RE: Easter bestiary
I love #5 with the sad little girl on the end. Thanks. I think she finds Bertie Bassett as disturbing as I do. -- Bob http://www.web-options.com/Easter/ Bob == Nice gallery. I love #5 with the sad little girl on the end. And the cow is funny. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Easter bestiary
One of the nice things about living here in Greenwich is that there is so much variety. I can cycle into Central London in about 30 minutes. It's less than 10k from here, yet I also have the river, heathland, parks, a farm!, Greenwich itself, markets, real countryside a few train stations away, the coast. It's incredibly varied. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: 10 April 2007 04:59 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Easter bestiary Fascinating. The more interesting fact is that it *almost* has no sense of London/England in it... At least I don't see any being foreign ;-). Boris Bob W wrote: Hi, I spent most of the Easter weekend pootling about Greenwich, Blackheath and the Isle of Dogs on my bike. Here's some of the stuff I saw: http://www.web-options.com/Easter/ Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO - Dogs on Holiday
Thanks Bob W, Marnie, and Bruce for commenting yes, the two dogs are obviously very cued into each other and to their master! I like that photo too though I realised later that the focus is sharpest on the more distant dog and it might have been better on to have the dog in front sharpest. My favourite of these is actually the dogs running towards the camera http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/76889603 - it captures the mood. Alastair -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The reason for my silence - this time...
Congratulations Cesar, to you and Teresa. When's the big day? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: Cesar Matamoros II [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 1:56 AM Subject: The reason for my silence - this time... Greetings fellow Pentaxians, A few of you are already aware of my news. I proposed to my girlfriend in February and she said yes! Look at: http://groups.msn.com/CesarsPhotography/Teresa.msnw for a couple of shots of us, our favorite pastime, and a poor peek at the ring. All shots taken with the *ist D. So, this NPW at GFMtn may be the last hurrah for me for a while. We will be working on wedding arrangements once I return to Florida for good. So I don't know if I can make the Camera Clinic. I have been lurking for the most part and am hoping to get back into the list at some point. My film cameras are sitting idle for the moment, but they should be getting some exercise soon. I do have a few candidates for the Cheapskate Challange, I just have to get some time to pick one and upload it somewhere... Good light, Cesar Panama City, Florida Working in Baltimore, Md. in NYC at the moment -- 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: good news for the film user on the list
Not very familier with those but the simple fact a brand might reintroduce film is a welcome thing IMO. 2007/4/10, Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Fuji is reintroducing Velvia 50! -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] • http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Storm (in a glass?) on the Hoya-Pentax merge
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0704/07041001hoyapentaxoff.asp 2007/4/10, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: It's a Bloomberg article, it the stockholders make money, the sky never falls... Kenneth Waller wrote: Sky to fall later. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Storm (in a glass?) on the Hoya-Pentax merge Synopsis: Pentax decided to pull out. Hoya ups the bid. Pentax President resigns, outside analysts say this a good move for Hoya, it will allow them to fully dismember Pentax when it's acquired. This is contraindicated by statement that Pentax's board is expected to reject new offer. Stocks going up everybody happy. Dario Bonazza wrote: News here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601080sid=a8aPwjcZNgvsrefer=asia Dario -- 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 -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Protection glass / filters
On Apr 10, 2007, at 4:58 AM, Bob W wrote: you can also move up to better filters you know. What a waste of good lens money :) - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Try a hood (was: Protection glass / filters)
On Apr 10, 2007, at 3:49 AM, Mark Erickson wrote: I think it's been said before, but you might try using lens hoods for protection. They create no optical degradation and sometimes even reduce lens flare! Yes that's true, but metal, plastic or rubber? - Someone who should know better than to make such inflammatory posts -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Learning to shoot
Hi all, My 8yo shooting some pictures with my Olympus Trip 35, seems at least she has learnt how to hold a camera now ;-) http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/peso/peso.html Cheers, Andy. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO more photos
I second that. And Cowfriends is very charming. It has some technical flaws, but a very nice relaxed atmosphere, and I love the interaction. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: 6. april 2007 16:30 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO more photos This in one of the better action shots i'v seen in a bit. Good angle and i like the crowd being in the background. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5803815 Dave On 4/6/07, J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I added a few more photos (sports) to my page if any one wants to have a look and give me their thoughts. The page www.photo.net/photos/pjjdxn Thanks Joe -- 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: PESO - Bird in Tree
nice environmental portrait Bruce! Russ On 4/8/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, ok, it had been quite a while since I had last posted any PESO's so I got a few all at once. This is the last one. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4674a.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Learning to shoot
That's a cute one! Russ On 4/10/07, drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, My 8yo shooting some pictures with my Olympus Trip 35, seems at least she has learnt how to hold a camera now ;-) http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/peso/peso.html Cheers, Andy. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: BATCH RAW CONVERSION?
if you are using a Mac there is Graphic Converter http://www.lemkesoft.com/ Russ On 4/8/07, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody got some recommendations on how to convert a whole bunch of pentax istdDS RAW files to sRGB jpegs with some control like compression rate, sharpenng, image size, etc. ( actually as much control as possible, but still a massive automatic batch conversion)?? If it matters I am using PS CS and the second to last ACR version ( new one is for CS2 only ). Mucho Gracias in advance JCO -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GESO (again) - Local Auto Motor Show
I seldom comment on car pictures, because I'm not a car person. I don't relate much to the motif. You have seen my car, so you probably know that. And with a gallery of them, the odds are very low. But after revisiting the gallery I found one picture that attracted my attention. The one with the cell phone guys. Gadgets turns men into boys. That's funny. BTW: That probably why military turns men into boys. Oh no, that is supposed to be the other way around ;-) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: 6. april 2007 17:04 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO (again) - Local Auto Motor Show Hi! We've visited an exhibition called Galgalim 2007 (Wheels 2007). I am mildly disappointed 'cause I expected much more. Nonetheless we had our share of fun. http://boris.isra-shop.com/galgalim_2007/index.html I am getting more and more convinced that an ultra-zoom will be replacing half dozen various zoom lenses I am having in my lens cabinet. Hope I am not tiring you with my stuff here... 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: Protection glass / filters
Hey, folks, While reading this thread, it occurred to me that there have been some messages over the years about which hoods fit which lenses, even using the wrong hood on the wrong lens or using some other manufacturer's hood on a lens. If the group thinks there is utility in doing so, I could host a hood cross reference page on our web site to provide that information to other folks. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Yellow
That's what I saw too. I saw the same as when I open a unstirred box of fresh paint. I could feel the smell, until I examined the shadows a bit more, and realised it is something solid. Whatever it is, I like the photo. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: 7. april 2007 20:47 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Protection glass / filters
Cool idea - although you may get some strange-sounding responses from me LOL Shel [Original Message] From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/10/2007 5:36:40 AM Subject: Re: Protection glass / filters Hey, folks, While reading this thread, it occurred to me that there have been some messages over the years about which hoods fit which lenses, even using the wrong hood on the wrong lens or using some other manufacturer's hood on a lens. If the group thinks there is utility in doing so, I could host a hood cross reference page on our web site to provide that information to other folks. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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: Easter bestiary
Wow, now I am envious, here there are the mountains, but I have to drive an hour to find a decent store for anything you can not buy at Wal-Mart or the Grocery. -graywolf Bob W wrote: One of the nice things about living here in Greenwich is that there is so much variety. I can cycle into Central London in about 30 minutes. It's less than 10k from here, yet I also have the river, heathland, parks, a farm!, Greenwich itself, markets, real countryside a few train stations away, the coast. It's incredibly varied. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Learning to shoot
Hi Andy Quoting drew [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My 8yo shooting some pictures with my Olympus Trip 35, seems at least she has learnt how to hold a camera now ;-) http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/peso/peso.html Cheers, Andy. A photographer in the making! Well captured - and using a great little camera as well. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Go Blue
Thank you Bob for enlightening me. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: 8. april 2007 18:44 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Go Blue Tim, Eversee cherr leaders at a chess match? He is wearing a stocking cap that shows he is a supporter of the University of Michigan. (a student body of probably 20,000+) At football games they cheer 'Go Blue!. Regards, Bob S. On 4/8/07, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The title is wasted on me. I don't get it. But that's me. I like what I see. So the picture has a life without the title. Paul. I never able to see your verticals as intended. They are too large for my screen. I know. I should buy a new monitor. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 5. april 2007 23:39 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Go Blue Twenty-two year senior Bill Bust a Big Move Murphy tries the outside as Michigan takes on Ohio State. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5812375 -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list
Got to compete with digital somehow GRIN! Jack Davis wrote: Boy, I'm excited...not. Over saturated, bizarre hues and blocked detail. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Try a hood
David Mann wrote: metal, plastic or rubber? rubber, of course! oh wait, you are asking about LENS hoods... Never mind... ;-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Stupid Windows Question
Hi: I have a file on my desktop that won't go away. It doesn't have an extension, it is zero bytes in size, and zero bytes on the disk. When I try to delete it, I get an error message Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk. If I try to change attributes, or copy it, I get an error: The system cannot find the specified file. It seems like a ghost of files past. I'd like to get rid of it, but it doesn't seem to be there, except as an icon. Any ideas? Thanks William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Stupid Windows Question
Lets try the usual Microsoft Answer, have you rebooted? William Robb wrote: Hi: I have a file on my desktop that won't go away. It doesn't have an extension, it is zero bytes in size, and zero bytes on the disk. When I try to delete it, I get an error message Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk. If I try to change attributes, or copy it, I get an error: The system cannot find the specified file. It seems like a ghost of files past. I'd like to get rid of it, but it doesn't seem to be there, except as an icon. Any ideas? Thanks William Robb -- 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: Stupid Windows Question
Restart in safe mode (reboot and press F8 as soon as windows starts) and try to delete the file from there (should be under C:\Documents and Settings\username\desktop where username is, well, the user name). If this doesn't work try this: Download the utility move on boot: http://www.gibinsoft.net/gipoutils/ old version is free good luck On 4/10/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lets try the usual Microsoft Answer, have you rebooted? William Robb wrote: Hi: I have a file on my desktop that won't go away. It doesn't have an extension, it is zero bytes in size, and zero bytes on the disk. When I try to delete it, I get an error message Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk. If I try to change attributes, or copy it, I get an error: The system cannot find the specified file. It seems like a ghost of files past. I'd like to get rid of it, but it doesn't seem to be there, except as an icon. Any ideas? Thanks William Robb -- 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
Re: OT: Stupid Windows Question
William Robb wrote: Hi: I have a file on my desktop that won't go away. It doesn't have an extension, it is zero bytes in size, and zero bytes on the disk. When I try to delete it, I get an error message Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk. If I try to change attributes, or copy it, I get an error: The system cannot find the specified file. It seems like a ghost of files past. I'd like to get rid of it, but it doesn't seem to be there, except as an icon. Any ideas? Thanks William Robb Found this on the intarweb, Bill. Open a Command Prompt window and leave it open. Close all open programs. Click Start, Run and enter TASKMGR.EXE Go to the Processes tab and End Process on Explorer.exe. Leave Task Manager open. Go back to the Command Prompt window and change to the directory the AVI (or other undeletable file) is located in. At the command prompt type DEL filename where filename is the file you wish to delete. Go back to Task Manager, click File, New Task and enter EXPLORER.EXE to restart the GUI shell. Close Task Manager. Lemme know if you need any help with it. -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Stupid Windows Question
P. J. Alling wrote: Lets try the usual Microsoft Answer, have you rebooted? And if that fails, have you tried formatting and re-installing the operating system? :-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net William Robb wrote: Hi: I have a file on my desktop that won't go away. It doesn't have an extension, it is zero bytes in size, and zero bytes on the disk. When I try to delete it, I get an error message Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk. If I try to change attributes, or copy it, I get an error: The system cannot find the specified file. It seems like a ghost of files past. I'd like to get rid of it, but it doesn't seem to be there, except as an icon. Any ideas? Thanks William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Learning to shoot
On 4/10/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Andy Quoting drew [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My 8yo shooting some pictures with my Olympus Trip 35, seems at least she has learnt how to hold a camera now ;-) http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/peso/peso.html Cheers, Andy. A photographer in the making! Well captured - and using a great little camera as well. The Trip was the family camera for longer than I've been alive (and it's been in the family longer than my parents have been together). It's never missed a beat, and takes really nice pictures. Cute shot Drew. She looks to have a good technique. :-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Try a hood
On 4/10/07, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Mann wrote: metal, plastic or rubber? rubber, of course! oh wait, you are asking about LENS hoods... Never mind... ;-) ???Latex full face mask hood??? If so, it says a bit about you mate. :-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Try a hood
Would you care to see something in a nice rubberized plastic... Christian wrote: David Mann wrote: metal, plastic or rubber? rubber, of course! oh wait, you are asking about LENS hoods... Never mind... ;-) -- 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: Stupid Windows Question
That is the next step... Christian wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: Lets try the usual Microsoft Answer, have you rebooted? And if that fails, have you tried formatting and re-installing the operating system? :-) -- 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: Stupid Windows Question
On 4/10/07, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: Lets try the usual Microsoft Answer, have you rebooted? And if that fails, have you tried formatting and re-installing the operating system? :-) Where are all the Mac heads? The obvious answer hasn't been offered yet. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Get that camera outa my face!
Scott Loveless wrote: Sorry about the kid pics. Being a stay-at-home-dad leaves me with relatively few options for subject matter. Fortunately, I like photographing my kids. Hope you can stand another: http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/MeganAndMolly/photo#504882833973394 Pretty much straight out of the camera. If you check out the larger sized image you can see some details that are hard to spot in the smaller version, such as the bubbles floating in the air. Comments and critiques are always welcome. Thanks to everyone who replied. Yes, the fence is crooked. No, I don't care. We're renting. The tilt of the photograph was the one aspect almost everyone commented on. I think I'll leave it as is for the time being. The girls are pretty much upright, which is saying a lot actually. Crawling around at their level and trying to keep up with them makes for some challenging photography. I was just happy that it didn't come out all Theriaultian. g On a more serious note, I've been attempting to edit in the viewfinder. As much as is possible I'm trying not to crop my photos. This is a matter of philosophy and personal preference, and definitely not something I'm claiming to be gospel. Once again, thanks for the comments. Much appreciated, as always. -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Bird in Tree
Thanks. With these small guys, I many times have to shoot more in this style - need a much longer lens - more like a 600-800mm. -- Bruce Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 5:05:45 AM, you wrote: RK nice environmental portrait Bruce! RK Russ RK On 4/8/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, ok, it had been quite a while since I had last posted any PESO's so I got a few all at once. This is the last one. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4674a.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net RK -- RK Legacy Air, Inc. RK 11900 Airport Way RK Broomfield Colorado 80021 RK (303) 404-0277 RK fax (303) 404-0280 RK www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
On 11/04/07, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Apparently the sky is falling (well a goodly percentage of Pentax directors thought so anyway)! -- 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
Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading and some folks don't seem to be able to view links back to my photos. The upload feature of selecting a single .zip files of multiple pictures is nice as well as the Style Sheets and galleries functions. I'd like to find out more about Photo.net though. I have a limited account already, but wonder how the paid service compares to PBase and some of the others. Thanks, JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
I've had an account on Photo.net forever, but I generally dislike their album/display tools. Same goes for most of the picture hosting commercial websites. That's why I build my own pages and lease my own web server, or use .Mac ... G On Apr 10, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading and some folks don't seem to be able to view links back to my photos. The upload feature of selecting a single .zip files of multiple pictures is nice as well as the Style Sheets and galleries functions. I'd like to find out more about Photo.net though. I have a limited account already, but wonder how the paid service compares to PBase and some of the others. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Stupid Windows Question
On Apr 10, 2007, at 8:10 AM, David Savage wrote: Where are all the Mac heads? The obvious answer hasn't been offered yet. We're exhibiting our compassion for Windows users. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Memories of spring
For a couple of weeks we had very nice spring weather here. Now it is pouring down again. So I thought I'd better warm myself with a flower picture I took. (Posted at the user friendliest of my sites, so all of you should be able to see it) My first macro for a long long time, so it is almost a debut ;-) It was strong backlight. I was surprised the lens didn't produce more flare. Pentax glass rules! http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=302863 K10D and FA 50/2,8 macro at f:5,6, freehand. Converted in Lightroom, nothing fancy or dramatic. Healed down some tiny bits of flare in same software. Brickbats, rotten eggs, or flowers appreciated ;-) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Try a hood (was: Protection glass / filters)
On Apr 10, 2007, at 1:14 AM, David Mann wrote: I think it's been said before, but you might try using lens hoods for protection. They create no optical degradation and sometimes even reduce lens flare! Yes that's true, but metal, plastic or rubber? I prefer a rigid lens hood ... metal, plastic or hard rubber material doesn't matter. Most of mine are metal, screw in type hoods, unless the Pentax plastic bayonet-on hood is designed for the DSLR field of view. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Protection glass / filters
On 10/04/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Personally I rely on filters for protection. Because I feel much better cleaning a $40 filter than the front element of a $300+ lens. It's just like insurance, you really have to assess if it's warranted. Looking at it another way I could say that because I haven't fitted $40 filters to all my lenses I can afford up to a $900 lens repair. Fortunately in 20+ years of Pentax lens ownership and use in rain, wind, surf and sand I haven't damaged a front lens element due to not having a protective filter attached. -- 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: Memories of spring
Hello Tim, The lighting coming through is rather nice. The big detractor for me is the out of focus light color at the bottom of the picture. It competes with the flower for my attention. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 8:43:04 AM, you wrote: TØ For a couple of weeks we had very nice spring weather here. Now it is TØ pouring down again. So I thought I'd better warm myself with a flower TØ picture I took. TØ (Posted at the user friendliest of my sites, so all of you should be able to TØ see it) TØ My first macro for a long long time, so it is almost a debut ;-) TØ It was strong backlight. I was surprised the lens didn't produce more flare. TØ Pentax glass rules! TØ http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=302863 TØ K10D and FA 50/2,8 macro at f:5,6, freehand. Converted in Lightroom, nothing TØ fancy or dramatic. TØ Healed down some tiny bits of flare in same software. TØ Brickbats, rotten eggs, or flowers appreciated ;-) TØ Tim Typo TØ Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Bird in Tree
Hi Bruce, On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:30:24 -0700, Bruce Dayton wrote: Thanks. With these small guys, I many times have to shoot more in this style - need a much longer lens - more like a 600-800mm. Sigma 800mm f/5.6 EX, available in Pentax mount :-) 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: Memories of spring
I see what you mean. It's a rock. The only way I could have avoided it was with a lower perspective. I was already lying at the ground. So it didn't seem worth the trouble digging myself down ;-) Thanks for looking. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: 10. april 2007 17:58 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Memories of spring Hello Tim, The lighting coming through is rather nice. The big detractor for me is the out of focus light color at the bottom of the picture. It competes with the flower for my attention. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 8:43:04 AM, you wrote: TØ For a couple of weeks we had very nice spring weather here. Now it is TØ pouring down again. So I thought I'd better warm myself with a flower TØ picture I took. TØ (Posted at the user friendliest of my sites, so all of you should be able to TØ see it) TØ My first macro for a long long time, so it is almost a debut ;-) TØ It was strong backlight. I was surprised the lens didn't produce more flare. TØ Pentax glass rules! TØ http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=302863 TØ K10D and FA 50/2,8 macro at f:5,6, freehand. Converted in Lightroom, nothing TØ fancy or dramatic. TØ Healed down some tiny bits of flare in same software. TØ Brickbats, rotten eggs, or flowers appreciated ;-) TØ Tim Typo TØ Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- 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: good news for the film user on the list
ME I'd buy some 220. Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Great! And just who is the film user on the list? :-)) Paul On Apr 9, 2007, at 8:24 PM, Steve Sharpe wrote: Fuji is reintroducing Velvia 50! -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.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: OT: good news for the film user on the list
Cool! Of course you're exaggerating slightly. The film was a hit. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boy, I'm excited...not. Over saturated, bizarre hues and blocked detail. Right Tom? Jack --- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fuji is reintroducing Velvia 50! -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
Or more correctly, they thought the sky might fall if they went ahead with the acquisition plan. Paul On Apr 10, 2007, at 11:34 AM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 11/04/07, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Apparently the sky is falling (well a goodly percentage of Pentax directors thought so anyway)! -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
Business as usual for the time being. It's probably a good thing for the camera division. But I suspect Hoya will be back with another offer that is more attractive to the Pentax board. Paul On Apr 10, 2007, at 11:31 AM, Amita Guha wrote: What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
It has not yet been determined if the sky is falling or not. Further study is needed to determine if there is really a sky. If there is a sky, it may actually be stationary and items below it are moving up relative to the sky. Maybe the sky has already fallen aand we are living in it, unawares of our placement in relation to it. :-) I agree that they appear to have been afraid of getting axed had the merger taken place. Tom C. - more below... TOKYO (Nikkei)--The going appears to be tough in the merger negotiations between Hoya Corp. (7741) and Pentax Corp. (7750). The current deadlock began when Pentax shareholders demanded a review of the proposed stock-swap ratio, but on a deeper level it's all about digital cameras, said a Pentax executive. Hoya CEO Hiroshi Suzuki will convene an extraordinary board meeting on Tuesday to change its plan for Pentax from a merger to a takeover bid. Pentax, meanwhile, will likely oppose Hoya's new proposal because most of its directors, including Senior Executive Officer Takashi Watanuki, who will take the reins from outgoing President Fumio Urano, are against both a merger and tender offer. The negotiations were going smoothly until Suzuki said at Hoya's Jan. 22 briefing on its financial settlement that selling off (Pentax shares) will be an option if they don't bring enough return on investment in general terms. Hoya enjoys a high ratio of consolidated operating profit, nearly 30%, which cannot be attained with digital cameras. We may not be able to afford to continue the operations, said a Pentax director. At the April 4 board meeting, a majority of Pentax directors opposed the merger with Hoya because the proposal poses the risk of a 'no' vote by shareholders due to concern about the stock-exchange ratio, said one. Said another director, I'm against the merger, as that represents the opinion of the employees. Pentax began merger negotiations with Hoya in early 2006, under pressure from a need to review its digital-camera operations. At the time, There was a trusting relationship between Suzuki and Watanuki, said an insider. But negotiations broke down in June, due mainly to a disagreement over the number of directors Pentax wanted to send to the merged firm. Urano resumed negotiations with Suzuki and without Watanuki in the summer, but didn't get to specifics, said the insider. Under pressure from an investment fund to sell off the poorly performing digital-camera operations and concentrate on medical equipment and devices, Urano, who wanted to keep digital-camera operations, conceded to Hoya's proposal that it send in three directors against Pentax's two, a plan that was announced on Dec. 21. Rapid technological innovation gives digital cameras a short product cycle, making it difficult to generate stable income over the long term. That led Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. (4902) to withdraw from the business last spring. After two consecutive years of losses in imaging systems, mainly consisting of digital cameras, Pentax drastically cut costs and introduced three new digital single-lens-reflex models last year. It revised its fiscal 2006 shipment plan upward twice, to top 300,000 units, 2.5 times its volume for fiscal 2005. The selloff proposal by the fund and the Hoya remark implying a lack of commitment came as unwelcome surprises. Pentax developed the first made-in-Japan 35mm SLR camera in 1952, and has a special attachment to camera operations even though medical equipment brings it more profit. The founding Matsumoto family, including former president Tohru Matsumoto, who led the firm for 22 years, still owns 7-8% of the company. They will likely vote against a merger or tender offer. While it has reduced investment in compact models to pursue quality over quantity, the future remains as uncertain for Pentax as the longer-term growth prospects of the digital SLR market. -- Translated from an article written by Nikkei staff writers Shimao Ojima and Soichi Inai. (The Nikkei Business Daily Tuesday edition) -0- Apr/10/2007 2:18 GMT From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:25:02 -0400 Or more correctly, they thought the sky might fall if they went ahead with the acquisition plan. Paul On Apr 10, 2007, at 11:34 AM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 11/04/07, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Apparently the sky is falling (well a goodly percentage of Pentax directors thought so anyway)! -- 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
Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list
He sounds like a Black and White Person to me. At 10:13 AM -0600 4/10/07, Tom C wrote: Cool! Of course you're exaggerating slightly. The film was a hit. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boy, I'm excited...not. Over saturated, bizarre hues and blocked detail. Right Tom? -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Stupid Windows Question
William Robb wrote: .. Bill, there are no stupid questions. There are stupid answers... like this one. :-D Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
Lets pool the financial resources of the PDLM and buy the company!!! I'll start the pot with um $35? My dog needs surgery this week so I'm a little short. CW - Original Message - From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- 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: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 4/9/2007 10:59 PM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
This osunds just right, Paul. They're probably just fighting over the pice tag :-) Regards Jens 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 Paul Stenquist Sendt: 10. april 2007 18:24 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Business as usual for the time being. It's probably a good thing for the camera division. But I suspect Hoya will be back with another offer that is more attractive to the Pentax board. Paul On Apr 10, 2007, at 11:31 AM, Amita Guha wrote: What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 04/09/2007 22:59 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 04/09/2007 22:59 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Easter bestiary
Love the pic of the cow's head with Canary Wharf (?) in the background. Amita On 4/9/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting array. Incidentally, I still prefer your re-worked ethereal version of Reedbed. Jack Hi, I spent most of the Easter weekend pootling about Greenwich, Blackheath and the Isle of Dogs on my bike. Here's some of the stuff I saw: http://www.web-options.com/Easter/ Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- 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: The reason for my silence - this time...
You know I had a thought about this. The photographers I know I would want to attend as friends - so who would take the shots? A dilemma no doubt, but a nice one :-) The cool thing about that is that you'll have all these great extra shots to supplement the pro's output. Some of my favorite shots from my wedding are ones taken by friends. Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: pentax Gallery: Interesting correspondence
Thanks for sharing, Mark. This is quite interesting. Hopefully I'll manage to find some more, good Pentax-only shots to try to submit Anyone knows when the Beta version becomes an Alpha-site? 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 Mark Roberts Sendt: 5. april 2007 23:02 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: pentax Gallery: Interesting correspondence A while back I noticed some errors in the data I had included with photos I'd had accepted into the Pentax Gallery. I edited the data to correct it and the photos went into the awaiting approval queue again. And as has happened to others, one of my previously approved images was rejected. So, just for the heck of it, I sent an email to ask why the images needed to be reviewed again if only the text associated with them was changed. It seems to me to be actively discouraging people from correcting mistakes (or just misspellings, in my case), as well as making unnecessary work for the judges. Anyway, I got a reply which did discuss some of the qualities they are looking for and how they look, not only at the overall contents of the Pentax Gallery, but at the individual submitter's body of work. (I hadn't considered that and it seems like a very sensible idea.) As far as why an photo would need to be reviewed again when the image data hasn't changed, I got only: If you change any data on an image, it will need to be re-accepted. Unlike the artist approval, even though an image was accepted before, it may not be accepted again. Which of course we already knew. So I wrote back saying I was interested in knowing why this was the case, since it didn't seem to make sense to discourage photographers from correcting errors. Perhaps it's my imagination, but the reply seemed slightly peeved and commented that the question had been answered in the first email.. which it quoted exactly as above. I didn't write back to point out that the above most certainly not answer the question of *why* this is the case. I didn't want to be rude and heck, it's their gallery; they're entitled to run it any way they like. I was just curious. I like to know how things work! The first email mentioned that the Gallery has been *far* more successful (interms of interest and submissions) than they expected and is generating a large volume of submissions. So personally, I think the re-review upon data change is something that started out as a database bug and is now being used to thin the herd, so to speak :) Needless to say, any further errors I find in my submissions will remain uncorrected! -- 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: 268.18.26/746 - Release Date: 04/04/2007 13:09 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 04/09/2007 22:59 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
I've been using photo.net for quite a few years. It's fast and easy. I'm quite satisfied with it, and it includes a large community. So feedback is never a problem. Paul On Apr 10, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading and some folks don't seem to be able to view links back to my photos. The upload feature of selecting a single .zip files of multiple pictures is nice as well as the Style Sheets and galleries functions. I'd like to find out more about Photo.net though. I have a limited account already, but wonder how the paid service compares to PBase and some of the others. -- 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: good news for the film user on the list
Jack likes those low contrast shots you get with Kodak Gold 100. You know, the kind where you have to say, It looked better than this in real life. ;-) Tom C. From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:22:03 -0400 He sounds like a Black and White Person to me. At 10:13 AM -0600 4/10/07, Tom C wrote: Cool! Of course you're exaggerating slightly. The film was a hit. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boy, I'm excited...not. Over saturated, bizarre hues and blocked detail. Right Tom? -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.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: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
In a message dated 4/10/2007 9:26:50 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Or more correctly, they thought the sky might fall if they went ahead with the acquisition plan. Paul === I think they may have been right. Sounds like Pentax wants to keep making cameras and that wasn't so certain under a Hoya merger. 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: PESO: Funny Dog Picture
It gave me some ideas in the direction of flash diffusers. The concepts are rather close. A chow chow my parent owned had to wear one of those for a period. The funny thing was that she was not able to know the direction of sounds, because her point of view all audible inputs came from the front. That made her rather confused ;-) We had to put her down because she was nervous and aggressive, but thats another story. She showed aggression towards my little sister, who was crawling at the floor. We could not take the risk of the dog harming her. I was nine, and I remember that as a sad day. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: 9. april 2007 04:47 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Funny Dog Picture Jester had a bit of surgery a couple of weeks ago. I thought the disembodied head look to be a bit surreal. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/elizabethan_bug.html Enjoy William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
I know one thing for sure. This is going to be debated over at DPReview ;-) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Amita Guha Sent: 10. april 2007 17:31 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- 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: good news for the film user on the list
Steve Sharpe wrote: Fuji is reintroducing Velvia 50! Of all the films in all the world... 8-( -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
Yes, and JCO for President ;-) $ 50 in the pot here. Dario - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 6:48 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Lets pool the financial resources of the PDLM and buy the company!!! I'll start the pot with um $35? My dog needs surgery this week so I'm a little short. CW - Original Message - From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- 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: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 4/9/2007 10:59 PM -- 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: good news for the film user on the list
On 4/10/07, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think I'm pretty much one of the last hold outs...no Pentax digital. You're such a luddite -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list
I think I'm pretty much one of the last hold outs...no Pentax digital. Norm Mark Roberts wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: On Apr 9, 2007, at 8:24 PM, Steve Sharpe wrote: Fuji is reintroducing Velvia 50! Great! And just who is the film user on the list? :-)) Frank. ...and he shoots Tri-X ...and he just bought an ist-D ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list
Ah. The GAF 64 look. :^) http://earth.delith.com/customshouse.html At 11:01 AM -0600 4/10/07, Tom C wrote: Jack likes those low contrast shots you get with Kodak Gold 100. You know, the kind where you have to say, It looked better than this in real life. ;-) Tom C. From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:22:03 -0400 He sounds like a Black and White Person to me. At 10:13 AM -0600 4/10/07, Tom C wrote: Cool! Of course you're exaggerating slightly. The film was a hit. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boy, I'm excited...not. Over saturated, bizarre hues and blocked detail. Right Tom? -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.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 -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list
On 4/9/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frank. ...and he shoots Tri-X ...and he just bought an ist-D ;-) Well said, Mark. Especially the winky-smiley part. ;-) -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Learning to shoot
The treasured memory moment! Boris drew wrote: Hi all, My 8yo shooting some pictures with my Olympus Trip 35, seems at least she has learnt how to hold a camera now ;-) http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/peso/peso.html Cheers, Andy. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
Many, if not most, ISPs offer free or very inexpensive, space on their systems for subscribers. I put my pics up on the Earthlink servers and it works just fine for me. Earthlink allows me to have eight mailboxes, and each mailbox comes with a certain amount of free space which I use for hosting pics and galleries. The total is not a huge amount of space, but since it's only used for posting pics, it's been adequate for my needs for years. Total cost = $0.00 All I needed to know how to access the space and a few simple lines of HTML code that allows me to post the pics in the manner I prefer, essentially using the same code for every pic. While I can write the code for my own galleries - it's really simple and easy to do, there are many free programs out there that can do it for you, such as Porta, the program Godders uses (I think he said it's free) and several of the image editing programs, like Photoshop, will create galleries with a variety of features and designs. Unless your ISP doesn't allow you any free space, I see no reason to used Photonet or other such hosts. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I've had an account on Photo.net forever, but I generally dislike their album/display tools. Same goes for most of the picture hosting commercial websites. That's why I build my own pages and lease my own web server, or use .Mac ... G On Apr 10, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading . and some folks don't seem to be able to view links back to my photos. The upload feature of selecting a single .zip files of multiple pictures is nice as well as the Style Sheets and galleries functions. I'd like to find out more about Photo.net though. I have a limited account already, but wonder how the paid service compares to PBase and some of the others. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 4:16 PM 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 Thanks for your welcome Paul, Also thanks for encouraging me to post pictures. I hope that I will do so, once I finish some other things that need my attention right now. There's been a period of very little creativity photography-wise. But I have well grounded hopes for this to change in the near future though. Thanks, Lasse 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
RE: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
I imagine the addvertisemnts: YOU DON'T GET IT, BUY THIS CAMERA, STUPID!!! Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: 10. april 2007 19:29 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Yes, and JCO for President ;-) $ 50 in the pot here. Dario - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 6:48 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Lets pool the financial resources of the PDLM and buy the company!!! I'll start the pot with um $35? My dog needs surgery this week so I'm a little short. CW - Original Message - From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- 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: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 4/9/2007 10:59 PM -- 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: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
Jay Taylor wrote: My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading and some folks don't seem to be able to view links back to my photos. The upload feature of selecting a single .zip files of multiple pictures is nice as well as the Style Sheets and galleries functions. I'd like to find out more about Photo.net though. I have a limited account already, but wonder how the paid service compares to PBase and some of the others. Thanks, JayT Jay, I am really loving smugmug - check that out - and if you do and mention me (annsan.smugmug.com) I get a small bit of moolah and you get a discount too. I've never gotten such fast responses in email to questions and they are very nice and helpful - the themes are nice and depending on the type of account you have you can do a lot of customizing... I've barely scratched the surface there. The general link to them is just www.smugmug.com ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
OK I will, but only if it has an aperture simulator. Tom C. From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:59:11 +0200 I imagine the addvertisemnts: YOU DON'T GET IT, BUY THIS CAMERA, STUPID!!! Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: 10. april 2007 19:29 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Yes, and JCO for President ;-) $ 50 in the pot here. Dario - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 6:48 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Lets pool the financial resources of the PDLM and buy the company!!! I'll start the pot with um $35? My dog needs surgery this week so I'm a little short. CW - Original Message - From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- 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: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 4/9/2007 10:59 PM -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 6:32 PM Hi Lasse, Good to hear your still around and thanks for the update. My condolences regarding your father. Norm Thanks Norm, Good to hear from you too and that you're still around. Btw. where are you situated for the time being? Have you settled down somewhere? Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
Because I work all day in the IT field and I'm loathe to write one single line of HTML code. I like photography, not more programming when I'm not working. Or call me lazy. Someday I will likely have my own gallery, but until then photo.net works fine for easily and quickly displaying images. It's not ideal, but it's close enough for the time being. Tom C. From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net? Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:56:28 -0700 Unless your ISP doesn't allow you any free space, I see no reason to used Photonet or other such hosts. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I've had an account on Photo.net forever, but I generally dislike their album/display tools. Same goes for most of the picture hosting commercial websites. That's why I build my own pages and lease my own web server, or use .Mac ... G On Apr 10, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading . and some folks don't seem to be able to view links back to my photos. The upload feature of selecting a single .zip files of multiple pictures is nice as well as the Style Sheets and galleries functions. I'd like to find out more about Photo.net though. I have a limited account already, but wonder how the paid service compares to PBase and some of the others. -- 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
From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 4:18 PM Lasse, it is nice to have you back. Thank you Boris, nice talking to you again too. 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. Thanks. 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. I fully agree with your statement. Well put. 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. I look forward to it. Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
I am mostly like you, Tom. So I chose not.contaxg.com. It is free of charge. It allows multiple downloads and very convenient system of folders. But since recently I am leaning towards buying my own domain and making there my own very simple web page. Boris Tom C wrote: Because I work all day in the IT field and I'm loathe to write one single line of HTML code. I like photography, not more programming when I'm not working. Or call me lazy. Someday I will likely have my own gallery, but until then photo.net works fine for easily and quickly displaying images. It's not ideal, but it's close enough for the time being. Tom C. From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net? Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:56:28 -0700 Unless your ISP doesn't allow you any free space, I see no reason to used Photonet or other such hosts. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I've had an account on Photo.net forever, but I generally dislike their album/display tools. Same goes for most of the picture hosting commercial websites. That's why I build my own pages and lease my own web server, or use .Mac ... G On Apr 10, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading . and some folks don't seem to be able to view links back to my photos. The upload feature of selecting a single .zip files of multiple pictures is nice as well as the Style Sheets and galleries functions. I'd like to find out more about Photo.net though. I have a limited account already, but wonder how the paid service compares to PBase and some of the others. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
lol On 4/10/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK I will, but only if it has an aperture simulator. Tom C. From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:59:11 +0200 I imagine the addvertisemnts: YOU DON'T GET IT, BUY THIS CAMERA, STUPID!!! Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: 10. april 2007 19:29 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Yes, and JCO for President ;-) $ 50 in the pot here. Dario - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 6:48 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Lets pool the financial resources of the PDLM and buy the company!!! I'll start the pot with um $35? My dog needs surgery this week so I'm a little short. CW - Original Message - From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- 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: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 4/9/2007 10:59 PM -- 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 -- 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
From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 9:50 PM Lasse, Good to hear from you. Sorry to hear about your father. Best regards, Bruce Thanks Bruce, Good to hear from you too and seeing that you're in full action. Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
Hi Boris, I've had my own domain for 7 years and still haven't got a gallery up. Now that's lazy! :-) Tom C. From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net? Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:09:36 +0300 I am mostly like you, Tom. So I chose not.contaxg.com. It is free of charge. It allows multiple downloads and very convenient system of folders. But since recently I am leaning towards buying my own domain and making there my own very simple web page. Boris Tom C wrote: Because I work all day in the IT field and I'm loathe to write one single line of HTML code. I like photography, not more programming when I'm not working. Or call me lazy. Someday I will likely have my own gallery, but until then photo.net works fine for easily and quickly displaying images. It's not ideal, but it's close enough for the time being. Tom C. From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net? Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:56:28 -0700 Unless your ISP doesn't allow you any free space, I see no reason to used Photonet or other such hosts. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I've had an account on Photo.net forever, but I generally dislike their album/display tools. Same goes for most of the picture hosting commercial websites. That's why I build my own pages and lease my own web server, or use .Mac ... G On Apr 10, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading . and some folks don't seem to be able to view links back to my photos. The upload feature of selecting a single .zip files of multiple pictures is nice as well as the Style Sheets and galleries functions. I'd like to find out more about Photo.net though. I have a limited account already, but wonder how the paid service compares to PBase and some of the others. -- 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 - Learning to shoot
David Savage wrote: On 4/10/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Andy Quoting drew [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My 8yo shooting some pictures with my Olympus Trip 35, seems at least she has learnt how to hold a camera now ;-) http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/peso/peso.html Cheers, Andy. A photographer in the making! Well captured - and using a great little camera as well. The Trip was the family camera for longer than I've been alive (and it's been in the family longer than my parents have been together). It's never missed a beat, and takes really nice pictures. Cute shot Drew. She looks to have a good technique. :-) Cheers, Dave Thanks Dave, Russell, Boris and Brian. I was just testing the trip having bought it for 1 pound at a car boot sale earlier that day. I am happy to report it works (great little camera too). I have added a one of the shots Alex took to the page. I am quite impressed, straight off the scanner with no crops or straightening, just added the border, sig and resized for web. http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/peso/peso.html Thanks for looking. Andy. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
Hi Tom, I can certainly understand your POV, and far be it from me to dissuade you. I'd like to point out one other thing: Once the three or four lines of code were written, there was no need to write any more code for subsequent pics, and, had I chosen to do so, I could have set things up just to post the pics without any code whatsoever. Boris, I find your picture posting site just too busy, which, IMO, takes away from a good, simple presentation which focuses on the photograph. Your pics - and the pics of many others on the PDML - can benefit from better, simpler presentations. I mentioned Godders setup for his gallery as being a good one. While his setup for single pics is also good in many ways, there are some other presentations I like quite a bit. Bruce Dayton's pics are nicely and simply presented with a consistent format, and I can always count on being able to concentrate on his photos rather than being distracted by peripheral things in the presentation. There are some other presentations that I like as well. Bill Robb seems to have simple and direct presentations. As an aside, it was Bill who showed me how easy it was to put pics up the way I wanted them to appear, quite a few years ago ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am mostly like you, Tom. So I chose not.contaxg.com. It is free of charge. It allows multiple downloads and very convenient system of folders. But since recently I am leaning towards buying my own domain and making there my own very simple web page. Boris Tom C wrote: Because I work all day in the IT field and I'm loathe to write one single line of HTML code. I like photography, not more programming when I'm not working. Or call me lazy. Someday I will likely have my own gallery, but until then photo.net works fine for easily and quickly displaying images. It's not ideal, but it's close enough for the time being. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 12:56 AM Hi Lasse, Sorry to read of your father's passing, condolences. Thanks. 20D? Flog it and get yourself a K10D - much better hardware. Yes, the K10D is finally one Pentax digital that has seriously tempted me to return to Pentax. However, there is this classic dilemma of dealing with two different brands. Or, deciding on the one or the other. Or keep your lenses and get a 1DmarkIII :-) Yes, I've been drooling over there too. However the monstrous and beasty size of it turns me off a bit. I've mostly been wanting a smaller second digital body... Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Stupid Windows Question
Don't put the blame on the asker, you must read stupid windows question! Unfortunately, it's a bit tricky finding the desktop from inside a DOS box, but maybe from there the DEL comand might do things that are not possible from the GUI. Pancho William Robb wrote: Hi: I have a file on my desktop that won't go away. (...) Any ideas? Thanks William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list
Do you own a Nikon or Canon digital camera? or a cell phone camera? ]'-) G On Apr 10, 2007, at 10:22 AM, Norm Baugher wrote: I think I'm pretty much one of the last hold outs...no Pentax digital. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list
Yeah, like that. Tom C. From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:28:47 -0400 Ah. The GAF 64 look. :^) http://earth.delith.com/customshouse.html At 11:01 AM -0600 4/10/07, Tom C wrote: Jack likes those low contrast shots you get with Kodak Gold 100. You know, the kind where you have to say, It looked better than this in real life. ;-) Tom C. From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:22:03 -0400 He sounds like a Black and White Person to me. At 10:13 AM -0600 4/10/07, Tom C wrote: Cool! Of course you're exaggerating slightly. The film was a hit. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boy, I'm excited...not. Over saturated, bizarre hues and blocked detail. Right Tom? -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.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 -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.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: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
And a HD-LCD. No offence intended, John Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom C Sent: 10. april 2007 20:03 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan OK I will, but only if it has an aperture simulator. Tom C. From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:59:11 +0200 I imagine the addvertisemnts: YOU DON'T GET IT, BUY THIS CAMERA, STUPID!!! Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: 10. april 2007 19:29 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Yes, and JCO for President ;-) $ 50 in the pot here. Dario - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 6:48 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Lets pool the financial resources of the PDLM and buy the company!!! I'll start the pot with um $35? My dog needs surgery this week so I'm a little short. CW - Original Message - From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:31 AM Subject: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- 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: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 4/9/2007 10:59 PM -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 7:38 PM Lasse Karlsson wrote: I have stayed subscribed all the time, although I'm now shooting Canon (20D) Ditto - only mine is the 300D That should be a good camera. I could do well with the 300D as well, but once I could afford it I decided to shell out for the more expensive 20D for a few added benefits, like the faster frames per second, which comes handy for instance when shooting sports. But tell me (last I heard you were still shooting film, and I seem to recall thinking that the slower turnaround of shooting film may have suited your kind of shooting) - what has shooting digital meant to you and your way of shooting? I still clearly remember your earliest submissions and immediately noticing what I thought was a Sanfedele aesthetics to them, meaning that just by a few submissions I thought I saw well developed artistic eye, so to speak. Has digital worked well for you? Does the hardware - computer etc, work like you want it to? 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 - Thanks. 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 Same to you ann, Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
On Apr 10, 2007, at 10:56 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: ... the program Godders uses (I think he said it's free) ... Shel, I think you're mistaking the way I wrote simple HTML using the Mac OS X included TextEdit application for the cheapskates thread as what I normally use to write HTML. Editors with HTML tools and HTML generators pose a significant advantage over writing from scratch with a simple text editor or word processor. Normally I use a pro-quality source code editor (BBEdit, for those who would like a good one on Mac OS X...): it includes a lot of excellent HTML constructs and is language-context sensitive so it helps keep me from making gross mistakes in syntax. I use Photoshop, Lightroom and iView MediaPro to generate HTML templates for more complex presentation layouts. I don't use them very much. iView's HTML code is simpler, generally, and easier to edit. Unlike some, I enjoy writing HTML occasionally. It's so much nicer to do it with good tools... ;-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Memories of spring
Very well done Tim, but the lower white OOF object is extremely distracting to me. I like the use of backlighting. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Memories of spring For a couple of weeks we had very nice spring weather here. Now it is pouring down again. So I thought I'd better warm myself with a flower picture I took. (Posted at the user friendliest of my sites, so all of you should be able to see it) My first macro for a long long time, so it is almost a debut ;-) It was strong backlight. I was surprised the lens didn't produce more flare. Pentax glass rules! http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=302863 K10D and FA 50/2,8 macro at f:5,6, freehand. Converted in Lightroom, nothing fancy or dramatic. Healed down some tiny bits of flare in same software. Brickbats, rotten eggs, or flowers appreciated ;-) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spring greetings from Scandinavia
From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 4:42 AM Lasse, Hi again, you have been quiet for a long time. Hi Bob, Yes, I guess I have. I have both been busy doing other things - still shooting a great deal although for some time not quite as creatively as I had been planning on - and also the deteriorating health of my father has taken quite some time and energy. Sorry about your dad, but the time will come for all of us. Thanks. Yes, it's inevitable and rationally speaking I and my sister have accepted his passing from that point of view, although there are of course all the thoughts and feelings that comes with it when it finally happens. I guess many of you know from own experiences. Nice to hear you are alive and well. Yes, I am. Thank you. Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
Hi, You posted two galleries before the cheapskate thread, both of which used a horizontal format. One was the window mannequins, the other was mostly (or completely) of trees, iirc. I thought those were with some template that you used. In any case, those presentations were simple, direct, easy to maneuver through Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I think you're mistaking the way I wrote simple HTML using the Mac OS X included TextEdit application for the cheapskates thread as what I normally use to write HTML. Editors with HTML tools and HTML generators pose a significant advantage over writing from scratch with a simple text editor or word processor. Normally I use a pro-quality source code editor (BBEdit, for those who would like a good one on Mac OS X...): it includes a lot of excellent HTML constructs and is language-context sensitive so it helps keep me from making gross mistakes in syntax. I use Photoshop, Lightroom and iView MediaPro to generate HTML templates for more complex presentation layouts. I don't use them very much. iView's HTML code is simpler, generally, and easier to edit. Unlike some, I enjoy writing HTML occasionally. It's so much nicer to do it with good tools... ;-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
The Asahi news, (interesting name that), was reported to have a story that the Pentax board members who had voted against the Stock Tender would also vote to reject the Cash Tender. There seems to be more than haggling about price here. On the other hand everyone has their price. Jens Bladt wrote: This osunds just right, Paul. They're probably just fighting over the pice tag :-) Regards Jens 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 Paul Stenquist Sendt: 10. april 2007 18:24 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Business as usual for the time being. It's probably a good thing for the camera division. But I suspect Hoya will be back with another offer that is more attractive to the Pentax board. Paul On Apr 10, 2007, at 11:31 AM, Amita Guha wrote: What now? http://tinyurl.com/285gj2 Amita -- 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 04/09/2007 22:59 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.0.0/754 - Release Date: 04/09/2007 22:59 -- 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
From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 4:27 AM Glad to hear from you Lasse. My condolences on the passing of your father. I know that it has been a many year struggle for you as in many ways you put your own life on hold. But the struggle is worth it, and the end is never welcome. Hi there Stan! Glad to hear from you too.Thanks. Now go out and take some pictures of the girls! That's an order I won't object to. And if anyone asks me why, I'll just tell them Stan told me to. If you can't find any, I know a bar in Marianham where they seem to just to congregate... Yes, occasionally I hang out there since they often have good bands for free. Btw. If you recall the blonde girl tending our table, she's still around, but in another (newer) bar/restaurant/nightclub where I more often go. Still traveling as often as you used to? Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Stratospheric Photography...
Consider it a test flight. Swedish University students Jörgen Hedin and Michael Erneland wondered what it would be like to send an ordinary digital camera into the stratosphere and take a picture of the scenery. So on March 28th they launched a weather balloon with a Samsung DigiMax Pro 815 onboard See the photo at www.spaceweather.com for April 10. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan
Apparently you missed an earlier press release in which it was unequivocally stated that the sky is falling it's all due to humanity's excessive use of pixels. We all have to convert to film stop immediately the use of digital cameras. The sky was first noted falling over some polar bears. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 12:35 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan It has not yet been determined if the sky is falling or not. Further study is needed to determine if there is really a sky. If there is a sky, it may actually be stationary and items below it are moving up relative to the sky. Maybe the sky has already fallen aand we are living in it, unawares of our placement in relation to it. :-) I agree that they appear to have been afraid of getting axed had the merger taken place. Tom C. - more below... TOKYO (Nikkei)--The going appears to be tough in the merger negotiations between Hoya Corp. (7741) and Pentax Corp. (7750). The current deadlock began when Pentax shareholders demanded a review of the proposed stock-swap ratio, but on a deeper level it's all about digital cameras, said a Pentax executive. Hoya CEO Hiroshi Suzuki will convene an extraordinary board meeting on Tuesday to change its plan for Pentax from a merger to a takeover bid. Pentax, meanwhile, will likely oppose Hoya's new proposal because most of its directors, including Senior Executive Officer Takashi Watanuki, who will take the reins from outgoing President Fumio Urano, are against both a merger and tender offer. The negotiations were going smoothly until Suzuki said at Hoya's Jan. 22 briefing on its financial settlement that selling off (Pentax shares) will be an option if they don't bring enough return on investment in general terms. Hoya enjoys a high ratio of consolidated operating profit, nearly 30%, which cannot be attained with digital cameras. We may not be able to afford to continue the operations, said a Pentax director. At the April 4 board meeting, a majority of Pentax directors opposed the merger with Hoya because the proposal poses the risk of a 'no' vote by shareholders due to concern about the stock-exchange ratio, said one. Said another director, I'm against the merger, as that represents the opinion of the employees. Pentax began merger negotiations with Hoya in early 2006, under pressure from a need to review its digital-camera operations. At the time, There was a trusting relationship between Suzuki and Watanuki, said an insider. But negotiations broke down in June, due mainly to a disagreement over the number of directors Pentax wanted to send to the merged firm. Urano resumed negotiations with Suzuki and without Watanuki in the summer, but didn't get to specifics, said the insider. Under pressure from an investment fund to sell off the poorly performing digital-camera operations and concentrate on medical equipment and devices, Urano, who wanted to keep digital-camera operations, conceded to Hoya's proposal that it send in three directors against Pentax's two, a plan that was announced on Dec. 21. Rapid technological innovation gives digital cameras a short product cycle, making it difficult to generate stable income over the long term. That led Konica Minolta Holdings Inc. (4902) to withdraw from the business last spring. After two consecutive years of losses in imaging systems, mainly consisting of digital cameras, Pentax drastically cut costs and introduced three new digital single-lens-reflex models last year. It revised its fiscal 2006 shipment plan upward twice, to top 300,000 units, 2.5 times its volume for fiscal 2005. The selloff proposal by the fund and the Hoya remark implying a lack of commitment came as unwelcome surprises. Pentax developed the first made-in-Japan 35mm SLR camera in 1952, and has a special attachment to camera operations even though medical equipment brings it more profit. The founding Matsumoto family, including former president Tohru Matsumoto, who led the firm for 22 years, still owns 7-8% of the company. They will likely vote against a merger or tender offer. While it has reduced investment in compact models to pursue quality over quantity, the future remains as uncertain for Pentax as the longer-term growth prospects of the digital SLR market. -- Translated from an article written by Nikkei staff writers Shimao Ojima and Soichi Inai. (The Nikkei Business Daily Tuesday edition) -0- Apr/10/2007 2:18 GMT From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax Calls Off Hoya Share-Swap Merger Plan Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:25:02 -0400 Or more correctly, they thought the sky
Re: PESO: SMCL
http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/8549737 aha, so this is the place where SMC Lenses are produced... Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list
As opposed to those Velvia shots where you say, Of course this is a photograph not a painting. Really, telling the truth. Yes REALLY! Tom C wrote: Jack likes those low contrast shots you get with Kodak Gold 100. You know, the kind where you have to say, It looked better than this in real life. ;-) Tom C. From: Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: good news for the film user on the list Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:22:03 -0400 He sounds like a Black and White Person to me. At 10:13 AM -0600 4/10/07, Tom C wrote: Cool! Of course you're exaggerating slightly. The film was a hit. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boy, I'm excited...not. Over saturated, bizarre hues and blocked detail. Right Tom? -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] • http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?
html ain't programming. Tom C wrote: Because I work all day in the IT field and I'm loathe to write one single line of HTML code. I like photography, not more programming when I'm not working. Or call me lazy. Someday I will likely have my own gallery, but until then photo.net works fine for easily and quickly displaying images. It's not ideal, but it's close enough for the time being. Tom C. From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net? Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:56:28 -0700 Unless your ISP doesn't allow you any free space, I see no reason to used Photonet or other such hosts. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I've had an account on Photo.net forever, but I generally dislike their album/display tools. Same goes for most of the picture hosting commercial websites. That's why I build my own pages and lease my own web server, or use .Mac ... G On Apr 10, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Jay Taylor wrote: My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading . and some folks don't seem to be able to view links back to my photos. The upload feature of selecting a single .zip files of multiple pictures is nice as well as the Style Sheets and galleries functions. I'd like to find out more about Photo.net though. I have a limited account already, but wonder how the paid service compares to PBase and some of the others. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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
