RE: Macro lens recommendation needed.

2010-04-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
My thanks to you all for the replies. A number of interesting points made which I hadn't thought of (reproduction ratio being one) and I will now look at the lenses individually, check availability, then look at my budget and make a decision. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Macro lens recommendation needed.

2010-04-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Sam, You probably get this all the time, so I apologize: are you The Malcolm Smith (the motorcyclist, racer, On Any Sunday, etc) ? (Sorry I have no advice for macros. I'm new hear and am listening to the answer, though.) I'd never heard of a motorcyclist with the same name and had

RE: K-7 replacement?

2010-04-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
What? A K-7 replacement being discussed already? As someone who rarely buys camera equipment, especially DSLRs, I'd like just a few moments to reflect in the moment of having something you can still buy new in a shop. A rare moment indeed for me. Meanwhile, I leave you to your thoughts of what

RE: K-7 replacement?

2010-04-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
John Francis wrote: Hey, this is the PDML - we were discussing a K-7 replacement before the first K-7 shipped to a customer, to fix the obvious problems with the camera. Pretty much everybody agreed that there were some shortcomings, even if there wasn't quite as much agreement on what

RE: OT British elections

2010-04-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
mike wilson wrote: One worth voting for: http://www.madcapntom.co.uk/ One for political balance: http://www.loonyparty.com/index.php?page=manifestoproposals-1 Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

OT: Windows, Vista, Outlook 2007 - Computer error message.

2010-04-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Any of you come across this problem before and know how to resolve it? Remembering it is always good to back things up, I have a spare drive which I back up photos and e-mail too and have done so for months. I now have a problem retrieving stored e-mail. When I try to open it the following

RE: OT: Windows, Vista, Outlook 2007 - Computer error message.

2010-04-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
eckinator wrote: Hi Malcom Yes I did get your mail, I just haven't gotten around to saying yes yet (you'd think it would be easy). I can probably help you with your computer troubles - do you have MSN messenger? Failing that, we could still arrange a PCvisit session using offlist mail.

RE: Windows, Vista, Outlook 2007 - Computer error message.

2010-04-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Bob, I've seen this from time to time but I don't remember it as a big deal. As far as I recall it happens either when Windows has been running for quite a while and is presumably not freeing up some resources that Outlook needs, or possibly when there's some sort of problem on my

RE: Windows, Vista, Outlook 2007 - Computer error message.

2010-04-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: Type Repair into the Outlook help box and try some of their suggestions, such as the Inbox repair tool - it could be that your .pst file is in an inconsistent state for some reason. I will ask her to have a go at that on her return. Thanks, Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

FS: Two photography books from the 1950s.

2010-04-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Just after the postage only for these two if anyone is interested: Ilford Manual Of Photography: Originally published in Sept' '42, this is the April 1954 reprint. Hardback 472 pages, cover a little scruffy as the dust jacket long gone. Many aspects of photography covered including modern film

RE: OT: Wanted -- Snappy Retorts

2010-03-30 Thread Malcolm Smith
Her look changes from surprise to an equal mix of confusion and concern. Do you /really/? Good grief, that wasn't confusion and concern, that was fear. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

RE: OT Canon rules

2010-03-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
Thomas Bohn wrote: In the end she concluded, that thieves should study literature. http://www.kulturindustrie.com/struebelundpassig/2001_10_25.html (German) Very good! I'd like to say I read the original, but I had to put it through a translator which gave it a more surreal slant (translator

RE: OT Canon rules

2010-03-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ecke wrote: Did you use the infamous Speck Roberts translator? http://www.mail-archive.com/search?q=just+call+me+speckl=p...@pdml.net Don't go there; this will begin a trip into the PDML 'Twilight Zone'. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Any recommendations for an SD memory card for a K7, largest capacity at best price? Thanks, Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: I don't know about largest capacity at best price - I wonder if those are the best criteria for a memory card. I use Sandisk Extreme III cards, the largest available for whatever camera I'm using. The lowest prices appear to be from Amazon and 7dayshop.com, both of which

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Richard D Bush wrote: I just bought SDHD memory cards made by ADATA in the 16GB capacity. These cards are rated as being a class 10 card. So far, they seem to be doing a good job and they weren't too expensive. I think I paid slightly more than $28 per card and I bought three. There was also

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Richard D Bush wrote: I was way off on the price. I paid $39.99 per 16GB card and S/H was $8.32. The total price was $128.28. I bought them from: ord...@mydigitaldiscount.com I'm not sure if this was the best possible price out there, but it seemed reasonable to me. Hope this helps.

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
eckinator wrote: the SDHC standard has a ceiling of 32 or 64 GB. afaik K-7 fully supports SDHC Pentax recommends SanDisk Extreme III (it is in the manual and also on their web page) and my experience with SanDisk since 2003 is only positive so far. I buy my cards at amazon and best value

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
eckinator wrote: oh and there is also the UT330 sorry about all the little bits of info All useful, thanks again. Malcolm -- 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: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Paul, Sandisk Extreme III have proven the most reliable in my heavy use. I have several in 8 gig size. The only Sandisk card failure I experienced was due to physical damage. I've tried Transcend cards as well. They're top of the line card isn't as fast as the Extreme III, and I bought

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ecke wrote: just make sure you buy them from a reputable source rather than the cheapest - according to sandisk germany (i asked) approx 90% of sandisk cards sold on ebay germany are fakes good luck ecke 7dayshop for this order I think. Used them before some time ago then completely forgot

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ecke wrote: good. in that case, I'll go on: 3rd in the list is the GL826 - measurebators rate it higher for SDHC and lower for CF but digisol uses it in less products so there may be a reason... I played safe and got the UT335 which is youngest of the trio and getting rave reviews and forum

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Boris, I buy SanDisk cards, the fastest variety and from the merchant that I am sure won't try to push me a fake. Since this is rather expensive, I usually buy not the largest capacity card, but one or two steps lower. Say, approximately a year ago I bought 8 GB Ultra III card for my K-7.

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ecke wrote: OK in this case I will translate what I found in the meantime (the chips are gneeric btw as I dunno where digisol ships and at what cost) UT330 - they call it the vw beetle twin turbo - very fast incl CF UDMA, no known compatibility issues UT335 - same as UT330 but with external

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Doug Franklin wrote: It might do to check the rest of your gear, too, though. I just discovered that all my gear is compatible with 8GB SDHC cards, except my stupid card reader. :-( I can say with some certainty that nearly everything else I own will be hopelessly out of date. Upgrades

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
naah, they start at EUR 3.99 From my 0.99, that's a huge percentage increase! Still, I hear what you say and it doesn't look so bad at that level. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Sorenson wrote: There's a pretty good discussion of transfer (read/write) speed and class of SD cards here: http://shutterbug.com/equipmentreviews/accessories/0210memory/ I don't know what the read/write/class parameters are for the K7 but they should be in the manual and this

RE: SD memory card for K7.

2010-03-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
Boris, Malcolm, I had no intention to frighten you. However let me translate one of the sayings I learned here: We're not rich enough to buy cheap things... That I can't argue with. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: PUG's up

2010-03-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Another fantastic gallery and one that seems to improve month on month. All excellent and a particular mention of Tour Effiel At Night by Carl Gjersem - wonderful. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

OT: The ultimate photographic accessory

2010-03-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Beats a tripod and a long lens to get close to your subject! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Boats-marine/Motorboats/auction-274 622678.htm Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

RE: Photographer arrested at mall

2009-12-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: One of the many things that pisses me off about this is that those with real cameras aren't what security and cops should concern themselves with - it's cellphone cameras that they ought to worry about. They're everywhere, and I see people using them all the time in

RE: OT Smoker? No Apple for you.

2009-11-25 Thread Malcolm Smith
Mark Roberts wrote: It's definitely *possible* for electronic devices to accumulate enough gunk from tobacco smoke to legitimately void the warranty. I've worked as a tech on consumer electronics in the past and, like others, I've seen it. The issue here is that one of the parties is

RE: Quick hello

2009-11-24 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Jostein, Looking forward to hearing more about the trip and of course, seeing the pictures. Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

RE: Pentax Kids! or November PUG is up

2009-11-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Scott Loveless wrote: November PUG is up at http://pug.komkon.org/ Usual high standard - my two favourites; Mum And Dad by Katy and First Dance by Claire. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

RE: But what are you taking pictures for?

2009-11-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: It seems as if nominal exposure is somewhere between 10-25 seconds at f/1.8 and ISO 400. However, I just have to bracket the hell out of each shot, and then pick the best when I get home. Digital is wonderful though because I can at least get into the right ballpark by

RE: October PUG and 2010 themes

2009-11-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Scott Loveless wrote: Sorry for the delay. http://pug.komkon.org/ Another great gallery. My favourite equal three were Chief Captain by Eckehard Wegner; My First Pose by David Brooks and Showing Off by Christine Aquila. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO - Mohan

2009-11-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marnie wrote: It's a nice street portrait. I like. Marnie aka Doe :-) So do I. You've come up with some real photographic beauties recently Frank. I'm also glad to hear I'm not the only one who still likes using film. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: But what are you taking pictures for?

2009-11-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Larry Colen wrote: We got to my camera just as the bracketed set was finishing up, and I put one of the shots on the display. Cool! I've narrowed the myriad of bracketed shots from that session down to 14, I still have some work to do:

RE: GESO - Mini London PDML

2009-11-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
Chris Mitchell wrote: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/MiniPDMLNov09/ Lovely set of photographs, really not sure which I like the best. Malcolm -- 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: PESO - Open Door Policy

2009-10-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: I love my new neighbourhood (I've been here since April). Lots of down-and-out types (I live two blocks from Toronto's largest psychiatric facility), lots of new loft condos and yuppies, and lots of art galleries. Walking down the street always brings interesting

RE: PESO - Great Grandpa's Store

2009-10-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
Marnie wrote: http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/store.htm Tell me if you agree. (I've thought about taking the foliage out from under the tree, but think that might not be an improvement. I've also thought about adding vignetting, ditto, might not improve it.) I'd really

RE: PESO - All Day Breakfast

2009-10-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/10/all-day-breakfast.html I love the shadows cast across the pavement. Malcolm -- 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: The BS of Digital Photography

2009-10-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Two quick points: Cost. Pure and simple the cost of film purchase and development makes digital capture right for 90%+ of my photography. E6 - I've always seen this as a different animal. Whilst it is available, it is an 'as well as'. I've always had issues with film or digital for certain uses

RE: The BS of Digital Photography

2009-10-06 Thread Malcolm Smith
Tom C wrote: Certainly! Whenever I attempt to venture back to film, I can't seem to seriously do it (regardless of how much I enjoy the smell of a freshly open film canster). How interesting. I don't feel anywhere near as confident with a digital camera as I do with film and I suspect in

RE: PESO - A Taste Of Summer.

2009-10-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: You did well to make that harsh light very nice looking. Scrumptious looking apple! Nicely done. Thanks Frank. Malcolm -- 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: DPR review of K-7

2009-10-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Tom C wrote: Not being argumentative, just thinking out loud and thinking that because of the short life cycle of digital products, maybe our parameters for measuring them should also be changing. Before the introduction of the *ist D, this was discussed at length and from memory, most of

RE: DPR review of K-7

2009-10-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob Sullivan wrote: You held out a long time and will be blown away by the K-7. Anti-shake, more pixels, better rendering,,,you're gonna love it! Some adjustment of your photo processing software hardware may be necessary. I still have my original *ist DS. It has been superceded by better

RE: DPR review of K-7

2009-10-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Desjardins wrote: I have an *istD sitting right behind me in my office at work. It's the official dept. camera. We will continue to use it until it breaks. We just don't' need more MP or AF speed. Eventually, I think that more cameras will be like that. $2000 or less, 32 MP,

Test

2009-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Is this getting through? Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

PESO - A Taste Of Summer.

2009-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Well, the test got through so here is a picture I took last Sunday. This is the first time I've taken a picture for the enjoyment of just being out with a camera for some considerable time and I had great fun. The discussion on the K-7 has been fascinating.

RE: PESO - A Taste Of Summer.

2009-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote: the vertical branch is distracting, the focus a little off, or too shallow, and the white balance simce not entirely correct (it's too warm i think) the light is well, a bit boring - sun only and all that, and the subject is also kind of uninteresting. so, your

RE: PESO - A Taste Of Summer.

2009-10-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jack Davis wrote: I get it, but those things don't ripen around here 'til fall. Have already started enjoying this season's production. Nice scene. A bumper harvest this year, taken on a warm day with not a cloud in the sky. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: S2...

2009-09-26 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: I played with an S2 and an M9 and now I have to win the lottery, or start mugging rich old ladies. I've always fancied owning a Leica and I had to look up how much they were being launched at, having read your posting. Gasp! Lottery win territory. Malcolm -- PDML

RE: Anti Photo Laser

2009-09-24 Thread Malcolm Smith
Steve Desjardins wrote: They have stuff like this in Texas. It's call a rifle. ;-) Another use for film then. No CCD issue there. Malcolm -- 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: You may want to check Pentax news Thursday (no, no FF, no 645)

2009-09-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: Have you seen my buttocks? I can't believe you've lost them! Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

RE: How to lose a sale

2009-07-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Brendan MacRae wrote: Unbelieveable. What does it matter what a camera looks like? I like the manual film quote...It's not too often you hear stories of people talking down Leicas. What a maroon. It's funny, but I get the same looks and type of questions about the 67 every once in a

RE: How to lose a sale

2009-07-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: I don't think he knew what a Leica was. Anyway, whaddya mean 'more expensive footwear'? What makes you think I was looking at the cheap stuff? Salesman thinks.he can't even afford a digital camera, I'm not going to sell expensive shoes to this guy Malcolm -- PDML

RE: How to lose a sale

2009-07-23 Thread Malcolm Smith
Scott Loveless wrote: I've been cranky lately. Keep up the good work! Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

RE: Published ;-)

2009-07-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Fantastic; Seeing Eye's first management trainee? Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

RE: I love my pusher

2009-07-05 Thread Malcolm Smith
William Robb wrote: Yes. A very expensive three letter reply. This puts the camera in a short list of one. Malcolm -- 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 follow

RE: I love my pusher

2009-07-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Doug Brewer wrote: But whatever, I guess everyone was waiting for the real photographers to get one so they could ask questions about it. I suppose at some point I'll get the current firmware. I don't fall into that bracket, I'm just someone who sees the camera as a fun hobby item, who on

RE: The day the air stood still

2009-06-28 Thread Malcolm Smith
mike wilson wrote: _Still_ not finished? Are you quarrying the slate? Ten weeks work, about six in and should be fully watertight and tiled completely by next weekend. Conversion of chalet bungalow to house - and then putting a loft conversion over the top. Horrendous to live through (but

RE: The day the air stood still

2009-06-27 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: Hmm. As I write we're in the middle of a torrential downpour and noisy electrical storm. It's been hot and muggy all day. While I was walking home the thunderclaps were coming about 1 second after the lightning bolt, so the storm was more or less overhead, but there were few

RE: OT - Time for some new pants I reckon

2009-06-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
David Savage wrote: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2459/3610166223_2e7bdb5b83_o.jpg Congratulations Dave. Is this also your PUG entry for July, as in 'flying by the seat of...'? Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: OT: help identifying this car

2009-06-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
Sorry Bill, No idea what it is - have I missed the identifying post? On another OT car subject, does anyone know of a website or publication which lists cars (new and old) by dimension? I really want to find a list of cars no wider than 66 inches - a Google search proved fruitless. Malcolm --

RE: OT: help identifying this car

2009-06-04 Thread Malcolm Smith
William Robb wrote: Ford Prefect from the late 40s, early 50s. John Francis gets the canoe on this one. Ah! The only one I've seen has been highly modified by a different generation (V8 Jaguar auto box). So that's what they really look like. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Logo 3 was OT New logo, try #2

2009-05-29 Thread Malcolm Smith
Anthony Farr wrote: everyone with both a camera and a cat eventually puts a cat-picture on the web. I think Cesar may reach a different conclusion, especially if the camera in question is an LX. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Probably the best K-7 review yet.

2009-05-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
William Robb wrote: This is absolutely classic. A must read. http://www.picstips.com/pentax/pentax-k-7-hands-on-preview.html Must normally write the instructions for the assembly of flat packed furniture. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: So much for bonobos

2009-05-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: http://brickfieldterrace.wordpress.com/ Long overdue. Excellent. Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

RE: Commuting

2009-04-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Bob, But having said that I will give some thought to a small but high- quality camera that I can leave in my bag with my other day-to-day crap. Any ideas? I wanted a digital camera I could leave in the car and forget. I was recommended the Technika SH340T 3.1MP, takes an SD card (up to

When was the *ist D released in the UK?

2009-04-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Does anyone remember when this was first available to buy, rather than all the hype that seemed forever to lead up to it? Thanks, Malcolm PS - As it's April 3rd, better finish on a song: Who Brings the Cheese on April 3rd? It's the Cheese Weasel! He's not a silly bunny or a reindeer or a bird

RE: When was the *ist D released in the UK?

2009-04-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Thanks John, Late 2003 IIRC I think I'm overdue some enablement then. Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

New K20D? was: When was the *ist D released in the UK?

2009-04-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
John Whittingham wrote: The K20D is very nice, and the prices have come down quite a bit, but I still enjoy using the *istD. I've just spent an enjoyable few minutes browsing the Park Cameras website. If only I could decide on the lens package... Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: New K20D? was: When was the *ist D released in the UK?

2009-04-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi John, Park Cameras always seem a little pricey to me, I've had very good service from SRS and cheaper prices for genuine UK products. As an examle: DA 15mm f/4 ED AL Park Cameras £569.99 SRS Microsystems £479.00 Might be worth a look, I generally just go for the body only option

RE: When was the *ist D released in the UK?

2009-04-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: Who Brings the Cheese on April 3rd? It's the Cheese Weasel! He's not a silly bunny or a reindeer or a bird He's the Cheese Weasel! He's got a funny little tail and funny buck teeth and he doesn't bring fish and he doesn't bring beef so you'd better be good

RE: New K20D? was: When was the *ist D released in the UK?

2009-04-03 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi John, I'd like to increase my lens collection. I think that's fair enough after a break of 5 years from buying! I agree, the first thing I went looking for was something for the wide end, I can thoroghly recommend the DA 16-45/4 very good lens and not too expensive. Most of my kit

RE: Peso: Warning - cat photo

2009-02-21 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: You know, my husband I have never camped together we've been together for almost 18 years. I think we are going to come as the comedy entertainment. We priced tents sleeping bags the other day--happy to see we can get a small Coleman cheap--that should do, shouldn't

RE: PDML annual contributors - please read.

2009-02-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Mike, This is just a thought to try to bump up the proceeds for the charity. If we send a copy around all contributors to sign, we could then ebay (or otherwise) it. Each contributor pays (or other wise arranges) to move the book on to the next signee. What if each contributor sent a

RE: Britain outlaws the photographing of police in action

2009-02-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
Frank Theriault wrote: This kind of shit has to be stopped dead in its tracks. It's really more of a diarrhoea; this sort of thing has been trickling through the system for years. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: Blatant rip-off

2009-02-09 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: http://www.web-options.com/idlc.jpg Up to your usual excellent standard. Very nice. Malcolm -- 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 follow the

RE: Peso Ice and Chain

2009-01-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8514555 There were two chains hanging down from the entrance and this one caught my eye. Not sure if i like my conversion, or the colour better. Caught my eye too Dave, I really like this. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

RE: Crazy runners

2009-01-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/runners.jpg Mad. Utterly mad. Yet they are great pictures and you all look as if you've had a great time. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

RE: Pipe dream

2009-01-16 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: http://www.foto8.com/home/content/view/760/136/ A magnificent set of pictures, the use of light and the focus of a particular scene is just superb. We've always had pictures on our walls at home; nothing special, just local artists work of local scenes in watercolours or oil, and

RE: OT: I am not a number, I am a free man!

2009-01-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Peter Alling wrote: The Prisoner escaped, well sort of... Ah! Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

RE: Cotty's birthday

2009-01-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
My goodness! Is it that time of year already, or is Cotty getting more than one a year? Anyway, Happy Birthday! Malcolm -- 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 follow

RE: Nikon Coolscan question.

2009-01-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
Derby Chang wrote: I'm using that very scanner with Vista 32-bit right now. There is a Vista driver. http://support.nikontech.com/cgi- bin/nikonusa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=14463 No 64-bit version, though. The Coolscan was the only reason I chose to stay 32-bit for now (says

RE: OT: I am not a number, I am a free man!

2009-01-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: I used to watch it on a Friday evening when we lived in Gibraltar. My older sibs were away at school, my parents went out for the evening and left me to babysit my younger brother, so I must have been 10 and it must have been 1967-8, and I was an avid fan of The Prisoner. I

RE: PESO - Golden Eagle

2009-01-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
Jostein wrote: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2009/01/eagles-day-2.html Spectacular photography. Malcolm -- 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 follow the directions.

RE: PESO - Takin' It to the Streets

2009-01-13 Thread Malcolm Smith
frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/01/takin-it-to-streets.html I love this, so much going on. Malcolm -- 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

RE: Geso Red barn redone and extra's

2009-01-12 Thread Malcolm Smith
David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=434798 Post and Shadow is particularly nice. Malcolm -- 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

RE: A Foggy E'en in Olde London Towne

2009-01-11 Thread Malcolm Smith
they have much better things to do than bother me. They're too busy apprehending the real terror suspects: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2094122.ece That seems fair comment to me Bob, these people are frightening and a clear terror problem. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

RE: A Foggy E'en in Olde London Towne

2009-01-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/L1030189_large.html Fantastic. Are you concerned by the unwelcome reaction to photography, that seems - if to be believed by BBC1 London Local News - the increasing likelihood of getting asked what you're up to by the boys in blue? Malcolm

RE: A Foggy E'en in Olde London Towne

2009-01-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: I laugh in the face of Peelers! People don't usually bother me. A couple of years ago I took some snaps in Canary Wharf of the thuggish bouncers on the door of Lehman Brothers, and they got a bit stroppy with me, but I put a curse on their bank, and look what happened. I

RE: Nikon Coolscan question.

2009-01-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
John Sessoms wrote: The Coolscan IV ED works fine with Windoze XP. I use the software that came in the box. It also works as a TWAIN source for PhotoShop CS CS2 running on Windoze XP, so you can scan directly from Photoshop. I haven't tried mine with Vista 'cause it's working fine

RE: Magazine Cover

2009-01-08 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8482863 Great shot Paul - as a car magazine customer this cover really stands out, this issue will fly off the shelves. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: Nikon Coolscan question.

2009-01-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Joseph McAllister wrote: You do have to be careful about connect-ability and software driver availability. I have a Coolscan with ICE, but I have to run it on an old Mac G3 computer because it's SCSI. It does well, but it's slow. I only scan the best slides on it. The rest I use a

RE: Nikon Coolscan question.

2009-01-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Thanks Adam, If the Nikon software is not compatible with Vista you can replace it with VueScan which will support the Coolscan IV under Vista. The Coolscan IV does as much as I need at a far lesser price, and that would be ideal. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Nikon Coolscan question.

2009-01-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Thanks Godfrey, The Nikon Coolscan IV ED... I found one used about two years ago for around $235 and have been using it since. Excellent scanner. It connects to your system with a USB 2.0 interface. I don't use Nikon's provided software. I use Ed Hamrick's VueScan to drive it, and I know

RE: Nikon Coolscan question.

2009-01-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
Ken Waller wrote: I've hard this scanner for several years and it continues to perfom extremely well IMHO. With a large number of slides to scan you might want to look for the bulk loader that was available for it. Also if you don't need the absolute highest resolution, you can greatly

RE: Nikon Coolscan question.

2009-01-07 Thread Malcolm Smith
John Celio wrote: I have a Nikon Super Coolscan 8000 (the big daddy). Nikon has Vista drivers for that scanner, so it's likely they'd have them for your scanner too. I just checked the Nikon website and it says they do have Vista drivers for your scanner. All their drivers and scanning

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