Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Miserere
Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: I just came across a new lens for Pentax: Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Pentax http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012957-REG/rokinon_tsl24m_p_tilt_shift_24mm_f_3_5_ed.html I've never used any tilt/shift lenses, but I remember people

Has anybody used Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster paper?

2013-12-02 Thread Igor Roshchin
I wonder if anybody here used Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster 300gsm paper? For reference: I used and very much liked ILFORD Galerie Smooth Pearl that is now discontinued (and replaced by Ilford Galerie Prestige Smooth Pearl ). Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Has anybody used Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster paper?

2013-12-02 Thread Igor Roshchin
Oops.. The question is: what can you tell about this paper? (good and bad) Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 05:19:22 -0500 (EST) From: Igor Roshchin I wonder if anybody here used Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster 300gsm paper? For reference: I used and very much liked ILFORD Galerie Smooth Pearl that

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Rob Studdert
I've been thinking about this lens for a while, I was hoping that it would end up on sale somewhere but seems not. On 2 December 2013 18:02, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: I just came across a new lens for Pentax: Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Pentax

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Attila Boros
On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 9:02 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: I just came across a new lens for Pentax: Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Pentax http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012957-REG/rokinon_tsl24m_p_tilt_shift_24mm_f_3_5_ed.html I've never used any

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Bill
On 02/12/2013 1:02 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: I just came across a new lens for Pentax: Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Pentax http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012957-REG/rokinon_tsl24m_p_tilt_shift_24mm_f_3_5_ed.html I've never used any tilt/shift lenses, but I remember

Re: GESO, something messier

2013-12-02 Thread Darren Addy
Larry, I'm very impressed by what you got, particularly considering your challenge in finding dark skies. Where were these taken? The beauty of the O-GPS1 is that you don't have to futz with polar alignment. The downside is that you do have to futz with precise calibration, which would often

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Darren Addy
There are plenty of 24x36mm Pentax camera models. They use something called film. I don't see any reason that one wouldn't want to pull out the film camera to make use of this lens, if one truly wanted/needed the perspective correction. With a FF digital highly likely, you'd also have the lens

Re: PESO: Mountain ice

2013-12-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Beautiful, and chaotic. :-) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: A shot from our Friday-after-Thanksgiving hike in the White Mountains. Kinda abstract but I like it. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ice.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Mon, Dec 02, 2013, Miserere wrote: Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Also, rather interesting is the phrase in the description on Adorama's website: This lens is suitable primarily for full-frame cameras but will work just as well with an APS-C crop sensor. I wonder what it is based on...

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Not to seem surly, but there are no new film cameras, and film is rapidly disappearing. Why would I want to spend $900 on a new lens to use with a $50 camera and hard to get film? Besides, it's circular. Tilt-shift is mostly useful on film. With a digital camera I can easily do perspective

Re: PESO: Mountain ice

2013-12-02 Thread Attila Boros
On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 5:29 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: A shot from our Friday-after-Thanksgiving hike in the White Mountains. Kinda abstract but I like it. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ice.jpg Nice abstract image with interesting patterns. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Darren Addy
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't perspective distortion in software comes at a price? Don't you end up with a trapezoidal image shape than then must be cropped to rectangular? Another possible problem comes with the DOF and orientation of the image plane. With a T/S you have more control over

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Yes, some losses when correcting in software do happen. A skilled person doing image processing compensates, just like a skilled person using a tilt and shift lens with a film or digital camera compensates for the issues that arise when you tilt and shift the lens relative to the receiving

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Bill
On 02/12/2013 9:41 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't perspective distortion in software comes at a price? Don't you end up with a trapezoidal image shape than then must be cropped to rectangular? Your not wrong, but your point is rather picayune As long as you have

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Zos Xavius
Some people use a T/S for gaining resolution by taking pictures at the extremes and stitching in post. This at least has the advantage that your alignment never changes. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 02/12/2013 9:41 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Correct

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread CollinB
Besides, it's circular. Tilt-shift is mostly useful on film. With a digital camera I can easily do perspective distortion in software. A little reading will show you that there is a little more to shift than that. Still, I understand. What might be better would be a technical camera where the

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread CollinB
Yes, some losses when correcting in software do happen. Yes. You potentially lose data. Not so when moving the lens (or body). As to the coverage issue, to get much tilt or shift a lens' coverage must be increased. Can't do that with a standard lens too well. (So perhaps my last suggestion

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread CollinB
For a thousand dollars, a photographer who is going to make a lot of use of this sort of lens would be better off buying a used monorail camera. Bill Yup. Couple that with an old scanning back and you're off to the races. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO, something messier

2013-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 08:01:57AM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: Larry, I'm very impressed by what you got, particularly considering your Thank you Darren. challenge in finding dark skies. Where were these taken? If you look at the photo on flickr, and click on where it says Rincon california,

Re: GESO, something messier

2013-12-02 Thread Darren Addy
Or would it assume that it is a solid tripod and you'd get reverse correction? This. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 08:01:57AM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: Larry, I'm very impressed by what you got, particularly considering your

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread John
If you need (or WANT) a perspective control lens, that seems like a reasonable price. I expect Amazon/6ave are perfectly willing to take your money now whether they have it in stock or not while BH is a little more up front about not having it in stock yet. The full-frame vs APS-C just

Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)

2013-12-02 Thread Toine
A little grease helps to run it smoothly. If I remember correctly one full turn on the knob is 1 mm movement. I painted a few white marks on the knob to have some reference while moving the setup. at best you get .1 mm steps Never had the patience to do some real stacking photography. On 1

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Stan Halpin
I got interested in this topic a few months ago. Two references I found: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/tilt-shift-lenses1.htm http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/tilt-shift-lenses2.htm I also found a couple of other lenses - this was the least expensive:

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
Isn't that like asking why you would want a 16-50 when you have a lot lens? Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Not to seem surly, but there are no new film cameras, and film is rapidly disappearing. Why would I want to spend $900 on a new lens to use with a $50 camera and hard to get

OT: Help Needed Please

2013-12-02 Thread Jeffery Johnson
I am aware that everyone on the list are photographers but I am at my last straw here. I normally don't post anything personal but I am truly desperate. This month is starting out bad financially and what I am asking is that if you can look at my site photocapturesbyjeffery.com purchase any

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 09:15:54AM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: Isn't that like asking why you would want a 16-50 when you have a lot lens? Damn autocorrect. kit lens not lot lens Swype does just good enough of a job to lull me into not checking that it gets the right word every time. -- Larry

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Darren Addy
Funny you should say that. I have a friend who loves Swype and a text he sent me last night that was supposed to say blood, sweat and tears came out blood, sweat and teats. Funniest typo ever (at least if you have 6th grader sensibilities, as I do). On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Larry Colen

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 12:23:44PM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: Funny you should say that. I have a friend who loves Swype and a text he sent me last night that was supposed to say blood, sweat and tears came out blood, sweat and teats. Funniest typo ever (at least if you have 6th grader

OT: Samsung EVO 1TB SSD for $490

2013-12-02 Thread steve harley
if you have been in the market for an SSD, there is currently an Amazon lightning deal on this well-regarded 1TB unit; apologies if you receive this after the deal expires; of course it may be cheaper in late December http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3W16OU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 i

OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread Paul Sorenson
If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... LR5 - $72.99 http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg PSE12 - $49.99 http://tinyurl.com/mtwkb9p -p -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Bruce Walker
No. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 12:15 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Isn't that like asking why you would want a 16-50 when you have a lot lens? Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Not to seem surly, but there are no new film cameras, and film is rapidly disappearing. Why would I

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread John
Sometimes I get a value judgement from the list that says You can't have one because I don't want one. or You have to buy one because I think it's useful. or You can only want/need something is I say you can. I ignore 'em, even though it does irritate me a bit. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread John
On 12/2/2013 2:01 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... LR5 - $72.99 http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg PSE12 - $49.99 http://tinyurl.com/mtwkb9p -p Will it upgrade from LR3? I might buy it if so (even though I don't use the Lightroom 3 I already have, I might want to use

I know it's desirable, but ....

2013-12-02 Thread CollinB
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMC-Pentax-A-200mm-F4-Macro-ED-lens-Full-Frame-200-1 -4-/190984332207?pt=Camera_Lenseshash=item2c778da3af -- 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

PESO - Valley Of Fire

2013-12-02 Thread Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne
This place is more amazing than Zion, IMHO. http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/12/valley-of-fire.html -- 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: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread Paul Sorenson
Near as I can tell it's a full version, not just an upgrade. Here's a link to the full e-mail they sent. http://tinyurl.com/lsrrshx -p On 12/2/2013 1:36 PM, John wrote: On 12/2/2013 2:01 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... LR5 - $72.99 http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg

Fwd: Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread Paul Sorenson
If you want it, you need to jump on it. The deal expires at 4PM EST Original Message Subject: Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:07:57 -0600 From: Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Near as I can tell it's

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread David Parsons
Is your OS Vista or higher (or the equivalent for Mac)? You'll need that first. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 2:36 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: On 12/2/2013 2:01 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... LR5 - $72.99 http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg PSE12 - $49.99

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 02:36:57PM -0500, John wrote: On 12/2/2013 2:01 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... LR5 - $72.99 http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg PSE12 - $49.99 http://tinyurl.com/mtwkb9p -p Will it upgrade from LR3? I might buy it if so (even

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread Stan Halpin
From the Adobe site you can buy an upgrade for $79 which will take you to LR5 from 1.x, 2.x, 3.x or 4.x You can buy the full version for $109, special deal through Dec 4. (Usually $149 IIRC) So the Adorama saves you some but direct from Adobe isn't that much more. stan On Dec 2, 2013, at 2:36

Re: GESO 2013 - TDay Dinner - GDG

2013-12-02 Thread Don Guthrie
Looks like a congenial group and a lovely presentation. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:09:03 -0800 From: Godfrey DiGiorgigodfreydigio...@me.com To: PAW Picture-A-Week projectp...@micapeak.com, PDML List PDML@pdml.net, SeePhoto

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

2013-12-02 Thread Jack Davis
Well composed, colorful, geology shots Nice, Jostein!   Jack From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, December 2, 2013 11:39 AM Subject: PESO - Valley Of Fire This place is more amazing than Zion, IMHO.

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

2013-12-02 Thread Don Guthrie
1st I don't know whether to envy your travels or pity your psyche. But I like the photographs so keep on as you can. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 14:57:10 -0500 From: Rick Womerrwomer1...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Morgan

Re: I know it's desirable, but ....

2013-12-02 Thread Zos Xavius
Way too much! Might as well buy a 250-600 at that rate. Its not even minty. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 2:36 PM, CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMC-Pentax-A-200mm-F4-Macro-ED-lens-Full-Frame-200-1 -4-/190984332207?pt=Camera_Lenseshash=item2c778da3af -- PDML

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

2013-12-02 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Don. More San Diego pix in the works. I had 4 overnight trips in a month (3 work, 1 pleasure), which was a bit too much. The photo interludes help preserve what sanity I have. Rick On Dec 2, 2013, at 16:37 , Don Guthrie wrote: 1st I don't know whether to envy your travels or pity

Before Calling C. R. I. S.

2013-12-02 Thread Jack Davis
  I'll attempt a description of an odd event I'm experiencing when shooting with the K-5, DA 55~300 combination. At this point, I've not tried it with any other lenses. As near as I can come to the sound I hear from the lens, is a rapid fire focus motor machine gun. It's most often heard after

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread John
Shit! Sale ended at 4:00 EST, and I just walked in the door from my piano lesson. On 12/2/2013 3:07 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Near as I can tell it's a full version, not just an upgrade. Here's a link to the full e-mail they sent. http://tinyurl.com/lsrrshx -p On 12/2/2013 1:36 PM, John

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread John
The computer I was thinking of putting it on is Windoze 7 64bit, but it's moot, the sale was over before I got home. On 12/2/2013 3:20 PM, David Parsons wrote: Is your OS Vista or higher (or the equivalent for Mac)? You'll need that first. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 2:36 PM, John

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

2013-12-02 Thread Zos Xavius
Sounds like it is hunting for focus. Try some other lenses. The da 55-300 hunts a bit from what I have read. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 4:49 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I'll attempt a description of an odd event I'm experiencing when shooting with the K-5, DA 55~300 combination. At

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

2013-12-02 Thread Zos Xavius
I must ask. Is this in AF.C or AF.S? In AF.C that's to be expected if it shifts focus between foreground and background and is hunting. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 4:51 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds like it is hunting for focus. Try some other lenses. The da 55-300 hunts a bit

PDML Cyber Monday reminder

2013-12-02 Thread Mark Roberts
The PDML Photo Annual (any year) makes a great gift! http://www.blurb.com/user/store/MarkRoberts The hard cover version(s) of the 2013 book will only be available until the end of December (I retire all the hard cover editions to keep the online store manageable and because they're kind of

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Miserere
Wow, no bites at all? Now y'all are going to force me to go sell my wares at Pentax Forums :-\ By the way, anyone interested in a black 31 Ltd? Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 29

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

2013-12-02 Thread Don Guthrie
Very nice. I have thought of checking that out if I get to Vegas some Spring soon. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 20:39:37 +0100 From: Alunfoto - Jostein ?ksnep...@alunfoto.no To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Valley Of Fire Message-ID:

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

2013-12-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, Deal on PS12 still working for me, plus BH has it for $49 anyway. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 3:50 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: Shit! Sale ended at 4:00 EST, and I just walked in the door from my piano lesson. On 12/2/2013 3:07 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Near as I

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

2013-12-02 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Zos, but I'm failing to accurately describe the problem. As many on this list can attest, I've shot with this body/lens combination extensively for the past 'prox two years. What I'm attempting to describe is something new. IOW, it's much more specific to what I'm describing than the

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Christine Nielsen
Ooo... Me! Possibly... Will send you a message off list. :) -c On Dec 2, 2013, at 4:57 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, no bites at all? Now y'all are going to force me to go sell my wares at Pentax Forums :-\ By the way, anyone interested in a black 31 Ltd? Cheers, —M.

Surprisingly pleasing

2013-12-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Picked up today (actually it came in the mail) an old PKA/R Tokina 35-70/3.5-4.8 macro zoom. Does not say RMC or SD on it. Works quite well on the K5. The Lower Left shot shows some of the box fuzz and the lower right shows the locator dot on the A50/1.4. Glare is partly due to the flash, but you

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Miserere
You are a wise woman with exquisite taste, Christine :-) Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 2 December 2013 17:38, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Ooo... Me! Possibly... Will

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
And that's a *very* nice price on the FA50/1.4. At my end ... I sometimes don't wait until Friday ... Here's a bunch of stuff FS that's not on eBay yet. Just in case anyone is interested.: 1. Pentax K1000 with Ricoh P 50/1.7 lens. Well-used but priced for the student. $35 2. Pentax Program Plus.

Re: PESO 2013 - 165 - GDG

2013-12-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite Striking! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:51 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Wow! You did well for not-your-type-of-thing :-). Lovely colors! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Nov 26, 2013, at 7:04 PM,

Re: I know it's desirable, but ....

2013-12-02 Thread Darren Addy
The Buy It Now price is too high, but I'm guessing that at LEAST one person will be bidding at the opening bid at the end. I'm guessing it will sell for a bit over $1900. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Way too much! Might as well buy a 250-600 at that

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

2013-12-02 Thread Stan Halpin
Can you post a sound recording of the event? On Dec 2, 2013, at 5:15 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Zos, but I'm failing to accurately describe the problem. As many on this list can attest, I've shot with this body/lens combination extensively for the past 'prox two years. What I'm

PESO - Near the Train Station

2013-12-02 Thread Rick Womer
in San Diego: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17616306size=lg (K-5, DA 50-200) The antithesis of the chaos PUG theme. I'm craving order these days. Comments? Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

2013-12-02 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Ken. Tried that crop and didn't like it--not enough of the sunny southern California je-ne-sais-quoi, maybe. Cheers, Rick On Dec 1, 2013, at 7:19 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Nice work - good eye. I think it would be a stronger image if the LH side of the image was cropped slightly to

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

2013-12-02 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Dan and Christine. More geometry on the way. Rick On Dec 1, 2013, at 11:32 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: That's nice geometry, Rick. I like it. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 1, 2013, at 1:57 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: After my meeting in New

Re: PESO - Near the Train Station

2013-12-02 Thread Miserere
Gianni Galassi would be proud of you, Rick! http://www.blurb.com/b/496590-square-the-exhibition-catalogue Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 2 December 2013 18:56, Rick Womer

Re: PESO - Near the Train Station

2013-12-02 Thread Miserere
Or here for an overload of square: http://www.flickr.com/photos/giannigalassi?view=sq Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 2 December 2013 19:12, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Gianni

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

2013-12-02 Thread Rob Studdert
The shift function of the lens is far less interesting than the tilt for me. I've no wish to invest in a camera system capable of providing tilt though I agree it's the preferred way to acheive the effect. Keystone distortion can be lossy but generally a few shots off a pano rig will provide you

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

2013-12-02 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Then you didn't spend enough time in Zion..:-) Too bad you didn't get to Bryce at all Nice shot though ann On 12/2/2013 14:39, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: This place is more amazing than Zion, IMHO. http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/12/valley-of-fire.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Zos Xavius
Collin, What kind of shape is the K1000 in? Is the shutter slow? On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: And that's a *very* nice price on the FA50/1.4. At my end ... I sometimes don't wait until Friday ... Here's a bunch of stuff FS that's not on

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

2013-12-02 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I disagree with Ken -- my crop would be from the bottom to take out the words which draw your eye away from the interesting reflection. Now go take some photos of the Del Coronado - :-) ann On 12/2/2013 19:04, Rick Womer wrote: Thanks, Ken. Tried that crop and didn't like it--not enough of

Re: PESO - Near the Train Station

2013-12-02 Thread Rick Womer
Aargh! My eyes! On Dec 2, 2013, at 7:16 PM, Miserere wrote: Or here for an overload of square: http://www.flickr.com/photos/giannigalassi?view=sq Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic

GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

2013-12-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Given the time pressures of work and other stuff this year, most of what I've been making photographs of are friends at gatherings, the City Center district in Santa Clara, and walks in San Jose's Guadalupe River Park on Saturday mornings. Over the past week and some, I've done two City

PESO - Shop 'til you Drop 2013

2013-12-02 Thread knarf
Very busy weekend. Yesterday was the third or fourth annual Shop 'til you Drop Alleycat. For those of you who may be new-ish around here an alleycat is an unsanctioned (and kind of illegal) bike messenger race through the city streets. There are checkpoints but otherwise routing and order is

Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

2013-12-02 Thread Ann Sanfedele
That's a very sad scene - says a lot. I also am particularly fond of 173 (but you will have to translate your title) and 179. glad you shared ann On 12/2/2013 21:47, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Given the time pressures of work and other stuff this year, most of what I've been making

Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

2013-12-02 Thread Ann Sanfedele
This on December 1st - http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/7966405_SrB5XV/1/2945171750_M2tT76j/Large Will the blooms get larger? Will the fragrance come back? comments botanical welcome ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

2013-12-02 Thread Jack Davis
Seems very pale, wispy and lacking detail. Especially the lilies. Needs a touch of color and certainly, contrast. Background not ideal.? Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, December 2, 2013 7:57 PM

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

2013-12-02 Thread Jack Davis
Not that I'm aware of. ;-) Jack   - Original Message - From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, December 2, 2013 3:56 PM Subject: Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S. Can you post a sound recording of the event? On Dec 2,

Re: Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

2013-12-02 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Jack - Not lilies - dracaena fragrans - common name Flowering Corn plant. Or did you mean the lilies in the poster? did you see the one I took earlier? this: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/7966405_SrB5XV/1/2933484629_FkVKwzX/Large photographically - yeah a

Re: FSF: K-5 (Canon ee-S, magnifying eye piece), DA 21, DFA 50 macro

2013-12-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Now I am starting to wonder too, just like Miserere. I seem to be offering sensible gear for sensible money and no one appears to be interested... What is wrong? Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

2013-12-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Wonderful portrayals of a delightful venue. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: This place is more amazing than Zion, IMHO. http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/12/valley-of-fire.html --

Re: PESO - Near the Train Station

2013-12-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very complex but pleasing geometry. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: in San Diego: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17616306size=lg (K-5, DA 50-200) The antithesis of the chaos PUG

Re: PESO - Shop 'til you Drop 2013

2013-12-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great Group Photo! I think the dog makes it, as well as the expression on the dude on the right. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 10:16 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Very busy weekend. Yesterday was the third or fourth annual

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

2013-12-02 Thread Ken Waller
Been there several times - with the right light it is other worldly ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire Very nice. I have thought of checking that out if I

Re: FSF: K-5 (Canon ee-S, magnifying eye piece), DA 21, DFA 50 macro

2013-12-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ricoh has a number of Pentax things on sale at a discount. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 10:49 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Now I am starting to wonder too, just like Miserere. I seem to be offering sensible gear for sensible money and no one appears to be interested... What is

Re: Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

2013-12-02 Thread Alan C
Ann, what I find is the florets open in the early evening and close in the morning. The fragrance is always strongest in the evening that's when the insects arrive. In our hot climate, the flowers only last a few days - probably longer in your cooler climate. The blooms don't get any bigger. I

Re: Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

2013-12-02 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Alan - YOu weren't around last year for the full story :-) The plant rarely blooms as a house plant from what I was told. I've had it for at least 20 years.. It bloomed for the first time last year and I had not seen it at all until the blooms were 3 times this size.. Have a look here for

Re: I know it's desirable, but ....

2013-12-02 Thread Bill
On 02/12/2013 1:36 PM, CollinB wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMC-Pentax-A-200mm-F4-Macro-ED-lens-Full-Frame-200-1 -4-/190984332207?pt=Camera_Lenseshash=item2c778da3af That is substantially more than I paid for my FA*200/4 Macro. Is it a substantially better lens? It's a FREE design, my

Re: PESO - Shop 'til you Drop 2013

2013-12-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Yes indeed! Godfrey On Dec 2, 2013, at 8:58 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Great Group Photo! I think the dog makes it, as well as the expression on the dude on the right. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 10:16

Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

2013-12-02 Thread Bob W
It's 'how true are your leaves'. Should be 'wie treu...'. B On 3 Dec 2013, at 03:49, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: That's a very sad scene - says a lot. I also am particularly fond of 173 (but you will have to translate your title) and 179. glad you shared ann On

Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

2013-12-02 Thread Bob W
That's a vg set. I particularly liked the olive branches, but there are plenty of good ones, very atmospheric. B On 3 Dec 2013, at 02:47, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Given the time pressures of work and other stuff this year, most of what I've been making photographs of

Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

2013-12-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Arrgh … sorry for the misspell. I'll fix it tomorrow. {Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree,} How faithful are your needles … in Deutsch, of course. ;-) G On Dec 2, 2013, at 11:28 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: It's 'how true are your leaves'. Should be 'wie treu...'. B On 3

Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

2013-12-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks BobW! I seem to be reacquiring my FourThirds lens kit. Another ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 arrived today, and a ZD EC-14 will arrive in two more days. The 50-200 works beautifully on the E-M1, and of course is also compatible with the E-1. Superb lenses. :-) G On Dec 2, 2013, at 11:30 PM, Bob