"Dental" macros

2002-12-27 Thread Bojidar Dimitrov
Hi all, We know that the M100/4 and A100/4 "dental" macro lenses are mechanically and optically identical to the "non-dental" macros, and that the only difference are the magnification ratios in yellow and and red. But now I am not sure if the word "DENTAL" is part of the name enscriben on the ri

Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please

2002-12-27 Thread Cotty
>From: "David A. Mann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> I didn't know Manfrotto tripods came with a head. > >I think you're right. Bought mine too long ago to remember properly. >However, I think I got the 3-way pan head as part of a package back >then. Probably was just some local offer, then... > >Joste

Re: Here's another thing that's bugging me.

2002-12-27 Thread Kevin Waterson
This one time, at band camp, Altaf Shaikh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The problem is that honestly isn't rewarded with that current system, > rather if you rate someone low they will possibly retaliate for no other > reason other than spite. I dont know about others, but I feel the rate-my- fa

Re: Tripod recommendations please

2002-12-27 Thread Feroze Kistan
Hi Cotty, Have you looked at the Tre-D range of tripods, the 7902 model is available with or without a geared center column or no center column at all, it extends to a max of 1.61m, weights 5.5kg and supports 15kgs, uses twist-locks for the legs and is designed for large or medium format cameras.

Re: Rubber pentax eyepieces

2002-12-27 Thread Rodelion
G'day, Alright thanks for sharing that bit of information. One question though, since it's round, doesn't it block the back-cover? Rod. - Original Message - From: "Lon Williamson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 4:33 PM Subject: Re: Rubber

Re: A Mamiya Pentax

2002-12-27 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Here's one with both names on it! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1948140479&category=15240 Have fun! Collin

RE: Fw: [Leica] Pentax 67 for sale

2002-12-27 Thread David Chang-Sang
heh.. it's from the LUG remember - so it's priced for those folk who can afford Leica :-) My guess is that since the owner's in Norway, he's priced it either a) according to local Norwegian prices or b) too high in order that he doesn't get an offer and therefore may be forced to tell his S.O. "Hon

Re: A Mamiya Pentax

2002-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sorry about that missing url. But I knew you guys could find it without me:-) Paul Bob Rapp wrote: > > Now we know that the Pentax clip-on accessory shoe fits the Mamiya Spotmatic > clone. > > Bob > - Original Message - > From: "Ken Archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

Re: A Mamiya Pentax

2002-12-27 Thread T Rittenhouse
Well, if you are looking for a flash shoe for your H3 it maybe a good deal. Collectors being what they are I expect there will be a bidding frenzy on this item. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pen

Re: Rubber pentax eyepieces

2002-12-27 Thread Lon Williamson
The rubber cup is round, not tear-drop shaped. The cup is mounted on a rectangular metal base that slides over the viewfinder. That base has a bit of plastic plate in it, for no good reason as far as I can see. That's what the one I bought is like, any way. Third party. -Lon Rodelion wrote: >

Re: A Mamiya Pentax

2002-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
I still have mine, although it's battered and broken from being dropped so many times. I bought it used in 1973, and shot motorsports, kids, and cars with it for over 15 years. I think I payed $100 for it, yet I made far more money with that camera than with any other. Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > Pa

Re: <*Sigh*> Unsubscribed again?

2002-12-27 Thread Lon Williamson
Hey! I don't remember BR annointing you with that title! Doug Brewer wrote: > > Sorry I took a couple days off for Christmas. I'll try to do better next holiday. > > Doug > useless bastard list guy

Re: RE: Fw: [Leica] Pentax 67 for sale

2002-12-27 Thread Jostein
Those prices are reasonable here. === At 2002-12-27, 08:09:00 you wrote: === >heh.. >it's from the LUG remember - so it's priced for those folk who can afford >Leica :-) >My guess is that since the owner's in Norway, he's priced it either a) >according to local Norwegian prices or b) to

Re: Question about manual Petaxes.

2002-12-27 Thread Lon Williamson
The KX manual makes no mention of this, but since the metering is center-weighted, one function of that circle may be to point out the center that is weighted. I have also noticed that paying attention to that outer circle helps focus when the center aid conks out in low light, especially with lon

Re: Please take my advice

2002-12-27 Thread Lon Williamson
I've certainly seen paper make a difference. Spent yesterday trying to find HP Premium Plus paper to no avail. I'm not going to give up on the HP. It wasn't awful, I'm just surprised the Lexmark held its own. More evaluation awaits HP paper (which the Lexmark does cheerfully print on, but I'm ou

Re: OT: Epson Colorlife Paper

2002-12-27 Thread Lon Williamson
Mark, I've found that covering the print with copier paper from the middle of the pack is a good way to keep dust from binding to a print that comes out wet. I take it off after about 15 minutes. "Mark D." wrote: > One thing I noticed is that the prints take a while to > dry and with gather dust

RE: Question about manual Petaxes.

2002-12-27 Thread Steve Desjardins
Must be Maxell's Demon. ;-) >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/26/02 10:32PM >>> Jeez! I don't know how that "w" got in there. Len --- > Beattie (spelling?) Intenscreen and Maxwell, two name a > couple of bright screen makers. > > Len > ---

Re: opto 430

2002-12-27 Thread gfen
On Fri, 27 Dec 2002, Rob Studdert wrote: > TWAIN seems to have died a natural death and I can't see where the advantage > would lie in TWAIN if the camera mounts as a temporary drive. My E-10 mounts The advantage, to me, is solely in the fact that I've accepted it and was used to it. :) > this wa

Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please

2002-12-27 Thread Lon Williamson
Rob, do you find using the plate a pain? I do. I asked at my local store if I could buy a short or even replacement center column, intending to take a hacksaw to the latter if necessary. Bogen here in the US does not list either part, according to the store. -Lon Rob Studdert wrote: > > On 26 D

Re: "Dental" macros

2002-12-27 Thread Pentxuser
Yes I own the M version and this is what is written around the front ring. SMC PENTAX-M dental macro 1:4 100mm my serial number 5566010 Vic

RE: A Mamiya Pentax

2002-12-27 Thread Len Paris
I love the way the seller mangled the name even though all he had to do was copy it straight from the camera. Or from the picture, for that matter. This takes illiteracy to a new height. Len --- > -Original Message- > From: Collin Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday,

Re: Netscape Mail time setting.

2002-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
"T Rittenhouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Since the majority of mail servers are using some form of Unix, and the Unix >convention is to use Zulu (GMT or UTC) Time that is what would show on your >e-mail. Yes and no. The line that says "Date:" under the "To:", "Subject:" and "From:" lines disp

FS Friday

2002-12-27 Thread Carlos Royo
I have the following Pentax and non Pentax cameras and lenses for sale: Pentax SFX AF slr (mint) + SMC Pentax-F (AF) 35-70 mm. 3.5-4.5 zoom (exc.+) + Pentax soft camera case + 2 battery holders (the standard one for a 2CR5 litium battery and the one for AA batteries): 150 euros. Pentax Auto 110 s

Re: Question about manual Petaxes.

2002-12-27 Thread Rodelion
Quote from the manual: "A cross-microprism focusing system consists of a Fresnel lens, made up of many concentric rings, with microprism center underneath the ground glass..>>>" So I guess the large ring must be part of the microprism system, and in this case a 'down-side' part? All manual camer

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2002-12-27 Thread Albano Garcia
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Re: lens hoods (shades)--cool site & DOF/FOV/... calc

2002-12-27 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Friday, December 27, 2002, 2:16:10 AM, Paul wrote: PFS> I came across a nice illustrated discussion of lens hood geometry: PFS> http://www.vanwalree.com/optics/lenshood.html I couldn't resist writing few more messages before leaving... Hi Paul, thanks for the link. Very useful site! For

Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?

2002-12-27 Thread Albano Garcia
Im my personal experience, Mamiya TLR lenses are very good, even the old ones. They have a more subtle, smoother look than Pentax glass, wich is contrastier. I agree about prices. It¿s absolutely impossible to me to buy another lens for my 6x7, but Mamiya tlr lenses are very reachable (at least he

Re: A Mamiya Pentax

2002-12-27 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, December 27, 2002, at 01:33 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: Okay guys, I'm gonna break the rules and point out an ebay auction. But this one is special, very special. It's a Mamiya Pentax camera :-). Hey, I started with one of these. Everyone should have one. Paul

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Albano Garcia
Pal: You really have to have a square mind to say 6x6 is a waste. Square pictures can be very beautifull, why in da hell they must be rectangular? The rectangle is just a cultural convention, hence naturalized, but it's still a convention. Open your mind. Regards Albano > > On 12/22/02 2:26 PM

Re: Question about manual Petaxes.

2002-12-27 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Once again I got tempted into replying :) K bodies have dimmer focusing screens than M bodies. I own a K2DMD and several M and LX body. The LX is brightest and easiest to focus. K bodies have older technology groundglasses. These are dimmer and more cluttered than these found from M onwards. The

Vs: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Raimo Korhonen
Could not agree with you more! All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Albano Garcia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Päivä: 27. joulukuuta 2002 20:52 Aihe: Re: 6x6 -

Re: Question about manual Petaxes.

2002-12-27 Thread Rodelion
amen. - Original Message - From: "Frantisek Vlcek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Lon Williamson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 9:11 PM Subject: Re: Question about manual Petaxes. > > Once again I got tempted into replying :) > > K bodies have dimmer focusing screens

Re: Portra 400UC

2002-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
I shot my first roll of Portra UC a few days ago. I metered it at 320, and since I was shooting some snow scenes, I used an incident meter. The exposures are nice. I had just finished a roll of Plus-X, so my meter was set at 100 when I began. I forgot to change it before the first shot and overexpo

Re: FS: K2-DMD + MD + bp and more

2002-12-27 Thread Fred Lahuis
I have these very nice items for sale, again. Especially the first is a really nice one, a real classic Pentax. Pentax K2-DMD with motor MD and battery pack http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1948336881 Pentax SMC-A zoom 1:3.5 35-105mm http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Albano, Remember, maybe 6 months or a year ago, we had a long discussion on this list about rectangular versus square prints? Some here suggested that somehow rectangular was more "natural" than square, as our eye's field of vision is wider than is is vertical, hence the prevalence of rectang

Pentax ads on TV

2002-12-27 Thread frank theriault
I know someone mentioned this here a few months ago, but I'm going to do it again. Over Christmas, I was in a home with cable TV, which I don't have in my home. One of the Canadian cable-only channels is the Discovery channel (do they have that in the US? I don't think so.). I didn't watch much

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Bob Blakely
"Golden ratio". Said by the ancient Greeks to be the most naturally pleasing four sided shape. The "golden ratio" is found everywhere in nature. Regards, Bob "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy!" - Be

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread frank theriault
The Ancient Greeks also thought that there were only four elements, only allowed men to vote and called it democracy, had no problem making captured enemy warriors into slaves, believed there were dozens (if not hundreds) of gods, and thought you could tell the future by looking at the guts of dead

Re: OT: Epson Colorlife Paper

2002-12-27 Thread Lon Williamson
Keith, that's egg-sack-tly what I do. More than that involves commitment. -Lon Keith Whaley wrote: > > I read from what you're saying that you take a piece of copier paper > from the middle of a pack (so you have as clean a piece of paper as > possible,) and just cover the new print, to keep ot

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Bob, Not to belabour the point, but I'm also not sure where the Golden Ratio is found in nature. Trees, oceans, rocks, animals of all sorts, mountains, molecules, atoms, sub-atomic particles; I could go on, but I can't think of anything "natural" that fits the Golden Ratio - unless what you'

Re: opto 430

2002-12-27 Thread Lon Williamson
Damn Gfen, you're too OLD to learn anything, as am I. LOL. Merry Christmas (post) to you and yours. -Lon, who ain't learned nothin useful in years. gfen wrote: > > On 27 Dec 2002, Heiko Hamann wrote: > > The Optio 330RS/430RS are the successors of the Optio 330/430 and are > > very similar. The

Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please

2002-12-27 Thread Lon Williamson
T'ain't all true, GreyWolf. The modern snaps are faster, you know. Although once one sets up a tripod, the Hurry factor is not important. On the other hand once one collapses a tripod, time is of the essence. Realizations like this are why I don't get out of bed unless Nurse Druckett has a part

Re: Pentax ads on TV

2002-12-27 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, December 27, 2002, at 03:43 PM, frank theriault wrote: Over Christmas, I was in a home with cable TV, which I don't have in my home. One of the Canadian cable-only channels is the Discovery channel (do they have that in the US? I don't think so.). I didn't watch much on that chann

Re: Pentax ads on TV

2002-12-27 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Dan, I didn't know that. I know that a number of the shows on that channel are produced or co-produced here, and I know they have offices here in Toronto, because I've delivered to them. But I don't know where they're based. I know that I actually was tuned in for a total of less than 5 min

Ad

2002-12-27 Thread tom
My first magazine ad is in Modern Bride Washington and is hitting newstands now: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.jpg A better view: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.gif Rejected: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mb-ad.gif Woo Hoo! I'm excited. tv

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread David Brooks
They spelt your name wrong.JUST KIDDING:) Very nice photo Tom.No wonder your proud. Dave Begin Original Message From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:58:34 -0500 To: "pdml" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Ad My first magazine ad is in Modern Bride Washington and is hi

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Tom, How freaking cool is that? Lovely shots, both (althought I prefer the one in the mag - I like the simplicity). What do you mean by "rejected"? By you, or them? Just curious. Congrats! cheers, frank tom wrote: > My first magazine ad is in Modern Bride Washington and is hitting > ne

RE: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Glen O'Neal
Congratulations Tom!! That's great news and a big step forward Glen -Original Message- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 4:59 PM To: pdml Subject: Ad My first magazine ad is in Modern Bride Washington and is hitting newstands now: http://www.bigd

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Pål Jensen
Albano wrote: > Pal: > You really have to have a square mind to say 6x6 is a > waste. Square pictures can be very beautifull, why in > da hell they must be rectangular? The rectangle is > just a cultural convention, hence naturalized, but > it's still a convention. > Open your mind. In stead of

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
"tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >My first magazine ad is in Modern Bride Washington and is hitting >newstands now: > >http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.jpg > >A better view: > >http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.gif Great shot, Tom! >Rejected: > >http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mb-ad.gif Also good, but

Re: Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread David Brooks
Nice wrap up of your point Frank.Until i started shooting 6x6 late last year,this was not even on my mind.Now that i have run several colour and a fair amount (meaning more than:)) B&W in this format and having some enlarged to 8x8 i can really see what i have been missing all these years.The s

FS Friday

2002-12-27 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, I have a few bits and pieces for sale: 1). Pentax-A 50/1.7 in excellenct condition, offer? 2). Pentax-F 70-210mm in KEH bargain condition $110us 3). Pentax-M 28mm F2.8 in excellent condition $70us 4). Pentax LX in user cosmetic condition, just serviced in September includes FA-1 finder. $350

RE: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread J. C. O'Connell
> If the square formate is > so appealing, why isn't there any square photographic paper and > when do you expect the square sensor digital camera? Perhaps the > waste of a digital image sensor area will be too much of an > excess to be viable? > > Pål > > Are you saying there isnt a pro digital SQ

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Bill Owens
Congrats!!! Bill - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pdml" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 5:58 PM Subject: Ad > My first magazine ad is in Modern Bride Washington and is hitting > newstands now: > > http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.jpg > > A

Re: Pentax ads on TV

2002-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
frank theriault wrote: > > I didn't know that (Discovery channel is available in the states). I know that a >number of the shows on that channel are > produced or co-produced here, and I know they have offices here in Toronto, > because I've delivered to them. But I don't know where they're

Re: Pentax ads on TV

2002-12-27 Thread David Brooks
After i met with David Chang-Sang at noon,to give him his poster,i went over to Henrys and spent an hour in boxing day humanity:) Looked over the new pentax shelf.In stock is the MZ-S MZ-7 MZ-6 and the 28-90 35-89 and 100-300 lenses.May be thats why they are hocking P&S.Sad very sad. Dave

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Pål Jensen
JCO wrote: > Are you saying there isnt a pro digital SQUARE sensor > in a back made for the Hassleblad? I said digital camera, not back. Hasselblads digital camera is going to have a rectangular image like everybody elses. Thats because there won't be a square digital standard format; 6X6 or ot

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice ad Tom. Tasteful and stylish. I wouldn't be suprised if it brings in a ton of new business. Paul > tom wrote: > > > My first magazine ad is in Modern Bride Washington and is hitting > > newstands now: > > > > http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.jpg > > > > A better view: > > > > http://www.bigda

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread frank theriault
Hey, Tom, If I can't say anything of substance, I'll fall back on (attempted) humour everytime! thanks, frank T Rittenhouse wrote: > That got a small belly laugh, Frank. I agree. > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppe

RE: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > On the bright side, the contract states you get a hot > meal, so you'll > > have to weigh the benefits of a 4 hour drive. > > > Will work for beer You'll do anything for beer. Then again, so will I. tv

RE: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Hey, Mark, > > Do you drop lenses? Knock over tripods? If so, Tom may > have a place > for you! I'd have a place for my foot... tv

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Bob Blakely
The golden ratio aka golden section also see (Fibonacci Numbers or sequence) is the exact rate at which snail shells, Nautilus's expand. May I suggest you simply type "golden ratio" nature - with the quotes into your search engine. Regards, Bob -

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Bill Owens
I got to see Tom's portfolio at one of last year's GFM events. Take my word for it, he does outstanding work. Bill

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread frank theriault
Yeah, I know. I was mostly pulling your leg, Bob. I certainly realize that Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and that bunch didn't go in for all that dead chicken guts stuff. Seriously, those guys had a great love of numbers and mathematics. Pythagorus, Archimedes: geez, all that, and no computers!

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread frank theriault
Seriously, Bob, I will. thanks, frank Bob Blakely wrote: > > May I suggest > you simply type "golden ratio" nature - with the quotes into your search > engine. > > Regards, > Bob > > "Beer is proof that God loves us and

RE: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Hi, Tom, > > I think that any goof (like me) could have taken the shot > that you picked, > with her head included. You're right, you took a chance, > and it worked! > Really draws one's attention to the ring - whe

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hey, Mark, > >Do you drop lenses? Knock over tripods? If so, Tom may have a place >for you! No but, as as the line from "Stripes" goes, I am willing to learn! >Mark Roberts wrote: > >> >> Need an assistant? ;-) >> >> -- >> Mark Roberts >> Photo

re: Portra 400UC

2002-12-27 Thread gsinos
-- [EMAIL PROTECTED], on the subject of Portra 400UC mentioned his first roll showed surprisingly good skin tones, and about 1/3 or the shots were underexposed. I'm glad to hear the skin tones are good. My first couple of rolls of people shots come back from the la

Herb Ritts Dead

2002-12-27 Thread Bill Sawyer
I found this on another list. Ritts was one of my favorite portraitists, though I could never find as much of his work as I would have liked. Dec 27, 1:26 AM EST Celebrity Photographer Herb Ritts Dies By ERICA WERNER Associated Press Writer L

RE: Portra 400UC

2002-12-27 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > So, I dropped of the roll for processing thinking I'd have a great > demonstration. Between the exposure latitude of 400UC and > the magic of the > Fuji Frontier, I had 10 "acceptable" shots and two fairly > ba

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Albano Garcia
I study Graphic Design at University, and I saw what's called dynamic canons (sorry, hard translation). It's the relations you can find between two sides of an object, 1:2, 1:3, 2:3, etc, etc, and when the relation meets certain parameters (mathematic relations "raices" in spanish.) it is a dynamic

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Bob Blakely
There is no rant here. Frank, others and I are all having a friendly discussion surrounding possible best ratios for photos. I have no special beliefs concerning this. I know not why you're starting this "rant" stuff. Regards, Bob ---

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread T Rittenhouse
Humm? Didn't I just read somewhere about a 4096x4096 sensor? Maybe in a Photokina report? Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: "Pål Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > JCO wrote: > > > Are you saying there isnt a pro digital SQUARE sensor > > in a

RE: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Tom, Woohoo! I am excited for you too! Will you remember all the little people you stepped on to get to where you are:-) I raise my Venetian glass of Beveford's Victoria 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon to you! Sorry, I don't have any beer in the house. Too bad I don't usually spend the weekends on my

RE: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Is that why you so readily offer to be gate boy? But then again, for some of Bill's brew there is much many would do... Be careful about the offer of a hot meal, I can put it away... César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] -- Sent: Friday

RE: Herb Ritts Dead

2002-12-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I was surprised to see it took this long for it to be mentioned. I read the NY Times obit online at work. I am only slightly familiar with his work. It was interesting to read how he started in photography. César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Bill Sawyer [mailto:[E

RE: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread tom
-Original Message- > From: Cesar Matamoros II [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Is that why you so readily offer to be gate boy? Gate duty and beer don't mix very well, trust me. > > Be careful about the offer of a hot meal, I can put it away... My last wedding of the year is tomorrow, a

RE: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: Cesar Matamoros II [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Tom, > > Woohoo! I am excited for you too! Will you remember all > the little people > you stepped on to get to where you are:-) I'm hoping to hire them all. > > I raise my Venetian glass of Beveford's Vict

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Christian Skofteland
Great work Tom. I've always liked your style. The photo you chose for the ad oozes sophistication. Not bad for a Terp... Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pdml" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 5:58 PM S

2000mm f13.5 sold on eBay....

2002-12-27 Thread Christian Skofteland
All the talk last week about reflex lenses made me follow this auction until it ended a bit ago (I had to toss a throw away bid at it): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4688&item=1946872509&; rd=1 Huge dent in the barrel, no way to mount it to a body and dirty glass. Still,

observatory visit

2002-12-27 Thread Arathi-Sridhar
hi. we are visiting an observatory nearby tonight. hopefully the sky will be clear and will let me take a few shots of the night sky. Being my first, I guess I should use the standard lens and stick to large constellations. Have Kodak 400 max loaded onto the K1000; tripod and cable release complete

Re: Portra 400UC

2002-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
I would shoot at 250. That's going to give you a margin of error. I think that even 200 would be okay for flowers, which might benefit from a bit of extra contrast. Most films seem to be rated high, even the transparency stocks. Paul > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailt

Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please

2002-12-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Dec 2002 at 8:52, Lon Williamson wrote: > Rob, do you find using the plate a pain? > I do. I asked at my local store if I could buy > a short or even replacement center column, intending > to take a hacksaw to the latter if necessary. > Bogen here in the US does not list either part, > acco

Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please

2002-12-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Dec 2002 at 13:49, T Rittenhouse wrote: > Interesting, I had a 3021 cira :979 and now have one cira:1992. The newer > one is obviously more cheaply made. Apparently the current > Bogen/Manofrotto's are still more cheaply made. Built to sell at a price > point, I guess. The only difference t

Re: Which macro lens ?

2002-12-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 23 Dec 2002 at 23:53, Fred wrote: > By the way, there are better (than the Cosina site's) photos of the > lens at both the top and the bottom of: > > http://www.cameraquest.com/Voigt%20SL.htm Hi Fred et. al, I posted some pics of the lens as compared to the SMCPA100/2.8 Macro early on, they

Re: Question about manual Petaxes.

2002-12-27 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Dec 2002 at 20:11, Rodelion wrote: > Quote from the manual: "A cross-microprism focusing system consists of a Fresnel > lens, made up of many concentric rings, with microprism center underneath the > ground glass..>>>" So I guess the large ring must be part of the microprism > system, and in

Re: observatory visit

2002-12-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Take the zoom. You can frame your shot as you please. Paul Stenquist Arathi-Sridhar wrote: > > hi. > we are visiting an observatory nearby tonight. hopefully the sky will be > clear and will let me take a few shots of the night sky. > Being my first, I guess I should use the standard lens and sti

RE: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I was hoping for January, but all I know is that it will be the first quarter of next year. I will let you know, César Panama City, Florda -- -Original Message- -- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] -- Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 9:40 PM -- -- > -Original Message- -- > From

RE: 2000mm f13.5 sold on eBay....

2002-12-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Christian Skofteland wrote: > All the talk last week about reflex lenses made me follow this > auction until > it ended a bit ago (I had to toss a throw away bid at it): > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4688&item=1 946872509& rd=1 Huge dent in the barrel, no way to mount

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Stan Halpin
on 12/27/02 4:58 PM, tom at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My first magazine ad is in Modern Bride Washington and is hitting > newstands now: > > http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.jpg > > A better view: > > http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.gif > > Rejected: > > http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mb-ad.gif >

Wanted to Buy - 24mm screwmount lens

2002-12-27 Thread Stan Halpin
Hi gang! I just got back from a few days with my wife's family. Found the folowing note in the inbox sent via my web site: Quote: > RE: 24 mm f/2.8 > Say, I am looking for an old 24mm screw mount lens for my Spotmatic - anyone > out there got one hidden in the bottom of your bag? > If you want to

Re: OT: Epson Colorlife Paper

2002-12-27 Thread Mark D.
--- Lon Williamson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mark, I've found that covering the print with copier > paper from > the middle of the pack is a good way to keep dust > from binding > to a print that comes out wet. I take it off after > about 15 > minutes. Well, I've found that 15 minutes is not l

Re: "Dental" macros

2002-12-27 Thread Chris Brogden
On Fri, 27 Dec 2002, Bojidar Dimitrov wrote: > But now I am not sure if the word "DENTAL" is part of the name enscriben SMC PENTAX-M DENTAL MACRO 1:4 100mm chris

Re: OT: Epson Colorlife Paper

2002-12-27 Thread Herb Chong
Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Well, I've found that 15 minutes is not long enough for a print on Colorlife to dry. Someone on photo.net recommended 24 hours. I'm doing a combination of 24 hours with copier paper on top. I will report on it tommorow. Mark< i found it was dry

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Steve Pearson
As the originator of this thread, all of you will be happy to know that I did purchase the Yashica Mat LM to begin my journey into MF. I have really enjoyed everyone's comments about the 6x6 format (and others). Although it is not a Pentax (hopefully it will be someday soon), I would appreciate a

Re: Which macro lens ?

2002-12-27 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, December 27, 2002, at 10:28 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Fred et. al, I posted some pics of the lens as compared to the SMCPA100/2.8 Macro early on, they can be seen again at: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/P5240482m.JPG http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/P5240483m.JPG htt

Re: 6x6 - Waste of Space? (WAS: Re: Medium Format-Which one is best?)

2002-12-27 Thread Ken Archer
B&W - Kodak Tri-x Color (portraits) - Kodak Portra 160 NC On Saturday 28 December 2002 05:56 am, Steve Pearson wrote: > Also, what is your > favorite 120 film, in both B&W and color negative, for > portraits? How about for landscapes? -- Ken Archer Canine Photography San Antonio, Texas "Business

Re: Ad

2002-12-27 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, December 27, 2002, at 04:58 PM, tom wrote: My first magazine ad is in Modern Bride Washington and is hitting newstands now: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.jpg A better view: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mbad.gif Rejected: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/mb-ad.gif Woo Hoo! I'm excited

Good reads?

2002-12-27 Thread Dan Scott
Picked up a copy of "Creative Elements: Landscape Photography -- Darkroom Techniques" by Eddie Ephraums, and a copy of "Creative Exposure Control" by Les Meehan tonight. Both look interesting. Anyone pick up any interesting books in the last week or two? Dan Scott

Re: OT: Gossen Super Pilot meter

2002-12-27 Thread Peter Alling
I think that the Super Pilot uses a Cds cell which requires a battery roughly the same quality of meter you'd find in a Spotmatic KM or K1000. I think that it _requires_ 3.5 v batteries, my old Luna Pro does. At 05:21 PM 12/23/2002 -0500, you wrote: Hi, Lon, I ~think~ the Super Pilot requires a

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