RE: OT: I'll never really grow up...
Thanks, Paul. Wondershare Flash SlideShoe Builder is a very nice tool - anyone can do this in a wink! I have used Best MIDI to MP3 to convert the music file. All shots made with Pentax *ist D and a SMC Pentax-M 4/75-150mm lens. I have once read that Sweden has the lastgest share of blondes of all countries. 25% that is. I believe it's pretty much the same in the rest of Scandinavia (which includes Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland, I believe). So in the world it's probably something like 1%, probably less (Asia and South America must count for a lot of black hair ;-). Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 23. februar 2006 05:26 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: OT: I'll never really grow up... All those blondes! So Nordic!! I love it!!! Seriously, a very nice show. Paul On Feb 22, 2006, at 9:35 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: Hello list I believe Godfrey have inspired me to do this (sorry): http://www.jensbladt.dk/Bedste-dag-album/Bedstesdag-show.html ...I just couldn't help my self... ;-) Regards Jens http://www.jensbladt.dk -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006
RE: OT: I'll never really grow up...
Yes, you were my inspiration, Godfrey - a good one - I hope. A friend of mine has promised to help me make some MIDI music with no copyright issues. I can even edit it in Band-in--a-Box and other applications, then convert it to MP3, MWA, OGG, WAV or whatever in MID converter 4.2 - and then publish it by the means of Wondershare Flash SlideShoe Builder 1.9.1 :-) A great and very easy tool - I love it! It's great fun! I hope my grand daughter thinks so too. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 23. februar 2006 06:47 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: OT: I'll never really grow up... Hmm. I guess I'm being an influence. Is it a good influence? ;-) The piece is cute and charming. I think it gives a lot different feeling from looking at the photos alone. Godfrey On Feb 22, 2006, at 6:35 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: Hello list I believe Godfrey have inspired me to do this (sorry): http://www.jensbladt.dk/Bedste-dag-album/Bedstesdag-show.html ...I just couldn't help my self... ;-) Regards Jens http://www.jensbladt.dk -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
On Feb 22, 2006, at 10:43 PM, Gautam Sarup wrote: Actually, I'd be curious to know how many use more than one spot. I normally leave the DS in automated multi-spot AF mode, with pattern metering enabled along with AF-AE linking, in Av exposure mode. When I disagree with the focus points it has selected, I flip the switch to enable manual focusing and take control myself. Doing that automatically disables the AF-AE linking, I believe, or at least makes it behave almost indistinguishably from CW Averaging. I use the EV compensation control often. Works fine for me, and is faster than switching meter patterns, focus modes, etc all the time IMO. When it can handle both focus and exposure in an automated fashion, I let it do so. Godfrey
MX and 67 Body Problems, Worth Fixing?
I have two cameras with problems, and I'm wondering if they're worth getting fixed. My MX's shutter speeds are almost all inaccurate (some more than others). Only two or three speeds in the middle of the dial are accurate. I love my little MX, but haven't used it in a long time because of this problem. I know shutter work can be very expensive. Is it worth fixing this, or should I starting looking for a replacement body? My 67 is having some rather serious film transport problems. For one thing, the space between frames is four or five times wider than it should be, but not all the time. Sometimes I get overlapping frames. The camera has the most problems when using 220 film. I'm fairly certain something's wrong with the 120/220 selector dial on the side of the camera: when loading 220 film, the camera advances the film to 0 on the counter, then stops advancing no matter how many times I pull the advance lever. If I set the 120/220 knob to 120 then back to 220, it usually advances to 1 and starts letting me take pictures. However, I seem to miss the first shot or two because the roll is not yet past the paper. Once the counter reaches 10, it sometimes backtracks to 9, but it never goes beyond 10. Sometimes the camera even lets me keep shooting indefinitely even though the roll is already finished. So, are either of these worth fixing? Thanks, John Celio (really should try to be more concise) -- http://www.neovenator.com AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement.
Re: Re: Photographing the Jellies
From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/02/23 Thu AM 02:12:34 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Photographing the Jellies http://www.mccullagh.org/theme/monterey-aquarium-jellyfish.html -- http://pug.komkon.org/04aug/jllyfsh1.html -- There's a sameness to all the jellie-pix I've seen, no matter how nice they may be. Shel -- Shel, that's just not so. The first batch are all pointing down. Mine is pointing up!! Sheesh. Joe That's an interesting planet you live on, Joe. Where the light comes from the bottom of the ocean. Must visit sometime. 8-)) - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
Re: FA 10 - 17 mm lens story.
On Wed, 22 Feb 2006, William Robb wrote: I hope I don't buy it. Make us laugh, Bill. Enjoy your new lens! Kostas
RE: Where to have an LX serviced?
I had mine done last year at Pentax USA in Colorado. How much longer they will service is anyone's guess, but the clock is ticking. It will cost USD$130 or thereabouts. -Original Message- From: Jon Myers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 8:33 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Where to have an LX serviced? I'd like to get my LX back in proper working condition. It does fine most of the time, but if it gets cold (such as being left in the car), the mirror starts moving slow causing the winder to have a fit when it can't advance the film when it thinks it can. (see discussion from a couple weeks ago: LX grouchy when cold). Who knows the LX inside and out and is good at making them work as they should? I may be brave enough to tear into an M or K series body, but I ain't sure I wanna touch the LX what with the seals and all. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:55:21 +1000, Rob Studdert wrote: I find it easier to focus using the center AF spot, recompose and shoot than to fiddle with a switch and a knob to change the focus point, then press the shutter etc. or let the camera pick a spot. Me too, not that I use AF much but about the only times I've bothered to set the AF spot to other than the centre spot was when shooting motor-sports with a long lens. Same for me, I always have it on Center only, except when shooting birds in flight, where I let the camera decide ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
I change the autofocus spot manually in respect to what I'm shooting. If I'm shooting people on the street, for example, I'll shoot in vertical mode and choose a spot toward the top of frame. With practice, one can become rather adept at moving the spot around frame with the little joystick device. It allows more accuracy than does using the center spot and reframing, because when you reframe the distance from the sensor to the subject changes a bit. Paul On Feb 23, 2006, at 2:55 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: On 22 Feb 2006 at 22:43, Gautam Sarup wrote: On 2/21/06, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I find 45 focus points laughable: the CPU must spend a huge amount of time analysing the optimum focus distance from all those inputs! I may be missing something there though and I'd be happy for someone to explain the benefits to me... Actually, I'd be curious to know how many use more than one spot. I find it easier to focus using the center AF spot, recompose and shoot than to fiddle with a switch and a knob to change the focus point, then press the shutter etc. or let the camera pick a spot. Me too, not that I use AF much but about the only times I've bothered to set the AF spot to other than the centre spot was when shooting motor-sports with a long lens. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: PESO - Pura Reserve (4)
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Quite beautiful, Boris. The boosted saturation along with the narrow dof make the flower jump out; almost a 3D effect. Love the vivid colours. Terrific shot! Frank, you over-compliment me ;-). There is very little to this shot. This time of year in Israel one can walk by the road and collect very nice flower shots by the dozen. Boris-who-does-not-relent Yes, Boris, but it isn't in the CAN that makes the photo, but that you DID that we can see the results. A world of difference there. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc
Re: Where to have an LX serviced?
Pentax, CO Jack --- Jon Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep, that's what I was referring to... sorry about the double negative in that statement. --- Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: actually, they do seem to service LX: http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/pentax_service/product_nolonger_serviced/index.jsp On 2/22/06, Jon Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, after checking their site, they don't specifically state that they don't service the LX... I seem to recall some discussion a while ago about them ceasing service on that particular body. --- Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: pentax usa, colorado. best, mishka On 2/22/06, Jon Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to get my LX back in proper working condition. It does fine most of the time, but if it gets cold (such as being left in the car), the mirror starts moving slow causing the winder to have a fit when it can't advance the film when it thinks it can. (see discussion from a couple weeks ago: LX grouchy when cold). Who knows the LX inside and out and is good at making them work as they should? I may be brave enough to tear into an M or K series body, but I ain't sure I wanna touch the LX what with the seals and all. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Mamiya s/m lenses
Anyone using the 55/1.4 Mamiya on a Spotmatic or other s/m body? How is the contrast and color cast of these lenses? (I was thinking of picking up one for just such a test. *Might* be a good portrait lens as well on the *istD.) Collin He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott
Re: Mamiya s/m lenses
On Feb 23, 2006, at 9:30 AM, Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: Anyone using the 55/1.4 Mamiya on a Spotmatic or other s/m body? How is the contrast and color cast of these lenses? (I was thinking of picking up one for just such a test. *Might* be a good portrait lens as well on the *istD.) I have the 55/1.4 under the Voigtländer name. Mamiya made a number of their lenses in Rollei QBM mount, and those lenses were sold under the Rolleinar and Voigtländer names. That the lenses met Rollei quality standards (when lenses from other Japanese makers failed) should tell you something. Contrast: very good. Color cast: a little on the warm side. In 35mm Mamiya did much better on the lenses than they did on the cameras!! Bob
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
Why at those times? I don't understand the concept of multiple AF points (not that you said you used that setup). If there are three or five or more active points, it would seem that the camera would decide what's in focus. How does one control the main focus point when shooting with multiple focus points? Again, I'm ignorant of such things Shel [Original Message] From: Rob Studdert I find it easier to focus using the center AF spot, recompose and shoot than to fiddle with a switch and a knob to change the focus point, then press the shutter etc. or let the camera pick a spot. Me too, not that I use AF much but about the only times I've bothered to set the AF spot to other than the centre spot was when shooting motor-sports with a long lens.
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
Just select the desired point by using the joystick, and the selected one will show up on the screen. That's great! I use this feature a lot, just like Paul explained. Dario - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 3:49 PM Subject: Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D? Why at those times? I don't understand the concept of multiple AF points (not that you said you used that setup). If there are three or five or more active points, it would seem that the camera would decide what's in focus. How does one control the main focus point when shooting with multiple focus points? Again, I'm ignorant of such things Shel [Original Message] From: Rob Studdert I find it easier to focus using the center AF spot, recompose and shoot than to fiddle with a switch and a knob to change the focus point, then press the shutter etc. or let the camera pick a spot. Me too, not that I use AF much but about the only times I've bothered to set the AF spot to other than the centre spot was when shooting motor-sports with a long lens.
Re: Photographing the Jellies
I've just been so busy lately with some local issues, but I'll have some time next week. Check with me next Thursday. Shel [Original Message] From: Gautam Sarup On 2/22/06, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Nothing like a little hubris first thing in the AM, eh LOL 'Tis nothing, come back when you can get us bWorld Peace efore breakfast. :) Seriously, I hope you'll post your photographs here for us to see.
Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action!
Fast lenses? yes. Fast body? not so much. One can shoot action with Manual Focus gear. -Adam Jens Bladt wrote: I'd rather stay an amateur too. And refrain from doing action photography, BTW. I was just making a point: Action photography requires fast lenses (and perhaps a fast camera body :-). And they are quite expensive. BTW: It's not really a lot of money, if you want to make a living from sports photography. Or if you just want to make excellent photograps, compareable with what is published in the local paper. Think of what a cap driver has to pay for a Mercedes Benz (90% of all taxies here are just that). I believe they sell for 160.000 USD here. This also happens to be the average cost of creating 1 job, where I live. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 23. februar 2006 00:24 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: SV: *IST-D / DS High speed action! Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 22/2/06, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed: Most professional sports photographers have the following set of equipment: 3 top-of-the-line digital camera bodies, such as the Canon 1D or Nikon D2H ($3,000 each) 6 Extra batteries ($100 each) Extreme wide angle 14mm f/2.8 ($1,400) Wide angle zoom lens 17 - 35mm f/2.8 ($1,400) Fast short telephoto 85mm f/1.4 ($900) Telephoto zoom 70-200 f/2.8 ($1,500) Fast Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 ($4,400) Fast Long Telephoto 400mm f/2.8 ($7,700) Teleconverter 1.4x ($450) Teleconverter 2x ($450) 2 Monopods ($150 each) Tripod ($450) 2 Flashes ($400 each) Radio Remotes ($300) Light stands, umbrellas, misc lighting equipment ($500) Laptop with extra ram ($2,500) Photoshop ($600) Other software ($500) Rolling camera case ($300) Rain gear ($500) Total: $34,000 Don't forget: Insurance for above ($2500 yearly) New car every 3 years ($28,000) Interest on overdraft facility (£500) Hospitality to kennel maids etc ($10,000) Assistant ($22,000 yearly) Drinking habit ($12,000) Alimony ($68,000 yearly) And: Personal masseuse ($25,000 yearly) Emergency gear rental when airline loses it $10,000 Licensing photos from Ken Rockwell when yours turn out like crap $50,000 And: Sherpa named Cesar (six pack of beer daily) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006
Help Flash coverage with a 10-20 zoom
Hi Troops. I recently picked up a new Sigma 10-20 for my Nikons. I have had little time to test anything, but i did throw it on a camera for a minute yesterday afternoon and shot some indoor tests. One thing i noticed is the outside part of the image is not as well lit as the middle portion. I s this an inhernt problem with really wide angle lenses and flash(or difficult light) or is it the flash with not enough side coverage. Flash used was the 80DX for those familiar with same. I only viewd the files on the LCD screen, not on the computer yet. If this is normal for this type of lens, how does one fix it to get an overall balance of light. Sorry for what is probably a stuipd request for help. I'm just not used to really wide lenses and flash etc. I have used the DA 16-45 at 16mm with flash and it seems to light up well enough, or atleast nothing bad that i can see. I have until Saturday to return it if its not working properly. Dave Brooks
Sigma 30mm F1.4 for Pentax announced
Sigma 30mm F1.4 for Pentax: http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/news/30_f14_ex_dc_m.htm Available March 11. (just scroll down a bit to see re. to Pentax D, DS, DS2, DL) Dario
Re: Another pre-PMA rumour...
The early announcement is coming. Just a couple of days to go... Ciao, Dario
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
Paul Stenquist wrote: I change the autofocus spot manually in respect to what I'm shooting. If I'm shooting people on the street, for example, I'll shoot in vertical mode and choose a spot toward the top of frame. With practice, one can become rather adept at moving the spot around frame with the little joystick device. It allows more accuracy than does using the center spot and reframing, because when you reframe the distance from the sensor to the subject changes a bit. I used to be such a manual-focus zealot, but recently I've discovered the virtues of AF and selecting the focus spot. A lot of my bird pictures that have the focus off-center were done in AF and manually selected spot. With the 20D (sorry) the joystick controller is so easy, accessible, and accurate, it makes selecting the spot a breeze. I found that the multi-direction controller on the *ist D to be a PITA to use. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net
Re: Another pre-PMA rumour...
Sorry, I've clicked the send button before completing editing my message. Here is the good (???) one. The supposed early announcement of the D2 (or whatever they're going to call it) is approaching. Just a couple of days to go for the PMA to begin... Ciao, Dario
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
On the D, and I would guess on the other variants as well, you can set the autofocus for manual selection of the autofocus point. The point can then be selected with the little joystick button. Paul -- Original message -- From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Why at those times? I don't understand the concept of multiple AF points (not that you said you used that setup). If there are three or five or more active points, it would seem that the camera would decide what's in focus. How does one control the main focus point when shooting with multiple focus points? Again, I'm ignorant of such things Shel [Original Message] From: Rob Studdert I find it easier to focus using the center AF spot, recompose and shoot than to fiddle with a switch and a knob to change the focus point, then press the shutter etc. or let the camera pick a spot. Me too, not that I use AF much but about the only times I've bothered to set the AF spot to other than the centre spot was when shooting motor-sports with a long lens.
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
Shel, With Pentax cameras you have the option of letting the camera pick the active AF point automatically, or picking it yourself. There's never more than one point actually determining focus (Although the other points are used in Automatic mode to determine if the subject is moving and when to switch active points). Other brands use somewhat more complicated methods (especially Canon's 45-point system, where I can actually select groups of active points). -Adam Shel Belinkoff wrote: Why at those times? I don't understand the concept of multiple AF points (not that you said you used that setup). If there are three or five or more active points, it would seem that the camera would decide what's in focus. How does one control the main focus point when shooting with multiple focus points? Again, I'm ignorant of such things Shel [Original Message] From: Rob Studdert I find it easier to focus using the center AF spot, recompose and shoot than to fiddle with a switch and a knob to change the focus point, then press the shutter etc. or let the camera pick a spot. Me too, not that I use AF much but about the only times I've bothered to set the AF spot to other than the centre spot was when shooting motor-sports with a long lens.
Re: Help Flash coverage with a 10-20 zoom
I don't know whether Nikon makes a flash wide enough for this application. Pentax's AF 360 FGZ will cover the AOV of a 16 mm lens in APS-C, 24 mm. in 35 mm. format. There's also a fold-down diffuser panel for wider angle. I don't recall how wide it will diffuse the light. Solutions: A Stofen Omni-Bounce. Something equivalent. Something home-made to diffuse the light. Available light. Joe
Re: Help Flash coverage with a 10-20 zoom
Wide angles and flash can be a problem. The SB-50DX comes with a diffuser panel to cover 14mm (Which will cover the 10-20mm at 10mm, which is 15mm effective), not sure about the SB-80DX, although I can say that without a diffuser panel it will not cover the entire frame at 10-13mm (Can't recall if it covers 24mm or 20mm). The one caveat is that auto-zoom may not function correctly, especially with older flashes, so you may need to manually zoom to the 35mm equivalent of your focal length. The DA 16-45 is ~24mm equivalent at the wide end, so most newer flashes will cover the frame (The built-in flash on the D will not however, it only covers to 27mm equivalent, or 18mm actual) -Adam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Troops. I recently picked up a new Sigma 10-20 for my Nikons. I have had little time to test anything, but i did throw it on a camera for a minute yesterday afternoon and shot some indoor tests. One thing i noticed is the outside part of the image is not as well lit as the middle portion. I s this an inhernt problem with really wide angle lenses and flash(or difficult light) or is it the flash with not enough side coverage. Flash used was the 80DX for those familiar with same. I only viewd the files on the LCD screen, not on the computer yet. If this is normal for this type of lens, how does one fix it to get an overall balance of light. Sorry for what is probably a stuipd request for help. I'm just not used to really wide lenses and flash etc. I have used the DA 16-45 at 16mm with flash and it seems to light up well enough, or atleast nothing bad that i can see. I have until Saturday to return it if its not working properly. Dave Brooks
Re: Help Flash coverage with a 10-20 zoom
With that wide a lens, you'll have to bounce the flash off a reflector or off the ceiling. Even a diffuser might not make the illuminated area wide enough. Paul -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Troops. I recently picked up a new Sigma 10-20 for my Nikons. I have had little time to test anything, but i did throw it on a camera for a minute yesterday afternoon and shot some indoor tests. One thing i noticed is the outside part of the image is not as well lit as the middle portion. I s this an inhernt problem with really wide angle lenses and flash(or difficult light) or is it the flash with not enough side coverage. Flash used was the 80DX for those familiar with same. I only viewd the files on the LCD screen, not on the computer yet. If this is normal for this type of lens, how does one fix it to get an overall balance of light. Sorry for what is probably a stuipd request for help. I'm just not used to really wide lenses and flash etc. I have used the DA 16-45 at 16mm with flash and it seems to light up well enough, or atleast nothing bad that i can see. I have until Saturday to return it if its not working properly. Dave Brooks
Camera bag
Does anyone know how good Tamrac bags are? I'dlike to get one to hold the *ist D on my belt. Don -- Dr E D F Williams __ http://www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/index.htm http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams See feature: The Cement Company from Hell Updated: Added Print Gallery - 16 11 2005
OT: Mac Safari malicious code warning
According to the IT people at the ad agency where I'm working, an exploit allowing the execution of malicious code on a Mac with no user interaction has been discovered. Apple is apparently going to provide a fix, but until then the IT people here recommend that the box that users go to Safari Preferences and uncheck the box that says Open Safe Files. Paul
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
Gautam Sarup wrote: On 2/21/06, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I find 45 focus points laughable: the CPU must spend a huge amount of time analysing the optimum focus distance from all those inputs! I may be missing something there though and I'd be happy for someone to explain the benefits to me... Actually, I'd be curious to know how many use more than one spot. I find it easier to focus using the center AF spot, recompose and shoot than to fiddle with a switch and a knob to change the focus point, then press the shutter etc. or let the camera pick a spot. Cheers, Gautam When I had my D, I usually left it locked to the centre point, occasionally choosing another. I almost never used Auto point selection, which almost always picked the worst possible point. With my EOS 3 (45 point unit) I usually leave it in auto, and use FTM focusing to override the selection if necessary (And available, but I only use one lens which doesn't offer it), of course I could use Eye Controlled Focus, but that doesn't like my eyes (I squint). Manual Af point selection on the 3 is something that is a little problematic. -Adam
Re: FA 10 - 17 mm lens story.
Resistance is futile. William Robb wrote: It's a short story. I called my local shop a couple of weeks ago, and got a problem with the new printer sorted out. As an aside one day, I asked Don if he could get a 10-17 in for a larf. I talked to him today, apparently is came in yesterday, and has been rather a hit in the store. I'm going to go have a look at it in the morning. I hope I don't buy it. William Robb -- Someone handed me a picture and said, This is a picture of me when I was younger. Every picture of you is when you were younger. ...Here's a picture of me when I'm older. Where'd you get that camera man? - Mitch Hedberg
Re: OT: Mac Safari malicious code warning
But if the files are safe, Never mind On 2/23/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: According to the IT people at the ad agency where I'm working, an exploit allowing the execution of malicious code on a Mac with no user interaction has been discovered. Apple is apparently going to provide a fix, but until then the IT people here recommend that the box that users go to Safari Preferences and uncheck the box that says Open Safe Files. Paul -- Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry
Re: Camera bag
Don Williams wrote: Does anyone know how good Tamrac bags are? I'dlike to get one to hold the *ist D on my belt. Don I have one like this: http://www.tamrac.com/515.htm Which I used for the *ist D and liked very much. I'm selling it because I don't tend to use small bags anymore. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net
Re: I'll never really grow up...
- Original Message - From: Igor Roshchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jens, I understand that it was not English, but still, I am curious: what was the word on the last screen, just before play again appears? cheeky - You finish? - No, I'm Danish. /cheeky The word means end or finish. :-) Jostein
Re: Camera bag
Don Williams wrote: Does anyone know how good Tamrac bags are? I'dlike to get one to hold the *ist D on my belt. Don I've got the Velocity 9 slingpack. best bag I've owned so far, much nicer than my Lowepro bags. -Adam
Re: Another pre-PMA rumour...
According to the rumors, I thought it was supposed to be yesterday... Tom C. From: Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Another pre-PMA rumour... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:32:48 +0100 Sorry, I've clicked the send button before completing editing my message. Here is the good (???) one. The supposed early announcement of the D2 (or whatever they're going to call it) is approaching. Just a couple of days to go for the PMA to begin... Ciao, Dario
Re: Camera bag
Tamrac and Lowepro both make good bags. Tamracs are generally a little less expensive than Lowepros. Two bags that might be suitable from their lines, depending upon how much you intend to carry: Tamrac SuperLight 5 shoulder bag ... Very nice shape and size. Although it's a shoulder bag instead of a waist pack, the vertical shape makes it very comfortable to carry and not get in the way. It takes external modular system add-ons from both the Tamrac and Lowepro lines. I've used it on a couple of trips and found it can hold the *ist DS and up to four lenses, plus other gear, very handily, amazing for such a small bag. See http://www.tamrac.com (look for model 5405 in the Superlight section of the product page) Lowepro Photo Runner A waist pack that can also clip to a larger pack system or be used with a shoulder strap. Fits the DS with two/three lenses and accessories, you can also strap a tripod to the bottom for convenience in carrying. http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Beltpacks/classic/Photo_Runner.aspx Godfrey On Feb 23, 2006, at 8:06 AM, Don Williams wrote: Does anyone know how good Tamrac bags are? I'dlike to get one to hold the *ist D on my belt. Don -- Dr E D F Williams __ http://www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/index.htm http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams See feature: The Cement Company from Hell Updated: Added Print Gallery - 16 11 2005
Re: OT: Mac Safari malicious code warning
Yes. Safe files includes disk images, which can be setup to auto- run an application on mounting. That poses an opportunity for injecting software into the system by faking a safe file. Safe files are normally movies, pictures, sounds, PDF and text documents, disk images and other archive formats. I've always had that option turned off. I don't like it when files are opened automatically on download. Godfrey On Feb 23, 2006, at 8:11 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: According to the IT people at the ad agency where I'm working, an exploit allowing the execution of malicious code on a Mac with no user interaction has been discovered. Apple is apparently going to provide a fix, but until then the IT people here recommend that the box that users go to Safari Preferences and uncheck the box that says Open Safe Files. Paul
Re: Help Flash coverage with a 10-20 zoom
Look into LumiQuest bounce/diffuser accessories for your flash unit. They're head and shoulders above the Stofen diffuser, which is no better than finding a big white pill bottle and cutting it to fit over a flash head. I use the LumiQuest UltraSoft and Mini SoftBox diffusers all the time. The latter costs about 1.5-2.5 stops of light, so you need a reasonably powerful flash unit to get reach. Godfrey
Re: Another pre-PMA rumour...
Other rumors say at the PMA opening, so I believe any day before next Sunday can be good. Dario - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 5:37 PM Subject: Re: Another pre-PMA rumour... According to the rumors, I thought it was supposed to be yesterday... Tom C. From: Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Another pre-PMA rumour... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:32:48 +0100 Sorry, I've clicked the send button before completing editing my message. Here is the good (???) one. The supposed early announcement of the D2 (or whatever they're going to call it) is approaching. Just a couple of days to go for the PMA to begin... Ciao, Dario
Re: Camera bag
I have a Billingham (that cost an arm and a leg) to carry a dozen lenses and two or more cameras. What I need is something to hold the camera while I'm doing something else with my hands. I don't use a strap on the *ist D it would get in the way when it's on the microscope. And anyway, a camera on a strap often swings about and that's how a lot of the damage such as dents on filter threads and dings on the prism housing occurs. A waist pouch protects the camera pretty well. Unless you are hit by a truck and then it no longer matters. Don Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Tamrac and Lowepro both make good bags. Tamracs are generally a little less expensive than Lowepros. Two bags that might be suitable from their lines, depending upon how much you intend to carry: Tamrac SuperLight 5 shoulder bag ... Very nice shape and size. Although it's a shoulder bag instead of a waist pack, the vertical shape makes it very comfortable to carry and not get in the way. It takes external modular system add-ons from both the Tamrac and Lowepro lines. I've used it on a couple of trips and found it can hold the *ist DS and up to four lenses, plus other gear, very handily, amazing for such a small bag. See http://www.tamrac.com (look for model 5405 in the Superlight section of the product page) Lowepro Photo Runner A waist pack that can also clip to a larger pack system or be used with a shoulder strap. Fits the DS with two/three lenses and accessories, you can also strap a tripod to the bottom for convenience in carrying. http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Beltpacks/classic/Photo_Runner.aspx Godfrey On Feb 23, 2006, at 8:06 AM, Don Williams wrote: Does anyone know how good Tamrac bags are? I'dlike to get one to hold the *ist D on my belt. Don --Dr E D F Williams __ http://www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/index.htm http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams See feature: The Cement Company from Hell Updated: Added Print Gallery - 16 11 2005 --No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.11/264 - Release Date: 17/02/2006 -- Dr E D F Williams __ http://www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/index.htm http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams See feature: The Cement Company from Hell Updated: Added Print Gallery - 16 11 2005
Re: PESO - Waiting....
On 2/22/06, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This was taken the same day as the Angry Sea shot, but we had moved to a different beach. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/9.5 Converted from Raw using Capture One LE http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_2878.htm Comments welcome I don't know why, but those birds always make me laugh. Well captured! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: Camera bag
You're in the US are you not? Otherwise I'd be ready to make an offer. Or maybe I am anyway. What do you want for it? D Christian wrote: Don Williams wrote: Does anyone know how good Tamrac bags are? I'dlike to get one to hold the *ist D on my belt. Don I have one like this: http://www.tamrac.com/515.htm Which I used for the *ist D and liked very much. I'm selling it because I don't tend to use small bags anymore. -- Dr E D F Williams __ http://www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/index.htm http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams See feature: The Cement Company from Hell Updated: Added Print Gallery - 16 11 2005
Re: Camera bag
I feel the same way ... My cameras have at most a wrist strap on them, hate neckstraps. Both the cases i suggested are light and modest in size. Given what you say, the Lowepro Photo Runner may be perfect for your needs. It does not get in the way. I most often have it filled with nothing three-four lenses and have the camera in my hand; camera fitted with a lens and with a second in the bag proves a very compelling solution for walking about in fields and the city. Godfrey On Feb 23, 2006, at 8:50 AM, Don Williams wrote: I have a Billingham (that cost an arm and a leg) to carry a dozen lenses and two or more cameras. What I need is something to hold the camera while I'm doing something else with my hands. I don't use a strap on the *ist D it would get in the way when it's on the microscope. And anyway, a camera on a strap often swings about and that's how a lot of the damage such as dents on filter threads and dings on the prism housing occurs. A waist pouch protects the camera pretty well. Unless you are hit by a truck and then it no longer matters.
Re: Camera bag
I rather like neckstraps. I feel a bit nervous handling a camera without a strap around my neck in case I accidently drop it. It's sort of like the feeling of being in a car without a seatbelt on... just doesn't feel right. --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I feel the same way ... My cameras have at most a wrist strap on them, hate neckstraps. Both the cases i suggested are light and modest in size. Given what you say, the Lowepro Photo Runner may be perfect for your needs. It does not get in the way. I most often have it filled with nothing three-four lenses and have the camera in my hand; camera fitted with a lens and with a second in the bag proves a very compelling solution for walking about in fields and the city. Godfrey On Feb 23, 2006, at 8:50 AM, Don Williams wrote: I have a Billingham (that cost an arm and a leg) to carry a dozen lenses and two or more cameras. What I need is something to hold the camera while I'm doing something else with my hands. I don't use a strap on the *ist D it would get in the way when it's on the microscope. And anyway, a camera on a strap often swings about and that's how a lot of the damage such as dents on filter threads and dings on the prism housing occurs. A waist pouch protects the camera pretty well. Unless you are hit by a truck and then it no longer matters. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Camera bag
I've been using a Tamrac Velocity 5 for about 8 months. So far, it's held up very well. One of my requirements when selecting a bag was that it to provide access to the camera without the flap opening toward me (I'm a little rounder than I'd like to be). The Velocity 5 has a secondary flap that opens to the side, allowing me access to the main compartment without having to open the main flap. I can easily fit a body with a lens and battery grip, two more shorter primes or one telephoto zoom, a flash gun, several rolls of film, a notebook, pens, etc. in it. The main compartment, like most other bags, has Velcro attached dividers that can be moved around. This allows me to carry two bodies with lenses attached, but not much else in the main compartment. The bag has a shoulder strap and a waist belt, and is comfortable in most of the environs I venture into. It might be worth a look. On 2/23/06, Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know how good Tamrac bags are? I'dlike to get one to hold the *ist D on my belt. Don -- Dr E D F Williams __ http://www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/index.htm http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams See feature: The Cement Company from Hell Updated: Added Print Gallery - 16 11 2005 -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- You have to hold the button down -Arnold Newman
Re: Peso Tiger Woods meet Chainsaw in the woods
Third Saturday in February every year since 1990. I;ll email directions for next year.g BTW it is a hoot. Fun to do, good company, good food, and cold beer. Oh and the wife gets me home safe.:-) Dave I should try playing golf with tennis balls some time. Looks like fun. On Feb 21, 2006, at 8:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey troops. First Raw proccessing from the Snow Golf. http://photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/Wagg%20Road%20Open% 202006/?action=view¤t=chainsaw-woods.jpg This is me, Frank can verify, and this was the shot that won us the Tourny. Landed this one inches from the cup. And yes, thats a beer in the back pocket. You don't think we do this sober do ya. LOL Dave
Re: Sigma 30mm F1.4 for Pentax announced
Very interesting IMO. Any price idea? Should be similar to other mounts as well I suppose... -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: I'll never really grow up...
cheeky - You finish? - No, I'm Danish. /cheeky LOL good one ;) -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: FA 10 - 17 mm lens story.
- Original Message - From: Igor Roshchin Subject: Re: FA 10 - 17 mm lens story. Bill, repeat after me: I am not going to buy it, I am not... I tried that with the istD.. b... I tried that with the D200 to.:-) Dave
LX Serial Numbers - Late
Does anyone know what the later LX serial numbers run to? I imagine 536 and beyond Thanks CN III
Re: Camera bag
I've got a 10 year old Tamrac 606, its seen plenty of use but its still going strong. Christian wrote: Don Williams wrote: Does anyone know how good Tamrac bags are? I'dlike to get one to hold the *ist D on my belt. Don I have one like this: http://www.tamrac.com/515.htm Which I used for the *ist D and liked very much. I'm selling it because I don't tend to use small bags anymore.
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
You went from shooting digital back to shooting 35mm? Could you tell us about that? Rick --- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I had my D, I usually left it locked to the centre point, occasionally choosing another. I almost never used Auto point selection, which almost always picked the worst possible point. With my EOS 3 (45 point unit) I usually leave it in auto, and use FTM focusing to override the selection if necessary (And available, but I only use one lens which doesn't offer it), of course I could use Eye Controlled Focus, but that doesn't like my eyes (I squint). Manual Af point selection on the 3 is something that is a little problematic. -Adam __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Another pre-PMA rumour...
Dario wrote: The supposed early announcement of the D2 (or whatever they're going to call it) is approaching. Just a couple of days to go for the PMA to begin... REPLY:Is this supposed to be the good one, the semi-pro thing, or is it just another of the endless permutations of the 6Mp *istD?Pål
Re: Religon, Christ vs. the Other Guy
Yeah, you were missed. I like your nick, for one thing, and folks seemed to report from the mountain get togethers that you, and even Wm Robb are good folks. I believed that to be true of both of you years ago. Frank is a nice guy too, but I'm NOT into bunny ears. Wish I could meet some of y'all. -Lon E.R.N. Reed wrote: Dear Graywolf -- You definitely were missed. Before the religion discussion, there had been some queries as to your whereabouts and health. ERNR
Re: Another pre-PMA rumour...
If you're right I owe you a beer, Dario, I promise. If you come to Belgium or we mmet anywhere else... Regards, -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
Performance and (primarily) equipment compatibility were the reasons. The tipping point was doing a studio shoot with my Camera Club (the TPMG here in Toronto) where I couldn't use one of the lighting setups because of it being Canon wireless (The club is something like 90% Canon shooters). Getting better performance was a bonus (The EOS 3 offers more performance than any Pentax AF body), although I do miss some aspects of the D (HyperProgram especially). Even when I had the D, I was still shooting about 60% film after the 1 month digital honeymoon (Mostly Tri-X in either my MX or my Nikon F601m), so the jump back to pure film wasn't too hard. I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit) -Adam Rick Womer wrote: You went from shooting digital back to shooting 35mm? Could you tell us about that? Rick --- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I had my D, I usually left it locked to the centre point, occasionally choosing another. I almost never used Auto point selection, which almost always picked the worst possible point. With my EOS 3 (45 point unit) I usually leave it in auto, and use FTM focusing to override the selection if necessary (And available, but I only use one lens which doesn't offer it), of course I could use Eye Controlled Focus, but that doesn't like my eyes (I squint). Manual Af point selection on the 3 is something that is a little problematic. -Adam __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
--- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I had my D, I usually left it locked to the centre point, occasionally choosing another. I almost never used Auto point selection, which almost always picked the worst possible point. -Adam Same here. I have what seems like a ton of AF points in the Nikon, but use the centre point all the time,as in the istD. I find it second nature to focus and compose. Horse jumping is predictable,however if they dont jump in the middle but off to the side a tad, i usually have enough Ap to compensate. Dave
Re: Another pre-PMA rumour...
Dario wrote: The supposed early announcement of the D2 (or whatever they're going to call it) is approaching. Just a couple of days to go for the PMA to begin... Is this supposed to be the good one, the semi-pro thing, or is it just another of the endless permutations of the 6Mp *istD? Pål
Pentax Network
Heard of this? Go to www.pentax.de click FOTO part of the site and then Pentax Network on the right. Be sure at every page to go for english page (if you don't read german). Once signed up, you'll have access to database of nice quality pictures of modern pentax things including the new just announced Optios. Defenitely nice, just try ! -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
What interests me is that you went back to film rather than going from Pentax digital to Canon digital. --- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Performance and (primarily) equipment compatibility were the reasons. The tipping point was doing a studio shoot with my Camera Club (the TPMG here in Toronto) where I couldn't use one of the lighting setups because of it being Canon wireless (The club is something like 90% Canon shooters). Getting better performance was a bonus (The EOS 3 offers more performance than any Pentax AF body), although I do miss some aspects of the D (HyperProgram especially). Even when I had the D, I was still shooting about 60% film after the 1 month digital honeymoon (Mostly Tri-X in either my MX or my Nikon F601m), so the jump back to pure film wasn't too hard. I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit) -Adam Rick Womer wrote: You went from shooting digital back to shooting 35mm? Could you tell us about that? Rick --- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I had my D, I usually left it locked to the centre point, occasionally choosing another. I almost never used Auto point selection, which almost always picked the worst possible point. With my EOS 3 (45 point unit) I usually leave it in auto, and use FTM focusing to override the selection if necessary (And available, but I only use one lens which doesn't offer it), of course I could use Eye Controlled Focus, but that doesn't like my eyes (I squint). Manual Af point selection on the 3 is something that is a little problematic. -Adam __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
-- Original message -- From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit) Of course you can crop the Pentax 6x7 to 6x6 when you wish and still have the option of a rectangular format when that is more appropriate. Paul
RE: *IST-D / DS High speed action!
Yes, you can. If you have enough time. Pre focusing at the point where you GUESS the athelete will be in 10 secs. But when the action actually happends, using a 2.5 FPS camera is like going to Las Vegas with just 10 USD in your pocket. It just doesn't cut it. Pro's get the best available gear - that is 5-8 FPS bodies from Canon (90%) or Nikon (10%). Pentax don't want to be at the stadium. If they did, they'd make a 5-8 FPS body and a lot of 1.4-2.8 (digital) lenses. They obviously don't want to. They cut back on all pro style lenses in order to focus on consumer glass at F. 3.5-5.6. A company that will only provide 2.5 FPS bodies can't sell a lot of pricey F. 2.8 lenses, unless of course they come with Canon or Nikon mount. How very surpricing! It is cage-chicken logic IMO. It should have happened decades ago. Pentax want to sell a lot ofsmall cameras to people who shoot for the family or corporate album. Small cameras are not appealing to photographer who go out just to photograph. They don't care much for weight and size. Only people who bring a camera while they are really doing OTHER things care about size and weight. That's the choise Pentax have made - and it's fine with me. But it's still two very different worlds. Not compareable. They serve different purposes. Don't confuse them. Pentax don't want to sell cameras to the PJ's. Pentax does not want to make cameras for action photography. Pentax have simply chosen not to invest in this market. You and I can't change that no matter how many Pentaxes we buy, they will still be pentaxes - nice, high quality consumer cameras. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Adam Maas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 23. februar 2006 16:05 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action! Fast lenses? yes. Fast body? not so much. One can shoot action with Manual Focus gear. -Adam Jens Bladt wrote: I'd rather stay an amateur too. And refrain from doing action photography, BTW. I was just making a point: Action photography requires fast lenses (and perhaps a fast camera body :-). And they are quite expensive. BTW: It's not really a lot of money, if you want to make a living from sports photography. Or if you just want to make excellent photograps, compareable with what is published in the local paper. Think of what a cap driver has to pay for a Mercedes Benz (90% of all taxies here are just that). I believe they sell for 160.000 USD here. This also happens to be the average cost of creating 1 job, where I live. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 23. februar 2006 00:24 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: SV: *IST-D / DS High speed action! Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 22/2/06, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed: Most professional sports photographers have the following set of equipment: 3 top-of-the-line digital camera bodies, such as the Canon 1D or Nikon D2H ($3,000 each) 6 Extra batteries ($100 each) Extreme wide angle 14mm f/2.8 ($1,400) Wide angle zoom lens 17 - 35mm f/2.8 ($1,400) Fast short telephoto 85mm f/1.4 ($900) Telephoto zoom 70-200 f/2.8 ($1,500) Fast Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 ($4,400) Fast Long Telephoto 400mm f/2.8 ($7,700) Teleconverter 1.4x ($450) Teleconverter 2x ($450) 2 Monopods ($150 each) Tripod ($450) 2 Flashes ($400 each) Radio Remotes ($300) Light stands, umbrellas, misc lighting equipment ($500) Laptop with extra ram ($2,500) Photoshop ($600) Other software ($500) Rolling camera case ($300) Rain gear ($500) Total: $34,000 Don't forget: Insurance for above ($2500 yearly) New car every 3 years ($28,000) Interest on overdraft facility (£500) Hospitality to kennel maids etc ($10,000) Assistant ($22,000 yearly) Drinking habit ($12,000) Alimony ($68,000 yearly) And: Personal masseuse ($25,000 yearly) Emergency gear rental when airline loses it $10,000 Licensing photos from Ken Rockwell when yours turn out like crap $50,000 And: Sherpa named Cesar (six pack of beer daily) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/268 - Release Date: 02/23/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/268 - Release Date: 02/23/2006
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006, Adam Maas wrote: I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit) Is 6x7 radically different? Curious, Kostas
Re: Graphic Tablet Recommendations?
Tom, I just tried to look for my Wacom Graphire, purchased about 2000, to see what model it is and couldn't find it. It was the smallest and cheapest at the time, probably under 100 US dollars. It worked well. But I didn't find it that useful for photography. Mousing seemed about as effective. It had pressure sensitivity and a gazzilion presets. Whu do you find a mouse inadequate? I might be still using the table today, but it just took up too much desk real estate (I have a small computer desk). -Lon Tom C wrote: I'm considering purchasing a graphics tablet for use with Photoshop. I've been looking at the WACOM Graphire 3 4 (6 x 8). Does anyone have any anecdotal experience they can relay? What's the difference between the '3' model and the '4' model? It looks like the '4' is twice the price, but LPI, accuracy and sensitivity appear to be identical to the '3' (at least on the BH website). Any other manufacturers I might want to consider? Thanks. Tom C.
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
While I like the Digital workflow, the longer I had the D, the more I shot film, the only time I really shot digital was for colour or really low-light work. Note that I'm primarily a BW shooter (70-80%) and do my own developing/scanning/printing, so the cost benefit to Digital just isn't really there. I can shoot a 24exp roll of Silvertone [APX] 100 or 400 for around $2.50US developed, that's a lot of film for the cost difference between an EOS 3 and a 20d. I got the 3 and a 50mm f1.8 as a direct swap for the D, 18-55 DA (Essentially worthless as a tradein) and Tamron 28-75, so it was a no-brainer, even for the hit I took by trading in. Film is just better suited to the way I work and my budget. There's still a 30d in my future, budget willing, but more glass, a wide-format printer and a good flatbed scanner are much higher on the list. Heck, i may even get a 4x5 first. -Adam Rick Womer wrote: What interests me is that you went back to film rather than going from Pentax digital to Canon digital. --- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Performance and (primarily) equipment compatibility were the reasons. The tipping point was doing a studio shoot with my Camera Club (the TPMG here in Toronto) where I couldn't use one of the lighting setups because of it being Canon wireless (The club is something like 90% Canon shooters). Getting better performance was a bonus (The EOS 3 offers more performance than any Pentax AF body), although I do miss some aspects of the D (HyperProgram especially). Even when I had the D, I was still shooting about 60% film after the 1 month digital honeymoon (Mostly Tri-X in either my MX or my Nikon F601m), so the jump back to pure film wasn't too hard. I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit) -Adam Rick Womer wrote: You went from shooting digital back to shooting 35mm? Could you tell us about that? Rick --- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I had my D, I usually left it locked to the centre point, occasionally choosing another. I almost never used Auto point selection, which almost always picked the worst possible point. With my EOS 3 (45 point unit) I usually leave it in auto, and use FTM focusing to override the selection if necessary (And available, but I only use one lens which doesn't offer it), of course I could use Eye Controlled Focus, but that doesn't like my eyes (I squint). Manual Af point selection on the 3 is something that is a little problematic. -Adam __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Microdrive report
Thgouht I would tell ya what I think about my microdrive, maybe some will find that it'll be useful. * It IS slower than my CF flash cards. Takes quite a bit more time to empty buffer. I don't care much I usually don't shoot that fast. * It doesn't make any sound (if you really want to hear it, you will but it is really irrelevant) Since I got it for 75 euros (3x128MB + 1x 4GB Microdrive) I'am VERY happy :) Hope it helps... -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Thu, 23 Feb 2006, Adam Maas wrote: I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit) Is 6x7 radically different? Curious, Kostas The body is too big (I like the little boxes of the other MF SLR's), my enlarger only handles 6x6 and I really dig square format for composition. -Adam
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Original message -- From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit) Of course you can crop the Pentax 6x7 to 6x6 when you wish and still have the option of a rectangular format when that is more appropriate. Paul Rectangular isn't an option with my current gear, as my enlarger maxes out at 6x6. -Adam
Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action!
- Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, you can. If you have enough time. Pre focusing at the point where you GUESS the athelete will be in 10 secs. But when the action actually happends, using a 2.5 FPS camera is like going to Las Vegas with just 10 USD in your pocket. It just doesn't cut it. Pro's get the best available gear - that is 5-8 FPS bodies from Canon (90%) or Nikon (10%). Actually most pros used those Canons with manual focus and manual exposureeven sports photographers... Pål
Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action!
Depends on how you work. I've shot sports with MF glass without prefocusing 10 seconds in advance. But I can focus fairly quickly as I follow the action. I also find 2.5-3 fps to be plenty enough for me. The lack of glass is a bigger issue. And big cameras are an issue even for those who aren't hauling everything else. You still have to haul the camera. -Adam Jens Bladt wrote: Yes, you can. If you have enough time. Pre focusing at the point where you GUESS the athelete will be in 10 secs. But when the action actually happends, using a 2.5 FPS camera is like going to Las Vegas with just 10 USD in your pocket. It just doesn't cut it. Pro's get the best available gear - that is 5-8 FPS bodies from Canon (90%) or Nikon (10%). Pentax don't want to be at the stadium. If they did, they'd make a 5-8 FPS body and a lot of 1.4-2.8 (digital) lenses. They obviously don't want to. They cut back on all pro style lenses in order to focus on consumer glass at F. 3.5-5.6. A company that will only provide 2.5 FPS bodies can't sell a lot of pricey F. 2.8 lenses, unless of course they come with Canon or Nikon mount. How very surpricing! It is cage-chicken logic IMO. It should have happened decades ago. Pentax want to sell a lot ofsmall cameras to people who shoot for the family or corporate album. Small cameras are not appealing to photographer who go out just to photograph. They don't care much for weight and size. Only people who bring a camera while they are really doing OTHER things care about size and weight. That's the choise Pentax have made - and it's fine with me. But it's still two very different worlds. Not compareable. They serve different purposes. Don't confuse them. Pentax don't want to sell cameras to the PJ's. Pentax does not want to make cameras for action photography. Pentax have simply chosen not to invest in this market. You and I can't change that no matter how many Pentaxes we buy, they will still be pentaxes - nice, high quality consumer cameras. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Adam Maas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 23. februar 2006 16:05 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action! Fast lenses? yes. Fast body? not so much. One can shoot action with Manual Focus gear. -Adam Jens Bladt wrote: I'd rather stay an amateur too. And refrain from doing action photography, BTW. I was just making a point: Action photography requires fast lenses (and perhaps a fast camera body :-). And they are quite expensive. BTW: It's not really a lot of money, if you want to make a living from sports photography. Or if you just want to make excellent photograps, compareable with what is published in the local paper. Think of what a cap driver has to pay for a Mercedes Benz (90% of all taxies here are just that). I believe they sell for 160.000 USD here. This also happens to be the average cost of creating 1 job, where I live. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 23. februar 2006 00:24 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: SV: *IST-D / DS High speed action! Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 22/2/06, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed: Most professional sports photographers have the following set of equipment: 3 top-of-the-line digital camera bodies, such as the Canon 1D or Nikon D2H ($3,000 each) 6 Extra batteries ($100 each) Extreme wide angle 14mm f/2.8 ($1,400) Wide angle zoom lens 17 - 35mm f/2.8 ($1,400) Fast short telephoto 85mm f/1.4 ($900) Telephoto zoom 70-200 f/2.8 ($1,500) Fast Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 ($4,400) Fast Long Telephoto 400mm f/2.8 ($7,700) Teleconverter 1.4x ($450) Teleconverter 2x ($450) 2 Monopods ($150 each) Tripod ($450) 2 Flashes ($400 each) Radio Remotes ($300) Light stands, umbrellas, misc lighting equipment ($500) Laptop with extra ram ($2,500) Photoshop ($600) Other software ($500) Rolling camera case ($300) Rain gear ($500) Total: $34,000 Don't forget: Insurance for above ($2500 yearly) New car every 3 years ($28,000) Interest on overdraft facility (£500) Hospitality to kennel maids etc ($10,000) Assistant ($22,000 yearly) Drinking habit ($12,000) Alimony ($68,000 yearly) And: Personal masseuse ($25,000 yearly) Emergency gear rental when airline loses it $10,000 Licensing photos from Ken Rockwell when yours turn out like crap $50,000 And: Sherpa named Cesar (six pack of beer daily) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 02/21/2006 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database:
Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action!
I vote with Frank. Polish your skin, you red haired debbil. -Lon Mark Roberts wrote: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and polish your skin... Now that's just *weird*.
RE: *IST-D / DS High speed action!
Pål So, it must be a really big mystery to you, why they are not using Pentaxes, right? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 23. februar 2006 21:01 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action! - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, you can. If you have enough time. Pre focusing at the point where you GUESS the athelete will be in 10 secs. But when the action actually happends, using a 2.5 FPS camera is like going to Las Vegas with just 10 USD in your pocket. It just doesn't cut it. Pro's get the best available gear - that is 5-8 FPS bodies from Canon (90%) or Nikon (10%). Actually most pros used those Canons with manual focus and manual exposureeven sports photographers... Pål -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/268 - Release Date: 02/23/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/268 - Release Date: 02/23/2006
RE: Microdrive report
Yep. For all around general usage, I find they work quite well. I have a 1 GB and 2-4GB's, one being the recording medium used in the JVC Everio camcorder. I occasionally hear a high pitched whine, similar to a flash capacitor charging, but not nearly that loud. 99.9% of the time I hear nothing, which is what I would expect. No problems so far. A good deal for the money. Tom C. From: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Microdrive report Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:58:21 +0100 Thgouht I would tell ya what I think about my microdrive, maybe some will find that it'll be useful. * It IS slower than my CF flash cards. Takes quite a bit more time to empty buffer. I don't care much I usually don't shoot that fast. * It doesn't make any sound (if you really want to hear it, you will but it is really irrelevant) Since I got it for 75 euros (3x128MB + 1x 4GB Microdrive) I'am VERY happy :) Hope it helps... -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
On Feb 23, 2006, at 11:59 AM, Adam Maas wrote: I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit) Of course you can crop the Pentax 6x7 to 6x6 when you wish and still have the option of a rectangular format when that is more appropriate. Rectangular isn't an option with my current gear, as my enlarger maxes out at 6x6. If you always print to a rectangular format, 6x4.5 will give you the same effective film area as 6x6 with a savings on film and processing cost. Unlike you, I much prefer processing digital capture to print, regardless of whether I'm doing color or BW work. Digital capture has saved me substantially on film and processing costs, but more importantly on time. Processing 200 exposures captured in RAW format to a usable for evaluation state image, viewable as a positive, is almost entirely automated and takes about 20-30 minutes on average once you have established an efficient workflow. My dream of 25 years ago was to get out of the darkroom and into the light where I could create the photographs I wanted more easily. A large part of why I worked in the computer industry for 20 years was in the idea of making this reality come into being... Godfrey
Re: Graphic Tablet Recommendations?
I find a mouse adequate for many things. In particrlar though it is very difficult to make irregular selections using the mouse. I want to do this either when I'm applying a filter to only a specific element of the photograph or when I want to 'lift' an element out of a photo and cut/paste elsewhere, like when doing silly photo projects. Tom C. From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Graphic Tablet Recommendations? Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:57:24 -0500 Tom, I just tried to look for my Wacom Graphire, purchased about 2000, to see what model it is and couldn't find it. It was the smallest and cheapest at the time, probably under 100 US dollars. It worked well. But I didn't find it that useful for photography. Mousing seemed about as effective. It had pressure sensitivity and a gazzilion presets. Whu do you find a mouse inadequate? I might be still using the table today, but it just took up too much desk real estate (I have a small computer desk). -Lon Tom C wrote: I'm considering purchasing a graphics tablet for use with Photoshop. I've been looking at the WACOM Graphire 3 4 (6 x 8). Does anyone have any anecdotal experience they can relay? What's the difference between the '3' model and the '4' model? It looks like the '4' is twice the price, but LPI, accuracy and sensitivity appear to be identical to the '3' (at least on the BH website). Any other manufacturers I might want to consider? Thanks. Tom C.
RE: Re: Skiing with cameras...
Thanks to everybody who helped out with the skiing questions a few weeks ago. I leave tomorrow for about 9 days in Val d'Allos and will unsubscribe later this evening until I get back. I've never skiied before, but I watched the men's downhill a few days ago, and it all looks pretty straightforward really - stand on slope, bend knees, let gravity take its course...g I couldn't make up my mind, so I am over-equipped, photographically. I have decided to take 1 SLR with a 20mm, 28-80 and 80-200 lenses, and 2 rangefinders with 35, 50 and 90mm lenses. I will shoot colour with the SLR and bw with the other. I will at least have the choice of what to use when I get there - if I use anything at all. I'll let you know when I get back. http://www.valdallos.com/ This is what it looks like in summer: http://www.web-options.com/vda.jpg -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 January 2006 14:12 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Re: Skiing with cameras... Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Some people put the camera in tight plastic bags, but I dont like the idea of having som humidity close into the bag along with the camera. Plastic bags are OK if you seal them outdoors, and let the camera warm up inside. Jostein This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
Re: Question: Should I buy an ist D?
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Feb 23, 2006, at 11:59 AM, Adam Maas wrote: I'm looking to add a serious MF kit to my mix as well, probably Bronica SQ stuff (Pentax unfortunatly doesn't offer 6x6 kit) Of course you can crop the Pentax 6x7 to 6x6 when you wish and still have the option of a rectangular format when that is more appropriate. Rectangular isn't an option with my current gear, as my enlarger maxes out at 6x6. If you always print to a rectangular format, 6x4.5 will give you the same effective film area as 6x6 with a savings on film and processing cost. Unlike you, I much prefer processing digital capture to print, regardless of whether I'm doing color or BW work. Digital capture has saved me substantially on film and processing costs, but more importantly on time. Processing 200 exposures captured in RAW format to a usable for evaluation state image, viewable as a positive, is almost entirely automated and takes about 20-30 minutes on average once you have established an efficient workflow. My dream of 25 years ago was to get out of the darkroom and into the light where I could create the photographs I wanted more easily. A large part of why I worked in the computer industry for 20 years was in the idea of making this reality come into being... Godfrey MF is the only use for my darkroom gear, I'm running a mixed workflow for 35mm (Scan/digital print). Generally the develop/scan/print time is about 1.5x as long as it would be for RAW, simply because I tend to process each RAW file individually (I'm aware of and competent with batch processing, but I prefer to do indiviual tweaks) and even then that's because I edit heavily before processing. However cost-wise, film is significantly cheaper for me because I process my own, and my choice in developers (Rodinal) is extremely cheap. I'm aware of the savings with 645, but since I prefer square format so far, and dislike cropping, 6x6 is a better option than 645 for me. I was merely commenting on the reasons I'd choose 6x6 over 6x7. -Adam
RE: Re: Skiing with cameras...
Looks nice Bob. I didn't get a chance to respond earlier. I've skiied with both my PZ-1p and the *ist D. I find the zooms and the 31mm LTD are just too bulky under my coat. Last week I used the *ist D and the 43mm LTD. I'm contemplating the DA 40 pancake as it would be the least bulky lens. Alternatively its pretty easy to put an Optio (or Olympus Stylus) in the coat pocket, though I prefer an SLR. Tom C. From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Re: Skiing with cameras... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:38:22 - Thanks to everybody who helped out with the skiing questions a few weeks ago. I leave tomorrow for about 9 days in Val d'Allos and will unsubscribe later this evening until I get back. I've never skiied before, but I watched the men's downhill a few days ago, and it all looks pretty straightforward really - stand on slope, bend knees, let gravity take its course...g I couldn't make up my mind, so I am over-equipped, photographically. I have decided to take 1 SLR with a 20mm, 28-80 and 80-200 lenses, and 2 rangefinders with 35, 50 and 90mm lenses. I will shoot colour with the SLR and bw with the other. I will at least have the choice of what to use when I get there - if I use anything at all. I'll let you know when I get back. http://www.valdallos.com/ This is what it looks like in summer: http://www.web-options.com/vda.jpg -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 January 2006 14:12 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Re: Skiing with cameras... Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Some people put the camera in tight plastic bags, but I dont like the idea of having som humidity close into the bag along with the camera. Plastic bags are OK if you seal them outdoors, and let the camera warm up inside. Jostein This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action!
I am adamant that our own Mark Roberts can blast Ken away, if Mark would Just Practise. It's very very important. grin. -Lon frank theriault wrote: On 2/21/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and polish your skin... Now that's just *weird*. You ~do~ know to whom I was referring, don't you? The man with the shiniest skin in history: http://www.kenrockwell.com/about.htm cheers, frank
Re: Religon, Christ vs. the Other Guy
Thanks guys. Why is my hat suddenly so tight... grin graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Lon Williamson wrote: Yeah, you were missed. I like your nick, for one thing, and folks seemed to report from the mountain get togethers that you, and even Wm Robb are good folks. I believed that to be true of both of you years ago. Frank is a nice guy too, but I'm NOT into bunny ears. Wish I could meet some of y'all. -Lon E.R.N. Reed wrote: Dear Graywolf -- You definitely were missed. Before the religion discussion, there had been some queries as to your whereabouts and health. ERNR
RE: Re: Skiing with cameras...
I don't ski with a camera - though if I wanted to take one, I might consider my digital point and shoot. An SLR would be too big of a chunk to fall on - I did that (while biking) onto the PS, and it hurt badly enough. Maybe you'll be more graceful than I... I tend to hit the snow hard and fast a couple times in a typical evening ski session. :) --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks nice Bob. I didn't get a chance to respond earlier. I've skiied with both my PZ-1p and the *ist D. I find the zooms and the 31mm LTD are just too bulky under my coat. Last week I used the *ist D and the 43mm LTD. I'm contemplating the DA 40 pancake as it would be the least bulky lens. Alternatively its pretty easy to put an Optio (or Olympus Stylus) in the coat pocket, though I prefer an SLR. Tom C. From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Re: Skiing with cameras... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:38:22 - Thanks to everybody who helped out with the skiing questions a few weeks ago. I leave tomorrow for about 9 days in Val d'Allos and will unsubscribe later this evening until I get back. I've never skiied before, but I watched the men's downhill a few days ago, and it all looks pretty straightforward really - stand on slope, bend knees, let gravity take its course...g I couldn't make up my mind, so I am over-equipped, photographically. I have decided to take 1 SLR with a 20mm, 28-80 and 80-200 lenses, and 2 rangefinders with 35, 50 and 90mm lenses. I will shoot colour with the SLR and bw with the other. I will at least have the choice of what to use when I get there - if I use anything at all. I'll let you know when I get back. http://www.valdallos.com/ This is what it looks like in summer: http://www.web-options.com/vda.jpg -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 January 2006 14:12 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Re: Skiing with cameras... Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Some people put the camera in tight plastic bags, but I dont like the idea of having som humidity close into the bag along with the camera. Plastic bags are OK if you seal them outdoors, and let the camera warm up inside. Jostein This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action!
As has been pointed out many times, the reason the pros use Canon (and, to some extent, Nikon) is for one reason - pro support. If you can't get replacement gear at big venues, loaner gear to try out new stuff, and rental equipment for expensive occasional-use items, then the pros don't use it. Nor should they. Pentax don't play in that marketplace. But that doesn't mean that the cameras are incapable of delivering the results. On Thu, Feb 23, 2006 at 09:10:15PM +0100, Jens Bladt wrote: P?l So, it must be a really big mystery to you, why they are not using Pentaxes, right? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: P?l Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 23. februar 2006 21:01 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: *IST-D / DS High speed action! - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, you can. If you have enough time. Pre focusing at the point where you GUESS the athelete will be in 10 secs. But when the action actually happends, using a 2.5 FPS camera is like going to Las Vegas with just 10 USD in your pocket. It just doesn't cut it. Pro's get the best available gear - that is 5-8 FPS bodies from Canon (90%) or Nikon (10%). Actually most pros used those Canons with manual focus and manual exposureeven sports photographers... P?l -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/268 - Release Date: 02/23/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/268 - Release Date: 02/23/2006
Re: Camera bag
Very similar to this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/TENBA-Camera-Bag-Lots-of-pockets-MSRP-360_W0QQitemZ7591893153QQcategoryZ50507QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Oh, and Equa is part of Tenba upside-down and backward, just missing the t. ; ) Collin Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:07:18 -0500 To: pentax From: Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Camera bag Personally, I like the Tamrac Lowe bags when things need to be protected. The padding reminds me of modern athletic shoes with all the padding involved. The large Lowe is very suitable for my 4x5 and small Tamrac bags are nice when not much hardware is needed. But for carrying a lot of 135/digital, the bulk of a large bag often gets in the way. For that I've got a Tenba Equa that's far more practical for 135/digital. It's a very practical bag for general use. Collin He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott
Re: Camera bag
Personally, I like the Tamrac Lowe bags when things need to be protected. The padding reminds me of modern athletic shoes with all the padding involved. The large Lowe is very suitable for my 4x5 and small Tamrac bags are nice when not much hardware is needed. But for carrying a lot of 135/digital, the bulk of a large bag often gets in the way. For that I've got a Tenba Equa that's far more practical for 135/digital. It's a very practical bag for general use. Collin He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott
Re: I'll never really grow up...
- Original Message - From: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] cheeky - You finish? - No, I'm Danish. /cheeky LOL good one ;) Guess I'll never really grow up either Sorry, Jens... :-) Jostein
RE: Re: Skiing with cameras...
Hi, I'm not really expecting to carry a camera while I whizz down the slopes - I have absolutely no idea whether I'll be any good at skiing, and trying to carry a camera at the same time will only add to my difficulties. The earlier thread put me off that idea. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Jon Myers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 23 February 2006 21:07 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Re: Skiing with cameras... I don't ski with a camera - though if I wanted to take one, I might consider my digital point and shoot. An SLR would be too big of a chunk to fall on - I did that (while biking) onto the PS, and it hurt badly enough. Maybe you'll be more graceful than I... I tend to hit the snow hard and fast a couple times in a typical evening ski session. :) --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks nice Bob. I didn't get a chance to respond earlier. I've skiied with both my PZ-1p and the *ist D. I find the zooms and the 31mm LTD are just too bulky under my coat. Last week I used the *ist D and the 43mm LTD. I'm contemplating the DA 40 pancake as it would be the least bulky lens. Alternatively its pretty easy to put an Optio (or Olympus Stylus) in the coat pocket, though I prefer an SLR. Tom C. From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Re: Skiing with cameras... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:38:22 - Thanks to everybody who helped out with the skiing questions a few weeks ago. I leave tomorrow for about 9 days in Val d'Allos and will unsubscribe later this evening until I get back. I've never skiied before, but I watched the men's downhill a few days ago, and it all looks pretty straightforward really - stand on slope, bend knees, let gravity take its course...g I couldn't make up my mind, so I am over-equipped, photographically. I have decided to take 1 SLR with a 20mm, 28-80 and 80-200 lenses, and 2 rangefinders with 35, 50 and 90mm lenses. I will shoot colour with the SLR and bw with the other. I will at least have the choice of what to use when I get there - if I use anything at all. I'll let you know when I get back. http://www.valdallos.com/ This is what it looks like in summer: http://www.web-options.com/vda.jpg -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 January 2006 14:12 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Re: Skiing with cameras... Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Some people put the camera in tight plastic bags, but I dont like the idea of having som humidity close into the bag along with the camera. Plastic bags are OK if you seal them outdoors, and let the camera warm up inside. Jostein This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Another pre-PMA rumour...
Pål Jensen wrote: Dario wrote: The supposed early announcement of the D2 (or whatever they're going to call it) is approaching. Just a couple of days to go for the PMA to begin... Is this supposed to be the good one, the semi-pro thing, or is it just another of the endless permutations of the 6Mp *istD? It's supposed to be the good one. However, I've just recapped rumors already heard here. I think Mark, Sylwek and Boris reported them again and again over the last months. I only reminded you that time has come. Within one-two days we'll know if they are true. Dario
Re: Another pre-PMA rumour...
Thibouille, I'm afraid you owe Mark, not me, a beer. I've just reported old and recent rumors already heard here. However, I'll be happy to accept your kind offer and raise a glass on his behalf the first time I'll meet you :-) Dario - Original Message - From: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 8:38 PM Subject: Re: Another pre-PMA rumour... If you're right I owe you a beer, Dario, I promise. If you come to Belgium or we mmet anywhere else... Regards, -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
No more rumours? (for the moment)
http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
EBay Scam
Need help, gang. I may have just fallen for an eBay scam. Got a message from a supposed eBay member saying I sent the money, please let me know when the package ships. I have had nothing listed. I clicked on the sender's name to find out more. That was my mistake. The name took me to an eBay-lookalike sign-in page, where I signed in without thinking. Once I thought about it and checked the address, it doesn't look like eBay. So immediately I changed my eBay and Paypal passwords. Do you think this will be enough? Should I do something more? I have forwarded the funny email to eBay, but of course have gotten only canned replies. Thanks for help. Joe
RE: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
Didn't read this yet - it's probably the same, or close, to the announcement shown below ... http://www.dpreview.com/news/0602/06022307pentaxnews.asp Shel [Original Message] From: Dario Bonazza http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
DP Review
I can't seem to recieve emails at the moment, Accesscomm is having some issues. So, while this may be a redundant email, at least it's on topic. But. DPReview has an interesting news announcement for Pentax users. William Robb
RE: EBay Scam
If you've got a checking account or credit card number listed with eBay or PayPal, change those immediately, and notify your bank or CC issuer. Don't wait. Shel [Original Message] From: jtainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Date: 2/23/2006 2:13:49 PM Subject: EBay Scam Need help, gang. I may have just fallen for an eBay scam. Got a message from a supposed eBay member saying I sent the money, please let me know when the package ships. I have had nothing listed. I clicked on the sender's name to find out more. That was my mistake. The name took me to an eBay-lookalike sign-in page, where I signed in without thinking. Once I thought about it and checked the address, it doesn't look like eBay. So immediately I changed my eBay and Paypal passwords. Do you think this will be enough? Should I do something more? I have forwarded the funny email to eBay, but of course have gotten only canned replies. Thanks for help. Joe
Pentax announcement (rumors fulfilled)
Take a look at dpreview. They plan to exhibit at PMA a 10MP APS DSLR, a MF DSLR, and a 21mm lens. Prototypes only, on the market in the fall. Rick __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: It's here (was: Another pre-PMA rumour...)
On Feb 23, 2006, at 5:04 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html So we're back to 18 megapixels for the 645D? Bob
Re: It's here
Dario Bonazza wrote: http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html Looks like my guess was right that the D-whatever will be using the Sony 10MP sensor as also found in the D200. wonder if there will be a Samsung-branded version as well? -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net
Re: Pentax announcement (rumors fulfilled)
Cool! I have to say though, I read MF as manual focus, and said wow, a manual focus DSLR!! It would have been nice... j On 2/23/06, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take a look at dpreview. They plan to exhibit at PMA a 10MP APS DSLR, a MF DSLR, and a 21mm lens. Prototypes only, on the market in the fall. Rick __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Juan Buhler Water Molotov: http://photoblog.jbuhler.com Slippery Slope: http://color.jbuhler.com
RE: No more rumours? (for the moment)
Now it's time for the Speculation and Complaint Department to issue forth it's commentaries ;-)) The DSLR looks like it may be a nice step up from the D and the DS/DS2. Of course, that's based on pics and, essentially, no information. I'd be a lot more thrilled if the announcement said that the cameras were ready and would be on sale at some close-in date. March 1, 2006 would be ideal ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Rob Studdert http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_02232006_645dslr_pr.html
