Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Thu, 31 May 2018 06:26:41 -0700
> I'm pretty impressed by just how good the camera in the iPhone 8 Plus is …
> Here's a quick, hand-held pano snap as I crossed the Mary Avenue pedestrian
> bridge in Cupertino on my bicycle yesterday:
>
> https://flic.kr/p/27CNqjU
Marnie (aka Doe) wrote on Tue, 09 Jan 2018 13:12:59 -0800
> I returned with a friend to Ruth Bancroft Garden, cacti and succulents, Dec.
> 2017. Last time we had been was in 2012. First time is was mid-day, this time
> it was late afternoon. Which turned out to beneficial.
> I never feel I take
> Paul Stenquist wrote on Sun, 16 Apr 2017 19:41:01 -0700:
>
> I frequently drink scotch when I take photos. It's an obvious pairing. :-)
Maybe, but I’d rather drink it sitting down. That way I can drink more of it
without falling over…
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jtainter wrote on Sun, 08 Jan 2017 17:22:24 -0800
"Question: How is the K-1 autofocus, as compared to say, a K-5?"
Thanks to Hoya, the K-5 had quite poor autofocus, especially in low light.
On
the other hand, the K-5II and IIs (I have both) have excellent AF.
I have used
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote onTue, 25 Oct 2016 07:04:38 -0700:
> macOS Sierra 10.12.1 was released yesterday.
>
> Based on the release notes, it seems to have some work in it to address Adobe
> printing issues and Microsoft Office problems, amongst other things. Folks on
> another forum reported
Steve Cottrell wrote on Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:15:38 -0700:
On 15/4/16, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Shallow depth of field in movies looks gimmicky to me, like excessive
>use of slow motion. It feels as if the director is beating me over the
>head by forcing me to
Mark Stringer wrote on Mon, 28 Mar 2016 05:20:33 -0700
> (snip)
>
> You know I think I paid about what a K-1 costs for my *istD. I still have it.
I was just thinking the same thing. Accounting for inflation, the *ist-D was
actually a good bit more expensive!
And I, too, still have my
Mark Roberts wrote on Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:32:46 -0700
> Oh, by the way: It doesn't actually work. The shutter sticks, although it
> seems to be in very nice condition other than that. Anyone know
> where I might get it repaired? (If I can afford it)*
Mark, I’m pretty sure that Eric
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Sat, 12 Mar 2016 06:28:27 -0800
> I've printed this before, but my online display version was pretty small. I
> made a new 11x14 print and thought it time to post a larger, nicer rendering;
> the original post was too small to be satisfying.
>
>
Doug Brewer wrote on Wed, 27 Jan 2016 06:33:23 -0800:
> Okay, now I see what you guys are saying about the K5ii. It doesn't seem to
> be much more expensive than the original K5, depending on where you look.
> Thanks for all the advice. I may just go for the K5ii.
Doug, for what t’s worth I’d
Larry Colen wrote on Sat, 23 Jan 2016 01:27:07 -0800:
> This afternoon I wanted to take some pictures of the river in my backyard. It
> was raining, but not super hard, so rather than changing lenses, I just used
> the 28-75 on the K-3.
> This evening I was photographing belt tests at the
Larry Colen wrote on Sat, 23 Jan 2016 01:27:07 -0800:
> This afternoon I wanted to take some pictures of the river in my backyard. It
> was raining, but not super hard, so rather than changing lenses, I just used
> the 28-75 on the K-3.
> This evening I was photographing belt tests at the
Paul, I’m so sorry to read that Marlene has finally passed. Please accept my
sympathy for you and your family during this difficult time.
At least she departed in the way she wanted, with her family and in the embrace
of hospice care.
Regards,
Jim King
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Ann Sanfedele wrote on Sun, 26 Apr 2015 07:32:40:
Salmon I think is best. but coral might work as well
because even though coral need not be salmon colored it often is.
I think that “coral” would be the more appropriate name, at least in the US,
and assuming my monitor calibration is on
Rob Studdert wrote on Thu, 23 Apr 2015 17:57:05 -0700:
Paul, a half press of the shutter tuns on the rear screen back-lighting
even when the screen is set to off, it's a real distraction for me
shooting events plus I'm sure it would impact on battery life, they
need to remedy it.
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Stanley Halpin wrote on Thu, 23 Apr 2015 09:08:15 -0700:
Apparently by upgrading to LR6.0 I was automagically joining the Creative
Cloud.
I downloaded LR6.0 to my computer. NOT the Cloud version. I do not now nor
have
I ever had a Cloud account. I don't want a Cloud account, I don't use
Malcolm Smith wrote on Tue, 03 Feb 2015 23:36:50 -0800
(snip)
The real problem with selling an FF camera when the competition has had them
on the camera store shelves for years, is who are they going to sell it to
in a large enough quantity to justify the expense? Everyone who really
Keep your chin up, Paul, and know that all of us PDMLers are pulling for
Marlene, you, and your family during this difficult time.
Regards, Jim
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Subject: Re: Surgery
Paul Stenquist wrote on Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:18:06 -0700:
Marlene is having surgery at 10 am tomorrow for colorectal cancer. No other
organs involved but quite a few lymph nodes must be removed, including one
next
to the aorta. Been sorting this out since she was diagnosed last month. Not
J.C. O’Connell wrote on Thu, 29 May 2014 14:03:18 -0700:
how about this crop based on #1 :
http://www.jchriso.com/temp/flower052914.jpg
I like this crop - it eliminates some of the background clutter and what
remains helps the balance of the composition. Good eye!
Regards, Jim
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Paul Stenquist wrote on Sun, 09 Mar 2014 13:59:21 -0700
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/898839-REG/Sigma_340109_35mm_f_1_4_DG_HSM.html
I was considering this lens for a while but decided to stick with my FA 31 LTD
after comparing reviews of the Sigma with reviews of the FA 31 LTD. I’d
Miserere wrote on Thu, 23 Jan 2014 16:02:43 -0800:
I have a camera for Jim King. Behold the King Jim camera!:
http://akihabaranews.com/2014/01/15/article-en/king-jim-camera-equipped-mouse-1534514126
It even comes with an accessory mouse, ahem.
:-)
Cheers,
—M.
I wonder what King
Steve Cottrell posted on Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:02:18 -0800:
(snip)
There's a retro Fuji offering released in 5 days.
My attention has been had.
I’m really eager to see what Fuji brings - I’m loving my X-E2 but am interested
in a MILC with a larger EVF. Wonder what other features Fuji will
P.J. Alling wrote on Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:19:58 -0700:
My Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0, the third version with the A contacts took a
fall of about 2 1/2 feet to a concrete floor. Everything seems to be all
right except the aperture lever is binding just ever so much much as I felt
Derby Chang wrote on Sun, 30 Jun 2013 04:56:21 -0700:
A few weeks ago, I acquired a nice example of the rare-ish Voigtlander
Bessaflex in black. What a pretty camera. Takes the same Voigtlander grip and
trigger winder as their R rangefinders, and the feel of the body is pretty
similar too.
Mark Roberts wrote on Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:34:43 -0800:
It looks like Focus Magic is *finally* getting around to releasing a
64-bit version of their Photoshop plug-in. (I bought the 32-bit
version in 2007.) The beta is out now and seems to work very well in
my limited testing so far. Far
Paul Stenquist wrote on Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:56:54 -0800:
A couple of weeks back I shot a roll of Portra 400 in my Leica iiif RD plus
Summicron 2.0 Collapsible. My Epson 500 arrived today, so Iscanned a couple
of
frames. The building to the rear was designed by Eliel Saarinen. I don't know
Steve Cottrell wrote on Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:14:09 -0800:
http://www.prettyinwhite.com/digital-rev-hey-thats-my-camera/
An interesting read!
Interesting indeed, Cotty. Would that all camera dealers (including some well
known ones in New York) would treat their customers as well when they make
Stan Halpin wrote on Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:08:58 -0800:
Seems like a decent price considering its rarity! And those Tak autofocus
zoom
50/1.4 lenses were said to be quite good . . .
And quite rare, too…
Regards, Jim
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Ralf R. Radermacher wrote on Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:17:34 -0800:
The only way to get this shot was through the iron bars of a gate, hence
no possibility to use a tripod.
K-5, SMC-A 2.8 24 mm, f4, ISO 800, 3 freehand exposures 1/8 to 1/60 s
Enfuse plugin for Lightroom:
Krisjanis Linkevics Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:20:18 -0800:
Let me rehash my point. The 50 f/1.2 is nice. Very nice. But they are only
manual focus and you wouldn't be able to casually focus it at f/1.2 in low
light anyway. Unless your eyesight, hand-eye coordination and viewfinder
precision are
Krisjanis Linkevics wrote on Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:18:44 -0800:
Don't bother with the f/1.2. It is nice and all but price/performance is
totally unacceptable.
Kris, I have to disagree with you on this, at least in regards to IQ. I have 3
copies of the Pentax 50/1.2 lenses and while they are a
Here's an example of the very shallow DOF obtainable with the Pentax 50mm f1.2.
Check out the pattern in the fabric of the chair arm:
http://www.pbase.com/jamesk8752/image/54737744 Handheld, 1/45 sec @ f1.2, ISO
1600, tungsten illumination, Pentax *ist-D.
I like the OOF rendering as well.
Perhaps you didn't search the BH site. They have several Pentax bodies priced
significantly lower than last week right now. For example, the K-5 IIs is
$1049, a $250 discount from list. Other deals are available as well.
I placed my order over the weekend.
Regards, Jim
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Bob W wrote on Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:45:50 -0700:
I've got one of those on my trousers.
What? You mean you have one one that divides into three pieces and extends
less than one inch??? You probably shouldn't make a public announcement...
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AlunFoto - Jostein Øksne wrote on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:31:41 -0700
Apologies for posting a bloglink only, but I haven't figured out how to
extract
a direct image link from my cellphone browser yet.
http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2012/07/a-view-to-lofoten.html
Darkly beautiful is an apt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l21O77WcZEsns=em
Regards, Jim
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Steven Desjardins wrote on Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:36:56 -0700
One more point. The $200 price tag on the 8.5 mm viewfinder is now
completely ludicrous. It would make the Q a much better shooting
experience for $100 (or less). ;-)
I agree - how Pentax expects to get $200+ for this finder is
For those of you who felt that the Q was way overpriced at introduction
(including me), Amazon is currently offering the kit with black body and 01
standard lens for $380. Might just take a flyer on it at this price…
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Boris Liberman wrote on Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:59:55 -0700
Hi!
http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2012/06/peso-2012-27-green-red-yellow.html
My new toy - Samsung Galaxy S II is not half bad as a little snapper that is
always with me. I am starting to think that the likes of Sony NEX with
P. J. Alling wrote on Wed, 23 May 2012 09:20:38 -0700
Lenses are a long term investment, at least they used to be, plastic on a
bearing surface implies the opposite. No matter what plasticizers are lost
over time and the material becomes brittle and subject to cracking.
Eventually
Hi Darren.
Congrats on your new K-5 and Sigma lens. As the buyer in your unexpected lens
sale I'm glad to have contributed in my small way to your purchase of this
outstanding camera. I hope ( and fully expect) that you'll be delighted with
it, and I look forward to receiving that SMC Tak
Christine Nielsen wrote on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:40:14 -0700
http://nedbunnell.posterous.com/lens-prices-and-our-channel-strategy-in-the-u
Seems like Pentax is not alone in doing this. Nikon has already made a similar
move:
Steven Desjardins wrote on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:26:32 -0700
It would go so well with my white loafers . . .
Just think… A white Leica, white shoes, and loud sports coat - a full
Cleveland!
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Frank Theriault wrote on Tue, 02 Aug 2005 18:16:33 -0700:
Well Cotty ridiculed me when I opined that the MX is the quietest
mechanical 35mm SLR that I've heard.
Admittedly, my experience is limited.
So, now I'm curious. In your opinion and experience, what's the
quietest 35mm SLR?
This
Not bad at all; I paid $500 for mine new last year. Some guys have all
the luck!
I've been trying to find one of these for sale for several months now
with no success - they seem to be as rare as hens teeth!. Any of you
have one you're willing to part with? If so, please email me. Thanks!
Regards, Jim
A K30 f2.8 is listed at KEH at the bargain price of $349, so $250 for
Dojarek's lens on eBay doesn't look like such a bad deal...
Regards, Jim
Collin, here is a test shot I made with a Tamron SP 500mm mirror lens
on my D. The sign is about 100 yards away. Note the peculiar bokeh.
http://www.pbase.com/jamesk8752/image/42249768.jpg
Here is a crop of the center of the image. Sharpness is not too bad,
but contrast is low.
Your best bet is probably the DA 18-55, as it is really inexpensive and
gives a 35mm equivalent FL of 27mm.
I have used the inexpensive Sigma 24-70 f3.5-5.6 HF zoom (ca. $130) for
this situation and it works just fine. Its quality is a lot higher
than the price would lead you to expect, its
Just wondering how difficult it is to replace the focusing screen in
an MX. Is it as easy as changing screens in the LX.
Yes, just be carefull of the foam when using supplied tweezers.
And about the
metering when that's done, will the MX meter read over or under
normal? What about with the newer,
On 8 Mar 2005 at 21:29, Mishka wrote:
somehow, many PC'ed shots look very unnatural to me.
to me this is an effect that's applicable to very special situations
(basically, when you are shooting flat-looking objects). any
3d-ness ruins it.
seems even more special-purpose then fisheye...
I've
On Wed, 9 Mar 2005 15:14:32 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Obviously a small (higher) f stop shows up fine detail that might get
blurred
with a shallower depth of field.
This is precisely what is not obvious to me. If the dust is on the
front element of the lens yes, it will
On Tue, 8 Mar 2005 11:03:50 +, John Whittingham
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The 28-** lenses seem to have gradually declined in quality since the
28-105
FA power zoom and it shows in MTF scores, build quality and other
areas.
The old power zoom had good contrast and sharpnes, reasonable build
Quoting Margus Männik [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Hi,
lurkin' around in komkon.org pages I found SMC F 35-70 /4-5.6 lens
tested... However, I don't see such a lens in Bojdar Dimitrov pages.
Is
this lens something very uncommon or just an error?
http://plg.komkon.org/f35-70_4-56/f35-70_4-56.html
Perhaps a
I'll second that, Fred. I bought the Pentax-A 35-70 f4 for use on my
LX, and it is a really nice piece of workmanship, although a bit heavy
(balances fine though). Takes sharp photos and the macro is pretty
good too - I think it goes down almost to 2:1.
Regards, Jim (Newbie here; been
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