RE: The MX

Shel; I got my MX last Monday and was surprised at how solid it felt after reading the rants from the list members. I was really expecting a flimsy camera without the positive feel and solidity of the LX. I am already in love with the mechanical shutter! Christian Skofteland > -Original

RE: insect macro photos

Now for the gravity-defying question: Was it climbing up the wall or going down? ;^) Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > BTW, he's clinging to a vertical wall. > > tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

RE: insect macro photo technique

Thanks Richard. I too keep the lens close-focused (a Vivitar series 1 105mm f2.5 macro 1:1) and use my body as the focusing rail. I get a real kick out of stalking the bugs. Countless times I've been so intent on the bug that I've stepped in puddles, ponds and lakes! Thank god for gore-tex! I

MX manual and/or brochure

Hey everyone; Does anyone have a PDF (or otherwise scanned images) of the MX user's manual and or the brochure? I have an original LX brochure that I will make available to my fellow listers as soon as I scan it into a PDF. Thanks! Christian Skofteland - This message is from the Pentax-Dis

RE: AW: so many questions

Mike, I can't get lenses long enough! I have my eye on a 600mm f4. I just need to win the lottery Christian Skofteland > I never have learned how to use > telephotos. > 100mm lenses seem almost impossibly long to me. I once bought > a 180mm and > couldn't figure out anything to shoot wit

RE: MX manual and/or brochure

or four PDMLers... > Let me know. > Fabio > - Original Message - > From: Skofteland, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Pentax-Discuss@Pdml. Net (E-mail) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 2:21 PM > Subject: MX manual and/or brochure >

RE: Which body would you BUY today?

and Satan will be buying thermal underwear. Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Cost aside? > I'd put a deposit on the upcoming Uber-Flagship/LX-II that > Pål's predicting > for next year ;-) > > (Of course, by then, the

RE: MZ5n versus LX

h, The LX is an amazing piece of work. Do I like if for it's "retro feel"... I didn't realize it was retro. If you refer to ugly, bloated and "ergonomic" as modern then yes I do like the "classic" look and feel of the LX I like it because it offers everything I need in a camera for the work

RE: November PUG assignments - Skofteland Waller

Thank you, Cesar. I kept the caterpillar on the left because I thought it gave the photograph a certain sense of depth. Recently I re-scanned this image with a much better scanner. The detail and eye-popping qualities have increased ten-times! Thanks again Christian Skofteland > -Origina

RE: where to buy film

I buy all my Velvia and Provia at the local camera store... Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Cory or Brenda Waters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Just a poll: > Where do you buy your film? > > Cory Waters - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubs

RE: Leonid meteor shower could be truly spectacular

Thanks! That was truly helpful! Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Michael Nosal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > See: > http://www.luminous-landscape.com/meteor.htm > > --mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

RE: Leonids

This morning sucked here in Montgomery County Maryland... Got up at 3:30am and got the MX and LX ready. Walked around the lake I live on to a previously scouted location with a clear view of The SE and Leo. Crisp sparkling morning. Stars were blazing. Saw a dozen or so meteors as I set up arou

RE: Digital cameras are FREE

One point that you did not make, Shel, is that Digital cameras and printers are "disposable" I'll continue to keep the LX and MX in good repair because essentially they are mechanical marvels with little in the way of electronics. I'm sure you feel the same about your Leicas, etc. Digital camer

RE: My Perfect Camera

Mine would be an LX with full range (4sec - 1/2000) mechanical shutter and a spot meter. Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Mike Johnston [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > That's it. That's my perfect camera. Anything I left out? > > --Mike - This message is from the Penta

Re: I'm an LX owner! Now the questions...

I've recently acquired an LX and share your views.  I was looking at Nikon F3's but decided to find an equivalent camera that would fit my K-mount lenses.  I have never seen a better full-system camera than the LX!   "1. With a grip attached, what do LXers do to attach a strap - and *don't*

RE: Pentax Auto 110 questions

Have you tried mail order from the US? A quick check at B&H www.bhphotovideo.com reveals Kodak Gold 400 ASA 110 film at US$2.99. It appears that there are other speeds/manufactures available. 110 is READILY available in the US at every supermarket/discount store and is still produced in quantit

RE: eBay WARNING

That's really scary. I browse eBay on a regular basis looking for deals on cameras and lenses and put bids on items all the time. I'm very happy with the few items I've won but every time I place a bid I wonder if I'm going to be ripped off. Christian Skofteland System Administrator ServerVault

RE: MZ-S vs. LX

You guys are starting to worry me! I just bought my first LX and have put only a few rolls through it so far. How much life can I expect from this camera? Let's put it this way: I don't intend to replace it! And honestly, for my application (nature/wildlife/landscape), I see no reason to own

RE: MZ-S vs. LX

ery, very long (on Winder ME II too). MX seems to be not that reliable and the buttons on ME Super can give trouble. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Skofteland, Christian <[EMAIL

RE: MZ-S vs. LX

hat wonderful SMC Tak glass just sit around and not make pictures. In fact, my September PUG, which I shot just a few weeks ago, was a product of my Spotmatic F and SMC Tak 85/1.8. But the LX gets a workout almost every day. Paul "Skofteland, Christian" wrote: > > I think my LX is

RE: new camera (Also NOT!!!)

perhaps not flying monkeys but there are some big-a** bats in Sydney! Have you been to 'stralia? It IS another dimension! Christian Skofteland System Administrator ServerVault Inc. "Securing the Internet" (703)373-5971 (Direct) (703)333-5900 (Main) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

pdml@pdml.net

I've got a 100 F2.5 Vivitar Series 1 macro which focuses to 1:1. Talk about an amazing lens! It has become my work horse for nature closeups. I know that KEH had one just like it at twice the price I paid on eBay. My next lens has to be a 300 or 400 telephoto. Know any good relatively inexp

pdml@pdml.net

oops! I meant 105mm Christian Skofteland System Administrator ServerVault Inc. "Securing the Internet" (703)373-5971 (Direct) (703)333-5900 (Main) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, August

RE: What is Pentax equipment?

I'm new to Pentax bodies having used crappy Ricoh's until I bought an LX recently. Therefore I have non-Pentax lenses. Yes, I plan to buy Pentax lenses as soon as the budget allows but in the meantime I will get by with my off-brand lenses. Incidentally I have a Vivitar Series 1 105mm Macro tha

RE: Vivitar Series 1 lens?

Message - From: "Skofteland, Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 5:36 AM Subject: RE: Vivitar Series 1 lens? > Why not a fixed focal length around 24mm? I have a Vivitar (non-Series 1) > 24mm that is excellent and i

RE: A butchered (AKA "modern") LX

;m not familiar with an F5. Is it really true then that I can remove a winder and the autofocus drive and associated weight? (Gotta be able to drop down to a light weight here.) Is CW IDM metering really available? Tell me all about it! Regards, Bob... From: "Skofteland, Christian" <[EM

RE: Slides vs digital

I believe even THAT digital wizardry is put on film before we watch it at the theater Christian Skofteland -Original Message- From: Lewis, Gerald [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 10:30 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Slides vs digital Think of t

RE: Slides vs. digital

It doesn't mean I have to like it I will be the last holdout, many, many, years from now with my manual focus LX and slide film while EVERYONE around me is shooting digital My original point was that digital photography is not and never will be a REPLACEMENT for film. It is just another

RE: A butchered (AKA "modern") LX

I'd like to see what Pentax comes up with. I won't rush out to buy it because I'm sure it will be very expensive. Also, with all those features it would have to be bigger than expected. I would think of it as comparing the F3 to the LX. Therefore the modern counterpart to the F3 being the F5 an

RE: Slides vs. digital

or stick with film! :-) Christian Skofteland System Administrator ServerVault Inc. "Securing the Internet" (703)652-5971 (Direct) (703)333-5900 (Main) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, Septe

RE: Slides vs. digital

ce Dayton Sacramento, CA - Original Message ----- From: "Skofteland, Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 12:17 PM Subject: RE: Slides vs. digital > Maybe my problem with this thread is that some people are saying word

RE: Slides vs digital

If it's not Jar-Jar it will be some other lame character Christian Skofteland -Original Message- From: David A. Mann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 4:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Slides vs digital [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Even if the d

RE: Slides vs digital

I'd consider buying a Pentax K-mount (as long as it takes my manual focus lenses!) digital camera. But only as a snap-shooter. It would never replace my LX and Velvia for nature photography. Christian Skofteland -Original Message- From: John Mustarde [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent:

RE: Christian's loyalty to slides

"Digital is really good right now for the final stages of photography (editing and printouts) but really poor in the early stages (recording the original image)." I couldn't agree more! Christian Skofteland -Original Message- From: Antti-Pekka Virjonen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent

RE: Slides vs. digital

I'll just say thanks for the support, Jostein! Your comments are right on target. I'm surprised that anyone is following this thread at this point! Christian Skofteland -Original Message- From: Jostein Xksne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2001 8:53 AM To: [E

RE: LX Viewfinder magnification?

according to: http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/thepentaxlx.html#AccessoriesFindermo delsanddetails the magnification is 0.9 The original LX brochure states 95% horizontal and 98% vertical. hope this helps. Christian Skofteland -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

RE: LX v MX/ME-S (was Re: An equipment epiphany: no MZ-S for me, yet)

Shel Belinkoff wrote: "The LX allows the use of a grip without having to attach a winder, unlike the MX or ME-S." When I received my LX it had the Grip-B which I removed (along with the strap) as an ungainly eye-sore. Well, I didn't want to lose it so after playing with the came

RE: Slides vs. digital

William Robb wrote : "What I find really stupid is all the talk about film being replaced by digital." Which was the point I was making in the first place! Granted I did not use the words "stupid" or "moronic" because I'm new to this forum and didn't want to offend anyone. ;^) C

RE: Slides vs. digital

Collin Brendemuehl wrote: "Every two or three years the club membership turns over. All they do is a bunch still-life shots of fruit baskets and a few nudes of that college girl. Nothing really intersting." What's not interesting about naked college girls? ;^) Christian

RE: Slides vs digital / Archiving?

> -Original Message- > From: Cory or Brenda Waters [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Well I, for one, can lay my hands on CDs I purchased more > than ten years ago > in a few seconds whereas, I couldn't find my negatives from > that timeframe > in a week. The CDs work no problem but the n

RE: Slides vs. digital

> -Original Message- > From: Robert Harris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > What's not interesting about naked college girls? ;^) > > They are so young, so lacking in experience. They become much more > interesting a few year later -- naked or clothed. > > Bob good point Christian S

Finally! a web site!

Ok, I've been working for a "managed data hosting" provider for a year now and finally got my website going today! Give me a break, I work on customer servers all day long and have no desire to deal with mine. So here it is: http://www.skofteland.net/christian.htm

RE: Spelling games (was RE: Slides vs digital)

> -Original Message- > From: John Coyle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Hey Christian, don't start this one again - we had a long > series on this just > recently! > However, I might just remind you that the English language > originated in > England (not the Americas), and that part o

Banned! Was: Not Like the 24-90? Why not?

> -Original Message- > From: Raimo Korhonen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Personal photography homepage at > http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen > A Leica! No Pentax for you! Christian Skofteland - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to ht

RE: World Trade Center burning

the pentagon and the state department. Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Alin Flaider [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 10:07 AM > To: Amita Guha > Cc: Amita Guha > Subject: Re: World Trade Center burning > > > Amita, is there more? There

RE: OT, but all else seems trivial.

I live in DC. Trust me there are a large number of Embassies here. Massachusetts Ave. is called "Embassy Row". On top of that many large US cities have consulates. Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Otis Wright, Jr. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > I'm confused, I see

RE: Blaming Clinton

> -Original Message- > From: Daniel J. Matyola [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > It didn't happen in "the rest of the world." It happened > here. The rest of > the world will soon forget; we shall not. > I don't need a gimmick like "911" to remember this. I have family and friends in both

RE: On a completely different tack - My first LX.

Jody; Congratulations! I got my LX a few months ago and still gaze at it lovingly (My wife thinks I'm nuts but what would she know she's an Aussie!). To answer your questions: 1. The multi-function lever performs three functions: mirror lockup when the button is depressed and the lever is push

My turn for a (possibly) dumb question about E-6 processing

I use slide film almost exclusively and 99% of that is Fuji Velvia. Just a few months ago I got my LX and since them I've pumped an average of one roll a week through it. Granted this is not a lot of film but I only get the weekends to get outdoors. I'm not pleased with the slow service of my l

RE: Pentax - [small] size matt ers?

> -Original Message- > From: dave o'brien [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > And almost all the *real* motorsports pros there had 600/f4.0 or > bigger lenses over one shoulder, so I guess small lightweight bodies > don't mean much in those circles. > > Me, I didn't have a track pass and was

RE: Blaming Clinton

> -Original Message- > From: dave o'brien [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > >"Skofteland, Christian" wrote: > > > >> except that most of the world writes dates as dd/mm/yy > which would make it > >> 11/09/01 > > I think Christi

RE: On a completely different tack - My first LX.

> -Original Message- > From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > >I don't know about cotty but I do after each and every shot! > > > >Christian Skofteland > > Trouble is - with the drive attached, it's all over in a few > seconds... > > Ouch. I'm much slower I don't have the dr

RE: On a completely different tack - My first LX.

you know, after I posted that I saw the second meaning and just about died! Christian Skofteland > > Are you SURE you want to be known for not having the drive > > > > > I'm much slower I don't have the drive you know, after I posted that I saw the second meaning and just about d

RE: Picture of the Week

> -Original Message- > From: Paul Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Hi, > > Here is my picture of the week. > I was on holidays last week so i didnt post week 6 on the > list, but its > there. > > As usual comments are welcomed. Beautiful! Christian Skofteland - This message is from

RE: THE NEW PENTAX

> -Original Message- > From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > To me, pixels have no character, and digital images all have a > sameness about them. Hell, digital isn't even called photography by > most people - it's imaging, and the results are images, not > photographs. It

RE: Ball Point Pens & Pencils (Was Re: THE NEW PENTAX)

> -Original Message- > From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > I didn't mean to sound harsh. There should have been a smiley of > sorts after the phrase you quoted above, but it got lost in this > new-fangled computer technology. However, I was quite serious about > the histor

RE: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Maga zine"

> -Original Message- > From: Cameron R. Hood [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > The legacy continues... > > Windows XP: Breaking Things > Stephen Manes, Forbes Magazine, 10.01.01, 12:00 AM ET > > I'll stick with Linux thank you. Christian Skofteland - This message is from the Pentax-Discu

RE: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Mag a zine"

> -Original Message- > From: David A. Mann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Christian Skofteland writes: > > > I'll stick with Linux thank you. > > What an interesting article. It pretty much confirmed my > suspicions. I > reckon that if Win XP was any good they wouldn't need to > s

RE: If you don't now own a Mac, better get one (from "Forbes Ma g a zine"

> -Original Message- > From: David A. Mann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > The down side is that when I went to Magnum Mac to pick up > my tablet the > other day I looked at the prices. A good G4 box is not for > the faint-hearted, at > least until the G5 comes out. And that titaniu

RE: NASA Photo Tonight

> -Original Message- > From: Lindamood, Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > Please pass this on if you wish. A formal request from > NASA: 10:30 EASTERN > > TIME 9:30 Central, 8:30 Mountain, 7:30 Pacific NASA has > asked that > > everyone step out on their lawns tonight at 10:3

City lights (was: NASA Photo Tonight)

> -Original Message- > From: dave o'brien [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Jeez, this is a list of photographers and no-one thought that maybe > some candles couldn't actually drown out city lights? Are these candles? http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0011/earthlights_dmsp_big.jpg

RE: Tripod Head Recommendations for Pentax 67

> -Original Message- > From: Mark D. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Okay, I know > the photo.net geeks all recommend the Arca Swiss head and > Really Right Stuff > plate combo. Yes, it's is an awesome way to go but that's out > of my price > range. > I'm considering the Bogen 3055 (heavy

RE: Digicams and 35mm--Warning! Long post

> -Original Message- > From: Mick Maguire [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > My two cents worth: In a recent edition of Outdoor > Photographer there was a > pro landscape photographer (sorry I don't remember his name) > who used a > digital camera to compose / try shots before getting all

RE: This is too weird

see http://www.snopes2.com/rumors/wingding.htm Christian Skofteland System Administrator ServerVault Inc. > -Original Message- > From: Norman Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2001 11:16 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: This is too weird > > >

RE: What you really missed

> -Original Message- > From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Yeah, I've taken up cave painting. There's something very rewarding > about using alder branches to apply freshly ground and mixed ochre to > the rough walls of a cave. I've had the power company disconnect the >

RE: What you really missed

> > > A Tarpon is an ancient horse > > "Skofteland, Christian" wrote: > > > You are going to jump on a fish to hunt a pig > > -- > Shel Belinkoff > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To u

RE: FA* 600/4.0 & Wimberly

> -Original Message- > From: David S. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Picked up my FA* 600/4.0 one week ago & my Wimberly head came in the > mail yesterday. I just finished setting them up. My > expression is "Too > Cool". The Winberly head is fantastic, I can not imagine any head

I must eat crow (or, how I was sold on digital imaging)

To add further fuel to the fire of "Digital Imaging" vs. "Real Photography" I submit my latest experience. I normally scan my slides on a CrappyScan(tm) flatbed scanner so that I can post photographs (images?) on the web. 99% of my slides are Fuji Velvia which gives me the vibrant colors, fine

RE: Asahi Digital Disposable Camera

It was mentioned earlier but died a quick death. Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Steve Knobbe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > I don't think I've seen this mentioned on this list, but I > thought some > of you might be interested (or at least dumbfounded). >

RE: Cheating

I have a Minolta 16 QT that I've used in the past. I just need to get film for it which is a nightmare. Christian Skofteland - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gall

RE: The REAL reason the Pentax MX rules!

Chris; Which K-series body provides a full mechanical shutter speed range (1sec - 1/1000 ) DOF preview, interchangeable focusing screens and a decent motor/winder? I just bought an MX on ebay for half of what I normally see them go for. I'll let you know how it is when i get it later this week.

Minolta 16's (was: Cheating)

finding film - I don't even know if > it has a cassette > in it (probably not). If you ever find film or cassettes for > yours, lemme know > where. I may need to exploit the same source. > > thanks, > frank > > "Skofteland, Christian" wrote: > >

RE: The REAL reason the Pentax MX rules!

PROTECTED]] > On Mon, 22 Oct 2001, Skofteland, Christian wrote: > > > Which K-series body provides a full mechanical shutter > speed range (1sec - > > 1/1000 ) DOF preview, interchangeable focusing screens and a decent > > motor/winder? > > I think you're misr

RE: Non-Pentax equipment

Don't start that again When I first joined the list a few months ago there was a lot of angry messages flying around about what is acceptable and what is not. Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: John Francis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Which reminds me ... when

RE: The REAL reason the Pentax K1000 rules!

I do! Try taking close-ups of bugs and flowers and such without DOF preview Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Evan Hanson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Who needs DOF, K,M, & A lenses have easy to read scales. ; ). > And one touch > zooms have those crazy lines.

RE: Non-Pentax equipment

ok, how about "heated? Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Perhaps "angry" s far to strong a word to describe the discussion at > that time. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www

RE: Our Faces

looking through the archives, wasn't "self portrait" a PUG theme at one point? Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 2:54 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Our Faces > > > I never though

DOF and bokeh (was: Real DOF & the Pentax K1000)

Your comments were a bit patronizing but if everyone agreed with everyone else this list would be quite boring! But it is my PREFERENCE to push the little lever-thingy and judge for myself if I like the effect. And lack of DOF is where I am going here I guess. How fuzzy is the background compare

RE: LX battery check?

The LED's are supposed to flash to indicate low battery Where you on Automatic or was the dial on 1? Christian Skofteland System Administrator ServerVault Inc. "Securing the Internet" (703)652-5971 (Direct) (703)333-5900 (Main) [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -Original

RE: Real DOF

Insect are some of my favorite subjects. So far 1x is all I've been doing in the field. I am going to attempt some 2x when I get some issues worked out. I'd be really interested in seeing the 7x aphid shot! Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: Patrick White [mailto:[E

Got my MX today

just got my MX today. Maybe the listers remember seeing it on E-Bay. It was the one with the "Rare MX" with the "little window in the doghouse" and "a viewfinder that you can actually SEE your shutter speed and f stop!" hehehe anyway, winning bid for above mentioned MX and 50mm f1.7 SMC-M was

RE: Real DOF

Thanks Bill. I'd seen this when I was going through past PUGs nice shot. I love the goofy idea! Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Here is a close up of a computer screen.. > http://pug.komkon.org/01feb/pixels.html > Wi

RE: insect macro photos

Thanks Richard. I did notice a lot of caterpillar photos on your site! The Io caterpillars were everywhere in that tree and it was impossible to get a good head shot of one of them while they were feeding. In the end, I filled the frame with color and spines and feet! I think the Velveta(sic)

RE: insect macro photos

Tom; That photo is awesome! The eyes and fangs are tack sharp and the legs add good depth and 3-dimensionality (is that even a word?). The only niggling issue I would have is the fore-leg that is completely out of focus on the right. Christian Skofteland > -Original Message- > From: t