Re: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-01 Thread Mark Cassino
Depending on the type of work you want to do, I 'd go with either a 100mm or 50mm f2.8 macro. Personally I use a D-FA 100 f2.8 and find the results to be excellent. I have a Sigman 50mm f 2.8 that is also excellent. I also use an M 50 f4 macro from time to time. Type of work you want to do...

Re: Questions for the Cognes-Q-enti

2012-11-22 Thread Mark Cassino
Congrats on getting the Q - it is a ton of fun and kicks out pretty decent images as well. I bought a used Q Kit that had the standard prime, standard zoom, fisheye and toy telephoto. I added a K to Q converter right off the bat. The 5-15mm zoom has been my most used lens with the standard

Re: Questions for the Cognes-Q-enti

2012-11-22 Thread Mark Cassino
PS: Forgot to add - get a couple spare batteries, as the Q chews through them pretty quickly. On 11/21/2012 3:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Well the Q arrived in the post today - looks like it should be a lot of fun. Anyway - it came with the standard prime and I'm really going to

Re: PESO Old Crow and Pepsi

2012-11-15 Thread Mark Cassino
Nice shot of the bird - crows are hard to get. On 11/14/2012 3:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Hey Walt, Any of your customers ever ask for an Old Crow with Pepsi? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8186126036/in/set-72157632010905830 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est --

Re: PESO - Airshow

2012-11-09 Thread Mark Cassino
All of those look great to me - excellent work! Mark On 10/18/2012 5:30 PM, SV Hovland wrote: Taken at Sola airport this summer at its 75 year anniversary. It was the second airport in Europe with concrete runway. The first one is the picture I like most.

Re: PESO: Noise purple-fringing can be the least of your problems...

2012-11-09 Thread Mark Cassino
That is a lovely photo, Darren. I'm so sorry to learn of your loss - my deepest condolences to you and your family. Mark On 10/10/2012 6:12 PM, Darren Addy wrote: I hope you'll indulge me sharing with you a very pedestrian image. I tripped across it today, while moving some files between

Re: GESO (autumn colors) and update

2012-11-04 Thread Mark Cassino
. I don't know how you keep doing it - fantastic, muted colors. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Nov 3, 2012 at 6:31 PM, Mark Cassino pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: HI Everyone - Been off list for a while. Just over a month ago we started a major remodeling project and my wife and I moved out of our house

GESO (autumn colors) and update

2012-11-03 Thread Mark Cassino
HI Everyone - Been off list for a while. Just over a month ago we started a major remodeling project and my wife and I moved out of our house and into her late-mother's condo. I had expected to be in the house regularly to use my desktop and access photos, but with contractors taking several

Re: Today's score of things Pentax and questions..

2011-07-20 Thread Mark Cassino
Sounds like quite a haul for $40!  - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 5:06 PM Subject: Today's score of things Pentax and questions.. Despite the scorching heat , I -had- to get out..

Re: Kiss/truck

2011-07-18 Thread Mark Cassino
Cool shot, and some truck. Absent manipulation it must have about 2 feet of ground clearance and tires 3 feet in diameter.  But is the actual effect HDR or microcontrast? I've been playing around with 'HDR' software and find that you can get interesting effects from jsut one exposure - no HDR

Reparo! A* 200mm Macro is Back!

2011-07-17 Thread Mark Cassino
I was on the road this week and when I got back found a slip from the post office saying a package was waiting. Yippie - the A* 200mm macro lens is back! I sent it to Eric who told me it was essentially worn out. Parts were not available for the repair. After some conversation he found someone

Re: Can we talk about fill flash pttl?

2011-07-17 Thread Mark Cassino
Hi Christine -   Just a comment - at the maximum X-Synch speed and slower, changing the shutter speed only affects the ambient lighting. It has no affect on the flash - only aperture affects flash. I think there is some affect with high speed synch.   MCC - Original Message - From:

Re: Can we talk about fill flash pttl?

2011-07-17 Thread Mark Cassino
description that they have a cumulative effect (-5 EV?)...  As opposed to one set of controls taking precedence over the other... Is this correct?  If using just the compensation controls in one place or the other, is either more effective? Thanks again, -c On Sat, Jul 16, 2011 at 11:03 AM, Mark

Re: Can we talk about fill flash pttl?

2011-07-16 Thread Mark Cassino
Hi Christine -  I use fill PTTL fill flash in my macro shots all the time - virtually every shot that I work with is shot with flash. No problems once you know how to adjust the flash etc. I shoot manually with the exposure usually set to the ambient meter reading or to -1/2 stop. The amount of

Re: GESO - Green Frog and Odes

2011-07-16 Thread Mark Cassino
://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com Subject: GESO - Green Frog and Odes A few photos from the field - I rather like the green frog who was most accomodating and let me get down in the mud with him. Or her. Whatever

Re: GESO - Green Frog and Odes

2011-07-16 Thread Mark Cassino
Thanks, Frank - good luck with the dragonflies! - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, July 15, 2011 1:42 PM Subject: Re: GESO - Green Frog and Odes On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 7:51 PM, Mark Cassino

Re: peso downtown romp

2011-07-16 Thread Mark Cassino
I like it  - great concept behind the shot. - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 1:47 AM Subject: peso downtown romp Darrel I romped around downtown on Tuesday to celebrate our 20th.  This might not be

Re: Favorite

2011-07-12 Thread Mark Cassino
I like it. You have competing diagonals - the lines made by the bottom of the dust cloud (going from upper left to lower right) and the edge of the track (lower left to upper right) witht he car sitting just above the intersection. I'd crop a bit off the bottom and the left and put a little

Re: GESO - Green Frog and Odes

2011-07-12 Thread Mark Cassino
and Odes On 11-07-11 7:51 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: A few photos from the field - I rather like the green frog who was most accomodating and let me get down in the mud with him. Or her. Whatever.   All taken with the D-FA 100 macro and AF 1.7x converter, and my 200mm macro is still undergoing

GESO - Green Frog and Odes

2011-07-11 Thread Mark Cassino
A few photos from the field - I rather like the green frog who was most accomodating and let me get down in the mud with him. Or her. Whatever.   All taken with the D-FA 100 macro and AF 1.7x converter, and my 200mm macro is still undergoing repairs.   http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/  

Re: PAW--Week 27--Musician

2011-07-11 Thread Mark Cassino
Just-a pickin' and a grinnin' - or not... Great shot!   --- On Sun, 7/10/11, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Subject: PAW--Week 27--Musician To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, July 10, 2011, 7:09 PM Made it past the half way mark!  25

Fw: GESO - Green Frog and Odes

2011-07-11 Thread Mark Cassino
A few photos from the field - I rather like the green frog who was most accomodating and let me get down in the mud with him. Or her. Whatever.   All taken with the D-FA 100 macro and AF 1.7x converter, and my 200mm macro is still undergoing repairs.   http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/  

Re: Boris and Galia GESO - Live Statues Festival

2011-07-10 Thread Mark Cassino
Looks like a really interesting and fun event - great shots in both galleries as well! - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, July 8, 2011 1:25 PM Subject: Boris and Galia GESO - Live Statues Festival

Re: The go-kart article

2011-07-10 Thread Mark Cassino
Congrats Paul - both the article and the photos are excellent!   MCC - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, July 7, 2011 8:50 PM Subject: The go-kart article The go-kart article went live today.

Re: OT - Hard Disk Oddity

2011-07-06 Thread Mark Cassino
I had 5 of these 500 gb My Books drives and they generally worked well. One drive failed and took it to a local shop and they pulled the drive and put it in a generic enclosure - worked fine with no problems. The generic enclosure didn't cost more than $25 IIRC. So - you might want to just

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-06 Thread Mark Cassino
It ain't so bad - I'm surprised there isn't an indemnification clause that makes the photographer liable to reimburse google for any expenses or liabilities associated with using the photographer's photos. MCC - Original Message From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To:

Re: old lenses feel

2011-07-06 Thread Mark Cassino
I agree - but autofocus needs loose mechanism to move the lens elements quickly. I love my MF lens but as I teeter into my dotage and my eyes go milky, I'm learning to appreciate AF as well. - MCC - Original Message From: J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - TIger in the House (Warning: cat photo.)

2011-07-04 Thread Mark Cassino
Thanks, Steve. - Original Message From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sun, July 3, 2011 5:53:27 PM Subject: Re: PESO - TIger in the House (Warning: cat photo.) That's a striking photo. On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 5:22 PM, Mark Cassino

Re: PESO - TIger in the House (Warning: cat photo.)

2011-07-04 Thread Mark Cassino
photo.) Beautiful portrait! BUt sorry to hear that you had to separate the cat from your Mom in her decline. Very sad for them both - and for you. ann On 7/3/2011 17:22, Mark Cassino wrote: My mother's health took a drastically bad turn last weekend, and I spent the last week in Iowa helping

Re: PESO - TIger in the House (Warning: cat photo.)

2011-07-04 Thread Mark Cassino
Thanks, Freank! http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/ or http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/cat-portrait Sorry to hear of your mother's health and of your horrific drive back. Couldn't have been much fun. However, what a treat to have that beauty in your house.  Lovely

Re: PESO - At the Beach

2011-07-04 Thread Mark Cassino
Another great capture, Paul. Definately has the spontaneous feel to it! - Original Message From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sat, July 2, 2011 10:08:22 PM Subject: PESO - At the Beach A couple of pics from the beach -- this

Re: Procrastinator's PESO: Violin

2011-07-04 Thread Mark Cassino
I really like the tonality in this shot. I'd be interested to see it once you touch up the scratch. Too bad there is not a digital ICE attachment for enlargers! - Original Message From: Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net To: pdml pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sun, July 3, 2011 7:54:21

Re: PESO - Nuthatch

2011-07-04 Thread Mark Cassino
Nice - I like how the bird is framed. - Original Message From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Mon, July 4, 2011 12:09:08 PM Subject: PESO - Nuthatch http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/07/nuthatch-spettmeis.html Comments appreciated.

Re: PESO-Macro... at PN :(

2011-07-03 Thread Mark Cassino
beautiful! well done! - Original Message From: Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sat, July 2, 2011 5:32:28 PM Subject: PESO-Macro... at PN :( Just don't ask me its name! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13617952size=lg

PESO - TIger in the House (Warning: cat photo.)

2011-07-03 Thread Mark Cassino
My mother's health took a drastically bad turn last weekend, and I spent the last week in Iowa helping out. When I left on Friday (another relative is there now) I took my mother's cat with me. The 9 1/2 hour trip back from Iowa was fun - holiday weekend traffic, road construction, accidents,

Re: PESO - Cedar Waxwings?

2011-07-03 Thread Mark Cassino
Look like Cedar Waxwings to me. Nice capture! - Original Message From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sun, July 3, 2011 5:15:25 PM Subject: PESO - Cedar Waxwings? I ~think~ that's what these beautiful birds are - except that I

Re: Boris PESO #24 - Droplets

2011-07-02 Thread Mark Cassino
Hi Boris - Nice work - great use of simplicty of form, color, and repetition! MCC - Original Message From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sat, July 2, 2011 12:01:28 PM Subject: Boris PESO #24 - Droplets Hi! Please have a look:

Re: Cat photo

2011-06-28 Thread Mark Cassino
I'm sorry for your loss, Mark. Your photo of Zypher is great - a fine memorial to an obviously fine cat. MCC - Original Message From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 6:17:36 PM Subject: Cat photo Our little friend

Re: GESO 1.7x F100macro

2011-06-26 Thread Mark Cassino
Nice job, Tione! That fly in particular is really great. - Original Message From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sat, June 25, 2011 4:46:30 PM Subject: GESO 1.7x F100macro Inspired by Mark Cassino's idea of combining the 1.7x and a 100m macro I

Re: PESO: 'Presque Isle River Kettles'

2011-06-25 Thread Mark Cassino
Nice one, Ken - looks like a beautiful place. MCC - Original Message From: kwal...@peoplepc.com kwal...@peoplepc.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thu, June 23, 2011 4:17:13 PM Subject: PESO: 'Presque Isle River Kettles' A favorite spot of mine in the Upper

Re: GESO - Dashing Dragons and a Happy Hognose

2011-06-24 Thread Mark Cassino
Thanks, Dave! - Original Message From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thu, June 23, 2011 5:33:20 PM Subject: Re: GESO - Dashing Dragons and a Happy Hognose Super as always Mark dAVE On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 10:12 PM, Mark Cassino

Re: GESO - Dashing Dragons and a Happy Hognose

2011-06-24 Thread Mark Cassino
- Dashing Dragons and a Happy Hognose Lots of fun following you in your trek, Mark.  The pictures are amazing, and I agree the snake looks as if he's making a goofy smile.  Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml

Re: GESO - Dashing Dragons and a Happy Hognose

2011-06-24 Thread Mark Cassino
/23/2011 05:12, Mark Cassino wrote: Serpents and dragons from last Sunday: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/ or http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dashing-dragons-happy-hognose All shots taken with the D-FA and AD 1.7x converter... MCC Nothing here to even think

Re: GESO- pushing the K-5

2011-06-24 Thread Mark Cassino
Great shots - that 'aged photo' filter does a nice job, but the the essential composition and lighting really comes through in the photos. - Original Message From: Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 8:27:51 PM

Re: Mind your Ps and Qs: the Q is not meant for you

2011-06-24 Thread Mark Cassino
the $800 price tag on the Q though... - Original Message From: John Francis jo...@panix.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Fri, June 24, 2011 2:36:24 AM Subject: Re: Mind your Ps and Qs: the Q is not meant for you On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 07:18:36PM -0700, Mark Cassino

Re: Mind your Ps and Qs: the Q is not meant for you

2011-06-23 Thread Mark Cassino
I think this could be a fine camera for me and I'll be watching for more information. I want to have fun with my camera but I also want to take great shots. I carry a Nikon P6000 with me when I travel now, and I've gotten some great shots with it. Yeah, it's a small sensor and noisy and the

Re: PDML members: What is your SHARPEST lens?

2011-06-22 Thread Mark Cassino
Sinc eyou don't ask sharpest *working* lens I'd say the A* 200 f4 macro ED. Other notables that come to mind would be an M 50 f4 macro, both M and FA 50 1.7, and (stopped down) Takumar 105 f2.5 (6x7). The D-FA 100 f2.8 is right up there too. MCC On 2011-06-22 09:25 , Darren Addy wrote: So I

GESO - Dashing Dragons and a Happy Hognose

2011-06-22 Thread Mark Cassino
Serpents and dragons from last Sunday: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/ or http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dashing-dragons-happy-hognose All shots taken with the D-FA and AD 1.7x converter... MCC -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - On Guard

2011-06-22 Thread Mark Cassino
Very cool - let's hope there's not a pitbull behind the door! MCC - Original Message From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thu, June 23, 2011 5:22:50 AM Subject: Re: PESO - On Guard Nicely done. On 6/13/2011 7:30 AM, frank

Re: Geso horse show

2011-06-21 Thread Mark Cassino
Lots of great shots there - though I had to google D1H to see what it was... - Original Message From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 7:37:38 PM Subject: Geso horse show Just keeping my skills honed,

Re: Today's crazy idea: RAID

2011-06-21 Thread Mark Cassino
It's only one camera but what about a gigapan system - http://www.gigapansystems.com/ I suppose the time issue woudl be something, but the images I have looked at appear to be pretty detailed... MCC - Original Message From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Egret, Cleared for Takeoff

2011-06-20 Thread Mark Cassino
Nkice shots, both of them. You really nailed the exposure and focus. - Original Message From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sun, June 19, 2011 1:48:56 PM Subject: Egret, Cleared for Takeoff An egret coming out of the Rouge

Re: Fw: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC

2011-06-20 Thread Mark Cassino
and Memorials, Washington DC On 6/19/2011 05:01, Mark Cassino wrote: I visited Washington DC last March and took a few snapshots of the various monuments, memorials, and other landmarks. Camera of choice was an IR converted K-10d. The weather did not cooperate much. I had a day to myself while

Re: Eye Reflection

2011-06-20 Thread Mark Cassino
Wow - that's remarkable... I might rethink upgrading. MCC - Original Message From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 1:23:05 PM Subject: Eye Reflection Hi Everyone: The K-5 is too much fun.  I provide 3 photos here to show you how I

Re: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC

2011-06-19 Thread Mark Cassino
and Memorials, Washington DC I like these, Mark!  I especially like the IR shots--that eternal vigilance is lovely.  Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:55 PM Subject: Fw

Re: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC

2011-06-19 Thread Mark Cassino
...@caguila.com wrote: I like these, Mark!  I especially like the IR shots--that eternal vigilance is lovely.  Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 8:55 PM Subject: Fw: GESO

Re: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC

2011-06-19 Thread Mark Cassino
- Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC Excellent pallet choices. I really like these. Paul On Jun 18, 2011, at 10:01 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: - Forwarded Message From: Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 9:55:20

Re: Bad New's From Pentax Re A* 200....

2011-06-18 Thread Mark Cassino
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Cassino Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 6:16 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Bad New's From Pentax Re A* 200 Got a call from Pentax repairs today - no can do regarding the A* 200 repair

Re: Bad New's From Pentax Re A* 200....

2011-06-18 Thread Mark Cassino
Mark, what if you simply turn directly to Pentax Japan? A* 200 is a premium lens and you might be able to get assistance directly from the mother ship, so to say. On 6/18/2011 01:15, Mark Cassino wrote: Got a call from Pentax repairs today - no can do regarding the A* 200 repair. Parts

Re: PP help

2011-06-18 Thread Mark Cassino
It depends on what you want to do with the image. If you are trying to accurately depict the deer and be objectively truthful in your portrayal leave the tick in. If you are trying to create a purty pitcher for a calendar and are trying to reinforce people's picturesque preconceptions of the

GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC

2011-06-18 Thread Mark Cassino
I visited Washington DC last March and took a few snapshots of the various monuments, memorials, and other landmarks. Camera of choice was an IR converted K-10d. The weather did not cooperate much. I had a day to myself while my wife was in a conference, and I used it to walk around the

Fw: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC

2011-06-18 Thread Mark Cassino
Ugh - let's try that again, since some of the links were broken... - Forwarded Message From: Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 9:51:32 PM Subject: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC I visited Washington DC

Fw: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC

2011-06-18 Thread Mark Cassino
- Forwarded Message From: Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 9:55:20 PM Subject: Fw: GESO - Monuments and Memorials, Washington DC Ugh - let's try that again, since some of the links were broken... - Forwarded

Re: Film is not dead ...

2011-06-17 Thread Mark Cassino
I paid almost twice that for a refurbished ED 8000 a while back... Damn quirky scanner and software but it really makes the 6x7 exposures sing. I don't shoot as much film as I'd like to, but then, I don't shoot as many pixels as I'd like to either... MCC - Original Message From:

Bad New's From Pentax Re A* 200....

2011-06-17 Thread Mark Cassino
Got a call from Pentax repairs today - no can do regarding the A* 200 repair. Parts are not available. What's the emoticon for angst? I'm probably speaking from sheer ignorance here, but it seems like the mechanical stuff inside even the best lens could be fabricated... Anyone know of any

Re: Grab a Drop

2011-06-16 Thread Mark Cassino
a Drop On 06/15/2011 08:46 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: That is a very cool shot - I love how it is snapping up the dew drop. My guess on the ID owuld be either a longhorn grasshopper or katydid, or nymph of one or the other... Sorry about your folks. MCC Thank you, Mark.  It's one of my favorite

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-16 Thread Mark Cassino
:52, Mark Cassino wrote: This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x teleconverter and also combined with a Pentax 1.7x AF adapter as alternatives to a 200mm macro lens. The combo with the Kiron was OK, but not great. However, I was really impressed

Re: Back in Boston! (Now with photos)

2011-06-16 Thread Mark Cassino
Hi Mark - Fabulous gallery and I enjoyed your write up with the images. A vicarious GFM experience. Clouse above and Below and some of the other shots around it have some really fantastic light on the clouds. The fisheyes are cool too... Great work. MCC   - Original Message From:

Re: Even Spring can be gloomy in Iowa

2011-06-15 Thread Mark Cassino
That's nice - I really like the feel to this image. - Original Message From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, June 14, 2011 5:21:25 PM Subject: Even Spring can be gloomy in Iowa Anyone who has been to Iowa in Springtime knows it not all sunshine fresh

Re: Grab a Drop

2011-06-15 Thread Mark Cassino
That is a very cool shot - I love how it is snapping up the dew drop. My guess on the ID owuld be either a longhorn grasshopper or katydid, or nymph of one or the other... Sorry about your folks. MCC - Original Message - From: Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com To: PDML@pdml.net Sent:

D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Mark Cassino
This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x teleconverter and also combined with a Pentax 1.7x AF adapter as alternatives to a 200mm macro lens. The combo with the Kiron was OK, but not great. However, I was really impressed with the results with the 1.7x

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Mark Cassino
(and still with the same DFA-100/2.8 macro): http://science.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Raspberries/100-2_0x-1_7x/ Igor On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM, Mark Cassino markcassino at ymail.com wrote: This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x teleconverter and also combined

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Mark Cassino
Teleconverter That side picture of the Syrphid flies is my favorite position, er, shot of the bunch. Your usual high standards, sir. On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM, Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com wrote: This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Mark Cassino
...@paper-ape.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, June 14, 2011 9:11:45 PM Subject: Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter On 2011-06-14 05:52 , Mark Cassino wrote: I'm pretty satisfied with the 1.7x telelconverter - though I still hope to hear from Pentax that they can fixed

Re: Action autofocus with the K-5

2011-06-13 Thread Mark Cassino
Great shot, Paul - really nailed the focus and froze the action.Captures the joy of childhood as well. - Original Message From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sun, June 12, 2011 8:56:45 PM Subject: Action autofocus with the K-5

Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-11 Thread Mark Cassino
] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: Friday, June 10, 2011 8:02 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens Mark Cassino wrote: Any thoughts on the Sigma 150 or other options that might be out there? If the new Sigma 150 macro is comparable to the old 180 I wouldn't

Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-11 Thread Mark Cassino
And maybe the Sigma 180 as well... - Original Message From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 4:14:01 PM Subject: RE: Sigma 150mm macro lens I don't have any suggestions as far as alternatives go, but were I in your situation I think I

Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-11 Thread Mark Cassino
! - Original Message From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 8:01:48 AM Subject: Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens Mark Cassino wrote: Any thoughts on the Sigma 150 or other options that might be out there? If the new Sigma 150 macro

Re: PESO - Plover?

2011-06-11 Thread Mark Cassino
Like Matthew said - Spotted Sandpiper. Nice shot and I like the flowers in the background. I took a few snapshots of these guys last summer up north: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/spotted-sandpiper   - Original Message From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-10 Thread Mark Cassino
discontinued and replaced by an OS version. It isn't available (yet?) in Pentax mount. 2011/6/10 Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com: Hi Everyone - It finally happened - my trusty old SMC A* 200mm macro developed a problem this past weekend, and there is clearly an issue in the linkage between the arm

Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-10 Thread Mark Cassino
: Fri, June 10, 2011 2:42:59 AM Subject: Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens On 2011-06-09 20:28 , Mark Cassino wrote: The only viable option I see out there now is the Sigma 150mm f2.8 macro. Has anyone tried this lens? They state that it has a minimum focusing distance of 15 inches which is 1:1

Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-10 Thread Mark Cassino
is available for Pentax yet? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/6/10 Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com: Hi Everyone

Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-10 Thread Mark Cassino
From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Fri, June 10, 2011 12:00:20 AM Subject: Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens On 6/10/2011 05:28, Mark Cassino wrote: Any thoughts on the Sigma 150 or other options that might be out there? Mark, if you get to buy

Re: Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-10 Thread Mark Cassino
for more than 100mm.  -T On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 7:28 PM, Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com wrote: Hi Everyone - It finally happened - my trusty old SMC A* 200mm macro developed a problem this past weekend, and there is clearly an issue in the linkage between the arm that controls the aperture

Sigma 150mm macro lens

2011-06-09 Thread Mark Cassino
Hi Everyone - It finally happened - my trusty old SMC A* 200mm macro developed a problem this past weekend, and there is clearly an issue in the linkage between the arm that controls the aperture and the aperture mechanism itself. I sent it off to Pentax in hopes that they can get it fixed

Re: GESO: The Dream Cruise

2010-08-30 Thread Mark Cassino
: GESO: The Dream Cruise Thanks Mark. It was a good time, although plenty of rain. You're probably fortunate that you chose to do something else. Next year! Paul On Aug 29, 2010, at 7:08 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: Hey Paul - Great set of photos! I *almost* made it to the dream cruise this year

Re: GESO: The Dream Cruise

2010-08-29 Thread Mark Cassino
Hey Paul - Great set of photos! I *almost* made it to the dream cruise this year - my brother in law called friday night before and said he had a chance to go courtesy of  some auto parts company, but I was already committed for Saturday and couldn't get out. Checked in to see what I missed

Re: OT: RIP Cattywumpuss

2010-08-17 Thread Mark Cassino
Original Message From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sun, August 15, 2010 11:37:50 AM Subject: OT: RIP Cattywumpuss After a lifelong struggle with a variety of woes that involved multiple medications and a very close

Re: Mark Cassino's New Book

2009-11-25 Thread Mark Cassino
Wow! Daniel - pass my tanks on to your wife, I hope she is able to find a vendor for the book.   Thanks too to Paul Stenquist for telling me about the discussion of the book here. I started a new day-job 6 months ago and after almost 10 years of freelancing and part-timing I'm still a bit

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-29 Thread Mark Cassino
- Original Message From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net I've examined a number of my exposures and have been unable to find any faults. I've shot several hundred frames at a time, so I probably have generated some heat. Paul - Thanks,

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-28 Thread Mark Cassino
Thanks, Jack - if it is a known isue at least I won't have to spend as much time convincing Pentax or BH that it is a real issue. I'm seeing it at ISO 200, 400, and 800. (I haven't shot much at higher speeds...) - MCC - Original Message From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Wish I

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-28 Thread Mark Cassino
Thanks, Joseph - I didn't think of the pixel mapping thingy. I'll give that a try tonight. - MCC - Original Message From: Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com Did you happen to run the Pixel Mapping procedure? Not that I think in your case that it will repair your problem, but it

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-28 Thread Mark Cassino
as I get back from office. Thanks for the heads-up and fingers crossed for a quick solution. It's crap indeed. :-( Jostein 2009/7/28 Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com: I got a new job and have been on the road traveling for 5 of the last 7 weeks - which has left very little time to give

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-28 Thread Mark Cassino
I'll try to do some research on the update - hadn't heard about it but I've been more or less off-line these last couple of weeks. - MCC - Original Message From: Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com Sorry to hear that Mark. The firmware update coming very very soon may help. I hope so.

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-28 Thread Mark Cassino
Har! - MCC - Original Message From: Cotty cotty...@mac.com To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 3:35:57 AM Subject: Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem On 27/7/09, Mark Cassino, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's a sample - actual pixels of the very last shot I took

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-28 Thread Mark Cassino
a similar crop from the frame before the one I posted yesterday - straight from the raw file with no adjustments. It's still pretty visible, at least on the screen: http://www.markcassino.com/temp/IMGP1266.jpg - MCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-28 Thread Mark Cassino
Er... Actually it's pixel column 2455. - MCC - Original Message From: Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 7:43:16 AM Subject: Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem The bad column of pixels is # 1265, give or take one or two

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-28 Thread Mark Cassino
- Original Message From: Miserere miser...@gmail.com Marc, Not that I want to alarm you, but you are not the only one with this problem. In fact, we might want to call it an epidemic:

Re: Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-28 Thread Mark Cassino
an RMA, they will exchange the camera. It took all of 2 minutes on the phone to explain the problem and get things set up.  They are a quality outfit. - MCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com www.calarti.com

Crap! K7 Sensor Problem

2009-07-27 Thread Mark Cassino
. Did I say CRAP! MCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com www.calarti.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

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