-) You asked for it.... ;-)
> >
> > cheers,
> > caveman
Got some from Val too Brendan,but he was nice. lol
Thanks Cave.
Dave
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 07:35:31 US/Eastern
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> > Subject: Re: 135 macro for 6x7 ??
> >
> >
> > > Any idea of the used value these days.
> > >
> >
> They seem to go for $300-$450 on ebay.
> I paid $400 for mine (mint) there but I have
> definitely seen some of them sell for less.
> JCO
>
Thanks Bill and JCO.
I never think to look at KEH's site,which i just did. They seem to be between
$250(bargin)
to $375
(excellent).I think i might have to hold off for a bit.Just cannot seem to scare up the
funds right now.
Although i did find a strap at Harrysproshop in Toronto for $54 Canadaian(the deluxe
one,not the
skinny one).
WW, the ebay seller confirmed its a 1:3 ratio,and said he got some nice pictures from
it
in
macro.Thanks for the info.
Dave
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 12:48:36 +0100
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I too made the effort - here in Durham (N.E. England), we got a
theoretical maximum of about 92% eclipsed at sun-rise. For once, it was
beautifully cloud free, but heavy haze meant that the sun slowly
appeared a few minutes after sunrise, as a deep red, thin crescent. My
site was a few minutes walk from home, with the sun rising between the
towers of Durham Cathedral - the same viewpoint as one of my PUG
submissions:
http://pug.komkon.org/01jun/durcath1.html
Took photos with a Z1 and 300mm with and without one or two 2x
teleconverters - no ND filters required due to the thick haze!
Hopefully they'll come out better than my '99 attempts, when all my
pics of totality were hugely underexposed ...
David Dixon
Alin Flaider wrote:
> This is particularly addressed to our friends in the northern Europe
> who were in the position to see and photograph this annular sun
> eclipse in all its beauty.
>
> So, any other reports? Did anyone succeed the ring-like sun shot?
>
>
>
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 07:50:57 US/Eastern
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>, i find that the Photoshop
Autocolors does an acceptable job.
>
> Herb....
Sometimes ,when i have the wrong WB set on the D1,will shooting horses in doors,i have
to
really
adjust,usually blue,the tint.
I find in this case that PS elements work best,using the colour cast tool.
Dave
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:21:33 -0400
From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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i believe that these are nearly identical tools in the two programs.
Herb....
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> >, i find that the Photoshop
> Autocolors does an acceptable job.
> >
> > Herb....
>
> Sometimes ,when i have the wrong WB set on the D1,will shooting horses in doors,i
> have to
> really
> adjust,usually blue,the tint.
> I find in this case that PS elements work best,using the colour cast tool.
>
> Dave
>
>
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 14:24:42 +0200
From: "Roland Mabo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Contacted Pentax USA.
>They stated.
>1) *ist to ship in "several weeks."
In Sweden, the *ist is scheduled for marketing introduction after midsummer
week - that is, at the end of June. They may get it earlier. According to
Pentax U.K, the *ist will arrive in mid June.
>3) *istD to ship August/September
Pentax Scandinavia has said to it's dealer that the *ist D will be delivered
at the end of August.
>4) "grip" for *istD seems to be up in the air. Asked, "grip?"
I'm not surprised. Pentax has not presented the grip for the *ist D yet.
Best wishes
Roland
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:45:04 -0400
From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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HAR! Thanks for a good one, Ann.
Well, about an hour after I posted my whiney posts last evening, I broke
the carafe from my coffee maker. Luckily, it wasn't one of my lovely
1940's Silex vacuum coffee makers (that would have been devastating!), but
the carafe hit the tiled floor, and exploded, tiny shards of glass going
everywhere. I think I got them all, but I'm also thinking, "hey, if this
is the third thing, that ain't so bad".
OTOH, talked to a very pretty red head that I've been eyeing for a couple
of months at the local cafe. And, most important, I have my kids here this
weekend, which puts everything into perspective.
Life is indeed good.
cheers,
frank
Ann Sanfedele wrote:
> frank theriault wrote:
>
> > It seems to be taking an hour or more for my posts to come through.
> > Anyone else having this problem, or are the gods merely picking on me
> > this week? - like they haven't done enough! <vbg>
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank
> >
>
> YOu're just hoping for an easy third thing :)
> annsan
>
> >
> > --
> > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The
> > pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert
> > Oppenheimer
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"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist
fears it is true." -J. Robert
Oppenheimer
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 09:07:15 -0400
From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: OT: a very bad week!-was: good things come in threes
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I share your grief! In fact, as you said, it isn't a contest, but it
sounds like your last week or so is worse than mine. I only have one
bike frame to replace. And, well, let's not talk about the girlfriend,
but, whatever.
But a whole bag full of stuff? OUCH!
You win. <vbg>
regards,
frank
"[EMAIL PROTECTED]" wrote:
> Bad weekend here -- last weekend. Bad enough that I've spent
> the whole week in denial, not wanting to say it, hoping that
> I've imagined the whole thing and miraculously all will be
> right again when I next open my eyes.
>
> Migraine on Sunday with the worst pain I've ever experienced
> (I was actually wondering if I had a means of suicide at hand
> that would take less time than waiting for the medicine to
> take effect -- it was that bad) wasn't enough:
>
> My camera bag got stolen.
>
> Doesn't compare to some things that can go wrong -- and I
> don't want to accidentally get into the "whose pain is
> worse" game -- but it's got me pretty low.
>
> A bunch of tools I had come to count on. A bunch of nifty
> things I'd gotten attached to. At least one borrowed item
> and at least one gift -- and I haven't wanted to deal with
> telling the folks those came from. (There's a shame
> factor involved -- gee, I couldn't even manage to hang on
> to what I was given... probably not reasonable for me to
> think that way, but since when do emotions reliably conform
> to reason?) A whole mess of gear I was lucky to have gotten
> ahold of in the first place and can't afford to replace.
>
> I'm not sure yet whether my homeowner's insurance covers it
> or not. (Technically renter's insurance.) It was taken
> out of the trunk of my car.
>
> Fortunately it didn't have all four K-mount bodies in it --
> two were in a separate, smaller bag. Nor any of the screwmount
> gear (except the screw-to-K adaptor). Unfortunately, well
> I already wrote the bad-news part.
>
> I've been compiling a list, with serial numbers, and plan
> on making the rounds of nearby pawn shops. The police are
> supposed to distribute a list to pawn shops and check up on
> them, but I don't think they actually bother.
>
> So between one thing and another, I haven't been feeling
> extra talkative lately.
>
> Anyhow, that's the news. Probably talk more when I start
> getting over this latest setback. Right now, I'm thinking
> that maybe I should never take my cameras out of the house,
> lest someone steal the rest of them. But they won't do me
> a Hell of a lot of good if I keep them in a vault and never
> use them, will they?
>
> -- Glenn
--
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The
pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert
Oppenheimer
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 09:00:43 -0400
From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Hey, Keith, here's what I'm thinking. It's probably best that your
current/last/present wife never know about the "irreplaceable" one. I think
you'd want to ensure that. You should send me some insurance, just to make sure
she doesn't find out, if you know what I mean. You must have some nice lenses
or bodies for that purpose. I could use a nice tripod, too.
Problem is the ~whole freaking list knows now~ so you'll have a lot of insurance
premiums to pay, if you want us all to shut up! <vbg>
Seriously, I've got an irreplaceable one, too (don't we all?). A middle aged
guy's dream. I was 43, she was 27, and stunningly beautiful. And, smart, too
(she was an architect). Still can't figure out what she saw in me, but it was
fun while it lasted. It had no future - in fact we both knew that when it
started, but man, what a roller coaster ride for 6 months! <vbg>
cheers,
frank
Keith Whaley wrote:
> I'll go along with part of that...but...
> I once had a girlfriend that could not, and will never be, "replaced."
> Some women are like that, I guess.
> My present/current/last wife will never know that, but what is, simply is...
> That I'm much happier (overall) with my present wife is almost totally
> beside the point.
> And fortunately, I'll never have to explain that. To anyone. <rbg>
>
> keith
>
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fears it is true." -J. Robert
Oppenheimer
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 14:58:37 +0100
From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: *Ist D Delay in AP
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'A delay in delivery of parts has held back the launch of Pentax's
digital SLR flagship - the Pentax *ist D - until late summer,
'The 6.1-megapixel interchangeable lens camera - first unveiled at PMA
earlier this year - was expected out in July (see AP News 22 March).
'In a statement, Pentax said: ' Due to a delay in the delivery of some
components, the product launch has been pushed back until late August.'
'Features expected to be on board the *ist D include a new 16-segment
metering system and 11-point autofocus sensor (SAFOX VIII). Armoury
includes a top shutter speed of 1/4000sec, continuous shooting at around
2.7 frames per second and a high speed flash sync at 1/150sec.
'The statement concludes: 'Pentax apologises for any inconvenience this
delay may cause for those who have shown interest in the new *ist D,
including our customers, business partners, dealers and press.
'We will make every effort to bring this camera to the market at the
earliest possible date and prove that its outstanding characteristics
will have been worth the wait.' '
Page 5, Amateur Photographer, 7 June 2003
Cheers,
Cotty
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 16:55:28 +0300
From: Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Bob wrote:
BW> The first I knew about this eclipse was when I woke this morning to
BW> hear it being discussed on the radio.
Oh, now I realize my yesterday post regarding the eclipse didn't
make it. It happened to me quite a few times lately, and reading
the list sparsely doesn't help spotting the lost messages.
Servus, Alin :o((
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 17:01:30 +0300
From: Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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David wrote:
DD> I too made the effort - here in Durham (N.E. England), we got a
DD> theoretical maximum of about 92% eclipsed at sun-rise. For once, it was
DD> beautifully cloud free, but heavy haze meant that the sun slowly
DD> appeared a few minutes after sunrise, as a deep red, thin crescent. My
DD> site was a few minutes walk from home, with the sun rising between the
DD> towers of Durham Cathedral - the same viewpoint as one of my PUG
DD> submissions:
DD> http://pug.komkon.org/01jun/durcath1.html
I just pictured the crescent between the towers and wow, this must
be a breath taking shot. Looking forward to see it.
Servus, Alin
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 23:45:17 +0930
From: "KANGA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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it became qute obvious after i posted how easy it is to tell
sorry
lol :-)
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 07:18:32 -0700
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That's illogical!
Bruce
Saturday, May 31, 2003, 1:18:24 AM, you wrote:
>>Subject: pentax smc 15mm A
>>
>>
>>> After what serial number does it become the A version thanks
>>>
>>NCC 1701
>>WW
C> It's a lens Jim, but not as we know it................
C> Cheers,
C> Cotty
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 10:56:40 -0400
From: Caveman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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frank theriault wrote:
> Still can't figure out what she saw in me, but it was
> fun while it lasted.
Must have been the bunny ears ;-)
cheers,
caveman
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 06:57:54 +0400
From: "Mike Ignatiev" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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I wish I were that lucky...
Mishka
> Do bad things come in threes too?
> Got dumped last weekend.
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Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 18:50:54 +0100
From: Harold Owen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> What's next Harry? I'm looking at the 100mm 2.8 and the 50mm 2.8 macro they
> have, maybe you should move first! :-) It will save me money!
That brought a big smile to my face.
Before making any other purchases I am waiting to see what additional
taxes I have to pay on the lens when it arrives here.
Firstly I have to pay import duty and VAT (Value added tax -17.5%), at
the moment I have budgeted an additional 30% on top of the price that I payed for the
lens.
The new price for this lens in the UK is £1,299.99 ($2,148.44).
Harry
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Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 13:08:07 -0500
From: "Leonard Paris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: RE: interesting gig
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Are you going to have a chance to walk around the location before the shoot?
If so, have someone come along with a bit of authority so you can turn on
the lights and make some readings ahead of time.
Heck he/she could even walk the runway for you so you could check your
flash/lights, etc. You might be able to plan, and reserve a spot for a
slave (radio controlled) flash to supplement your on-camera flash.
Actually, as many weddings as you have done, I know that you know the value
of going over the ground ahead of time, too. And a good checklist can't
hurt, either. Still preaching to the choir, but, if you do a first rate
job, it will probably get you some paying assignments. Getting a receipt
for your estimated costs as proof of a donation is a darned good idea, too.
I wish I'd have thought of that one.
Len
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>Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 01:28:00 -0400
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
> > tom,
> >
> > This sounds like a couple of bee's, the battery pack and some radio
> > slaves...Fun, Fun!
>
>Yeah, I'm just trying to figure out how to set them up.
>
>I did a search and looked at some runway photos, and the lighting
>seems to be all over the place. I saw a few where the lighting
>appeared to be 2 stobes at 45 degrees and equal power, some where it
>was mostly ambient, some with only on camera flash.
>
>I guess it will depend on the layout of the place. I'm thinking
>slightly directional lighting a bit off axis...I'm also thinking I can
>pretty much determine where I get to stand. If I'm close enough I may
>use the ttl flash with the IR transmitter so I can keep TTL. That way
>I'm not tied too much to hitting spots.
>
>Another option would be to use the AB1600 and just light up the whole
>damned room.
>
>tv
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 11:16:01 -0400
From: Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> it became qute obvious after i posted how easy it is to tell
> sorry
> lol :-)
Well, as long as you can "lol", it's OK - <g>.
Fred
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:42:31 -0700
From: Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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frank theriault wrote:
>
[...]
> OTOH, talked to a very pretty red head that I've been eyeing for a couple
> of months at the local cafe. And, most important, I have my kids here this
> weekend, which puts everything into perspective.
>
> Life is indeed good.
Uhhh, what SORT of perspective does that juxtaposition bring to mind, Frank?
keith
P.S. Glad the third thing was merely a glass coffee container!
> cheers,
> frank
>
> Ann Sanfedele wrote:
>
> > frank theriault wrote:
> >
> > > It seems to be taking an hour or more for my posts to come through.
> > > Anyone else having this problem, or are the gods merely picking on me
> > > this week? - like they haven't done enough! <vbg>
> > >
> > > cheers,
> > > frank
> > >
> >
> > YOu're just hoping for an easy third thing :)
> > annsan
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 08:51:53 -0700
From: Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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That's almost word for word a decent description of the irreplaceable
memory I carry around with me... It lasted over 3 years (and about
$40,000) I figure... <smile>
Back then, I had some money to spare. Today I have quite considerably
less, but in truth, money can't buy memories like that.
Oh, and BTW, I was single all the time I was squiring this young lady
all over town, spending money like the mad fool I was... Ahhh, yes...
keith
frank theriault wrote:
>
> Hey, Keith, here's what I'm thinking. It's probably best that your
> current/last/present wife never know about the "irreplaceable" one. I think
> you'd want to ensure that. You should send me some insurance, just to make sure
> she doesn't find out, if you know what I mean. You must have some nice lenses
> or bodies for that purpose. I could use a nice tripod, too.
>
> Problem is the ~whole freaking list knows now~ so you'll have a lot of insurance
> premiums to pay, if you want us all to shut up! <vbg>
>
> Seriously, I've got an irreplaceable one, too (don't we all?). A middle aged
> guy's dream. I was 43, she was 27, and stunningly beautiful. And, smart, too
> (she was an architect). Still can't figure out what she saw in me, but it was
> fun while it lasted. It had no future - in fact we both knew that when it
> started, but man, what a roller coaster ride for 6 months! <vbg>
>
> cheers,
> frank
...rest snipped and computer purged! <bg>
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 12:08:27 -0400
From: Caveman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: OT: a very bad week!-was: good things come in threes
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Keith Whaley wrote:
> That's almost word for word a decent description of the irreplaceable
> memory I carry around with me... It lasted over 3 years (and about
> $40,000) I figure... <smile>
"Some men never listen,
Others never learn,
But why this man did as he did
Only he will ever know.
He knew he was walking
Into a waiting trap,
Neatly set up for him
With a bait so richly wrapped.
So he went inside there to take on what he found,
But he never escaped them, for who can escape what he desires?"
Genesis, "The Lady Lies"
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 11:16:54 -0400
From: Mark Cassino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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At 01:04 PM 5/31/2003 +0300, Alin Flaider wrote:
> This is particularly addressed to our friends in the northern Europe
> who were in the position to see and photograph this annular sun
> eclipse in all its beauty.
Ran into this earlier this morning:
http://ejphoto.com/
Pretty stunning!
- MCC
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 12:20:09 -0400
From: Caveman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Since it was Friday evening. I suspect some Aussie wine was at fault ;-)
Fred wrote:
>>it became qute obvious after i posted how easy it is to tell
>>sorry
>>lol :-)
>
>
> Well, as long as you can "lol", it's OK - <g>.
>
> Fred
>
>
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Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 09:07:19 -0700
From: Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: *Ist D Delay in AP
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Cotty wrote:
>
> 'A delay in delivery of parts has held back the launch of Pentax's
> digital SLR flagship - the Pentax *ist D - until late summer,
>
> 'The 6.1-megapixel interchangeable lens camera - first unveiled at PMA
> earlier this year - was expected out in July (see AP News 22 March).
>
> 'In a statement, Pentax said: ' Due to a delay in the delivery of some
> components, the product launch has been pushed back until late August.'
>
> 'Features expected to be on board the *ist D include a new 16-segment
> metering system and 11-point autofocus sensor (SAFOX VIII). Armoury
> includes a top shutter speed of 1/4000sec, continuous shooting at around
> 2.7 frames per second and a high speed flash sync at 1/150sec.
>
> 'The statement concludes: 'Pentax apologises for any inconvenience this
> delay may cause for those who have shown interest in the new *ist D,
> including our customers, business partners, dealers and press.
And I apologize for not waiting for the introduction, and also for
purchasing a 5 MP Olympus C-5050 instead! Or is that in lieu of?
Yes, it is.
And I've got to tell ya, that is _one_ impressive camera!
I still have the Pentaxii I'm planning to keep, but will be
putting up some lenses and a spare body or three in the
coming weeks.
No, I'm keeping the MX. And the K1000. And the ..... <bg>
keith <== not abandoning a platform, just getting a
new digital camera...
> 'We will make every effort to bring this camera to the market at the
> earliest possible date and prove that its outstanding characteristics
> will have been worth the wait.' '
>
> Page 5, Amateur Photographer, 7 June 2003
>
> Cheers,
> Cotty
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