Re: Printer Recommendation

2013-11-09 Thread Richard Womer
I agree with that key part statement, Paul. Alas, when I had a printer, there just wasn't time; and what time I had I spent replacing inks and cleaning print heads and trying to get the damned thing working again. So I found a printer that starts with the Adobe 98 color space, and asks that

Re: K3... This camera is for the birds!!!

2013-11-09 Thread Jan van Wijk
Hi Mark, Very nice bird images, looking forward to a K3 myself... On Fri, 08 Nov 2013 17:54:47 -0500 Mark C wrote: Hi Paul - Yep, all handheld. I *was* seated in the passenger side front seat of my car, so I had extra support. I was not able to rest the lens on the car door, given where the

PESO: Clearing

2013-11-09 Thread Attila Boros
Shot in harsh midday light, I darkened the sky and brought out shadow detail in the trees in ACR. http://500px.com/photo/51618170 -- 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

Re: Printer Recommendation

2013-11-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Over the years I've pretty much perfected my printing workflow. I use an Epson 2880 and never have a problem with clogged heads. I use only Epson ink and keep a fresh supply on hand. I print on Epson Ultra Premium Luster paper My files are in Prophoto RGB color space, 16 bit and PhotoShop

Re: How do you tell a K-5 you've got a zoom lens mounted when shooting manual?

2013-11-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Nov 8, 2013, at 6:32 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: No image stabilization means no inappropriately applied image stabilization. In other words, the IS for a 35mm lens requires different parameters compared to the IS for a 100mm lens, so it's better to have none

Re: Filters?

2013-11-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Nov 8, 2013, at 8:41 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Be sure to shoot something with specular highlights in frame or backlit against a bright sky. That will test for flare. You also want to shoot something without

Re: Filters?

2013-11-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Nov 8, 2013, at 6:49 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: And post the results of your tests. And that, too. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net The problem with the world is that the

Re: PESO - Moosehead lake - 1968

2013-11-09 Thread Jack Davis
Wonderful mood.   Jack From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, November 8, 2013 9:28 PM Subject: PESO - Moosehead lake - 1968 Before I owned a Pentax - scanned from a cibachrome print of a Kodachrome

For sale: K-5, DA 21, DFA 50 macro (this time with pics)

2013-11-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Also posting this ad on PentaxForums... I have made up my mind and chose to sell my K-5. Galia's will remain in-house. Also I re-checked the shutter count and it appears I got it wrong. Corrected now, of course. 1. Pentax K-5 Bought from a fellow at PentaxForums. Has special focusing screen

Re: For sale: K-5, DA 21, DFA 50 macro (this time with pics)

2013-11-09 Thread Boris Liberman
On 11/9/2013 2:33 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: 3. Pentax SMC DFA 50/2.8 Macro - we're not the original owners. Focusing ring has this slightly gray-ish coloration, probably result of sweat/salt deposit from our hands. Given that the barrel is plastic and it has two tubes design, there is minimal

Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

2013-11-09 Thread Bill
On 08/11/2013 11:11 PM, Walt wrote: He was by all accounts a very cool dog. Pyres are very cool dogs. The people we got our Belgian from were having problems with coyotes so they got a couple of Pyrenees from silly city people who didn't realize that the cute little balls of fur they were

Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

2013-11-09 Thread Bulent Celasun
The photo is also a cool one. Sad, as well... Now thinking of my pointer friend, Pebble... Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

2013-11-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Very good, Walt. Your friend will like that portrait, I'm sure. On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 12:11 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a shot of the recently-departed Bentley, the Great Pyrenees of a friend of mine. I went back through my collection and found it after I'd heard he'd died and

Re: No Time for K-3

2013-11-09 Thread David J Brooks
impressive Dave On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 9:21 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: The good news is that my battery grip arrived today, so the K-3 now feels right in my hand. The bad news is that I still haven't had time to shoot. Didn't get out of the office until after sundown.

Re: PESO - Moosehead lake - 1968

2013-11-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thanks, Jack and all you other usual suspects (Godfrey,Walt,Bob, Bruce) It was definitely just F8 and be there I was jsut learning back then - we were camped at the edge of the lake - on our way back from climbing Mt Katahdin - taking a back country logging road instead of the regular route.

Re: Printer Recommendation

2013-11-09 Thread Paul Sorenson
Agreed. I print from both PSE 10 and LR 5.2 to an Epson R2000 using much the same workflow with similar results. I use mostly Red River paper, and...as Paul said, a 13x19 works out to a cost for paper and ink of about $3.00. -p On 11/9/2013 5:40 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Over the years

Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

2013-11-09 Thread David J Brooks
Lovely shot, i'm sure your friend will like to have this one. Dave On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 12:11 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a shot of the recently-departed Bentley, the Great Pyrenees of a friend of mine. I went back through my collection and found it after I'd heard he'd died

Re: Photoshop CS6 Perpetual License Updates Now Available

2013-11-09 Thread David J Brooks
I'm still on CS1.:-) Dave On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 6:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: For those using Photoshop CS6, I received a notification yesterday evening that there's a new update available for you:

Re: Photoshop CS6 Perpetual License Updates Now Available

2013-11-09 Thread Zos Xavius
So only monthly subscribers get this update? People that bought CS6 outright don't get it? Adobeyou suck. CS5 is working well for me still. I even opens my LR4 files without complaint and renders them properly with my adjustments despite not having the newer RAW engine. I might upgrade to LR5,

Re: Clarity magazine free issue

2013-11-09 Thread John
Doesn't quite work that way. They send the free magazine to the same email address you give them. If you spoof your address so they can't SPAM you, you also can't receive the free magazine. On 11/8/2013 3:44 PM, Darren Addy wrote: That's why you register sendmespam4e...@gmail.com for and use

Re: OT - how a nobel prize winner opens a hard drive

2013-11-09 Thread John
I'd never seen anyone remove screws with a hammer before. Not sure I've actually seen it this time, since there's a jump cut from him bashing the hard-drive with the hammer to a hard-drive with the screws laying on a fairly UN-bashed top cover. On 11/8/2013 1:26 PM, Attila Boros wrote: That

Re: FSF: Pentax O-GPS1 more

2013-11-09 Thread John
On 11/8/2013 5:34 PM, Bob W wrote: -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Zos Xavius Sent: 08 November 2013 21:37 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: FSF: Pentax O-GPS1 more On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 11:51 AM, Bruce bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote:

Re: Camera bling

2013-11-09 Thread John
Not likely. On 11/8/2013 8:36 PM, Walt wrote: On spec? On 11/8/2013 11:47 AM, John wrote: That's bogus. If you really want one, I'll make it for you for only $10K. On 11/7/2013 11:48 PM, Walt wrote: Something along these lines, you mean? http://is.gd/g0Uxkr I sure hope Ricoh doesn't

Re: PESO - Moosehead lake - 1968

2013-11-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. Mellowing. Paul via phone On Nov 9, 2013, at 10:05 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Thanks, Jack and all you other usual suspects (Godfrey,Walt,Bob, Bruce) It was definitely just F8 and be there I was jsut learning back then - we were camped at the edge of the lake

Re: Printer Recommendation

2013-11-09 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 6:40 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Over the years I've pretty much perfected my printing workflow. I use an Epson 2880 and never have a problem with clogged heads. I use only Epson ink and keep a fresh supply on hand. I print on Epson Ultra Premium

Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

2013-11-09 Thread Walt
On 11/9/2013 7:36 AM, Bill wrote: On 08/11/2013 11:11 PM, Walt wrote: He was by all accounts a very cool dog. Pyres are very cool dogs. The people we got our Belgian from were having problems with coyotes so they got a couple of Pyrenees from silly city people who didn't realize that the

Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

2013-11-09 Thread Walt
Thanks, Bulent. It's hell to lose a dog, but they sure leave a lot of fond memories in their wake, don't they? -- Walt On 11/9/2013 7:47 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: The photo is also a cool one. Sad, as well... Now thinking of my pointer friend, Pebble... Bulent

Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

2013-11-09 Thread Walt
Thank you, Bruce. I think I'll get a nice print made for him. He has a large wall filled with mementos and pictures of old friends. -- Walt On 11/9/2013 8:43 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Very good, Walt. Your friend will like that portrait, I'm sure. On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 12:11 AM, Walt

Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

2013-11-09 Thread Walt
Thanks, Dave. I'm going to have a large print made and give it to him the next time I see him. -- Walt On 11/9/2013 10:04 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Lovely shot, i'm sure your friend will like to have this one. Dave On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 12:11 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a

Re: Photoshop CS6 Perpetual License Updates Now Available

2013-11-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Perhaps you should try reading the notice. The update is for owners of the perpetual license product, not the subscription product. I don't subscribe to any Adobe product programs. I have my RSS feed reader set up to get their blog, that's all. Godfrey On Nov 9, 2013, at 8:13 AM, Zos

Re: Camera bling

2013-11-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The camera is the bling. Adorning it with crap is stupid. Godfrey -- 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: Camera bling

2013-11-09 Thread Walt
I'm thinking of having a miniature dashboard figurine of St. Veronica put in the viewfinder of my old K-x. On 11/9/2013 12:23 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The camera is the bling. Adorning it with crap is stupid. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

2013-11-09 Thread kwaller
What Ann said! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: PESO: RIP Bentley Cool photo, too... he looks very sad in that photo though, as if he had lost a friend as opposed to the other way

The K3 battery charger

2013-11-09 Thread Bill
Says Hoya Corporation on the bottom of it. bill -- 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: Clearing

2013-11-09 Thread kwaller
Godd subject and composition that could benefit from better light. Hate the site! Way too long to download! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Clearing Shot in harsh midday

Re: The K3 battery charger

2013-11-09 Thread Attila Boros
That's strange. Is the K5 battery / charger compatible with the K3? Maybe they used that from an older production run. On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 9:58 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Says Hoya Corporation on the bottom of it. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: The K3 battery charger

2013-11-09 Thread Bill
On 09/11/2013 2:24 PM, Attila Boros wrote: That's strange. Is the K5 battery / charger compatible with the K3? Maybe they used that from an older production run. Yeah, it's the same battery as the K5/K7. The battery says Ricoh Corp on it. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Clearing

2013-11-09 Thread Attila Boros
Thanks Kenneth! Unfortunately there was no better light that day. It's a lovely mountain region with an awful weather, most of the time it's heavy overcast or raining. I've received complaints regarding 500px from others as well, and really don't know what to say. For me it's working fast and

Re: How do you tell a K-5 you've got a zoom lens mounted when shooting manual?

2013-11-09 Thread John Francis
On Sat, Nov 09, 2013 at 06:59:15AM -0500, Eric Weir wrote: On Nov 8, 2013, at 6:32 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: No image stabilization means no inappropriately applied image stabilization. In other words, the IS for a 35mm lens requires different parameters

Re: Camera bling

2013-11-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Walt ldott...@gmail.com: I'm thinking of having a miniature dashboard figurine of St. Veronica put in the viewfinder of my old K-x. Having become enamoured by the cuisine of New Mexico, I'm thinking of having a small sculpture of San Pasqual made to fit in the hotshoe of my K-5.

Re: Clarity magazine free issue

2013-11-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting John johnsess...@yahoo.com: Doesn't quite work that way. They send the free magazine to the same email address you give them. If you spoof your address so they can't SPAM you, you also can't receive the free magazine. In fact they only send the download link to the email address you

Re: Clarity magazine free issue

2013-11-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 9, 2013, at 1:04 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Doesn't quite work that way. They send the free magazine to the same email address you give them. If you spoof your address so they can't SPAM you, you also can't receive the free magazine. In fact they only send

Dead K20D

2013-11-09 Thread Bill
Apparently my K20 has suffered a life ending accident. Something about the main circuit board being broken. Anyway, if anyone wants a parts camera, mail me off list. Free for the taking, other than postage and handling. Please read the following terms of ownership transfer: Receiver assumes

Pentax K-3 Hands-On Field Test (TheCameraStoreTV)

2013-11-09 Thread Attila Boros
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Re: Playing with the K-3

2013-11-09 Thread Mark C
Nice set of photos, Paul. The 35 f2 lens seems to perform very well on the K3! I was considering this lens but held off because I was worried that the K3 might be too demanding for some of the older film era lenses, but the lenses seem to work well with the camera (from what I have seen /

Re: The K3 battery charger

2013-11-09 Thread Stan Halpin
My K-3 battery says Pentax. 201210 production. stan On Nov 9, 2013, at 3:27 PM, Bill wrote: On 09/11/2013 2:24 PM, Attila Boros wrote: That's strange. Is the K5 battery / charger compatible with the K3? Maybe they used that from an older production run. Yeah, it's the same battery as the

Re: Dead K20D

2013-11-09 Thread Stan Halpin
You and Bob W need to get together for an afternoon over a beer or three. Working together, I suspect you could generate enough new curses to free a whole generation from slavery in some far off land. stan On Nov 9, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Bill wrote: . . . you will forever be cursed with

A few K-3 pics

2013-11-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Got out for a bit today. Couldn't find any critters other than a few sitting ducks, which are just too common and too easy. But shot a couple of people by the lake. Shooter: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17592408size=lg Chimping:

Re: A few K-3 pics

2013-11-09 Thread Bruce Walker
Good ones, Paul. Did you happen to see where that chimping shooter had her lights located? I mean why else would she have a Pocket Wizard transmitter mounted on her camera? On Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 7:22 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Got out for a bit today. Couldn't find any

Re: A few K-3 pics

2013-11-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Paul via phone On Nov 9, 2013, at 8:17 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Good ones, Paul. Did you happen to see where that chimping shooter had her lights located? I mean why else would she have a Pocket Wizard transmitter mounted on her camera? Thanks. I didn't see any

PESO: Nick the Greek

2013-11-09 Thread Bill
This is the owner of the place we go to for breakfast sometimes. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/nick.html Pentax K3, 18-135 lens at 100mm. ISO6400, 1/60th f/5.6 enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

OT: Sony A7r vs Nikon D800E noise

2013-11-09 Thread Darren Addy
This is of some interest, particularly because one of the rumors out there is that this is the same sensor that Pentax is using for their upcoming full frame. http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Sony_Alpha_A7r/Sony_A7r_vs_Nikon_D800e_noise.shtml What I find more objectionable than the NOISE is the

Re: OT - how a nobel prize winner opens a hard drive

2013-11-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
John, There is an old philosophical question (I might have mentioned it here before): What holds stronger: a screw hammered in with a hammer, or a nail driven in with a screwdriver? :-) Sat Nov 9 11:44:18 EST 2013 John wrote: I'd never seen anyone remove screws with a hammer before. Not

Re: OT - how a nobel prize winner opens a hard drive

2013-11-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
David, As you can see, my direct link to youtube, has that (and it doesn't have to be in XmYYs format, it can be in ZZZs). However, for me it didn't work, and I assumed it was forbidden via configuration of the video. Steve: I think you are right! Well, even Hollywood movies have bloopers. :-)

Re: A few K-3 pics

2013-11-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Looking good to me. Paul, were you able to complete the dialing in of your lenses already? On 11/10/2013 2:22 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Got out for a bit today. Couldn't find any critters other than a few sitting ducks, which are just too common and too easy. But shot a couple of people by

Re: PESO: Nick the Greek

2013-11-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Hope you don't complain about the food! ann On 11/9/2013 21:05, Bill wrote: This is the owner of the place we go to for breakfast sometimes. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/nick.html Pentax K3, 18-135 lens at 100mm. ISO6400, 1/60th f/5.6 enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: A few K-3 pics

2013-11-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Boris. Didn't get to the lense adjustment. Maybe tomorrow. Paul via phone On Nov 9, 2013, at 11:38 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Looking good to me. Paul, were you able to complete the dialing in of your lenses already? On 11/10/2013 2:22 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote:

Re: Dead K20D

2013-11-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Nov 9, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Bill wrote: . . . you will forever be cursed with tinnitus that sounds like Miley Cyrus singing German opera. To late, already have that. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO: Clearing

2013-11-09 Thread David Mann
On Nov 9, 2013, at 10:48 pm, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Shot in harsh midday light, I darkened the sky and brought out shadow detail in the trees in ACR. http://500px.com/photo/51618170 Nice photo, it reminds me of many places in NZ. No speed problem for me but I do get a

Re: PESO: Nick the Greek

2013-11-09 Thread Walt Gilbert
That's a great shot -- especially nice at 6400. Something tells me I'd like Nick. -- Walt On 11/9/2013 8:05 PM, Bill wrote: This is the owner of the place we go to for breakfast sometimes. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/nick.html Pentax K3, 18-135 lens at 100mm. ISO6400,

Re: PESO: Nick the Greek

2013-11-09 Thread knarf
Lots of character! Cheers, frank Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: This is the owner of the place we go to for breakfast sometimes. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/nick.html Pentax K3, 18-135 lens at 100mm. ISO6400, 1/60th f/5.6 enjoy bill “Analysis kills spontaneity.” --