Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread Roman
Morning, I'd noticed that DL doesnt allow changing image rendering settings in factory preset modes, so I use Tv for Action/Sport, M anytime I know better what I'm doing and AV for all other normal situations. Just a tip. Roman. -- home http://roman.blakout.net/

OT: A book

2006-04-17 Thread Juan Buhler
Hello, A question for you PDMLers: I had the chance to see books made by fastbackbooks.com today, and I'm thinking about self editing one with some of my photographs. Their quality is very nice, they are hardcover, cloth bound little books. Now, this only becomes worthwhile pricewise if I can

RE: PESO: Easter Beast

2006-04-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4344470size=lg Gosh! Soon be summer - nice capture. Malcolm

RE: PESO - huntsman

2006-04-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
David Nelson wrote: http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/huntsman.jpg This is what 2000mm lenses were designed for - and that's closer than I'd want to be to take this shot. Scary photograph. Malcolm

RE: AF280T and digital

2006-04-17 Thread Jens Bladt
They do, Bob. Quite well too. Are they the kind that can swivel backwards? Earlier modles can't quite be pointed totally backwards (180 degrees). I may be interested if yes. Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Bob Shell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OT: My latest invention.

2006-04-17 Thread Cotty
On 16/4/06, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/LensGizmo.jpg A $14.99 benchtop vise from the local home center and some screws and scrap wood. A few minutes work and I can make any size jaws I need. My kinda guy! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I just received my new shining 31 Ltd in black... My special thanks goes to a certain list member who prefers to stay anonymous that generously has helped me to get the item. I feel that I am starting to suck - I might want to replace my 77 Ltd silver with the black one... It is worth

Re: OT: A book

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! So my question is: would anyone here be interested in buying a little 8x6.5 hardcover with, say, 25 or so of my photographs in it, for around $45-$50? I'm just interested in having an idea if this is doable; I promise that I won't even contact any of you individually as a result of this

Re: GESO: Goose and Coot

2006-04-17 Thread Igor Roshchin
Toine, I like the goose! Also, the new version of the coot is much more interesting! Igor Sun, 16 Apr 2006 03:20:54 -0700 Toine wrote: I like bird photography more and more. Here are some recent pics with some birds in action http:/leende.net/galleries/Goose Novoflex 600/8.0, 1.5x TC, istD

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 17 Apr 2006, Boris Liberman wrote: I feel that I am starting to suck - I might want to replace my 77 Ltd silver with the black one... I would not have bought a silver in the first place :-P It is worth mentioning however that in order to get the sucker I had to sell significant part

Re: RE: AF280T and digital

2006-04-17 Thread mike wilson
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/04/17 Mon AM 07:44:28 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: AF280T and digital They do, Bob. Quite well too. Are they the kind that can swivel backwards? Earlier modles can't quite be pointed totally backwards (180 degrees). I may

Re: Opinions wanted, red sensitivity issue perhaps?

2006-04-17 Thread Derby Chang
Bugger. Sorry, Collin. For what it's worth, I used to have the same red saturation problem with Fuji Press 800, so it isn't exclusively a digital issue. All I can say is, shoot RAW, and pull back the exposure in PE2. D Tim Øsleby wrote: Using channel mixer is a brilliant idea, but it

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
At 04:51 AM 4/17/2006, you wrote: Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:49:24 +0300 From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand) Hi! I just received my new shining 31 Ltd in black... My special thanks goes to a certain list member who prefers to

Sigma AF 24 /2.8

2006-04-17 Thread Henk Terhell
I will get this lens secondhand shortly. Wouln't this be a good compact standard lens for the *istD? Henk

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Sigma 18/3.5 31 Ltd (black) 43 Ltd (black) FA 50/1.7 77 Ltd (silver) Single element soft lens, and two zooms. Hmmm. Looks like a duplication between the 43 50. They're too close. I hope you feel really, really guilty about this. Collin, 50 serves a purpose... I have a friend who

Re: Sigma AF 24 /2.8

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I will get this lens secondhand shortly. Wouln't this be a good compact standard lens for the *istD? Henk, if this is AF 24/2.8 Macro II, then it is an excellent lens. I have one of those on loan from a co-worker. It is surprisingly good for Sigma non-EX series. -- Boris

GESO: IR architecture

2006-04-17 Thread Derby Chang
I think it was Ken who said my pics had too harsh a light. I agree. But I live in Sydney so it is a challenge to get soft northern light. So, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade :) IR has the virtue of being very forgiving about the harshness of light.

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Sad news coming in... Most unfortunately the terror attack just took place in the area of Tel Aviv central bus station. It is about 3 mins worth of walk from my office. I went up to the 18th (top) floor of the building where I work and took some pictures with the new lens... Currently it is

RE: OT: My latest invention.

2006-04-17 Thread Don Sanderson
The only time I have a problem with the threads is when a prior owner has used pliers in an attempt to straighten the ring. ;( If they're not too badly damaged I use a sharp icepick to fix them. The one thing that can't be fixed is when the impact was from the front and actually compressed the

RE: OT: My latest invention.

2006-04-17 Thread Don Sanderson
clever and creative = cheap. ;-) Don -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 9:40 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: OT: My latest invention. Very nice Don ... you're so clever and creative. Shel

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Derby Chang
Boris Liberman wrote: Sad news coming in... Most unfortunately the terror attack just took place in the area of Tel Aviv central bus station. It is about 3 mins worth of walk from my office. I went up to the 18th (top) floor of the building where I work and took some pictures with the new

RE: OT: My latest invention.

2006-04-17 Thread Don Sanderson
Thanks Guys. Don -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 9:45 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: My latest invention. Beautiful. You the man! -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Apr 17, 2006, at 2:51 AM, Roman wrote: I'd noticed that DL doesnt allow changing image rendering settings in factory preset modes, What does this mean? so I use Tv for Action/Sport, M anytime I know better what I'm doing and AV for all other normal situations. I rarely use anything

RE: OT: My latest invention.

2006-04-17 Thread Don Sanderson
A high compliment from the originator of Cotty-izing! ;-) Don -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 3:13 AM To: pentax list Subject: Re: OT: My latest invention. On 16/4/06, Don Sanderson, discombobulated, unleashed:

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread collin . x . brenemuehl
Psalm 122 comes to mind ... A Song of degrees of David: I was glad when they said unto me: 'Let us go unto the House of the Lord'. When our feet stood within thy gates, O Jerusalem; O Jerusalem, built as a city that is united together;

Re: PESO - 'Infamous' GFM Curve redux

2006-04-17 Thread Scott Loveless
On 4/16/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You obviously failed to take into account the very slow red Titan directly in front of you. Or the orange Xterra directly in front of the Titan. Or the Seal Grey Boxster S already coming back down Whee.. Watch out for the guy

Re: GESO: IR architecture

2006-04-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. My favorite is the art gallery. Fabulous light, well captured. Like the backlit Aurora as well. Paul On Apr 17, 2006, at 7:15 AM, Derby Chang wrote: I think it was Ken who said my pics had too harsh a light. I agree. But I live in Sydney so it is a challenge to get soft northern

Re: PESO: Obelisk Path.

2006-04-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
This is a little too large to view on my 1680 x 1050 screen. It's an interesting look at an attractive area, but it doesn't really grab me. It looks a bit soft, almost like an unsharpened digital. It might also benefit from more saturation and contrast. Paul On Apr 17, 2006, at 6:41 AM,

RE: PESO: Obelisk Path.

2006-04-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul Stenquist wrote: This is a little too large to view on my 1680 x 1050 screen. It's an interesting look at an attractive area, but it doesn't really grab me. It looks a bit soft, almost like an unsharpened digital. It might also benefit from more saturation and contrast.

RE: Allways save your work

2006-04-17 Thread Dave Brooks
Thanks for that tip. I have now implemented it. I thought i was pretty close yesterday, but its still not,The Photo I better fiqure this out before June 2, or i'm in trouble.:-) Dave (still having list problems) Brooks

RE: OT: My latest invention.

2006-04-17 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Necessity is the mother of invention. Penuriousness is the father of inventions. Shel [Original Message] From: Don Sanderson clever and creative = cheap. ;-) -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Very nice Don ... you're so clever and

RE: OT: A book

2006-04-17 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Juan ... Thanks for the link. I may take a run over to fastbooks later in the week. They're quite close by Casa Belinkoff and near where I often travel. I'd certainly be interested in a copy. I think it's a great idea! Good luck ... keep us all posted. Shel [Original Message] From:

Re: GESO: IR architecture

2006-04-17 Thread brooksdj
Wonderfull shots. I like the palmtree one. I wonder why my shots are not as crisp as yours and others i have seen. Maybe due to using reqular focus over IR focus. But i never found that an issue when doing film with my experiments. Dave I think it was

Downloading Favor Needed

2006-04-17 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've been trying to download the latest iteration of Adobe Bridge but continually only get a partial download. I've tried four times. Would someone with a solid, fast connection be kind enough to download the program for me (it's 34mb), copy to a CD, and send it along? Please contact me off

Re: PESO: My first with the ist D

2006-04-17 Thread brooksdj
Nicely framed and i like the lines in it. Dave After a couple hundred exposures, I think I'm getting the hang of this thing. This shot is another in my On My Way to Work series; the flowering trees have been gorgeous this week in Philly.

Bill Owens

2006-04-17 Thread Doug Brewer
As many of you know, our good friend Bill Owens is having serious health issues. Word has come that he is in need of encouragement, strong encouragement, to cooperate with the various medical people attempting to aid him. So this is a call for any of you, all of you, to send a

Re: Wildlife photos

2006-04-17 Thread Christian
George Sinos wrote: Here are a few shots from the weekend's batch of wildlife photos. http://georgesphotos.net/gallery/1373870 You seemed to nail the exposure of this pelican. Nice pose too. http://georges.smugmug.com/gallery/1373870/1/64827091/Medium BTW, a minor nitpick, don't you find

Re: Downloading Favor Needed

2006-04-17 Thread graywolf
Seems to me that you ought to spring for the solid, fast connection. The only excuse for a dial up these days is that there simply is nothing better available in your area. I am pretty certain that is not the case out there in the SF area, I mean both DSL and Cable are available in Boone NC,

RE: Downloading Favor Needed

2006-04-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
I'd be happy to help you. But, it will take some time in the post from Europe you know. So, you will probably get it faster if somebody else helps you. Just give me the word if you need my assistance. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in

Re: OT: My latest invention.

2006-04-17 Thread graywolf
Then you just have to get a replacement part grin. I have one of those Chinese filter ring vises you mentioned, the only advantage to it over your solution that I can see is that it is a bit more portable. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof

Re: OT: My latest invention.

2006-04-17 Thread graywolf
Most of the useful tools ever invented came about because someone was cheap and/or lazy. No reason to put yourself down for that. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Don Sanderson wrote:

Re: Downloading Favor Needed

2006-04-17 Thread Shel Belinkoff
A fast connection is not available in my area. I check with my provider every six months or so, and signed on to a list to be notified when the service is available. The San Francisco Bay Area is a large place. I live in a somewhat rural area, where a lot of services are unavailable. Just as a

Re: PESO: My first with the ist D

2006-04-17 Thread Rick Womer
Paul, Tom, Boris, Dave, Thanks for your kind comments. I may try printing this one, as a further digital adventure! Rick --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nicely framed and i like the lines in it. Dave After a couple hundred exposures, I think I'm

Re: Downloading Favor Needed

2006-04-17 Thread David Savage
On 4/17/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Never really asked for, nor wanted, your sympathy. It's nice to know that you can be judgmental without knowing all the facts. It's the American Way LOL Shel That's a bit harsh Shel. It's the human way. Dave g

RE: OT: My latest invention.

2006-04-17 Thread Bob W
Absolutely! The early bird may catch the worm, but it's the bird who's too lazy to get out of bed who automates worm-catching. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 17 April 2006 15:12 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: My

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread Adam Maas
Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Apr 17, 2006, at 2:51 AM, Roman wrote: I'd noticed that DL doesnt allow changing image rendering settings in factory preset modes, What does this mean? Canned modes don't apply any of the custom functions or other useful settings. so I use Tv for

Re: Sigma AF 24 /2.8

2006-04-17 Thread Adam Maas
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! I will get this lens secondhand shortly. Wouln't this be a good compact standard lens for the *istD? Henk, if this is AF 24/2.8 Macro II, then it is an excellent lens. I have one of those on loan from a co-worker. It is surprisingly good for Sigma non-EX series.

PSCS2 vs ACDSee Pro RAW conversion

2006-04-17 Thread Ryan Lee
Hi all, Wondering if anyone on the list might be able to shed some light on the following. I've upgraded to ACDSee Pro recently, and find the new integrated RAW processing quite useful. However, I've come across a bit of a hiccup. Doing a lot of shots of fire performance, I have more than a few

Re: OT: A book

2006-04-17 Thread Tim Sherburne
This is a cool idea, Juan. I could also see something like a PDML annual from PUG or PESO submissions, or maybe a GFM highlights book. Folks could always print their own, too, on some of the other services around the 'net. Tim Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Juan ... Thanks for the link. I may

OT: Some Composition Thoughts

2006-04-17 Thread collin . x . brenemuehl
Here's some thoughts per Boris' post (on making images communicate clearly) a couple of weeks ago: Composition can be used to convey ideas about a person. Per the re-braodcast on PBS (US Public Broadcasting) yesterday: When Billy Graham first

RE: OT: Monitor color adjust

2006-04-17 Thread Manuel Magalhães
Godfrey, I tried and noticed that if I increase gamma it decreases contrast and 5400K softened the brightness of the screen. I have a ViewSonic 19'' VP191b, and it doesn't have the gamma correction, so I have to go to the video card settings. I use glasses so do you think The decrease in contrast

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread brooksdj
Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Apr 17, 2006, at 2:51 AM, Roman wrote: I'd noticed that DL doesnt allow changing image rendering settings in factory preset modes, What does this mean? Canned modes don't apply any of the custom functions or

Re: PSCS2 vs ACDSee Pro RAW conversion

2006-04-17 Thread David J Brooks
I have an older version of AcDsee, and i found that it was good at printing out thumb nail pages for the show book at the farm. Other than that, i didi not like it and use PS for all my adjustments. Dave Quoting Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi all, Wondering if anyone on the list might be

Re: PESO: Easter Beast

2006-04-17 Thread frank theriault
On 4/16/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We've had wonderful weather in Michigan. Sunshine and seventies. A little cooler today, but still nice. Haven't had time to go out and shoot, but took the A400 and the *istD out in the backyard today. Caught this Easter beast sitting on a

Re: Downloading Favor Needed

2006-04-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Shel, I can send it to you if no one else has stepped up to the plate yet. No problem here. best, Godfrey On Apr 17, 2006, at 6:21 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I've been trying to download the latest iteration of Adobe Bridge but continually only get a partial download. I've tried four

Re: OT: Monitor color adjust

2006-04-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I don't know about whether a different calibration will increase or decrease vision fatigue for you on your equipment. I'm more concerned with whether I get accurate, consistent color balance for printing. The setup and calibration I'm using at present proves to be a very good match to the

Re: Downloading Favor Needed

2006-04-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Shel, Have you checked with Verizon? Their wireless internet network is expansive. And I think Direct TV now has satellite internet. Also, Comcast claims to have complete coverage of the Bay area for cable internet. Paul On Apr 17, 2006, at 10:14 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: A fast

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Apr 17, 2006, at 7:48 AM, Adam Maas wrote: I'd noticed that DL doesnt allow changing image rendering settings in factory preset modes, What does this mean? Canned modes don't apply any of the custom functions or other useful settings. To say it perhaps more clearly: ON the DS and DL

Re: GESO: IR architecture

2006-04-17 Thread Joseph Tainter
http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index7/06_04_HeartIR/index.htm Derby, like you I always have to contend with harsh sunlight, everywhere I live and work. As the cowboys in New Mexico say Another goddam beautiful day. On number five, I wonder why the branches of the palm tree do not have

Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Dario Bonazza
So, can anyone understand the content of this page? http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2006/04/17/3647.html Thanks, Dario

Re: OT: Monitor color adjust

2006-04-17 Thread Rick Womer
Godfrey (and anyone else), Of the several screen calibration devices out there, which do you prefer and why? Rick --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know about whether a different calibration will increase or decrease vision fatigue for you on your equipment. I'm more

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Apr 17, 2006, at 10:48 AM, Adam Maas wrote: Canned modes don't apply any of the custom functions or other useful settings. And in all this time I'd never tried 'em. Well, I suppose I probably never will. so I use Tv for Action/Sport, M anytime I know better what I'm doing and AV for

Re: OT: Monitor color adjust

2006-04-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I bought mine about three-four years ago. At that time, the Gretag- Macbeth Eye One Display was recommended to me by the engineers at Apple who design and build the color management portions of Mac OS X. They told me that they'd had lots of problems with the Colorvision Spyder hardware and

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
Dario Bonazza a écrit : So, can anyone understand the content of this page? http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2006/04/17/3647.html Translate by: http://babel.altavista.com/tr Japanese - english Michel

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Apr 17, 2006, at 9:30 AM, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Tv's a good no-brainer for action shooting, set 1/500 and run with it. I can see why an experienced shooter like yourself would use M though. I've always found that the hard part with shooting sports is getting the balance between how

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread David Savage
From what I can tell in the pictures they seem to be discussing collapsible lenses Dave S. On 4/18/06, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, can anyone understand the content of this page? http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2006/04/17/3647.html Thanks, Dario

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I haven't seen the news yet today so this is the first I've heard of it. My thoughts are with you and all the others who might be at risk or already affected by this latest act of cowardice and aggression. Quoting from C. S. Lewis in The Chronicles of Narnia, All men find what they truly

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Dario Bonazza
As for these, because it is discovered process with the inside the company the majority, the product going outside there is no with question っ callous which puts annoyance on the user, as for occurrence number of cases inside the company although it is many, as for the entire loss amount it

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
Dario Bonazza a écrit : So, can anyone understand the content of this page? http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2006/04/17/3647.html Other interesting pages:

RE: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Bob W
Thanks for clearing that up, Dario. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] As for these, because it is discovered process with the inside the company the majority, the product going outside there is no with question っ callous which

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Thibouille
Also, it seems the 540FGZ is sceduled for avalability (in Japan) on the 20th of april according to Japanese part of www.pentax.co.jp -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Dario Bonazza
I'm especially intrigued by that largely it is not potato, since I strongly suspected that :-) Dario - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 7:08 PM Subject: RE: Pentax info in Japanese Thanks for clearing that

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Thibouille
Honestly I didn't understand what you (or babelfish?) meant. On 4/17/06, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm especially intrigued by that largely it is not potato, since I strongly suspected that :-) Dario - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread mike wilson
Big potato or (being Pentax) small potato? From: Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/04/17 Mon PM 05:09:09 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax info in Japanese I'm especially intrigued by that largely it is not potato, since I strongly suspected that :-) Dario

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Apr 17, 2006, at 12:38 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Ball sports would require longer lenses and higher shutter speeds ... thankfully, they bore me to tears so I never shoot them. Ha! You just don't understand the rules. I'm always surprised at how much movement I catch in human beings at

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Apr 17, 2006, at 1:09 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: I'm especially intrigued by that largely it is not potato, since I strongly suspected that :-) So much for our fantasies of having an all-potato chasis in the new D2. -Aaron

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Apr 17, 2006 at 10:48:13AM -0400, Adam Maas wrote: Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Apr 17, 2006, at 2:51 AM, Roman wrote: I'd noticed that DL doesnt allow changing image rendering settings in factory preset modes, What does this mean? Canned modes don't apply any of the custom

RE: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Bob W
Me too. I hope they'll soon post a list of the other things it is largely not. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 17 April 2006 18:09 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax info in Japanese I'm especially intrigued by

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I haven't seen the news yet today so this is the first I've heard of it. My thoughts are with you and all the others who might be at risk or already affected by this latest act of cowardice and aggression. Quoting from C. S. Lewis in The Chronicles of Narnia, All men find what they

Metalica?

2006-04-17 Thread collin . x . brenemuehl
http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=ja_entrurl=http%3a%2f%2fdc.watch.impress.co.jp%2fcda%2fparts%2fimage_for_link%2f43494-3233-16-2.html (Note one letter 'l' in the name.) Seems like nothing has changed in 40 years. Eight years

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand) I haven't seen the news yet today so this is the first I've heard of it. My thoughts are with you and all the others who might be at risk or already affected by this

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread brooksdj
Besides, you'd get in the way of all those Canon and Nikon photog's. Dave On Apr 17, 2006, at 12:38 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Ball sports would require longer lenses and higher shutter speeds ... thankfully, they bore me to tears so I never shoot

Re: PESO - huntsman

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Taken just a few minutes ago of a recent guest of mine. http://davidavid.whatsbeef.net/huntsman.jpg FA50/2.8 macro and with extension, f/22, ISO 800. Any guesses as to what sort of flash I used? q-: Arachnophobia... Boris

Re: PESO: Easter Beast

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! We've had wonderful weather in Michigan. Sunshine and seventies. A little cooler today, but still nice. Haven't had time to go out and shoot, but took the A400 and the *istD out in the backyard today. Caught this Easter beast sitting on a tree. Happy holiday to all. Paul

Re: Bill Owens

2006-04-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Doug Brewer Subject: Bill Owens As many of you know, our good friend Bill Owens is having serious health issues. Word has come that he is in need of encouragement, strong encouragement, to cooperate with the various medical people attempting to aid him.

Re: Some tips on *istDL and custom settings

2006-04-17 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Apr 17, 2006, at 1:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Besides, you'd get in the way of all those Canon and Nikon photog's. Last game I was at I had the most megapixels! It was kind of funny, actually. -Aaron

Re: GESO: IR architecture

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I think it was Ken who said my pics had too harsh a light. I agree. But I live in Sydney so it is a challenge to get soft northern light. So, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade :) IR has the virtue of being very forgiving about the harshness of light.

Re: PESO: My first with the ist D

2006-04-17 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Well, Boris, you've flushed out my guilty secret... I usually set off for work between 8 and 8:15, and it's a 20-min walk. This past Wednesday my son was on break from school, and neither my wife nor I had any early commitments at work, so we slept in a bit, and I headed for work about

Re: Bill Owens

2006-04-17 Thread frank theriault
On 4/17/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have Bill's address as well, and am willing to provide it as well, just so that Mark and Doug don't get too overwhelmed with requests. Bill Owens is one of the finest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. It is a small thing to ask

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Apr 17, 2006, at 1:09 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: I'm especially intrigued by that largely it is not potato, since I strongly suspected that :-) So much for our fantasies of having an all-potato chasis in the new D2. grin BTW: The new 10-megapixel camera is called the

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Apr 17, 2006, at 2:10 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: This information is still under embargo so don't pass it on to the list. Ruh-roh. -Aaron

RE: Amusing blog

2006-04-17 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: I stumbled upon this blog while googling*. *3 or 4 years ago that sentence would have been gibberish. Or overheard in a pub in a farming community? Malcolm

Re: Metalica?

2006-04-17 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://babel.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=ja_entrurl=http%3a%2f%2fdc.watch.impress.co.jp%2fcda%2fparts%2fimage_for_link%2f43494-3233-16-2.html (Note one letter 'l' in the name.) Seems like nothing has changed in 40 years.

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Oops. Ah well. Everyone will delete it anyway, right?

Re: Bill Owens

2006-04-17 Thread brooksdj
Humm. Nother OP that seems to have not made it to the brooks folders.:-( Frank, i had it, but it will be faster if you provide it, than me trying to rummage through a pile of papers. I'll send a note to. Dave On 4/17/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Bill Owens

2006-04-17 Thread Manuel Magalhães
Doug, Please send me Bill's address. Thanks, Manuel -Mensagem original- De: Doug Brewer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada: segunda-feira, 17 de Abril de 2006 14:55 Para: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Assunto: Bill Owens As many of you know, our good friend Bill Owens is having serious

RE: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Manuel Magalhães
Boris, Congrats We are waiting for you to replace your silver 77! It's a shame not to have a black one!;-) Manuel -Mensagem original- De: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada: segunda-feira, 17 de Abril de 2006 9:49 Para: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Assunto: Enablement (or

Re: Enablement (or having invested in the favorite brand)

2006-04-17 Thread Juan Buhler
This sucks. Sorry Boris to see all that pointless violence where you live. AP says the bomber was a 21 year old college dropout: http://tinyurl.com/qjju4 Hard to understand what mixture of superstition and hardship can make someone want to do something like that. It would seem so easy to

RE: Composing on screen vs. in viewfinder.

2006-04-17 Thread Jens Bladt
In my world composing is done rather automatically. I rarely reflect on composing. I have been photographing for decades, so I act out of instinct, I believe. Later I will crop to get it just right. I guess cropping really means something like harvesting. I harvest my shots later - in the darkroom

Re: Pentax info in Japanese

2006-04-17 Thread Thibouille
LOL Mmm wana look at a K1D ;) ;) On 4/17/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oops. Ah well. Everyone will delete it anyway, right? -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...

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