Re: Photowalking with a Digital Native

2008-10-25 Thread Subash
On Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:59:04 -0500 "Christine Aguila" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I had the most amazing experience today with my nephew Akira: we > went on our first formal photowalk together. He carried the K10D with > the FA 50mm f 1.4 & I carried the 20D with the 50mm macro 2.8. I hi Chri

RE: Beatles Pentax Sighting (or: I Want To Hold Your Pentax)

2008-10-25 Thread Bob W
He's pointing out how it could be improved with a few extra megapixels and the word 'Canon' printed on the front. The other bloke's saying 'and that's where you put the long and winding film'. Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John >

Re: Photowalking with a Digital Native

2008-10-25 Thread David Savage
Great story Christine & the lad definitely has potential. I've found shooting with others who shoot differently than myself, can be a very entertaining & educational experience. Cheers, Dave 2008/10/26 Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I had the most amazing experience today with my neph

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Cory, I've had somewhat similar experiences. The higher end Epsons seem to be much better about head clogs (not happening), but I have thrown away 3 low end Epsons with exactly your experience. I have an HP sitting here for the last couple of years with nary a hiccup. My general recommend

Beatles Pentax Sighting (or: I Want To Hold Your Pentax)

2008-10-25 Thread John Celio
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationallibrarynz/2626869860/ I knew Ringo used a Pentax in A Hard Day's Night (anyone know what model/lens?), but I had never seen George using one too. Pretty nifty. :) John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pent

Re: Photowalking with a Digital Native

2008-10-25 Thread John Celio
Oh wow, that is such a great story, and the kid's got a great eye too! How old is he? I can't wait to do the same thing with my nephew. He's only 6 months old right now, though, so it'll be a while. :( Thanks for sharing! John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenat

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread John Celio
Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? First off, the warnings... Things not to do. Do not use Window cleaners, Alcohol, Bleach, Peroxide, Lighter fluid, degreasers, engine cleaners, mineral spirits or lacquer thinner. Also do not use force or compressed air as these these can cause serious da

Photowalking with a Digital Native

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
I had the most amazing experience today with my nephew Akira: we went on our first formal photowalk together. He carried the K10D with the FA 50mm f 1.4 & I carried the 20D with the 50mm macro 2.8. I explained the concept, put it on program, explained autofocus, set it to RAW , and explained

Re: K100 rebooting

2008-10-25 Thread John Celio
My K100 has started occasionally rebooting spontaneously. The last time it happened I lost the last 2 shots I had just taken. Is it likely to need an expensive repair job? Sounds like a short, possibly in the on/off switch. Your best bet would be to contact Pentax support and ask them, but I'd

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread John Celio
I believe I've cured my print head clogging problem altogether. I got rid of my Epson stylus color photo printiamagigger 925 and bought an HP printer. Only reason I haven't upgraded is because I can't afford a new (or used) printer with the capabilities of the 2200 (13" wide x 44" long, roll fe

Re: GESO Construction

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: "Ken Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nice documentation. Might you try a color image or two ? Next time I'll throw in one or two. I'd also suggest you try to minimize the inclusion of soo much sky. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitly keep this min

Re: GESO Construction

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Bob W, Derby, Brian, Walter, Dave B, Paul, Ken, and Bruce. Big thanks for your very kind and generous remarks. Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 2:53 PM Subject

Re: GESOs: Orchids and Beer

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: "Derby Chang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm becoming quite fond of these two Sigma macros. Superb lenses http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_10/08_10_orchid/index.htm All I can say is Wow to the Orchids. Really nice, Derby. Cheers, Christine More of a

Re: Boris, week 31 et al

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
Boris: Those are playful & fun! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" ; "PAW Project Discussions" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 2:01 PM Subject: Boris, week 31 et al Hi! I think thi

Re: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow, sounds like a great swap. Congrats & can't wait to see the pics. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 12:09 PM Subject: OT: Plenty of room in my safe So, last night I clamber

Re: Yee Ha!!!

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Maybe i should, whats $200 in ink right. Inconsistencies are that it will print a proper monitor to printer a few times, then it will give me a poor B&W print, even though it still looks proper on screen and after runnin

Re: Yee Ha!!!

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Boris. Much appreciated. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 1:12 PM Subject: Re: Yee Ha!!! Hi! Christine Aguila wrote: Just printed out my first 13" x 19" BW on

Re: Sir Spencer, Dragon Slayer

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
Walt: That's a fun, crisp shot. The wanna be hunter/stalker. :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Walter Hamler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, October 24, 2008 6:28 PM Subject: PESO: Sir Spencer, Dragon Slayer http://walthamler.sm

Re: The pre-workout cup of coffee

2008-10-25 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Paul: For me, the balloons make the shot--they really work to create a festive feel on the street. Nice one, Paul. Enjoyed seeing this. Cheers, Christine. - Original Message - From: "PN Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, October 24, 20

K100 rebooting

2008-10-25 Thread MikeM
My K100 has started occasionally rebooting spontaneously. The last time it happened I lost the last 2 shots I had just taken. Is it likely to need an expensive repair job? Thanks Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 25, 2008, at 17:25 , John Coyle wrote: On the other hand, there isn't one piece of pirated software on any of our PC's: as a developer myself, I want to be rewarded for the effort I put into creating these things, and I see no reason why the major software manufacturer's shouldn't be

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 25, 2008, at 17:32 , Cory Waters wrote: John, I believe I've cured my print head clogging problem altogether. I got rid of my Epson stylus color photo printiamagigger 925 and bought an HP printer. I was spending at least 2/3 of my ink unclogging and charging the print heads on my E

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread PN Stenquist
But for a photographer, the high end Epson printers are still unmatched in terms of image quality. My R2400 has never clogged in over two years of use. Sometimes I go a week without printing. No clogs. No problems. Paul On Oct 25, 2008, at 8:32 PM, Cory Waters wrote: John, I believe I've c

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Cory Waters
John, I believe I've cured my print head clogging problem altogether. I got rid of my Epson stylus color photo printiamagigger 925 and bought an HP printer. I was spending at least 2/3 of my ink unclogging and charging the print heads on my Epson. I don't print much so just about every time

RE: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread John Coyle
Somehow the Microsoft juggernaut managed to roll over one of the first and best spreadsheet programs ever. Lotus 1-2-3 has all the features I've ever needed in a spreadsheet, and I'm still using keystroke macros I write in 1982 in some areas. Like Bob, I maintain my company cashbook and draft acc

Re: PESO: Crossroads

2008-10-25 Thread Ken Waller
Ditto what Cotty said. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: PESO: Crossroads On 25/10/08, .timber>>code, discombobulated, unleashed: http://flickr.com/photos/timbah/2971531681/ A tram crossing near to

RE: Boris, week 31 et al

2008-10-25 Thread Bob W
Very good! I'm surprised nobody disappeared in a puff of logic and re-emerged as their own grandparents. Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris > Liberman > Sent: 25 October 2008 20:02 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List; PAW Project Dis

Re: PESO: The pre-workout cup of coffee

2008-10-25 Thread Adam Maas
I'd say more of a wagon with pretensions than a minivan, even for those oversized GM Lambda whales. The first (Subaru Legacy Outback) was nothing more than a wagon with a lift kit and some extra bodywork. -Adam On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 5:14 PM, PN Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A crossover

Re: PESO: The pre-workout cup of coffee

2008-10-25 Thread Adam Maas
On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 3:44 PM, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 25/10/08, PN Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>It was a GM on-site test drive in the downtown area of an upscale >>suburb. The GM PR guys hooked up with the coffee shop. They had a >>vehicle on the street and let people

RE: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: John Sessoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'd be willing to bet you couldn't find a single copy of Stunk & White at Microsoft even if you went in armed with a search warrant. STRUNK & White ... sorry 'bout that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 25, 2008, at 14:10 , David J Brooks wrote: Man, am i ever glad i drive a bus now. Turn the key and go to work. If you have to turn a key, it's not a 'real' bus! :-) Joseph McAllister King County Metro Operator for 6 yrs... http://transit.metrokc.gov/am/vehicles/nf-a-low-floor.html

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread Brian Walters
On Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:12:25 -0400, "John Sessoms" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > In Excel, I'm used to copying or cutting an existing cell (or range), > selecting a new location and pasting there just by pressing "Enter". > > Calc doesn't do that, you actually have to use a paste command. >

Re: OT: One Dollar Camera

2008-10-25 Thread David J Brooks
Should have bought one last week, when our $ was still good Dave On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 10:18 PM, John Celio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://orudorumagi11.deviantart.com/art/One-Dollar-Camera-57014918 > > John > > -- > http://www.neovenator.com > http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto > >

Re: Boris, week 31 et al

2008-10-25 Thread David J Brooks
Yes it is, Good eye here. Dave On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 3:01 PM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! > > I think this one is particularly funny: > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/10/paw-2008-week-31.html > > Also I posted few more pictures from our trip to Europe this year to my

Re: PESO - Yellow mushroom

2008-10-25 Thread David J Brooks
Nice. Good contrast in the colours and i like the DOF Dave On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well, we too have some mushrooms over here ;-). > > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/10/paw-2008-week-41.html > > ;-) > > Boris > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: radical experience

2008-10-25 Thread David J Brooks
Wonderful Dave On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 6:33 PM, Ralf R. Radermacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some more industrial nights and magic from Liège: > > http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/855640/display/14723576 > > As always... :-) > > Ralf > > -- > Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Co

Re: PESO: The pre-workout cup of coffee

2008-10-25 Thread PN Stenquist
A crossover is really nothing new. It's an SUV built on a passenger car platform. It would have been called a minivan twenty years ago, but minivans aren't PC. Crossovers usually differ from minivans only in that they have a bit more hood. Paul On Oct 25, 2008, at 3:44 PM, Cotty wrote: On

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At work I have the very latest office running under WinXP64. Since I don't have really much experience with older offices, having Open Office installed at home for quite some time, I should say that this new interface is Oll Korrect. I mean, I had no dif

Re: PESO: Crossroads

2008-10-25 Thread David J Brooks
Nice geometry to the shot Dave On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 3:27 PM, .timber>>code <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://flickr.com/photos/timbah/2971531681/ > > A tram crossing near to my home. I walk there day by day but just take > this picture today... :) > > Cheers, > t > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 2:56 PM, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Scott Loveless wrote: > >> I haven't used an office suite of any sort for several years. Since >> Google introduced Docs, I haven't used a local word processor at all. >> Though, I do keep Abiword installed just in case. G

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
Found a free download of your printer's service manual... http://www.inkjetprintpaper.com/SP2200SM.pdf Anyone else? Joseph McAllister Lots of gear, not much time On Oct 25, 2008, at 10:07 , John Celio wrote: Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.

Re: Lightroom printing and the Epson 2400

2008-10-25 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Godfrey and Walter. I'll try that Sunday for a print i want. Dave On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 12:59 PM, Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You changed the paper size so the printer put a same ratio print to paper > size. > Leave the paper size as 8x10 and when you specify 5x7 it will

RE: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Which is precisely what the Microsoft business model counts on, and > why they teeter on the brink of being a monopoly every single day. > (Actually they are, but they have the best 350 corporate lawyers on > the payroll to steamroller any legal complaints) > >

Re: OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread Adam Maas
Some of us prefer the Zeiss look to the Leica glow ;-) Otherwise I can agree. -Adam On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 2:07 PM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jolly good ;-). > > Why on Earth one would need any other gear, if one has a Leica with proper > lenses to mount on it? > > ;-) > > Now

Re: GESO: Happy Birthday, Opera House

2008-10-25 Thread Derby Chang
Boris Liberman wrote: Derby, is there really such a thing as Sigma 20/1.4? If so, please kindly let me know where I can one of my own? ;-) Boris Derby Chang wrote: A rather special dinner at the Opera House last night. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_10/08_10_guillaume/index.htm D

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 25, 2008, at 10:07 , John Celio wrote: Anyone have any other cleaning ideas? First off, the warnings... Things not to do. Do not use Window cleaners, Alcohol, Bleach, Peroxide, Lighter fluid, degreasers, engine cleaners, mineral spirits or lacquer thinner. Also do not use force or

Re: PESO: Crossroads

2008-10-25 Thread .timber>>code
Cotty írta: I really like it. But is the vignetting intentional or a by-product of the lens used? If intentional, not enough. If by-product, too much. intentionally by-product :) t -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: GESO Construction

2008-10-25 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Christine, Very nice collection. You do great work. An aside, I find it very difficult to meaningfully comment on an entire gallery. Takes up more time than I have to devote. So in this case, suffice it to say there are some great shots in there. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, Octo

Re: PESO: The pre-workout cup of coffee

2008-10-25 Thread Cotty
On 25/10/08, PN Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: >It was a GM on-site test drive in the downtown area of an upscale >suburb. The GM PR guys hooked up with the coffee shop. They had a >vehicle on the street and let people who stopped by take it for a >ride. It's a promotion technique that's b

Re: PESO: Crossroads

2008-10-25 Thread Cotty
On 25/10/08, .timber>>code, discombobulated, unleashed: >http://flickr.com/photos/timbah/2971531681/ > >A tram crossing near to my home. I walk there day by day but just take >this picture today... :) I really like it. But is the vignetting intentional or a by-product of the lens used? If intenti

Re: CS4 auto align and auto blend

2008-10-25 Thread Cotty
On 25/10/08, PN Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: >I tried the CS4 auto alignment and auto blend with 9 frames from a >virtual tour I shot in the lobby of an apartment building. There were >ten frames in all in the 360 degree pan, but I forgot to include the >last one in this pic:-). The resu

Re: Local store scaring me silly regarding Pentax

2008-10-25 Thread Bob Sullivan
Happens all the time. Many years ago, a book salesman and VP went to call on a K-Mart (like) buyer. They were selling children's books and stopped to straighten the instore display. The store manager and buyer passed by as they worked on the shelves. The VP engaged the buyer in a conversation... "T

Re: OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Aside from the M8 being silver, it sounds like a fantastic trade off. Good luck with it! Godfrey On Oct 25, 2008, at 10:09 AM, Bob W wrote: So, last night I clambered into the attic and brought down all the boxes and bits for my Contax/Zeiss gear. This morning I removed all the gear from my

PESO: Crossroads

2008-10-25 Thread .timber>>code
http://flickr.com/photos/timbah/2971531681/ A tram crossing near to my home. I walk there day by day but just take this picture today... :) Cheers, t -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the li

Re: GESO Construction

2008-10-25 Thread PN Stenquist
Some excellent work here. I really like the shot with the umbrellas behind the fence, the pic with the "L" in the background, and the portrait pic of the guy in the hardhat. But they're all very worthy. Nice stuff! Paul Hi Everyone: Just a few pics of the construction project. A note o

Re: PESO: The pre-workout cup of coffee

2008-10-25 Thread PN Stenquist
It was a GM on-site test drive in the downtown area of an upscale suburb. The GM PR guys hooked up with the coffee shop. They had a vehicle on the street and let people who stopped by take it for a ride. It's a promotion technique that's becoming rather common. Paul On Oct 25, 2008, at 11:47

Re: PESO - Yellow mushroom

2008-10-25 Thread PN Stenquist
Nice composition. I like the ground texture as well. Good one. Paul On Oct 25, 2008, at 3:18 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Well, we too have some mushrooms over here ;-). http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/10/paw-2008-week-41.html ;-) Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:/

PESO - Yellow mushroom

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, we too have some mushrooms over here ;-). http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/10/paw-2008-week-41.html ;-) Boris -- 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 t

CS4 auto align and auto blend

2008-10-25 Thread PN Stenquist
I tried the CS4 auto alignment and auto blend with 9 frames from a virtual tour I shot in the lobby of an apartment building. There were ten frames in all in the 360 degree pan, but I forgot to include the last one in this pic:-). The result was pretty good for just a button click operation

Re: Boris, week 31 et al

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
It is funny! And nice to have access to the memory chips from all involved. Aren't PDML'rs nice? Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Oct 25, 2008, at 12:01 , Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! I think this one is particularly funny: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/10/paw-2008-week-31.html

Boris, week 31 et al

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I think this one is particularly funny: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/10/paw-2008-week-31.html Also I posted few more pictures from our trip to Europe this year to my blogger. You're invited to look around ;-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/

Re: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
Being one who like to take things apart to see how they tick, I nowadays look around for help in doing so, and have found that the online sources for service manuals, some free, some for a few dollars, are invaluable. Here are a few places that have the 2200 or (in europe) 2100 service manu

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread Mark Roberts
Scott Loveless wrote: I haven't used an office suite of any sort for several years. Since Google introduced Docs, I haven't used a local word processor at all. Though, I do keep Abiword installed just in case. Gedit and vi see some use for editing plain text files. Just after OpenOffice becam

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/25/08, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Of course, there's no reason for you to switch if you've already *paid* for > MS Office! ...until you start getting people sending you files in the *new* > MS Office formats (Office 2007). Then you'll be faced with the choice of > either tryin

Re: OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread Cotty
On 25/10/08, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >The M8 is silver Commiserations. Maybe you can pick up an R-D1 next time ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
At work I have the very latest office running under WinXP64. Since I don't have really much experience with older offices, having Open Office installed at home for quite some time, I should say that this new interface is Oll Korrect. I mean, I had no difficulty learning and adjusting myself to

Re: PESO - Passing Streetcars in Chinatown

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Frank, I should tell you that finally realized what distracted me in your blog. The title photograph it is. You see, it is big and it basically dwarfs the real picture that you're posting in your blog. Of course, clicking on the small one helps, but you see my point, right? They are building s

Re: PESO: radical experience

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Ralf, is it one of the places which we visited with you? Cause I have a strange feeling of deja vu about the position of this sign... Boris Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Some more industrial nights and magic from Liège: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/855640/display/14723576 As always.

Re: GESO: Happy Birthday, Opera House

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Derby, is there really such a thing as Sigma 20/1.4? If so, please kindly let me know where I can one of my own? ;-) Boris Derby Chang wrote: A rather special dinner at the Opera House last night. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_10/08_10_guillaume/index.htm D -- PDML Pentax-Disc

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread John Francis
On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 08:43:38PM +0800, David Savage wrote: > 2008/10/25 Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > Bob W wrote: > > > >> The fact is that much of MS's Office software is superb as far as > >> > >> functionality and ease of use are concerned. > > > > You're obviously not using the late

Re: Yee Ha!!!

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Christine Aguila wrote: Just printed out my first 13" x 19" BW on Ultra Premium Matte. Yee Ha!!! If I do say so myself, it looks so cool. This printing is so much fun. Here's the photo: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8080119&size=lg ... I'm using the K20D with the DA 16-45mm.

Re: OT: One Dollar Camera

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
I've a one dollar note with Mickey Mouse from Disney Land. Though I doubtful I'd agree for such a conversion ;-). Boris John Celio wrote: http://orudorumagi11.deviantart.com/art/One-Dollar-Camera-57014918 John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pe

Re: OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Jolly good ;-). Why on Earth one would need any other gear, if one has a Leica with proper lenses to mount on it? ;-) Now, kind sir, you shall not avoid posting some good Leica pictures on this list. ;-) Boris Bob W wrote: So, last night I clambered into the attic and brought down all t

Re: GESO Construction

2008-10-25 Thread Ken Waller
Nice documentation. Might you try a color image or two ? I'd also suggest you try to minimize the inclusion of soo much sky. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 3:19 AM Subj

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread Ken Waller
In the years I worked @ Ford Motor, we strictly used the Microsoft Office programs as those were the most used by the outside outfits we dealt with. Ford had Microsoft offer their programs to the employess at a significant discount so the employees would use them @ home. I was happy to take th

Re: The pre-workout cup of coffee

2008-10-25 Thread Ken Waller
Sure is colorful ! I'd rather the guy & kid on the LH side weren't there, but that's just me, it all relates to your intent. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "PN Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: The pre-workout cup of coffee ht

Re: OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread David Savage
2008/10/26 Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > So, last night I clambered into the attic and brought down all the boxes and > bits for my Contax/Zeiss gear. This morning I removed all the gear from my > safe > and packed it into the boxes. This afternoon I took it all to my friendly > Leica > pusher and

Re: OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread David Savage
2008/10/26 Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Bob W wrote: >> >> the first >> think that struck me was the shutter sound. It's like the executioner's >> axe when >> it hits the block. > > I'm not even going to ask how you know what that sounds like... Mr Axe, meet Mr Chicken Neck. -- PDML Pentax

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread David Savage
2008/10/26 Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > To tell you the truth, Microsoft deserve kudos for *trying* something new. > Most companies get complacent with things like this. But the experiment is a > certifiable failure at this point and at the very least they ought to make > the "ribbon" interf

Re: OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: the first think that struck me was the shutter sound. It's like the executioner's axe when it hits the block. I'm not even going to ask how you know what that sounds like... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRI

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread Mark Roberts
PN Stenquist wrote: On Oct 25, 2008, at 9:13 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: PN Stenquist wrote: If someone sends me a Powerpoint presentation that was made with Microsoft Office, can I edit it in Open Office? Yes. And even if I could, would the original author be able to open and revise my edit

RE: OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread Bob W
[...] > > > > They are both used but in absolutely like new condition. The M8 is > > silver - I > > would have preferred black, but what the hell. [...] > > there's no spray paint in Jolly Olde? > I have gaffer tape... Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread Doug
On Oct 25, 2008, at 1:09 PM, Bob W wrote: So, last night I clambered into the attic and brought down all the boxes and bits for my Contax/Zeiss gear. This morning I removed all the gear from my safe and packed it into the boxes. This afternoon I took it all to my friendly Leica pusher and

Re: CS4, first impressions

2008-10-25 Thread AlunFoto
I use AutoPano for stitching of ~180° panos from "tiles" shot with the 43ltd or even the 77ltd. With the latter, I easily reach >25 exposures, with resulting images of >40 megapixels from the K20D and >30 mpix from K10D... :-) And besides, I already run the 64 bit version of Vista. Gotta think ab

RE: Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread Bob W
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John > Celio > Sent: 25 October 2008 18:08 > To: PDML@pdml.net > Subject: Extreme printer head cleaning tips? > > No, I'm not looking for advice on how to clean my printer while skydiving. This is where

OT: Plenty of room in my safe

2008-10-25 Thread Bob W
So, last night I clambered into the attic and brought down all the boxes and bits for my Contax/Zeiss gear. This morning I removed all the gear from my safe and packed it into the boxes. This afternoon I took it all to my friendly Leica pusher and traded it in for a Leica M8 and 21/2.8 Elmarit-M le

Extreme printer head cleaning tips?

2008-10-25 Thread John Celio
No, I'm not looking for advice on how to clean my printer while skydiving. I'm wondering what some of you folks do when you've cleaned and cleaned and cleaned your printer's heads but still keep coming up with clogged nozzles. Last night I set up my old Epson 2200 for the first time in a couple

Re: Lightroom printing and the Epson 2400

2008-10-25 Thread Walter Hamler
You changed the paper size so the printer put a same ratio print to paper size. Leave the paper size as 8x10 and when you specify 5x7 it will print 5x7. Walt On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 12:13 PM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I didi the conversions etc in LR then went to the print modul

Re: Lightroom printing and the Epson 2400

2008-10-25 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
In LR, first use the Page Setup button to pick a printer and page size/ orientation. Then use the Printer Setup button to bring up the driver dialog and set up the printing specifics for the paper type and quality you want. Now set up the print formatting in LR... Layout, Overlays, Print Job

Re: Local store scaring me silly regarding Pentax

2008-10-25 Thread John Celio
In our conversation he alluded to the fact that Pentax was having problems (He saw my K10D that I was shooting with). He said that several ex Pentax sales reps were now working with Nikon, especially in the Atlanta and NYC areas. I didn't press him but he seemed a nice young gent. Reps say that

Re: PESO: Canal de Bourbourg

2008-10-25 Thread Boris Liberman
Strangely enough b/w and color pictures convey rather different moods IMO. I'd say that color one is more like late September, when b/w one is more like early November, as far as my memory of European climate of the aforementioned months goes. But except my wish to see more of your excellent

Re: Lightroom printing and the Epson 2400

2008-10-25 Thread David J Brooks
I didi the conversions etc in LR then went to the print module. The "canvas" was set at 8x10 as from my previous print job, that went well. As i only wanted one 5x7 and used the Epson 5x7 paper, i set the guide lines on the canvas to 5x7 and then when the Epson print box popped up i set the paper t

Re: Local store scaring me silly regarding Pentax

2008-10-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Joseph McAllister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I believe the general consensus was that since Hoya took over the Pentax helm, Pentax USA is under different marching orders. Perhaps using Hoya reps? Perhaps Pentax USA having to sign a new import and marketing contract with Hoya? Anyway, the Boss

RE: PESO: The pre-workout cup of coffee

2008-10-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: PN Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8089740&size=lg Nice cheery little photo, but what's the deal? Is it like the banks used to do ... open an account and get a free appliance? Buy an SUV from GMC and they give you a free Mr. Coffee? 8-D -- PDML

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread Adam Maas
On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 11:32 AM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2008/10/25 Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 8:43 AM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> 2008/10/25 Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Bob W wrote: > The fact is that much of MS

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread John Sessoms
I haven't had any problems reading Excel spreadsheets with OpenOffice Calc. And since it's FREEWARE, it didn't cost anything (other than a few minutes time) to give it a try. I learned to loathe PowerPoint while I was still in the military, but according to the documentation, the Impress compo

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-25 Thread David Savage
2008/10/25 Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 8:43 AM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> 2008/10/25 Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >>> Bob W wrote: >>> The fact is that much of MS's Office software is superb as far as functionality and ease of use ar

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Oct 24, 2008, at 3:25 PM, John Sessoms wrote: >> http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html >> >> I hate this stuff. >>> > >>> > I hate it when it becomes law - too over the top. >> Yes, exactly. I have nothing agai

Re: CS4, first impressions

2008-10-25 Thread PN Stenquist
I think so. I tried an autostitch on just two frames without choosing any points. It came quite close to a perfect match. And these were distorted wide angle shots that I took for one of my real estate virtual tours. Paul On Oct 25, 2008, at 9:33 AM, AlunFoto wrote: 2008/10/25 PN Stenquist

Re: Inverters

2008-10-25 Thread John Sessoms
From: "Scott Loveless" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> n 10/24/08, John Sessoms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: "Scott Loveless" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Continuing the "Batteries" thread. > > > > I'd like to get an inverter for the car to run a AA battery charger, > > cell phone charger and th

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