Back in town and out again...

2003-08-21 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Whew! Got back to the USA on Saturday night. Back home Monday night. I subscribed in time to hear about the Camera Clinic I missed at GFM :-( I had a friend take a shot with the Optio S to show why I could not make the clinic. Two shots and they were both blurry. I guess he could not stand st

RE: Scotland pics up

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Cotty, Thanks for the tip. I will make sure that my trip across the pond will include a bottle or two of wine:') Still trying to figure out how the trip can work this year, Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Monday, August

RE: gfm

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
That is the only negative I have about GFM, not being able to walk up and down... But you may not want to ride with me... ask the others about my escapades while driving my convertible with the top down near there:-) Looking forward to next year, even if I do lose my bed :-) César Panama City, F

RE: Cripple your K & M lenses for the Cripple Mount

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I use my Sekonic L-358 quite a bit, and before that I used my Sekonic Studio Deluxe L-398. I still carry it around, as a backup. My appreciation of meters really grew when I realized I should really use an incident meter, when possible... César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message-

RE: Pentax needn't care about 300D

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:50 AM -- -- > Wonder if it -- >will arrive in time for either the sprint triathlon or the -- seafood and -- >pirate festival I help put on in September... -- > -- >Anyway, I will be active o

RE: Pentax needn't care about 300D

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Boris, So, I am unimportant :-) Как Жаль :-0 No problems at all, I agree with you. Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 12:08 PM -- -- Hi! -- -- On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 15:50:02 +0100 -- C

RE: Boring Saturday Night - My Bike

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Late reply... I own a Bianchi that is fully Campy equipped. I have always thought about buying their track bike - we have no elevation changes here, but have never gone through with it. I am still going to try to get back my first Bianchi, it is only partially Campy-equipped :-) Actually, I nee

RE: Why is it...

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Christian is right on this point. I foolishly tried another ale at the last DCPDML. But he showed me the right path and I had the Dogfish. I have yet to try out the vodka and rum, but it is only a matter of time :-) César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Christian Sk

RE: *istD and the future (WAS: Re: Digital Formats and Partial Coverage Lenses)

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 2:48 PM -- -- Mark wrote: -- -- > I got to use an *ist-D quite a bit last weekend and I -- disagree strongly -- > with both of those points. -- -- -- It could well be that the *istD is on

RE: I need a lot of counselling... please help

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 10:05 PM -- -- On 22 Aug 2003 at 14:59, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- -- > Alan's -- > comments on 77 Limited's reliability is worrisome -- > and should not be taken lightly. -- -- I have be

RE: What cameras do you use; why and for what?

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Being that I went to Roatan recently... I use a Nikonos V with SB101 strobe for underwater photography. It was a relearning experience of estimating distances since it is a rangefinder. I do enjoy the extra shooting distance the strobe gives me. Reminder - when using a strobe, close your eyes wh

RE: Funeral pix are done.

2003-08-25 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Monday, August 25, 2003 12:34 PM -- -- Just completed over a dozen final prints of my -- dearly departed sister-in-law. Final cost to -- me in materials is probably about $60. -- -- I now hate HP printers. An

RE: What cameras do you use; why and for what?

2003-09-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
leatherette with -- snake skin. grin. -- -- Cesar Matamoros II wrote: couple of LX in a fanny pack with no problems. As for the -- LX, I have five -- > of them and the two snake-skinned ones see the most use, -- but I use the -- > others regularly. I truly enjoy the LX the most and is

RE: OT: Survival Kit

2003-09-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Dan, I routinely carry the Champion edition of the Swiss Army Knife and a Leatherman - the pliers come in handy... Of course with the changes with airport security I can no longer keep them in my main camera bag. This means at times I find myself without either of them since I have forgotten to

RE: *ist D Colour

2003-09-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Hmmm, You have me wondering how many of my cameras I can get snake-skinned... >From the sound of the people on this list I would not ever be concerned about someone taking off with it :-) César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: T Rittenhouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -

RE: What's the best Pentax 50mm?

2003-09-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Cotty, Everyone looked at me oddly when I put the adapter on to try out the screwmount lens. I think even the rep was wondering about me... I don't have a cellar in the traditional sense, but I can sense a nice 2001 Croften Hills Zinfandel coming this way - not evil by any means... Lifting a Ve

RE: The MX

2003-09-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I truly enjoy its compactness. This is the main reason I ended up trying out the Pentax line when I got involved with 35mm photography. The LX is my favorite camera, but the MX with its total mechanical design is a dream. Now that mine has been CLAd I will be taking it out more often. Hmmm, I c

RE: What's the best Pentax 50mm?

2003-09-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
A little late on this one, but I would go for the 50/1.4. Though now that I look at my lenses I do not have an SMC type in my 50 or 55 collection... Either way they can be used with the *istD :-) Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -

RE: oh my goodness

2003-09-04 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Amita, Does that mean the next trip north for me I should bring along the *istD? With the appropriate lenses of course (including screwmounts). Definitely interested in hearing your thoughts on it, Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

RE: Card reader/hard drive combo

2003-09-04 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
RAW should give you the best possible image to work with. You can do white balance corrections and exposure corrections easily - depending a bit on the software of course - than you can on jpegs. Also one should check the write speed for the camera. I am most familiar with the Nikon D1X and D1H,

RE: *ist-D

2003-09-04 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I will not be buying the new zoom lens. I will try it without the wide angle view for a while first. I will most probably look for a prime to get the angle though. This is the way I shoot. I have a few zooms but cannot recall the last time I actually shot with them. A friend actually has had o

RE: Tom's Big Day (somewhat OT)

2003-09-04 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Okay, okay, do I have to step in and bring TV back down to earth? Just kidding - TV does excellent work. I thrive to reach his level. The album he brought to GFMtn last year was stupendous. And yes Christian did wonderfully in your absence :-) Raising another Venetian glass of 2001 Paso Robles

RE: *ist-D

2003-09-04 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Christian Skofteland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 9:57 PM -- -- - Original Message - -- From: "Jim Apilado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- -- -- > Forgot about the FA lenses. I've got K-mounts that are -- somewhat useless on

RE: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)

2003-09-04 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 6:34 PM -- -- Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -- -- >How about a theme called.Themes -- > -- >and: -- > -- >Persuasion -- > -- >Larking About -- > -- >Rubber -- > -- >Chintz

RE: *ist-D

2003-09-04 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Christian Skofteland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 11:33 PM -- -- - Original Message - -- From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- > -- > I know better than to ask the dealer. But the

Rehashing the DSLR.

2003-09-04 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Some have asked about my thoughts on the *istD, so here they are... if interested. A week ago I got a call from my dealer letting me know the Pentax rep was going to be in town and he would have the DSLR. I was able to send some time with him. When I finally set the camera down the sales clerks

RE: LX CLA

2003-09-05 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I had my most recent LX serviced by Pentax USA in December of last year. The cost was $146. This was the first LX I had seen with the 'sticky mirror' syndrome. Still sitting at five LXen, César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Levente -Levi- Littvay [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

RE: oh my goodness

2003-09-05 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
, 2003 11:45 PM -- -- -- Sure! When are you coming up next? -- -- > -Original Message- -- > From: Cesar Matamoros II [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- > Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 10:58 PM -- > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- > Subject: RE: oh my goodness -- > -- > -- > Am

RE: OT - Blowing my own horn

2003-09-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
This is incredible!!! Great to hear. I have been thinking about when I can make my next trip to San Antonio. I really enjoyed the initial SA PDML. And to think that I have met a few and will hopefully meet a couple more PDMLers who will be there. I have to make sure to make it this time - don'

RE: OT - Blowing my own horn

2003-09-08 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
But Frank has already stated that the ears were not his. Now he needs to go out and get a pair. How else are we going to recognize him - unless he shows up with his Cyclops :-) I have it easy. Who else is going to be there with a snake-skinned LX (or two)... Cesar Panama City, Florida --

RE: OT: FS: Pentax owner sells Leica CL

2003-09-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank, You do not know how tempted I am, but I can barely exercise my collection at the moment. I will stay in the Pentax arena for the moment. Though, I love going to the Leica Gallery in NYC whenever I get the chance and have to think twice and long about not purchasing a Leica :-) Cesar Pana

RE: *ist D shipping date in US

2003-09-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Pity, I will have already done the St. Andrews Fall Seafood and Pirate Fest by then. But I will still have enjoyed using my Pentax glass on film. Still archival as far as I am concerned... César Panama City, Florida P.S. Still wondering how long it will take to get it to the farther corners of t

An outing with an MX.

2003-09-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank's post about his family snapshots with the MX made me think about my taking out the MX the other night By the way, I really enjoyed the images he posted. I went out to a jazz festival, small by most standards since it is held here, and was carrying my MZ-S and MX. The former had the color

RE: An outing with an MX.

2003-09-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
PROTECTED] -- Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2003 4:27 AM -- -- Cesar Matamoros II wrote: -- -- > I had a lot of problem seeing the exposure indications of -- the MX. Is this -- > normal? -- -- That's odd. With LEDs you shouldn't have any problems with -- seeing them -- in the d

RE: An outing with an MX.

2003-09-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
ittle dim. Bright light is where needles -- > (KX, etc) shine. Anyone else have problems with MX LEDs in dim -- > light? -- > -- > Cesar Matamoros II wrote, in part: -- > > -- > > I went out to a jazz festival, small by most standards -- since it is held -- > > here

RE: An outing with an MX.

2003-09-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
No, actually I was talking about the LEDs. I still have to try out fresh batteries. Though it would be disappointing since my LXen have nice bright LEDs. Perchance the CLA in south Florida was not thorough I would hope that this would not me be the case since I have had quite a few screwmou

RE: An outing with an MX.

2003-09-18 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
MX LEDs in dim -- light? -- -- Cesar Matamoros II wrote, in part: -- > -- > I went out to a jazz festival, small by most standards -- since it is held -- > here, and was carrying my MZ-S and MX. The former had the -- color slide film -- > with the MX loaded with 400 b/w print film. --

RE: What are the symptoms of the "sticky mirror syndrome?"

2003-09-22 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
As has been mentioned before, this is most probably due to weak batteries. There is a feature of blinking leds when the batteries are getting weak. I only recall seeing this on a couple of my five LXen. The other times there was no warning. I have had the meter work fine, no indications of weak

Musings and meanderings.

2003-09-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I am as always struggling to keep up with this list. Oh what fun I have with that.. :-) Just thought I would pipe in to let those interested - okay only three of you - know what I have been up to. This past weekend I helped put on a combination seafood and pirate festival. I took minimal pics wi

RE: Slide vs Film

2003-10-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Thought about putting my two cents in... I know I have been quiet here, I did not start to realize my potential in photography (not like there was much there) - the technical aspects, not the compositional - until I started shooting slides. Basically, to reiterate what has already been said, wha

RE: (OT) Back from my travels (Yellowstone)

2003-10-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Here is my story from Yosemite... I was there in 1985, if I remember correctly. I had a Super Program and an LX (still have both of them). The latter with slide film. This is where I accidently put my finger through the SP shutter - horrors! It forced me to use the LX for the rest of the day.

RE: (OT) Back from my travels

2003-10-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Doug, You need to pay more attention... :-) Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Doug Brewer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 4:03 PM -- To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Subject: Re: (OT) Back from my travels -- -- -- At 10:17 AM 10/9/03, throw

RE: (OT) Back from my travels

2003-10-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Come on now Jerome, let's not start getting soft now. Gew up in the south Bronx, César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: jerome [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 5:35 PM -- -- > you were gone? -- -- -- You Bum!!! -- -- -- -- but thats why we

RE: OT: Nice bird, nice car...

2003-10-09 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Hey now, get in line :-) Cesar Panama City, Florida but willing to travel -- -Original Message- -- From: Doug Franklin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 6:54 PM -- -- On Thu, 9 Oct 2003 08:16:49 +0100, Cotty wrote: -- -- > [...] our gorgeous presenter Hannah,

RE: GFM gear (was: Re: *IstD price in Italy)

2003-10-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Seems like I will definitely have to bring the screwmount collection I have. Someone has to bring you techie-weenies back down to earth :-) Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 5:55 AM -- -- -- On 14

RE: *istD vs. Digital Rebel

2003-10-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I did a couple of shots when I handled a pre-production model. I never posted since I was asked not to. But from those shots I was quite pleased. I use 3200 quite often when I shoot wedding ceremonies (b&w prints) and as such am quite used to the grain. I can understand why it is a custom funct

RE: GFM gear (was: Re: *IstD price in Italy)

2003-10-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Wait a minute now, I was always looked at strangely at NPW because I was the one taking shots of the people not as dedicated to the nature shots! I think even Christian commented on this at a DC PDML at a park... Hmmm, first he takes my bed, now he is going to be taking non-nature shots. Good thi

RE: GFM gear (was: Re: *IstD price in Italy)

2003-10-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Those are fighting words :-) But as well built as they are I think they can defend themselves... This should be an interesting trip, Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 11:22 AM -- -- On 16/10/03,

RE: GFM gear

2003-10-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Eleanor, You are always welcomed when I am around. You did not shrink away from my snaked LX - I am proud. But yes, teetotallers are welcomed. We welcome all. Still trying to be the roving PDML ambassador, César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [m

RE: Digital vs Film observation

2003-10-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
;The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible -- worlds. The pessimist -- fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer -- -- -- -- -- -- >From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- >Subject:

RE: LX users - where to process film?

2003-10-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
He has to set the standard somewhere ;-) Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 6:49 AM -- -- jmb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: -- -- >Where do you all get your film processed and prints made? -- >W

RE: GFM gear

2003-10-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
But I have noted that they all seem to look at us with envy... Maybe it is all the fun we are having. César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 7:04 AM -- -- Of course! -- -- All PDML'ers are welcome,

RE: This coming weekend

2003-10-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
This weekend begins tonight for me. We are putting on a sprint triathlon tomorrow. Registration begins tonight. I will be carrying the MZ-S and LX and the *ist D tonight for some shots of the volunteers and some atmosphere images. Tomorrow I will try to document the event throughout with both d

RE: GFM gear

2003-10-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Bill -- -- - Original Message - -- From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 11:02 PM -- Subject: RE: GFM gear -- -- - Bill, TV, Doug, what was the name of the -- bellydancer??? I suppose -- > that just

RE: GFM gear

2003-10-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Let's not start with driving a convertible with the top down in the predawn hours... a story better told with drink in hand surrounded by friends :-) Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Steve Desjardins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 9:11

Increasing the workflow.

2003-10-17 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Gee, you people just write too much - as I sit here trying to get the unread messages under 100 :-) Anyway, as some of you have noticed, I joined the growing ranks on Tuesday. Yes, the lone *ist D made it to my photo store. Funny, the rep called them to have them notify me of its ship date. They

RE: Increasing the workflow.

2003-10-19 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Cotty, New batteries have their shelf life extended by storing them in cooler temperatures. I had a friend who was moving and wanted me to dispose of the batteries at a recycler on base. For fun I went through the bag of batteries with my checker and found maybe 10% of them to be bad. So with m

RE: New to the list

2003-10-21 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Fantastic Eleanor Wow! To think that for once I will be knowing quite a few people at a PDML gathering beforehand. Will keep the LXen at bay, César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 5:51

RE: new calendar for 2004

2003-10-21 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
PM -- -- Cesar Matamoros II wrote: -- -- > Nice one Ann. -- > -- > I really got a kick out of the one of the Vesuvio Bakery. -- I have a shot -- > myself when we went there. -- > -- -- > -- > Gee, was that over two years ago! -- > -- > Cesar -- > Panama City, Florid

RE: US PDMLers: need help please

2003-10-22 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 7:13 PM -- -- On 20/10/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: -- -- > P.S.: I took a sacrilegous turn (sold my LX), so I can not -- longer add -- > the "LX wink" (for those who remember). But if you r

RE: Digital vs Film observation

2003-10-22 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
That is my plan. Mind you I only have five of them, not as many as some others. They still get their workouts. Spotmatic, SV, S1a, S1a, S3, Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Daniel J. Matyola [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 12:38 PM

RE: As promised

2003-10-22 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 5:35 PM -- -- > -Original Message- -- > From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- > -- > -- > Guy in the green shorts should have been sliding anyway. -- -- I don't know, he seem

RE: As promised

2003-10-22 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Somehow Frank, you strike me as one who would hurry to the bar afterwards anyway... César -- -Original Message- -- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 6:27 PM -- -- Hi, tom, -- -- I know, no spikes in softball. Actually, I think they're --

RE: *istD @ 3200

2003-10-24 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Not from my Detachment so I would not be familiar.Are you interested? :-) I posted a web page of the 60-some-odd shots I took at work. A broad spectrum of people. They all oohed and ahhhed over the shots. We can be discerning over the shots, but the masses are not as critical. As long as t

RE: US PDMLers: need help please

2003-10-24 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Cotty, Only if you antagonize it :-) But fret not, I have them well tamed. Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 5:10 PM -- -- On 22/10/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: -- -- >Hmmm, maybe if you a

RE: Optio S

2003-10-28 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Chris Murray [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 2:21 PM -- -- On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- -- > Dan mentioned his Optio S today. -- > -- > I'm sad to report that the Optio S is off with my daughter now. -- > The thi

RE: istD review - finally

2003-10-28 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
It is one of the things that I really like about the *ist D, and actually I really got to use it most recently with the camera and am getting a workflow... I rarely use the Auto setting, but I do use the select on the non-center spot, and when I have to I use the center I just spin the dial. Afte

RE: Ok I finally got to ask why LXen

2003-10-29 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
If I remember correctly there was a discussion here about the plural form of LX. I paid close attention being that I think I had four at the time. The general consensus came out to be LXen. I think it was due to the sound of it. When not in constant use my LXen reside in their own Pentax bag wi

RE: LXist

2003-10-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Cotty, For the cause I will gladly let my name be known for the mentioned collective noun. I have to have something in case Roving PDML Ambassador gets taken by someone else:-) Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, O

RE: I have seen the istD...

2003-10-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Amita, You mean Nate does not fit the bill? I will have to have a talk with him :-) Looks like a mid-November trip up north is going to happen... more to follow, Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, October 30

RE: I have seen the istD...

2003-10-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Oh sure Herb, pick the weekend I will be in New Orleans with the folks... Will be in touch about the northern trip, César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Herb Chong [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 9:56 PM -- -- i am going to be there on S

RE: LXist

2003-11-03 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 11:17 PM -- -- -- - Original Message - -- From: "Cesar Matamoros II" -- Subject: RE: LXist -- -- -- > Cotty, -- > -- > For the cause I will gladly let my na

RE: LXist

2003-11-03 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 4:13 AM -- -- -- - Original Message - -- From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- > Umm, someone has to ask this. -- > -- > Would a person buying several LXes then be doing --

RE: LXist

2003-11-03 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Larry Levy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 3:18 PM -- -- -- Joe asked: -- A flock of LXs? -- A herd of LXs? -- A gaggle of LXs? -- An exaltation of LXs? -- -- Grammarians on the list, please help. -- -- From my being a member of thi

RE: LXist

2003-11-03 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 4:39 AM -- -- On 31/10/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: -- -- >> For the cause I will gladly let my name be known for the mentioned -- >> collective noun. -- > -- >Umm, someone has to ask this..

RE: Enablement!

2003-11-03 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank, We (LX owners - and dare I say it, former owners) greet you into "The Little Brotherhood". Let the merriment begin - woohoo! Concerning GFM, if they greeted me with open arms you are in there buddy... Got my confirmation to GFM, should be a great time. Wondering if I should bring all fi

RE: Enablement!

2003-11-03 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank, Good on you ol' boy I was hoping that was what you were getting when you began the tease. Now I have to show you the secret handshake ;-) Okay, maybe just the wink. Enjoy the camera, I know you will. Accessories can wait. I did for quite a while. As for the snakeskin, you can see

RE: GFM - looks like I will be there

2003-11-07 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Hey Bill! You weren't looking in my direction when you said this, were you? Taking a break to catch up while at Ironman Florida, César -- -Original Message- -- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 9:46 PM -- To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Subject: R

RE: Lunar eclipse tonight

2003-11-10 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I did not shoot it. It was a surreal environment to watch it for me though. I was at the finish line at the Ironman Florida triathlon and the eclipse could clearly be seen above and to the north of the finish line. Twenty-two hours on the site, César Panama City, Florida -- - Original Mess

DCPDML warning.

2003-11-10 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I am taking a trip north this week. I will be in Maryland the 13th, 17th, 18th, and 19th. There is a chance I will be busy the 19th. Have rental car, will travel. Hope we can get some of the DCPDML, and anyone else, together while I am up there. Ciao, César Panama City, Florida

NYCPDML warning.

2003-11-10 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
I will be taking a trip north this week. I should be in NYC the 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd. I will need one of the Saturdays to spend with my sister - I will have to check which one, but otherwise I seem to have an open calendar. This time I will be staying in the Bronx. Withi

NYCPDML - location, time?

2003-11-16 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Been too busy to keep up with the list. I am hoping to get a PDML gathering for this coming Saturday (the 22nd). Hopefully one of you 'locals' can get this in motion. DCPDML tomorrow. Hanging out with a friend on Tuesday. Hopefully back in NYC Wednesday night. I will probably be in Manhattan

OT: Musings on a northern trip - Part 1.

2003-11-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Back at home. And with the folks living with me for the moment it adds a special meaning. Spent some time cooking - under my mother's supervision - the Thanksgiving meal. From here on out it will be plenty of turkey-based leftovers :-) Anyhow, I know there are a couple of you on the list that d

OT: Musings on a northern trip - Part 2.

2003-11-27 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Are you still with me? Let me continue. The DCPDML was a joy. Hats off to Van Veen (tv) for hosting the event. Indian take-out was a clue to the uniqueness of the gathering. Others have commented on the gathering. My pics will be forthcoming - once I get around to selecting and then posting on

RE: Musings on a northern trip - Part 2.

2003-11-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 7:17 PM -- -- > -Original Message- -- > From: Cesar Matamoros II [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- > -- > The DCPDML was a joy. Hats off to Van Veen (tv) for -- > ho

RE: Silly Digital Survey

2003-11-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Shel, I woudl think that I am a 3a. I use the *ist D extensively but have used my LXen since getting it. I still plan on shooting my 35mm and my medium format along with the DLSR and Optio S. Everything has its place. My international travel will see me taking film and not being concerned with

RE: OT: Musings on a northern trip - Part 2.

2003-11-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Geoff, I will let you know when I get around to posting them. Within the week, I hope. If I don't get around to it please remind me. Maybe the Screwmounts will join me on the next trip. Glad you took the time to read my ramblings, César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- F

RE: Musings on a northern trip - Part 2.

2003-11-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Christian Skofteland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 12:22 PM -- -- - Original Message - -- From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- -- -- > The DCPDML was a joy. -- -- It's always a goo

RE: A turning point?

2003-11-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 11:59 AM -- -- > Friday just gone, I had an immediate use for a DSLR, to -- take photos of my -- > youngest in a school 'play' (she's 5 next week, so it was -- -- This is an ideal setting

RE: How many musicians? was Re: where are you ? and digital vsfilm

2003-11-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
With so many commenting... I am not a musician. I do not even play one on television! I was given a harmonica while on assignment in the bayou country of Louisiana. I don't read music but can pick up a tune fairly quickly on one - so I have been told. If you send your money now I will not brin

RE: FA 31 mm 1.8 limited

2003-11-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Bill D. Casselberry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 12:55 PM -- -- From: Joseph Tainter -- -- > > I use mine a lot and am always impressed by the image -- quality. On the -- > > *ist D it makes a wonderful "normal" lens. -- --

Some of my November PDML recordings.

2003-11-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Well, I finally got some time to toss together a quick page with a few snapshots from the three PDML gatherings I attended while visiting up north this month. It can be seen at http://optiopics.homestead.com/nov2003.html. Comments always welcomed, César Panama City, Florida

RE: Musings on a northern trip - Part 2.

2003-11-30 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
touché César -- -Original Message- -- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 11:21 PM -- To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Subject: RE: Musings on a northern trip - Part 2. -- -- -- > -Original Message- -- > From: Cesar Matamoros II [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

OT: Leica musings - more from me...

2003-12-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Will I ever catch up with the list? Probably not for a while - unless I decide to stay home at night... but where is the fun in that? Saw Seussical the Musical and will watch The Nutcracker later this week... While in NYC I took the time to visit the Leica Gallery at 670 Broadway. A small exhi

RE: Some of my November PDML recordings.

2003-12-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
-- -Original Message- -- From: Christian Skofteland [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 11:15 PM -- -- - Original Message - -- From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- -- > -- > -Original Message- -- > -- > Fr

RE: Who else?

2003-12-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Ahhh, the reputation continues... For a fee I can be available. Terms to be discussed, César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 7:56 PM -- -- No special arrangements, first come, first served in th

RE: OT - Leica Digilux 2 - must see this

2003-12-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Eleanor, Welcome back. Pity about the vf. I was just looking at the Digilux 1 brochure. Very enticing and with an optical vf. I have handled cameras with vfs and have put them down immediately... Feeling that there is a Leica in my future somewhere, César Panama City, Florida -- -Origin

RE: istD and old primes

2003-12-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
ip up north... Enjoying photography, César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Bob Rapp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 11:13 PM -- -- -- - Original Message - -- From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- -- -

RE: Some of my November PDML recordings.

2003-12-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
TECTED] -- > -- > -- > - Original Message ----- -- > From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- > -- > > -- > -Original Message- -- > > -- > From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- > > -- > -- > > -- > Christ

RE: Vacation clouds

2003-12-02 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Eleanor, Great shots. I would enjoy seeing the originals... better yet, I would love to see some slides of these :-) Whew! I am up to date, but for how long, César Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Tuesday, Decemb

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