Took these today with the Magical MP-E Macro:
http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/42110182/original
http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/42110180
http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/42110181

http://si.jlkramer.net/cute.htm
literally.

Has anyone tried any good aftermarket inks for printing black and whit
photos on an Epson 1280? I'm printing scanned negatives (Tri-x) tha
have been lightly tweaked in PS.
tia,

       The new SI gallery on disgustingly cute is now visible at
http://www.pbase.com/shootin/cute, sure to give you diabetes.
       As always, if you're reading this you're welcome to join in, and also
welcome to offer commentary. What you *say* may not be welcome, but we make

I was looking to replace the crap quick release I got years ago with a new
one that can work with any head/camera combination.
Does anyone have any experience with the Gitzo G1385 QUICK RELEASE
http://www.jessops.com/search/viewproduct.cfm?product=GIT1385&WID=0 good or

It's red, it's mean, and it's tinier than ever!
It's the devilish Red Spider Mite!
These guys are damn near impossible to see, let alone
photograph ... unless you have the 65mm MP-E Micro,

No, it isn't cute. But somehow, this thing I saw on a Harley just didn't
seem to evoke the emotion it's supposed to. It's a kickstand that designed
to look like a skeleton hand throwing the finger. Yes, really. In pursuit of
the "bad boy" biker image, some riders will sink to new ...

I'm thinking about a 2nd body for my Pentax system (ZX-M). The obvious
answer is a K-1000. What other makes are compatible with K mount
Pentax lenses? The less automation, the better, as the 2nd body will
be used for B&W. I don't even need a built-in meter <gasp>. New,

I came across a "Centon K100" camera in a photo shop the other day, and
nearly bought it. I ended up not doing it, but I am still tempted. So
does anyone know anything this camera? Apparently, it's a copy of the
Pentax K1000, but does anyone have more details? For instance, is ...

http://makeashorterlink.com/?H12B252FA
According to Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax page, http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/,
this sort of thing can be expected to be seen "once in a lifetime,
used"(http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/normal/K50f1.2-Gold.html).

To the fine members of this group,
It's with a heavy heart I inform you that my father, and a participant
of this group, Vic Mason, passed away last evening.  I've read this
group constantly and have viewed every SI submission from the very

Is C-210 (tele-converter x1.9 normally used with Olympus
iS-100/200/300 to go from 110mm to 210mm) compatible with new
is-5(000) ?
I would like to use the C-210 with a new iS-5000 to go from 140mm to

One great, several good fashion shots.  Several, er, um ... never mind.
http://slate.msn.com/features/010510_fashion-slide-show/01.htm
Cheers,
Alan

Hello,
I just obtained a Noblex 135U & a matching Panolux 135. The Noblex appears
to be working correctly on its own, but does not acknowledge the panolux
when attached...setting the camera on "A" and turning on the panolux does