Re: OT or not OT

2015-11-27 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 27, 2015, at 1:35 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > I'm squinting a little but I can't see you. > > All I see are black letters on a field of white. > > Kenneth Waller > In the not too distant future, that is all you'll see from this tired old photo=weenie. First found in late 2014, cancer

Re: PESO (s) "New Haven" and "Last Train"

2015-09-14 Thread Joseph McAllister
Saves on the Electric Bill... JJ McA On Sep 14, 2015, at 12:29 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > I like the pics--both are very evocative. > > Since Conrail snuffed it years ago, you must be referring to > Connecticut Shore Line East as the operator. I've seen (and heard, and > smelled) a few of their

Re: Where is everyone?

2015-03-21 Thread Joseph McAllister
-Original Message- From: Mark Roberts Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2015 2:53 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Where is everyone? Serious question: How did you find out at the PDML? (Everyone please feel free to pipe up here.) I don't recall the exact year, but I was

It's like…

2015-02-01 Thread Joseph McAllister
You're running to catch the bus at the corner of your block. Looks like you made it, but when you get there, you slip, fall, drop your change, tear your pant's crotch, then the bus runs you over. The most miserable finish to a SuperBowl game I've ever watched. The Hawks couldn't have screw up

Re: The Poetics of Gas

2015-01-29 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jan 29, 2015, at 11:47 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Bob W wrote: Nostalgia for our industrial heritage, with some nice pictures, here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30405066 There's a very good-looking one, built in 1886, close to where I live. It was once the largest in the world:

Re: OT: nice glass

2015-01-29 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jan 29, 2015, at 6:22 PM, John wrote: On 1/28/2015 8:26 PM, CollinB wrote: http://m.ebay.com/itm/131413849496?_mwBanner=1 Doesn't appear to be K-mount though. I'm sure there's an adaptor being made somewhere in China… Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion -

Re: #Ricohrama

2015-01-07 Thread Joseph McAllister
I wouldn't mind seeing a breakdown of numbers sold by model and country. I think it would give Pentax and/or Ricoh users/buyers an idea where they stand in the great cesspool that is modern camera marketing and sales. How many total Pentax branded K-3 have been sold. Break that down by country.

Re: Test - Is anybody there/

2015-01-05 Thread Joseph McAllister
Getting ready to feed the dogs now Brian… On Jan 5, 2015, at 1:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Just checking - no new posts to the list since I went to bed over 8 hours ago. A bit unusual... -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: Peso- Nov Hummer

2014-12-01 Thread Joseph McAllister
If I could get a sunny day I would shoot a few of the Anna's pair that stay over. It's been below freezing going on three days, so I have to bring the feeders in at night, rehang them in the morning. I'll put out a couple of others so I can have one out, two thawing on rotation. Nice capture

Re: '65 Mustang

2014-11-19 Thread Joseph McAllister
As a one time Por-sha driver, thank you Cotty, for lots of P-Porn. The overlay gimmick just didn't work for me after the first time it was used here. JJMcA On Nov 19, 2014, at 3:40 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 19/11/14, Ken Waller, discombobulated, unleashed: I'll stick with my Boxster

Re: PESO: Giraffe

2014-11-04 Thread Joseph McAllister
A rarely seen angle of a giraffe, looking coyly back at you. I like it… JJMcA On Nov 4, 2014, at 8:38 PM, David Mann wrote: I may as well make you all endure my crappy photo just because I saw one at the zoo. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/824/#peso I liked the pose but had to

Re: PESO - peekaboo

2014-11-03 Thread Joseph McAllister
Nice portfolio of normally skittish critters Paul. Thanks for sharing. JJMcA On Nov 3, 2014, at 8:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: A doe looks out from behind a tree in Troy, Michigan this morning. K-3 plus DA8 60-250 with DA 1.4X converter, f5.6, 1/400th, ISO 1600, 350mm:

Re: PESO - Autumn in the Rouge

2014-11-03 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 3, 2014, at 8:35 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: A Rouge River scene, November 2, 2014. K-3 with DA*60-250/4 and DA 1.4X converter. f5.6, 1/1250th, ISO 1600, 350mm. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17897507size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - External Hard Drives

2014-10-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
Mark, I have been using the Mac Mini encased drives, all from various sources. I have eight of them, ranging in size from 500GB to 2TB, running 24 hours a day, the smaller sizes for 7 years, larger up to 4 years. Half of them for backup of the similar sized drives. In all that time, only one

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-15 Thread Joseph McAllister
Paul, you and yours are in my thoughts day to day. Best to you all. JJMcA Sent from my iPad On Sep 13, 2014, at 21:30, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Paul, Marlene Grace, you will remain in our prayers thoughts until this thing in conquered. God bless. Alan Ann C -Original

Re: Is this a rant? The biggest difference between the K-3 and earlier Pentax DSLRs...

2014-09-08 Thread Joseph McAllister
As one who has ADHD reading manuals, at least more than a page at a time, is difficult. Most of my knowledge of my K-5 workings were discovered using the thing, sometimes experamenting, sometime looking it up in the manual (which is always at home). Try it! It's like getting a new camera

Re: PESO orchid

2014-08-10 Thread Joseph McAllister
Very nice, Paul JJM Sent from my iPad On Aug 10, 2014, at 13:58, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I struggled with a few orchids for years, trying to get them to bloom. Nothing. Moved them to a different location with just a bit more sun and they now bloom with regularity.

Re: OT - How quick are you?

2014-05-10 Thread Joseph McAllister
Many tries, best avg was .238, but the average average was more like .341. Finger failure. Huh? Not too bad for a 71 yr old who's probably stoned anyway. Would probably do better on a tablet. On Apr 27, 2014, at 15:18 , Steve Cottrell wrote: Had three goes, average of about .25 of a second,

Re: Well now I feel like an idiot.

2014-04-29 Thread Joseph McAllister
it excite me? —Jay Maisel Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- 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: PESO: That lonely feeling

2014-04-16 Thread Joseph McAllister
With that metal roofing, the house would be pretty much structurally sound. Fumigate Plaster Walls Recondition wood trim w 2 w carpeting Exterior lighting to spot the homeless who mistakenly think they can return. JJM On Apr 15, 2014, at 20:54 , Jeffery Johnson wrote: Went out Saturday

Re: Lunar Eclipse

2014-04-15 Thread Joseph McAllister
Though I started setting up the telescope, and readied the K5 on a tripod, as predicted yesterday by the evil weather forecasters, Puget Sound's skies filled with medium to thick clouds tonight. The moon, shining brilliantly with it's accompanying stars the past three nights, could only present

Re: OT: Apple doesn't fall far from the tree

2014-04-15 Thread Joseph McAllister
Because you will learn to recognize the pin numbers, if not remembering them (it's hard), you might try what I do. I print a lengthy line of characters on a small sheet. Choose the first letter of each bank or card, and a standard random charactor offset, say 2 for the first pin, 4 for the

Re: SDM snaffu

2014-04-13 Thread Joseph McAllister
If there are leaves or branches between you and the subject, the camera/lens doesn't really know what you want. If there is a breeze, and said obstacles are moving, AND you do not have spot focusing on, the camera will hunt. Choosing action mode will do the same thing. Focusing looks for

Re: OT: Apple doesn't fall far from the tree

2014-04-13 Thread Joseph McAllister
Quite a tale, with the 'happy ending' too! Could have been worse if 'Find My Phone' failed to spot your stuff, hidden in the field of bluebells, or if the driver had stopped and turned out to be a brute. :))) Pentaxian On Apr 13, 2014, at 13:12 , Bob W-PDML wrote: In three weeks I'm

Re: Lucky you if you rented expensive gear from Calumet yesterday...

2014-03-19 Thread Joseph McAllister
Ditto Ken's info on Atlex. Joseph On Mar 13, 2014, at 13:26 , Ken Waller wrote: Christine FWIW - Atlex http://www.atlex.com/ is a good source for inks papers. I've been using them for years and find not only do they have the products but their prices beat every local source. Kenneth

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
hockey was a northeast thing. But then. I live in Boston. John G. HooRah Bahston and the Bruins. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- 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

Re: PESO -- University 5-5030

2014-02-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
My father's phone number in Junior College in Phoenix in 1929 was 403 as listed in the phone directory. On Feb 14, 2014, at 06:28 , Joseph McAllister wrote: CEdar 5 - 2206 (Wellesley MA 1950s) On Feb 9, 2014, at 19:37 , knarf wrote: Riverside 4-4243 Cheers, frank, dating himself

Re: Pentax 1.4x converter

2014-02-14 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Feb 2, 2014, at 09:18 , Mark Roberts wrote: Joseph McAllister wrote: Definitely not a Pentax product shot, beta or whatever. In about two weeks we'll find out for certain. I'm pretty sure you're wrong :) The image as announced by Pentax had a correction (more PS?) that allowed

Re: Pentax 1.4x converter

2014-02-14 Thread Joseph McAllister
would expect to see some sort of built in image intensification within the 1.4x instead of just upping the ISO. No? :) Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO -- University 5-5030

2014-02-14 Thread Joseph McAllister
CEdar 5 - 2206 (Wellesley MA 1950s) On Feb 9, 2014, at 19:37 , knarf wrote: Riverside 4-4243 Cheers, frank, dating himself On 9 February, 2014 9:27:49 PM EST, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Evergreen 2-5548, when I was very young. I like the shot a lot. I think one could

Re: Pentax 1.4x converter

2014-02-01 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jan 27, 2014, at 12:42 , steve harley wrote: on 2014-01-27 12:20 Mark Roberts wrote I think the text on the barrel was Photoshopped in but I think it's a genuine Pentax product shot done from a pre-production prototype. i think the whole thing is a fake; every detail of mount surface

Re: Pentax Lens caps

2014-01-16 Thread Joseph McAllister
My several B+W 'thin' filters all came with a Schneider plastic cap that fit them quite well, knocked then off by accident one or two times, but they never fell off on their own accord. In fact, if you use them with the lens shade on between sites, it is hard to get a fingernail under the ridge

Re: I have committed a book

2014-01-06 Thread Joseph McAllister
It's only the 6th of January, but I'm ready to vote you PDML Photographer of the Year Jostein!! Great stuff… On Jan 6, 2014, at 09:45 , Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: From the USA roadtrip. Preview available. http://blur.by/1g87VCS Jostein Joseph McAllister mc...@mac.com Genealogy

Re: questions about the 20-40

2013-12-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
It's only WR if it says so on the bezel. Those who, like me, purchased 2008 versions of the 16-50, 50-135 60-250 have no more water resistance than our FA and F lenses. On Dec 26, 2013, at 17:49 , Paul Stenquist wrote: The 16-50 is weather resistant. I've shot with it in pouring rain.

Re: questions about the 20-40

2013-12-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
with a newer body. Though I criticize others, it does nothing to improve my own mind, or my own photography. On Dec 28, 2013, at 18:23 , Matthew Hunt wrote: On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 9:11 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: It's only WR if it says so on the bezel. Those who, like me

Re: questions about the 20-40

2013-12-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
finesse anyway. My D-FA 100mm ƒ2.8 Macro has a hard plastic mating surface to the camera, and no mention of WR on the body or box. Ser. #5826425 49mm filter. Clamp on-off sw. I consider it a poor substitute that my insurance co. gave me for my sleek FA 100mm Macro. Joseph McAllister pentax

Re: Completely Tasteless Pron

2013-12-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
we list it on eBay. :) Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- 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: PESO - Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey, 2013

2013-12-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
water. Good use of wide angle. Joseph McAllister Too much gear, not much time -- 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: For street shooters - 90 degree mirror add-on lens

2013-12-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
the shortest lens you could use without heavy vignetting. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- 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: PESO: Red December

2013-12-25 Thread Joseph McAllister
on this sacred day Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- I couldn't remember most of what I know today if it weren't for others sharing their knowledge of my past on the Internet. Thank you… -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Need help with a package from UK to USA

2013-12-22 Thread Joseph McAllister
Replied off list. Thank you Cotty! Joseph On Dec 19, 2013, at 11:08 , Steve Cottrell wrote: On 17/12/13, Joseph McAllister, discombobulated, unleashed: The least expensive shipper is quoting me £141, the most £512. But these are 3+ days shipments, much faster than I need. I am only

Re: OT: Need help with a package from UK to USA

2013-12-19 Thread Joseph McAllister
cubic footage, at which point that service is no longer available. On Dec 18, 2013, at 12:25 , John wrote: Does the British Post Office do parcel post? ... or whatever that's morphed into now-a-days. On 12/17/2013 9:30 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: I just purchased two new old-stock still

OT: Need help with a package from UK to USA

2013-12-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
. Could one of you make some suggestions on ways to cross the pond in a more reasonable manner? Luton LU2 to USA 98349 Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: FS Friday - Mucho Booty - NOT!

2013-11-11 Thread Joseph McAllister
Never mind. On Nov 8, 2013, at 19:27 , Joseph McAllister wrote: No, I'm not dumping all my gear to buy a K-3. Couldn't afford one until the price drops below $900, plus the grip. But I do have bills to pay before bad things happen. I was going to use FleaBay, but they burned me on a sale I

FS Friday - Mucho Booty

2013-11-08 Thread Joseph McAllister
ago when I photographed a few camera goodies. Been using the 'Q' more on these cloudy days as a just in case camera to have with me at all times. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: SMC PENTAX f2.8 300mm FOR SALE

2013-11-08 Thread Joseph McAllister
He wasn't a banker, was he? :) On Nov 7, 2013, at 11:40 , Alan C wrote: This lens is up for sale in South Africa. Perhaps someone is interested? http://www.junkmail.co.za/leisure/film-cameras/north-west/hartbeespoort/pentax-smc-2-8-300mm-32148205 Alan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - (and VESO) The Christmas Train

2013-10-30 Thread Joseph McAllister
is full O scale. European O is a little bigger 1:43.5. BTW, according to what I read on the Web, American Flyer never made S gauge stuff. The plot thickens! I might just be tempted to dust everything off, put down a few meters of track take some side-by-side snaps. Alan Joseph

Re: Initial experiences with K-5

2013-10-30 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 29, 2013, at 13:56 , Eric Weir wrote: On Oct 29, 2013, at 1:54 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Just sold mine on FleaBay for the disappointing price of $58 plus shipping. It's in California now. Where were you to bid it up? !! :) Ah! I didn’t check eBay till

Re: Initial experiences with K-5

2013-10-29 Thread Joseph McAllister
. Currently none at KEH or BH or on eBay. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- 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: In Honer of the World Series K-01

2013-10-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 28, 2013, at 11:50 , Don Guthrie wrote: How could I mistype honor? Even the British spelling would have been better. They made harmonicas, I believe. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: LED on camera light

2013-10-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
competent. Hey Dave, is that a wooden or cushioned easy chair you sit in awaiting a Jay to pose for you? :) :) Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com On Oct 28, 2013, at 15:26 , Bruce Walker wrote: Ken, there's no comparison between the smaller LED light units and a hotshoe flash; the flash

Re: K-3 Vs. D600

2013-10-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 28, 2013, at 13:09 , Paul Stenquist wrote: On Oct 28, 2013, at 3:17 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 27/10/13, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: The pentax's full frame is not of the dimension a full frame must be. Paul. Come of the Scotch will you ;-)

Re: K-3 Vs. D600

2013-10-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
Jz, I read the Half-Frame better than the PEN. 'pologees. On Oct 28, 2013, at 18:28 , Joseph McAllister wrote: On Oct 28, 2013, at 13:09 , Paul Stenquist wrote: On Oct 28, 2013, at 3:17 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 27/10/13, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated

Re: K-3 Vs. D600

2013-10-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 28, 2013, at 20:32 , Bill wrote: On 28/10/2013 7:28 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: On Oct 28, 2013, at 13:09 , Paul Stenquist wrote: On Oct 28, 2013, at 3:17 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 27/10/13, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: The pentax's full

Re: In Honer of the World Series K-01

2013-10-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
note that I resisted the urge to call it the correct spelling - Damn! I just did it! I'm so weak... Cheers, frank Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: On Oct 28, 2013, at 11:50 , Don Guthrie wrote: How could I mistype honor? Even the British spelling would have been better

Re: PESO - (and VESO) The Christmas Train

2013-10-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
You get more bang for your buck, especially with under the tree stuff, with N gauge. Two levels, a siding, houses, factories, etc. Oh, and Santa's Sleigh! :) All on a two foot square elevated piece of 3/4 plywood with a 8 hole under and through the mountain. On Oct 28, 2013, at 21:14 , Alan

Re: OT: Lens Coffee Mug

2013-10-27 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 24, 2013, at 12:25 , Darren Addy wrote: Unfortunately, it's a Canon lens, but maybe that makes it more fun to drink out of. Makes a GREAT in-car urinal! Better in the car. Sitting on it's rear lens cap full of coffee is a disaster waiting to happen indoors. Cup holder in the car

Re: K-3 manual now available (PDF)

2013-10-27 Thread Joseph McAllister
functions are. And I had not realized that it has a built-in speaker! Verbal alerts? Hey dummy, the flash won't work until you turn it on! I'll read more tomorrow. . . stan Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Maverick OSX

2013-10-27 Thread Joseph McAllister
Maverick months ago. Apple (for last 6 years) has included Epson's driver with the OS. However, Epson has to get them to Apple. This has happened before. Godders? Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: An appeal for Divergence and Simplicity from the Luminous Landscape

2013-10-27 Thread Joseph McAllister
. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/an_appeal_for_divergence_and_simplicity.shtml Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- 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: Pentax K-01 follow-up? (or other Pentax K-mount mirrorless)

2013-10-22 Thread Joseph McAllister
target with your spare eye. No need to look at the LCD; find target, place the red dot on it (or usually just under or over it so it'd not be centered, giving you some room to crop. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Pentax K-01 follow-up? (or other Pentax K-mount mirrorless)

2013-10-22 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 22, 2013, at 01:25 , Larry Colen wrote: On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 01:15:00AM -0700, Joseph McAllister wrote: On Oct 21, 2013, at 20:42 , Boris Liberman wrote: The only thing that I don't like about K-01 is that you cannot attach a EVF to it - you absolutely have to focus/compose

Re: In south Australia I was born...

2013-10-19 Thread Joseph McAllister
of the Scottish Empire - where you were born!) :) Unless you were trying to tie the music into your last image. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: K-3 Silver

2013-10-14 Thread Joseph McAllister
The description of the K5 and K3 state that Durable magnesium alloy covers surround a rugged stainless steel chassis. On Oct 13, 2013, at 17:55 , Bob Sullivan wrote: Frame is magnesium alloy, but skin is plastic. On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote:

Re: K-3 Silver

2013-10-14 Thread Joseph McAllister
that isn;t plastic. Call me and let me know how that worked out for ya. On Oct 14, 2013, at 01:30 , Larry Colen wrote: Yes.and that is skinned in plastic. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: The description of the K5 and K3 state that Durable magnesium alloy covers surround a rugged

Re: K-5IIs First Impressions

2013-09-16 Thread Joseph McAllister
: You hit upon my sole gripe with the K-5. Everything else was so minor as to be unworthy of note to me, but that one still vexes me. -- Walt Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Which second party camera system do you like? Mini-survey

2013-09-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Sep 12, 2013, at 16:20 , Bruce Walker wrote: He can't think he's good at *all* things or he'd be on this list. MARK! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Re: OT Any advice for inexpensive lapel microphones?

2013-09-08 Thread Joseph McAllister
://www.directproaudio.com/shop/accessories/guide/microphone-sound-card.cfm#Macintosh Igor Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- 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

Re: K-5II/IIs and OSX 10.6.8

2013-09-08 Thread Joseph McAllister
at 3.0.3 now. It and my 24 2008 iMac get along fine with any and all DNGs I throw at it. But I don't have a K5 II, just a K5. It should make no difference as DNG format is universal. Pentax/Ricoh cannot just change it for their cameras. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com

Re: Which second party camera system do you like? Mini-survey

2013-09-08 Thread Joseph McAllister
I'd probably want to have a K-56 camera and a G5 to mount it in. Choppers are too shakey. Sure, they make isolation mounts for video work, but not for the pilot and passengers! On Sep 8, 2013, at 08:36 , eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Well, I've narrowed down my choices to: Canon T4 or T5 (in

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

2013-09-08 Thread Joseph McAllister
seems to be almost as good, but I haven't had it long enough to fairly compare it to the Tokina. Both have the non-rotating front element. Neither one of these gets you out to 100mm though. Joseph McAllister Pentaxian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: OT: The astounding hummingbird.

2013-09-06 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Sep 6, 2013, at 06:10 , Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://player.vimeo.com/video/68897592 Wondrous Dan. I passed it on to all my hummingbird lovers. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: PESO: Burning Off the Morning Fog

2013-09-06 Thread Joseph McAllister
Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- 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: FS Friday: P/KA Adaptall mount Super Tak 35mm f2.0

2013-09-06 Thread Joseph McAllister
and the rectangular hood (in it's own case). The Hood also has one word scratched out, apparently for easy identification purposes. Joseph McAllister Too much gear, not much time -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO: Brave Lads to the Rescue !

2013-09-01 Thread Joseph McAllister
, at 15:15 , Daniel J. Matyola wrote: An image of the town's first fire engine adorns the side of their biggest and newest rig: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508307 Comments are invited. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- “ It is still true, as was first said many years ago

Re: PESO: Further experiments in HRD (and another photo from Italy)

2013-08-30 Thread Joseph McAllister
toolbox(s). On Aug 30, 2013, at 13:25 , Mark Roberts wrote: In my continuing experiments attempting to get the good qualities of HDR without the bad, I present: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03316-19.jpg It's in Porto Venere, if anyone's interested. Joseph McAllister Too much gear

Re: An OP-Tech experience

2013-08-27 Thread Joseph McAllister
Eric - USPS has been advertising on TV all month that they automatically track and insure ($50) all Priority Mail service now. As a matter of fact, they track the following for free - Priority Mail, Standard Post, and First-Class Mail parcels (electronic option). They only charge $.20 if

Re: PESO Patriot

2013-08-27 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Aug 27, 2013, at 13:54 , Jack Davis wrote: He looks as though he's suffering a punishment. Jack ;-) Of course! He's a Canadian! -- 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: PESO - Preaching to the Converted

2013-08-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/conversion.html?m=1 Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Re: Bizarre: Twenty Four Pentax 67 45mm f4 (NEW) on Amazon?

2013-08-22 Thread Joseph McAllister
Looks like Pentax is holding auctions of warehoused new-old stock lenses. Ricoh tired of paying to warehouse stuff they'll never bother to sell through normal channels. Expect more. Joe On Aug 22, 2013, at 15:03 , Darren Addy wrote: I can understand maybe finding one or two of these new

Re: On the ground

2013-08-18 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Aug 17, 2013, at 8:05 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Nice camera handling during your fall. Shows what you value most. G Too bad, Paul, but 60-250 hood can't be that expensive , hopefully! Jack 15 months ago I tapped the lens hood of my 60-250 on my car door as I was returning from some

Re: Inspired by the old Asahi Optical logo (Darren Addy)

2013-08-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
Best so far, graphically. Joe On Aug 15, 2013, at 3:42 PM, p...@paper-ape.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 14, 2013, at 17:07, John Celio wrote: Steve, extending the descender makes it look like a giant e (A3). not what I had in mind, but i know my comment wasn't explicit i was thinking of

Re: PESO - Storm over the Great Sand Dunes

2013-08-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
Very Nice Brian! Lucky you turned around to look behind! Joe On Aug 17, 2013, at 5:51 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Back in May we visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado. Not long after we left, a storm arrived from the south which we were able to observe from a

Re: PESO: Bright Future

2013-08-15 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Aug 14, 2013, at 1:06 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I made a visit to RDU Airport last Saturday. Went out to exercise my K10D and ended up at the observation deck there. Not really much to see, but there was a little bit of a thunderstorm passed through I thought this one was worth playing

Re: A thought-provoking conversation on the death of snapshots

2013-08-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
still for 30 secs to 30 minutes posed a real problem back then. Great explorations! Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- 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

Re: A thought-provoking conversation on the death of snapshots

2013-08-10 Thread Joseph McAllister
with about 60 kids who I'd never seen before. That trip led to my finding and talking to a handful of 40-50 year old relatives I never knew existed. So get with it now. Later on, you will find that there is no one left to answer questions about your family's history. Joseph McAllister

Re: OT: Perusing Model Mayhem

2013-08-05 Thread Joseph McAllister
changing without knowing me well if at all. My professional attitude and non-threatening manor seemed to allay fears by the models. If they were nervous or timid the planned shoots were designed to calm them. Always seemed to work out. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com

Re: PESO - Waterfight!

2013-08-05 Thread Joseph McAllister
You were monumentally tall back in the day, it seems! :) :) On Aug 5, 2013, at 07:19 , George Sinos wrote: This is one of my favorite photos. Taken long ago with a Spotmatic. I missed the focus. They ran from a brightly lit part of the yard into shadow and I didn't react fast enough so

Re: OT: BW film photography from a bygone era

2013-07-31 Thread Joseph McAllister
You can get 2-5 hits a day if you subscribe to the RSS Feed or an email delivery of http://www.shorpy.com a daily set of images from the Library of Congress along with shared photos from members of the group. They try to stick with 100+ year old stuff, but are liberal about that, as they are

Re: What if Pentax did a Kickstarter?

2013-07-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
Subject: Re: What if Pentax did a Kickstarter? On 7/26/2013 11:48 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: I'd bet that the parts for a lens come from many different sources that specialize in the part they are producing for such a lens, or even a camera body. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com

Re: Semi-OT: silent lens upgrades

2013-07-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
Doesn't solve that problem. Now they just call you or email you with the same crap! Need your carpets cleaned? I'm thinking of getting another phone line/number that is auto forwarded to the caller ID of any incoming calls. Placing your number on the the Do Not Call list the FCC runs does

Re: What if Pentax did a Kickstarter?

2013-07-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
the Swiss Army Knife and the LeatherMan. On Jul 25, 2013, at 16:14 , David Parsons wrote: I can't imagine that crowdsourcing is capable of raising enough money to shut down a production line, retool, and make new product. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax

Re: Just got an Amazon Deal alert!

2013-07-26 Thread Joseph McAllister
They frequently are trolling for newbies with their pricing. On Jul 24, 2013, at 11:41 , John wrote: You didn't even mention the Pentax K110D 6.1MP Digital SLR kit for $829.99 or the Pentax K100D 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera for $829.99 On 7/24/2013 8:44 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: I don't know

Re: Bulk Film Loading

2013-07-21 Thread Joseph McAllister
or Freestyle used to sell permanent little adhesive labels for 35mm cassettes. I never needed them since I only loaded one type of BW film (Plus X). Jeffery I wish Plus-X was still around Mark Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: Ok, why does it do that?

2013-07-21 Thread Joseph McAllister
, then change the subject to 'B' whatever they were inspired to comment on. It is not a calamity, just a mind-jump unexpected, but understood. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Any new flagship camera rumors?

2013-07-20 Thread Joseph McAllister
Price is not the deciding factor in my continuing to buy Pentax. It is my history with the brand, my lens cabinet(s), my familiarity (for the most part) with the operation and handling of the various bodies and lenses. If I want (need?) a piece of gear and I can afford it at the time, I get

Re: GESO Steam tarin people equipment

2013-07-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
the field. I have one or two favs but if you can't find at least one photo you like your money will be returned. Taken with K-5 and various lenses. CC welcomed as always. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157634594024619/ http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGLS3bg Joseph McAllister pentax

Re: K-5 crooked sensor

2013-06-16 Thread Joseph McAllister
is the magnet cage is trying to align the sensor, but cannot because one side is either inoperable or physically stuck in place. Joseph McAllister Too much gear, not much time -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: PESO - Happy birhday to me (and a tip about WiFi (cableless) tethering)

2013-05-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
Happy Birthday from more on the left coast of the USA. Joseph Pentaxian McAllister On May 24, 2013, at 05:23 , Tim Øsleby wrote: I have celebrated my (uneven) birthday by photographing myself. http://maritimtim.blogspot.no/2013/05/sjlvportrett-bursdagsbarn.html Three flashes and a lot of

Re: OT Photoshop CC spurs competitive market for Photoshop, , replacement

2013-05-23 Thread Joseph McAllister
, 2013, at 08:04 , John Sessoms wrote: From: Joseph McAllister In the early 80's Microsoft practically gave away their PCs and all their software to many government offices. They even included the bookcase for all those maroon boxes with gold lettering. Out went the Wang terminals, in came

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