I was in a Ritz Camera today having some snapshots processed with their Fuji Frontier and I noticed that they had a Pentax *ist-Ds on display. I asked to look at it and the clerk brought it down for me to play with. Mmmmmmm.... I'm still on the fence about getting a DSLR, but that camera felt pretty darn good. The body finish is not as nice as my MZ-S, but the splatter-finished plastic feels nice and solid. The viewfinder is remarkably good as well. I was also impressed by the "touch-up" focus capability of the kit lens--sure wish the FA* lenses had this!
The most interesting part came when I asked the clerk how the cameras were selling. He said that they were selling so well that they couldn't keep them in stock and that I had the last one in the store in my hands. I asked what set the Ds apart from the Nikon D70 and he responded that the better viewfinder was a big selling point. Add this to occurrences like the formation of Lens Buyers Anonymous (LBA) at the dpreview.com Pentax SLR forum and maybe the sky isn't falling for Pentax after all.... --Mark From jeff Sat Dec 11 02:57:06 2004 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivery-Date: Fri Dec 10 18:57:06 2004 Return-path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Envelope-to: [email protected] Delivery-date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:57:06 -0800 Received: from exprod5mx124.postini.com ([64.18.0.38] helo=psmtp.com) by toko.jab.org with smtp (Exim 3.36 #1 (Debian)) id 1CcxRS-0001Yr-00 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:57:06 -0800 Received: from source ([212.47.80.97]) by exprod5mx124.postini.com ([64.18.4.10]) with SMTP; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:59:35 EST X-Envelope-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 20:37:17 -0600 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook, Build 10.0.6626 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-Envelope-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-UIDL: _ZnC.d1luBB.mta04.mx Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: "Stan Schwartz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-Mailing-List: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (use 'Subscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED]') List-Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (No HTML, plain text only) List-Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (use 'Unsubscribe [EMAIL PROTECTED]') List-Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable To: [email protected] Subject: [filmscanners] RE: B&W from Color X-pstn-levels: (S:99.90000/99.90000 R:95.9108 P:95.9108 M:94.8624 C:98.9754 ) X-pstn-settings: 1 (0.1500:0.1500) gt3 gt2 gt1 r p m c X-pstn-addresses: from <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [294/10] X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 2.64 (2004-01-11) on toko.jab.org X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, hits=-4.6 required=4.0 tests=BAYES_00,DNS_FROM_RFCI_DSN autolearn=no version=2.64 My own experience is that if you want sharp B&W, use a sharp color transparency film. I like the B&W images that can be extracted from = Velvia and Kodak's Elite Extra Chrome. Learning to examine each color transparency for its hidden B&W has introduced a new dimension to photography for me. Stan Schwartz -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of = [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 4:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [filmscanners] Re: B&W from Color And a related question: If you wanted to shoot in color, yet have the flexibility of converting to B&W digitally (so you don't have to carry = and switch between films), what color film would work best, or would you = use? I particularly like Ilford XP2; is there a color negative film that would = give similar characteristics to XP2 when converted to B&W? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe by mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], with 'unsubscribe filmscanners' or 'unsubscribe filmscanners_digest' (as appropriate) in the message title or body From jeff Sat Dec 11 02:57:09 2004 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivery-Date: Fri Dec 10 18:57:09 2004 Return-path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Envelope-to: [email protected] Delivery-date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:57:09 -0800 Received: from exprod5mx124.postini.com ([64.18.0.38] helo=psmtp.com) by toko.jab.org with smtp (Exim 3.36 #1 (Debian)) id 1CcxRU-0001Z0-00 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:57:08 -0800 Received: from source ([66.35.250.220]) (using TLSv1) by exprod5mx124.postini.com ([64.18.4.10]) with SMTP; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:59:20 PST Received: from sc8-sf-list1-b.sourceforge.net ([10.3.1.7] helo=projects.sourceforge.net) by sc8-sf-spam2.sourceforge.net with esmtp (Exim 4.33) id 1CcxTM-0005h7-52; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:59:04 -0800 Received: from sc8-sf-mx1-b.sourceforge.net ([10.3.1.11] helo=sc8-sf-mx1.sourceforge.net) by sc8-sf-list1.sourceforge.net with esmtp (Exim 4.30) id 1CcxSb-0005uU-EX for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:58:17 -0800 Received: from netrider.rowland.org ([192.131.102.5]) by sc8-sf-mx1.sourceforge.net with smtp (Exim 4.41) id 1CcxSa-0001fb-QX for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:58:17 -0800 Received: (qmail 25887 invoked by uid 500); 10 Dec 2004 21:58:16 -0500 Received: from localhost ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by localhost with SMTP; 10 Dec 2004 21:58:16 -0500 From: Alan Stern <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Fernando Toledo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Linux-usb-users] Buffer I/O error on device sda1, logical block 273525 In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-Spam-Score: -4.8 (----) Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.9-sf.net Precedence: bulk List-Unsubscribe: <https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Id: <linux-usb-users.lists.sourceforge.net> List-Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Subscribe: <https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Archive: <http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?forum=linux-usb-users> X-Original-Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:58:16 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:58:16 -0500 (EST) X-pstn-levels: (S:99.90000/99.90000 R:95.9108 P:95.9108 M:94.8624 C:98.9754 ) X-pstn-settings: 1 (0.1500:0.0000) gt3 gt2 GT1 r p m c X-pstn-addresses: from <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [294/10] X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 2.64 (2004-01-11) on toko.jab.org X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, hits=-4.9 required=4.0 tests=BAYES_00 autolearn=ham version=2.64 On Fri, 10 Dec 2004, Fernando Toledo wrote: > hi i have a pendrive/mp3 player > when i copy files from hd to the device i have errors and maybe data > corruption (the songs are broken) Here's something you can try. Turn on the usb-storage verbose debugging switch in the kernel configuration and rebuild the driver. Then post the system log showing all the debugging messages when you plug in the player and try to copy a file to it, including the data errors you see now. Alan Stern ------------------------------------------------------- SF email is sponsored by - The IT Product Guide Read honest & candid reviews on hundreds of IT Products from real users. Discover which products truly live up to the hype. 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Start reading now. http://productguide.itmanagersjournal.com/ _______________________________________________ enlightenment-cvs mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/enlightenment-cvs From jeff Sat Dec 11 02:57:30 2004 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivery-Date: Fri Dec 10 18:57:30 2004 Return-path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Envelope-to: [email protected] Delivery-date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:57:30 -0800 Received: from exprod5mx54.postini.com ([64.18.0.233] helo=psmtp.com) by toko.jab.org with smtp (Exim 3.36 #1 (Debian)) id 1CcxRq-0001ZV-00 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:57:30 -0800 Received: from source ([157.238.133.142]) by exprod5mx54.postini.com ([64.18.4.10]) with SMTP; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:00:00 CST X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.1.8 List-Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-ID: <g-list.mail.maclaunch.com> List-Archive: <http://mail.maclaunch.com:8100/Lists/g-list/List.html> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: "G-List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sender: "G-List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "G-List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Precedence: list X-Original-Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:56:31 -0800 From: Clark Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: X server G5 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" X-pstn-levels: (S:99.90000/99.90000 R:95.9108 P:95.9108 M:94.5022 C:98.9754 ) X-pstn-settings: 1 (0.1500:0.1500) gt3 gt2 gt1 r p m c X-pstn-addresses: from <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [294/10] X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 2.64 (2004-01-11) on toko.jab.org X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, hits=-4.9 required=4.0 tests=BAYES_00 autolearn=ham version=2.64 At 6:03 PM -0800 12/10/04, Anand Keathley wrote: > Thanks for the feedback so far. I think this bares looking >into. I think Clark put his finger on what I'm thinking of when he >wrote, "Does it have a video card?." I do not know. If you type >this into the Apple search engine, M9215LL/A, a link to a pdf will >appear which seems to describe the server. I see no mention of a >video card. Still, without video output how could you control it? >Nor is there mention of audio output. One might be able to use a PCI >card for that. I'm wondering if there is an AGP slot. > >For those of use more interested in functionality than style this is >interesting. XServe is designed to be run headless. It comes set up for remote management through ServerAdmin, WorkGroup Manager and Apple Remote Desktop. I however have found ways to break these. :) IIRC you can get them shipped with a video card. BTW I've discovered a back up plan. You put the XServe in Firewire Target Disk mode (by pushing a button on the front panel in a certain sequence) and boot from it on another computer (laptop is handy). -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 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A. Call" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [DX-CHAT] Kachina Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:50:27 -0700 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.6604 (9.0.2911.0) Importance: Normal In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2800.1441 X-ELNK-Trace: 469d6e6bf96598010c88edba7c72985a9ef193a6bfc3dd48ab55e79c4dde9c67d213ec408216f0f38858d97c050d2b86350badd9bab72f9c350badd9bab72f9c X-Originating-IP: 4.240.93.43 X-mxGuard-Info: Processed by e-government.com using mxGuard v1.5.0 X-mxGuard-Spool-ID: 5ffc86c501406379 X-mxGuard-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-mxGuard-Spam-Score: 0 X-Note: This message has been scanned for spam and viruses using mxGuard for IMail Precedence: bulk Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-pstn-levels: (S:99.90000/99.90000 R:95.9108 P:95.9108 M:94.5022 C:98.9754 ) X-pstn-settings: 1 (0.1500:0.1500) gt3 gt2 gt1 r p m c X-pstn-addresses: from <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [294/10] X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 2.64 (2004-01-11) on toko.jab.org X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, hits=-4.9 required=4.0 tests=BAYES_00 autolearn=ham version=2.64 A couple of years ago I used Dan Kimball, a former Kachina technician who provided service for many Kachina models. The previous contact was [EMAIL PROTECTED] He was located in Cottonwood, AZ and if you can't reach him at this old email, you might wish to call info in Cottonwood. Dick, W7QHE -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of J. A. Call Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 3:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [DX-CHAT] Kachina Does anyone know if there is a URL or any information concerning the KACHINA 505DSP equipment. Any info would be appreciated. J W7KSG Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org Subscribe/unsubscribe, feedback, FAQ, problems http://njdxa.org/dx-chat To post a message, DX related items only, [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is the DX-CHAT reflector sponsored by the NJDXA http://njdxa.org From jeff Sat Dec 11 02:57:41 2004 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivery-Date: Fri Dec 10 18:57:41 2004 Return-path: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Envelope-to: [email protected] Delivery-date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:57:41 -0800 Received: from exprod5mx123.postini.com ([64.18.0.37] helo=psmtp.com) by toko.jab.org with smtp (Exim 3.36 #1 (Debian)) id 1CcxS1-0001Zi-00 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 18:57:41 -0800 Received: from source ([208.186.168.62]) by exprod5mx123.postini.com ([64.18.4.10]) with SMTP; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:00:12 PST Received: from localhost ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by vps.vlists.net (8.11.6/8.11.6) with SMTP id iBB2kGt29057 for <[email protected]>; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 20:46:16 -0600 Received: by vps.vlists.net (TLB v0.11a (1.26 tibbs 1998/09/22 04:41:41)); Fri, 10 Dec 2004 20:46:04 -0600 (CST) Received: (from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) by vps.vlists.net (8.11.6/8.11.6) id iBB2k3s28677 for felvtalk-utils; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 20:46:03 -0600 Received: from mxsf07.cluster1.charter.net (mxsf07.cluster1.charter.net [209.225.28.207]) by delete-12-30-vps.vlists.net (8.11.6/8.11.6) with ESMTP id iBB2jkb28401 for <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 20:45:46 -0600 Received: from mxip15.cluster1.charter.net (mxip15a.cluster1.charter.net [209.225.28.145]) by mxsf07.cluster1.charter.net (8.12.11/8.12.11) with ESMTP id iBB2jVhN022526 for <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:45:31 -0500 Received: from fep06.charter.net (HELO 209.225.8.224) (209.225.8.86) by mxip15.cluster1.charter.net with SMTP; 10 Dec 2004 21:45:31 -0500 Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-Ironport-AV: i="3.87,136,1099285200"; d="scan'208"; a="635531960:sNHT15942492" X-Mailer: Openwave WebEngine, version 2.8.12 (webedge20-101-197-20030912) From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Re: Good Wishes for Simon/update Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:45:31 -0500 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Virus-Information: Virus Scanned By VLists.Net For Your Protection. Virus-Status: Virus Scanner Found No Virus Spam-Status: not spam, SpamAssassin (score=-1.329, required 5, AWL 0.01, BAYES_00 -2.60, NO_REAL_NAME 0.01, RCVD_NUMERIC_HELO 1.25) Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: list Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-pstn-levels: (S:65.49536/99.90000 R:95.9108 P:95.9108 M:94.8624 C:98.9754 ) X-pstn-settings: 1 (0.1500:0.1500) gt3 gt2 gt1 r p m c X-pstn-addresses: from <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [294/10] X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 2.64 (2004-01-11) on toko.jab.org X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, hits=-2.2 required=4.0 tests=BAYES_00,FROM_ENDS_IN_NUMS, NO_REAL_NAME,RCVD_NUMERIC_HELO autolearn=no version=2.64 My heart goes out to you and Simon, I know how hard it is to see the glimmer of the cats they once were and then need to do so much for him at the same time. Its so hard when they won't eat on their own, yet they seem to have the drive to get to the comfortable spots. At my hospital we always say its gettin scary when they won't even eat Fancy Feats- what do they put it that stuff anyway to make it taste so good :) Well keep getting that good stuff into him, I'm a strong believer in feeding an illness. In my experience that always seems to be the line between here and the rainbow Bridge. As sick as any of mine have gotten , it always scares me the worst when they won't eat. I am so happy for you that he is taking food on his own, its almost a relief. My Tai- Tai doesn't like can food at all, so we don't even have that to fall back on, and on top of that she's supposed to be eating a prescription food for crystals- yeah right! I've only gotten her to eat 1 out of atleas! t 10 food since I got her, and the prescritpion diet is definatley not on her list. But we're still trying. She's on appetite stimulants and meloxicam, antibiotics SQ fluids etc. as well. She has anemia though not lymphoma. She's hanging in there and doing fairly well with a PCV of 11, so hopefully Simon will fair well and make some of those needed RBC's. I'll be thinking of you and Simon- give him an extra hug tonite- best wishes. Kristi > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2004/12/10 Fri PM 09:10:30 EST > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Good Wishes for Simon/update > > Thank you to all for your continued prayers and good vibes/energy/thoughts. > I was able to bring Simon home yesterday. He is eating on his own-- up to > half a can of fancy feast at a time several times a day plus lots of treats-- > but > I am still syringe feeding him A/D as well to be sure he gets enough. I am > giving him fluids and lots of pills from the vet to stimulate appetite and > decrease nausea, as well as his steroids which do both but also fight the > lymphoma. He is eating better than before, but does not have much energy. i > worry > about this because his hematocrit was quite low when I took him home-- 15-- > and I > am scared it will drop more or has already dropped. he got a transfusion on > tuesday and seeing if he can hold his own will apparently mean a lot in his > fight. he mostly is just sitting on a chair near the heater or in a cat bed > on > top of the closet, though he went outside for a bit this morning, walks to > use > the litterbox, jumps up to the top of the closet (about 4 feet from the > bureau) and a few times has left his chair to eat (but I usually have to > bring it to > him). I am nervous, but glad that he at least has these days, eating deli > slices and treats and being with his sisters. > > Thanks again and please keep up your thoughts and prayers-- I really do think > it helps, even though I do not really have any theology I totally subscribe > to-- > Michelle > >
