On Sep 27, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote:
Why are they so expensive? Because they are built an old fashioned way, in
small numbers, with high quality materials and lots of individual attention
to each one in testing and QA.
Those who appreciate craftsmanship at
That's a very beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing it. :-)
Godfrey
On Sep 26, 2013, at 11:05 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote:
Those who appreciate craftsmanship at any price might be interested in this
short video about a watch maker...
On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 06:05:03PM +1200, David Mann wrote:
On Sep 27, 2013, at 10:28 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote:
Why are they so expensive? Because they are built an old fashioned way, in
small numbers, with high quality materials and lots of individual attention
to each
On 26/9/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed:
You don't see Michael Schumacher hauling his entire pit crew around
the racetrack do you? Do you want to race? Or do you want to sit around
the campfire and sing kumbafuckingya?
Sailing troll = trawler !!
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On 9/26/2013 10:11 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
Why would I need AF?
When it focuses on the right thing, AF can focus more precisely
than manual.
Indeed. When is an important word here.
Why would Ricoh need AF on the mount?
Because these days, to all intents and purposes you cannot sell a
camera
Amid a loud chorus of No!, here's my struggle.
Glass takes up space. It's heavy to carry around.
(Which is why I gave up 8x10 -- and THAT was difficult!)
I have 3 zooms
FA28-105, 18-55WR, and Sigma 70-300
And some primes
FA35/2, FA28/2.8, F50/1.7, M*300/4, and the 70/2.4LTD
Plus the F 1.7xTC
There was a fire in a garage on my street yesterday.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/sets/72157635930516463/
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Anyone in S. Maryland?
http://smd.craigslist.org/bar/4064701853.html
I'd like the H8 but can't drive that far.
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These are my pick of the first batch of shots with the K7. All with the FA
100-300.
The Buffalo portraits are at about 20m. The Mopane scrub is about to lose
its leaves. This is the Lowveld's equivalent of Autumn.
The Saddlebill Stork is at about 300m. I didn't see the croc until I started
My guess is it's an illustration, rather than a photograph, but whether
it looks real or not, it's still just a rumor as of this morning.
On 9/26/2013 2:43 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nfWxVV3SLpI/UkRyhGCADuI/Sgc/0UuYK1ZkO8Y/d/PentaxK-3_02.jpgg
It looks real
As a matter of fact, I do. I think I do.
I know I used to have one.
On 9/26/2013 1:25 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:
Do you even have a reader? More importantly, does anybody?
On 9/26/2013 11:02 AM, John wrote:
I have a Pentax repair manual for the Auto110 that my friendly local
(used to be)
On 9/27/2013 1:24 AM, Bob W wrote:
On 27 Sep 2013, at 00:23, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:
[...]
I'm also willing to bet that most of the people who own Leicas are
graduates of the Dunning-Kruger school of expert photography.
Methinks the Larry doth protest too much.
B
I think
Short version: I have sent it back to KEH.
Longer version:
I kept thinking that the lens was too good for an Ugly rating, even by
KEH. On about my fifth inspection, in just the right light, squinting my eyes
and wrinkling my nose, I could see what looked like a faint haze on an interior
[Spamcopped on Yahoo. So I'll try again with the other one.]
That's nice.
I've never been much impressed with Fender acoustics if the
electric/acoustic is what I'm thinking, you're probably better off
without it this one will give you much greater satisfaction.
On 9/26/2013 11:56 AM, Walt
The M* 300mm f4 is spoken for.
On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 9:52 AM, Stan Halpin
s...@stans-photography.info wrote:
Short version: I have sent it back to KEH.
Longer version:
I kept thinking that the lens was too good for an Ugly rating, even
by KEH. On about my fifth inspection, in
Damn I figured it wouldn't last long. That's actually the 300mm I've
been wanting for some time. Ah well, more will come around when I have
some cash for a change.
Stan, Sorry you had to send the 400 back. I guess it was just too good
to be true. You did get an awesome reflection shot with it, so
On 9/27/13 0:45, Steve Cottrell wrote:
On 26/9/13, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed:
Has anyone stopped to think that it really makes no difference if it's
fake or real? Either way it's just a picture of a camera. It won't do
anything for you that any other picture of a camera won't
While shooting around the state capital I came across this street shot I
could not resist. CC as always.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/9967928034/
or
http://donspix.smugmug.com/Architecture/Buildings-Architecture/i-4cGLt7F/0/X2/Saturday%20Afternoon%20Nap%20%2026916-X2.jpg
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Thank you, Yonnie!
Actually, my Yamaha won't be too neglected. I've decided to take it up
to the club where I work, so I can practice in my downtime and let other
pickers play it whenever the notion strikes.
I think it adds a little something to the atmosphere to have it around
there.
Thanks, John.
Looks like I'll be picking it up a little sooner than expected -- like
/today/.
Hooray!
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On 9/27/2013 9:58 AM, John Sessoms wrote:
[Spamcopped on Yahoo. So I'll try again with the other one.]
That's nice.
I've never been much impressed with Fender acoustics if the
On 9/26/2013 9:50 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
Quoting Walt ldott...@gmail.com:
An interesting development occurred at the hummingbird feeder this
morning. I've been taking shots of a mantis that's been hanging out
there for the past several days. Then, late last night, I noticed
there were two
Thanks, Ann.
I didn't see one out there today, but it may have been a little early
for them. I'll be checking back periodically. They're just fun to watch,
aren't they?
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On 9/26/2013 10:00 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
What Frank said - here,in particular, they look like critters from
a
On 27/9/13, Don Guthrie, discombobulated, unleashed:
While shooting around the state capital I came across this street shot I
could not resist. CC as always.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/9967928034/
or
http://donspix.smugmug.com/Architecture/Buildings-Architecture/i-4cGLt7F/
On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 1:27 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote:
They could put a rotating barrel around the lens which you could turn in
either direction. That might work.
Genius! *You* should patent that before they do:)
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It was worth taking. Nice architecture and a really tired guy. I like
how you placed him at the bottom of the frame.
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At first glance I only saw the pattern, then the man at the bottom caught my
eye. The simplify in me feels like there is competition for my attention
between the two.
Two nice photos in one.
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On Sep 27, 2013, at 9:22 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 04:41:30PM -0400, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
I saw an interview done with Oracle owner Larry Ellison where he
said one of the reasons for the A C 72 boat was to get more
spectator involvement and move the sport closer to the more extreme
sports and hopefully get a
For those looking in on this thread, you might be interested in Ben
Ainslie's post race thoughts.
http://tinyurl.com/sirbencogitates
Links straight to UK Telegraph online web page.
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Another set from this summer's experiments with a DA-35 F/2.4 lens on a
film body - this time with colour film. Nothing special, just plain
Superia 200:
http://se.toralf.net/post/61523519312/c-41-summer
I do think I see some light fall-off on some images this time, but I'd
still say this is
On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 10:54 PM, Toralf Lund tor...@toralf.net wrote:
Another set from this summer's experiments with a DA-35 F/2.4 lens on a film
body - this time with colour film. Nothing special, just plain Superia 200:
http://se.toralf.net/post/61523519312/c-41-summer
Very nice! I shot
On 27/09/13 22:27, Attila Boros wrote:
On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 10:54 PM, Toralf Lund tor...@toralf.net wrote:
Another set from this summer's experiments with a DA-35 F/2.4 lens on a film
body - this time with colour film. Nothing special, just plain Superia 200:
I hope the Saddlebill saw the croc in good time.
Like these, Alan. I'd imagine that body and lens will produce great full size
files.
Jack
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Mini Occupy wall street comes to mind.
I like the shot a lot - the sleeping person makes it work, really
wouldn't be worth taking without him
ann
On 9/27/2013 12:50, Bruce wrote:
At first glance I only saw the pattern, then the man at the bottom caught my
eye. The simplify in me feels
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A new guitar doesn't mean you can't continue to play the old guitar.
I've got a K20D, but I continue to
Interesting choice of nap locations.
Like it, Don.
Jack
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Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 9:22 AM
Subject: Peso Afternoon Nap
While shooting around the state capital I came across this street shot I
...and I'm even wearing my PDML 'You can never have too many lenses' T shirt.
Just purchased a Voigltander 15mm f/4.5 in M39 mount (along with an
adaptor) in mint condition with a 15mm hotshoe viewfinder.
Easing myself back in here, and feeling good!
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Why did I just start hearing the spooky music from Forbidden Planet play in
my head?
On Sep 27, 2013, at 3:09 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
...and I'm even wearing my PDML 'You can never have too many lenses' T shirt.
Just purchased a Voigltander 15mm f/4.5 in M39 mount
I wonder if and when we'll ever see the AC 72 technology (solid articulated
sail and foils) filter down the chain for the every day sailor to use.
I had a Hobie 16 I sailed single handed and with wind it can become a
handful. Throw in the articulated sail and the foils and you'd have a barrel
On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 08:11:29PM -0400, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:
I wonder if and when we'll ever see the AC 72 technology (solid
articulated sail and foils) filter down the chain for the every day
sailor to use.
I had a Hobie 16 I sailed single handed and with wind it can become
a
Are you doing an article, Paul? It sounds like you got a 'Pro' invite.
I remember Lauda's accident, too, and the terrible scarring on his face
after. He still went on to establish his own airline.
I wonder how this will compare with the 1966 movie 'Grand Prix', which I
recall as being
On Sep 26, 2013, at 11:11 AM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
alexandru.sa...@gmail.com wrote:
Let me rephrase that: would a newly designed telecentric lens have
issues, with offset microlenses? (it's the other way around)
Of course, new sensors could make this a non-issue.
It shouldn't, but
Wow! Remarkable shots all around! I don't know how rare these creatures
are in Europe, but here the wolverine would be exceedingly rare. All are
great but the eagle shot is really fabulous. Agaon - WOW!!!
Mark
On 9/24/2013 1:48 AM, SV Hovland wrote:
Hi
I had a 5 day trip to Finland last
Very nice collection - I like the Little Area and the window shot the
best, but all are pleasing. Looks like this lens works well on a FF /
Film body.
Mark
On 9/27/2013 3:54 PM, Toralf Lund wrote:
Another set from this summer's experiments with a DA-35 F/2.4 lens on
a film body - this time
Great shots - love the motion blur in the last shot, shot #6 is my
favorite of the bunch. Nice collection!
Mark
On 9/25/2013 2:47 AM, Godfrey Di Giorgi wrote:
Last Saturday was the third anniversary of obtaining the keys to the our condo.
We decided to have a little party to celebrate. And I
Marco Pecota, partner/owner and creative force behind Metropolis
Factory in Toronto. A one-light portrait.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/9973709886/
That boardroom table is a one-off Pecota design. It's made from a
solid slab of maple roughly four by twelve feet, cut down the
Hi Bill, I'm not going to review the movie, but my Times connection gets me
invites to many auto events. Brembo is a close connection as well. I did a
piece for the Times on ceramic brakes.
I'll have to have a look at what McLaren is doing here. Thanks for the tip.
I think this film surpasses
On 9/24/2013 3:32 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
Quoting Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net:
Nice shot What kind of birds? Red headed house hunters?
Catchy name!
They're Galahs - a medium sized cockatoo and very common. They're
expanded their range since European settlement.
Interestingly, the
Thanks Mark!
I'm enjoying working with the Polaroid SX-70s. There's something about them
that is just inviting and fun, and their imaging qualities are unique. Thank
the gods that The Impossible Project got off the ground - it would be very sad
to see these cameras die completely.
Someone
Pretty cat, Frank! Classic tabby...
Mark
On 9/24/2013 8:30 PM, knarf wrote:
Zoe has been a part of our household for almost a year but I realized last
night that I had no decent photos of her. Okay, one, but it was lost in my
camera last October.
So last night I tried to remedy that:
I wasn't going to post this but I changed my mind:
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/toby-and-friend.html?m=1
Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
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Thanks, Mark!
We owned a Tabby when I was a kid and I've always loved them.
I was reading somewhere that tabbies are very close to what cats looked like
before we domesticated them and started selectively breeding them. Makes sense;
that coat would be amazing camouflage in a dark forest.
Beautiful lighting enhances this relaxed portrait.
Terrific shot!
Cheers,
frank
Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote:
Marco Pecota, partner/owner and creative force behind Metropolis
Factory in Toronto. A one-light portrait.
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/9973709886/
Brilliant idea and great results. Enjoyed looking at this little gallery.
Cheers,
frank
Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote:
Thanks Mark!
I'm enjoying working with the Polaroid SX-70s. There's something about
them that is just inviting and fun, and their imaging qualities are
unique. Thank
Loved James Hunt (Hunt the Shunt). His partnership with Lord Hesketh made
racing fun for a while.
And Nicki Lauda was one of the all time greats.
The trailers are amazing, don't doubt the movie is too.
Thanks for the mini-review, Paul.
Cheers,
Frank
Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net
Le Mans with Steve McQueen was pretty good. Not much plot but the racing
footage was very good.
cheers,
frank
Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:
On Thu, Sep 26, 2013 at 10:52:03PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote:
Saw it tonight. Anyone who enjoys motorsports has to see it, but so
too anyone who
Another shot from the Polo match...
I was going to use the title Toby and friend, but Knarf used it just a
couple of days ago.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20toby%26gibson.html
Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax F 70-210mm f4.0~5.6
As usual comments are
Scary stuff! hope the wind wasn't headed toward your house..
Nicely documented - kept your cool .
ann
On 9/27/2013 08:08, David Parsons wrote:
There was a fire in a garage on my street yesterday.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/sets/72157635930516463/
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Lemans, racing scenes only. Turn up the volume:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zhDKFhfEggfeature=youtube_gdata_player
Cheers,
frank
Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:
Larry Colen wrote:
A movie about racing that doesn't suck?
Bikes, not cars, but it's fscking amazing:
The Hunt/Lord Hesketh relationship is well told here. Even after Hesketh had to
bail, he's seen again celbrating hsi superstar's success. There's a lot to
love in this film.
On Sep 27, 2013, at 10:15 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
Loved James Hunt (Hunt the Shunt). His partnership
Very good set!
Cheers,
frank
Toralf Lund tor...@toralf.net wrote:
Another set from this summer's experiments with a DA-35 F/2.4 lens on a
film body - this time with colour film. Nothing special, just plain
Superia 200:
http://se.toralf.net/post/61523519312/c-41-summer
I do think I see some
Striking photo. The stark architecture and the humanity of the napper juxtapose
in a way that speaks volumes about urban poverty.
cheers,
frank
Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote:
While shooting around the state capital I came across this street shot
I
could not resist. CC as always.
Very well documented.
Cheers,
frank
David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote:
There was a fire in a garage on my street yesterday.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/sets/72157635930516463/
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Short story: I haven't been able to find a way to use Mirror Lockup mode while
also bracketing exposures. Am I missing something in one of the functions or
options?
Longer story: One of the things I learned during the workshop I attended in
August is that I didn't know as much as I thought
I've found that when shooting RAW, bracketing is unnecessary. If you''re
careful about exposure and come close, you can easily nail it in conversion.
Paul
On Sep 27, 2013, at 11:34 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote:
Short story: I haven't been able to find a way to use Mirror
The K20D doesn't seem to have the dynamic range to allow me to pull more
detail out of the building. On exposure I had a choice either I could
go HDR, not a good possibility since I didn't have a camera support of
any kind with me, or expose for highlights, or shadows. I chose to not
blow
When shooting raw (ie always) I Bracket when I'm worrying about dynamic range.
Particularly at night when there are lights that could blow out.
One of the bracketing modes is with the 2 second lockup.
Up arrow for shutter modes
Go to bracket
Down arrow
Select bracket with a timer dial
Paul
So where to start.
RANT
I just finished uninstalling AVG and Installing Avast on my small
laptop. The reason being that the latest update from AVG failed to
properly install and every attempt ended with the same failure. I could
find nothing in their support forums that even hinted at
Right - which is the main reason I've not explored bracketing extensively
before. Particularly doing a test shot and checking the histograms, it isn't
that tough to have the proper exposure. But my interest is due to some
curiosity about HDR for which I would like to have a 5-shot bracket to
Got it Larry. I blew right past that option, and went for the remote trigger.
But you are right, this should serve the purpose.
stan
On Sep 27, 2013, at 11:51 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
When shooting raw (ie always) I Bracket when I'm worrying about dynamic
range. Particularly at night when
Quoting Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info:
Got it Larry. I blew right past that option, and went for the remote
trigger. But you are right, this should serve the purpose.
Yeah - that works.
Searching on line I found suggestions that MLU + auto bracketing is
available if you put the
Saw it yesterday, liking it very much. Even my 17-years old son enjoyed it.
Dario
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