RE: PESO: Bleeker Street

2013-01-28 Thread Bob W
In Leonard Cohen's song it's Clinton Street. B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: 28 January 2013 01:26 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Bleeker Street I don't remember any reference to Bleecker Street

Re: Venezia

2013-01-28 Thread SV Hovland
I felt I had to keep company with the lonely Canon guy and as we both wanted to photograph as much as possible, we went for a walk. Thanks for the wine glass. I managed to get it home in one piece :-) Stig Vidar Hovland Fra: PDML

Re: PESO: black rose

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
A very interesting plant, Peter. Nicely detailed shot. Is that a perennial where you live? It sure wouldn't survive in southern Ontario! It really needs more contrast to separate it from the background. It's unfortunate that the stones seem to be about the same tonal value as the plant's leaves.

Re: PESO - Smile!

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Dan. This was taken in the same location as my mannequins gallery. You can see a faint reflection of one to my right in the display case glass. On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 6:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I appreciate it also. Very interesting, very City, but not a

Re: GESO - Snow Crystals Snaps (extreme macro)

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Simply outstanding, Mark. I really love the subtle colour additions. Swarovski would swoon. :-) On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 12:05 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: We've had pretty steady lake effect snow this week and last night for a few hours I was able to catch it while it was producing

Re: Published photo

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Beautiful shot, Don. Congratulations on the tear-sheet! On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks I wish I could send everyone in the group a copy of the magazine but not so practical. I had to contact my mother before she threw away her copy. Then I had

Re: PAW Week 4-2013

2013-01-28 Thread Rick Womer
Very magnetic shot! Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 9:58 PM Subject: PAW Week 4-2013 Cheers, Christine

:(

2013-01-28 Thread Zos Xavius
So this cheap tripod I've ben using has a quick release button right next to the ball release. I had my k-5 and 12-24 on it yesterday and went to release the ball and watched in horror as my camera plummeted to the asphalt from about 62. Screaming a few choice obscenities, I picked up the

Re: PAW Week 4-2013

2013-01-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
omg your refrigerator has more stuff on it than mine! But I have a cork board that could rival it. :-) Is the black and red theme adjustment for Valentines? This could be a theme for a PUG ann On 1/27/2013 21:58, Christine Aguila wrote: Cheers, Christine

Re: Pentax In The Mall

2013-01-28 Thread Zos Xavius
Yeah that's bernie's and no, some things never change. :) On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 8:05 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Zos Xavius wrote: Wow...very cool! Here in pittsburgh we have one sole camera store left and its rather overpriced and somewhat hated. A friend sold a couple

PESO 2013 - 012-017 - GDG

2013-01-28 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
My walk on Saturday morning was in the light fog of winter morning. I had the Polaroid SX-70 loaded with a pack of Impossible Project Silver Shade UV+ film. Six out of the eight exposures ... gallery page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets/72157632624900445/ slideshow:

Re: PAW Week 4-2013

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
An attractive image. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 9:10 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Very magnetic shot! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013

Re: Published photo

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
Thank you Brian and thanks to everyone for their kind comments. And now back out to find another acorn. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:32:42 +1100 From: Brian Waltersapathy...@lyons-ryan.org To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Published

Re: PESO: Change Of Direction

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
Having the FA 400 didn't hurt for this kind of photo. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:16:45 +1300 From: David Manndmann...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Change Of Direction

Re: PESO - Un-stable

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
Interesting subject. That old brickwork will all be gone someday. Maybe a little closer and less highlights would really bring out the texture. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:22:02 -0800 (PST) From: Rick Womerrwomer1...@yahoo.com To: Pentax Listpdml@pdml.net

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 81, Issue 181

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
Like the intricate interlace of the plant which is more evident at the larger size. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:15:06 -0500 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Ornamental Grass Message-ID:

Re: PESO - Smile!

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
And the accidental sly self-portrait shows up here about as often as the cormorant. Clever and a good catch. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 10 Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:01:17 -0500 From: Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing ListPDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO -

Re:Re: Boris 2013 #05 - By the bar

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
Let me tag along with Chris here. Fine work. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:11:14 + From: Chris Mitchellchris.mitch...@which.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Boris 2013 #05 - By the bar Message-ID:

Re: (Rare) PESO: Happy Birthday

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
Cute clever and a nice keepsake photo. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:44:42 +1100 From: Peter McIntoshpeter...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: (Rare) PESO: Happy Birthday Message-ID:

Re:Re: Re: PESO - Hammer in the Sky

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
H. Don't know Bob. Just using Gmail like always. Maybe its all the quoted text that looks like spam. I only get and quote the digest version. Sorry I want people to see my messages. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 14 Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 10:08:48 -0600 From: Bob

Re: Re: Re: PESO - Hammer in the Sky

2013-01-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
No worries Don, The latest messages haave been coming thru just fine. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 10:48 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: H. Don't know Bob. Just using Gmail like always. Maybe its all the quoted text that looks like spam. I only get and quote the

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 81, Issue 189

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
From my experience you may find many uses for it. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2013 18:47:42 -0500 From: Mark Cpdml-m...@charter.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: I just bought a Pentax K-01 Message-ID:51046b1e.2040...@charter.net Content-Type:

Re:PESO - Shannen

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
Saw this one on your blog, really like the look and mood. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:54:27 + (UTC) From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To:PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Shannen Message-ID:

Re: GESO Mannequins, when they're at home

2013-01-28 Thread Don Guthrie
I must admit I find the subject spooky. Always have. Too many sci-fi movies about robots I guess. The photography is stellar however! pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:42:35 -0500 From: Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing

Re: :(

2013-01-28 Thread Christine Nielsen
Ouch. That sucks. I'm sorry I have only condolences for you, and no advice on repairing lenses... That's way above my pay grade. :( Good luck. -c On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 9:25 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: So this cheap tripod I've ben using has a quick release button right next

Re: GESO Mannequins, when they're at home

2013-01-28 Thread Christine Nielsen
Fantastic, Bruce, I really enjoyed those! Been looking for a mannequin myself... now I want to find a whole warehouse of mannequins! :) :) -c On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 8:42 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: [* Possibly NSFW, See below ... *] You can blame Frank for this project.

resale value of an almost-3-year-old K7?

2013-01-28 Thread Charles Robinson
I've just worked out a deal to get a lightly-used K5. Happy boy. I told the CFO that the resale value of my K7 is relatively low and might not be worth the bother However, I suppose I should research that a bit to see if I'm being honest. Frankly, I'd rather keep the K7 as a backup, but all

PAW160 - AAA

2013-01-28 Thread DagT
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, DA*55mm, f/5.0, 1/100s, 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 the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: :(

2013-01-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/1/13, Zos Xavius, discombobulated, unleashed: So I'm trying superglue to see if it holds itotherwise jb weld, which should work. If that fails I will drill a small hole and use a thin screw which would be permanent. Now I just need to find a longer screw...does anyone know the screw

Re: :(

2013-01-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/1/13, Zos Xavius, discombobulated, unleashed: Now I just need to find a longer screw...does anyone know the screw dimensions pentax uses on their mount screws? Sometimes they work on different mounts as well ;-) http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/mods/eoskmount.html -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: PESO: black rose

2013-01-28 Thread Peter McIntosh
Thanks Bruce. Not sure about being a perennial - I need to do more research. Appreciate the suggestions. I was struggling with those rocks; I'll try some more experiments, both with the lighting and settings. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 29 January 2013 00:22, Bruce Walker

Re: resale value of an almost-3-year-old K7?

2013-01-28 Thread Stan Halpin
On eBay right now they are selling for $325-350. YMMV. If you keep it you run the danger of confusion between the two bodies (viz. the recent experience of another list member). stan On Jan 28, 2013, at 1:32 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: I've just worked out a deal to get a lightly-used K5.

Re: PAW160 - AAA

2013-01-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Love it ann On 1/28/2013 13:34, DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, DA*55mm, f/5.0, 1/100s, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: resale value of an almost-3-year-old K7?

2013-01-28 Thread Zos Xavius
That's pretty torn up. On pf, good looking k-7s are going for 400. I personally wouldn't ask for more than 300 on a body like that. Especially because it likely needs a good cla. You can upload images to pf and use their exif tool to see the actuations. I did this recently and was shocked to

Re: :(

2013-01-28 Thread Zos Xavius
If I can work out something to hold the spring and my optics are still aligned I should be good. Otherwise its going to take a road trip to CRIS. Its my main lens for most of what I've been doing. Such a pain to lose it. Unfortunately debt as well as the list of gear that needs fixed/replaced

Re: resale value of an almost-3-year-old K7?

2013-01-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Charles, Have you considered buying a new base plate? (And you ought to take the sandpaper out of the bottom of your camera bag!) Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I've just worked out a deal to get a lightly-used K5. Happy boy. I

Re: :(

2013-01-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
N! On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:50 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 28/1/13, Zos Xavius, discombobulated, unleashed: So I'm trying superglue to see if it holds itotherwise jb weld, which should work. If that fails I will drill a small hole and use a thin

Re: Freeze up/ Lock up

2013-01-28 Thread Bob Sullivan
Try more battery power (2nd battery in grip) or a fresh charge all around. Mine gets a bit wonky when the battery is low. It's a fooler because it's related to the immediate drain of current. The battery is down at 1 bar, but returns to 2 or 3 bars when if I shut the camera off. Regards, Bob S.

Re: resale value of an almost-3-year-old K7?

2013-01-28 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jan 28, 2013, at 13:39 , Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Charles, Have you considered buying a new base plate? (And you ought to take the sandpaper out of the bottom of your camera bag!) I must comment that the flash on the back of the iPhone really exaggerates the appearance.

Re: resale value of an almost-3-year-old K7?

2013-01-28 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:18 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: ... I'll probably just keep it. That's what I really want to do anyways. :-) And why not? Other than a little cash, I suspect the camera has more value for you in being available for use. It's why I keep my E-1,

Re: Freeze up/ Lock up

2013-01-28 Thread Jack Davis
I've read such low battery comments. I don't recall the battery status on the previous lock up, but this battery was my backup inserted yesterday when the existing showed 'prox 1/3 low. I may need to review my focus check habits. :) Jack - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan

Vanyear Pentax mystery object

2013-01-28 Thread Tim Bray
Blog of a person who is living in a Van in Vancouver for a year. Anyhow, I the top-level picture on the blog entry for today is of a Pentax, uh, something-or-other: http://blog.vanyear.com/post/41687621806/im-always-taking-snapshots-of-my-home-and-the -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Vanyear Pentax mystery object

2013-01-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, January 28, 2013 3:14 PM Subject: Vanyear Pentax mystery object Blog of a person who is living in a Van in Vancouver for a year. Anyhow, I the top-level picture on the

OT: Video of Wanaka

2013-01-28 Thread David Mann
Those who enjoyed the photos I posted of Wanaka will enjoy this. It's pretty much a video race report from Chris McCormack who is one of the world's top iron-distance athletes, but it's also a much better show of the scenery than I managed with a handful of stills.

Re: Freeze up/ Lock up

2013-01-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
That sounds like the mirror motor problem that plagued my K-5 and Christine's. That's how it started, and removing the battery was my temporary fix as well. If it is that, it may progressively get worse. CRIS said they could fix it, but due to a parts shortage, they ended up sending me a new

Re: PAW160 - AAA

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
That is terrific, Dag. Fog: the photographer's friend. :-) On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 1:34 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5, DA*55mm, f/5.0, 1/100s, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - Smile!

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Don. Another PUG theme submission? :) On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 11:36 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: And the accidental sly self-portrait shows up here about as often as the cormorant. Clever and a good catch. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 10 Date: Sat, 26 Jan

Re: OT: Video of Wanaka

2013-01-28 Thread David Mann
Forgot to mention, don't pay any attention to his pronunciation of Lake Hawea ;) Dave On Jan 29, 2013, at 11:14 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Those who enjoyed the photos I posted of Wanaka will enjoy this. It's pretty much a video race report from Chris McCormack who is one of

Re: GESO Mannequins, when they're at home

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Funny you should say that, Ken. These shots were selected from the location scouting gallery I did that day. The plan is to do some shoots with models, mannequins, dressmaker's forms, ... So watch this space! :) On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:11 AM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Too bad you couln't

Re: GESO Mannequins, when they're at home

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
It was a bit freaky in there. There was a fully dressed female mannequin leaning back like someone waiting around among a group of nude ones and I did a double-take when I realized it was just another mannequin. Thank you, Don! On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:23 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com

Re: GESO Mannequins, when they're at home

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Really appreciate it, Christine. And thank you Dan, Paul, Frank, Larry and everyone who had a look. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 1:31 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Fantastic, Bruce, I really enjoyed those! Been looking for a mannequin myself... now I want to find a whole warehouse

Re: Boris 2013 #05 - By the bar

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
I like how the leading lines draw us to the girl. Nice tones in there too. Simple and enjoyable scene, Boris. On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 1:26 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-05-by-bar.html Your BH critique is always sought after and

Re: PESO - Shannen

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Moi aussi. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this one on your blog, really like the look and mood. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 16:54:27 + (UTC) From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: PESO - Un-stable

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Have to side with Ken on that, Rick. But it's great architectural stuff anyway. On Sat, Jan 26, 2013 at 12:29 AM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Good subject but I think it would be a more powerful image if you eliminated all below the sill of the door and eliminated the partial windows on both

Re: PESO: Change Of Direction

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Captain, may I suggest a short-cut? Love the colour. On Fri, Jan 25, 2013 at 8:16 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this contrail last night as the sun was setting. I could still see the plane (737 or A320) a bit further up and it appears by this trail that the pilot had altered

Re: PESO 2013 - 012-017 - GDG

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
They look like they were taken in the mid 1800's. Fascinating. On Mon, Jan 28, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: My walk on Saturday morning was in the light fog of winter morning. I had the Polaroid SX-70 loaded with a pack of Impossible Project Silver Shade UV+

Re: PESO: Stone Horse

2013-01-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Heads up! Great find, Dan. On Sun, Jan 27, 2013 at 6:04 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From Doris Duke's horse barn http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16630740 Comments and criticisms are appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: GESO Mannequins, when they're at home

2013-01-28 Thread Stan Halpin
In this case, I think freaky is good. In this set, I particularly liked the next-to-last one. The others show some clusters of mannequins; this one shows a surrealistic tableau that makes me think this is the waiting area of a beauty salon, with customers waiting for their turn to get ready

Re: Freeze up/ Lock up

2013-01-28 Thread Jack Davis
I called CRIS and talked to customer service and then a tech. Tech didn't seem to want to acknowledge his awareness of such a problem. He  first suggested it could be the battery. Told him it had been freshly charged, but understood that it could be a bad battery. His next suggestion was to clean

Re: GESO Sydney CARnevale 2013

2013-01-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 29 January 2013 11:33, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Over how many days did you roam this show, Rob? The light was excellent for you, and these are some fine shots of fabulous cars. Hi Bruce, It was only on for a single day, the 26th, Australia Day but I was only there for

Re: Freeze up/ Lock up

2013-01-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm surprised. Let me see if mirror motor problem is what it said on my invoice. i'll look for it. Although I'm not sure they ever defined it for me, since the repair wasn't done. I may have gotten those words from Christine. I know CRIS had trouble getting the repair parts. On Jan 28, 2013,

Re: PESO: black rose

2013-01-28 Thread David Mann
On Jan 29, 2013, at 8:01 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Bruce. Not sure about being a perennial - I need to do more research. I think it might be as we have a similar looking plant here (it has brown leaves though). We have several small plants which we grew as cuttings

Re: PESO: Change Of Direction

2013-01-28 Thread David Mann
Yes, just as well I haven't sold it yet ;) On Jan 29, 2013, at 5:24 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Having the FA 400 didn't hurt for this kind of photo. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: http://www.multi.net.nz/change-of-direction/ K10D, FA*400mm f/5.6 Cheers, Dave --