Re: [pinhole-discussion] WPPD Steering Committee more info

2001-02-25 Thread Larry Fratkin
Hi Pam and rest, I would like to see as much diversity as we can get on the committee. Larry -Original Message- From: Pam Niedermayer pam_p...@cape.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Sunday, February

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Committee World pinhole photography Day

2001-02-21 Thread Larry Fratkin
Yes, I couldn't agree more about the need for someone to be in charge and having people responsible for certain areas. That's a good way to make this happen. We can all continue to give our input and maybe vote on some issues but having someone at the helm is definitely the answer. Larry

Re: [pinhole-discussion] response from Eric Renner

2001-02-20 Thread Larry Fratkin
I have designed and built most of the file uploader for the pinhole day site. It allows you to enter information about your picture and yourself and then uploads it and FTP's it to the WPPD web-site. Then, periodically, a tool runs and generates a set of web pages based on the info and pictures

Re: [pinhole-discussion] WPPD

2001-02-18 Thread Larry Fratkin
I, for one, think it should be counted out. Democracy is not the issue. Larry -Original Message- From: dalf...@aol.com dalf...@aol.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Sunday, February 18, 2001 3:48 PM

[pinhole-discussion] WPPD

2001-02-18 Thread Larry Fratkin
Folks, It would be nice if we had a press release drafted announcing this event to the world. Then each of us could send it to our local and regional news media. Perhaps the people at Pinhole Visions could put something together. Larry

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinholes in my pinholes

2001-02-11 Thread Larry Fratkin
Tom, Is there an easy way to check if they're all the way through. I looked at them with the loupe and can't tell. Also, the holes actually look like tears. They are not round but jagged. I have the opaque that I use for scratches and other blemishes. That sounds like a good idea to just but a

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Pinholes in my pinholes

2001-02-11 Thread Larry Fratkin
I use different cameras and different film. I have a 4X5 with which I use 4X5 sheet film and a 120 6X7 rollfilm holder. I have a 120 6X9 camera. Larry -Original Message- From: Trond Kjetil Holst tkho...@online.no To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? pinhole-discussion@p at ???

[pinhole-discussion] New Picture - Laser Pinhole

2001-02-09 Thread Larry Fratkin
Folks, I have just posted a new picture I took with my 4X5 and Laser Pinhole from Lenox Laser. It's at http://www.MrPinhole.com/lunch.html. Larry

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Thank you all

2001-02-09 Thread Larry Fratkin
James, Glad you decided to stay. We all have varying opinions, sometimes strong. It is extremely rare that a fellow pinholer on this list gets out of hand. Overall this is a great group of people with a vast base of knowledge and skills. Larry -Original Message- From: James Romeo

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Film developing time adjustments

2001-02-09 Thread Larry Fratkin
As a rule of thumb I usually develop mine shorter to lower the contrast depending on how long the exposure was. But, like everything else, this is a highly personal choice and often will depend on the subject matter. Many people like the contrasty look of pinhole pictures. Maybe try taking several

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Krappy Kamera Contest

2001-01-29 Thread Larry Fratkin
Mine didn't make it either. But, Chris, yours is definitely a winner - Wow! Larry] -Original Message- From: Chris Peregoy pere...@gl.umbc.edu To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date: Monday, January 29, 2001 6:00

Re: [pinhole-discussion] New Pinhole Photo

2001-01-17 Thread Larry Fratkin
pinhole. How thin is the metal the pinhole was drilled in? (I ask this because the main reason for the sanding a dimple method of drilling a pinhole is to thin the metal so that the walls of the hole are as short as possible.) Mike Vande Bunt Larry Fratkin wrote: Jim, It was exactly like using

Re: [pinhole-discussion] New Pinhole Photo

2001-01-17 Thread Larry Fratkin
Jim, It was exactly like using other pinholes. The exposure always ends up taking 1/2 to 1 more stop than my calculator shows - reciprocity? It came in a nice plastic case with the size printed on it. The pinhole itself is mounted on a very sturdy ring. Larry -Original Message- From:

[pinhole-discussion] New Pinhole Photo

2001-01-16 Thread Larry Fratkin
Folks, I have my first laser pinhole picture published at http://www.lenoxlaser.com/pinholephotography/pinhole_photography.html This was a laser drilled pinhole from Lenox Laser. The picture was my first shot on a set of tests I was doing to dial in the film/pinhole/camera combination. More to

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Exposure incl. reciprocity

2001-01-15 Thread Larry Fratkin
Plug the number (fstop) into my calculator http://www.MrPinhole.com/Exposure.html or http://www.MrPinhole.com/calcpinh.html Then add 1 fstop to bracket Larry -Original Message- From: f...@cybernet.co.nz f...@cybernet.co.nz To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? pinhole-discussion@p at

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Wood 4 x 5 pinhole camera

2001-01-13 Thread Larry Fratkin
George, Go to http://www.cyberbeach.net/~dbardell/pinhole.html for some nicely built home made pinhole cameras Then checkout my site for the design calculators http://www.MrPinhole.com Larry --- Temi t...@temioriginals.com wrote: I plan to build a pinhole camera out of wood that would use a

[pinhole-discussion] Zone Plate Generator

2001-01-01 Thread Larry Fratkin
I have just added the ability to specify the inner ring size so that you can print to paper and photograph it. I didn't know if this was a good way but it was relatively easy to do. I will be looking at John Yeo's program to see how he did it. Larry

Re: [pinhole-discussion] new image from my new pan cam

2000-12-31 Thread Larry Fratkin
Harry, Tell us some of the details about your camera Larry -Original Message- From: figuref...@aol.com figuref...@aol.com To: pinhole-discussion@p at ??? pinhole-discussion@p at ??? Date: Sunday, December 31, 2000 6:42 AM Subject: [pinhole-discussion] new

Re: [pinhole-discussion] re: calculating exposure

2000-12-29 Thread Larry Fratkin
John, F stops are based on the square root of 2. For the non-math inclined you just start with 2.8 and 5.6 and alternately double each: 5.6 11 2245(44)90 8 16 3264 Larry -Original Message- From: John

[pinhole-discussion] Multiple Zone Plates Per Image

2000-12-29 Thread Larry Fratkin
I have added some fields to my zone plate calculator to allow multiple zone plates per image. Larry

Re: [pinhole-discussion] calculating exposure when you know the pinhole diameter.

2000-12-28 Thread Larry Fratkin
Or you can use my calculator and print out a chart of the exposures at http://www.MrPinhole.com/Exposure.html Larry -Original Message- From: William Erickson erick...@ic.mankato.mn.us To: pinhole Discussion pinhole-discussion@p at ??? List-Post: pinhole-discussion@pinhole.com Date:

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zone Plate Image Generator

2000-12-28 Thread Larry Fratkin
. Does it? Larry Fratkin wrote: Folks, I have created a zone plate image generator so that I could make my own zone plates. The program downloads a .BMP so it's PC centric, I think. The idea was to use the program to generate a zone plate image and then take it to the bureau to have

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zone Plate Image Generator

2000-12-27 Thread Larry Fratkin
opened the file in Photoshop. Benno Jones John Yeo wrote: Larry, Thanks for making this. I'm sure you have already put a lot of work into it... but i get nothing but a blank bitmap. No rings at all. John - Original Message - From: Larry

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Zone Plate Image Generator

2000-12-27 Thread Larry Fratkin
a lot of work into it... but i get nothing but a blank bitmap. No rings at all. John - Original Message - From: Larry Fratkin To: pinhole list Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 3:52 PM Subject: [pinhole-discussion] Zone Plate Image

[pinhole-discussion] Zone Plate Image Generator

2000-12-27 Thread Larry Fratkin
Folks, I have created a zone plate image generator so that I could make my own zone plates. The program downloads a .BMP so it's PC centric, I think. The idea was to use the program to generate a zone plate image and then take it to the bureau to have it put to film. They charge about $15.00

[pinhole-discussion] 35 mm slides

2000-12-02 Thread larry fratkin
I want to enter a photo contest in which they want a 35mm slide. How do you go about doing this? Does the slide have to be top quality or do you just shoot it with your 35mm camera? Larry

Re: [pinhole-discussion] Monthly newsletter

2000-11-29 Thread larry fratkin
Make that 31 to 1. -- Please do not forward junk email to me such as chain letters or jokes! Visit my web sites: Calculators and Doodads for your web site:

[pinhole-discussion] New web and email address

2000-11-28 Thread larry fratkin
will be sending email to inform each site that I know of that has links to my site. Larry Fratkin -- Please do not forward junk email to me such as chain letters or jokes! Visit my web sites

Re: [pinhole-discussion] pinhole and polaroid

2000-11-04 Thread larry fratkin
: Re: [pinhole-discussion] pinhole and polaroid At 8:05 AM -0800 11/4/00, larry fratkin wrote: Hi, I use Polaroid pinholes in both the peel apart and eject out the Ront, sx70 style. It's very fun to be instantly rewarded, plus you can do manipulations etc. I find the reciprocity a problem

Re: [pinhole-discussion] pinhole and polaroid

2000-11-04 Thread larry fratkin
Hi, I use Polaroid pinholes in both the peel apart and eject out the Ront, sx70 style. It's very fun to be instantly rewarded, plus you can do manipulations etc. I find the reciprocity a problem and usually only use Polaroids outdoors. My favorite Polaroid is the Reporter model. It has a cable

[pinhole-discussion] Modiified calculators

2000-10-11 Thread larry fratkin
Folks, I have just modified my Exposure and Focal Length calculators to allow changing of the background colors. This is a great help when printing them. Larry --- Please do not