Vs: New Pentax SLR platform

2002-11-02 Thread Raimo Korhonen
Only yourself. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Brad Dobo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Päivä: 01. marraskuuta 2002 22:39 Aihe: Re: New Pentax SLR platform

Vs: New Pentax SLR platform

2002-11-02 Thread Raimo Korhonen
2 years - it was introduced at Photokina 2000. But replacement depends on how well it is selling. No accurate assessment available? All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Peter Jansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> V

Vs: Childishness pt2 (was Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro)

2002-11-02 Thread Raimo Korhonen
Yes - there was one "Gregory" one time - and he appeared with several identities and all got unsubscribed in the end. It is really bad to see worthy contributors fleeing en masse. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti--

Re: Childishness pt2 (was Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro)

2002-11-02 Thread Dr E D F Williams
I've seen a lot of messages that seem to have started, as usual, in reaction to a flow of rubbish from Canada. I only get part of the picture because I have a filter on what seems to be the main stream. There have been many insults exchanged. I find this distasteful and the rot has spread sideways

Re: My 2nd published photo!

2002-11-02 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, November 1, 2002, at 04:37 PM, Pat White wrote: Actually, Dave, it's a picture of my other figure model, the 'athletic' one, rather than the 'glamorous' one. Now if only either or both would move to Victoria! Pat White Hmm? Congratulations on your photo. Are these male, female

Re: Pentax-A* 200 f/2.8

2002-11-02 Thread Dan Scott
On Saturday, November 2, 2002, at 01:47 AM, Glen O'Neal wrote: What I am asking from my brethren here at the PDML is what do you think this lens is worth. I would rather not broadcast what I paid for it. If I paid too much I may be embarrassed. If I got it for a song I might seem to be brag

Re: OT Childishness. (was Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro)

2002-11-02 Thread Dan Scott
On Saturday, November 2, 2002, at 12:16 AM, gfen wrote: I just wrote a long winded, whiny, and decidedly OT post complaining about childish attitudes (which, of course, my post fit right into, hey hey, hypocrits!) and I chose to delete it, figuring it was just going to blow over, and I was be

full moon; panning

2002-11-02 Thread Arathi-Sridhar
Hi. I got the prints of my double exposure experiment (with my K-1000), and the film has moved in all the shots. So Im pretty depressed, and feeling bit silly that I didnt follow your carefully given point-by-point advice. Of the 4 frames, one has moved forward and another has moved back! So obviou

Re: full moon; panning

2002-11-02 Thread jellymaster
keep trying i would use a 50mm lens and try 1/60 of a second maybe then speed it up to 1/125 the blurryness is probably due to two things you moved to fast and lens shake - Original Message - From: "Arathi-Sridhar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Jostein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: full moon; panning

2002-11-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Arathi-Sridhar Subject: full moon; panning > Hi. > I got the prints of my double exposure experiment (with my K-1000), and the > film has moved in all the shots. So Im pretty depressed, and feeling bit > silly that I didnt > follow your carefully given point-by

autofocus with tamron 80-200mm 2.8 and 300mm 2.8 adaptalls

2002-11-02 Thread jellymaster
if i use the pentax 1.7x atufocus convertor with a k mount adaptor will these two lenses autofocus it would be a shame to get rid of these two

any experiences tamron 180mm 35 annerversary adaptall

2002-11-02 Thread jellymaster
is this a good lens optically how does it compare with a pentax m f4

Brad the CEO's Assistant (Re: New Pentax SLR platform

2002-11-02 Thread Cameron Hood
Not only the chief test subject, but also a volunteer. Cameron > From: tom > *Subject: RE: Brad the CEO's Assistant (Re: New Pentax SLR platform) > *Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 14:31:30 -0800 > > > I pretty sure he's j

Cameron and tv

2002-11-02 Thread Brad Dobo
Dear sirs, I would like you to stop insulting me on-list or off-list. This is not appropriate behaviour. Brad Dobo --- Not only the chief test subject, but also a volunteer. Cameron > From: tom > *Subject: RE: Brad the CEO's Assistant (Re: New Pentax SLR pl

Re: AURORA alert

2002-11-02 Thread Jostein
Texas, that's impressive. Could it have been the radiation storm in -89 that knokced out communication satellites and power supplies? Jostein - Original Message - From: "Debra Wilborn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 12:07 AM Subject: Re: AURORA

RE: I'm getting sick of this crap

2002-11-02 Thread Alan Abbott
Yep I am doing the same here.I joined this list to learn about Pentax cameras and photography in general. Not how to hurl insults. Time to go me thinks. Alan Those who do not learn from Dilbert are doomed to repeat it. -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:knarf.theriault@;symp

Is there any way we can get rid of Brad Dobo?

2002-11-02 Thread Cameron Hood
He doesn't seem to take a hint that he's not wanted around here, and seems to have unlimited hours to post useless piles of self serving crap to this list. Brad, the internet is huge, and you have only pissed off a couple of hundred people here. Someone of your incomparable ignorance, idiocy, and

Re: Pentax at Photo Expo

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Bruce wrote: > In fact, it > seems that information about products reaches the Pentax US, through > official channels, about the same time it hits the internet. The rep thought > it was very funny that the same day his boss was in Japan being briefed, he > got a call for a customer who gave the r

Re: New Pentax SLR platform

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Peter wrote: > All this doesn't make sense. Isn't the MZ-S a > mid-level camera? That depends on how you define mid-level. I think most put it in the semi-pro class somewhat above mid-level. Personally, I define mid level as anything between the MZ-5n and the Dynaxx 7. >It's only a year ol

Re: New Pentax SLR platform (MZ-D/MZ-6 are stopgaps)

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Henry wrote: > Pentax would end up having 3 SLRs with 3 different chassis: the unique MZ-S, > the new MZ-?, the old MZ for MZ-60. It would be a nightmare for the > factories and maintenance centres to keep 3 different production lines and 3 > sets of spare parts I don't think that's realis

Re: 645N film flatnes problems

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Tom wrote: > Are you actually seeing a problem? I haven't noticed one, though I > haven't really looked that closely. Almost only in cold weather and whe it goes minutes (or more) between each exposure. During shooting this summer I've only seen it in two images. It is, however, a real problem

full moon; panning

2002-11-02 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Also tried my first attempt at panning - a bird in flight. And the whole image is a blur. I went by the book and used 1/30 second and 1/15 second exposure. I guess it needs much more practice... Any advice on this?< much practice and luck. not mu

Re: New Pentax SLR platform (MZ-D/MZ-6 are stopgaps)

2002-11-02 Thread Heiko Hamann
Hi Pål, on 02 Nov 02 you wrote in pentax.list: >But according to those who has been under the Pentax table and seen the >thing, it is not an new version of the MR-52, but a brand new and very >stylish camera of very different design. Hm, Pål any idea what we have to imagine by a "stylish" design

Re: New Pentax SLR platform

2002-11-02 Thread Heiko Hamann
Hi Pål, >dropped the idea after the production line was installed. The MZ-S was >basically introduced to recouperate developing and tooling cost for the MR-52 >project. I cannot imagine Pentax will continue with this platform when they >have developed a brand new one customized for both digital a

Brad's new list

2002-11-02 Thread Rfsindg
Ken, I'm sorry to say I am running thru AOL and have no email utilities. I have to delete Brad's messages by hand. On occasion, some slip thru and I read them by mistake. If I was a new subscriber, I would be disappointed with this list. 21 non-sense messages from Brad this AM alone! Brad,

Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro

2002-11-02 Thread Rfsindg
Rolling On the Floor, Laughing Out Loud [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Stan (that is Dr. Stan to you Shaun.) >>

Re: Brad's new list

2002-11-02 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
Brad, stop acting like a 6 year old (...he started it) and give it a rest. We don't need to hear anybody's voice that often on this list. Regards, Bob S. Everything has settled down now...so you just keep bating him. Who's being immature again? __

RE: Re: JCO&Tmax got me thinking

2002-11-02 Thread David Chang-Sang
A... I've used Tmax developer on a few films.. Ilford HP5+ Delta 100 Plus X Pan Tmax 100 Delta 400 Did I like it on any of them ? Only on the Tmax I'm going to play a bit (I've got a bunch of Xtol powder waiting) soon and hopefully try out some new developers and see what happens on the "Fran

RE: Pentax-A* 200 f/2.8

2002-11-02 Thread Jens Bladt
German Fotomagazin makes a FOMAG Liste with estimated price of most photographic equipment. The FA*2.8/200 is supposed to cost 610 Euros/USD, the A*4.0/300mm about 700 Euro/USD, the FA* 2.8/300 about 2500 Euro/USD (no listing for the A* 2.8/200mm). But shouldn't it be in the nieghbourhood of 600 Eu

RE: bogus rule about not posting ebay auction links

2002-11-02 Thread alex
Is this a troll? Alex -Original Message- From: Robert Soames Wetmore [mailto:rswarchitect@;hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 5:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: bogus rule about not posting ebay auction links This supposed rule about not posting on active ebay auctions is

architectural lenses

2002-11-02 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
I am becoming increasingly interested in architectural photography and am again seeking recommendations for wide angle and especially tilt-shift lenses: Pentax lenses and various branded lenses for Pentax cameras, as well as lenses for other-branded cameras. Can anyone advise? I don't suppose

recent bokeh question on PDML

2002-11-02 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
Someone recently posted a question on bokeh that interested me but to which I didn't have a chance to respond - nor were there many responses. Now I cannot find the post; would that person (or someone else) care to repost? _ Pr

Re: bogus rule about not posting ebay auction links

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Nov 2002 at 8:22, Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: > Most people here have a preference for buying and getting deals - > what about the seller not getting full value? Try to think outside of your own > tiny life and desires! It's wonderful for you when you get a bargain and > unfortunate for so

Re: architectural lenses

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Nov 2002 at 10:08, Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: > I am becoming increasingly interested in architectural photography and am > again seeking recommendations for wide angle and especially tilt-shift > lenses: Pentax lenses and various branded lenses for Pentax cameras, as well as > lenses for

Re: Pentax-A* 200 f/2.8

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Nov 2002 at 1:47, Glen O'Neal wrote: > P.S. If you really want to know what I paid for it I would agree to tell you off > list if you keep it to yourself. Hi Glen, Great lens. Over the last two years I have seen them close at the following prices on eBay: US$685, US$598, US$569, US$516, US

RE: Is there any way we can get rid of Brad Dobo?

2002-11-02 Thread Rubenstein, Bruce M (Bruce)
No, NO, No! He wants the latest, greatest, most awesome camera made, dude. Canon guy if I ever saw one. Personally, I think he needs a trip to the Bada-Bing Lounge. BR Just east of New Jersey -Original Message- From: Cameron Hood [mailto:hood1616@;shaw.ca] Go be with the pros; buy a Ni

Re: Mike Johnston on "gentleman's agreement"

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Nov 2002 at 8:33, Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: > Mike Johnston, the noted former editor of Photo Techniques and Camera and > Darkroom, the publisher of the delightful 37th Frame, the admired critic, > the beloved and long standing PDML member,..., weighed in on this supposed > gentleman's a

Re: bogus rule about not posting ebay auction links

2002-11-02 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
I'm sorry but that is an idiotic argument. eBay provides tools for the seller to insure a minimum price is met. If the seller chooses to lay >bare his auction items to market forces with no reserve then they can't blame anyone >for it selling at a lower price than they may have foreseen. Agreed

Re: Pentax-A* 85 f/1.4 & Pentax-A* 135 f/1.8

2002-11-02 Thread Bob Blakely
I haven't seen an A* 85 1.4 on KEH in a long time, Though they do have several FA* 85 1.4's somewhere around the price you mention. An A* 85 1.4 can go for more than $900. From: "Glen O'Neal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > By the way, I remember Shel. Haven't seen him on here in a while. KEH offers > $48

Re: MZ-S

2002-11-02 Thread gfen
On Sat, 2 Nov 2002, Dan Scott wrote: > To that I could only add, "and so little money..." (you have to look at > the item and then double or triple the cost to find the SO appeasement > factor). ;-) I went to B&H on Tuesday to buy only a set of lugs for my 645 (with strap, $10!), however, there wa

RE: Pentax at Photo Expo

2002-11-02 Thread Michael Perham
-Original Message- From: Bruce Rubenstein [mailto:b_rubenstein@;att.net] Sent: November 1, 2002 5:51 PM .. Kodak also makes note of it being a 6th generation DSLR. Pentax has a lot of catching up to do. Not necessarily! Pentax could step into the digital arena at this time with a c

Re: architectural lenses

2002-11-02 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
Thank you so much. This is just the type of advice I need: 1) I was trying to recall that Schneider PC Super Angulon 2,8/28 in K mount which had been mentioned before and 2) I somehow simply hadn't thought about the AOV problem with the Zork - but it makes so much sense now. Can anyone weigh i

Re: architectural lenses

2002-11-02 Thread gfen
On Sat, 2 Nov 2002, Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: > I am becoming increasingly interested in architectural photography and am > again seeking recommendations for wide angle and especially tilt-shift > lenses: Pentax lenses and various branded lenses for Pentax cameras, as well > as lenses for other-

Re: architectural lenses

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Nov 2002 at 10:47, Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: > Thank you so much. This is just the type of advice I need: 1) I was trying to > recall that Schneider PC Super Angulon 2,8/28 in K mount which had been > mentioned before No problems :-) I believe that Gianfranco has one but not in K mount,

Why no 57mm normals any more?

2002-11-02 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
Why is the 57mm normal a thing of the past? Does anyone know? All fast normals now seem to be 50mm on the nose, whereas once so many were 57mm. I rather like the 57mm focal length, and it makes a nice compliment with a 40mm (also not so popular any more). I once recall someone (maybe Mike J

Re: MZ-S

2002-11-02 Thread Dan Scott
On Saturday, November 2, 2002, at 09:45 AM, gfen wrote: I went to B&H on Tuesday to buy only a set of lugs for my 645 (with strap, $10!), however, there was a nice, cheap, 4x5 field camera (it was listed as offbrand, but I think it was a Tachihara) for a mere $299. I'd own it, now, except Sh

newbie

2002-11-02 Thread titides
Hello, I'm new in your mailing list and I just say : hello :) thierry sorry, my english was very bad :( I'm French boy ;)

Re: A 2X-S vs T6-2X teleconverter

2002-11-02 Thread Rfsindg
Tom, I'd rather have the A 2X-S converter for the compatibility with A lenses and above. It will also let you A lenses do spot metering on the PZ-1 series cameras. I have both, but can't comment on the quality comparison. If you scrounge for a while on ebay, the T6-2X is available (mis-labele

Re: New Pentax SLR platform

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Heiko wrote: > BTW - why was it necessary to develop a new platform? Wouldn't it be > possible to put the APS-sized CCD into the MR-52? Conversly will it by > possible to put a full frame CCD into that new chassis? The last > question is pure speculation, but maybe somebody can tell be a tec

Re: New Pentax SLR platform (MZ-D/MZ-6 are stopgaps)

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Heiko wrote: > Hm, Pål any idea what we have to imagine by a "stylish" design? Will it > be a something comparable to the difference between a MZ-5 and the MZ-S > or will it be a "revolutionary" attempt comparable to the difference > between an Olympus OM-4 and those all-in-one Olympus IS-mo

Re: Pentax at Photo Expo

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Michael wrote: > Personally I think digital is at a point that anyone introducing a digital > SLR at a consumer price, as opposed to prosumer/pro level camera, has an > excellent chance of capturing a major market share of digital. Pentax has > some excellent P&S digital cameras and if they introd

200 Macro Photo (was 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro)

2002-11-02 Thread Rfsindg
Ok, you asked for it. Here's a roughly 1-1 macro shot with the A200/4 Macro. They do nice work. I was trying to get this into the PUG for Nov., but looking at the quality of what was submitted, I don't think it measures us. It is really a fantastic gallery with contributions from around the

Re: Spottie sites.was: I'm getting sick of this crap

2002-11-02 Thread Keith Whaley
David Brooks wrote: > > http://212.187.14.19/index2.html > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spotmatic > http://www.egroups/co.jp/group/m42 > > Thes are 3 i use James > > Dave The first one I already have bookmarked. Beautiful site of equipment photos. The second I found this morning, and joined

Re: Pentax at Photo Expo

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Nov 2002 at 14:27, Pål Jensen wrote: > This is pretty much what pentax reps tell me too; "you guys know it before we > do". They often hear about stuff on the internet first. I have notified the Australian Pentax distributors of new releases before they have received their faxes from Japan

Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro

2002-11-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Believe it or not, there are people who already have advanced degrees and don't feel it necessary to broadcast the fact in a forum having nothing to do with their academic expertise. I found Shawn's post a little snotty and inconsiderate of others. BTW, I have no interest in the subject at hand, a

Re (2):architectural lenses

2002-11-02 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
No problems :-) I believe that Gianfranco has one but not in K mount, he mentioned that it is a stellar performer (which is borne out by the manufacturers MTF diagrams). Yes, I think it was Gianfranco that posted about it. The big advantage of the Zork adaptors is that some models offer a

Re: Pentax-A* 200 f/2.8

2002-11-02 Thread Pentxuser
In a message dated 11/2/02 10:32:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Along these lines I have the older K200/2.5 which has been compared to the A*200/2.8. Most feel the lenses are pretty much identical... I paid $400 Cdn for this lens maybe six years ago. It's a nice lens sharp, fast ... In one i

Re: newbie

2002-11-02 Thread Steve Desjardins
Welcome. And your English is probably better than my French. However, there was a thread a while back about a Pentax list in French, which you might enjoy in addition to the PDML. Anyone have the details? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 244

Re: Mike Johnston on "gentleman's agreement"

2002-11-02 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
I don't believe that Mikes opinion on the issue is that of the majority, if it did there should also have been posts indicating agreement. The majority agreement (for those who took the time to consider and respond about the issue) was as was recently outlined. Cheers, Rob Studdert I honestly d

SV: Pentax-A* 85 f/1.4 & Pentax-A* 135 f/1.8

2002-11-02 Thread Jens Bladt
B&H has a A1.4/85mm for 750 USD. It doesn't say "Star", though... Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Bob Blakely [mailto:Bob@;Blakely.com] Sendt: 2. november 2002 16:43 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax-A* 85 f/1.4 & Pentax-A* 135 f/1.8 I haven't seen an A* 85 1.4 on KEH in a long t

Re: New Pentax SLR platform

2002-11-02 Thread Keith Whaley
Pål Jensen wrote: > > Peter wrote: > > > All this doesn't make sense. Isn't the MZ-S a > > mid-level camera? > > That depends on how you define mid-level. I think most put it in the semi-pro class >somewhat above mid-level. Personally, I define mid level as anything between the >MZ-5n and th

Re: MZ-S

2002-11-02 Thread gfen
On Sat, 2 Nov 2002, Dan Scott wrote: > Alas, the Look. More than mortal man can bear... I was lovingly cradling it, marveling at its light weight, and wondering if I could figure out how to fold it up to stowe it away for the rest of my day in the city, when I turned around and was greeted by the

Re: Is there any way we can get rid of Brad Dobo?

2002-11-02 Thread Brad Dobo
Well, nice work Cameron. You are totally ignorant to the problem, in fact you are a big part of it. Spew your stuff somewhere else, you assume to speak for others, you do not. And your language shows your age. Brad - Original Message - From: "Cameron Hood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pent

RE: architectural lenses

2002-11-02 Thread Jens Bladt
Hello I'm sure I have seen Kiev shift lens that can be used for Pentax. They are probably called Arsat. I think a Carl Ziess Jena was made for Exa M42 Exakta Ihagee). Theres an Arsat on ebay right now (Buy it now for 239.50 USD): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1392801420 Otherw

Re: Cameron and tv

2002-11-02 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Brad Dobo wrote: > No time to chat, sorry, gotta keep running, lynch > mob is still in hot pursuit! Ya know, Brad - you're probably an OK sort of fellow. But this insistence on posting a reply to every god damn post w/ your small-minded rebuttals is just making the volum

pdml@pdml.net

2002-11-02 Thread Mark Roberts
"Bill D. Casselberry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Mark Roberts wrote: > >> ... so I tried out a roll of Kodak T400CN ... It does indeed seem >> to be much more scanner friendly than the traditional stuff. My >> question is: Can anyone tell me how the Ilford chromogenic films >> compare to the Ko

Re: Vs: The FA 20mm f=2.8

2002-11-02 Thread Fred
> I don't know why it wouldn't be held in great esteem - the > mechanical construction, perhaps? It's optically the same at the > A20/2.8 which is certainly held in great esteem. [snip] I have the > "A" version and it's a real gem. Very sharp, nice color rendition > and very free from distortion fo

Re: Why no 57mm normals any more?

2002-11-02 Thread Dan Scott
On Saturday, November 2, 2002, at 10:02 AM, Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: To keep this on topic, I was thinking about doing a shoot out between my Hexanon 57mm f/1.2 (for Konica Autoreflex) and the Pentax SMCP-A 50mm f/1.2. I have a feeling the Hexanon is superior but would be interested to

Re: m42 teleconverters

2002-11-02 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Keith Whaley wrote: > I just got two M-42 thread, coated lens Vivitar > Custom Tele-Converters," models 2X-1 and 3X-1. the trouble w/ m42 TC's is that they are all 4-element designs (though there may be the rare 5-element unit). consequently they have optical limitati

Re: Cameron and tv

2002-11-02 Thread Brad Dobo
Thanks for the message Bill, Point out a couple things, if people do not want to see me posting, why post themselves looking for a reply or a bait? Yours is a prime example of this. Should have been off-list. Why did you choose on-list? You are right, I'm even better than an ok fellow. You'd b

pdml@pdml.net

2002-11-02 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Mark Roberts wrote: > Thnaks Bill. That's just the kind of information I'm looking for. > Since my Minolta Scan Multi sandwiches the neg between two glass > plates (anti-newton-ring type), I expect resistance to physical > damage should be something to which I give consideration. Als

Re: Pentax at Photo Expo

2002-11-02 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, November 1, 2002, at 10:03 PM, Rubenstein, Bruce M (Bruce) wrote: I just reported that the rep wouldn't comment. BTW, Pentax US is aware of the PDML. BR Bruce, Aware of us in the "Ahhh, that's where the icky smell is coming from" sense or the "Ahhh, this is what concerns our cu

Re: Hi Guys And Gals, Unsubscribing For A While...Request

2002-11-02 Thread Keith Whaley
Wendy's gone too? Sig. What's the list coming to? Do send me notification of new newsletters coming out. I always appreciate them, even tho' the photo quality far surpasses my own attempts... ;^) Take care of yourself. I'll keep in touch, keith whaley Cotty wrote: > > Hi there folks, > > I

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2002-11-02 Thread Mark Roberts
"Bill D. Casselberry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Also, the Ilford doesn't (didn't when I used it, anyway) have > anything like the C-41 mask as does the CN. I would suspect that > this would complicate scanning, as it "appears" more like a > regular B&W emulsion and I've

RE: architectural lenses

2002-11-02 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
RSW, Buy the DSLR next year and make the correction in PhotoShop. Frits > From: Robert Soames Wetmore > I am becoming increasingly interested in architectural photography and am > again seeking recommendations for wide angle and especially tilt-shift > lenses: Pentax lenses and various branded l

Re: 200 Macro Photo (picture included this time! ...Duh)

2002-11-02 Thread Dan Scott
On Saturday, November 2, 2002, at 10:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/rfsindg/200macro.jpg I was trying to get this into the PUG for Nov., but looking at the quality of what was submitted, I don't think it measures us. Well, sure. It doesn't even have any t

Test

2002-11-02 Thread eactivist
Test. eactivist aka Marnie Parker

RE: New Pentax SLR platform (MZ-D/MZ-6 are stopgaps)

2002-11-02 Thread Michael Perham
From: Pål Jensen [mailto:paaljensen@;sensewave.com] I have no idea what it looks like just that it is different from Pentax current slr offerings and that it is supposedly stunning looking. As pure speculation, I would not be surprised if it takes design cues from the sucessful Pentax Optio digital

Re: RE: Re: JCO&Tmax got me thinking

2002-11-02 Thread David Brooks
Thanks David.(Feed me) So far, in class, we/I have used only the school provided Tmax 1:4, on one roll of Tmax 100,one sacrafical roll of Delta 100 and latest,delta 3200 pushed to 6400.(best work so farIMHO) As i have nothing to compare to,other than a dozen rolls of lab developed neg's,my findi

RE: MZ-S

2002-11-02 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
Sounds to me you two need to swap your partners. > On Saturday, November 2, 2002, at 11:06 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >> On Sat, 2 Nov 2002, Dan Scott wrote: > > > > Dan, any chance I can introduce you and the Mrs to my better half > > before he > > does his Christmas shopping? I'd love t

Re: New Pentax SLR platform (MZ-D/MZ-6 are stopgaps)

2002-11-02 Thread Brad Dobo
I can say that I find my Optio very stylish and sophisticated looking. I've had comments made to me about that. How well that would work with a new series, I don't know, but it works with the Optios at any rate! > From: Pål Jensen [mailto:paaljensen@;sensewave.com] > I have no idea what it looks

Re: OT: Great Photo of the Leonids

2002-11-02 Thread eactivist
Hi, newbie here, taking first photography class with Pentax K-1000. Times for the Leonids can be found at NASA's web site. I'll introduce myself more formally later. Was wondering -- since I've never tried night photography -- what film should I use (and film ISO)? Preferrably negative film. An

Re: Re: Spottie sites.was: I'm getting sick of this crap

2002-11-02 Thread David Brooks
Keith. My faukt .I have not visted that site for a while and when i saw they had moved,just copied the addy.The Spotmatic group is very good. See you there. Dave Begin Original Message From: Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 02 Nov 2002 08:18:28 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] S

Re: Re: newbie

2002-11-02 Thread David Brooks
Welcome. Just wait for this latest flame to douse and enjoy the knowledge of a number of Pentax entusiasts. Dave in Canada Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/C

RE: Pentax at Photo Expo

2002-11-02 Thread Michael Perham
I wrote: > Personally I think digital is at a point that anyone introducing a digital > SLR at a consumer price, as opposed to prosumer/pro level camera, has an > excellent chance of capturing a major market share of digital. Pentax has > some excellent P&S digital cameras and if they introduced s

RE: MZ-S

2002-11-02 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: gfen [mailto:gfen@;infotainment.org] > > > > I'd own it, now, except She was standing about 5 feet beind > me giving me > the Look. I used to get that look alot. Then I bought a 645N, 45-85, 120 and 35 all on the same day. I'm divorced now. tv

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2002-11-02 Thread tom
I haven't tried the Ilford stuff in about 4 years. Didn't like it, seemed relatively grainy, plus Wheaty warned us about the soft emulsion. I've been shotting gobs of T400CN lately. In fact today, was the first wedding I ever shot without shooting any real b+w. T400CN has more exposure latitude t

Re: Vs: 200 Macro Photo (picture included this time! ...Duh)

2002-11-02 Thread titides
Yes I switch to Nikon for more reasons, and specially macro photo. In Nikon, I 've the 70-180 macro and it was very good in practice, and the macro system was very better than Pentax (and others system too) I was compare, and one day, I see a AFD 200 macro Nikon (occasion), and I buy it. And othe

Re: Re: Cameron and tv

2002-11-02 Thread David Brooks
A. Good Bye Dave Begin Original Message From: "Brad Dobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 15:54:46 -0500 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Cameron and tv Thanks for the message Bill, Point out a couple things, if people do not wan

RE: 645N film flatnes problems

2002-11-02 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: Pål Jensen [mailto:paaljensen@;sensewave.com] > > > > > If anyone has an FA 45 they want to get rid of, I'll take > that too. > > > I sold mine two months ago... BTW, why did you sell it? I broke my 45-85 again...last time it broke a bought the 75 to sort of f

Re: New Pentax SLR platform

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Keith wrote: > On the other hand, if it ensues that the MZ-S has an increasing larger > following, year by year, or even level sales figures (!) why not keep > it on the market? A possible answer to this is that they want everything made on the same "chassis" made on the same production line. A

FS Saturday

2002-11-02 Thread David Brooks
Sorry this is one day late. Have now to many cameras and lenses.Need to help finance a recent Kmount lens aquasition. For sale: -Pentax S3 c/w 55 m f 1.8 Auto Takumar -Original lens cap -Clip on Pentax meter -Case for meter work with in 1/3 stop Sorry no case for the S3,stolen at a show last fall

Re: 645N film flatnes problems

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Tom wrote: > BTW, why did you sell it? I bought the 33-55 zoom. > I broke my 45-85 again...last time it broke a bought the 75 to sort of > fill in while it was being repaired, but the gap between it and the 35 > was too much. I'll buy a FA 45 tonight unless you tell me it sucks... To be frank,

RE: 645N film flatnes problems

2002-11-02 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: Pål Jensen [mailto:paaljensen@;sensewave.com] > > > > To be frank, the 33-55 zoom is sharper. My impression is > that there are some sample to sample variations with the 45mm. But it's slower and doesn't focus very close. The 33-55 I tried didn't seem all that

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2002-11-02 Thread David Brooks
To put in my 2cents befor leaving(i said -500 midnight:) I have run 5-6 rolls of Kodak 400cn na d alththoug  you can see in the neg it is not 'true'b&W film, i hav ebeen very happy with the results.However now that i have joined the "brotherhood of dark":) i'll stick with Tmax 100 or Delta 100.:

Re: Hi Guys And Gals, Unsubscribing For A While...Request

2002-11-02 Thread David Brooks
Cotty> Please add me to your "keep in touch list".I'm going too, B&W NEEDS ME:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 20:23:59 + To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Hi Guys And Gals, Unsubscribing For A While...Request Hi the

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2002-11-02 Thread Paul Jones
I found the T400CN to be a good all round film and it scans quite well, although i like XP2 Super for portraits, it gives a really nice look to the subjects skin. I also find the XP2 Super easier to print in a real dark room. I noted what william said about the soft emulsion and have been extra car

Newbees

2002-11-02 Thread Leonard Paris
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Re: OT: Pentax Digital Binoculars

2002-11-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Nov 2002 at 12:37, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I've recently seen ads for Pentax digital binaoculars. I believe the model is > called "Digibino DB 100." It is supposed to have a built-in digital camera a s > well. > > Has anyone here seen this item, or does anyone know anything about it? H

Re: 645N film flatnes problems

2002-11-02 Thread Pål Jensen
Tom wrote: > The 33-55 I tried didn't seem all that sharp either, certainly not as > sharp as the 120 or 45-85. It certainly isn't as sharp as the 120mm but what is? It is on level with the FA 75mm; at least at the wider setting. > Than again, you're shooting at infinity, I'm at 3-10 feet, so

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