Re: Pentax PKA rear lens caps.

2004-08-12 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 2004.08.12 13:32:49: Sigma's newer caps for Sigma/PKA covers the entire mount. This is one thing Sigma does well. Are you kidding? Those Sigma PKA/S universal caps are a real PITA to use. they must be correctly aligned even to mount and are a bit

Re: Sigma 16mm f/2.8 fisheye c1980's

2004-06-19 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
At one point I had both Zenitar and Pentax 17-28 fisheye zoom. Zenitar had to go, but not because of any quality concerns. I did a little quasi-scientific test to justify selling the Zenitar and didn't see much difference between it and the zoom at the widest setting. Now, what does that tell

Re: *ist D remote (was Pentax Cable Switch F question)

2004-06-22 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
*istD is an awesome piece of equipment and it deserves a much better remote than the one currently offered by Pentax. I have the wireless remote which can operate either instantly or with a 3 sec delay. Does the cable remote have some additional functions that warrant purchasing it rather

FS: F 17-28/3.5-4.5 (fish-eye)

2004-06-25 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
no scratches, no dents, all original packaging. 300$ will ship anywhere. pictures available upon request. location: Latvia. Krisjanis

Re: The Photographer's Rights (another take and an introduction)

2005-08-16 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I have been lurking on this list for a while so I might as well introduce myself :) As many of us I used to enjoy photography in childhood, I had some pretty crappy off-brand Pentax screw mount cameras and lenses but I did enjoy it immensely. I took a 10 year break from photography in my teens

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I know what they say about how foot size relates to other body parts, does hand size work the same way? William Robb P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 2005.10.05 11:43:19: Supposedly... I've got really long fingers plus really large feet and no it doesn't :) I wish it would,

Re: Pentax Future? What's next for Pentax...

2005-10-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I've got really long fingers plus really large feet and no it doesn't :) I wish it would, though :), although my SO says it's exactly the right size :) After reading the last posts in this thread, I'am wondering whether first letter in PDML abbreviation really means Pentax? :-)))

Trip to Prague, any suggestions?

2005-10-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I am currently planning a trip to Prague at the end of October, any suggestions on what to see in addition to Saudek? Krisjanis

Re: Trip to Prague, any suggestions?

2005-10-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I am currently planning a trip to Prague at the end of October, any suggestions on what to see in addition to Saudek? What else are you interested in? 1. picturetaking 2. exibitions 3. beer I'll be taking my SO, so we will probably be in tourist mode most of the time, but I will

Re: Setting Up a Web Site

2005-10-06 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
script language=JavaScript type=text/JavaScript emUser = 'someuser'; emDomain = 'somedomain.com'; emLink = 'ieMail me.../i'; em = eUser + String.fromCharCode(32*2) + emDomain; document.write('A href=mailto:' + ep + '' + emLink + '/A'); /script No, it will not pick it up till it is

FS friday: SMC-F 17-28 3.5-4.5 fisheye zoom

2005-10-06 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
KEH LN to EX+ (original box and everything, slight wear, perfect glass) shipping from Latvia (EU) or from Los Angeles (a colleague of mine can take it there and then ship it or hand it over) reserve price 250$ will consider all offers buyer pays shipping Krisjanis

FS friday: LF stuff

2005-10-06 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Toyo Omega 45E +manual Kodak Anastigmat 203 a pair of Lisco Regal film holders the 6-exposure film cartridge, don't remember the name (all septums included) Velvia, Astia, Provia and Agfa 100F (box each) film goes half-price the full camera outfit plus changing bag and other small stuff 700$

Re: OT: photo editing computer info sources?

2005-10-06 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
nothing beats a 23 Sony or a 20 Apple Cinema HD Display, eh? games? what games? Krisjanis I'm interested in getting computer/monitor recommendations that are aimed at photo editing functions (e.g., which flat-panel monitor is best for photoshop?) rather than high-end game play (e.g., which

Re: OT: photo editing computer info sources?

2005-10-06 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Seeing as Pentax is not delivering new cameras to buy I have ordered the Sony 23 one. Will see how it works for photo editing next week. Krisjanis Yes, the needs for still photography are significantly different than the needs for 3D motion rendering... :-) I use the Apple 20 Cinema

Re: OT: photo editing computer info sources?

2005-10-06 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I'd like something like then when I *eventually* buy a G5 Tower. :-) Right now I have to wait until my wallet recovers from the printer purchase. Godfrey Oh, yes, the printer. I'm having an R2400 too. Should arrive next Monday. Hope it's worth the price tag. Krisjanis

Re: test prints

2005-10-10 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
long busy weekend. finally had time to do a couple of test prints with the Epson R2400. all i can say is !YES! BW looks great, so does color, on Epson Heavyweight Matte. I'm very pleased. :-) Godfrey Yes! Yes! Yes! I got mine last Friday. The big smile from beholding the test prints

OT: Epson R2400 confusion, help needed

2005-10-13 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Last week I bought the thing and I must say it is impressive. Yet there is one puzzling thing. It seems that in the printer menu I have a very small selection of papers - IIRC Premium Glossy, Premium Semigloss and some other. What do I do if I want to print on Archival Matte, Matte Heavyweight

Re: OT: Epson R2400 confusion, help needed

2005-10-13 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Excellent! Thank you! How do you store opened cartridges and what does switching them do to ink consumption? Krisjanis David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 2005.10.13 13:40:16: It will only give you the option to print on matte papers if you have the matte black ink installed.

FA 135/2.8 barrel coating?

2006-02-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Want someone to pat me on the head and say that it's not my fault.. A couple of years ago I purchased an FA 135/2.8 which had been sitting in the display for some time. Although I treat all my lenses with respect and don't subject any of my gear to any beating the coating on the barrel of this

pointless photo project, any suggestions?

2006-01-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I don't really know how to put this but I have been engaged in what seems today an absolutely pointless photo project. Today is the day I decide whether I want to go on with this silliness so I kinda wanted to solicit your opinions about this. I have set up a camera to photograph the sky from

Re: pointless photo project, any suggestions?

2006-01-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 05-01-2006 14:57:07: Can you put a full size version up? Looking at this is like trying to work out a local route from a one page world map. http://qq.void.lv/lielais_04.jpg Some days I wish that the full version would be more detailed but even at this

Re: Re: pointless photo project, any suggestions?

2006-01-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
http://qq.void.lv/lielais_04.jpg Some days I wish that the full version would be more detailed but even at this size a year would make a nice 16x118 print. Maybe you will like this site http://voksenlia.net/ Nah, this is all too scientific :) and too Norwegian :) Krisjanis

Re: pointless photo project, any suggestions?

2006-01-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Well, I'm afraid, that's it :) You can see the full version here: http://qq.void.lv/lielais_04.jpg Overlapping pixel like blocking just on a larger scale. Krisjanis Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 05-01-2006 16:47:04: How long do I wait for a readable image? Getting only overlapping

RE: pointless photo project, any suggestions?

2006-01-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Well, I was committed for a year and although I am excited by the prospect of printing a huge pano, it is still the last year if you know what I mean :) Many of the people I have spoken to about this admit that the idea is interesting but they would love to see the next year instead of the

Re: Camera shops and Monday's heat

2006-01-09 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Anyway, I am still determined to get a UV pass filter! The way things are going there you should consider looking into some IR cutoff filters instead vbg Krisjanis

F 17-28 fisheye zoom discovery

2006-01-13 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Thought I would share this... I was planning on selling my F 17-28 fisheye zoom today on ebay so I took it with me to work to photograph and write a description. I've been missing its capabilities since going digital so I just had to try to find a reason for keeping it. So I thought to myself

Re: Tripod Dilemma

2006-01-18 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I'm sorry for using the word silly and unintentionally offending many people :-0 I guess the word came to mind because I was partially baffled at the ridiculous prices I was seeing for these tripods (ex: $200 - $500) I guess if I had a full time job, that would be a reasonable

Re: Which lens do you use most?

2006-01-26 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
For 99% of my shots I use 77ltd. Back in film days my favorite was the 135/2.8 so it figures. If I have to go wider, I use Sigma EX 20/1.8. If I have to get closer I use Sigma EX 180/3.5 macro. 43ltd does nothing for me. I tried 28/2.8 AL but got a weird feeling in the stomach every time I

Pentax K-mount bayonet wanted

2006-02-10 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I have been out of luck trying to obtain a K-mount bayonet for my project camera. Surprisingly Ebay prices are quite high even for old and broken cameras. Keh offers a good selection of broken bodies but their shipping rates to Europe are a pain. Maybe someone here on the list has either the

WTB: LF lens

2005-11-22 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I need a light 100mm or wider lens in a shutter, that would cover 6x12cm without movements for a project camera, maybe somebody on the list has one they wouldn't miss? I am on a tight budget so please don't offer me those $1000+ used lenses, my heart bleeds just looking at ebay :)

Re: Question about optics (re single element soft lens)

2005-11-23 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
You could take the lens to optician's, they have devices that tell the focal length (or rather diopter strength) of a lens. Use this formula to get focal length from diopters: fl=1/D fl you get is in meters and this is the closest this lens should come to the sensor/film (infinity focus) knowing

RE: M lens mount

2012-10-18 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
For an experiment I need the mount from something like the M50/2. Anyone got a trashed Pentax brand lens cheap? Collin Brendemuehl When I needed something like that, the cheapest and ultimately best option was to get one of the Chinese reverse adapters off of the ebay (search pentax

FS Friday: Sigma AF 180mm F3.5 APO EX MACRO

2012-10-26 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
The old non-DG non-HSM version of the lens. I always had good results with it on my *istD and K10D but I haven't used it in some 6 years. There's no reason for me to hang on to it. That said, there is also no reason for me to sell it other than to fuel my own LBA. Today I saw an ongoing auction

FA135 service story and advice needed

2012-11-07 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Some of you might remember my FA135 that a moth took hostage. Long story short there is a dead moth right behind the back element. If nothing else, it is messing with focusing, so I would very much like to get rid of its carcas and debris. So half a year ago I went to my local Pentax dealer

RE: FA135 service story and advice needed

2012-11-07 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I've never held this lens before, but rear elements are generally the easiest to remove; I've removed quite a few in order to get to oily aperture blades. I'd REALLY like to see a photo of the dead moth! :-) Cheers, —M. Unfortunately it sounds a lot better than it looks. Just some

RE: FA135 service story and advice needed

2012-11-08 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I think it may be worth your while to contact someone from US of A as the idea that FA 135 cannot be fixed for the problem you're having sounds very strange to me. Boris Liberman My desire was to get real Pentax repair people to tackle the problem as they might have access to

RE: FA135 service story and advice needed

2012-11-08 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
If you don't mind sending it to the US you could check out Eric Hendrickson. He was a long time repairman for Pentax and now works on his own. You can contact him through his web site. http://pentaxs.com/ -p Thanks for the suggestion, I will think about it. Customs would be my biggest

RE: Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM drops, but it's for Art use only

2012-11-09 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
USB port that according to promo on dpreview.com will allow not just changing lens firmware but also things such as micro focus adjustment. What's the point of focus adjustment on the lens anyway? Unless it is for fine-tuning the distance scale on the lens itself, I would think it doesn't

PESO: morning father, i'm sure you will be happy to do some cleanup before breakfast

2012-11-10 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Everything is fine in the world if the prospect of major cleanup on a Saturday morning before coffee doesn't keep you from grabbing a few shots. http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=103 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: PESO - Smoke

2012-11-11 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
That must have been a very deep draw on his ciggie. I like how you didn't push the blacks and whites right to the edge, just to get that dreary feeling. I like square crops for street, too Derby Chang Yes, damn those smokers fogging up the streets :) Good one. kris On 11/11/2012 12:43

RE: PESO: morning father, i'm sure you will be happy to do some cleanup before breakfast

2012-11-12 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Thanks all for commenting. No hair clippers needed, just another friendly reminder to leave fingerpaint in front of the more permanent stuff every time. She did help cleaning up but as any parent of a 2-3year old will know, that is something that makes cleanup a couple times harder and more

The moth - I desperately want to kick somebody in the nuts

2012-11-13 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
So I opened the FA135 up last night. On the outside it looked like Pentax service had never even gone inside. On the inside - sure they had been there. I bought the lens new from the local dealer around 2002, it was the last one in stock here but it was still new and from the dealer. Somebody

RE: The moth - I desperately want to kick somebody in the nuts

2012-11-13 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
If it is any consolation, Kris, my FA 20/2.8 got its focus ring jammed/stuck. Yesterday I rushed it to the local service. From the looks and the talk of the people there I should say I am not 100% sure they will be able to fix it. I sincerely hope they do, because it is a dandy optic which

RE: The moth - I desperately want to kick somebody in the nuts

2012-11-14 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Since you have already replaced it, it would be interesting to see a side by side test of it, and the new one. Sure thing. What would be the best test cases for a clean lens against one that has stuff in it? Scratching my head here. Flare resistance and contrast come to mind. kris -- PDML

RE: The moth - (with pics)

2012-11-14 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Looking forward to your comparison pics. I think you should call your e-mails on this subject The Mothlens Prophecies. —M. Here you go, pics and all: http://foto.ri-ki.lv/moth/ kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

OT: Cormorant photog

2012-11-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
OT cormorant/camera news: http://www.petapixel.com/2012/11/14/lost-camera-found-around-birds-neck-with-photos-intact/#more-87738 LOL kris -- 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

RE: OT: Cormorant photog

2012-11-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Kris, that's great! But why OT?! ;-) Igor His gear was bringing him down, clearly he wasn't using a Pentax kris -- 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: OT: Subaru / Pentax Comparison

2012-11-20 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
From: Walt My first new DSLR was a K-x for much the same reason that I would love a WRX STi to be my first new sports car. Because of the high safety ratings? :) Tom C. Because they are both available in blue? :) kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO - Multi-tasking (messenger photo)

2012-11-23 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2012/11/multi-tasking.html?m=0 Just the other night was driving around and a girl on a bicycle went across the street, cigarette in hand. Thought about you and your messenger pictures. She was nothing like the guy in this picture. Long skirt, way more color and

RE: PAW151 - Fog

2012-11-26 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Wooden box, no lens, just a hole making f/138, 40s, Ilford HP5+ (ISO400). DagT http://www.thrane.name/ A really nice mood. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: Pesos: Another Day at Graylodge

2012-11-26 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Foggy in spots this AM, but went about 25 miles from home to Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area. Fog was very spotty and essentially cleared early in my shooting area. Jack I especially like the second, although at that resolution a lot of the birds in the sky look more like sensor dust.

RE: A modest proposal for Ricoh

2012-11-29 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Soon enough I will be getting my M-module, I hope. And then I will also buy an adapter so that I could try 50/1.2, 43/1.9 and 77/1.8 Pentax lenses. Boris Caveat - I recently purchased a similar K-mount adapter for a different system and it just wouldn't mount the 50/1.2. All other lenses

RE: Help!

2012-12-03 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I know that you've received other input and probably will have solved your problem via a USB import from the camera. But I am wondering whether this was a Lightroom issue or a Mac-OS issue. It would be interesting to turnoff LR, then insert your card and try to copy the files from the card to

RE: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-03 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Quoting J.C. O'Connell 90mm would be fine on 35mm film but on a pentax aps-c dslr its too long Well I've been using it for the last 7 years on APS-C but obviously I've been wrong. Brian That's not wrong, that's just slightly misguided. I really enjoyed my Sigma 180 macro on the

RE: PESO playing with lights

2012-12-03 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
If you are really missing all those drugs you took in the sixties, the rest of the set is at: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157632151268990/ Larry Colen Trippy. Looks like the bird doesn't approve, though. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: K-mount 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.2

2012-12-03 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
My 50mm f/1.7 is my favourite lens, but I'd love to try a 1.4 or even a 1.2, for the extra light. Daniele Don't bother with the f/1.2. It is nice and all but price/performance is totally unacceptable. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: K-mount 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.2

2012-12-04 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Don't bother with the f/1.2. It is nice and all but price/performance is totally unacceptable. Kris, I have to disagree with you on this, at least in regards to IQ. I have 3 copies of the Pentax 50/1.2 lenses and while they are a bit dreamy wide open, when stopped down a bit they are very

RE: PESO - S

2012-12-04 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Great pose. Looks great on my new monitor :-) Did you decide not to add bit more distinction between left arm and the background? Gerrit I'm visiting my neglected to-do list. One from last March. http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8243508238/lightbox/ K20D, DA* 50-135mm/2.8 @

RE: PESO - S

2012-12-04 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Might check your monitor calibration? On my calibrated IMac there is plenty of separation and it looks really great. Walt Hmm, true, this will teach me not to comment on pictures based on what I see on the work monitor. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Thinking about a collaborative photo project for the next year

2012-12-04 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Kris, It's an interesting idea, but way too intense a schedule. Rick Probably. One way I am going to make this easier on all the participants is that you can submit pictures for future dates and you don't have a tight 24h deadline for submitting your versions on the current dates. You

RE: OT, has anything interesting been happening with Lytro?

2012-12-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I'm starting to see a bunch of ads for Lytro cameras, but haven't seen any photos by actual users, or really read any real life reviews. Has anybody been keeping up with the technology? -- Larry Colen I wanted to. My wife was in Singapore recently and Lytro was supposed to have a shop

Any experience with the Sigma 1.4 EX DG converter?

2012-12-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Could be I can get one really cheap, anybody have first-hand experience with it and maybe even mounting Pentax lenses on it? The list of supported lenses on the Sigma web is extremely small. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: Any experience with the Sigma 1.4 EX DG converter?

2012-12-05 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
If the price is really cheap, it's probably worth it. Thanks for the input, David, Mark, John Francis and John Sessoms. I will try to get my hands on it, seeing as I have one lens on the supported list and it could also potentially work on others. The price is equivalent to ~70$ LNIB. kris --

RE: Cameras and Photography

2012-12-10 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
If I had money I would not switch systems. I might buy a Fuji x100 or x1 Pro, or were I flush with funds might buy an M9, but those would supplement my dslr, not replace. Frank, I should (semi-jocularly) warn you that if you try Fuji x1 Pro or x100 you may (like me) pass the point of

RE: Pentax 645D IR

2012-12-17 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
the ice-loving peoples of the world are one of Pentax's largest markets, Frank. I'm surprised you don't know that. Just last year alone sales reached nearly double figures, and there's rumoured to be a special edition coming out that smells of herring. B We have a few days of -20 to -30

RE: Pentax? You know, I used to have a K1000. What ever happened to them?

2012-12-21 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
When I bought my *ist-D the local, (30 miles away local, but the only surviving). Camera store still carried Pentax. So I actually got to hold one and try one out before I bought. The more or less local Ritz camera store, actually had a K10D and a number of lenses in stock, but was even

RE: Pentax Q preview

2011-07-13 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 2:26 PM There is clearly a market for the finely made pocket camera and the Q will always have the size advantage, which may be nearly as important as IQ for some. Now if they make a massive 15mm/f0.75 lens for it, count me in. I have a weird fascination

waiting for the K-5

2011-02-21 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Hello everybody! This is a short introduction – or more a reintroduction as I have just taken a 5year break from PDML. Never been an active poster but more of a lurker (time permitting). Not much of a shooter either. During these five years I have experienced a lot of personal drama and

RE: waiting for the K-5

2011-02-22 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
03:11 Krisjanis Linkevics krisjanis.linkev...@exigenservices.com wrote: Hello everybody! This is a short introduction – or more a reintroduction as I have just taken a 5year break from PDML. Never been an active poster but more of a lurker (time permitting). Not much of a shooter either

RE: waiting for the K-5

2011-02-22 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Motif? Oh yes, but regarding the lens it is quickly taking a well-deserved place in my 31/43/77/100/135 lineup. I really like the FOV and the detail can be mindblowing with the appropriate care (a problem for me because I tend to shoot all my lenses wide open). Mind you before I had it I was

K-5 initial battery charge time?

2011-02-22 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I have finally gotten my hands on the K-5 and nobody would every pry it out of my grip except the blasted battery charger. As the work day is coming to an end I have but one question before I run off with a wild smile on my face - how long will that charger hold my battery hostage? kris --

RE: Sensor stain serial number range

2011-02-22 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Damn my luck, the serial on the one I got today is 3827... and sure enough I have aliens living on the sensor... Oh well, I am seriously tempted to just live with it, the stains dont really even show at 200mm/f8... I won't shoot at f22 anyway. kris

RE: High Shutter Speed: Shake reduction ON or OFF ?

2011-02-23 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Isn't it general consensus that you should switch shake reduction off when using a tripod? Or are you handholding that beast? :) kris From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy [pixelsmi...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday,

RE: High Shutter Speed: Shake reduction ON or OFF ?

2011-02-23 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Disregard me, I didn't notice that you are really handholding it :) Not even propping it against something? Isn't it general consensus that you should switch shake reduction off when using a tripod? Or are you handholding that beast? :) kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Looking for balance (in a bag)

2011-02-24 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Hello, For years I had been using a biggish LowePro bag all high-tech and unfriendly-feeling albeit with some nice features like top zipper (I never use) and rain hood (same). It, although being quite big on the outside, has only three compartments so I can put only a camera with lens+2 big

RE: Looking for balance (in a bag)

2011-02-25 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I've come to the realization that when I go on a photo trip, I just need to bring along Tenzing Norgay to carry my gear. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est At least you're not bringing Nguyen with you! Or has this joke already outlived its useful life? kris -- PDML

RE: Pentax Lens Roadmap?

2011-02-25 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
LBA hit me and I was sad to see that Pentax don't have any current specialty lenses like tilt/shift, micro, soft... and I have to look at 3rd party lenses even for UWA. The new Limiteds are also weird - f/4? WTF? So yes, I have ordered Sigma 8-16 to feed my LBA :) Pentax, give me something to

RE: K5 has arrived here

2011-02-25 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Thanks, Bob. Paul's system of AF correction is most valuable. Turns out my K-5 has rather tricky AF module. Only some of my lenses required no Boris What is Paul's system? :) I haven't adjusted any of my lenses ever but maybe I should so if there is a better way I want to know! kris --

RE: K5 has arrived here

2011-02-25 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
But please be careful abut what you write...bear in mind that it can have fatal consequences in others' wallets... ;-) Jaume K-5 is crap, pictures at ISO54000 are practically unusable, all the modes have been made redundant by the dedicated ISO button and program shift, there is no

I blame GDG!

2011-02-28 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
The DA14 is a remarkably sharp, well corrected lens even wide open. fitting this lens to the Pentax K10D 10Mpixel body produces absolutely awesome detail resolution the DA14 performs very satisfactorily for an ultrawide lens when wide open, and is certainly very useable at that lens opening.

RE: FW: I miss my K5!!!!

2011-03-01 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
And then the big draw back appeared - the sensors have stains! Arrghhh!! How do I discover if there's a problem - by shooting a bright frame into the light/sky, or...? Regards Jens Hmm, I have the stains and I am seriously considering NOT taking the camera to be repaired/exchanged. I

RE: Advice solicitation for analog shooting

2011-03-04 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
I wonder why the Kx and DL2 are so light. Regards, Bob S. Penta-mirror instead of a proper prism? kris -- 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: DSLR video

2011-03-04 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
John Sessoms wrote: I expect we'll see divergence into a slightly more specialized video equipment; it'll be a modular box with the sensor, lens mount, LCD and connections to output the video. Look at Sony NEX doing it here and now - lenses optimized for video with silent motors even for

RE: PESO -- Headland

2011-03-04 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
P. J. Alling wrote: Another shot of the abandoned lifeguard's chair. A different photo altogether. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20headland.html I like the mood on both of those but I also have a problem with them both, especially this one with the seat fading into the

IR enablement and a related question

2011-03-07 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Hello all, I lost my mind and ordered a 720nm converted K10D but I still have the option of changing the IR filter in it to a different one. Anyone have experiences with IR on K10D and suggestions as to whether 720nm is a nice cutoff point? P.S. it seems that directly sending to list is not

screwed by filters

2011-03-07 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Need advice on unscrewing a thin circular polarizer from my 14mm. I thought I screwed it on at below freezing but it turns out it has screwed me and now refuses to unscrew. Note to self - you were right all along in that filters are devilish little thingies and you should stay as far from them

RE: The myth of persistence

2011-03-10 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Mike Johnston on not feeling obligated to shoot (or try) *everything* ... http://goo.gl/PhVNd -bmw Just what I needed. This time of year my drive home from work is directly into the setting sun, the graphic winter trees and enchanted power station chimneys with sun-colored vapor coming out

RE: k-5 disappointment

2011-03-12 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Something I read in passing made me think that when in live view you could zoom the display for manual focus to totally nail manual focus in live view. Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est You can. Press INFO - that gives 2x magnification. From there you can use the rear wheel to

RE: Damaged images

2011-03-14 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Indeed, it seems like a good practice to format a card in the camera every time the images were copied from it to the computer. Boris I am sure every time is a huge overkill. Just using it in a reader that can mount it properly without need for specialized drivers should be enough. I have

formatting SD flash memory (rant) - was RE: Damaged images

2011-03-14 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
But formatting may (although it's no guarantee) repair a glitch in an iffy card and let you continue using it. -bmw Some facts and common sense: SD memory is NAND flash which means the following things: 1) manufacturers ship it with errors already on the chip; 2) it deteriorates over time

RE: Green button in Av on the K-5

2011-03-14 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Rec. Mode menu, page 5, row 3: E-Dial Programing (includes the green button programming). Dario Sadly, although it can really be found there, the options available for modifying the green button behavior are extremely sucky. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: formatting SD flash memory (rant) - was RE: Damaged images

2011-03-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Kris, I am somewhat confused now. What you say makes perfect sense except one detail. I thought that CF cards were those that had controller on board. The SD cards as I understand don't have controller on board. Therefore it makes certain sense (may be not too much sense, but still) to write

RE: formatting SD flash memory (rant) - was RE: Damaged images

2011-03-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Controllers in modern cards are designed so as to balance writes across the card. That coupled with good error detection and correction routines should make the card last forever under normal load. That is assuming normal error rate. Could happen that the memory on the cards is produced

IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
My IR720 modified K10D arrived today. Strange but good, cause China EMS tracking says it is in Israel :) It backfocuses (of course). Has firmware 1.31. Now is there a way to somehow adjust the focusing via software or should I poke it with a screwdriver? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Did they replace the filter with clear glass, or just remove the filter? Replaced the original filter with a 720nm IR one that blocks visible light (more or less) - my goal with this was quick and painless infrared. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-15 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Focusing for IR was a bit different from regular light. I wonder if they have adjusted the camera for that or it just happens to BF.?? Dave Of course, that is why it needs adjusting. Now the question is whether to do it in hardware or software and which way would work best on firmware 1.31.

RE: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-16 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Focusing for IR was a bit different from regular light. I wonder if they have adjusted the camera for that or it just happens to BF.?? Dave Of course, that is why it needs adjusting. Now the question is whether to do it in hardware or software and which way would work best on firmware

PESO: sun is still getting in (720nm IR)

2011-03-16 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=17 kris -- 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: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-16 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
Sorry to be late to the party. You can either google-fu or pentaxforums-search the article that explains how to effectively hack into service menu of K10D where you could do some AF adjustments... Though I've K10D, I neither had a need nor nerves to do it... Boris Yes, that's exactly what

RE: IR enablement and K10D focus adjustment questions

2011-03-16 Thread Krisjanis Linkevics
pentaxforums-search the article that explains how to effectively hack into service menu of K10D where you could do some AF adjustments... Though I've K10D, I neither had a need nor nerves to do it... Boris For future reference (note to self) - this doesn't adjust AF - it adjusts the

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