Re: NorCal Meeting (resend)

. In the end, it was a great day of photography and friendship. Good food, good people, good photos. Good night, (; John Celio P.S.: I shot entirely on film, which should be developed tomorrow or the next day, but I'm curious where all the digital photos are. The majority of cameras at the gathering were

Re: PESO - images from NorCal PDML gathering

Images at http://jfwaf.com/PDML/ Comments, should you feel so inclined, would be welcome. Gah! I have *seriously* got to get back in shape. Great shots otherwise, John. (: John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want

Re: NorCal Gallery

http://www.daytonphoto.com/Galleries/NorCalSJ/bkd_1349.htm I guess you could say that I was duck shooting (there were mallards in the pond). -Patsy Hey, at least you don't look like you're always constipated. (; John Celio ...was actually just squinting... -- http://www.neovenator.com http

Re: New toy

, but there's no way to know when. John Celio P.S.: please note, the Promaster flash is a *very good* flash, just not on a digital camera. -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement.

Re: Full Frame DSLR

for something, I'd suggest only waiting for high-ISO noise to come down, because you're going to be waiting a *very* long time for a 35mm-sized sensor in a Pentax body. The current APS-C system is not as horrible as you think, and it's only getting better. John Celio -- http

Re: Full Frame DSLR (two responses in one)

profit from Pros who think they're getting the better camera. A 35mm-sized sensor is a waste of money. Also in my opinion, Kodak went 35mm-sensor to try to win back a piece of the pro-photography market, again counting on people not knowing the facts. There. I'm done. John Celio (done for now

Re: Full Frame DSLR (two responses in one)

, with their shrinking user-base, they'd probably LOSE money just thinking about one. You're not alone in wanting a 35mm sensor, but there sure aren't enough of you for Pentax to go that way and survive. Not at the moment, anyway. These are the realities of the camera market at this time. John Celio -- http

Re: Full Frame DSLR (two responses in one)

to get my information from the most reputable sources possible. I get as close to the horse's mouth as I can. John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement.

Digital Equipment List

numbers?) Anything else I missed? John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement.

Re: Digital Equipment List

-- D-FA 50mm f1.4 Huh? Wha? What have I missed? When did this one come out? It's not out yet. I don't know if it's even official yet. But, it's on its way. John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend

Re: Pentax Posters

I still have three or four. Contact me off list, first come, first served. I'll take one if there's one left! Let me know! (: Thanks, John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement.

Re: Anachronistic Me

own 6x7, the weight is worth it. (: John Celio (exceedingly happy with his new old 6x7) -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement.

Re: One from my first roll in the MX

, really, but I'm always curious. John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement.

PESO: Godfrey

From the NorCal PDML meet earlier this month, during lunch at that ethiopian restaurant: http://www.newpixel.net/special/godfrey.html Everyone else has been posting stuff lately, so I thought I'd join in on the fun. (: Details: MX, Tri-X 400, K 50mm 1.2, exposure not recorded. John Celio

Re: PESO: Godfrey

I guess that's Art. Revealing, but most of your subjects won't thank you. Hey, people posted pictures of me without asking. I figured PDML gathering photos were fair game. John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I

Re: PESO: Godfrey

Do people always react this way when you take their picture? -Patsy You should see the shot I got of you. (; John Celio P.S.: it's not a bad photo of you, btw. -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making

Re: Just an idea :)

sensor :))) Considering I own a bunch of Auto110 stuff, I'd buy an Auto110 Digital in a snap! John Celio -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.newpixel.net AIM: Neopifex Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement.

Re: PP question, sharp and unsharp.

One thing that I haven't been able to find yet is a good description of the mechanism of sharpening, unsharp mask and what all the various knobs, dials and variables do. in general, your PP shouldn't be sharp. If it is, urine trouble. John -- http://www.neovenator.com

GESO: Wedding Rookie

http://www.neovenator.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1230 You will not be seeing the many photos that I hate (which is the vast majority of them), even though the bride liked them all. I learned VOLUMES shooting this wedding. There are so many woulda coulda shoulda photos! I've got a long

PESO: Wax Your Peep

http://www.neovenator.com/2009/04/wax-your-peep.html Tech: K10D D-FA 100 2.8 AF080C ringlight, held to the left side John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/calemp http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO: Wax Your Peep

http://www.neovenator.com/2009/04/wax-your-peep.html Very sparkly, almost abstract. Cool shot. Thanks! Looking at it again, it does have an almost abstract look to it. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/calemp http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML

Re: Who wants to see a clue as to next Pentax DSLRs ?

Don't think it's a Nikon, or faked image from other brands. Looks like a new model, possibly with a new style of RTF. Could be some old prototype, could be the camera Pentax would release this year if the big, bad crisis didn't come. I read the whole thread again last night. There's a third

Re: Who wants to see a clue as to next Pentax DSLRs ?

more blurry pictures http://ricehigh.blogspot.com/2009/04/more-blurry-photos-of-new-pentax.html Do I see a retro camera strap connector? That thing (what we can see of it) looks clunky, bulky and awkward... Keeping in mind that the photos were taken with a wide-angle cell phone camera, it

Re: Who wants to see a clue as to next Pentax DSLRs ?

Better photo. Camera on far left... http://cid-9c2325683f4c3b9c.skydrive.live.com/... .../IMG|_0153|_ps|_up.jpg Try again: http://cid-9c2325683f4c3b9c.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/%E6%91%84%E5%BD%B1%E5%99%A8%E6%9D%90/PENTAX%20Rumors/IMG|_0153|_ps|_up.jpg Interesting. In this photo it looks

Re: Who wants to see a clue as to next Pentax DSLRs ?

Try again: http://cid-9c2325683f4c3b9c.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/%E6%91%84%E5%BD%B1%E5%99%A8%E6%9D%90/PENTAX%20Rumors/IMG|_0153|_ps|_up.jpg So that's, starting from the left, Unknown K20D successor, K20D, 645D, K-m with something red happening to the shutter release button? The thing I've

RE: 21th may is the day for the new Pentax DSLR.

Which is certainly a good thing, but _how_? What about the matte screen indicates that you're in focus, or the location of the plane of focus, or similar? Ummm, because the image in the viewfinder looks sharp? Your eye and brain indicate that it's in focus sending a signal to your right

RE: Used PEntax Digital

If high ISO is very important, K20D otherwise K10D. In my opinion, the K10D felt weird at ISO 400 after being used to an *ist DL. When the chance to switch to the K20D came at minimal cost, I jumped on it and I don't feel like I'm missing anything. How high is high? I generally am shooting

Re: Used PEntax Digital

What feature improvement do I get with the K10 besides the obvious 6 MP to 10 MP sensor and the shake reduction? Pentax came out with 2 firmware upgrades for the DS that kept it in line of the then current models. Most of the updates were in camera viewing features, but there were some real

Re: Rumormill: Pentax K7D

KD? - for the portuguese market, sure hit... far better than the *ist joke. The food giant Kraft makes a macaroni and cheese product. In the US it's called Mac and Cheese, but here (and only here, I recently found out to my surprise) in Canada we call it Kraft Dinner, or KD for short. I hope

Re: Won't wait

But: I'm impatient. So whatever your hosting setup is, if I click on the PESO link and the screen on my browser doesn't have a picture on it Pretty Damn Quick, I'm not waiting. For those of you have personal audiences who'll wait for your crippled-wombat-driven server because they're your Mom

Re: K 7 D FFN

http://homepage.mac.com/jomac/Pentax%20K7%20ffn/ That looks like a poorly-made fake. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/calemp http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: K 7 D FFN

So when are we going to be able to buy one of these cameras at retail??? Before our Grandfather Mountain gathering?!! Sure would be nice. Regards, Bob S. rumor says solid info to be out on May 20 Plus one day for each extraneous punctuation mark!!! John!? -- http://www.neovenator.com

RE: PESO - Noun or Verb?

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/04/noun-or-verb.html Heh heh heh! That made me laugh loud enough just now that my boss came over to look (I'm on my lunch break). Thankfully he's cool with language like that. He didn't seem to see the humor in it, though. Can't please 'em all, I

Re: I reskinned my MX

http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/09/09_05/09_05_newskin/index.htm Vry nice. Makes me wish I hadn't sold my MX + 40mm. It's a hell of a set. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/calemp http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: My order is in

After considering all the alternatives, I ordered the DA* 60-250 when BH opened tonight. -- 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: My order is in

After considering all the alternatives, I ordered the DA* 60-250 when BH opened tonight. It's safe to say that a large number of people on this list are dying to know how the lens performs for you. Are you up to the task? John (sorry for the misfire) -- http://www.neovenator.com

Re: Wedding Photographer

http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html I'd be willing to bet money this was written by a pro who's tired of being undersold by inexperienced hacks with Rebels and kit lenses. Doesn't make it any less funny, though. :D John -- http://www.neovenator.com

Pentax Ad Copy FAIL

http://failblog.org/2009/05/13/digital-camera-description-fail/ Right now, a copywriter somewhere is being flogged. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/calemp http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Want to Trade - my DA 10-17 for a DA 12-24

I own a DA 10-17 that I would like to trade for a DA 12-24. The DA 10-17 used to be Godfrey's, and I rarely use it, so it is in excellent condition. I have the box, caps and soft case for it. If you have a DA 12-24 you'd like to trade, please let me know. Thanks, John --

RE: Want to Trade - my DA 10-17 for a DA 12-24

Your going to need an angel to help you on this one. The DA 12-24 sells for $260 more than the DA 10-17 at BH. I see. Perhaps someone with an older copy of the lens won't mind so much. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/calemp http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto

Re: Colorful socks

http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20090515154341 ^^^ warm socks and trees... bizarre handicraft... comments appreciated. Ah, guerilla knitting! I love it, and have seen photos of it around the 'net for a few years now. My favorite was a big iron ring on a dock. Someone had completely covered

Re: Want to Trade - my DA 10-17 for a DA 12-24 (something to sweeten the deal)

Your going to need an angel to help you on this one. The DA 12-24 sells for $260 more than the DA 10-17 at BH. Would you believe 240 Well hey, my car died today and the corpse is worth about that much. Anyone want to trade their 12-24 for a 10-17 and a 1995 Chevy Cavalier LS that is only

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

I suspect it [the feature] takes into account lens model but focus distance as well as aperture and focal length so it would be quite difficult IMO to build such profile for other lenses. You make it sound like a hyperfocal/pan-focus function. Is that close? John -- http://www.neovenator.com

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

I like Thibouille's hinting game. I miss being in the loop about upcoming products, and I think this is about as close as most of us are going to get. It's fun, like a slowly unravelling mystery. Anyway, I own a decent amount of DA lenses. DA 10-17 DA 16-50 DA 18-55 DA 21 DA 50-200 D-FA 100

Space Camera

Take a look at the astronaut's camera in this article's top photo. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30805168/ I know it's not the K-m White, but it sure looks like it! I did a double-take when I opened the article. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/calemp

Re: Space Camera

Take a look at the astronaut's camera in this article's top photo. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30805168/ I know it's not the K-m White, but it sure looks like it! I did a double-take when I opened the article. So what is it, a Hassy? No idea, but I think someone here mentioned they haven't

RE: Pentax K7

According to a posting on the dpreview forums from JohnCPentax (who appears to work at Pentax USA) you're going to be disappointed. The K-7 *is* what was planned as the K30D, so there won't be one. JohnCPentax does indeed work at Pentax. And oh how I wish he was me. John Celio (Pentax

Speaking of SDM...

Does anyone else notice a warm up period between mounting an SDM lens and when the AF starts functioning? Whenever I put my 16-50 on my K10D, it takes between 5 and 15 (guestimate) seconds for the AF to start working. I should note that I don't use the lens very often, since my DA21 is my

Re: Speaking of SDM...

Thanks for your comments, everyone. I sent Pentax an email about my SDM issue, and also mentioned that time last year when the zoom locked up and didn't work until I twisted off the lens hood. I imagine this lens has been a lemon from the start, I was just being blissfully ignorant about it.

Dear Pentax USA Customer Support

Your business hours are ridiculous. Closing at 5pm Mountain Time (4pm here in California) means people have to call you from work if they need help, which in my case is very much frowned upon. Also, your email support is broken. I wrote you about my delayed-SDM-function lens problem and you

Re: SDM Failure

The 60-250 is SDM only. I think this is a 1% problem. Anyway, I'll try to get it sent off today. My 16-50 just arrived at Pentax's repair center in Arizona today for its SDM problem. Pentax has been very quick with repairs in the past, but that's when they were in Colorado. Hopefully this

Scott Bourne's Ego

If any of you follow Scott Bourne on Twitter or elsewhere, I would like to suggest ignoring that egotistical jackass from now on. Earlier this evening he posted something negative about people who shoot weddings for cheap. When I, and quite a few others from what I've seen in searching

Re: Scott Bourne's Ego

If any of you follow Scott Bourne on Twitter or elsewhere, I would like to suggest ignoring that egotistical jackass from now on. Who the hell is Scott Bourne? He can block me too if that helps with his therapy! Sorry, should have explained. He's a pro photographer, runs photofocus.com and

Re: Scott Bourne's Ego

Jeeze. Bourne is pretty famous. I thought more people here knew of the guy and might appreciate knowing how he treats people who disagree with him. Sorry to waste your precious bandwidth. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Pentax Optio I-10 sure looks cute

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10012505pentaxoptioi10.asp I wonder how it is to handle? I wonder if the photo quality is any good? But it sure looks neato. :-) With a PS-sized sensor, it's probably not going to replace anyone's dSLR, but it would sure look nice next to my Auto110. It's

Stuff to see in CT?

Later next month I'll be making my first trip to the east coast since 1989 (and my first time on an airplane since 1997) to see a friend in New Haven, CT. Anyone know of interesting things to see and/or photograph there or in areas nearby? Thanks, John P.S.: I'm not really interested in

Re: Stuff to see in CT?

Oh yes, there's Yale University. Most of the archetecher, (well the buildings built between the colonial period, and about 1950's, seem to be stolen from Ox-bridge. You might even think you were in part of England). After the 50's there's a lot of Bauhaus inspired Modern architecture. Yale

Re: Stuff to see in CT?

...@paper-ape.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: Re: Stuff to see in CT? On 2010-01-28 22:06 , John Celio wrote: Later next month I'll be making my first trip to the east coast since 1989 (and my first time on an airplane since 1997

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2008-2009 request

That was beautiful, Cotty. I hope you get a green light for the project. I don't recall seeing my Grapes photo show up, but just in case, you have my permission to show it. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

SDM repair complete

Just got my DA* 16-50 back from Pentax's outsourced service center (C.R.I.S. Camera Service, in Arizona). They did a terrible packing job with the lens, letting it float free in a box of styrofoam peanuts that wasn't completely full. UPS managed to smash up the box pretty bad, but thankfully

Re: PESO - M3 and ME reskinned

http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_02/10_02_me_m3/index.htm I really like the blue on that Leica! If I had a skinnable camera I'd be seriously considering that color right now. In the Pentax family photo, what is skinned on the MZ-5? It's too dark to tell for sure. Nice job!

RE: Reports of New Gear

645D K-m2 DA*10-16 f/4 DA*20 f/2 DA*28 f/2 http://www.dchome.net/viewthread.php?tid=827626extra=page%3D1 Someone get me a bib, those lenses are making me drool uncontrollably. John (it could just be the burritos I've got warming in the microwave, but I'm pretty sure it's those lenses)

RE: PESO - M3 and ME reskinned

In the Pentax family photo, what is skinned on the MZ-5? It's too dark to tell for sure. I had some alligator imprint leather lying around one rainy weekend, so Well then, I might have to put a fun color of leather on my ZX-5n some day when I've got a little extra cash. It might make

Re: PDML book 2010: One week to go!

I think I've decided on my one submission for the book. I'm uncertain about the sharpening issue, though. I shoot raw, and so put a teeny bit more than Photoshop's default sharpening on the photo. If a submission is deemed too sharp by the editors, do we get a notification or just get the

OT - Tea

So I've been asking everyone I can think of who might know something about tea and have been coming up emptea. My friend in Connecticut introduced me to a German tea, called Braunschweiger Löwentee, that she got during her last trip there. It was a really good blend of oolong and black teas with

Re: OT - Tea

2) A way to order the tea from Germany. This may be too expensive for me, but I'd like to find out for sure. OK found the shop that makes and sells it. Have a relative in that town, too. Postage goes by weight and whether or not you want insured or registered shipment on top. So let me know how

Re: A400/5.6 Shots a bird

JCO, every time I try to visit your website, my browser gives me a virus/malware warning. This time, I clicked through the warning since it was just a jpg, but then AVG said it blocked a threat from your site. It said, Threat name: Exploit Rogue MCOS (type 1027). For what it's worth, I use

Re: A400/5.6 Shots a bird

FWIW, I am running AVG Free 9.0 on this XP Pro PC. It loaded without a protest from AVG here. That's what I'm running, too, except on Vista. *sigh* Maybe it's just me. Dammit, I was really hoping to not have to do a fresh install this weekend... John -- http://www.neovenator.com

RE: PENTAX K-m - Nice camera or what?

is, and where a business like Pentax must place their emphasis in order to turn a profit. As much as some people want a Pentax version of the 5D or better, Pentax wants to stay in business. John Celio P.S.: for the curious, here are some of my photos from the new Academy, most shot with a D-FA 100 on my

RE: Re-enabled

If I had the money, I'd get the W60 in a heartbeat. Ever since the Optio WR series, Pentax's PS water resistant/proof cameras have been utterly fantastic. The 43WR had one of the sharpest lenses I ever saw on a PS camera, no exaggeration, and it appears the W series has kept that optical

RE: OT: Two more applicants for a Darwin

Wow. I wonder what drug(s) they were on? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto Original Message Subject: OT: Two more applicants for a Darwin From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, September 25, 2008 12:22 pm To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: New grip for K10D K20D body

It's not an indentation, but rather an extension outward of the grip below the IR sensor. It's done for people with big hands who need a deeper grip. The stock K10/20D grip is absolutely perfect for me, but I have average-dude hands, and I can imagine people with bigger hands wishing for a

Re: Important: Orphan Works is being HOTLINED today - OUT OF BOUNDS!

Did any of you stop to think that maybe this is an important issue to people like us? Maybe some of you out there, who live in the US and create photographic (or other media) works that others might want to use, ought to be concerned about copyright laws? This isn't simply about politics,

Re: Important: Orphan Works is being HOTLINED today - OUT OF BOUNDS!

2008/9/28 John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Now Dave, that's just gratuitous and I'll have none of it. David Savage wrote: nazi nazi nazi nazi Didn't work either. I tried. i guess this is a Godwin free zone. Mentioning Nazis or Hitler with the

RE: PhotographyBlog: Pentax Interview, quite interesting (Samsung deal etc.)

http://www.photographyblog.com/index.php/weblog/comments/pentax_and_samsung_partnership_not_perfect/ Sounds like a lot of good news. - Cotty won't have to eat his hat and the rest of us won't have to re-invest in new 35mm lenses. - The 645D will likely see the light of day, reaffirming

Re: PhotographyBlog: Pentax Interview, quite interesting (Samsung deal etc.)

- Cotty won't have to eat his hat and the rest of us won't have to re-invest in new 35mm lenses. Most of mine are 35mm. Er, I meant digital-optimized 35mm lenses (like the D-FA macros). All I know is, the DA lenses I own or have used perform immensely better than older 35mm lenses on

RE: 67 lbs (?)

Nevermind that, what about Amazon's $800 price for the DA* 55 1.4? Are they nuts? The FA 50 sells for a QUARTER of that, and only lacks SDM, 5mm and an extra coating or two! Jeeze. There go my hopes of ever owning THAT lens. John -- http://www.neovenator.com

A 67 Holdup

http://designyoutrust.com/wp-content/uploads4/jr_1.jpg I can't seem to find any background information on this photo, but since it features a 6x7 (branding photoshopped out), I thought it might be appreciated here. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto

Re: A 67 Holdup

http://designyoutrust.com/wp-content/uploads4/jr_1.jpg I can't seem to find any background information on this photo, but since it features a 6x7 (branding photoshopped out), I thought it might be appreciated here. Found it! The photo is by this guy: http://www.jr-art.net/ John --

Re: Exposure Curiosity

Darrel 1: K10D, DA* 50-135mm 50mm, ISO 800, 1/13 sec @f2.8 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7935227 Darrel 2: K10D, DA* 50-135mm 50mm, ISO 800, 1/30 sec @ f2.8 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7935234 Santa?! John -- http://www.neovenator.com

OT: Photoshop Disasters

http://photoshopdisasters.blogspot.com/2008/10/lexar-8gb.html I love the Photoshop Disasters blog, and I thought this particular post might be appropriate for this group of frequent memory card users. Somewhere, a graphic designer is hanging his head in shame. John --

Re: AF why

It dawned on me that of all the buttons on the back of the K20, the one I've never ever hit is AF. Its effect seems identical to squeezing the shutter a bit. So I went and looked around in the manual; it entirely escapes me why this button exists and what you'd use it for. So obviously I'm

Re: what happens when memory card fills up

I am curious, what do the pentax DSLRS do when the memory Card is full? Shutter locks up? I have used mine for nearly Two years but haven't filled a card to the max yet so I am Just wondering It explodes. After all, the card is only wafer thin. John (it says memory card full or something

Philosophy

Back when I was an art student and was in my first photography class, my professor (Alice Shaw, www.aliceshaw.com) was giving a slide show about famous fine art photographers and their creative processes. One photographer she mentioned, whose name I wish I could remember, would take photos and

Re: Philosophy

While it might be a good philosophy when trying to cull the gallery, it doesn't do much for the learning to improve your shooting. It is by examining the shots while you still remember details of shooting that helps you learn how to improve your skills. Don't get me wrong, I don't completely

NorCal - Blue Angels this weekend

Just a heads-up: it's Fleet Week in San Francisco, and the Blue Angels are going to be doing their shows this weekend. As always, I'll be out there with my K500 4.5, trying to catch the cross-overs at just the right moment. If anyone wants to meet up, let me know. John --

RE: NorCal - Blue Angels this weekend

Where were you last year? I did both days! 300mm f2.8... On my old K100 D... I like to stand up on that hill north of Aquatic Park, on the road along the cliff, next to the little building partway up. It seems like a good place to be. I just wish I knew how to get out on that long pier!

Re: OT - Govt Agency doctors photograph to sanitize history

It's just a stamp. I'd much rather have the government not portray smoking as cool than accurately reproduce a tiny version of an old photo. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: OT - Govt Agency doctors photograph to sanitize history

Looks good. Rewriting history is ok as long as it's politically correct. Not. So you *want* government-sanctioned art portraying smoking as cool? Golly gee, that's a fabulous idea. What's next, Scottish stamps of Ewan McGregor shooting up heroin? Jamaican stamps of Bob Marley smoking

OT: Black Silicone Could Change Digital Photography Forever

http://gizmodo.com/5062412/black-silicon-discovery-could-change-digital-photography-night-vision-forever or: http://tinyurl.com/47m7wt Certainly sounds intriguing! John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO 2008 - 151 - GDG

http://homepage.mac.com/godders/151-inthelight.jpg Fantastic, if slightly creepy at the same time. :) John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO 2008 - 151 - GDG

http://homepage.mac.com/godders/151-inthelight.jpg Fantastic, if slightly creepy at the same time. :) How's it creepy? I imagine that, if I were a child that young (I'm guessing the kid is pretty little), in an empty space that large, I would at some point start to feel very much alone

Re: PESO 2008 - 154, 155, 156 - GDG

Moving On -- At first I thought it was just another road-into-the-distance perspective piece, but then my eye was following the path and it just... kept... going. Made me laugh at myself. Much better than I'd assumed it would be. Berries -- way too busy to be interesting. I think shallower

Re: What do you all think of the micro 4/3 system?

I wonder if it's possible for me to get my Pentax Auto-110 camera body converted to digital? Plenty of room inside if it's not going to have to fit film cartridges. I have all the lenses, and a spiffy case I could keep it all in! Better use up my supply of Kodacolor 110 first, and put my Kodak

Re: Sony full frame A900, where's Pentax?

Anthony gave up thusly: I give up =/ http://img1.jurko.net/avatar_1218.gif I think that sums up my reaction nicely, as well. JCO, are you even paying attention to what other contributors to this thread have said? It sure seems like you aren't. John -- http://www.neovenator.com

Re: What do you all think of the micro 4/3 system?

My husband is looking at the micro 4/3 as the ultimate carry-everywhere digicam. I imagine threads like this on the PDML are making Pentax a little worried. I wouldn't blame them if that were the case. It seems, to the casual reader anyway, that a lot of people are willing to jump ship just

Re: Sony full frame A900, where's Pentax?

Yes I have. My point is that FF generally, almost universally today Means a 24x36mm sensor. This is because DSLRs using 24x36 designed Lenses are predominantly available in FF and less than FF. All the Other formats, 4/3 etc. don't really have two or more different Size sensors being used for a

Re: Full Frame: what is it?

I believe Full Frame to be akin the sex of angels, a perfect topic for an endless discussion. What's a frame? Is it related to lenses in use? Is it related to a bayonet shape or a register distance? I don't think so. snip Very well put, all of it. :D John (just turned 30 27 minutes ago) --

F--k Full Frame

Go take pictures! John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- 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: single light portraits

Anyone have any single light portraits to share? Also, what are you opinions are using a single light? snip And here I used the same bounce flash capability but reflecting it with my hand ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/160-self-portrait-2.jpg Speaking of self-portraits, and since I

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