GESO (my first) - KC Ethnic Festival

I went down to the annual Ethnic Heritage Festival in Swope Park Kansas City MO yesterday afternoon. My first time there, we are usually out of town on vacation at this point. About 60 countries/ethnicities represented, each with a booth selling food and/or crafts typical (?) of the area repres

Re: GESO (my first) - KC Ethnic Festival

to show us the black lady's face as well? Kostas (cheeky mode :-) I like "dancers" out of this set. great shot! Godfrey --- "dancers" is a great shot. it would probably be great in B&W too. rg ------ Nice GESO Stan. I especially liked going to the dogs. Butch

Re: OT: Need help with flower identification. Urgently!

Some form of lily, possibly a star lily variant... stan On Aug 23, 2005, at 7:45 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Okay, Pentaxian gardeners. I need an ID. I'm finishing up a garden article for a sunday supplement mag. I have one flower pic I want to use, but I can't find the little bloom in any of

Re: Survey: Your Most Unusual Shot

Not sure that this is my most unusual, but a fun shot I was reminded of by Mark's posted a few days ago. Taken in Warsaw last September. I saw the dog and took a series of 6 shots, looking for the right combination of angle, people, etc. In the middle of the process, this picture happened - the

Re: Back home, bad news...

Ouch! Sorry to hear about your troubles Gianfranco. At least you can be satisfied because you were able to prove two things: a. bad things sometimes do happen to good people; b. it does make sense to carry a back-up body, or two, or three... Good luck with a swift recovery on all fronts. Stan

Re: Calling Sid Barras

Doug, thanks for asking and Sid, thanks for checking in. I was concerned about you, my "mental map" of that part of the country is quite hazy and I had mentally placed you much closer to the storm track. Glad all is well with you. Stan On Aug 30, 2005, at 11:19 PM, Sid Barras wrote: Hey Guy

Re: Hitachi 4GB Microdrive

Just curious Tom, but when you say ... "about 5 seconds for the camera to power up and be ready" ..., is that only true for a start from Off, or does it also apply to a "restart" from sleep mode? stan On Aug 31, 2005, at 6:30 PM, Tom C wrote: I use microdrives regularly in the *ist D. I've

Re: Pentax-M f/13.5 2000mm

[Steam of consciousness response to the lens...] Impressive lens. And only 7300 grams! I think that a gram is about the weight of a feather, 7300 of them shouldn't be too bad. Oh, wait. That is close to 7.3 kilos. That is about the weight of my bowling ball. Would I want to attach my camera

Re: Ordered the DS this Morning

Fred, you will find, if the DS is anything like the D, that the eyecup will quickly choose to remove itself. BTW, congratulations on your move into the modern era. Enjoy! Stan On Sep 1, 2005, at 1:00 AM, Fred wrote: By the way, the viewfinder is just beautiful to use with mf lenses, and eye

Re: Hitachi 4GB Microdrive

airs all the time, against my own will, and the microdrives have not dissappointed me. Tom C. From: Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Hitachi 4GB Microdrive Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 00:50:42 -0400 Just curious Tom, but

Re: Hitachi 4GB Microdrive

I misunderstand, please clarify and I'll attempt to answer. I'm pretty TC> much a guy who splits hairs all the time, against my own will, and the TC> microdrives have not dissappointed me. TC> Tom C. From: Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdm

Re: How many List Members Does it Take?

At least 15 to discuss the backward compatibility of the brand of light bulb being used, (10 of those would get into a flame war about the rumors of a new, more efficient light-bulb and whether it would maintain compatibility.) 3 to post graphs of the relative luminosity of the old and new b

Re: New Lenses

Thanks Bill. Only 74 days 'til Christmas... stan On Feb 27, 2007, at 7:07 PM, Bill Sawyer wrote: > > http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-16-50mm-Angle-Digital-Cameras/dp/ > B000NO5QV6/sr= > 1-2/qid=1172623027/ref=sr_na_2/105-0385156-1864461 > > I'm afraid I don't know how to do the tiny url thing. >

Re: SDM lenses

I am betting that 15 May will be the actual release date. I think they are following the same strategy as with the K10D - delaying from the original release date as they realize the high demand they will face. As with the K10D, I think the prices are about $500 under anybody's most optimist

Re: OT cleaning laptops

I moisten a paper towel and gently wipe the screen surface on my Mac notebooks. The grease from your fingers transfers to the keyboard and, when the lid is closed, to the screen. An occasional wipedown of the keyboard can prolong the intervals between screen cleanings. stan On Feb 28, 2007,

Re: SDM lenses

Silent Deadly Microwave On Feb 28, 2007, at 6:53 PM, John Celio wrote: > From: "John Whittingham" >> On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:09:23 +, Eric Featherstone wrote >>> On 28/02/07, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On 28/2/07, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed: > But there's no me

Re: NY Times Pic

You know, that is quite impressive. Your worst shot, a "throw away" that didn't fit the theme (you thought), is still good enough to be used. Well done. stan On Mar 1, 2007, at 12:05 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I get a credit line that reads "Paul Stenquist for the New York > Times." > I

Re: Favorite Carry-around Digital camera?

I find the skinny Optio's too hard to hold - I prefer a bit more heft. And I cannot abide the thought of using one of the ones without viewfinder. We've had Optio 330 and Optio 550. The start-up time and the shutter lag is a PITA on any such camera, but these are both very functional. Also

Re: OT -so how about a pano of moving objects ?

In the early 70's I was a volunteer wrench for a guy racing a Lotus Elan in SCCA. Later the guy I found to work on my own cars (I had a string of Porsche 912's) was an active racer with a Spitfire. I did some serious research, found I could campaign in the formula V or formula Ford for $8-1

Re: More from around Staithes

I am not sure about the lion or the emporium, but the rest are top notch! The church shot is easily my favorite. stan On Mar 3, 2007, at 7:39 PM, Bob W wrote: > Here are a few more scenes that caught my eye last week: > http://www.web-options.com/Staithes2/ > > I've corrected the verticals in

Re: DA14 vs DA 12-24

The DA 16-45 is pretty much my "standard" lens on the K10D. As someone whose primary preferred FOV had always been that which you get on 35mm film with a 100mm lens, I passed through 35mm lenses to 28mm to 24mm to 20mm a few years ago. (I blame it on this group and a few people who kept tal

Re: Question about Web Galleries generated by Adobe Light Room

Looks good - works fine. And thanks for the Camden Lock shots! stan On Mar 30, 2007, at 1:58 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > btw, since other PDMLers were there with me, i thought you might be > amused by the test gallery ... > > http://www.gdgphoto.com/camdenlock/ > > It will be deleted sometime

Re: OT Planes and cameras

Best strategy is to carry as much of your electronic gear (including camera(s), charger(s), batteries, phone, charger, conversion plugs, etc etc) with you on the plane as you can manage. They may hand inspect your bag, but you'll be there to watch the process. Actually, it has been many tri

Re: Intro

building techniques discernible in the buildings there has forever changed the way I look at old buildings. Be sure to check the FAQ for the group, both to get pointers on some of the groups' unique ethos (will help avoid getting shouted at) and to find useful Pentax-related links. Stan H

Re: Question regarding LightRoom

Another possibility... 1. Create a new folder (Collection) in LR. As you create it, use the naavigational prompts to place the folder where you want your info stored. 2. Open your old Collection. 3. Select all of the images in questions, drag-and-drop them onto the new Collection. 4. Delete t

Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia

Glad to hear from you Lasse. My condolences on the passing of your father. I know that it has been a many year struggle for you as in many ways you put your own life on hold. But the struggle is worth it, and the end is never welcome. Now go out and take some pictures of the girls! If you ca

Re: action finder for LX - who uses it?

I had one I used back in my LX days. Always had mixed feelings about it. Pluses: easier to use than the standard viewfinder when wearing glasses. Nice for a walk in the nature reserve - switch from horizontal (regular) to vertical (looking down through the finder) faster, easier than adding a re

Re: LONDON PDML - Shakespeare's Cafe

Looks nice, but do you really think that there will 100 of us? Stan On Apr 19, 2005, at 4:22 AM, Cotty wrote: Unless there's any better suggestion, I will book a table for us all at 6.30pm in the Globe Theatre Cafe just along from the London Eye. Looks out over the Thames

Re: Off for vacation and a customs question

Which expiration are you referring to? Yours or the passport's? Stan On Apr 19, 2005, at 8:43 PM, Cesar wrote: I guess my gear looks so used that no one ever questions my having bought elsewhere :-) Wondering if I will fill my passport before expiration, César Panama City, Florida

Re: DA lenses and Stan's site

I am accumulating the comments as they occur. The DA lenses (and the several other "missing" newer lenses) will be incorporated next time around. Stan On Apr 20, 2005, at 1:10 AM, Thibouille wrote: None of the DA lenses are on Stan's site. Is that deliberate or are they just too recent to have a

Re: Cornwall

Nice work as usual. I particularly like 4327. I can just imagine the conversation: "I thought YOU were going to put the stopper in the drain..." Stan On Apr 20, 2005, at 1:13 PM, Cotty wrote: Spent a week meandering along the Cornish coast, England.

Re: OT: Belgium

If you have even the slightest interest in musical instruments, go to the music museum. (In The English Building, near the main museum.) If you have no interest in music, go there anyway for lunch or tea. The main square at night. The restaurant street which leads, more or less, into the square

Traveling to Sweden and the Netherlands...

Immediately following the Great 2005 London PDML Gathering, I am headed for Stockholm. I will be in Stockholm from evening of 8 May to morning of the 10th, then back into Stockholm Friday afternoon/evening May 13. Still debating whether to return home on the 14th or 15th. I will be in the Amste

Re: Don't forget that lenses reflect light too!

Obviously shooting RAW format,,, stan On May 5, 2005, at 1:01 PM, Mark Pickett wrote: Was looking at this auction...if you look at the lens you can see the photographer...and no clothes? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=7511914873&rd=1&sspagenam e=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Re: flying with gear

In the last two years I have taken over 10 overseas trips to destinations including Singapore and Belgium and Kosovo and Italy and Bulgaria and England and Australia and Mexico and St. Martin and Lithuania and Sweden. Accumulated rules for easing the passage through security: 1. Except in Ger

Update Re: FS: various Pentax cameras and lenses

Here is an update on what I have for sale along with pointers to some images I have posted. Paypal, check, money order, trade, whatever as payment. For example, I would trade the 85/1.8 for an SMC-A 20/2.8 Return privileges on everything. on 8/14/03 9:57 PM, Stan Halpin at [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: PDML meet (Was Vs: Scotland pics up)

How about a bit further north? I will be in Sweden in late September, with time the weekends of 20-21 Sept and 27-28 Sept. Linkoping or Stockholm. Maybe in Oslo that second weekend, but probably Stockholm. Stan on 8/16/03 2:45 PM, Raimo Korhonen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Good read Cotty - no

Re: FS Prices

on 8/19/03 4:41 PM, Fred at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Just a comment: It does seem as if some of the recent FS ads have > been "going for broke" for prices (so to speak). While certainly > not universally true (and I ~do~ mean that), it does seem as if some > sellers are really hoping to "make

Re: *istD and the future (WAS: Re: Digital FormatsandPartialCoverage Lenses)

on 8/20/03 9:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Pal posted: > >> My point isn't really if one like it or not. My point is whether one likes it > sufficiently > better than, say, the D10 in order not to buy a Canon instead. I'm sure many > people will > if they are able to hand

FS: (update) 35mm and 645 bodies and lens, etc.

Return privileges on everything. [Shipping cost via USPS Priority Mail will be added.] $10 SC-21 LX Finder screen, good condition. In box in (mismatched) case with tool and instructions. This one is the original that came in LXen - a ground glass field with a central small microprism grid. $15

*ist-D Brochure

Not sure how long it has been there, but Pentax USA now has a 4-page brochure on the D available as a .pdf from the website (to supplement the spec sheet that has been up for several days.) Detailed photos of camera controls, etc. Stan

FS: 35mm and 645 stuff

I've just finished putting up the images of the various 645 bodies, lenses, etc. For an overview of the stuff I have for sale, see: http://home.earthlink.net/~smh645/forSaleLists.pdf or http://home.earthlink.net/~smh645/lensFamily.jpg http://home.earthlink.net/~smh645/macroTools.jpg http://home

Re: Anyone ordered an *ist D yet?

> > Has anyone out their placed an order for one? > > Regards, > > Ziggy > > > I told my local store a month ago to get an order in for me, to include the grip. No FAJ lens. His rep wouldn't accept the order until Pentax passed along the stock number; now that that is in place, the order i

FS: status update on Pentax35mm and 645 gear for sale

See http://home.earthlink.net/~smh645/forSaleLists.pdf for an updated list of what I have for sale. At this point I still have most of the 645 gear (2 bodies, 35mm, 45mm, 75mm, 120mm, and 200mm lenses, misc other items) and some of the Pentax K and M lenses for 35mm K-mount camera. Several lenses,

Re: Any more *istD questions?

on 9/10/03 1:56 AM, Heiko Hamann at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi, > > I will have the possibility to handle a *istD at the weekend. If I shall > try soemthing for you, then tell me. I will take some FA-lenses with me, > a SMC-M 10/2.8 and my AF500FTZ. > > Cheers, Heiko > > I would like to see

Re: some more *ist D samples (four lens question)

on 9/10/03 9:56 AM, Patrick Wunsch at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > If you could only have four lenses in your camera bag, which ones would you > chose and why. I ask this because I am trying to narrow down my choices and > assess my needs versus wants while still be able to pay the mortgage! > > I

Re: ebay wording for my ad

I think the discussion of Reserves and BIN's needs to distinguish between dealers and hobbyists. Dealers will set a Reserve at wholesale + x%, and then make a bit more by overcharging shipping. I (and other hobbyists I have observed) will: a. forego a reserve on lower value items; b. protect their

Re: First Front Cover

on 9/10/03 3:41 PM, Herb Chong at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > or the Finger Lakes. i've been meaning to head up that way sometime in the > near future. not many backcountry landscape photographers on this mailing > list though. > > Herb > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Roberts" <[E

Re: FS Friday - final call on my 35mm and 645 gear

u leaving, and where are > you going? > > Have a great time! Mid-September is a good time for almost all parts of > the world! > > keith whaley > > * * * > > Stan Halpin wrote: >> >> I have updated my listing of items for sale at: >> >>>

Re: Reputable dealer?

on 9/15/03 8:07 PM, Keith Whaley at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > An FA*? I hope to tell you! > I bought a mere SMC-K 85, f/1.8 the other day, for not much less than that! > > You'll enjoy it! > > keith whaley > > * * * * > > Robert Gonzalez wrote: >> >> There are a couple of lenses that kevinca

Re: That was fast! or Posting of interesting KEH items?

on 9/15/03 4:55 PM, John Francis at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> This morning (four hours ago) I checked KEH and found a F 300mm f/4.5 for >> about $380 and was seriously thinking about posting it here since I've >> noticed that a few people here have been looking for this lens. But because >>

Re: Pentax in politics

on 9/15/03 4:54 PM, Lasse Karlsson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Thought I'd let you know that now Pentax got themselves a representative in > politics. > Since a couple of weeks back I am running for a seat in the local parliament > of Aland (the Aland Islands) as well as for a seat in the city c

Re: upcoming show

on 9/30/03 7:34 PM, Herb Chong at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > this past weekend, i finalized a deal to have a showing of some of my photos > at a restaurant that i frequent in New Paltz, NY, the Harvest Cafe > http://www.gunks.com/area/eats/harvest.htm. the current plan is to put up on > October 18

Re: Where are the ist-D''s?

You are right Cotty, if I must have one within 3-4 days, I could probably get one. I have bought from Sweden (thanks Lasse), England (thanks Peter), Japan, Hong Kong, from KEH and B&H and Adorama, from Oregon and Arizona... The problem is that I asked my local dealer to order one for me, I bugged

Re: istD and threads

On the DP Review web site, they have a (now outdated) comparison/review of the speed of various brands and speeds of digital "film". The details are a bit out of date, but the explanation of of the test, etc. is instructive. Stan on 10/06/03 5:56 PM, William Robb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >

Re: Old lenses and *ist-D

And then there are those of us that like to try things out. I have bought and sold dozens of Pentax lenses over the last 5 years; except for the super wide or super long, I have owned most of the K-mount lenses made. If were more organized, I would have a great collection of photos of and with thos

Re: *ist 35mm

There are children on the list that have no idea what you are talking about; isn't it sad? I mentioned this line to my wife, she is now singing the full lyrics, very nicely. Thanks for the reminder! Stan on 10/19/03 8:48 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Bucky posted (among man

Re: Macros

use it with extension tubes or a high quality 2X adapter if you need the 100mm length. Stan Halpin

Re: wide angle tele lens

on 10/22/03 6:56 PM, arnie at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > list > > i need a wide angle to tele lense say from 24 to around 100. any > recommendations? > > thanks > arnie > > FA24-90

Re: new to list and a question

I have sold (via eBay) to Italy, England, Scotland, Norway, Poland, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. Maybe also Belgium. No problems, except that there are extra steps to take in the paperwork, it is more expensive (and harder to predict the cost) to ship, and maybe just

Re: Enablement!

on 11/01/03 10:31 PM, frank theriault at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I haven't seen my original post yet, either... > > BUT I DON'T CARE, BECAUSE I HAVE A FREAKING LX!!! > > -frank > Way to go Frank! You will enjoy it. Stan

Re: stereo wedding slides

on 11/02/03 10:53 AM, tom at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> -Original Message- >> From: D. Glenn Arthur Jr. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >>> I have this client who mentioned that his parent's >> wedding photos had >>> been shot in stereo back in 1954. [...] >>> >>> I also wonder if it w

Re: Cropping

When I ask for a "full frame" 8x10 at my local store, I always expect a 6.66x10, I always get a 8x12 instead. If I want it in an 8x10 frame, I need to crop it... Stan on 11/04/03 6:56 PM, D. Glenn Arthur Jr. at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: And, most any skilled 35m

Re: Bored at work, so....

on 11/05/03 5:00 PM, John Dallman at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bob Walkden) wrote: > >>> I assume that the original, 35mm coverage, lenshoods could now be >>> significantly extended and not impinge on the APS-sized-chip image? > > Yup. > >>

Re: DSLR burst rates (was: Re: my ist-D samples

on 11/09/03 3:29 PM, Cotty at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On 9/11/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: > >> Either way, it is too slow for someone who shoots rabid bursts at short >> intervals. > ... > For comparison sake, I did a quick test with the D60. > Total frames shot in > one minute = 8 + 31 +

Re: More *ist-D images [FA* 300mm]

on 11/13/03 6:44 PM, John Francis at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> John Francis wrote: >>> somewhat from chromatic aberration, especially in the corners. >> >> On my monitor all the bright white edges have the blue CA. >> Even on the back dark edge of the geese' wings. >> Could this be the lens

Re: OT - My Letter in AP

on 11/17/03 11:30 AM, Cotty at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Now those of you that have met me know that I'm a modest chap (!) and > don't like banging my own drum. But for those who won't see the magazine: > ... modest? > ... proper digital editing techniques, and not this cheap and chintzy > att

Re: More *ist-D images [FA* 300mm]

on 11/17/03 11:41 PM, Doug Franklin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > On Mon, 17 Nov 2003 23:31:42 -0600, Stan Halpin wrote: > >> http://home.earthlink.net/~smh645/bird on wire.jpg >> >> for others with the 300mm alone, see >> http://home.earthlink.net/~

Re: More *ist-D images [FA* 300mm]

Fred, Shel? He is the luddite in a different thread. This is Stan, I am the early-adopter out here on the bleeding edge of technology... BTW, I do know the value of standards which conform to the lowest common denominator, and it is after all still unusual for an OS to be able to deal with file n

Re: More *ist-D images [FA* 300mm]

on 11/18/03 7:17 AM, jmb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Stan, > > I see nothing wrong with these technically on my monitor. So this is > effectively 600+ telephoto (900?)! What tripod setup did you use? > > Run! Don't walk! to buy this! >> >> For academic interest, herewith is presented a sho

Re: istD USB

on 11/21/03 3:36 AM, Kevin Waterson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This one time, at band camp, "Dario Bonazza 2" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> A software for camera remote control and direct storage on hard disk (via >> USB) is announced, but not already available. > > Ok, can the files be rem

Re: Enablement needed

on 11/20/03 2:28 PM, David Madsen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I am feeling a bit week, but not quite broken. I am in lust with the *istD, > but do not have enough money. My question for the owners of this fine > camera is, should I sell my film equipment to purchase the D? I have an > MZ-S, F

Re: Quality of Pentax 250-600/5.6 PowerZoom

on 11/21/03 9:17 PM, John Francis at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >> Does anyone on the list own this lens > > That would be me > >> Is the Pentax 250-600 worth it? > > You'll have to decide that for yourself. > In my case I probably wouldn't have bought one new, but (thanks > to a heads-up fro

Re: Advice re home studio

Hey Tanya fairy girl - welcome back! Lasse - I think all of the posters had good suggestions. Since I have the advantage of having seen your space, I will add a couple of comments: a. Like the others, I wonder if the space is not too small. But it is a start. Clean it out, paint the walls, hang

Re: An observation re Pentax for sale

Shel - I am joining the discussion late as I am just back from a 4-day holiday trip down to Eureka Springs. I shot about 500 images with my ist-D. Meg added 8-10 with the Optio. If that were slide film, I would have "paid for" one of my two 512mB cards. In the month or so I have had the ist-D, I ha

Re: Track and Confirm thru USPS

on 11/26/03 11:56 AM, Shel Belinkoff at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > http://www.usps.com/shipping/trackandconfirm.htm > > Works for me ... > > -> Q. Which services provide tracking? A. Express Mail, Global Express Guaranteed® and Global Express Mail (depending on destination coun

Re: Who else?

on 11/30/03 8:17 PM, Stan Halpin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > on 11/27/03 4:04 PM, Bill Owens at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Who, besides Cotty, Jostein, Frank, Adelheid, will be making their first >> trip to the Grandfather Mountain Nature Photo Weekend in 2004? >>

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

tence I did not complete. (And the answer to the question: "what is he drinking tonight?!" is "Black Swan Shiraz," a low-end Australian which is actually quite nice. If you like a red wine which bites back.) Stan on 11/30/03 8:47 PM, Stan Halpin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: &g

Re: OT: Whines (was: Re: How many musicians?)

OK, east on I-70 to Belleville IL, on east to Indy where I would like to hang a right turn, down to Kentucky or Tennessee, and then on across... I can hear it now. "No officer, that is not moonshine in the funny jug. Who would carry moonshine TO North Carolina? This is a special lens cleaner that

Re: speaking of Limited lenses....

on 12/01/03 9:53 PM, jmb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Christian Skofteland wrote: >> I hope someone on the list got this one. Not cheap but it's BLACK. >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2967325955&category=48558&; >> rd=1 >> >> And check this one out as well (maybe one d

Re: Track and Confirm thru USPS

I tried the last time I shipped anything (the LX that went missing for a while), was told "huh??" I'll try again next time I ship something. Thanks! Stan on 11/30/03 11:32 PM, Ann Sanfedele at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Stan Halpin wrote: > >> on 11/26/03 11:56 A

Re: 4 week wait for a lense :(

on 12/04/03 9:00 PM, Kevin Waterson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > This one time, at band camp, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Borrow someone's A*85mm f1.4 and realise the mistake you have made ;-) > > I have one of these, but cannot make it go on the istD > > Kind regards > Kevin I wi

Re: no birds at my Thanksgiving

on 12/02/03 11:34 AM, Ann Sanfedele at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... > found a stash of bird feeders up on the mountain whose name I can't begin > to spell, but is often day-hiked by New Yorkers who take a bus up rt 32 . > Sounds like "Scuddy-munk" ... > > annsan > > Would that be the Shawangu

Re: Pentax 501 slide ?projector?

on 12/02/03 7:04 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Overwhelmed by curiosity, I bid on this item... > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2965331911 > > So now it's arrived and I'm looking at it. > It small and compact. > It looks like a slide projector. > But,

Re: SAFOX VIII problems?

on 12/02/03 6:22 PM, John Francis at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I've just heard of some reported problems with the SAFOX VIII > auto-focus with lenses wider than f4 max aperture. > > Apparently the FA 50/1.4 and 28-70/2.8 are particularly prone > to the errors, but the 80-200/2.8 also shows so

Re: *ist D - with no lens?!?

on 12/02/03 6:44 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Another question that I have, and I apologise if this sounds extremely > "dumb" BUT, if the effective > focal length of the *istD is 1.5times the focal length of the same lenses on > a film body, does this mean > that the f

Re: [SPAM] Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom

on 12/02/03 6:14 PM, Lukasz Kacperczyk at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is it only me, or does anybody else also receive some email from PDML with a > "prefix" "[SPAM]" and a word "net" in the beginning? > > regards, > Lukasz > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > === > www.fotopol

Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom

By "psuedo-macro" I meant that this is one of many lenses that claim to be macro but really aren't (IMHO) since they are not designed for a flat field of focus, they are not optimized for the close rather than distant subjects, and they don't focus all that close anyway. An ok alternative to using

My website down (?) - Was: Re: Pentax 28-105mm FA powerzoom

on 12/02/03 7:16 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... > OT - your website seems to be down right at the moment, or is it just at my > end? > ... > > tan. > > I think my ISP has rung in a change of service terms on me, and is starting to charge for bandwidth. This month,

Re: card storage in the field

on 12/03/03 9:12 PM, Herb Chong at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > how do people transport their memory cards and keep them handy for > replacement when one gets full? i have a 4G Microdrive in the camera now, a > 1G and two 512M cards. i plan to get a second 4G MicroDrive and another 1G > memory card

Re: Totally OT but...

on 12/03/03 5:51 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I had a lovely surprise this morning! My kids and hubby woke me with a > chocolate (lopsided! lol) cake, complete with 27 glowing candles, and some > loveheart shaped balloons, whilst performing a very off-key rendition of

Re: Who else?

on 12/03/03 9:37 PM, Ann Sanfedele at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Bill Owens wrote: > (to annsan) > >> Well, since Cesar's already volunteered to give you his bed, you've got it. >> Remember to bring your sleeping bag and pillows. >> >> Bill >> > > Ok, officially add me to the tally - > And I'v

Re: Alternate site for smhalpin Web Site

on 12/04/03 10:18 PM, Tanya Mayer Photography at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Didn't work for me Stan! > > tan. > > - Original Message - > From: "Stan Halpin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003

Re: the bear facts (?) A walk in the woods, Bill Bryson

on 12/04/03 2:29 PM, Ann Sanfedele at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I bought the audio tape used and played it for > myself, wonderful stuff -- maybe > was the extra push to get me to GFM - but, but > ... the cover of the 4 cassette > box was apparently designed by someone who thinks > all bear

Web Site status update (was Re: Alternate site for smhalpin Web Site)

OK - I found a couple of copies of the November 2001 version of the Pentax Lens Opinion site - thanks Fred for your copy! I have replaced what was on RoadRunner, the version there now should work allright. Let me know if there are any problems. All of this has given me serious motivation to finish

Re: Shopping for an ultrawide.. any advice?

Well Ryan, I can't help you with a choice among the listed lenses, but I do have a suggestion: a used SMC-A 20/2.8; there was one on KEH a few days ago for about $465 IIRC, that puts it right into the price range. Stan on 12/06/03 8:39 AM, Ryan Lee at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi all, > > Was

Re: OT Cat Names (Was Re: Success of our PDML member)

on 12/06/03 7:55 PM, Paul Eriksson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Going OT, but that's a great cat name! My cat's just a boring Tasha > > If you think that's boring our cat is called Kitty. Don't blame me, she was > part of the marriage package. > > Paul > > ___

Re: JPEG to TIFF or PSD Conversion

OK, I am not a techie, so let me try. Imagine your photo as a matrix of 3000 lines on the screen in front of you, 2000 picture elements wide. Work your way across the first line and evaluate what you see and think how to tell someone else what you see. You don't go "white, white, white, pinkish, p

Re: More *ist-D images [FA* 300mm]

unt itself. It looks like I should be able to come up with > something that will lessen this effect. > > I have had the 300 mm f4.5 FA for several years and it is one of my > favorites and most used. I have no complaints with it but the lack of > balance does seem wrong. >

oops (was Re: More *ist-D images [FA* 300mm])

Actually Vic, I was referring to the FA 300/4.5. I had meant that a a side msg to Ken, not to the list. It would have made more sense if I had copied the original msg, and it would have made even more sense if I had sent it just to Ken as I intended. I hit the wrong button. But thanks for your com

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