Re: Sydney PDML
Doug Brewer wrote: mike wilson wrote: mike wilson wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: On 9/30/2010 11:40 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: On 9/30/2010 9:33 AM, m...@robertstech.com wrote: John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Mark Roberts Cotty wrote: On 29/9/10, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: Would that be One flew over the cormorants nest? A Shag Too Far. To Kill a Cormorant Where Cormorants Dare Blackcormorant Down On Sep 30, 2010, at 9:35 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Three Days of the Cormorant? The 1963 Hitchcock classic: The Cormorants The Maltese Cormorant. Shag on a hot tin roof. A cormorant named Desire. The Cormorant Man of Alcatraz Shag Powers: International cormorant of mystery -- 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: Sydney PDML
Bob W wrote: How about BobW, Tanya, Cotty, and Alice? Get with the programme, you two. It's puns on film titles with substituted species of the genus Phalacrocorax. e.g. The Man in the White-bellied Shag This stuff has rules, you know. Are you suggesting that one of us is not a good enough shag? That's actionable, you know. Now I feel a right tit. -- 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: Stupid lightroom tricks
Mark Roberts wrote: Adobe knows what's good for us. You! -- 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: GESO - PDMLers Downunder
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:56 +1000, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice set of pictures, Brian. I really must visit the Blue Mountains again soon, but they're not quite as handy to me as they are to you :-( Sadly, I rarely get to the northern beaches for the same reason. :-( Unlike you and Rob, I'm dribbling my pictures onto the interwebs, so I'll point to them as they're ready. In this shot of yours... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PDML_Sydney_Sep2010/slides/_IGP8509j.html ... I'm capturing this picture... http://www.flickr.com/photos/27011...@n06/5040702376/in/photostream/ Looks like a neglected robot Well seen! Cheers Brian Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Faster than the air-speed velocity of an unladen european swallow -- 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 - Donnie
Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community. Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held earlier this year: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/09/donnie.html No big whoop. Just a quick snap. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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: This is your Daddy's Oldmobile
On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 11:34 PM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: It really is http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/oldmobile.html Technical: Samsung cell phone. Technical issues aside, it's a terrific shot. Love those shopping carts on the left and the walker on the right. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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.
To Ralf about his long exposure shots
Ralf, I'm curious. I believe you mentioned a some times ago that digital allowed you to do things Film would never have made possible. Since digital has some issues with long/very long exposure, I'd like to know exactly what digital offers on top of film for that kind of work. Thank you. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13 Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- 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: OT - Sistine Chapel
On 30 September 2010 08:03, Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net wrote: I want to know who had to drill the anchor points and rig those speakers. What were the guys faces like when somebody asked them to do that job? ARE YOU EFFING Kidding ME? and YOURE OUT OF YOUR EFFING MIND if you think I'm driving into the parking lot of that place with a hammer drill! etc... Cory It looks like a very sympathetic installation to my eyes. First of all, the speaker enclosures are so well blended into their surroundings that they weren't easy to find. Secondly, they're not bracketed to the walls but suspended by wires that are almost invisible but revealed by their shadows. A speaker wire can be seen above each enclosure but there are three shadows, so two of those must be suspension wires. Those wires go to a ledge where the mounting points seem to be on the topside, out of sight from the floor. For real philistinism go to the British Museum and see collection numbers engraved prominently upon ancient treasures. regards, Anthony Of what use is lens and light to those who lack in mind and sight (Anon) -- 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: OT - Sistine Chapel
On 1 October 2010 21:19, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: For real philistinism go to the British Museum and see collection numbers engraved prominently upon ancient treasures. P.S. Repatriate the Elgin Marbles aka the Parthenon Marbles. Now. Don't give excuses, just send back the stolen goods. regards, Anthony Of what use is lens and light to those who lack in mind and sight (Anon) -- 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: Boris and Galia - few PESOs
Good on you for taking the time to patiently teach and encourage her. Even well intentioned people get busy and tired and family time becomes nothing but a shared DVD. You never know how her thinking i general develops because she learned how to take the time to compose and correctly expose photographs. BTW, I obviously like the pics otherwise I'd be telling you to teach her carpentry. ;-) On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 1:57 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! We've spent today in Caesaria historical park. I took Sigma 24-60 for a walk and Galia seems to have done really well with her regular lens (FA 50/1.4). #42: Two armies: (Galia and I) http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/09/peso-2010-42-two-armies.html #43: Wave study: (Galia) http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/09/peso-2010-43-wave-study.html #44: Chairs study: (I) http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/09/peso-2010-44-chairs-study.html Few observations of my own: 1. I totally suck in titles. 2. Galia will soon leave me way behind. 3. Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 is very good but K10D and FA 50/1.4 is a tough combo to beat. Please be brutal and honest in your comments. Boris -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: forgot the url again.
I love those old planes, and you did an nice job. On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 11:48 AM, tbei...@sbcglobal.net wrote: http://beilbyfinearts.blogspot.com/2010/09/arkansas-air-museum-at-drake-field.html Sorry Ted The eye of the viewer becomes the eye of the Photographer. Albert Maysles -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: John Basilone Parade
I appreciate it. Dan On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 12:13 AM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: And I'd like to thank all you old marines (and U. S. servicemen in general) for your dedication and service to the good ole U. S. of A. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: John Basilone Parade All of us Old Marines enjoy it immensely. Dan On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 11:22 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Thanks for posting, Dan. Basilone demonstrated incredible bravery and courage to be sure. Your pictures show a nice day was had by all in celebration of a real hero. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: GESO: John Basilone Parade Nestled between the town in which I work and the township in which we live is the little Borough of Raritan, NJ, where the North Branch, the South Branch and the Raritan Power Canal merge to form the Old Raritan River. It is distinguished today mostly as the home of Ortho Pharmaceuticals, one of the divisions of Johnson and Johnson. It's main claim to fame, however, still is as the home town of John Basilone, Marine hero of World War II. This weekend was the annual Basilone weekend in Raritan, with races on Saturday,aI concert by the Quantico Marine Corps Band at the community college and fireworks on Saturday night, and a big parade on Sunday. To give you an idea of the parade, there were eight bagpipe and drum bands, not to mention the three high school bands, two middle school band, the Qantico Band, several fife and drum corps, and numerous military and veteran units (as well as a large Rolling Thunder contingent). John Seda, who played Sgt Basilone in The Pacific, was one of many honored guests riding in convertibles. The parade lasted two hours before the long line of fire and rescue truck streamed down Somerset Street. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11705871 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11705873 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11705870 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11703474 Dan -- 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. -- 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 - Donnie
That is a very nice portrait, Frank. Dan On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:00 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community. Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held earlier this year: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/09/donnie.html No big whoop. Just a quick snap. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- 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.
ISBN and self-published books
The trouble with getting an ISBN for your self-published photo book (or any other kind of book) is that you have to either buy a lot of 10 or pay a premium price to get just one. Anyway, I have a couple of projects in the works so I thought I'd bite the bullet and get 10. If any PDMLers have a book for which they'd like to have an ISBN I'll set you up for my cost ($25.00). Just email me. -- 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 don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...
From: William Robb From: John Celio I just got my DA* 16-50 back from repair, but I didn't have to pay for it: my email to Ned Bunnell, in which I expressed my extreme disappointment that my lens would go bad while sitting on a shelf for four months, apparently convinced C.R.I.S. to see my point of view. I don't like having to be a squeaky wheel to get problems solved, but I think in this case it was worth it. Let's hope the repair sticks this time. I really think Pentax should just man up and put a damned near forever warranty on these lenses. It's their crap technology, why should we have to pay for it over and over? At the very least, it shouldn't be a profit center for them. I don't think they make a profit from repairs. I thought Pentax had out-sourced repair work? -- 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: OT: The Man who saved the world
On Sep 27, 2010, at 11:21 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Let's send him a note from the PDML thanking him for his actions. (I'm serious) If he doesn't have internet service (he's poor, right) we could send him something written. It sounds silly but it may make his day to think someone noticed. 1st, amen to this suggestion. 2nd, thanks to Daniel for posting this. I was unaware of it. I vividly remember the occasion, but was not aware at the time that we were so close to the unthinkable. Thank you Col. Petrov for refusing to think the unthinkable. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the whole game, but they let me hang for a few minutes. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/twins_game/content/IMGP5190_large.html Stats: 1/125 sec at f / 7...@80 mm ISO 1000 PENTAX K-7 smc PENTAX-F 80-200mm F4.7-5.6 Hey, wait! I thought you couldn't use high-ISO on the K-7. Too bad we lost, 13-2! Otherwise fun times. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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 don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...
2010/10/1 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: I don't think they make a profit from repairs. I thought Pentax had out-sourced repair work? outsourcing usually saves money (or reduces loss) plus you no longer have to worry about employee rights. you bet they make a profit. ecke -- 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 don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...
2010/9/30 John Celio n...@neovenator.com: I just got my DA* 16-50 back from repair, but I didn't have to pay for it: my email to Ned Bunnell, in which I expressed my extreme disappointment that my lens would go bad while sitting on a shelf for four months, apparently convinced C.R.I.S. to see my point of view. I don't like having to be a squeaky wheel to get problems solved, but I think in this case it was worth it. Let's hope the repair sticks this time. Congrats John and glad my advice was worthwhile for once =) Ecke -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
That is a nice gallery of baseball images there, Charles. Dan On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:45 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the whole game, but they let me hang for a few minutes. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/twins_game/content/IMGP5190_large.html Stats: 1/125 sec at f / 7...@80 mm ISO 1000 PENTAX K-7 smc PENTAX-F 80-200mm F4.7-5.6 Hey, wait! I thought you couldn't use high-ISO on the K-7. Too bad we lost, 13-2! Otherwise fun times. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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. -- 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: John Basilone Parade
I'll second that. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: And I'd like to thank all you old marines (and U. S. servicemen in general) for your dedication and service to the good ole U. S. of A. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: John Basilone Parade All of us Old Marines enjoy it immensely. Dan On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 11:22 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Thanks for posting, Dan. Basilone demonstrated incredible bravery and courage to be sure. Your pictures show a nice day was had by all in celebration of a real hero. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: GESO: John Basilone Parade Nestled between the town in which I work and the township in which we live is the little Borough of Raritan, NJ, where the North Branch, the South Branch and the Raritan Power Canal merge to form the Old Raritan River. It is distinguished today mostly as the home of Ortho Pharmaceuticals, one of the divisions of Johnson and Johnson. It's main claim to fame, however, still is as the home town of John Basilone, Marine hero of World War II. This weekend was the annual Basilone weekend in Raritan, with races on Saturday,aI concert by the Quantico Marine Corps Band at the community college and fireworks on Saturday night, and a big parade on Sunday. To give you an idea of the parade, there were eight bagpipe and drum bands, not to mention the three high school bands, two middle school band, the Qantico Band, several fife and drum corps, and numerous military and veteran units (as well as a large Rolling Thunder contingent). John Seda, who played Sgt Basilone in The Pacific, was one of many honored guests riding in convertibles. The parade lasted two hours before the long line of fire and rescue truck streamed down Somerset Street. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11705871 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11705873 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11705870 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11703474 Dan -- 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. -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
The Canadians on the list might feel differently. Nice Catch.;-) Too bad we lost, 13-2! Otherwise fun times. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: John Basilone Parade
And I'll be a third. -- Walt On 10/1/2010 11:04 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: I'll second that. On Thu, Sep 30, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Ken Wallerkwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: And I'd like to thank all you old marines (and U. S. servicemen in general) for your dedication and service to the good ole U. S. of A. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: John Basilone Parade All of us Old Marines enjoy it immensely. Dan On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 11:22 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Thanks for posting, Dan. Basilone demonstrated incredible bravery and courage to be sure. Your pictures show a nice day was had by all in celebration of a real hero. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: GESO: John Basilone Parade Nestled between the town in which I work and the township in which we live is the little Borough of Raritan, NJ, where the North Branch, the South Branch and the Raritan Power Canal merge to form the Old Raritan River. It is distinguished today mostly as the home of Ortho Pharmaceuticals, one of the divisions of Johnson and Johnson. It's main claim to fame, however, still is as the home town of John Basilone, Marine hero of World War II. This weekend was the annual Basilone weekend in Raritan, with races on Saturday,aI concert by the Quantico Marine Corps Band at the community college and fireworks on Saturday night, and a big parade on Sunday. To give you an idea of the parade, there were eight bagpipe and drum bands, not to mention the three high school bands, two middle school band, the Qantico Band, several fife and drum corps, and numerous military and veteran units (as well as a large Rolling Thunder contingent). John Seda, who played Sgt Basilone in The Pacific, was one of many honored guests riding in convertibles. The parade lasted two hours before the long line of fire and rescue truck streamed down Somerset Street. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11705871 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11705873 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11705870 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11703474 Dan -- 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. -- 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 don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...
-- From: John Sessoms Subject: Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but... At the very least, it shouldn't be a profit center for them. I don't think they make a profit from repairs. I thought Pentax had out-sourced repair work? So they get to sell lots of parts and fixing it is a profit center for the repair people, whomever they are. The point I was trying to make, which seems to have been lost on you, is that Pentax should be fixing dead AF motors in these lenses without charge because it is painfully obvious that there is a fundamental problem with them. If this is done by Pentax or an outsourced repair company is of absolutely no importance, the point is that Pentax should be picking up the tab. William Robb -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
The '91 ALCS is still one of the most exciting I've ever watched. I can see where that one might still pack a big of a sting for Canadians. But, I was a huge fan of Kirby Puckett's, so it was an unforgettable one for me. The Jays are pretty fortunate ol' Kirby isn't around anymore. All he ever did was hit, field, and win ballgames. -- Walt On 10/1/2010 11:11 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The Canadians on the list might feel differently. Nice Catch.;-) Too bad we lost, 13-2! Otherwise fun times. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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. -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
My main criteria in judging photographs is a simple question: Would I be proud to have taken this image? Your over-the-shoulder look at a pitch on the way to the mount certainly qualifies with a resounding YES! Excellent work and thanks for sharing! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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: HOOO are you looking at?
Much to my surprise, my goofy owl made it into the Pentax Photo Gallery. Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 9:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Ann, Steve, Brian and Frank. Dan On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 10:08 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11684230 As usual, comments, criticisms, suggestions, puns and abuse are all welcome. Those eyes are amazing! Nice shot. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- 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: Different Times
An old scan that I dusted off for the Pentax Gallery: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11553413 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are welcome. Dan http://tinyurl.com/matyola -- 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 - Donnie
On Oct 1, 2010, at 4:00 AM, frank theriault wrote: Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community. Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held earlier this year: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/09/donnie.html No big whoop. Just a quick snap. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Nice shot. What's illegal about racing bicycles? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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 don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...
El 01/10/2010 17:43, William Robb escribió: So they get to sell lots of parts and fixing it is a profit center for the repair people, whomever they are. The point I was trying to make, which seems to have been lost on you, is that Pentax should be fixing dead AF motors in these lenses without charge because it is painfully obvious that there is a fundamental problem with them. If this is done by Pentax or an outsourced repair company is of absolutely no importance, the point is that Pentax should be picking up the tab. William Robb Amen to that, William. Carlos -- 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: OT - Sistine Chapel
Anthony Farr wrote: On 1 October 2010 21:19, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: For real philistinism go to the British Museum and see collection numbers engraved prominently upon ancient treasures. P.S. Repatriate the Elgin Marbles aka the Parthenon Marbles. Now. Don't give excuses, just send back the stolen goods. The British Museum never sells, gives away or otherwise disposes of its assets. Unlike the Greek Government. -- 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 - Donnie
I like this a lot. -Original Message- From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 07:00:50 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail ListPDML@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Donnie Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community. Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held earlier this year: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/09/donnie.html No big whoop. Just a quick snap. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- 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: OT - Sistine Chapel
The copyright symbol in the center floor hides the camera and mirrored parabolic tripod mounted device that allows this image to be made in two exposures, stitched at camera level. However, that's not the way it was done, if a bit of research is correct. According to the Spinatour website thousands of photos were taken over a period of three freezing nights and stitched together after color and light balancing. See the article at: http://spinatour.com/?p=35 Apparently, to enable zooming, they had to match hi-res images in several stages to the overall stitched image. Also apparently the camera(s) were located beneath the covering copyright symbol. Those taking the picture were Vatican interns from Villanova. Here is an outdoor image taken with the system, and it includes the camera and tripod: http://www.spinatour.com/clemsonamrl/tour.html An interior shot, with one scan being done in each room of Clemson's Telecom Center. On Sep 29, 2010, at 10:24 , Steven Desjardins wrote: Is there a program that will stitch something like this together given enough still? On Wed, Sep 29, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 29/9/10, Thomas Bohn, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html Oh my gods, that is Vatican Church View. Call the data protection agencies there must be something wrong here. Clearly you can't just publish those picture publicly on the internets I think the URL kinda gives it away ;-) Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com http://gallery.me.com/jomac -- 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: OT - Sistine Chapel
On Oct 1, 2010, at 13:26 , Joseph McAllister wrote: The copyright symbol in the center floor hides the camera and mirrored parabolic tripod mounted device that allows this image to be made in two exposures, stitched at camera level. However, that's not the way it was done, if a bit of research is correct. According to the Spinatour website thousands of photos were taken over a period of three freezing nights and stitched together after color and light balancing. See the article at: http://spinatour.com/?p=35 Apparently, to enable zooming, they had to match hi-res images in several stages to the overall stitched image. Also apparently the camera(s) were located beneath the covering copyright symbol. Those taking the picture were Vatican interns from Villanova. Here is an outdoor image taken with the system, and it includes the camera and tripod: http://www.spinatour.com/clemsonamrl/tour.html An interior shot, with one scan being done in each room of Clemson's Telecom Center. And no link to it... http://www.spinatour.com/sys/scansource/tour.html Took me quite some time to find the speakers, which are painted to blend. But I did find many places where the restoration left untouched, plus hooks driven into the walls, etc. Nice and rare as it is, the chapel is still a working place of worship to the church. One of the articles I read today mentioned that the chapel art was degrading at a pace that makes those in charge feel that it must be closed to the public soon. Thanks Cotty, for helping to enlighten us all. Joseph McAllister Pentaxian http://gallery.me.com/jomac -- 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.
It ain't like it used to be.
I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got me wondering: Are we generally happy enough with current cameras that new models aren't worth getting excited about? Has the dSLR market reached a point where new models are pretty much more of the same, with few real innovations appearing with each new model, and thus don't warrant much discussion? Or are we all just holding our tongues until Pentax comes out with with either a 35mm-sensor'd or mirrorless body? These two camera categories seem to elicit the greatest response these days, even though we're invariably talking about other brands and wishing out loud. Just some things I've been wondering about. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
I can only speak for myself but I'm just not as interested in hardware any more as I was last year. I've run low on inspiration, too so that makes gear even less interesting. These past two days I spent many hours completely taking apart a Canon film EOS to shoot a Canorama for the PUG but I ended up unable to produce anything remotely interesting. So why worry about gear? I need ideas =( Ecke 2010/10/2 John Celio n...@neovenator.com: I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got me wondering: Are we generally happy enough with current cameras that new models aren't worth getting excited about? Has the dSLR market reached a point where new models are pretty much more of the same, with few real innovations appearing with each new model, and thus don't warrant much discussion? Or are we all just holding our tongues until Pentax comes out with with either a 35mm-sensor'd or mirrorless body? These two camera categories seem to elicit the greatest response these days, even though we're invariably talking about other brands and wishing out loud. Just some things I've been wondering about. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- 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. -- 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: ISBN and self-published books
and isbn is. Colour me stupid Dave On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: The trouble with getting an ISBN for your self-published photo book (or any other kind of book) is that you have to either buy a lot of 10 or pay a premium price to get just one. Anyway, I have a couple of projects in the works so I thought I'd bite the bullet and get 10. If any PDMLers have a book for which they'd like to have an ISBN I'll set you up for my cost ($25.00). Just email me. -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
On 2/10/10, eckinator, discombobulated, unleashed: why worry about gear? I need ideas Mark. T shirt. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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 - Donnie
On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 1:51 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Oct 1, 2010, at 4:00 AM, frank theriault wrote: Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community. Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held earlier this year: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/09/donnie.html No big whoop. Just a quick snap. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Nice shot. What's illegal about racing bicycles? They do it it stolen tanks Dave cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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 - Donnie
Thats a great shot and well converted. Dave On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:00 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Donnie came here from California a year ago and immediately fit in with Toronto's messenger community. Here he is moments before an alleycat (illegal street race) held earlier this year: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/09/donnie.html No big whoop. Just a quick snap. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: OT - Sistine Chapel
On 1/10/10, Joseph McAllister, discombobulated, unleashed: Thanks Cotty, for helping to enlighten us all. I did no such thing! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
On 1/10/10, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the whole game, but they let me hang for a few minutes. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/twins_game/content/ IMGP5190_large.html Bitchin shot! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: ISBN and self-published books
David J Brooks wrote: and isbn is. International standard book number, an international system for registering, tracing and tracking books. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number Colour me stupid Dave On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: The trouble with getting an ISBN for your self-published photo book (or any other kind of book) is that you have to either buy a lot of 10 or pay a premium price to get just one. Anyway, I have a couple of projects in the works so I thought I'd bite the bullet and get 10. If any PDMLers have a book for which they'd like to have an ISBN I'll set you up for my cost ($25.00). Just email me. -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
Digital bodies are upgraded too often. Aside from financial considerations, it's time to concentrate on digital technique and not hardware. This doesn't include lenses, of course. Lenses are life. -Original Message- From: John Celio n...@neovenator.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:00:33 To: PDML@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: It ain't like it used to be. I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got me wondering: Are we generally happy enough with current cameras that new models aren't worth getting excited about? Has the dSLR market reached a point where new models are pretty much more of the same, with few real innovations appearing with each new model, and thus don't warrant much discussion? Or are we all just holding our tongues until Pentax comes out with with either a 35mm-sensor'd or mirrorless body? These two camera categories seem to elicit the greatest response these days, even though we're invariably talking about other brands and wishing out loud. Just some things I've been wondering about. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- 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. -- 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: ISBN and self-published books
On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 6:11 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: and isbn is. A dyslexic Norwegian playwright. -- 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: GESO - PDMLers Downunder
On 1 October 2010 20:58, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:56 +1000, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: (snip) (I really must visit the Blue Mountains again soon, but they're not quite as handy to me as they are to you :-( Sadly, I rarely get to the northern beaches for the same reason. :-( Thanks for looking and commenting, Brian. If I couldn't live where I live, I'd skip the rest of the city and head for the hills. Water, sand and rocks all get a sameness after a while, the mountains have so much more variety of scenes and weather conditions that a photographer might never run out of inspiration. regards, Anthony Of what use is lens and light to those who lack in mind and sight (Anon) -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
I think the lower level of conversation is due mainly to the more frequent releases. A new Pentax camera used to come once every decade or so -- well a bit more often than that but not by much. Now they come every 18 months or so. Those who are waiting for a 24 x 36 sensor to converse, will be mum for some time to come. I expect there will be more D-5 conversation once some of us get our hands on it. Paul On Oct 1, 2010, at 6:00 PM, John Celio wrote: I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got me wondering: Are we generally happy enough with current cameras that new models aren't worth getting excited about? Has the dSLR market reached a point where new models are pretty much more of the same, with few real innovations appearing with each new model, and thus don't warrant much discussion? Or are we all just holding our tongues until Pentax comes out with with either a 35mm-sensor'd or mirrorless body? These two camera categories seem to elicit the greatest response these days, even though we're invariably talking about other brands and wishing out loud. Just some things I've been wondering about. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- 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. -- 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: ISBN and self-published books
On Oct 1, 2010, at 7:35 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 6:11 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: and isbn is. A dyslexic Norwegian playwright. HAR! Very good. A two-part MARK! -- 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. -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
What Cotty said. Well done! Paul On Oct 1, 2010, at 6:20 PM, Cotty wrote: On 1/10/10, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the whole game, but they let me hang for a few minutes. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/twins_game/content/ IMGP5190_large.html Bitchin shot! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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. -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:45 -0500, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the whole game, but they let me hang for a few minutes. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/twins_game/content/IMGP5190_large.html Ahhh... Swing Batter! I initially thought it was some foreign language. Fine shot - great the way you've caught the ball in mid flight. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Stats: 1/125 sec at f / 7...@80 mm ISO 1000 PENTAX K-7 smc PENTAX-F 80-200mm F4.7-5.6 Hey, wait! I thought you couldn't use high-ISO on the K-7. Too bad we lost, 13-2! Otherwise fun times. -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Faster than the air-speed velocity of an unladen european swallow -- 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: Different Times
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:26 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: An old scan that I dusted off for the Pentax Gallery: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11553413 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are welcome. Interesting shot - excellent title! Maybe you could boost the contrast slightly? Looks a little flat on my screen. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Does exactly what it says on the tin -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:00 -0700, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got me wondering: Are we generally happy enough with current cameras that new models aren't worth getting excited about? Has the dSLR market reached a point where new models are pretty much more of the same, with few real innovations appearing with each new model, and thus don't warrant much discussion? Or are we all just holding our tongues until Pentax comes out with with either a 35mm-sensor'd or mirrorless body? These two camera categories seem to elicit the greatest response these days, even though we're invariably talking about other brands and wishing out loud. Just some things I've been wondering about. Yes, I think it's pretty hard for manufacturers to get the 'WOW' factor into their new releases these days. I'm using a K200D with no plans for upgrading in the short term (I haven't even finished reading the manual yet, 2 years down the track :-) ). Yes, I'd like live view and higher ISO performance but, when I look at what I can do with it compared to my last film SLR, I think I can live without those extra features. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Or how I learned to stop worrying and love email again -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
very true. I still look at all of those shots I took in India with the DS and the FA 20-35 and don't think if only I had another camera. -Original Message- From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 10:52:34 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: It ain't like it used to be. On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:00 -0700, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got me wondering: Are we generally happy enough with current cameras that new models aren't worth getting excited about? Has the dSLR market reached a point where new models are pretty much more of the same, with few real innovations appearing with each new model, and thus don't warrant much discussion? Or are we all just holding our tongues until Pentax comes out with with either a 35mm-sensor'd or mirrorless body? These two camera categories seem to elicit the greatest response these days, even though we're invariably talking about other brands and wishing out loud. Just some things I've been wondering about. Yes, I think it's pretty hard for manufacturers to get the 'WOW' factor into their new releases these days. I'm using a K200D with no plans for upgrading in the short term (I haven't even finished reading the manual yet, 2 years down the track :-) ). Yes, I'd like live view and higher ISO performance but, when I look at what I can do with it compared to my last film SLR, I think I can live without those extra features. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Or how I learned to stop worrying and love email again -- 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. -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:24 PM, drd1...@gmail.com wrote: very true. I still look at all of those shots I took in India with the DS and the FA 20-35 and don't think if only I had another camera. I'm happy with the shots I get with my K10D. It's the shots I don't get that bother me. -- 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 2010 - 152, 153 - GDG
Good luck with the move! We hate moving (once moved 5 times in 4 years), so we're very happy having been in the same place for 24 years. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 9/26/10, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com Subject: PESO 2010 - 152, 153 - GDG To: SeePhoto Talk seeph...@micapeak.com, PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com, baphotoshoot...@yahoogroups.com, DUG digitalusersgr...@yahoogroups.com, PDML List PDML@pdml.net Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 12:02 PM A new blog post for your enjoyment. http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/moving Comments always appreciated, thanks for looking! Godfrey -- http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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. -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
LOL. I hear you. Still, the K7 is the best camera I've ever owned. I know there are better cameras out there, but I also know that I am the weak point in this photography business. -Original Message- From: Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 21:31:02 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: It ain't like it used to be. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:24 PM, drd1...@gmail.com wrote: very true. I still look at all of those shots I took in India with the DS and the FA 20-35 and don't think if only I had another camera. I'm happy with the shots I get with my K10D. It's the shots I don't get that bother me. -- 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. -- 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: Large List of For Sale Items, some really good stuff
My Pentax Gear Sale October 1 update: pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/texdance http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pho/1984409828.html PZ1p body with data back. Used but not abused - I had three of them back in the day so no one got excessive wear.. $289 Will throw in the wired remote, and the nice comfortable original Pentax neck strap plus a body cap and original manual. Combo Set for Film: $395 which includes the PZ1p set above with remote, strap, and manual, plus an AF500FTZ auto-zoom and bounce flash which is the correct top-line flash for the PZ1p, plus the correct Pentax off-camera flash shoe and cord for the AF500FTZ. Pentax-FA SMC 50mm F2.8 AF macro $325. This is the good solid FA version with clamp feature and recessed front element requiring no hood. Like New with used box. M 85/2, worn paint on blades and sluggish, but works fine on istD. $225 SMCP-M 200/2.5 $350 Some paint wear, excellent optics. I'm taking a big lo$$ on this. Don't miss this if you have the Pentax 1.7x Adapter, they make a compact 510mm/f5 semi-AF combo with a DSLR. SMCP-F* 300/4.5, with tripod mount, perfect glass, $850 That's right, this is the great classic F* with big foot. Tokina AT-x 300/2.8 SD, tripod mount, reversing hood. $850. Like new with original hard soft cases and large front filter. This one is truly like new. Add a Pentax 1.7x adapter (not included) to make the finest 510/f5 semi-AF lens in town. With the APS-C sensor multiplier, that's over 750mm with a nice close focus of 8 feet. Vivitar Series One 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, with built in tripod mount, no hood but it will take one. Adapted to fit KAF-mount without interference (originally Viv had too much metal protecting the aperture lever, and it struck the double pins introduced with PZ1P). Great MF zoom, focuses to 1/2 lifesize at 180mm. This is the perfect MF lens to take to the zoo on a monopod...$200 Flashes: Sunpak GX8R Ring Flash Kit $79, AF240T $49 AF500FTZ $169 a bounce Viv 2800 $19 choice of a couple of other cheap bounce flashes -- $12 each. Large zoom head SunPak potato masher flash with camera mount, x-sync cord, C-cell battery pack, and correct cord for Quantum 1 battery pack. Will include defunct Quantum (can be rebuilt). $145 See more photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/texdance . -- John Mustarde Paris, TX -- 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 don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...
From: eckinator 2010/10/1 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: I don't think they make a profit from repairs. I thought Pentax had out-sourced repair work? outsourcing usually saves money (or reduces loss) plus you no longer have to worry about employee rights. you bet they make a profit. ecke Well, to the extent that they reduce a business cost, but what I mean is Pentax doesn't make X number of Dollars, Euro, Yen ... profit off of each repair as was implied. It's just a bad business practice to manufacture shoddy goods, and then expect to make money off of repairing defects, especially if you don't actually repair the defects meaning the item has to be repaired again and again. If Pentax does that, they won't be in business long. They've got their faults as a company, but I just don't think they're that stupid. -- 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 2010 - 152, 153 - GDG
thanks! we're in at last, all keys and such for the apartment handed back. wot a pain. but worth it. now to sort out the office and get back into business. On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 6:34 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Good luck with the move! We hate moving (once moved 5 times in 4 years), so we're very happy having been in the same place for 24 years. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 9/26/10, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com Subject: PESO 2010 - 152, 153 - GDG To: SeePhoto Talk seeph...@micapeak.com, PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com, baphotoshoot...@yahoogroups.com, DUG digitalusersgr...@yahoogroups.com, PDML List PDML@pdml.net Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010, 12:02 PM A new blog post for your enjoyment. http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/moving Comments always appreciated, thanks for looking! Godfrey -- http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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. -- 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. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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: ISBN and self-published books
From: David J Brooks and isbn is. Colour me stupid International Standard Book Number http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number Google ISBN 9781450709507 Not knowing something don't make you stupid. Not asking when you don't know does. -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
John, this touches on something that I've been thinking, and perhaps even commented about. On Oct 1, 2010, at 3:00 PM, John Celio wrote: I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got me wondering: Are we generally happy enough with current cameras that new models aren't worth getting excited about? Has the dSLR market reached a point where new models are pretty much more of the same, with few real innovations appearing with each new model, and thus don't warrant much discussion? Part of it is that for the most part, the changes are evolutionary. Occasionally there will be a surprise, such as the K-x, where it won't seem like much at first, but as it's used it gains a lot of respect. Or are we all just holding our tongues until Pentax comes out with with either a 35mm-sensor'd or mirrorless body? These two camera categories seem to elicit the greatest response these days, even though we're invariably talking about other brands and wishing out loud. There are several things going on. First of all is the aforementioned evolution versus revolution. Another, is something that within the scope of its ability, I find that I can get as good of photos with any of the cameras that I use. Better equipment doesn't allow me to take better pictures, it just lets me take as good of pictures in different conditions. Almost all of the discussions of camera bodies seem to devolve into people stating whether a camera will, or won't do something that their current gear won't do. Would I get better pictures with a 645D than, for example, the shot with my K100 that was displayed in Chicago? Probably not. I could likely get photos that are clearer and sharper when printed up at the size of a garage door, but since I've never done anything bigger than 12x18, the differences in clarity may not be noticeable in the vast majority of pictures that I take. I do a lot of photography pushing the low light performance envelope of my gear. For me, the K5 would probably make a big difference in the number of shots that I can get, and in how low of light I can get shots of people dancing. The greater dynamic range would make a big difference in my band photography as well. Better autofocus and automatic metering could mean that those functions would actually be useful for me, enabling me to take pictures faster under dynamic conditions, and miss fewer shots. When I got my K20, I was very, very happy with its low light performance compared with my K100. I was able to get shots in much more challenging conditions. When I got the little stormtrooper, I was so impressed with it, I pretty much stopped using the K20 in low light conditions. Last night I went to see some friends play at a local club. I had my gear, but with a backlog of about 2,000 unsorted/unprocessed photos (It's been a busy month) I wasn't planning on doing much shooting. When I walked in, it was band break and when the drummer saw me he said Do you have your rig? We need you to come up on stage and get some shots with the band facing into the colored lights. I mounted different lenses on the K20 and the K-x. When I was processing the shots, I was blown away by how rough the high ISO K20 shots are compared to the K-x shots. So, yes, the steady improvement in performance is important to some of us, but different features to different people, for different reasons. Being able to use my slower lenses like the 16-50 in a wider range of conditions is exciting to me, but probably not worth a lot of discussion on the list. Especially when there are important cormorant puns to make. Just some things I've been wondering about. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
Nice shutter-release timing. . -- John Mustarde Paris, TX -- 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: It ain't like it used to be.
From: John Celio I noticed something recently: there is not *nearly* as much discussion of new Pentax cameras as there was just a few years ago here. I remember threads going for weeks when new products were announced, but that seems to have been reduced to days or even hours sometimes. It got me wondering: Are we generally happy enough with current cameras that new models aren't worth getting excited about? Has the dSLR market reached a point where new models are pretty much more of the same, with few real innovations appearing with each new model, and thus don't warrant much discussion? Or are we all just holding our tongues until Pentax comes out with with either a 35mm-sensor'd or mirrorless body? These two camera categories seem to elicit the greatest response these days, even though we're invariably talking about other brands and wishing out loud. Just some things I've been wondering about. I don't know. IIRC, I got back into 35mm with an A3000 sometime in the mid-80s. I went from that to a Super Program in just a few months. Added a K1000 probably around a year later, and an LX maybe a year after that. Resisted auto-focus until I bought a PZ-1P in 2003, *ist-D in 2004, K10D in 2006. I was going to skip the K20D, figuring to sit it out until something better than the K-7 came along, but I got a deal on a used K20D in 2010 that was just too good to pass up. Now, I don't expect to buy another body until I get to the point where I need more than the K20D can deliver, and right now that day ain't anywhere on the horizon. Unless/until Pentax does bring out a full-frame DSLR I can afford or I get to the point where I think I can afford a 645D. (where afford == I think I can make money with it). Or maybe at some point a used K-5 will show up at a price point I just can't refuse ... But for now the K-7 K-5 (K-x, K-r ... K-whatever) don't offer enough extra bang for the buck to prompt me to fit an upgrade into my budget. I am still looking around for some good fast auto-focus primes to fill some gaps in my arsenal - but not looking real hard. And I'd really like to find a good, fast, constant aperture zoom in the 28-105 range, but I don't think anyone makes or ever made one in Pentax mount. In the meantime I'll continue to rely on my 28-70f/2.8 for my workhorse. And for now, I'm certainly not buying any more glass that won't cover a 24mmx36mm frame without vignetting. On top of all that, I'm retired on a fixed income that's fixed a little lower than I'm happy with. If I got to make a choice between eating and gear acquisition, I think I have enough will-power to do the right thing. -- 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: Saahwing, battah!
On Oct 1, 2010, at 19:41, Brian Walters wrote: On Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:45 -0500, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I had the good fortune of getting tickets to a ballgame last night from my company. At one point I went a few rows forward. Just a few. I couldn't stay there for the whole game, but they let me hang for a few minutes. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/twins_game/content/IMGP5190_large.html Ahhh... Swing Batter! I initially thought it was some foreign language. For a fine example of the phrase, watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off at the part where they're at the ballpark. :-) Fine shot - great the way you've caught the ball in mid flight. Thanks, Brian! I just found out that the seats I was in for this game: 1. Are worth $175-250 per game 2. Can only be purchased as part of a full season ticket package (81 games) 3. Must be purchased as a minimum two-year commitment. In short: about $56k over two years for our company to have those seats. Darn, that's a lot of money. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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 - Donnie
Ha! -- Walt On 10/1/2010 5:12 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Nice shot. What's illegal about racing bicycles? They do it it stolen tanks Dave -- 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.
