Re: Home recovering from surgery
At 01:47 PM 6/10/2006, keith_w wrote: D Brooks wrote: We used to bandage ourselves -before- we were hurt. D Yeah, but then, you didn't think it was cool to punch holes in window glass with your bare fist... keith Did Dave B. do that too? Dave S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
On 06/10/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I downloaded the sample files, and am printing 10x14 inch prints from them. The picture of the sheep has some veiling flare. Good one Pentax Otherwise, the pictures look fine, I must say. And significant CA and no actual blacks! -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Stuck Filter
On 06/10/06, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doug, I'm kinda suprised by a lot of the advice you been given so far. The old trick I've used in the past has always worked: thread a couple more filters onto the stuck filter and tighten them slightly. Then you've got better leverage to get the stuck one off and they usually all come off together. Not likely to work too well with a pol filter :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
On 6/10/06, Gonz, discombobulated, unleashed: Anyone want a brain? One owner, only lightly used... You might get some offers in the Canon forum. :) Or you could join the collective http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/montsnmags/BorgEF.jpg -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
On 06.10.2006, at 08:34 , Cotty wrote: Or you could join the collective http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/montsnmags/BorgEF.jpg Oh no! Did Canon changed you that much Cotty??? ;-) Pozdrowienia Sylwek -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
NorCal: SF Fleet Week
Any NorCal PDMLers going to Fleet Week in San Francisco this weekend? I'm going to try to get down to where we were last year to shoot the Blue Angels and the other air shows this Saturday between 12 and 5. I can't guarantee I'll be there, since I told my brother I'd help him with something, but I'm hoping we'll be able to get that done early in the day. If you go, just look for a crazed photographer with a giant 500mm lens shouting insults at passers-by carrying Canons. ;) John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pretty Cheap SD
That matches what I've seen reported; you should get at least a 133x card, and you might see a very small improvement with 150x. On Thu, Oct 05, 2006 at 11:15:59PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: It might be able to take advantage of cards of 150X. Paul On Oct 5, 2006, at 10:45 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote: Beware: 60X is too slow for the K10D. You'll lose write speed and won't be able to take full advantage of the camera's capabilities. Paul - Paul, what X would you recommend? Thanks, Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: GVS (RE: Need help: Photoshop molested children portraits?
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] 5 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It all started with the Great Vowel Shift... -frank == Okay, I'll bite. What the heck is the Great Vowel Shift? Marnie aka who has a lot of vowels it is the name given to the changes in pronunciation of English vowels that took place from the 15th to 18th centuries. To some extent it is still taking place. It's the reason why some old poems have so-called half-rhymes (ie they don't rhyme) - they did at the time - and one of the reasons why English spelling can seem illogical. Spelling was codified at a particular time and place along the line of the GVS, and more or less accurately represents the pronunciation of the time place, but the pronunciation has since shifted. Listen to some of the recordings here: http://facweb.furman.edu/~mmenzer/gvs/what.htm There is a distinct vowel shift taking place even now in the northern cities of the USA among middle-class white people. You may have fewer vowels than you think! In English a lot of spelt vowels are just pronounced as schwa (the 2nd vowel in 'butter'), or as diphthongs (and sometimes even triphthongs) depending on the variety of English, rather than as vowels. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Stuck Filter
From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/06 Fri AM 12:57:58 GMT To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net Subject: Stuck Filter Hi guys, Well, I'm in quite a quandry now. I've got a polarizing filter stuck on the front of one of my lenses, as I discovered the other day. Trying to remove it by hand was a complete non-starter for me and several other people who tried. When I got home, I tried a strap wrench, and that worked. That is, it was able to get enough grip on the filter to try to turn it. The reason for the quotation marks is that the filter didn't let go, something threaded underneath the focus ring started unscrewing! So I'm thinking I've got two choices at this point, (1) I could try to figure out how to break the glass out of the filter so I can deform the rings enough to pull them out without damaging the threads on the lens, and maybe still have to (2) send it to the repair center. Any suggestions? As you are dealing with both a polariser and that something else has come loose, I think it is unlikely that you are going to be able to manage to remove it without damaging something or unintentionally dismantling your lens. Unless you are very lucky or skillful. I think I would go with the dismantling and see what happens. Once apart, you may then have a better chance of removing the filter. At least you will then have a handful of parts that can be professionally reassembled. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and AF speed
So what camera would you say is state of the art? John On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 18:22:07 +0100, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes I did. This video proofs or more suggests that it is fast with non USM lenses too. My only concern now is the IQ. If my expectations about IQ are fulfilled the K10D is a milestone. The *istD was important indeed as a statement. The K10D looks like a more refined camera. Not state of the art, but very competitive in its segment. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: 5. oktober 2006 18:44 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D and AF speed Did you read my report? I dunno about USM speed of course but I can tell you that AF with DA18-55 at 55 (f/5.6) is *at least* 2-3 times faster than a D with NiMH. 2006/10/5, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is not my main concern about the K10D, but I've been thinking a bit about it. I don't know how scientific this video at YouTube.com, comparing Sony Alpha, Canon 400D and Samsung GX10 is, but it should tell us something. http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_id=J4za9azUHz4eurl=iurl=http%3A//sjl-st atic4.sjl.youtube.com/vi/J4za9azUHz4/2.jpgt=OEgsToPDskKw9m4IDnBGvql-DscnV3K S http://tinyurl.com/kg9hy I don't worry about AF speed anymore :-) It seem to be way faster than the competitiors. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Flat or punchy
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Tom C wrote: The flatness actually enhanced the photo and made it a better, more artful photograph, in my opinion. To which one could respond: No, it's too flat for my liking. Excellent, we are commenting on a hypothetical picture. PDML first? :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and AF speed
LX Gold? ;-) On 06.10.2006, at 10:48 , John Forbes wrote: So what camera would you say is state of the art? Pozdrowienia Sylwek -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA 12-24/4
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:56 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: I have no idea where a credible source for MTF data on the DA14/2.8 might be. I'm commenting based on what I see from examining 800-1000 photographs made with it. I assumed the DS has an MTF program-line; if it's true, a QD test could show as a bias. Not looking for anything scientific or complete. I know you don't care much about shooting walls etc, so please see it as a favour. I'm sure it does, According to Adam it doesn't. With the -D you would need to set it so that P follows the MTF curve (probably a menu setting), mount the lens and meter at various places. Thanks for the offer though! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, John Celio wrote: Because there's no actual gain from making a subframe lens at that length, so no reason to do a DA lens. Could you explain further? I was wondering why the long lenses were D-FA too, and I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Not sure anyone replied concretely: a 400 f4 requires (by definition, no design can change that) a 400/4=100mm diam front element. ~4 inches. How is that for reduced image circle :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Another part of the rumor is that it might be an F5.6. We will just have to wait and see. I sincerely hope not. Such lenses are rather passè today and much better served by zooms; like 80-400/5.6. A 400/4 is about the longest and fastest lens that can be handheld, a real bonus with Pentax SR. In addition it will work well and AF with converters. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
On 10/06/06 8:29 AM, Ken Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am sure they are still working on the firmware. But these samples show already v1.0 Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA 12-24/4
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:56 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: I have no idea where a credible source for MTF data on the DA14/2.8 might be. I'm commenting based on what I see from examining 800-1000 photographs made with it. I assumed the DS has an MTF program-line; if it's true, a QD test could show as a bias. Not looking for anything scientific or complete. I know you don't care much about shooting walls etc, so please see it as a favour. I'm sure it does, According to Adam it doesn't. With the -D you would need to set it so that P follows the MTF curve (probably a menu setting), mount the lens and meter at various places. Thanks for the offer though! Kostas IIRC it's in the Custom Function menu on the D, but I haven't had one handy in a while. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
On 10/5/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I downloaded the sample files, and am printing 10x14 inch prints from them. The picture of the sheep has some veiling flare. Good one Pentax Otherwise, the pictures look fine, I must say. The same but selected samples also shwon in Japanese site now. http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/35mm/k10d/ex.html Note in camera RAW processing! If K10D can spit out this level of good images without post processing, I am very pleased. It appears that Pentax japan took out some problem images such as sheep one. I am sure they are still working on the firmware. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
On 10/06/06 8:29 AM, Ken Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am sure they are still working on the firmware. They must be still working on high ISO samples. I like to see other sample routines such as night scene etc. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
- Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio Subject: Re: K10 samples I downloaded the sample files, and am printing 10x14 inch prints from them. The picture of the sheep has some veiling flare. Good one Pentax Otherwise, the pictures look fine, I must say. And significant CA and no actual blacks! No CA that I could see in the prints. I didn't go looking for it on the monitor. The files weren't prepped very well, all of them needed a levels adjust. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
On Oct 6, 2006, at 1:06 PM, Pål Jensen wrote: I sincerely hope not. Such lenses are rather passè today and much better served by zooms; like 80-400/5.6. A 400/4 is about the longest and fastest lens that can be handheld, a real bonus with Pentax SR. In addition it will work well and AF with converters. I don't know about that. 400mm on a DSLR is a very long lens indeed for me. I tend to put even 200mm on a tripod. 135mm is my long lens. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
I use my 400 on a tripod where practical. But I frequently use it handheld as well. For example when shooting birds in flight. For that both the speed of the f4 lens and the SR of the K10D will give be a big advantage over my current A4009/5.6 on the *istD. Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Oct 6, 2006, at 1:06 PM, Pål Jensen wrote: I sincerely hope not. Such lenses are rather passè today and much better served by zooms; like 80-400/5.6. A 400/4 is about the longest and fastest lens that can be handheld, a real bonus with Pentax SR. In addition it will work well and AF with converters. I don't know about that. 400mm on a DSLR is a very long lens indeed for me. I tend to put even 200mm on a tripod. 135mm is my long lens. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS Friday -- ist and battery grip
I'm selling my *ist and BG-20 grip. Using the quote form at KEH, the *ist and grip are EX+. Everything works as it should. KEH is currently listing the same gear for about $260. I'm offering the set for $225 shipped within the CONUS. Shipping will be a bit extra for addresses outside the lower 48. Also included are the original strap, body cap and manual for the body. Paypal, money order, cashier's check, small unmarked bills, gold bullion and very fast motorcycles are all acceptable forms of payment. Please let me know if you have any questions. Photos of the camera and grip are here: http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/Ist -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
Hi Ken, I don't understand your comment about in camera raw processing. These pics are JPEG's, and the two that I dl'd last night had no EXIF info (that I could find). So where does raw fit into all this? The pic of the old man looked pretty good on my screen. Bokeh of the 70mm looked ok as well. Shel [Original Message] From: Ken Takeshita The same but selected samples also shwon in Japanese site now. http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/35mm/k10d/ex.html Note in camera RAW processing! If K10D can spit out this level of good images without post processing, I am very pleased. It appears that Pentax japan took out some problem images such as sheep one. I am sure they are still working on the firmware. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax medium formats
I have to agree about durability. MF version of 645 is like a piece of rock. 645 is great for portraits, because of handholdability and shallow DOF. And of course for landscapes. Gasha Mark Roberts wrote: On Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:14:46 +1000, you wrote: Somewhere I have a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each system. I'll see if I can dig it up. The short version: 67 - Larger image size, interchangable finders 645 - More compact, portable system, newer technology (AF, etc.) Both are amongst the most durable cameras ever made. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA 12-24/4
Indeed AFAIR the DS/DL/K100 only have the normal program preset. D users (as Z1(p) and probably MZ-S) can choose for MTF, speed, depth or normal and set by custom fuction. 2006/10/6, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Thu, 5 Oct 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Oct 5, 2006, at 11:56 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: I have no idea where a credible source for MTF data on the DA14/2.8 might be. I'm commenting based on what I see from examining 800-1000 photographs made with it. I assumed the DS has an MTF program-line; if it's true, a QD test could show as a bias. Not looking for anything scientific or complete. I know you don't care much about shooting walls etc, so please see it as a favour. I'm sure it does, According to Adam it doesn't. With the -D you would need to set it so that P follows the MTF curve (probably a menu setting), mount the lens and meter at various places. Thanks for the offer though! Kostas IIRC it's in the Custom Function menu on the D, but I haven't had one handy in a while. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 6/10/06, Gonz, discombobulated, unleashed: Anyone want a brain? One owner, only lightly used... You might get some offers in the Canon forum. :) Or you could join the collective http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/montsnmags/BorgEF.jpg LOL! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
Hawaii and Alaska. -- Original message -- From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi! People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
Alaska and Hawaii. Tom Lesser On Oct 6, 2006, at 10:44 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Quick question
Hi! People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Quick question
The term most often used is Lower 48, sometimes - more rarely - is Continental US (you may have seen the abbreviation CONUS). The two states you asked about are Alaska and Hawaii. Shel [Original Message] From: Boris Liberman People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
Alaska and Hawaii, which are not contiguous to the other 48 states, Hawaii being a chain of Islands, and Alaska having Canada in between it and the rest of the Continental US. -Adam Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
fOR SALE fRIDAY
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZjco Fyi, 5 items found : SMC Pentax 55mm F1.8 K Series Lens - 35mm SLR / DSLR - $69.99 $79.99 Not specified 1d 10h 44m RMC Tokina 400mm F5.6 Super Telephoto Lens M42 For Pentax Screw mount 35mm SLR - $129.99 Not specified 2d 09h 49m Argus Cosina STL1000 SLR Camera w SMC Takumar lens M42 Mechanical SLR with top quality SMC 50mm F1.4 Pentax - $39.99 $10.00 2d 09h 59m Vivitar 90mm F2.8 MC MACRO Lens Pentax Screw M42 For Pentax Screw mount 35mm SLR - 1:1 Magnification! - $129.99 Not specified 2d 10h 04m Kiron 28mm F2.0 FAST Wide Angle Lens - Pentax K A For Pentax K mount 35mm SLR / DSLR 1 $129.99 Not specified 2d 10h 04m === Later, JCO -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
Boris, These states were added during my lifetime to the USA. They were territories and lobbied to become states with full voting rights. Hawaii is a long way from the mainland USA and occupied by Japanese tourists. Alaska is still a frontier town with the population in wet coastal areas. (It's part of our plan to annex the west coast of Canada and then Ontario, leave the Frenchies to stew in their own juices.) Regards, Bob S. On 10/6/06, Tom Lesser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alaska and Hawaii. Tom Lesser On Oct 6, 2006, at 10:44 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
Hi! The term most often used is Lower 48, sometimes - more rarely - is Continental US (you may have seen the abbreviation CONUS). The two states you asked about are Alaska and Hawaii. Great many thanks everyone who responded. Well, now I am just a little bit wiser ;-). Thanks again! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NorCal: SF Fleet Week
Hello John, I really wish I could. As it stands I have a wedding to shoot that day so will be unable to attend. It sure was fun last year! -- Bruce Friday, October 6, 2006, 12:25:57 AM, you wrote: JC Any NorCal PDMLers going to Fleet Week in San Francisco this weekend? I'm JC going to try to get down to where we were last year to shoot the Blue Angels JC and the other air shows this Saturday between 12 and 5. I can't guarantee JC I'll be there, since I told my brother I'd help him with something, but I'm JC hoping we'll be able to get that done early in the day. JC If you go, just look for a crazed photographer with a giant 500mm lens JC shouting insults at passers-by carrying Canons. ;) JC John Celio JC -- JC http://www.neovenator.com JC AIM: Neopifex JC Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a JC statement. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: the remaining stuffs...
Am interested in Cokin P121 filter. How much to ship to Ottawa, K2K 2E6? dk On 10/5/06, Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a little updates price cuts. Feel free to make me any offers. I can cut the prices a little more with multi-items. Always quote the lowest shipping by air. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
Alaska, Hawaii, and any non State overseas possessions such as Puerto Rico. Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? Thanks. Boris -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
The K10D has the capability to produce a JPEG file (in camera) from a shot originally exposed as a RAW image - kind of like a RAW+JPEG exposure, but with the JPEG being created at a later time. In the (mostly Japanese) text alongside the image the line that identifies the firmware as V1.00 also includes the characters RAW together with some ideograms - I'd guess this says in-camera RAW. On Fri, Oct 06, 2006 at 07:21:50AM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Ken, I don't understand your comment about in camera raw processing. These pics are JPEG's, and the two that I dl'd last night had no EXIF info (that I could find). So where does raw fit into all this? The pic of the old man looked pretty good on my screen. Bokeh of the 70mm looked ok as well. Shel [Original Message] From: Ken Takeshita The same but selected samples also shwon in Japanese site now. http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/35mm/k10d/ex.html Note in camera RAW processing! If K10D can spit out this level of good images without post processing, I am very pleased. It appears that Pentax japan took out some problem images such as sheep one. I am sure they are still working on the firmware. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
OK, so if I understand you, the pics were made in RAW and converted to JPEG within the camera, using the camera firm/software, as opposed to being shot in JPEG or converted to JPEG in editing software like Photoshop. Correct? Shel [Original Message] From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 10/6/2006 9:30:34 AM Subject: Re: K10 samples The K10D has the capability to produce a JPEG file (in camera) from a shot originally exposed as a RAW image - kind of like a RAW+JPEG exposure, but with the JPEG being created at a later time. In the (mostly Japanese) text alongside the image the line that identifies the firmware as V1.00 also includes the characters RAW together with some ideograms - I'd guess this says in-camera RAW. On Fri, Oct 06, 2006 at 07:21:50AM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Ken, I don't understand your comment about in camera raw processing. These pics are JPEG's, and the two that I dl'd last night had no EXIF info (that I could find). So where does raw fit into all this? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
Alaska and Hawaii. The Lower 48 means the same thing as Continental US, or the contiguous states. There is beyond those 50 states the District of Columbia (federal capital) and a couple of protectorates whose people are considered US Citizens. However the US is slowly becoming part of Mexico by osmosis. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
Canada. From: Boris Liberman People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA 12-24/4
It's always been a question mark to me whether the MTF line was used in any of the DS' Program or Program-presets. Not that I use any of the Program modes much anyway ... I think my camera has been used only on Av and M modes this entire trip so far. Godfrey On Oct 6, 2006, at 3:28 PM, Thibouille wrote: Indeed AFAIR the DS/DL/K100 only have the normal program preset. D users (as Z1(p) and probably MZ-S) can choose for MTF, speed, depth or normal and set by custom fuction. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
Yes. Pages 98-99 in the K10D instruction manual show how you can select and tweak a RAW file into a JPEG, in camera. Godfrey On Oct 6, 2006, at 5:40 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: OK, so if I understand you, the pics were made in RAW and converted to JPEG within the camera, using the camera firm/software, as opposed to being shot in JPEG or converted to JPEG in editing software like Photoshop. Correct? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
Yes. This a capability unique to the K10D and Nikon D80. -Adam Shel Belinkoff wrote: OK, so if I understand you, the pics were made in RAW and converted to JPEG within the camera, using the camera firm/software, as opposed to being shot in JPEG or converted to JPEG in editing software like Photoshop. Correct? Shel [Original Message] From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 10/6/2006 9:30:34 AM Subject: Re: K10 samples The K10D has the capability to produce a JPEG file (in camera) from a shot originally exposed as a RAW image - kind of like a RAW+JPEG exposure, but with the JPEG being created at a later time. In the (mostly Japanese) text alongside the image the line that identifies the firmware as V1.00 also includes the characters RAW together with some ideograms - I'd guess this says in-camera RAW. On Fri, Oct 06, 2006 at 07:21:50AM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Ken, I don't understand your comment about in camera raw processing. These pics are JPEG's, and the two that I dl'd last night had no EXIF info (that I could find). So where does raw fit into all this? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10 samples
OK, so if I understand you, the pics were made in RAW and converted to JPEG within the camera, using the camera firm/software, as opposed to being shot in JPEG or converted to JPEG in editing software like Photoshop. Correct? Shel - I find this puzzling. Don't all JPEGs originate as RAW data that are then JPEG-ized in the camera? Pentax is advertising that you can do RAW processing in the K10D, like one would do in a program residing on your computer. I assume this means just that one has more control over how the camera processes the RAW into a JPEG. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The term most often used is Lower 48, sometimes - more rarely - is Continental US That's 49 states; Alaska is Continental. The Lower 48 is equivalent to the Contiguous US. Doug __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Stuck Filter
That's what I thought, too. But I had one stuck on my old 200mm f2.5 and it worked. -Brendan --- Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 06/10/06, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doug, I'm kinda suprised by a lot of the advice you been given so far. The old trick I've used in the past has always worked: thread a couple more filters onto the stuck filter and tighten them slightly. Then you've got better leverage to get the stuck one off and they usually all come off together. Not likely to work too well with a pol filter :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
The Olympus C8080WZ also had this capability. I don't know of any others that do at this time. Godfrey On Oct 6, 2006, at 6:12 PM, Adam Maas wrote: Yes. This a capability unique to the K10D and Nikon D80. -Adam Shel Belinkoff wrote: OK, so if I understand you, the pics were made in RAW and converted to JPEG within the camera, using the camera firm/software, as opposed to being shot in JPEG or converted to JPEG in editing software like Photoshop. Correct? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
--- graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Lower 48 means the same thing as Continental US, or the contiguous states. No, no, no, Alaska IS continental... It's not an island! (Neither is Rhode Island, but that's another story ;-).) Continguous, on the other hand, does indeed refer to the same states as the lower 48. I believe this term originated in post-statehood Alaska as we are lower than they are. Today it is really rather obsolete since Hawaii is in fact just as low as most of the lower states (and lower than many of them), but nonetheless it is still a popular term. New Doug __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
That would be my interpretation, yes. The result should produce basically the same file as would have been produced by shooting in JPEG (or RAW+JPEG), but of course you've still got a RAW file for use with your favourite image editor. It's handy if you usually shoot RAW, but need a JPEG file fast (for giving to somebody else, or for a quick-and-dirty test print) and you don't have any image editing software handy. And, of course, it presumably lets you defer decisions on white balance, contrast, saturation, etc. On Fri, Oct 06, 2006 at 09:40:52AM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: OK, so if I understand you, the pics were made in RAW and converted to JPEG within the camera, using the camera firm/software, as opposed to being shot in JPEG or converted to JPEG in editing software like Photoshop. Correct? Shel [Original Message] From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 10/6/2006 9:30:34 AM Subject: Re: K10 samples The K10D has the capability to produce a JPEG file (in camera) from a shot originally exposed as a RAW image - kind of like a RAW+JPEG exposure, but with the JPEG being created at a later time. In the (mostly Japanese) text alongside the image the line that identifies the firmware as V1.00 also includes the characters RAW together with some ideograms - I'd guess this says in-camera RAW. On Fri, Oct 06, 2006 at 07:21:50AM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Ken, I don't understand your comment about in camera raw processing. These pics are JPEG's, and the two that I dl'd last night had no EXIF info (that I could find). So where does raw fit into all this? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Stuck Filter
A wide rubber band has usually worked for me. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Stuck Filter On 06/10/06, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doug, I'm kinda suprised by a lot of the advice you been given so far. The old trick I've used in the past has always worked: thread a couple more filters onto the stuck filter and tighten them slightly. Then you've got better leverage to get the stuck one off and they usually all come off together. Not likely to work too well with a pol filter :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
Joseph Tainter wrote: OK, so if I understand you, the pics were made in RAW and converted to JPEG within the camera, using the camera firm/software, as opposed to being shot in JPEG or converted to JPEG in editing software like Photoshop. Correct? Shel - I find this puzzling. Don't all JPEGs originate as RAW data that are then JPEG-ized in the camera? Pentax is advertising that you can do RAW processing in the K10D, like one would do in a program residing on your computer. I assume this means just that one has more control over how the camera processes the RAW into a JPEG. Joe one has all the controls that you can normally set on the camera, plus basic exposure controls. The advantage is you can change the settings on a per-image basis after the fact (rather than shooting in JPEG where you are stuck with the settings you picked). This isn't as good as a good RAW converter, but far better than shooting RAW+JPEG for getting good proofs. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
On Oct 6, 2006, at 12:11, Joseph Tainter wrote: I find this puzzling. Don't all JPEGs originate as RAW data that are then JPEG-ized in the camera? Yep - but processed per the settings you have already selected BEFORE pressing the shutter release. Pentax is advertising that you can do RAW processing in the K10D, like one would do in a program residing on your computer. I assume this means just that one has more control over how the camera processes the RAW into a JPEG. Right. Forget to switch to Tungsten white balance? No problem. Just process the RAW file into a JPEG with the proper (or custom?) white balance setting and you're good to go. I like the idea of being able to shoot RAW but still end up with a usable JPEG to grab and webbify quickly. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
Another advantage would be if you are like me, I set white balance later. So if I was shooting in incandescent light, a normal jpeg would be wrong. Shooting Raw+jpeg would have me end up with a poor jpeg. Shooting raw alone and then later converting one image to jpeg in camera, hopefully the white balance could be corrected. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, October 6, 2006, 10:27:10 AM, you wrote: JF That would be my interpretation, yes. JF The result should produce basically the same file as would have been JF produced by shooting in JPEG (or RAW+JPEG), but of course you've JF still got a RAW file for use with your favourite image editor. JF It's handy if you usually shoot RAW, but need a JPEG file fast JF (for giving to somebody else, or for a quick-and-dirty test print) JF and you don't have any image editing software handy. And, of JF course, it presumably lets you defer decisions on white balance, JF contrast, saturation, etc. JF On Fri, Oct 06, 2006 at 09:40:52AM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: OK, so if I understand you, the pics were made in RAW and converted to JPEG within the camera, using the camera firm/software, as opposed to being shot in JPEG or converted to JPEG in editing software like Photoshop. Correct? Shel [Original Message] From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 10/6/2006 9:30:34 AM Subject: Re: K10 samples The K10D has the capability to produce a JPEG file (in camera) from a shot originally exposed as a RAW image - kind of like a RAW+JPEG exposure, but with the JPEG being created at a later time. In the (mostly Japanese) text alongside the image the line that identifies the firmware as V1.00 also includes the characters RAW together with some ideograms - I'd guess this says in-camera RAW. On Fri, Oct 06, 2006 at 07:21:50AM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Ken, I don't understand your comment about in camera raw processing. These pics are JPEG's, and the two that I dl'd last night had no EXIF info (that I could find). So where does raw fit into all this? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Friday Foto Fun
It is that time of the year when Nobel prizes are heaped on a few deserving and needy. All the rest can always hope for the alternative Ig Nobel Prize, and that's where we find the photography connection. The math prize went down under to Nic Svenson and Piers Barnes who have calculated the number of group photos required to get one where nobody is blinking. Not quite in the Ig tradition, being marginally meaningful. http://velocity.ansto.gov.au/velocity/ans0011/article_06.asp http://www.improb.com/ http://nobelprize.org/ Bertil -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
Another part of the rumor is that it might be an F5.6. We will just have to wait and see. I sincerely hope not. Such lenses are rather passè today and much better served by zooms; like 80-400/5.6. A 400/4 is about the longest and fastest lens that can be handheld, a real bonus with Pentax SR. In addition it will work well and AF with converters. Agreed. 400/5.6 is rather pointless now, but I have some concern on 400/4 too, as it will be very expensive. Very expensive Pentax lenses never sold that well, according to history. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
Came across this one while selecting some stuff for large format prints today, it is a scan from a 67 slide taken at Yosemite. http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=182 A split ND filter was used to reduce contrast between the dome and its reflection ... This was taken during day hours, not the famous few minutes near sunset when the dome turns red :-) Comments welcome! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA 12-24/4
It's always been a question mark to me whether the MTF line was used in any of the DS' Program or Program-presets. Not that I use any of the Program modes much anyway ... I think my camera has been used only on Av and M modes this entire trip so far. I only just recently discovered the Program Line options in my D. I had no idea what that custom setting meant till someone here mentioned it and I looked into it further. It's incredibly useful! Last weekend my girlfriend and I were up at my parents' place with my brothers and their wives. We younger folk played a mini game of Ultimate Frisbee, and I took photos part of the time. I turned the Program Line option to Hi Speed and was able to freeze the action most of the time (I was using my D-FA 100mm 2.8, but it was a really gray day). Afterwards I took a bunch of macro flower photos, so I switched the Program Line to MTF, which, even though none of Pentax's sites explain it particularly well, I gathered meant shooting with the lens at its sharpest aperture setting. I ended up with some pretty nice stuff, though I haven't gotten around to doing anything with it yet. I think the Program Line option is a pretty damn cool idea. I don't recall seeing anything like it in any other company's cameras, and I wish I'd known about it when I was selling cameras. No one else has the kind of versatility Pentax does. Hyper modes, the Green Button, the Program Line, and now the sensitivity-priority modes. Damn I'm glad I own a Pentax. John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Stuck Filter
mike wilson wrote: As you are dealing with both a polariser and that something else has come loose, I think it is unlikely that you are going to be able to manage to remove it without damaging something or unintentionally dismantling your lens. Unless you are very lucky or skillful. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Some of them are things I either did try our would have if I could figure it out. The strap wrench I mentioned is basically a big rubber band with a handle, and that's what I was able to get enough purchase with to actually make something rotate. The problem, as Mike notes, is that the something that rotated wasn't the bloody filter. The lens was about to disassemble in my hands. I wanted to try the hot/cold trick, but I couldn't figure out how to do it. The lens is a Sigma APO 400/5.6 Macro, and it's got rubberized cladding and a built-in lens hood that make it tough to apply heat to the appropriate places. I'm still looking for Kroil, but I might try a couple of the penetrating lubricants I have for the cars. I think I would go with the dismantling and see what happens. Once apart, you may then have a better chance of removing the filter. At least you will then have a handful of parts that can be professionally reassembled. :-) I'm trying to decide if I'm brave enough to try that. I think I will have a better shot at the filter if I disassemble whatever was unscrewing. I'm not so sure I can get things back together. :-) Luckily I probably won't need the lens until the spring. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
This a capability unique to the K10D and Nikon D80. The Olympus C8080WZ also had this capability. I don't know of any others that do at this time. I believe most Olympus E-xxx dSLRs have that option, though I could be wrong. I think Olympus was the first company to feature RAW--jpg in-camera conversion, or at least they were the first to make a big deal out of it when their reps trained us back then. Regardless, I've always been a little jeallous of that feature. I'm really glad it'll be in the K10D. John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
Now I understand why they call you Steady. Handholding a 4009mm is quite an achievement. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 6. oktober 2006 16:02 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF I use my 400 on a tripod where practical. But I frequently use it handheld as well. For example when shooting birds in flight. For that both the speed of the f4 lens and the SR of the K10D will give be a big advantage over my current A4009/5.6 on the *istD. Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Oct 6, 2006, at 1:06 PM, Pål Jensen wrote: I sincerely hope not. Such lenses are rather passè today and much better served by zooms; like 80-400/5.6. A 400/4 is about the longest and fastest lens that can be handheld, a real bonus with Pentax SR. In addition it will work well and AF with converters. I don't know about that. 400mm on a DSLR is a very long lens indeed for me. I tend to put even 200mm on a tripod. 135mm is my long lens. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
Post card shot! Well seen and composed. I do have a question about focus/aperture. It may be the small file, the focus in combination with the chosen aperture, my eyes and/or monitor, but the dome ridge looks sharper than the intervening trees which, themselves, are a fair distance away. Does the 6x7 slide confirm the slightly soft tree appearance? Thanks for this reminder of my favorite Ntl Park. Jack --- Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Came across this one while selecting some stuff for large format prints today, it is a scan from a 67 slide taken at Yosemite. http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=182 A split ND filter was used to reduce contrast between the dome and its reflection ... This was taken during day hours, not the famous few minutes near sunset when the dome turns red :-) Comments welcome! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10D Manual download
My servers must be overloaded again, I've been trying to download the K10D manual again to do a bit more reading, but page cannot be found has come up numerous times over the last hour. Anyone else? Just wondering if I'm alone again. :-[ Jack __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
Hi Jack, On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:58:00 -0700 (PDT), Jack Davis wrote: Post card shot! Well seen and composed. Thanks! I do have a question about focus/aperture. It may be the small file, the focus in combination with the chosen aperture, my eyes and/or monitor, but the dome ridge looks sharper than the intervening trees which, themselves, are a fair distance away. Does the 6x7 slide confirm the slightly soft tree appearance? Yes, it has been a while, but I most likely focused on the dome itself, and DOF is not that large with the 67 :-) Thanks for this reminder of my favorite Ntl Park. Mine too (together with Yellowstone and Zion) Allthough I live in Europe, I have been to Yosemite at least 4 times, for one day visits as well as hiking for a few days ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
- Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: Quick question Boris, These states were added during my lifetime to the USA. They were territories and lobbied to become states with full voting rights. Hawaii is a long way from the mainland USA and occupied by Japanese tourists. Alaska is still a frontier town with the population in wet coastal areas. (It's part of our plan to annex the west coast of Canada and then Ontario, leave the Frenchies to stew in their own juices.) We've already decided; you guys get Quebec, we get New Mexico. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
- Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: RE: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF Now I understand why they call you Steady. Handholding a 4009mm is quite an achievement. I bet it's a mirror lens. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman Subject: Quick question Hi! People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nove Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Yukon, NW Territories, Nunavit, Hawaii and Alaska. WW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
Nicely done. It makes me want to be there in person. Jan van Wijk wrote: Came across this one while selecting some stuff for large format prints today, it is a scan from a 67 slide taken at Yosemite. http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=182 A split ND filter was used to reduce contrast between the dome and its reflection ... This was taken during day hours, not the famous few minutes near sunset when the dome turns red :-) Comments welcome! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: K10D Manual download
It's been removed from the site as it was a preliminary draft and shouldn't have been put up. You can get it from here: http://www.priyantha.nl/tweakers/index.php?dir=pentax/K10D/samples/ Richard -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: 06 October 2006 20:06 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: K10D Manual download My servers must be overloaded again, I've been trying to download the K10D manual again to do a bit more reading, but page cannot be found has come up numerous times over the last hour. Anyone else? Just wondering if I'm alone again. :-[ Jack __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
What about New Brunswick? Tom C. Original Message Follows From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Quick question Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 13:09:54 -0600 - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman Subject: Quick question Hi! People often say lower 48 or low 48 in regard to some of the United States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nove Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, Yukon, NW Territories, Nunavit, Hawaii and Alaska. WW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
I think we want to negotiate. Will you take California too? William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: Quick question Boris, These states were added during my lifetime to the USA. They were territories and lobbied to become states with full voting rights. Hawaii is a long way from the mainland USA and occupied by Japanese tourists. Alaska is still a frontier town with the population in wet coastal areas. (It's part of our plan to annex the west coast of Canada and then Ontario, leave the Frenchies to stew in their own juices.) We've already decided; you guys get Quebec, we get New Mexico. William Robb -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Monitor Time.
- Original Message - From: Mat Maessen Subject: Re: New Monitor Time. If your video card doesn't have a DVI output, be sure to add one that does to the shopping list. How doea one know? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Monitor Time.
On 10/6/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If your video card doesn't have a DVI output, be sure to add one that does to the shopping list. How doea one know? Look at the video card, and reference this picture - http://www.karbosguide.com/images/_780.jpg Don't worry about the TV-out connector. :-) -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
On Oct 6, 2006, at 7:28 PM, John Celio wrote: The Olympus C8080WZ also had this capability. I don't know of any others that do at this time. I believe most Olympus E-xxx dSLRs have that option, though I could be wrong. I think Olympus was the first company to feature RAW--jpg in-camera conversion, or at least they were the first to make a big deal out of it when their reps trained us back then. Regardless, I've always been a little jeallous of that feature. I'm really glad it'll be in the K10D. I tried it once or twice but never really used it at all. The C8080WZ was mostly too slow at capture time to work with RAW effectlively. Frankly, it was an excellent performer but a very irritating camera to use. The feature might prove useful with the K10D. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Monitor Time.
- Original Message - From: Mat Maessen Subject: Re: New Monitor Time. On 10/6/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If your video card doesn't have a DVI output, be sure to add one that does to the shopping list. How doea one know? Look at the video card, and reference this picture - http://www.karbosguide.com/images/_780.jpg Don't worry about the TV-out connector. :-) Excellent. I have an adaptor thingie hooked up to that one for my second screen. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: K10D Manual download
Thanks Tom, William and Richard. It's now securely saved. Jack --- Richard Day [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's been removed from the site as it was a preliminary draft and shouldn't have been put up. You can get it from here: http://www.priyantha.nl/tweakers/index.php?dir=pentax/K10D/samples/ Richard -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: 06 October 2006 20:06 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: K10D Manual download My servers must be overloaded again, I've been trying to download the K10D manual again to do a bit more reading, but page cannot be found has come up numerous times over the last hour. Anyone else? Just wondering if I'm alone again. :-[ Jack __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
ACR (beta 3.6) with K100D support
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0610/06100601acr36beta.asp Have fun ;) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
- Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: Quick question I think we want to negotiate. Will you take California too? No, but we will consider Oregon and Idaho. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: Quick question What about New Brunswick? What about it? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Monitor Time.
On Oct 6, 2006, at 8:37 PM, William Robb wrote: If your video card doesn't have a DVI output, be sure to add one that does to the shopping list. How doea one know? You can tell from the connectors available on the graphics card if nothing else. This page is useful regards DVI: http://www.pacificcable.com/DVI_Tutorial.htm Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Quick question
How about you keep Quebec and we'll trade you Mississippi for New Mexico. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom C Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 3:38 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Quick question What about New Brunswick? Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
This is a wonderful feature. It solves a problem a friend and I were thinking about not very long ago. If nothing else, I'm loving some of the features the camera offers. Next is to get my sweaty paws on one ... Thanks to all who jumped in with an answer or a comment. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Yes. Pages 98-99 in the K10D instruction manual show how you can select and tweak a RAW file into a JPEG, in camera. Godfrey On Oct 6, 2006, at 5:40 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: OK, so if I understand you, the pics were made in RAW and converted to JPEG within the camera, using the camera firm/software, as opposed to being shot in JPEG or converted to JPEG in editing software like Photoshop.Correct? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ACR (beta 3.6) with K100D support
Hmm, well, ACR v3.5 already processes K100D PEF files with no problem at all. DNG Converter does the same to transform them to DNG format. I suspect that Adobe simply neglected to list them, or they didn't test them adequately (to their standards) for the v3.5 release. Now let's see how long it takes them to release a K10D compatible version... ;-) Godfrey On Oct 6, 2006, at 9:14 PM, Thibouille wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0610/06100601acr36beta.asp -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
About Sigma 21-35 f/3.5-4.2
Anybody with an idea on this lens ? It could be a cheap way of getting a 21mm on 35mm. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
On 10/06/06 12:28 PM, John Francis, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The K10D has the capability to produce a JPEG file (in camera) from a shot originally exposed as a RAW image - kind of like a RAW+JPEG exposure, but with the JPEG being created at a later time. In the (mostly Japanese) text alongside the image the line that identifies the firmware as V1.00 also includes the characters RAW together with some ideograms - I'd guess this says in-camera RAW. On Fri, Oct 06, 2006 at 07:21:50AM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Ken, I don't understand your comment about in camera raw processing. These pics are JPEG's, and the two that I dl'd last night had no EXIF info (that I could find). So where does raw fit into all this? The pic of the old man looked pretty good on my screen. Bokeh of the 70mm looked ok as well. Shel Sorry, Shel. While I was out, people gave you answers :-). Re John's comment, I forgot that the link was in Japanese. Yes, it does say in-camera RAW. What I liked about those samples which I suppose were the same as the UK ones, they look very natural, colour fidelity is very good, of course the resolution is good too (girl's hair), but not too crisp, crisp. Also the data shows that images parameters (saturation, sharpness and contrast) are all set at standard , resolution super fine and the setting at natural except for the sample 1 3, all with no exposure compensation. For the guy like me, who rather use more jpeg over RAW (80 to 20, or perhaps 75 to 25), this as well as RAW+jpeg, is a God send. I like to print as many as possible particularly for those family snap shots etc which my family refused to see it on a monitor alone. For those, I simply go to local lab. When I know I want to post process, I shoot RAW. Otherwise, I cull too many shots. Also, by properly setting for jpeg, I can still feel the thrill of shooting of film (you think and fiddle with all parameters at the time of the shooting, rather than leaving everything for the post processing, sitting in front of computer). Magazine photog and other pros definitely need to shoot in RAW, but let me enjoy the thrill of jpeg :-). Not that I have any doubt on Pentax's ability to produce superb high ISO images, I will place an order immediately after seeing the sample of good high ISO. For usual snap shots and family record etc, I might even buy a K100D too, budget permitting. So far, so good. I feel very confident in Pentax's ability in designing the image processing engine. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
I agree with you about Zion and Yellowstone, but would have to put Grand Teton right next to Yosemite. Jack --- Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jack, On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:58:00 -0700 (PDT), Jack Davis wrote: Post card shot! Well seen and composed. Thanks! I do have a question about focus/aperture. It may be the small file, the focus in combination with the chosen aperture, my eyes and/or monitor, but the dome ridge looks sharper than the intervening trees which, themselves, are a fair distance away. Does the 6x7 slide confirm the slightly soft tree appearance? Yes, it has been a while, but I most likely focused on the dome itself, and DOF is not that large with the 67 :-) Thanks for this reminder of my favorite Ntl Park. Mine too (together with Yellowstone and Zion) Allthough I live in Europe, I have been to Yosemite at least 4 times, for one day visits as well as hiking for a few days ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
You didn't include it in the list of other states... Tom C. Original Message Follows From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Quick question Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 14:07:10 -0600 - Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: Quick question What about New Brunswick? What about it? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
On Fri, Oct 06, 2006 at 01:12:57PM -0600, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Tim ?sleby Subject: RE: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF Now I understand why they call you Steady. Handholding a 4009mm is quite an achievement. I bet it's a mirror lens. Would that be a znel? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Quick question
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: Quick question You didn't include it in the list of other states... They are in a state of confusion. We don't pay them much heed. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A nice K10D feature
Well you can set your exp comp +/- up or down depending on the direction you want to bracket, take the three, now you have 0, one over, two over, or vice versa. Maybe thats more than what you want, but at least its in the direction you want. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 06/10/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: According to the manual, you can get X under only or X over only using exposure comp in combination with bracketing. Not quite what I was suggesting, I simply often don't need to shoot three frames when I bracket, 0 and one under or 0 and one over, the third frame is generally a waste of card space. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: CPU question
For the update file: I bought another 512 stick of PC3200 ram today. Is my message any faster? CW - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 11:29 AM Subject: Re: OT: CPU question Thanks Mat. This ASUS does support dual channel RAM. ftp://dlsvr03.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/sock478/p4p800-mx/e1880_p4p800-mx.pdf Looks like, if I moved up to a 800Mhz FSB, I'll have to get new RAM. :( CW - Original Message - From: Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 11:11 AM Subject: Re: OT: CPU question On 9/29/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My PC is a P4 1.7 (don't know the FSB speed) and I've got 504MB of DDR DIMM RAM (not sure of the speed there either) It's probably DDR400 RAM. The processor is 400 MHZ FSB. If you don't have DDR400 memory, you'll see a performance increase just by upgrading that. Without switching motherboards, I can move up to around P4 3.0 with an 800Mhz FSB and hyper-threading for about $85. Honestly, unless you move up to a motherboard that either has dual-channel RAM access, or uses DDR2 RAM (not backwards compatible with your DDR RAM), you probably won't see much of a performance difference. The real bottleneck is between the memory and the processor. How would one describe the improvement is speed here? 1-10 with ten being waoh, that's the best $85 I ever spent! Probably about a 2 or a 3 on that scale. Honestly, your money is probably better spent in getting more memory. Photoshop is MUCH happier on my machine with a gig of RAM available than it was with only 512 megabytes. If I were in your position, I'd probably spend $50-60 to throw another 512 megabytes of RAM at the machine, and start saving up for one of the Intel-based macs. The Core 2 Duo would be a significant improvement over what you have now. -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: K10 samples
On 10/6/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I liked about those samples which I suppose were the same as the UK ones, I noticed that UK samples were in jpeg. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Stuck Filter
On 07/10/06, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The strap wrench I mentioned is basically a big rubber band with a handle, and that's what I was able to get enough purchase with to actually make something rotate. The problem, as Mike notes, is that the something that rotated wasn't the bloody filter. The lens was about to disassemble in my hands. Bummer, if you do need to break the filter just use something like an eclipse automatic centre punch towards the edge of the filter and you will be able to control the break. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Battery pack FG
I STILL have the battery pack FG. For all MZ/ZX cameras. It's new, in the box. Buy it now, you know you want one. $20 + shipping. Thanks, Cory -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A nice K10D feature
On 07/10/06, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well you can set your exp comp +/- up or down depending on the direction you want to bracket, take the three, now you have 0, one over, two over, or vice versa. Maybe thats more than what you want, but at least its in the direction you want. If I'm shooting a pano and I need to bracket in order to ensure that the latitude for the whole scene is covered I rarely need to shoot three shots per frame, this just really slows me down particularly on the *ist D. Even with the K10D's 9 frame RAW buffer bracketing would cause a significant operational delay if shooting a 5 frame pano. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
On 07/10/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tried it once or twice but never really used it at all. The C8080WZ was mostly too slow at capture time to work with RAW effectlively. Frankly, it was an excellent performer but a very irritating camera to use. The feature might prove useful with the K10D. I suspect I'd be using it about as often as I use multiple exposures on the *ist D and that's never, pity they didn't implement loss less compression of the RAW files instead, that would have be a really useful feature. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: K10D and AF speed
Good question John. Honestly I don't know what I meant using this term ;-) Higher specked, pro bodies, full frame and such. Thinking about it I'd say that D200 is not state of the art, either is 5D (it is a good camera, but it is not a fine tuned refined camera). So I believe I was referring to highest of the high class. BTW. In my old days as a HiFi freak I was used to referring to extremely fine tuned and well built equipment by this term. Now I think the HiFi freaks calls this stuff high end. I prefer using state of the art, to me it indicates craftsmanship, artistic madness, and a little dose of magic ;-) I like madness ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Forbes Sent: 6. oktober 2006 10:48 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D and AF speed So what camera would you say is state of the art? John On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 18:22:07 +0100, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes I did. This video proofs or more suggests that it is fast with non USM lenses too. My only concern now is the IQ. If my expectations about IQ are fulfilled the K10D is a milestone. The *istD was important indeed as a statement. The K10D looks like a more refined camera. Not state of the art, but very competitive in its segment. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: 5. oktober 2006 18:44 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D and AF speed Did you read my report? I dunno about USM speed of course but I can tell you that AF with DA18-55 at 55 (f/5.6) is *at least* 2-3 times faster than a D with NiMH. 2006/10/5, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is not my main concern about the K10D, but I've been thinking a bit about it. I don't know how scientific this video at YouTube.com, comparing Sony Alpha, Canon 400D and Samsung GX10 is, but it should tell us something. http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_id=J4za9azUHz4eurl=iurl=http%3A//sjl-st atic4.sjl.youtube.com/vi/J4za9azUHz4/2.jpgt=OEgsToPDskKw9m4IDnBGvql-DscnV3K S http://tinyurl.com/kg9hy I don't worry about AF speed anymore :-) It seem to be way faster than the competitiors. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: CPU question
cbwaters wrote: For the update file: I bought another 512 stick of PC3200 ram today. Is my message any faster? Absolutely. I was able to read it in less than a tenth of a second! Ain't technology wonderful? -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 13:42:08 -0700 (PDT), Jack Davis wrote: I agree with you about Zion and Yellowstone, but would have to put Grand Teton right next to Yosemite. Right, I usually include that in Yellostone trips :-) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
