Re: Home page?
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: My home page in the browser just loads the home page on my website. :-) Mine does too. Check it out: http://tinyurl.com/18r Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Boy with cow's head
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007, Jack Davis wrote: Makes me think of Howard De Von's (SP) restaurant that once existed in Monterey, CA.(early 70's) If given 24 hrs notice, they would prepare you a complete bulls head, including the eyes, which the menu noted as being a special delicacy. My late (and namesake) grandad and I used to share the brain of the spitted Easter lamb. Those were the days... Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Boy with cow's head
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007, Scott Loveless wrote: On 2/23/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eating eyeballs strikes me as a little unsightly. You should try it and see for yourself. Yeah, but I see his point. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Looking for help for an old wine glass still life
On Fri, 16 Feb 2007, Markus Maurer wrote: accessories. So far I have two bottles of the same age and that glass and some old silver plates. You can see them here, but this is by far not what I want to achieve in the end, it's some bad photoshopping so far as an exercise only :-) http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/wine1959_2.jpg For 1959 Bourgogne (and the specific utensils in the above) I would think cellar (brick or stone walls with mortar showing) to be good background. Useful accessories may be polished silver dishes or a crystal/glass decanter (half-filled with potentially different red wine perhaps?). Maybe remove the dust as well and use more lounge-style background in that case. I am also wondering if a full-on, lower shooting-point would work. Please keep posting! Kostas (adding http:// at the beginning of the URL as I did above will help me, but if it's a pain I will live without it :-)) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Looking for help for an old wine glass still life
On Fri, 16 Feb 2007, Markus Maurer wrote: Another tricky decision for me will be what things to clean beside the glass and where to leave the original dust on You may want to give it a different feel by leaving the glass in a damp environment to get dusty and even get some spider webs. I would experiment with the dirty looks before scrubing, as patina can be removed almost instantly but replacing it needs tiiime... Handle the bottles with care. I hope I don't bore the PDML crowd with my step by step development of a still life idea from 1959 :-) Aye, right, let's talk aperture simulators, much more interesting. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
On Wed, 14 Feb 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I'm not confusing anything you total bag of shit. Now shut the fuck up and go die painfully. Hey, I did not subscribe to the PDML to read such nonsense. Please don't quote JCO (swearing at him is OK). On Feb 14, 2007, at 12:51 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Who gives a shit what J. C. O'Connell wrote on Feb 14, 2007, at 12:51 PM... Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
On Thu, 15 Feb 2007, John Whittingham wrote: Wasn't that sentence supposed to have a question mark? William Robb You're just being pedantic now 8) Isn't he by half! ;-) Rhetorical questions occasionally end with a full-stop or an exclamation mark. In my use that casued William's remark, I attempted to express my dejection. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
On Wed, 14 Feb 2007, John Whittingham wrote: dont be confused by the K24/2.8. It'not a real K lens, its just a later M lens they didnt designate as M because of the size. The real K24 is the original K24, the K24/3.5. Well, now you've told me something there, I never knew. Thanks John. I didn't know it either, though I have the 3.5 and have handled the 2.8. I should have noticed :-( Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
On Wed, 14 Feb 2007, John Whittingham wrote: I just checked Boz's site, indeed it was made 1977-84, definitely in the M era, the appearance has more of the black of the K than any of my M lenses which appear blue/black in my collection. Yes, but how about the engraving at the front. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
On Wed, 14 Feb 2007, Adam Maas wrote: Pentax DSLR's with M42 lenses (which offer metering only via the green button hack or DoF preview Is that true with M42s? I thought that it meters fully in Av mode without any user intervention. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: WTB: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
On Wed, 14 Feb 2007, Bob W wrote: with Carl Zeiss. Certainly it is very like modern CZ lenses in its looks, and rather different from other K lenses in the gnurly part of the focus ring, if I remember correctly. It feels like a CZ to me, and is very similar in shape and feel to the CZ 21/2.8 that I have. It was one of my favourite lenses. This thread is giving me a craving I have not had for years. Please all stop. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares
What happened with this? Kostas On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Hello, Some of you may have noticed my latest GESO, about a nice conjunction between the thin moon crescent and the planet Venus last Saturday (GESO visible here): http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/geso/2007-01-20-LuneVenusMarseille/ http://tinyurl.com/24bg2d Unfortunately, I forgot to post a notice on the list beforehand, and only David Savage and I shared images of this event (Dave's images here): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0846.htm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0855.htm For people here that are interested in doing this kind of photos, I propose another similar challenge: On next February 12, the now growing moon will then be a very thin crescent again, closing to the sun. At this very day, it will cruise near the very bright planet Jupiter and the bright start Antares, in the Scorpion constellation. The trio will raise at the east (as usual), shortly before the sun, wherever you live. There are two challenges here: - doing a nice composition, of general photographic interest, and not only a pure astronomical documentary photograph, that would please only astronomers. - getting up at this time of the morning (and of the year in northern countries) I will do my best to produce something, and I invite enthusiasts to join me. To get an idea of what to expect, I did a simulation with the great software Stellarium, visible here: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/divers/2007-02-12-MJA/2007-02-12-Moon-Jupiter-Antares-crop.jpg.html http://tinyurl.com/ytmx8k This simulation is for Marseilles, France, but the configuration should be similar wherever you live in the northern hemisphere. The moon inclination will vary according to your latitude, and will be reversed in the southern hemisphere, but you get the idea. FYI, my shot of last saturday with the longest focal was approx 125mm. This is not really a synchronicity project, as everyone must take the picture before dawn wherever (s)he lives, before the moon and the rest disappear into the sun's light. If the number of participants is enough, I'll probably set up a gallery somewhere to host the images. If this bothers you, sorry for that, otherwise, enjoy! Patrice -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My (underestimated) old friends
On Sun, 11 Feb 2007, Brian Walters wrote: I've seen good Z20's go for as little as $50 while the much less capable MZ-50 seems to have no trouble in fetching $100 or more. That's because the MZ-50 has a shutter, while the Zs have a vibrator. If you are ok with the cripple, the MZ-50 is a fine camera. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FA77 - going out of production?
On Sun, 11 Feb 2007, Peter Lacus wrote: It is not typical of the era, I am afraid. may I ask you why? It has nice overall rendition, but is fairly unsharp in wide apertures. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A 400/2.8 and A70-210/4
On Thu, 8 Feb 2007, Igor Roshchin wrote: BTW, there was a recent eBay auction where you can see the trunk it normally comes with: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190071886400 It's impressive. :-) Wow! Thanks Igor. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FA77 - going out of production?
On Sat, 10 Feb 2007, Peter Lacus wrote: yep, when I bought my istDs last month I acquired also one of those. It's my first lens from the legendary K-series. Since my istDs familiarization phase is over now, it's a good time to give it a try... It is not typical of the era, I am afraid. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A 400/2.8 and A70-210/4
On Wed, 7 Feb 2007, Igor Roshchin wrote: Heavy on the pocket and beyond: Seemingly a rear lens: A 400/2.8 http://www.adorama.com/US%20%20%20%20248576.html The price seems to be rather reasonable: $2.5K for this expensive lens. (I cannot justify anything over $1000 for myself.) Unfortunately, as far as I can tell, the truck and the porter needed for carrying this lens around are not included. You latter comment made me check Boj's site. I think he has changed the picture of the lenses pages. I hope this doesn't violate the rule of PDML. The pdml does not have rules. And as your intervention would not affect the price of the lens, I don't think it would anyway. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FA77 - going out of production?
On Wed, 7 Feb 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've heard less credible rumors on the DA55, but here's hoping it's an f/2 or faster too! That should be extremely straightforward: http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/normal/K55f1.8.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: what's the best way to ship something overseas from the US?
On Wed, 7 Feb 2007, Cotty wrote: On 7/2/07, Joseph Tainter, discombobulated, unleashed: UPS and others charge extortionate brokerage fees and if they fail to deliver, their collection points are miles away. Parcel Force collection points are scattered evenly about and the nearest is a ten minute drive. Obviously you have had a bad experience and sure, parcels go missing, but based on my experience, I would not say that Parcel Force are pretty bad - in fact I'd say they are pretty good. .02 +.02 from me. Do you take AmEx? Kostas (and for the very same reasons as Cotty). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 77mm f1.8 ltd
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007, William Robb wrote: Cute brunette with a black eye today. And the other one? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 77mm f1.8 ltd
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: 77mm f1.8 ltd Bastards at Don's Photo are worse than this list. They stuck a 70mm in front of me today. And sure enough, it's still there as we speak :-) Enjoy! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I gotta brag
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: Best dogs I've owned were mongrels. The best of al of them was half English Foxhound, half German Shepherd. She was brilliant, fast and athletic. She could open the front gate or leap over the five-foot back fence. She could tell time and would come to meet me when school let out. Her name was Ginger, and I'll never forget her. Would you have a picture handy? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I gotta brag
On Tue, 30 Jan 2007, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: I gotta brag On 1/30/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: small children who couldn't take a hint. Got any recommendations for a low key breed that gets along well with small kids? If you want a smaller dog, I will have a look at your suggestions for my own interest later, thanks William. Half my lifetime ago (maybe more) we researched the matter. My recollection is that Bulldog (my personal favourites along with German Shepherds) and Boxer are very affectionate and good with children, but we were inexperienced and afraid of the combination with their strength), and also they were generally pricey. We ended up with a Spaniel, no pedigree, which was offered as a Spaniel Field. We never researched it further as we were just loking for a companion. He lived for 14-15 years and we did love him, but not in the way this dog required. We are still heart-broken, esp. when discussing his end of old age, but I don't think anyone in the family will ever own a dog again. People's mileage thankfully varies a lot from ours. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax to the rescue
On Wed, 31 Jan 2007, Boris Liberman wrote: I've had a car crash this morning. Oh dear. Pleased you are well. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photoshop Lightroom 1.0 sale and shipping date announcement
On Tue, 30 Jan 2007, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Well, obviously there are limits. Just found this on their website: http://www.cafeliegeois.com/kopi_luwak.htm 270 USD for 15 cups. I am taking orders. I have seen how my 18-mth old ferments corn; should be easy. Payment in Pentax equipment gratefully accepted. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympian
On Sat, 27 Jan 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Given the different format proportions of the E-1 compared to an *ist D/DS, the relationship is 5Mpixels spread over an 18x13.5 mm sensor vs a 20.9x15.7 mm sensor. In area, that comes to about 35% less light gathering power at the sensor. Is the DOF also greatly increased? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I gotta brag
On Mon, 29 Jan 2007, William Robb wrote: We had the annual obedience trial at the old dog club this weekend. My little Rottie puppy won a PCD title in three trials, and qualified in all four trials. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/brag/jester_pcd.html Well done! Pentax content: K10D 40/2.8 LTD. And the flash? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax FA28/2.8 AL vs FA35/2 AL lenses: how do they compare?
On Fri, 26 Jan 2007, Peter Lacus wrote: The K 28/3.5 might be the sharpest and best resolving 28 of them all. Unfortunately, it's as slow as a crippled mule. But I still use mine. if 3.5 is slow as a crippled mule, how would you characterize for example 16-45/4 zoom? Err, a mid-(price) range zoom? Of course it is a compromise. The other is a prime I owned but never used, as the 24-90 is almost as good and almost as fast. It went in the latest clearout. YMMV. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. Well, that's not how the game is played: -- http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/ebayexplained/selling/index.html 5. Managing and Completing your sales. ... Once the sale is complete, leave feedback for your buyer and encourage them to do the same for you. -- Unambiguous and final. Ebay is all about protocol. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Jan 24, 2007, at 5:53 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, Paul Stenquist wrote: I disagree. As a seller, I never leave feedback until the buyer does. Well, that's not how the game is played: That's the way the game is played by cautious sellers. There are no specific rules in regard to providing feedback. That's true, esp. if you delete them from the email you are quoting. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On Wed, 24 Jan 2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The rules I deleted were yours and yours alone. Ebay has no specific policy in regard to feedback timing or sequence. There was an ebay URL there as well; I promise I did not hack into that site. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO - Dead Heads
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007, Adam Maas wrote: http://www.mawz.ca/sets/deadheads/index.html Trying out the Autoviewer software that Godfrey used for his recent GESO, and quite liking it. Is 5/6 a digital capture? I really like the texture of the background. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 43mm LTD
On Mon, 22 Jan 2007, Scott Loveless wrote: We hear a lot about 31mm and 77mm LTD lenses. It's been a while since anyone has mentioned much about the 43. My recollection of comments I have read here is that it is a very good lens, just not on par with the other two. Not on price either, I don't think. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: somebody else's gallery
On Tue, 23 Jan 2007, Digital Image Studio wrote: I just stumbled upon a gallery of some particularly good work too: http://www.motljus.com/motljus5_0.php?language=english Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Unemployed
On Fri, 19 Jan 2007, Bob Shell wrote: Anyone who stays home and takes care of kids is not unemployed! My experience says he is a hero. My hat off to you Scott. I hope you enjoy your new occupation. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Unemployed
On Fri, 19 Jan 2007, DagT wrote: Many women, however, told my wife that she was a bad mother for leaving her kids... I have a great idea: I will do the same (or just announce so) and then sieve off above idiots. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 21 limited vs 16-45 f4
On Fri, 19 Jan 2007, Bruce Dayton wrote: As one who shoots weddings and portraits regularly, I have to caution on too wide a shooting. Although the prime is probably better corrected for linear distortion, you have to be cautious about shooting too close with too wide a lens. The reason is that a rectilinear lens distorts in a different fashion than a fisheye. All the lines are straight, but the closer to the outside edges, the objects get squished and fatter looking. The net result is that the people on the outside edge will look short and fat (comparatively). This can be really bad if they really are a little short or fat. I think for the DSLR, around 24mm is about as wide as you would want to shoot. Interesting. Are you saying that a 28/30/31 fattens outsides edges on a 35mm? I have sure seen it on 24. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: It Arrived!
On Wed, 17 Jan 2007, Patrick Genovese wrote: Pros: Sharp... even wide open though it is not at its best.. by f5.6 - f8 its tack sharp Sorry, I am struggling to understand this statement as a pro. At f8 all lenses are created equal. Is there a typo in the even... sentence above? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: thoughts, questions, a story ...
On Tue, 16 Jan 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A strange feeling. I still have three exposures to go on that roll of film. Nice story, well written. Thanks Godfrey. I am wondering if I can still write my name on paper. Sure, I can type it, see below :-) Never had good hand-writing anyway. On the flip, I found a new lab (as the old one shut) to print large BW on an enlarger (Ilfords still do my prints mail-order) so life is good again. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Gotta Go ....
All the best Shel. I hope it all goes well. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007, Digital Image Studio wrote: series lenses certainly does not limit my ability to manual focus. In fact I much prefer the consistency and feel of the the focus ring grips on the A series lenses if I'm to be honest. This is simply my opinion of course. And I prefer to MF (some) AF lenses, the FA50/1.7 being my prime example, because they have a short throw. Horses for courses. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2
On Tue, 9 Jan 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I take pictures, I don't wax ecstatic over how many lenses I've got or how wonderful the old shit was. sick of this nonsense Then move to a different thread. This is a Pentax list and ecstasy over our Pentax equipment is on topic. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phonemessagereallythatcomplicated)
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007, Bob W wrote: Scots English Isn't that an oxymoron? nope, it's a dialect. Ask Rabbie Burns and Robert Louis Stevenson. Ask Ally next door, ken! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Excessive ecstasy over equipment is a sign that your priorities are out of whack. Is there such a thing as non-excessive ecstasy? By the way, passing judgement on people's priorities is out of whack. etc. Stated over and over again, obsessively and without reason. As I keep saying, I have applied a solution to the above problem, one which lets me enjoy the other postings. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message reallythatcomplicated)
On Tue, 9 Jan 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 9, 2007, at 6:46 AM, mike wilson wrote: What about the use of would have for had? As in, If I would have written it properly, nobody could have been offended. Correct US use? It sounds diabolical to me. It's a colloquialism or vernacular in US English. According to my English (language, as hey came from both sides of the pond) teachers, this is grammatically incorrect. The If part of a conditional does not take a form of will; the latter part does. Here is a Scottish one that stuns me: I would have went. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007, Digital Image Studio wrote: Sill have two, but I've owned about ten over the years, mostly M, yes they feel good but in reality the top end A series lenses that I have retained are practically just as good. Having owned plenty of lenses from the K, M, and A era, it is my belief that the K lenses are just a different league (up) altogether. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated
On Mon, 8 Jan 2007, Bob Shell wrote: One year the phone company put my photography studio in the yellow pages under Welding instead of Wedding. We could have sold a lot of acetylene that year !!! snip It's funny in hindsight, but sure wasn't at the time. I apologise for laughing loud :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Enablement
On Mon, 8 Jan 2007, John Celio wrote: I found a job. Well done John! The early start may work well esp. if you also leave early. Beat the traffic, do things while the shops are open, come home at daylight, that kind of thing. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Enablement
On Mon, 8 Jan 2007, Frits W?thrich wrote: You want to promote NHS ??? Sure, anything but medical emergency forces sale. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)
On Mon, 8 Jan 2007, Adam Maas wrote: The s is correct, z is american usage (Sadly common in Canada as the schools teach correct english less and less). Not sure what correct means in this case. I am lead to believe that the American spelling is closer to the original spelling of the words. Never confirmed that; maybe I should. Kostas (maybe I will, next time I visit the PDML :-)) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
Don't do that too often but... On Fri, 5 Jan 2007, John Francis wrote: After all, the FA* 80-200/f2.8 didn't cost that much. Mark! Kostas (buying three built-in electrical appliances and getting change instead) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT: Occupations?
On Tue, 2 Jan 2007, Tim ?sleby wrote: Don't believe you. With an IQ of 50 you should have trouble opening a door on your own ;-) Loss of 50 IQ points. But we agree, he must have started pretty high. Not sure if get well soon applies, Graywolf, but here goes anyway. You had mentioned a visit to a specialist last month; anything promising? Kostas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of graywolf Sent: 2. januar 2007 22:30 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Occupations? I do know that a loss of concentration, coordination, energy, emotional stability, and about 50 points in IQ, leaves me on social-security (The neurologists all agree that something is wrong, but don't have a clue otherwise SIGH!). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Spotmatic II gold
On Mon, 1 Jan 2007, Steven Larson wrote: Where? Markus is in Switzerland. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Introduction
On Fri, 29 Dec 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: The important thing, Kostas, is how many do you still have? (If it's less than 10 you need more...) I am OK even by your criteria :-) Kostas (should really be losing some more and using the rest much more) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Introduction
On Fri, 29 Dec 2006, W. Guy Finley wrote: Hello all! Found this list after intensely studying Stan's Pentax Welcome. Stan is great ;-) both along with the new Metz SCA adapter so hopefully I should be Not sure this will work with the K110D. So, I look forward to tips and suggestions, any thoughts on lens areas I may wish to fill in would be welcome. So, you stopped film because of cost but ask *this list* for enablement suggestions. A-ha. How deep are your pockets? I joined the list with 2 lenses and have lost count of how many I have since bought, traded, kept, used... :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Determining a Focal Length
On Fri, 22 Dec 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: No, the distances aren't precise, but I can get a more accurate idea the next time I drive past the scene. I think I'll put the Lufkin in the Domke on my way out later t'nite. How about a FF body with the 18mm on it? If it works you know what you need. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hoya - Pentax Merger?
On Fri, 22 Dec 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: We'll see, none of us know what will happen and even if they prosper using your car analogy will we end up having Jags that are essentially now just another Ford with a Jag badge? Interesting analogy: - The Real Jaguars are still Real Jaguars - Jaguar, a car manufacturer, was bought by a car manufacturer. Pentax, a camera and lens manufacturer, was bought by anything but a camera and lens manufacturer. It does not look to my untrained eye like what BMW committed on Rover. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: TV volume, was: My holiday greeting
On Fri, 22 Dec 2006, mike wilson wrote: On a side issue: anyone seen a SCART/RF adaptor? I assume it would have to be a powered black box. Can't find one anywhere. Like that? http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=33050criteria=scart%20RF%20modulatordoy=22m12 Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TV volume, was: My holiday greeting
On Fri, 22 Dec 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: It's pretty easy to add to a design My AV Receiver has a Midnight setting; does this compress and is this effectively what we are talking about? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TV volume, was: My holiday greeting
On Fri, 22 Dec 2006, mike wilson wrote: Could be what I'm looking for. Thanks. What did you google for? I didn't. I went into maplin.co.uk and searched for SCART RF modulator. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax and HOYA merging/Tidbits
On Thu, 21 Dec 2006, Mark Roberts wrote: I wonder if Hoya's HMC filters will now get the Pentax SMC treatment. Maybe the super HMC (or whatever they call them). Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Fish and chips (was Re: Gourmands on PDML)
On Thu, 21 Dec 2006, Cotty wrote: On 21/12/06, Mark Erickson, discombobulated, unleashed: Fish and chips always does that to me. It's the greasy batter. Tastes great going down, makes me feel like crap later You've not eaten real fish and chips then lad ;-) I always go for the special fish: crumbs instead of batter. K -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Official Full Frame Pentax Rumor - Technical Limitations of K
On Thu, 21 Dec 2006, Adam Maas wrote: Actually, max movement is around 2.5mm on the DX format sensors. So you are on 36+5=41mm already. The K-mount is 49mm wide, I think. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: *ist DS selling price
On Tue, 19 Dec 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: Excellent. Used DSLR selling prices are holding up better than I expected. I sure hope so for all you, boys and girls, but I would not deduct any conclusions from sales made on the 19th of Dec. Charles, how about offering it as a BIN only at a price agreed with the Purser; if it sells fine, if it doesn't no worries. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: poll: chime in if....
On Tue, 19 Dec 2006, Mark Erickson wrote: ...you've processed (or had processed) a roll of film recently I am still film-only. Last week I took delivery of what turned out to be my best roll ever wrt keepers (Tri-X +1). Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My holiday greeting
On Wed, 20 Dec 2006, Bob Shell wrote: I'm very interested in music, and have been working with synthesized music since the first Moogs in the late 60s. As a holiday present for my friends I have created my version of Bach's Wachet Auf/ Sleepers Awake and put it here for download as an mp3 file. Maybe some of you will like it: http://www.bobshell.com/MP3/SleepersAwake2.mp3 And, on a more irreverant note, I've done a bit of Tchaikovsky as I would imagine it would have been performed by Spike Jones and Ernie Kovacs. Just for fun: http://www.bobshell.com/MP3/DerangedNutcracker.mp3 Happy Holidays!! Thanks Bob. To you too. I am still on Sleepers Awake, which sounds good/seasonal enough to me. Kostas p.s.: I fixed the URLs above :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: poll: chime in if....
On Wed, 20 Dec 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A pity. My only interest in 35mm film would be for the Hasselblad XPan, which I would think would be a natural for your panorama interests. I skimmed through your BW workflow and immediately saw the light. I just placed an order for more Tri-X. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Gary Fong Lightsphere
On Mon, 18 Dec 2006, Timothy Sherburne wrote: Walter Hamler wrote: http://store.garyfonginc.com/licl.html Anyone have and hands on experience with these units. There is a cloud version and a clear version. You could always try this... http://flickr.com/photos/potatomato/sets/72157594198483848/ before spending $$$. What a hoot: http://flickr.com/photos/potatomato/189140714/in/set-72157594198483848/ Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and Ring flash
On Thu, 14 Dec 2006, Adam Maas wrote: Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Thu, 14 Dec 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: I think it's nicely ironic that my AF280T flash units have better functionality with the new generation of DSLRs than newer generation AF500s. It's exactly as ironic as the fact that M42 have better functionality than the pre-A bayonets: it's coincidental. Ironically, it appears that they don't on the K100D/K110D, I'm seeing exposure errors in Av with M42 lenses, pre-A lenses at least work wide open. This seems to be related to shorting out the A contacts based on my testing. Again I would have started the sentence above: Coincidentally These lenses just aren't on the map as far as these cameras are concerned. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Film in
On Fri, 15 Dec 2006, Bob W wrote: Film is readily available in London in many places, such as supermarkets, pharmacists and tourist kiosks. You did mean 35mm, yes? Other than that, Bob is right, these are historic cities with definite, unique character each. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and Ring flash
On Fri, 15 Dec 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: Some of that post war mentality of my grandparents must have rubbed off on me. I see this regular and forced redundancy of what are essentially physically long lived objects as a ridiculous waste of resources and my cash. And I really despise being told to effectively get over it and more on. Maybe I'm just a greenie at heart '-) I share your sentiments. This is why I still run a CRT and just bought 10-yo speakers to match my existing ones for a 3.0 sound system. It's also one of the reasons why I use film. However, TTL was reportedly not easy to implement well on digital, so it had to go. Shoot film, be happy! Kostas :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: K10D and Ring flash
On Wed, 13 Dec 2006, Tom C wrote: At least Sigma updates their flash. With Pentax you need a whole new unit. Och aye! Sigma updates their TTL flashes to become P-TTL? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: RE: K10D and Ring flash
On Wed, 13 Dec 2006, William Robb wrote: It's more stuff being left off that limits support for older equipment, in this case, an analogue flash control. Not sure what you are saying here, William. The AF-500FTZ is digitally controlled, isn't it? It's the rear-facing sensor for TTL that is omitted, because it did not work well with the CCDs. Am I wrong? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: RE: K10D and Ring flash
On Thu, 14 Dec 2006, Tom C wrote: Yeah I understand that technology changes... It doesn't help though that I bought their most expensive flash unit and that now it's basically useless. :-) Long before the life of the product itself has been exhausted. That's an aperture-simulator kind of argument. Stick it on an AF film body and enjoy. The real complaint is that we had to wait 14 years for the successor of the AF500FTZ (more if you live in the UK). The MZ-S would have made use of it as early as 2001. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: RE: K10D and Ring flash
On Thu, 14 Dec 2006, Tom C wrote: Why would I shoot film just to use my flash unit? I have many reasons to shoot film, as you know, but you should use film because you bought a flash that is designed for a film camera. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and Ring flash
On Thu, 14 Dec 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: I think it's nicely ironic that my AF280T flash units have better functionality with the new generation of DSLRs than newer generation AF500s. It's exactly as ironic as the fact that M42 have better functionality than the pre-A bayonets: it's coincidental. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D in Israel
On Wed, 13 Dec 2006, mike wilson wrote: Well, the camera is about 1/3rd cheaper in the US than the cheapest UK price. By the time you have added duty, postage and VAT it will be about the same, I suspect. The advantage being that US stockists have some to sell. Last time I checked, digital cameras were exempt of duty, but that was a couple of years ago. The killer is VAT; have you checked prices in Europe? Warranty may also be more straightforward, I don't know, but in general sending something out to be fixed/replaced may be an issue. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D in Israel
On Wed, 13 Dec 2006, mike wilson wrote: Don't get me wrong, Kostas. _I'm_ not interested in buying one. 8-))) Who cares; what does the wife say? Kostas :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The Film Look
On Wed, 13 Dec 2006, David Savage wrote: I don't think they trying to make digital images look like film, rather they're goal is to try and have the high ISO digital noise look more like grain as opposed to pixels. That's what I read in Ken's translation: film-grain-like noise. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and Wireless P-TTL
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, David Savage wrote: On 12/12/06, Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've never used P-TTL so please be kind to me and forgive my ignorance on the subject. The literature seems to suggest that to do wireless P-TTL you need a flash unit acting as a controller and a slave unit to provide the illumination. Does this mean that the controller does not / can not be setup to provide some of the illumination ? Yes. As an example with the *istD using the on board flash as the controller, I've taken shots before the slave unit (AF-540 FGZ) had charged and all I ended up with was a black frame. I can't be arsed to check the digis/FGZ flashes manual because I have neither, but in the MZ-S you set function 10 as required and the built-in flash may affect the exposure. IOW, you may want to check the manuals. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: my first shots with the Pentax K10D
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, Boris Liberman wrote: On 12/12/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went for a walk today and filled a 2G card with K10D RAW/DNG exposures. I put the FA20-35 on it, used autofocus almost exclusively, and just went snapping around the neighborhood. About 120 some exposures in all fit on a 2G card. I processed the DNGs with my usual RAW conversion workflow in ACR. No noise reduction or sharpening applied, only standard RAW processing parameters on the adjustment panel. (BTW, I set ACR options to do sharpening as preview only, so absolutely NO sharpening was applied in RAW conversion.) No other processing done in Photoshop afterwards, other than to size and render for my standard web formats with Actions ... same ones I use for everything I post. The only thing I had to do different was turn off ACR's Auto processing defaults. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/neighborhood-K10D/ Please note that there are thumbnails on the index page, normal web- size pix on the individual pages, and half-rez renderings that open into a separate window if you click on the normal web-size pix on the individual pages... Comments and feedback always welcome. Godfrey, I would have expected some very immediate, some popping improvement over *istD(S). I am not seeing it. These are all fine pictures, and you're very strong photographer indeed, however, I don't see anything that will tell me - look, Boris, this is where K10D outdoes all its older brothers and sisters... Well, where does it outdo them? Pixelage at 6MP is academic on web images. SR: how does 35mm at 1/8 work on this? http://homepage.mac.com/godders/neighborhood-K10D/source/16-imgp0725.html And does Godders look good with the K10D half-face or is the -Ds a better complement to his natural virtues? http://homepage.mac.com/godders/neighborhood-K10D/source/02-imgp0641.html Other than that, it's a camera, it just does it best to not get in the way of the lens attached to it. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and Wireless P-TTL
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, Jan van Wijk wrote: You can do that with The AF360FGZ, AF540FGZ and the builtin flash of the *istD, you can NOT do that (yet) with the builtin flash of the K10D! I seem to recall Ken's transaltion to suggest it is mutually exclusive with SR or sth. I actually did some experimenting with that a few days ago, nothing fancy, using the K10D with AF360FGZ attached and the AF540FGZ as second wireless flash. http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=20 Interesting, thanks for sharing. What/why the difference between (say) 1094 and 1095? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and Wireless P-TTL
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, David Savage wrote: On 12/12/06, Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, David Savage wrote: On 12/12/06, Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've never used P-TTL so please be kind to me and forgive my ignorance on the subject. The literature seems to suggest that to do wireless P-TTL you need a flash unit acting as a controller and a slave unit to provide the illumination. Does this mean that the controller does not / can not be setup to provide some of the illumination ? Yes. As an example with the *istD using the on board flash as the controller, I've taken shots before the slave unit (AF-540 FGZ) had charged and all I ended up with was a black frame. I can't be arsed to check the digis/FGZ flashes manual because I have neither, but in the MZ-S you set function 10 as required and the built-in flash may affect the exposure. IOW, you may want to check the manuals. OK I just checked. I was wrong. It does use both on board flash accessory flash when the hot shoe mounted unit is set to Contrast Control Sync. I thought we were talking wireless. The problem with using the on board flash of the D in conjunction with the AF-540 FGZ is that the flash won't fully pop up if 540's mount clamp is tightened. It mentions this elsewhere and recommends using the hot shoe adapter FG. Ah, the FG won't let you mount a flash on it; just a cable to go to the flash (which you would have to put on a bracket or hold or sth). Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: my first shots with the Pentax K10D
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, Boris Liberman wrote: SR: how does 35mm at 1/8 work on this? http://homepage.mac.com/godders/neighborhood-K10D/source/16-imgp0725.html Not a clue. I am trying to see if there is any significant picture quality difference between *istD and K10D given same lens and same or similar scene properly focused and exposed. What I should have been (;-)) saying is: the above is a photo taken at 1/8 with the 20-35 @35. How do you like the SR effect? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and Wireless P-TTL
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, David Savage wrote: I can attest that the hot shoe adapter F won't let the flash pop up filly (As stated in the AF-540 FGZ manual) Even if it did (eg Z1-p), it does not clumb on the hotshoe, so the flash is liable to lose contact with the shoe/make contact with hard surfaces. I have used the 330FTZ like that, and I did notice it slipping. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: has anyone tried the FA 300mm on a K10D yet?
On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, Joseph Tainter wrote: So there is an Re: at the head of this. Can anyone see it? Yeah! Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
About our Hungarian friend [Was Re: my first shots with the Pentax K10D]
His first name is Attila, his surname is Boros. :-) In some cultures surname goes first, without the coma between them. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New (old stock) Pentax DSLR kits even lower prices?
On Sun, 10 Dec 2006, graywolf wrote: By the way, if anybody is interested, I am going down to Duke Tuesday to see a specialist as the doctors here in Boone, and previously in Charlotte, have all thrown up their hands and said I don't know what is wrong with you. Good luck Graywolf. A colleague (used to be my MSc supervisor in days gone by) was seriously ill in the summer, with obvious effects to the day. Nobody knows what was wrong with him. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Published!
On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: Here are some of those pics, as published in my website: Some amazing pictures, thanks for sharing Dario. http://www.dariobonazza.com/gianna/gn1096.jpg Can you explain to me the layers on the light please? What causes that effect? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D at low speeds
On Fri, 8 Dec 2006, William Robb wrote: I should probably have moved to a new technology flash with the istD, I might have been happier with TTL performance. You would have gone P-TTL then, P meaning a pre-flash. Not sure what it does to dogs' expressions (although it's meant to be pretty instant, people have said on the list that it causes people to blink). Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Published!
On Fri, 8 Dec 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/art11.jpg Gobsmacking detail. Too sharp (eg right cheek)? What lens, again? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another interview articles
On Wed, 6 Dec 2006, Digital Image Studio wrote: Assuming that they are cashed up sufficiently to fulfill the demand that they have created though their aggressive pricing. Rob, what aggressive pricing? SRPs and actuals from http://www.parkcameras.com/ No Canon 40D Canon 30D 1,100 742 Canon 400D650 450 Nikon D80 700 550 Pentax K10D 650 ??? What aggressive pricing? We are talking fifty quid which may not be there in the actual street price. And have you ordered one? :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: Thanks for that Adam on Boz's site the DS2 is listed as HS whatever that is, Look for High-Speed flash in http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/hot-shoe/index.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - What sells
On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Bob Shell wrote: On Dec 4, 2006, at 4:00 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Sailboats, waterfalls, not a lot of each print but in the aggregate a few, but single shot I've sold the most of is this... http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitledv.html That's a really nice photo. I can see why it would be popular. Thanks. it's available in BW as well. Interesting. I found the colour scheme really attractive, sort part and parcel. Can you share the BW v? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Don't mention the Ashes
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: Imagine a slow moving baseball game that goes for 5 days and you'd be getting sort of close. You forgot the woollie pullie. That's what makes it a real sport. Oh, and the butcher recruited for a referee, white coat an' a'. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: It's looking that way, not to worry. I'm not sure how the AF280T would perform, I think it's analogue only so would work with the *ist D but not later bodies that are digital only such as the KD's. As an auto? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: No idea, isn't it nmissing the connection fot the digital pin? Not great with electronics, but I am guessing that all a flash needs so as to operate in self-quenching auto is something to tell it flash. That's the middle round contact and the ground on the side, isn't it? Pentax flashes are actually program, rather than auto, in that they also use the mode contact which tells the body to set the aperture. Not sure if that will work with the digital cameras. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/hot-shoe/index.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another interview articles
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, Patrick Genovese wrote: Despite all this I beleive that their conservative approach has proven to be a wise one. for example never releasing the MZ-D --- the panasonic sensor it was supposed to use is what killed Contax. Philips (Dalsa) sensor. I beleive that the next step would be to consolidate their product lineup with lenses accessories I think they have acknowledge the lens-line gaps and are working on it. Rob, just like with my mortgage, I prefer to buy products rather than stock. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Another interview articles
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, Tom C wrote: Yes it's good for Pentax that the new K10D is in such high demand. It's bad that they will inevitably lose some sales (bodies and lenses) because of non-supply, especially those potential customers with no reason to have any brand-loyalty to Pentax. 2 things: - Hindsight is a great thing. If they knew that, counterintuitively, it would outsell their best seller by that margin, they would have mortgage their derriere to build more. - Success is judged against expectation. Those that you are suggesting they will lose, they never had. I am not complaining for not winning the lottery; I don't play it. This is a cracking camera that changes the route of photo-equipment history. Cherish it. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - What sells
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: I couldn't find the original PESO but I've put up a new Web sized image it's here: http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_untitledvbw.html Thanks P. J. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
