Re: PESO - Group Dynamics

2013-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Beautifully exposed, clean image. As a photo judge once remarked; good camera handling. Jack - Original Message - From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:07 PM Subject: PESO - Group Dynamics

Re: PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, Great picture. You don't need to have the right lens with you. The lenx you had forced you into a creative composition which is exciting. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:08 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Some things just can't be rushed. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:02 AM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote: How come it took them sixty years to figure out that rounder aperture blades improves bokeh? -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Oh, Pentax

2013-08-29 Thread Bill
On 28/08/2013 6:30 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Well, I got the FA 50 f1.4 back and it seems to be working fine. But can you believe it: I'm still waiting for the DA* 50-135mm. Pentax has had it since the first week in July. I called the other day, and they have the new motor,

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Bill
On 28/08/2013 2:04 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: Interesting zoom range(s). But all shown as DA so far, not DA*. And FINALLY an AF teleconverter. Again, DA rather than DA*. But after waiting 15+ years, I guess I'll take what I can get. Still no fast standard lens (which is why I bought the little

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Bill
On 28/08/2013 2:37 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Darren Addy wrote: The HD Limiteds were on NO roadmap, which goes to show how valuable those roadmaps are. My reply: Well, the HD Limiteds are hardly new lenses worth of being in the roadmap, just like the many incarnations of the 18-55 50-200 kit

Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings

2013-08-29 Thread Bill
On 28/08/2013 9:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning

Re: PESO - Group Dynamics

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Yes, what Jack said. Must have been tricky with both full sun and shade. I contemplated this one for quite a while too. It's a quiet image but both content and form are interesting. Well done. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 7:34 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Beautifully exposed, clean

Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Ability to improvise is an underrated photographer attribute. Thanks for looking, John. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 12:17 AM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. On 8/28/2013 2:55 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I didn't mention that I was short one

Re: PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
After your low-key intro I wasn't expecting what I saw. Very nice! The 18-55 is not a lens anyone should be ashamed of. I think it's pretty sharp now, Frank. Have you tried any post on it, like unsharp? Just a smidge would make a noticeable difference. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:08 PM, knarf

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Tom C
From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com Still no fast standard lens (which is why I bought the little Fuji camera), no primes other than the macro between 77 and 200mm. Meanwhile, 4 more zooms in focal ranges they already have (really, how many ~16 - ~ 70mm zooms do we need?) To say I am

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread George Sinos
I've been working with a two flashes trying to improve my portrait skills for a while. I have to say the ability to adjust the flashes from the camera position, either in TTL or Manual, is much more than a convenience for me. Since the flash units don't have modeling lights I really like the

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Bill
On 29/08/2013 8:30 AM, Tom C wrote: From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com Still no fast standard lens (which is why I bought the little Fuji camera), no primes other than the macro between 77 and 200mm. Meanwhile, 4 more zooms in focal ranges they already have (really, how many ~16 - ~ 70mm

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread P.J. Alling
I notice what's not there. The FA 50mm f1.4 is no longer on the roadmap. I haven't been paying particular attention to these. Only a couple of DA lenses I need to fill out a full range, and current finances mitigate against a purchase soon, but when did that lens disappear. I remember when

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread P.J. Alling
It's another normal zoom. I wouldn't hold out for it being anything special. It's a normal zoom an aps-c version of the FA 35-135 f3.5~4.5 updated to have a wider AOV at the near end. Expectations? It could be an optical gem, or it could end up being drek, but it most likely won't be fast.

RE: BARBERTON DAISY (Fireworks added)

2013-08-29 Thread Alan C
Thanks to those who looked. It was exactly what you all said that caught my eye - the dark background with the bloom illuminated by a shaft of sunlight. Interesting that you made the firework connection, Dave. A while ago my daughter e-mailed me a photo taken at a firework display on the IOM. At

Re: Fw: PESO: Deer Creek

2013-08-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Quite lovely capture with a nice you are there feel. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:17:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Jack Davisjdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Fw: PESO: Deer Creek Message-ID:

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
I agree, George, and I used the built-in wireless features for a couple of years, but I found serious shortcomings and eventually gave it up. You seem to be suggesting that you are able to control two flashes in P-TTL from the popup. True? I could _never_ get that to work at all. Either one

OT? Axial lighting

2013-08-29 Thread Darren Addy
This came up on an OldTools list that I subscribe to. They often want to photograph difficult things, like stamped Maker's marks (in the end grain of wooden planes, for example). Here is a technique that is used by coin photographers (amongst others) and I thought I would pass it along in case it

Re:PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Frank, I think you did a nice job with the equipment at hand and I like the colors. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 22:08:19 -0400 From: knarfknarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Damselfly

Re:Re: The Mean Streets of Minneapolis MN

2013-08-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Thank you Boris. I know, I know, it is actually a very friendly place. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 06:51:23 +0300 From: Boris Libermanbori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The Mean Streets of Minneapolis MN

Re: OT - silly question for advanced mac users

2013-08-29 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/8/13, steve harley, discombobulated, unleashed: try a restart with command-option-P-R (all four keys) held down; this resets the PRAM, which may hold an errant display setting First thing I tried! Also reset the PMU - all to no avail. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast,

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
That lens disappeared not long after the DA* 55/1.4 was intro'd. The 50mm became a portrait lens in APS-C and people are willing to spend mightily for good glass in that category, so they only need the one model. What's _really_ missing from the roadmap is a small and inexpensive 35/1.4

Re: OT - silly question for advanced mac users

2013-08-29 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 28/8/13, Stan Halpin, discombobulated, unleashed: Screen-brightness key on the keyboard: does that affect the situation? Yup. Screen brightness increases, except the screen is dark. It just gets a little less darker. The brightness of the apple logo on the other side increases correctly, so

Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie

2013-08-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 10:06:21AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Ability to improvise is an underrated photographer attribute. I wish I had an ability to plan my photos in advance. Thanks for looking, John. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 12:17 AM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: If it's

Re: PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-29 Thread Mark C
NIce shot, Frank. I like how the damsel is illuminated - looks luminous. I've always been a fan of the 18-55's close focusing ability. Mark On 8/28/2013 10:08 PM, knarf wrote: This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 01:06:23PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: That lens disappeared not long after the DA* 55/1.4 was intro'd. The 50mm became a portrait lens in APS-C and people are willing to spend mightily for good glass in that category, so they only need the one model. What's _really_

PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread Mark Roberts
http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03306.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.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

Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 10:06:21AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Ability to improvise is an underrated photographer attribute. I wish I had an ability to plan my photos in advance. I'm guessing that you aren't expecting a

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Igor Roshchin
Wed Aug 28 23:48:20 EDT 2013 Boris Liberman wrote: On 8/28/2013 10:52 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: http://photorumors.com/2013/08/28/updated-pentax-k-mount-lens-roadmap-published/ Huzzah! That's an interesting development. It would seem that Pentax don't plan to introduce any *new* (I

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 01:06:23PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: That lens disappeared not long after the DA* 55/1.4 was intro'd. The 50mm became a portrait lens in APS-C and people are willing to spend mightily for good glass

Re: PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great colors and patterns. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03306.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML

QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Alan C
I need an inexpensive hot shoe flash to use with the K110D the K7. What would you advise? Alan -- 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: PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
You have the perverted mind of a graphic artist, Mark. :-) Just gorgeous. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03306.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread P.J. Alling
How inexpensive? On 8/29/2013 2:19 PM, Alan C wrote: I need an inexpensive hot shoe flash to use with the K110D the K7. What would you advise? Alan -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread Bob W
It probably hasn't taken them that long to figure that out - it's taken them that long to realise it's a marketing point. B On 29 Aug 2013, at 13:27, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Some things just can't be rushed. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:02 AM, J.C. O'Connell

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Just how inexpensive? ($100? $200? $400?) Do you need P-TTL? Planning to use it exclusively on the camera shoe or off as well? On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 2:19 PM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: I need an inexpensive hot shoe flash to use with the K110D the K7. What would you advise? Alan

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
A new Vivitar 285HV is a very versatile and powerful, non-dedicated flash unit that sells for about $85. Don't buy an old used one ... New ones have the low trigger voltage needed for safe use on modern digital cameras. Godfrey On Aug 29, 2013, at 11:31 AM, P.J. Alling

Re: PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread Marco Alpert
Fabulous combination of colors and textures. Really lovely. - Marco On Aug 29, 2013, at 10:46 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03306.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Olympus has the extraordinary ZD 14-35mm f/2 (EFoV 28-70mm) in their FourThirds lens portfolio. It's an amazing lens ... Outperforms most of the best f/2 primes in the focal length range, even wide open. Expensive, large, and heavy ... But worth it. Godfrey On Aug 29, 2013, at 11:03 AM,

Re: PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread Darren Addy
You have the graphic mind of a perverted artist, Mark. :-) On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 1:39 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: Fabulous combination of colors and textures. Really lovely. - Marco On Aug 29, 2013, at 10:46 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:

Re: Fw: PESO: Deer Creek

2013-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 10:07 AM Subject: Re: Fw: PESO: Deer Creek Thanks, Don! Yes, I imagine I can hear the gurgling. Jack ;-) From:

Re:PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Excellent. I am of fan of this type of shot and this one exceptionally well executed IMHO the colors textures sell me but I may be a cult of few. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:46:17 -0400 From: Mark Robertspostmas...@robertstech.com To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Alan C
Probably only on the shoe. $100. P-TTL not essential. Alan -Original Message- From: Bruce Walker Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:34 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: QUESTION Just how inexpensive? ($100? $200? $400?) Do you need P-TTL? Planning to use it exclusively on

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 02:03:07PM -0400, Igor Roshchin wrote: Wed Aug 28 23:48:20 EDT 2013 Boris Liberman wrote: On 8/28/2013 10:52 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: http://photorumors.com/2013/08/28/updated-pentax-k-mount-lens-roadmap-published/ Huzzah! That's an interesting

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 09:04:50PM +0200, Alan C wrote: Probably only on the shoe. $100. P-TTL not essential. Yongnuo? Alan -Original Message- From: Bruce Walker Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 8:34 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: QUESTION Just how inexpensive?

Re: PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread Mark Roberts
Don Guthrie wrote: Excellent. I am of fan of this type of shot and this one exceptionally well executed IMHO the colors textures sell me but I may be a cult of few. Thanks, Don. A few is all I ever hope to please. As Winston Churchill said I don't know the secret to success, but I know the

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread P.J. Alling
I'd go with the Vivitar 385HV, that Godfry recommended then. Less than $90.00 at BH and Adorama, powerful and several auto ranges using it's own built in sensor and it's auto thyristor, (big buzz word from the '70's). Not modern or fancy, but it gets the job done. On 8/29/2013 3:04 PM, Alan

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Tom C
From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com Still no fast standard lens (which is why I bought the little Fuji camera), no primes other than the macro between 77 and 200mm. Meanwhile, 4 more zooms in focal ranges they already have (really, how many ~16 - ~ 70mm zooms do we need?) To say I am

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread P.J. Alling
On 8/27/2013 7:32 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 06:47:43PM -0400, David Parsons wrote: Where do you get that Ricoh is abandoning the Pentax brand? Because they haven't announced a full frame camera? Because the flashes don't cover a 24x36 frame? Sorry, I didn't mean for

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread P.J. Alling
Hey, I'd like to see a 24x36mm sensor Pentax too. If they change the lens mount as some have been calling for, it kind of defeats the purpose from my point of view. On 8/28/2013 2:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 02:27:38PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: I believe Larry was

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Then I second Larry's suggestion of Yongnuo; specifically the Yongnuo YN-560 III. Amazon Canada has them at $86.50 with free shipping. Peter Loveday mentioned in the New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses thread that he's happy with his YN-560 III's. Any other comment, Peter? If you

Re: Pentax Models

2013-08-29 Thread P.J. Alling
The K-5 is discontinued, which is what is causing the price drop. If you're looking at a K-50, then also look at the K-30 basically the same camera in a different body shell, not officially discontinued, (AFAIK at this point), but pretty much that's the case and you could pick up a deal

Re: PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Lovely, Mark! Godfrey -- On Aug 29, 2013, at 10:46 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03306.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I don't know what model you or they are talking about, but the Vivitar 285HV is rock solid. Been sing a new one for six years now without a single hitch. Godfrey On Aug 29, 2013, at 12:55 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Regarding the Vivitar 385HV suggestions: read this

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Just read the article. He disses the new version of the flash ... And he doesn't say a word about what might be wrong with it or whether he even has one. It seems he paid too much for his used SB26s to actually report anything other than his latest toy-du-jour. A violently stupid article.

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Godfrey, I'm very glad to hear that you have a good reliable copy of this flash. Function-wise they are fine. David Hobby (The Strobist) is a well respected hotshoe flash expert and is not known for steering his legions of fans wrong. You can be sure that he has one or more of these flashes and

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread George Sinos
Hi Bruce - In general we don't work too differently. Yes, I'm controlling two lights. With Pentax I only had a single control. I tried using the contrast control mode with a second flash. It worked, but never i really got it to work well enough. But still, It was usable if you have a lot of

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The Yongnuo may be better for all I know, but I've disagreed with Dave Hobby's opinions several times in the past, based on my own experiences. To me, he's just another Internet pundit/reviewer. He's got one up on me: he has legions of fans. I don't, and couldn't care less if I did. :-)

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 03:46:05PM -0500, George Sinos wrote: Hi Bruce - There are enough controls so you can get yourself thoroughly confused if you're not careful. If you want to control 3 groups at the same time you have to add the SU-800 controller for about $250 or so. I haven't had

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread George Sinos
Larry said This is why I want my flashes to be controlled vi wifi, and with an app for my phone/tablet/computer where I can simply and easily see and control everything from one place. I have to agree with that. Sounds like a good kickstarter project for someone. gs George Sinos

Re: Fw: PESO: Deer Creek

2013-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Don! Yes, I imagine I can hear the gurgling. Jack ;-) From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 9:43 AM Subject: Re: Fw: PESO: Deer Creek Quite lovely capture with a nice you are there feel.

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Bob W
On 29 Aug 2013, at 21:55, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: The Yongnuo may be better for all I know, but I've disagreed with Dave Hobby's opinions several times in the past, based on my own experiences. To me, he's just another Internet pundit/reviewer. He's got one up on me: he

OT: Some insanely great images:

2013-08-29 Thread Darren Addy
Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest 2013 http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2013/08/winners-of-the-red-bull-illume-photo-contest-2013/100583/ -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Pentax Models

2013-08-29 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013, P.J. Alling wrote: The K-5 is discontinued, which is what is causing the price drop. If you're looking at a K-50, then also look at the K-30 basically the same camera in a different body shell, not officially discontinued, (AFAIK at this point), but pretty much that's

Re: Pentax Models

2013-08-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 04:02:36PM -0700, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Thu, Aug 29, 2013, P.J. Alling wrote: The K-5 is discontinued, which is what is causing the price drop. If you're looking at a K-50, then also look at the K-30 basically the same camera in a different body shell, not

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread Peter Loveday
This is why I want my flashes to be controlled vi wifi, and with an app for my phone/tablet/computer where I can simply and easily see and control everything from one place. Agreed. Having on-camera remote group control (as Canons can do, say), is a notch better than having to go to the flash

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, George; you cleared my confusion up. To control two lights you simply switched to Nikon. Neat. :-) Having read the Joe McNally books I'm aware of just how sophisticated that lighting system is. I'm happily remaining low-tech and individually metering manually adjusted lights. Even just

Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 4:55 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 03:46:05PM -0500, George Sinos wrote: Hi Bruce - There are enough controls so you can get yourself thoroughly confused if you're not careful. If you want to control 3 groups at the same time you

Re: Pentax Models

2013-08-29 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013, Larry Colen wrote: On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 04:02:36PM -0700, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Thu, Aug 29, 2013, P.J. Alling wrote: The K-5 is discontinued, which is what is causing the price drop. If you're looking at a K-50, then also look at the K-30 basically the same camera

Re: OT: Some insanely great images:

2013-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Now those are action shots! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 5:30 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest 2013

PESO: Lantern

2013-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A street lamp outside Rat's Restaurant at Grounds for Sculpture. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1748 Comments are Invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

PESO Photobombed

2013-08-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Just for grins, an outtake from the leaping Sophie part of a recent shoot. Assistant #1 accidentally drifted into the frame as wind threatened to push her into the lake ... http://flic.kr/p/fDWSh7 Use this link to avoid Flickr ... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/9618410286/ --

Re: PESO Photobombed

2013-08-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 09:01:21PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Just for grins, an outtake from the leaping Sophie part of a recent shoot. Assistant #1 accidentally drifted into the frame as wind threatened to push her into the lake ... http://flic.kr/p/fDWSh7 Use this link to avoid Flickr

Re: PESO Photobombed

2013-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice action and an interesting, humorous image! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 9:01 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Just for grins, an outtake from the leaping Sophie part of a recent shoot. Assistant #1 accidentally drifted

Re: PESO Photobombed

2013-08-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Oh dear, another instance of ann and larry agreeing - what's the list coming to? ann On 8/29/2013 21:26, Larry Colen wrote: On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 09:01:21PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Just for grins, an outtake from the leaping Sophie part of a recent shoot. Assistant #1 accidentally

Re: PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 8/29/2013 13:46, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03306.jpg Like it! but then I like the colorists of the 50's and 60's too start of a series? suggest alternate title Orange peel (sorry, can't help myself) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
Beautiful colours, great composition, wonderful photo! Cheers frank Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03306.jpg “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO Photobombed

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
Heh! Fun. But in typical Walkerian fashion, well-executed fun. ;-) cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Just for grins, an outtake from the leaping Sophie part of a recent shoot. Assistant #1 accidentally drifted into the frame as wind threatened to push her into the lake

Re: PESO: Lantern

2013-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Like the apparent patina. Shot is well composed, Dan. Jack From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 5:46 PM Subject: PESO: Lantern A street lamp outside Rat's Restaurant at Grounds

Re: PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
Yeah, used unsharp mask (can't remember the values) on the bug. Don't think I'd want to sharpen more. Thanks for the nice words about the photo. Much appreciated! Cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: After your low-key intro I wasn't expecting what I saw. Very nice! The

Re: PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
Thanks Mark! I didn't mean to put down that lens. It's a terrific all-rounder, and yes, it's close-focusing capabilities aren't bad at all. Still think it would have been better yet with my macro. :-) Thanks to everyone who looked and commented. Glad you enjoyed! Cheers, frank Mark C

Re: PESO - Group Dynamics

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
What Bruce said. Cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, what Jack said. Must have been tricky with both full sun and shade. I contemplated this one for quite a while too. It's a quiet image but both content and form are interesting. Well done. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at

Re: Updated roadmap!

2013-08-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Igor, as you very likely know, Sigma introduced recently 18-35/1.8 zoom for cropped sensors. If I understand correctly, this lens will be available in K-mount too. From what I could read about it on the net (admittedly, not ideal source) I gather that this lens is extraordinary. Granted, it

Re: QUESTION

2013-08-29 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/29/2013 9:19 PM, Alan C wrote: I need an inexpensive hot shoe flash to use with the K110D the K7. What would you advise? Alan Define inexpensive. I used to have Metz SCA flash (that I bought for less than USD 100), that had interchangeable mount. The SCA 3701 (if I am not mistaken)

Re: The Mean Streets of Minneapolis MN

2013-08-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, I haven't been there, so I couldn't say. It is just that from the pictures you showed, it did not look mean at all :-). On 8/29/2013 7:58 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: Thank you Boris. I know, I know, it is actually a very friendly place. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Thu, 29

PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-29 Thread David Mann
For Dave Brooks :) http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/649/#peso I think I planted the seed upside down... Cheers, Dave -- 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

Friday: having to part with two of my lenses and some more freebies

2013-08-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! 1. My lovely FA 77/1.8 appears to have developed some kind of a haze. It affects the images if the light sources are in the frame or near the frame at certain angle. Then the contrast goes down. Otherwise I get as Limited images with it as it gets. The serial number is 2504, so it

Re: PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
What a great little slice of life! It also works very well as an abstract. Well composed, informative and a bit mysterius. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 12:07 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: For Dave Brooks :)

Re: PESO: Lantern

2013-08-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Jack. The patina was one of the things that caught my eye, as well as the texture and color of the glass, the shape of the lantern and the curves of the hanger. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 11:06 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com

Re: PESO: Sunflower Sprout

2013-08-29 Thread Alan C
Birth of a Triffid? Alan -Original Message- From: David Mann Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 6:07 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Sunflower Sprout For Dave Brooks :) http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/649/#peso I think I planted the seed upside down... Cheers, Dave