RE: PESO--project pic

2011-12-18 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Hi Everyone: I've spent the day putting together photos of my husband, Darrel, for a playful project I'm working on. Out of the 150 photos I've selected (out of 350), I decided I like this one best,

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 17, 2011, at 2:32 PM, Miserere wrote: On 13 December 2011 00:49, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: I think I've seen Pete Fang start rumor threads at PentaxForums before. Tons of speculation that sounds reasonable, but never really pans out. Now it gets even more

2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limited and the DA 2.8/14 mm lenses? Maybe even together with the 12-24 mm? I'm in the market for a wide-angle and trying to decide what I want. One of my main probs as usual is flare in my high-contrast night scenes with lots of light sources directly

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
True. They are smaller and lighter than other FF bodies. It's probably a good model of how small you can make a FF body. I don't know if the RF VF is any smaller than the presumed EVF that would be in the Pentax model. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 3:44 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On

Re: OT PESO - B.

2011-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
Very well done. So, if i get a D700, will i be good as well.:-) Dave On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, I played second shooter today at a studio shoot for a local bridal formal dress wholesaler:

Re: PESO- Weird Weather (was: Bong, are you OK?)

2011-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
Good shot, very dramatic indeed. Just don't start building a mountain from mash potatoes. Dave On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 5:44 PM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: I guess the term is 'climate change' but we call it 'weird' ('kakaiba'): http://bong.manayon.net/2011/12/kakaiba.html

Re: OT PESO - B.

2011-12-18 Thread David Savage
Thanks Dave The D700 might help a little, but spending time shooting in a studio will help more :-) DS On 18 December 2011 21:44, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Very well done. So, if i get a D700, will i be good as well.:-) Dave On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM, David Savage

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Larry Colen wrote: Doesn't Leica make a mirrorless FF? Sort of. I'd rather call it an UR-Mirrorless, since it cannot provide you a decent LCD, any kind of Live View, exif data such as aperture in use... i.e. features you take for granted when thinking of digicams from entry-level upward.

2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Bipin Gupta
Hello Ralf, since you mentioned the UWA 12-24 lens, I am tempted to point you over to the Sigma 10-20 thread in the Pentax Forum. It appears to have grown into the largest active thread and the most popular one too. It has attracted such a cult following that I bought this lens from a friend in

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Steven Desjardins wrote: True. They are smaller and lighter than other FF bodies. It's probably a good model of how small you can make a FF body. I don't know if the RF VF is any smaller than the presumed EVF that would be in the Pentax model. My reply: A newly-designed FF mirrorless can

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Stan Halpin
I have both. The 14mm is in my box of lenses I plan to sell one of these days. I can't comment yet directly on anIQ comparison; my preference for the 15mm over the 14mm is simply size. I don't use wide angle that often, so carrying around a small lens for that just-in-case moment makes more

Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until things get going next month and then go from there as far as growing the club. I am

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Darren Addy
I agree. I have no experience with the Pentax ultrawide zoom for comparison, but I find the Sigma EX 10-20mm f4-5.6 (rectiliniear) to be an excellent lens. Bonus: While designed for digital, it will cover a full frame 35mm negative down to about 13mm. I found a used copy regionally for $350 and

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread David Savage
On 18 December 2011 23:13, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until things get going

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread George Sinos
Dave - I only have experience with the Omaha Camera Club. I've been a member for several years. You can see a bit about how the club operates at www.OmahaCameraClub.net. One of the activities is a monthly contest. There is a category with an assigned topic every month, similar to the pug. My

Peso: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Some heartfelt sentiments as my students leave for winter break: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#1637171445_D2bsJxx-O-LB I just had enough FoV for this. It's a little lounge at the end of a corridor so the camera was maybe 8-9 feet away sitting on a window sill. --

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Is this a tradition amongst your people? ;-) On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 2:40 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Things got a little silly today: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6529826701 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wouldn't Pentax want back compatibility with their old K mounts FF lenses? I guess they could just extend them out with an adapter. If they get a good senor and make all the basic functions work well this could be a good camera for them. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Dario Bonazza

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/18/2011 10:21, David Savage wrote: I've never been a member of a camera club Nor have I.. , but I've done a few workshops for them (lightpainting). The one thing that really struck me was how little many of the members knew about basic photographic principles/techniques. heh...

Re: PESO- Weird Weather (was: Bong, are you OK?)

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/17/2011 17:44, Bong Manayon wrote: I guess the term is 'climate change' but we call it 'weird' ('kakaiba'): http://bong.manayon.net/2011/12/kakaiba.html Oh .. lenticulate clouds.. - nice shot, Bong. ominous looking as it is. I found out Bong was ok earlier having written him off

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread David Parsons
Every camera club has it's own voice and feel. Since your friend's club is so new, things will be in flux for a while until it stabilizes. If it doesn't work for you, don't feel bad about not wanting to join it full time. There are likely many groups in your area. There may be an umbrella club

Re: Peso: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
Brings back truly missed nostalgic moments of a treasured past. Jack - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 7:31 AM Subject: Peso: We're done Some heartfelt sentiments as my students

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Re: PESO--project pic

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
On Dec 18, 2011, at 2:05 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Hi Everyone: I've spent the day putting together photos of my husband, Darrel, for a playful project I'm working on. Out of the 150

Re: Peso: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Fun! Cheers, Christine On Dec 18, 2011, at 9:31 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Some heartfelt sentiments as my students leave for winter break: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#1637171445_D2bsJxx-O-LB I just had enough FoV for this. It's a

Test

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
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Re: Test

2011-12-18 Thread David Parsons
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Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread kwaller
Recently received one similar 24 to 105mm - quite a hoot. More than one person thought it was an actual lens. I was dismayed when I started to unwrap the package and noticed the 'Cannon box. Realistic down to the markings and the rubber grips where the zoom focus rings would be - even the

Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I envision a catastrophy when someone in a sleepy state pours coffee into the real lens of some Canon user. ann On 12/18/2011 13:03, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Recently received one similar 24 to 105mm - quite a hoot. More than one person thought it was an actual lens. I was dismayed when I

Re: OT PESO - B.

2011-12-18 Thread kwaller
Not bad for the model either! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com Subject: OT PESO - B. G'day All, I played second shooter today at a studio shoot for a local bridal formal dress wholesaler:

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Steven Desjardins wrote: Wouldn't Pentax want back compatibility with their old K mounts FF lenses? I guess they could just extend them out with an adapter. If they get a good senor and make all the basic functions work well this could be a good camera for them. My reply: IMHO, making a

Re: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog

2011-12-18 Thread kwaller
Well deserved - excellent work ! Is your book still available ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog A German magazine called Zeit is featuring a photoblog of

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Miserere On 13 December 2011 00:49, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: I think I've seen Pete Fang start rumor threads at PentaxForums before. ?Tons of speculation that sounds reasonable, but never really pans out. Now it gets even more interesting, as Pete Fang is saying

Re: Consumerist Thinks Becoming a Photographer is one of, the easiest ways to make money for the holidays

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Miserere On 17 December 2011 11:17, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: I don't remember if I saw this posted here or elsewhere. ?But if you read the consumerist article and were tempted to start a business, Missy has a series of videos that will help.

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
John Sessoms wrote: Would this be a camera with an electronic viewfinder you can put your eye up to or one of those where you have to hold it out at arms length to look at the little TV screen on the back? Who knows? I'm only afraid that Pentax is going to show silly things for the pure

RE: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: David J Brooks An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until things get going next month and then go from there as far as growing

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
And who exactly are his people? ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Sent: December 18, 2011 12/18/11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance Is this a tradition amongst your people? ;-)

Re: Consumerist Thinks Becoming a Photographer is one of, the easiest ways to make money for the holidays

2011-12-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I wish I could be that regular. ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com John 11:35 -- 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

RE: Peso: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Even in university... :-) A fun pic. I guess Christmas vacation is Christmas vacation no matter how old the students. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Sent: December 18, 2011 12/18/11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso:

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:34 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Is this a tradition amongst your people? ;-) I don't know about my people and which aspect you meant by this, but the description of a lot of my best photos starts with, we were doing a fetish shoot, and things got silly. The helmet

Re: PESO- Weird Weather (was: Bong, are you OK?)

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 18, 2011, at 8:12 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: On 12/17/2011 17:44, Bong Manayon wrote: I guess the term is 'climate change' but we call it 'weird' ('kakaiba'): http://bong.manayon.net/2011/12/kakaiba.html Oh .. lenticulate clouds.. - nice shot, Bong. ominous looking as it is.

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I have both. ... my preference for the 15mm over the 14mm is simply size. I have spent a large part of the afternoon looking at photos taken with the various lenses in the Pentax Photo Gallery. Let me start with the worst news: my initial

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:13 AM, David J Brooks wrote: An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until things get going next month and

Re: Test

2011-12-18 Thread Brian Walters
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Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread David Parsons
Road trips are a great benefit to clubs and groups. You get out with like minded people and at times and places that you might not normally do on your own. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 2:54 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:13 AM, David J Brooks wrote: An acquaintance

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
By this I mean the costume and by your people I mean Californians. We in the east hear so many exotic things a about those of you on the Left Coast. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:34 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Is this a tradition

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
An EVF would be critical on a higher end system like this. I don't think it has to be thinner but it does have to be smaller and lighter. Given the size of lenses for an FF sensor it will never be pocketable in an sense, but could easily be smaller than one of the C/N FF DSLRs. This could be a

Re: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog

2011-12-18 Thread Toine
Congrats and great PR (how did you manage to do that?) Toine On 17 December 2011 22:38, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: A German magazine called Zeit is featuring a photoblog of some of my snow crystals. Here's the link - http://www.zeit.de/wissen/2011-12/fs-schneeflocken-2 - Mark C.

Re: Peso: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
From: Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com Sent: December 18, 2011 12/18/11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso: We're done Some heartfelt sentiments as my students leave for winter break: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#1637171445_D2bsJxx-O-LB

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Toine
My copy of the 12-24 is (very) sharp. The stars are visible if stopped down. I need to check if I have any shots at f4 and highlights. Some claim it is as good as a prime I don't know because I don't have a 12 mm prime. Toine 2011/12/18 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: Stan Halpin

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Steven Desjardins wrote: An EVF would be critical on a higher end system like this. Agree. I don't think it has to be thinner but it does have to be smaller and lighter. About a FF system camera, which is high end by definition, I agree. About an APS mirrorless, which screams more

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm betting they won't do it at all. There's no natural progression of buyers for such a camera. On the other hand, they've sold a lot of APS-C cameras and DA* lenses, so they have a built-in market for another camera in that line. It's a no brainer in marketing terms. Paul On Dec 18, 2011,

PAW102 - Santa was here...

2011-12-18 Thread DagT
A bit early, but he passed by the playground. http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*16-50mm@45mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Toine
Two shots at night with the 12-24 at 12 mm and f4 handheld at 1600iso http://www.toinekuiper.nl/?p=97 I amazed I see star patterns with lens wide open. Toine 2011/12/18 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I have both. ... my preference for the

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Steve Sharpe
I'm also looking. Any comments about the two Sigma 10-20mm zooms, or the Tamron 10-24mm? At 2:25 PM +0100 12/18/11, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limited and the DA 2.8/14 mm lenses? Maybe even together with the 12-24 mm? I'm in the market for a

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Paul Stenquist wrote: I'm betting they won't do it at all. There's no natural progression of buyers for such a camera. On the other hand, they've sold a lot of APS-C cameras and DA* lenses, so they have a built-in market for another camera in that line. It's a no brainer in marketing terms.

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Tim Bray
I've said this before here, but I scratch my head thinking what the K-5's natural successor is, i.e. what features are gonna make me think seriously about buying another body for the current lens inventory, and I keep coming up blank. Maybe this is crazy, but if I were Pentax, I'd be investing in

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Steve Sharpe
Never mind. Looks like they've already been discussed. At 5:58 PM -0400 12/18/11, Steve Sharpe wrote: I'm also looking. Any comments about the two Sigma 10-20mm zooms, or the Tamron 10-24mm? At 2:25 PM +0100 12/18/11, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm

Re: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog

2011-12-18 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken. The book is still out there - in it's third printing I believe: http://www.amazon.com/Story-Snow-Science-Winters-Wonder/dp/0811868664/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1324247338sr=8-1 There are Japanese and Korean translations as well, although I have not yet seen a copy in Korean. Mark

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Jim King
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote on Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:25:29 -0800 Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limited and the DA 2.8/14 mm lenses? Maybe even together with the 12-24 mm? I have all three. I haven't compared their diffraction stars, but he 12-24 probably offers the best overall IQ

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On 12/18/2011 2:30 PM, Tim Bray wrote: n Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 2:18 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: I'm betting they won't do it at all. There's no natural progression of buyers for such a camera. On the other hand, they've sold a lot of

RE: Test

2011-12-18 Thread Jeffery Johnson
If I pass do I get something for my efforts :) Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011

Re: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog

2011-12-18 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Toine! On 12/18/2011 4:21 PM, Toine wrote: Congrats and great PR (how did you manage to do that?) Toine On 17 December 2011 22:38, Mark Cpdml-m...@charter.net wrote: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread Mark C
I was in one of the Porter's camera shops in Iowa this summer, and they had a pencil holder made out of a real lens... Or at least the outer casing of a a real lenses.Don't remember what it was except it was not Pentax and was a consumer grade zoom - maybe a 100-300 f 4-5.6. You'have to fish

OT - Photographic Oasis

2011-12-18 Thread Cotty
I sold a video camera - so have some readies. Taking a chance but have ordered an X10 (the camera Pentax shoulda made ;-) I think my photographic wilderness is just coming to a close. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: OT - Photographic Oasis

2011-12-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 3:45 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: I sold a video camera - so have some readies. Taking a chance but have ordered an X10 (the camera Pentax shoulda made ;-) I think my photographic wilderness is just coming to a close. I hope you enjoy the X10! Many folks seem

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
A FF compact a la the Fuji X100 with a nice prime. Pentax does have some history making a premium body and there is an apparent market for premium compacts. Who knows? A slim bodied APS-C mirrorless with new lenses but can AF newer K mounts (DA) with an adaptor would be nice. On Sun, Dec 18,

RE: Re: Test

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
Counter argument! From: David Parsons Response. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Test -- 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

Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Bipin Gupta
Quote Ann: done a few workshops for them (photography clubs) how little many of the members knew about basic photographic ... My experience has been just the opposite - the members knew much more than the basics - composition, exposure - ISO, shutter, aperture, ... In fact

Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
Just take your eye off of it for a few seconds, and you're going to be dismayed that some SOB has taken your cup of coffee. Although, not perhaps as dismayed as the SOB will be when he finds out it's not a lens. From: kwal...@peoplepc.com Recently received one similar 24 to 105mm - quite a

Re: Consumerist Thinks Becoming a Photographer is one of,, the easiest ways to make money for the holidays

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
Quick too. From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com I wish I could be that regular. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com John 11:35 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/18/2011 21:39, Bipin Gupta wrote: Quote Ann: done a few workshops for them (photography clubs) how little many of the members knew about basic photographic ... Oh dear, Bipin, actually wasn't me that said that.. (it's the last thing in the world I'd do. :-) ) I have no

Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread David Savage
http://youtu.be/uDHQ5lXZGTo DS On 19/12/2011, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Just take your eye off of it for a few seconds, and you're going to be dismayed that some SOB has taken your cup of coffee. Although, not perhaps as dismayed as the SOB will be when he finds out it's not

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread P. J. Alling
A large portion of the size difference between a DSLR and a SLR is the thickness of the body needed for the rear LCD screen. If they were to make it thinner the camera would need a shorter register distance, (compromising K mount compatibility), or removing the rear screen altogether,

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Based on the photo, his people are galactic stripper/flapper bounty hunters. On 12/18/2011 2:08 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: And who exactly are his people? ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com Sent: December 18, 2011 12/18/11 To:

RE: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-18 Thread J.C. O'Connell
I don't see any point in a FF camera from pentax that doesn't fully support K,M,A,F, FA lenses with regards to aperture actuation and autofocus where applicable. The aperture has to be auto, no manual stop down prior to taking a pic. In other words, same functionality as their entire lineup of

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread P. J. Alling
The local camera club here is made up of Canonites and the De facto leader is a Canon bigot. Everybody it seems must own Canon equipment even if it's the cheapest D-Rebel made with the crappiest kit lens, otherwise they won't be truly accepted. I felt decidedly unwelcome, (classic lenses,

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread P. J. Alling
The reviews at Photozone are pretty comprehensive, and would give you a good idea which was the better performer. On 12/18/2011 8:25 AM, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limited and the DA 2.8/14 mm lenses? Maybe even together with the 12-24 mm? I'm in

PAW--Week 50--Holiday Window Reflection plus One other

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
A little holiday window stuff and a sentimental photo. Cheers, Christine http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ -- 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: PAW--Week 50--Holiday Window Reflection plus One other

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Love 'em both, Christine Great find on the first and the Huddle house is my kinda place ann On 12/18/2011 23:43, Christine Aguila wrote: A little holiday window stuff and a sentimental photo. Cheers, Christine http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

OT: iPhones vs Canons

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
http://campl.us/posts/iPhone-Camera-Comparison -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: PAW--Week 50--Holiday Window Reflection plus One other

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Ann. The Huddle House shot is a deep crop; I should have moved to the middle of the street. But any-hoo :-). Cheers, Christine On Dec 18, 2011, at 10:49 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Love 'em both, Christine Great find on the first and the Huddle house is my kinda place ann On

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
From: David J Brooks An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until things get going next month and then go from there as far as

Re: PAW102 - Santa was here...

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Funny and nicely Dagesque. Cheers, Christine On Dec 18, 2011, at 3:59 PM, DagT wrote: A bit early, but he passed by the playground. http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*16-50mm@45mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML

Re: OT - Photographic Oasis

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Congrats and looking forward to the pictures. Cheers, Christine On Dec 18, 2011, at 5:45 PM, Cotty wrote: I sold a video camera - so have some readies. Taking a chance but have ordered an X10 (the camera Pentax shoulda made ;-) I think my photographic wilderness is just coming to a

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Dec 18, 2011, at 21:24 , Christine Aguila wrote: From: David J Brooks An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until things get

A year in the life of a press photographer

2011-12-18 Thread Bob W
A great little story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-16180487 B -- 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.