Re: Geso Some from the Championships

2007-09-11 Thread mike wilson
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/10 Mon PM 03:21:34 GMT To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Geso Some from the Championships On 10/09/07, Rebekah, discombobulated, unleashed: cool! impressive to do so well on such a muddy day, looks dangerous. (but I don't know

Re: PESO Challenger (Going OT)

2007-09-11 Thread mike wilson
From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/10 Mon PM 03:45:59 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO Challenger (Going OT) The rational part of me knows whats the logic direction of the splashes are. But my brain ain't rational. Never has been, never

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread Bong Manayon
On 9/11/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or, if you're looking to spend enough on a lens to buy a small car, you could seek out the FA* 80-200. :-) I think someone posted a FS on PDML for one in the last few days. (1,400 euro if I recall correctly). Probably not. I need a new

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread Bong Manayon
Yeah, there is that new website :-D ... I looked and there were more submissions of the FAJ 75-300 (50+) as compared to the FA 80-320 (20+). I guess the FAJ is more accessible than the 320. Looking at the shots however, makes me lean further to the FA 80-320...I dunno but they feel/look better.

Re: Photo shop

2007-09-11 Thread David J Brooks
On 9/11/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I first started getting into Photoshop I bought a couple of training videos from here (try the preview chapters): http://www.vtc.com/ PS books are OK but some concepts techniques really benefit from monkey see, monkey do learning :-)

Adobe Max 2007 in Chicago

2007-09-11 Thread Mark Roberts
So now I'm registered and I've booked my flight and hotel, so I *will* be attending the Adobe Max conference in Chicago Sept 30 - Oct 3. (www.adobemax2007.com) Anyone else in the business (that is, any of the many businesses that various Adobe products now cover) going? Looks like I'll be

RE: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread Hal Davis
What are thoughts on the Pentax A 300mm f2.8? From: Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: The occasional 300mm Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:06:56 +0200 I got the FA 80-320/4.5-5.6 for many years

Re: Geso Some from the Championships

2007-09-11 Thread mike wilson
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/10 Mon PM 10:28:51 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Geso Some from the Championships On 9/10/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David J Brooks wrote: On 9/10/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread frank theriault
A reworking of a rather primitive earlier attempt of a street portrait: http://tinyurl.com/2njs7f http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RuaIGV2ierI/Aq8/seSXvLHvk2Q/s1600-h/sept_11+001.jpg The original: http://tinyurl.com/2nyke2

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread Doug Franklin
Hal Davis wrote: What are thoughts on the Pentax A 300mm f2.8? It's a great lens, but /expensive/. I paid less for all of my cameras and lenses put together ... well, that's a /little/ bit of an exaggeration, but not a terrible one. ;-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread mike wilson
From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/11 Tue PM 12:30:41 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The occasional 300mm Hal Davis wrote: What are thoughts on the Pentax A 300mm f2.8? It's a great lens, but /expensive/. I paid less for all of my

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread P. J. Alling
It's very expensive, weighs enough to make a good anchor for small boat. Oh yes, you probably meant it's optical quality. Never used one unfortunately. It's supposed to be very, very good. Hal Davis wrote: What are thoughts on the Pentax A 300mm f2.8? From: Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO - Wall V2

2007-09-11 Thread frank theriault
On 9/9/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Based on the input I received, I have done some revision to the image, rotation and crop. I am thankful for your willingness to share your thoughts and ideas. So here is version 2: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4965a.htm Original for

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread Rick Womer
The BW is a definite improvement. Rick --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A reworking of a rather primitive earlier attempt of a street portrait: http://tinyurl.com/2njs7f http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RuaIGV2ierI/Aq8/seSXvLHvk2Q/s1600-h/sept_11+001.jpg The

PESO -- Crabbin'

2007-09-11 Thread P. J. Alling
I've noticed that I shoot a lot of things at 43mm even if I'm using a zoom. I rather like that focal length on digital. Here's another... http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%20crabbin.html Equipment Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm f4.0 AL As usual comments are welcome

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread Scott Loveless
frank theriault wrote: A reworking of a rather primitive earlier attempt of a street portrait: http://tinyurl.com/2njs7f http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RuaIGV2ierI/Aq8/seSXvLHvk2Q/s1600-h/sept_11+001.jpg The original: http://tinyurl.com/2nyke2

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread John Whittingham
Much prefer the BW. Regards, John On Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:27:08 -0400, frank theriault wrote A reworking of a rather primitive earlier attempt of a street portrait: http://tinyurl.com/2njs7f http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RuaIGV2ierI/Aq8/seSXvLHvk2Q/s1600 -h/sept_11+001.jpg

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread frank theriault
On 9/11/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not a bad photograph, but I just can't look at it for very long. My eye is drawn to his teeth. I find this disturbing. The black and white rendering is better, though. You don't like his teeth? ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is

Re: PESO -- Crabbin'

2007-09-11 Thread Jack Davis
Very nice scene, Peter. Suggestion: Knock down the highlights on the over exposed Crabbers and surrounding area. There may not be sufficient detail to warrant it, but considering their size, I don't think it would matter. Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that I shoot

Takumar-A 2X Teleconverter on Digital bodies?

2007-09-11 Thread Toralf Lund
Has anyone here tried the Takumar-A 2X teleconverter on the digital bodies? I'm referring to this unit: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/teleconverters/Takumar-A_2X.html I'd like to know if it works in all metering modes. I mean, I think it should since it should have full A coupling, I'm just

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread Scott Loveless
frank theriault wrote: On 9/11/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not a bad photograph, but I just can't look at it for very long. My eye is drawn to his teeth. I find this disturbing. The black and white rendering is better, though. You don't like his teeth?

Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread Scott Loveless
Howdy, folks. Since the Harrisburg PDML gathering didn't generate much interest, Rick and I decided to move it to Philly. It's this weekend, Saturday the 15th, which should be a little easier for the New Yorkers who don't already have plans (Norm). Details to follow. That is all. -- Scott

Re: Takumar-A 2X Teleconverter on Digital bodies?

2007-09-11 Thread Adam Maas
I had one for a bit (Got it off Aaron) and did use it a few times with my A 70-210/4. Worked in all modes, but doesn't support the extras of the KAF mount (MTF data, AF, focal length communication) -Adam Toralf Lund wrote: Has anyone here tried the Takumar-A 2X teleconverter on the digital

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread Gonz
I bought one used on ebay when ebay prices were on the earth, I paid I think somewhere in the neighborhood of $1200, plus it came with the 1.4x teleconverter, a steal really. Its an amazing lens, razor sharp, even with the teleconverter. But its heavy, needs an extremely steady(heavy) tripod,

Re: Photo shop

2007-09-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/09/07, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: PS books are OK but some concepts techniques really benefit from monkey see, monkey do learning :-) What a load of balls. Now pass me a banana will you ? ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/09/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: A reworking of a rather primitive earlier attempt of a street portrait: http://tinyurl.com/2njs7f http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RuaIGV2ierI/Aq8/seSXvLHvk2Q/ s1600-h/sept_11+001.jpg Attaboy. Nice work Frank. -- Cheers,

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread Rick Womer
Proposed program: Meet at 30th St. Station ~10:30am; take the subway to Old City, which has great architecture, many galleries, and interesting people. Lunch at the new Triumph Brewpub. After lunch, we can wander to Independence Hall/Liberty Bell/Constitution Center, or the Independence Seaport

Re: Photo shop

2007-09-11 Thread David Savage
On 9/11/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 11/09/07, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: PS books are OK but some concepts techniques really benefit from monkey see, monkey do learning :-) What a load of balls. Ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh... Now pass me a banana will you ? ;-) :-P

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread Rebekah
One of the biggest raves in the country is going to be this weekend in Baltimore. Why don't you guys go photograph that ;) rg2 On 9/11/07, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Proposed program: Meet at 30th St. Station ~10:30am; take the subway to Old City, which has great architecture, many

Re: PESO -- Crabbin'

2007-09-11 Thread Bruce Dayton
I'm a bit lost on the caption versus what I am seeing - actually, I'm not quite sure what I am seeing. The people are too small for me to really make out what is happening and they are kind of blown out. It is more like two different scenes combined - a scenic of a pond/lake and some people

A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Pål Jensen
I have added a few more images to my portfolio at Photo.net. Unfortunately, I can't get decent quality when posting to the web. I have to boost brightness, contrast and saturation so that particularly the sky in some images look uneven. Anyway, here they are. Comments welcomed.

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread Bruce Dayton
The BW seems a bit better, but I'm not sure I would have cropped any tighter. My lean is toward BW with the original cropping. -- Bruce Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 5:27:08 AM, you wrote: ft A reworking of a rather primitive earlier attempt of a street portrait: ft http://tinyurl.com/2njs7f

Re: PESO -- Crabbin'

2007-09-11 Thread frank theriault
On 9/11/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that I shoot a lot of things at 43mm even if I'm using a zoom. I rather like that focal length on digital. Here's another... http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%20crabbin.html Equipment Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax

RE: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Tom C
Voff, how ya doin'? Maybe my tastes are changing. They do seem too bright and saturated to me. My first impression is that viewed together as a collection of thumbnails, it's overpowering. Nice compositions. Tom C. From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Scott Loveless
Pål Jensen wrote: I have added a few more images to my portfolio at Photo.net. Unfortunately, I can't get decent quality when posting to the web. I have to boost brightness, contrast and saturation so that particularly the sky in some images look uneven. Anyway, here they are. Comments

Re: Takumar-A 2X Teleconverter on Digital bodies?

2007-09-11 Thread Toralf Lund
Adam Maas wrote: I had one for a bit (Got it off Aaron) and did use it a few times with my A 70-210/4. Worked in all modes, but doesn't support the extras of the KAF mount (MTF data, AF, focal length communication) Yeah, now that you mention it, I've noticed that my MZ-5n doesn't report

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Sep 11, 2007 at 12:53:01PM +, mike wilson wrote: From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/11 Tue PM 12:30:41 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The occasional 300mm Hal Davis wrote: What are thoughts on the Pentax A 300mm f2.8?

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread Rick Womer
You couldn't drag me to such an event in chains. --- Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the biggest raves in the country is going to be this weekend in Baltimore. Why don't you guys go photograph that ;) rg2 On 9/11/07, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Proposed program:

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread pnstenquist
Some great shots, but most are oversaturated, some are too bright and too contrasty. If you set the colorspace to SRGB and do a Save for Web in PhotoShop, you shouldn't have any problems maintaining the look of your original on the web. Paul -- Original message

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 11, 2007, at 9:29 AM, Pål Jensen wrote: I have added a few more images to my portfolio at Photo.net. Unfortunately, I can't get decent quality when posting to the web. I have to boost brightness, contrast and saturation so that particularly the sky in some images look uneven.

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Jack Davis
A well composed collection. Unnatural color hue and borderline extreme saturation detract. A more natural look would improve..IMHO. Jack --- Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have added a few more images to my portfolio at Photo.net. Unfortunately, I can't get decent quality when posting

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Pål Jensen
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some great shots, but most are oversaturated, some are too bright and too contrasty. If you set the colorspace to SRGB and do a Save for Web in PhotoShop, you shouldn't have any problems maintaining the look of your original on

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Pål Jensen
I'm using Velvia - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 6:57 PM Subject: Re: A few more images Pål Jensen wrote: I have added a few more images to my portfolio at Photo.net.

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I like both with some reservations: The crop in either works well, although I'd like a little more of his chin in the BW version. I see nothing wrong with the color tonality/density. The BW seems just a bit dark to me ... this is a fair-skinned, blond man with blue eyes, he looks a little

Updated page of published work

2007-09-11 Thread Dario Bonazza
Just in case someone will be interested, other than mom ;-) http://www.dariobonazza.com/puble.htm Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/09/07, Pål Jensen, discombobulated, unleashed: I have added a few more images to my portfolio at Photo.net. Unfortunately, I can't get decent quality when posting to the web. I have to boost brightness, contrast and saturation so that particularly the sky in some images look uneven.

Re: adaptall adaptor question (Rikoh on Pentax)

2007-09-11 Thread Adam Maas
Should be safe unless it has the Ricoh P pin on it. -Adam Tim Øsleby wrote: Adaptall2 KA Rikoh, is that nohnoh on Pentax? I know there are compatiblity issues with Rikoh lenses on Pentax. Does that go for adaptors too? Tim Typo Mostly Harmless -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

adaptall adaptor question (Rikoh on Pentax)

2007-09-11 Thread Tim Øsleby
Adaptall2 KA Rikoh, is that nohnoh on Pentax? I know there are compatiblity issues with Rikoh lenses on Pentax. Does that go for adaptors too? Tim Typo Mostly Harmless -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread pnstenquist
Well that explains the Velvia look:-). Don't get me wrong, they're outstanding. But I think you'd be able to fine tune them better if you weren't having trouble in the conversion to web use. Which version of PhotoShop are you using? Paul -- Original message --

Re: adaptall adaptor question (Rikoh on Pentax)

2007-09-11 Thread Tim Øsleby
Thank you. How do I know if the adaptor has a Pb pin or not. Let me rephrase it. How do I instruct a seller to look for a P pin? (The seller of the 400/4 has a Rikoh KA adaptor he could throw into the deal) He seem to be the kind of guy who knows how to walk and chew gum simultaneously. So it

Re: Photo shop

2007-09-11 Thread wendy beard
On 9/10/07, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The best kept secret in the photo world for collages and page layouts is FotoFusion. Download a trial and check it out - The rendering engine is excellent and if you can limit your sizes to max 13 x 19 @ 300dpi the Enhanced version should

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread John Whittingham
On Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:29:39 +0200, Pål Jensen wrote I have added a few more images to my portfolio at Photo.net. Unfortunately, I can't get decent quality when posting to the web. I have to boost brightness, contrast and saturation so that particularly the sky in some images look uneven.

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Rick Womer
Pal, You need to look at these with a calibrated monitor! They are =certainly= not bluish, without contrast, or undersaturated! In fact, if anything, they tend in the opposite direction. Gorgeous scenes and compositions; I'd love to see your prints sometime--or more accurate Photo.net posts.

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Bruce Dayton
That is about where I am at. The locations, lighting and compositions are excellent, but the colors are just way over the top for me. -- Bruce Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 10:42:19 AM, you wrote: GD On Sep 11, 2007, at 9:29 AM, Pål Jensen wrote: I have added a few more images to my

Re: adaptall adaptor question (Rikoh on Pentax)

2007-09-11 Thread Adam Maas
It will have a P position on the aperture ring (similar to the A position on the KA) And it will also have a pin which extends from the mount. -Adam Tim Øsleby wrote: Thank you. How do I know if the adaptor has a Pb pin or not. Let me rephrase it. How do I instruct a seller to look for a P

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread Rebekah
you know you'd love it. rg2 On 9/11/07, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You couldn't drag me to such an event in chains. --- Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the biggest raves in the country is going to be this weekend in Baltimore. Why don't you guys go photograph that ;)

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Tom C
I agree that most everything I see is excellent. It looks like Velvia on acid to me though, and I like Velvia. Tom C. From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: A few more images Date:

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Pål Jensen
- Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] You need to look at these with a calibrated monitor! They are =certainly= not bluish, without contrast, or undersaturated! In fact, if anything, they tend in the opposite direction. Gorgeous scenes and compositions; I'd love

Re: adaptall adaptor question (Rikoh on Pentax)

2007-09-11 Thread Tim Øsleby
Thanks again. What this list knows Tim Typo Mostly Harmless - Original Message - From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 8:52 PM Subject: Re: adaptall adaptor question (Rikoh on Pentax) It will have a P

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On Sep 11, 2007, at 14:42, Pål Jensen wrote: Ok. So how does this one looks (http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6406548) (I'll only keep it here for a short while) compared to this one: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6405827 The first one is a save for web from the original

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread Scott Loveless
I'm not sure what's more unlikely - Rick enjoying a rave, or hell freezing over. Or maybe pigs flying. Or me enjoying a rave. I'll agree with Rick. You better have some damn heavy chains to get me into one. Rebekah wrote: you know you'd love it. rg2 On 9/11/07, Rick Womer [EMAIL

Re: Problem with my mother's Optio MX4 (purple party)

2007-09-11 Thread Thibouille
Thanks to all. I will contact Pentax ASAP and report back -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread graywolf
Had to look Rave up, looks like Disco is back. Scott Loveless wrote: I'm not sure what's more unlikely - Rick enjoying a rave, or hell freezing over. Or maybe pigs flying. Or me enjoying a rave. I'll agree with Rick. You better have some damn heavy chains to get me into one. Rebekah

Re: PESO -- Crabbin'

2007-09-11 Thread John Graves
Peter, I like the sweep of the picture. BTW, are crabbers as cussed and obstreperous as New England Lobstermen? John G. frank theriault wrote: On 9/11/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that I shoot a lot of things at 43mm even if I'm using a zoom. I rather like

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread pnstenquist
I wouldn't want to participate, but I'd love to shoot a hardcore rave. Lots of photo ops. -- Original message -- From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Had to look Rave up, looks like Disco is back. Scott Loveless wrote: I'm not sure what's more unlikely - Rick

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Mark Roberts
Pål Jensen wrote: Ok. So how does this one looks (http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6406548) (I'll only keep it here for a short while) compared to this one: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6405827 The first one is a save for web from the original but it looks bland to me and

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread mike wilson
John Francis wrote: On Tue, Sep 11, 2007 at 12:53:01PM +, mike wilson wrote: From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/11 Tue PM 12:30:41 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The occasional 300mm Hal Davis wrote: What are thoughts on the Pentax A 300mm

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread John Graves
Now I know I'm too too old. What is a rave?? John G. PS: you can ask me about DX, ssb and cw however O:-) Rebekah wrote: you know you'd love it. rg2 On 9/11/07, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You couldn't drag me to such an event in chains. --- Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Jack Davis
I think that after you've been away from it for awhile, your color cones begin to recover and allow you to, once again, recognize natural tones. Quite a shock, huh? ;-))) Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree that most everything I see is excellent. It looks like Velvia on acid

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread P. J. Alling
It's obviously Velvia. Scott Loveless wrote: Pål Jensen wrote: I have added a few more images to my portfolio at Photo.net. Unfortunately, I can't get decent quality when posting to the web. I have to boost brightness, contrast and saturation so that particularly the sky in some images

Re: adaptall adaptor question (Rikoh on Pentax)

2007-09-11 Thread P. J. Alling
Compare it to a F or FA lens. If there's a pin where the drive screw is yes it's a no-no. Tim Øsleby wrote: Adaptall2 KA Rikoh, is that nohnoh on Pentax? I know there are compatiblity issues with Rikoh lenses on Pentax. Does that go for adaptors too? Tim Typo Mostly Harmless --

Re: Takumar-A 2X Teleconverter on Digital bodies?

2007-09-11 Thread P. J. Alling
I believe it's the same as the CPC version. Mine never worked in all modes. Toralf Lund wrote: Has anyone here tried the Takumar-A 2X teleconverter on the digital bodies? I'm referring to this unit: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/teleconverters/Takumar-A_2X.html I'd like to know if it works

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Jack Davis
I can't argue with your processing preference if, as you say, you're trying to produce an image in which the color appears the same as the slide on a light box. If that's what you want, then it's right..for you. Jack --- Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From:

Old Agefix clearing times are in...

2007-09-11 Thread Toralf Lund
Hello, everybody... A few weeks ago, I asked the list if some Agefix fixer that someone gave to me, and that must be at least 10 years beyond its sell-by date, could still safely be used. The answer was essentially, do a clearing test... A couple of days ago I finally got around to doing this

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread Rebekah
I wouldn't want to participate, but I'd love to shoot a hardcore rave. Lots of photo ops. thank goodness, at least someone understands :oP there's tons of people dancing around and awesome, colored, angled lighting! Who wouldn't want to take pictures of that? You could even do a long exposure

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread P. J. Alling
Nice conversion. It could use a bit more contrast, not much mind you. frank theriault wrote: A reworking of a rather primitive earlier attempt of a street portrait: http://tinyurl.com/2njs7f http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RuaIGV2ierI/Aq8/seSXvLHvk2Q/s1600-h/sept_11+001.jpg The

Re: PESO -- Crabbin'

2007-09-11 Thread P. J. Alling
Not usually, since it's not a commercial venture, in these parts. You can be shot, for putting your pots out in the wrong location, when lobstering. John Graves wrote: Peter, I like the sweep of the picture. BTW, are crabbers as cussed and obstreperous as New England Lobstermen? John G.

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Pål Jensen
Thank you Mark! That did the trick it seems. I didn't have the right color space. I'm going to repost the images. - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:01 PM Subject: Re: A few more

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Christian
Pål Jensen wrote: Thank you Mark! That did the trick it seems. I didn't have the right color space. I'm going to repost the images. And Christian... and Godders and everyone else who said it was color space from the start... -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Rick Womer
Pal, It's 2138 GMT and already Photo.net says the images don't exist. I would have liked to compare them! Rick --- Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] You need to look at these with a calibrated monitor! They are

Re: Harrisburg PDML is now Philly PDML!

2007-09-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/09/07, graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed: Had to look Rave up, looks like Disco is back Mark! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Pål Jensen
- Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:34 PM Subject: Re: A few more images Pål Jensen wrote: Thank you Mark! That did the trick it seems. I didn't have the right color space. I'm

Re: adaptall adaptor question (Rikoh on Pentax)

2007-09-11 Thread Tim Øsleby
I don't have in front of me. It is with the seller. So I can't inspect it myself. But if he says no pin, then I'll be able to make use of your advice. Thank you. Tim Typo Mostly Harmless - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Mark Roberts
Pål Jensen wrote: Thank you Mark! That did the trick it seems. I didn't have the right color space. Glad to be of service! (Teaching this stuff on a regular basis certainly seems to have improved my ability to explain it.) I'm going to repost the images. Very much looking forward to

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On Sep 11, 2007, at 16:52, Pål Jensen wrote: - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:34 PM Subject: Re: A few more images Pål Jensen wrote: Thank you Mark! That did the trick it

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Rick Womer
Utterly spectacular images, Pal. Rick --- Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:34 PM Subject: Re: A few more images Pål Jensen wrote:

Re: Old Agefix clearing times are in...

2007-09-11 Thread Scott Loveless
Toralf Lund wrote: Hello, everybody... A few weeks ago, I asked the list if some Agefix fixer that someone gave to me, and that must be at least 10 years beyond its sell-by date, could still safely be used. The answer was essentially, do a clearing test... A couple of days ago I finally

Re: Updated page of published work

2007-09-11 Thread Rick Womer
Very impressive, Dario. Let us know if you ever get around to translating that Pentax article into English! Rick --- Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just in case someone will be interested, other than mom ;-) http://www.dariobonazza.com/puble.htm Dario -- PDML

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Pål Jensen
- Original Message - From: Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Still super vivid from here I sure wish you could come over here, look over my shoulder, and tell me if it looks like you want it to from here. WOW that's a lot of color. I kinda like it, though. REPLY: After all,

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Jack Davis
Somewhat better for me, but the unique Velvia blue hue is very persistent. Jack --- Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:34 PM Subject: Re: A few

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread Kenneth Waller
But my first thoughts are BIG! and HEAVY! Big heavy, you haven't seen big heavy until you've lugged a 600mm FA for a mile or so in the bush! Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The occasional 300mm

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread Kenneth Waller
I like it Frank. I'd probably try to reduce some of the brightness of the highlights to the right of his face if it were mine. Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW) A reworking of

Re: PESO -- Crabbin'

2007-09-11 Thread Kenneth Waller
Doesn't work for me. The composition pulls my eye to the grasses on the right. The participants are too small in the image the light is very harsh. Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Ken said. I might also brighten up the midrange a wee bit. But it's an interesting pic and better than the color version. Had to wait until I got home to comment. Can't trust the monitor at work. Paul On Sep 11, 2007, at 7:07 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: I like it Frank. I'd probably try

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Kenneth Waller
A wonderful collection of outdoor images ! Location, location , location - with no disrespect to your photographic ability. Thanks for sharing. Film/digital ? Not that it matters, just curious. Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 12/09/2007, Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After all, they are supposed to look colorful and vibrant. Thats why I shot them! They are mostly shot under spectacular lighting conditions with very vibrant colors. Velvia helps as well. Whatever you are trying to acheive it's not working,

Re: A few more images....

2007-09-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like them now. I might brighten the midrange a bit with a curves adjustment. But they're spectacular photos. Yes, they're Velvia, and they're going to look saturated. But it's a look and an appropriate one for this photography. Very nice. Paul On Sep 11, 2007, at 7:03 PM, Pål Jensen wrote:

Re: Updated page of published work

2007-09-11 Thread Rebekah
Nice work! rg2 On 9/11/07, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very impressive, Dario. Let us know if you ever get around to translating that Pentax article into English! Rick --- Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just in case someone will be interested, other than mom ;-)

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-11 Thread David J Brooks
On 9/11/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But my first thoughts are BIG! and HEAVY! Big heavy, you haven't seen big heavy until you've lugged a 600mm FA for a mile or so in the bush! One day.:-) Dave Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message -

Re: PESO - Charlie (again, in BW)

2007-09-11 Thread Rebekah
what an interesting picture :o) I like it, especially in BW rg2 On 9/11/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What Ken said. I might also brighten up the midrange a wee bit. But it's an interesting pic and better than the color version. Had to wait until I got home to comment. Can't

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