Re: Whatever became of this lens?

The Sigma EX 10-20mm is a heck of a lens for ultra wide. KEH had two of the FA 35/2.0 I just snagged the LN- with caps & hood. You all are STILL a bad influence on me. :) Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Friday, June 16, 2023, wrote: > Larry Colen wrote: > > > I have the lens pict

Re: A half-frame Pentax film camera

mall market is effectively a large market if you have it almost entirely to yourself. Respectfully, Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 10:15 AM mike wilson wrote: > > > On 03/03/2024 15:04 GMT Comcast wrote: > > > > > > As a medium, film suffers in comparison t

Re: MacBook Air

for everything asked of it, so far. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Mon, Aug 26, 2024 at 2:37 PM Comcast wrote: > That’s a good machine. > Paul > > > On Aug 26, 2024, at 3:05 PM, pkn291...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > Hello All > > > > It is a m1 processor, 8 gb ra

Re: September PUG is up

Agree on Filip's which plays with being an abstract! Or could be a still shot from a Wes Anderson movie. Well done! Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 12:09 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > Am 11.09.24 um 17:24 schrieb Alan C: > > Thanks, Brian. > > > >

Broke down and ordered my first Limited

A couple of weeks ago I helped broker a deal to get our own John Celio a DA 35mm Macro Limited in exchange for his A50 f1.2. I have long pined for that lens myself (the Limited) having read the glowing reviews and doing so again while helping John procure his didn't exactly put out my desire. So, I

Re: GESO: Probably my best photowalk to date

Wow, there are a LOT of nice shots in there. I liked virtually all of the butterfly shots and loved the shallow DOF on the bird on the barbed wire. Heck of a day's work. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, ple

Re: OT: Thomas Kinkade, Dead

My main objection to Kinkade's work was the portrayal of impossible lighting in his work. Figuring out where the main light (usually the sun) was in the painting and then looking at what is in shadow or lit in the scene is always an entertaining exercise. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdm

Re: They're stealing our PHOTOGRAPHS!!!!!!

On Sat, Apr 7, 2012 at 1:55 AM, Bob W wrote: > Where have all the hippies gone? Gone to boardrooms every one. Reminds me of a t-shirt/Vonnegut quote I enjoyed seeing recently: http://www.yaliberty.org/posts/i-liked-my-high-school-but-this-is-still-completely-true -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: Time for eye protection

http://www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com/files/spinaltap-11.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)

Not so fast on the Sigma 75-200 f/2.8-3.5. Google it and you'll find lots of reports of a compatability issue with at least some Sony models. -- 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: Have you ever done a bang-up job of photographing something and then been bored by the results?

I like this one the best: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/Thomas_Dolby/content/IMGP8281_large.html although I would play with the color balance a bit. I know that stage lighting makes that near impossible, but the skin tones strike me as way too magenta. Also, part of the reason I like

Re: Have you ever done a bang-up job of photographing something and then been bored by the results?

oops. forgot the link on the one where I'd like more hand motion blur... http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/Thomas_Dolby/content/IMGP8274_large.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit t

Re: Pentax Oddity

Those of you who Googled this found a similar question (and answer) regarding this same camera in a 2003 PDML post. : ) -- 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: !5th Anniversary PUG - Now online!

is concept". : ) On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 6:08 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Damn, that's a great gallery. Brian is right: very hard to select faves. > > One stands out for me in a really big way: >  Summertime Dream by Darren Addy -- just brilliant. > > Also really admire t

Re: !5th Anniversary PUG - Now online!

I agree that there are so many images that are admirable for many different reasons... Walter Hamler's "Hot Dog Heaven" is a great application of fisheye lines (if they haven't purchased this image from you for use on menus and advertising, Walter, they are crazy. Since you enjoy the place, take y

Re: Pentax Oddity

If you Google "PowerPointless" you'll find a number of links whose summaries make you want to click and read 'em, including: • Power corrupts. PowerPoint corrupts absolutely. —Edward Tufte In recent years • There are three main reasons people use PowerPoint in their presentations and all three are

Re: PESO: Shades of Liberty

Given the fact that those around are paying no-never-mind, perhaps the title should be "Miss Liberty Incognito". -- 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 directi

Paul McCartney, a cup 'o tea, and a Spotmatic

For some reason, I suspect that Tom C will love this a bit more than anyone else... http://celebritycameraclub.tumblr.com/post/18843313035/paul-mccartney-a-cup-of-tea-and-a-pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Any info on this fairly rare bird? (Takumar zoom)

I've just secured what appears to be a fairly rare Takumar, the SMC Takumar 45-125mm f4. Introduced along with it's K-mount sister at the end of the screwmount era, it shows a price of $550 in my 1975 Pentax Price Guide (the 5th most expensive Takumar lens sold at that time). The K-mount version wa

Re: Any info on this fairly rare bird? (Takumar zoom)

Thanks for the reply, J.C. Even without the reviews, given its shorter zoom range and the fixed aperture across the zoom range, it appeared (to me) that the optical designers were going for optical quality over what the marketing department would want (faster apertures and longer zoom range). I sho

FS: Lots of stuff I don't want to sell

Please forgive the day-early posting... To pay for a couple of big purchases, my Paypal acct. needs a quick infusion. Getting ready to list a bunch of stuff I really don't want to sell. When I hit the amount I need, I will be pulling most (if not all) of the remaining unsold items. I'll be posting

Apologize for the Bayonet Takumar typo

It's been gently pointed out to me that I have a major typo (wasn't he in M.A.S.H.?) . I've fired my editor. This is the Takumar (Bayonet) 135mm f2.5 that I'm selling for $50 plus shipping. People have varying opinions on that lens (some call it under-rated) but I can't deny that some people get so

Re: Apologize for the Bayonet Takumar typo

That's a STUNNER Walt. I'm becoming convinced that there are NO bad lenses. Just lenses used badly. :) -- 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: Apologize for the Bayonet Takumar typo

On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 9:01 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: > Not an issue in B&W!  :-) Good point! (and good shot - captured a peak energy moment!) -- 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 dir

OT: Stormchasers are soiling themselves over tomorrow's weather

least one town affected in a big way tomorrow. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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: $13 000 worth of camera gear

That is hilarious. Perhaps phone was only thing with a charged battery. : ) -- 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.

Can you imagine if this was Pentax?

http://www.petapixel.com/2012/04/13/canon-confirms-light-leak-issue-in-the-5d-mark-iii/ -- 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: Can you imagine if this was Pentax?

I knew you guys could work with that material. :) -- 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: Lots of stuff I don't want to sell

ou'll be the first to get a price quote and photos. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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: Calling Darren Addy...

Thanks for asking, Rick. Depends were not really needed in Nebraska after all. We got severe weather, but none of the "strong, long-track tornadoes" promised. Kansas and Oklahoma verified, but it was really a blown forecast as far as Nebraska was concerned. The SPC said that the surface low would t

Re: Fun with a 'Pentax 67'

These are *my* kind of people. : ) -- 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.

PESO: Hobbit House, Red Gate

No biggie, just haven't PESO'd for a while. Unless you've already consumed your Daily Recommended Allowance for red gates, then viewing this should have no detrimental effect on your day, one way or the other. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/6941418130/in/photostream/lightbox/ Comments and

Re: Calling Darren Addy...

Pad photo apps now. : ) DCA On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:24 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Looks pretty formidable... > I'm sure you told us,but I didn't remember that you were out there storm > chasing - thanks for the pix > > ann > > > On 4/16/2012 17:01, Darren Ad

Re: PESO: Hobbit House, Red Gate

regarding Hobbit Houses... My wife and I used to take walks near the small university here (University of Nebraska at Kearney) and there were three houses side-by-side in one block that we just called the "Hobbit Houses". (My wife is a Tolkien scholar who teaches English part time at UNK, so she/we

PESO: Oxford, NE Supercell panorama

Wow am I a GOOBER sometimes (most times, truth be told). I've just today realized that I had my K-x set on 6M JPEG only (no RAW) for my chase pics on Sat. I also think I used the wrong white balance. That sort of limits the quality you can get out of a panorama, but that didn't stop me from trying.

Re: PESO: Oxford, NE Supercell panorama

(cold exhaust from the storm) would be blowing in the opposite direction and are far down behind the precipitation. DCA On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 3:33 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > On 4/17/2012 3:23 PM, Darren Addy wrote: >> >> Wow am I a GOOBER sometimes (most times, truth be told)

Re: Oxford, NE Supercell panorama

On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 3:59 PM, wrote: > As long as you don't use 'auto white balance' you can always get what you > want in the RAW conversion. Auto white balance might give you a different > white balance for each image in the pano series. That's good to know. Thanks Kenneth! -- PDML Pentax

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

The one small problem I see with this policy is that it can only extend to "new" items. Thus, I think we'll see a plethora of "open box" demo models being sold as "used" at whatever the market will bear. I wonder if this is already taking place. The DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited (that will finally be

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

The most disingenuous statement Mr. Bunnell makes is that Pentax "did not raise prices" (ostensibly because, by knocking off the discounts any additional profits go to the camera store and not Pentax). That's crazy talk. The Pentax/Ricoh policy *did* raise prices for The Consumer (ultimately the on

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

I'm certainly a value/bang-for the buck kind of guy. I'm terribly late to the K-5 party, but I'm hoping to snag one soon. I believe that it is *still* near the top of the heap (if not at the top) of the best APS-C cameras available today. I'm pretty pleased with the 20x30 prints I've seen from APS-

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

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

Re: Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas Announcement

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

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

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

Well if you decide...

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

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

The only real downside in purchasing a Samsung digital camera is that it would, no doubt, contain a Samsung sensor. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the dire

Re: Opinion on FA J 18-35

I don't think there is a single "J" series lens that is worthy of carrying the jock strap of *any* other series of Pentax lens. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > Local shop has one for $140. > Haven't had a chance to check it out yet. > Anyone here use one?  Good, Bad,

Re: Perfect Effects Free Edition

On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 4:43 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting "P. J. Alling" : > >> Hum, they want my phone number, that's not free, that's and invitation to >> solicitations. > > > > > There's no rule that says it has to be a real one. Give them the number of a fax machine. Or the number of a

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

, check the box for Samsung. Observe the results. Now, leaving Samsung checked, also check Pentax. Observe the results. On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Darren Addy : > >> The only real downside in purchasing a Samsung digital camera is that >>

Re: Is this the Camera Pentax should have built?

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

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

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

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

Related to what has already been said, more pixels gives software algorithms more information to work with when interpolating (think better sharpening, for instance). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

FS Friday: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod

This tripod was purchased new by me at a local camera store that was going out of business and I have not gotten to use it as much as I hoped, so it is going to a new (good) home. Compare B&H price: $188. My PDML price: $99 plus actual shipping. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML

A big "Thank You" to Kenny-boy

Whew! That was CLOSE. Earlier today, I had myself all talked in to selling my Pentax gear and switching to the new 24MP Nikon D3200. Man was I excited about it. I was going to sell my K-x and K-mount Pentax lenses (keeping my Takumars) to finance the purchase and get some Nikon mount lenses to go w

Re: PESO: Discovery's last flight

That is a great shot and a historic one, as well. Thanks for sharing! -- 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: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod

The Benbo is now sold to a Pentaxian in Alabama. (Thanks for the comment, Ann!) -- 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: Benbo Standard No. 1 Tripod

How about I just look for the opportunity to return the favor on one of your FS items? : ) : ) : ) On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > it was heartfelt - now where is that 25% commission?? ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

Re: FS for a friend - K7 and 2 lenses

John, Please tell you friend that I can pay $450 immediately for his DA 15mm. USPS Priority Mail Shipping on that lens should be less than $6. Just need his Paypal addresss. Thanks! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 9:12 PM, John Celio wrote: > My friend Alex still has th

Re: Pentax K-5 once again makes the cover of Popular Photography

Yeah. K-7. Count the number of rows of nubs on the selector knob on the right. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 10:33 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > or maybe it was the K-7. On the newsstand edition, and the camera is almost > unrecognizable under a layer of red clay, but the cover none the less. > > -- > Don'

Re: PAW120 - The rise and fall of nations?

Looks like somebody has a wicked backhand. -- 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.

Lens price increase loophole? - interesting

I'm wondering if there isn't some rebellion or loophole leaping still going on in the world of big camera retailers with regard to Pentax's new lens price policy: Example: FA 77 Limited at B&H Advertised price page: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/388316-REG/Pentax_27980_Telephoto_SMCP_FA_77

Re: K-5 on sale at B&H ($999 body only)

Over the weekend, I ordered a NEW K-5 Body from a "Authorized Pentax Dealer" with pretty excellent feedback on eBay for $929 with free FedEx shipping. Yes, I expect Pentax to offer a Rebate to clear out stock (maybe as soon as May) but I decided I wanted it now, not later. I'm hoping to keep it fo

Re: PESO: Slimer

I suspect a faster shutter speed would have frozen the action. (Runnin' and duckin') :) -- 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: K-5 on sale at B&H ($999 body only)

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Darren, > Good for you!  Enjoy using it and know it's not obsolete, just superseded. Words of Wisdon, Bob! Thanks! That's the thing though: I really don't think it has been superseded *yet* which I find impressive. Most objective analysis se

Re: Anybody still using the *istD?

Tim Bray was kind enough to sell me his *istD recently. My intentions are to remove the hot mirror and replace it with a 850nm IR filter glass, which will make it a full time B&W IR camera (but with a bright image in the viewfinder). Found full disassembly instructions for the *istD online... just

Re: I am a virgin no more

For maximum comedic effect, your sentences should have been reversed. : ) On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 7:55 PM, Steve Sharpe wrote: > Tonight I processed my first roll of black and white film! It was messy but > the results were...pleasing. > > -- > > Steve Sharpe > d...@eastlink.ca > • > > http://e

If it is not yet dark where you live... Photo Op

CRESCENT MOON ALERT: When the sun goes down tonight, step outside and look west into the twilight. You might see something like this: http://www.spaceweather.com/images2012/23apr12/crescent_strip.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

OT: Fun new photographic meme

As with all things meme-ish, your mileage may vary. http://epicowling.com/epic/ -- 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: I am a virgin no more

Seriously, congratulations. One never forgets their first... roll. My first was with a roll of 127 film and I was so disgusted when the negatives turned out TERRIBLE. I had followed the instructions to the LETTER and NOWHERE was there a step which explained to remove the paper backing before devel

Re: OT: Fun new photographic meme

Feeling a bit owly tonight, aren't we Daniel? : ) On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 8:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Can you explain how this is "fun"? > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 9:19 PM, Darren Addy

An Auroral surprise tonight...

that I got one nice (but modest) red pillar in one shot, and had some fun shooting myself silhouetted against the aurora. It seemed to wane and then come back strong before waning again. Anytime you can see them from Nebraska, it is a treat. Photos tomorrow, hopefully. Darren Addy Kearney, Neb

Re: Fun new photographic meme

On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 6:35 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > True.  If the photographer does the crouching it it's called meta-owling. I would have called it using a self-timer or a remote shutter release. :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pd

Re: An Auroral surprise tonight...

No stills yet, but here is a time-lapse of about 80 fifty-five minute exposures turned into 6 seconds of "video". These were all from my son-in-law's intervalometer rig. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxOWLBNn9Yk Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDM

Re: An Auroral surprise tonight...

A couple of still shots of last night's Aurora Borealis from south central Nebraska: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/7110158835/in/photostream/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/7110159921/in/photostream/lightbox/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml

Re: An Auroral surprise tonight...

ed as "Hurricane Katrina". Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 1:09 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Nice! > > I haven't seen one that good in decades. > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at

Re: OT: Fun new photographic meme

I'm sorry. We had no winners tonight. The correct response to this email: > Feeling a bit owly tonight, aren't we Daniel? > : ) was: "Who? Whoo?" Our prize money will carry over to the next round. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Fighting with the K-5

On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > All weekend long I felt like I was fighting with my K-5, rather than just > using it. > I suspect that a lot of my problems were with my inexpensive split prism > focusing > screen.  At least the metering problems.  When I put the 18-250 on t

Re: Tripod

Might be helpful to know what make/model you are using (or have used) and found unsatisfactory. I guarantee that a Linhof Heavy Duty tripod would do the trick, but I also guarantee you aren't going to want to lug it far from your car! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

FS Friday: White K-x with White DAL 18-55mm

p://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/ Will be happy to ship worldwide (fast or cheap... your choice). Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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.

K-5 and *new* lens purchase

I've always been somewhat of a bottom-feeder when it comes to equipment (you remember me, Mr. Bang-for-the-buck Guy) so this K-5 is new territory for me (but I think I could get used to it). I'm very impressed by what I see of the K-5 so far. What I've never heard anybody talk about before (or mayb

Re: orchid

A very nice image. My wife has a number of orchids and they *are* quite beautiful flowers. I can see how they could become habit forming. -- 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 abov

Re: K-5 and *new* lens purchase

There are no bad lenses. Only lenses used badly. I'm not sure if some of those images are truly low contrast from flare, or if they have been lomographied with Instagram or something. In any event, in this day and age, there is no excuse not to know what you are getting when you purchase a lens.

Re: K-5 and *new* lens purchase

>Nice images, but please let us know how you like yours. >Dave Thanks to all for the congrats and input. I will certainly be posting some stuff shot with the Sigma 28mm f1.8. While I know that there are (no doubt) optical compromises that needed to be made in the interests of the fast maximum aper

Re: Photo camera from IKEA

Saw this on petapixel last week (i think). It is the first thing I've ever wanted to buy at an Ikea store (assuming it ever comes to an Ikea store). Might have to send a family member in to get it for me though. Those things are an Orwellian Nightmare. I'll bring along a novel to read for the amoun

Re: Lens repair question

The hardest part is keeping the little ball bearing (that engages the detents and provide the tactile feedback) from whizzing away when you replace the ring. If somebody has a good trick for that, I'd love to know what it is. (I can tell you that it is a good idea to work at the reassembly [if not

Re: Lens repair question

The problem is that the ball bearing is held "high" by a spring beneath it. You must compress the spring so the ball bearing is low enough to slip the aperture ring over. Now imagine trying to keep the ball bearing "down" as you slide the ring one. As you slide the ring, whatever you were holding t

Re: Lens repair question

On Wed, May 2, 2012 at 7:56 AM, Jeffery Smith wrote: >> This is clearly a task best left to people who know what they're doing. I >> thought maybe, for once, it might be a reasonably simple fix. I'll just >> leave it be and use it as an M lens until I find that "Free Lens Repair" >> place nobod

Re: Lens repair question

I like the feeler gauge idea and i have one around somewhere... Thanks to those that responded with that. -- 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: 100/2.8 Macro Issue - Thoughts?

First thing to try in any of these errors that might be caused by a "communication problem" between the lens and the camera is to clean the contacts on both the body and the lens. A clean pencil eraser has been recommended (and used successfully by me in the past). You should not rub hard enough th

FS Friday: Silver "Made in Japan" low serial FA 43mm f1.9 Limited

rious only, please). Naturally the FAs will work on film or digital bodies and you'll be well-positioned when that Pentax full frame is announced any day now. : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: FS Friday: Silver "Made in Japan" low serial FA 43mm f1.9 Limited

As a matter of fact... http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/43box.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OT: The invisible Mother

I knew that in the old days "Children should be seen and not heard" but I had no idea that "Mothers should be heard and not seen". -- 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 f

Re: GESO: Faraways

I like all three images a lot. "Back in the day" the standard 400mm was an f6.3. Tamron made one that was sold under a myriad different labels and gave quite good performance. I imagine that some sacrifices had to be made to gain the speed (at least before the use of ED glass, etc.) I also read t

Re: Candace liked my FA 77.

[Resend of an earlier mistakenly Rich Text transmission] No personal experience, but you sure aren't risking a lot of dollars to try the Rokinon 85mm f1.4 People seem pretty pleased with its value, but then people never seem to know any better. http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-85M-P-Aspherical-Pentax

Re: A bit pricey even for a Leica

You can watch the bidding as it happened here: http://www.petapixel.com/2012/05/14/watch-how-the-2-79-million-leica-camera-auction-this-past-weekend-went-down/ I would have been *very* nervous holding it in my hand for the photographers, at the end of the auction. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: Calibrating light meters and digital cameras

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 4:28 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > One thing that I don't understand is how a handheld light meter would work > significantly better with digital than taking a photo and looking at the > histogram.  Or, for that matter, if it's an important shot, why not just > bracket.  Drop

Re: Calibrating light meters and digital cameras

> I seriously don't see what light meter will get you that a little creative > work with the camera and histogram won't. Let me Google that for you: http://www.scantips.com/lights/metering3.html See also: http://www.scantips.com/lights/metering2.html and http://www.scantips.com/lights/metering.h

PESO: God Rays

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/7203690510/in/photostream/lightbox/ Hope you like it. It was a nice treat on the way home from work that day. -- 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: Kodak, a nuclear power

I've had times at work where I thought my boss was going to "go nuclear" but at Kodak he really did! -- 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.

PESO: A Link in the Chain

Just what it says on the tin. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/7204462664/in/photostream/ This is a shot taken wide open with the Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro on the K-5. Converted to B&W. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

Re: PESO: Fan Pier, Boston

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