RE: My current prime lens A-Team
Ive never tried the smcA 135/f1.8 lens, but I have used the smcK/f2.5 and the smcK/f2.5 is a fantastic lens, fairly fast, and only costs around $250 near mint, which is a small fraction of the cost of the F1.8 lens. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 11:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: My current prime lens A-Team On 26/07/2009, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: I take it that A* 135/ƒ1.8 can't be had for love nor money? That's not quite true, they do occasionally become available but for big money, far more than the photographic value IMO. It's a lovely looking piece of glass but has attained its legendary status more due to its obscurity than its performance in my opinion. I sold mine quite a few years back and never regretted the sale, it's not so hot until stopped down a bit, lots of CA and low contrast, it does look impressive though. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC +10 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: My current prime lens A-Team
well, a quick stopgap would be a 24mm lens from Pentax. If you could get two instead, then the 20 and 28 should do the trick. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Desjardins, Steve Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 8:49 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: My current prime lens A-Team Some great typos here. that would be the FA 50 1.4 and the FA135 2.8. I guess it can't be a misspelling if it's numbers, can it? From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Desjardins, Steve [desjard...@wlu.edu] Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 8:47 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: My current prime lens A-Team I have this problem now. I have: DA14 DA40 FA10 1.4 A50 2.8 macro FA 100 2.8 macro FA125 2.8 K 300 4 I desperately need some prime lenses between 14 an 40. The 40 is bit too long in many cases and need a shorter normal. I often use the FA20-35 but I would like to get the DA21 and something in the low to mid 30's. one good results was that the FA 135 suddenly became a most useful lens with the DX format. From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of J.C. O'Connell [hifis...@gate.net] Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 5:45 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: My current prime lens A-Team well, there are exceptions to every rule I guess, but in general the further you get away from 50mm ( 33mm on digital ), the less often you are going to need it. That's why they call normal normal. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Graydon Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 4:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: My current prime lens A-Team On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 03:33:07PM -0400, J.C. O'Connell scripsit: On Pentax digital, you are most likely going to get a lot more use out of a 135,200, or 300, than the 400. 400mm is just very very long on digital and will rarely be needed. Unless you do birds, in which case 400mm is awfully short. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Are you afraid to use your FA Limited lenses?
On Jul 26, 2009, at 6:14 AM, John Francis wrote: Personally I think it's a good idea to have *everything* on your home insurance at replacement cost. We could only list the camera gear at replacement value by upgrading to a better policy which has better coverage all-round. Turns out it only cost a few dollars a month more, well and truly worth it from my point of view. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO 2009 - 121, 122, 123, 124 - GDG
Four more photos from the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk day on July 18, 2009, taken in Niles, a part of Fremont, California. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3756631865_225eaa5db1_o.jpg 121 - Two Locals - Niles 2009 Local folks hanging out at The Florence in Niles ... these guys were lots of fun to talk with, nowhere near as flinty as they looked. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3756631865/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3757431456_6afa9139cd_o.jpg 122 - Train Man - Niles 2009 Jim Bunger, docent and train man, giving me the tour of Sourthern Pacific Business Car, The Oakland, SP141. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431456/ http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3757431568_31132ee377_o.jpg 123 - Secretary's Smith Corona - Niles 2009 Smith Corona typewriter in the secretary's cabin on Sourthern Pacific Business Car, The Oakland, SP141. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431568/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3757431672_dd24c4a1b4_o.jpg 124 - Motiograph Projector - Niles 2009 This is a photo of a Motiograph Theater Projector, a 35mm Silent film projector which is from the turn of the 20th Century. It's hand- cranked and uses an arc lamp light source. Each reel of film ran for a few minutes, probably not more than ten, as long as the projectionist could keep up smooth cranking! On display at the Silent Film Museum in Niles, the site of the first Nickelodeon theater in town, built 1913. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431672/ All photos made with the Panasonic G1 + Cosmicar 12.5mm f/1.4 TV lens. Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- www.gdgphoto.com www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets www.twitter.com/godfreydigiorgi www.facebook.com/godfreydigiorgi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I'm back
On 25/7/09, ann sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: doo doo DOO doo , doo doo DOO doo That's deep doo doo. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
2009/7/26 Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com: or ExposurePlot for windows users, http://www.cpr.demon.nl/prog_plotf.html Nice tool. Pity it's only for JPG. :-( Adobe Bridge in CS4 will provide usage statistics directly too, on the filter panel. There's a switch on the View meny that lets you see images from subfolders. Btw, Neither Bridge nor ACS recognises the 60-250 zoom yet. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Vote for the PDML Photo Annual
Done. Cast your votes, guys! Jostein 2009/7/25 Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com: As some of you may remember, I entered the PDML Photo Annual in the Photography.Book.Now competition. Then main part of the contest is judged by a jury but there's also a People's Choice award which is based on voting. You can cast your vote here: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/573542 I think you need to be a Blurb member to vote, but you can sign up for free if that's the case. Also: We'll have some very interesting news about next year's PDML book in the near future. Stay tuned. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
How much would you pay for an FA 50/2.8 macro?
I do not really need one but one good priced, I think. Even for resale, it may tempt me. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Mississauga Future Star 2009
Graydon wrote: On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 10:00:33PM -0400, Bruce Walker scripsit: I did a little volunteer work at the end of May for a local arts group by shooting performers competing to become the Mississauga Future Star 2009 at the Clarke Hall in Port Credit, Ontario. This particular event was the second-last round, reducing the field down from 20. Here's a gallery: http://is.gd/1MMv3 Or view as a slideshow: http://is.gd/1MMEc Both a remarkable range of expressions and a notably kind treatment of the contestants; those are all very positive images. -- Graydon Thanks, Graydon; that's what I was aiming for. They were all very good singers and players, but varied widely in visual presentation. :-) -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Mississauga Future Star 2009
Christine Aguila wrote: I agree with, Graydon. Nice work, Bruce. Cheers, Christine Thanks for looking, Christine. -bmw - Original Message - From: Graydon o...@uniserve.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 9:07 PM Subject: Re: GESO - Mississauga Future Star 2009 On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 10:00:33PM -0400, Bruce Walker scripsit: I did a little volunteer work at the end of May for a local arts group by shooting performers competing to become the Mississauga Future Star 2009 at the Clarke Hall in Port Credit, Ontario. This particular event was the second-last round, reducing the field down from 20. Here's a gallery: http://is.gd/1MMv3 Or view as a slideshow: http://is.gd/1MMEc Both a remarkable range of expressions and a notably kind treatment of the contestants; those are all very positive images. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Yet another GESO - San Franzisco
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157621833843130/ CC welcome! OT: my K7 seems to be dead :( after shooting this set it just did not turn on. Actually when I turn it on it thinks for few seconds then shows a battery indicator on led display. LCD is dead black, nothing battery indicator on lcd. Pressing keys does nothing. Amazingly AF sort of works: when I press shutter button it hunts. I tried with freshly charged battery, with or without grip. It seems i well have to revert to K20 for some time now. --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO Emergent
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Very nice! I've been using the mini softbox for a bit now, need a larger one too. I also use a round foldup diffuser, tape it to the flash in a big curve occasionally. Anything to spread out and sften the light. Thank you, Godfrey. I thought the Westcott kit an excellent deal. For $159 Can. you get the foldable 18 softbox, an eight foot light stand and hardware, plus a flash-mounted mini-softbox. I haven't used the mini-softbox much yet (the velcro fasteners are the wrong parity to stick to my existing flash attachment strap) but I've been using the larger one quite a lot. -bmw On Monday, July 20, 2009, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Becoming acquainted with less than 2 week old enablement: DA* 55mm F1.4 ... http://is.gd/1FluZ Exp 1/100, f/1.4, ISO 200, 540FGZ flash inside Westcott 18 softbox; PP in CS4. Comments welcome! -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Third base is thataway!
Very nice! On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 9:30 PM, Christine Aguilacagu...@earthlink.net wrote: That's excellent, Paul. Go, Grace! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:09 PM Subject: PESO: Third base is thataway! In the rain this morning: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9539773 The K7 and DA* 60-250 took a bit of a soaking, but performed well. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Third base is thataway!
Great shot. This picture tells the story well, and good rain blur. Looks nice and clear even in the rain. Impreesive combo that K7 and 60-250 Welcome back Dave On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 11:09 PM, paul stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: In the rain this morning: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9539773 The K7 and DA* 60-250 took a bit of a soaking, but performed well. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: testing two
On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 11:52 PM, Scott Lovelesssdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: We all got raises. Ya, but mine is in Canadian $$. Dave On 7/25/09, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Don't worry Ann, not much. ann sanfedele wrote: suddenly I seem to have pdml back -- there are a few posts... starting at about 8 pm... If this goes into my correct folder I'l know I'm back... however I'll never know what i missed :-) hello out there... ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List p...@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Vote for the PDML Photo Annual
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 6:11 AM, AlunFotoalunf...@gmail.com wrote: Done. Cast your votes, guys! Jostein Just did my vote. Dave 2009/7/25 Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com: As some of you may remember, I entered the PDML Photo Annual in the Photography.Book.Now competition. Then main part of the contest is judged by a jury but there's also a People's Choice award which is based on voting. You can cast your vote here: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/573542 I think you need to be a Blurb member to vote, but you can sign up for free if that's the case. Also: We'll have some very interesting news about next year's PDML book in the near future. Stay tuned. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I'm back
On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM, ann sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I find it hard to believe that Paul and I lost the list at the same time and got it back at the same time to be merely a coincidence Just gives me the feeling there has to be a connection out there somewhere doo doo DOO doo , doo doo DOO doo Sorry you had a crappy time. Dave ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
The primes i use the most would be.: Sigma 300 F4 APO Pentax 77 Ltd Pentax D FA 50 f2.8 Zenitar 16 F2.8 fish eye. I have the tak versions of the 55, 105 135 and 200, but rarely use them. I should give them a try. 90 leaf and 200 tak for the 6x7 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I'm back
Yep! And it came to mind:-). Paul On Jul 26, 2009, at 12:22 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: I'm back. Isn't that a line in the movie The Shining? ;-). Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:06 PM Subject: I'm back PDML came back on line for me at about the same time as Ann has said it came on for her, and we went out at approximately the same time as well. Coincidence? We don't use the same ISP. Very strange. Of course I badgered comcast relentlessly, and they admitted that PDML was blocked. For a while they couldn't seem to fix it. More strangeness. But I'm pleased to be back. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Third base is thataway!
Thanks Christine. She got a kick out of playing in the rain. So did I. Paul On Jul 26, 2009, at 12:30 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: That's excellent, Paul. Go, Grace! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:09 PM Subject: PESO: Third base is thataway! In the rain this morning: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9539773 The K7 and DA* 60-250 took a bit of a soaking, but performed well. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
My excellent 135/2.5 went for $201 on ebay a couple weeks ago. Great lens, but I wasn't using it. The DA* 50-135/2.8 is at least its equal, especially wide open. Paul On Jul 26, 2009, at 1:48 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Ive never tried the smcA 135/f1.8 lens, but I have used the smcK/f2.5 and the smcK/f2.5 is a fantastic lens, fairly fast, and only costs around $250 near mint, which is a small fraction of the cost of the F1.8 lens. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 11:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: My current prime lens A-Team On 26/07/2009, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: I take it that A* 135/ƒ1.8 can't be had for love nor money? That's not quite true, they do occasionally become available but for big money, far more than the photographic value IMO. It's a lovely looking piece of glass but has attained its legendary status more due to its obscurity than its performance in my opinion. I sold mine quite a few years back and never regretted the sale, it's not so hot until stopped down a bit, lots of CA and low contrast, it does look impressive though. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC +10 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
I've sold quite a few of my primes, but have kept these -- and still use them quite a bit: A 400/5.6 Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro SMC Pentax 85/1.8 FA 50/1.4 FA 35/2 On the wide end where the zooms are almost as fast and just as capable as the primes, I don't really need primes. I'd love to have the DA* 200/2.5 and 300/4, but they're not in the budget right now. Oh... I could use an FA 600/4 too:-). I have a number of M42 primes as well, but they're relegated to the display case. Paul On Jul 26, 2009, at 7:35 AM, David J Brooks wrote: The primes i use the most would be.: Sigma 300 F4 APO Pentax 77 Ltd Pentax D FA 50 f2.8 Zenitar 16 F2.8 fish eye. I have the tak versions of the 55, 105 135 and 200, but rarely use them. I should give them a try. 90 leaf and 200 tak for the 6x7 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2009 - 121, 122, 123, 124 - GDG
No favorites in this bunch, I like them all.:-) I like your conversions on these. Dave On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 3:05 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgiramar...@mac.com wrote: Four more photos from the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk day on July 18, 2009, taken in Niles, a part of Fremont, California. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3756631865_225eaa5db1_o.jpg 121 - Two Locals - Niles 2009 Local folks hanging out at The Florence in Niles ... these guys were lots of fun to talk with, nowhere near as flinty as they looked. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3756631865/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3757431456_6afa9139cd_o.jpg 122 - Train Man - Niles 2009 Jim Bunger, docent and train man, giving me the tour of Sourthern Pacific Business Car, The Oakland, SP141. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431456/ http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3757431568_31132ee377_o.jpg 123 - Secretary's Smith Corona - Niles 2009 Smith Corona typewriter in the secretary's cabin on Sourthern Pacific Business Car, The Oakland, SP141. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431568/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3757431672_dd24c4a1b4_o.jpg 124 - Motiograph Projector - Niles 2009 This is a photo of a Motiograph Theater Projector, a 35mm Silent film projector which is from the turn of the 20th Century. It's hand-cranked and uses an arc lamp light source. Each reel of film ran for a few minutes, probably not more than ten, as long as the projectionist could keep up smooth cranking! On display at the Silent Film Museum in Niles, the site of the first Nickelodeon theater in town, built 1913. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431672/ All photos made with the Panasonic G1 + Cosmicar 12.5mm f/1.4 TV lens. Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- www.gdgphoto.com www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets www.twitter.com/godfreydigiorgi www.facebook.com/godfreydigiorgi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- Manure Spreader
Ah, my kind of photo. Nice shot Dave On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Went to a friend's brother's 60th birthday party. Took lots of photos, few interesting to anyone who wasn't there. There was this however... http://files.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20manurespreader.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-200mm f3.8~5.6. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- Old Painted Wall
Wait until you graduate to watching laundry dry.:-) Dave On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 11:52 PM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I can't find peeling paint that's as interesting as others can... http://files.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20oldpaintedwall.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax 135mm f2.5 -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Mississauga Future Star 2009
I like this one. Good emotion, pose and lighting http://www.flickr.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/3755074707/in/set-72157621799402632/ Dave On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I did a little volunteer work at the end of May for a local arts group by shooting performers competing to become the Mississauga Future Star 2009 at the Clarke Hall in Port Credit, Ontario. This particular event was the second-last round, reducing the field down from 20. Here's a gallery: http://is.gd/1MMv3 Or view as a slideshow: http://is.gd/1MMEc Four of the shots were featured in the Mississauga Arts Council's printed Summer 2009 newsletter. http://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/ These stage shots were all K20D DA*50-135, and generally around f:3.2 1/100 sec, ISO 1000. All pp'ed with just ACR. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- Red Tail Hawk II
More dramatic, i like it better than number 1 Dave On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 3:02 PM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I was looking at the photos of the Red Tail Hawk again and decided this one was worth a second go. It's about 3/5 of the frame cropped to 8x10 dimensions. http://files.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20redtailhawkii.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 20-200mm f3.8~5.6 -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Third base is thataway!
Missed the original post, but glad I noticed this. Just a wonderful catch, Paul. You're timing was only perfect, but the head gear makes it! Jack --- On Sun, 7/26/09, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: Third base is thataway! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, July 26, 2009, 4:38 AM Thanks Christine. She got a kick out of playing in the rain. So did I. Paul On Jul 26, 2009, at 12:30 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: That's excellent, Paul. Go, Grace! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:09 PM Subject: PESO: Third base is thataway! In the rain this morning: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9539773 The K7 and DA* 60-250 took a bit of a soaking, but performed well. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2009 - 121, 122, 123, 124 - GDG
Portraits work better for me. --Sasha On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 5:44 AM, David J Brookspentko...@gmail.com wrote: No favorites in this bunch, I like them all.:-) I like your conversions on these. Dave On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 3:05 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgiramar...@mac.com wrote: Four more photos from the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk day on July 18, 2009, taken in Niles, a part of Fremont, California. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3756631865_225eaa5db1_o.jpg 121 - Two Locals - Niles 2009 Local folks hanging out at The Florence in Niles ... these guys were lots of fun to talk with, nowhere near as flinty as they looked. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3756631865/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3757431456_6afa9139cd_o.jpg 122 - Train Man - Niles 2009 Jim Bunger, docent and train man, giving me the tour of Sourthern Pacific Business Car, The Oakland, SP141. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431456/ http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3757431568_31132ee377_o.jpg 123 - Secretary's Smith Corona - Niles 2009 Smith Corona typewriter in the secretary's cabin on Sourthern Pacific Business Car, The Oakland, SP141. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431568/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3757431672_dd24c4a1b4_o.jpg 124 - Motiograph Projector - Niles 2009 This is a photo of a Motiograph Theater Projector, a 35mm Silent film projector which is from the turn of the 20th Century. It's hand-cranked and uses an arc lamp light source. Each reel of film ran for a few minutes, probably not more than ten, as long as the projectionist could keep up smooth cranking! On display at the Silent Film Museum in Niles, the site of the first Nickelodeon theater in town, built 1913. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431672/ All photos made with the Panasonic G1 + Cosmicar 12.5mm f/1.4 TV lens. Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- www.gdgphoto.com www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets www.twitter.com/godfreydigiorgi www.facebook.com/godfreydigiorgi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
re: testing two
From: ann sanfedele suddenly I seem to have pdml back -- there are a few posts... starting at about 8 pm... If this goes into my correct folder I'l know I'm back... however I'll never know what i missed :-) hello out there... ann Maybe not much. PDML seems to have taken a break from sometime Friday until Saturday evening. I subscribe through the digests, and there were none in my inbox during that period. Timestamps look like it came back on after 9:00 pm EDT Saturday. Everybody needs a day off now and then. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I'm back
From: Christine Aguila I'm back. Isn't that a line in the movie The Shining? ;-) . Cheers, Christine Are you thinking of Here's Johnny!? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV4xo_rF-oo -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Third base is thataway!
Paul, Thanks for the smile this morning. Great memories it evokes... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 11:30 PM, Christine Aguilacagu...@earthlink.net wrote: That's excellent, Paul. Go, Grace! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:09 PM Subject: PESO: Third base is thataway! In the rain this morning: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9539773 The K7 and DA* 60-250 took a bit of a soaking, but performed well. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: JULY PUG is up
Great gallery this month. I like them all, but: High Up by Carl Gjersen Stearman Wingwalker by Ted Beilby Plane and Cloud by Christine Aguila are three i liked a lot. Dave On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 1:58 AM, Scott Lovelesssdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: July PUG is up. http://pug.komkon.org/ August is still open. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: testing two
John Sessoms wrote: From: ann sanfedele suddenly I seem to have pdml back -- there are a few posts... starting at about 8 pm... If this goes into my correct folder I'l know I'm back... however I'll never know what i missed :-) hello out there... ann Maybe not much. PDML seems to have taken a break from sometime Friday until Saturday evening. I subscribe through the digests, and there were none in my inbox during that period. John--- I note that you, too are on ROADRUNNER... I tested the list by sending something to it, so when what I mailed didnt show up...welll.. while one doesn't expect to see much mail on a summer weekend on this list there are a lot more posts anyway - but having communicated extensively with Paul and Doug on facebook, we did know that others were getting the list and it appeared not to me anything with the list's server. Timestamps look like it came back on after 9:00 pm EDT Saturday. 20:49 was the first one I saw... Everybody needs a day off now and then. I sure don't read everything but when I had just specifically asked for feedback , I didn't want anyone to think I was ignoring their responses I read all my mail with special settings - can't cope with the archives. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
GESO - Smudge
Smudge were at the centre of a fine circle of indie bands in the 90s. Funny, unpretentious and a guarantee good night each time they played. They've reformed again, and its like I'm yanked back in time 15 years. Tom, Adam, and Alison, especially Alison, seem to be ageless. Used the DA*55 for the first time at a gig. I think I like this SDM contraption. It certainly hunted less than the 77mm (which I use mostly in MF anyway). http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/index.htm D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I'm back
David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM, ann sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I find it hard to believe that Paul and I lost the list at the same time and got it back at the same time to be merely a coincidence Just gives me the feeling there has to be a connection out there somewhere doo doo DOO doo , doo doo DOO doo Sorry you had a crappy time. Dave Gee here I do my best Twilight Zone theme typing and you and cotty turn it into... ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Mini soft box
On Jul 21, 2009, at 06:26 , Brian Walters wrote: After looking at the links Joe posted, I just ordered one of these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=160347997123ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:AU:1123 At that price it doesn't matter much if it's crap I just ordered one my self. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I'm back
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 9:46 AM, ann sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM, ann sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I find it hard to believe that Paul and I lost the list at the same time and got it back at the same time to be merely a coincidence Just gives me the feeling there has to be a connection out there somewhere doo doo DOO doo , doo doo DOO doo Sorry you had a crappy time. Dave Gee here I do my best Twilight Zone theme typing and you and cotty turn it into... You expected any less from us. We know how to flush a thread down the toilet. Dave ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO Emergent
Sasha Sobol wrote: I really like how the flower melts. After some thoughts: I would prefer not so active green background. --Sasha Just curious, Sasha: do you mean make a closer crop, or reduce the brightness or saturation of the green bg? Frame/crop-wise I was focussed as close as the DA*55 would allow. This is a Hosta plant with bright yellow-green leaves. I had already increased the contrast so as to lighten and add depth to the fg and drastically reduce the bg luminosity. I agree that the bg is still pretty saturated, partly from the contrast boost (two Ps layers using Overlay) but also partly from being underexposed down there (not much flash hit it). Thanks for looking and commenting! -bmw On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:42 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgigdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice! I've been using the mini softbox for a bit now, need a larger one too. I also use a round foldup diffuser, tape it to the flash in a big curve occasionally. Anything to spread out and sften the light. On Monday, July 20, 2009, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Becoming acquainted with less than 2 week old enablement: DA* 55mm F1.4 ... http://is.gd/1FluZ Exp 1/100, f/1.4, ISO 200, 540FGZ flash inside Westcott 18 softbox; PP in CS4. Comments welcome! -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto www.twitter.com/godfreydigiorgi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Third base is thataway!
Adorable! ann paul stenquist wrote: Thanks Christine. She got a kick out of playing in the rain. So did I. Paul On Jul 26, 2009, at 12:30 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: That's excellent, Paul. Go, Grace! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:09 PM Subject: PESO: Third base is thataway! In the rain this morning: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9539773 The K7 and DA* 60-250 took a bit of a soaking, but performed well. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO Emergent
Bruce, I like the shot as it is. I do not think that tweaking it PP will make it significantly better. To me - the flower begs for high key. I Imagined it - colors less dark, white background, petals' edges fading... Or background could be light green - if you can re-shoot it you can try using a semi-transparent cloth or paper as a screen, so it would be white with light green cast. That's more or less what I meant. Thanks for a nice photo, --Sasha On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 6:58 AM, Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Sasha Sobol wrote: I really like how the flower melts. After some thoughts: I would prefer not so active green background. --Sasha Just curious, Sasha: do you mean make a closer crop, or reduce the brightness or saturation of the green bg? Frame/crop-wise I was focussed as close as the DA*55 would allow. This is a Hosta plant with bright yellow-green leaves. I had already increased the contrast so as to lighten and add depth to the fg and drastically reduce the bg luminosity. I agree that the bg is still pretty saturated, partly from the contrast boost (two Ps layers using Overlay) but also partly from being underexposed down there (not much flash hit it). Thanks for looking and commenting! -bmw On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:42 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgigdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice! I've been using the mini softbox for a bit now, need a larger one too. I also use a round foldup diffuser, tape it to the flash in a big curve occasionally. Anything to spread out and sften the light. On Monday, July 20, 2009, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Becoming acquainted with less than 2 week old enablement: DA* 55mm F1.4 ... http://is.gd/1FluZ Exp 1/100, f/1.4, ISO 200, 540FGZ flash inside Westcott 18 softbox; PP in CS4. Comments welcome! -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto www.twitter.com/godfreydigiorgi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Smudge
Derby Chang wrote: Smudge were at the centre of a fine circle of indie bands in the 90s. Funny, unpretentious and a guarantee good night each time they played. They've reformed again, and its like I'm yanked back in time 15 years. Tom, Adam, and Alison, especially Alison, seem to be ageless. Used the DA*55 for the first time at a gig. I think I like this SDM contraption. It certainly hunted less than the 77mm (which I use mostly in MF anyway). http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/index.htm D Good set, Derby. 33's very cool. Really like 06 as an idea -- very colourful abstract. I'm guessing that was a DA*55 shot. :-) Looking forward to trying out my DA*55 in a jazz club soon. Glad to see your fine examples here; very inspiring. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO Emergent
Sasha Sobol wrote: Bruce, I like the shot as it is. I do not think that tweaking it PP will make it significantly better. To me - the flower begs for high key. I Imagined it - colors less dark, white background, petals' edges fading... Or background could be light green - if you can re-shoot it you can try using a semi-transparent cloth or paper as a screen, so it would be white with light green cast. That's more or less what I meant. Thanks for a nice photo, --Sasha High key's a great idea. Assuming the Hostas keep flowering 'round the yard I may just try that. (It's been raining every day for the last week and the plants are as lush and green as can be so there's a good chance I'll get some more opportunities to experiment.) Sasha, I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks! -bmw On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 6:58 AM, Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Sasha Sobol wrote: I really like how the flower melts. After some thoughts: I would prefer not so active green background. --Sasha Just curious, Sasha: do you mean make a closer crop, or reduce the brightness or saturation of the green bg? Frame/crop-wise I was focussed as close as the DA*55 would allow. This is a Hosta plant with bright yellow-green leaves. I had already increased the contrast so as to lighten and add depth to the fg and drastically reduce the bg luminosity. I agree that the bg is still pretty saturated, partly from the contrast boost (two Ps layers using Overlay) but also partly from being underexposed down there (not much flash hit it). Thanks for looking and commenting! -bmw On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 7:42 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgigdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice! I've been using the mini softbox for a bit now, need a larger one too. I also use a round foldup diffuser, tape it to the flash in a big curve occasionally. Anything to spread out and sften the light. On Monday, July 20, 2009, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Becoming acquainted with less than 2 week old enablement: DA* 55mm F1.4 ... http://is.gd/1FluZ Exp 1/100, f/1.4, ISO 200, 540FGZ flash inside Westcott 18 softbox; PP in CS4. Comments welcome! -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto www.twitter.com/godfreydigiorgi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Vote for the PDML Photo Annual
I voted! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 6:26 AM Subject: Re: Vote for the PDML Photo Annual On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 6:11 AM, AlunFotoalunf...@gmail.com wrote: Done. Cast your votes, guys! Jostein Just did my vote. Dave 2009/7/25 Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com: As some of you may remember, I entered the PDML Photo Annual in the Photography.Book.Now competition. Then main part of the contest is judged by a jury but there's also a People's Choice award which is based on voting. You can cast your vote here: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/573542 I think you need to be a Blurb member to vote, but you can sign up for free if that's the case. Also: We'll have some very interesting news about next year's PDML book in the near future. Stay tuned. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Mississauga Future Star 2009
David J Brooks wrote: I like this one. Good emotion, pose and lighting http://www.flickr.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/3755074707/in/set-72157621799402632/ Dave Kristen is the daughter of a fine drummer we know, so she comes by her musicality and showmanship naturally. BTW I snapped him playing with a great Canadian bluesman, Johnny V back in December ... http://is.gd/1NzSs Thanks for looking, Dave. -bmw On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 10:00 PM, Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I did a little volunteer work at the end of May for a local arts group by shooting performers competing to become the Mississauga Future Star 2009 at the Clarke Hall in Port Credit, Ontario. This particular event was the second-last round, reducing the field down from 20. Here's a gallery: http://is.gd/1MMv3 Or view as a slideshow: http://is.gd/1MMEc Four of the shots were featured in the Mississauga Arts Council's printed Summer 2009 newsletter. http://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/ These stage shots were all K20D DA*50-135, and generally around f:3.2 1/100 sec, ISO 1000. All pp'ed with just ACR. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How much would you pay for an FA 50/2.8 macro?
I'd give one pouch of tobacco, a barrel of pickles, and an original copy of the Hamley Co. Cowboy Clothing and Gear: The Complete Hamley Catalog of 1942. If pressed, I'd throw in spurs, but they'd be used spurs. ;-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 5:21 AM Subject: How much would you pay for an FA 50/2.8 macro? I do not really need one but one good priced, I think. Even for resale, it may tempt me. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Vote for the PDML Photo Annual
Mark Roberts wrote: As some of you may remember, I entered the PDML Photo Annual in the Photography.Book.Now competition. Then main part of the contest is judged by a jury but there's also a People's Choice award which is based on voting. You can cast your vote here: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/573542 Done. I think you need to be a Blurb member to vote, but you can sign up for free if that's the case. Anyone who bought a book is already a Blurb member I believe, as membership was required to create an account just to purchase. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Smudge
Excellent set. Especially like these! Cheers, Christine http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/09.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/34.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/32.htm - Original Message - From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 8:43 AM Subject: GESO - Smudge Smudge were at the centre of a fine circle of indie bands in the 90s. Funny, unpretentious and a guarantee good night each time they played. They've reformed again, and its like I'm yanked back in time 15 years. Tom, Adam, and Alison, especially Alison, seem to be ageless. Used the DA*55 for the first time at a gig. I think I like this SDM contraption. It certainly hunted less than the 77mm (which I use mostly in MF anyway). http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/index.htm D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco
Nice set, especially like these. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3757425642/in/set-72157621833843130/ interesting framing here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3756639555/in/set-72157621833843130/ Really sorry about the K7, Sasha. Maybe it will come around. Maybe someone will have a solution to get it up and running. Anyone have any tricks, Sasha, could try? Otherwise . . . well, you already know what otherwise means. Hope the situation is solved soon. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 5:53 AM Subject: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157621833843130/ CC welcome! OT: my K7 seems to be dead :( after shooting this set it just did not turn on. Actually when I turn it on it thinks for few seconds then shows a battery indicator on led display. LCD is dead black, nothing battery indicator on lcd. Pressing keys does nothing. Amazingly AF sort of works: when I press shutter button it hunts. I tried with freshly charged battery, with or without grip. It seems i well have to revert to K20 for some time now. --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco
Sasha Sobol wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157621833843130/ CC welcome! OT: my K7 seems to be dead :( after shooting this set it just did not turn on. Actually when I turn it on it thinks for few seconds then shows a battery indicator on led display. LCD is dead black, nothing battery indicator on lcd. Pressing keys does nothing. Amazingly AF sort of works: when I press shutter button it hunts. I tried with freshly charged battery, with or without grip. It seems i well have to revert to K20 for some time now. --Sasha Good set, Sasha. Loved the guy in the Lexus, and in-the-restaurant (3757425642). Agree with Christine on the unique diagonally framed one (3757425642) -- most cool. I assume you've pulled the battery from the K-7. You might try letting it sit for a day with the battery out. That might reset the electronics. Good luck with it! -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New blog for Ted Beilby
Ted, Those are really nice photos from your photo walk. I have a criticism of the page, though: The posted photos (bigger than thumbnails) are rather small; but clicking on them produces photos that are too big to fit on my 1900 x 1200 pixel 24 in monitor--i.e. way too big. How about larger photos on the page and smaller photos upon clicking? Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 7/22/09, tbei...@sbcglobal.net tbei...@sbcglobal.net wrote: From: tbei...@sbcglobal.net tbei...@sbcglobal.net Subject: New blog for Ted Beilby To: pentax Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 4:52 PM Just posted my first blog site today. http://beilbyfinearts.blogspot.com/ suggestions or comments are welcome Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the Photographer. Albert Maysles -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Are you afraid to use your FA Limited lenses?
Well looks that way - but then I misunderstood all my former shrink told me, so could be something else. Bog knows we pentaxians suffer... lf Bong Manayon escreveu: On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 7:24 AM, Larry Colenl...@red4est.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 08:12:01PM -0300, Luiz Felipe wrote: gear, and even myself sometimes. Funny, I care a lot more for my Pentax gear... using Canon and Nikon with a rather heavy hand where I try to protect the Pentax. My analyst would probably understand that... It's called Stockholm Syndrome. I don't get it. The Stockholm Syndrome (a.k.a. 'battered wife syndrome') is about the victim--through abuse of all kinds--actually begins to identify with, take the side of and defend or protect the abuser. Is Pentax the abuser here for Luiz to protect it...? -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Smudge
Derby Chang wrote: Smudge were at the centre of a fine circle of indie bands in the 90s. Funny, unpretentious and a guarantee good night each time they played. They've reformed again, and its like I'm yanked back in time 15 years. Tom, Adam, and Alison, especially Alison, seem to be ageless. Used the DA*55 for the first time at a gig. I think I like this SDM contraption. It certainly hunted less than the 77mm (which I use mostly in MF anyway). http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/index.htm D is that Alison on the keyboard? here: http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/14.htm she's a goddess. As always, I really enjoy your music photography, Derby. It pushes me to try harder. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO - Mini Megalith
A mini megalith is just a lith. If you print that picture you'll have a lith print. The fact that you've sent it to this group means it's a Pentax Discuss Mail Lith. Bob Some people try to replicate Stonehenge in their driveways... http://files.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20minimeg alith.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax 28-200mm f3.8~5.6 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Every time you miss a shot ...
Every time you miss a shot because you don't have the right lens, God kills a kitten. God kills kittens because he can. William Robb Visited a little village yesterday where there is still a well. They could make a lot of money from tourists if they opened a stall selling kittens in a sack. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I'm back
David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 9:46 AM, ann sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM, ann sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I find it hard to believe that Paul and I lost the list at the same time and got it back at the same time to be merely a coincidence Just gives me the feeling there has to be a connection out there somewhere doo doo DOO doo , doo doo DOO doo Sorry you had a crappy time. Dave Gee here I do my best Twilight Zone theme typing and you and cotty turn it into... You expected any less from us. We know how to flush a thread down the toilet. Dave ann Do you bundle the thread up or use it for retrieval? -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I must be getting spoiled. My posts have been returning so quickly that a 15min delay begins to worry me. You can ignore this, but I know you won't. That is if it gets through... -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco
The only suggestion I can give is, remember it's a computer wrapped in a camera shaped package. Take out the battery and wait for all capacitors to discharge, (overnight will probably do), put the battery back in. Hope for the best, or you can use my memorable quote from the 2007 PDML quotation list;... Rattle some bones, burn some incense, prostrate yourself before the lesser god of the black box. --Me. Christine Aguila wrote: Nice set, especially like these. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3757425642/in/set-72157621833843130/ interesting framing here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3756639555/in/set-72157621833843130/ Really sorry about the K7, Sasha. Maybe it will come around. Maybe someone will have a solution to get it up and running. Anyone have any tricks, Sasha, could try? Otherwise . . . well, you already know what otherwise means. Hope the situation is solved soon. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 5:53 AM Subject: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157621833843130/ CC welcome! OT: my K7 seems to be dead :( after shooting this set it just did not turn on. Actually when I turn it on it thinks for few seconds then shows a battery indicator on led display. LCD is dead black, nothing battery indicator on lcd. Pressing keys does nothing. Amazingly AF sort of works: when I press shutter button it hunts. I tried with freshly charged battery, with or without grip. It seems i well have to revert to K20 for some time now. --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco
Christina, Bruce - thanks for comments on photos. Bruce, Alling - amazingly (in retrospect) I knew I should have done that with battery. Oh well, removed it now. Lets' see what happens tomorrow. --S On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 12:06 PM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The only suggestion I can give is, remember it's a computer wrapped in a camera shaped package. Take out the battery and wait for all capacitors to discharge, (overnight will probably do), put the battery back in. Hope for the best, or you can use my memorable quote from the 2007 PDML quotation list;... Rattle some bones, burn some incense, prostrate yourself before the lesser god of the black box. --Me. Christine Aguila wrote: Nice set, especially like these. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3757425642/in/set-72157621833843130/ interesting framing here http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3756639555/in/set-72157621833843130/ Really sorry about the K7, Sasha. Maybe it will come around. Maybe someone will have a solution to get it up and running. Anyone have any tricks, Sasha, could try? Otherwise . . . well, you already know what otherwise means. Hope the situation is solved soon. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 5:53 AM Subject: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157621833843130/ CC welcome! OT: my K7 seems to be dead :( after shooting this set it just did not turn on. Actually when I turn it on it thinks for few seconds then shows a battery indicator on led display. LCD is dead black, nothing battery indicator on lcd. Pressing keys does nothing. Amazingly AF sort of works: when I press shutter button it hunts. I tried with freshly charged battery, with or without grip. It seems i well have to revert to K20 for some time now. --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: test
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 03:13:36PM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit: I must be getting spoiled. My posts have been returning so quickly that a 15min delay begins to worry me. You can ignore this, but I know you won't. That is if it gets through... When I was a wee lad, the sysadmins had this chant about email is an asynchronous medium. Still is, despite the general lack of 9600 bps modem links anywhere at all these days. One server getting a bit munged anywhere near the actual list's server will slow things way down for anybody downstream. This is especially likely on summer weekends, since an awful lot of quiet maintenance and upgrades happen then. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Mini Megalith
On Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:32:33 +0100 Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: A mini megalith is just a lith. If you print that picture you'll have a lith print. The fact that you've sent it to this group means it's a Pentax Discuss Mail Lith. that hurt so badly I cannot continue with house work Thanks Bob. Bran -- Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own... Jealousy is a disease, love is a healthy condition.- Robert Heinlein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 01:04:15PM +1000, Rob Studdert scripsit: On 26/07/2009, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: I take it that A* 135/ƒ1.8 can't be had for love nor money? That's not quite true, they do occasionally become available but for big money, far more than the photographic value IMO. It's a lovely looking piece of glass but has attained its legendary status more due to its obscurity than its performance in my opinion. I sold mine quite a few years back and never regretted the sale, it's not so hot until stopped down a bit, lots of CA and low contrast, it does look impressive though. That's a pity. Pentax seems to have decided that there's no reason to go faster than ƒ2.8 on digital. The only exception I can think of is the DA* 55/ƒ1.4, and it's got a sort of vast penumbra of expectation attached if it's to serve as the APS-C 85/1.4. (Oh, wait, DA 70/2.4 Ltd.) I'd like to see some much faster medium -- 100 to 150 mm -- teles; at the 77mm filter size, they ought to be able to do a 100/1.4, a 135/1.8 (just squeaking, but that's the size listed for the A* 138/1.8), or a 150/2; a DA* 150/2 Macro would be especially welcome. And, yes, perhaps I should stop trying to take pictures of wretchedly crepuscular songbirds. Or inside zoo buildings on cloudy days. Or under forest canopies. Or at the other end of long rooms inside. Or of specific members of the orchestra after the house lights have dimmed. But, well, I've been known to try all of those, and a sharp-wide-open fast medium tele -- what I suspect Pentax thinks of as a long tele -- would be really useful. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO todays photowalk
A few shots from todays photowalk: http://tinyurl.com/m9ph3p http://tinyurl.com/mclbfk http://tinyurl.com/nwdubo FA100 macro, the last two with a little help from the af106fc ringflash. Thanks for watching Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Smudge
Another good gallery. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/17.htm I like that one Dave On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 9:43 AM, Derby Changder...@iinet.net.au wrote: Smudge were at the centre of a fine circle of indie bands in the 90s. Funny, unpretentious and a guarantee good night each time they played. They've reformed again, and its like I'm yanked back in time 15 years. Tom, Adam, and Alison, especially Alison, seem to be ageless. Used the DA*55 for the first time at a gig. I think I like this SDM contraption. It certainly hunted less than the 77mm (which I use mostly in MF anyway). http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/index.htm D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO todays photowalk
U like the angle you shot # 2 at and # 3 is wonderful. Well framed and good DOF Dave On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 3:54 PM, Toineto...@repiuk.nl wrote: A few shots from todays photowalk: http://tinyurl.com/m9ph3p http://tinyurl.com/mclbfk http://tinyurl.com/nwdubo FA100 macro, the last two with a little help from the af106fc ringflash. Thanks for watching Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO todays photowalk
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 09:54:36PM +0200, Toine scripsit: A few shots from todays photowalk: http://tinyurl.com/m9ph3p http://tinyurl.com/mclbfk http://tinyurl.com/nwdubo FA100 macro, the last two with a little help from the af106fc ringflash. That moth makes me want to cry. Very well done! -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco
Re: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157621833843130/ - Ah, yes--summer fog. I grew up there. Very nice photos. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO 2009 - 121, 122, 123, 124 - GDG
All very good, but especially the first 2. Bob -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: 26 July 2009 08:06 To: SeePhoto Talk; DUG; baphotoshoot...@yahoogroups.com; PAW Picture-A-Week project; PDML List Subject: PESO 2009 - 121, 122, 123, 124 - GDG Four more photos from the Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk day on July 18, 2009, taken in Niles, a part of Fremont, California. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/3756631865_225eaa5db1_o.jpg 121 - Two Locals - Niles 2009 Local folks hanging out at The Florence in Niles ... these guys were lots of fun to talk with, nowhere near as flinty as they looked. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3756631865/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/3757431456_6afa9139cd_o.jpg 122 - Train Man - Niles 2009 Jim Bunger, docent and train man, giving me the tour of Sourthern Pacific Business Car, The Oakland, SP141. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431456/ http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3757431568_31132ee377_o.jpg 123 - Secretary's Smith Corona - Niles 2009 Smith Corona typewriter in the secretary's cabin on Sourthern Pacific Business Car, The Oakland, SP141. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431568/ http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3757431672_dd24c4a1b4_o.jpg 124 - Motiograph Projector - Niles 2009 This is a photo of a Motiograph Theater Projector, a 35mm Silent film projector which is from the turn of the 20th Century. It's hand- cranked and uses an arc lamp light source. Each reel of film ran for a few minutes, probably not more than ten, as long as the projectionist could keep up smooth cranking! On display at the Silent Film Museum in Niles, the site of the first Nickelodeon theater in town, built 1913. flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/3757431672/ All photos made with the Panasonic G1 + Cosmicar 12.5mm f/1.4 TV lens. Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- www.gdgphoto.com www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets www.twitter.com/godfreydigiorgi www.facebook.com/godfreydigiorgi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO todays photowalk
- Original Message - From: Toine Subject: PESO todays photowalk A few shots from todays photowalk: http://tinyurl.com/m9ph3p http://tinyurl.com/mclbfk http://tinyurl.com/nwdubo FA100 macro, the last two with a little help from the af106fc ringflash. Thanks for watching Very, very nice indeed. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO todays photowalk
Like the first two a lot. #3, not so much for reasons that I'm sure are no mystery to you. Jack --- On Sun, 7/26/09, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl Subject: PESO todays photowalk To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, July 26, 2009, 12:54 PM A few shots from todays photowalk: http://tinyurl.com/m9ph3p http://tinyurl.com/mclbfk http://tinyurl.com/nwdubo FA100 macro, the last two with a little help from the af106fc ringflash. Thanks for watching Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Podium Posers
The Birmingham, Michigan street fair is populated largely by upscale women's clothing and accessory stores. This year one of the spa-type hair and beauty joints got in on the act with mannequins on podiums up and down the streets. I like the look of the young lady in the first shot, but the composition is nothing special. The second shot was a bit of an exercise in what could be if I could have staged this. Think a line of three podiums and models on an empty street. Then shoot it off a tripod at about f16 or so. Anyway, it was fun, and the ladies were very nice. (The second shot also came after about six or seven hours on the odium, and the young lady had long since taken her shoes off.) All size 4 six footers BTW. That's the spec for even entry level work. Sadly, these girls would be considered too fluffy in New York. All with the K7 and the DA* 60-250 at f5.6. The first is at 200mm, the second is at 118mm. Flash fill on both. The shorter focal length on the second was an attempt to get a bit more flash fill. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9544631 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9544598 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO todays photowalk
Agreed, supurb shots...Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 3:24 PM, William Robbwar...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Toine Subject: PESO todays photowalk A few shots from todays photowalk: http://tinyurl.com/m9ph3p http://tinyurl.com/mclbfk http://tinyurl.com/nwdubo FA100 macro, the last two with a little help from the af106fc ringflash. Thanks for watching Very, very nice indeed. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Podium Posers
Hi Paul, the second one is nice. I like self-descriptive Flash thing :) --Sasha On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Paul Stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: The Birmingham, Michigan street fair is populated largely by upscale women's clothing and accessory stores. This year one of the spa-type hair and beauty joints got in on the act with mannequins on podiums up and down the streets. I like the look of the young lady in the first shot, but the composition is nothing special. The second shot was a bit of an exercise in what could be if I could have staged this. Think a line of three podiums and models on an empty street. Then shoot it off a tripod at about f16 or so. Anyway, it was fun, and the ladies were very nice. (The second shot also came after about six or seven hours on the odium, and the young lady had long since taken her shoes off.) All size 4 six footers BTW. That's the spec for even entry level work. Sadly, these girls would be considered too fluffy in New York. All with the K7 and the DA* 60-250 at f5.6. The first is at 200mm, the second is at 118mm. Flash fill on both. The shorter focal length on the second was an attempt to get a bit more flash fill. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9544631 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9544598 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Podium Posers
Good stuff. Dave On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 4:31 PM, Paul Stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: The Birmingham, Michigan street fair is populated largely by upscale women's clothing and accessory stores. This year one of the spa-type hair and beauty joints got in on the act with mannequins on podiums up and down the streets. I like the look of the young lady in the first shot, but the composition is nothing special. The second shot was a bit of an exercise in what could be if I could have staged this. Think a line of three podiums and models on an empty street. Then shoot it off a tripod at about f16 or so. Anyway, it was fun, and the ladies were very nice. (The second shot also came after about six or seven hours on the odium, and the young lady had long since taken her shoes off.) All size 4 six footers BTW. That's the spec for even entry level work. Sadly, these girls would be considered too fluffy in New York. All with the K7 and the DA* 60-250 at f5.6. The first is at 200mm, the second is at 118mm. Flash fill on both. The shorter focal length on the second was an attempt to get a bit more flash fill. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9544631 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9544598 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco
I like the second shot, and the guy playing guitar. Good work Dave On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 6:53 AM, Sasha Sobolsa...@asobol.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157621833843130/ CC welcome! OT: my K7 seems to be dead :( after shooting this set it just did not turn on. Actually when I turn it on it thinks for few seconds then shows a battery indicator on led display. LCD is dead black, nothing battery indicator on lcd. Pressing keys does nothing. Amazingly AF sort of works: when I press shutter button it hunts. I tried with freshly charged battery, with or without grip. It seems i well have to revert to K20 for some time now. --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
Graydon wrote: Pentax seems to have decided that there's no reason to go faster than ƒ2.8 on digital. The only exception I can think of is the DA* 55/ƒ1.4, and it's got a sort of vast penumbra of expectation attached if it's to serve as the APS-C 85/1.4. (Oh, wait, DA 70/2.4 Ltd.) I'd like to see some much faster medium -- 100 to 150 mm -- teles; at the 77mm filter size, they ought to be able to do a 100/1.4, a 135/1.8 (just squeaking, but that's the size listed for the A* 138/1.8), or a 150/2; a DA* 150/2 Macro would be especially welcome. Oh man! I'd be willing to walk barefoot across crushed glass (SMC or otherwise) to get a DA*135/1.8. I think Pentax has just decided that *most* people would prefer glass they can hand-hold (or monopod) *most* of the time. Such lenses balance nicely with smaller lighter bodies like the K-7. The DA*50-135 mounted on a K20D is just at the limit of what I can tolerate hand-holding for an hour or so. Though I imagine that a DA*135/1.8 would actually weigh less than that. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Graydono...@uniserve.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 01:04:15PM +1000, Rob Studdert scripsit: On 26/07/2009, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: I take it that A* 135/ƒ1.8 can't be had for love nor money? That's not quite true, they do occasionally become available but for big money, far more than the photographic value IMO. It's a lovely looking piece of glass but has attained its legendary status more due to its obscurity than its performance in my opinion. I sold mine quite a few years back and never regretted the sale, it's not so hot until stopped down a bit, lots of CA and low contrast, it does look impressive though. That's a pity. Pentax seems to have decided that there's no reason to go faster than ƒ2.8 on digital. The only exception I can think of is the DA* 55/ƒ1.4, and it's got a sort of vast penumbra of expectation attached if it's to serve as the APS-C 85/1.4. (Oh, wait, DA 70/2.4 Ltd.) I'd like to see some much faster medium -- 100 to 150 mm -- teles; at the 77mm filter size, they ought to be able to do a 100/1.4, a 135/1.8 (just squeaking, but that's the size listed for the A* 138/1.8), or a 150/2; a DA* 150/2 Macro would be especially welcome. And, yes, perhaps I should stop trying to take pictures of wretchedly crepuscular songbirds. Or inside zoo buildings on cloudy days. Or under forest canopies. Or at the other end of long rooms inside. Or of specific members of the orchestra after the house lights have dimmed. But, well, I've been known to try all of those, and a sharp-wide-open fast medium tele -- what I suspect Pentax thinks of as a long tele -- would be really useful. -- Graydon Is AF a requirement? If not I can think of 7 different current-production lenses that fit your requirements. of course none are Pentax's. All are KA mount. They are: Cosina/Voigtlander: Ultron 40mm f2 Aspherical Pancake Nokton 58mm f1.4 Zeiss ZK: Distagon 28mm f2 Distagon 35mm f2 Makro-Planar 50mm f2 Planar 50mm f1.4 Planar 85mm f1.4 Makro-Planar 100mm f2 Samyang: 85mm f1.4 Aspherical (also sold under a variety of other names such as Vivitar and Phoenix) The Zeiss 35mm f2 and 100mm f2 are arguably the finest lenses ever sold at those focal length/aperture combinations. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 04:55:47PM -0400, Bruce Walker scripsit: Graydon wrote: Pentax seems to have decided that there's no reason to go faster than ƒ2.8 on digital. The only exception I can think of is the DA* 55/ƒ1.4, and it's got a sort of vast penumbra of expectation attached if it's to serve as the APS-C 85/1.4. (Oh, wait, DA 70/2.4 Ltd.) I'd like to see some much faster medium -- 100 to 150 mm -- teles; at the 77mm filter size, they ought to be able to do a 100/1.4, a 135/1.8 (just squeaking, but that's the size listed for the A* 138/1.8), or a 150/2; a DA* 150/2 Macro would be especially welcome. Oh man! I'd be willing to walk barefoot across crushed glass (SMC or otherwise) to get a DA*135/1.8. I don't think I'd go quite as far as crushed glass, but I'd certainly be willing to pay DA* prices for them. :) I think Pentax has just decided that *most* people would prefer glass they can hand-hold (or monopod) *most* of the time. This does fit with the shake-reduction-is-a-tripod-replacement marketing story, and it's not like carrying a worthwhile tripod fills anybody's soul with joy in the first place. Such lenses balance nicely with smaller lighter bodies like the K-7. The DA*50-135 mounted on a K20D is just at the limit of what I can tolerate hand-holding for an hour or so. Though I imagine that a DA*135/1.8 would actually weigh less than that. I would hope! The A* 138/1.8 is listed as 865 g; the DA* 50-135 at 765g. So I think it's reasonable to expect that a DA* 135/1.8 could be done for no heavier than the 50-135. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 05:03:36PM -0400, Adam Maas scripsit: On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Graydono...@uniserve.com wrote: [snip] And, yes, perhaps I should stop trying to take pictures of wretchedly crepuscular songbirds. Or inside zoo buildings on cloudy days. Or under forest canopies. Or at the other end of long rooms inside. Or of specific members of the orchestra after the house lights have dimmed. But, well, I've been known to try all of those, and a sharp-wide-open fast medium tele -- what I suspect Pentax thinks of as a long tele -- would be really useful. Is AF a requirement? Nice, but not necessary. If not I can think of 7 different current-production lenses that fit your requirements. of course none are Pentax's. All are KA mount. Well, one of the requirements is _length_ -- 100 to 200 mm. [snip] Makro-Planar 100mm f2 [snip] The Zeiss 35mm f2 and 100mm f2 are arguably the finest lenses ever sold at those focal length/aperture combinations. Which is why the ZK 100/2 is on the list right after the 60-250. Oddly enough, it doesn't look like anyone makes a really sharp 200/2 in KA mount. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 5:17 PM, Graydono...@uniserve.com wrote: Oddly enough, it doesn't look like anyone makes a really sharp 200/2 in KA mount. -- Graydon If you want a fast 180-200, the Summicron-R 180/2 is one of the best out there and can be converted to K mount via a Leitax adapter (as can the Contax 180/2, but it isn't nearly as good). There are only a few 180-200 f2 or faster lenses out there and none were natively K mount. The best option for a fast K mount lens in the 180-200 range is the Tamron SP 180/2.5 or Angeniuex 180/2.3. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - On Guard
My first US PESO since March; taken 3 weeks ago in upstate New York. I don't know whether the cottage is occupied or abandoned, but a vigilant watch is posted: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9545051 (K10D, DA 16-45) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
Pentax makes a DA* 200/2.8. That's quite fast for a lens of that length, and anything faster is going to be very large and very heavy. And very expensive. Paul On Jul 26, 2009, at 5:17 PM, Graydon wrote: On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 05:03:36PM -0400, Adam Maas scripsit: On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Graydono...@uniserve.com wrote: [snip] And, yes, perhaps I should stop trying to take pictures of wretchedly crepuscular songbirds. Or inside zoo buildings on cloudy days. Or under forest canopies. Or at the other end of long rooms inside. Or of specific members of the orchestra after the house lights have dimmed. But, well, I've been known to try all of those, and a sharp-wide- open fast medium tele -- what I suspect Pentax thinks of as a long tele -- would be really useful. Is AF a requirement? Nice, but not necessary. If not I can think of 7 different current-production lenses that fit your requirements. of course none are Pentax's. All are KA mount. Well, one of the requirements is _length_ -- 100 to 200 mm. [snip] Makro-Planar 100mm f2 [snip] The Zeiss 35mm f2 and 100mm f2 are arguably the finest lenses ever sold at those focal length/aperture combinations. Which is why the ZK 100/2 is on the list right after the 60-250. Oddly enough, it doesn't look like anyone makes a really sharp 200/2 in KA mount. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 05:23:57PM -0400, Adam Maas scripsit: On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 5:17 PM, Graydono...@uniserve.com wrote: Oddly enough, it doesn't look like anyone makes a really sharp 200/2 in KA mount. If you want a fast 180-200, the Summicron-R 180/2 is one of the best out there At ~ 4 kCAD, one would hope! :) and can be converted to K mount via a Leitax adapter (as can the Contax 180/2, but it isn't nearly as good). There are only a few 180-200 f2 or faster lenses out there and none were natively K mount. The best option for a fast K mount lens in the 180-200 range is the Tamron SP 180/2.5 or Angeniuex 180/2.3. Thank you! One of the truly good things about the PDML is finding out about useful things one had no idea existed. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Mississauga Future Star 2009
Very nice, Bruce. I'm impressed with the spot-on exposures against the black background, and the almost noise-free renderings. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 7/25/09, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Subject: GESO - Mississauga Future Star 2009 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009, 10:00 PM I did a little volunteer work at the end of May for a local arts group by shooting performers competing to become the Mississauga Future Star 2009 at the Clarke Hall in Port Credit, Ontario. This particular event was the second-last round, reducing the field down from 20. Here's a gallery: http://is.gd/1MMv3 Or view as a slideshow: http://is.gd/1MMEc Four of the shots were featured in the Mississauga Arts Council's printed Summer 2009 newsletter. http://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/ These stage shots were all K20D DA*50-135, and generally around f:3.2 1/100 sec, ISO 1000. All pp'ed with just ACR. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
worldwide photo walk ...
Two weekends ago, I participated in Scott Kelby's Second-Annual Worldwide Photo Walk, joining a group exploring the historic town of Niles in nearby Fremont, California. Niles is famous for being the home of Essanay Studios, a movie production company in the silent film era where such movies as Charlie Chaplin's The Tramp was filmed. There is a great town there, a Silent Movie Museum, and a Southern Pacific Railroad yard. It was a fine day and well worth the effort. I need to go back and do a project on the Museum .. it's a fascinating place. I posted a few of my photos from the walk last evening. Thought you might like to see some other folks' photos too ... they're towards the bottom of this page: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/fremont-ca-usa/ enjoy! Godfrey -- www.gdgphoto.com www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets www.twitter.com/godfreydigiorgi www.facebook.com/godfreydigiorgi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Every time you miss a shot ...
On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 8:32 PM, Larry Colenl...@red4est.com wrote: I came up with a T-shirt I want. JB and I were talking about lenses and he accused me of being a lens junkie. I replied: Every time you miss a shot because you don't have the right lens, God kills a kitten. hmm. The *right lens* is always and eternally whatever lens is on the camera when you make an exposure. The world will be flooded with cats. -- Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto www.twitter.com/godfreydigiorgi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: My current prime lens A-Team
Oddly enough, it doesn't look like anyone makes a really sharp 200/2 in KA mount. If you want a fast 180-200, the Summicron-R 180/2 is one of the best out there At ~ 4 kCAD, one would hope! :) and can be converted to K mount via a Leitax adapter (as can the Contax 180/2, but it isn't nearly as good). There are only a few 180-200 f2 or faster lenses out there and none were natively K mount. The best option for a fast K mount lens in the 180-200 range is the Tamron SP 180/2.5 or Angeniuex 180/2.3. Thank you! One of the truly good things about the PDML is finding out about useful things one had no idea existed. -- Graydon Zeiss makes (or made until recently) a 200/2 in Contax MM mount. It could probably have been fitted to a Pentax body with appropriate adapters. Although if you were paying that much money for a lens it would probably make more sense just to buy a Contax body to put it on. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco
NIce gallery, sasha -- especially (for me) http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3757433472/in/set-72157621833843130/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3756639555/in/set-72157621833843130/ They take me right there... and I've been there :-) ann David J Brooks wrote: I like the second shot, and the guy playing guitar. Good work Dave On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 6:53 AM, Sasha Sobolsa...@asobol.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157621833843130/ CC welcome! OT: my K7 seems to be dead :( after shooting this set it just did not turn on. Actually when I turn it on it thinks for few seconds then shows a battery indicator on led display. LCD is dead black, nothing battery indicator on lcd. Pressing keys does nothing. Amazingly AF sort of works: when I press shutter button it hunts. I tried with freshly charged battery, with or without grip. It seems i well have to revert to K20 for some time now. --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
*ist DS arrived home
Well, after a long battle my DS arrived home. Alive and kicking, quickly demolished a set of ancient NiMH from Rayovac or something like that... currently working on a set of Philips NiMH 2300 mAH, and accepting gladly kingston 2GB SD cards. But that's after the firmware upgrade to 2.02. Works fine indeed. Still trying it out, but so far I'm very happy with it, low res by today stds and all. Next step? Depending on money issues, a second camera - maybe a Demo K7 at the right moment... assuming I manage to go in person or find a proper courier, the a$$%*le that brought me the DS managed to cost me not only the dreaded import tax, but also a fine because said carrier decided to lie about the goods on her bag. At least she didn't try to bribe the officers... After some experience with a Xti and its kit lens, the DA 18~55 looks like a dream. Not only because of its nonrotating front element (Cokin set in the bag again!!), but because it's going wider than 24mm before any vignetting is noticeable in the viewfinder of a borrowed ZX5, wide open. Trying to preview DOF and realistic vignetting with my current crop of 35mm is futile, since the lens closes all the way down. There is hope, since I seldom close my wide lenses past 11 - more often they're not closing past 8.0... Did some crude tests today, and will return to this matter shortly, as soon as the film is developed and scanned. Bottom line, I may get to use it with film at least past 28mm, probably close to 24mm, possibly wider if I kick the panorama mask in. Useful. Too bad I can't control the aperture in the Mx/ Lx. That would be super... Possibly there is a cheap ZX body in my future. Mixed results with flash, so far. I should stop being cheap and getting a proper unit, but I'm very fond of my 280t's and vivitar 285... and those taxes and fines almost doubled the price of the camera. High price we pay here in Brasil. Still getting to know the camera better, despite the constantly read eletronic manual - the 2.02 firmware makes some subtil changes. All things considered, I'd call it a good move. Next, some pics... soon. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How much would you pay for an FA 50/2.8 macro?
I'd send my mother-in-law, If I had a free travel for her. Could also throw my daughter's mother... as long as it's a one way trip and the girl stays with me. lf Christine Aguila escreveu: I'd give one pouch of tobacco, a barrel of pickles, and an original copy of the Hamley Co. Cowboy Clothing and Gear: The Complete Hamley Catalog of 1942. If pressed, I'd throw in spurs, but they'd be used spurs. ;-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 5:21 AM Subject: How much would you pay for an FA 50/2.8 macro? I do not really need one but one good priced, I think. Even for resale, it may tempt me. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: testing two
From: ann sanfedele I subscribe through the digests, and there were none in my inbox during that period. John--- I note that you, too are on ROADRUNNER... I tested the list by sending something to it, so when what I mailed didnt show up...welll.. while one doesn't expect to see much mail on a summer weekend on this list there are a lot more posts anyway - but having communicated extensively with Paul and Doug on facebook, we did know that others were getting the list and it appeared not to me anything with the list's server. I think it was something to do with the feed into roadrunner. I'm not sure I completely understand how it all works, but I gather there are a few super-servers or gateways or such like that serve as clearinghouses between ISPs and such. I think one of these super-servers feeding roadrunner must have been messed up, but not all of them because I was getting other mail from other sources on my roadrunner account during the outage. Everybody needs a day off now and then. I sure don't read everything but when I had just specifically asked for feedback , I didn't want anyone to think I was ignoring their responses I read all my mail with special settings - can't cope with the archives. Are the archives the same as the digests. I tried the straight PDML and just couldn't keep up with all the emails. The digests appear to gather all the posts together into digestable clumps and don't seem to lag too far behind. At least they don't lag as far behind as I do some times. As to your new website, I pretty much like the design but there was one thing that bothered me a little ... when I was browsing through some galleries, I'd click the next arrow to go the next image; instead of going to the next image, there'd be a delay while it popped open a thumbnail of the image in a new window. After a few seconds it would close the thumbnail window and go on to the next image. It seemed like it was opening the thumbnail window when the mouse pointer lingered over the arrow for a fraction of a second before I clicked. With a little practice I could dart in and click the arrow without triggering the thumbnail window. I sort of followed some of the other comments and that might be what others were commenting on. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: My current prime lens A-Team
the tamron adaptall2 spif 200mm f2.5 is a steal sleeper. You can get one for around $400 in nice shape and it's a phenomenally good performer. Definitely better than the Pentax SMCK 200/2.5 which had more CA. You can get a KA mount for it, so the only thing lacking is AF for some people. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER DISCUSSION list - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2009 5:54 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: My current prime lens A-Team Oddly enough, it doesn't look like anyone makes a really sharp 200/2 in KA mount. If you want a fast 180-200, the Summicron-R 180/2 is one of the best out there At ~ 4 kCAD, one would hope! :) and can be converted to K mount via a Leitax adapter (as can the Contax 180/2, but it isn't nearly as good). There are only a few 180-200 f2 or faster lenses out there and none were natively K mount. The best option for a fast K mount lens in the 180-200 range is the Tamron SP 180/2.5 or Angeniuex 180/2.3. Thank you! One of the truly good things about the PDML is finding out about useful things one had no idea existed. -- Graydon Zeiss makes (or made until recently) a 200/2 in Contax MM mount. It could probably have been fitted to a Pentax body with appropriate adapters. Although if you were paying that much money for a lens it would probably make more sense just to buy a Contax body to put it on. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - On Guard
Nice grab, Rick... Did they challenge you? lf Rick Womer escreveu: My first US PESO since March; taken 3 weeks ago in upstate New York. I don't know whether the cottage is occupied or abandoned, but a vigilant watch is posted: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9545051 (K10D, DA 16-45) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Podium Posers
Very interesting, Paul. lf Paul Stenquist escreveu: The Birmingham, Michigan street fair is populated largely by upscale women's clothing and accessory stores. This year one of the spa-type hair and beauty joints got in on the act with mannequins on podiums up and down the streets. I like the look of the young lady in the first shot, but the composition is nothing special. The second shot was a bit of an exercise in what could be if I could have staged this. Think a line of three podiums and models on an empty street. Then shoot it off a tripod at about f16 or so. Anyway, it was fun, and the ladies were very nice. (The second shot also came after about six or seven hours on the odium, and the young lady had long since taken her shoes off.) All size 4 six footers BTW. That's the spec for even entry level work. Sadly, these girls would be considered too fluffy in New York. All with the K7 and the DA* 60-250 at f5.6. The first is at 200mm, the second is at 118mm. Flash fill on both. The shorter focal length on the second was an attempt to get a bit more flash fill. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9544631 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9544598 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO todays photowalk
Very interesting, Toine. Make mine first, but they´re all good. lf Toine escreveu: A few shots from todays photowalk: http://tinyurl.com/m9ph3p http://tinyurl.com/mclbfk http://tinyurl.com/nwdubo FA100 macro, the last two with a little help from the af106fc ringflash. Thanks for watching Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - Smudge
Very interesting, Derby. I'd be hard pressed to choose fave, good work! lf Derby Chang escreveu: Smudge were at the centre of a fine circle of indie bands in the 90s. Funny, unpretentious and a guarantee good night each time they played. They've reformed again, and its like I'm yanked back in time 15 years. Tom, Adam, and Alison, especially Alison, seem to be ageless. Used the DA*55 for the first time at a gig. I think I like this SDM contraption. It certainly hunted less than the 77mm (which I use mostly in MF anyway). http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_07/09_07_smudge/index.htm D -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Mini Megalith
Bob W wrote: A mini megalith is just a lith. If you print that picture you'll have a lith print. The fact that you've sent it to this group means it's a Pentax Discuss Mail Lith. Oh good. I've been feeling a bit lithtleth lately. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Yet another GESO - San Franzisco
Very interesting, Sasha, make mine the fifth. Sorry to read about the K7, hope it turns out ok. lf Sasha Sobol escreveu: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157621833843130/ CC welcome! OT: my K7 seems to be dead :( after shooting this set it just did not turn on. Actually when I turn it on it thinks for few seconds then shows a battery indicator on led display. LCD is dead black, nothing battery indicator on lcd. Pressing keys does nothing. Amazingly AF sort of works: when I press shutter button it hunts. I tried with freshly charged battery, with or without grip. It seems i well have to revert to K20 for some time now. --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My current prime lens A-Team
Zeiss makes (or made until recently) a 200/2 in Contax MM mount. It could probably have been fitted to a Pentax body with appropriate adapters. Although if you were paying that much money for a lens it would probably make more sense just to buy a Contax body to put it on. Bob Note the Summicron is both easier to find and a superior performer. And it has a conversion kit available, which the Contax does not. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Third base is thataway!
Quite a photo, Paul. the helmet seems huge, can she walk at all?? lf paul stenquist escreveu: In the rain this morning: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9539773 The K7 and DA* 60-250 took a bit of a soaking, but performed well. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
