Re: [pinhole-discussion] using paintcans for cameras

2000-08-28 Thread lva
Hi Jim, >There are 2 types of paintcans: uncoated and coated with a dark grey >plastic on the inside. I use the coated ones, which hold down the >internal reflection for curved films & papers. The uncoated ones are >too bouncy. They are absolutely light tight, even after a few months of >use! Gre

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 2000 Zone Plate?

2000-08-28 Thread George L Smyth
--- Chris Peregoy wrote: > I thought so too but saw them advertising a zone lens back in Feb. or March > when there was a lot of talk about them on the list. Just thought that I Would mention that they will soon be coming out with their other formats. I've been patiently waiting for the 6X9 to

[pinhole-discussion] Re: End of the world and stuff

2000-08-28 Thread Erich C. Decker
Hi, That made my day: > http://www.1112.net/lastpage.html I followed the advice and just came back from a wonderful walk through the woods :-) Erich http://rz-home.de/edecker/pinhole.htm

[pinhole-discussion] Re: Pinhole-Discussion digest, Vol 1 #12 - 11 msgs

2000-08-28 Thread GAPiccagli
Thanks I was going to send this message privately, but it occurs to me that a "public" thank you to Gregg and James is not out of order. Many thanks to both of you. I've enjoyed the list all along, but it seems that the recent changes will make it easier for everybody to tailor the list to his/

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 2000 Zone Plate?

2000-08-28 Thread G.Penate
- Original Message - From: "Chris Peregoy" To: Sent: Monday, August 28, 2000 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 2000 Zone Plate? > I thought so too but saw them advertising a zone lens back in Feb. or March > when there was a lot of talk about them on the list. Chris Patton'

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Hello and other stuff

2000-08-28 Thread Guy Glorieux
james wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > WARNINGS, VIRUSES, TAXES, END OF THE WORLD ETC > > > Hi James and all, Congratulations for your promotion (or should I say sincere condoleances? since this is alway

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zero 2000 Zone Plate?

2000-08-28 Thread Chris Peregoy
I thought so too but saw them advertising a zone lens back in Feb. or March when there was a lot of talk about them on the list. Chris Patton's web site has been updated since I looked at it back then, http://www.stanford.edu/~cpatton/zp.html. He has added a PDF file that has 6 focal length zone pl

Re: [pinhole-discussion] using paintcans for cameras

2000-08-28 Thread Kosinski Family
Hi Brahma, There are 2 types of paintcans: uncoated and coated with a dark grey plastic on the inside. I use the coated ones, which hold down the internal reflection for curved films & papers. The uncoated ones are too bouncy. They are absolutely light tight, even after a few months of use! If you

[pinhole-discussion] Iva: Flat black paint

2000-08-28 Thread lva
>There is an "ultra-flat" black paint out there somewhere! >It's not absolutely necessary to paint the inside of the camera. >Unpainted cameras give pictures with softer contrast. Try it sometime. >Best wishes, >Jim Kosinski >Starlight Pinhole Cameras > www.paintcancamera.com Hi Jim, Are your cam