Re: PESO: Wild Oats
In a message dated 7/18/2006 7:42:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll be pleased to see your treatment if you'd like. :)) Jack === As promised. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/wildoats2.jpg But I think the adjustments I made are so minor that there is little real difference between it and your original. In other words, I didn't really improve it. :-) There was not much detail to bring up. Later, Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Horse Tail Sky
On Jul 19, 2006, at 2:55 AM, Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=137 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=138 I like the extra streaks at the left of the first one, but I also think that the second one works very well. I think I'd prefer a touch less saturation, but that's just me. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Adobe Lightroom for Windows (almost) available now
No - that didn't work at the time I tried it - that was a broken link to a page on the Macromedia web site. It has now been replaced by a working link to a page on the Adobe site (and the link now says Download Macintosh or Windows Beta). As I said, the email was alittle premature; they hadn't quite finished updating the links on the web pages. On Tue, Jul 18, 2006 at 11:47:55PM -0500, Paul Sorenson wrote: John - After you get to the browser screen that the link in the e-mail takes you to, click on the link that says download the Mac beta. You will sign in, answer a few survey questions, then get to a page with links to download either the Mac or the Windows beta. I've got it downloaded and installed, but it's too late to play with it tonight. Will have to wait 'til tomorrow. -P John Francis wrote: Adobe have just announced the availability of a Beta version of Lightroom fow Windows. The announcement seems to be a bit premature - the link in the announcement email doesn't quite work - but I expect it to be downloadable Real Soon Now (TM). I'm looking forward to trying this product. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax telephoto lens mount
On Jul 19, 2006, at 8:48 AM, Tom Reese wrote: For those who haven't seen the Pentax collars, the foot has a removable metal plate with a standard tripod thread in the center of it. The foot also has two smaller holes that could be useful to stabilize the lens if anyone made a QR plate with the proper hardware to take advantage of them. I see a market for a QR plate with two metal pins to fit the smaller holes and the usual screw with tripod thread. The metal pins would be useful to keep the lens from rotating around the tripod screw. I drilled a Manfrotto hex plate, threaded the hole, then put a short M4 screw through it with some superglue to stop it from ever coming back out. It fits both the F*300 and FA*400 lenses, but I had to do a separate plate for the 6x7 as the hole spacings are different. I didn't do it to stabilise the lens though: I did it because the stupid Manfrotto plates I have are coated with cork (later versions use rubber). It doesn't matter how much you tighten them, as anything heavy will always come loose. The extra screw stops the lens from twisting any more than a fraction of a degree. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Angst on the Rocks (I and II)
PJ, I like the first one much better than the second. For me it just has more interest throughout the frame. I don't see the girl as the subject so much in this one as the setting. If the distant island wasn't there it would not work as well, but I just sense something special about the place and the relationship between all the elements seems to work together quite well. JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On 18.07.2006, at 21:33 , Mark Roberts wrote: My other Limiteds (43, 31, 77) are all f/1.9 or faster. That's a lot more than a third of a stop! F/2.0 and under is Limited territory for me. I'd *consider* the upcoming 70/2.4 if it were under $500 (and if I didn't already have the 77!) Yes, but but don't forget DA Limiteds are much cheaper than their faster, FF counterparts. FA 31/1.8 is about two times as expensive as having similar FOV 21/3.2, not to speak that DA is much smaller, lighter and takes 49 mm filters instead of 58 mm... Cheers, Sylwek -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Jump
.-) That was a nicely phrased warning. I think something like Warning: naked child would only make things worse for those who DID look. OK, maybe I should have warned you, sorry about that. It´s just that the thought didn´t occure to me. I´ve seen naked children running around in many parts of the world, and in many cultures. I think the US is the only place were it can get you into trouble. In principle I think too much self censoring in cases like this is to accept the US rules in the rest of the world. It is a kind of cultural imperialism. This is an international list. Does that mean that we should follow all the cultural dependent taboos in each country, or that the users of this list should do as they do when they travel abroad and just accept that the rules are different here? On the other hand we do not want friends on the list to get into trouble. That is how the self censoring works. Catch 22. In my view this is just an innocent child and if someone manages to thinks anything perverted in relation to it the problem is in their minds. And thanks for the comments! DagT Den 19. jul. 2006 kl. 01.42 skrev Paul Stenquist: I agree that it's a beautiful photo of an innocent child. But that being said, I don't want to lose my job. So a warning would be nice. Not Office Friendly is a common and effective one. Paul On Jul 18, 2006, at 7:11 PM, Bob W wrote: Well, you know what, the more you accept their view of things the more they'll impose it on you. It's a beautiful, innocent picture of a kid having fun, and we should all celebrate and enjoy that - there's so little of it left in the world. Anyone who thinks otherwise is a twisted pervert and should go screw themselves rather than waste all our time with their mean little minds. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom C Sent: 18 July 2006 23:51 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO - Jump Looking at those kind of photos over here will get us in trouble, especially if one pulls it up on a corporate PC as I did, and there happens to be a nosy corporate spy. Tom C. From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO - Jump Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 23:28:28 +0100 Great photo! -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DagT Sent: 18 July 2006 23:17 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Jump Just a summer picture: http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=247689 *istD and DA 14mm 2.8 DagT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Jump
Den 19. jul. 2006 kl. 06.38 skrev [EMAIL PROTECTED]: In a message dated 7/18/2006 3:24:01 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just a summer picture: http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=247689 *istD and DA 14mm 2.8 DagT === Gotta say my first reaction to this is that looks dangerous. Kept looking for the water. Didn't find any. Nice carefree stuff, but watch out -- it may turn into a painting. Marnie aka Doe eg :-) Thanks Marnie! DagT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: ZX-5n
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/07/18 Tue PM 10:47:01 GMT To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: ZX-5n On 18/7/06, Walter Hamler, discombobulated, unleashed: I am considering selling my only film camera body as I am so happy with digital. If anyone is interested I will give you a good price. It's official: film is dead. That depends on whether the price is good for the buyer or the seller.. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Jump
Shouldn't you be working instead of browsing the PDML? vbg Dave (at work) On 7/19/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree that it's a beautiful photo of an innocent child. But that being said, I don't want to lose my job. So a warning would be nice. Not Office Friendly is a common and effective one. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
At 02:59 PM 19/07/2006, Sylwek wrote: On 18.07.2006, at 21:33 , Mark Roberts wrote: My other Limiteds (43, 31, 77) are all f/1.9 or faster. That's a lot more than a third of a stop! F/2.0 and under is Limited territory for me. I'd *consider* the upcoming 70/2.4 if it were under $500 (and if I didn't already have the 77!) Yes, but but don't forget DA Limiteds are much cheaper than their faster, FF counterparts. FA 31/1.8 is about two times as expensive as having similar FOV 21/3.2, not to speak that DA is much smaller, lighter and takes 49 mm filters instead of 58 mm... They're cheaper because they're slower. I bet if they had made it f1.9, it would be similarly priced to it's full frame big brothers. Admittedly it would be physically larger weightier as well Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n
On Tue, 18 Jul 2006, Mark Roberts wrote: Walter Hamler wrote: I am considering selling my only film camera body as I am so happy with digital. If anyone is interested I will give you a good price. Is film dead? I dunno, but my MZ-S on eBay has had 7 bids and met the $500.00 reserve price in only two days. I told you it would sell. :-) I struggled for well over a year to find one in my price range. The MZ-S is irresistible; although I miss the Z-1p wheels, it will be my last film camera. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On 19.07.2006, at 11:06 , David Savage wrote: They're cheaper because they're slower. I bet if they had made it f1.9, it would be similarly priced to it's full frame big brothers. Admittedly it would be physically larger weightier as well Exactly - that's what we're talking about :-) If they were faster they wouldn't be pancakes - really small and affordable but excellent optically and beautifully built lenses. That's the idea of new Limiteds - highly portable set of top primes at the expense of maximum aperture. Cheers, Sylwek -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Wed, 19 Jul 2006, David Savage wrote: At 02:59 PM 19/07/2006, Sylwek wrote: On 18.07.2006, at 21:33 , Mark Roberts wrote: My other Limiteds (43, 31, 77) are all f/1.9 or faster. That's a lot more than a third of a stop! F/2.0 and under is Limited territory for me. I'd *consider* the upcoming 70/2.4 if it were under $500 (and if I didn't already have the 77!) Yes, but but don't forget DA Limiteds are much cheaper than their faster, FF counterparts. FA 31/1.8 is about two times as expensive as having similar FOV 21/3.2, not to speak that DA is much smaller, lighter and takes 49 mm filters instead of 58 mm... They're cheaper because they're slower. They also cover a smaller image-circle. And there may be thousands other differentiations between these lenses. On spec only you cannot tell why one is cheaper than another. Take the 24-90 and the latest 28-105 as examples; both 3.75x zooms, at comparable FLs with comparable apertures, yet the prices are so different. But I stronbly object to Sylwek's (of all people) comparison of the 31 with the 21 on the grounds that if you mount one on a horse it gives you the same fart as if you mount the other on a pig or sth. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On 7/19/06, Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19.07.2006, at 11:06 , David Savage wrote: They're cheaper because they're slower. I bet if they had made it f1.9, it would be similarly priced to it's full frame big brothers. Admittedly it would be physically larger weightier as well Exactly - that's what we're talking about :-) Oh, OK. Sometimes it's hard to tell :-) If they were faster they wouldn't be pancakes - really small and affordable but excellent optically and beautifully built lenses. That's the idea of new Limiteds - highly portable set of top primes at the expense of maximum aperture. I hope that's not the case for any future limited lenses. If it is, then I doubt I'll buy any of them. I'm not tempted by either the 21 or 70. I want fast primes, not small. But that's just my preference. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: More Fungus!
Nice work Mark. My faves are Fungus and Twig Lichen and Leaves. Your not a sad gid but a fun guy ;-) BTW I like the updated website Cheers, Dave On 7/12/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After yesterday's discovery of that old fungus shot, I decided to revamp my fungus photo gallery. (And yes, I am a sad git to actually have a gallery of fungus photos, aren't I? g) http://www.robertstech.com/fungus.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/07/19 Wed AM 09:36:45 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ... On Wed, 19 Jul 2006, David Savage wrote: At 02:59 PM 19/07/2006, Sylwek wrote: On 18.07.2006, at 21:33 , Mark Roberts wrote: My other Limiteds (43, 31, 77) are all f/1.9 or faster. That's a lot more than a third of a stop! F/2.0 and under is Limited territory for me. I'd *consider* the upcoming 70/2.4 if it were under $500 (and if I didn't already have the 77!) Yes, but but don't forget DA Limiteds are much cheaper than their faster, FF counterparts. FA 31/1.8 is about two times as expensive as having similar FOV 21/3.2, not to speak that DA is much smaller, lighter and takes 49 mm filters instead of 58 mm... They're cheaper because they're slower. They also cover a smaller image-circle. And there may be thousands other differentiations between these lenses. On spec only you cannot tell why one is cheaper than another. Take the 24-90 and the latest 28-105 as examples; both 3.75x zooms, at comparable FLs with comparable apertures, yet the prices are so different. But I stronbly object to Sylwek's (of all people) comparison of the 31 with the 21 on the grounds that if you mount one on a horse it gives you the same fart as if you mount the other on a pig or sth. Mark! - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: More Fungus!
David Savage wrote: Nice work Mark. My faves are Fungus and Twig Lichen and Leaves. Your not a sad gid but a fun guy ;-) BTW I like the updated website I'm glad you've taken a lichen to it ;-) -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: More Fungus!
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/07/19 Wed AM 11:22:27 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: More Fungus! David Savage wrote: Nice work Mark. My faves are Fungus and Twig Lichen and Leaves. Your not a sad gid but a fun guy ;-) BTW I like the updated website I'm glad you've taken a lichen to it ;-) I'm not allowed to view this page at my college. Why? - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Flatiron
I agree, going to try this shot again with the tops of the towers to see what I can get. -Adam Jens Bladt wrote: Ceautiful picture. The contrats dark/bright buildings adds depth. Since it's favorite subject, it would be nice to also see the top of the two towers ;-) Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Adam Maas Sendt: 19. juli 2006 03:14 Til: SEEPhoto List; Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: PESO - Flatiron http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/191286989/ Nikon F3HP, Silvertone 400 in Rodinal 1:25. The Gooderham Building in Toronto, one of my personal favourite subjects. For the Flickr-phobic, a large JPG direct link: http://static.flickr.com/66/191286989_a2a161d23a_b.jpg -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/390 - Release Date: 07/17/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/390 - Release Date: 07/17/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Flatiron
Rick, I include a hard link to a larger version in each post just for guuys like you. Try the second link. And thanks for liking the shot. -Adam Rick Womer wrote: Great shot, Adam. Old v new, but with the lighting and atmospheric conditions just right. But jeez, could you post your shots somewhere other than flickr, please, so that we could see more than postage-stamp views? Rick --- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/191286989/ Nikon F3HP, Silvertone 400 in Rodinal 1:25. The Gooderham Building in Toronto, one of my personal favourite subjects. For the Flickr-phobic, a large JPG direct link: http://static.flickr.com/66/191286989_a2a161d23a_b.jpg -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: More Fungus!
mike wilson wrote: I'm not allowed to view this page at my college. Why? Well, some of the fungi shown on my site are under 18 years old... Can you view other parts of my web site or just this page? We're talking about this, right? http://www.robertstech.com/fungus.htm (Perhaps I mis-typed the URL earlier?) -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Jul 19, 2006, at 5:50 AM, David Savage wrote: I hope that's not the case for any future limited lenses. If it is, then I doubt I'll buy any of them. I'm not tempted by either the 21 or 70. I want fast primes, not small. There are these three other Limited lenses available, just for you. ;) -Aaron -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On 7/19/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jul 19, 2006, at 5:50 AM, David Savage wrote: I hope that's not the case for any future limited lenses. If it is, then I doubt I'll buy any of them. I'm not tempted by either the 21 or 70. I want fast primes, not small. There are these three other Limited lenses available, just for you. ;) I know. I already have 2. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: More Fungus!
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/07/19 Wed PM 12:26:02 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: More Fungus! mike wilson wrote: I'm not allowed to view this page at my college. Why? Well, some of the fungi shown on my site are under 18 years old... Can you view other parts of my web site or just this page? We're talking about this, right? http://www.robertstech.com/fungus.htm (Perhaps I mis-typed the URL earlier?) Read the line again... ;-) - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Horse Tail Sky
Thanks, Marnie. Me too. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/18/2006 8:08:34 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Came upon this scene some time back and quickly pulled over (I usually just slow down G) for a quick hand held grab. Clouds (not jet con trails) were in a striking form over my neighboring Sutter Buttes and I was shaky anxious to 'get the shot'. I don't recall if I had a tripod in the car, but I went with a little DOF sacrifice in the interest of time. Softish foreground resulted. The left side is very dramatic, but, over time, the cropped left side version is more in keeping with my file of compositional rules. Requesting your opinions. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=137 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=138 Both are good. I prefer the first though. Feels more complete to me or something, although the second has a more dynamic composition. Nice shot! Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Owl
istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Jul 19, 2006, at 8:36 AM, David Savage wrote: I hope that's not the case for any future limited lenses. If it is, then I doubt I'll buy any of them. I'm not tempted by either the 21 or 70. I want fast primes, not small. There are these three other Limited lenses available, just for you. ;) I know. I already have 2. I just mean that when the DA Limited lineup overlaps directly on the FA lineup (I'm thinking of the 40 - 43 and 70 - 77) and in those instances the lenses are smaller and slower, I don't think you have to panic -- they're not bigger and faster because those lenses already exist and are reasonably current in their larger/faster incarnation. -Aaron -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Flatiron
On Jul 19, 2006, at 8:03 AM, Adam Maas wrote: I agree, going to try this shot again with the tops of the towers to see what I can get. I was going to say, the elements that are close to being whole but that get cut off at the top and bottom of the frame both distract me -- half a step backwards may have been the key. ;) But that's a nice shot of that building. Definitely stronger than the other one that you posted (that I saw). -Aaron -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Sierra Ranch III
I'll apologize for belaboring dial-up systems and hope I'll eventually get the idea. Thanks for encouraging remarks. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/18/2006 9:57:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bruce, I'll just go ahead and embarrass myself (my life long challenge) by saying that I don't have any idea. I'm going to try a much larger upload. I desaturated the green, but the image still has a green look about it. I think, it's simply do to the expanse of grass. I set the image size, but when attached, it's seriously compressed.(??) How do I estimate the final size? Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=139 = Jack, that's a lot better re green. A lot, lot. And I like it a lot better. But the file size seems a bit big for dial-up, takes a while to load. Of course, I have not helped the file size issue at all, have I? Hehehehe. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Wild Oats
I may fiddle with it and try a new upload. I sorta hate putting up the same shot numerous times and asking for guidance. But then, I may just move on. Your version seems a little 'flat' to me. I should have given you more to work with. Thanks. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/18/2006 7:42:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll be pleased to see your treatment if you'd like. :)) Jack === As promised. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/wildoats2.jpg But I think the adjustments I made are so minor that there is little real difference between it and your original. In other words, I didn't really improve it. :-) There was not much detail to bring up. Later, Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Horse Tail Sky
Thanks, David, You're in the majority with your choice. While I didn't enhance it at all, I agree that the saturation seems borderline high. The grasses do have sort of a golden hue to the eye at times. Jack --- David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jul 19, 2006, at 2:55 AM, Jack Davis wrote: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=137 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=138 I like the extra streaks at the left of the first one, but I also think that the second one works very well. I think I'd prefer a touch less saturation, but that's just me. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Threatening Syies, Calm Seas
Bruce Dayton wrote: I've looked at this one a couple of times. Funny, but I like it the way it was presented, but I also like it with the upper portion cropped off, just leaving the boats. It makes for a totally different picture and very cool one at that. Nice job! -- Bruce hehe - I just did the same thing! I like the concept, the sky, the placement of stuff... but Ken had a point about it being a bit busy - which, I think, is mainly so because the background buildings are not in focus. (unless it is my eyes again - ann rubs eyes) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Calling Powell Hargrave!
I've sent several emails to both your addresses but apparently they aren't getting through. Have you received the 1.7x AF converter I shipped to you? -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
Aaron Reynolds wrote: There are these three other Limited lenses available, just for you. ;) Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg ;-) -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Reflections on Planet Earth
An interesting shot from space: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap060719.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Calling Powell Hargrave!
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Calling Powell Hargrave! I've sent several emails to both your addresses but apparently they aren't getting through. HAR!!! The impossible to email man is getting some of his own back... William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
You should be ashamed. Mark Roberts wrote: Aaron Reynolds wrote: There are these three other Limited lenses available, just for you. ;) Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg ;-) -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Owl
That's a lovely shot. Walter Hamler wrote: istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Calling Powell Hargrave!
I haven't. but maybe Powel has... Mark Roberts wrote: I've sent several emails to both your addresses but apparently they aren't getting through. Have you received the 1.7x AF converter I shipped to you? -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Owl
Nice catch! Held up great for such a heavy crop @ 800 ISO. Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's a lovely shot. Walter Hamler wrote: istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Sierra Ranch III
In a message dated 7/19/2006 6:08:08 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll apologize for belaboring dial-up systems and hope I'll eventually get the idea. Thanks for encouraging remarks. Jack === Later when I watched some other pictures take a long time to load, realized yours took no longer (than some of the slower ones). It was just all that file size discussion that made me think it did. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Owl
Excellent. He's studying you. Paul -- Original message -- From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: More Fungus!
Mark Roberts wrote: David Savage wrote: Nice work Mark. My faves are Fungus and Twig Lichen and Leaves. Your not a sad gid but a fun guy ;-) BTW I like the updated website I'm glad you've taken a lichen to it ;-) -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 I'm afraid this might mushroom into another pun thread ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Wed, 19 Jul 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg ;-) You should be ashamed. Absolutely. They are silver. But I can (sort of) see where porn comes into play: the black cap reminds me of Cleese in his socks in A Fish Called Wanda. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On 7/19/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg ;-) Not as porntastic as yours but here's my mixed bag... http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/IMGP5070.jpg Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Wild Oats II
I couldn't resist trying another (and last) upload with a larger file. I realize it's contrasty, but as I explained before, it suits my taste for this image. I know it won't be to everyone's palate. Last request for comments. Thanks. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=140 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/07/19 Wed PM 02:43:11 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ... On 7/19/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg ;-) Not as porntastic as yours but here's my mixed bag... http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/IMGP5070.jpg You folks had better stop this, or someone (no names, no pack drill) is going to make you feel all soft and insignificant. That's what it did for me, anyway.. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/07/19 Wed PM 02:43:11 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ... On 7/19/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg ;-) Not as porntastic as yours but here's my mixed bag... http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/IMGP5070.jpg You folks had better stop this, or someone (no names, no pack drill) is going to make you feel all soft and insignificant. That's what it did for me, anyway.. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Wed, Jul 19, 2006 at 10:36:45AM +0100, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Wed, 19 Jul 2006, David Savage wrote: At 02:59 PM 19/07/2006, Sylwek wrote: On 18.07.2006, at 21:33 , Mark Roberts wrote: My other Limiteds (43, 31, 77) are all f/1.9 or faster. That's a lot more than a third of a stop! F/2.0 and under is Limited territory for me. I'd *consider* the upcoming 70/2.4 if it were under $500 (and if I didn't already have the 77!) Yes, but but don't forget DA Limiteds are much cheaper than their faster, FF counterparts. FA 31/1.8 is about two times as expensive as having similar FOV 21/3.2, not to speak that DA is much smaller, lighter and takes 49 mm filters instead of 58 mm... They're cheaper because they're slower. They also cover a smaller image-circle. I'd be surprised if the DA 70 didn't cover a 35mm frame. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On 7/19/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just mean that when the DA Limited lineup overlaps directly on the FA lineup (I'm thinking of the 40 - 43 and 70 - 77) and in those instances the lenses are smaller and slower, I don't think you have to panic -- they're not bigger and faster because those lenses already exist and are reasonably current in their larger/faster incarnation. I'm not panicking. It's just with the release of the K100D the upcoming K10D, I'd just like to see more high quality faster glass to go with these bodies. So far I haven't been all that impressed with the DA lenses I've bought. I got the DA 16-45 f4 after reading all the positive reviews of those here on the PDML, I needed something wider, but I don't think it's as good as the hype. I use them (DA16-45 DA10-17) they're OK, but none of them have made me go WOW, this is a kick ass lens. Maybe the pancake limited's would make me change my opinion :-) Hopefully the upcoming DA 50-135 f2.8 DA16-50 f2.8 are of equal quality to their FA predecessors. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
At 11:29 PM 19/07/2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jul 19, 2006, at 6:23 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg Just look at how obese that 31mm lens looks compared to even its 43 and 77 mm siblings, never mind the DA21. Pornographic indeed. ]'-) It's not obese, just excited. The other two are cold. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Jul 19, 2006, at 6:23 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg Just look at how obese that 31mm lens looks compared to even its 43 and 77 mm siblings, never mind the DA21. Pornographic indeed. ]'-) I had the 31 and didn't like it much although it was a fine performer. The 77 is delightful, the 43 (and 40...) does not interest me as the focal length is neither here nor there for the 16x24 format. The DA21 piques my interest but I really really want a compact 28mm f/2... sigh. Perhaps another reason that the DA Limiteds are being designed for compactness and quality rather than speed is that the DSLRs they are designed to work with produce so much cleaner results at ISO 400 to 1600 than the film SLRs that the prior series was designed to complement. That consideration would certainly shift my design priorities if I were the engineering lead. The fact that they're incorporating the QuickShift focusing feature is one of the biggest reasons for me to be interested in the 21 and 70 mm ... the maximum aperture difference is mostly irrelevant. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Owl
Very nice, indeed! I'd love to get an owl shot like this - or even to see an owl. I must be out at the wrong times. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 5:44:07 AM, you wrote: WH istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. WH http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg WH Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Wed, 19 Jul 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Perhaps another reason that the DA Limiteds are being designed for compactness and quality rather than speed is that the DSLRs they are designed to work with produce so much cleaner results at ISO 400 to 1600 than the film SLRs that the prior series was designed to complement. That's an excellent point Godfrey. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Jente på plenen
I said something about PESOs, didn't I? Well, here is one: http://www.toralf.net/bilde.php?navn=plenen There was just *something* about her expression... Not sure if I managed to capture it, as usual. Comments welcome. - Toralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Wed, 19 Jul 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Perhaps another reason that the DA Limiteds are being designed for compactness and quality rather than speed is that the DSLRs they are designed to work with produce so much cleaner results at ISO 400 to 1600 than the film SLRs that the prior series was designed to complement. That's an excellent point Godfrey. That probably is their reasoning. Still, fast lenses are important even when you're shooting stopped down (as I almost always do) because of the brighter viewfinder. Several times while doing pre-dawn photography I've switched from my 20/2.8 to a faster lens simply because I couldn't see how my shots were framed with the slow 2.8 aperture. This has happened with the MZ-S and with the ist-D; both pentaprism cameras with good viewfinders. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Crystal Bay Silhouette
Seems each time I decide to upload an image I recall it was shot at least a few years ago. (True of a number of things) Driving around Lake Tahoe when, suddenly, the light was different. Next pull-off was, fortunately, where this was shot. I really just stopped to check out what was going on with the sunlight. Always felt guilty for having such luck. Always inviting comments. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=141 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On 7/18/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Adam Maas wrote: Well, Sigma does make a 20mm f1.8 just for folks like you. But it's bigger than the DS. Yep, it's a monster, but I have it. Tack sharp, fast, focuses closely. Lots of fun, even if it does weigh a ton. But yeah, I'd prefer speed over small size as well. Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: More Fungus!
Ann Sanfedele wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: David Savage wrote: Nice work Mark. My faves are Fungus and Twig Lichen and Leaves. Your not a sad gid but a fun guy ;-) BTW I like the updated website I'm glad you've taken a lichen to it ;-) I'm afraid this might mushroom into another pun thread Oh please, spore us the details! -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Calling Powell Hargrave!
Mark Roberts wrote: I've sent several emails to both your addresses but apparently they aren't getting through. Have you received the 1.7x AF converter I shipped to you? Well, that explains why i now have a 1.7 tele i did not order. Thanks Davevbg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Jente p� plenen
You did! Was it something she just read? A far off sound? No way of deciding, obviously, but it's the curiosity it provokes that's intriguing. The background roadway/walkway doesn't add, but not a real problem for me. Jack --- Toralf Lund [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I said something about PESOs, didn't I? Well, here is one: http://www.toralf.net/bilde.php?navn=plenen There was just *something* about her expression... Not sure if I managed to capture it, as usual. Comments welcome. - Toralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ... Not as porntastic as yours but here's my mixed bag... http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/IMGP5070.jpg Go have a nice little cry. This is an old picture http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/I_SUCK/the_fleet.html William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Part II Conversions, IR
I tend to shoot, so far, my IR shots with the R72 fillter, at somewere around F 4 and shutter of 1/30 or 1/20. This gives me a histo with mostly midrange pixels, say from 50/60 to 180 plus or minus. If i try and get a good mountain histo 0 to 240 or as close as possible, the shot looks horribly over exposed. This would be in the F4 and 1/4 second range. What should i be looking for here. I seem to have ~some~ decent results with method 1, and my GFM photo was using these values. Is it because the filter is cutting out a large amount of the visible lihght that i'm getting the mid range mountain as aposed to the overall mountain histo. Is the midrange histo giving me the proper exposure, even though it looks wrong as in normal colour shots. Just trying to fiqure this stuff out, 1 step at a time Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Susquehenna
http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/July2006/photo#4953492787365543954 Taken from a bridge near Jersey Shore, PA. PZ-1, 28-80 power zoom, Fuji Superia 800. This is one of my first few photos with a polarizer. All comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Calling Powell Hargrave!
Email was sent to you from my Nanaimo Gallery account which usually gets through. I received a notice that I have a parcel so the converter is at the post office I think. Will find out this afternoon. Money order was sent to you last Friday. Any way you can make your email system more permeable? Thanks Mark Powell At 06:37 AM 19/07/2006 , you wrote: I've sent several emails to both your addresses but apparently they aren't getting through. Have you received the 1.7x AF converter I shipped to you? -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO -- Turkey Surprise!
I was just now sitting in my office, and I hear something tapping on the window. I gently open the louvered shades and this is what I see. A turkey hen with two chicks, maybe even the same one I was so frustrated trying to get a good shot of with the SMC-P FA 28-200mm is standing not three feet away! I quickly gathered the Ds and mounted the FA 43mm. I took a few shots through the shades then risked opening them. She stayed put, I'm posting this un-cropped. (I'll probably tighten it up, straighten the horizon, and remove the window frame eventually). http://www.mindspring.com/~megazip/PESO_--_turksurp.html Tech. Info.: Pentax *ist-Ds ISO 400 @ 1/125sec (Av) smc Pentax-F 70-210mm f4.0~5.6 @ f5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
We know and you still suck... William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ... Not as porntastic as yours but here's my mixed bag... http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/IMGP5070.jpg Go have a nice little cry. This is an old picture http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/I_SUCK/the_fleet.html William Robb -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Calling Powell Hargrave!
Powell Hargrave wrote: Email was sent to you from my Nanaimo Gallery account which usually gets through. I received a notice that I have a parcel so the converter is at the post office I think. Will find out this afternoon. Money order was sent to you last Friday. Any way you can make your email system more permeable? More permeable? Wow, that's the nicest way anyone's ever put it! g Try sending to my xmp2954 grad.com address. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
A large part of a wider maximum aperture is easier focusing, weather autofocus or manual an F2 lens will lock a lot faster than an F3.5. My SMC Takumar 35mm f3.5 gives excellent results on film and digital but it's a PITA to achieve precise focus, under anything other than the brightest lighting conditions. Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Wed, 19 Jul 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Perhaps another reason that the DA Limiteds are being designed for compactness and quality rather than speed is that the DSLRs they are designed to work with produce so much cleaner results at ISO 400 to 1600 than the film SLRs that the prior series was designed to complement. That's an excellent point Godfrey. Kostas -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Early Aberdeen
Driving from Astoria, OR to the Olympic Peninsula, WA, we passed through Aberdeen, WA. Thought later I should have gone back to the car and gotten a flash just to say I'd tried it. The foreground being a homogeneous tone strikes me as the way I would have chosen it anyway. Just didn't give myself a choice. I've been picking a few of my sort of 'orphan' shots that I feel deserve a chance at daylight. You'll be glad to read that I'm now going to cool it for awhile. Remarks welcome, of course. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=142 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - A Pair
I know, I said last birds for awhile...if we could define awhile as a very short period of time, I complied grin. It's just that these two were hanging around during my morning walk this morning. Pentax *istD, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 400, 1/500 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3204a.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Voodoo Doll
This shot just brings to mind a voodoo doll just made and ready to be used. The other strange thought that came to me was Marvin the Martian. Pentax *istD, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 200, 1/750 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3177a.htm Comments welcome. -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Turkey Surprise!
All she wanted to tell you was that she is in control of when she'll allow herself to be photographed. :) Another reminder of how it always pays to keep a camera close by. Beautiful grounds around you place of work. Very nice shot. Will be fun to PS, as you said. Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was just now sitting in my office, and I hear something tapping on the window. I gently open the louvered shades and this is what I see. A turkey hen with two chicks, maybe even the same one I was so frustrated trying to get a good shot of with the SMC-P FA 28-200mm is standing not three feet away! I quickly gathered the Ds and mounted the FA 43mm. I took a few shots through the shades then risked opening them. She stayed put, I'm posting this un-cropped. (I'll probably tighten it up, straighten the horizon, and remove the window frame eventually). http://www.mindspring.com/~megazip/PESO_--_turksurp.html Tech. Info.: Pentax *ist-Ds ISO 400 @ 1/125sec (Av) smc Pentax-F 70-210mm f4.0~5.6 @ f5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On 7/19/06, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You should be ashamed. I assure you: I met him and I know him. Mark Roberts has no shame. 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
Re: PESO - Susquehenna
Like it. Can imagine the scene in the Fall with placid river reflections. While I like seeing all of the far right tree, I'd probably wind up either cropping off or cloning out the rather bright building. Thanks for the peek. Jack --- Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/July2006/photo#4953492787365543954 Taken from a bridge near Jersey Shore, PA. PZ-1, 28-80 power zoom, Fuji Superia 800. This is one of my first few photos with a polarizer. All comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Jente på plenen
Hello Toralf, I can see what you mean about the expression. It does seem to kind of hang on to you and make you keep looking. Almost like you are trying to see what she is seeing/thinking. I like this one in BW. Thanks for sharing. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 9:06:01 AM, you wrote: TL I said something about PESOs, didn't I? Well, here is one: TL http://www.toralf.net/bilde.php?navn=plenen TL There was just *something* about her expression... Not sure if I managed TL to capture it, as usual. TL Comments welcome. TL - Toralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Crystal Bay Silhouette
Love the image in general. I pulled it down and played with saturation just a bit - if you bring up the saturation a little, some really warm orange hues come up nicely - I rather like it, gives it a warmer morning feeling. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 9:16:18 AM, you wrote: JD Seems each time I decide to upload an image I recall it was shot at JD least a few years ago. (True of a number of things) JD Driving around Lake Tahoe when, suddenly, the light was different. JD Next pull-off was, fortunately, where this was shot. I really just JD stopped to check out what was going on with the sunlight. JD Always felt guilty for having such luck. JD Always inviting comments. JD Jack JD http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=141 JD __ JD Do You Yahoo!? JD Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around JD http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Susquehenna
Hello Scott, I mostly like it. The issues can be most dealt with in a crop. I find the left bank to be of no value to the picture, and the left side of the sky kind of hazes out. So I would crop the left side off. Also the sky is not really very strong and doesn't need that much showing. So I would crop some off the top. I tried it here and feel the picture is much stronger that way. I like the angle and colors that you have portrayed here - a little more work on the image and it could be quite good. -- Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 9:42:19 AM, you wrote: SL http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/July2006/photo#4953492787365543954 SL Taken from a bridge near Jersey Shore, PA. PZ-1, 28-80 power zoom, SL Fuji Superia 800. This is one of my first few photos with a SL polarizer. All comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. SL -- SL Scott Loveless SL http://www.twosixteen.com SL Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Susquehenna
On 7/19/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/July2006/photo#4953492787365543954 Taken from a bridge near Jersey Shore, PA. PZ-1, 28-80 power zoom, Fuji Superia 800. This is one of my first few photos with a polarizer. All comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. That's beautiful, Scott. 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
Re: PESO: Early Aberdeen
This one I have mixed feelings about. It almost feels like there are two subjects vying for my attention. The foreground logs and the waterfront buildings. I would almost pick one or the other and make that subject more dominant. Either cut out the sky/waterfront or most of the logs in the foreground. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 10:06:54 AM, you wrote: JD Driving from Astoria, OR to the Olympic Peninsula, WA, we passed JD through Aberdeen, WA. Thought later I should have gone back to the car JD and gotten a flash just to say I'd tried it. JD The foreground being a homogeneous tone strikes me as the way I would JD have chosen it anyway. Just didn't give myself a choice. JD I've been picking a few of my sort of 'orphan' shots that I feel JD deserve a chance at daylight. JD You'll be glad to read that I'm now going to cool it for awhile. JD Remarks welcome, of course. JD Jack JD http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=142 JD __ JD Do You Yahoo!? JD Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around JD http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Flatiron
Adam, I've started putting that static link right in the picture's description box on Flickr, so that anyone can just click to see the larger version. *UncaMikey --- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick, I include a hard link to a larger version in each post just for guuys like you. Try the second link. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Jul 19, 2006, at 10:19 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Perhaps another reason that the DA Limiteds are being designed for compactness and quality rather than speed is that the DSLRs they are designed to work with produce so much cleaner results at ISO 400 to 1600 than the film SLRs that the prior series was designed to complement. That's an excellent point Godfrey. A large part of a wider maximum aperture is easier focusing, whether autofocus or manual an F2 lens will lock a lot faster than an F3.5. My SMC Takumar 35mm f3.5 gives excellent results on film and digital but it's a PITA to achieve precise focus, under anything other than the brightest lighting conditions. While brightness is very helpful for focusing, I don't think I can easily see a 0.3 to 1.0 stop difference in the viewfinder brightness without comparing. Contrast at the focusing aperture is actually more significant ... For instance, I found the A24/2.8 to be easier to focus accurately than the A28/2.8 due to its higher contrast when wide open, and the FA20-35/4 to be better than either for the same reason, despite being 1 stop slower. This is just as true for auto focus as it is for manual focus, btw. That probably is their reasoning. Still, fast lenses are important even when you're shooting stopped down (as I almost always do) because of the brighter viewfinder. Several times while doing pre-dawn photography I've switched from my 20/2.8 to a faster lens simply because I couldn't see how my shots were framed with the slow 2.8 aperture. I'm sorry, but I just can't believe that you cannot see how a shot is framed with an f/2.8 maximum aperture vs an f/2 or f/1.8, Mark. What lens faster than the 20/2.8 have you gone to with similar FoV? My testing of the Sigma 20/1.8 showed it to have poorer wide-open resolution and contrast than the Canon EF20/2.8. Neither were at their best until f/4.5 or smaller (the Sigma caught up to the Canon at about f/5.6). The Pentax FA20/2.8 is better than the Canon wide open and proves sharper until f/5.6 from the short time I had evaluating one. Manually focusing *any* very short focal length lens like the 20mm or 14mm is challenging, and often times I find the AF system does a little better than I do if I'm in a hurry. When I have the time to work more slowly, the Pentax Magnifier FB 2x helps a lot for critical work as does the Olympus VariMagni's 1.5-2.5x magnification. However, the Katz Eye Optics screen I purchased significantly improves the manual focusing 'tooth' over the standard Pentax screens in the DS so that I find less need to use the optical magnification aids. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
DA 21mm on film? was Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
I'm sure the DA 21mm, unlike the DA 40mm, won't work very well for 35mm film, but has anyone tried it, just for grins? Any test shots out there? *UncaMikey __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Calling Powell Hargrave!
On 19/7/06, Powell Hargrave, discombobulated, unleashed: [regarding Mark] Any way you can make your email system more permeable? MARK!!! -- 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
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On 19/7/06, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg ;-) Bit of pixelation on the window. -- 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
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
You've been shooting digital too long, that's a window screen... Cotty wrote: On 19/7/06, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Lens porn: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/IMGP6706.jpg ;-) Bit of pixelation on the window. -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Early Aberdeen
I like this as shot. The foreground logs could have stood on their own, but I like the way they point to the shoreline. The dark foreground is appropriate. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] This one I have mixed feelings about. It almost feels like there are two subjects vying for my attention. The foreground logs and the waterfront buildings. I would almost pick one or the other and make that subject more dominant. Either cut out the sky/waterfront or most of the logs in the foreground. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 10:06:54 AM, you wrote: JD Driving from Astoria, OR to the Olympic Peninsula, WA, we passed JD through Aberdeen, WA. Thought later I should have gone back to the car JD and gotten a flash just to say I'd tried it. JD The foreground being a homogeneous tone strikes me as the way I would JD have chosen it anyway. Just didn't give myself a choice. JD I've been picking a few of my sort of 'orphan' shots that I feel JD deserve a chance at daylight. JD You'll be glad to read that I'm now going to cool it for awhile. JD Remarks welcome, of course. JD Jack JD http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=142 JD __ JD Do You Yahoo!? JD Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around JD http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 21mm on film? was Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Jul 19, 2006, at 10:56 AM, UncaMikey wrote: I'm sure the DA 21mm, unlike the DA 40mm, won't work very well for 35mm film, but has anyone tried it, just for grins? Any test shots out there? I haven't seen anything yet, Mike. The DA21 is just getting into the market and DSLR buyers are first to the plate. The relevance of a DA21 over an FA20 for film camera users is questionable, since they're about the same money and evidently perform very similarly. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Susquehenna
I like this. Peaceful and pleasant. I wouldn't crop out the left bank. It establishes that this is a river, rather than just the shore of a lake or pond. I would burn in the sky on the left side of frame, and I would crop a little off the top as Bruce suggested below. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Scott, I mostly like it. The issues can be most dealt with in a crop. I find the left bank to be of no value to the picture, and the left side of the sky kind of hazes out. So I would crop the left side off. Also the sky is not really very strong and doesn't need that much showing. So I would crop some off the top. I tried it here and feel the picture is much stronger that way. I like the angle and colors that you have portrayed here - a little more work on the image and it could be quite good. -- Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 9:42:19 AM, you wrote: SL http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/July2006/photo#4953492787365543954 SL Taken from a bridge near Jersey Shore, PA. PZ-1, 28-80 power zoom, SL Fuji Superia 800. This is one of my first few photos with a SL polarizer. All comments and critiques are greatly appreciated. SL -- SL Scott Loveless SL http://www.twosixteen.com SL Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Early Aberdeen
Bruce, Appreciate your thoughts. Thanks, Jack --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This one I have mixed feelings about. It almost feels like there are two subjects vying for my attention. The foreground logs and the waterfront buildings. I would almost pick one or the other and make that subject more dominant. Either cut out the sky/waterfront or most of the logs in the foreground. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 10:06:54 AM, you wrote: JD Driving from Astoria, OR to the Olympic Peninsula, WA, we passed JD through Aberdeen, WA. Thought later I should have gone back to the car JD and gotten a flash just to say I'd tried it. JD The foreground being a homogeneous tone strikes me as the way I would JD have chosen it anyway. Just didn't give myself a choice. JD I've been picking a few of my sort of 'orphan' shots that I feel JD deserve a chance at daylight. JD You'll be glad to read that I'm now going to cool it for awhile. JD Remarks welcome, of course. JD Jack JD http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=142 JD __ JD Do You Yahoo!? JD Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around JD http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Crystal Bay Silhouette
Thanks, Bruce. I just set the light balance to the scene 'til it feels best to me. It's quietly subdued with only a hint of peach tone throughout the water. Certainly appreciate your taking the time to forward comments. Jack --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Love the image in general. I pulled it down and played with saturation just a bit - if you bring up the saturation a little, some really warm orange hues come up nicely - I rather like it, gives it a warmer morning feeling. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 9:16:18 AM, you wrote: JD Seems each time I decide to upload an image I recall it was shot at JD least a few years ago. (True of a number of things) JD Driving around Lake Tahoe when, suddenly, the light was different. JD Next pull-off was, fortunately, where this was shot. I really just JD stopped to check out what was going on with the sunlight. JD Always felt guilty for having such luck. JD Always inviting comments. JD Jack JD http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=141 JD __ JD Do You Yahoo!? JD Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around JD http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Early Aberdeen
I certainly could have lobbed off the far shore line buildings, but found them sorta quaint. In this setting, I don't feel the the logs are strong enough on their own. Obvious I suppose, but My feeling is, that they need each other. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like this as shot. The foreground logs could have stood on their own, but I like the way they point to the shoreline. The dark foreground is appropriate. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] This one I have mixed feelings about. It almost feels like there are two subjects vying for my attention. The foreground logs and the waterfront buildings. I would almost pick one or the other and make that subject more dominant. Either cut out the sky/waterfront or most of the logs in the foreground. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, July 19, 2006, 10:06:54 AM, you wrote: JD Driving from Astoria, OR to the Olympic Peninsula, WA, we passed JD through Aberdeen, WA. Thought later I should have gone back to the car JD and gotten a flash just to say I'd tried it. JD The foreground being a homogeneous tone strikes me as the way I would JD have chosen it anyway. Just didn't give myself a choice. JD I've been picking a few of my sort of 'orphan' shots that I feel JD deserve a chance at daylight. JD You'll be glad to read that I'm now going to cool it for awhile. JD Remarks welcome, of course. JD Jack JD http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=142 JD __ JD Do You Yahoo!? JD Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around JD http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
On Wed, 19 Jul 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: My testing of the Sigma 20/1.8 showed it to have poorer wide-open resolution and contrast than the Canon EF20/2.8. In addition to your point re contrast, we discussed T-stops the other day too. I would be very interested to see the T-stop of the Sigma (and not at all that of the Nocan :-)). Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I'm sorry, but I just can't believe that you cannot see how a shot is framed with an f/2.8 maximum aperture vs an f/2 or f/1.8, Mark. Well it's true. What else can I say? What lens faster than the 20/2.8 have you gone to with similar FoV? FA*24/2.0 - which isn't that close but it's the closest I had at the time. Photos from one such shoot are here: http://www.robertstech.com/dolly_s.htm Many shots like the third one simply couldn't be framed accurately with the f/2.8 (I zone focused for all, BTW: both AF and manual focus were out of the question in the darkness). -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 21mm on film? was Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
Relevant, perhaps not, but certainly interesting. Quite a few people seem to have both film and digital, and I was just curious if anyone had tried it. I have to admit, I am tempted by the new K100D, and compactness is very important to me. Not a big deal, in any event, I suspect someone will fool around with it before long. *UncaMikey --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't seen anything yet, Mike. The DA21 is just getting into the market and DSLR buyers are first to the plate. The relevance of a DA21 over an FA20 for film camera users is questionable, since they're about the same money and evidently perform very similarly. Godfrey __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: More Fungus!
I'm afraid this might mushroom into another pun thread Well we'll just have to weed out the good from the bad. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: More Fungus! Mark Roberts wrote: David Savage wrote: Nice work Mark. My faves are Fungus and Twig Lichen and Leaves. Your not a sad gid but a fun guy ;-) BTW I like the updated website I'm glad you've taken a lichen to it ;-) -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 I'm afraid this might mushroom into another pun thread ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Crystal Bay Silhouette
On 7/19/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seems each time I decide to upload an image I recall it was shot at least a few years ago. (True of a number of things) Driving around Lake Tahoe when, suddenly, the light was different. Next pull-off was, fortunately, where this was shot. I really just stopped to check out what was going on with the sunlight. Always felt guilty for having such luck. Always inviting comments. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=141 Lovely scene, very well captured. 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
value of 67 gear?
I was idly doing some insurance stuff, and I got to wondering if any of my 67 gear still had value on the used market and if I was over-insuring it. I realize that lenses like the 105mm f2.4 are quite common and virtually value-less, but did late lenses like the 75mm f2.8 AL retain any value? And what's a 67 body in great shape worth? Anyone keeping an eye on that market? -Aaron -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Owl
Nice capture of an elusive hombre. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Owl istDL, 200mm f/4 SMC, iso 800. The image is cropped about 50%. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/IMGP24115x7cropweb.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
