Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
César wrote: > Hmmm, are you trying to become my agent? > Did you notice that Jerome did not come back after the 'sherpa' trip? > > César > Panama City, Florida > Yeah yeah that sherpa stuff was all balony - after all your promises, Graywolf actual became my sherpa at GFM. harumph :) ann > > Gra

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-24 Thread César
Hmmm, are you trying to become my agent? Did you notice that Jerome did not come back after the 'sherpa' trip? César Panama City, Florida Graywolf wrote: You could intoduce him to Cesar (insider joke). graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" -

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-22 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Amita Guha wrote: > > he needs a better tripod which you will use most of the time. > > True, although I now have 2 tripods that I'm happy with. For now, he has > inherited my old Slik tripod. Hmmm - and isn't that MY old Slik tripod btw? :) annsan > He really likes those new Bogen Neotec tripo

Re: what to get husband for Christmas? - problem solved

2004-11-21 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 19:36:39 -0500, Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nate mentioned today that he wants a battery grip for his camera. It's not > as cool or glamorous as a new lens or tripod, but at least it's something I > know he wants, and I'm pretty sure he won't buy it for himself befor

RE: what to get husband for Christmas? - problem solved

2004-11-21 Thread Amita Guha
Nate mentioned today that he wants a battery grip for his camera. It's not as cool or glamorous as a new lens or tripod, but at least it's something I know he wants, and I'm pretty sure he won't buy it for himself before Xmas. But thanks very much for all the great ideas! I still might pursue a cou

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-21 Thread Graywolf
You could intoduce him to Cesar (insider joke). graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Amita Guha wrote: he needs a better tripod which you will use most of the time. True, although I now have 2 tripods that I'm happy with. For

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-21 Thread Herb Chong
: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2004 10:50 AM Subject: RE: what to get husband for Christmas? > True, although I now have 2 tripods that I'm happy with. For now, he has > inherited my old Slik tripod. He re

RE: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-21 Thread Amita Guha
> Doesn't he know that as of mid November you stop buying > things for yourself and start hinting that you want them for > Christmas!?!? He already knows I am up to something, since he just walked into the office for the 6th time since last night and I had to cover the monitor with my hand. :)

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2004-11-21 Thread Amita Guha
> I've been lusting after the S5 since walking around > Washington, DC with my daughter's Optio S4 in my shirt > pocket. It's a really fun camera. I guess I'll poke around and see if I can find a compact camera with a fast lens and control over aperture/shutter speed, etc., that takes CF cards.

RE: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-21 Thread Amita Guha
> he needs a better tripod which you will use most of the time. True, although I now have 2 tripods that I'm happy with. For now, he has inherited my old Slik tripod. He really likes those new Bogen Neotec tripods that don't have any twists or locks; the sections just slide out and stay put. But I

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-21 Thread Tom Reese
Amita looked at the calendar and became extremely nervous then wrote: "So, what do you get for the photographer who seems to have everything?" Since he likes outdoor photography, I suggest the Kirk window mount: http://www.kirkphoto.com/supports.html or the Bogen 3421 Gimbal head: http://www.b

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-21 Thread Herb Chong
he needs a better tripod which you will use most of the time. Herb - Original Message - From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2004 7:23 PM Subject: what to get husband for Christmas? > So, what do you

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-21 Thread Leon Altoff
On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:23:02 -0500, Amita Guha wrote: >So, what do you get for the photographer who seems to have everything? I ... >take a little. He wants the Tamron 17-35mm, which I want to get him, but >I'm afraid he's going to buy it for himself before the holidays! He mostly Doesn't he kno

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2004-11-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
I've been lusting after the S5 since walking around Washington, DC with my daughter's Optio S4 in my shirt pocket. It's a really fun camera. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:26:52 -0500, Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > An Optio S5? > > > > Think I'm kidding? He'd absolutely l

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2004-11-21 Thread Keith Whaley
Amita Guha wrote: An Optio S5? Think I'm kidding? He'd absolutely love it! Actually, he has been complaining that his 2-year-old Canon digital Elph isn't up to snuff anymore... :) Thanks for the idea! In fact, since the S5's (5 Mp) have come out, the prices of S4s (4 Mp) and S4i's have dropped

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Bob Blakely
A gift certificate for intense therapy. Hey! You asked this question on a PENTAX list! Whaddya expect! :) Regards, Bob... From: "Amita Guha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [skipped] So, any suggestions for a Canon shooter would be greatly appreciated!

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Jim Apilado
TECTED] > Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:23:02 -0500 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: what to get husband for Christmas? > Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Resent-Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2004 19:23:21 -0500 > > So, what do you get for the photographer who seems to have everythi

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2004-11-20 Thread Amita Guha
> An Optio S5? > > Think I'm kidding? He'd absolutely love it! Actually, he has been complaining that his 2-year-old Canon digital Elph isn't up to snuff anymore... :) Thanks for the idea!

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! AG> So, what do you get for the photographer who seems to have everything? I AG> want to get Nate something really cool for his camera for Christmas this AG> year, and would you believe I'm drawing a blank? He has other interests, but AG> all he ever talks about wanting to do in his spare time

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Keith Whaley
Amita Guha wrote: [...] So, any suggestions for a Canon shooter would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Amita An Optio S5? Think I'm kidding? He'd absolutely love it! keith whaley

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Bob W
Hi, Sunday, November 21, 2004, 12:23:02 AM, Amita wrote: > So, what do you get for the photographer who seems to have everything? I > want to get Nate something really cool for his camera for Christmas this > year, and would you believe I'm drawing a blank? He has other interests, but > all he ev

RE: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Alan Chan
How about a piece of Sandisk ExtremeIII 8GB CF? I don't suppose many people have that. :-) Or get him a crazy Really Right Stuff ballhead, again really rare stuff. :-) http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/ballheads/index.html Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan So, what do you get for the photog

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Mishka
or a good tripod, if he doesn't have one (otherwise -- another good tripod, heavier/lighter than the first one). or a ballhead. On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 00:29:06 +, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 20/11/04, Amita Guha, discombobulated, unleashed: > > > >So, any suggestions for a Canon shoot

Re: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/04, Amita Guha, discombobulated, unleashed: >So, what do you get for the photographer who seems to have everything? I >want to get Nate something really cool for his camera for Christmas this >year, and would you believe I'm drawing a blank? He has other interests, but >all he ever talks

what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Amita Guha
So, what do you get for the photographer who seems to have everything? I want to get Nate something really cool for his camera for Christmas this year, and would you believe I'm drawing a blank? He has other interests, but all he ever talks about wanting to do in his spare time is take pictures, an