Re: Pentax rebate programme started

2007-01-12 Thread Peter Fairweather
Yet another offer only available to our former colonial empire. Perhaps the Japanese emperor could put in a word on behalf of we former colonial masters in the UK!! Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I can now post threads again)

2007-01-12 Thread mike wilson
From: Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thought I would start with a PESO - http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/72906411 Hi Alastair. The highlight of the summer in one of the more remote coastal villages of NZ is the 'Bury Dad up to his neck on the beach' competition. The

Re: OT- another obsolete piece of electronics in the graywolf's den

2007-01-12 Thread mike wilson
From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/12 Fri AM 04:06:54 GMT To: PDML PDML@pdml.net Subject: OT- another obsolete piece of electronics in the graywolf's den http://www.graywolfphoto.com/digital/_images/TO-Y600.jpg Any of you remember those things? You will notice the great

Re: Re: New Canon to offer non-Bayer sensor?

2007-01-12 Thread DagT
I think they have to licence it from Foveon. I had a look at the Foveon patents when they introduced the technology and they have a pretty good protection. If no ubscure previous publication has shown up the sensor was a true invention, not just an adjustment over previous technology, and they

Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted

2007-01-12 Thread Brian Walters
John Don't know if this will help but I find both the foillowing links useful, particularly the gamma charts in the first link. http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Gamma.htm http://www.normankoren.com/makingfineprints1A.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western

More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
K10D HDR http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21629339 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 12/01/07, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently did a recalibration of my desktop monitor: can't remember nor find the program I used to do it, and now the results are not acceptable (in fact, I'm getting on-screen displays that look OK in Photoshop CS, but are quite different in

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread mike wilson
I rather like the effect in this case. Reminds me of very early Kodachrome or hand coloured illustrations from childrens' books from the 1940s/50s. From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/12 Fri AM 10:27:29 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: More HDR

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 12/01/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I rather like the effect in this case. Reminds me of very early Kodachrome or hand coloured illustrations from childrens' books from the 1940s/50s. I agree, I've seen similar in vintage National Geo too. Since the integration of the HDR

Re: OT- another obsolete piece of electronics in the graywolf's den

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 12/01/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.graywolfphoto.com/digital/_images/TO-Y600.jpg Any of you remember those things? You will notice the great aesthetics (none) of this garden variety snapshot. I don't remember these beasts though I've seen a lot of radios, looks like it

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread mike wilson
From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/12 Fri AM 11:36:39 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview On 12/01/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I rather like the effect in this case. Reminds me of very

Re: Poor example of the noise i was talking about

2007-01-12 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 12/01/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=112301 Silo photo on the left is at iso 320 no filter, and the filter is on the right silo.Lens is 16-45, K10D I tried to save them closer ,

Re: New Canon to offer non-Bayer sensor?

2007-01-12 Thread Bob Shell
On Jan 12, 2007, at 4:03 AM, DagT wrote: On the other hand. If Canon has done that they might have patents on Foveon-related technology that outperforms the old Foveon-sensor and forces Foveon to cooperate. Prior to the introduction of the layered sensor, Foveon and Canon worked

Re: OT- another obsolete piece of electronics in the graywolf's den

2007-01-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rob, I think it's just a little bit old for you. I have vague memories of a heavy suitcase thing... Regards, Bob S. On 1/12/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/01/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.graywolfphoto.com/digital/_images/TO-Y600.jpg Any of you

Re: OT- another obsolete piece of electronics in the graywolf's den

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rob, I think it's just a little bit old for you. I have vague memories of a heavy suitcase thing... Ah Bob, Ive owned and repaired many a radio set older than myself :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10

FS: Pentax SMC-FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6

2007-01-12 Thread Joe Wilensky
For sale: An EX condition all-black version of the SMC-FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6. Includes original Pentax front and rear caps. Specs at Boz's page: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/long/FA80-320f4.5-5.6.html Photos available on request. Price: $125 includes shipping and insurance in the

Re: Poor example of the noise i was talking about

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 12/01/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes i am Rob. They are both close to the same magnification, but i'll try again. Hi Dave, I'm now not really sure that mode images would shed more light. In the context of aliasing sans polarizer the issue of the K10D body's integrated

FS: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5

2007-01-12 Thread Joe Wilensky
For sale: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. A gorgeous piece of glass, simply put. Price: $135 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well, I don't dring hot chocolate, just coffee, and mostly fair trade at that. I just think that pushing political and social agendas on a photography forum is a misuse of the forum and eventually will lead to more flame wars. Just my opinion. YMMV On 1/12/07, Otis C. Wright, Jr. [EMAIL

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jan 12, 2007, at 4:27, Digital Image Studio wrote: K10D HDR http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21629339 I think the interior of the garage in the HDR shot, merged with the somewhat-normal-looking outdoors from the second shot would look good blended together

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Christian
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Well, I don't dring hot chocolate, just coffee, and mostly fair trade at that. I just think that pushing political and social agendas on a photography forum is a misuse of the forum and eventually will lead to more flame wars. Just my opinion. YMMV So, what you are

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread Christian
Charles Robinson wrote: On Jan 12, 2007, at 4:27, Digital Image Studio wrote: K10D HDR http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21629339 I think the interior of the garage in the HDR shot, merged with the somewhat-normal-looking outdoors from the second shot would

LaCrosse BC-900 AA charger super saver deal on Amazon

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
Today only apparently: http://www.amazon.com/LaCrosse-Technology-BC-900-AlphaPower-Battery/dp/B00077AA5Q?tag=slickdealstag2=slickdeals -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread pnstenquist
I think it's excellent. I would call it unique rather than odd. The cars and sky in the HDR shot have a painterly look that I find very appealing. Norman Rockwell's pallette comes to mind. I think the shot could be even better with a slightly different arrangement of elements and perhaps even a

RE: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread Tim Øsleby
Speaking of Norman Rockwell, it reminds of pictures from another Rockwell guy, can't recall his first name ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 12. januar 2007 16:21 To:

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread David Savage
Speaking of Rockwell. Given all the references to him lately, I pulled out a copy of Norman Rockwell's America. I hadn't looked at this book in years. I'd forgotten how humorous his stuff is. The Holdout really made me laugh. Cheers, Dave On 1/13/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 12, 2007, at 7:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K10D HDR http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp? forum=1036message=21629339 I think the interior of the garage in the HDR shot, merged with the somewhat-normal-looking outdoors from the second shot would look good blended

Re: OT- another obsolete piece of electronics in the graywolf's den

2007-01-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
I would guess the radio I saw and handled as a kid was from the late 40's. I didn't count on you repairing old radios. ;-) Regards, Bob S. On 1/12/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 13/01/07, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rob, I think it's just a little bit old

Re: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I can now post threads again)

2007-01-12 Thread Stan Halpin
From: Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thought I would start with a PESO - http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/72906411 Half the population of the Southern Island flocked to the beach following rumors that a rare Pentax aperture simulator had washed ashore... stan -- PDML

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread Scott Loveless
On 1/12/07, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of Norman Rockwell, it reminds of pictures from another Rockwell guy, can't recall his first name ;-) I wonder if there's any relation? BTW, doesn't this mean the thread is over? vbg -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I wasn't going to reply to your comment because a response might have started a flame war vbg, however, the fact that you mention fair trade coffee could be considered by some as pushing a political or social agenda. You could have made your point without the first sentence in your reply. Still,

Re: OT- another obsolete piece of electronics in the graywolf's den

2007-01-12 Thread graywolf
You are going to regret that post. Watch your mailbox for seven thousand megabytes of images. grin Digital Image Studio wrote: On 12/01/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.graywolfphoto.com/digital/_images/TO-Y600.jpg Any of you remember those things? You will notice the

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread David Savage
Well... Coca beans are picked by poor South American workers making less than US50c/day for evil multi-national companies. Said workers get fed up with the low wages, so in hope of a better life, they illegally immigrate to the US. They reside work (taking low paying job's from US citizens!!!)

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread K.Takeshita
On 1/12/07 11:14 AM, Shel Belinkoff, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In what way was asking for a recipe, and were the responses, pushing political and social agendas? Should we not ask any off topic questions? I am not Dan, but I have to agree with him. I believe he is stressing that we restrain

RE: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread Tim Øsleby
I was making a bad joke, but it was also a subtle(?) way of saying that I think this HDR example is kitsch, like most other HDR photos I've seen. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott

Re: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview

2007-01-12 Thread Gonz
I like the use of HDR under two conditions. First, when used as a gentle mechanism to help improve the dynamic range without making the image look gimicky. And second at the other extreme, to create artsy effects that are intended as such. I.e. if you take it to the extreme and do

Re: Poor example of the noise i was talking about

2007-01-12 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 12/01/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes i am Rob. They are both close to the same magnification, but i'll try again. Hi Dave, I'm now not really sure that mode images would shed more light. In the context of aliasing sans

Re: LaCrosse BC-900 AA charger super saver deal on Amazon

2007-01-12 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks for the tip, Rob. I bought one. Great deal. While I still use AA lithiums in my D, I find NIMH are the best answer for one of my flashes. It will be nice to be able to control the charging accurately. I've been using a simple timed charger that can't be regulated. I think I paid just as

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Cotty
On 12/1/07, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: So, in an odd way, a flame war is bonding too. Mark! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Tim Øsleby
Daniel. This is a photo equipment (and photo?) list, yes. But it is also a list with pretty strong social bonds. Me as an example has met several interesting list members in real life. On those occasions we have had interesting photo talks, but also interesting talks about other topics, about

Re: New Canon to offer non-Bayer sensor?

2007-01-12 Thread Tom C
It'll never work. All new innovations and technological advances in the world of digital phorography have already been realized by Pentax. ;-) Tom C. From: Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: New

Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone messagereallythatcomplicated)

2007-01-12 Thread Scott Loveless
On 1/10/07, David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 10, 2007, at 10:38 AM, Bob W wrote: Scots English Isn't that an oxymoron? Hey! I resemble that remark. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I can now post threads again)

2007-01-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Alastair, Welcome to the list. We visited your fair country in Oct/Nov. It was as spectacular as Dave Mann's photos promised. Can't wait to get back... Regards, Bob S. On 1/12/07, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thought I would start with a

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, I think Ken and Tim are on he right track. This is a Pentax list with long standing membership. These are people (friends) from other countries. I've come to value their opinions in photography, and listen to their opinions in other things. It gives me a better perspective on how the rest of

Re: New Canon to offer non-Bayer sensor?

2007-01-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 12, 2007, at 9:59 AM, Tom C wrote: It'll never work. All new innovations and technological advances in the world of digital phorography have already been realized by Pentax. ;-) And soon they'll return to photography as well. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I can now postthreads again)

2007-01-12 Thread Bob W
They must be showing more re-runs of Time Team on KiwiTV. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mike wilson Sent: 12 January 2007 08:27 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I

anyone else waiting forever for their K10D?

2007-01-12 Thread Micah B. Kleit
Maybe I'm just impatient, but I've been waiting since December 15 for K10D to arrive. I ordered through Dell because they had an excellent deal, but when I see that other dealers have it in stock, I'm wondering if either Dell doesn't have the juice to expedite orders or if Pentax doesn't

Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted

2007-01-12 Thread Bronek Kozicki
Brian Walters wrote: John Don't know if this will help but I find both the foillowing links useful, particularly the gamma charts in the first link. http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Gamma.htm but pls. remeber to use gamma 2.2 , as this is the standard. Gamma 1.8 is used only by old Macs

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Tom C
Bob, Your baby is ugly (and your mother wears combat boots). Tom C. From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:54:52 -0600 Dan, I think

Re: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I can now postthreads again)

2007-01-12 Thread K.Takeshita
From: Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thought I would start with a PESO - http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/72906411 Something to do with hot water? Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted

2007-01-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 12, 2007, at 10:46 AM, Bronek Kozicki wrote: Brian Walters wrote: John Don't know if this will help but I find both the foillowing links useful, particularly the gamma charts in the first link. http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Gamma.htm but pls. remeber to use gamma 2.2 , as this

Re: anyone else waiting forever for their K10D?

2007-01-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 12, 2007, at 11:57 AM, Micah B. Kleit wrote: Maybe I'm just impatient, but I've been waiting since December 15 for K10D to arrive. I ordered through Dell because they had an excellent deal, but when I see that other dealers have it in stock, I'm wondering if either Dell doesn't have

Anyone got a DS2, K100D or K110D? (or a Samsung DSLR)

2007-01-12 Thread John Francis
If anyone has a DS2, K100D or K110D, I'd like to know what value is stored in the PentaxModelID tag (TagType 5). If you can run my ShowTags program on one of your image files, and let me know what the ID code is for your camera (and what type of camera it is, of course) I'd appreciate it. If

Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: anyone else waiting forever for their K10D?

2007-01-12 Thread Micah B. Kleit
I have the low interest cards too, but Dell had a very, very good offer. I noticed today that Amazon has the kit back in stock directly; for many weeks they were making it available through second party sellers. On Jan 12, 2007, at 3:33 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 12, 2007, at

Re: Anyone got a DS2, K100D or K110D? (or a Samsung DSLR)

2007-01-12 Thread mike wilson
A friend of mine has a Samsung. I'm probably seeing him on Monday. So should be able to get a file then. From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/12 Fri PM 08:14:35 GMT To: Pentax List PDML@pdml.net Subject: Anyone got a DS2, K100D or K110D? (or a Samsung DSLR) If anyone has

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread mike wilson
Laughed out loud twice. 10/10. From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/12 Fri PM 08:37:57 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Blog Spam Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

K10D Shake Reduction Question

2007-01-12 Thread Kenneth Waller
I know the manual says not to use SR when the camera is tripod mounted. No reason given. Anyone know the reason why? Potential damage? Or ineffective SR? What about with the attached lens mounted on a tripod? I'm thinking there still are shake issues with the lens tripod mounted, especially

Did this beauty go to anyone on the list?

2007-01-12 Thread Alastair Robertson
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=012sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITviewitem=item=220070914514rd=1rd=1 Hi Would have loved to buy this but I feared a quick divorce or at least a year in the dogbox. Hopefully someone on the list is now the proud owner of a A*200/4 Macro? Alastair --

RE: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I can now

2007-01-12 Thread mike wilson
Cath's entry: So... has _anyone_ found my contact lens? From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/12 Fri PM 07:51:42 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I can now postthreads again) They must be showing

Re: anyone else waiting forever for their K10D?

2007-01-12 Thread skye
I think part of the reason Dell has a very good deal is because they make you wait. It's not unusual. I have a friend who frequently orders through Dell despite not being able to know when his order will arrive, and he is often emailed and told the delivery date has been postponed yet again. Not

Re: Anyone got a DS2, K100D or K110D? (or a Samsung DSLR)

2007-01-12 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Jan 12, 2007 at 04:03:01PM -0500, Ed Keeney wrote: John, From my K100D... MakerNote: PentaxModelID 5 4 1 @0x00012B9C 76700 Is that what you needed? That's exactly what I needed. Thanks. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Anyone got a DS2, K100D or K110D? (or a Samsung DSLR)

2007-01-12 Thread Mat Maessen
On 1/12/07, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone has a DS2, K100D or K110D, I'd like to know what value is stored in the PentaxModelID tag (TagType 5). I've got a DS2. If you can run my ShowTags program on one of your image files, and let me know what the ID code is for your

Re: Anyone got a DS2, K100D or K110D? (or a Samsung DSLR)

2007-01-12 Thread Ed Keeney
John, From my K100D... MakerNote: PentaxModelID 5 4 1 @0x00012B9C 76700 Is that what you needed? Thank you. Ed On 1/12/07, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone has a DS2, K100D or K110D, I'd like to know what value is stored in the PentaxModelID tag

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Tom C
Bravo. Thanks for the Friday laugh. Tom C. From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Blog Spam Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:53:15 + Laughed out loud twice. 10/10. From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL

OT: An interesting panorama

2007-01-12 Thread pnstenquist
A seven gig shot of the Chicago skyline, captured with a Canon 10D and a 100-400 L zoom: http://www.docbert.org/ChicagoByNight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Scott Loveless
On 1/12/07, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. http://www.drivingtheflies.com You're not right. Can we sing this around the campfire at GFM? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: K10D Shake Reduction Question

2007-01-12 Thread pnstenquist
I accidentally used SR for some shots off a tripod the other day. They didn't seem to differ from those shots that I took with it off. Paul -- Original message -- From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know the manual says not to use SR when the camera is

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread pnstenquist
Very entertaining. But I enjoyed the rest of your blog even more. The piece about crazy girls was outstanding. Excellent writing. Paul -- Original message -- From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry.

Re: K10D Shake Reduction Question

2007-01-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 12, 2007, at 12:47 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: I know the manual says not to use SR when the camera is tripod mounted. No reason given. Anyone know the reason why? Potential damage? Or ineffective SR? What about with the attached lens mounted on a tripod? I'm thinking there still

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Christian
Doug Brewer wrote: Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. http://www.drivingtheflies.com You need help... or a hobby... or something! Very funny. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K10D Shake Reduction Question

2007-01-12 Thread Perry Pellechia
On 1/12/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 12, 2007, at 12:47 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: I know the manual says not to use SR when the camera is tripod mounted. No reason given. Anyone know the reason why? Potential damage? Or ineffective SR? What about with the

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Brian Walters
Made me want to dig out my old Don McLean vinyls... As an aside, did you know that the links About | Archives | Links | Contact at the top of the page don't seem to work? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Doug Brewer

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Bruce Dayton
hear, hear! -- Bruce Friday, January 12, 2007, 1:09:48 PM, you wrote: TC Bravo. Thanks for the Friday laugh. TC Tom C. From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Blog Spam Date: Fri, 12 Jan

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread keith_w
Doug Brewer wrote: Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. http://www.drivingtheflies.com The last entry struck a chord... Or was it a nerve...? Started me remembering ~ dangerous! keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted

2007-01-12 Thread keith_w
Bronek Kozicki wrote: Brian Walters wrote: John Don't know if this will help but I find both the foillowing links useful, particularly the gamma charts in the first link. http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Gamma.htm but pls. remeber to use gamma 2.2 , as this is the standard. For whom? For

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Norm Baugher
Dan, You're right of course, but as you know from being a long time member that is not so easily done. Even in a hot chocolate recipe thread :-) Hey, but we all hang in there... Norm Daniel J. Matyola wrote: This is a photography forum. Let's not each be pushing our pet politiclal/social

RE: An interesting panorama

2007-01-12 Thread Jens Bladt
Wow. Amizin panorama by Scott Howard. 194 shots and a 1000 MP - 7 GB image file. And very impressing image quaility. Regards Jens Jens Bladt Nytarkort / Greeting Card: http://www.jensbladt.dk/godtnytaar2007/lydshow.html http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread keith_w
David Savage wrote: Well... Coca beans are picked by poor South American workers making less than US50c/day for evil multi-national companies. Said workers get fed up with the low wages, so in hope of a better life, they illegally immigrate to the US. They reside work (taking low paying

Re: anyone else waiting forever for their K10D?

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, Micah B. Kleit [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have the low interest cards too, but Dell had a very, very good offer. I noticed today that Amazon has the kit back in stock directly; for many weeks they were making it available through second party sellers. I see that they've also

Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bronek Kozicki wrote: Brian Walters wrote: John Don't know if this will help but I find both the foillowing links useful, particularly the gamma charts in the first link. http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Gamma.htm but pls. remeber to

Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted

2007-01-12 Thread Bronek Kozicki
keith_w wrote: but pls. remeber to use gamma 2.2 , as this is the standard. For whom? For what? good question. You will find answer in Color Management by Bruce Fraser, Chris Murphy, Fred Bunting. In my (2nd) edition it is in chapter 6 . Needless to say, gamma 2.2 is recommended (there)

Re: Did this beauty go to anyone on the list?

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=012sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITviewitem=item=220070914514rd=1rd=1 Hi Would have loved to buy this but I feared a quick divorce or at least a year in the dogbox. Hopefully someone on the

Re: K10D Shake Reduction Question

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the general thought about SR when using a monopod? I suspect that the movement would be closer to hand held than a tripod, but I have not seen any comments regarding this. I'd leave it on assuming that the mono-pod is being hand

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ignorance is bliss. Etc. Ignorance can just be ignorance too. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio Subject: Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe On 13/01/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ignorance can just be ignorance too. But can it be a cigar? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

OT - Very Professnial !

2007-01-12 Thread Cotty
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200066245436 LOL -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: An interesting panorama

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A seven gig shot of the Chicago skyline, captured with a Canon 10D and a 100-400 L zoom: http://www.docbert.org/ChicagoByNight/ Unfortunately I'm getting timeouts on that page but I'm sure it's pretty impressive, I'll keep trying. There

Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted

2007-01-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
I run Gamma 2.2 on my Mac with Apple cinema display. The monitor is calibrated with a Spyder 2. My new Epson R2400 duplicates the screen image flawlessly as did my previous Epson 2200. I don't see that there's anything to be gained using G 1.8. Paul On Jan 12, 2007, at 6:07 PM, Bronek

Re: OT - Very Professnial !

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200066245436 LOL Now that's funny, gotta love the angle of the horizon in the lovely sample shot. I actually hope he makes a sale, he deserves it for sticking his goollies out like that ;-) -- Rob

RE: OT - Very Professnial !

2007-01-12 Thread Bob W
I'm glad to see he's included plenty of free exclamation marks Makes it feel even more of a bargain!!! -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: 12 January 2007 23:44 To: pentax list Subject: OT - Very

Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio Subject: Re: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe On 13/01/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ignorance can just be ignorance too. But can it be a cigar? Unless you're doing the

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Cotty
On 12/1/07, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. http://www.drivingtheflies.com Absolutely fantastic. Nearly brought a tear to my eye! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

RE: OT - Hot Chocolate Recipe

2007-01-12 Thread Bob W
On 13/01/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ignorance can just be ignorance too. But can it be a cigar? Who knows? Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT - Very Professnial !

2007-01-12 Thread John Whittingham
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200066245436 LOL What's the betting some muppet buys it :) John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it

Re: OT- another obsolete piece of electronics in the graywolf's den

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are going to regret that post. Watch your mailbox for seven thousand megabytes of images. LOL, thanks :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OT: An interesting panorama

2007-01-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
What's interesting about this Chicago skyline panorama is the software with which it's presented. You can zoom in on a tiny portion of the image just by clicking. It's good. It could probably have been better if shot with a nicer lens. As an old Chicagoan, I know exactly where it was shot:

Re: Anyone got a DS2, K100D or K110D? (or a Samsung DSLR)

2007-01-12 Thread Mat Maessen
On 1/12/07, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone has a DS2, K100D or K110D, I'd like to know what value is stored in the PentaxModelID tag (TagType 5). From my *istDS2, firmware 1.02: MakerNote: PentaxModelID 5 4 1 @0x00012B60 76640 -- PDML

77 Ltd. vs FA*85

2007-01-12 Thread Tim Øsleby
I had an interesting visit today. Not the mailman with the K10, but a chap who has the dilemma in the subject line. So to make himself even more confused he fondled my dear FA*. We had a couple of hours of fun talking Pentax in general and short telephoto. He showed me a couple of his

Re: OT: An interesting panorama

2007-01-12 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 13/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's interesting about this Chicago skyline panorama is the software with which it's presented. You can zoom in on a tiny portion of the image just by clicking. It's good. It could probably have been better if shot with a nicer lens. As an

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