Re: Did not make the photo annual cut ...

2018-05-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Bruce Walker wrote: >On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 11:10 PM, Bill wrote: >> On 5/14/2018 5:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> >>> Let's see what shots of yours did not make it into the 2018 PDML >>> Annual. >>> >>> Here's the one of mine that didn't make the cut: "Dancer,

Re: SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Igor, for that erudite explanation. I'll try an Ultra Plus. No point in going higher than that. Alan C -Original Message- From: Igor PDML-StR Sent: 16 May, 2018 5:20 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: SD Card Question Alan, I was looking at this question at some point (I

Re: SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread Alan C
Thanks, John From Ultra Plus upwards it would make no difference. The Ultra is slower. Alan C -Original Message- From: John Sent: 16 May, 2018 3:47 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: SD Card Question I don't think it makes any difference. Comparing four 32GB cards (new & old

Re: A mixed bag for Mother's Day

2018-05-15 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Subash. Yes, a young Drongo - bold birds. It will loose those white markings on the next moult. Alan C -Original Message- From: Subash Jeyan Sent: 16 May, 2018 4:48 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO: A mixed bag for Mother's Day enjoyed the series. is the first one a

Re: PESO: indian darter

2018-05-15 Thread Alan C
A great image, Subash. A close relation of the Cormorant. Alan C -Original Message- From: Subash Jeyan Sent: 16 May, 2018 4:22 AM To: pdml Subject: PESO: indian darter a PESO from kerala, my native state in india: https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/indian-darter/

Re: Did not make the photo annual cut ...

2018-05-15 Thread William Robb
On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 7:33 PM wrote: > On any case Bill is certainly the list punter. Be nice or I will insert a picture of a puppy in your name next year. bill > > > On May 15, 2018 4:29:33 PM PDT, Bruce Walker > wrote: > >On Mon, May 14, 2018 at

Re: indian darter

2018-05-15 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice capture, great DOF - the 300 FA is one of my most used lenses - I really appreciate it's close focusing ability. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Subash Jeyan" Subject: PESO: indian darter a

Re: PESO: indian darter

2018-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Impressive image, Subash! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2018, at 8:04 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > thank you Paul and Dan, for the nice words > > > On Tue, 15 May 2018 22:39:53 -0400 > "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > >> Great image, Subash!

Re: SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Alan, I was looking at this question at some point (I am still using K-5 iiS). Let me share a few thoughts. First, you should be aware that different categories/lines of SanDisk cards change their parameters over time. I.e. Extreme today is different from Extreme 4 years ago. You are

Re: PESO: indian darter

2018-05-15 Thread Subash Jeyan
thank you Paul and Dan, for the nice words On Tue, 15 May 2018 22:39:53 -0400 "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > Great image, Subash! I lover the geometry, and the way that the > sleek body of the bird imitates the shape and color of the bare > branches that frame it so

PESO: Iris Bouquet

2018-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
>From the Mothers Day Flowers: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/5/15/iris K-5 IIs, FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 Comments invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO: A mixed bag for Mother's Day

2018-05-15 Thread Subash Jeyan
enjoyed the series. is the first one a drongo? no.9 (herd of elephants) is quite dramatic... On Sun, 13 May 2018 16:37:35 +0200 "Alan C" wrote: > Being Mother's day, we went to the Letaba Camp picnic spot for a > lunchtime braai. I took a few shots along the way: > > Scroll L

Re: PESO: indian darter

2018-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great image, Subash! I lover the geometry, and the way that the sleek body of the bird imitates the shape and color of the bare branches that frame it so adeptly. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 10:22 PM, Subash Jeyan

Re: PESO: indian darter

2018-05-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Superb. A great composition. Sharp and detailed. Paul > On May 15, 2018, at 10:22 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > a PESO from kerala, my native state in india: > > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/indian-darter/ > > the indian darter, which according to

PESO: indian darter

2018-05-15 Thread Subash Jeyan
a PESO from kerala, my native state in india: https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/05/15/indian-darter/ the indian darter, which according to the IUCN is a near-threatened species. cropped image. i had taken my friend's FA* 300/4.5. i really liked how the lens handled but unfortunately

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread John
On 5/15/2018 16:33, Steve Cottrell wrote: Hi Pentaxians Some of you might be interested in old wooden sailing boats of yesteryear, and even if you're not, still might appreciate a short, well-told tale of folk enjoying themselves in a different environment... I teamed up with UK sailing

Re: Did not make the photo annual cut ...

2018-05-15 Thread John
On 5/15/2018 19:29, Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 11:10 PM, Bill wrote: On 5/14/2018 5:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Let's see what shots of yours did not make it into the 2018 PDML Annual. Here's the one of mine that didn't make the cut: "Dancer,

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread ann sanfedele
I see why you are proud! - interesting subject, even for a basiclandlubber like me - and so beautifully photographed by you .. ann On 5/15/2018 4:33 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Hi Pentaxians Some of you might be interested in old wooden sailing boats of yesteryear, and even if you're not,

Re: Yorkshire report

2018-05-15 Thread John
On 5/15/2018 15:11, Mark Roberts wrote: I don't have any PESOs to post yet, I'm afraid. When we get in to our destination at the end of the day I'm too tired to deal with photo-related stuff. I just wanted to relate a bit of my conversation with the barkeep at the pub where we had dinner last

Re: SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread John
I don't think it makes any difference. Comparing four 32GB cards (new & old Extreme + Ultra + Extreme Pro) they all seem to have a transfer speed greater than the K5's write speed. SanDisk Extreme 32GB SDHC UHS-I Card [Old Version] $18.95 USD 90 MB/S

Re: Did not make the photo annual cut ...

2018-05-15 Thread lrc
On any case Bill is certainly the list punter. On May 15, 2018 4:29:33 PM PDT, Bruce Walker wrote: >On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 11:10 PM, Bill >wrote: >> On 5/14/2018 5:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> >>> Let's see what shots of yours did not make

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great camera work, superb edit. It doesn’t get any better than that! Paul > On May 15, 2018, at 4:33 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > Hi Pentaxians > > Some of you might be interested in old wooden sailing boats of yesteryear, > and even if you're not, still might appreciate

Re: Did not make the photo annual cut ...

2018-05-15 Thread William Robb
On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 5:30 PM Bruce Walker wrote: > On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 11:10 PM, Bill > wrote: > > On 5/14/2018 5:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > >> > >> Let's see what shots of yours did not make it into the 2018 PDML > >> Annual. > >> >

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread Ken Waller
Very well done Cotty - thanks for sharing ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Steve Cottrell" Subject: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe Hi Pentaxians Some of you might be interested in old wooden

Re: Did not make the photo annual cut ...

2018-05-15 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, May 14, 2018 at 11:10 PM, Bill wrote: > On 5/14/2018 5:30 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Let's see what shots of yours did not make it into the 2018 PDML >> Annual. >> >> Here's the one of mine that didn't make the cut: "Dancer, seated" > > Yeah, I remember

Re: The Dog & Pony Show

2018-05-15 Thread William Robb
On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 2:57 PM Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 14/5/18, Gonz, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Thanks for the insightful commentary. Sounds bleak for the most part. > >I've been slowly coming to the conclusion that the Pentax ship is > >sinking and its time to

Peso

2018-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Brown-headed Cowbirds in a springtime mood. Near bird having obvious chills from what looks to be, some nuzzling from it's companion. Last of the series! C? Thanks! J https://www.photo.net/photo/18473476 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO Brooks

2018-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The bird appears in very good shape for one that was shot an hour before you snapped its image. Being a Baltimore Oriole, he probably wants to be put out of his misery, especially this season. Nicely photographed, at any rate. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Wonderful boat, superior video! I loved to see the Rotary Wheel at the top of the Sail! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 4:33 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Hi Pentaxians > > Some of you might be interested in old wooden

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread Paul Sorenson
What a fun trip!  The sail management is really a marvel of engineering.  Thanks for posting... -p On 5/15/2018 3:33 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Hi Pentaxians Some of you might be interested in old wooden sailing boats of yesteryear, and even if you're not, still might appreciate a short,

Re: Yorkshire report

2018-05-15 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 15 May 2018, at 21:59, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 15/5/18, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I just wanted to relate a bit of my conversation with the barkeep at >> the pub where we had dinner last night. We were talking about our >> travels and he told me

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/5/18, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: >So you should be proud! Super film. Thanks mate :-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
So you should be proud! Super film. Chris On 15 May 2018 at 21:33, Steve Cottrell wrote: > Hi Pentaxians > > Some of you might be interested in old wooden sailing boats of yesteryear, > and even if you're not, still might appreciate a short, well-told tale of > folk

Re: Yorkshire report

2018-05-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/5/18, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >I just wanted to relate a bit of my conversation with the barkeep at >the pub where we had dinner last night. We were talking about our >travels and he told me he visits New Zealand fairly often. He said he >likes it because "it's a lot

Re: The Dog & Pony Show

2018-05-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 14/5/18, Gonz, discombobulated, unleashed: >Thanks for the insightful commentary. Sounds bleak for the most part. >I've been slowly coming to the conclusion that the Pentax ship is >sinking and its time to board a new one. Don't know which one >however, but it seems that mirrorless is taking

Re: PESO Brooks

2018-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Nice image, Paul. Color and setting are very complimentary J Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2018, at 12:59 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > I shot this bird an hour ago. I’m going to pencil him in at third base and > call him Brooks. > Paul > >

OT - Old Sailing Barge with Tom Cunliffe

2018-05-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
Hi Pentaxians Some of you might be interested in old wooden sailing boats of yesteryear, and even if you're not, still might appreciate a short, well-told tale of folk enjoying themselves in a different environment... I teamed up with UK sailing legend Tom Cunliffe (q.v.) and we made this

PESO Brooks

2018-05-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
I shot this bird an hour ago. I’m going to pencil him in at third base and call him Brooks. Paul https://www.photo.net/photo/18473440/ -- 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

Yorkshire report

2018-05-15 Thread Mark Roberts
I don't have any PESOs to post yet, I'm afraid. When we get in to our destination at the end of the day I'm too tired to deal with photo-related stuff. I just wanted to relate a bit of my conversation with the barkeep at the pub where we had dinner last night. We were talking about our travels

Re: SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread Alan C
Thanks, PJ That seems to settle it. The K5 bus allows a write speed of 25Mb/s so an Extreme Plus (30Mb/s) would do better than the Ultra (10Mb/s) which I have. Only the newer models like the K3 & K1 can take advantage of Extreme Pro cards. Alan C -Original Message- From: P. J.

Re: SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread P. J. Alling
This article seems to indicate a higher bus speed for K3 and a few more recent aps-c models, but other testing seems to show it closer to my original reply. https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/photo-articles/comprehensive-sd-card-guide.html On 5/15/2018 9:10 AM, Alan C wrote: ScanDisk

Re: Slideshow (every so often)

2018-05-15 Thread Boris Liberman
Thank you, AnnSan! To make a slideshow in LightRoom is trivial. It has a special Slide Show module and the rest is pretty much straightforward. You create a collection with the images, you order them by dragging and dropping to your liking, then you enter the Slide Show module. There you set

Re: SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread P. J. Alling
No, not really.  None of the current Pentax cameras has a bus speed that can take advantage of the fastest UHS-1 cards.  They top out around ~33 mb/s. On 5/15/2018 9:10 AM, Alan C wrote: ScanDisk Extreme SD Cards are rated faster than Ultra SD Cards but would the a K5 be able to take

[No Subject]

2018-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Just one additional Cowbird item! Appears the left bird is experiencing a chill. Probably due to having his ear blown into. C? Thanks! J https://www.photo.net/photo/18473374 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread Alan C
K3 & later have the UHS-1 bus but not the K5 & older, hence my question. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: 15 May, 2018 3:36 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: SD Card Question The Extreme cards are definitely faster in my K-3 and K-1. The buffer clears

Re: SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
The Extreme cards are definitely faster in my K-3 and K-1. The buffer clears more rapidly than it does with Ultra cards and I get more consecutive shots without stalling. Paul > On May 15, 2018, at 9:10 AM, Alan C wrote: > > ScanDisk Extreme SD Cards are rated faster than

SD Card Question

2018-05-15 Thread Alan C
ScanDisk Extreme SD Cards are rated faster than Ultra SD Cards but would the a K5 be able to take advantage of the higher write speed? The K5 files are considerably larger than the K7 files so a usable higher write speed would be quite helpful. Alan C --- This email has been checked for

Re: The Dog & Pony Show

2018-05-15 Thread Rob Studdert
They need to review their MF lens line-up as people are leaving the 645 line for the new boys on the block. I've now sold the majority of my K-mount kit, it's quite refreshing not to constrained however my new kit is quite limited in scope and will remain so for the foreseeable future, it's doing