RE: GESO: The Seven-Mile Photowalk - 4/18/2012

2012-04-19 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Gilbert http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157629484721048/ Comments, critiques and suggestions are all eagerly welcomed. I don't think I've commented on your photo walk pictures before, but I

RE: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread John Coyle
Good to see you posting again, Boris! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: Thursday, 19 April 2012 2:16 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Being back, sorta Hello there.

Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread Bipin Gupta
a) The bane of the problem is comparison of Pentax to the Canikons for everything. Remember unrest in a family starts when we start chiding and comparing our son with uncle Joe's. b) It is true MSRP always co-existed with Street Prices. And we enjoyed buying gear at Street Prices. Look at DP

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Welcome back (sort of). I hope all is well. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 3:37 AM, John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: Good to see you posting again, Boris! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Boris

Re: OT - Well, that's one way to get a drink.

2012-04-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Some cats like water. This one apparently enjoys the shower. On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 11:41 PM, Doug Franklin do...@nutdriver.org wrote: On 2012-04-18 23:33, John Sessoms wrote: A box of rocks is smarter than the average cat. Smart or dumb, a cat rarely gives a crap about the things

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Good to see you back in the building Boris! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 11:15 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hello there. I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle it. How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the building? Over here

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, Where is your blog? address link? Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 11:15 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hello there. I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle it. How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the building? Over here

PESO: Urban Sun Worshiper

2012-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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RE: GESO: The Seven-Mile Photowalk - 4/18/2012

2012-04-19 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow, the varieties of butterflies, other bugs and flora in your neck of the woods is amazing, and your photos of them are spectacular. I think this may be your best set yet. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original

RE: PESO - Norfolk Island Hibiscus

2012-04-19 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful photo. And with one of my favourite lenses, too. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Sent: April 18, 2012 4/18/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO: The Seven-Mile Photowalk - 4/18/2012

2012-04-19 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 4/19/2012 12:23 AM, David Mann wrote: On Apr 19, 2012, at 11:41 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157629484721048/ I like the butterflies. Some of those shots have a real 3D look to them. Dave Thanks, Dave! Butterflies do make wonderful

Re: GESO: The Seven-Mile Photowalk - 4/18/2012

2012-04-19 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 4/19/2012 1:42 AM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Gilbert http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157629484721048/ Comments, critiques and suggestions are all eagerly welcomed. I don't think I've commented on your

Re: GESO: The Seven-Mile Photowalk - 4/18/2012

2012-04-19 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thank you, Frank! We do have bugs aplenty -- loads and loads of butterflies, most of which are too quick an nimble for me to photograph. I've seen quite a few gorgeous ones that I just couldn't keep up with. I'll be glad when the mimosa tree in the front yard finally blossoms, as it attracts

Re: OT: NO Dough

2012-04-19 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
There's a first for everything. On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 2:45 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed.  Normally the phrase is half-baked'. On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 5:03 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 17/4/12, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: What were you

PESO: Stangers in the City

2012-04-19 Thread Don Guthrie
Every city has its colorful characters, but these two win the prize. I like it for just the color. Message: 2 Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:56:43 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Stangers in the City Message-ID:

RE:PESO - No Parking - Strictly Enforced

2012-04-19 Thread Don Guthrie
Well those two serious dogs would dicourage me from parking near there. Nice one, Frank very nice. Message: 5 Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:04:10 -0400 From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - No Parking - Strictly Enforced

Re: OT - Well, that's one way to get a drink

2012-04-19 Thread Don Guthrie
I don't know about smarts. I do believe dogs think they are humans and cats don't even acknowledge our existence. Message: 6 Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:33:45 -0400 From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - Well, that's one way to get a drink. Message-ID:

lens pricing FS 21mm

2012-04-19 Thread Don Guthrie
I do still have a DA 21mm prime for sale at half the Pentax current price. My wife says I have reached the point of sell an old lens before I can buy a new one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO: Stangers in the City

2012-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Don. The colors are what caught my eye, but I like the rather confused expression (?) on their faces as well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 11:37 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Every city has its colorful characters,

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread Tom C
From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com I'm certainly a value/bang-for the buck kind of guy. I'm terribly late to the K-5 party, but I'm hoping to snag one soon. I believe that it is *still* near the top of the heap (if not at the top) of the best APS-C cameras available today. I'm pretty

OT: 100 Things About Photography

2012-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://www.bspcn.com/2012/04/16/100-things-about-photography/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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

Re: OT - Well, that's one way to get a drink.

2012-04-19 Thread John Sessoms
From: Doug Franklin On 2012-04-18 23:33, John Sessoms wrote: A box of rocks is smarter than the average cat. Smart or dumb, a cat rarely gives a crap about the things important to us humans. :) Yeah, ya' got that right. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread Boris Liberman
Bob, it's been http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com for like half a dozen years now ;-). Boris On 4/19/2012 16:28, Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, Where is your blog? address link? Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 11:15 PM, Boris Libermanbori...@gmail.com wrote: Hello there. I'll try to

OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Tom C
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/04/19/Nikon-D3200-with-WiFi-Option -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Christine Nielsen
...available in red, no less... ;) -c On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/04/19/Nikon-D3200-with-WiFi-Option -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
I remember a PDML post once upon a time that claimed it would take about 20-25 MP for digital to equal the IQ of film. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 1:22 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: ...available in red, no less... ;) -c On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Boris Liberman
On 4/19/2012 20:13, Tom C wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/04/19/Nikon-D3200-with-WiFi-Option Tom, I should point that Samsung has announced 3 more WiFi cameras each having 20.5 MP APS-C sensor as well. Indeed, it appears that Nikon is presently dominating the boasting race - they

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Dario Bonazza
I believe it kills a lot of cameras, including all of the midrange Nikons. I also believe Pentax has to wake up, instead of dreaming to be Leica and make the K-01. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Tom C Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 7:13 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT

Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas Announcement

2012-04-19 Thread George Sinos
This is interesting: Pentax-Ricoh. So did they flip for it, or put the names in alpha order? http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9418204.htm gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
I've been expecting Live Preview capabilities to be available on phones iPads for a while now. I almost posted my prognostications just this morning, but got busy with work emergencies. I think DSLR feature sets (from most manufacturers) are going to move into this

Re: Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas Announcement

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
It has always been thus. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/02/08/pentax-ricoh-imaging-absorbs-ricohs-camera-business On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 1:07 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: This is interesting: Pentax-Ricoh.  So did they flip for it, or put the names in alpha order?

Looking for a Metal screw in lens hood

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
62mm about 2 inches 51mm long. I want to use it on my Vivitar S1 70-210mm lenses on APS-C sensor cameras. The Takumar lens hood for 150mm f4.0 serves admirably when using the F 70-210mm on an APS-C camera, and is roughly that long, so I figure I can't go too wrong. Anybody know of a source

Re: PESO: Larry (and other shroomers) Bait

2012-04-19 Thread Paul Sorenson
H. Looks like a sand candle I had back in the '60's. ; ) -p On 4/18/2012 9:32 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I spotted this growing in the yard by an old oak stump. Never seen one like it before and thought some of the shroom devotees might know what it is or at least find it of interest.

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread steve harley
on 2012-04-18 22:15 Boris Liberman wrote How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the building? hi Boris, thought we might have lost you ... you blog is in my PDML uber feed, but i haven't caught up since traveling a few weeks ago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: How unwieldy is the O-GPS1 on the K-5?

2012-04-19 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:19:43 -0400 Mark Roberts wrote: I have a kind of tangiental GPS question: Is there any EXIF-editing software that will allow me to *manually* add GPS location data (preferably in UTM format) to my photos? I have a notebook full of data about the locations of many of my GFM

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
The wireless unit requires leaving the side door open? I can feel Steve Jobs spinning in his grave from Nebraska. That is just bizarre. The price point sounds excellent, but we have no idea (at this point) how much more the wireless unit is going to set the billfold back. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
24mp is the new 6mp. On 4/19/2012 1:13 PM, Tom C wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/04/19/Nikon-D3200-with-WiFi-Option -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
Most photographers who own DSLRs don't need 24mp. Hell, most don't need 2.4mp. On the other hand it will make a lot of computer hardware manufactures happy. On 4/19/2012 1:43 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 4/19/2012 20:13, Tom C wrote:

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
Nice to see you back, sort of. On 4/19/2012 12:15 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello there. I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle it. How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the building? Over here not much happened except that I got myself a second K-5 with

Re: OT - Well, that's one way to get a drink

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
The difference between cats and dogs. A dog looks at you and thinks, That's a powerful creature, yet it feeds me, comforts me, and protects me. It must be God. A cat looks at you and thinks; That's a powerful creature, yet it feeds me, comforts me, and protects me. *I* must be God. Dogs

Re: PESO: Stangers in the City

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
The alien invasion has begun, and no one noticed. On 4/19/2012 11:37 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: Every city has its colorful characters, but these two win the prize. I like it for just the color. Message: 2 Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:56:43 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To:

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 72, Issue 153

2012-04-19 Thread Tom C
I believe it kills a lot of cameras, including all of the midrange Nikons. I also believe Pentax has to wake up, instead of dreaming to be Leica and make the K-01. Dario Yes. It's looking like anything under 24MP is quickly going to be passe. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tom, I have to say that I'm beginning to feel like you. I've faithfully upgraded my way thru Pentax cameras to the K-5. (DS, K-10, K-20, K-7, K-5) Now I'm beginning to wonder where/when I'll be able to buy long fast AF glass for Pentax. The only option is to go Canon/Nikon. So I am beginning to

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 72, Issue 153

2012-04-19 Thread Tom C
And I would guess that if Pentax puts out anything under 24 MP it will only sell to previous Pentax owners as opposed to the larger market. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 2:10 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I believe it kills a lot of cameras, including all of the midrange Nikons. I also believe

PESO: Would you eat at this restaurant?

2012-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563345 They seem to be quite determined to ensure that an adequate supply of toilet paper is on hand in the rest room. [In fact, there is an additional roll, on a floor stand not visible in this image. Comments , criticisms, abuse and rants are all

Re: Would you eat at this restaurant?

2012-04-19 Thread kwaller
I guess someone could always wipe out their supply. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Would you eat at this restaurant? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563345

Re: OT: NO Dough

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/17/2012 2:10 PM, John Sessoms wrote: ... but my taxes are paid. Taxes are filed but not yet paid... -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: I sometimes worry about Pentax's mid term survival...

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
As far as you know. Sony has one of the most critically acclaimed mirrorless systems, but it's lost in the sea of red ink. More importantly they supply the imaging chips for Pentax, in fact the supply the imaging chips to pretty much everyone except Canon in the APS-C class. On 4/17/2012

re: PESO: Would you eat at this restaurant

2012-04-19 Thread Don Guthrie
I got flushed just looking at this photo. They do recognize this might be a fire hazard judging by the no smoking sign. Funny stuff. I might not eat there but I would certainly stop there in an emergency of a delicate nature. Message: 12 Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:24:53 -0400 From: Daniel

Re: PESO: Would you eat at this restaurant

2012-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Actually, it is an excellent French bistro in Manhattan. I was amused by the way someone had TP'd the place. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:42 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I got flushed just looking at this photo. They do

Re: Would you eat at this restaurant?

2012-04-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a crappy remark. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:27 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I guess someone could always wipe out their supply. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread steve harley
on 2012-04-18 17:30 Stan Halpin wrote So Tom, are you saying that the only reason you and others use Pentax gear is to get a lower price? I, and at least a few others, use Pentax because we prefer their product to Nikon, Canon, and other brands. i bought my K200d because it seemed like a

Re: Perfect Effects Free Edition

2012-04-19 Thread P. J. Alling
Hum, they want my phone number, that's not free, that's and invitation to solicitations. On 4/17/2012 5:38 PM, Darren Addy wrote: onOne Software is offering Perfect Effects Free Edition. Haven't tried it yet, but the price is certainly right!

Re: Would you eat at this restaurant?

2012-04-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Dan your photo leaves me flushed with joy! Cheers, Christine On Apr 19, 2012, at 3:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is a crappy remark. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:27 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I guess someone

Re: PESO: Larry (and other shroomers) Bait

2012-04-19 Thread mike wilson
On 19/04/2012 04:32, Walt Gilbert wrote: I spotted this growing in the yard by an old oak stump. Never seen one like it before and thought some of the shroom devotees might know what it is or at least find it of interest. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/7092242349/ -- Walt

Pentax Sighting - Jaws

2012-04-19 Thread Cotty
Stef wanted to watch 'Jaws' which we have in DVD. Absolutely brilliant film as I'm sure you will agree - the best storytelling by a Master. In the scene where they think they've caught the killer shark, the newspaper photographer is snapping the beast with proud captors on the dock, and even

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread Tom C
Tom, I have to say that I'm beginning to feel like you. I've faithfully upgraded my way thru Pentax cameras to the K-5. (DS, K-10, K-20, K-7, K-5) Now I'm beginning to wonder where/when I'll be able to buy long fast AF glass for Pentax. The only option is to go Canon/Nikon. So I am

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Boris: Good to have you back! Hope all is well! Cheers, Christine On Apr 18, 2012, at 11:15 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello there. I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle it. How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the building? Over here not

Re: PESO: Would you eat at this restaurant?

2012-04-19 Thread Walt Gilbert
Not the best way two-ply their wares. -- Walt On 4/19/2012 3:24 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15563345 They seem to be quite determined to ensure that an adequate supply of toilet paper is on hand in the rest room. [In fact, there is an additional roll,

Re: Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas Announcement

2012-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: It has always been thus. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2012/02/08/pentax-ricoh-imaging-absorbs-ricohs-camera-business They can call it the Pentax-Ricoh Whoopee Society for all I care. Enough with the corporate announcements. Give us some

Well if you decide...

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
...to sell your Pentax stuff and want some help getting top dollar, I've got a pretty good procedure set up for Pentax Forums. To get top dollar, it helps to be a little bit patient. I helped Joseph McAllister dispose of about $3500 worth of his lenses on PentaxForums Marketplace. If anything,

Re: Perfect Effects Free Edition

2012-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: Hum, they want my phone number, that's not free, that's and invitation to solicitations. There's no rule that says it has to be a real one. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: Pentax Sighting - Jaws

2012-04-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Spielberg admitted that he initially thought John Williams' score was silly. As for the Pentax, I don't recall exactly ;-) On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 5:27 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Stef wanted to watch 'Jaws' which we have in DVD. Absolutely brilliant film as I'm sure you will agree -

Re: Would you eat at this restaurant?

2012-04-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
We're on a roll now. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 5:18 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Dan your photo leaves me flushed with joy! Cheers, Christine On Apr 19, 2012, at 3:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is a crappy remark. Dan Matyola

RE: PESO - Norfolk Island Hibiscus

2012-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com: Beautiful photo. And with one of my favourite lenses, too. One of mine too - and no sign of that 'hot spot' in the centre that I was complaining about a few weeks ago. It seems that the hot spot is only apparent under certain

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: Hello there. I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle it. How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the building? Over here not much happened except that I got myself a second K-5 with a focusing screen that is said

Opinion on FA J 18-35

2012-04-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Local shop has one for $140. Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Anyone here use one? Good, Bad, Average? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com: Tom, I have to say that I'm beginning to feel like you. I've faithfully upgraded my way thru Pentax cameras to the K-5. (DS, K-10, K-20, K-7, K-5) Now I'm beginning to wonder where/when I'll be able to buy long fast AF glass for Pentax. The only

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread Larry Colen
On 4/19/2012 1:11 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Tom, I have to say that I'm beginning to feel like you. I've faithfully upgraded my way thru Pentax cameras to the K-5. (DS, K-10, K-20, K-7, K-5) Now I'm beginning to wonder where/when I'll be able to buy long fast AF glass for Pentax. The only

Re: PAW119 - April

2012-04-19 Thread DagT
Thanks Tim, Paul, Dave, Larry, frank, Dan and Doug! We had this years summer in March with almost 20C, and then snow again in April... DagT Den 17. apr. 2012 kl. 05:16 skrev Tim Bray: A treat for the eyes. -T On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 2:30 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote:

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread Tom C
An impetus for my feeling this way is the new lens pricing policy. I've damaged my DA 14/2.8 and a new one is almost $1000. The deeper I let Pentax into my pocket the harder it will be to get them out. A new lens and a K-5 is almost 2/3 the price of a D800E. That 14/2.8 is currently $949.50

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread Tom C
In short, are you going to bitch about the prices of gear that you don't have?  Or go out and take pictures with the gear that you do? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est) I reserve the right to both bitch AND take pretty pictures with my crappy gear. Tom C. -- PDML

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-19 Thread Larry Colen
On 4/19/2012 3:33 PM, Tom C wrote: In short, are you going to bitch about the prices of gear that you don't have? Or go out and take pictures with the gear that you do? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est) I reserve the right to both bitch AND take pretty pictures with my crappy

Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Instead of the K-01 It's now on my short list. http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/slrs/samsung_nx20 -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 02:20:06PM -0500, Darren Addy wrote: The wireless unit requires leaving the side door open? I can feel Steve Jobs spinning in his grave from Nebraska. That is just bizarre. The price point sounds excellent, but we have no idea (at this point) how much more the

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 72, Issue 153

2012-04-19 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 02:10:19PM -0600, Tom C wrote: I believe it kills a lot of cameras, including all of the midrange Nikons. I also believe Pentax has to wake up, instead of dreaming to be Leica and make the K-01. Dario Yes. It's looking like anything under 24MP is quickly going

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread Larry Colen
In that case, your sorta welcome back, and we sorta missed you. On Apr 18, 2012, at 9:15 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello there. I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle it. How have you been, ladies and gentlemen while I was standing outside the building? Over here not much

Re: lens pricing FS 21mm

2012-04-19 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 19, 2012, at 8:51 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: I do still have a DA 21mm prime for sale at half the Pentax current price. My wife says I have reached the point of sell an old lens before I can buy a new one. If you were to sell your wife, how many lenses could you buy? -- Larry Colen

Re: Would you eat at this restaurant?

2012-04-19 Thread John Francis
I hate to rain on the parade, but I don't see anything wrong. Would it be better to store the additional supplies outside the restroom, so somebody who was restocking the toilet roll holder had to go outside to a cupboard somewhere (almost certainly without washing his/her hands first)? It

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-19 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 19, 2012, at 4:02 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Instead of the K-01 It's now on my short list. http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/slrs/samsung_nx20 The EVIL world is starting to look quite interesting. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML

Re: PESO - for car lovers

2012-04-19 Thread jn289
Thanks, Paul Well done. Getting a decent shot at a car show is tough, and you show a darn good one here. Paul On Apr 16, 2012, at 11:54 PM, jn289 wrote: From a show in September 2011..Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15552972 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO - for car lovers

2012-04-19 Thread jn289
Thanks, Frank P.S. The lens is an old 8mm manual focus lens. On full frame it is a 360 degree circle.Joe What a wonderful shot! Very effective use of a fisheye. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message

Re: PESO - for car lovers

2012-04-19 Thread jn289
Thanks Dave, Dan,Ken and Tim for looking and telling what you think. Joe Well shot Dave On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 11:54 PM, jn289 jn...@verizon.net wrote: From a show in September 2011..Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15552972 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
The only real downside in purchasing a Samsung digital camera is that it would, no doubt, contain a Samsung sensor. -- 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

Re: Would you eat at this restaurant?

2012-04-19 Thread jn289
Well, at least you will not run out of toilet paper..Joe We're on a roll now. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 5:18 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Dan your photo leaves me flushed with joy! Cheers, Christine On Apr 19, 2012, at 3:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is

Re: Opinion on FA J 18-35

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
I don't think there is a single J series lens that is worthy of carrying the jock strap of *any* other series of Pentax lens. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Local shop has one for $140. Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. Anyone here

Re: PESO - No Parking - Strictly Enforced

2012-04-19 Thread jn289
Frank, very good, Joe http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/04/no-parking-strictly-enforced.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Opinion on FA J 18-35

2012-04-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
You could get a used one pretty cheap at KEH. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:32 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I don't think there is a single J series lens that is worthy of carrying the jock strap of *any* other series of Pentax lens. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Collin

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
I wouldn't consider it if it has a Samsung sensor. Is it a pentax k-mount? Paul On Apr 19, 2012, at 7:02 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Instead of the K-01 It's now on my short list. http://www.dpreview.com/products/samsung/slrs/samsung_nx20 -- Cheers Brian

Re: Perfect Effects Free Edition

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:43 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: Hum, they want my phone number, that's not free, that's and invitation to solicitations. There's no rule that says it has to be a real one. Give them the

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: The only real downside in purchasing a Samsung digital camera is that it would, no doubt, contain a Samsung sensor. Possibly, but I doubt Samsung has been sitting on its hands wrt sensor design. It will be interesting to read the first in-depth

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Lots of pixels are a plus, but I wouldn't want them if it gives away any high ISO capability. If it's not the equal of the K05 at 6400, I wouldn't be interested. Paul On Apr 19, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 4/19/2012 20:13, Tom C wrote:

Re: Being back, sorta

2012-04-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
Welcome back, Boris. You were missed. Paul On Apr 19, 2012, at 5:31 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Boris: Good to have you back! Hope all is well! Cheers, Christine On Apr 18, 2012, at 11:15 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello there. I'll try to delurk and see if I can handle

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
I hate to refer to DxOmark, as it seems to result in a schism of fanatical religious proportions whenever it is mentioned anywhere, but if you want to feel better about your Pentax go to: http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Camera-Sensor-Ratings Then in the camera MFG filter on the right,

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-19 Thread Joseph Tainter
Rangefinder-style mirrorless. Huh? The photo sure looks like a DSLR with a swinging lcd screen. Joe -- 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: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-19 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: I wouldn't consider it if it has a Samsung sensor. Is it a pentax k-mount? No - proprietary mount. A non-autofocus K mount adapter is available from Samsung and some third parties also supply them. Cheers Brian

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
There is more to a camera than it's sensor, but I think it is interesting that the only sensors that are rated *higher* than the K-5 (and the 645D which it ties in score) are the Nikon D3X, D4, D800 and some Phase One backs. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Tom C
From: John Francis jo...@panix.com On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 02:10:19PM -0600, Tom C wrote: I believe it kills a lot of cameras, including all of the midrange Nikons. I also believe Pentax has to wake up, instead of dreaming to be Leica and make the K-01. Dario Yes. It's looking like

Re: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-19 Thread Darren Addy
I have to say, that the hand-wringing over Pentax seems to ignore that Ricoh only acquired Pentax in October of 2011. A certain amount of time for reorganization, melding of talent, and reacquisition of goals and decisions regarding business directions had to be made. I have the feeling that the

Re: Would you eat at this restaurant?

2012-04-19 Thread David Parsons
I'd much rather have way too much TP than to not enough. Thankfully I've never ha that happen. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:19 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: I hate to rain on the parade, but I don't see anything wrong. Would it be better to store the additional supplies outside the

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