RE: Luddite posting.

2003-12-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rob Studdert wrote: I see there has been an avalanche of responses thus far.. Maybe you can enlighten us to the reasons for your feelings? OK, reply as follows. There are many contradictions, but please allow this one off, as thinking out loud. I suppose the biggest thing you should

RE: Luddite posting.

2003-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Dave Miers wrote: I suppose the biggest thing you should take into consideration is that when people look at your picture, they're not looking at your darn camera. No-one will give a stuff about the camera that took the picture except the photographer. I assume you were not

RE: Keeping poor shots, was: Luddite posting.

2003-12-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Christian wrote: I never said I was more confident or that I had more ability behind the lens. I think you'll find *I* did. For the most complementary reasons. I did write that my biggest problem was composition. How do you go from why you keep all your photos to what you really want

RE: interesting camera club debate

2003-12-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: As to whether digital and film should be judged separately, I really don't care. Hmm! I think I do; with digital you can review immediately what you have taken - if you don't like it on some occasions the moment may not have passed and you can take the shot again. With

RE: interesting camera club debate

2003-12-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Shel Belinkoff wrote: And what's to prevent the photographer using film to make several exposures of the same subject, bracketing the exposure, shooting from different points of view, even using different cameras with different films. Whoo! Another advantage to the digital user, he won't

RE: interesting camera club debate

2003-12-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Shel Belinkoff wrote: But subjects move, light changes, and a good photog knows if he's got the shot. A point I made earlier. But... You would know why. I have often taken a 35mm film Camera out and taken pictures which I knew would come out right. I have often taken some which I felt

RE: I'm far from being a Mark Cassino, but...

2003-12-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bill Owens wrote: I wish I'd had the Tamron 70-300 on instead of the 500 mirror. The mirror lens is soft anytime, and even more so when focused close. Great picture; finally managed to get to see it. Please say more about the Tamron lens, that sounds good. Malcolm

RE: Sigma 24-70 vs Tamron 28-75 XR Di

2003-12-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
-Original Message- From: Raimo Korhonen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 14 December 2003 11:56 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Vs: Sigma 24-70 vs Tamron 28-75 XR Di I have no experience of either lens but IMO 24 mm is very usable focal length. (And the 3.5-4.5/24-90 Pentax is

RE: Sigma 24-70 vs Tamron 28-75 XR Di**Nil post**

2003-12-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
Whoops! Sorry about that. Malcolm

RE: Naughty ebay guy [Was: More lens problems]

2003-12-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: As I have kissed my 60 pounds goodbye, I think that some one with such an attitude should not be left to deal on ebay. Has anybody ever filed a complaint against a seller? Is SquareTrade the one and only option? I've lost a fair bit of faith with eBay as a

RE: OT - Decerebrate Turnip

2003-12-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
Cotty wrote: For fans of comedy and motorcycles, this eBay auction is a must read: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2442354423 Aaaargh! The ghost of Christmas past! Back in the early 80s when I had a Yamaha RD350LC, which was awaiting parts at a dealer, I bought one of

RE: OT - Decerebrate Turnip

2003-12-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
William Robb wrote: with big hips. - Original Message - From: William Robb Subject: Re: OT - Decerebrate Turnip with bid hips. Is there something you would like to share with us? Malcolm

RE: Very Scary Stuff

2003-12-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1990395 Bunny ears just don't cut it this time of year. Yes, I courier like this... HAR! My children loved that picture. Merry Christmas Frank. Malcolm Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all PDML folk.

RE: Very Scary Stuff

2003-12-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob Walkden wrote: on wearing antlers: Plus, the receptionists love it (that's mostly why I do it g). all sounds very Darwinian. If another courier turns up with bigger antlers do they all start following him? Do you feel an urge to lower your head, and charge? Bob. Trust me. Don't

RE: Slightly Dodgy looking Auction

2003-12-24 Thread Malcolm Smith
Tanya Mayer wrote: You know what - in this instance, I think I believe the poor guy. I still wouldn't part with any $$$ BUT, it does make me wonder if he wasn't completely genuine. I would say that his main mistake was listing without a reserve price, having had no feedback. There

RE: A quick *ist D comment.

2003-12-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Shel Belinkoff wrote: I like digi as well. The immediacy for family snaps, quick turnaround, and ease of processing are all benefits. I wish that, like the woman in the article said, I could just toss my film canister in the air, grab some lunch, and come back to a nicely done contact

RE: What do you think?

2003-12-26 Thread Malcolm Smith
William Robb wrote: Consumer products are all about not holding their value, anyone who buys into them knows it and accepts it. It's been that way with computers, video cameras, VCR's, American automobiles and most any other consumer product out there. But people still go out and buy the

RE: Memory Cards

2003-12-26 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Dayton wrote: Partly depends on whether you are going to shoot raw or not and whether you need to get alot of images on one card. Shooting Changing of cards may or may not be a problem for you. I personally would lean toward 2 - 1gb cards. Price is more on your side. I'm

RE: What do you think?

2003-12-26 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: Well that's good, it works for you. The people who buy my images want 40 meg files, so the *ist D can;t deliver that. Of course those of us shooting film are working in digital as well. All of the images I deliver are digital files and the workflow is constantly

RE: A quick *ist D comment.

2003-12-26 Thread Malcolm Smith
John Coyle wrote: Both Shel and Malcolm have not mentioned the combination of film and digital which I find most convenient - shoot on film and have it scanned at the time of development. I may be lucky in having a very high-quality one-hour lab within two minutes drive (or ten-minutes

RE: What do you think?

2003-12-26 Thread Malcolm Smith
Herb Chong wrote: the rest of this conversation included the caveat that if you can meet the resolution requirements. Herb, Ah, yes. Perception over possibility. Malcolm

Black MXs was: Vintage Camera Display bases

2002-09-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Christian Skofteland wrote; KEH has black MXs all the time. Just VERY pricey! Some on eBay too Yes, I have seen them. I am now used to recommendation, as I bought my original MXs when they were just on the second hand market. I have really looked after my camera equipment - as I am sure

RE: Re[2]: SMC Pentax F* Zoom 5,6/250-600

2002-09-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Alan Chan wrote: What about a digital LX which is every bit the same as the original LX, except with a Digital Back LX? You must wind the film (of course there is no film, but Pentax keep the winding mechanism anyway for the purists) to take the next picture. What happened when the next

RE: My LX with 40mm, 3 finders, winder and accessories is on ebaywith no reserve

2002-09-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Andrea Rocca wrote: British and Mainland Europe Pentaxians, check it out on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1384539714 Wow! That looks fantastic. I'd love to bid for that - but for some reason, I know not why - the words eBay and camera in the same sentence cause a

Digital robustness.

2002-09-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Brad and Rob, Wow! That is the vote split right down the middle! I have never owned a digital camera, so I am not qualified to make a comment, but I do know for a fact that my 67 will take just about anything - a friend asked me if they made them from old pylons :-) As for repairs to DSLRs,

RE: My LX with 40mm, 3 finders,winder and accessories is on ebaywithno reserve

2002-09-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: I just don't tell my wife. I've purchased almost all the camera equipment I currently own on ebay. Without ebay, I'd be, well, much wealthier :-) Paul Frank Theriault wrote: Come, come, Paul. That's the wrong attitude! What you have to think, is how much

RE: Digital robustness.

2002-09-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Frank Theriault wrote: Hi Frank, Comments interspaced. I dunno if that was split down the middle, since Brad's friend's Kodak suffered a mechanical problem (cracked body), which had nothing to do with it's digitalness. Actually, I'd say that the fact that the camera was dropped with

AP - 05-10-02 edition.

2002-09-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Page 78. Comments please - probably from macro photographers! Malcolm

RE: So?: System

2002-09-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Rubenstein wrote: From what I read in the professional photographers forums (not PJ's), most film including MF is becoming the providence of fine art and amateur photographers. Ouch! The professional forums(!) - I like what is shared here by people who may or may not earn their keep by

RE: Digital robustness

2002-09-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Rubenstein wrote: Drawing conclusions about the inherent physical robustness of electronic systems, based on consumer electronic products, lacks all reason, logic, knowledge and experience. Some military equipment has shock and vibration requirements that are high enough to withstand

RE: Digital robustness

2002-09-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
Brad Dobo wrote: The other point was that many of these consumer goods are cheaper to replace than fix, and what would happen to a DSLR after warranty is up. I posed the question, didn't give an answer. I'm glad you repeated this. I don't think anyone can give a definitive answer to this

RE: Digital robustness

2002-09-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Rubenstein wrote: That was the whole point. Someone here said that electronics are not robust based on experience with consumer goods. THAT has nothing to do with the inherent robustness of electronic equipment. If consumer equipment breaks when you drop it, it's because there is a

RE: Digital robustness

2002-09-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
John Mustarde wrote: Hi John, PDML threads often find reasons why digital may fail to please, or speculate on why it must be an inadequate medium, or find a dozen other faults with it - but the simple fact is there are many thousands of satisfied digital camera users. I have found the

RE: Others with NO interest in digital?

2002-10-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Just out of curiosity, is there anyone else on this list who has absolutely zero interest in digital cameras (except perhaps as a curiosity), has no intention of ever converting from film, etc., etc.? At the moment, I'm not trying to argue with those in favor of digital, I'm just

RE: OT - Lost Negative

2002-10-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Frank wrote: All good ideas. Like the truth, they're out there somewhere... -frank The obvious answer is to look in the last place you would look..except this is now the first place you have looked, so you look in the last place you would . Malcolm

67 grip question.

2002-10-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi everyone, I want to acquire a wooden grip in 'fair' condition (no point in an as new, as my 67 has some slight cosmetic damage) and prices seem to vary greatly. Can anyone suggest a pay no more than figure, for one that would fit my requirements? Thanks, Malcolm

RE: Digital! I got digital!

2002-10-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
gfen wrote: On Thu, 10 Oct 2002, Cotty wrote: I'm in bed with Darth Bloody Vader. Watch out for the light sabre... Comparison with digital and film will you do..much will you evaluatefilm is not of the dark side... Malcolm

RE: Digital! I got digital!

2002-10-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Rubenstein, Bruce M DSLRs have been around for years. It is naive to think that DSLRs are in their first generation. Thinking that Pentax will start selling an up to date DSLR, when they've sold nothing more than simple PS digital cameras, is pure fantasy. Pentax has passed on high end

RE: Cameron's Pentax Comments

2002-10-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
William Robb wrote: The convention in DSLR development is geared to the user of pro oriented equipment. This is why the digital SLR bodies have been based on pro oriented 35mm camera bodies. Pentax doesn't have a history of pro support, and has no history at all in the pro 35mm body

RE: Sent to all email addresses I could find on the Penatx Worldwide Gateway

2002-10-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bruce Rubenstein wrote: Pentax's not having a DSLR has nothing to do with technical issues. It has to do with where they see their company in the market, and which customers they choose to go after. Folks here seem to think that something can be done, technically, then it will be done, but

RE: Pentax price list - but what was the year?

2002-10-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Cotty wrote: http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/misc/pricelist.html Seriously, I don't know the answer - I'm curious. What an interesting find! 1986? Malcolm

RE: OT, non-Pentax related, delete if offended, etc. etc.

2002-10-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Chris, Many congratulations. Get some sleep while you can and take lots of photos, because you will be amazed at how quickly he will grow. Malcolm From: Chris Niesmertelny Just too proud to keep it in, I'm the father of a wonderful baby boy.

RE: how many bodies do you own

2002-10-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
ukasz Kacperczyk wrote: Hi all, I'm just curious how many 35mm slr (or maybe not necessarily slr) you own. And what is the lowest number that makes you feel safe. I'm not sure if it's really that interesting for anyone else, but hey - *I* want to know, so I figured I would ask anyway :)

RE: How many bodies? - a good investment?

2002-10-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Vic wrote: How many people here think spending $200-$500 on a good used camera is a good investment and at what point do they start to become bad investments.. I expect my wife would say they are a bad investment the moment they come into the house :-( On a serious note, I

RE: Thoughts on a film flagship

2002-10-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: Who will get his DSLR in a couple of years when they start showing up on ebay for five hundred bucks. As will I for the same reasons. Malcolm

RE: Re: Re[3]: how many bodies do you own

2002-10-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
William Robb wrote: This place is expensive. Yes it is, but a great place to spend it :-0 I have no regrets! Malcolm

RE: rec.photo.equipment.35mm

2002-10-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Frank theriault wrote: I have no idea whether Pentax is # 4, 5 or 15. And quite frankly, I don't care. I don't buy Pentax stuff as a status symbol. I agree with that, I bought Pentax because I liked their cameras. I care more about quality of images, and whether what I own fits my needs

RE: Atlantic Sunrise w/ the 1000mm F8

2002-10-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
J. C. O'Connell wrote: http://jcoconnell.com/temp/1000_SUN2WEB.jpg Cracking shot, nice work (and nice equipment). Malcolm

RE: LX's auto-flash disabling, why?

2002-10-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
William Robb wrote: I found the LX was at it's worst as a wedding camera because of the flash failure feature. Bill, With respect, much as I love my LXs there is a time and a place for 67 operation, and this is it. They love weddings :-) LXs go clack during church use, as I found out to my

RE: full moon; panning

2002-11-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Frank theriault wrote: I can do cars, too! http://www.urbancaravan.com/images/perkins_car.jpg So you can! Great shot. Malcolm

RE: Pentax 6x7, 67

2002-11-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob S. wrote: Suppose the 'Brotherhood' had finally gotten to you. Waaay to late for me! I'm considering getting another 6x7 body. Too addictive by far :-) Malcolm

RE: Tiny Cars

2002-11-30 Thread Malcolm Smith
William Robb wrote: The roads in my neck of the woods would swallow one of those little things whole. My wife used to have a Honda Civic with 12 wheels. One day while driving on one of our main streets, I hit a rain filled pothole big enough to blow a tyre and crack the windshield. One of

RE: Shooting an LX at waist level

2002-12-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: Does anyone regularly use a Pentax LX with a non-eye-level viewfinder for general purpose photography (and if so, what do you use - for instance, perhaps the FF-1)? I am so enjoying shooting with my Yashicaflex TLR at waist level that I am wondering about how

RE: 6x7 MLU

2002-12-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Pat White wrote: Actually, I don't find vibration to be that much of an issue on the 6x7. It could be that MLU was added because a professional camera really should have it, to make the camera suitable for the most demanding applications. I bought my non MLU for landscape photography, and

RE: Interesting read

2002-12-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Frank Theriault wrote: I think that film will end up being analogous (no pun intended) to vinyl records (anyone remember those?) Back when CD's came out in the early 80's, they gave vinyl about 10 years. And, for a while it was damn hard to find vinyl at the mainstream record stores,

RE: Graywolf's Back

2002-12-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Graywolf wrote: Anyway, I am glad to be back. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto I am very pleased to see you back. Malcolm

RE: A Website (Hey, I'm trying)

2001-12-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
some method of putting up a web site. Once I found a means of accomplishing it (thanks to Shel), it only took a couple of hours or less to construct. However, I want to remake it with thumbnails, rather than a bunch of large photos coming up at once. Paul Malcolm Smith wrote: Looks good Paul. I

RE: Copying old photos with limited equipment.

2001-12-30 Thread Malcolm Smith
? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Malcolm Smith Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 11:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Copying old photos with limited equipment. Hi everyone, My mother was lent a box of photos at Xmas of family taken

Re: Copying old photos / Essential items for Pentax.....

2001-12-31 Thread Malcolm Smith
Shel, Cotty, William, Bob and everyone, Thank you for such interesting advise and information. I have far less time than I thought to carry this out - my Uncle is a guest tonight and he intends to take them back, as he has family staying with him from tomorrow. I will post a better reply later,

Copying old photos / Essential items 2

2001-12-31 Thread Malcolm Smith
Shel, I would most certainly agree that peoples views vary about photography, but to myself, whether or not you like the subject, you can admire the execution of the photo by a good photographer. I will try and get a website up and running and display some pictures for creative criticism. It

RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
I hope this is the American use of the word pants :-) Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of tom Sent: 02 January 2002 21:34 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Newly skinned LXs. Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: tv said: These will

RE: Re[2]: Odp: new to list

2002-01-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Chris, Sometimes, it is a good idea to actually learn and experiment with slide films. The lab will just process and mount the slides - no machine or human judgement involved. It helps you learn better because you can see the results of your efforts. Also, because the film is less forgiving

RE: The Wonderful MX

2002-01-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
2002 sees the start of my 23rd year of MX ownership. Brilliant camera. Enjoy it. Malcolm - 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: The Wonderful MX

2002-01-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Most of us do. Don't we? -) Jostein Jostein, Of course -) I have gone back to using my MX as my LX has let me down ;-( Malcolm - 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'

Back to MX operation (LX fault - advice please).

2002-01-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
At least it's a great camera, but I was hoping to use the LX more. The back of the LX (with data back) opened on its own three times with my third roll of film in it - so not expecting much out of that roll. As I have never had a problem like with any Pentax equipment, is this an expensive or

RE: Back to MX operation (LX fault - advice please).

2002-01-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Malcolm, You might be able to get a new back (or perhaps bend your old one back into shape), that is assuming of course that the latch in the LX body isn't damaged? I would have a very close look at the latch as it engages to try and determine the cause of the fault. Cheers, Rob Studdert

RE: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)

2002-01-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hello everyone, I found the best cure for the ailment of my LX was to put it in the attic in the spare camera bag and use the MX again. Malcolm :-( -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Frantisek Vlcek Sent: 10 January 2002 08:40 To: [EMAIL

RE: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)

2002-01-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
I'll contact you off list my friend. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: 10 January 2002 18:30 To: Pentax List Subject: RE: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...) I found the best cure for the ailment of my LX was to put

Copying old photos - OT so chance to delete now.

2002-01-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi all, Recently I asked for advice on the above, and was delighted with the excellent help given. The film came back this morning, and I was hoping to speak to you about the results and to correct any mistakes before I took any more similar pictures. Someone, somewhere is looking at some old

RE: Sid's site

2002-01-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Did you look at the infrared photos; they are super. malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Frits J. Wüthrich Sent: 12 January 2002 11:34 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Sid's site Regretfully the pages don't show very well on my

RE: LX KX prices

2002-01-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
http://www.yurope.com/people/kujucev/pentax/lx.htm http://www.yurope.com/people/kujucev/pentax/kx.htm LX is a little bit on the ugly side, with few dents (one on the prism finder) and paint scratches on the body edges, but it is clean inside and it is working OK. No sticky mirror syndrome. The

RE: Spousal-approval-wise

2002-01-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Brendan wrote: Pentaxitis??? so thats what it's called. Usually as a result of using the endoscopies attachments. There may be a cream available ;-) Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

RE: Need help with digital planning

2002-01-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
I have the Scan Dual II myself and happen to use PaintShop Pro V7. One thing you should strongly consider is using Hamrick's Vuescan software (www.hamrick.com) to scan with. It does a much better job than the Minolta software. It also supports batch scanning better - less attending by the

RE: Re[2]: Need help with digital planning

2002-01-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Malcolm, I would be hesitant to recommend the Scan Dual II for someone who is going to predominantly scan slides. The Dynamic Range on this scanner is about 3.0 and I find that many of my slides don't scan quite as well as I would like. I would really look at the Nikon's which also have a

RE: Need help with digital planning

2002-01-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
See below re: Malcolm Smith wrote. I found that advice very useful but it wasn't me , because Malcolm Smith needs his wife to sort out problems with computers blush. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Frits J. Wüthrich Sent: 18

RE: Insanity test

2002-01-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Frank, You don't mean that! What about the 512BB? Malcolm If it doesn't have a V-12, it ain't a Ferrari! Nothing in F1 sounded like those engines. regards, frank Christian Skofteland wrote: Finally got to see it with sound... Cute. I giggled... More so because it's Rubens Barichello's

RE: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)

2002-01-19 Thread Malcolm Smith
Wohooo Got it!!! Now I've got the LX wink ;-) I went into the shop and the camera is not mint but not far of. Ended up walking out with camera ER case instuction book and strap for £330!! We are going to see friend this afternoon and guess what camera is going with me ;-) Alan

RE: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
On Saturday, January 19, 2002, at 02:02 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Is it a wink or a nervous twitch, like Inspector Dreyfus? :) I've cut off my thumb. -Aaron Oh no, Aaron - that's my wife when

RE: OT -- sort of -- What makes a photographer?

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Aaron, I feel the same. When I first got interested in photography and discovered I both enjoyed it and, IMO, had a knack for it, I started dreaming of being a professional photographer. Now I've come to realize that if it was my sole means of making a living, the fun would be gone and it

Do I need dragging into the 21st Century?

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
I bought a photography magazine whilst doing the shopping today, and was aghast at the number of, ahem! confidential adult processing adverts, plus an Epson advert with people who are clothslessly challenged, for want of a better phrase. Is it me, or is 2002 a new age of nudge, nudge, wink,

RE: OT -- sort of -- What makes a photographer?

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
in tow), and going for a nice ride. Just 'cause you do it for a living doesn't mean that you can't still enjoy doing it in your spare time, even if you may not particularly enjoy the type of photography that you may find that you have to do professionally. regards, frank Malcolm Smith wrote: Hi

RE: Do I need dragging into the 21st Century?

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
, Malcolm, Your wife. Is she, you know... a goer? You know, your wife. Is she a goer? SAY NO MORE regards, frank Malcolm Smith wrote: Is it me, or is 2002 a new age of nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more, say no more photography upon us? Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax

RE: Do I need dragging into the 21st Century?

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
: Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] I bought a photography magazine whilst doing the shopping today, and was aghast at the number of, ahem! confidential adult processing adverts, plus an Epson advert with people who are clothslessly challenged, for want of a better phrase. Is it me, or is 2002

RE: OT -- sort of -- What makes a photographer?

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
of -- What makes a photographer? Geez, I'm glad I'm into bikes! I would think that buses (really, there are people who collect buses?) are really expensive!! And, to get on one and go for a weekend daytrip would be a bit of a production, wouldn't it? regards, frank Malcolm Smith wrote: Hi Frank

RE: spotted LX for UK Purchaser

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
Dear Bob S. Is it still for sale ? NO, because my LX is away for repair and, hell have I got some explaining to do :-( Cotty, how did you get around such, umm! uncertainties? Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Do I need dragging into the 21st Century?

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
In the absence of aggressive keep left signs, I draw this string to a close. Malcolm Your wife. Is she, you know... a goer? You know, your wife. Is she a goer? SAY NO MORE regards, frank Holiday? Holiday? Yes - could be taken on holiday...

RE: OT -- sort of -- What makes a photographer?

2002-01-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
I'm pleased to say that they would all have cameras ~ can't guarantee Pentax though:-( Name: Whatever Cotty calls me today ;-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: 20 January 2002 21:13 To: Pentax List Subject: Re: OT -- sort of

RE: So that's who's got all the fun

2002-01-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
That's nothing, according to the bottom of this disposable camera in front of me, Kodak owns not only the word Gold, but also the word Fun. Careful, now, kids, don't be having any fun that isn't authorized by the Eastman Kodak Company! I **KNEW** I wasn't having as much fun as I used to.

RE: Now trademarks, was:Re: Surly polar bear

2002-01-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
Funny, we have had a brand of mints called Polo for decades! Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bill Owens Sent: 22 January 2002 14:03 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Now trademarks, was:Re: Surly polar bear There was until

PDML differences on eBay (was eBay barging motor drive?)

2002-01-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Everyone, As someone who has benefited from what is on eBay, from PDML members, I was disappointed to see that it is not the done thing to inform others of a bargain on said eBay. I thought we looked out for each other on PDML and let people know of Pentax items that are available - yes? I

RE: PDML differences on eBay (was eBay barging motor drive?) (2)

2002-01-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
purchasing price driven up in so doing. Maybe I'm missing your point, I don't know. regards, frank Malcolm Smith wrote: Hi Everyone, As someone who has benefited from what is on eBay, from PDML members, I was disappointed to see that it is not the done thing to inform others of a bargain

RE: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)

2002-01-26 Thread Malcolm Smith
I am well aware that there are many people who do not have such a high regard of the LX. In fact, as I once posted here when I was looking for my first LX, one camera shop strongly advised me against buying one, as they were constant trouble and wouldn't accept one in part exchange. This advice

RE: MX problems

2002-01-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
This is an example of PDML at its best. No one could think more highly of you both. Well said both Frank and William. Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: 27 January 2002 13:16 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

Buying out of date film.

2002-01-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
I have seen some terrific reductions for film a few months out of date, in the last few weeks, but have not purchased, due to lack of information. Am I missing a bargain or do I need to learn something? Should I buy? Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

RE: Buying out of date film.

2002-01-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
: 27 January 2002 17:47 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Buying out of date film. Yes. No. It depends. What type film? What speed? How much out of date? How was it stored? Malcolm Smith wrote: I have seen some terrific reductions for film a few months out of date, in the last few

RE: Buying out of date film.

2002-01-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
and will find out more about outdated color film after I shoot some of that. This being said, I don't know whether I would depend on outdated film for serious photography. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

RE: Buying out of date film.

2002-01-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
I hear what you say, but like many talented photographers here, you sometimes forget that some of us are still in learning mode, although I am pleased to say it's coming on line quickly:-) I can risk cheap film in order to get my act together, as long as I don't go mad. I'm not as good as you

RE: Buying out of date film.

2002-01-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
All points noted; very interested in the comments in this string. Thanks. Malcolm - 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: Yatta

2002-01-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
I got this sent to me; being brought up with M. Python has made my (at least) generation keen on the more bizarre styles of humour. It is addictive - must exit.can't move hands.:-) Malcolm Where did you find that? That's more condensed weirdness than I've seen in quite a while. I

RE: Why do you choose or stay in Pentax ?

2002-01-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
I have stayed with Pentax, since an incident in my first week of MX ownership long ago. I was with a friend in London, listening to him talk about his Nikon equipment (putting in the odd snide comment about anything other than Nikon) and watching him take pictures with ease, whilst I was getting

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