Ignominious Landscape has a very complimentary review of the 645s

2014-09-05 Thread P.J. Alling
That's it, sure it's a camera I wouldn't buy because I really can't afford either the camera, lenses or the support hardware and software to do it justice, but it's nice to see the Pentax brand getting good press, since I seem to still be using their ewuipment. -- I don't want to achieve

Re: PESOs : Biking with Bob

2014-09-05 Thread Bob W-PDML
Thanks Frank. B On 5 Sep 2014, at 05:54, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely bike, Bob! I owned a Concorde once. My first real road bike. Nice job you did on yours. Sounds like a lovely ride the two of you had down to the sea and all... Cheers, frank On 31 August,

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread Rob Studdert
LOL, that's one way to take a selfie Bill :) On 5 September 2014 15:46, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 04/09/2014 2:44 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: PS - do you have a live link to be able to see the camera's output? The live link is what they call first person view, and it runs

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread Bill
On 05/09/2014 1:34 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: LOL, that's one way to take a selfie Bill :) Selfies aren't just for kids. 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

Re: September PUG is up - Enjoy!!

2014-09-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
me too, Dan ann On 9/4/2014 23:03, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: ***I dislike that random garbage generator so much that I just decided it best not to try to come up with something. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 7:08 PM, Brian

Re: lens -- Silver or Platinum?

2014-09-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 12:37 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Should be a perfect match for this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Pentax-K-5-II-Body-Digital-SLR-Camera-w-1-Year-Warranty-/321238551122? WOW! $6,132.75 for a K-5 II? It's not even an S. Dan Matyola

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 3:40 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 05/09/2014 1:34 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: LOL, that's one way to take a selfie Bill :) Selfies aren't just for kids. So, you are flying the machine, watching the live shot and able to tilt the camera all by smart phone

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread Bill
On 05/09/2014 8:10 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 3:40 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 05/09/2014 1:34 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: LOL, that's one way to take a selfie Bill :) Selfies aren't just for kids. So, you are flying the machine, watching the live

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 10:29 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 05/09/2014 8:10 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 3:40 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 05/09/2014 1:34 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: LOL, that's one way to take a selfie Bill :) Selfies

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread Attila Boros
Pure fun! What camera can you mount on it? Can it take a DSLR? Enjoy! -- Attila On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 8:46 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 04/09/2014 2:44 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: PS - do you have a live link to be able to see the camera's output? The live link is what

Re: lens -- Silver or Platinum?

2014-09-05 Thread John
On 9/5/2014 1:48 AM, Bill wrote: On 04/09/2014 9:11 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: From the price of this lens, I'd expect it to be platinum-coated, at the very least. http://www.ebay.com/itm/360869370965 Since 5 are currently available, I wonder if they give a discount for buying more than one

Re: lens -- Silver or Platinum?

2014-09-05 Thread Zos Xavius
I need to put my K-5 IIs on e-bay! $4000 sounds reasonable doesn't it? On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 10:56 AM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: On 9/5/2014 1:48 AM, Bill wrote: On 04/09/2014 9:11 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: From the price of this lens, I'd expect it to be platinum-coated, at the

Re: PESO - Late Summer Patio

2014-09-05 Thread Don Guthrie
I did enjoy. I think it is a classic street photo. On 9/4/14, 11:23 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 22:17:02 -0400 From: knarfknarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Late Summer Patio

Re: September PUG is up - Enjoy!!

2014-09-05 Thread Toralf Lund
On 9/5/14 1:08, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all I think this theme probably goes under the heading of it seemed like a good idea at the time. Well, it was hard to come up with something that fit one of the titles, and the gallery is quite small, but I reckon it got some rather nice photos in

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
That, Sir Bill, is a fantastic toy! Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 12:46 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 04/09/2014 2:44 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: PS - do you have a live link to be able to see the camera's output? The live link is what they call first person

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread Bob W-PDML
7:24 has something of American Gothic about it. B On 5 Sep 2014, at 08:34, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: LOL, that's one way to take a selfie Bill :) On 5 September 2014 15:46, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 04/09/2014 2:44 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: PS - do

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread Bill
On 05/09/2014 8:47 AM, Attila Boros wrote: Pure fun! What camera can you mount on it? Can it take a DSLR? Enjoy! This one isn't big enough for a DSLR. It's equipped with it's own camera on a 3 way stabilizer that does 14mp stills or 1080p video. I think it's a 1/2.3 sensor. bill -- PDML

Re: lens -- Silver or Platinum?

2014-09-05 Thread P.J. Alling
They're rare new so the price goes up. I assume that's the hope at least. On 9/5/2014 9:30 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 12:37 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Should be a perfect match for this:

Re: lens -- Silver or Platinum?

2014-09-05 Thread P.J. Alling
Umm, no, it really doesn't. On 9/5/2014 11:21 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: I need to put my K-5 IIs on e-bay! $4000 sounds reasonable doesn't it? On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 10:56 AM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: On 9/5/2014 1:48 AM, Bill wrote: On 04/09/2014 9:11 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: From

Asteroid to fly over New Zealand

2014-09-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Maybe it would be of interest to New-Zealand-based PDMLers: an asteroid will be flying over you (under you? ;-) ) this Sunday: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2014-295 Cheers, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-05 Thread Ken Waller
Impressive video quality. Stable platform, apparently easy to fly. Any specific usages? Any shortcomings you've uncovered ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

Peso: Wheatland Rust

2014-09-05 Thread Jack Davis
I've been noticing what I thought could possibly be a photo target if it ever became free of some ugly vehicle or from hosting an activity of some sort. It's a remnant of what was once a larger structure, part of which finally collapsed during my procrastination. Today, I sought it out with

Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust

2014-09-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I like the subject - too bad about the flat light... ann On 9/5/2014 14:03, Jack Davis wrote: I've been noticing what I thought could possibly be a photo target if it ever became free of some ugly vehicle or from hosting an activity of some sort. It's a remnant of what was once a larger

Re: Asteroid to fly over New Zealand

2014-09-05 Thread John
Small as fare as asteroids go, but that's one effin' BIG rock to be passing so close. On 9/5/2014 1:32 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Maybe it would be of interest to New-Zealand-based PDMLers: an asteroid will be flying over you (under you? ;-) ) this Sunday:

Re: Asteroid to fly over New Zealand

2014-09-05 Thread P.J. Alling
It's my favorite kind of Asteroid, big enough to Kill half the planet, too small to see... On 9/5/2014 1:32 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Maybe it would be of interest to New-Zealand-based PDMLers: an asteroid will be flying over you (under you? ;-) ) this Sunday:

Re: Asteroid to fly over New Zealand

2014-09-05 Thread Bob W-PDML
At least it's on the right half of the planet. B On 5 Sep 2014, at 20:47, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's my favorite kind of Asteroid, big enough to Kill half the planet, too small to see... On 9/5/2014 1:32 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Maybe it would be of interest

Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust

2014-09-05 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, it would have been even nicer had I gotten out earlier as planned. IOW, blaming wife. Jack :) - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 5, 2014 11:50:58 AM Subject: Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust I like the subject - too

Pentax K-5 II body (6000 actuations), 24mm SMC Takumar (EXC)

2014-09-05 Thread Darren Addy
6000 shutter actuation Pentax K-5 II (selling only because I now have a K-3 AND a K-01, just don't need 3 great bodies). Comes with everything that comes with the Body kit (battery, charger, etc.) $475 plus actual shipping (should be about $12 to the U.S. and a bit higher to Canada). Sweet sweet

Marc Newson becomes Apple employee

2014-09-05 Thread steve harley
not exactly a stellar move IMO — his work with Pentax was not a pinnacle of functional design; but as has been noted, he may have been highly constrained in that project; i'm non-plused as well by what i've seen of his other work

Re: Marc Newson becomes Apple employee

2014-09-05 Thread P.J. Alling
Marc is one of the most influential designers of his generation, So influential that he managed to kill an entire line of Pentax products before it was effectively born. A lot of manufactures copy if not the actual product, the zeitgeist of Apple products, pretty much every smart phone looks

Re: Marc Newson becomes Apple employee

2014-09-05 Thread Zos Xavius
The K-01 was rightfully laughed at by photographers while at the same time was praised in other circles and even won a design award. First and foremost I should speak about the design. Marc Newson has done an astounding job with shape and feeling of the K-01. You may have seen photos of the

Re: PESO - Late Summer Patio

2014-09-05 Thread knarf
Thanks, Don. Glad you like it. Cheers, frank On 5 September, 2014 11:15:25 AM EDT, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I did enjoy. I think it is a classic street photo. On 9/4/14, 11:23 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 22:17:02 -0400 From:

PESO - Guitar Walking

2014-09-05 Thread knarf
I don't get it either. I mean, it's an electric guitar so no one on the street could hear him. Looks like he's got a wireless transmitter, but to where? http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/09/guitar-walking.html?m=1 Rather intense looking, too. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers,

PESO -- You'd think that they'd have seen this coming.

2014-09-05 Thread P.J. Alling
Nothing very special or artistic, just something I found amusing. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20tseenitcomming.html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax A 24mm f2.8 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- I don't want to achieve immortality

Peso - No one goes gently

2014-09-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
IsO 6400 - hand held K-5 and kit lens http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-in-BW/i-54DCMTC/A ann annsan.smugmug.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

Re: PESO - Late Summer Patio

2014-09-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I like it too - nice grab, Frank ann On 9/5/2014 22:09, knarf wrote: Thanks, Don. Glad you like it. Cheers, frank On 5 September, 2014 11:15:25 AM EDT, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I did enjoy. I think it is a classic street photo. On 9/4/14, 11:23 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net

Re: September PUG is up - Enjoy!!

2014-09-05 Thread David Mann
On Sep 5, 2014, at 3:03 pm, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I dislike that random garbage generator so much that I just decided it best not to try to come up with something. I had an idea but wasn't able to execute it in time :( Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: lens -- Silver or Platinum?

2014-09-05 Thread David Mann
On Sep 6, 2014, at 2:56 am, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: ... which Adorama has listed for $746.95 *minus* $150.00 Instant Rebate. Instant Rebate :D Sounds like an accounting trick! Whatever happened to sale or discount? Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Asteroid to fly over New Zealand

2014-09-05 Thread David Mann
From what I've read it won't be anywhere near visible. Pity it's not coming closer, it might have landed on Wellington. I'd also accept Auckland. Cheers, Dave On Sep 6, 2014, at 7:41 am, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's my favorite kind of Asteroid, big enough to Kill half

Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust

2014-09-05 Thread David Mann
I wonder what's inside it. Probably not safe to find out... send Bill's new toy in for a look! Cheers, Dave On Sep 6, 2014, at 6:03 am, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: I've been noticing what I thought could possibly be a photo target if it ever became free of some ugly vehicle

Re: PESO -- You'd think that they'd have seen this coming.

2014-09-05 Thread David Mann
My bet is they forecast the Powerball numbers and have retired to the Mediterranean :D Cheers, Dave On Sep 6, 2014, at 3:19 pm, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Nothing very special or artistic, just something I found amusing.