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Quicksand · 08-18-2009, 11:57 AM

Here's how I spell it: ℓ

feverbeaver · 08-18-2009, 12:30 PM

Page 3 of the Pentax 645-A lens manual:

'If you are standing the lens on a flat surface, put the lens front down.'

http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/medformat/a%20lenses_s.pdf

**Lowell Goudge** · 08-18-2009, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by ManixZero

Here in the UK we use the COMPLETE SYSTEM of measurements.

I buy a pint of beer and a litre of vodka. My filter is 77mm in diameter and I drive 10 miles to work. I weight 11 1/2 stone but buy 250grams of butter. All of the rules are unwritten and nobody gets confused!

PS the correct spelling is litre - it’s a French word and that’s how they spell things - a bit like centre both Latin derived.

Cheers MZ

you also forgot to mention you purchase gasoline by the liter but drive at 70 mph, and then you have totally forgotten furlongs, fortnights, rods and chains.

Blue · 08-18-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally posted by feverbeaver

Page 3 of the Pentax 645-A lens manual:

'If you are standing the lens on a flat surface, put the lens front down.'

http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/medformat/a%20lenses_s.pdf

I wonder if that is because those lenses are humongous.

Blue · 08-18-2009, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

In the U.S. either spelling is acceptable, though liter is preferred.

Steve

I'll let you fellows discuss whether my Guinness is in a pint, liter or litre while I drink it.

Arpe · 08-18-2009, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

you also forgot to mention you purchase gasoline by the liter but drive at 70 mph, and then you have totally forgotten furlongs, fortnights, rods and chains.

Litres and metres here, we don't use gasoline, we use petroleum! If you're filling up with gas it's literally gas, either CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas).

Blue · 08-18-2009, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by Arpe

Litres and metres here, we don't use gasoline, we use petroleum! If you're filling up with gas it's literally gas, either CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas).

If you are filling up with petroleum, how do you distinguish between gasoline and diesel?

Or WD40 for that matter.

little laker · 08-18-2009, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by Blue

If you are filling up with petroleum, how do you distinguish between gasoline and diesel?

Or WD40 for that matter.

Don't forget petroleum jelly

Blue · 08-18-2009, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by little laker

Don't forget petroleum jelly

I figured an Aussie would bring that one up!

Arpe · 08-18-2009, 10:25 PM

Originally posted by Blue

If you are filling up with petroleum, how do you distinguish between gasoline and diesel?

Or WD40 for that matter.

We don't - because we don't have gasoline!!!

We prefer CRC to WD40 too

But if we did I'd just read what it says on the pump!

Kguru · 08-18-2009, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by Blue

If you are filling up with petroleum, how do you distinguish between gasoline and diesel?

Or WD40 for that matter.

In Australia we call it petrol vs diesel vs LNG/LPG.
Within petrol it's either Unleaded (87% octane) or Premium (95% or 98%)

Anyway ... very amusing discussions alongside storing lenses.
The clever quips here made me laugh so hard

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08-18-2009, 11:57 AM	#31
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	Here's how I spell it: ℓ

08-18-2009, 12:30 PM	#32
feverbeaver Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Langen, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 106	Page 3 of the Pentax 645-A lens manual: 'If you are standing the lens on a flat surface, put the lens front down.' http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/medformat/a%20lenses_s.pdf

08-18-2009, 02:44 PM	#33
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by ManixZero Here in the UK we use the COMPLETE SYSTEM of measurements. I buy a pint of beer and a litre of vodka. My filter is 77mm in diameter and I drive 10 miles to work. I weight 11 1/2 stone but buy 250grams of butter. All of the rules are unwritten and nobody gets confused! PS the correct spelling is litre - it’s a French word and that’s how they spell things - a bit like centre both Latin derived. Cheers MZ you also forgot to mention you purchase gasoline by the liter but drive at 70 mph, and then you have totally forgotten furlongs, fortnights, rods and chains.

08-18-2009, 03:32 PM	#34
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by feverbeaver Page 3 of the Pentax 645-A lens manual: 'If you are standing the lens on a flat surface, put the lens front down.' http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/medformat/a%20lenses_s.pdf I wonder if that is because those lenses are humongous.

08-18-2009, 03:34 PM	#35
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by stevebrot In the U.S. either spelling is acceptable, though liter is preferred. Steve I'll let you fellows discuss whether my Guinness is in a pint, liter or litre while I drink it.

08-18-2009, 06:40 PM	#36
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge you also forgot to mention you purchase gasoline by the liter but drive at 70 mph, and then you have totally forgotten furlongs, fortnights, rods and chains. Litres and metres here, we don't use gasoline, we use petroleum! If you're filling up with gas it's literally gas, either CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas).

08-18-2009, 07:14 PM	#37
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Arpe Litres and metres here, we don't use gasoline, we use petroleum! If you're filling up with gas it's literally gas, either CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas). If you are filling up with petroleum, how do you distinguish between gasoline and diesel? Or WD40 for that matter.

08-18-2009, 07:47 PM	#38
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	Originally posted by Blue If you are filling up with petroleum, how do you distinguish between gasoline and diesel? Or WD40 for that matter. Don't forget petroleum jelly

08-18-2009, 07:52 PM	#39
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by little laker Don't forget petroleum jelly I figured an Aussie would bring that one up!

08-18-2009, 10:25 PM	#40
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by Blue If you are filling up with petroleum, how do you distinguish between gasoline and diesel? Or WD40 for that matter. We don't - because we don't have gasoline!!! We prefer CRC to WD40 too But if we did I'd just read what it says on the pump!

08-18-2009, 10:58 PM	#41
Kguru Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Perth - WestAust Posts: 602 Original Poster	Originally posted by Blue If you are filling up with petroleum, how do you distinguish between gasoline and diesel? Or WD40 for that matter. In Australia we call it petrol vs diesel vs LNG/LPG. Within petrol it's either Unleaded (87% octane) or Premium (95% or 98%) Anyway ... very amusing discussions alongside storing lenses. The clever quips here made me laugh so hard

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