Re: Birthday Trip to Orana Park

2013-10-01 Thread David Mann
On Oct 1, 2013, at 5:32 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Frankly that is closer to a lion than I would care to get. But the furry rooster was kind of spooky also. Thanks Don, and everyone else who had a look. For someone who likes cats it's quite an experience but I was glad to

Re: PESO - 1313

2013-10-01 Thread David Mann
On Oct 1, 2013, at 4:16 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: One of my favourite doorways in Toronto, 1313 Queen West is a former police station: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/1313.html?m=1 Sure it's not the Munsters' house? It is a nice doorway... what is the building

Re: OT: Anerica's Cup image

2013-10-01 Thread David Mann
On Oct 1, 2013, at 2:51 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5242fc7d69bedd5e276cd2d4-1200/a-wall-of-fog-between-the-boats-and-the-bridge.jpg Bah, it's been Photoshopped: the wrong boat is in front. ;) Cheers, Dave -- PDML

Re: America's cup, a bygone era

2013-10-01 Thread David Mann
On Oct 1, 2013, at 4:09 PM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: One of the early Australian challengers for the America's cup in 1970. An all wooden boat she is now more at home as a cruising yacht. One of her crew in the unsuccessful challenge was a John Bertrand later to

Re: PESO: Portrait

2013-10-01 Thread David Mann
On Oct 1, 2013, at 5:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2013/10/1/mantis-portrait Well done. Interesting colours, I don't think I've ever seen shades of red on one. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: America's cup, a bygone era

2013-10-01 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting David Mann dmann...@gmail.com: On Oct 1, 2013, at 4:09 PM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: One of the early Australian challengers for the America's cup in 1970. An all wooden boat she is now more at home as a cruising yacht. One of her crew in the unsuccessful

Re: Wolverine

2013-10-01 Thread Bob W
Really enjoyable shot - I'd love to something like that in the wild. I've never been to Scandinavia - must make more effort. B On 30 Sep 2013, at 20:34, SV Hovland pdml...@heime.org wrote: Thanks, Mark and all the others who commented on the Finland pictures. I read somewhere that there

Re: PESO - 1313

2013-10-01 Thread Attila Boros
Nice doorway. I would also like to see more pictures of that building. -- Attila -- 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: Portrait

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
Startling, Dan. Nice macro work. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 12:59 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2013/10/1/mantis-portrait smc FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Sights of London

2013-10-01 Thread Eric Weir
Headed to Westminster Cathedral last Saturday we happened on to a protest against cuts to assistance to the disabled. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eeweir/10016974314/in/set-72157636043938866/ -- Eric Weir

Re: Die Rebel scum

2013-10-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 30/9/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: I should have focused it a bit better, rather than just relying on hyperfocal distance. The pictures is, I am afraid, not as sharp as it could be. It was quite a challenge getting both the necklace and the text on the shirt in the frame.

Re: OT: Tv tech question - ah-ha

2013-10-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 30/9/13, John, discombobulated, unleashed: Shouldn't need a signal booster for cable. Aha yes, cable. I assumed that she was referring to an original image pre-cable box. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --

Re: OT: Tv tech question - ah-ha

2013-10-01 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 30/9/13, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I got a new HD one .. and , jsut for good measure ... a nicely inexpensive HD TV 24 as large as I could tolerate.. Now I have the 24 in the main viewing area (my office) , the old sd set in the kitchen attached to the cable box with RCA

Re: PESOs: The Inevitable Confrontation (2 images)

2013-10-01 Thread Walt
Thanks, Attila. Actually, I feel lucky to get those shots at all. Those little dudes are tough to get a focus on at 15+ feet with a 50/1.7. -- Walt On 9/30/2013 3:39 PM, Attila Boros wrote: The links from flickr are working. Looks like they are trying to scare off each other. I know

Re: PESOs: The Inevitable Confrontation (2 images)

2013-10-01 Thread Walt
Thank you, Dan! It was a fun little exercise in focusing. I'm just glad I got something to share out of it. -- Walt On 9/30/2013 8:03 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I must disagree, Walt; I think they are very good images, especially the first one. Thanks for sharing them with us. Dan

Re: PESOs: The Inevitable Confrontation (2 images)

2013-10-01 Thread Walt
Thanks, Frank! -- Walt On 9/30/2013 10:10 PM, knarf wrote: Cool! cheers, frank Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Recently, I've shared photos of both a mantis and a hummingbird. So, I guess it's fitting that I should post these two shots of the inevitable confrontation 'twixt the two. (No

Re: Sights of London

2013-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is an effective documentary image. The police are prominent enough show individuality and intensity; the buildings in the background set the scene dramatically, and the other photographers add a sense of Something is going on here. Dan Matyola

Re: Die Rebel scum

2013-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
WHOA! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 1:43 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I first noticed this lady's stormtrooper and crossbones pendant, it wasn't until we'd been chatting that I noticed what the T-shirt said. I did take the

Re: Quick Release recommendations...

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Thanks to all for the suggestions. As I mentioned, I've completely decided on the ball head. I think the Arca-Swiss p0 (zero) is a brilliant design and I wasn't even aware of it until yesterday. Using a full ring instead of a small knob to tighten/loosen the ball is very glove-friendly (and even

Re: PESO: Portrait

2013-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank, David and Bruce! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 1:39 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Great shot!! Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO - 1313

2013-10-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I like that - especially as I consider 13 a lucky number , not an unlucky one on my monitor this is a tad dark and low contrast.. however given your tag line... ann On 9/30/2013 23:16, knarf wrote: One of my favourite doorways in Toronto, 1313 Queen West is a former police station:

Re: PESO: Portrait

2013-10-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
terrific! much better than the other one Maybe I'll post my vintage ones... main mascot Cormorants, secondary mascots, Mantids? ann On 10/1/2013 00:59, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2013/10/1/mantis-portrait smc FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Comments

Re: PESO: Portrait

2013-10-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ann. Where I live, we have more mantids than cormorants. G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 9:02 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: terrific! much better than the other one Maybe I'll post my vintage ones... main mascot

New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Zos Xavius
Looks legit. Lots of speculation over the bump and larger prism assembly. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/238387-another-new-image-k-3-a.html No rounded canon look, ala K-50/K-500. In fact I think it looks downright sexy. Time to start dreaming.. -- PDML

Re: PESO - An old shot - reprocessed

2013-10-01 Thread George Sinos
Hi Walt - This was shot in the Henry Doorly zoo in Omaha. It's a pretty interesting place. A person could spend several days there. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Mon, Sep 30, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I like that a

Abused lens images (not for the squeamish)

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
While doing a little research on the M* 300mm I purchased from CollinB I tripped across this amazingly abused A* 300mm (same optical configuration). Don't look if you are squeamish about the condition of your lens optics:

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Yep, that's got to be for realsies. It also appears that whoever did the bad photoshop job on the earlier K-3 image you shared HAD indeed seen one, to make some of the modifications he made (which appear to be accurate). We should only be a week to 10 days away from the official announcement. I

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Every once in a while you find a comment on PF that makes a LOT of sense: If rumors are true that the k-3 body is to be shared with the future FF body than this makes sense. A larger design volume for the mirror and viewfinder assembly will allow for: - a bigger viewfinder for the APS-C model -

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Dario Bonazza
The bulge in front of the pentaprism is where the AF-points display is. See previous models: http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-k30-k-5-cross-section.html Hence the K-3 can truly have a newer AF system, needing a larger AF-point display module. That's all. I can se no evidence of a larger

Re: Abused lens images (not for the squeamish)

2013-10-01 Thread Zos Xavius
That element is bad, but not bad enough to destroy sharpness. I bet there is certainly some loss in contrast on that lens. Also night shots or anything with point light sources in the frame would be very problematic IMO. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 9:26 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Abused lens images (not for the squeamish)

2013-10-01 Thread Zos Xavius
BTW, fascinating to hear that the M*300 is so corrected. I expected 1 ED element, not 3. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: That element is bad, but not bad enough to destroy sharpness. I bet there is certainly some loss in contrast on that lens. Also night

Every stock image has a flaw...

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
This was on Petapixel the other day, but in case you missed it - it is pretty funny. Every stock image has a flaw. We're here to point them out. http://www.gettycritics.com/ -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
I agree with you Dario. The AF mode button above the AF/MF switch would seem to indicate a dial-switchable AF system. I'm expecting something much more similar to the Nikon D7100: http://imaging.nikon.com/lineup/dslr/d7100/features01.htm though maybe not QUITE so many AF points. I also think that

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Zos Xavius
I think there is a new flash system if the rumor I read is correct. You might be right about the points display, but the D7100 has like 5 million points and doesn't have a large pentaprism housing. Time will tell for sure! On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 10:04 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Abused lens images (not for the squeamish)

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Yes, the M* was a ground-breaking lens for Pentax in many ways. It is an astoundingly small and light lens for its aperture and focal length. The only thing it doesn't yet have (1981-1984) is internal focusing. The introduction of IF allowed Pentax to use a smaller diameter front lens group (the

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Boris Liberman
It would be way cool if it accepted the same battery and the same grip as K-7, K-5, K-5ii(s)... Other than that - it is good to see that flagship is being truly updated. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Looks legit. Lots of speculation over the bump and

Re: Abused lens images (not for the squeamish)

2013-10-01 Thread Zos Xavius
The M and A * 300mm lenses look good enough for astrophotography IMO based on that image. I love the size of the M actually. Very nice and compact. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 10:18 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, the M* was a ground-breaking lens for Pentax in many ways. It is an

Re: Quick Release recommendations...

2013-10-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
It's an interesting design. I'd have to work with it a bit to see if it actually worked as well as the description suggests. The compactness is definitely a merit. However, for me, it MUST be fully compatible with standard A-S type plates so I'd need to add a compatible clamp, which ruins the

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
http://detail.zol.com.cn/334/333580/param.shtml If you use Chrome or otherwise translate that to english, it is stating 24MP and 27 AF points. It seems that Ricehigh has gotten one thing right (as seen in the comments). http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2013/09/safox-xi.html#idc-container Those of you

Re: Quick Release recommendations...

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
This video demonstrated just the p0 a little better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP24yVv6on0 Arca-Swiss also makes a p1. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 9:30 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: It's an interesting design. I'd have to work with it a bit to see if it actually worked as well as

Re: Quick Release recommendations...

2013-10-01 Thread CollinB
I use the 394 system at work. Camera is attached firmly and there is space on the right side to remove the battery for recharging. Removing the camera is convenient. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
I'll put another guess out there that I haven't seen anyone make yet. I'll bet the K-3 has a faster-than-1/8000th shutter speed and a butt-kicking FPS continuous. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 9:34 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: http://detail.zol.com.cn/334/333580/param.shtml If you use

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Boris Liberman
I much rather Pentax really invented in alleged Prime III picture engine. If they merged the capabilities of Ricoh GXR in terms of tone and color to Pentax K-mount DSLRs - we may be up to a very pleasant surprise. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 6:01 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I'll put

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Invented should read inveSted On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 6:12 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: I much rather Pentax really invented in alleged Prime III picture engine. If they merged the capabilities of Ricoh GXR in terms of tone and color to Pentax K-mount DSLRs - we may be up to a

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Boris, the chinese page I linked to states in the K-3 specification: Image Processor : Prime III On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Invented should read inveSted On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 6:12 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: I much rather Pentax

Re: Die Rebel scum

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 10:54:20AM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 30/9/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: I should have focused it a bit better, rather than just relying on hyperfocal distance. The pictures is, I am afraid, not as sharp as it could be. It was quite a challenge

Re:Die Rebel scum

2013-10-01 Thread Don Guthrie
The fisheye does 3-D. To quote the late Jack Paar Madam your net doesn't quite cover your gross. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 22:43:21 -0700 From: Larry Colenl...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Die Rebel scum

Re:PESO: Portrait

2013-10-01 Thread Don Guthrie
Now that's just too close to a mantis. I must insist on a bug warning label on such photos or I shall change my email reading time to late evening after all meals. No wait that might induce nightmares. Oh well I guess if bugs bought portraits the mantis would like this one.. I would.

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Boris has hit on the perhaps the biggest upgrade that makes possible the K-3. What Pentax calls Prime III is actually 7th generation of the Milbeaut processor, which Fujitsu just made *public* in Sept. http://jp.fujitsu.com/group/fsl/en/release/20130904-1.html Of course, Fujitsu partners have

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread CollinB
The K-3 is going to be a *significant* upgrade from the K-5 family in many respect[s]. And upgrade is the word. These specs mean that it will not replace the K5 series cameras. It will surpass them. If Ricoh treats Pentax well, this level of upgrade could be a step toward pro-grade units to

Re: Abused lens images (not for the squeamish)

2013-10-01 Thread CollinB
While doing a little research on the M* 300mm I purchased from CollinB I tripped across this amazingly abused A* 300mm (same optical configuration). Don't look if you are squeamish about the condition of your lens optics: http://forums.steves-digicams.com/attachments/pentax-lenses/147886d12647643

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Evolution: K-7 14.6MP Samsung sensor, PRIME II, 12-bit, Dynamic Range 10.6 EV K-5 16.3MP Sony sensor, PRIME II, 14 bit, Dynamic Range 14.1 EV (HUGE leap) K-3 24.3MP? Sony sensor, PRIME III, ???, ??? The 7th gen image processor claims The chip delivers greatly improved optical correction

OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
This might be useful to somebody here. How to support a roll of seamless or a muslin background if you don't have a real system but do have a couple of lightweight stands free. Yes, it's an IKEA hack too. :-) http://blog.brucemwalker.com/2013/10/diy-backdrop-support-for-under-10_1.html -- -bmw

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Would work well with my PVC + squeegee extention handles light stands for the adjustable height poles: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/3698796828/in/pool-1156395@N25 On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: This might be useful to somebody here. How

Re: Abused lens images (not for the squeamish)

2013-10-01 Thread P.J. Alling
Looks sand blasted. On 10/1/2013 9:26 AM, Darren Addy wrote: While doing a little research on the M* 300mm I purchased from CollinB I tripped across this amazingly abused A* 300mm (same optical configuration). Don't look if you are squeamish about the condition of your lens optics:

Re: Quick Release recommendations...

2013-10-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks, that's interesting. The ability to level the head for panorama work independent of the tripod looks great. However, the thin ring control for ball tension seems a little fiddly. It just looks kinda awkward in the video, but might work beautifully in use. (One of the Acratech heads

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 12:54:40PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: This might be useful to somebody here. How to support a roll of seamless or a muslin background if you don't have a real system but do have a couple of lightweight stands free. Yes, it's an IKEA hack too. :-)

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread P.J. Alling
If Ricewhine gets this right, he'll be a great pundit with inside information, while everyone forgets all of the other things he's gotten wrong, and his all too apparent suppressed Canon love. On 10/1/2013 10:34 AM, Darren Addy wrote: http://detail.zol.com.cn/334/333580/param.shtml If you

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread John Celio
On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Looks legit. Lots of speculation over the bump and larger prism assembly. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/238387-another-new-image-k-3-a.html Here's my take on three notable differences between this and

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
And if you use Larry's idea of the conduit hanger and you need to drill out the hole a little bigger... do not hold it in your hand while doing so, use a pliers. DAMHIKT. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 12:54:40PM -0400, Bruce Walker

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
Yes it would. If you don't have 1/4 studs at the top, you could simply tie-wrap the vertical part of the bracket to the PVC. That was my original plan before I remembered the threaded bolt builtin to the stand. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 1:04 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Would work

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
Sure, but you still need the horizontal rod. And without the rubber strips that IKEA provides your rod will slide around dangerously while you're hoisting the stands individually to their max height. And these IKEA hangers are insanely cheap, and most important: they are _black_. :-) On Tue, Oct

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 12:42:12PM -0500, Darren Addy wrote: And if you use Larry's idea of the conduit hanger and you need to drill out the hole a little bigger... do not hold it in your hand while doing so, use a pliers. Bench vice. DAMHIKT. I sense the voice of experience. On Tue,

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Spinning ... metal ... sharp! On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 12:48 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 12:42:12PM -0500, Darren Addy wrote: And if you use Larry's idea of the conduit hanger and you need to drill out the hole a little bigger... do not hold it in your hand

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread CollinB
And that right-angle bracket -- I'll bet many of us have a couple of old flash brackets in a junk box just waiting to be used. That's one less thing to purchase. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Die Rebel scum

2013-10-01 Thread Bob W
On 1 Oct 2013, at 10:54, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 30/9/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: I should have focused it a bit better, rather than just relying on hyperfocal distance. The pictures is, I am afraid, not as sharp as it could be. It was quite a

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
Marc Newson's token contribution? On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 1:34 PM, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: - Lump under the K-3 logo. My first inclination is to assume this has something to do with the mechanism that flips the mirror up and down, such as a stronger motor to make it

Re: Sights of London

2013-10-01 Thread Bob W
On 1 Oct 2013, at 10:51, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Headed to Westminster Cathedral last Saturday we happened on to a protest against cuts to assistance to the disabled. http://www.flickr.com/photos/eeweir/10016974314/in/set-72157636043938866/ Just had a quick glance at the

Re: PESO: Portrait

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
He's already posted it to his Facebook profile. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Now that's just too close to a mantis. I must insist on a bug warning label on such photos or I shall change my email reading time to late evening after all meals. No wait

Re: Die Rebel scum

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 1 Oct 2013, at 10:54, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 30/9/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: I should have focused it a bit better, rather than just relying on hyperfocal distance. The pictures is, I

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 01:48:24PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Sure, but you still need the horizontal rod. And without the rubber strips that IKEA provides your rod will slide around dangerously while you're hoisting the stands individually to their max height. And these IKEA hangers are

Re: Quick Release recommendations...

2013-10-01 Thread Igor Roshchin
I'd like to piggy-back on this thread with two questions: 1. Doug and Stan gave praises for Kirk plates. So, what makes them different (and good)? 2. I like the idea of the universal (arca-swiss + RC2) clamp plate that Larry has referenced: https://peakdesignltd.com/plates/ I wonder if

Re: Quick Release recommendations...

2013-10-01 Thread Igor Roshchin
I found this nice description page that has nice summary and many useful links about arca-type-compatible products: http://www.dentonimages.com/page.php?id=Arca-Swiss_Arca-Type_Systems_Explained It might be helpful to other PDMLers. I especially like the summary: ... once you start buying

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread CollinB
- Lump under the K-3 logo. My first inclination is to assume this has something to do with the mechanism that flips the mirror up and down, such as a stronger motor to make it move faster. I really don't know what it is, though. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it on a camera

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread P.J. Alling
On 10/1/2013 2:05 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Marc Newson's token contribution? On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 1:34 PM, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: - Lump under the K-3 logo. My first inclination is to assume this has something to do with the mechanism that flips the mirror up and

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Yeah, no, CollinB. O-GPS1 will not work with the 24MP sensor and so that the lump is the functionality of the O-GPS1 *built-in to the K-3 . On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM, CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: - Lump under the K-3 logo. My first inclination is to assume this has something

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread P.J. Alling
On 10/1/2013 2:32 PM, CollinB wrote: - Lump under the K-3 logo. My first inclination is to assume this has something to do with the mechanism that flips the mirror up and down, such as a stronger motor to make it move faster. I really don't know what it is, though. I don't think I've ever seen

PESO Parasol

2013-10-01 Thread Toine
The mushroom version: http://flic.kr/p/ginBVP Q with 01 lens and popup flash Toine -- 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: Die Rebel scum

2013-10-01 Thread P.J. Alling
Somehow I thought this was going to be camera related... On 10/1/2013 1:43 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I first noticed this lady's stormtrooper and crossbones pendant, it wasn't until we'd been chatting that I noticed what the T-shirt said. I did take the photo with my little stormtrooper K-x, and

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Zos Xavius
A hump rumor Originally posted by moray-eel-bite Okay, so before the reality dampens the rampant speculation: The hump is a wifi receiver and sending unit. This is needed, because the LCD screen is removable and usable as a remote with full depth-of field preview as well as focus peaking.

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 03:02:56PM -0400, Zos Xavius wrote: A hump rumor Originally posted by moray-eel-bite Okay, so before the reality dampens the rampant speculation: The hump is a wifi receiver and sending unit. This is needed, because the LCD screen is removable and usable as a

Re: Abused lens images (not for the squeamish)

2013-10-01 Thread P.J. Alling
Using it for astrophotography will moot the M*/A* 300mm f4.0's main weakness, in my opinion, it's relatively long close focus distance. For quite some time now I've been looking for an extension tube set with A contacts. I figure that a 12-13mm extension ring would bring the minimum focusing

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread P.J. Alling
Go early, and get the cheap breakfast to make up for it. On 10/1/2013 2:17 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 01:48:24PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Sure, but you still need the horizontal rod. And without the rubber strips that IKEA provides your rod will slide around dangerously

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread P.J. Alling
How perfectly silly, and requires that the rear screen have it's own independent power supply. I just don't buy that part. It's much more reasonable to suppose that if WiFi is involved that Ricoh would supply an APP/application for a tablet device, (Phone, iPad/Pod, etc.), or PC/MAC laptop or

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Zos Xavius
Yeah. Not all that practical, but awesome sounding IMO. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:20 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: How perfectly silly, and requires that the rear screen have it's own independent power supply. I just don't buy that part. It's much more reasonable to suppose

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
If we go back to the original fuzzy picture posted by Zos (which now appears to really be of the K-3 but with a different lens photoshopped on the front) and you look at the right side of that hump, you will see a thin line and what appears to be a larger slot at the bottom (for opening with a

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Zos Xavius
Possibly! The plot thickens LOL On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:26 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: If we go back to the original fuzzy picture posted by Zos (which now appears to really be of the K-3 but with a different lens photoshopped on the front) and you look at the right side

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread kwaller
A hump rumor Should have saved it for tomorrow when its.. HUMP DAY ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com Subject: Re: New K-3 Image A hump rumor Originally posted by moray-eel-bite

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Zos Xavius
Can we get over this hump ;) On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:43 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: A hump rumor Should have saved it for tomorrow when its.. HUMP DAY ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Zos Xavius

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Maybe Pentax marketing should be licensing The Black Eyed Peas song? On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 2:46 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Can we get over this hump ;) On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:43 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: A hump rumor Should have saved it for tomorrow when

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
Funny comment on PF: The hump is for the new and proprietary Pentax PDIS, the Pixie Dust Injection System. The cover on the end allows it to be refilled. If you think Limited lens prices are high, wait 'til you find out how much a pixie dust refill is! On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM, Darren

Re: New K-3 Image

2013-10-01 Thread P.J. Alling
Don't worry, soon there will be a thriving aftermarket in a unicorn fart substitute. On 10/1/2013 4:14 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Funny comment on PF: The hump is for the new and proprietary Pentax PDIS, the Pixie Dust Injection System. The cover on the end allows it to be refilled. If you think

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 2:17 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 01:48:24PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Sure, but you still need the horizontal rod. And without the rubber strips that IKEA provides your rod will slide around dangerously while you're hoisting the

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
Yes! I should retitle my article to include the so-cheap-it's-almost-free breakfast. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:22 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Go early, and get the cheap breakfast to make up for it. On 10/1/2013 2:17 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at

PESO: Gazebo

2013-10-01 Thread Attila Boros
Taken on a mountain trip. Someone decided to build a pension and restaurant on the side of the mountain in the middle of nowhere. Looks interesting, with a nice view, but somewhat out of place. It was still under construction when I was passing by. The framing is a little tight to keep out various

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Bruce Walker
Larry: do you use 9-foot seamless roll on your background stand? I'm curious how well the light stands work for that, which is presumably the heaviest load the support would encounter. I've been assuming it would work, but now I'm wondering ... On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 2:17 PM, Larry Colen

Re: PESO Parasol

2013-10-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Very nice! Godfrey On Oct 1, 2013, at 11:53 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: The mushroom version: http://flic.kr/p/ginBVP Q with 01 lens and popup flash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO Parasol

2013-10-01 Thread Jack Davis
Nicely done, Toine. DOF was able to get a fine sky.   Jack From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 11:53 AM Subject: PESO Parasol The mushroom version: http://flic.kr/p/ginBVP Q with 01 lens and popup flash Toine -- PDML

Re: OT - DIY background support for under $10

2013-10-01 Thread Larry Colen
On Tue, Oct 01, 2013 at 06:19:26PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Larry: do you use 9-foot seamless roll on your background stand? I'm curious how well the light stands work for that, which is presumably the heaviest load the support would encounter. I've been assuming it would work, but now I'm

Re: PESO Parasol

2013-10-01 Thread Darren Addy
That is lovely and a nice use of the DOF available with that small sensor. On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 6:02 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Nicely done, Toine. DOF was able to get a fine sky. Jack From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday,

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