Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread AlunFoto
Rick, You're not connecting via dialup or mobile 3G by any chance? I really don't recognise your description... I didn't join the foray until half a year after the first invitations went out. I had read a lot of bitching from many on this list over the interface, and was very skeptical to begin

Re: using a canon ring light

2009-08-31 Thread Toine
Triggering the flash should be possible. controlling the light is the real problem. It's usable If it has manual settings like 1/4 and 1/16 of full power. I used a small chinese ring flash (full power only) for many years. The effect is allways the same: pitch black backgrounds. I now use the new

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 31/08/2009, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Rick, You're not connecting via dialup or mobile 3G by any chance? I really don't recognise your description... I have been running ADSL 1.5Mb and it was clumsy and slow as a wet week to load, I do not allow any of my Browsers (IE, FF, Chrome

RE: Dome in the Mist

2009-08-31 Thread Bob W
Thanks, Christine. This place has always fascinated me. It's in a rural area of Kauai, on the road to Waimea Canyon. I've seen it before, but on this occasion it looked very secretive, because of the mist and fog. Part of the dome was in bright sunlight, and part was in the shade.

Re: PESO: More Lyndsaye

2009-08-31 Thread Derby Chang
William Robb wrote: Something a little different from what I normally post. Please note: Contains boobies. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/lyndsaye/artlynds1.html Techie stuff K-7, ISO 100. 77mm lens at f/5.6 Lit by one beauty dish from camera left. Monochromed in Photoshop. Enjoy.

Snake oil, anyone?

2009-08-31 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
http://www.oleg.bg.tf/ Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Snake oil, anyone?

2009-08-31 Thread Bob W
http://www.oleg.bg.tf/ Ralf It must be good stuff, that guy is the most important DSLR retailer in Stara Zagora (central Bulgaria, district of Haskovo). That's almost like being The Man From Ulaan Bator. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Snake oil, anyone?

2009-08-31 Thread Adam Maas
2009/8/31 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: http://www.oleg.bg.tf/ Ralf Hmm, The AF speedup is just making it fixed focus, the anti-dust just rattles the sensor, the JPEG 'improvments' just lower the quality setting. Snake Oil is a pretty good description. Ironically he basically

Re: Peso Sawdust

2009-08-31 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 10:53 PM, paul stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I'd like to see this in color. Interesting pic. Paul It was shot with Kodak T-max BW film Paul. I'm not that good with PS .:-) I did get some with the D1 that year in colour. I;ll dig up the files and see if i got a

Peso Sawdust in colour

2009-08-31 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=930272 Same spots but slightly different angles. D1 , 35-70 F2.8, minor LR adjustments. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

RE: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Desjardins, Steve
I think one of the smaller formats (with interchangeable lenses) will persist. Micro 4/3 has the obvious advantage of being significantly different from typical DSLRs. I do see JCO's point that FF dslrs aren't really any bigger than their APS-C counterparts. If the pcrcie of FF comes down far

RE: Barging Pentax

2009-08-31 Thread Desjardins, Steve
The DS is still my most used and least appreciated camera. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 10:51 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Barging Pentax the right camera is the

Re: GESO: redscapes

2009-08-31 Thread Luka Knezevic-Strika
rocks and sea, as negative intended them to look :) thanks all On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 10:50 PM, Toineto...@repiuk.nl wrote: Great textures. I like it. What is it, rocks? 2009/8/30 Luka Knezevic-Strika lukastr...@gmail.com: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamoneki/sets/72157622058961371/

Re: PESO: in the woods

2009-08-31 Thread Luka Knezevic-Strika
a grab, i am no good at posing anything, letalone people, but i did bring her to the place, so i take some credit for that :) On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 11:47 PM, Joseph McAllisterpentax...@mac.com wrote: Love the way you set the framing trees up to conform with the woman's pose, Luka. Posed, or

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jostein, On occasion, somebody here will link to the gallery for a photo. I watch it post a gallery header page then spin up more internally. Finally, it will look like it is going to open something, but no, wait, just kidding, not yet! When a picture opens it is nice. I went thru all 100 of yours

RE: Yee Haw other Pentax Stuff

2009-08-31 Thread Desjardins, Steve
Wonderful shots (insert standard I hate you comment here). I find the first one to be especially striking. The DA limiteds are nifty lenses. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 12:15

RE: There are no crazy people in Nebraska

2009-08-31 Thread Desjardins, Steve
I apologize on behalf of my country. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 5:32 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: OT: There are no crazy people in Nebraska

Re: More Lyndsaye

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bill, Very nice. I love the lighting. It makes the boobies stand out. I would be tempted to photoshop the skin imperfection on the cheek just left of the nose. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 12:28 PM, Christine Aguilacagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi William:  Excellent rendering and

Re: Peso Sawdust in colour

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, I do like that better in color, but that's just me... Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 6:51 AM, David J Brookspentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=930272 Same spots but slightly different angles. D1 , 35-70 F2.8, minor LR adjustments. Dave

Re: Yee Haw other Pentax Stuff

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
So Christine, I see we have you fully participating in the PDML. I think Pentax should pay us a bounty on each new member. It's a terrific way to sell gear. (Nice pictures, by the way. I love the 1st one with the scarf!) Perhaps we should open an AA branch, call it 'Credit Cards Anomous'. Hi, my

Re: GESO: Har ki dun trek photos

2009-08-31 Thread Subash
On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:15:28 -0400 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Womderful series of photos. This one i like a lot. http://picasaweb.google.co.in/pdml.live/HKD#5374129055267831010 thanks Dave, appreciate it... regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread Jack Davis
IF I interpret your experience with the PPG correctly, I feel it's safe to say that I don't have the same experience. From the time I click on PPG, select an artist (myself..of course), choose a photo and have it come up is something like 4-6 secs. Comcast cable connection. Jack --- On Mon,

Re: Yee Haw other Pentax Stuff

2009-08-31 Thread Bruce Walker
Christine Aguila wrote: And I finally got the DA 40mm, f2.8. Yee Haw! Just a little miscellaneous photo whimsy here. 1st 2 were taken with the DA21mm last four with DA40mm. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/misc1/ whimsical comments welcome :-) Cheers, Christine That first one is

Re: PESO: Convex and Concave

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, That's a nice catch! I love the concave ones... Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM, Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com wrote: We have had a very wet summer here. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9715953 Comments and criticisms welcome. Dan Matyola -- PDML

Re: Yee Haw other Pentax Stuff

2009-08-31 Thread Subash
On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:15:12 -0500 Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: And I finally got the DA 40mm, f2.8. Yee Haw! Just a little miscellaneous photo whimsy here. 1st 2 were taken with the DA21mm last four with DA40mm. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/misc1/ hi christine,

Re: Cropping Printing - What Do You Do?

2009-08-31 Thread wendy beard
Like Qimage? http://www.ddisoftware.com/qimage/ wendy On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 4:02 PM, Igor Roshchins...@komkon.org wrote: I wish LR had an option of mixing of several photos and several sizes on one page easily (i.e. drop and drag type of interface, where you can line-up and resize photos

Re: More Lyndsaye

2009-08-31 Thread Tim Øsleby
My mileage does vary :-) I like the heavy juvelery, it ballanses her nipples, makes the picture more office friendly if you see what I mean. Lovely lightening BTW. -- MaritimTim 2009/8/30 Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net: Hi William:  Excellent rendering and light.  Overall, lovely

Re: There are no crazy people in Nebraska

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/31/2009 6:48:42 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, desjard...@wlu.edu writes: I apologize on behalf of my country. = Don't do that. Then we have to do it ALL the time -- monthly, daily, hourly. Too much work. Marnie ;-) -Original Message- From:

Re: PESO: Convex and Concave

2009-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Bob! Dan On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 10:00 AM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dan, That's a nice catch!  I love the concave ones... Regards,  Bob S. On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM, Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com wrote: We have had a very wet summer here.

Re: Peso Sawdust in colour

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/31/2009 4:52:12 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=930272 Same spots but slightly different angles. D1 , 35-70 F2.8, minor LR adjustments. Dave = Interesting shots, but far prefer the BW. Has

Re: PESO: Convex and Concave

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/31/2009 7:00:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Dan, That's a nice catch! I love the concave ones... Regards, Bob S. == What he said. Marnie aka Doe ;-) If I have my concave and convex right. On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 6:56 PM, Daniel

Re: Dome in the Mist

2009-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Actually, I think it is more of a buckyball than a golf ball. This one is definitely run by NASA, on the property of the Pacific Missile Range: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9718995 I would not be surprised to find that it also works for the PMR Dan It looks very similar to the

Re: GESO: redscapes

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/30/2009 4:24:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, lukastr...@gmail.com writes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamoneki/sets/72157622058961371/ spotmatic sp II zeiss flektogon 35 2.4 fuji 100 negative === Interesting. Close ups of the planet, Mars. With a spotmatic no

Re: GESO: redscapes

2009-08-31 Thread Luka Knezevic-Strika
it is sea and rocks, negative seen On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 6:45 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 8/30/2009 4:24:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, lukastr...@gmail.com  writes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamoneki/sets/72157622058961371/ spotmatic  sp II zeiss flektogon 35 2.4

Re: Climate camp

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/30/2009 2:55:05 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, p...@web-options.com writes: A climate camp has set up on Blackheath, a couple of miles from where I live. This is where Wat Tyler's peasants' revolt came to a sticky end in 1381, and the Cornish Rebellion came to an end in

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, I'm paying for a premium ATT broadband connection here. The initial splash page takes 5 seconds or so to load. I brought up 10 recent additions in 32 seconds, one after another. It gets me impatient to see the little loading bar... Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 9:41 AM, Jack

Re: Yee Haw other Pentax Stuff

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/29/2009 9:21:51 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, cagu...@earthlink.net writes: I was at Central Camera today on display in the window is a 300mm Takumar screw mount lens, f4, I believe, for $349. IIRC there was a tripod mount attached as well. Contact info can be found

Re: PESO 2009 - 154,155 - GDG

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/30/2009 1:57:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ramar...@mac.com writes: A cool morning after a couple of days of intense heat and uncomfortable nights ... http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/154-155-tree-and-bench Comments always appreciated. Thanks for looking!

Re: PESO: So, that's what it looks like...

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/30/2009 9:36:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, fotor...@gmx.de writes: ...when Nikodemus holds his siesta behind my laptop. Only visible because I had not yet reconnected the computer after yesterday's trip to Belgium. Usually, you'll just hear him snore. Click on picture

Re: PESO: Convex and Concave

2009-08-31 Thread Sasha Sobol
Nice, really nice. The in focus foreground is a bit too busy (with that green, etc.). --Sasha On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 9:43 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 8/31/2009 7:00:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Dan, That's a nice catch!  I love the  

Re: PESO: So, that's what it looks like...

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/30/2009 11:19:28 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: Been quite a while for a cat photo. Nice. Lucy has started to curl up between the keyboard and speakers to watch me type. She has yet to correct my spelling. Dave Are you sure? Take

Re: GESO - Little Paddington laneway festival

2009-08-31 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 8/22/2009 12:28:20 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, der...@iinet.net.au writes: A few snaps from the last day of Sydney Fashion Festival. Pleasant little street, even more pleasant afternoon http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_08/09_08_paddo/index.htm D ==

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread Jack Davis
What I was clumsily trying to say, the TOTAL time needed from clicking on PPG to the opening of a selected artist's image is 'prox 4 - 6 secs. Jack --- On Mon, 8/31/09, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PPG quota To:

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread AlunFoto
Hmm... I may well be that the difference is in expectations rather than loading speed... But then again I'm a slowish kinda guy... :-) Jostein 2009/8/31 Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com: Jack, I'm paying for a premium ATT broadband connection here. The initial splash page takes 5 seconds

RE: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Desjardins, Steve
I'm trying to remember. Will the DA 40 work for FF (without significant problems)? -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Miserere Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:05 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Sony Releases A850

Spot the HCB reference

2009-08-31 Thread Bob W
Just seen this advert for a Renault - keep your eyes peeled! http://www.visit4info.com/advert/Everything-Else-is-History-Renault-Megane-R ange/75764 Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: Spot the HCB reference

2009-08-31 Thread Miserere
The little boy with the baguette :-) Nice one, Bob! --M. -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- http://www.EnticingTheLight.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 2009/8/31 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Just seen this advert for a Renault - keep your eyes peeled!

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Miserere
Interesting and varied opinions (thanks guys!) although nobody brought up the issue that bothers me most. I believe Pentax will *HAVE* TO GO FULL-FRAME, like Mark said, out of necessity. When this happens (not *if*), what will they do with APS-C? They cannot give up on it given how much they've

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
For your zoom, try the old A35-105 f3.5. For a FF camera, I wouldn't be surprised to see Pentax skip to a 645 format sensor as the flagship. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 1:04 PM, Misereremiser...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting and varied opinions (thanks guys!) although nobody brought

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread paul stenquist
I don't think Pentax will HAVE to go full frame. The 645D will fill the bill as a high end flagship. There's room for someone to be a leader in APS-C, and with their lens lineup, Pentax is a perfect fit for that role. Paul On Aug 31, 2009, at 2:04 PM, Miserere wrote: Interesting and

PESO: Chicago View

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9719320 FA43 limited at f5.6 and 1/800th with ISO 200 on the K-7. Great detail in the original, but less so as processed for the web. The 43 limited is a fine lens. More pictures later... This month, after 30 years, we are 'Empty Nesters'. #2 son moved

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Excellent suggestion Paul. You ought to be in Marketing. :-) Seriously, that makes sense and gives a rationale to the lens line-up. Why tote around the heavy and expensive Nikon/Canon FF stuff when you can get excellent Image Quality with Pentax. 'Oh, and if you really need to go FF, you should

RE: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Desjardins, Steve
I'm not much of an engineer, so I'll just ask. Could Pentax make a small PS type camera that takes the limited lenses using the APS-C sensor? -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 3:00 PM

Re: GESO: redscapes

2009-08-31 Thread ann sanfedele
Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote: it is sea and rocks, negative seen hehe - I thought you'd gotten too close to a lava flow! ann On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 6:45 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 8/30/2009 4:24:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, lukastr...@gmail.com writes:

Re: PESO: Chicago View

2009-08-31 Thread paul stenquist
Nice view and an excellent composition. I'd love to live in downtown Chicago, but still too many birds in my nest. Paul On Aug 31, 2009, at 2:53 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9719320 FA43 limited at f5.6 and 1/800th with ISO 200 on the K-7. Great detail in

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Mark Roberts
paul stenquist wrote: I don't think Pentax will HAVE to go full frame. The 645D will fill the bill as a high end flagship. Good lord, even the most wildly optimistic price predictions for the 645D have it costing roughly equal to a Canon 1Ds-III! As of this week 35mm full-frame is $2000 and by

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Paul Stenquist
I didn't say the 645D would be cost competitive with low-end full frame cameras, but it will fill the need for a flagship offering. Although I could see a follow-up to that camera with a smaller sensor but the 645D lens mount providing an entry level offering. Small companies need not try

Pentax at Fry's

2009-08-31 Thread John Celio
Yesterday I went to the local Fry's Electronics (Concord, CA) to replace my mouse and of course I had to swing through the camera section. I played with the X70 a little and was slightly underwhelmed, but I think it would be a good camera for general ultra-zoom use. I may still recommend it to

RE: Spot the HCB reference

2009-08-31 Thread Bob W
The little boy with the baguette :-) Nice one, Bob! --M. 2 bottles of wine, actually. It would have been nice if they'd included a lanky photographer taking a snap! http://www.visit4info.com/advert/Everything-Else-is-History-Renault-Megane-R ange/75764 I went on to the Magnum

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Dario Bonazza
Mark Roberts wrote: paul stenquist wrote: I don't think Pentax will HAVE to go full frame. The 645D will fill the bill as a high end flagship. Good lord, even the most wildly optimistic price predictions for the 645D have it costing roughly equal to a Canon 1Ds-III! As of this week 35mm

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread AlunFoto
I just checked. On a computer that's never visited the PPG before, so there's no local cache. 12 seconds. I expect it will vary through the day, though. Jostein 2009/8/31 Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com: What I was clumsily trying to say, the TOTAL time needed from clicking on PPG to the

Re: PESO: Chicago View

2009-08-31 Thread David J Brooks
Nice view, and lovely shot Bob. Very clean photo. Erin and James are going to the church Thursday to set their wedding date, and book the hall. Looks like I'll be in your boat next October, except farther away from Chicago.:-0 Dave On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Bob

Re: PESO: Chicago View

2009-08-31 Thread Jack Davis
Expensive looking view. Nice composition if just a little overall bluish. Jack --- On Mon, 8/31/09, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Chicago View To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, August 31, 2009, 11:53 AM

Re: PESO: More Lyndsaye

2009-08-31 Thread Luiz Felipe
First, very interesting photo - keep 'em coming ;-) That said, and at the risk of being misunderstood, the light is perfect for the lower part of the photo, not so for the face. I also get the idea of a second shot, with a somewhat diff expression. That's IMHO... lf William Robb escreveu:

RE: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread J.C. O'Connell
the other problems with 645D would be it will be way bulker and heavier than a FF dslr and wouldn't have the huge population of 25 million lens PK owners out there wanting to employ them fully. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Home Page - www.jchriso.com Join the Audio CD PLAYER

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Larry Colen
On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 02:24:54PM -0400, Desjardins, Steve wrote: I'm trying to remember. Will the DA 40 work for FF (without significant problems)? I just put one on a P30t and it looks slightly darker in the corners, but not bad. -- The first step is learning to take great photos, the

PESO 2009 - Lamborghini Espada - GDG

2009-08-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
It's so rare you see one of these on the roads anymore.. Yesterday I stopped down to an Italian festival in Willow Glen and spied it sitting in a parking lot. The light was awful, blotches of sunlight and shade, and there was no owner in view anywhere, so I just made a couple of snaps in

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Larry Colen
The 24x36 vs APS-C wankfest is fun and all, but it seems to me that everyone is missing the most critical thing Pentax needs in order to sell cameras: Get them in stores where people can buy them. -- The first step is learning to take great photos, the second step is learning to throw away ones

RE: PESO: Chicago View

2009-08-31 Thread Bob W
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9719320 FA43 limited at f5.6 and 1/800th with ISO 200 on the K-7. Great detail in the original, but less so as processed for the web. The 43 limited is a fine lens. More pictures later... This month, after 30 years, we are 'Empty Nesters'. #2

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Dario Bonazza
On a side note: any info about Shel? I haven't heard of him for ages. I rather miss our gentlemen's disagreement. Dario - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 9:52 PM Subject: Re: OT:

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Graydon
On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 02:04:42PM -0400, Miserere scripsit: I believe Pentax will *HAVE* TO GO FULL-FRAME, like Mark said, out of necessity. When this happens (not *if*), what will they do with APS-C? But they don't have to go full-frame. IF Pentax-the-brand wants to go compete at the 2 kUSD,

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza Subject: Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000 On a side note: any info about Shel? I haven't heard of him for ages. I rather miss our gentlemen's disagreement. Theres at least a couple of hundred reasons that I miss him.

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Cotty
On 31/8/09, Miserere, discombobulated, unleashed: I believe Pentax will *HAVE* TO GO FULL-FRAME My feast awaits. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Luiz Felipe
Not so sure if it would be that small, since it would be as deep as the current cameras to use the current lenses. Could be an interesting product... leaving the mirror, using live view with a moving LCD. I can imagine a dedicated studio and HD video brick too... using KAF mount... ;-) lf

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jostein, Our expectations are indeed different. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 2:54 PM, AlunFotoalunf...@gmail.com wrote: I just checked. On a computer that's never visited the PPG before, so there's no local cache. 12 seconds. I expect it will vary through the day, though.

Re: Spot the HCB reference

2009-08-31 Thread ann sanfedele
Bob W wrote: Just seen this advert for a Renault - keep your eyes peeled! http://www.visit4info.com/advert/Everything-Else-is-History-Renault-Megane-Range/75764 Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Spot the HCB reference

2009-08-31 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: Just seen this advert for a Renault - keep your eyes peeled! http://www.visit4info.com/advert/Everything-Else-is-History-Renault-Megane-R ange/75764 deux bouteilles de vin? Well spotted. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Chicago View

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Dave, Jack, and Bob W., Thanks for commenting. And Jack, even with the depressed RE market, it is expensive, but it's 2 short blocks to school and a 20 minute walk to work. Bob W., she's pretty excited about the whole thing. We are just feeling our way. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 31,

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Gonz
Will you put it on youtube? On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Cottycotty...@mac.com wrote: On 31/8/09, Miserere, discombobulated, unleashed: I believe Pentax will *HAVE* TO GO FULL-FRAME My feast awaits. -- Cheers,  Cotty ___/\__ ||   (O)  |     People, Places, Pastiche

Re: PESO 2009 - Lamborghini Espada - GDG

2009-08-31 Thread Christian
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: It's so rare you see one of these on the roads anymore.. Yesterday I stopped down to an Italian festival in Willow Glen and spied it sitting in a parking lot. The light was awful, blotches of sunlight and shade, and there was no owner in view anywhere, so I just made

Re: Chicago View

2009-08-31 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture Bob. Glad you had some interesting clouds to fill in what could have been a source of didtraction. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Chicago View

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread paul stenquist
Isn't it getting a bit cold? On Aug 31, 2009, at 5:42 PM, Cotty wrote: On 31/8/09, Miserere, discombobulated, unleashed: I believe Pentax will *HAVE* TO GO FULL-FRAME My feast awaits. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: PESO 2009 - Lamborghini Espada - GDG

2009-08-31 Thread paul stenquist
Ferrucio Lamborghini's Sword. Unfortunately, it was a front-engined sword with a flexy unibody and a cheap interior. But a fun machine nevertheless and a startling design for its time. Kudos to Bertone. Paul On Aug 31, 2009, at 7:13 PM, Christian wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: It's so

Re: Chicago View

2009-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Top notch image. Dan On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 7:35 PM, Ken Wallerkwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Nice capture Bob. Glad you had some interesting clouds to fill in what could have been a source of didtraction. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bob

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I had another of those frustrating experiences with the PPG. Almost a month ago, I submitted several old scanned images, including this one: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9522634 All the others were rejected. in about 2 weeks. I submitted several more, and they were rejected, but

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread Jack Davis
Magnificent shot. Was possibly held for further review which could very well be a compliment to the image. Unfortunately they don't provide a grade. Jack --- On Mon, 8/31/09, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PPG quota

Re: PPG quota

2009-08-31 Thread paul stenquist
Nice shot. Better than the majority of landscapes in the gallery. I think when a pic sits that long it means it passed peer review but was rejected by the gallery gods. Paul On Aug 31, 2009, at 9:39 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I had another of those frustrating experiences with the PPG.

Peso: Visitor

2009-08-31 Thread Bob Sullivan
Here's a visitor we entertained the other day. (Did I say I loved the 43mm limited?) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9720490size=lg K7 and 43mm limited at f2.8 and 1/100th with ISO 800. Comments/suggestions? Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Rob Studdert
On 01/09/2009, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 31/8/09, Miserere, discombobulated, unleashed: I believe Pentax will *HAVE* TO GO FULL-FRAME My feast awaits. You'll probably have lost your teeth by then... -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours

Re: PESO 2009 - Lamborghini Espada - GDG

2009-08-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
My uncle had the Espada, I owned a 350GT. Both had stunning, unusual styling, were very fast and very civilized to drive. Their V12 engines were positively musical to listen to. The Espada was their second highest production car, through three series from '68 to '75 they made 1,271 of them. By

I shoot, I don't test, therefore I am...

2009-08-31 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Just returned yesterday from wonderful 3-day weekend just above the sea of Galilee. Here is my blog entry on the occasion: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/09/long-weekend-at-vered-hagalil-more-on-k.html There is a link to little gallery in there. In short - Pentax K-7 is just

Re: Visitor

2009-08-31 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Bob: That's beautiful. Just beautiful. Excellent work! You should be proud. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 10:54 PM Subject: Peso: Visitor Here's a visitor we entertained

Re: Convex and Concave

2009-08-31 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent, Dan. Love the juxtaposition! Also, very interesting subject. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 6:56 PM Subject: PESO: Convex and Concave We have

Re: Chicago View

2009-08-31 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice composition, Bob. Nice work. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 1:53 PM Subject: PESO: Chicago View http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9719320 FA43 limited at f5.6 and

Re: PESO: Convex and Concave

2009-08-31 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Aug 31, 2009, at 09:43 , eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Marnie aka Doe ;-) If I have my concave and convex right. Only have to remember one of them. Concave = Cave = sunken in --- ) Once in the cave, you'll see stalactites and stalagmites.

Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000

2009-08-31 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 2:52 PM Subject: Re: OT: Sony Releases A850 FF Camera for $2,000 Mark Roberts wrote: paul stenquist wrote: I don't think Pentax will HAVE

Re: Spot the HCB reference

2009-08-31 Thread Miserere
2009/8/31 Bob W p...@web-options.com: The little boy with the baguette  :-) Nice one, Bob!  --M. 2 bottles of wine, actually. Ha! Yes indeed! :-D It would have been nice if they'd included a lanky photographer taking a snap! But maybe too obvious? Cool ad either way. --M. --

Re: Yee Haw other Pentax Stuff

2009-08-31 Thread Christine Aguila
Big thanks Steve, Bob S., Bruce, Subash, and Marnie. Havin a blast with these little lenses. Can't wait to shoot more with them. And Bob, probably best to sign me up for LBA detox meetings. Where's the meeting house in Chicago? ;-). Thanks everyone for your very kind remarks. Go

Peso - my friend's sun

2009-08-31 Thread Sasha Sobol
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3877338640/in/set-72157622182183702/ K7 + 77mm, F2.2 It is damn hard for me to evaluate the shots of people I know. What do you think? Thanks, --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Peso: Visitor

2009-08-31 Thread Sasha Sobol
Great shot. Suggestion: 1/25 ISO 200 --Sasha On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 8:54 PM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a visitor we entertained the other day. (Did I say I loved the 43mm limited?) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9720490size=lg K7 and 43mm limited at f2.8 and

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