Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! I had been dreaming about the FA*600/4 ever since I started shooting birds, but a good guy who lives in my region just happened to put this fine lens up for sale since he wasn't shooting with it very much and was transitioning to Canon gear. Even though a pretty reliable source indicated to me that this lens is not exceptional on digital bodies I couldn't pass up on the opportunity. I was able to try it out for about 10 days while the owner was out of the country, but the weather here for the most part was pretty crappy and I was too scared to take it anywhere outside of my home to shoot with it since I wasn't sure If I was going to purchase it. I decided that I might as well go for it and if it didn't work out I could always sell it. Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm
So it does, William. I'm not sure if this is normal or caused by the scratches, though. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af William Robb Sendt: 24. marts 2007 03:36 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: SMC-K 4/45-125mm - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm Better link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/431886590/ Looks like it's just not quite as sharp wide open. William Robb -- 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: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 03/22/2007 07:44 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 03/22/2007 07:44 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Meeting in Venice
Nice photographs and event, Dario. Thanks for sharing. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Dario Bonazza Sendt: 16. marts 2007 14:55 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Meeting in Venice Hello folks! Here are some pictures from that Venice meeting, which took place last Saturday: At the restaurant, left to right: Meg, Stan, Gianfranco, Veronica and Maurizio: http://www.dariobonazza.com/public/ven1629.jpg Stan, Gianfranco and Veronica: http://www.dariobonazza.com/public/ven1632.jpg Same folks, with yours truly on the left: http://www.dariobonazza.com/public/ven1635.jpg (at a certain point, even Cotty appeared to all us) Gianfranco, Meg and Stan in Piazza San Marco: http://www.dariobonazza.com/public/ven1647.jpg Planning the way back to the railway station: http://www.dariobonazza.com/public/ven1759.jpg A very nice day indeed! Dario -- 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: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.12/724 - Release Date: 03/16/2007 12:12 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/731 - Release Date: 03/23/2007 15:27 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Jay, I decided that I might as well go for it and if it didn't work out I could always sell it. Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg to me it looks excellent (for both technical quality and composition). BTW what's that light strip behind his tail? Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm
like any other lens, its probably normal to be very slightly softer wide open, which is what I see based on those two photos. I doubt those very few scratch marks are making the difference... jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jens Bladt Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 4:20 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm So it does, William. I'm not sure if this is normal or caused by the scratches, though. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af William Robb Sendt: 24. marts 2007 03:36 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: SMC-K 4/45-125mm - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm Better link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/431886590/ Looks like it's just not quite as sharp wide open. William Robb -- 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: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 03/22/2007 07:44 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.17/730 - Release Date: 03/22/2007 07:44 -- 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: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Nice shot, although a little crispy looking. Perhaps oversharpened a bit? John Francis gets great results with this lens on his *istD. Paul On Mar 24, 2007, at 4:04 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! I had been dreaming about the FA*600/4 ever since I started shooting birds, but a good guy who lives in my region just happened to put this fine lens up for sale since he wasn't shooting with it very much and was transitioning to Canon gear. Even though a pretty reliable source indicated to me that this lens is not exceptional on digital bodies I couldn't pass up on the opportunity. I was able to try it out for about 10 days while the owner was out of the country, but the weather here for the most part was pretty crappy and I was too scared to take it anywhere outside of my home to shoot with it since I wasn't sure If I was going to purchase it. I decided that I might as well go for it and if it didn't work out I could always sell it. Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. JayT -- 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:low water level
Nice one. The moody light, fog and silhouetted bicyclist combine well here. Good work. Paul Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Pentaxians this PESO and 11 more, some new ones, made it to the Pentax Gallery today an extremly low water level on the river Sihl and a bike :-) http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/bicycle.jpg K10D Pentax-F 50mm 1.7 polfilter greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR
Hi Boris, On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 06:43:52 +0200, Boris Liberman wrote: Godfrey, this time I am thinking more about a reduced circle lens, such as Tamron 18-200, or 18-250 or even Sigma 18-200... I bought the Tamron 18-200 over a year ago, but have hardly used it. It's auto-focus did not work very well with the *istD. A lot of hunting, specially in low-light and low-contrast shots. I actually had it for sale for a while, and still may sell it. However, I did notice that it works better on the K10D. It WOULD be a great one-lens solution for traveling, but sofar I have always chickened out on really using it in favor of better quality ones (often the limited primes :-) 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
Gallery Access
My count is 26. If you refresh my page, you'll get a different count every time. It dies on a file that has been apparently corrupted when they uploaded it. I've told them several times. I suppose they'll correct it eventually. Not important. But my point is that the gallery is still very much in beta stage. paul I just looked and it said 6 images and only 5 loaded. Weird! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Hi Jay, On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:04:00 -0700, Jay Taylor wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! Congrats, very nice find! Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer Right, I think the 5.6 is to slow to make it work with the 1.7x AF converter, which would make it a nice 400..1000mm or so:-) But yours is already AF, which helps a lot with birding ... and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Indeed, I have been looking out for one as well for quite some time ... Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg Nice, must be difficult to focus. These little birds are like quicksilver ... Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. Hmm, yes. Over 5 kilograms, that IS heavy. With the f/5.6 it should about the same size front-lens as the 300 f/2.8 but I guess the zoom makes it a lot heavier. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. I went for a walk yesterday with the 300 f/2.8 + 1.7 AF converter, making it a 510mm f/5 or so, and used it hand-held :-) That 3.5 kilograms is certainly on or just over the limit. I was getting pretty tired in the arms after a while. Next time I will take the mono-pod and a manfrotto long-tele setup (393, the poor man's wimberley :-) Have fun with your new lens! 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: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Jay Taylor wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! Nice lens! You'll have a blast with it. Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. Based on the size of the tripod foot, you're going to have to go with a full Wimberley head. Mounted sideways on the sidekick, the lens will be too far over the opposite side of the tripod and not centered over the ball head. Also I think the weight of 5400g is too much for a sidekick. I just found out how expensive these long lenses are... The lens itself is pricey, but then you need some pretty expensive accessories (gimbal mounts, etc) if you don't already have them! -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Windmills of the Mind
In addition, Marnie first thought they were windmills, which they were but only in _her_ mind. Glad you liked the shot, Ann, and thanks for jumping in and saving me from additional typing LOL http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/silos.html Shel [Original Message] From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] I really like this shot, Shel Boris - windmills of the mind is a line from a song which was used in the movie The Thomas Crown Affair (the first time around) which elicits concepts and images for those of us who have seent eh movie and know the song But also it is the very fact that they are NOT windmills at all - but silos / grain elevators - This may be a kind of lost in translation moment :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Congratulations. Mega enablement indeed. Be sure to show us more pictures. The one you showed is very good indeed. Boris Jay Taylor wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! I had been dreaming about the FA*600/4 ever since I started shooting birds, but a good guy who lives in my region just happened to put this fine lens up for sale since he wasn't shooting with it very much and was transitioning to Canon gear. Even though a pretty reliable source indicated to me that this lens is not exceptional on digital bodies I couldn't pass up on the opportunity. I was able to try it out for about 10 days while the owner was out of the country, but the weather here for the most part was pretty crappy and I was too scared to take it anywhere outside of my home to shoot with it since I wasn't sure If I was going to purchase it. I decided that I might as well go for it and if it didn't work out I could always sell it. Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR
On Mar 24, 2007, at 5:27 AM, Jan van Wijk wrote: [... ultra zooms ...] It WOULD be a great one-lens solution for traveling, but sofar I have always chickened out on really using it in favor of better quality ones (often the limited primes :-) Exactly ... I fantasize about having a one lens, minimum weight/size kit for traveling convenience, but when it comes down to going on a trip, I always take a couple of my best lenses rather than the convenient option. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
Thibouille wrote: ** First the pics: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/03/22/5892.html *Note the *working* 645D. Note also that the little huh button? (not the correct word I know) to open memory card door id the same as the K10D. I suppose it would mean the 645D will have the same weather treatment as the K10D :) http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/parts/image_for_link/86839-5892-8-1.html Looks like a well-balanced camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Spring Morning
This is what I awoke to this AM in my backyard. Color or BW?? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunriseweb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunrisewebBW.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Just took a look on Boz site to see what that looked like. Quite the monster! Enjoy it. :-) If you don't mind my asking, what does something like that cost these days? Godfrey On Mar 24, 2007, at 1:04 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Napa Train Station
Last Sunday Marnie and I took a drive to Napa, and as you may know from some of her posted pics, we came across this old, abandoned train station. It's interesting to note - at least for me, anyway - that I photographed this very same station on my first ever trip to Napa in 1968. I'm sure that has you all excited LOL So, here are a couple of little snaps of the station platform. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/stationplatform.html http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/barrelwindow.html istDS w/K24/2.8 Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Jay, I cannot access the link. All I get is Forbidden. Strange, as others seemingly have been able to see it. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
10 cornia's, 1 kidney half a liver. Cheers, Dave On 3/24/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just took a look on Boz site to see what that looked like. Quite the monster! Enjoy it. :-) If you don't mind my asking, what does something like that cost these days? Godfrey On Mar 24, 2007, at 1:04 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR
It would be nice if the convenient option would also be amongst your best lenses ... Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Exactly ... I fantasize about having a one lens, minimum weight/size kit for traveling convenience, but when it comes down to going on a trip, I always take a couple of my best lenses rather than the convenient option. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Spring Morning
Delightful. Definitely color, perhaps a wee bit brighter in the midrange. A push up on the middle of the rgb curve would give you that. Would a tiny bit of counterclockwise rotation help here? Not sure. Paul On Mar 24, 2007, at 9:38 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: This is what I awoke to this AM in my backyard. Color or BW?? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunriseweb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/ SpringSunrisewebBW.jpg Walt -- 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: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
Any info on size, weight, sensor? I like the idea that there appears to be two tripod mounts - bottom and side. Or am I mistaken on that? Shel ** First the pics: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/03/22/5892.html *Note the *working* 645D. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/parts/image_for_link/86839-5892-8-1.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Jay, I'm told I'm forbidden to view the link. Rick --- Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! I had been dreaming about the FA*600/4 ever since I started shooting birds, but a good guy who lives in my region just happened to put this fine lens up for sale since he wasn't shooting with it very much and was transitioning to Canon gear. Even though a pretty reliable source indicated to me that this lens is not exceptional on digital bodies I couldn't pass up on the opportunity. I was able to try it out for about 10 days while the owner was out of the country, but the weather here for the most part was pretty crappy and I was too scared to take it anywhere outside of my home to shoot with it since I wasn't sure If I was going to purchase it. I decided that I might as well go for it and if it didn't work out I could always sell it. Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
Size and weight are more or less like the film version. Kodak 31-megapixel sensor. Compare sensor size with the one of the K10D: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/parts/image_for_link/86843-5892-9-1.html Dario - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 4:04 PM Subject: Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken) Any info on size, weight, sensor? I like the idea that there appears to be two tripod mounts - bottom and side. Or am I mistaken on that? Shel ** First the pics: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/03/22/5892.html *Note the *working* 645D. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/parts/image_for_link/86839-5892-8-1.html -- 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: Off Topic (Nikon) having handled D80 and Nikkor 18-200/3.5-5.6 VR
lol ... Well, if I decide that I can take just one lens like I often did with the Hasselblad 903SWC, it was definitely also my best lens and pretty convenient... ;-) G On Mar 24, 2007, at 7:55 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It would be nice if the convenient option would also be amongst your best lenses ... Exactly ... I fantasize about having a one lens, minimum weight/size kit for traveling convenience, but when it comes down to going on a trip, I always take a couple of my best lenses rather than the convenient option. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Works for me. Nice picture Jay. Cheers, Dave On 3/24/07, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jay, I'm told I'm forbidden to view the link. Rick --- Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! I had been dreaming about the FA*600/4 ever since I started shooting birds, but a good guy who lives in my region just happened to put this fine lens up for sale since he wasn't shooting with it very much and was transitioning to Canon gear. Even though a pretty reliable source indicated to me that this lens is not exceptional on digital bodies I couldn't pass up on the opportunity. I was able to try it out for about 10 days while the owner was out of the country, but the weather here for the most part was pretty crappy and I was too scared to take it anywhere outside of my home to shoot with it since I wasn't sure If I was going to purchase it. I decided that I might as well go for it and if it didn't work out I could always sell it. Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Spring Morning
Delightful. Definitely color, perhaps a wee bit brighter in the midrange. A push up on the middle of the rgb curve would give you that. Would a tiny bit of counterclockwise rotation help here? Not sure. Paul Thanks Paul.. I will try the suggestions. Of course a lot is always lost in a web presentation. I have made a couple prints with different curve applications and everytime I try lightening the midtones the highlights blow out too much. The tree has a natural lean to the right, so that may create an impression of the horizon being tilted. Of course, since we can't see the real horizon it is hard to tell for sure. I will see what it does ;-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
Shel Belinkoff wrote: I like the idea that there appears to be two tripod mounts - bottom and side. Or am I mistaken on that? Yep two tripod mounts. If you put a QR plate on each one, it makes flipping between vertical and horizontal very easy and maintains the balance on the tripod. The film version has the same. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
I think we discussed this at some point in the past month. Based on Pentax releasing a new D-FA 55 mm lens, it looks like it will be a 1.2x crop on 645 format, which means the current lens range would need to be extended by one more wide to achieve the same maximum FoV as the Pentax 645 35mm lens provided. I still have the loaner 645 system ... Really should get out and shoot with it some more. - Overall, the 645D body looks about as bulky as the Pentax 645/645N/ 645NII bodies do. - Pentax has always put both bottom and side tripod mounts on the 645 model. This is great: I fit adapter plates for the tripod and swap between vertical and horizontal without ever having to flip the tripod head over. I like the 645 a lot. I fear the price of the 645D body might be out of my pay grade, but I have it in my sights as my next digital camera upgrade for whenever it might appear... Godfrey On Mar 24, 2007, at 8:04 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Any info on size, weight, sensor? I like the idea that there appears to be two tripod mounts - bottom and side. Or am I mistaken on that? Shel ** First the pics: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2007/03/22/5892.html *Note the *working* 645D. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/parts/image_for_link/ 86839-5892-8-1.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
Hi, So, about what are the dimensions of the 645 and about how much does it weigh? How big is it compared to a K10D? I wish I had a pay grade for the 645D to be outside of LOL Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I think we discussed this at some point in the past month. Based on Pentax releasing a new D-FA 55 mm lens, it looks like it will be a 1.2x crop on 645 format, which means the current lens range would need to be extended by one more wide to achieve the same maximum FoV as the Pentax 645 35mm lens provided. I still have the loaner 645 system ... Really should get out and shoot with it some more. - Overall, the 645D body looks about as bulky as the Pentax 645/645N/ 645NII bodies do. - Pentax has always put both bottom and side tripod mounts on the 645 model. This is great: I fit adapter plates for the tripod and swap between vertical and horizontal without ever having to flip the tripod head over. I like the 645 a lot. I fear the price of the 645D body might be out of my pay grade, but I have it in my sights as my next digital camera upgrade for whenever it might appear... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Me too. not available on this server.(?) Jack --- Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jay, I'm told I'm forbidden to view the link. Rick --- Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! I had been dreaming about the FA*600/4 ever since I started shooting birds, but a good guy who lives in my region just happened to put this fine lens up for sale since he wasn't shooting with it very much and was transitioning to Canon gear. Even though a pretty reliable source indicated to me that this lens is not exceptional on digital bodies I couldn't pass up on the opportunity. I was able to try it out for about 10 days while the owner was out of the country, but the weather here for the most part was pretty crappy and I was too scared to take it anywhere outside of my home to shoot with it since I wasn't sure If I was going to purchase it. I decided that I might as well go for it and if it didn't work out I could always sell it. Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by Green Rating at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
- Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6 I just found out how expensive these long lenses are... The lens itself is pricey, but then you need some pretty expensive accessories (gimbal mounts, etc) if you don't already have them! When I bought my 600, I ended up spending a third again as much for a tripod head. Fortunately, I already owned a good heavy weight tripod from my view camera, or I would have been into another chunk of money for that. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SMC-K 4/45-125mm
- Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: SMC-K 4/45-125mm So it does, William. I'm not sure if this is normal or caused by the scratches, though. Regards It's an older lens, from a time when designs weren't quite as good. I'd bet its pretty normal. Unless the front element has cleaning marks, you wouldn't see a loss of sharpness like that. A few scratches might cause some flare issues, but I wouldn't think anything more serious. I may be mistaken, but I believe India Ink applied to a scratch can eliminate any possible optical problems that it might cause. I am certain if there is a better solution, someone will tell you. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Simga f4.0 Mirror lens
Does anyone know anything about this lens. It is a big mirror lens.A local person has one for sale in brand new shape with case,Pentax mount ? Thanks Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
The lens seems to be very good on digital. Jay Taylor wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! I had been dreaming about the FA*600/4 ever since I started shooting birds, but a good guy who lives in my region just happened to put this fine lens up for sale since he wasn't shooting with it very much and was transitioning to Canon gear. Even though a pretty reliable source indicated to me that this lens is not exceptional on digital bodies I couldn't pass up on the opportunity. I was able to try it out for about 10 days while the owner was out of the country, but the weather here for the most part was pretty crappy and I was too scared to take it anywhere outside of my home to shoot with it since I wasn't sure If I was going to purchase it. I decided that I might as well go for it and if it didn't work out I could always sell it. Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. JayT -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Spring Morning
Snap judgment, it works better in color. Walter Hamler wrote: This is what I awoke to this AM in my backyard. Color or BW?? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunriseweb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunrisewebBW.jpg Walt -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever
In a message dated 3/23/2007 12:13:43 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/forever.htm Marnie, that's an awesome photo! It doesn't have a single focal point or main subject. No compositional elements at all, really. It just *is*. Zen photography :) You got what I was aiming for. Although I really like it but don't think it's THAT great. But I am never one to look a gift critique in the mouth. Thanks, Mark. Marnie aka Doe :-) ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT Rename4mac etc
Thanks to Cotty for the link to renamer4mac. It works just like ckremname on my PC, except for 1 small extra step. No big deal. Now, if i can find a mad4mac web page maker. I tried iview last fall but wasn't to fond of it. Mind you it was a version for the PC. Anyone have something i they use, that would do a similar page that Breeze Browser does. See my site to see what BB does. Freeeware or purchase is fine. I'm at my wits end today with WinBlows, AV software etc. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
Here's a page of specifications: http://www.floatograph.com/645v.html It's bigger than a K10D by a healthy bit, but not so big as to be unmanageable for hand held shooting. Kind of a lot to carry around much, however. Godfrey On Mar 24, 2007, at 8:46 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi, So, about what are the dimensions of the 645 and about how much does it weigh? How big is it compared to a K10D? I wish I had a pay grade for the 645D to be outside of LOL Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I think we discussed this at some point in the past month. Based on Pentax releasing a new D-FA 55 mm lens, it looks like it will be a 1.2x crop on 645 format, which means the current lens range would need to be extended by one more wide to achieve the same maximum FoV as the Pentax 645 35mm lens provided. I still have the loaner 645 system ... Really should get out and shoot with it some more. - Overall, the 645D body looks about as bulky as the Pentax 645/645N/ 645NII bodies do. - Pentax has always put both bottom and side tripod mounts on the 645 model. This is great: I fit adapter plates for the tripod and swap between vertical and horizontal without ever having to flip the tripod head over. I like the 645 a lot. I fear the price of the 645D body might be out of my pay grade, but I have it in my sights as my next digital camera upgrade for whenever it might appear... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever
In a message dated 3/23/2007 1:35:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That works well, but I would prefer it to have less blur in the foreground. Martin Scorsese often uses the effect of filling the entire frame with a single colour - he did it very effectively with red in Kundun to show the slaughter of the Tibetans. I've done shots like this myself, but never as effectively as this one, despite the minor misgiving. You're on a bit of a roll at the moment. -- Bob === Thanks, Bob, I seem to be. :-) Course, the minute I say that, I won't be. Thanks too to Paul, Godfrey, and Bruce. I do have one other similar but with less out of focus in front, Bruce, that I will put into my GESO. But no, I have none where all is in focus. As you guys could figure out this was an experiment -- I focused in the middle of the field to make it more a mass of flowers than about individual flowers. And as with all experiments, some work, some don't. I think this worked mostly. However, I knew the out of focus flowers in front might be a problem. So this would probably be a good photo to artify and if I can figure out how to artify the front without artifying too much of the middle and back, I will. Something to mush up the flowers in front so they look even more impressionistic and not just out of focus to most eyes. May take me a while. But if I ever achieve it, then I will repost it to list. Thanks for the feedback on my experiment. Marnie aka Doe :-) ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
In a message dated 3/24/2007 8:51:28 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here's a page of specifications: http://www.floatograph.com/645v.html It's bigger than a K10D by a healthy bit, but not so big as to be unmanageable for hand held shooting. Kind of a lot to carry around much, however. Godfrey == The digital looks smaller to me than the film version, though. Marnie aka Doe :-) ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
DREAMI'd buy the digital version in a heartbeat/DREAM That's what happens when you're in an active REM state LOL Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Here's a page of specifications: http://www.floatograph.com/645v.html It's bigger than a K10D by a healthy bit, but not so big as to be unmanageable for hand held shooting. Kind of a lot to carry around much, however. I think we discussed this at some point in the past month. Based on Pentax releasing a new D-FA 55 mm lens, it looks like it will be a 1.2x crop on 645 format, which means the current lens range would need to be extended by one more wide to achieve the same maximum FoV as the Pentax 645 35mm lens provided. I still have the loaner 645 system ... Really should get out and shoot with it some more. - Overall, the 645D body looks about as bulky as the Pentax 645/645N/ 645NII bodies do. - Pentax has always put both bottom and side tripod mounts on the 645 model. This is great: I fit adapter plates for the tripod and swap between vertical and horizontal without ever having to flip the tripod head over. I like the 645 a lot. I fear the price of the 645D body might be out of my pay grade, but I have it in my sights as my next digital camera upgrade for whenever it might appear... -- 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 Rename4mac etc
Dave - You might look at JAlbum. There is a version compiled for Windows only and a cross-platform version that requires Java...and it's free. http://jalbum.net/ Paul David J Brooks wrote: Thanks to Cotty for the link to renamer4mac. It works just like ckremname on my PC, except for 1 small extra step. No big deal. Now, if i can find a mad4mac web page maker. I tried iview last fall but wasn't to fond of it. Mind you it was a version for the PC. Anyone have something i they use, that would do a similar page that Breeze Browser does. See my site to see what BB does. Freeeware or purchase is fine. I'm at my wits end today with WinBlows, AV software etc. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Very nice subject composition although I agree with Paul - it does have an extra crispy look to it. FWIW I have a used Gitzo 1410 tripod for sale, that I've used with my 600mm FA - it'll handle all the 35 mm stuff you can put on it medium/large format gear to boot. If interested contact me off list. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6 Nice shot, although a little crispy looking. Perhaps oversharpened a bit? John Francis gets great results with this lens on his *istD. Paul On Mar 24, 2007, at 4:04 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! I had been dreaming about the FA*600/4 ever since I started shooting birds, but a good guy who lives in my region just happened to put this fine lens up for sale since he wasn't shooting with it very much and was transitioning to Canon gear. Even though a pretty reliable source indicated to me that this lens is not exceptional on digital bodies I couldn't pass up on the opportunity. I was able to try it out for about 10 days while the owner was out of the country, but the weather here for the most part was pretty crappy and I was too scared to take it anywhere outside of my home to shoot with it since I wasn't sure If I was going to purchase it. I decided that I might as well go for it and if it didn't work out I could always sell it. Even though f5.6 is not as fast as I would prefer and a zoom would not be as sharp as a prime, I figured the flexibility of having the wide zoom range could come in handy and the chances of finding a used 600/f4 in my price range would be pretty slim. Anyhow, here is one of the first few images from it and the K10D when we had a little bit of decent light: http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/75415076.oCor9YTy.IMGP0850.jpg Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. JayT -- 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: PESO:low water level
Very nice subject composition, but I find the blank sky a real distraction for me. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO:low water level Nice one. The moody light, fog and silhouetted bicyclist combine well here. Good work. Paul Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Pentaxians this PESO and 11 more, some new ones, made it to the Pentax Gallery today an extremly low water level on the river Sihl and a bike :-) http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/bicycle.jpg K10D Pentax-F 50mm 1.7 polfilter greetings Markus -- 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: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
I just found out how expensive these long lenses are... The lens itself is pricey, but then you need some pretty expensive accessories (gimbal mounts, etc) if you don't already have them! Same here! I spent almost another third of the cost of my new 600mm FA on tripod, head backpack carrier. Add to that the cost of a Sherpa to carry it. VBG But when the opportunity arises for the need for it the results can be fantastic. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6 Jay Taylor wrote: Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! Nice lens! You'll have a blast with it. Oh yeah, this puppy is pretty heavy. I'm hoping my tripod (Benro 1327) is stout enough as well as the Wimberley Sidekick without having to go to the full Wimberley head. I'm really looking forward to getting out in the field with this baby. Based on the size of the tripod foot, you're going to have to go with a full Wimberley head. Mounted sideways on the sidekick, the lens will be too far over the opposite side of the tripod and not centered over the ball head. Also I think the weight of 5400g is too much for a sidekick. I just found out how expensive these long lenses are... The lens itself is pricey, but then you need some pretty expensive accessories (gimbal mounts, etc) if you don't already have them! -- Christian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring Morning
Honestly Walter, neither one work for me. They both make nice scenes but my eyes keep wandering around looking for something to concentrate on. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Spring Morning This is what I awoke to this AM in my backyard. Color or BW?? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunriseweb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunrisewebBW.jpg Walt -- 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 - Napa Train Station
Nice work Shel. I like them both for the simple graphic nature color. Both have the look of crafted images. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Napa Train Station Last Sunday Marnie and I took a drive to Napa, and as you may know from some of her posted pics, we came across this old, abandoned train station. It's interesting to note - at least for me, anyway - that I photographed this very same station on my first ever trip to Napa in 1968. I'm sure that has you all excited LOL So, here are a couple of little snaps of the station platform. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/stationplatform.html http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/barrelwindow.html istDS w/K24/2.8 Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pics from Japan PIE other tidbits of Pentax news (from Ken)
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like the idea that there appears to be two tripod mounts - bottom and side. Or am I mistaken on that? You're not mistaken - Pentax has done that with the 645 ever since the original version of 1984. Very useful. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Napa Train Station
Hi Ken, Thanks for looking and for your comments. What do you mean by crafted images? Shel [Original Message] From: Kenneth Waller Nice work Shel. I like them both for the simple graphic nature color. Both have the look of crafted images. - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Last Sunday Marnie and I took a drive to Napa, and as you may know from some of her posted pics, we came across this old, abandoned train station. [...] here are a couple of little snaps of the station platform. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/stationplatform.html http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/barrelwindow.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/forever.htm Marnie, that's an awesome photo! It doesn't have a single focal point or main subject. No compositional elements at all, really. It just *is*. Zen photography :) You got what I was aiming for. Although I really like it but don't think it's THAT great. But I am never one to look a gift critique in the mouth. I'm a great believer in what I'd call the Blink (http://www.gladwell.com/blink/) theory of photo interpretation: An immediate first impression of wow means a lot more than all the analysis, deconstruction and picking apart that inevitably takes place afterwards. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Gallery Access
There were some problems with my images in that the description were mixed up for several of them I advised Carolyn she acknowledged they were working on that. In a day or two all was fine. My page show 44 images they all show. Most are in landscape wildlife. I only wish they'd supply reasons for a declined image. I can take it. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Gallery Access Look at my page. It should show 26 images. It won't. Paul On Mar 23, 2007, at 8:25 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Rather interesting, because every time I have looked around, I haven't really seen any problems. -- Bruce Friday, March 23, 2007, 4:58:55 PM, you wrote: PS I can't imagine they're ready to go live. It's still full of bugs. PS The image counts are wrong. I loaded several in the BW category and PS several in the cityscape/urban category. Perhaps they reassigned PS them, but I can't say for sure, my page won't load most of the time. PS Paul PS On Mar 23, 2007, at 6:41 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Doug Franklin wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/index-flash.jsp? At the moment, I'm seeing the following image counts: Abstract 99 BW0 Cityscape/Urban0 Documentary 135 Food 27 Glamor/Fashion 0 Landscapes 277 Lifestyle 60 Macro181 Nature 366 Portraiture 137 Sports/Action 0 Travel 188 Wildlife 147 They seem to have been doing some fairly major updates to the back end of the site over the past few days. I couldn't see any images at all for most of yesterday. I hope this means they're getting ready to go live with it in the near future. -- 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: Gallery Access
Hi Paul, On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:46:13 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: My count is 26. If you refresh my page, you'll get a different count every time. It dies on a file that has been apparently corrupted when they uploaded it. Hmm, corrupted in their database you mean ? You may be able to 'fix' that yourself by deleting the image from your 'artist' login page, if you know exactly which one that is ... That should remove it from their database too. Of course you then need to re-submit, and risk it being declined this time :-) But it may work ... Reards, 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: PDML Digest, Vol 11, Issue 326
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Just took a look on Boz site to see what that looked like. Quite the monster! Enjoy it. :-) If you don't mind my asking, what does something like that cost these days? Godfrey Godfrey, I actually managed to hang onto both my kidneys for the time being. But I did have to sell off my Tokina 400 AT-X, Pentax FA 50/1.4, Pentax K 500/4.5 and 645K adapter w/75mm lens so as not to be in trouble with my wife and I still owe her big time. The seller was asking $4,000 for it. Jay -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mustard Fields Forever
In a message dated 3/24/2007 10:09:20 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm a great believer in what I'd call the Blink (http://www.gladwell.com/blink/) theory of photo interpretation: An immediate first impression of wow means a lot more than all the analysis, deconstruction and picking apart that inevitably takes place afterwards. == Actually, me too. Though I hadn't heard of that, thanks. Marnie aka Doe :-) ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring Morning
In a message dated 3/24/2007 9:50:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Honestly Walter, neither one work for me. They both make nice scenes but my eyes keep wandering around looking for something to concentrate on. Kenneth Waller == What he said. Marnie aka Doe :-) ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Walter Hamler wrote: Jay, I cannot access the link. All I get is Forbidden. Strange, as others seemingly have been able to see it. Walter, Not sure why you can't connect to the link, but here is the address to my PBase site where you can view it: http://www.pbase.com/sirfishalot/smc_fa250600mm_f6_ed_if JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Napa Train Station
What do you mean by crafted images? IMO - Crafted image = a well thought out, planned executed image, more than a mere photo; the work of an educated photographer taking the time to consider all the parameters. the effects on the final image. It a term I've come to appreciate am just starting to use in my critiques. IOW well done ! Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 1:04 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Napa Train Station Hi Ken, Thanks for looking and for your comments. What do you mean by crafted images? Shel [Original Message] From: Kenneth Waller Nice work Shel. I like them both for the simple graphic nature color. Both have the look of crafted images. - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Last Sunday Marnie and I took a drive to Napa, and as you may know from some of her posted pics, we came across this old, abandoned train station. [...] here are a couple of little snaps of the station platform. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/stationplatform.html http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/barrelwindow.html -- 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
Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Walter, Not sure why you can't connect to the link, but here is the address to my PBase site where you can view it: That's better! Thanks Jay. They all look great to me, especially the woodpecker. That will be a nice addition to the lens stable. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re:Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Just took a look on Boz site to see what that looked like. Quite the monster! Enjoy it. :-) If you don't mind my asking, what does something like that cost these days? Godfrey Godfrey, I actually managed to hang onto both my kidneys for the time being. But I did have to sell off my Tokina 400 AT-X, Pentax FA 50/1.4, Pentax K 500/4.5 and 645K adapter w/75mm lens so as not to be in trouble with my wife and I still owe her big time. The seller was asking $4,000 for it. Jay -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Napa Train Station
Shel, I really like both of these. Especially the tonal range in the wider shot. There's horizontal, vertical and oblique angles everywhere but the framing seems to contain everything without it looking busy. -Brendan --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last Sunday Marnie and I took a drive to Napa, and as you may know from some of her posted pics, we came across this old, abandoned train station. It's interesting to note - at least for me, anyway - that I photographed this very same station on my first ever trip to Napa in 1968. I'm sure that has you all excited LOL So, here are a couple of little snaps of the station platform. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/stationplatform.html http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/barrelwindow.html istDS w/K24/2.8 Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: 'Puter Help! (WinXP, USB problems)
Help! My USB ports have pretty much stopped working. The only device they'll recognize is my old Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer. It start a couple nights ago, when the computer pretty much froze while I was trying to shut it down. I had to shut it down by holding down the power button til it shut off. The next day, none of my USB peripherals were recognized by the computer except my aforementioned mouse. When I plug in either of my hubs or any of the individual devices (such as my card reader or external hard drives) to my laptop's ports, Windows says USB Device Not Recognized blah blah. I've tried: - Rebooting - Rebooting with no USB devices attatched - Uninstalling the USB Root Hubs in Device Manager and letting Windows reinstall them - Flashing my system BIOS, in case something happened there Are there basic Windows USB drivers I can try to update or fix somehow? Where do I find them and what can I do? Any help would be fantastic, as I really need to be able to get into my external hard drives and such asap. Thanks! John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: 'Puter Help! (WinXP, USB problems)
In a message dated 3/24/2007 10:50:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My USB ports have pretty much stopped working. The only device they'll recognize is my old Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer. It start a couple nights ago, when the computer pretty much froze while I was trying to shut it down. I had to shut it down by holding down the power button til it shut off. The next day, none of my USB peripherals were recognized by the computer except my aforementioned mouse. When I plug in either of my hubs or any of the individual devices (such as my card reader or external hard drives) to my laptop's ports, Windows says USB Device Not Recognized blah blah. I've tried: - Rebooting - Rebooting with no USB devices attatched - Uninstalling the USB Root Hubs in Device Manager and letting Windows reinstall them - Flashing my system BIOS, in case something happened there Are there basic Windows USB drivers I can try to update or fix somehow? Where do I find them and what can I do? Any help would be fantastic, as I really need to be able to get into my external hard drives and such asap. Thanks! John = First I would suspect your USB card inside your computer has worked loose a bit. But then I don't know if you have a USB card. But cards can work loose and cause major problems. Really hard to say John, you might need to give people more information. For instance, I've been having all kinds of weird problems that first I thought were one thing then another. Turns out the problem was with my broadband cable connection, Comcast, to the Net and my home network, i.e. my router too. I have now plugged in a wireless adapter and dumped the Ethernet cable and all seems well. See what I mean? Are you on broadband as well when these problems occur? It might be hard to track down because of the various configurations your computer can have. But the easiest thing to do is restore Windows to a previous restore point when you know things worked. Help/System Restore. My recommendation is to try that first. Go back four to five days to a week. That will narrow down if it is a software problem or a hardware problem. If they don't work after a restore (which is a software restore), then it's very likely to be a hardware problem. Marnie aka Doe ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML Digest, Vol 11, Issue 326
On Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 10:21:03AM -0700, Jay Taylor wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Just took a look on Boz site to see what that looked like. Quite the monster! Enjoy it. :-) If you don't mind my asking, what does something like that cost these days? Godfrey Godfrey, I actually managed to hang onto both my kidneys for the time being. But I did have to sell off my Tokina 400 AT-X, Pentax FA 50/1.4, Pentax K 500/4.5 and 645K adapter w/75mm lens so as not to be in trouble with my wife and I still owe her big time. The seller was asking $4,000 for it. Jay That sounds like a good price. I've only ever seen three for sale; the one I bought ($3,200 in 2000), and two others since then at the same kind of price. And that was before the K10D was released, and the price of good Pentax glass started going through the roof. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Simga f4.0 Mirror lens
I've never seen one, it's considered a cult classic. It's supposed to be close focusing, sharp and contrast for a mirror tele. IIRC the lens mount isn't interchangeable so it will only work on the camera it's made for. (I don't know that last part for sure however). You can read a bit about the Sigma 500mm f4.0 utltatel here at the wayback machine's archived copy of Monaghan's 3rd party 35mm lens megasite. http://web.archive.org/web/20041209100811/medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html J wrote: Does anyone know anything about this lens. It is a big mirror lens.A local person has one for sale in brand new shape with case,Pentax mount ? Thanks Joe -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: 'Puter Help! (WinXP, USB problems)
John Celio wrote: What version of windows are you using? Help! My USB ports have pretty much stopped working. The only device they'll recognize is my old Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer. It start a couple nights ago, when the computer pretty much froze while I was trying to shut it down. I had to shut it down by holding down the power button til it shut off. The next day, none of my USB peripherals were recognized by the computer except my aforementioned mouse. When I plug in either of my hubs or any of the individual devices (such as my card reader or external hard drives) to my laptop's ports, Windows says USB Device Not Recognized blah blah. I've tried: - Rebooting - Rebooting with no USB devices attatched - Uninstalling the USB Root Hubs in Device Manager and letting Windows reinstall them - Flashing my system BIOS, in case something happened there Are there basic Windows USB drivers I can try to update or fix somehow? Where do I find them and what can I do? Any help would be fantastic, as I really need to be able to get into my external hard drives and such asap. Thanks! John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Napa Train Station
Thanks so much. So glad you enjoyed the pics. Shel Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! [Original Message] From: Brendan MacRae I really like both of these. Especially the tonal range in the wider shot. There's horizontal, vertical and oblique angles everywhere but the framing seems to contain everything without it looking busy. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/stationplatform.html http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/barrelwindow.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
645D Musings
There are times that I have wished for a larger format than 35mm and even the formats on 120/220 film. For whatever reason - and the reasons varied at different times - I could not see getting and using a large format camera, even a small large format camera, like a 4x5. With the possible coming of the 645D (or is it the D645?) I'm wondering about how great a quality boost one could get over a K10D. Might it get reasonably close to 4x5, assuming the Pentax implements the technology well? How about 6x9 If the 645D won't approach these quality levels, what sort of pixel count and sensor size - again assuming good implementation of the technology - might? It will be quite some time before I can think seriously about getting one of these cameras, but just thinking about it gives me hope for a better tomorrow and a brighter future ;-)) Perhaps my rich old uncle will pass to his final reward and remember me in his will. Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Napa Train Station
I'm coming to appreciate the term as well. It's certainly sounds more appealing than Nice capture or Good grab. Shel [Original Message] From: Kenneth Waller What do you mean by crafted images? IMO - Crafted image = a well thought out, planned executed image, more than a mere photo; the work of an educated photographer taking the time to consider all the parameters. the effects on the final image. It a term I've come to appreciate am just starting to use in my critiques. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Simga f4.0 Mirror lens
Heck when I recommend reading maybe I should actually read it. The lens uses a T mount so it should fit any camera. Lets correct some English shall we. contrast should be contrasty You can read a bit about the *Sigma 500mm f4.0 Ultratell* at Monaghans 3rd party 35mm lens megasite. The original page is no longer available, but the Internet Wayback Machine has it archived. see URL below It's really bad when my posts even annoy me. P. J. Alling wrote: I've never seen one, it's considered a cult classic. It's supposed to be close focusing, sharp and contrast for a mirror tele. IIRC the lens mount isn't interchangeable so it will only work on the camera it's made for. (I don't know that last part for sure however). You can read a bit about the Sigma 500mm f4.0 utltatel here at the wayback machine's archived copy of Monaghan's 3rd party 35mm lens megasite. http://web.archive.org/web/20041209100811/medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html J wrote: Does anyone know anything about this lens. It is a big mirror lens.A local person has one for sale in brand new shape with case,Pentax mount ? Thanks Joe -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
That link works! Very nice. I wonder--does the shake reduction let you shoot hand-held, or is the lens just too heavy? Rick --- Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Walter Hamler wrote: Jay, I cannot access the link. All I get is Forbidden. Strange, as others seemingly have been able to see it. Walter, Not sure why you can't connect to the link, but here is the address to my PBase site where you can view it: http://www.pbase.com/sirfishalot/smc_fa250600mm_f6_ed_if JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. http://autos.yahoo.com/new_cars.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: 'Puter Help! (WinXP, USB problems)
What version of windows are you using? XP Pro on an Alienware laptop (about three and a half years old now) John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: 'Puter Help! (WinXP, USB problems)
First I would suspect your USB card inside your computer has worked loose a bit. But then I don't know if you have a USB card. But cards can work loose and cause major problems. I forgot to mention my computer is a laptop, so the USB ports (I believe) are connected directly to the motherboard. But the easiest thing to do is restore Windows to a previous restore point Tried that. Tried three days, five days, and a week back, but every time it came back saying System restore unsucessfull, no changes were made to your system between that date and now. The only other thing I can think of is that Windows' basic USB drivers may have been corrupted, but I don't know how to fix that. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
My Pentax MZ-30 camera
I have been using this MZ-30 camera (now its obsolete) of course since long. It started giving some message on its LCD when I switch it on. It shows me the message Av-- and keeps blinking, nothing happens, i cannot see any other message and cannot click the shutter button. If you need more information please let me know, i will send you more details regarding camera, problem etc. Thanx in advance. Sid Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: 'Puter Help! (WinXP, USB problems)
In a message dated 3/24/2007 11:46:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tried that. Tried three days, five days, and a week back, but every time it came back saying System restore unsucessfull, no changes were made to your system between that date and now. The only other thing I can think of is that Windows' basic USB drivers may have been corrupted, but I don't know how to fix that. John === Okay, a restore not working is more serious. I think you may need to take it somewhere for a look at and/or repair. I doubt any of us on list can help you much. Marnie aka Doe ** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 645D Musings
On Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 11:30:08AM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: There are times that I have wished for a larger format than 35mm and even the formats on 120/220 film. For whatever reason - and the reasons varied at different times - I could not see getting and using a large format camera, even a small large format camera, like a 4x5. With the possible coming of the 645D (or is it the D645?) I'm wondering about how great a quality boost one could get over a K10D. Might it get reasonably close to 4x5, assuming the Pentax implements the technology well? How about 6x9 If the 645D won't approach these quality levels, what sort of pixel count and sensor size - again assuming good implementation of the technology - might? There's no simple answer to that question. The first thing to do is to establish the baselevels; how well do you think the K10D and/or the earlier 6MP cameras serve as replacements for 35mm cameras? How about as replacements for 645 or 6x7 cameras? I believe the sensor in the 645D is a 31MP sensor with a 1.2x crop factor compared to a film 645. That means the sensor sites are pretty close to the same size as those in the 6MP sensors used in the *ist D series, so I would expect the noise levels to be at least as good as those earlier cameras (even assuming no technology-driven improvements). As a rough-and-ready approximation I'd expect the 645D would serve as well, viewed as an alternative to a 4x5 large-format camera, as the *ist-DS would serve as an alternative to a 6x7(cm) medium format. Whether or not that is sufficient for your needs really depends on just what you are looking for. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: 'Puter Help! (WinXP, USB problems)
John Celio wrote: First I would suspect your USB card inside your computer has worked loose a bit. But then I don't know if you have a USB card. But cards can work loose and cause major problems. I forgot to mention my computer is a laptop, so the USB ports (I believe) are connected directly to the motherboard. But the easiest thing to do is restore Windows to a previous restore point Tried that. Tried three days, five days, and a week back, but every time it came back saying System restore unsucessfull, no changes were made to your system between that date and now. The only other thing I can think of is that Windows' basic USB drivers may have been corrupted, but I don't know how to fix that. Reinstall. not restore? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My Pentax MZ-30 camera
On Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 11:48:33AM -0700, Siddheshwar Lohar wrote: I have been using this MZ-30 camera (now its obsolete) of course since long. It started giving some message on its LCD when I switch it on. It shows me the message Av-- and keeps blinking, nothing happens, i cannot see any other message and cannot click the shutter button. Have you tried changing the battery? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My Pentax MZ-30 camera
On 3/24/07, Siddheshwar Lohar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been using this MZ-30 camera (now its obsolete) of course since long. It started giving some message on its LCD when I switch it on. It shows me the message Av-- and keeps blinking, nothing happens, i cannot see any other message and cannot click the shutter button. If you need more information please let me know, i will send you more details regarding camera, problem etc. If it's the same as the MZ-60 camera, the aperture ring on the lens is probably moved from the A position. Move it back. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My Pentax MZ-30 camera
Siddheshwar Lohar escribió: I have been using this MZ-30 camera (now its obsolete) of course since long. It started giving some message on its LCD when I switch it on. It shows me the message Av-- and keeps blinking, nothing happens, i cannot see any other message and cannot click the shutter button. If you need more information please let me know, i will send you more details regarding camera, problem etc. Thanx in advance. Siddheshwar, your MZ-30 will not operate if the aperture ring of the lens is off the A position. Perhaps that's the problem you describe. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
On Sat, Mar 24, 2007 at 11:39:17AM -0700, Rick Womer wrote: That link works! Very nice. I wonder--does the shake reduction let you shoot hand-held, or is the lens just too heavy? I'd never consider trying to use that lens hand-held; it's just too heavy (and too unwieldy). But I'd expect the SR to be a help when using a monopod. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Zero Image
Hi, has anybody tried one of these yet? http://www.zeroimage.com/web2003/EntryPage/entryFrameset.htm They sell them (next to the Holgas, Lomos and Leicas) at the Photographers' Gallery in London, and they're not at all expensive. I'm tempted by the 4x5 version. -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Napa Train Station
Nice lens that. The barrel looks strangely flat, as if it's a piece of cardboard or something. The picture are nicely taken - well crafted, as someone said - and convey a sense of emptiness well. However, the station doesn't feel abandoned to me. It looks as though perhaps it's maintained as a film set or something. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: 24 March 2007 14:51 To: PDML Subject: PESO - Napa Train Station Last Sunday Marnie and I took a drive to Napa, and as you may know from some of her posted pics, we came across this old, abandoned train station. It's interesting to note - at least for me, anyway - that I photographed this very same station on my first ever trip to Napa in 1968. I'm sure that has you all excited LOL So, here are a couple of little snaps of the station platform. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/stationplatform.html http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/barrelwindow.html istDS w/K24/2.8 Shel -- 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 - Mustard Fields Forever
Fri Mar 23 15:32:09 EDT 2007 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mar 23, 2007, at 12:11 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Eactivist at aol.com wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/forever.htm Marnie, that's an awesome photo! It doesn't have a single focal point or main subject. No compositional elements at all, really. It just *is*. Zen photography :) I like it too but I'd be happier with it if the foreground blur weren't so much of the composition. As it is, I find that a little distracting. G I had have the same impression from the image, and then found Godfrey's message. So, I second it. On a few different occasions I was trying to take photos of flower fields (desert flowers, California poppy-flowers, etc.), but every time the biggest challenge was to find the right point that is in focus, the DOF, etc. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Rick Wormer wrote: That link works! Very nice. I wonder--does the shake reduction let you shoot hand-held, or is the lens just too heavy? Rick Rick, I'm a pretty big guy with decent size arms. I tried it once, but it started wearing on me after just a few shots. I haven't tried it with the neck strap yet, but it might be feasible provided there is decent enough light that the shutter speeds are too low. I'll try to report on this as I get into using it more. JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Zero Image
A friend of mine in Lost Angeles has one of them and was working with it a couple of years ago. I think it's the same camera. His was the 120 film version with the very short lens. Produces some beautiful stuff. Godfrey On Mar 24, 2007, at 12:14 PM, Bob W wrote: Hi, has anybody tried one of these yet? http://www.zeroimage.com/web2003/EntryPage/entryFrameset.htm They sell them (next to the Holgas, Lomos and Leicas) at the Photographers' Gallery in London, and they're not at all expensive. I'm tempted by the 4x5 version. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Printing wows with the 2400
So i played around again to day. Rainy and sty so what better thing to do.:-) Snag still when setting the epson profiles, then i realized i had not unzipped the profiles i downloaded during installation, they were still on the desktop. All i was getting was epson rgb etc. Using those and finally fiquring out i needed to click the icm button to get to the colour off switch, i printed out a fifth test picture. I am using ther glossy papaer, but there is no profile for the plain papaer so i used premglos something. Pretty close. I used a diffrent picture, non horse, with trees and bricks and wood doors. The print was very close to the monitor. I'll get some prem gloss and try again. Once i;m happy i can get good resuts, i'll inform my past and future clients, i have moved into the Epson zone for prints Thanks for all the help. I'll have new ?;s i'm sure when i load the Mac. Dave On 3/22/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I had this hanging about, I figured I'd repost it. Photoshop CS2 - Epson R2400 color managed workflow on Mac OS X (Windows interface details are slightly different for Page Setup and Print dialogs, but the methodology is identical.) First calibrate the monitor and set up Photoshop CS2's color settings: Using the Eye One Display 2 and iMatch software, I calibrate my monitor to 140 luminance, 5500K white point and gamma 1.8. Other settings work as well, but these give me a monitor appearance that looks like what I want. Then, in the Adobe Photoshop CS2 'Edit-Color Settings...' dialog, use the North American Prepress 2 set as a baseline. Customize that to use ProPhoto RGB for color and set the policies to convert embedded profiles to the working colorspace. Whenever you open an image file, either convert any embedded profile to the working colorspace or assign the working colorspace. ProPhoto RGB is bigger than all the other colorspaces so you can do this with zero loss. Then work on your image. Once image adjustment is completed, use Print with Preview to setup the print processing. In the dialog, be sure to press the More Options button to reach the extended toolset, and pick the Color Management tools from the popup menu. In the Options section, set Color Handling to Let Photoshop Determine Colors, pick the profile for your printer and the Epson paper you're using, set Rendering Intent to Relative Colormetric and leave Black Point Compensation checked. Click the Page Setup dialog and set the printer type and page size, orientation. Use the preview window and sizing to fit the picture to the paper per your desires. Once you've done that, click the Print button. This takes you out of Photoshop's control and into the control of the printer driver. In the Epson printer driver, first go to the Print Settings panel and select the media type (paper type), Advanced Color mode, and Best Photo quality. The next panel to look at is the Color Management panel: here you want to set color management to OFF (remember that you told Photoshop that it was going to do the color management). Once done with that, press the Print button. Assuming that your monitor calibration is good and the printer-ink- paper profile is good, you should get a print that looks very much like what you see on the screen. With the R2400, the profiles for Epson Enhanced Matte, Epson Premium Glossy, Epson Premium Luster, and Epson Velvet Fine Art are very very good. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Napa Train Station
On Mar 24, 2007, at 7:51 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Last Sunday Marnie and I took a drive to Napa, and as you may know from some of her posted pics, we came across this old, abandoned train station. It's interesting to note - at least for me, anyway - that I photographed this very same station on my first ever trip to Napa in 1968. I'm sure that has you all excited LOL So, here are a couple of little snaps of the station platform. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/stationplatform.html http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/barrelwindow.html istDS w/K24/2.8 Nice work, Shel. These are two of the best photos you've presented that I've seen. You've worked the lines, the empty space, the colors and tones beautifully. bravo! G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO - Air Show
Don't fell to bad, our helicopter hit our boat, so we're down to 3 guys in the army, if they don't call in sick. On 3/19/07, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I realized that since I joined back I haven't really posted any photos. Anyway some favorites from a recently concluded air show. All shots used an *istDS and a Sigma 55-200. http://www.bong.uni.cc/gallery If you're expecting a bit more (of the air show) you'll probably be disappointed considering over half of the Philippine Air Force is grounded :-p Bong -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: enablement and PESO: baby elephant
On Mar 21, 2007, at 7:41 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/IMGP5086w2.jpg Thank everybody who looked at the image! Many more thanks for the kind words (unfortunately - almost no real critique ...). Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
On Mar 24, 2007, at 10:26 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: If you don't mind my asking, what does something like that cost these days? I actually managed to hang onto both my kidneys for the time being. But I did have to sell off my Tokina 400 AT-X, Pentax FA 50/1.4, Pentax K 500/4.5 and 645K adapter w/75mm lens so as not to be in trouble with my wife and I still owe her big time. The seller was asking $4,000 for it. Uh huh ... that's a bit more than I would have any need for ... thankfully! Enjoy it! G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Napa Train Station
Nice. What Ken said. On Mar 24, 2007, at 2:29 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: What do you mean by crafted images? IMO - Crafted image = a well thought out, planned executed image, more than a mere photo; the work of an educated photographer taking the time to consider all the parameters. the effects on the final image. It a term I've come to appreciate am just starting to use in my critiques. IOW well done ! Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 1:04 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Napa Train Station Hi Ken, Thanks for looking and for your comments. What do you mean by crafted images? Shel [Original Message] From: Kenneth Waller Nice work Shel. I like them both for the simple graphic nature color. Both have the look of crafted images. - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Last Sunday Marnie and I took a drive to Napa, and as you may know from some of her posted pics, we came across this old, abandoned train station. [...] here are a couple of little snaps of the station platform. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/stationplatform.html http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/barrelwindow.html -- 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: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Speaking of mega-enablement: I'm looking for an FA*300/2.8 Just in case anyone knows of or finds one for sale. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: enablement and PESO: baby elephant
On Mar 24, 2007, at 1:11 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/IMGP5086w2.jpg Thank everybody who looked at the image! Many more thanks for the kind words (unfortunately - almost no real critique ...). Well, what sort of real critique were you looking for? - There's some red-green CA apparent on the edges of the little 'phant's legs and tail - The photo is cropped a little too tightly on the vertical. - A little more could be trimmed from the RH edge to focus the eye better on the juvenile/adult interaction. - Some rendering work on the foreleg going into the shadow would make it look a touch nicer. Other than that it's a darn nice photo, given all the difficulties you reported in obtaining it. Is a critique in some larger context that you were looking for? Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Printing wows with the 2400
The 2400 will print on premium luster (along with velvet fine art, my favorite Epson paper) or premium semigloss with no bronzing. You might see a bit of bronzing on premium glossy. Paul On Mar 24, 2007, at 3:54 PM, David J Brooks wrote: So i played around again to day. Rainy and sty so what better thing to do.:-) Snag still when setting the epson profiles, then i realized i had not unzipped the profiles i downloaded during installation, they were still on the desktop. All i was getting was epson rgb etc. Using those and finally fiquring out i needed to click the icm button to get to the colour off switch, i printed out a fifth test picture. I am using ther glossy papaer, but there is no profile for the plain papaer so i used premglos something. Pretty close. I used a diffrent picture, non horse, with trees and bricks and wood doors. The print was very close to the monitor. I'll get some prem gloss and try again. Once i;m happy i can get good resuts, i'll inform my past and future clients, i have moved into the Epson zone for prints Thanks for all the help. I'll have new ?;s i'm sure when i load the Mac. Dave On 3/22/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since I had this hanging about, I figured I'd repost it. Photoshop CS2 - Epson R2400 color managed workflow on Mac OS X (Windows interface details are slightly different for Page Setup and Print dialogs, but the methodology is identical.) First calibrate the monitor and set up Photoshop CS2's color settings: Using the Eye One Display 2 and iMatch software, I calibrate my monitor to 140 luminance, 5500K white point and gamma 1.8. Other settings work as well, but these give me a monitor appearance that looks like what I want. Then, in the Adobe Photoshop CS2 'Edit-Color Settings...' dialog, use the North American Prepress 2 set as a baseline. Customize that to use ProPhoto RGB for color and set the policies to convert embedded profiles to the working colorspace. Whenever you open an image file, either convert any embedded profile to the working colorspace or assign the working colorspace. ProPhoto RGB is bigger than all the other colorspaces so you can do this with zero loss. Then work on your image. Once image adjustment is completed, use Print with Preview to setup the print processing. In the dialog, be sure to press the More Options button to reach the extended toolset, and pick the Color Management tools from the popup menu. In the Options section, set Color Handling to Let Photoshop Determine Colors, pick the profile for your printer and the Epson paper you're using, set Rendering Intent to Relative Colormetric and leave Black Point Compensation checked. Click the Page Setup dialog and set the printer type and page size, orientation. Use the preview window and sizing to fit the picture to the paper per your desires. Once you've done that, click the Print button. This takes you out of Photoshop's control and into the control of the printer driver. In the Epson printer driver, first go to the Print Settings panel and select the media type (paper type), Advanced Color mode, and Best Photo quality. The next panel to look at is the Color Management panel: here you want to set color management to OFF (remember that you told Photoshop that it was going to do the color management). Once done with that, press the Print button. Assuming that your monitor calibration is good and the printer-ink- paper profile is good, you should get a print that looks very much like what you see on the screen. With the R2400, the profiles for Epson Enhanced Matte, Epson Premium Glossy, Epson Premium Luster, and Epson Velvet Fine Art are very very good. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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: 'Puter Help! (WinXP, USB problems)
XP pro does a pretty good job of handling USB. Unlike some earlier versions of Windows. It may well be a hardware problem. John Celio wrote: What version of windows are you using? XP Pro on an Alienware laptop (about three and a half years old now) John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: 'Puter Help! (WinXP, USB problems)
John Celio wrote: First I would suspect your USB card inside your computer has worked loose a bit. But then I don't know if you have a USB card. But cards can work loose and cause major problems. I forgot to mention my computer is a laptop, so the USB ports (I believe) are connected directly to the motherboard. But the easiest thing to do is restore Windows to a previous restore point Tried that. Tried three days, five days, and a week back, but every time it came back saying System restore unsucessfull, no changes were made to your system between that date and now. The only other thing I can think of is that Windows' basic USB drivers may have been corrupted, but I don't know how to fix that. Have you run scandisk? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6
Mark, You are probably aware that BH presumably accepting orders, but just in case: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=SearchA=detailsQ=sku=7is=REG I guess you are looking for a used one at a lower price. Igor Sat Mar 24 16:23:47 EDT 2007 Mark Roberts wrote: Speaking of mega-enablement: I'm looking for an FA*300/2.8 Just in case anyone knows of or finds one for sale. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Simga f4.0 Mirror lens
Well I have it and did a couple of shots with it. I will post shortly to http://www.photo.net/photos/jddxn Just a couple of quick shots with the ist D..Joe At 02:38 PM 3/24/07, you wrote: Heck when I recommend reading maybe I should actually read it. The lens uses a T mount so it should fit any camera. Lets correct some English shall we. contrast should be contrasty You can read a bit about the *Sigma 500mm f4.0 Ultratell* at Monaghans 3rd party 35mm lens megasite. The original page is no longer available, but the Internet Wayback Machine has it archived. see URL below It's really bad when my posts even annoy me. P. J. Alling wrote: I've never seen one, it's considered a cult classic. It's supposed to be close focusing, sharp and contrast for a mirror tele. IIRC the lens mount isn't interchangeable so it will only work on the camera it's made for. (I don't know that last part for sure however). You can read a bit about the Sigma 500mm f4.0 utltatel here at the wayback machine's archived copy of Monaghan's 3rd party 35mm lens megasite. http://web.archive.org/web/20041209100811/medfmt.8k.com/third/cult.html J wrote: Does anyone know anything about this lens. It is a big mirror lens.A local person has one for sale in brand new shape with case,Pentax mount ? Thanks Joe -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- 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
