Re: Pentax Posters

2005-03-18 Thread Stan Halpin
You are first on the alternate list. The earliest responders are all overseas; once I figure the postage costs for them, one or more may change his mind. I may also have one or two in a different location, I'll check tomorrow. If one does become available, I'll get back to you... Stan On Mar

Re: Pentax Posters

2005-03-18 Thread Stan Halpin
Oops - that was supposed to go to John! Sorry. Anyway, it saves me sending my next message which was to the list to let you know that my stock is now depleted. If additional show up in my rummagings, I'll re-post. Stan On Mar 18, 2005, at 9:35 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: You are first

Re: any further comments on the FA 28-105/3.2-4.5 AL IF ?

2005-03-19 Thread Stan Halpin
From my personal archive of comments that haven't made it to the website yet, I could only find the following from Paul Senquist last summer: I'm very happy with the FA 28-105, although I have very little experience with autofocus zooms. It's become my favorite walkaround lens with the

Re: Focusing Screens for the D Cameras

2005-03-22 Thread Stan Halpin
I didn't know Pentax USA had added an online store! I just went there, tried to order a LL-60 screen and a dozen golf balls. This is what I got for my troubles: Tax jurisdiction code could not be determined Say what? Oh well, the time spent it was worth it just to get a unique

Re: Normal Prime for *ist D

2004-05-19 Thread Stan Halpin
Of the three (good) lenses you are considering, I suggest a fourth: FA 31 limited. Small sensuous silky sharp super ... Stan Greg Lovern wrote: I have the DA 16-45mm and I like it, but I get sharper photos on my *ist D when I use my F 50/1.7 and my Tamron 90/2.5 Macro (which I use more for

Re: what would you do?

2004-05-19 Thread Stan Halpin
No 30mm? No 43mm? No 120mm? You have some shopping to do! Stan William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Amita Guha Subject: what would you do? Anyway, what would you guys do? I'd love to hear some other thoughts before I make up my mind on this. Since I am not a big fan of zoom

Re: FA 77 Limited

2004-05-20 Thread Stan Halpin
I have several long-standing orders through my local dealer. He tells me that Pentax seems unable to deliver anything, large or small. Camera, lens, accessory - it doesn't matter, he can't get them to fill the order. He is as frustrated as I am. Stan jtainter wrote: Does anyone know a place

Re: June 3rd PDML Meeting

2004-05-23 Thread Stan Halpin
Yeah, me too - I'll be arriving at GFM Thursday p.m. as well, God willing and the creek don't rise. Stan Bill Owens wrote: Add Steve, Debbie and probably the List Guy. We will also be drinking more than the peace and quiet Bill - Original Message - From: Steve Desjardins [EMAIL

GFM reflections

2004-06-08 Thread Stan Halpin
I am back home in Kansas City. A total of 1900+ miles driven, 32.75 hours in the van since I left here last Wednesday. I have many great (IMHO) portraits of PDMLers and friends at GFM, a few decent shots of the venue. All of course are still 1.5-2.5 mb, include distracting elements like dust,

Re: Giving up on the FA 28-70/4

2004-06-08 Thread Stan Halpin
The FA 20-35/4.0 won't give you the same reach as the 28-70, even on the *ist-D, , but it is a nice lens. Worth looking at. If strictly for use on the *ist-D, then by all means consider the DA 16-45/4.0. Covers about the same range as the 28-70 and is every bit as good, maybe better. Stan On

RE: Attention GFM folks- Anyone win/place/show in photo contest?

2004-06-08 Thread Stan Halpin
Resending from the proper account this time... From: Stanley Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: June 8, 2004 7:24:18 PM CDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Attention GFM folks- Anyone win/place/show in photo contest? Charles Braswell also placed, in the Accomplished Wildflower category. He is a

Re: Swamped with photos!

2004-06-08 Thread Stan Halpin
Something like an A-24/2.8 would solve all of your problems Cory! Stan On Jun 8, 2004, at 9:27 PM, cbwaters wrote: I need to buy a lens to get my mind off all this... Cory

Re: My new-to-me MZ S!

2004-06-08 Thread Stan Halpin
Jens - I have an FA* 80-200/2.8 that cost me less than $1000 (used). There are others out there now and then. You have a better chance finding one than getting a 70-210/2.8 anytime soon. Do you really need that extra 10mm on either end? Stan On Jun 4, 2004, at 1:37 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: Great

Re: 645n price check on aisle 2

2004-06-10 Thread Stan Halpin
Or you could buy from a list member who has some quality 645 gear for sale... Stan On Jun 10, 2004, at 10:35 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found this 645n on eBay (item # 3820509724) for $1100. It ends in 12 hours! Included : 80 - 160 mm zoom lens, 220 film back I found it

Re: reagan cortege - E-Dope Slap

2004-06-10 Thread Stan Halpin
Does this remind anyone of the Who when he forgot t take his meds? Stan On Jun 10, 2004, at 5:21 PM, Shawn K. wrote: But but, I just put all YOUR messages in the trash bin!! Little..,. Little.., uh GUY!!! YOU LITTLE GUY, your messages are going in the trash right now, PLONK (whatever the hell

Re: *ist D survey

2004-06-27 Thread Stan Halpin
Mine is 5687xxx, purchased early December 2003, small local photo store. Stan On Jun 18, 2004, at 9:52 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Hi all, In my effort of understanding (guessing?) something better about the *ist D, I'll ask all *ist D owners to post the main part of the serial No. of the camera

Re: Rumors

2004-07-01 Thread Stan Halpin
I thought it was the 20-35/4. stan On Jun 30, 2004, at 8:02 PM, Herb Chong wrote: i thought it was the FA* 200/4 ED Macro in 2001 or 2002. Herb - Original Message - From: Shaun Canning [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 10:21 AM Subject: Re: Rumors

Re: I'm Baaad - Enablement, A* 300/4

2004-07-08 Thread Stan Halpin
Put a #1 and/or #2 extension tube on that puppy and you will have an interesting 300mm macro of sorts. I few years ago I tried several times to buy either the M* or A* 300, but Fred always outbid me. The opening bids were closer to $400 as I recall... Enjoy! Stan On Jul 8, 2004, at 7:44 AM,

Re: Lens compatibility questions

2004-07-08 Thread Stan Halpin
Congratulations and welcome to a new way of thinking about images... Stan On Jul 8, 2004, at 4:32 AM, Anders Hultman wrote: This M lens, however, kinda does work, but not really as expected: Cosinon-T 135/3.5 Metering with the green button works, but only at full aperture. The lens don't

Re: civil discourse (was Re: PAW: Temptation of Eve, the three shot series)

2004-07-13 Thread Stan Halpin
I usually avoid getting into one of these side-bar discussions. But I do want to note here that I am very impressed and appreciative that Bob B. and Tom C. and others have been able to express their objections without screaming, yelling, or accusing anyone of being the devil in disguise. And

Re: Buying a 645

2004-07-17 Thread Stan Halpin
You cannot use 120 film in a 220 film back or vice versa. These cameras are built like a tank and don't have a whole lot to go wrong with them. I would check that the meter seems accurate, the motor works smoothly, the negs aren't getting scratched in the transport mechanism, basic stuff like

Re: 3-day weekend mid-August

2004-07-17 Thread Stan Halpin
Within your constraints, I wouldn't want to drive 8 hours to get someplace, set up and 'do photography' , and then drive 8 hours to get home. I would rather wander toward a destination, maybe that destination is 8 hours away, but I might never get that far if distracted by photo opportunities

Re: Re (Was Re: Comment and Question (WAS: RE: Apology for............))

2004-07-21 Thread Stan Halpin
Bob, On this side of the pond, using what is oxymoronically known as American English, there is a businesspersons' phrase which is used as follows: Dear Mr. Jones: In re: your letter of the 5th,... with the apparent presumption being that 're' is short for 'reference'. I have never seen/heard

Web site status update

2003-12-30 Thread Stan Halpin
The Concentric address for the lens info site is now history. They have imposed a 300kb monthly bandwidth which is way too low. After one week into the new billing month I was already down to 10% capacity remaining... I have a new web hosting service and a new domain name. But haven't had time

Re: A New Year's present to all of you...FROM all of you!

2004-01-01 Thread Stan Halpin
Thank you Mark, and a Happy Pentax New Year to you! Stan Mark Roberts wrote: I've been keeping a collection of my favorite quotations from PDML posts for a couple of years (at least). Now seems like a good time to share it with everyone. Enjoy! It's more important to be a photographer than a

Re: Introductions, introductions...

2004-01-03 Thread Stan Halpin
Actually, there is a PDML FAQ. It was once set to all new subscribers and then to all members once a month. It is still out there on the web somewhere if you want to do a search Steve - welcome. FYI, and for others as well, you can find anything you want about Pentax lenses and cameras

Re: It's Stopped Raining

2004-01-03 Thread Stan Halpin
Congratulations Thrainn! As one who has been married several times, most recently for more than 18 years, I am a strong supporter of the institution. I attended a wedding on the 31st, far too many people, far too much expense and extravagance, far too much food and free booze... A family

Re: laptop question...

2004-01-03 Thread Stan Halpin
Yo Tanya - I know you know better, but in case you get carried away let me comment... I only looked at the first of the machines you referenced. That machine is no stinking good! The internal hard drive should be 10 times larger, the memory should be at least 4, preferably 8 times larger.

Address change

2004-01-04 Thread Stan Halpin
1. For those who have me listed in their address book, please note that my primary email address is changed; I will be receiving mail at [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2. Also note the new address for the old Lens Info site: http://stans-photography.info This will also be the address of the new site when

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #27

2004-01-04 Thread Stan Halpin
Ian, he IS right. Buy, read, study Shaw's Closeups in Nature. Go try some macro shots. Then go back and read Shaw again. He is an extremly good writer, one who is effective at getting his ideas across. Stan Ian bromehead wrote: Andy I am just as gullible as you, ... The guy I bought them from

Re: Lens comments website

2004-01-04 Thread Stan Halpin
Kostas - I am in the midst of a move from the 2nd generation web site to the fourth. 1G = HTML hand coded. 2G = HTML created with a code generator, WYSIWY(sometimes)G, using frames as the basic infrastructure. 3G = table based. 4G = CSS based. The two big advantages of both 3G and 4G designs,

Re: Tv dial in *istD

2004-01-05 Thread Stan Halpin
I saw something in the manual (probably the grip manual) which may explain it. It warns that if you have both the grip and the body turned on, that you must have the switch in the correct position. If the grip (or the body?) on-off switch gets pushed to an intermediary position it can confuse

Re: cable release

2004-01-05 Thread Stan Halpin
It is absolutely definitely not the same as for the MZ-S. However, the saving grace here is that any IR source, including your Palm PDA, but especially any version of Pentax's IR remotes will work to fire the shutter. I believe you can even use it for extended B exposures, but I would have to

Re: Ergonomics of *istD

2004-01-06 Thread Stan Halpin
A minority opinion: I like the green button location. I don't like the strap interfering with the CF flap. I have no problem getting the CF card to eject. The grip is a POS compared to the very fine MZ-S. Of the 4 grips I have used, in order of comfort and utility, I put MZ-S 1st, PZ-1p

Re: Tv dial in *istD

2004-01-06 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks - I think you are right! stan keller.schaefer wrote: I think the line in the manual refers to either of the 'wheels' on grip or body to be in an intermediate position (between rests), not the switch. Sven Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I saw something in the manual (probably the grip

Singapore?

2004-01-06 Thread Stan Halpin
Anyone currently on the list who lives in Singapore? There is a good chance I will have a few days there later this month. Anyone with experience in Singapore who would care to offer suggestions re photo opportunities etc? (Yes, my time will probably overlap New Year's Day...) Stan

Re: Singapore? (Very long: A reasonably detailed walkthrough..)

2004-01-07 Thread Stan Halpin
Ryan - thanks for the detailed reply! Rob, Bob, thanks also. All good information which I hope to have a chance to put to use. I am going (probably) for a three-day meeting, may get one day on front end, one day after the meeting, maybe a few hours to myself in the evenings. I'll read your

Re: Singapore? (Very long: A reasonably detailed walkthrough..)

2004-01-08 Thread Stan Halpin
I checked one of the web sites, saw high of 30°, low of 21° and thought that looked about like it is here. It took about 7 microseconds to realize that they were talking celsius, I was thinking Fahrenheit... I am disappointed to hear that I have to look out for pickpockets (which also

Re: There is some pentax news in http://www.dpreview.com/

2004-01-08 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks!!! Kewl! Stan Ramesh Kumar wrote: As expected there is some pentax news at http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04010901pentaxistdfw11.asp __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the Signing Bonus Sweepstakes

Re: version 1.1

2004-01-08 Thread Stan Halpin
Works just the same on K lenses... stan Bill Owens wrote: It says M lenses, doesn't mention K. It's basically aperture priority with the added step of pressing the green button. When it's pressed, the lens stops down to the selected aperture, the shutter speed is selected, and the lens opens

Re: Firmware 1.10 and M lens

2004-01-08 Thread Stan Halpin
It keeps the same shutter speed. It is as though you had set the exposure manually. It sticks until you push the button again. stan Shel Belinkoff wrote: OK, now for the $64,000 question: Once the ap and shutter speed have been set, will the camera remember them for subsequent exposures

Re: version 1.1

2004-01-08 Thread Stan Halpin
Also note: 1. You can turn the camera off, turn it back on, and the previous setting is still there. Just like as though it were a manual camera! It stays there until you press the green button again or change the lens. 2. You can adjust the aperture (using the oldfashioned ring around the

Re: version 1.1

2004-01-08 Thread Stan Halpin
Sorry - I got the Mac version... stan Tiger Moses wrote: One of you guys with a 300baud modem is draging the Pentax site down and I cant download! Can someone send me the EXE file directly? Please

Re: A couple of istD questions

2004-01-08 Thread Stan Halpin
You get one of the three formats, take your pick. If you pick RAW or TIFF, then use the Pentax or other software to save as JPEG later if you like. From turn on to ready-to-shoot? About 1/10 sec as near as I can measure. In any case, too fast to worry about. Stan Shel Belinkoff wrote: When

Re: version 1.1

2004-01-09 Thread Stan Halpin
I downloaded direct to the camera instead of putting the installer on a CF card and putting that to the camera. Date - time and all other settings were preserved. Stan Thomas Stach wrote: this is Thomas from Germany! I also just installed the new firmware; all language settings and user

Re: version 1.1

2004-01-09 Thread Stan Halpin
Interesting. I wonder why Thomas lost his date-time settings. stan Dag T wrote: I used the card, and date and time was preserved. DagT På 9. jan. 2004 kl. 13.46 skrev Stan Halpin: I downloaded direct to the camera instead of putting the installer on a CF card and putting

Re: relative pricing (Was: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #116)

2004-01-09 Thread Stan Halpin
My experience in the U.K., several trips over the last 22 years, has convinced me that the currency is irrelevant. Only the unit matters. Which is to say, anything that costs $10 retail in the U.S. will cost about 10 pounds (can't find the pound symbol mutter mutter). It doesn't surprise me to

Re: FILM: grip for PZ-1P

2004-01-10 Thread Stan Halpin
The PZ-1p has what is called a grip strap. Truly a wonderful addition to the camera. What you get is a small extension to the bottom of the camera. No battery holder, no electronics, just the plastic platform that attaches to the bottom. This gives you two things. First, the addition extends

o: WOOHOO! was Re: WOOHOO! was : Is there an analog only Pentax list?

2004-01-10 Thread Stan Halpin
I have the perfect stew recipe if you need it... Ann Sanfedele wrote: Steve Desjardins wrote: We could actually do this if it would make things easier for people. Start a post with... (snip) o: WOOHOO! if you have found that perfect beef stew recipe. Just a thought . . . Steven Desjardins

Re: DSLR future wish-list

2004-01-10 Thread Stan Halpin
Rob, I think you have most of it. One thing that bugs me relates to managing the flies weeks/months after shooting. Say I have the original saved, e.g., IMGP1722. I decided to do something with it, do a save-as as Brad-and-Jennifer-in-indiscrete-moment. A few weeks later Outdoor Life magazine

Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?

2004-01-10 Thread Stan Halpin
Right now, today, my *ist-D two lens solution would be 20/2.8 and 43/1.9. My three lens solution would be 20/2.8, 31/1.8, 77/1.8. but I feel uncomfortable about not having a 100mm macro with me, so three becomes four... My one-lens solution would be the 31/1.8. Or, if a zoom, the 20-35/4.0.

Re: Unusual subjects to photograph.

2004-01-12 Thread Stan Halpin
We are within the Kansas City city limits. The second owners sold most of the farm to a developer; our two acres is surrounded by duplexes and townhouses. stan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Stan, Are you still in a rural area or has the city/suburbs grown out to surround you? ...An interesting

Re: Questions: M 50/2.0 - any good?

2004-01-13 Thread Stan Halpin
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Thanks everyone who responded. I am definitely buying this lens. It is definitely going to get a workout. OTOH, I think that now Stan has a little more material for his web site. You have that right! Thanks for getting the discussion going. Stan You're wonderful bunch

Re: DIG: how many?

2004-01-24 Thread Stan Halpin
About 2750 for me. About 1000 of those came in the 3 days I got to spend on my own time in Singapore this week. It will be a few days but I will get some posted. Including the shot of the sign warning of pickpockets at work... Stan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, here's a poll: How many shots

Re: *ist D and CF Formating

2004-01-29 Thread Stan Halpin
I did one quick test, not all four. OS-X, 10.3.2. Formatted a CF (SanDisk 512 Ultra) as Mac OS Standard. *ist-D said card is not formatted. So I formatted the card in the *ist-D. I am not sure the point of this. I would not expect the camera to use the computer's file system; I am just

Re: OT: Computer Peripherals question, no Macintosh content either

2004-01-29 Thread Stan Halpin
Actually, FireWire is FireWire. Just because Apple pushed the standard doesn't make it different on the Mac vs. a Windows platform. Now that it has come to Windows, relax and enjoy! To your question - yes you can get a CF card reader that plugs to the FireWire port. I don't have one, I use a

Re: Which 28-105?

2004-01-29 Thread Stan Halpin
That part of my website won't help much. IIRC, the $357 one is the PZ (Power Zoom) version, the original one (which I own.) Considered to be a very good lens though I have gotten spoiled by faster lenses. The silver $189 version was made by Tamron and is ok but not great. The $199 version is

Using multiple cameras and formats (wasRe: * ist Digital Question)

2004-01-30 Thread Stan Halpin
Norm Baugher wrote: For those who have purchased the sunkist, and are relative digital newbies - how has this affected your film camera usage? E.g. when I bought my 6x7, my 35mm shooting went down by about 75%. Just curious... Norm Soon after I got my Optio 330 15 months ago I had a

Re: FS Friday SMC 300mm M*

2004-01-30 Thread Stan Halpin
I think that this would be a very fine lens for *ist-D nature photography! I would be tempted except that I already have a 300mm... I think you overestimate the variability of light in a typical nature photography scene. You really don't need to be constantly adjusting the aperature/speed/ISO

Re: Using multiple cameras and formats (wasRe: * ist Digital Question)

2004-01-30 Thread Stan Halpin
?! Stan Lasse Karlsson wrote: From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] I took both MZ-S and Optio to Sweden and Finland for 10 days in late September, combination of work and vacation. I mostly used the Optio. Stan, Just for the record - as far as I'm concerned, you didn't visit Finland (as far as I

Re: Finding models ( Was: Helmut Newton dead)

2004-01-31 Thread Stan Halpin
This was my mode of transportation when I visited Lasse this last October. Many different bars, restaurants, cafeteria, casinos, duty free shopping. Play areas where you can park the kids. Quite an operation. I was amazed at the low cost of the ticket until I realized that transportation of

Re: OT: I Sold One!!

2004-01-31 Thread Stan Halpin
Good Frank! A bit of positive feedback and vindication for the time and effort spent - well deserved! Now, as we say to Tanya, get your prices up to match your standard! Stan frank theriault wrote: So, my little show opening reception was last night. It went well. Lots of people came that

Re: Pentax lowers *ist D price

2004-01-31 Thread Stan Halpin
Or, even worse for those of us who already have the *ist-D, we might have to wait months to get the 16-45 lens while all available ones go into kit sales. Stan Joseph Tainter wrote: Interesting that Pentax U.S.A. is offering a discount on a lens (the DA 16-45) that U.S. dealers seem to be

Re: more *ist D pricing news...

2004-02-01 Thread Stan Halpin
Actually - think about the time, place, and circumstances. 1. Most places here in the States don't fully staff on weekends. Particularly Sundays. Particularly Super Bowl Sunday. If retail, the sales people are there, but not necessarily the big guys. Sunday-Monday in Oz is only

Re: GFM plans

2004-02-02 Thread Stan Halpin
Bruce et al I will be driving my van from K.C. I plan to arrive in the GFM neighborhood Thursday evening. I'll be coming through not too far from Ashville and could retrieve you from there. I requested a camping permit. Then I got to thinking. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Hmm, that is

Re: Photoshop CS support for Pentax raw in a couple of weeks?

2004-02-05 Thread Stan Halpin
I wonder if it is an upgrade to CS or a PlugIn that will work on more humble variants like Elements 2.0 ... stan Paul Eriksson wrote: According to this rumour wr will have support for raw in a couple of weeks. I'm crossing my fingers.

Re: MZ-S vs. *ist D

2004-02-09 Thread Stan Halpin
I agree with most of what has been said. I can't really comment on auto-focus speed, metering, motor speed etc. because I just haven't paid attention. Both autofocus far faster than my ME-Super ever did, faster than my Pentax 645, faster than my previous digital (Optio 330). But I usually use

Re: Raw for *istD

2004-02-12 Thread Stan Halpin
It does NOT work with Elements 2.0 (on a Mac). I get a message: The RAW Plugin is not compatible with this version of Photoshop Elements. Stan Bill Owens wrote: The download page shows it under PS CS. Anybody know if it will work in 7.0? Bill - Original Message - From: Larry

Re: Two new Pentax products to be announced today

2004-02-12 Thread Stan Halpin
I will probably buy the 16-45 first, then the 14mm as soon as I have the money. I will put my FA20-35/4 on the MZ-S, the D16-45mm on the *ist-D, and have a versatile set of cameras. If I want to switch to primes, I'll put the A20/2.8 on the MZ-S and the D-14/2.8 on the *ist-D. Different

Re: Navigating the OT

2004-02-13 Thread Stan Halpin
We (actually, one of the guys working for me) have been working with tools built on Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA) to map threaded discussions and provide some convergence to apparently disconnected threads. The result is better understanding of the topic as measured by tests of the students

Re: viable cameras

2004-02-17 Thread Stan Halpin
Even the FA limited lenses are sort of odd that way--if you are willing to pay premium prices for good optics and good build quality and retro styling, are you gonna see the ZX-M (cheap, fragile) or MZ-S (blobby collection of newfangled controls) as the ideal camera? They've both got merits

Re: Intro from lurker and thanks for the help

2004-02-18 Thread Stan Halpin
Welcome! Ask at your local photo shop. They can probably give you your prints on CD instead of or in addition to paper. That can cost quite a bit, a better approach may be to have them scan selected frames after you have had a chance to evaluate the prints. It may cost you $2 each time, but

Speaking of classic lenses...

2004-02-18 Thread Stan Halpin
In the last few days, all at one time, on eBay were listed the 28mm Shift lens (new), an A* 200/2.8 (new), an A* 300/2.8 (new) and an A* 400/2.8 (new). Two different sellers. Start price reflected their value (high), no bidders on any of them. I don't think I have ever seen these lenses up

The RAW plug-in

2004-02-20 Thread Stan Halpin
I offer the following in almost complete ignorance; I have not taken more than 2 or 3 RAW format photos on the D, and I have not used the Pentax software. But,... For better or worse, the new software I downloaded today is NOT an Adobe plugin. It may or may not have any relation to the plugin

Re: WAY OT - English Sport Cars: List traffic handling - was OT: Netiquette

2004-02-20 Thread Stan Halpin
I had a loaner TR-250 for a year or so. My then brother-in-law was off to Vietnam for a second tour and left his complete (!) set of Nikon lenses and bodies plus his TR-250 in my care. For those who missed this one, the TR-250 was the body of a TR-4 with the engine of the soon-to-appear

Re: OT-Drumed out of PDML-was: Lunch with Wendy

2004-02-22 Thread Stan Halpin
Chris, actually Who showed all of the signs of a classic schizophrenic (I hope the spell checker can handle that, I sure can't.) So if you or others want the flavor of his contributions, go to the psychiatric literature. His most objectionable trait was the constant questioning of the

Re: OT-Drumed out of PDML-was: Lunch with Wendy

2004-02-22 Thread Stan Halpin
I think I still had my ME-Super though I might have moved to the PZ-1p by then. The LXen were still on the horizon. Stan William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II Subject: RE: OT-Drumed out of PDML-was: Lunch with Wendy I think I only had two or three LXen

Re: WAY OT - English Sport Cars

2004-02-22 Thread Stan Halpin
Hey, it looked fast! It was fun to drive! Particularly in the mountains in North Carolina and Virginia and on north into New England. A vast playground... Stan Cotty wrote: (sorry, my email app doesn't like long subject lines} On 21/2/04, STAN THE PORCH MAN disgorged: TR-250 was the body

Re: Source for strap lugs

2004-02-22 Thread Stan Halpin
Peter, Camera Direct, Sunny Brighton, Jolly Old England. stan Mark Dalal wrote: Hey Folks, Anyone know a good source for strap lugs? Thanks in advance, Mark

Re: OT: Sleeping Bear lakeshore

2004-02-23 Thread Stan Halpin
We are in that neighborhood every summer (family cabin about 20 miles away.) It is awesome. Of the hundreds of shots I have taken in and around the dunes with 645 and 35mm, print and transparency, I have never shot a wide shot that I am pleased with. I have many flower or weed or texture or

Re: Whisky (was Re: PAW: A good breakfast)

2004-02-23 Thread Stan Halpin
Sounds like a pub crawl to me... stan Bob W wrote: Hi, I can see we're going to have to meet up for a drink sometime! You in Bob? there's clearly a need for a research plan. We will have to identify a statistically significant number of pubs in reasonable proximity, serving different types

Re: MZ-S grid screen

2004-02-23 Thread Stan Halpin
Yes. I have used a grid screen in all my Pentax cameras where they were available. i.e., LX, 645, and MZ-S. 99% of the time I do not look 'at' the grid, but through it. Nevertheless, I find it helps me with composition, level shots, etc. Stan (waiting for a grid for the *ist-D...) Mark

Re: Whisky (was Re: PAW: A good breakfast)

2004-02-24 Thread Stan Halpin
It is the Irish in me. Which is more evident when I have Scotch in me. Cheers! stan Cotty wrote: On 23/2/04, STAN THE POET disgorged: Laphroaig anyone? In honor of this thread I have opened a bottle which I am sipping neat, of course. The only water in my Whisky are the tears I shed as

Re: GFM info -- I'm Coming!

2004-02-24 Thread Stan Halpin
Good news! Should be a good weekend - well worth the trip. Stan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, batten down the hatches and hide the booze*, Marnie aka Doe is coming to GFM! Well, I am mailing off the registration fee tomorrow by express mail, so if it gets there in time, that is. I'll be

Re: GFM

2004-02-25 Thread Stan Halpin
In this country it would be a deductible business expense. You would recoup most of the cost in tax savings. And think how you can jack up your prices once you can say 'I studied with tv in North Carolina, that is in the States you know, and so of course my rates will be higher than the

Re: PAW (4 pictures street photography)

2004-02-25 Thread Stan Halpin
These shots do not do a great deal for me. They are like many which I have taken when I have traveled - they remind me of a time/place, but they have little impact for anyone else. Of the four, I like the broad view of City Hall the best. The others, I am not sure what you are seeing. For

Re: PAW - Happy Daze (just for Wendy)

2004-02-25 Thread Stan Halpin
That dog is a wimp. I don't think she bites her food without asking it first if it is ok. I just met her Saturday, but we had one like her. Stan graywolf wrote: That is an angry looking Wookey. Watch out or you will wind up with your arm torn off. (grin) -- Stan Halpin wrote: OK - I'll

Re: PAW - Happy Daze (just for Wendy)

2004-02-25 Thread Stan Halpin
Shi-Tzu's are virtually always happy. Or dazed. When God was allocating brains among dogs, Shi-Tzu's were off playing. Stan Peter J. Alling wrote: Nice detail but he/she doesn't look happy... Stan Halpin wrote: OK - I'll play the game and give people a chance to fire back at me... http

Re: *ist D Formula 1 tests

2004-02-26 Thread Stan Halpin
Very fine work Dario! Thank you. Stan Dario Bonazza wrote: Here is a selection of *ist D pictures I took yesterday: http://www.dariobonazza.com/f1_04e.htm Dario Bonazza

Re: Vs: Vs: Lens Mount Progress

2003-06-23 Thread Stan Halpin
on 6/23/03 9:29 AM, tom at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Mebbe what we ought to do is place an MZ-S in TV's hands for 6 months (if he doesn't have one) and get a report back. That would settle build quality and

London, 18 July

2003-06-30 Thread Stan Halpin
I'll be making a quick trip East in a couple of weeks. Coming back home I pass through London, arriving at LHR 1830 on the 18th, continuing on at 1030 on the 19th. Any PDMLers up for a pub crawl, dinner, whatever? I expect to be travelling very light, with maybe only my Optio 330RS with me this

Re: Got the MZ-S afterall

2003-07-01 Thread Stan Halpin
on 7/01/03 11:19 AM, tom at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After more than two years lusting for the MZ-S, and all the time thinking yes I like it, but no I do not need it, I

Re: It is about time for Limited zoom lenses

2003-07-03 Thread Stan Halpin
on 7/03/03 9:54 AM, Pål Jensen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think do. Theres a hole in the common lens line-ups that needs to be filled: the compact well built zoom. Eother zooms are consumer grade and lightweight or they are pro grade an heavy. A niche for us landscape shooters, or simply

comparison shots

2003-07-06 Thread Stan Halpin
I said I would post some old vs. new shots of some of the classic lenses vs. the Limiteds. (Shots of them, not shots by them. Some other day.) I am not that pleased with mu Optio 330 shots, I will re-do them before I post the complete set. Meanwhile, here is a shot of the MZ-S with black 31mm and

Re: Building a DSLR

2003-07-10 Thread Stan Halpin
on 7/10/03 7:20 AM, Steve Desjardins at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I wrote I switched from Pimms to a Mexican beer (Tecate if you must know) and you can blame any errors on either or the combination of the two. Modela Negra (sp?) is my favorite, but I've had some trouble getting it in

FW: Building a DSLR

2003-07-10 Thread Stan Halpin
-- From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Building a DSLR on 7/10/03 7:20 AM, Steve Desjardins at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I wrote I switched from Pimms to a Mexican beer (Tecate if you must know) and you can blame any errors on either or the combination of the two

Re: OT: Digital question

2003-07-10 Thread Stan Halpin
on 7/10/03 2:34 PM, William Robb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For myself, I think I have made 2 inkjet prints from several hundred digital exposures, and had a dozen 4x6 proofs made for a particular purpose. So, inkjet prints: .5% Effectively 0%, as when I took that particular series of

Re: OT: Trailer Park Princess

2003-08-14 Thread Stan Halpin
They are nice shots Paul, but she doesn't fit the setting. To be believable, she needs more makeup (eye shadow, liner, rouge, lipstick, the whole bit). she needs a tattoo on at least one shoulder, on her belly, and on her ankle, and she needs to have a cigarette in her hand or mouth in every

Re: It really exists!

2003-08-14 Thread Stan Halpin
on 8/14/03 7:30 PM, Mark Roberts at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am most interested in the view finder. But I presume you guys will report all that. We will, but the report might not be relevant to a single user when it's based on ten people all trying to look

FS: various Pentax cameras and lenses

2003-08-14 Thread Stan Halpin
This is a warning notice: tomorrow (Friday) I will be doing an inventory (i.e., digging out stuff I haven't used in a while), taking some pictures to post, writing up descriptions, trying to decide on a fair price, etc. Pentax items that I expect to offer for sale over the next few days are:

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