Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave
I love it. The colours are fantastic. Cheers, Dave On 4/7/07, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB I'm slowly adding more stuff to all the galleries on my new web page on smugmug Put this up recently in the New York gallery I haven't yet fingured out a way to keep the background theme that I like and eliminate the white border for this kind of view - I'm procrastinating tonight... I need to work on the prices on the site and do a ton of other things anyway, of course comments welcome and I apologize for not making more aboutyour (collective) stuff recently - things are frantic here. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size Resolution
Boris, I concur. I really don't mind vertical scrolling, because I have this wheel on the mouse horizontal scrolling upsets me ;-). Apple Mighty Mouse might be your remedy. ;-) Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size Resolution
Hi Jan, For daily work and most browsing, a laptop with 15 inch 1024x768 (NOT running Mac, Windows or Linux , so no Flash either :-) so it's DOS ;-) *BSD or ? Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size Resolution
1) What size screen do you use 17' LCD (1280x1024) and 12' LCD (1024x786) 2) What resolution do you prefer? 1600x1200 (not on my screens though ;-)). We bought some NEC SpectraView 2090 LCDs for colour corrections and they're great. A-TW-IPS, HW calibration (in the LCD itself) etc. Definitely way better than anything CRT I've seen (including Barco Personal Calibrators) and better than most other LCDs as well (including Apple Cinemas). 3) What's the largest size image that you can see on your screen without undue scrolling? This would have to take into consideration real estate eaten up by the browser. 4) What minimum/maximum size images do you prefer to look at? 5) If you had to scroll to see an entire image, would you be less inclined to view additional images from that poster? I don't mind scrolling if the image looks interesting. Or save it and open it in Photoshop or so... Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Red sails wide to leeward swing on the heavy spar
Bob, http://www.web-options.com/_4064827.jpg David vs Goliath. ;-) What is it - the Thames Barrier? Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size Resolution
On 07/04/07, Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jan, For daily work and most browsing, a laptop with 15 inch 1024x768 (NOT running Mac, Windows or Linux , so no Flash either :-) Ooh, I missed a screen poll. I run two dual screens as a composite desktop, primary is CRT and secondary is TFT, both are independently calibrated and driven by a Matrox Parhelia LX card. Even though my 22 CRT can display a 2048x1536 screen I have it set for 1600x1200 to provide optimum resolution and gamma/colour accuracy, I use it as my image editing desktop and for anything else heavily graphic. My TFT is oriented vertically and displays 1024x1280 pixels, I use it for my editor tools, web Browsing, PDF display. Device, IDPrimary, Upper Left Corner, Bottom Right Corner \\.\DISPLAY1 (CRT), Yes, (0,0), (1600,1200) \\.\DISPLAY2 (TFT), No, (1600,0), (2624,1280) However I generally run my Browsers windows at 1024x768 though I may open them full screen for some applications. For anyone who is web developing and needs to check their pages at varying sizes I have been using a great little tool for some years now, it's a free drag and drop resizing util for Windows called Size-O-Matic from http://www.pythoness.com/ Also I still have the last monitor size survey on-line for anyone who's interested: http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/Monitor_Survey_2005.htm Cheers, -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Red sails wide to leeward swing on the heavy spar
Bob W wrote: The barges wash Drifting logs Down Greenwich reach Past the Isle of Dogs. (T S Eliot) A couple of snaps from the river today: http://www.web-options.com/_4064813.jpg http://www.web-options.com/_4064827.jpg Bob LIke the pics (especially the second one) and the Eliot quote =, too :) But, but, damn it , Bob, now I'll lie awake trying to pin it down to a particular poem that I would be able to identify immediately if I were still 25 years old :) (it's cheating to use google) Ann, don't WASTE too much time away from the LAND of Nod wracking your brains about it! Especially now we're in such a cruel month... Here's an April quote which I'm sure you, as a New Yorker, will get: Every year, back comes Spring, with nasty little birds yapping their fool heads off and the ground all mucked up with plants Thanks for all the comments everyone - I didn't really expect any response at all. The 2nd picture is definitely too dark, as I see in the cold light of morning. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Red sails wide to leeward swing on the heavy spar
On 6/4/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: The barges wash Drifting logs Down Greenwich reach Past the Isle of Dogs. (T S Eliot) A couple of snaps from the river today: http://www.web-options.com/_4064813.jpg http://www.web-options.com/_4064827.jpg I like the second one. V nice. I like a drink On the open poop Tiller in hand On a gaff-rigged sloop. (Cotty) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Hi guys, just popping in for news and K10D obs
Hi Rob, good to hear from you again. Nice pictures. Shame you couldn't escape while you were over here though. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Digital Image Studio Sent: 07 April 2007 02:51 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Hi guys, just popping in for news and K10D obs Hi Team, I'm back from three weeks in the UK and Ireland, unfortunately I was unable to deviate from the schedule that I was set and consequently I sadly missed out catching up with a handful of PDMLers but there's always next time I guess :-( [...] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Red sails wide to leeward swing on the heavy spar
Yes. I like the way the curve of the barrier echoes the curve of the sail at the front (there's probably a nautical word for that sail - is that the jib?). -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Lacus Sent: 07 April 2007 08:41 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Red sails wide to leeward swing on the heavy spar Bob, http://www.web-options.com/_4064827.jpg David vs Goliath. ;-) What is it - the Thames Barrier? Cheers, Peter -- 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: Red sails wide to leeward swing on the heavy spar
On Fri, 6 Apr 2007 23:58:19 +0100, Bob W wrote: A couple of snaps from the river today: http://www.web-options.com/_4064813.jpg http://www.web-options.com/_4064827.jpg Very nice Bob! I like the second one best although the lighting is a bit flat .. On the first one, I thought for a moment you had Cotty posing there :-) 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: peso: evening light on 1st ave
Hi Ann, On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:06:38 -0400, ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB Beautiful colors! I'm slowly adding more stuff to all the galleries on my new web page on smugmug Put this up recently in the New York gallery I looked at all 8 in this gallery, was wondering about Rooftops on 7th street. What direction is it taken ? And which bridge is that just next to the chimney ? Is it one of the bridges at the lower east side ? Or perhaps Queensboro (seems a bit far away from 7th) ? I am a bit puzzled by the lack of sky-scrapers in the shot :-) 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: POLL - Computer Screen Size Resolution
Hi Peter, On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 08:18:29 +0100, Peter Lacus wrote: For daily work and most browsing, a laptop with 15 inch 1024x768 (NOT running Mac, Windows or Linux , so no Flash either :-) so it's DOS ;-) *BSD or ? No, it is OS/2, or rather its latest incarnation 'eComStation'. I worked with IBM on the original OS/2 version 1.0 in Austin, back in the late eighties, and still like it best as a software development platform due its much better multi-tasking I do cross-development on OS/2 creating programs that run on DOS, Windows, Linux and OS/2 ... (But use Windows for Photoshop of course :-) 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: Red sails wide to leeward swing on the heavy spar
On 7/4/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I like the way the curve of the barrier echoes the curve of the sail at the front (there's probably a nautical word for that sail - is that the jib?). It's a gaff-rigged sloop with twin foresails (a pair of jibs) and a bowsprit. Actually an unusual rig for a fairly modern boat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaff_rig -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hi guys, just popping in for news and K10D obs
Hi Rob, Glad to see you made it home safely. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Intro
Thanks for your welcome all, I have a feeling I am going to have fun. I do have a few questions but I will save those for another thread. Also, thanks Cotty for posting the FAQ, I was wondering what some of the TLAs meant! I googled the two words you mentioned Brendan lots of hits featuring names I am already recognizing ;-) Oh yes, I am afraid I fall into the category of being from across the pond and not recognizing Franklin, wasn't he something to do with electricity? ;-) Cheers, Andy Brendan MacRae wrote: Welcome, Andy. Here's two words to avoid on this list: aperture simulator You can use the words individually, but I would put them several sentences apart. Under no circumstances should they be used in the same sentence and definitely not right next to each other (I already have to say five Hail Mary's just for putting them in this post!). I saw your pix; there's some good stuff there. We welcome shooters of all levels, BTW, even those from across the pond who feign ignorance at identifying the great Benjamin Franklin and lament the loss of the colonies. Cheers! -Brendan --- drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hi guys, just popping in for news and K10D obs
Hi, Lovely pictures, I envy you having a good camera while your son is that young, my memories from 8 years ago are recorded on a 640x480 PS. Glad you enjoyed our little country. Cheers, Andy. Digital Image Studio wrote: Hi Team, I'm back from three weeks in the UK and Ireland, unfortunately I was unable to deviate from the schedule that I was set and consequently I sadly missed out catching up with a handful of PDMLers but there's always next time I guess :-( I shot almost more images in three weeks than I had over the previous year however most were family oriented, not really subjects that I was able to explore purely as photographic studies. We only had a couple of days where we were sight seeing of sorts and then we were with others and rushed so seeing the photo ops just pass by was a little frustrating. In any case it's the first time that I've used the K10D on any trip longer than a weekend so I've come to appreciate it's strengths and weaknesses. Firstly no arguments it served me well, I love the speed of the thing and going back to the rear display size of the *ist D is a real shock however it wasn't all roses. The extra bulk wasn't too bad but then I was working out of a big pack, I have to find a new case for my three lens kit as it just doesn't fit the cases my *ist D does. I found that the battery became exhausted in the order of 350-400 shots with a little chimping (can't avoid it in low light work) and yes I did get caught once with flat battery (out on Lough Ree). I've mentioned it before but now know that I really don't like the operation of the WB system as flash as it is, I don't like not being able to just glance down at the top LCD to see what WB I have selected. I still wish that there was a dedicated WB button and more WB memories, I tended to use AWB as setting WB is such a hassle. I've been using Av with the auto exposure program set to normal and Aperture on the front wheel and ISO on the rear wheel with ISO in Auto (100-800) on start-up. This would be an ideal combination for me but for the fact that regardless of the exposure program mode and known lens FL/SR enabled the exposure system when set to auto ISO prefers to set a high ISO than lower the shutter speed. In many instances ie when using a 16mm lens I would find the system setting the shutter at 1/100th and the ISO at 800 when I could have been shooting at 1/8th without a problem. I wish there was some way to properly control this important aspect of auto exposure system operation. The other irritating peculiarity that I noticed was that all my shots are rotated by 1.5-2 degree CCW, I haven't investigated the issue fully but with SR off the camera has less rotational error than my *ist D had and I never experienced this phenomenon when shooting it. However the K10D screen (focus brackets) seems to be out by 0.65 degrees and the outside frame by 0.9 degrees so that's a start (refitting the screen didn't alter this). I am suspect of the SR system but I will test my theory properly when I have time. I'd love to hear from anyone else with similar observations, I've seen a few similar posts at dpreview since the K10Ds release but no mention here. I've pretty much moved over to Picasa to display my late images on the web, it's a great tool for organizing images, producing galleries and quick edits plus I can push the images to the web and produce a polished CD in very limited time. I've been shooting RAW+ 2MP jpg so using Picasa whilst I was traveling I could very quickly DL/process and update web pages for everyone concerned to view (I shot a two day wedding and had the images on the web the day after). It can even manage *ist D RAW files (for the benefit of Frank the new Digi-Boy). So what have I missed of the couple of months, anything interesting that I should know about? PS I have galleries from the trip but due to their nature I don't wish to bring them into the public domain however if any of you are interested drop me a private email and I'll send you some links. As my primary job is currently stay at home dad and house keeper I tend to have limited subjects to shoot so my little guy bears the brunt of this frustration in the way of being a captive subject, so if you are interested in see my kid pics check the following link: http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/Thomas?authkey=pzmnlsD2ZJI Cheers, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Yellow
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RE: peso: evening light on 1st ave
Great colors, but the pic could be better framed, and the copyright notice is huge and distracting. Shel [Original Message] From: ann sanfedele http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Comma
This butterfly (Comma) survived winter as a butterfly (not without damage). http://leende.net/peso/20070406 istD Novoflex Telyt 560/6.8 @ f8 1/320 Tone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: No 77 yet
Thats what i thought. I found something on Camera Canada i wanted once, that was in stock, and canceled the previous order, only to find out, they were backordered as well. Dave On 4/6/07, Fernando Terrazzino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, I would email the guys of the Camera Store before ordering, I have a 31LTD in waiting list at Henry's and when I saw this lens in stock in The Camera Store I email them but was actually back ordered (they are very helpfull though, I actually ordered a 21LTD to save the PST). On 4/6/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 4/6/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Called Henry's thursday. Its still on back order along with 2-3 others from other store. No word on when, if ever. Dave, If you want this lens, I'd recommend checking out the Camera Store in Calgary. (www.thecamerastore.com). It seems as though they have one in stock, and at a very good price ($669). -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- 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 -- 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: Hi guys, just popping in for news and K10D obs
Hmmm... TinyURL did not work right for me. Here is the link I intended originally: http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/Thomas/photo?authkey=pzmnlsD2ZJI#5050156771071105682 Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow
It certainly is. It works for me. Lovely abstract. Cheers, Dave On 4/7/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow
Very nice, Mark. I have one of those that I call Red. Perhaps we can collaborate on all the colors... ;-) G On Apr 7, 2007, at 4:16 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Spring greetings from Scandinavia
Hi all, Just want to say hi to you all and that I'm still around. Spring has arrived up here, although for the time being it's still a bit chilly and windy. But there is more light and among everything else that springtime brings along, you start thinking about how to photographically make the best use of the increased sunlight. It's nice to see that the list is running very much like it has always run, that many of you oldies are still around as well as some new blood having joined. I have stayed subscribed all the time, although I'm now shooting Canon (20D) and haven't been posting for a really long time - a year, two years? However there is still a Pentax torch glowing inside, if this expression doesn't sound too silly in English. Due to lack of funds for a number of years, I haven't been able to make some needed upgrades of equipment - on all levels - which has somewhat stalled some of my plans. After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed away many years ago.) As often is the case when parents pass away, there will now be some funds coming my way, which will allow me to invest in some new equipment. I have looked into and felt tempted to buy into Pentax again. However previous experiences of shooting with different brands may lead me to staying with only Canon. We'll see. Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hi guys, just popping in for news and K10D obs
On 07/04/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rob, good to hear from you again. Nice pictures. Shame you couldn't escape while you were over here though. Hi Bob, Thanks, I really would have liked to get to see you again and meet some of the new UK PDMLer however on this mission I was a consort without my own agenda. Ryan Air and Flybe had a little to do with it however next time (which should be sooner than six years I hope) I'll ensure that I have some time and I'll give everyone interested fair warning. Cheers, -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Yellow
Porsche? Even if it's not, I like the photo anyway. CW - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 7:16 AM Subject: PESO: Yellow http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- 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: 268.18.26/748 - Release Date: 4/5/2007 3:33 PM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave
Interesting shot, nice light. I might crop out a bit more sky. I'm not familiar with smugmug, but I like the presentation. However, I can see where eliminating the white border would serve you well here. Paul On Apr 7, 2007, at 12:06 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB I'm slowly adding more stuff to all the galleries on my new web page on smugmug Put this up recently in the New York gallery I haven't yet fingured out a way to keep the background theme that I like and eliminate the white border for this kind of view - I'm procrastinating tonight... I need to work on the prices on the site and do a ton of other things anyway, of course comments welcome and I apologize for not making more aboutyour (collective) stuff recently - things are frantic here. ann -- 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: Hi guys, just popping in for news and K10D obs
Fair warning will be nice indeed ;-). Boris-not-British Digital Image Studio wrote: On 07/04/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rob, good to hear from you again. Nice pictures. Shame you couldn't escape while you were over here though. Hi Bob, Thanks, I really would have liked to get to see you again and meet some of the new UK PDMLer however on this mission I was a consort without my own agenda. Ryan Air and Flybe had a little to do with it however next time (which should be sooner than six years I hope) I'll ensure that I have some time and I'll give everyone interested fair warning. Cheers, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow
Pleasing lines. Like the soft color and shading. Nice! Jack --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
Hi Lasse, Good to hear from you. It must be homecoming weekend on the PDML. Hope you decide to post some spring pics. We are allowed to view Canon photos. That general permission falls under a set of guidelines known as the Cotty rules. :-) Paul On Apr 7, 2007, at 8:36 AM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all, Just want to say hi to you all and that I'm still around. Spring has arrived up here, although for the time being it's still a bit chilly and windy. But there is more light and among everything else that springtime brings along, you start thinking about how to photographically make the best use of the increased sunlight. It's nice to see that the list is running very much like it has always run, that many of you oldies are still around as well as some new blood having joined. I have stayed subscribed all the time, although I'm now shooting Canon (20D) and haven't been posting for a really long time - a year, two years? However there is still a Pentax torch glowing inside, if this expression doesn't sound too silly in English. Due to lack of funds for a number of years, I haven't been able to make some needed upgrades of equipment - on all levels - which has somewhat stalled some of my plans. After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed away many years ago.) As often is the case when parents pass away, there will now be some funds coming my way, which will allow me to invest in some new equipment. I have looked into and felt tempted to buy into Pentax again. However previous experiences of shooting with different brands may lead me to staying with only Canon. We'll see. Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) Thanks, Lasse -- 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: Yellow
I thought that was thick yellow paint flowing across a surface until I read the caption. The shadows and curves work well. I like it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- 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: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
Lasse, it is nice to have you back. After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed away many years ago.) This is sad news indeed. My condolences. As often is the case when parents pass away, there will now be some funds coming my way, which will allow me to invest in some new equipment. I have looked into and felt tempted to buy into Pentax again. However previous experiences of shooting with different brands may lead me to staying with only Canon. We'll see. What seems to be true is that no matter what gear one uses - the photograph is made by the photographer. The gear is secondary. Thus whatever gear you choose will matter less than what you would see through your viewfinder tripping the shutter. Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) Oh!!! Enablement ;-). This is something that never stops, doesn't it? (Hmmm, I am confused here with the grammar - doesn't it/does it - which one is true?!) See you around. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: I can't wait
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Re: PESO: Yellow
I like this quite a lot. Well composed and excellent play of the shadows. Paul On Apr 7, 2007, at 8:38 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Very nice, Mark. I have one of those that I call Red. Perhaps we can collaborate on all the colors... ;-) G On Apr 7, 2007, at 4:16 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- 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: Yellow
I have one of slightly orange color. May I join you, gentlemen? ;-) Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Very nice, Mark. I have one of those that I call Red. Perhaps we can collaborate on all the colors... ;-) G On Apr 7, 2007, at 4:16 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM: Hike to Attic Window Peak
You mean criptons??? ;-) Boris Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 6/4/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: At the request of a couple folks who've attended the GFM Nature Photography Weekend in the past, this year I'll be leading an informal hike to Attic Window Peak on Saturday (June 2). Probably departing the trail head at the top of Linville Peak around 10:00 a.m. I'm there. I'll bring my Land Rover boots and some croutons., Oh thank god. I was wondering where we were going to get croutons. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave
Cool as always. Boris ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB I'm slowly adding more stuff to all the galleries on my new web page on smugmug Put this up recently in the New York gallery I haven't yet fingured out a way to keep the background theme that I like and eliminate the white border for this kind of view - I'm procrastinating tonight... I need to work on the prices on the site and do a ton of other things anyway, of course comments welcome and I apologize for not making more aboutyour (collective) stuff recently - things are frantic here. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS or for trade. Old stuff maybe for spares. Some Pentax.
Hi again, As I mentioned in a previous message I've got some old stuff that just take space and that I intend to get rid of one way or another. (If anyone's got any Canon EOS lenses or any other useful Canon stuff in working order, they might be considered in a trade.) For now I've got only two Pentax items to list: The 28-200 zoom. Haven't set a price yet, but I think it will be competitive for a buyer. The 500 FTZ flash. This is a very good flash, unless you need later models. A bit hesitant in letting this go. Sorry, for the moment no price set, but I think it will be a good pricefor a buyer. I also have quite a number of filters of various types and sizes, included one or two Pentax filters. Ask if interested. Also a number of odd flashes, included a big early 60-s Pentax one. Also some Pentax lens caps and hoods. Ask if interested. Non-Pentax Many of the following non-Pentax items might be considered only for spare parts. - Minolta x-300 body w MD 50/1,7. Both body and lens very clean and nice looking, except that the foam inside back plate seems partly have disappeared. However I'm not sure if the body works and do not have a battery to test it right now. If anyone shows interest I'll look into it. There might be another Minolta lens around. - Fujica AX-5 body w x-Fujinon-Z DM zoom 43-75/3,5-4,5. Body and lens clean and good looking. However I don't believe the body is working. There is a cover missing for the battery on front. - Mamiya ZM body w Mamiya-Sekor zoom 35-105/3,5-4,3. Body and lens clean and good looking. However shutter blades are damaged and would need replacement and repair. - Praktica LTL body. This was and worked liked new ten years ago when winding just jammed or was blocked. Used to be a favourite M42 body of mine and I always thought I'd get it fixed. I haven't but do believe it will be an easy fix get it going if anyone think it's worth anything. Or for spares. - Canon Prima 105 Point and shoot. (35-105/3,5-8. lens). This I believe works as it should. Looks good. - Olympus APS NEWPIC zoom 600. 30-60 lens. Looks good, everything works well. - Konica Super Zoom Zup 80 RC (Point and Shoot). 40-80 zoom lens. I believe it works well and is an able camera w IR remote control. - Canonet 28 w 40/2.8. A crack in the front finder glass. Works, but I'm not positive on shutter speeds. If interested in anything, mail me and we'll work something out. Just ask, and I will try to be as specific and correct about condition etc. Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM: Hike to Attic Window Peak
On 07/04/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean criptons??? So long as he didn't mean crampons! -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hi guys, just popping in for news and K10D obs
On 07/04/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rob. Hi Boris, Strange, I only just received your email though it was sent hours ago, the vagaries of the net? Long time no chat. http://tinyurl.com/yqmc5z -- you (it is you, right?) look very much like Connor McLeod here ;-). Well I've been called many things in the past Boris but hey thanks (though I'm not sure that my Irish/English ancestors would approve) ;-) As for your obs about K10D... I never managed to produce leveled images handheld consistently - neither with *istD nor with K10D. Having bought a monopod improved things some. However when I do align the lines in the viewfinder with focus bracket marks and when I manage to keep it this way throughout the exposure ;-) - it comes out all right. I have a mono-pod however its uses are pretty limited for me, I've just never experienced such consistent errors in my work and it's much more satisfying to blame the equipment. My preferred mode of operation is very similar to yours: P-mode (I just love hyper program two wheeled operation) with Auto ISO set to 100-400... It seems to work properly for me. In fact, my observation is that it would raise the ISO only at the last resort. I just tested my K10D again and it seems that regardless of the metering program the camera will not start pumping up the ISO at 1/30th with my DA16-45 at 16mm and from 1/100th with my A16/2.8 FE (even though I've set the FL for SR to 15mm). So it's not really working for me. You see, generally as a ballpark auto WB works for me. Then (having finally shelled out cash for Adobe LightRoom) I can adjust it in post processing. Although auto WB of my K10D is much more to the point than that of *istD. Setting WB visually using a little rear screen is simply not an option for me and the whole process is far too complicated, I want to know how come Oly got it right so many years ago on their first E body and Pentax still haven't caught on. :-( Finally, thanks to certain folks here, I did buy the Adobe LightRoom and I love it immensely. Just yesterday I sat down and processed two dozen images in less than an hour. It does amaze me how fluent and user oriented is its whole concept. LR sounds like a fabulous tool but while I was traveling I found Picasa extremely practical. I didn't take a PC on my travels, instead I had Picasa and some other utils on a dedicated 2GB USB/SD card in my wallet. I loaded Picasa on the systems of the people who I was staying with, all legal and a benefit to them ultimately. I brought back all the working Picasa db files on the card and uploaded them to my system when I got home. Cheers, -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow
In a message dated 4/7/2007 4:17:33 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm = Very pretty. Is that a photograph? Marnie aka Doe :-) ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hi guys, just popping in for news and K10D obs
On 4/7/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 07/04/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rob. Hi Boris, Strange, I only just received your email though it was sent hours ago, the vagaries of the net? The vagaries of Gmail. I got it when it was originally sent at my other address, but it took 8 hours to show up via Gmal. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Great colors, but the pic could be better framed, and the copyright notice is huge and distracting. Shel If you area talking about the white around the photo, this is something I'm investigating to get rid of - I hate it, too - and glad you mentioned it, actually. I prefer to look at and have seen the image as it is here in the gallery. http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377 You will also see the watermark is smaller... It isnt on the actual file on my computer nor on the original one can order for printing... It is just how the watermarks are handled at smugmug -- that being said, I can barely see it myself - many of the pros on that site have a very large watermark across the center of the photo. ann [Original Message] From: ann sanfedele http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10d Review on Imaging Resource
An interesting review of the K10d on the Imaging Resource web site. In addition to the traditional list of features and descriptions of knobs, there is a longer term user report that actually provides a little perspective on the design and use of the camera. Whatever you think of the author's comments, I'd like to see more in depth reviews of this type. Here's the link: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/K10D/K10DA.HTM and a short quote from the beginning of the user report. A series of interruptions, not the least of which was PMA 2007, kept me from quickly reviewing the Pentax K10D. It turns out that was good, because reviewing the K10D quickly would be a mistake. It is not like other digital SLRs on the market, and it's taken me a little longer to realize that. There are foibles, to be sure, but I've found things that I thought were foibles that are actually features only a photographer could love. I just had to approach the K10D a little differently. See you later, gs http://georgesphotos.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave
Jan van Wijk wrote: Hi Ann, On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:06:38 -0400, ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB Beautiful colors! Thanks, Jan I looked at all 8 in this gallery, was wondering about Rooftops on 7th street. What direction is it taken ? And which bridge is that just next to the chimney ? Is it one of the bridges at the lower east side ? Or perhaps Queensboro (seems a bit far away from 7th) ? I am a bit puzzled by the lack of sky-scrapers in the shot :-) Regards, JvW http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377 That's the Williamsburg bridge ... The one that goes across the east river at Delancy. The roof top is on my building in the east village The chinmey is on my roof. I'm facing east, toward alphabet city When Godders came to New York, he and I and Amita and her hubby went up on the roof... They both have pictures taken then... for a view from my roof in other directions - here are a couple of links... facing southwest - using Nate's 300mm - to where the towers used to be http://tinyurl.com/2vodjr facing southwest on the evening - 9/11/01 http://pug.komkon.org/01dec/as6pm922.html ann -- 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: Wow. ISO 6400 images on the MKIII
I could writhe another Yellow Journalism/Victorian Morality/1950's Horror Movie style description of Cotty's experiments, but I'll leave that that to your imagination. Scott Loveless wrote: Maybe Cotty can give you some pointers. g,d r -- 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: GFM: Hike to Attic Window Peak
I seem to recall that Addy did this hike with you and came back to camp scared shitless...I'll be with you in spirit. Norm Mark Roberts wrote: At the request of a couple folks who've attended the GFM Nature Photography Weekend in the past, this year I'll be leading an informal hike to Attic Window Peak on Saturday (June 2). Probably departing the trail head at the top of Linville Peak around 10:00 a.m. Any interested parties attending the weekend are invited to come along. It's a rugged trail. Very steep and rocky in places, with some really exposed areas that are decidedly *not* for anyone with a fear of heights. It's probably around 2km to the top of Attic Window Peak and the trail maps say it takes about an hour to get there (it's quicker if you're very fit, slower if you're carrying lots of gear and/or stopping to take photos). Frank and I did the Attic Window hike in 2005 and a group of us went to MacRae Peak (about 2/3 of the way to Attic Window) in 2004. Here are some photos from this trail: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/atticwindow/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Soaring, and the world upside down
I guess you deleted the original. Jan van Wijk wrote: Hi Bruce, thanks for the feedback! On Fri, 6 Apr 2007 09:51:17 -0700, Bruce Dayton wrote: I like Soaring Stork. I am curious, though - on my screen it looks too contrasty - almost like detail is being lost in the whites and blacks. Yes, it is a bit harsh. Contrast was quite high in the sunlight :-) Can you show another version that isn't quite so punchy? Trying to show the feathers along the neck and back more? Yes, I went back to the RAW conversion (CS2) and noticed that allthough there where no real 'blown highlights', reducing the exposure a bit distributes the whites a bit better giving a more pleasing image, with a bit more detail in the whites ... Thanks for making me take a second stab at that. Corrected image is at: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=228 and the original still at: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=226 Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- 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: evening light on 1st ave
I hate the white border - I have to get the code changed in that theme to get rid of it... when you look at the slide show for each gallery it doesnt show up... I know I can get it done but I don't want to bug the help guys on easter weekend... I've been bugging them enough! ann Paul Stenquist wrote: Interesting shot, nice light. I might crop out a bit more sky. I'm not familiar with smugmug, but I like the presentation. However, I can see where eliminating the white border would serve you well here. Paul On Apr 7, 2007, at 12:06 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB I'm slowly adding more stuff to all the galleries on my new web page on smugmug Put this up recently in the New York gallery I haven't yet fingured out a way to keep the background theme that I like and eliminate the white border for this kind of view - I'm procrastinating tonight... I need to work on the prices on the site and do a ton of other things anyway, of course comments welcome and I apologize for not making more aboutyour (collective) stuff recently - things are frantic here. ann -- 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: Ben Does Starbucks
There were plenty of British Loyalists available, and a few atrocities from both sides, mostly in the Carolinas. The British perpetrated ones are better known, possibly because they were actually worse, possibly not. John Forbes wrote: On Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:51:52 +0100, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One side's patriot is the other side's traitor. One side's freedom fighter is the other side's terrorist*. However, old Ben was never a combatant. Much worse, he was a diplomat encouraging the King's more dangerous enemies, the French. *To the best of my knowledge the rebels (revolutionists, since we won) never committed atrocities against civilians. The Kings men didn't always draw that line however. But, that may depend upon whose history books you read. -graywolf Since the British civilians were 4,000 miles away, it would have been hard to have atrocified them. J Christian wrote: Bob W wrote: It's Benjamin Franklin, terrorist, We prefer freedom fighter or patriot :-) -- 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: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
Hi Lasse, Good to hear your still around and thanks for the update. My condolences regarding your father. Norm Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all, Just want to say hi to you all and that I'm still around. Spring has arrived up here, although for the time being it's still a bit chilly and windy. But there is more light and among everything else that springtime brings along, you start thinking about how to photographically make the best use of the increased sunlight. It's nice to see that the list is running very much like it has always run, that many of you oldies are still around as well as some new blood having joined. I have stayed subscribed all the time, although I'm now shooting Canon (20D) and haven't been posting for a really long time - a year, two years? However there is still a Pentax torch glowing inside, if this expression doesn't sound too silly in English. Due to lack of funds for a number of years, I haven't been able to make some needed upgrades of equipment - on all levels - which has somewhat stalled some of my plans. After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed away many years ago.) As often is the case when parents pass away, there will now be some funds coming my way, which will allow me to invest in some new equipment. I have looked into and felt tempted to buy into Pentax again. However previous experiences of shooting with different brands may lead me to staying with only Canon. We'll see. Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave
No, I wasn't talking about the white border. I feel a somewhat tighter framing of the image itself would make for a stronger pic. Unfortunately, you or smugmug don't allow the pic to be downloaded, at least it didn't allow me to download it, so I can't show you what I mean or offer anything but a vague suggestion. IAC, I believe the pic has better possibilities than as presented. Shel [Original Message] From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/7/2007 8:11:21 AM Subject: Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave Shel Belinkoff wrote: Great colors, but the pic could be better framed, and the copyright notice is huge and distracting. Shel If you area talking about the white around the photo, this is something I'm investigating to get rid of - I hate it, too - and glad you mentioned it, actually. I prefer to look at and have seen the image as it is here in the gallery. http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377 You will also see the watermark is smaller... It isnt on the actual file on my computer nor on the original one can order for printing... It is just how the watermarks are handled at smugmug -- that being said, I can barely see it myself - many of the pros on that site have a very large watermark across the center of the photo. ann [Original Message] From: ann sanfedele http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB -- 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: I can't wait
On 4/7/07, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://bellsouthpwp.net/c/b/cbwaters/photo/GFM%20Roll%202%20052.jpg For what? g Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM: Hike to Attic Window Peak
Norm Baugher wrote: I seem to recall that Addy did this hike with you and came back to camp scared shitless...I'll be with you in spirit. Norm and probably in spirits too, if I recall your tendancies, Norm :) Trust me, I ain't going on that either - see you around the nature trail - ann acrophic san Mark Roberts wrote: At the request of a couple folks who've attended the GFM Nature Photography Weekend in the past, this year I'll be leading an informal hike to Attic Window Peak on Saturday (June 2). Probably departing the trail head at the top of Linville Peak around 10:00 a.m. Any interested parties attending the weekend are invited to come along. It's a rugged trail. Very steep and rocky in places, with some really exposed areas that are decidedly *not* for anyone with a fear of heights. It's probably around 2km to the top of Attic Window Peak and the trail maps say it takes about an hour to get there (it's quicker if you're very fit, slower if you're carrying lots of gear and/or stopping to take photos). Frank and I did the Attic Window hike in 2005 and a group of us went to MacRae Peak (about 2/3 of the way to Attic Window) in 2004. Here are some photos from this trail: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/atticwindow/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The PDML List Demographic and John
Tom C wrote: On 4/6/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An interesting study in Pavlovian reactions. I always have a good reaction to Pavlova. M...Pavlova. Cheers, Dave When I think of Pavlova I think of something quite different - rather - the someone for whom this dessert was named. IF you get my um pointe :) ann What a dog! :-) Tom C. that was PAVLOV , kiddo , I don't think he looked to good in toe shoes or would have had a dessert named for him... but I bet you knew that too ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave
Shel Belinkoff wrote: No, I wasn't talking about the white border. I feel a somewhat tighter framing of the image itself would make for a stronger pic. Unfortunately, you or smugmug don't allow the pic to be downloaded, at least it didn't allow me to download it, so I can't show you what I mean or offer anything but a vague suggestion. IAC, I believe the pic has better possibilities than as presented. Shel Of course you can't download it Shel, that's the idea... I'm glad to hear that is working! You can tell from the porportions this is a crop - and I adjusted the perspective slightly to straighten out the edge of the building on the right. This was the best crop I could manage - I think :) ann [Original Message] From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/7/2007 8:11:21 AM Subject: Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave Shel Belinkoff wrote: Great colors, but the pic could be better framed, and the copyright notice is huge and distracting. Shel If you area talking about the white around the photo, this is something I'm investigating to get rid of - I hate it, too - and glad you mentioned it, actually. I prefer to look at and have seen the image as it is here in the gallery. http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377 You will also see the watermark is smaller... It isnt on the actual file on my computer nor on the original one can order for printing... It is just how the watermarks are handled at smugmug -- that being said, I can barely see it myself - many of the pros on that site have a very large watermark across the center of the photo. ann [Original Message] From: ann sanfedele http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB -- 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: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
Lasse Karlsson wrote: Hi all, Just want to say hi to you all and that I'm still around. Spring has arrived up here, although for the time being it's still a bit chilly and windy. But there is more light and among everything else that springtime brings along, you start thinking about how to photographically make the best use of the increased sunlight. It's nice to see that the list is running very much like it has always run, that many of you oldies are still around as well as some new blood having joined. I have stayed subscribed all the time, although I'm now shooting Canon (20D) Ditto - only mine is the 300D and haven't been posting for a really long time - a year, two years? However there is still a Pentax torch glowing inside, if this expression doesn't sound too silly in English. not too silly, anyway ;) and me too, actually. Due to lack of funds for a number of years, I haven't been able to make some needed upgrades of equipment - on all levels - which has somewhat stalled some of my plans. After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed away many years ago.) A difficult time -- my condolences, Lasse - Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) Thanks, Lasse I might write you off list with an offering to trade taht i can't find at the moment - in exchange for a filter or two with a 58 mm thread. Nice to see you, again Regards, ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow
Looks, great. The reflections are soft and does not give too much away. What car is it? Bong On 4/7/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 - report
Hey gang... Well, I had some issues with dust, as we all do, and took a look around at sensor cleaners. As most have seen, the dust removable function on the K10D may work for some dust but it's definitely not a cure all by any means. So, after searching around and deciding that I didn't want to spen a lot of money on something that I can easily cure in Photoshop (Spot Healing Brush anyone?), I tried to locate Pentax's own recommended kit, the O-ICK1. Luckily enough there's a gentleman on eBay who sells them directly from Tokyo. I paid a total of $47.99USD through PayPal ($34.99 + $13.00 shipping) and I had the kit in like three or four days. It consists of a cleaning stick with a jelly like rubber stamp at one end (there's a protective cover for the stamp), a set of cleaning sheets, and a manual (mine is in Japanese and English). Cleaning is fairly straightforward. You navigate in the camera menu to sensor cleaning and lock the mirror and open the shutter curtain. The manual notes to make darn sure you've got battery power since an exhausted battery will close the curtain on the stick while you're in the middle of cleaning...not a fun scenario. Then you simply use the stick to apply the stamp to the sensor and then to the cleaning sheet. The sheets are supposed to grab all of the dust and oil and whatnot from the stamp. I have found that you can probably use one sheet for about three-four cleanings. When the sheets are exhausted you need to buy a new kit. It doesn't say how many sheets come with the kit but I would say at least 20. So the kit is good for about 60~80 cleanings. Not bad for $35, IMHO. Does it work? It does. I had to redo my first attempt but all of my noticeable dust was gone after the second attempt. The stick has a raised marking on it that shows you how far into the camera body you have to go before touching the sensor which is good since slight pressure is, of course, the way to go. The end of the stick mimics the horseshoe shape of the stamp which helps you orient the stamp to get into the corners of the sensor (very clever!). Anyway, here's a couple of pictures of the kit and a close up of the stamp. Photos curtesy of my handy Optio W10. http://www.primelensphoto.com/o-ick1.jpg http://www.primelensphoto.com/o-ick1-1.jpg Cheers! -Brendan TV dinner still cooling? Check out Tonight's Picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow
Mark, Nice abstraction. Good work. How was this processed? Am I seeing color noise or did you apply an effect to the image? -Brendan --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size Resolution
Shel Belinkoff wrote: 1) What size screen do you use 17 inch CRT (an aging Panasonic)at 1260x1024 for the primary, secondary is a 'junker' 15 inch CRT at 1024x768. Primary is on a KVM with with another PC that is sometimes at 1280x1024 and sometimes at 1024x768. Laptop is an old 800 x 600 LCD. 2) What resolution do you prefer? No hard preferences. 3) What's the largest size image that you can see on your screen without undue scrolling? This would have to take into consideration real estate eaten up by the browser. Depends on the settings and browser. Probably in the 800 pixel max diameter range. 4) What minimum/maximum size images do you prefer to look at? larger than most that I see. 5) If you had to scroll to see an entire image, would you be less inclined to view additional images from that poster? The quality and subject matter would be of more importance to me. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Yellow
cbwaters wrote: Porsche? Even if it's not, I like the photo anyway. The photo is a couple of years old and obviously I wasn't paying attention to the make/model. But I think it was something tacky like a Dodge Neon. But in a way, that's what I like about my Auto Parts photos: They abstract cars down for shape, form and color, so it really doesn't matter what car it is. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Question regarding LightRoom
Hi! I've a question that I think may be interesting for many people here. Suppose I have a file in a certain directory of my hard disk. It is also registered in LR data base. Now, suppose I have processed the file in LR and all the processing info is of course stored in the DB. How can I move the file to some other place on my hard disk and update LR in such a way that my editing work will not be lost? Thanks in advance. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM: Hike to Attic Window Peak
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 07/04/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean criptons??? So long as he didn't mean crampons! You might actually need crampons for doing this hike in the winter but thankfully, even though the weather at GFM is tremendously variable, we can rule them out in June! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM: Hike to Attic Window Peak
Norm Baugher wrote: I seem to recall that Addy did this hike with you and came back to camp scared shitless... I'm afraid so. I didn't know she had a problem with heights until we were well out there. I'll be with you in spirit. And only in spirit: There's no cell phone reception out there :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow
Brendan MacRae wrote: How was this processed? Am I seeing color noise or did you apply an effect to the image? Straight conversion in Camera Raw with minor levels/curves adjustment. Shot at ISO 200 on the ist-D, so considering this is uncropped, resized down to 800 x 533 and has had *no* sharpening applied, whatever you're seeing is probably either dirt on the car or the results of a cheap paint job :) http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Bird - cropping advice
I'm sure I'm going to get some heckling for forgetting the URL - probably the best crop of all grin. Here's the URL: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4666.htm -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 10:35:02 AM, you wrote: BD I'd like some advice on how to crop this shot most effectively. Some BD of the surroundings are probably nice to have and some not. BD Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld BD ISO 400, 1/750 sec @ f/5.6 BD -- BD Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Question regarding LightRoom
Just move the file using Windows. Then in Lightroom right click on the folder name where the photo is registered, and choose Check for Missing Photos and Folders. LR will look for them and recatalogue them. Alternatively, you can delete them from the LR database and re-import them, which is the way I did it when I wanted to do a bulk move of some files. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: 07 April 2007 18:16 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Question regarding LightRoom Hi! I've a question that I think may be interesting for many people here. Suppose I have a file in a certain directory of my hard disk. It is also registered in LR data base. Now, suppose I have processed the file in LR and all the processing info is of course stored in the DB. How can I move the file to some other place on my hard disk and update LR in such a way that my editing work will not be lost? Thanks in advance. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Bird - cropping advice
Here's my take: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/bkd_4666_std_BD_DSv.jpg Cheers, Dave On 4/8/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sure I'm going to get some heckling for forgetting the URL - probably the best crop of all grin. Here's the URL: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4666.htm -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 10:35:02 AM, you wrote: BD I'd like some advice on how to crop this shot most effectively. Some BD of the surroundings are probably nice to have and some not. BD Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld BD ISO 400, 1/750 sec @ f/5.6 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Bird - cropping advice
I'd like some advice on how to crop this shot most effectively. Some of the surroundings are probably nice to have and some not. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 400, 1/750 sec @ f/5.6 -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Kamikaze
The collective list's favorite bird about to do some serious damage to whatever is in it's way. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 400, 1/4000 sec @ f/5.6 Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Kamikaze
...Ahh... Twice Bruce? :-) Cheers, Dave On 4/8/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The collective list's favorite bird about to do some serious damage to whatever is in it's way. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 400, 1/4000 sec @ f/5.6 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Bird - cropping advice
Dave's is good. Another possibility is to crop the left 60% and the right 20% and make it a vertical. Rick --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's my take: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/bkd_4666_std_BD_DSv.jpg Cheers, Dave On 4/8/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sure I'm going to get some heckling for forgetting the URL - probably the best crop of all grin. Here's the URL: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4666.htm -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 10:35:02 AM, you wrote: BD I'd like some advice on how to crop this shot most effectively. Some BD of the surroundings are probably nice to have and some not. BD Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld BD ISO 400, 1/750 sec @ f/5.6 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Bird - cropping advice
Typo: crop the left 40 percent. Leave the bird! Rick --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's my take: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/bkd_4666_std_BD_DSv.jpg Cheers, Dave On 4/8/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sure I'm going to get some heckling for forgetting the URL - probably the best crop of all grin. Here's the URL: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4666.htm -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 10:35:02 AM, you wrote: BD I'd like some advice on how to crop this shot most effectively. Some BD of the surroundings are probably nice to have and some not. BD Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld BD ISO 400, 1/750 sec @ f/5.6 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Kamikaze
No link, Bruce. -Brendan --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The collective list's favorite bird about to do some serious damage to whatever is in it's way. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 400, 1/4000 sec @ f/5.6 Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/arp/sponsoredsearch_v2.php -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Kamikaze
OK, anticipation is the name of the game - too much going on right now. Here you go. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4686.htm -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 10:49:27 AM, you wrote: BD The collective list's favorite bird about to do some serious damage to BD whatever is in it's way. BD Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld BD ISO 400, 1/4000 sec @ f/5.6 BD Comments welcome BD -- BD Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: peso: evening light on 1st ave
Thanks for the links Ann! On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 11:22:26 -0400, ann sanfedele wrote: That's the Williamsburg bridge ... The one that goes across the east river at Delancy. OK, got it ... snip for a view from my roof in other directions - here are a couple of links... facing southwest - using Nate's 300mm - to where the towers used to be http://tinyurl.com/2vodjr facing southwest on the evening - 9/11/01 http://pug.komkon.org/01dec/as6pm922.html 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: Peso: Soaring, and the world upside down
Hi Peter, On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 12:30:18 -0400, P. J. Alling wrote: I guess you deleted the original. Yes, sorry for that. I took it down after a day or so, I am a bit cramped in space on the website (actually more than 50% over allowed space :-) Corrected image is at: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=228 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: JunkEmail: Re: PESO - Bird - cropping advice
Hi Bruce, On Sat, 7 Apr 2007 10:36:42 -0700, Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm sure I'm going to get some heckling for forgetting the URL - probably the best crop of all grin. Won't go into that, pot kettle :-) Here's the URL: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4666.htm Well,the blurred branches/tree are quite disturbing I think, so I would try to get most of that out. Perhaps the upper-left-corner where the blurry branch meets the tree, and upper-right a bit to the right of the bird ... That would leave almost 50% of the total area in the image while leaving out most of the blurry parts ... 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: Yellow
Sure is. Good eye. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Yellow http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- 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: Yellow
First glance I thought it was liquid paint. Very nice! -- Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 4:16:32 AM, you wrote: MR http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
Lasse, Good to hear from you. Sorry to hear about your father. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 5:36:18 AM, you wrote: LK Hi all, LK Just want to say hi to you all and that I'm still around. LK Spring has arrived up here, although for the time being it's still a bit LK chilly and windy. LK But there is more light and among everything else that springtime brings LK along, you start thinking about how to photographically make the best use of LK the increased sunlight. LK It's nice to see that the list is running very much like it has always run, LK that many of you oldies are still around as well as some new blood having LK joined. LK I have stayed subscribed all the time, although I'm now shooting Canon (20D) LK and haven't been posting for a really long time - a year, two years? However LK there is still a Pentax torch glowing inside, if this expression doesn't LK sound too silly in English. LK Due to lack of funds for a number of years, I haven't been able to make some LK needed upgrades of equipment - on all levels - which has somewhat stalled LK some of my plans. LK After what must be considered a full and maybe fulfilled life, my father LK recently passed away, at the age of 85. I am still, along with my sister, LK sorting out the legal aspects that follow his passing. (My mother passed LK away many years ago.) LK As often is the case when parents pass away, there will now be some funds LK coming my way, which will allow me to invest in some new equipment. LK I have looked into and felt tempted to buy into Pentax again. However LK previous experiences of shooting with different brands may lead me to LK staying with only Canon. We'll see. LK Anyway, since I'm doing some spring-cleaning, I'm about to get rid of some LK old stuff that has been laying around or fallen into my lap. Following this LK message I will post another and list some items just in case someone might LK be interested in some creative trades or want to bid on something. (Just not LK cause any expectations I might emphasize that there probably won't be any LK real goodies from a Pentax shooter's point of view.) LK Thanks, LK Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: (a little late for Friday) Two Leitz accessories
Hello lens lovers. I selling two Leitz items that I most likely will never use. A Parallaxe View Finder and a 4/135mm Tele-Elmar: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157600053503391/show/ ebay links on the above site Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.26/750 - Release Date: 04/06/2007 21:30 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PEF vs DNG
Last Sunday I took some shots of a choral recital. I wanted to shoot RAW because the lighting was tricky (in a church, no flash allowed, half the group in full stain-glass filtered sun, half in the gloomy chancel). I decided to use PEF vs DNG, just so I could squeeze enough photos on the card to avoid changing cards while shooting. Of course I forgot about the PEF setting and yesterday went out shooting wildflowers using PEF as opposed to DNG for about 350 shots. I may be crazy, but the ISO 400 shots I took yesterday - under pretty gloomy overcast skies and flat light - seem to have more noise in the backgrounds than the DNG shots I've been taking up till now. I haven't done a scientific comparison, but I've looked at a lot of shots taken as DNG's at ISO 400, and these certainly seem different. Not to the point of being unacceptable - but just some cyan-magenta sprinkles. Last Sunday's choir shots were taken at ISO 800, plus I had to do a lot of shadow,highlight, and color temp adjustment while processing the RAW files to compensate for the lighting situation. Those were more noisy than I'm used to, but I figured that was the inevitable result of higher ISO (I almost never go above 400) and the adjustments. Has anyone else switched back and forth between the two formats and seen a difference? - MCC -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Comma
Yes, I'd say there is a little damage. You nailed the focus and got it with wings open. Nice going! The bokeh from this lens is a bit disturbing, though. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 4:42:52 AM, you wrote: T This butterfly (Comma) survived winter as a butterfly (not without damage). T http://leende.net/peso/20070406 T istD Novoflex Telyt 560/6.8 @ f8 1/320 T Tone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Bird - cropping advice
I'd make it a vertical with the branch he's sitting on tucked into the upper left hand corner. Good shot, by the way. Ugly bird:-)). Paul On Apr 7, 2007, at 1:36 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm sure I'm going to get some heckling for forgetting the URL - probably the best crop of all grin. Here's the URL: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4666.htm -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 10:35:02 AM, you wrote: BD I'd like some advice on how to crop this shot most effectively. Some BD of the surroundings are probably nice to have and some not. BD Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld BD ISO 400, 1/750 sec @ f/5.6 BD -- BD Bruce -- 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: Yellow
Kenneth Waller wrote: Sure is. Good eye. Kenneth Waller Good as Gold , eh? Nice, Mark - what color did you say that was? my monitor is a bit wonky ann (hoping she doesn't need a smiley face.) - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Yellow http://www.robertstech.com/temp/temp.htm -- 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 - Bird - cropping advice
My take also. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - Bird - cropping advice I'd make it a vertical with the branch he's sitting on tucked into the upper left hand corner. Good shot, by the way. Ugly bird:-)). Paul On Apr 7, 2007, at 1:36 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm sure I'm going to get some heckling for forgetting the URL - probably the best crop of all grin. Here's the URL: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4666.htm -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, April 7, 2007, 10:35:02 AM, you wrote: BD I'd like some advice on how to crop this shot most effectively. Some BD of the surroundings are probably nice to have and some not. BD Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld BD ISO 400, 1/750 sec @ f/5.6 BD -- BD Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Poppy
Spring brings out the flowers, among which are the California state flower - the Golden Poppy. This shot shows various stages of the flower life. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 400, 1/1000 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4692a.htm Comments welcome. -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Poppy
Nice capture, but I'd definitely eliminate the remnants in the LRH corner. Taken recently? Where abouts? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 3:16 PM Subject: PESO - Poppy Spring brings out the flowers, among which are the California state flower - the Golden Poppy. This shot shows various stages of the flower life. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 400, 1/1000 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4692a.htm Comments welcome. -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PEF vs DNG
On Apr 7, 2007, at 11:52 AM, Mark Cassino wrote: ... Has anyone else switched back and forth between the two formats and seen a difference? With the K10D, I use RAW/DNG and RAW/PEF interchangeably and process with Lightroom. Zero difference in rendering qualities, noise, etc. It's the same data. I usually use PEF now since it nets me more exposures per G of card storage, and convert to DNG when I import to Lightroom. This has the advantage of Lightroom generating compressed DNGs where if I hand it DNGs out of the camera they remain uncompressed unless I export them. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Intro
Hi Andy Welcome here and enjoy your Pentax :-) Greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of drew Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 12:01 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Intro Hi all, Just a quick intro... Just bought my first DSLR, one of the vast number of NOS istDL with 18-55 lens on Ebay right now. Been taking photos for years, but mainly with Russian 35mm gear and a precession of point and shoot digital. I have always wanted the flexibility of my 35mm gear with the convenience of digital, now it appears I have it!. Until recently DSLRs have been beyond my reach, but with the recent price reductions I can finally afford it. I was very happy to find my old K mount lenses and Russian M42 lenses work well with the Pentax. Anyway, I live in East Sussex, UK have two kids and one wife. Some of my pictures are on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Only a few from the Pentax so far, but will take more this W/E. Comments always welcome (don't expect to much, I enjoy photography, I am just very good at it ;-) ). Cheers, Andy. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Red sails wide to leeward swing on the heavy spar
The gaff is good for down-wind sailing, but it's main appeal is to traditionalists. There is a practical advantage to the two foresails - they are smaller than one big one, and thus easier to handle by a small or elderly crew. John On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 10:42:54 +0100, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/4/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I like the way the curve of the barrier echoes the curve of the sail at the front (there's probably a nautical word for that sail - is that the jib?). It's a gaff-rigged sloop with twin foresails (a pair of jibs) and a bowsprit. Actually an unusual rig for a fairly modern boat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaff_rig -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Ben Does Starbucks
To the victor, the right to write the history. Treason doth never prosper. What's the reason? Why, if it prosper, None durst call it treason. Anon John On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:33:33 +0100, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There were plenty of British Loyalists available, and a few atrocities from both sides, mostly in the Carolinas. The British perpetrated ones are better known, possibly because they were actually worse, possibly not. John Forbes wrote: On Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:51:52 +0100, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One side's patriot is the other side's traitor. One side's freedom fighter is the other side's terrorist*. However, old Ben was never a combatant. Much worse, he was a diplomat encouraging the King's more dangerous enemies, the French. *To the best of my knowledge the rebels (revolutionists, since we won) never committed atrocities against civilians. The Kings men didn't always draw that line however. But, that may depend upon whose history books you read. -graywolf Since the British civilians were 4,000 miles away, it would have been hard to have atrocified them. J Christian wrote: Bob W wrote: It's Benjamin Franklin, terrorist, We prefer freedom fighter or patriot :-) -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GESO First of many
Hi all, Been busy shooting anything that moves (and lots that doesn't) http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/GESO_7-4-07/ Some taken with kit 18-55, others with 80-200 Carl Zeiss Jena F4.5-5.6 The pics with the kit lens I shot as JPG, the others in raw and processed with Ufraw GIMP. What is general consensus, raw for important pics and jpg for snaps? or just use raw all the time... Anyway, comments appreciated Cheers, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Grace Does Easter Eggs
Happy Easter to all. Normally, I would have used the FA 35/2 or the FA 50/1.4 for this, but the DA 50-200 was mounted, and the moment was upon me. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5818952 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS Friday late: 3 Pentax lenses
My auction links are below. FA 50mm f/1.4: http://tinyurl.com/3xsswp D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro AF http://tinyurl.com/2v7bbm DA 50-200mm f/4 - 5.6 http://tinyurl.com/2va2kj Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO First of many
Good work. I especially like the reflections in the pond, the flower and the curving creek. Well seen. Paul On Apr 7, 2007, at 5:26 PM, drew wrote: Hi all, Been busy shooting anything that moves (and lots that doesn't) http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/GESO_7-4-07/ Some taken with kit 18-55, others with 80-200 Carl Zeiss Jena F4.5-5.6 The pics with the kit lens I shot as JPG, the others in raw and processed with Ufraw GIMP. What is general consensus, raw for important pics and jpg for snaps? or just use raw all the time... Anyway, comments appreciated Cheers, -- 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: GFM: Hike to Attic Window Peak
On 7/4/07, Digital Image Studio, discombobulated, unleashed: So long as he didn't mean crampons! Tampons, that was it. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
