Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread John Celio
I'm preparing my gear for the wedding I'm shooting next weekend, which includes taking my pin collection off my photo vest. I took a photo before removing it, and then decided it would be fun to share. WARNING: The close-up page comes to about 4mb. Be patient when downloading if you're not

Re: Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/2/2009 12:12:25 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, n...@neovenator.com writes: I'm preparing my gear for the wedding I'm shooting next weekend, which includes taking my pin collection off my photo vest. I took a photo before removing it, and then decided it would be fun to

Re: on paper

2009-03-02 Thread m.9.wilson
eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 3/1/2009 8:45:59 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, cotty...@mac.com writes: On 1/3/09, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: The whole enterprise is about greed. Rubbish. It's about exploring strange new worlds and new civilisations. It's

GESO - Last Saturday in Point Lobos

2009-03-02 Thread Sasha Sobol
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157614649626266/ It was windy, sometimes i thought I am about to be blown away together with the tripod :) If you are bored, skip to the last picture. CC welcome! Thanks, --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-03-02 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2009 11:07:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, pentax...@mac.com writes: On Mar 1, 2009, at 13:20 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: When it comes to mechanized book players, I prefer audio books. They have more life to them, there's a notion of performance involved which is

RE: OT - As seen on TV

2009-03-02 Thread Bob W
I went to check out what was on tv on the guide I see Without a Trace and click on info to see if it is something I'd seen The teaser read : When a real-estate agent is murdered, the police suspect he may have been the victim of foul play ann You can't pull the wool over

Re: Second version of the lens case

2009-03-02 Thread m.9.wilson
Don't forget to have a space for some sort of dessicant. Although dessicant brings its own problems, watertight cases keep water in as well as out. Luiz Felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br wrote: Interesting indeed, Larry - I'm thinking about recycling some old .50 ammo metalic boxes,

RE: NorCal PDML gathering in Sacramento

2009-03-02 Thread Bob W
In a message dated 3/1/2009 8:39:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: 4 roots Marnie, 4! WHAT?!? Marnie :-( Roots, not bumps, but I will look it up. Maybe it varies from person to person, tooth to tooth. it's different for sinodonts and

GESO: Sushi

2009-03-02 Thread Larry Colen
My friend suggested Sura Sushi in Mountain View for dinner, and commented that the rolls were quite pretty. Fortunately she wasn't starving, because she was correct, they were quite pretty: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157614591070975/ Oh, and tasty too. -- Photographs are

RE: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Bob W
Should have been involved. That what i get for typing with candle light. Dave Oh right, chainsaw... we know you never make typos at other times guffaw guffaw oh wait, CANDLELIGHT? out of your concern for conservtion or necessity? or romance? he can get all three

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Cotty
On 1/3/09, Doug Franklin, discombobulated, unleashed: You can't. Actually you can. There are adapters available, and on *some* bodies the lenses will fit without removal of the aperture lever. Ack I said 'aperture lever' !! Take cover -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People,

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Cotty
On 1/3/09, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: Butchery or buggery more like4. It is true, I have no scruples. I fact I sold them along with the Canon gear. The joke now is that I am saving for a 36X24mm sensor body - probably a 1Ds mark II - but if Pentax are going to bring one out,

RE: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Bob W
Actually you can. There are adapters available, and on *some* bodies the lenses will fit without removal of the aperture lever. Ack I said 'aperture lever' !! Take cover -- Cheers, Cotty Won't you ever learn? Surely you know by now to spell out all the hurtin' words, like

Re: Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
You must at least click and rattle when you walk. Not good for stalking wildlife.(?) Enjoyed looking them over. You may want to frame the vest some day. ;) Jack --- On Mon, 3/2/09, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: From: John Celio n...@neovenator.com Subject: Just for Fun: My Photo

Re: GESO - Last Saturday in Point Lobos

2009-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
I enjoyed the set, Sasha! I've read that Point Lobos was near where A Adams once lived and was one of his favorite haunts. It's not that far from when I live and have passed the area a few times. Your images make me want to go back and spend some time..and pixels. Jack --- On Mon, 3/2/09,

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Doug Franklin
Cotty wrote: On 1/3/09, Doug Franklin, discombobulated, unleashed: You can't. Actually you can. There are adapters available, and on *some* bodies the lenses will fit without removal of the aperture lever. Ack I said 'aperture lever' !! Take cover Yeah, but your original efforts were a

Re: GESO - Last Saturday in Point Lobos

2009-03-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
Not bored at all, Sasha... Very good images, even those that made me reach for the rifle... ;-) Serious now, very good images and the my favorites are the last. No damage from the wind, as far as I could see in my junkyard notebook. Very good! LF Sasha Sobol escreveu:

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Cotty
On 2/3/09, Doug Franklin, discombobulated, unleashed: Yeah, but your original efforts were a little more along the lines of butchery than simply attaching an adapter. :-) Funny thing is, I felt no pain while sawing. In fact. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
John, please don't wear that vest when boating... ;-) LF John Celio escreveu: I'm preparing my gear for the wedding I'm shooting next weekend, which includes taking my pin collection off my photo vest. I took a photo before removing it, and then decided it would be fun to share. WARNING:

Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

2009-03-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
Boris, at the title I was expecting Shai-Hulud itself... :-) Liked the first more, second very interesting but the first very good for my taste. LF Boris Liberman escreveu: Hi! About two weeks ago we had the strangest weather. Well, at this very moment it rains heavily outside, but that

Re: Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice pic and pin collection. However, I should point out that most male wedding photographers wear a sports coat and collared shirt, while the lady photos usually wear a dress or a nice suit. It's part of getting in synch with the nature of the event rather than sticking out. Paul On Mar

Pentax @ PMA 09

2009-03-02 Thread Roman Melihhov
There're speculation about Pentax next DSLR's K(whatever)D's. But what if Pentax executive gave Leica kudos with a reason and next Pentax shall be hybrid with K-mount in-body SR and features of Leica VLUX 1, http://www.dpreview.com/news/0609/06091409leicavlux1.asp However, there's just one

Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0903/09030201samsungnxsystem.asp J -- 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.

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Dario Bonazza
As expected, it doesn't look like a Pentax clone. Different control layout, different flash contacts, and so on. And no, it doesn't feature a K bayonet. I bet we won't see a sister model at Pentax booth. Dario - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To:

Re: Interesting Pentax discovery

2009-03-02 Thread Scott Loveless
On 3/1/09, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: Most probably and according other rumours: * bridge camera * no exchangeable lens * 22 or 24x zoom * no hotshoe * 12Mp * small sensor If you don't like bridge cameras... go back to what you were doing 5 minutes before ;) I like

PESO - The Floor

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/03/on-floor.html Comments and thoughts always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread AlunFoto
It strikes me that the rear view of that camera is very similar to the blundered image on the new Olympus that someone posted a link to recently. However that camera said pentax instead of samsung at the bottom of the LCD display. It wouldn't surprise me if Pentax unveiled a similar camera.

Re: PESO - The Floor

2009-03-02 Thread Bruce Walker
frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/03/on-floor.html Comments and thoughts always welcome. cheers, frank That image really appeals to me, Frank. Well conceived! -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 8:58 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: My $.02 on the issue. Since the book was so well done I don't mean just the images, I'm happy to go along with what the editors come up with regarding the next book. Mark's (and the editors) suggestions make sense to me

RE: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Anthony Farr
If it's being supposed that this is a clone of the interesting Pentax discovery camera, then I think Dario is correct that it isn't. The Pentax has a macro button, which would only be on the camera body if the lens was fixed. The Samsung has interchangeable lenses on an as yet undisclosed

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
...instead of Olympus.. Jack --- On Mon, 3/2/09, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: From: AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Samsung NX To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 6:40 AM It strikes me that the rear view of that camera is very similar

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread .timbercode
But it does. http://fototv.hu/images/stories/Hirek_Pletyi/Pentax_micro_43/28068643_900eb5ab5.jpg There was a comparsion of cameras with the Olympus E-620 on a site and this strange Pentax body appeared there. timber Dario Bonazza írta: As expected, it doesn't look like a Pentax clone.

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
The new breed of EVF makes very possible for all brands to offer some micro 4/3 - alike option. An adapter would allow the use of other lenses from the brand, and a pair of small zooms and a pancake prime would be released with the new camera. Flashes and other accessories would be

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Mark Roberts
AlunFoto wrote: It strikes me that the rear view of that camera is very similar to the blundered image on the new Olympus that someone posted a link to recently. However that camera said pentax instead of samsung at the bottom of the LCD display. It wouldn't surprise me if Pentax unveiled a

Re: PESO - The Floor

2009-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
Cute catch, Paul. Did the walker have enough self control to not kick or stomp the balloon? ;) Jack --- On Mon, 3/2/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - The Floor To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - The Floor

2009-03-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
Great moment Frank! LF frank theriault escreveu: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/03/on-floor.html Comments and thoughts always welcome. cheers, frank -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
I see 12MP on the forward edge of the lens barrel.(?) J --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu wrote: From: Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu Subject: Re: Samsung NX To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 6:54 AM AlunFoto wrote: It strikes

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Mark Roberts
Jack Davis wrote: --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu wrote: Maybe, but the secret camera from yesterday has been revealed as a 24MP point-and-shoot called the X-70: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=31172424 I see 12MP on the forward edge of the

Re: PESO - The Floor

2009-03-02 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/03/on-floor.html Comments and thoughts always welcome. Frank, did you ever post your blog pic The Photo Op to the list? That's a really good one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts wrote: Jack Davis wrote: --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu wrote: Maybe, but the secret camera from yesterday has been revealed as a 24MP point-and-shoot called the X-70: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=31172424 I see 12MP on

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Charles Robinson
On Mar 2, 2009, at 8:40, AlunFoto wrote: It strikes me that the rear view of that camera is very similar to the blundered image on the new Olympus that someone posted a link to recently. However that camera said pentax instead of samsung at the bottom of the LCD display. ..and the hotshoe is

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza Subject: Re: Samsung NX As expected, it doesn't look like a Pentax clone. Different control layout, different flash contacts, and so on. And no, it doesn't feature a K bayonet. I bet we won't see a sister model at Pentax booth.

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I agree 100%. If I have 2 or 3 good enough pics I'll submit them and let the editors decide which one fits better with the rest. If I 'need' that one picture appears in the book, I'll only submit this one. I still haven't received the book but, for your comments it seems that our first self

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Dario Bonazza
No. They are different types of cameras. The Samsung NX is an EVIL, the Pentax is a bridge. We can take that bridge just as a shy step toward a future EVIL system, but still far from getting there. Dario - Original Message - From: .timbercode tim...@clancode.hu To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread William Robb
And a little more official than the rumour mongers PENTAX X70 An all-purpose d...pdf William Robb -- 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.

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread m.9.wilson
William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza Subject: Re: Samsung NX As expected, it doesn't look like a Pentax clone. Different control layout, different flash contacts, and so on. And no, it doesn't feature a K bayonet. I bet we

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jaume Lahuerta Subject: Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE I agree 100%. If I have 2 or 3 good enough pics I'll submit them and let the editors decide which one fits better with the rest. If I 'need' that one picture appears in the book,

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com Although I am a great believer in form following function, truth for me is that all these bridge cameras are as ugly as smacked backsides. You are Scottish, not English, apparently. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread m.9.wilson
William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com Although I am a great believer in form following function, truth for me is that all these bridge cameras are as ugly as smacked backsides. You are Scottish, not English,

Re: GESO Construction II

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 3:48 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: It was a $itch of a day out at the construction site:  very, very cold, damp, and flurries.  But the drilling continued on the 1st caisson for the super-structure (indoor parking garage student

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 2, 2009, at 7:03 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Jack Davis wrote: --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu wrote: Maybe, but the secret camera from yesterday has been revealed as a 24MP point-and-shoot called the X-70:

PDML Annual makes it to Toronto

2009-03-02 Thread Fernando
Just got it. What can I say that hasn't been said already? I'm just thankful that I've been given the chance to share a space with all you talented photographers. I can't praise enough the editing job, the sequencing is marvelous. Thanks Again Fernando -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Adam Maas
So Samsung brings out its EVIL system that they've been hinting at for a while. Looks like a reasonably interesting first try, but without a flip/twist LCD I certainly won't be trading my G1 in on it. I do wonder if they'll offer something akin to Panasonic's DMW-MA1 converter to give

PESO - Dove in the snow

2009-03-02 Thread Christian
http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/03/dove-in-snow.html Shot this morning during our snowstorm Comments always appreciated. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-03-02 Thread William Robb
A wee update: I used the rmove Norton tool that is on the Symantec website and now all seems good. I've rebooted the machine a half dozen times since running the tool with no boot up issues. Thanks to all for the help. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: NorCal PDML gathering in Sacramento

2009-03-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bob W, You are just a fount of information. Wow! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 3:03 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: In a message dated 3/1/2009 8:39:55 P.M. Pacific  Standard Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: 4 roots Marnie,  4! WHAT?!? Marnie :-(  Roots, not

Re: GESO: Sushi

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 4:08 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: My friend suggested Sura Sushi in Mountain View for dinner, and commented that the rolls were quite pretty. Fortunately she wasn't starving, because she was correct, they were quite pretty:

Re: GESO Construction II

2009-03-02 Thread Larry Colen
Nice job. Last November, a tree fell in front of my house taking out some power lines. I played with my bigma, getting some shots of the PGE crew the next day. There's a very interesting body language to men working on that sort of job. Unfortunately shooting against an overcast sky, the

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Mar 2, 2009, at 01:27 , Bob W wrote: Actually you can. There are adapters available, and on *some* bodies the lenses will fit without removal of the aperture lever. Ack I said 'aperture lever' !! Take cover -- Cheers, Cotty Won't you ever learn? Surely you know by now to spell

Re: Interesting Pentax discovery

2009-03-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Mon, Mar 02, 2009 at 09:02:56AM -0500, Scott Loveless wrote: # On 3/1/09, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: # # I like the idea of a bridge camera, but the execution almost always # sucks. Olympus got it right with the E-10/20, Fuji has gotten it The FZ-50 came very, very close. There

Re: Pentax @ PMA 09

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 8:45 AM, Roman Melihhov ro...@blakout.net wrote: There're speculation about Pentax next DSLR's K(whatever)D's. But what if Pentax executive gave Leica kudos with a reason and next Pentax shall be hybrid with K-mount in-body SR and features of Leica VLUX 1,

Re: PESO - Dove in the snow

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 10:57 AM, Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/03/dove-in-snow.html Shot this morning during our snowstorm Comments always appreciated. -- Poor little guy... Well captured, Christian! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! About two weeks ago we had the strangest weather. Well, at this very moment it rains heavily outside, but that day it was indeed very reminiscent of Dune the movie. Have a look:

Re: Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 3:11 AM, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: I'm preparing my gear for the wedding I'm shooting next weekend, which includes taking my pin collection off my photo vest.  I took a photo before removing it, and then decided it would be fun to share. WARNING:  The

Re: Linguistic peeve: minty

2009-03-02 Thread jtainter
Proactive makes me peevy. At least eBay sellers haven't offered proactive lenses yet. Joe -- 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.

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Stan Halpin
I agree with Frank and Bill and the proposed policy. I've been there, done that in a minor way - i.e. edited a couple of Blurb books. There were several times in my Venice book where I had to make choices resulting in leaving out a better photo in favor of one which was more appropriate

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Mark Roberts
Adam Maas wrote: So Samsung brings out its EVIL system that they've been hinting at for a while. Looks like a reasonably interesting first try, but without a flip/twist LCD I certainly won't be trading my G1 in on it. I do wonder if they'll offer something akin to Panasonic's DMW-MA1 converter to

Re: DA* 55/1.4 vs 50/1.2

2009-03-02 Thread jtainter
The fast ~35 is on the roadmap as a DA* 30/1.4 SDM. No such lens. Current roadmap: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=31172123 A 35 or 30 standard lens was on previous editions of the roadmap, but I don't believe a maximum aperture was ever specified. The 1.4x TC is

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb wrote: And a little more official than the rumour mongers PENTAX X70 An all-purpose d...pdf Was there supposed to be a link to a PDF document there? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
That will inevitably happen when any serious SLR must have a minimum of 64MP in order to compete. 8-)) Jack --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu wrote: From: Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu Subject: Re: Samsung NX To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday,

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Adam Maas
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:02 PM, Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu wrote: Adam Maas wrote: So Samsung brings out its EVIL system that they've been hinting at for a while. Looks like a reasonably interesting first try, but without a flip/twist LCD I certainly won't be trading my G1 in on it. I do

Re: PESO - Dove in the snow

2009-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
You caught the appearance of it being braced against the snowstorm. Very nice image, Christian! Jack --- On Mon, 3/2/09, Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: From: Christian christ...@skofteland.net Subject: PESO - Dove in the snow To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread ann sanfedele
John Celio wrote: I'm preparing my gear for the wedding I'm shooting next weekend, which includes taking my pin collection off my photo vest. I took a photo before removing it, and then decided it would be fun to share. WARNING: The close-up page comes to about 4mb. Be patient when

Re: Aussie Trinkets Mates...

2009-03-02 Thread Ken Waller
I was just trying to conceive of some reason for the high prices. Greed ? Stupidity ? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com Subject: Re: Aussie Trinkets Mates... In a message dated 3/1/2009 11:12:43 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

PESO - The Photo Op

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
As requested (sort of) by Mark: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/02/photo-op.html Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: Pentax @ PMA 09

2009-03-02 Thread Bob W
I was in my local Leica pusher's today, dropping the M8 off to have the shutter release / on-off switch fixed, and putting the M4-2 up for sale. I was very tempted by a beautiful 1929 Leica 1 at a surprisingly reasonable price. I chatted to the evil person who tempts innocent photographers with

Re: Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread ann sanfedele
Good point about the clothes, Paul -- John -- you should simply dress as if you were a guest find out what attendees are wearing... ann Paul Stenquist wrote: Nice pic and pin collection. However, I should point out that most male wedding photographers wear a sports coat and collared

Re: PESO - The Floor

2009-03-02 Thread ann sanfedele
Love that - and I don't have to explain why to you :-) would be interesting to see the color version, too. ann frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/03/on-floor.html Comments and thoughts always welcome. cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Interesting Pentax discovery

2009-03-02 Thread Pasvorn Boonmark
Scott, On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 6:02 AM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote:  Pentax could get it right with an optical viewfinder (which it may have, but I doubt it) and a hot shoe with P-TTL. On a bridge type, we usually end up with a lousy optical viewfinder. IMHO, having a well

RE: NorCal PDML gathering in Sacramento

2009-03-02 Thread Bob W
It's strange, isn't it? I learned that years ago from a palaeoanthropology book, and for some reason it stuck in my head. Bob W, You are just a fount of information. Wow! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 3:03 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: In a message dated 3/1/2009

Re: DA* 55/1.4 vs 50/1.2

2009-03-02 Thread Adam Maas
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:06 PM, jtainter jtain...@mindspring.com wrote: The fast ~35 is on the roadmap as a DA* 30/1.4 SDM. No such lens. Current roadmap: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=31172123 A 35 or 30 standard lens was on previous editions of the

Re: GESO: Sushi

2009-03-02 Thread Pasvorn Boonmark
Larry, They look great. This place is about 10 minutes from my place. I need to go try them out. Thanks for sharing. Awesome food pictures. -Pasvorn On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 1:08 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: My friend suggested Sura Sushi in Mountain View for dinner, and

Something More to Chew On

2009-03-02 Thread Jack Davis
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Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread ann sanfedele
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Jaume Lahuerta Subject: Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE I agree 100%. If I have 2 or 3 good enough pics I'll submit them and let the editors decide which one fits better with the rest. If I 'need' that one picture

Re: PESO - The Floor

2009-03-02 Thread ann sanfedele
Jack Davis wrote: Cute catch, Paul. Did the walker have enough self control to not kick or stomp the balloon? ;) Jack That's in the next frame :-) ann --- On Mon, 3/2/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject:

RE: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Bob W
As expected, it doesn't look like a Pentax clone. Different control layout, different flash contacts, and so on. And no, it doesn't feature a K bayonet. I bet we won't see a sister model at Pentax booth. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/52847-pe

Re: Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread Pasvorn Boonmark
John, Awesome. I love these pins. I used to have a collection too. If you scratch your LCD, you know why. ;) -Pasvorn On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:11 AM, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: I'm preparing my gear for the wedding I'm shooting next weekend, which includes taking my pin

Re: PESO - Dove in the snow

2009-03-02 Thread ann sanfedele
Christian wrote: http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/03/dove-in-snow.html Shot this morning during our snowstorm Comments always appreciated. oooh - that's lovely! I have a particular fondness for those sweet birds so it is extra special to me. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: GESO - Last Saturday in Point Lobos

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 3:49 AM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157614649626266/ It was windy, sometimes i thought I am about to be blown away together with the tripod :) If you are bored, skip to the last picture. CC welcome! Beautiful

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The clumsy part of trying to make Pentax mount lenses fully compatible is the mechanical aperture actuation mechanism, IMO. It means an additional mechanical linkage timed to the shutter actuation, with precision movement for setting the aperture on A mode or with DA series lenses. This

Re: Just for Fun: My Photo Vest and the Pin Collection That Lives There

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:24 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Good point about the clothes, Paul -- John -- you should simply dress as if you were a guest find out what attendees are wearing... Maybe it's a marriage of a couple of survivalist cult members? ;-) cheers, frank

Re: PESO - The Floor

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:26 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Love that - and I don't have to explain why  to you :-) would be interesting to see the color version, too. The colour version is very similar to the bw one - it's a white balloon on a grey-ish floor and the pedestrian's

Re: PESO - Dove in the snow

2009-03-02 Thread David J Brooks
Good shot. Cold bird.:-) Dave On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 10:57 AM, Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/03/dove-in-snow.html Shot this morning during our snowstorm Comments always appreciated. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@mac.com wrote: The clumsy part of trying to make Pentax mount lenses fully compatible is the mechanical aperture actuation mechanism, IMO. WHAT ABOUT AN APERTURE SIMULATOR?!?!?!? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

Re: PESO - The Floor

2009-03-02 Thread David J Brooks
Interesting concept Frank. I like the placement of the balloon, works well. Dave On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 9:33 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/03/on-floor.html Comments and thoughts always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is

Re: PDML PHOTO ANNUAL 2008-2009 Book Review TEASE

2009-03-02 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/2/2009 9:08:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, s...@stans-photography.info writes: I agree with Frank and Bill and the proposed policy. I've been there, done that in a minor way - i.e. edited a couple of Blurb books. There were several times in my Venice book where I had

Re: Samsung NX

2009-03-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 2, 2009, at 9:47 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:41 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@mac.com wrote: The clumsy part of trying to make Pentax mount lenses fully compatible is the mechanical aperture actuation mechanism, IMO. WHAT ABOUT AN APERTURE SIMULATOR?!?!?!?

Re: PESO - Dove in the snow

2009-03-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
Great shot Christian! LF Christian escreveu: http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/03/dove-in-snow.html Shot this morning during our snowstorm Comments always appreciated. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pentax @ PMA 09

2009-03-02 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 12:22 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I was in my local Leica pusher's today, dropping the M8 off to have the shutter release / on-off switch fixed, and putting the M4-2 up for sale. I was very tempted by a beautiful 1929 Leica 1 at a surprisingly reasonable

Re: GESO: Sushi

2009-03-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
Very good pics Larry - somehow the colors look strange... how long since you ate -er, shot them??? ;-) LF Larry Colen escreveu: My friend suggested Sura Sushi in Mountain View for dinner, and commented that the rolls were quite pretty. Fortunately she wasn't starving, because she was correct,

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