Re: Question for Pentax Cell Phone Discussion List

2010-10-09 Thread David Mann
On Oct 9, 2010, at 9:23 AM, John Francis wrote: If you will be using it in Italy and Spain, you probably don't need two new cards; a single SIM card (and phone number) would work in both locations. What are roaming charges like in Europe? It can easily work in your favour to buy a new SIM

RE: GESO: Moose

2010-10-09 Thread Bob W
Last time we went to Maine, we looked in vain for moose among the fall colors. if it's any consolation we don't have many around here either. This time we found some, up close and personal. http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Moose# that's a fantastic set of photos, and what a

Dave's tip of the day (OT)

2010-10-09 Thread David Mann
Do not get hypothermia. Not even mild hypothermia. It is not fun. I went to Hanmer Springs today, about 2 hours north-west of Christchurch where I live. It's a lovely little town, popular for its hot springs, bungy jumping and skiing. I was there to race in a duathlon event which consisted

Re: Tires On

2010-10-09 Thread eckinator
shit I just paid € 24 just to get wheelsets changed, no balancing included either... 2010/10/9 Jerry in Arizona glewis4...@yahoo.com: I bought them on Tire Rack and shipped to an independent installer so those services were not included in the price of the tires. Jerry From: David J

Re: Question for Pentax Cell Phone Discussion List

2010-10-09 Thread eckinator
within the EU there is an initiative by the commission to ban roaming charges, right now though it very much differs from country to country some providers such as vodafone germany offer plans where an international call costs € 0.75 once on top of the normal charges - this is your best deal if

Re: Tires On

2010-10-09 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: shit I just paid € 24 just to get wheelsets changed, no balancing included either... You just haven't explained it correctly to them... My tyre dealer tried this once. I made it well clear that he'd be better off pulling those stunts on other people if

Re: OT GESO - Jonneine Zapata Cast The Demons Out Tour w. The Holy Soul + Loene Carmen (and my Voigtlander 75mm/1.8 initiation)

2010-10-09 Thread Derby Chang
On 9/10/2010 4:10 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Oct 8, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Derby Chang wrote: That was memorable. It started out being a pleasant night. My friends playing support, all is right with the world. But Loene sensed there was something odd happening with the headliner. And there was

Re: A brain-picking request

2010-10-09 Thread paul stenquist
On Oct 8, 2010, at 11:59 PM, David Parsons wrote: It's reportage, not fine art. Having the principles in the shot, and lit well enough to print is all that is needed. The newsworthiness is what matters. My point exactly. On Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 11:25 PM, paul stenquist

Re: GESO: Moose

2010-10-09 Thread paul stenquist
Fascinating. Nice work. Paul On Oct 8, 2010, at 10:26 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Last time we went to Maine, we looked in vain for moose among the fall colors. This time we found some, up close and personal. http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Moose# Regards, Bob S. -- PDML

Re: A brain-picking request

2010-10-09 Thread John Francis
Hey - these are politicians. There won't be any priciples present. On Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 07:16:07AM -0400, paul stenquist wrote: On Oct 8, 2010, at 11:59 PM, David Parsons wrote: It's reportage, not fine art. Having the principles in the shot, and lit well enough to print is all

Re: Dave's tip of the day (OT)

2010-10-09 Thread Rick Womer
Been there, done that, in a mid-August thunder-rain-sleet-snowstorm in the White Mountains in New Hampshire many years ago. One of our threesome got chilled enough to take leave of his reason for a while. Scary. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 10/9/10, David Mann

Peso: Catseye

2010-10-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
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Re: OT GESO - Jonneine Zapata Cast The Demons Out Tour w. The Holy Soul + Loene Carmen (and my Voigtlander 75mm/1.8 initiation)

2010-10-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
I love the mood. Some of those backfground lights blur like rose windows. The side lit shot of the guitarist smiling is wonderful. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 6:27 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote:  On 9/10/2010 4:10 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Oct 8, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Derby Chang wrote:

Re: GESO - Mister C. Goes to Washington

2010-10-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like them. The public buildings in DC are not know for their warm tones. I like to refer to the architectural style as Federal Massive On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 4:16 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I had to stay the weekend in D.C. for a work seminar several weeks ago and had a free day to

Re: Peso: Catseye

2010-10-09 Thread Jack Davis
Well done, Steven! Jack --- On Sat, 10/9/10, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Peso: Catseye To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010, 10:20 AM Oh no.  Is that a new camera?

RE: GESO - Mister C. Goes to Washington

2010-10-09 Thread Bob W
Michelangelo is responsible for that style. He was the first architect to take the classical order beyond a single storey and opened the doors, so to speak, to Mannerism. B I like them. The public buildings in DC are not know for their warm tones. I like to refer to the architectural style

Re: OT GESO - Jonneine Zapata Cast The Demons Out Tour w. The Holy Soul + Loene Carmen (and my Voigtlander 75mm/1.8 initiation)

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 8, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Derby Chang wrote: That was memorable. It started out being a pleasant night. My friends playing support, all is right with the world. But Loene sensed there was something odd happening with the headliner. And there was The band came on and asked everyone to

Re: Dave's tip of the day (OT)

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 12:38 PM, Rick Womer wrote: a mid-August thunder-rain-sleet-snowstorm in the White Mountains in New Hampshire many years ago. One of our threesome got chilled enough to take leave of his reason for a while. And they don't get much higher than 5,000 feet. The most

Re: A brain-picking request

2010-10-09 Thread Walter Gilbert
Thanks for the tip, Cotty! I'll definitely keep that in mind as I sharpen and hone my elbows for the next few days. -- Walt On 10/8/2010 6:06 PM, Cotty wrote: Forget the shots that all the other photogs will be getting - stick with the TV reporters and wait til they get their chance to do

Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
A week from today I'll be taking off for Phoenix to join a couple of my long-time, well-known sisters and another we'll be meeting for the first time -- we only discovered her this past January; she's English; our father served in the US Army Air Force in England during WWII -- and then spend

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 9, 2010, at 12:22 PM, Eric Weir wrote: A week from today I'll be taking off for Phoenix to join a couple of my long-time, well-known sisters and another we'll be meeting for the first time -- we only discovered her this past January; she's English; our father served in the US

Re: GESO: Moose

2010-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 8, 2010, at 7:26 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Last time we went to Maine, we looked in vain for moose among the fall colors. This time we found some, up close and personal. http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Moose# Nice shots. http://www.chivalry.com/cantaria/lyrics/moose.html --

Picked up a couple new lenses today

2010-10-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
40cm/4.5 Zeiss Jena 22in/5 Bausch Lomb Really big beasts. Already on boards. Came with an Eastman #2 body. I'm thinking about building a reducing back and mounting the K-x on the back with the Zeiss on the front. (Yes, the Eastman came with the extension rail.) Will trade for an equivalent

Re: Picked up a couple new lenses today

2010-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 9, 2010, at 12:38 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: 40cm/4.5 Zeiss Jena 22in/5 Bausch Lomb Really big beasts. Already on boards. Came with an Eastman #2 body. Sound like fun, do you have pictures of them? I'm thinking about building a reducing back and mounting the K-x on the

PESO - Disruption

2010-10-09 Thread Rick Womer
Work and lots of choral music-making have kept me from posting a PESO in several weeks. I still don't have time, but what the hell. I took my camera along when I was out doing an errand this morning. I'm inclined toward the BW version, but not strongly. Color:

Re: Picked up a couple new lenses today

2010-10-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Here they are: http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/twolenses.jpg As a matter of scale, that's a 5x7 film holder in front of them. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: A brain-picking request

2010-10-09 Thread Walter Gilbert
Campaign photography can be artful at times. What I'm after is getting the requisite shots -- standard grip-and-grin stuff, but being on the lookout for compelling images. Granted, the sheer scale of presidential campaigns dwarfs US Senate campaigns, but I don't see why there can't be

Re: PESO - Disruption

2010-10-09 Thread Walter Gilbert
I like the BW version better, too. It seems to do more with the light and shadows. -- Walt On 10/9/2010 2:48 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Work and lots of choral music-making have kept me from posting a PESO in several weeks. I still don't have time, but what the hell. I took my camera along

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 3:31 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If you think that you're the rankest, you obviously have not smelled certain of the people on the list. Thanks for the suggestions, Larry. As to the above, I am the most amateur of the amateurs here, but I'm not the least timid about insisting

Getting them while they're young

2010-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
One of my friends from dancing asked me about cameras a while back. It turns out that on my advice he just bought two K-xen for the high school photography class he teaches. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Walter Gilbert
Hey! No line-cutting! -- Walt On 10/9/2010 2:59 PM, Eric Weir wrote: I am the most amateur of the amateurs here -- 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

Re: A brain-picking request

2010-10-09 Thread paul stenquist
Nice pics, but they're not from arranged press conferences. They were taken by someone following the candidate day in and day out. That makes all the difference in the world. But do the best you can. I'm sure you'll get some good results. At the very least, you'll get an education.t. Paul On

Re: PESO - Disruption

2010-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 9, 2010, at 12:48 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Work and lots of choral music-making have kept me from posting a PESO in several weeks. I still don't have time, but what the hell. I took my camera along when I was out doing an errand this morning. I'm inclined toward the BW version, but

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Hey Eric, no pulling rankest on us. ;-') I agree with Larry. If you have a kit zoom (18-55 or so) take just in case you see the best shot ever and the 28 just won't do it. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 3:31 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Oct 9, 2010, at 12:22 PM, Eric Weir wrote: A

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Paul Sorenson
Good advice from Larry. I'd certainly like something longer than a 28mm when heading for the Grand Canyon/ Four Corners area. Don't know if you've been that way before, but, unless you're in a real hurry, I highly recommend zipping over to Sedona and taking AZ 89a up Oak Creek Canyon from

Re: A brain-picking request

2010-10-09 Thread Walter Gilbert
My understanding is that this isn't a prearranged press conference sort of thing. It's actually a couple of campaign events -- rallies, where the organizers have given me assurances that I'll have largely unfettered range to take shots. In fact, if the follow-up press conference appears

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Eric, Rankness come with time. Usually in the presence of geeky or dweeby people. If you were to carry just a 28mm, that would probably cover most of what you want to get. But don't think of needing a wide lens for the Grand Canyon. You may be surprised what the *sense* of compression from a

Re: Getting them while they're young

2010-10-09 Thread Walter Gilbert
To quote C. Montgomery Burns, Excellent ... I've been working on converting a backslid Canonite who has fallen away from photography in recent years. He's pretty resistant, though. -- Walt On 10/9/2010 2:59 PM, Larry Colen wrote: One of my friends from dancing asked me about cameras a

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 3:31 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If you're shooting outdoors, it can be very handy to have a polarizer. Not that the polarizer won't work as well to bring out the clouds shooting either directly into, or directly away from the sun as it will shooting at 90 degrees. I.e.

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 3:22 PM, Eric Weir wrote: I'm taking my DS and one lens, an a 28/2.8. If there's room I may also take my Smena Symbol film camera. The lens is pretty sharp, and I've gotten some decent shots with it. [As far as sharpness goes, that is. They have absolutely no artistic

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Hey! No line-cutting! I've been paying attention here. I know what I'm talking about. I do appreciate the fact that no one holds it against me, though.

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Brian Walters
On Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:21 -0400, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Oct 9, 2010, at 3:31 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If you're shooting outdoors, it can be very handy to have a polarizer. Not that the polarizer won't work as well to bring out the clouds shooting either directly into,

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 4:06 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Hey Eric, no pulling rankest on us. ;-') I agree with Larry. If you have a kit zoom (18-55 or so) take just in case you see the best shot ever and the 28 just won't do it. Thanks, Steven. My only a lenses are the 28/2.8 and a 70-210/4.

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 4:53 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Your PL is probably a linear type. To use a polarizing filter, you rotate it while looking through the viewfinder to get the best effect - they work best at a angle of around 90 degrees to the sun, as Larry said. Thanks, Brian. Yeah, I

Re: Question for Pentax Cell Phone Discussion List

2010-10-09 Thread Joseph Tainter
Thank for the advice, everyone. I've ordered a worldwide SIM card that routes calls through the UK but actually gives me a US phone number. So when I call my wife, or she calls me, her cell phone will register it as a US call--no charge. Of course charges accrue at my end, about $1 per minute.

Re: PESO - Disruption

2010-10-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, Color version looks old. BW looks like dirty/dingy decrepit sidewalk. Bob S. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 2:48 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Work and lots of choral music-making have kept me from posting a PESO in several weeks.  I still don't have time, but what the hell. I

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 4:17 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: You may be surprised what the *sense* of compression from a long lens will do for landscapes like that. There are good, reasonably-priced 100-300 range zooms out there. I have an old Tokina 35-200 that is quite sharp but they sell

Re: Question for Pentax Cell Phone Discussion List

2010-10-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Joe, How about sending a text message to her on arrival. Bob S. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 4:04 PM, Joseph Tainter jtain...@mindspring.com wrote: Thank for the advice, everyone. I've ordered a worldwide SIM card that routes calls through the UK but actually gives me a US phone number. So when I

Re: GESO: Moose

2010-10-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bob W., Paul, and Larry - glad you liked them. Steve Otis - never knew the Maine natives didn't see many moose. Glad we got to see some this time. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 6:40 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Fascinating. Nice work. Paul On Oct 8, 2010, at

RE: PESO - Disruption

2010-10-09 Thread Bob W
Work and lots of choral music-making have kept me from posting a PESO in several weeks. I still don't have time, but what the hell. I took my camera along when I was out doing an errand this morning. I'm inclined toward the BW version, but not strongly. Color:

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Eric, I just took a trip this past August to the Canyon/Four corners area. Our trip was a family vacation, not photo safari, so I wanted to pack light, too. I brought one lens, a 17-70. Which was fine -- I used the wide end a good bit of the time -- but there were several times I wished I'd

Re: Dave's tip of the day (OT)

2010-10-09 Thread John Francis
On Sat, Oct 09, 2010 at 02:59:52PM -0400, Eric Weir wrote: On Oct 9, 2010, at 12:38 PM, Rick Womer wrote: a mid-August thunder-rain-sleet-snowstorm in the White Mountains in New Hampshire many years ago. One of our threesome got chilled enough to take leave of his reason for a while.

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 5:26 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: And think about bringing a tripod. We first entered the park at sunset -- which was SPECTACULAR. I was totally kicking myself for leaving my lightweight tripod at home... it would have been great to do some longer exposures at sunset.

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 4:06 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Good advice from Larry. I'd certainly like something longer than a 28mm when heading for the Grand Canyon/ Four Corners area. I really want to travel light. And I'm strongly inclined to take the advice given earlier and stick with one lens.

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 5:09 PM, Eric Weir wrote: KEH is right here. . . . I'll take a look. There were a couple a 135/2.8s, but they're more than I want to spend at the moment, and the comments about it on Stan Halpin's site are not encouraging.

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 5:45 PM, Eric Weir wrote: I have an m 100/4 macro, an Albinar 135/2.8, and an a 70-210/4. And the guy who sold me the p3n threw in a Vivitar 70-150/3.5. This got buried in a longer response. I thought I'd lift it up in case anyone had any recommendations. Both the

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 9, 2010, at 1:53 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:21 -0400, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Oct 9, 2010, at 3:31 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If you're shooting outdoors, it can be very handy to have a polarizer. Not that the polarizer won't work as well to

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread paul stenquist
Watch for a Pentax SMC-M 135/3.5. Excellent lens and a bargain at about $60. Paul On Oct 9, 2010, at 5:48 PM, Eric Weir wrote: On Oct 9, 2010, at 5:09 PM, Eric Weir wrote: KEH is right here. . . . I'll take a look. There were a couple a 135/2.8s, but they're more than I want to spend at

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 9, 2010, at 2:59 PM, Eric Weir wrote: On Oct 9, 2010, at 5:45 PM, Eric Weir wrote: I have an m 100/4 macro, an Albinar 135/2.8, and an a 70-210/4. And the guy who sold me the p3n threw in a Vivitar 70-150/3.5. This got buried in a longer response. I thought I'd lift it up in

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Oct 9, 2010, at 3:05 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Watch for a Pentax SMC-M 135/3.5. Excellent lens and a bargain at about $60. I had one and loved it, but got a 2.5 because I felt I needed the extra speed. Ended up selling the 3.5 to a list member. If I had the K-x rather than the K100 when

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 6:05 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Watch for a Pentax SMC-M 135/3.5. Excellent lens and a bargain at about $60. Thanks, Paul. What's your thought regarding my anxiety about missing out on lessons about exposure if I rely on the exposure lock button to set aperture?

Re: A brain-picking request

2010-10-09 Thread Cotty
On 8/10/10, paul stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Here, the TV crews and print journalists frequently have to fight for post press conference interviews and usually have to settle for a group session where they take turns asking questions. One on ones are rare. Paul, you would seriously

Re: A brain-picking request

2010-10-09 Thread Cotty
On 8/10/10, Doug Franklin, discombobulated, unleashed: Yeah, I was making a reference to the herd mentality more than the proper techniques for getting good shots at a press conference. :-) This can be used to advantage. I've known freelance stills photogs throw a red herring by getting a mate

Re: A brain-picking request

2010-10-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/10/10, Walter Gilbert, discombobulated, unleashed: or back off and look for some interesting angles of the interaction between the candidate and the press. Take your monopod, and get a high shot right over the press focussing on the subject at close range. If there's enough cameras and

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 6:07 PM, Larry Colen wrote: It's looking like if I take anything long it'll be the 70/210 zoom? that's probably the most versatile of the long zooms, so I'd bring that. If you were going in April, I'd say to bring the macro for flowers. Though if that's a Series/1

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 5:59 PM, Larry Colen wrote: UV, and skylight filters are clear. They nominally block out UV light that would focus differently than visible light, and expose film our of focus, causing a slight blurriness. These days they mostly serve two purposes: 1) Protect the

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 6:05 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Watch for a Pentax SMC-M 135/3.5. Excellent lens and a bargain at about $60. KEH has several. $43 to $65. Maybe I should let go of my obsession with being able to control aperture from the camera. As Larry suggested, and as I aspire to do,

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 6:43 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: 1) Protect the surface of the lens, being cheaper and easier to replace. Would you want to use a polarizing filter the same way? I would not, because you will lose more than a stop of light. There is also the possibility of

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 6:46 PM, Eric Weir wrote: On Oct 9, 2010, at 6:05 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Watch for a Pentax SMC-M 135/3.5. Excellent lens and a bargain at about $60. KEH has several. $43 to $65. Given your's and Larry's comments on it, and those on Stan Halpin's site, I'm gonna

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread paul stenquist
On Oct 9, 2010, at 6:19 PM, Eric Weir wrote: On Oct 9, 2010, at 6:05 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Watch for a Pentax SMC-M 135/3.5. Excellent lens and a bargain at about $60. Thanks, Paul. What's your thought regarding my anxiety about missing out on lessons about exposure if I rely on

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'm a bit confused. Is the the 28 an A or FA? Why would the manual (M) lenses teach you less about exposure. You'll learn quite a bit with the M's since you will notice the exposure more. As a matter of fact, when I use the M's on static subjects I often adjust the exposure with the histogram.

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
For your trip, I wold just rely on the multi-point exposure. But if your scene is almost all whites and tans, like a bright beach or desert scene, dial in + 1/2 stop exposure comp. If it's almost all really dark tone, dial in -1/2 stop exposure comp. Or just shoot Raw and correct in your

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Jeffery Smith
With memory cards as cheap as they are, I don't shoot in anything but RAW. I never need a string of closely-timed images, so RAW is normal for me. Unless it is overcast, I won't even think about shooting at midday. I know, it's sort of a lazy attitude, but dawn and dusk are so much better for

PESO Now that's a spud gun!

2010-10-09 Thread Rob Studdert
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/IMGS01259.JPG ;-) -- Rob Studdert (Digital  Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO Now that's a spud gun!

2010-10-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
ROTFL. Great shot. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 9:44 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/IMGS01259.JPG ;-) -- Rob Studdert (Digital  Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Of course. But sometimes, you have to make pictures in an it is what it is situation. The light will be harsh, but the scenery will still be breathtaking. Enjoy your family, make the best of the photos, bring home happy memories. And be careful when taking family photos at the rim of the

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Eric, Throw the A70-210 lens into your bag and use it if the chance arises. Put the 100mm macro onto the camera tonight and start practicing with the green button. You'll learn plenty and the conscious step of pressing the button to determine speed will be educating. It's really not a problem,

Re: PESO Now that's a spud gun!

2010-10-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
That thing's huge. (He's growing up too!) Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/IMGS01259.JPG ;-) -- Rob Studdert (Digital  Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter,

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 10:31 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: On Sat, Oct 9, 2010 at 9:34 PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: With memory cards as cheap as they are, I don't shoot in anything but RAW. I never need a string of closely-timed images, so RAW is normal for me. Unless it is

Re: Peso: Catseye

2010-10-09 Thread Rick Womer
If you're talking about the cat's eye, it's millions of years old. If it's a cat-like skin for the latest Optio, yeah, it's new. So, what new camera do you have? (great photo, BTW) Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 10/9/10, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: From:

Re: Peso: Catseye

2010-10-09 Thread drd1135
This was my first attack on Bustopher (the cat) with the K7. I hope to do better; I usually donate a pet pic to the local SPCA for a Fundraiser . -Original Message- From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 19:49:56 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 7:43 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I'm a bit confused. Is the the 28 an A or FA? Why would the manual (M) lenses teach you less about exposure. You'll learn quite a bit with the M's since you will notice the exposure more. As a matter of fact, when I use the M's on

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Oct 9, 2010, at 7:38 PM, paul stenquist wrote: I'm not sure what you mean by this. The exposure lock button is only valuable if you have a weird exposure situation, you can take a reading off a neutral subject and lock it. I think, on the DS, it's a the only way to set aperture with a

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Eric Weir
A copy of this got sent without the explanation I intended to insert: As you'll see below, I originally attached three photos, which caused the message to bounce. So now I know attaching photos is a no-no. Too bad. The three I tried to send made a nice set to go with this story. [Which as I

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Paul Sorenson
Eric - What a fascinating story! And so great that you're all going to get together. If you'd like to share the photos, you can e-mail them to me off list and I'll post them on my web site for a week or two - longer if you'd like. -p On 10/9/2010 11:35 PM, Eric Weir wrote: A copy of

Re: Plastic front filter threads?

2010-10-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Pentax didin't go entirely to Plastic filter threads, thought all of my FA lenses, (except for the 43mm limited), have plastic threads, the I only have two F lenses one with plastic threads, one metal, and all the A lenses I own have metal threads, though I understand some A lenses are

Re: Never occurred to me to hold a camera this way

2010-10-09 Thread P. J. Alling
On 10/8/2010 1:47 PM, Bob W wrote: Then again, maybe I'm right-eyed http://www.petapixel.com/2010/10/06/use-da-grip-for-capturing-sharper- images-in-low-light/ Wouldn't really work with a rangefinder to hell with that - this is the most interesting thing on the page: