Re: PESO - Senior Portrait

2008-01-09 Thread Cotty
On 08/01/08, Bruce Dayton, discombobulated, unleashed: A recent senior portrait taken in the home of a friend. Pentax K10D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 108mm ISO 100, 1/60 sec @ f/11, handheld Single Alien Bee monolight http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/ambersenior_0079.htm Hi Bruce, I wouldn't normally

Re: Is an F80-200 worth $40?

2008-01-09 Thread Thibouille
The only problem with the F 70-210 and the reason why I sold it (I needed money other wise I would have kept it but well..) is the weight. It is a tank, very sturdy IMO but sooo heavy :( -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;)

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread Cotty
On 08/01/08, cbwaters, discombobulated, unleashed: The Buy American idea was intended to keep American workers employed, right? I think you've hit the nail on the head. To name a few in this country - Land Rover, Honda, BMW-Mini - all built by Brits. We gave up owning our own car industry

Re: A couple more bicycle photos -peso

2008-01-09 Thread Polyhead
ahh, buuut! ) When reasonably necessary to avoid hazardous conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or other conditions that make continued operation along the right curb or edge unsafe or

PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread Alastair Robertson
http://www.pbase.com/image/91434888. Well 8 actually but 4 big ones - nice eyelashes too. An afternoon potter on one of the local beaches turned up this little fellow. K10D FA100/2.8 AF540FGZ F22 125th ISO100 +2EV Flash EV -1.5 Handheld These types of shots are my typical fare but mostly I have

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Joe, That was the hot rod page. No matter, I found the Super Stock page. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=772282 Nice work. Small world. I shot and wrote for both Super Stock and Hot Rod in the seventies. and into the early eighties at least. Steve Collison, longtime editor of

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice one. I like the natural, camouflage environment. A wee bit more DOF would be nice, but I know that's tough to achieve without going to a very high ISO when shooting handheld. Good work. Show us more. Paul On Jan 9, 2008, at 5:38 AM, Alastair Robertson wrote:

Re: PESO - Senior Portrait

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Jan 9, 2008 3:51 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 4. So, aside from all that, what have the bloody Romans ever done for us?! Well, our pilaging skills were pretty poor before they showed up. Dave HTH -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: Peso Fog shots at the farm

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Ken. Yes, i think it would,i'll fix that. Dave On Jan 8, 2008 5:15 PM, Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, I like the fence the best of the three. I'd prefer the RH side end of the fence be out of the picture, I think it would draw the eye in more than as you now have it.

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Jan 9, 2008 3:56 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We know how to design and build cars, but we don't know how to treat our employees well so that they do a good job. We paid the price. Sounds like some of those managers made it over to the company I used to work for, Dave -- Cheers,

Re: PESO - Senior Portrait

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
Ditto Dave On Jan 8, 2008 10:45 PM, Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Simply a wonderful shot ! Composition, subject, exposure great! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Senior Portrait A

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread 272yb
Hey Paul, Thanks.. Steve was also a friend of mine.As you know Steve lived in Jersey and spent a lot of time at Atco Dragway, One of his last car projects was getting the little black 5.0 LX to run very well. I spent a lot of time at different dragstrips, either racing or photographing.Joe

Re: PESO (x4): How much faith.... (Whoops, with corrections)

2008-01-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: PESO (x4): How much faith (Whoops, with corrections) Naked babe on the beach usually does it for me. People tend to get their nose out of joint if you take pictures of their kid at the beach. Take your own. William

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list Thats basically what i concluded. I'm buying a rocket next time http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/gallery/titan/titan1.html William Robb -- PDML

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread pnstenquist
I remember Steve's place near Atco. I visited him there several times. When I was working for Hearst I used a pen name in SSDI. It was Keven Michaels -- Steve's son's name. I lived in central Jersey near Englishtown. Steve was at my house several times as well. I originally met him when he was

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread graywolf
I wonder if you bought that Mustang new? I had a 80 Pinto that was made in Michigan, my girlfriend at the time had one that was made in Canada, and a friend had one that was made in Mexico. None of them had any problems while we owned them. Mine had 119K miles on it when I sold it. You can

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread graywolf
Fix Or Repair Daily (from the Model T days) effing orful rotten dog and there must be at least 20 more. Fastest Overall Racing Dragster Just to prove they were not all negative. Young Henry Ford had a brilliant idea, when told there were not that many people in the country who could afford a

Re: dead pixels on an ist D

2008-01-09 Thread John Bailey
I sent mine in to have hot pixels mapped out. I was satisfied with the results. By dead do you mean pixels with no light at all or red or green pixels on all the time? John --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone on the list sent in a ist D body to Pentax to have it repaired for dead pixels

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread Cotty
On 09/01/08, Alastair Robertson, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.pbase.com/image/91434888. Well 8 actually but 4 big ones - nice eyelashes too. An afternoon potter on one of the local beaches turned up this little fellow. K10D FA100/2.8 AF540FGZ F22 125th ISO100 +2EV Flash EV -1.5

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread graywolf
Back in the day, my Pinto was made just down the road from me in Michigan, my girlfriends was made in Canada, and another friends was made in Mexico. Couldn't see much difference. BTW, they were all bought in Detroit at the same dealership. As to the keep Americans working thing, I think that is

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread Cotty
On 09/01/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/gallery/titan/titan1.html That's rocket science. I like the strap-ons btw. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Tripod Head for Bigma - Suggestions/Reccomendations ?

2008-01-09 Thread Patrick Genovese
To everyone who responded to this thread. Thank you all for your input.. I think I will go for the Manfrotto 393 .. A wimberly is simply outside my budged plus my existing ball head serves me just fine except for the bigma. I guess getting a dedicated head for a long lens is the better option

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list I like the strap-ons btw. Somehow I'm not surprised. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread Bruce Dayton
Well, it is technically quite good - much better than I could do, I think. It is a rather disturbing type of subject for many, which may have some impact on why you don't see more shots like this. Also, the availability of this type of subject isn't very universal. Anyway, nicely done. --

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread Christian
Cotty wrote: I like the strap-ons. MARK! Oh my god MARK! -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?

2008-01-09 Thread Joe Wilensky
Does anyone have a link to a pdf version (or the file itself) of the instruction manual for the D-BG1 grip for the *ist D? It doesn't seem to be on any of the official or unofficial Pentax manuals sites. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Senior Portrait

2008-01-09 Thread Bruce Dayton
Many thanks for the comments. This seems to have been a somewhat polarizing photo. Anyway, the comments provided will be taken into account for future shoots. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 4:41:06 AM, you wrote: DJB Ditto DJB Dave DJB On Jan 8, 2008 10:45 PM, Ken

Re: PESO - Glenview Apartments

2008-01-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Frank, you're really in the zone or on the streak or whatever it is that is happening to you, but this is wonderful photo. Cheers! Boris frank theriault wrote: After the snowfall on New Years Day: http://tinyurl.com/2cqkdq

Re: PESO: while the others were sitting under the xmas tree...

2008-01-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Cotty wrote: Ralf, if you don't chuck out a book one day with all this amazing stuff, I'll puke. I love the first one, the Cargowagon shot. All your work has a simple and astonishing feel to it, eminently viewable, enticing. As the yanks say, you rock! What the tall Englishman said ;-).

Re: GESO: Snowy January 1st, 2008

2008-01-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks. I'll see what I can do about some palms ;-). Boris Bob Sullivan wrote: Here are 4 pictures from the morning of 1/1/08. Especially for you folks down in the warm climates. http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/JanuarySnow comments/criticisms welcome Regards, Bob S. --

Re: Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?

2008-01-09 Thread Thibouille
I dot remind having a munual for it. If youhave any quesion I'm sure we all will tell you what you wanna know. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML

Re: Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?

2008-01-09 Thread Adam Maas
It did have one of those little paper manuals like what lenses come with. Essentially no info beyond how to attach it -Adam On 1/9/08, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dot remind having a munual for it. If youhave any quesion I'm sure we all will tell you what you wanna know. --

Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Patrick Genovese
See here: http://www.aronsen.no/default.asp?ArtID=428 -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

new regulations on lithium batteries on aircrafts

2008-01-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
High-tech travellers beware! I just found this new DOT rules (this for the US, other countries may adopt similar rules). You cannot have spare lithium batteries in your checked-in baggage, only in carry-on baggage, and with some limitations. See the official Dot site for details:

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Jack Davis
Hmmm.. Jack --- Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: See here: http://www.aronsen.no/default.asp?ArtID=428 -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread pnstenquist
That's it. -- Original message -- From: Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] See here: http://www.aronsen.no/default.asp?ArtID=428 -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Tim Øsleby
- 14,6 Megapiksler (CMOS sensor) - Optisk billedstabilisering (Image sensor shift mechanism) - Huset er motstandsdyktig mot regn, sand og støv - Dobbel støvfjerning på billedbrikken - Stor 2,7 LCD skjerm - Søkerbilde på LCD (Live View) - Ett- trykks RAW opptak - Følsomhet inntil 3200 ISO Veil pris

Re: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread Ken Waller
Very well done. I'd prefer a more blurred background tho. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Old Four Eyes http://www.pbase.com/image/91434888. Well 8 actually but 4 big ones - nice eyelashes

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Cotty wrote: I like the strap-ons btw. MARK! Cotty wrote: On 09/01/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/gallery/titan/titan1.html That's rocket science. I like the strap-ons btw. -- I am personally a member of

Re: Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?

2008-01-09 Thread Joe Wilensky
Thanks -- that's what it seems like; I just wanted to know if there were any functions not immediately apparent from attaching it and trying it out. Joe On Jan 9, 2008, at 1:23 PM, Adam Maas wrote: It did have one of those little paper manuals like what lenses come with. Essentially no

Re: Is an F80-200 worth $40?

2008-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I like tanks, if they'd let me I'd drive one. I can imagine nothing more intimidatingly in a dispute over a parking space with a minivan... Thibouille wrote: The only problem with the F 70-210 and the reason why I sold it (I needed money other wise I would have kept it but well..) is the

Re: PESO - Senior Portrait

2008-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
The Romans didn't pillage, the civilized. In the initial stages the only real difference is in how wide spread and efficient the distribution of the spoils is. David J Brooks wrote: On Jan 9, 2008 3:51 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 4. So, aside from all that, what have the bloody

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/9/2008 2:41:16 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.pbase.com/image/91434888. Well 8 actually but 4 big ones - nice eyelashes too. An afternoon potter on one of the local beaches turned up this little fellow. K10D FA100/2.8 AF540FGZ F22 125th

Re: PESO - Senior Portrait

2008-01-09 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/8/2008 4:15:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A recent senior portrait taken in the home of a friend. Pentax K10D, DA* 50-135/2.8 @ 108mm ISO 100, 1/60 sec @ f/11, handheld Single Alien Bee monolight

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
We don't know that for sure. Pentax sometimes doesn't announce features.. (Though it does seem unlikely). Tim Øsleby wrote: - 14,6 Megapiksler (CMOS sensor) - Optisk billedstabilisering (Image sensor shift mechanism) - Huset er motstandsdyktig mot regn, sand og støv - Dobbel støvfjerning på

Re: Is an F80-200 worth $40?

2008-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
That should be intimidating, and add or SUV to that. P. J. Alling wrote: I like tanks, if they'd let me I'd drive one. I can imagine nothing more intimidatingly in a dispute over a parking space with a minivan... Thibouille wrote: The only problem with the F 70-210 and the reason why I

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Adam Maas
Hmm, if that's the same 2.7 LCD as the Sony A200, I'm disappointed. The A200's 2.7 LCD is only 230k pixels and those low-res displays make live view far less useful than the high-res displays on the D3 or D300 (Which are sharp enough to determine critical focus on image review or live view, the

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
I like this very nice shot, Alastair! I have a question (for you and whoever else would want to comment on it). I understand that -1.5EV flash compensation is for a soft fill-in flash. But what was the reason for +2EV ? Recently there was a brief discussion here (I remember Godfrey

Re: new regulations on lithium batteries on aircrafts

2008-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
There is no limit on batteries below the 100 watt-hour limit in carry-on luggage. I wanted to figure out the watt-hour rating of a Pentax K10D's battery. The BH site (fastest place to look) lists it as a 1620 milliAmp-hour battery, that's 1.62 Amp-hour, with a nominal voltage of 7.4v.

Re: Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?

2008-01-09 Thread Adam Maas
Nope, nothing special other than the grip on/off, whose function is pretty straightforward. -Adam On 1/9/08, Joe Wilensky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks -- that's what it seems like; I just wanted to know if there were any functions not immediately apparent from attaching it and trying it

Re: new regulations on lithium batteries on aircrafts

2008-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 9, 2008, at 10:59 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: High-tech travellers beware! I just found this new DOT rules (this for the US, other countries may adopt similar rules). You cannot have spare lithium batteries in your checked-in baggage, only in carry-on baggage, and with some limitations.

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I would bet so. It is supposed to be mostly internal changes. (With the rumors of a January announcement I kind of expected something from the LV Consumer Electronics Show, but it's started and... Well nothing.) Patrick Genovese wrote: See here: http://www.aronsen.no/default.asp?ArtID=428

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Nice shot. I'm not a particular enthusiast of wildlife photos, although I like to see them and do some occasionally ... more often birds and water life, rarely insects. -- Responding to Igor: With my DS, I found the meter calibration generally required +0.5-0.7 EV compensation when

Re: new regulations on lithium batteries on aircrafts

2008-01-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
Wed Jan 9 14:19:08 EST 2008 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 9, 2008, at 10:59 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: High-tech travellers beware! I just found this new DOT rules (this for the US, other countries may adopt similar rules). You cannot have spare lithium batteries in your checked-in

Re: new regulations on lithium batteries on aircrafts

2008-01-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
Wed Jan 9 14:35:28 EST 2008 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: There is no limit on batteries below the 100 watt-hour limit in carry-on luggage. I wanted to figure out the watt-hour rating of a Pentax K10D's battery. The BH site (fastest place to look) lists it as a 1620 milliAmp-hour

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Jan 9, 2008 1:49 PM, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - 14,6 Megapiksler (CMOS sensor) - Optisk billedstabilisering (Image sensor shift mechanism) - Huset er motstandsdyktig mot regn, sand og støv - Dobbel støvfjerning på billedbrikken - Stor 2,7 LCD skjerm - Søkerbilde på LCD (Live

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Tim Øsleby
The Nikon LCD is not really 922k. It is about 300k x 3. 300k pix pr colour channel. In other words, it is better, but not as much better as the specs suggests. Tim Typo - Original Message - From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday,

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
Opened it up, but had to close it pretty quick, but, from the 1/10 of a second of what i saw looked nice. I'll have to memory bank the title for future reference. Sorry:-( Dave On Jan 9, 2008 5:38 AM, Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pbase.com/image/91434888. Well 8

Pentax Gallery Screensaver.

2008-01-09 Thread Jack Davis
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Re: Pentax Gallery Screensaver.

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
Beat me to it Jack. I was just about to post something. Not yet, but thinking. Dave On Jan 9, 2008 3:21 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone opted in on the Pentax Photo Gallery Screensaver? Jack

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Tim Øsleby
Specs does not tell. Tim Typo - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:09 PM Subject: Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ? On Jan 9, 2008 1:49 PM, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread mike wilson
From: Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/01/09 Wed AM 10:38:04 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Old Four Eyes http://www.pbase.com/image/91434888. Well 8 actually but 4 big ones - nice eyelashes too. An afternoon potter on one of the local

Re: Is an F80-200 worth $40?

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Jan 9, 2008 2:24 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That should be intimidating, and add or SUV to that. Sounds like you just completed my speling classes.:-) Dave P. J. Alling wrote: I like tanks, if they'd let me I'd drive one. I can imagine nothing more intimidatingly in a

Re: new regulations on lithium batteries on aircrafts

2008-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 9, 2008, at 11:49 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: There is no limit on batteries below the 100 watt-hour limit in carry-on luggage. I wanted to figure out the watt-hour rating of a Pentax K10D's battery. The BH site (fastest place to look) lists it as a 1620 milliAmp-hour battery,

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
Bet ya that tranny works.:-0 Dave On Jan 9, 2008 10:40 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 09/01/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: http://exploration.grc.nasa.gov/education/rocket/gallery/titan/titan1.html That's rocket science. I like the strap-ons btw. Funny, i figured

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Thibouille
10th January is an internal event for press under heavy NDA (but who knows, things might leak) and 24th January isthe currently scheduled date for announcement. Also I would suggest those liking fps/buffer size to buy the grip when/if they buy the K20D ;) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille

Re: Pentax Gallery Screensaver.

2008-01-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
Wed Jan 9 15:28:31 EST 2008 David J Brooks wrote: Beat me to it Jack. I was just about to post something. Mark! PDML rule of thumb (I should probably call it Rule of quick thumb): If you have important news to post FYI, if you wait long enough, somebody else would post it to PDML.

For those who think it looks soooo.... nice around here

2008-01-09 Thread graywolf
I took a photo to show the other view from the same spot, it is on my blog: http://www.graywolfphoto.com/journal/ BTW, the ride up to the end of that street and back to the apartment is about one little mile, maybe a mile an a half, certainly no farther, and it is the only low traffic road

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Gonz
Do I read that to mean that somehow the grip will tap into the internal bus to extend the fps somehow? I.e. more fast ram or something? On 1/9/08, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 10th January is an internal event for press under heavy NDA (but who knows, things might leak) and 24th January

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Tim Øsleby
Correction. In small print: It is recomended to give it a shot al least once a year to keep it resistant. Tim Typo - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 9:29 PM Subject: Re: Samsung GX-20

Re: Is an F80-200 worth $40?

2008-01-09 Thread Thibouille
On Jan 9, 2008 7:53 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like tanks, if they'd let me I'd drive one. I can imagine nothing more intimidatingly in a dispute over a parking space with a minivan... I can imagine that :D -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo:

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread Cotty
On 09/01/08, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: Opened it up, but had to close it pretty quick, but, from the 1/10 of a second of what i saw looked nice. I'll have to memory bank the title for future reference. Sorry:-( I think we can determine an arachnoid presence here ;-) --

Re: PESO: Old Four Eyes

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Jan 9, 2008 3:56 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 09/01/08, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: Opened it up, but had to close it pretty quick, but, from the 1/10 of a second of what i saw looked nice. I'll have to memory bank the title for future reference. Sorry:-( I

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
Wed Jan 9 15:39:03 EST 2008 Thibouille wrote: Also I would suggest those liking fps/buffer size to buy the grip when/if they buy the K20D ;) Did you mean: Get a grip [... on yourself] ? ;-) Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Disposable diaper OT

2008-01-09 Thread Bill Lawlor
Godfrey wrote: Unless you buy disposable diapers for some nefarious reasons possibly related to your afore-implied doing to bicycles, I think the contents of all disposable diapers are ultimately always going to be the same ... With that the case, I treat any used disposable diaper with great

Re: Pentax Gallery Screensaver.

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
The sample looked like a slide show. Dave On Jan 9, 2008 4:01 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am curious as to how/where it would be seen.(?) Jack --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Beat me to it Jack. I was just about to post something. Not yet, but thinking.

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Thibouille
;) And btw... http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/149260-post30.html On Jan 9, 2008 9:50 PM, Igor Roshchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wed Jan 9 15:39:03 EST 2008 Thibouille wrote: Also I would suggest those liking fps/buffer size to buy the grip when/if they buy the K20D ;) Did you mean:

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Jan 9, 2008 3:55 PM, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep. Thats rumoured. This could explain the extra contacts on the grip. Could be larger buffer, could be something else, can also be something else to come i n future GFM cooler maybe. Dave Tim Typo - Original Message -

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Gonz
Ahh, I see. Could be wireless image transmission, more buffer, more processing power, high capacity storage, ...virtually anything. By exposing the guts, they can extend camera functionality with lots of external gadgets. On 1/9/08, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep. Thats rumoured.

Re: Is an F80-200 worth $40?

2008-01-09 Thread graywolf
Considering fuel costs it would be cheaper to offer the guy $100 for his parking space. Graywolf (Tom Rittenhouse) Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog:http://www.graywolfphoto.com/journal/ --- P. J. Alling wrote: I

RE: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread Bob W
it's rather a socialist attitude, so it's not surprising that it has disappeared from the USA. The general idea is that workers should be able to afford the product of their labour. Not sure how that makes for a better world, but there it is. Incidentally, am I alone in not knowing the rude

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Tim Øsleby
Yep. Thats rumoured. This could explain the extra contacts on the grip. Could be larger buffer, could be something else, can also be something else to come i n future Tim Typo - Original Message - From: Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday,

Re: Pentax Gallery Screensaver.

2008-01-09 Thread Jack Davis
Am curious as to how/where it would be seen.(?) Jack --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Beat me to it Jack. I was just about to post something. Not yet, but thinking. Dave On Jan 9, 2008 3:21 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone opted in on the Pentax Photo Gallery

Re: Disposable diaper OT

2008-01-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Motorcyclist without a helmet? ;-) On Jan 9, 2008 3:13 PM, Bill Lawlor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Godfrey wrote: Unless you buy disposable diapers for some nefarious reasons possibly related to your afore-implied doing to bicycles, I think the contents of all disposable diapers are ultimately

Re: Pentax Gallery Screensaver.

2008-01-09 Thread Bruce Dayton
me too. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 1:23:06 PM, you wrote: Anyone opted in on the Pentax Photo Gallery Screensaver? KW Yep. KW Kenneth Waller KW http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f KW - Original Message - KW From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] KW Subject: Pentax

Re: For those who think it looks soooo.... nice around here

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
Well, its an interesting photo essay i'd say.:-) Still it reminds me of those kidnapped garden gnomes going around the world and the thieves sending photos back to the owner.LOL Dave On Jan 9, 2008 3:52 PM, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took a photo to show the other view from the same

Re: Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?

2008-01-09 Thread Bruce Dayton
well, there is one thing to be aware of - if the dials are in between click detents, then the main dials can have problems. Basically make sure the the dials on both the body and grip click into place as you use them. Sometimes it seems like one of the dials is unresponsive - it is normally

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread Cotty
On 09/01/08, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Incidentally, am I alone in not knowing the rude Pontiac thing? Pull Out Naughty Thing In A Car -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ --

K10D on ebay @ $599 w/rebate

2008-01-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Check ebay for the most recent Buy-it-Now auctions. A camera store in Louisville is offering a $699 B-I-N price and qualifying for $100 rebate from Pentax. (For all of those who can't find a K10D on their local store shelves.) Regards, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax Gallery Screensaver.

2008-01-09 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah..me too. Jack --- Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone opted in on the Pentax Photo Gallery Screensaver? Yep. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax Gallery Screensaver. Anyone

Re: PESO - Senior Portrait

2008-01-09 Thread Rick Womer
I agree with Cotty. The facial expression is also a bit odd; she seems to be thinking if they make me play these damned instruments any more I'll cry! Rick --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 08/01/08, Bruce Dayton, discombobulated, unleashed: A recent senior portrait taken in the home

Re: Pentax Gallery Screensaver.

2008-01-09 Thread Ken Waller
Anyone opted in on the Pentax Photo Gallery Screensaver? Yep. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax Gallery Screensaver. Anyone opted in on the Pentax Photo Gallery Screensaver? Jack -- PDML

Re: Pentax Gallery Screensaver.

2008-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
Me to. I just did not want to be first Dave On Jan 9, 2008 4:42 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah..me too. Jack --- Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone opted in on the Pentax Photo Gallery Screensaver? Yep. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f

Re: Is an F80-200 worth $40?

2008-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
And where's the satisfaction in that? graywolf wrote: Considering fuel costs it would be cheaper to offer the guy $100 for his parking space. Graywolf (Tom Rittenhouse) Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog:http://www.graywolfphoto.com/journal/

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Socialism has nothing to do with it. Capitalism in it's purest form has the belief that each party should benefit from a transaction. Mercantilism believes you can, nay _must_ rape your customers and employees, and get away with it. It's right there in the handbook... Bob W wrote: it's

Re: For those who think it looks soooo.... nice around here

2008-01-09 Thread graywolf
HAR! This is my junk bicycle in Paris. This is my junk bicycle in New Guinea... What can I say, it gets me out of the apartment. Graywolf (Tom Rittenhouse) Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog:http://www.graywolfphoto.com/journal/

Question about canvas (reposted)

2008-01-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
Hi all, I asked this some time ago, but have not received any responses. so, I apologize for reposting this - I'd give it one more try. 1. For all printer users: what canvas/canvas paper do you use (roll or sheet)? 2. What parameters do they differ by (except for the size)? I.e. what should I

Re: Disposable diaper OT

2008-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 9, 2008, at 1:13 PM, Bill Lawlor wrote: This calls to mind the time decades ago when my wife changed the baby's (old fashioned cloth) diaper in the parking lot of the Golden Gate Bridge view area, She handed me the very used diaper and I put it on the roof rack of our VW Van.

Re: Question about canvas (reposted)

2008-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Sorry Igor, I have the R2400 but I've never considered using it to print on Canvas. You might go to the Printers Printing forum on DPReview http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1003 or Digital Darkroom forum on Photo.net http://photo.net/bboard/forum?topic_id=1701 and ask

Re: Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Adam Maas
Yes, but the others aren't really 230k pixels, but rather 1/3 of that. All LCD displays on cameras are specified by points or sub-pixels. The 922k display on the D3/D300/A700 has its pixels counted the same way as the 230k displays on other bodies. The 922x displays are 640x480, the 230k displays

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