Hi folks.  My SI contribution was apparently not accepted by the host
because the image revealed the human breast.  It is peculiar to me that
sexualisation of the female anatomy is so generalised in the United
States.  I am slightly confused, because I do remember seeing at least

I have been using slide film but when I scan the slides I can't get
really good scans.
I usually print my best pics at 8 x 10 but the only scans I have that
look sharp at 8 x 10 are of prints. I was thinking I might have to use

I have a Minolta Maxxum 5 SLR Camera body.  I am out shopping for a new lens
to use for close-up macro shots of flowers.  Could someone suggest a good
lens with high clarity.
Thanks,

Just wanted to let everyone know that if you are a Pentax Super Program
user or shoot a similar camera like the Program Plus or ME Super, you
need to check out this Yahoo! group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PentaxSuperProgram/

What is the difference between these two cameras?  Thanks

Skip
http://www.pbase.com/shootin/image/36070125
The shot is very pleasing to the eye, though of course we would love to see the
ladies face.  Very feline and feminine as a pose.  The lighting is very well

I dropped my fixfocal Nikkor lens on concrete, hight was ~ 1 meter.
The shock was partially absorbed by filter (filter frame has been
distorted). The barrel itself looks OK as well as glass (nothing has
been broken virtually). AF works as bebore asaperture ring does. So,

Has anybody shot IR film with a leaf shuttered/bellows camera before?
Colyn Goodson
http://home.swbell.net/colyng
http://www.colyngoodson.com

How long Do 35mm Negatives Last?  Time wise, before they loose their colour,
etc?

so whats the storage shelf life of negatives compared to CD-Rs?
dont risk storing your photos on CD-Rs:
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/ptech/05/06/disc.rot.ap/
"I'm hoping they'll hold out till that next medium gets popular, and everyone

How much would you think it could sell in the UK the body of a F401 (no
lens).
Excellent condition, all working.
I'm considering if it's worth selling it or buying a lens to with it.

Does Anyone know the film-plane distance of Contaflex ?
thanks

http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/36307988
http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/36307989
WHO RULES ???
Why, it's the Devastating 20D, of course!

Theoretically speaking, what would happen if I flashed the 300d with 10d
firmware? After all, they're somewhat the same cameras...