Re: PESO - Guitar Walking

2014-09-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
He wants people to look at him. Nice photo though. B On 6 Sep 2014, at 03:15, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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?

Re: PESO - Guitar Walking

2014-09-06 Thread Tim Bray
Cool pic. Maybe he’s got a compact-but-powerful PA on his back where your camera can’t see it? On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 12:16 AM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: He wants people to look at him. Nice photo though. B On 6 Sep 2014, at 03:15, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't

Re: PESO - Guitar Walking

2014-09-06 Thread Bob W-PDML
Like a tiny little secretary, taking memos? On 6 Sep 2014, at 08:41, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Cool pic. Maybe he’s got a compact-but-powerful PA on his back where your camera can’t see it? On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 12:16 AM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: He wants people

Re: Peso - No one goes gently

2014-09-06 Thread Attila Boros
Well seen, made me chuckle:) On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 6:39 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: 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

Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust

2014-09-06 Thread Attila Boros
It has a nice character. Agree with Ann about the light. On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 9:03 PM, 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 or from hosting an activity of some sort. It's a

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

2014-09-06 Thread Attila Boros
Quite funny, I'd say it serves them right:) On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 6:19 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Nothing very special or artistic, just something I found amusing. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20tseenitcomming.html Equipment: Pentax

Re: PESO - Guitar Walking

2014-09-06 Thread Attila Boros
I like the intense concentration on his face, but if he can't hear the music, I wonder what's the point. Maybe the man next to him had the same thought, whatever, I'll just have a snack. Interesting scene. On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 5:15 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't get it

PESO: Flower Power

2014-09-06 Thread Attila Boros
When horsepower fails you: http://500px.com/photo/82247203/flower-power-by-attila-boros An old Fiat 850, produced between 1964–1973. It's parked in front of a house I pass by frequently, doesn't seem to move much, or at all. Please press H to view it on black. Taken with Sony RX100 II. -- PDML

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-06 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 5/9/14, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: The camera is controlled by the smart phone app. The machine is controlled by a pair of joysticks. Yep fully understand - I have a similar app for the GoPro, but the 'live' view on the app is actually delayed by about 3 seconds. Do you have a delayed

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-06 Thread Attila Boros
On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 12:39 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Yep fully understand - I have a similar app for the GoPro, but the 'live' view on the app is actually delayed by about 3 seconds. Cotty, this might be of interest for you:

Re: Peso - No one goes gently

2014-09-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great subway shot. Love the solitary mood. If it were mine I would rotate it a wee bit clockwise. Paul via phone On Sep 5, 2014, at 11:39 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: IsO 6400 - hand held K-5 and kit lens

Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust

2014-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Bill's toy equipped with lights /or proximity sensors? Thanks for commenting, David. Jack - Original Message - From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 5, 2014 10:11:05 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust I wonder what's inside it. Probably

Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust

2014-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, so do I. I'm always aware of the sweet light timing, but doubt the worth of the effort in this case. Jack - Original Message - From: Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, September 6, 2014 12:56:09 AM Subject: Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust It has a

Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust

2014-09-06 Thread Alan C
A challenging subject for photographers ( artists too). It has colour, texture shapes which you have captured well. B/W wouldn't do it justice. I must say I'm a bit surprised to see the corrugated iron - most of your sheds seem to be wood. If it was in a 3rd world country, the iron would be

Re: Peso - No one goes gently

2014-09-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thanks, attlia - that is frequently my aim :-) ann On 9/6/2014 03:50, Attila Boros wrote: Well seen, made me chuckle:) On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 6:39 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: IsO 6400 - hand held K-5 and kit lens

Re: Peso - No one goes gently

2014-09-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thanks, Paul I thought I had corrected the tilt enough - it was quite out of kilter as shot - when I'm more alert I'll have another try :-) ann On 9/6/2014 06:58, Paul Stenquist wrote: Great subway shot. Love the solitary mood. If it were mine I would rotate it a wee bit clockwise. Paul

Re: Peso: Wheatland Rust

2014-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated comments, Alan. By far the majority of such structures are wood with a large percentage having corrugated steal roofs. Your series suggestion would require some effort and consistency, both of which are allusive these days. Thanks much! Jack - Original Message - From: Alan

Re: Marc Newson becomes Apple employee

2014-09-06 Thread John
He may be happy there's no viewfinder, but when I try to hold a camera out where I can see that 3 LCD screen, my hands shake it's too blurry to use anyway. I think it could have been a good (i.e. usable) design if they'd just offered an optional EVF to attach to the hot-shoe. I might even

Re: PESO: Flower Power

2014-09-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I anticipated a car that was falling apart and flowing wild fauna had taken it over.. This one looks like the owner moved from San Francisco :-) I really like the press H feature by the way, with my eyes. ann On 9/6/2014 04:36, Attila Boros wrote: When horsepower fails you:

Re: lens -- Silver or Platinum?

2014-09-06 Thread John
On 9/6/2014 1:05 AM, David Mann wrote: 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 Sale

Re: PESO - Guitar Walking

2014-09-06 Thread John
On 9/5/2014 10:15 PM, knarf wrote: 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

Re: PESO: Flower Power

2014-09-06 Thread Attila Boros
Thanks, Ann. The light combined with selective sharpening makes the car appear in better shape than it really is. But according to rumor it was in use and rolled the streets until a few years ago (though I never saw that). They also say it must belong to a woman, because no man would make an

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-06 Thread Bill
On 06/09/2014 3:39 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 5/9/14, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: The camera is controlled by the smart phone app. The machine is controlled by a pair of joysticks. Yep fully understand - I have a similar app for the GoPro, but the 'live' view on the app is actually

Re: Peso - No one goes gently

2014-09-06 Thread Ken Waller
Great capture Ann. -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Peso - No one goes gently 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Marc Newson becomes Apple employee

2014-09-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
You might try a revised set of glasses. I have no problem working with an LCD as viewfinder for certain kinds of shooting. That said, I was interested in the K-01 as a vehicle for a minimum 2-lens system (FA43/1.9 and DA21/3.2 Limited, my last and favorite Pentax lenses...) but wanted an eye

Re: PESO - Guitar Walking

2014-09-06 Thread Ken Waller
Probably practicing for his air guitar premiere. -Original Message- From: Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com Subject: Re: PESO - Guitar Walking He wants people to look at him. Nice photo though. B On 6 Sep 2014, at 03:15, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't get it either. I

Re: Marc Newson becomes Apple employee

2014-09-06 Thread Bill
On 05/09/2014 7:34 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: 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. The K-01 was/is a capable enough camera. Inside, it's just a somewhat downgraded K-5 with the viewfinder stripped off.

Re: OT: stacking, again more help please

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Mark: Have you used CombineZP? Save to download etc? Cheers, Christine On Aug 17, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Hi Ann - For what you are doing, I think that the ideal would be to put the camera on a set of focus rails, focus in on the front edge and then

Re: The Grinch at Starved Rock State Park

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Ann. There are fence guards at the top of the rock now. And stairs have been built to get to the top. I’m sure you wouldn’t recognize the place now. The rock was ok, but I preferred the canyon trails—much more interesting. I really hope to do all. The place is open 365 days rain

Re: PDML London?

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Here’s wishing all PDMLers a piratical time! Can’t wait to see the pics! Cheers, Christine On Sep 4, 2014, at 3:03 PM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: The fleet's in! The tall ships have started arriving in Greenwich - I watched some of them as I pedalled through the Naval

Re: PESO - Guitar Walking

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice, Frank. cheers, Christine On Sep 5, 2014, at 9:15 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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?

Re: September PUG is up - Enjoy!!

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
This is an excellent gallery! All those who participated did a great job with the theme—loved the playful text as well for each of the photos. Great work everyone! Cheers, Christine On Sep 6, 2014, at 12:03 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Sep 5, 2014, at 3:03 pm, Daniel J.

Re: PESO - August Oaks

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Lovely! Cheers, Christine On Sep 1, 2014, at 3:40 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/august-oaks IR converted K10D and DA 17-70 lens. Mark --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is

Re: PESO - Car-free Sunday

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice street portrait, Frank, and an excellent idea designating a day as car-free! Go Toronto! Cheers, Christine On Sep 2, 2014, at 10:14 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: One Sunday a month cars are banned from Toronto's Kensington Market and people reclaim the streets. We

Re: PESO 2014 - 220 - GDG

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice! A soothingly quiet still life and interesting diptych! Cheers, Christine On Sep 2, 2014, at 10:24 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: A quiet morning. The sun came up. The light just took my breath away and I had to experiment. https://flic.kr/p/oZWiWw

Re: PESOs from lake Baikal

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Very pretty place and nicely photographed! Cheers, Christine On Aug 31, 2014, at 12:16 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Hi All, If anybody was wondering why I was silent recently, - I happened to be at a scientific conference that was near the lake Baikal -- the largest surface

Re: GESO Quick Trip to Asheville, NC

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Dan, but the truth is Asheville is wonderfully quirky; it’s hard not to notice these details—they kind of jump up and poke you in the nose. I suspect these images are often and over photographed by visitors and photogs. Cheers, Christine On Aug 11, 2014, at 9:52 AM, Daniel J.

Re: Marc Newson becomes Apple employee

2014-09-06 Thread P.J. Alling
Actually it's a downgraded K-30 which was a related but different beast than the K-5. The downfall of the K-01 was it's cheapness, they reused as much of the hardware from the K-r, and some of the electronics from the upcoming K-30 with a smaller buffer, or maybe the same buffer size as the

PESO: Skyscape - Panorama, cropped square

2014-09-06 Thread Darren Addy
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/15154559121/ Even at 10mm, I had to do a pano to capture everything my eye was seeing, which was the cool curve of the clouds in front ot me. Where panos often present a distorted view of reality, this one really captures what made me pull of the road on

Re: Marc Newson becomes Apple employee

2014-09-06 Thread Zos Xavius
I think that sums it up pretty well. They didn't even really try. The K-01 was just another me too product that was thrown together as cheaply and with as little investment as possible. On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 12:10 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Actually it's a downgraded K-30

Re: The Grinch at Starved Rock State Park

2014-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Wonderful collection, Christine! Magnificent scale well caught. Jack - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, September 6, 2014 8:48:43 AM Subject: Re: The Grinch at Starved Rock State Park Thanks, Ann. There are fence

Re: PESO - August Oaks

2014-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Terrific effect, Mark. Jack - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, September 6, 2014 9:02:26 AM Subject: Re: PESO - August Oaks Lovely! Cheers, Christine On Sep 1, 2014, at 3:40 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote:

Re: PESO: Skyscape - Panorama, cropped square

2014-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Beautifully done, Darren! Jack - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, September 6, 2014 9:27:17 AM Subject: PESO: Skyscape - Panorama, cropped square https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/15154559121/ Even at 10mm, I had

Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Bill
How pompous is that for a gallery title? Anyway, here are some pictures taken with the quadcopter. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/vision/stills1/index.html It was quite windy, exact framing just wasn't going to happen as the machine was being tossed around a bit. Enjoy bill -- PDML

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
I'll allow that title..this time. G Noticed Quad Copter shadow and obvious wind effect in grass. Jack - Original Message - From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, September 6, 2014 10:00:07 AM Subject: Geso: A Gallery of Flight How pompous is that

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
They are enjoyable. The fresh perspective adds interest. Paul via phone On Sep 6, 2014, at 1:00 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: How pompous is that for a gallery title? Anyway, here are some pictures taken with the quadcopter.

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread David J Brooks
Hey thats my house.:-) Dave On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: How pompous is that for a gallery title? Anyway, here are some pictures taken with the quadcopter. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/vision/stills1/index.html It was quite windy, exact

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Stanley Halpin
#5 and #8. #5 is a nice perspective, not too high but pretty clearly a bird’s eye view. And nice subject matter. #8 is a nice perspective, nice subject, but this one I like because it is not obviously a bird’s eye view. You could have been standing on a farm wagon, at the top of a tallish

Re: The Grinch at Starved Rock State Park

2014-09-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I agree the rock isn't very intersting in itself - just the history. THey probably fenced it after someone took a header off it at some point. On a road trip back in the 60's to visit my mom in Chicago My then hubby and I went to Clifty Falls.. it was 1967 and there had not been much rain...

Re: PESO: Skyscape - Panorama, cropped square

2014-09-06 Thread Attila Boros
Impressive clouds with nice light. Making a pano was a good call. On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 7:27 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/15154559121/ Even at 10mm, I had to do a pano to capture everything my eye was seeing, which was the cool curve

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Well I have to say those are pretty neat... and I'm drone resistant so that's something :-) Can't argue with the quality achievable and being able to capture views from above, but not too far above - but I do worry about the drones being misused or accidents that could happen with them from

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Jack Davis
Sounds like you're trying to spoil Bill's fun ann. :) Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, September 6, 2014 11:07:32 AM Subject: Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight Well I have to say those are pretty neat... and I'm drone

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Attila Boros
On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 8:00 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: How pompous is that for a gallery title? Not that much, I appreciate your restraint:) Anyway, here are some pictures taken with the quadcopter. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/vision/stills1/index.html I enjoyed

Re: PESO - Guitar Walking

2014-09-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The expression on his face is hilarious, and the dude next to him eating is a nice added touch. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 10:15 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't get it either. I mean, it's an electric guitar so no one on

Re: PESO: Skyscape - Panorama, cropped square

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice and an interesting perspective! Cheers, Christine On Sep 6, 2014, at 11:27 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/15154559121/ Even at 10mm, I had to do a pano to capture everything my eye was seeing, which was the cool curve of

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Really nicely done, Bill. Should make for some very fun photo play! Love the pond/lake shots. Cheers, Christine On Sep 6, 2014, at 12:00 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: How pompous is that for a gallery title? Anyway, here are some pictures taken with the quadcopter.

Re: The Grinch at Starved Rock State Park

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Jack! I hope to do more hiking. Have already spent way too much time looking at photo hiking bags! :- Cheers, Christine On Sep 6, 2014, at 11:41 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Wonderful collection, Christine! Magnificent scale well caught. Jack - Original

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice gallery! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 1:00 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: How pompous is that for a gallery title? Anyway, here are some pictures taken with the quadcopter.

Re: PESO: Skyscape - Panorama, cropped square

2014-09-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love the textures and the shadings. Great eye! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 12:27 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/15154559121/ Even at 10mm, I had to do a pano to capture

Black Mountain College

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: I’ve been meaning to post this, but I got a little behind in my photography to-dos. Several weeks ago I posted a small gallery on a trip to Asheville, N.C. In that gallery was a shot with two black and white photos in two windows looking out on to an alley in downtown Asheville.

Re: The PUG for 2015

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
You got my vote to continue as PUGmeister, Brian! I asterisked those I found appealing. Cheers, Christine On Sep 3, 2014, at 7:35 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all It's time to think about PUG themes for 2015, but before that... I've been PUGmeister for about

Re: October PUG - Don't foreget the September Equinox

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Just put it in my calendar! I’ve been such a MIA PUGGER. I hope to do better! Cheers, Christine On Sep 3, 2014, at 2:19 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Just a reminder that the theme for the October PUG (Synchronicity) requires that a photo be taken on the

Re: The PUG for 2015

2014-09-06 Thread Ken Waller
Brian thanks for all you do regarding the PUG. Among those I've starred * below please consider: Water Faces National Parks Selfies Cars I've owned Hands Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com

Re: Traveling light - or not

2014-09-06 Thread steve harley
on 2014-09-01 18:56 Mark C wrote When you travel - do you carry backup gear or just trust to fate that everything will work? [...] What do you do when you travel? interesting to read about what people take on trips; just piling on: i take one K-5 body (my backup body is my iPhone); i also

Re: Peso - No one goes gently

2014-09-06 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent shot, Ann! Interesting elements in the frame. Good rendering as well. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Sep 5, 2014, at 10:39 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: IsO 6400 - hand held K-5 and kit lens

Need on procedure to AF Fine Adjust on K-3

2014-09-06 Thread Darren Addy
I've never messed with the AF Fine Adjustment before, but I think I need to on the K-3. So those of you that have experience in this area... First, I'm wondering if the procedure is the same on K-3 as it has been for other Pentax models? If so, I don't need to limit my Googling to the K-3.

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

2014-09-06 Thread Darren Addy
The 24mm SMC Takumar has been sold (and shipped). An invoice has been requested for the K-5 II body, so that is pending payment. Thanks! On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 3:23 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: 6000 shutter actuation Pentax K-5 II (selling only because I now have a K-3 AND a

Re: Geso: A Gallery of Flight

2014-09-06 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 6/9/14, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: How pompous is that for a gallery title? Anyway, here are some pictures taken with the quadcopter. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/vision/stills1/index.html Really interesting vantage points - being 6' 5 tall, now you know what it feels like ;-)

Re: Peso: Bill's new toy

2014-09-06 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 6/9/14, Attila Boros, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty, this might be of interest for you: http://goprouser.freeforums.org/hero-3-black-wifi-lag-test-app-v2- android-v3-0-firmware-t13644.html It seems if you want realtime (about 2-3 frames delay as claimed here:

Re: Need on procedure to AF Fine Adjust on K-3

2014-09-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Dareen, Answers interspersed. On Sep 6, 2014, at 5:05 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I've never messed with the AF Fine Adjustment before, but I think I need to on the K-3. So those of you that have experience in this area... First, I'm wondering if the procedure is the

Re: Need on procedure to AF Fine Adjust on K-3

2014-09-06 Thread Darren Addy
Very helpful, Paul. Thanks for the (excellent/detailed) reply! Other approaches are welcome as well. On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 5:36 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Dareen, Answers interspersed. On Sep 6, 2014, at 5:05 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I've

Re: lens -- Silver or Platinum?

2014-09-06 Thread steve harley
on 2014-09-05 8:56 John wrote There's something wrong with that guy's prices he's also selling NEW Samsung Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 for $6132.75 -- 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

Re: Need on procedure to AF Fine Adjust on K-3

2014-09-06 Thread steve harley
on 2014-09-06 16:36 Paul Stenquist wrote In the center of the blank square is a single red dot of abotut 3/16 inch diameter. This is the focal point. great technique, but why red? is it possible that red would affect the focus due to different wavelengths of light refracting differently?

PESOs/GESO - Buenos Aires at night

2014-09-06 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Hi All! In early August, I was in Buenos Aires. I had an evening to walk around the city... Here are a few photos of the night city views: http://42graphy.org/galleries/2014-08-BsAsNight/_IR09721.html http://42graphy.org/galleries/2014-08-BsAsNight/_IR09739.html

Re: Need on procedure to AF Fine Adjust on K-3

2014-09-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Paul via phone On Sep 6, 2014, at 6:53 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2014-09-06 16:36 Paul Stenquist wrote In the center of the blank square is a single red dot of abotut 3/16 inch diameter. This is the focal point. great technique, but why red? is it possible that red

Re: Black Mountain College

2014-09-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
My second husband, Tim LaFarge, went to Black Mountain - he studied dance with Merce Cunningham and was also involved with the Black Mountain Poets.. There is a book about Black Mountain with a large cross-gutter photo of Tim dancing with Merce and Carolyn Brown. He was friends back then with

Re: Peso - No one goes gently

2014-09-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thanks, Christine! Been a while since I did any street shooting ann On 9/6/2014 16:38, Christine Aguila wrote: Excellent shot, Ann! Interesting elements in the frame. Good rendering as well. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Sep 5, 2014, at 10:39 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com

PDMLer Jan Buhler on TOP

2014-09-06 Thread steve harley
even those of you who read TOP might have your attention elsewhere while the Mike Johnston moves houses — he's not posting much detailed content — yet today Jan Buhler turned up as a guest of honor at the Johnston's new home:

Re: Black Mountain College

2014-09-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
grrr - make that CHARLES OLSON, not OLSEN (second paragraph) ann On 9/6/2014 19:31, Ann Sanfedele wrote: My second husband, Tim LaFarge, went to Black Mountain - he studied dance with Merce Cunningham and was also involved with the Black Mountain Poets.. There is a book about Black Mountain

Re: Marc Newson becomes Apple employee

2014-09-06 Thread steve harley
on 2014-09-06 8:56 Bill wrote I do fear for things like the Iphone, iPad, etc becoming ergonomic nightmares in the name of styling at Newsons hands. that sums up my concern, though i wouldn't quite expect a nightmare; i'd worry Newson might bring incrementally less focus on user experience as

Re: Need on procedure to AF Fine Adjust on K-3

2014-09-06 Thread Stanley Halpin
You can get a good approximation using Liveview and by previewing your shots enlarged on the LCD, then double check the “final” result using the regular AF system and viewing the result on your monitor. And using Liveview at 6-10x makes it easier to do the set up, verifying that the focal spot

Re: PESOs/GESO - Buenos Aires at night

2014-09-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite nice, Igor! You certainly portray a charming ambiance of a classic city. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 6:57 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Hi All! In early August, I was in Buenos Aires. I had an evening to walk

PESO - Clouds Over the Lake

2014-09-06 Thread Richard Womer
In New Hampshire, only two weeks ago (seems like much longer!): http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17849477size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments? Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: Peso - No one goes gently

2014-09-06 Thread Richard Womer
Excellent, Ann! All of the disparate elements work really well together. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Sat, Sep 6, 2014 at 7:33 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Thanks, Christine! Been a while since I did any street shooting ann On 9/6/2014 16:38, Christine