only the jumper, and not the
background, with the result that the background is more OOF-looking
than on the print. On Version 1.1 I've sharpened the whole frame.
Second, I fiddled with levels a bit to darken it. I now think that
the original looks over-bright and over-exposed.
Let me know if you
this one that I
initially posted yesterday, in two ways:
First, on the original, I sharpened only the jumper, and not the
background, with the result that the background is more OOF-looking
than on the print. On Version 1.1 I've sharpened the whole frame.
Second, I fiddled with levels a bit
, with the result that the background is more OOF-looking
than on the print. On Version 1.1 I've sharpened the whole frame.
Second, I fiddled with levels a bit to darken it. I now think that
the original looks over-bright and over-exposed.
Let me know if you have a preference. I certainly
modified this one that I
initially posted yesterday, in two ways:
First, on the original, I sharpened only the jumper, and not the
background, with the result that the background is more OOF-looking
than on the print. On Version 1.1 I've sharpened the whole frame.
Second, I fiddled with levels a bit
On 8/15/05, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Frank,
I prefer the original. Or actually, somewhere in between to be quite
honest. The improved version is overly sharpened and saturated,
leaving many of the details and tonal range messed up, IMO. Nice pic tho.
Thanks, everybody for your
As a result of an off-list discussion, I modified this one that I
initially posted yesterday, in two ways:
First, on the original, I sharpened only the jumper, and not the
background, with the result that the background is more OOF-looking
than on the print. On Version 1.1 I've sharpened
On Aug 14, 2005, at 2:01 PM, frank theriault wrote:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3634511size=lg
For reference, here's the original:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3631907size=lg
Hmm. I tend to like the original rendering more. I think it does a
better job of
discussion, I modified this one that I
initially posted yesterday, in two ways:
First, on the original, I sharpened only the jumper, and not the
background, with the result that the background is more OOF-looking
than on the print. On Version 1.1 I've sharpened the whole frame.
Second, I fiddled
need a
version 1.2 ;-)
greetings
Markus
-Original Message-
From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 11:01 PM
To: PDML
Subject: PESO: Leap of Faith - Version 1.1
As a result of an off-list discussion, I modified this one that I
initially posted
On 8/14/05, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Frank,
snip But I think you can do better.snip
Oh my God.
A highschool flashback.
cheers,
frank
vbg
--
Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
than on the print. On Version 1.1 I've sharpened the whole frame.
Second, I fiddled with levels a bit to darken it. I now think that
the original looks over-bright and over-exposed.
Let me know if you have a preference. I certainly prefer the
improved version:
http://www.photo.net/photodb
On 10/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
The main purpose i use the preview screen on my 10D for whilst shooting
is to check for blown high lights (they flash black and white).
Review. Lest anyone gets the wrong idea ;-)
Its a great tool.
Agreed.
Cheers,
Cotty
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Earlier Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The main purpose i use the preview
screen on my 10D for whilst shooting is to check for blown high lights
(they flash black and white).
and Robe Studdart wrote: It's not a loss of skill, it's a new set of tools.
And I think that's the evolution.
First we
Very nice!
There´s an M* 300mm for sale here for about $350. Maybe I can buy it
now :-)
DagT
På 9. jan. 2004 kl. 04.59 skrev William Robb:
Friends, we have improved K-mount compatability.
Now, with the lens off A, putting the camera into manual and
pressing the
green button will give the
Very nice!
There´s an M* 300mm for sale here for about $350. Maybe I can buy
it
now :-)
DagT
You're enabled !
Antti-Pekka
---
Antti-Pekka Virjonen
Computec Oy, Turku Finland
Gsm: +358-500-789 753
www.computec.fi * www.estera.fi
HORRRAAAY
Friends, we have improved K-mount compatability. Now, with the lens off A, putting the camera into manual and pressing the green button will give the correct shutter speed. EV comp im manual is a nice touch. The ist D camera just got a whole lot better.
Friends, we have improved K-mount compatability.
Now, with the lens off A, putting the camera into manual and pressing the
green button will give the correct shutter speed.
EV comp im manual is a nice touch.
The ist D camera just got a whole lot better.
Pretty much exactly what I predicted
John Francis said:
Pretty much exactly what I predicted would be the best we could hope for,
back when the camera was first released. I'm favourably impressed; while
it was apparent that these capabilities were technically feasible, I still
thought that the hyper manual stop-down metering
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To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 10:59 PM
Subject: version 1.1
Friends, we have improved K-mount compatability.
Now, with the lens off A, putting the camera into manual and pressing
the
green button will give the correct shutter speed.
EV comp im manual is a nice
John Francis said:
Pretty much exactly what I predicted would be the best we could hope
for,
back when the camera was first released. I'm favourably impressed;
while
it was apparent that these capabilities were technically feasible, I
still
thought that the hyper manual stop-down
John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I still
thought that the hyper manual stop-down metering was too much to expect.
This idea may have been nixed because of concerns about battery drain.
The stop-down solenoid may not draw a *lot* of current, it's probably a
significant amount in the context
At 04:13 AM 09/01/2004 -0500, you wrote:
From: Dag T [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Very nice!
There´s an M* 300mm for sale here for about $350. Maybe I can buy it
now :-)
DagT
Sell you mine for that price if you want!
Wendy Beard,
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.beard-redfern.com
wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dag T wrote:
Very nice!
There´s an M* 300mm for sale here for about $350. Maybe I can buy it
now :-)
Sell you mine for that price if you want!
Oh great. Prices on K and M lenses are going back up again already!
--
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
I downloaded direct to the camera instead of putting the
installer on a CF card and putting that to the camera.
Date - time and all other settings were preserved.
Stan
Thomas Stach wrote:
this is Thomas from Germany!
I also just installed the new firmware; all language settings and user
I used the card, and date and time was preserved.
DagT
På 9. jan. 2004 kl. 13.46 skrev Stan Halpin:
I downloaded direct to the camera instead of putting the installer on
a CF card and putting that to the camera.
Date - time and all other settings were preserved.
Stan
Thomas Stach wrote:
Interesting. I wonder why Thomas lost his date-time settings.
stan
Dag T wrote:
I used the card, and date and time was preserved.
DagT
På 9. jan. 2004 kl. 13.46 skrev Stan Halpin:
I downloaded direct to the camera instead of putting the
installer on a CF card and putting that to the
Funny, but someone (or several folks) actually suggested the use of the
DOF feature for the use of M/K lenses. I wonder if someone at Pentax
picked up on this, or if they had already thought to do this and had
simply rushed the camera to market before they could implement this
feature.
You know,
Steve Desjardins wrote:
You know, with these fixes and at $1350 (BH) this is a pretty nice
camera. vbg I'm now deeply curious at the proposed low end Baby D.
Hmm, Jessops (UK) have it listed at £1199.00, which with the exchange
rate currently at ~$1.80 to the pound isn't very funny... unlike the
I'm curious about the high end baby...
Ziggy
-Original Message-
From: Steve Desjardins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 09 January 2004 15:20
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: version 1.1
Funny, but someone (or several folks) actually suggested the use of the DOF
feature
On Fri, 9 Jan 2004, Steve Jolly wrote:
Hmm, Jessops (UK) have it listed at £1199.00, which with the exchange
rate currently at ~$1.80 to the pound isn't very funny...
We (UK) will never match US prices.
However, our mate from sunny Brighton gives you the grip as well for
the same price
Very, Very Funny. Now I understand the stupid name. . .
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/09/04 10:30AM
Steve Desjardins wrote:
You know, with these fixes and
You know, with these fixes and at $1350 (BH) this is a pretty nice camera.
vbg I'm now deeply curious at the proposed low end Baby D.
Steven Desjardins
$1350?
Andre
Yes. The listed price is $1699 and you need to do the Add this to
your cart to see a better price to see $1349.95.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/09/04
On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
unlike the
rather unfortunate Jessops Code for the camera:
http://www.jessops.com/search/viewproduct.cfm?PRODUCT=PENISTD
ROTFL!!
Cheers,
Cotty
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is set to P, Tv, Av, M or B. Any help out
there?
Yes, the upgrade installation appears to have been successful ...
when I hold down the Menu button and switch the camera ON, its says
Version 1.1.
Thanks.
Tom Lesser
--
Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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From: Tom Lesser [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 4:59 PM
Subject: Re: version 1.1
Now, with the lens off A, putting the camera into manual and pressing
the
green button will give the correct shutter speed.
I've just installed v1.1 and have tried
That is probably normal. What should change is shutter speed.
Bill
- Original Message -
From: Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: version 1.1
I assume the update is only for MSMC-M and SMC lenses
Thanks Bill,
After reading the initial release (and being totally unfamiliar with
the *istD) i was wonder4ing if this change would improve K lens
compatability. This is very good news and may cause me to rethink the
*istD.
On Jan 8, 2004, at 10:59 PM, William Robb wrote:
Friends, we have
If an M lens works, a K lens will work.
On Jan 8, 2004, at 11:19 PM, Bill Owens wrote:
It says M lenses, doesn't mention K.
- Original Message -
From: Tom Lesser
Subject: Re: version 1.1
Now, with the lens off A, putting the camera into manual and pressing
the
green button will give the correct shutter speed.
I've just installed v1.1 and have tried several A lenses in off A
apertures and when I press
So the prices of K/M lenses on eBay will surge once again? vbg Pentax must
receive enormous amount of complaints to make such decision.
Regards,
Alan Chan
http://www.pbase.com/wlachan
Friends, we have improved K-mount compatability.
Now, with the lens off A, putting the camera into manual and
Bill said (among other things):
It says M lenses, doesn't mention K.
I think when Pentax uses this language:
... SMC Pentax or SMC Pentax-M lenses that do not have an A position on the
aperture ring
the term SMC Pentax means the same lenses you mean by the term K. That would
seem consistent
: Thursday, January 08, 2004 11:11 PM
Subject: Re: version 1.1
Just for clarification: does this upgrade mean that K and M lenses are
useable
in aperture priority mode, or stopped down?
William Robb wrote:
Friends, we have improved K-mount compatability.
Now, with the lens off A, putting
Sounds like K to me. Anyway, is there anything different
between the way the K and the M lenses work that might
cause the istD to reject one and not the other?
Not that I know of, but I'm not an expert, quite the opposite
This is pretty good news indeed ;-))
Yes indeed, makes my M macro,
Now I'm disappointed that I sold my 16mm Zenit ;-
Yes indeed, makes my M macro, Vivitar Series 1 70-210 3.5 (hey, only 1/2
stop slower that an 80-200 2.8 and a lot less expensive!), and Zenit 16mm
fisheye all compatible
08, 2004 11:44 PM
Subject: Re: version 1.1
Now I'm disappointed that I sold my 16mm Zenit ;-
Yes indeed, makes my M macro, Vivitar Series 1 70-210 3.5 (hey, only 1/2
stop slower that an 80-200 2.8 and a lot less expensive!), and Zenit
16mm
fisheye all compatible
I now no longer have to use an external meter with
my M lens, and get center weighted metering from the camera.
Bill
Or even matrix metering with Mark Roberts' low-cost mount
modification or Michel Carrere-Gee do-it-yourself Kapton taping.
Especially nice for wide-angles.
Andre
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From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 11:11 PM
Subject: Re: version 1.1
Just for clarification: does this upgrade mean that K and M lenses are
useable
in aperture priority mode, or stopped down?
William Robb wrote
Hi!
WR Friends, we have improved K-mount compatability.
WR Now, with the lens off A, putting the camera into manual and pressing the
WR green button will give the correct shutter speed.
WR EV comp im manual is a nice touch.
WR The ist D camera just got a whole lot better.
WR William Robb
Anyone
Subject: Re: version 1.1
The release mentions HyperManual mode, but doesn't specify aperture
priority. If I stop an M or K lens down and press the green button, will
this give a correct shutter speed in both manual and aperture priority
modes? If it works for aperture priority
Glad I stuck it out. Pentax heard the complaints and did something to
correct it.
Jim A.
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 21:59:57 -0600
To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: version 1.1
Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Resent
second for the camera to compute the correct
shutter speed.
Bill
- Original Message -
From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 12:14 AM
Subject: Re: version 1.1
The release mentions HyperManual mode, but doesn't specify aperture
priority
One of you guys with a 300baud modem is draging the Pentax site down and I
cant download!
Can someone send me the EXE file directly? Please
Sorry - I got the Mac version...
stan
Tiger Moses wrote:
One of you guys with a 300baud modem is draging the Pentax site down and
I cant download!
Can someone send me the EXE file directly? Please
I now no longer have to use an external meter with my M lens, and
get center weighted metering from the camera.
Or even matrix metering with Mark Roberts' low-cost mount
modification or Michel Carrere-Gee do-it-yourself Kapton taping.
That would be great. Has anyone actually tried this now
Seems to work fine.
Bill
- Original Message -
From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 1:30 AM
Subject: Re: version 1.1
I now no longer have to use an external meter with my M lens, and
get center weighted metering from the camera
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