Re: Idle black-and-white question(reply)

2003-01-23 Thread David Brooks
Good idea Mike. As someone getting back into B&W shooting AND developing/printing this type of column would be helpfull. Some of the things I would find helpfull: -What happens when you over or under develop in regards to density,contrast highlights etc. -What various filters can do for your prin

Re: RE: Digital Ownership Up

2003-01-23 Thread David Brooks
News blurb on one of the local affiliates last night about Kodak laying off quite a number of people.Blameing rise in digital sales for slowing film products. (just an observation) Dave Begin Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 10:07:17 -

Re: Re: The little world of Dominga

2003-01-25 Thread David Brooks
he 200 just once, but colors seems similar to the 100 specimen. I have a roll of 400 to use too. The largest I printed the 200 was 8x8 inches. No grain at all. An example: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=844047 Regards Albano --- Jeff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >

Re: Something for the pentaxian who has everything.

2003-01-26 Thread David Brooks
$84 US for boxes.I'll keep my cash for a newish lens.:) Maybe i can unload the box my Zodiac boat came in.Its 2'x2'x4'.Should be worth a ton Sorry,just being silly today.Scanning hi res can lead to brain cramp:) Dave B Begin Original Message From: Peter Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent:

Re: Re: Thanks & what is the best baby pictures gear? (Poll?)

2003-01-26 Thread David Brooks
Congratulations Arnold. Hope we can see these soon.Your post is a timely on for me as i was asked to do the baby shots(B&W) of my daughters riding coach,who is due in March.I jotted down the suggestions form the group.:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Arnold Stark <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Pentax spot meter Zone V worth

2003-01-27 Thread David Brooks
What would a Pentax Spot meter zone V be worth in 8-9 condition. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada "Art needs to be in a frame.That way we know when the art stops and the wall begins"--Frank Zappa http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today f

Snow Exposure Clarification

2003-01-28 Thread David Brooks
Hi all. Lat year i embarked on a photo journey around the township i live in for rural winter,snowy shots(B&W).Well last year was above average temps,and little if any snow,so i shot what the K1000 meter said and all was well. This year i'm doing the same however in the past week or so we have had

Re: Re: Takumar 135/2.5 opinions?

2003-01-28 Thread David Brooks
Sylwester. I have the SMC M 135 f 3.5 purchased from David Chang-Sang, last July.I have only used it for +- 30-40 frames but am happy with the results so far. Hope that helps somewhat:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 15:00:

Re: TPDML?

2003-01-28 Thread David Brooks
Last i heard was Sat afternoon,possibly in Chinatown, but i have NO idea whats there.Thats Franks area if he can suggest a place.Hope to give the SMC M 150 f 3.5 a work out. Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 11:36:24 -0500 (EST) To: Pent

Re: : Snow Exposure Clarification

2003-01-29 Thread David Brooks
ou're going to use the camera meter reading of f16, you should open up at least two stops, perhaps even three if the snow cover is complete. So if you consider both the camera reading and the incident meter reading, you would want to bracket between 5.6 and 8. Paul David Brooks wrote: > &g

Re: February PUG  is open

2003-01-30 Thread David Brooks
Adelheid. Another great job. Frank. I knew you would do that. Jeff. I forgot about thet picture. Vic. Great pic. Dave Begin Original Message From: "Adelheid v. K." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 20:07:35 +0100 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: February PUG  is open Hi *,

OT: Frustrating

2003-01-31 Thread David Brooks
Took a wack of neg sleeves to darkroom class Wednesday.First print,scratched,second one,scratchedthird one,well you see were i'm going. I picked these from the proofs that were scratch free,and the negs have not been used since.I'm convinced gremlins are hiding in my house scratching neg's that

Re: 5n Bummer?

2003-01-31 Thread David Brooks
I tried one in a store near the end of 2001. I found it to small,and did not like the viewfinder. My $0.02 Dave Begin Original Message From: "Foto Syb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 15:21:49 +0100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 5n Bummer? Hey, what's that? someone calls

Re: Re: Should be interesting

2003-01-31 Thread David Brooks
Sounds interesting either way Bill:) Its an hour past bed time,but i'll try Dave Begin Original Message From: "Bill Owens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 10:04:52 -0500 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Should be interesting Whoops, before the grammar police jump in:-).

Re: Re: OT: Frustrating

2003-02-01 Thread David Brooks
five frame strips and slide strips into Print File archive sheets. Make a contact print with negs in the archive sheet, then make 5x and 8x prints as usual. No scratches and no dust and no watermarks, knock on wood. t On 1/31/03 4:09 AM, David Brooks wrote: > Took a wack of neg sleeves to

Re: Ot: infomercial knives

2003-02-01 Thread David Brooks
Must run in the neigbourhood.I wacked my left index finger with the back end of a 2 lb hatchet Thursday.Did not go for stitches but, ouch. Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 22:10:49 -0500 (EST) To: Pentax <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:

Re: OT: Epson ink use & printing issues

2003-02-01 Thread David Brooks
Cory. This is were the individual tanks come in handy.I get about 48 8x10's from a full head on the Canon S 800.Works out to about 4-4.50 per sheet.(Canadian$) I found Kodak paper did not work well with this printer,but am happy with the Canon Photo Paper Pro and Ilfords Classic Gloss and Classi

Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear)

2003-02-01 Thread David Brooks
http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/index.html Added some B&W's to my site. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada "Art needs to be in a frame.That way we know when the art stops and the wall begins"--Frank Zappa http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign u

Re: Re: OT: Epson ink use & printing issues

2003-02-02 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Mike. I'll keep an eye out for it.I have not run across this paper in the smaller stores,but a friend usues Epson so i can aske him were it might be located. Dave Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 11:01:58 -0600 To: <[EMAIL PR

Re: Re: Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear)

2003-02-02 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message >From: Dan Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >On Saturday, February 1, 2003, at 08:50  AM, David Brooks wrote: > http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/index.html > Added some B&W's to my site. > > Dave > > >Dave, >I really

Re: RE: Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear)

2003-02-02 Thread David Brooks
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 23:16:36 -0500 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear) > Subject: Re: Up loaded some pictures(on topic,using Pentax gear) > > > > On Saturday, February 1, 2003, at 08:50  AM,

Re: deer with arrow in head update- TPDML note

2003-02-03 Thread David Brooks
Someone brings in a Sun each day for the cafeteria,I'll keep an eye out for the article. Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 23:21:23 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: deer with arrow in head update- TPDML note  TPDMLers can check the Toronto Sun

Re: Re: Epson 2450 question

2003-02-03 Thread David Brooks
Boris. I have gotten ok results from colour 35mm negs,good results from B&W negs,and very good results from MF negs(6x6)on the 2450.I think JOC gets good results from his 35mm colour stuff,so i think it could be hit and miss. On the whole,until i get something better,it fine. Dave Begin Or

Re: Re: PZ-20 owners

2003-02-03 Thread David Brooks
Dually noted and recorded,Bob. Dave Begin Original Message From: "Keefer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 12:17:18 -0800 To: "Pentax group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: PZ-20 owners The only downside to the PZ-20, a wonderful, inexpensive little camera, is

Re: Re: I've converted to the dark ( digital ) side!!!!

2003-02-05 Thread David Brooks
I have 2 pictures from the D1 printed with the Canon BCI 6 archival(25 year)inks on my wall,no glass frame etc.They have been up, in diffused light in my livingroom,for about 6 months and the other 8 months.No colour loss fading noticed to date.These are my guinee pigs:) However my printing monitor

Re: film scanning helping old fashioned B&W :-)

2003-02-06 Thread David Brooks
Not sure of the answer Brendan,but dust is still my Professor Moriarty. Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 11:18:16 -0500 (EST) To: Pentax <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: film scanning helping old fashioned B&W :-) Something I have been th

Re: Re: Deer with arrow (update)

2003-02-06 Thread David Brooks
Then i truly feel sorry for it now. Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's now in the Ministry of Natural Resources [snip] hands Vic End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada "Art needs to be in a frame.That way we know when th

Re: Re: [HUG] Film presoak - Cross Post

2003-02-07 Thread David Brooks
Are you using tap or bottle water.Any change in development times noticed as mentioned by others?? Dave(who now has all the chemicals and jugs)Brooks Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 19:42:57 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [H

Re: Re: Photo Contest

2003-02-07 Thread David Brooks
I'll sacrifice myself and enter a few,just to make him work for it Dave(2 flowers)Brooks Begin Original Message From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 07:41:02 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Photo Contest Al Shaikh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I though

Re: Re: Re: [HUG] Film presoak - Cross Post

2003-02-07 Thread David Brooks
riginal Message - From: "David Brooks" Subject: Re: Re: [HUG] Film presoak - Cross Post > Are you using tap or bottle water.Any change in development > times noticed as mentioned by others?? Filtered tap water. I found my development times increased by a half minute. I presume t

Re: Re: Photo Contest

2003-02-07 Thread David Brooks
I just saw your entry Brendan,I'm sending one tonight.I can only send one a day anyway.I have no jpg's in the office computer to send Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:22:11 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Photo Contes

Re: Re: usefilm.com and talking about photography

2003-02-10 Thread David Brooks
I signed up just before Christmas.I think i'm at 22 Karma points. I am also a member of Photo.net,but find Usefilm a bit easier to upload files so far. Dave Begin Original Message From: Al Shaikh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Paul Stenquist wrote: >I've been spending some time on usefilm. com.

WR's PUG challenge

2003-02-10 Thread David Brooks
Well i have to say that ALL the pictures submitted were appealing to me personally,but,the one that caught my eye,after Vic's was Kathleen Leickly's "After the Big Shake".For some reason the middle fiqure with the tripod,caught my attention.I like the way the 3 people are situated and although a do

Re: Re: Slow list. How 'bout some flower photos to liven things up? ;-)

2003-02-11 Thread David Brooks
http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/images/b&w2002-4-2.jpg Hopefully that link works This is my latest scan,also trying to print this one in darkroom class.Got close last week:) Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada "Art needs to be in a frame.That way we know when the art stops and the w

Re: Mystery link

2003-02-11 Thread David Brooks
Oh Oh.Do i have to go to the principles office for this Its mine,Mike. Shot last spring(2002)early June if memory serves, in the backyard. Gear: Pentax Super Program and SMC A 70-210 using the macro on it.Film i think was Tmax but may have been Delta 100. Dave Begin Original Message Fr

Re: Re: Mystery link

2003-02-11 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 12:41:25 -0600 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Mystery link > Oh Oh.Do i have to go to the principles > office for this >David, >No, no, I like it. (But you do have to go to the principal's offi

Re: Re: Slow list. How 'bout some flower photos to liven thingsup? ;-)

2003-02-11 Thread David Brooks
Very nice, Doug(for colour) Natural light i assume. Dave Begin Original Message From: Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 14:28:57 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Slow list. How 'bout some flower photos to liven thingsup? ;-) might as well trot these out a

OT:Ilford Chemical Confusion

2003-02-12 Thread David Brooks
Hi All. I was just looking at an Ilford PDF sheet for times to develop FP5+ and i noticed a paragraph that stated NOT to add the harder to the Rapid Fixer.(Aaron said i could) This contradicts the jug of harder that states"add the harder to the rapid fixer at 1:40". Any comments from the Ilford che

Re: Cheap SLRs, WAS: K and M lenses are now obsolete!!! (was: FAJlenses)

2003-02-12 Thread David Brooks
Mike,I looked at a used Bronica RF645 during Christmas and, despite its size,found it a nice camera to hold.Focus, controls all smooth. I then went and tried the Fuji GS645 folder i went originally to see and felt a big diference right a away.Like the Bronica much better. If i can save up enough c

OT now: Re:  Cheap SLRs, WAS: K and M lenses are now obsolete!!! (was:FAJlenses)

2003-02-12 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Dave, >You ought to buy it now if you can. Bronica is offering a $450 >rebate until >March. That makes the RF645 and the 65mm normal lens cost about >$1150, which >is a screaming bargain. Thanks Mike. This works out to a

Re: Re: OT:Ilford Chemical Confusion

2003-02-12 Thread David Brooks
]> Subject: Re: OT:Ilford Chemical Confusion David... I've used kodak hardening fixer on HP5+ and I don't notice any difference between those negs and ones fixed without hardener. Test the hardener out on a small sample and see what happens. t On 2/12/03 6:26 AM, David Brooks wro

Re: Re: While were on tubes and flowers

2003-02-13 Thread David Brooks
So i gather its ok to ask green house owners to shoot in their establishments.:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:29:44 -0600 (CST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: While were on tubes and flowers Can you just go to your

Re: Re: While were on tubes and flowers

2003-02-13 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Dan Dave Begin Original Message From: Dan Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have. We have a really nice nursery north of San Antonio that used to specialize in African Violets but has branched out into other areas. Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada "Art needs to be in a frame

Re: Re: Question for the AF guys?

2003-02-14 Thread David Brooks
For me, i bought AF so i can shoot horse's,dog's,cat's (sorry Mike) and flying geese with a bit more confidence.I still have 5 mf bodies(Pentax) for macro,'scapes and B&W stills. Can' get rid of mr that easy:) :) Dave Begin Original Message From: "Gary L. Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sen

FS: S3 and Meter

2003-02-14 Thread David Brooks
Hi all.No takers last week so i'll throw it out one more time. One S3 c/w clip on meter: Camera in good shape,minor scratches and dings 55mm f1.8 in good shape,i see no fungus scratches etc. I bought this in the fall of 2001 and ran +_ 8 rolls in it.Meter seems quite accurate.Has a battery.Found

Re: Test

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Welcome back.Sell the Canon did ya Dave Begin Original Message From: "David Chang-Sang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:30:18 -0500 To: "Pentax Discussion Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Test I'm back :) Dave End Original Message Pentax User

Re: Re: METERS and a few ???'s

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Lost every Pentax V meter on ebay i'v bid on in the last month. Going for the Minolta F now.Taking no prisiors now.:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Jeff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 16:15:48 + To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: METERS and a few ???'s JD, I have r

Re: Viewfinders on KX, KM, and K1000

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Boz. I have the K1000 manual. I'll be right back:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Bojidar Dimitrov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 22:09:49 +0100 To: PDML <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Viewfinders on KX, KM, and K1000 Hi, Those that have a manual for either of the above

Re: Viewfinders on KX, KM, and K1000

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Boz. My K1000 manual states this: Viewfinder: Pentaprisim finder with cross-microprisim or split-image focusing screen.0.88x magnification with 50mm standard lens focused at infinity.-1 diopter eyepiece. Hope that helps. This is from the manual i recieved in 1997 with my K1000 purchase Dave Bro

Re: Re: METERS and a few ???'s

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Not having the SO turn on the lights when loading 120 film helps too. Dave (salvaged 4 out of 12 )Brooks Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Those three books would be a much better investment than a spotmeter IMHO. Especially if you use 35mm. --Mike

Re: This week's SMP: The Bronica RF

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
I'm very interested to hear what you have to say about this camera, Mike. I was very impressed when i handled one at Christmas,along with the SQ.I can see were tha bracket will be beneficial with this one. Dave. DAVE Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent

Re: RE: This week's SMP: The Bronica RF

2003-02-15 Thread David Brooks
ice cam.. I'm interested to hear about it too.. Cheers, Dave -----Original Message- From: David Brooks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 8:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: This week's SMP: The Bronica RF I'm very interested to hear what you h

Re: Re: TOPDML, this is how I saw it.

2003-02-16 Thread David Brooks
That was Jeff I rule of thirded(?) you and Aaron:) Dave Brooks Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 05:09:22 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: TOPDML, this is how I saw it. Dave why am I always in the center of your shots huh? hu

Re: OT:  Your Favorite Printer?

2003-02-16 Thread David Brooks
I only have used Canons(200ex,jc 4300)and now have the BJC 8200 and S800.I like them both although i may upgrade one to the S820 which does full page prints. I have never owned or tried Epson but may add one to the digital onsite gear one day. Dave Brooks Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canad

Re: OT:  Your Favorite Printer?

2003-02-16 Thread David Brooks
I only have used Canons(200ex,bjc 4300)and now have the BJC 8200 and S800.I like them both although i may upgrade one to the S820 which does full page prints. I have never owned or tried Epson but may add one to the digital onsite gear one day. Dave Brooks Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Cana

Re: Re: The proof is the proof is the proof etc.

2003-02-17 Thread David Brooks
I can do my own.  Hopefully soon! That was one big refrigerator, eh Dave?   cheers. frank David Brooks wrote: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1302793 >  From the last TPDML.Just wanted to show Aaron > still walks softly and carries a big stick. > BTW he gratiously waited until

Re: OT: Where is Graywolf?

2003-02-20 Thread David Brooks
He's a gear jammin lad now:) Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 14:45:41 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Where is Graywolf? I dropped off the list a while (three weeks or so), and when I came back I didn't notice any messages from Grayw

FS Friday.S3 with Meter

2003-02-21 Thread David Brooks
Also still for sale. S3 with 55 f 1.8 and original cap. Clip on meter for same,with case. Everready case for camera found. Condition is,in my questimate, 8+ Lens is clear,aperature blades smooth Some minor dust in finder and on mirror. Asking $60.00 US for both. I can take MO(bank or postal casha

Re: Re: OT: Quiz (was Re: More on the *ist

2003-02-21 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 19:09:21 -0600 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: OT: Quiz (was Re: More on the *ist >> Commun*ist! >> >> >> >> --Mike >> > > Not quite that extreme. :-) > > http://www.self-gov.org/quiz.html

Enlarging lenses

2003-02-22 Thread David Brooks
Hi all.A quick quiry now that i'm 99.9% sure the SO is letting me bring up the darkroom stuff from my parents house. Equipment is a Vivitar E-32 enlarger with Vivitar 50mm lens.It also has a carrier for MF 6x6 negs.I know i need a 75 or 80 lens to accomodate the size diffrence but are the mounts

Re: Hello

2003-02-23 Thread David Brooks
Welcome aboard Eric.I shoot horses(with cameras)so i hear what you are saying. Lots of knowledge here.Looking fwd to seeing more of your work. Dave Begin Original Message From: "Eric Edvalson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 12:04:31 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Hell

Re: OT: Some new photos

2003-02-23 Thread David Brooks
Great photos,Albano. I like the 2 band shots.I just recently shot a test roll of T3200 and really liked it a lot. Dave Begin Original Message From: Albano Garcia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 10:27:28 -0800 (PST) To: PDML <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: OT: Some new photos

Re: Re: The slippery slope of LX and 67 ownership was: More Pentaxnews/rumors (Now taking a poll)

2003-02-23 Thread David Brooks
Had a chance to fondle,i mean hold, Aarons 6x7 and 75 mm(i think) when we payed him a vist on our last TOPDML meet.It did feel like a big spottie as previously described by someone.I liked it Oh Noo. Dave Begin Original Message From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I gues

Re: Re: Seeking advise on medium format

2003-02-24 Thread David Brooks
Begin Original Message On Mon, 24 Feb 2003, Francis Alviar wrote: > I am considering investing in a medium format system. > I'd like to ask owners of the Pentax 645 and Pentax 67 > cameras their opinion on which system to invest in and > why.  Besides the difference in film size, what

Re: Re: Been lurking far too long

2003-02-26 Thread David Brooks
I hear ya Cotty.I have to much money tied up in the Nikon digital stuff right know,but i'll see what happens in say a calendar year,then judge. Dave Begin Original Message From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:43:08 + To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subjec

Re: Re: Cave story

2003-02-26 Thread David Brooks
Whats he need moved now. :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 14:38:43 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Cave story First never park your car on the street, 2nd learn how to probe for cars under snow piles, 3rd bribe the

Re: Re: Vuescan users quiry

2003-02-26 Thread David Brooks
Brendan. What do you do with the raw tif files.Just store them or convert in PS etc. Dave(gett'n a spot meter soon)Brooks Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:18:29 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Vuescan users quiry the 400

Re: Re: Comparing Pentax 80-200/2.8 vs Sigma 70-200/2.8

2003-02-26 Thread David Brooks
Pat White has the Sigma and was happy with it last i heard. Dave Begin Original Message From: "Gary L. Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 13:49:13 -0600 To: Pentax Users Group <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Comparing Pentax 80-200/2.8 vs Sigma 70-200/2.8 [EMAIL PROTE

Dust and CCD

2003-02-27 Thread David Brooks
Hi all. I'm sure i'm repeating something everyone knows but from experience with the D1 now for a year and a half,dust and ccd's dont mix well. I try to change my lenses in as dust free an area as possible.Couple of times i have had some nice pics ruined by a big dust blob.Not many but a few. Somt

Re: bitch and moan

2003-02-27 Thread David Brooks
Someone has fuzzy pixels to day:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 13:52:35 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: bitch and moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan bitch moan

Re: Note to the Brother hood

2003-02-28 Thread David Brooks
Damn,645 or 6x7 now this.Obey Wan please help:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 14:06:06 -0500 (EST) To: Pentax <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Note to the Brother hood Aaron would like you all to know that if you choose to get a *istD

Re: Loupes???

2003-02-28 Thread David Brooks
I have a AP 8X but if i need to get in there deep i use a spare 55mm 1.8 Dave Begin Original Message From: "Paul Eriksson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 13:49:16 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Loupes??? To take a break in the *ist D discussions... What loupes do yo

Re: Re: Let's hang the mutineers! (was Position: *ist-D & D10)

2003-02-28 Thread David Brooks
Gotta side with BR on this.I picked up some nice used Nikon f2.8 glass that i think is fantastic,that i use with the D1(and F90X) and i payed less than $1000 US for the 2 zooms (used.)I tried to stay with Pentax on my AF but the price drove me to the big N. Sorry Dave Begin Original Message

Re: RE: Loupes??? & Light Tables ?

2003-02-28 Thread David Brooks
David,I use the loupe on my contact sheets.I just position some over head light so i can see the images clear.Are you a goof,of course not:) Dave(saving now for the brotherhood)Brooks Begin Original Message From: "David Chang-Sang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 19:05:13 -

The Dad site

2003-03-06 Thread David Brooks
Fantastic find Mike. Great site and L/O. Dave Mike Johnston wrote: >Friends, >I have to tell you something. Sometimes I just get so fed up with the level >of CRAP all around us that I start to melt down. I spent a good hour tonight >on a thing called PhotoSig.com, where I was subjected to

Fwd: pentax-discuss-d re:dslr durability

2003-03-22 Thread David Brooks
This is why i only use my D1 as a work camera.I dont want it falling apart before its paid fore. Dave Begin Included Message Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 13:09:56 -0600 From: "Treena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Complaints Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cont

Re: LX repairs

2002-11-26 Thread David Brooks
William Robb does not recommend Pentax Canada Mississauga.IIRC Dave - Original Message - From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discuss Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 12:51 PM Subject: LX repairs > I'm thinking of buying an LX used and

Re: RE: OT: Last class

2002-11-27 Thread David Brooks
Dave. I'll find out if thats true in 2 hours Dave Begin Original Message From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 12:56:55 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: OT: Last class Dave, The 120 film is actually a lot easier and less cumbersome to load tha

Re: Re: OT: Last class

2002-11-27 Thread David Brooks
So far no problems with plastic reels and 35 mm film. Dave Begin Original Message From: gfen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 13:31:16 -0500 (EST) To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: OT: Last class Unfortuantly, I notice my old steel reel likes to abraise and eventually

Re: Re: RE: OT: Last class

2002-11-28 Thread David Brooks
Now you tell me I had quite a bit of trouble loading the 120 last night and was quite comical.I pulled the tab off in the dark and cut a square line and tried for 10 min to load.I knew that it has a paper back but i thought it was attached to the film.Once i figured out i was trying to load paper,

Re: Re: Pentax Moribund? Methinks not

2002-11-28 Thread David Brooks
Yes but don't forget,dinosaurs ruled for a LONG time BTW i split my shooting 50% film and 50% digital(D1) Dave(dinosaur too)Brooks Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A dinosaur I may be, but I am content! --Mike * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Quick PUG comments

2002-11-30 Thread David Brooks
Let me say,well done again folks.Some great photos this month. Some of the ones that caught my eye are,in no order: Hans Imglueck:Spider & Parachute >Nice macro shot.The weed seed realy makes it diffrent. Frank Theriault:The Flagpole >I love shots like this with plain buildings,but the pole adds

Re: Re: Tiny Cars and PUG

2002-11-30 Thread David Brooks
Butt Dan. What better way to break in the new SMC M 150 f3.5 :) We can break it into colour/B&W and tranny (Sorry Frank):) I can handle the translations from here Dave Begin Original Message From: Dan Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dave, While I'm sure Frank's butt is nice, you have to ask

Re: RE: Shalom from Israel :)

2002-12-02 Thread David Brooks
Welcome to the list Boris.Lots of knowledge on the list, you just have to get us on a good day Looking forward to PUG submissions from your area. Dave(still have not seen the original post)Brooks Begin Original Message From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 11:14:48 -0500

Re: Epson paper on (older) HP printer for printing photos shot with Pentax :)

2002-12-02 Thread David Brooks
I have Canon printers Ann,but i have tried other papers than the Photo Paper Pro that is recommended. I found Kodak does not work well on them,but the Ilford does. I have taken a liking to the Ilford Classic Gloss and the Classic Pearl.Drying times for the Ilford are quite a bit longer then Canon

Re: Re: Pat White in American Photo

2002-12-03 Thread David Brooks
Congratulations Pat.I forgot about that photo being in the magazine.I'll have to see if the local Shoppers or Henrys still has a copy.If its like some of the other portrait shots you showed us in the spring it should be great. Frank mentioned a 6x7.I thought you were a 35 mm guy or do you have one

Re: Re: Epson paper on (older) HP printer for printing photos shotwith  Pentax   :)

2002-12-03 Thread David Brooks
Maybe because i take my BJC 8200 and S800 into the "field" to print on site,but i have had to replace the head on the S800 earlier this year and have done several CLA's on both.The rollers that pull the paper sometimes go out of wack and make a scuff mark on the print.A cheap adjustment cures that

Re: Cat and mouse

2002-12-03 Thread David Brooks
I thought I was the only one who liked B&W flower shots. :) I have some nice Iris ones and an IR rose.Looks like i'll have to dig up my password for Photo.net and post some. Dave Begin Original Message From: Mike Johnston <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Cat and mouse That's okay, Annsan,

Re: Re: OT:Darkroom Rentals in GTA

2002-12-03 Thread David Brooks
I'm still working on the SO to bring my Dads stuff up.Making SOME procress :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:38:54 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT:Darkroom Rentals in GTA my basement lol. --- D

Re: RE: OT:Darkroom Rentals in GTA

2002-12-03 Thread David Brooks
room... not the staff ;-) Dave Original Message: ----- From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 09:39:22 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT:Darkroom Rentals in GTA Hi group.I know that Toronto Image Works has rentals but i heard one member of our class mention th

Re: Re: RE: OT:Darkroom Rentals in GTA

2002-12-03 Thread David Brooks
. Dave Original Message: ----- From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 12:28:19 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RE: OT:Darkroom Rentals in GTA Thanks David. I was hoping for something up this way.Just have to tell the SO i REALLY need part of her work area:

Re: Re: Irony and a filter question.

2002-12-03 Thread David Brooks
Video Dave Begin Original Message From: Michael Cross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 09:31:24 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Irony and a filter question. So what killed the 135mm prime?  80-200 zooms?  180mm and 200mm primes? Michael Cross Mike Johnston wrote:

Re: dogs are damn hard to shoot

2002-12-04 Thread David Brooks
So is a 6 week old kitten. Carry on Dave Begin Original Message From: "CBWaters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 10:35:08 -0500 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: dogs are damn hard to shoot My dogs are, shall we say, less than cooperative.  Any time you try to kneel to get a

OT:Sucked in but still wanting to do a good job

2002-12-04 Thread David Brooks
A good friend is getting married in January 2003,he for the 3rd time,she for the second.I now have the SP and 280t flash (smc m50 f1.7) on it for now.Hope to have the a 50 f1.7 before the wedding. I have done a bit of experimentation with the camera/flash combo and m lens,flash on TTL and using s

Re: Re: Minolta Spotmeter F

2002-12-04 Thread David Brooks
Don't worry Jeff.We won't snipe ya Dave Begin Original Message From: "Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm in the process of acquiring a Minolta Spotmeter F. I hope it doesn't elude me. Jeff. End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.

Re: Re: My first Ebay!!!

2002-12-05 Thread David Brooks
Cost me $12.00 on a $120.00 item recently. Dave Begin Original Message From: "Paul Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 14:00:13 +1100 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: My first Ebay!!! You certanly jumped in at the deep end :) what would be the Canadian Customs fee's

: OT Shabat - ROM was: Toronto this weekend.

2002-12-06 Thread David Brooks
I'm going to try 100%(ly) to get there for Noon.If i can, do you want me to bring the posters guys. What a bout parking?Any near by,so i can leave them in the truck for dispersal later:) Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/

Re: Re: My first Ebay!!!

2002-12-06 Thread David Brooks
Frank. I'll apologize for being part of the latest $1 Billion dollar Government Boondogle. Sorry Dave Begin Original Message From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 20:40:41 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: My first Ebay!!! Yes, just that I'd never try

Re: Graywolf's Back

2002-12-07 Thread David Brooks
Welcome back Tom.Good to see things are turning around for you. Dave Brooks Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail

Sorry

2002-12-07 Thread David Brooks
Hi all. Just getting back on the computer this am and notice a bunch of gun threads which started by my reply to a thread by Knarf. The reply was meant as a tongue in cheek reply and I was by no means trying to be flippent or offensive to anyone.I have only read a few replies of the gun thread a

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