Re: New Member

On 5/4/2018 22:30, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: If anyone wants to find out just how pedantic I an get about whisky, show up here sometime for whiskymas, or talk me into giving a tour of the isles. See what you've done, Dale. First thing after joining the PDML and we've got a

Re: New Member

On 5/4/2018 15:20, Dale H. Cook wrote: At 01:55 PM 5/4/2018, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Not even Costco can offer lower prices? WTF? In many states distilled spirits can only be purchased at state-owned liquor stores and there is no competition. Might be worth doing a little Google

Re: From Strobe to Stage Prop

FWIW, the Vivitar 285HV has a trigger voltage around 6 volts & is safe to use with Pentax DSLRs (and probably Cannon or Nikon). I currently have three of them and am always on the look-out for more (although I prefer the older "Made in Japan" models because they're more reliable). On

Re: New Member

> On May 4, 2018, at 7:30 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > Larry Colen wrote: > >> If anyone wants to find out just how pedantic I an get about whisky, >> show up here sometime for whiskymas, or talk me into giving a tour of >> the isles. > > See what you've done,

Re: New Member

Larry Colen wrote: >If anyone wants to find out just how pedantic I an get about whisky, >show up here sometime for whiskymas, or talk me into giving a tour of >the isles. See what you've done, Dale. First thing after joining the PDML and we've got a full-blown single-malt thread going. Up

Re: From Strobe to Stage Prop

> On May 4, 2018, at 7:25 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > Dale H. Cook wrote: > >> ...I will likely bore some of you into hitting the trash can icon... > > Oh I don't think so. Dale, meet Larry. Larry, meet Dale. Dale has already touched on several topics interesting

Re: From Strobe to Stage Prop

Dale H. Cook wrote: >...I will likely bore some of you into hitting the trash can icon... Oh I don't think so. Dale, meet Larry. Larry, meet Dale. :-) -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: From Strobe to Stage Prop

At 09:18 PM 5/4/2018, Larry Colen wrote: >Sounds like a fun story and project, but you didn't provide photos. I have been pedal to the metal just trying to get the prop functional for tomorrow. I will take some photos later as the guts will have to come back out so that they can be permanently

Re: From Strobe to Stage Prop

Nice work. I never bought into the Vivitar flash line. I used Honeywell Potato mashers and 497 batteries from the ‘70s through ‘90s. Paul > On May 4, 2018, at 9:13 PM, Dale H. Cook wrote: > > This group seems free-wheeling enough that you might enjoy hearing what

Re: From Strobe to Stage Prop

Dale H. Cook wrote: This group seems free-wheeling enough that you might enjoy hearing what I have been working on for two days (although I will likely bore some of you into hitting the trash can icon). It is a stage prop made using the guts of a Vivitar 283 flash. Before any of you start

PESO Let's call it an abstract

In other words, too many technical flaws, but I still kind of like it: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/41179422794/in/album-72157695788632564/ I'll probably try again in better light. If anyone is curious, the rest of the set is marginally sharper, but I liked this one better

From Strobe to Stage Prop

This group seems free-wheeling enough that you might enjoy hearing what I have been working on for two days (although I will likely bore some of you into hitting the trash can icon). It is a stage prop made using the guts of a Vivitar 283 flash. Before any of you start screaming and cussing at

Re: New Member

When I discovered Lagavulin, about 25 years ago, it was about $40 a fifth here. Never less than $80 now. Bought Laphroig 10 for $50 today. Enjoying it now. I like it at least as much as Lagavulin. Paul > On May 4, 2018, at 8:31 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > If anyone wants to

Re: New Member

Yes, but. Blended Scotch can be mixed with any grain whiskey Single malt scotch can only be distilled from malted barley from a single distillery; Blended scotch can use any whiskey from any grain, malted or not. Blended malt whisky, like Green Label, is blended from whiskies from several

Re: May PUG - On the Streets - is Up

Another great gallery! Mark!'s shot of Tours, Henk's Brugges photo, Matthew's Main Street, and Gianfranco's Encounters are my favorites, but there's not a weak one in the bunch. Don't quite have the new computer and hard drive operating the way I want, and work has been very consuming the last

Re: New Member

If anyone wants to find out just how pedantic I an get about whisky, show up here sometime for whiskymas, or talk me into giving a tour of the isles. Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I like Laphroig as well. A solid bargain. I usually don't pay $90 for Lagavulin; one has to shop the discount

Re: Infrared K01

Hi David - Isaac Szabo did the conversion - http://www.isaacszabo.com/ His prices for conversions are very reasonable. The K01 is the second camera he's done for me, the first being a Nikon P6000 compact. Mark David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Mark C

Re: Infrared K01

Thanks, Paul - I'm enjoying infrared. Mark Paul Stenquist wrote: Great pics, Mark. You’ve done superb work in infrared, pleased to see you have a new tool. Paul On May 3, 2018, at 9:22 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On May 3, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Mark C

Re: New Member

> On 04 May 2018 at 18:28 "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > > (a blend but with single malts only, no grain spirits) ?? Whisky _is_ a grain spirit. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

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LInk? ann On 5/4/2018 8:44 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Scrub Jay >From my back Patio Chaise. A Scrub Jay in mid launch from our back fence. Good practice for the next migration. C? Thanks! J https://www.photo.net/photo/18471407 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Ol' Red Eye

Difference between turtles and tortoises https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEPVbcQKGvk On 5/4/2018 13:35, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks for looking Alan. It is an eastern box turtle. While it looks and behaves similar to a tortoise, it is a pond turtle variety:

Re: New Member

Bowmore is a damn good scotch, and as you note, a real bargain. I buy it when I can't find one of the Peat Monsters on sale. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 4:20 PM, wrote: > Bowmore legend used to be my party scotch, a

Re: New Member

Bowmore legend used to be my party scotch, a very tasty Islay malt for a little over $20 a bottle On May 4, 2018 10:28:16 AM PDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >I like Laphroig as well. A solid bargain. > >I usually don't pay $90 for Lagavulin; one has to shop the

Re: New Member

When my wife was a bench chemist for Ortho Pharmaceutical, the distilled their own alcohol for the Christmas party. Pretty near 200 proof. They poured it into an ounce of grape juice, and WHAM! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 3:24 PM, Paul

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Re: New Member

When I was in college I had a friend who would steal alcohol from the Chem Lab for us to drink.  Hopefully we mostly outgrow our penchant for doing dumb things...;-);-) -p On 5/4/2018 2:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Not a good idea. Many years ago I was a Marine stationed at Yuma AZ. We

Re: New Member

At 01:55 PM 5/4/2018, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >Not even Costco can offer lower prices? WTF? In many states distilled spirits can only be purchased at state-owned liquor stores and there is no competition. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: New Member

Not a good idea. Many years ago I was a Marine stationed at Yuma AZ. We crossed the border into Mexico, and after a nice dinner, we visited a liquor store. We bought a few bottles of brand name liquor, but one of my friends couldn't resist a gallon jug labeled "alcohol" for 15 cents. He

Printing question

Kind of looking for a consensus...when printing using ICC profiles what is your preferred rendering intent?  Perceptual or relative colorimetric?  Does your choice vary by paper surface? -p -- Paul Sorenson Studio1941 Sooner or later "different" scares people. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: New Member

You could probably get something from the hardware store, and pour some orange juice in to disguise the taste. Use some of the money you save to buy extra medical insurance. B > On 4 May 2018, at 18:49, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Michigan liquor prices are regulated, so

Re: Infrared K01

On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Mark C wrote: > > The IR conversion is the 720nm "standard" conversion. You can get some color > out of it, but not as much as as a 590nm filter. I was just going to ask that question.:-) Did you get it from Lifepixels?? Dave > > > > >

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Thanks, Dan! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Nice catch. > > I have never seen a scrub jay in the flesh (or the feather). > > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > >> On Fri, May 4, 2018

Re: Infrared K01

I bought the K-01 back in 2012 when Pentax discontinued the camera and liquidated their inventory. For a few years it was my studio macro camera - comparable to the K5 in IQ but with focus peaking for macro work. But the K01 has been pretty much idle for the past several years. The IR

Re: New Member

No, Costco liquor prices are the same as the fancy wine and liquor store in my town. But Costco does import scotch that’s bottled as their house brand, Kirkland. It’s good and somewhat of a bargain. But it’s a blend. Some of the bottles sold online by Flaviar and others can be purchased here.

Re: New Member

OUCH! Sounds like socialism. Not even Costco can offer lower prices? WTF? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 1:48 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Michigan liquor prices are regulated, so there are no bargains to be had. > >

Re: New Member

Michigan liquor prices are regulated, so there are no bargains to be had. Paul > On May 4, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I like Laphroig as well. A solid bargain. > > I usually don't pay $90 for Lagavulin; one has to shop the discount liquor > stores

Re: PESO: Ol' Red Eye

Thanks for looking Paul. He was merrily walking across my driveway -- very slowly, when I first spotted him. When I got down on the pavement next to him, with the camera and my macro lens, he withdrew partially into his shell, and gave me this annoyed look. My dog didn't react much whete he saw

Re: PESO: Ol' Red Eye

Thanks for looking Alan. It is an eastern box turtle. While it looks and behaves similar to a tortoise, it is a pond turtle variety: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_turtle Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 1:03 PM, Alan C

Re: New Member

I like Laphroig as well. A solid bargain. I usually don't pay $90 for Lagavulin; one has to shop the discount liquor stores and keep an eye out for specials. When both Laphroig and Lagavulin are priced too high, I go for Green Label (a blend but with single malts only, no grain spirits) or

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Nice catch. I have never seen a scrub jay in the flesh (or the feather). Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 8:44 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Scrub Jay > > > From my back Patio Chaise. A Scrub Jay in mid launch from our back

Re: PESO: Ol' Red Eye

Fun stuff. He’s not a happy boy. > On May 4, 2018, at 12:38 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > My dog discovered this critter in our driveway when we returned from our > morning walk: > > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/5/4/turtle > > K-5 IIs, FA

Re: PESO: Ol' Red Eye

Cute, bashful too! Is that a tortoise or a turtle? Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: 4 May, 2018 6:38 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Ol' Red Eye My dog discovered this critter in our driveway when we returned from our morning walk:

PESO: Ol' Red Eye

My dog discovered this critter in our driveway when we returned from our morning walk: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/5/4/turtle K-5 IIs, FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 Comments and criticisms are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola

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Scrub Jay >From my back Patio Chaise. A Scrub Jay in mid launch from our back fence. Good practice for the next migration. C? Thanks! J https://www.photo.net/photo/18471407 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from