*istD - Hmmmmm

2003-12-02 Thread Bob Rapp
w, for some, it is a "boys and their toys" like me with my large number of mechanical bodies and prime lenses. Cheers, Bob Rapp

Re: *istD - Hmmmmm

2003-12-02 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > You prefaced your original comment by saying you had been lurking. Did > you miss the 5000 posts pertaining to this subject? > I'll go back to my room - Bye

RE: Australian alternative to GFM??

2003-12-16 Thread Bob Rapp
Too bad it runs late December to early January. I will be away in Steamboat Springs Colorado during that time period. Some of the hinterland areas north and south of Brisbane are fantastic. http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/main/index.html Bob -Original Message- From: John Coyle [mailto

RE: Australian alternative to GFM??

2003-12-17 Thread Bob Rapp
Since we are all scattered from Central Queensland to Melbourne and perhaps Perth, it does not make much sense to try and organise a meeting/outing on short notice. For the US mob, Australia has the land mass of the continental United states with the population of California. Canberra is 4-

RE: *Australian GFM (Abridged/Consolidated)*

2003-12-17 Thread Bob Rapp
old stone churches, pubs and homes. Bob Rapp -Original Message- From: Ryan Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 17 December 2003 10:41 PM To: PDML Subject: *Australian GFM (Abridged/Consolidated)* Hi all, Regarding the Aussie GFM (I'm aware of the incorrectness of this

RE: *Australian GFM (Abridged/Consolidated)*

2003-12-17 Thread Bob Rapp
- From: Kevin Waterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 18 December 2003 2:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *Australian GFM (Abridged/Consolidated)* This one time, at band camp, "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As large as OZ is and the closeness of our Kiwi frie

RE: *Australian GFM (Abridged/Consolidated)*

2003-12-17 Thread Bob Rapp
best time to see the whole lot would be April to May. Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 18 December 2003 4:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: *Australian GFM (Abridged/Consolidated)* > -Original Message- > From: Bo

RE: *Australian GFM (Abridged/Consolidated)*

2003-12-17 Thread Bob Rapp
Island is assigned their own peersonal Kea (Parrot). Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: alex wetmore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Thu, 18 Dec 2003, Bob Rapp wrote: > If you do, plan an spending more that a week or two. New Zealand could be > done in 7 days - 10 if you inclu

RE: *Australian GFM (Abridged/Consolidated)*

2003-12-18 Thread Bob Rapp
ely of photographic interest in these parts, so lets start to think of some more exotic locations - NZ sounds pretty good to me, but I do still like the sound of Kevin's offer too... tan. - Original Message - From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECT

RE: OT- manfrotto tripods

2003-12-18 Thread Bob Rapp
On the topic of tripods, I have been looking at replacing my old Tiltall. I have yet to find a set of legs (other than huge hand heavy) that is more stable. I must say that mine is not worn out after 20 years but it sure looks like it has been around. I have looked at the 055 series but hav

RE: Re[2]: Santa Pics

2003-12-18 Thread Bob Rapp
What is the latitude with digital? Bob -Original Message- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] He was shooting digital. Generally it's better to underexpose if you're not sure you can nail

RE: Unusual lens

2003-12-18 Thread Bob Rapp
I have seen them appear numerous times. For a real trip, check and see his present Pentax offerings. If I were a bidder, I would be happy to know that no one could see how dumb I really was . Bob -Original Message- From: Paul Eriksson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 19 December 20

RE: there's one born every minute

2003-12-19 Thread Bob Rapp
If the buyer was a little more astute, he could have saved himself heap of money with a BIN http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48539&item=2973781218 Bob -Original Message- From: Len Paris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Holy shirt! That must be the stupidest person still a

RE: Bloody Aussies and their long posts

2003-12-19 Thread Bob Rapp
As all Poms, they can get arrogant! Especially after England finally won a Rugby Word Cup - of course there in no mention of the Rugby League side. Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Ryan Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, 20 December 2003 3:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subje

Re: Where Do All the Pixels Come From (was: Shooting Digi in JPEGMode)

2006-06-15 Thread Bob Rapp
Correct me if I am wrong. jpeg files are compressed 8-bit image files. Tiff (from the camera) are 8-bit image files that have not been compressed. RAW contains 12-bit information from each sensor site that can be converted to 16-bit TIFF in a raw converter (which still contains the fu

Re: Where Do All the Pixels Come From

2006-06-15 Thread Bob Rapp
Here is a simple RAW file with open sky and save it as a 16-bit TIFF. Now convert that file to 8-bit and compress it using the various levels. Then, reopen each file and increase the contrast in the sky. That should separate the apples from the oranges. Cheers, Bob - Original Message

Re: Large Format digital, anybody?

2006-06-20 Thread Bob Rapp
What stitching software is available for it? Could make some impressive panoramic. Bob - Original Message - From: "Jostein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 4:34 PM Subject: Re: Large Format digital, anybody? > impressive. > > Now, will t

Re: Pentax MZ5

2006-06-20 Thread Bob Rapp
I believe it was 95. I was looking for a replacement for my SF1n and it came out and was considered along with the PZ1p. I bought the latter. Bob - Original Message - From: "Rob Geraghty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 6:11 PM Subject: Pentax MZ5 > Does anyone re

Re: PESO:The sky really IS falling!

2006-06-20 Thread Bob Rapp
Don, They are right up there with the best. Of the three, I liked the top the most due to the framing. Cheers, Bob - Original Message - From: "Don Sanderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 9:22 AM Subject: PESO:The sky really IS falling! > What would

Re: Print sizes and megapixels

2006-06-25 Thread Bob Rapp
GANE noise reduction and sharpen is CS. I really am torn with the choice of buying a medium format film scanner or 10+mp SLR. Cheers, Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > RAW conversion. You can upsize a digital file q

Re: Further research on NiMH batteries in the *ist-D

2006-06-25 Thread Bob Rapp
Hi John, NIMH batteries will self discharge in 30-60 days. This is consistent with your experience and mine as well. My wife uses AA cells in her battery hungry HP camera and always recharges all of her sets prior to using her camera. Being here in Australia, avoid Dick Smiths Digitor ba

Re: Spam:*****, Windoze versions and DS

2006-06-25 Thread Bob Rapp
Hello Ann, Make sure that you have lots of memory (128mb+). I think you will like Windows 2000 over 98SE. Cheers, Bob - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 2:55 PM Subject: Spam:*, Windoze versions and DS > Before I ord

Re: Print sizes and megapixels

2006-06-26 Thread Bob Rapp
Oly (which I think is excellent). Cheers, Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I have upsized RAW conversions from my 7 mp C7070 and they look great. > But if the subject contains significant minute detail, I would prefer the > sca

Re: Print sizes and megapixels

2006-06-26 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Based on Print sizes and Megapixels, I made a little test with my film >> scanner. I scanned an image that had a huge amount of detail. First at >> 5400 >> dpi and then 2700 dpi. The 2700 was downsized to match a 6mp image

Re: Print sizes and megapixels

2006-06-26 Thread Bob Rapp
of definition. Hmmm. Bob Rapp - Original Message ----- From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 9:04 PM Subject: Re: Print sizes and megapixels > Based on Print sizes and Megapixels, I made a little test with

Re: Two pictures posted -- a quiz

2006-06-27 Thread Bob Rapp
The first has less depth of field where as the second has much more. There appears to be a resolution loss due to the small aperture in the second. My Guess, Bob - Original Message - From: "Kostas Kavoussanakis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, June 27,

K100d

2006-07-21 Thread Bob Rapp
Hi Gang, Just noticed that Pentax US has the K100D manual available on-line: http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/manuals_literature Bob Rapp -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Back with protection

2007-04-22 Thread Bob Rapp
It works! S/N ratio nearly normal! Bob - Original Message - From: "Digital Image Studio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 10:25 AM Subject: Re: OT: Back with protection > On 23/04/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> I'm bac

Re: PESO: A night in the bare mountain

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Rapp
The title made me think of Modest Moussorgsky, until I saw Ralf's picture - very impressive. Bob - Original Message - From: "Ralf R. Radermacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 6:54 PM Subject: Re: PESO: A night in the bare mountain Mak

Re: More 85mm f2.0 smc-M bokeh - the photo

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Rapp
I agree, the Boketh is ordinary. But no one commented on the shot. Actually quite good. It looks like an Australian bottle brush flower. I am sure it is not native to Florida. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: More 85mm f2.0 smc-M bokeh - the photo

2007-04-23 Thread Bob Rapp
n the second photo easier. > I. > > jco > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Bob Rapp > Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:32 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: More 85mm f2.0 smc-M bokeh - the photo >

Re: PESO - End

2007-04-24 Thread Bob Rapp
Hi Bruce, I rather like it. Looks like an etching. I would love to know how you created that effect. Cheers, Bob - Original Message - From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:59 PM Subject: PESO - End >I took this sh

Re: Pentax Update - Shakeup in the Works (again)

2007-04-25 Thread Bob Rapp
In the past, when Pentax has dropped the prices, there is either an over supply (there are not many on dealer shelves), got their R&D costs back or are bringing out a new model. Bob - Original Message - From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:46 AM Su

Re: I woke up for this?

2007-04-25 Thread Bob Rapp
LOL Just a beginning. Next that cat will be in first class on a 747 being served barbequed mice. Or in the Jaws of a shark (I like that better). Bob - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 3:17 PM Su

Re: New Pentax software and K10D firmware

2007-04-26 Thread Bob Rapp
Hi Dario, I noticed that as well. Also Remote assistant and a new version of Photo Browser are available. See: http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/ Cheers, Bob Rapp (Playing with MY K10D that came today) - Original Message - From: "Dario Bonazza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:

M42 adaptor and the K10D

2007-04-27 Thread Bob Rapp
I have been testing some of my lenses on the K10D and got around to testing the 100 mm f4 bellows with extension tubes and helicoid. Unfortunately the bellows Takumar is not compatible with the digital sensor as there is centre is over exposed due to lens reflections:-( One thing I did n

Re: M85mm f2.0 bokeh

2007-04-27 Thread Bob Rapp
As I recall, Arnold Stark did a comparison of most all of the 85mm lenses and had posted the real life results. Is that page still active? Bob - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 1:10 PM Subject: Re

Re: M42 adaptor and the K10D

2007-04-28 Thread Bob Rapp
ns with a bellows instead > of tubes? I have used the bellows takumar and > many other bellows lenses from 80mm to 150mm on digital with zero > problems whatsoever. The tubes may be causing those reflections... > jco > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [

Re: Firmware 1.10

2007-04-29 Thread Bob Rapp
Hi Andre, You can go the Pentax.de site and download that version. I did recently. If you have a problem, email me off list and I will supply you with a copy. Cheers, Bob - Original Message - From: "André Langevin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 10:05 AM Subje

Re: Firmware 1.10

2007-04-29 Thread Bob Rapp
mware 1.10 Remember that the K10D's 1.10 update incited second curtain sync and possibly wireless remote flash issues. I have v1.20 installed now. Some folks on DPReview have reported reduced noise with it. Godfrey On Apr 29, 2007, at 7:31 PM, Bob Rapp wrote: > Hi Andre, > You c

Re: Firmware 1.10

2007-04-30 Thread Bob Rapp
now, I can only use Takumars in manual mode with an external light meter. That is just a whinge - I find my sample of the 16-45 zoom to be outstanding. Regards, Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List&

Re: Firmware 1.10

2007-04-30 Thread Bob Rapp
ot settings on stop-down mode tend to > go to overexposure, but it's fairly predictable. > > G > > > On Apr 29, 2007, at 9:11 PM, Bob Rapp wrote: > >> Anything new with regards to exposure errors when using K and M >> lenses in >> manual using the green

Re: Tech Question - how full can you fill hard drives?

2007-05-05 Thread Bob Rapp
Other notes within the windows system. Turn off Windows System Restore, Recycle Bin, Virtual Memory and file indexing. This will give you the most storage. I do this will all non-programme and system partitions/drives. Bob - Original Message - From: "Leon Altoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Peso Squatter's Rights

2007-05-06 Thread Bob Rapp
K10D, 16-45mm F4. Cheers, Bob Rapp -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Peso Squatter's Rights

2007-05-06 Thread Bob Rapp
7;s Rights > Bob, > > This is probably a really nice photo, but I can only > see 1/4 of it on my monitor at a time--and it's not > worth copying it to Photoshop and reducing its size. > > How about keeping things to 600 pixels or less > vertically, please? > > Rick

Peso - Lone Fern - was Peso Squatter's Rights

2007-05-07 Thread Bob Rapp
I agree that the original "Squatters Rights" was saved far too large. However, different images require different resolutions. In the case of the original, a thumbnail would do little justice to the image. Other subject matter does not loose anything in a smaller format. Here is a lin

Re: Waterworks

2007-05-07 Thread Bob Rapp
You don't need fancy features to take a great photo! I too, have been learning the new features. Quite a step up from a LX! Bob - Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: Waterworks >I went shooting with my spiffy new K10D on Sunday. > The old P

Re: Peso - Lone Fern - was Peso Squatter's Rights

2007-05-07 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > That's what the clone stamp is for. :-) > > Marnie aka Doe > I know! Or I could have moved the darn thing! Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

The FAJ

2003-03-30 Thread Bob Rapp
Here is some exciting news. Prices on the FAJ (Sigma busters) Adorama lists the following: 28-80mm59.95 75-300129.95 Of course, these are lenses that I would NEVER consider buying!!! Bob

unsubscribe

2003-03-30 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 10:33 PM Subject: subscribe > subscribe >

FAJ - New Lenses VS Traditional Photography

2003-06-16 Thread Bob Rapp
the consumer wants - punch and high contrast films to compensate for their crummy lenses. Traditional photography is heading towards 645 and larger formats. God help us that the consumer does not enter and place their demands on our last sacred ground. Bob Rapp

echo, echo

2003-06-17 Thread Bob Rapp
Is the PDML really there?

Re: Echo, Echo

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
Why can't I reply to messages? Bob Rapp

I give up

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
I will have to see you in the archives! If I cannot reply, there is no sense in being in the action. This is after reloading the IE software! Bob Rapp

ping

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
ping

Re: Echo, Echo

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
alternate address - Original Message - From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 6:32 PM Subject: Re: Echo, Echo > Why can't I reply to messages? > > Bob Rapp > >

Re: Echo, Echo

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
Yea, it worked - Original Message - From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 9:16 PM Subject: Re: Echo, Echo > alternate address > - Original Message - > From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL

Re: Cost of cameras (WAS Re: Lens Mount Progress)

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
tic I bought was about 175.00 plus another 60.00 for a standard lens. Inflation, what it is, we are not too comfortable spending more on a camera even though we are making more. A new 500CM Hasselblad cost me 825,00 new in 1972. The build quality of the 80mm lens was higher than it is today - go figure. Bob Rapp

Re: Echo, Echo

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
> I got this one, Bob. > I've got your last 2 or 3 messages. > > keith whaley > On regular PDML mailing list > > Bob Rapp wrote: > > > > alternate address > > - Original Message - > > From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

Re: Agfa Competition

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: "Lukasz Kacperczyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > So? Since when can't a digital b&w print be called b&w photograph? > > Lukasz Hmmm Can any digital print be called a "Photograph"? Perhaps a "Digital Image" would be more appropriate! Bob

Re: Why Pentax *ist (35mm) isn´t good?

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
How dare you suggest some of us shoot film with cameras. We haven't got time as spend all are free time arguing about features, lack of features, construction, advertising or what we would like to compare in the future. Now, back to the spec sheets and catalogues Bob Rapp - Original Me

Re: Tmax or Tri-x

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
Xtol will keep longer than D76 (full strength). Good luck. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The local 1 hour stocks both Tmas and now Tri-x, so i thought i better ask. I have yet to > use D76 or > Xtol.Might have to try some. >

Re: Tmax or Tri-x

2003-06-18 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I *really* *like* Tri-X. > > -- Glenn > I think is still the "King" of B&W films. Bob

digigraphers

2003-06-19 Thread Bob Rapp
I like that Cotty!!! You have widened the gap that was preniously only nanometer apart (according to some)! Well done, Cotty, well done! Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, J

Re: digigraphers

2003-06-19 Thread Bob Rapp
I agree, it is too long - so fall back on Cotty's original definition (you out there Cavy) of photographs and digigraphs. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "Jim Apilado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 7:56 A

Re: Pissing contest (was Re: digigraphers)

2003-06-19 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: "Caveman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 11:17 AM Subject: Pissing contest (was Re: digigraphers) > > If you guys are looking for the general term, it's "image". If you > insist in confusing particular instances of it, l

Re: Agfa Competition

2003-06-19 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: "Anthony Farr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > BTW are American opossums marsupials? The possums of Oceania definitely > are. > If you think marsupials are animals that have pouches and live in Australia, you're wrong. Some species do not have pouches, and some live in S

Re: Is an inkjet print a photograph?

2003-06-20 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: "Ed Matthew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > ...and I see no problem with your refusal to accept inkjet prints as > 'photographic prints'. > > Regards, > Ed How about "photographic reproductions" (vbg)? Bob

Re: Magnifier FB

2003-06-21 Thread Bob Rapp
Maginifer -M is a more desirable magnifier to own. Bob Rapp

Re: Shutters (WAS: Re: Lens Mount Progress)

2003-06-21 Thread Bob Rapp
ions for the professional segment. Brilliant strategy, Pentax marketing strikes again :-( Rob Studdert And... they will use a 24X36mm sensor Bob Rapp

Re: Dumb Q - Pentax FA/F Lenses on *ist D?

2003-06-22 Thread Bob Rapp
ro-quality AF zooms and you had better be prepared to part with some real cash. Cheers, Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >In other words, I am not even now convinced > >that Pentax glass is great (sure, if I had a lot of p

Re: Vs: Vs: Lens Mount Progress

2003-06-22 Thread Bob Rapp
My father used a screwmount Leica as a "tie tack" and a Spotmatic for taking pictures - go figure:-) Bob - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2003 8:06 AM Subject: Re: Vs: Vs: Lens Mount Progress > > > Herb Chong w

Re: Vs: Vs: Lens Mount Progress

2003-06-23 Thread Bob Rapp
e that AF cameras - regardless of number of AF points are - Entry Level Cameras. Cheers, Bob Rapp

Re: MZ-S (WAS: Re: Vs: Vs: Lens Mount Progress)

2003-06-24 Thread Bob Rapp
learned photography and the current buyers couldn't care less - all they want are good prints. Cheers, Bob Rapp

Re: Virus - latest infection

2004-01-20 Thread Bob Rapp
I went to Infinex.com and their site has a message that states that : mail Virus Warning: Somebody send virus through email these days! If you get a email from [EMAIL PROTECTED], and the subject is your account ,pease don't open it and delete this kind of email , then run anti-virus software to pr

Re: Screw mount Pentax Values

2004-01-21 Thread Bob Rapp
Paul, I soon will it be that you wished you had them back? I have given some thought to doing the same, but what would I part with - the 67, the Horseman, some K mount gear or some screwmount? I would probably pare my collection down but then.. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From

Re: *istD Manufacture

2004-02-09 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" > It is never quiet in our household - I am the QUEEN of multitasking - at any Ah... after many years with my wife, I have come to the conclusion men and women are "wired differently"! I can't even come close to attempting things she t

Uncle Herb's thoughts

2004-02-24 Thread Bob Rapp
I saw this and thought about the difficulties with TTL flash and many other issues. http://www.photoreporter.com/2004/02-12/features/the_way_it_is.html Bob

Screwheads and collectors

2004-02-24 Thread Bob Rapp
Take time out to add you equipment to the growing list of Pentax screwmount cameras and lenses. Also, you can view where your equipement falls in the S/N ranges. http://www.m-fortytwo.info/firstpage.htm Bob Rapp

Re: Screwheads and collectors

2004-02-24 Thread Bob Rapp
uary 24, 2004 10:41 PM Subject: Re: Screwheads and collectors > On 24 Feb 2004 at 21:07, Bob Rapp wrote: > > > Take time out to add you equipment to the growing list of Pentax screwmount > > cameras and lenses. Also, you can view where your equipement falls in the S/N > &

Re: On camera obsolescence and 35mm lenses

2003-01-22 Thread Bob Rapp
Long live the Spoties and Takumar lenses. Say... how about a digital camera with m42. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "Peter Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 3:12 PM Subject: On camera obsolescence a

Re: How is Asahi pronounced?

2003-01-23 Thread Bob Rapp
How is "Pentax" pronounced? - Original Message - From: "Doug Brewer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 8:14 AM Subject: Re: How is Asahi pronounced? > As of Oct 1, 2002, it's pronounced "Pentax." > > > At 11:29 AM 1/23/03, you wrote: > >Is it

Re: Pentax sighted in In Style magazine!!!

2003-01-23 Thread Bob Rapp
Well Next time, I won't turn down her lunch offer! Bob - Original Message - From: "Paul Eriksson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 8:41 AM Subject: Pentax sighted in In Style magazine!!! > Last night my wife pointed out an article in In Styl

Re: Best value in used pentax glass?

2003-01-23 Thread Bob Rapp
The 35mm f3.5 can't be far behind. Bob - Original Message - From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 11:25 AM Subject: Best value in used pentax glass? > Poll: > > What PENTAX ( Asahi) lens is the best overall > value in the use

Re: RMC Tokinas

2003-01-23 Thread Bob Rapp
You can't knock the 17mm f3.5. Bob - Original Message - From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 11:40 AM Subject: RMC Tokinas > Anybody here have any experience with > RMC Tokina lenses? I think they are late 70's > issues. > >

Re: RMC Tokinas

2003-01-23 Thread Bob Rapp
the Tamron 17 3.5? > (got that one). > JCO > > > -Original Message- > > From: Bob Rapp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 8:40 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: RMC Tokinas > > > > > > You ca

Re: Makinon 300mm f4

2003-01-25 Thread Bob Rapp
Yep, perfect paper weight. How much would you pay for a polished stone. Bob - Original Message - From: "Peter Jesser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 9:53 AM Subject: Makinon 300mm f4 > > Has anyone had any hands on experience with the Makinon 3

Re: Pentax M, K, and screw mount lenses

2003-01-26 Thread Bob Rapp
eries (50mm f1.4 and 1.7 are very good tho). Others may disagree, but I am very happy with my Takumars and SMC Pentax lenses. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 7:27 AM Subject: Pentax M, K, and screw

Re: 24mm lens

2003-01-26 Thread Bob Rapp
Oh, you did well Frankie!! Get youself a K to m42 and use it. Bob - Original Message - From: "Frankie Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 2:23 PM Subject: 24mm lens > Hi > > What is the difference in optical performance between SMC K 24/3.5

Re: Question about Mamiya 500 DTL and Lenses

2003-01-27 Thread Bob Rapp
I believe it has to do with the SMC lenses and the aperture simulator. Bob - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 5:33 AM Subject: Re: Question about Mamiya 500 DTL and Lenses > Didn't mean to imply that you

Re: 30mm f2.8 smc lens

2003-01-27 Thread Bob Rapp
It should go into your collection, or offer it free of charge to the many PDMLers who are actively seeking one to the finest moderate wide angle lenses ever manufacturered (30mm f2.8 SMC Pentax). Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> S

Re: Refurbished Dell Computers

2003-01-27 Thread Bob Rapp
My last notebook computer I bought was a Latitude C800. It included a 3 year on-site warranty and was priced about 600.00 below new. It is well into it's second year and is used daily (most of the time heavily). I would certainly buy a refer again. Bob Rapp - Original Me

Re: OT: Refurbished Dell Computers,

2003-01-27 Thread Bob Rapp
Have you ever had a Compaq and tried to get service or online help? My wife's Compaq notebook fell over and she is now using my 4 year old Dell Latitude C600. That computer has been around the world 2 times, in some of the harshest conditions, and it keeps right on ticking. Bob - Original Mess

Re: 5n Bummer? - delete this thread

2003-02-01 Thread Bob Rapp
in the "bin". - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 5:21 PM Subject: Re: 5n Bummer? - delete this thread > This message is devoid of any content, just like this thread... > >

Re: New Thread - Air Travel and film

2003-02-03 Thread Bob Rapp
One thought I had was to use plastic film cassettes and walk through the scanner. Since I bulk load most of my film, this could be an advantage. I will try it on my next international flight. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: &

Re: OT Pentax wife

2003-02-04 Thread Bob Rapp
Ka and Kaf? Bob - Original Message - From: "Treena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 4:23 PM Subject: Re: OT Pentax wife > I'm a Pentax wife, and I've got a Pentax husband - we have no compatibility > issues. :) > > - Original Message -

Where is the *ast?

2003-02-23 Thread Bob Rapp
Pål mentioned a new flagship camera. Could this be the *ast (for Last camera you will ever need)? Bob Rapp

FAJ

2003-02-23 Thread Bob Rapp
Could Pentax be discriminating between "consumer" and professional optics? The FAJ looks to be Sigma killers to get into the twin lens kits often sold with cheap cameras. This could open up a whole new designation for serious optics. Bob Rapp

ESII was Re: Mike's new column

2003-02-23 Thread Bob Rapp
no trouble moving on to the LX. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "Mike Johnston" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:34 AM Subject: Re: Mike's new column > > Hey, Mike, maybe I missed it, but have you handled

Re: ESII was Re: Mike's new column

2003-02-23 Thread Bob Rapp
Yes, Lots from 15mm to 200. The main diference between these cameras and the spotties is that it begs for aperature priority whereas the spotties encourage shutter priority. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: "Jim Apilado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTE

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