Re: OT - Eiffel Tower
Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's easy to imagine San Francisco without the Pyramid. which is actually called the Transamerica Tower. It's a recent addition to the city - built around 1970-1972 - which makes it but 34 years old. Like the Eiffel Tower, it met with disdain and opposition when it was planned and built. To this day many long-time San Franciscans consider it an abomination. Shel It's hard to imagine Paris w/o it though. Like London w/o Big Ben, Seattle w/o the Space Needle, SF w/o the Pyramid, St. Louis w/o the arch, NYC w/o the Empire State Building. Its very useful for navigation. It marks North Beach well and can be seen from many different parts of the city. I once decided to take a close look, but was diverted on the way and never got there. SF is one of my absolute favorite cities in the world. Paris would be next -- if it were not for the smoking. Don -- Dr E D F Williams www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/ personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams/ 41660 TOIVAKKA – Finland - +358400706616
re: Did anyone else catch this? (was *ist F1)
Sounds good. Are we having F1 in DSLR or it was just a misprint. The release date for 10Mpix F1 is scheduled for October 2006. I think using whatever gadgets we have for the time being we shall find out if its going to be F1 or D2. Pentax SMCP-DA 14mm f/2.8 AF is the one DA lense I'm planning to my budget this year. One, Roman. -- home http://roman.blakout.net/ --- your message -- Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 13:30:41 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Did anyone else catch this? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII http://www.popphoto.com/article.asp?section_id=2article_id=1906 Note the camera referred to: *ist f1 Collin KC8TKA
Re: OT - Eiffel Tower
The building is not quite in North Beach. It's actually on the edge of Chinatown, and very close to the Financial District. Shel [Original Message] From: Don Williams Its very useful for navigation. It marks North Beach well and can be seen from many different parts of the city. I once decided to take a close look, but was diverted on the way and never got there. SF is one of my absolute favorite cities in the world. Paris would be next -- if it were not for the smoking.
Re: DL TTL flash madness
In brief: The AF500FTZ gives erratic results on the D, sometimes good and mostly overexposed. The Sigma EF500 DG works well on the D. The AF500FTZ works well on the DS. The AF500FTZ doesn't work at all with the DL (always full power). Dario - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 8:41 PM Subject: Re: DL TTL flash madness Dario Bonazza wrote: s I own the D (which also doesn't work as well as the DS with TTL). In what way doesn't the D work well with TTL? Please don't tell my two D cameras, because they both work fine with either TTL (AF 400T) or TTL-P (Sigma 500 Super). Paul
Re: DL TTL flash madness
In that kind of things but not photo related: In Belgium we have a couple stores named Exell which are computer stores. Well, most computer sciences student like to go to these when thay are bored so they can play with sales people. It's really really much fun. Of course when you hear what they advise to other buyers, then it's no fun anymore. I forgot to add that usually theses stores are about 10-15% higher priced than other little stores and about 30% higher than internet prices. -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Fri, 31 Mar 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: It may seem cold to say so, but he should probably have done more thorough research if that was his intent. The DL is the bottom of the line DSLR body ... Why should one assume that all things from the past are compatible with the least expensive body, intended for newcomers to the brand? Features are dropped to allow lower pricing on such equipment. Your point about research is very valid. However, the -DL is the first Pentax since the Super-A not to feature TTL flash, thus the surprise. Also, Pentax at the time did not have but the puny 360 available, and still doesn't have something better. And I'm not even sure the 360 works well on the D. I didn't check that combo enough to be sure, but I have that feeling from a few shots I took. At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. I do hope the next AF540FGZ will be capable to do the same, but I haven't had the chance to check it. Sure I will no longer buy a Pentax product without advance careful research and test on compatibility. Too high a risk to be fooled. Apologies for the conjecture, but I doubt salespersons have realised the chop unless someone has returned a body to them for that reason. I know I would. That's exactly what happened. Dario
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Seems consistent with what was already reported. My Metz 40MZ2 is behaving as a 500ftz IMO. Sometimes OK but usually too much. As I do NOT have any recent SCA adapter I can't even dial any correction :( On 4/1/06, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In brief: The AF500FTZ gives erratic results on the D, sometimes good and mostly overexposed. The Sigma EF500 DG works well on the D. The AF500FTZ works well on the DS. The AF500FTZ doesn't work at all with the DL (always full power). Dario - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 8:41 PM Subject: Re: DL TTL flash madness Dario Bonazza wrote: s I own the D (which also doesn't work as well as the DS with TTL). In what way doesn't the D work well with TTL? Please don't tell my two D cameras, because they both work fine with either TTL (AF 400T) or TTL-P (Sigma 500 Super). Paul -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: New rebates on Pentax lenses expected
Why are rebates always limited to US. I hate that ;) On 4/1/06, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The rebate program is already announced on the Pentax web site. Basically, for the next three months, there's a $100 rebate on lots of nice lenses (including the limiteds, the 16-45, and the 10-17 fisheye), and a $50 rebate on several others (notable among them being the DA 50-200 and the FA 50mm). I wonder if this is designed to tempt those of us who are waiting to see what innovations the DA f2.8 zooms offer? I think it might work - I feel a need for a fisheye zoom ... On Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 07:54:53PM -0500, Igor Roshchin wrote: For whatever it's worth, I just received a SPAM message from Pentax (aka updates) with the following information (see below). My comments: 1. The rebate coupon is already there: http://www.pentaxslr.com/files/scms_docs//YOUR_CHOICE_Lens_Coupon_12Lenses_040106.pdf It looks the same as the previous one. Didn't I say this earlier, that I'd expect the prices going down shortly after the end of the rebate or yet another rebate starting? 2. Am I too critical or indeed, some images from Kelly Invitational event could have been of a better quality? Igor SPAM (aka updates) from Pentax: Been thinking about adding a new element to your photography? With our new lens rebate program, it's your choice. Most PENTAX Digital SLR lenses will feature a rebate, starting April 1, 2006. As a PENTAX owner, you know that our products are world-renowned. Each lens features the latest in lens technology and materials, and every smc PENTAX lens features our acclaimed multi-layer coating to lower surface reflection, reduce ultra violet rays, and deliver clear, high-contrast images. Famous for pristine clarity, superb contrast, and superior quality, smc PENTAX lenses are the exceptional choice for discerning photographers of every level. Save today! Visit www.pentaxslr.comour Web site for all of the details, including a downloadable form with the rebate offers. Also, please check out the Kelly Slater Invitational Web site at www.kellyslaterinvitational.com. Most of the amazing photos from the event, which was sponsored by PENTAX, were taken with our family of cameras. -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: OT - Eiffel Tower
On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 03:41:53 +0100, Igor Roshchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John, Do you imply that Cotty is wicked? ;-) Of course. In one sense of the word, anyway. John Igor Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:39:04 -0800 John Forbes wrote: You need an up-to-date dictionary, Igor. Wicked means ultra-cool. At least, it does to the under-twenties, and Cotty. John -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
Re: What would be a good name for the new body?
I go with the DX suggestion. Logical, sensible, sounds good. So will Pentax use it?.. John On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 07:24:16 +0100, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pentax get stupid ideas about names. What the ... does *ist mean? Hobbyist (star for hobby - any hobby). They will sure think up some crazy name this time too. Like Pentax *ist D2. Like I'd be quite happy with Pentax D2, Pentax Super D or Pentax DM (Deca Mega-pixel) Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 31. marts 2006 17:26 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: What would be a good name for the new body? I'd like to call it testarosa. The red-headed step child. (With apologies to anyone who happes to be such.) Collin (Never known for a well-developed sense of humor) Brendemuehl KC8TKA http://www.brendemuehl.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.4/299 - Release Date: 03/31/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.4/299 - Release Date: 03/31/2006 -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
Re: LONDON PDML SPRING 2006
On Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:54:43 +0100, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/4/06, John Forbes, discombobulated, unleashed: Yup, it's time to consider a change. The way I see it is that it's a thankless task, and Cotty's been doing it for years. The man needs a break. On the other hand, Cotty's got the experience, and twelve months is more than enough time to recover from the last one. So, on balance, I nominate Cotty. All in favour, say Aye! Didn't anyone tell you that I retired ages ago? The last time it was not me, one of my replicants. There's quite a few of us trundling around the country. One is a successful pirate in the South China Seas. except he had an accident and is a few inches shorter. Another owns a cheese shop in Dijon. We're everywhere. I had suspected this. Anyway, it provides a suitable solution to the problem. What date does your replicant have in mind? John -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
Re: New rebates on Pentax lenses expected
On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 10:21:58 +0100, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why are rebates always limited to US. I hate that ;) I keep a brother in Texas (poor chap) just for that purpose. John On 4/1/06, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The rebate program is already announced on the Pentax web site. Basically, for the next three months, there's a $100 rebate on lots of nice lenses (including the limiteds, the 16-45, and the 10-17 fisheye), and a $50 rebate on several others (notable among them being the DA 50-200 and the FA 50mm). I wonder if this is designed to tempt those of us who are waiting to see what innovations the DA f2.8 zooms offer? I think it might work - I feel a need for a fisheye zoom ... On Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 07:54:53PM -0500, Igor Roshchin wrote: For whatever it's worth, I just received a SPAM message from Pentax (aka updates) with the following information (see below). My comments: 1. The rebate coupon is already there: http://www.pentaxslr.com/files/scms_docs//YOUR_CHOICE_Lens_Coupon_12Lenses_040106.pdf It looks the same as the previous one. Didn't I say this earlier, that I'd expect the prices going down shortly after the end of the rebate or yet another rebate starting? 2. Am I too critical or indeed, some images from Kelly Invitational event could have been of a better quality? Igor SPAM (aka updates) from Pentax: Been thinking about adding a new element to your photography? With our new lens rebate program, it's your choice. Most PENTAX Digital SLR lenses will feature a rebate, starting April 1, 2006. As a PENTAX owner, you know that our products are world-renowned. Each lens features the latest in lens technology and materials, and every smc PENTAX lens features our acclaimed multi-layer coating to lower surface reflection, reduce ultra violet rays, and deliver clear, high-contrast images. Famous for pristine clarity, superb contrast, and superior quality, smc PENTAX lenses are the exceptional choice for discerning photographers of every level. Save today! Visit www.pentaxslr.comour Web site for all of the details, including a downloadable form with the rebate offers. Also, please check out the Kelly Slater Invitational Web site at www.kellyslaterinvitational.com. Most of the amazing photos from the event, which was sponsored by PENTAX, were taken with our family of cameras. -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ... -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
RE: New rebates on Pentax lenses expected
-Original Message- From: Thibouille [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 April 2006 10:22 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: New rebates on Pentax lenses expected Why are rebates always limited to US. I hate that ;) They give different inducements in different countries based upon cultural preferences. In the USA they give rebates because all Americans are obsessed with money. In France they give brothel vouchers, whereas Germans receive enema tokens. In Britain they allow us to pay extra for our cameras, and give us a free telescopic umbrella worth £5.99. Bob
Re: DL TTL flash madness
On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas
RE: OT - Eiffel Tower
Slate has a series of pictures of the Eiffel Tower by Magnum photographers: http://todayspictures.slate.com/20060330/ -- Cheers, Bob Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:35:37 -0800 Cotty ambiguously wrote: On 31/3/06, Igor Roshchin, discombobulated, unleashed: I have a different point of view... :-) http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Eiffel-100_0125-800x600.jpg
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Yes, P-TTL. My point is that, before exploring the nuances of TTL vs.P-TTL, one needs a reliable system. The D only gets that with the Sigma DG (P-TTL). The DS gets that with any TTL/P-TTL flash I've tried so far, old new. That's a big improvement IMO, too quickly thrown away with the DL. Dario - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 12:34 PM Subject: Re: DL TTL flash madness On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas
WTB: Any one got a 35/2 lens for sale
Hi, Is any one out there selling a 35/2? I'm after a 35mm F2 in K mount, will consider K,M,A or FA. Email me off list. Thanks, Paul
Re: New rebates on Pentax lenses expected
On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 11:22:22 +0100, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: Thibouille [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 April 2006 10:22 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: New rebates on Pentax lenses expected Why are rebates always limited to US. I hate that ;) They give different inducements in different countries based upon cultural preferences. In the USA they give rebates because all Americans are obsessed with money. In France they give brothel vouchers, whereas Germans receive enema tokens. In Britain they allow us to pay extra for our cameras, and give us a free telescopic umbrella worth £5.99. I think I'll relocate my brother to Paris. John -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
Re: New rebates on Pentax lenses expected
On 4/1/06, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- Wrom: BARHDMNNSKVFVWRKJVZCMHVIBGDADRZFSQHYUCDD Sent: 01 April 2006 10:22 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: New rebates on Pentax lenses expected Why are rebates always limited to US. I hate that ;) They give different inducements in different countries based upon cultural preferences. In the USA they give rebates because all Americans are obsessed with money. In France they give brothel vouchers, whereas Germans receive enema tokens. In Britain they allow us to pay extra for our cameras, and give us a free telescopic umbrella worth £5.99. Bob And in Australia they give us inflated prices F.A. else. Dave :-) -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: OT: Why big negs
On Mar 31, 2006, at 4:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been getting as much for ink-jet prints as I ever got for optical prints. More, in fact. However, I don't call them ink-jet prints. Taking a clue from the pricey galleries, I call them giclee prints. The term giclee merely means a print created with a spray of liquid. It's accurate, if a bit pretentious. But people enjoy a bit of pretention every now and then. Particularly when they're opening their pocketbooks. Isn't it silly how much difference a name makes? I've found galleries reluctant to hang or sell inkjet prints. Give the same print a French name that means spurt and they love it. Sort of like the days when sheared lamb coats were sold in the USA at high prices and called mouton! It's still sheared lamb and inkjet in the real world. Galleries are really only concerned that their customers don't come screaming back in a year with a faded print. Bob
RE: PESO: Greenhouse in infrared
Markus, Good question. I was trying to maximise the shutter speed. In most of the other shots I had people walking by and I was trying not to 'blur' them. I never thought to change the ISO when I was shooting this greenhouse. I've found that with this filter, if the image is dim on the LCD then the noise level is really bad when I go to process the image later. Being able to shoot at a high ISO really helps. You should pick one up, its fun. I got mine on Ebay for less than US$40 including dlivery. Fred. On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Fred You used a really interesting combination of old and new equipment well here! Why ISO 1600 when you used a tripod? I would like to try that filter too ;-) greetings Markus
Re: What would be a good name for the new body?
John Forbes wrote: I go with the DX suggestion. Logical, sensible, sounds good. So will Pentax use it?.. Nikon has registered DX as a trademark for their APS-C-sized series of lenses and digital cameras. In fact, they generally refer to reduced-frame digital as DX format rather than APS-C. So the answer is probably no :)
Re: What would be a good name for the new body?
On 4/1/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Forbes wrote: I go with the DX suggestion. Logical, sensible, sounds good. So will Pentax use it?.. Nikon has registered DX as a trademark for their APS-C-sized series of lenses and digital cameras. In fact, they generally refer to reduced-frame digital as DX format rather than APS-C. So the answer is probably no :) How about DIX? What sort of camera do you use? I'm a DIX user ...maybe not :-) Dave -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Well, DL was not supposed to replace the DS. DL is just a lower spec DS. Good or bad i don't know but it is logical something is missing on the DL compared to the DS and DL being a more coming from bridge type of camera I guess the middle user buying a DL shouldn't be bothered by the lack of plain TTL. Now, for us looking for a cheap body, it is PITA I confess. On 4/1/06, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, P-TTL. My point is that, before exploring the nuances of TTL vs.P-TTL, one needs a reliable system. The D only gets that with the Sigma DG (P-TTL). The DS gets that with any TTL/P-TTL flash I've tried so far, old new. That's a big improvement IMO, too quickly thrown away with the DL. Dario - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 12:34 PM Subject: Re: DL TTL flash madness On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: What would be a good name for the new body?
Fifties and sixties race cars for the road, sure, I'd expect spartan and not well finished. The 250 SWB was a race car that people drove on the road. Now, if I'm paying $85k (1984 dollars) for a road car that was not meant to be raced like the Testarossa, I'd expect the glovebox to close properly. Still a huge fan of the prancing horse, and the TR is a car I've always loved and wanted to own/drive with its outrageous cheese-grater inlets and I was fortunate enough to have a friend who trusted me with his car :-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net Paul Stenquist wrote: Ditto. Fit, finish and Ferarri have never been bedfellows. Fun, fury and Ferarri are a much better match. Paul On Mar 31, 2006, at 7:00 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mar 31, 2006, at 12:26 PM, Christian wrote: A friend had a 1985 Testarossa. Fun car, but it really ruined the Ferrari mystique for me. While it sounded amazing and was awesome to drive, the fit and finish was no better than my 86 Hyundai. The interior finish was absolutely atrocious. I understand they are better now, but I've not been able to drive a newer model. I don't know about that, Christian. Ferraris, at least the old ones, were never all that well finished in terms of upholstery and paint. They put all their money on the mechanicals and attended to the interior with casual it doesn't make it go any faster panache. My all time favorites, the 1961-62 250SWBs, were little more than racing cars with a couple of leather seats and a floor mat, road lighting. Forget air conditioning, sound deadening, and all that rubbish. But, man, they were fun to drive! Godfrey
Re: DL TTL flash madness
The AF400T works great on the D. i think the reason Dario and others have experienced so many failures and erratic behavior patterns with certain flashes on the D is that the connectors on the D hotshoe sometimes have trouble making contact. That would explain the erratic results with some flash units. Mounting is critical. The AF 400T doesn't mount on the shoe of course. It uses a cable that attaches to the shoe. I think the weight of some flashes on the shoe causes them to rock back and forth a bit, interrupting contact. Even the Sigma has to be mounted carefully, and the wheel has to be tightened aggressively. Paul On Apr 1, 2006, at 5:34 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Thibouille wrote: Well, DL was not supposed to replace the DS. DL is just a lower spec DS. Good or bad i don't know but it is logical something is missing on the DL compared to the DS and DL being a more coming from bridge type of camera I guess the middle user buying a DL shouldn't be bothered by the lack of plain TTL. Unfortunately, in practice the DL replaced the Ds, which in turn replaced the D. I know that's not supposed to be the case, but it was what happened in many countries, where Pentax importers only distributed a body at a time. In Italy, D distribution ended December 2004 (clearance sale of last 12 cameras happened in January 2005), while DS and DL overlapped for 2-3 months in late 2005. So, there's usually no real choice for anybody wanting to buy a Pentax DSLR over here: one model at a time, always stepping down as models are replaced :-( The situation might change this April, when the Samsung GX-1S (DS2) is supposed to be on sale. BTW, have you noticed that Samsung DSLR manuals are available for download at www.samsungcamera.com ? Dario
Re: What would be a good name for the new body?
Nikon has registered DX as a trademark for their APS-C-sized series of lenses and digital cameras. In fact, they generally refer to reduced-frame digital as DX format rather than APS-C. That shows remarkable sensibility, given that the sensor is not APS-C format.. :-) Godfrey
Re: What would be a good name for the new body?
G'morning ... What is it then? It seems that there are various APS formats. What are they, and what are the specs? Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Nikon has registered DX as a trademark for their APS-C-sized series of lenses and digital cameras. In fact, they generally refer to reduced-frame digital as DX format rather than APS-C. That shows remarkable sensibility, given that the sensor is not APS-C format.. :-)
Re: DL TTL flash madness
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: DL TTL flash madness The AF400T works great on the D. i think the reason Dario and others have experienced so many failures and erratic behavior patterns with certain flashes on the D is that the connectors on the D hotshoe sometimes have trouble making contact. That would explain the erratic results with some flash units. Mounting is critical. The AF 400T doesn't mount on the shoe of course. It uses a cable that attaches to the shoe. I think the weight of some flashes on the shoe causes them to rock back and forth a bit, interrupting contact. Even the Sigma has to be mounted carefully, and the wheel has to be tightened aggressively. This doesn't explain the poor TTL performance I have gotten with my Metz 60CT/2. It also uses a small box attached to the hot shoe, and the contacts were cleaned just prior to my last flash fiasco. William Robb
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Bill and others, I don't use flash, so I cannot recommend this from personal experience, however, a few people I know have suggested a product called Digital Flash Powder as something that can help the erratic performance of some flash units used on DSLR cameras. A Google search should turn up some hits and some information on the product, which, as I recall, is made by a small company in Montana. Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb This doesn't explain the poor TTL performance I have gotten with my Metz 60CT/2. It also uses a small box attached to the hot shoe, and the contacts were cleaned just prior to my last flash fiasco.
Re: DL TTL flash madness
I doubt the connector is the problem. Install the flash/camera combo on a tripod, select a static subject, and expose a series of 4 shots with 200, 400, 800 and 1600 ISO. I don't see why the exposures shouldn't be identical. In real live with my D creates a series of underexposed, correctly exposed, over exposed and horribly overexposed depending on ISO setting. If I forget to use ISO 400 during flash use I'm in trouble. Toine On 4/1/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The AF400T works great on the D. i think the reason Dario and others have experienced so many failures and erratic behavior patterns with certain flashes on the D is that the connectors on the D hotshoe sometimes have trouble making contact. That would explain the erratic results with some flash units. Mounting is critical. The AF 400T doesn't mount on the shoe of course. It uses a cable that attaches to the shoe. I think the weight of some flashes on the shoe causes them to rock back and forth a bit, interrupting contact. Even the Sigma has to be mounted carefully, and the wheel has to be tightened aggressively. Paul On Apr 1, 2006, at 5:34 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Made by a company known as Muskets for Freedom. Jack --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill and others, I don't use flash, so I cannot recommend this from personal experience, however, a few people I know have suggested a product called Digital Flash Powder as something that can help the erratic performance of some flash units used on DSLR cameras. A Google search should turn up some hits and some information on the product, which, as I recall, is made by a small company in Montana. Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb This doesn't explain the poor TTL performance I have gotten with my Metz 60CT/2. It also uses a small box attached to the hot shoe, and the contacts were cleaned just prior to my last flash fiasco. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: What would be a good name for the new body?
Advanced Photo System film specifications http://www.kodak.com/cluster/global/en/consumer/APS/redBook/ aboutSystem.shtml Rounding to half-mm accuracy: Full frame H format is 17mm x 30mm and is always recorded on the film. C-type format is 2:3 proportions - 17mm x 25.5mm P-type format is 9:16 proportion - 9.5mm x 30mm Godfrey On Apr 1, 2006, at 6:44 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: G'morning ... What is it then? It seems that there are various APS formats. What are they, and what are the specs? Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Nikon has registered DX as a trademark for their APS-C-sized series of lenses and digital cameras. In fact, they generally refer to reduced-frame digital as DX format rather than APS-C. That shows remarkable sensibility, given that the sensor is not APS-C format.. :-)
Re: DL TTL flash madness
a few people I know have suggested a product called Digital Flash Powder as something that can help the erratic performance of some flash units used on DSLR cameras. Shel - thanks for the info While I haven't tried it yet, I've heard it's good bang for the buck. I hear it's really good especially the first application. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: DL TTL flash madness Bill and others, I don't use flash, so I cannot recommend this from personal experience, however, a few people I know have suggested a product called Digital Flash Powder as something that can help the erratic performance of some flash units used on DSLR cameras. A Google search should turn up some hits and some information on the product, which, as I recall, is made by a small company in Montana. Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb This doesn't explain the poor TTL performance I have gotten with my Metz 60CT/2. It also uses a small box attached to the hot shoe, and the contacts were cleaned just prior to my last flash fiasco.
SMC Pentax-M 50mm fix
Hi everyone, I recently succeeded in fixing 2 Pentax 50mm lenses that had the focus jammed. I have documented the experience at this site for those who might be interested. http://grantharg.tripod.com/CameraRepair/M50mmfixa.htm It compliments my MG fix page. http://grantharg.tripod.com/CameraRepair/MGfixa.htm Grant
Re: What would be a good name for the new body?
Godfrey, In applying 4th grade arithmetic and, very likely, my complete misunderstanding of the P-type proportions, I'm sore confused. 9:16=0.56:l.0 or 17x30. I'd appreciate not being to embarrassed by your answer. ;-/ Jack --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Advanced Photo System film specifications http://www.kodak.com/cluster/global/en/consumer/APS/redBook/ aboutSystem.shtml Rounding to half-mm accuracy: Full frame H format is 17mm x 30mm and is always recorded on the film. C-type format is 2:3 proportions - 17mm x 25.5mm P-type format is 9:16 proportion - 9.5mm x 30mm Godfrey On Apr 1, 2006, at 6:44 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: G'morning ... What is it then? It seems that there are various APS formats. What are they, and what are the specs? Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Nikon has registered DX as a trademark for their APS-C-sized series of lenses and digital cameras. In fact, they generally refer to reduced-frame digital as DX format rather than APS-C. That shows remarkable sensibility, given that the sensor is not APS-C format.. :-) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Hello Paul, When using the 400T, do you dial in any negative compensation? Also what ISO's have you tried it with. I have shot many weddings with mine, but I am usually at ISO 400 and compensation set to about -2. I haven't really fiddled with the connector at all and am wondering if perhaps I should. Any thoughts would be appreciated. -- Bruce Saturday, April 1, 2006, 5:47:07 AM, you wrote: PS The AF400T works great on the D. i think the reason Dario and others PS have experienced so many failures and erratic behavior patterns with PS certain flashes on the D is that the connectors on the D hotshoe PS sometimes have trouble making contact. That would explain the erratic PS results with some flash units. Mounting is critical. The AF 400T PS doesn't mount on the shoe of course. It uses a cable that attaches to PS the shoe. I think the weight of some flashes on the shoe causes them to PS rock back and forth a bit, interrupting contact. Even the Sigma has to PS be mounted carefully, and the wheel has to be tightened aggressively. PS Paul PS On Apr 1, 2006, at 5:34 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas
Re: Bailing out.
Bob W wrote: But, Keith, look at the opportunities: http://mat.gsia.cmu.edu/POB/DEC0998/0519.html Kostas (Si hoc signum legere potes, operis boni in rebus Latinus alacribus et fructuosis potiri potes!) That's an interesting site, Kostas! g They left out Cotty's favourite: Heia! asellum meum palma ferite ac me Eruptionem nominate! 3 gold stars for the first correct translation... Robertus scripsit Certe, Toto, sentio nos in Kansate non iam adesse. Re vera, cara mea, mea nil refert.
PESO - Minimalism
Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris
RE: PESO - Minimalism
One can't say much about minimalism... But that's a very beautiful photo. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 April 2006 19:15 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Minimalism Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris
RE: Bailing out.
-Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 April 2006 18:11 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Bailing out. Bob W wrote: But, Keith, look at the opportunities: http://mat.gsia.cmu.edu/POB/DEC0998/0519.html Kostas (Si hoc signum legere potes, operis boni in rebus Latinus alacribus et fructuosis potiri potes!) That's an interesting site, Kostas! g They left out Cotty's favourite: Heia! asellum meum palma ferite ac me Eruptionem nominate! 3 gold stars for the first correct translation... Robertus scripsit Certe, Toto, sentio nos in Kansate non iam adesse. Re vera, cara mea, mea nil refert. facillimus!
Re: Bailing out.
Bob W wrote: -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 April 2006 18:11 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Bailing out. Bob W wrote: But, Keith, look at the opportunities: http://mat.gsia.cmu.edu/POB/DEC0998/0519.html Kostas (Si hoc signum legere potes, operis boni in rebus Latinus alacribus et fructuosis potiri potes!) That's an interesting site, Kostas! g They left out Cotty's favourite: Heia! asellum meum palma ferite ac me Eruptionem nominate! 3 gold stars for the first correct translation... Robertus scripsit Certe, Toto, sentio nos in Kansate non iam adesse. Re vera, cara mea, mea nil refert. facillimus! Gasp! don't get caught at it! At least in public. keith
Re: Rebate posted today
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pentaximaging.com/footer/news_media_article?ArticleId=7495423 May have already been reported here, but here it is anyway. Lenses listed: snip ($100) smc P-FA 77mm F1.8 Limited Lens (black or silver) Aaaagh! Just what I needed. More temptation.
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Excellent! On 4/1/06, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com -- You have to hold the button down -Arnold Newman
Re: Enablement
Chiming in late on this one... Congrats, Sylwek! Sounds like your intial experience with the A* is very similar to mine. I'm sure you will be happy with it. :-) How did you remove the tripod collar? Jostein Quoting Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED]: If you remember my post from about two weeks ago I was asking some questions about FA* 200/4 macro. Unfortunately it happened that it wasn't FA* but rather A* version that Polish Pentax dealer had for sale. I decided not to buy it. But after my complains about dealer's mistake and that this old manual focus lens is not worth money they asked for FA* version, they lowered price to the point that I decided to buy it. And I must say that it wasn't bad decision at all, especially that A* 200/4 macro after removing tripod mount is not that much bigger and heavier than FA 100/2.8 macro :-) First results, even at open aperture are just stunning! -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Jack Davis wrote: Made by a company known as Muskets for Freedom. Jack Which bayonet mount does it use? --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill and others, I don't use flash, so I cannot recommend this from personal experience, however, a few people I know have suggested a product called Digital Flash Powder as something that can help the erratic performance of some flash units used on DSLR cameras. A Google search should turn up some hits and some information on the product, which, as I recall, is made by a small company in Montana. Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb This doesn't explain the poor TTL performance I have gotten with my Metz 60CT/2. It also uses a small box attached to the hot shoe, and the contacts were cleaned just prior to my last flash fiasco. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris Absolutely lovely! Now carefully press a red ink chop stamp in the lower left corner, and frame it. Beautiful job! keith
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Hello Boris, Very nice indeed! You really did a great job here. I like the presentation. -- Bruce Saturday, April 1, 2006, 10:14:45 AM, you wrote: BL Hi! BL http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 BL What do you say? BL Boris
Re: DL TTL flash madness
mike wilson wrote: Jack Davis wrote: --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't use flash, so I cannot recommend this from personal experience, however, a few people I know have suggested a product called Digital Flash Powder Made by a company known as Muskets for Freedom. Jack Which bayonet mount does it use? Don't bother: It causes lots of barrel distortion. (I had to rifle through my notes to find this information.)
Re: DL TTL flash madness
One that didn't sell well. IOW, turned out to be a 'flash in the pan'. Sorry! J --- mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: Made by a company known as Muskets for Freedom. Jack Which bayonet mount does it use? --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill and others, I don't use flash, so I cannot recommend this from personal experience, however, a few people I know have suggested a product called Digital Flash Powder as something that can help the erratic performance of some flash units used on DSLR cameras. A Google search should turn up some hits and some information on the product, which, as I recall, is made by a small company in Montana. Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb This doesn't explain the poor TTL performance I have gotten with my Metz 60CT/2. It also uses a small box attached to the hot shoe, and the contacts were cleaned just prior to my last flash fiasco. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Extremely nice! I say; could use a slight crop on the left side. Jack --- Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: PESO - A bug in the field
Hi Ken, I think it's a good shot. They often let the wings fall towards the ventral side so that it's difficult to get the whole wing into focus at the same time. IMO, it looks like a good trade-off between DOF and blurred background. Still, I do think the background is a bit busy. Not in texture, of course, but in colour intensity. In the shooting situation, I think I would have tried to avoid a bright background, but that's something you know just as well as I do...:-) Some post-processing of the shot you have could reduce the effect of the colour (eg. using Selective Colour in Photoshop, to take some juice out of the green). Also, I think maybe the colours on abdomen would be more justified if contrast was reduced a little bit. Still, all in my subjective opinion, of course. Thanks for posting. Jostein Quoting Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Comments solicited Good/Bad/Indifferent What can you suggest/what would you have done differently? Thanks in advance Kenneth Waller This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
Re: Bailing out.
keith_w wrote: Bob W wrote: -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 April 2006 18:11 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Bailing out. Bob W wrote: But, Keith, look at the opportunities: http://mat.gsia.cmu.edu/POB/DEC0998/0519.html Kostas (Si hoc signum legere potes, operis boni in rebus Latinus alacribus et fructuosis potiri potes!) That's an interesting site, Kostas! g They left out Cotty's favourite: Heia! asellum meum palma ferite ac me Eruptionem nominate! 3 gold stars for the first correct translation... Robertus scripsit Certe, Toto, sentio nos in Kansate non iam adesse. Re vera, cara mea, mea nil refert. facillimus! Gasp! don't get caught at it! At least in public. keith Verba tua intellegere non possum. Filone ferreo maxillae tuae iunctae sunt?
Re: DL TTL flash madness
It sounds almost like a simple software oversight involving 3rd grade mathematics. Tom C. From: Toine [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: DL TTL flash madness Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 17:24:51 +0200 I doubt the connector is the problem. Install the flash/camera combo on a tripod, select a static subject, and expose a series of 4 shots with 200, 400, 800 and 1600 ISO. I don't see why the exposures shouldn't be identical. In real live with my D creates a series of underexposed, correctly exposed, over exposed and horribly overexposed depending on ISO setting. If I forget to use ISO 400 during flash use I'm in trouble. Toine On 4/1/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The AF400T works great on the D. i think the reason Dario and others have experienced so many failures and erratic behavior patterns with certain flashes on the D is that the connectors on the D hotshoe sometimes have trouble making contact. That would explain the erratic results with some flash units. Mounting is critical. The AF 400T doesn't mount on the shoe of course. It uses a cable that attaches to the shoe. I think the weight of some flashes on the shoe causes them to rock back and forth a bit, interrupting contact. Even the Sigma has to be mounted carefully, and the wheel has to be tightened aggressively. Paul On Apr 1, 2006, at 5:34 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Mark Roberts wrote: mike wilson wrote: Jack Davis wrote: --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't use flash, so I cannot recommend this from personal experience, however, a few people I know have suggested a product called Digital Flash Powder Made by a company known as Muskets for Freedom. Jack Which bayonet mount does it use? Don't bother: It causes lots of barrel distortion. (I had to rifle through my notes to find this information.) Sorry but I think you're spouting a lot of balls.
Remarkable lens for sale
Respecting that someone on the list might want it I won't divulge the location. Somewhere in the world, right now, on eBay, there is a 300 mm. F1.4 lens for sale in Pentax mount. At least that is what the listing says. Joe
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Very very nice. On 4/1/06, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris Ooooh. Aaaah. With this shot you've transcended mere photography and created a piece of art. Tom C.
Re: Enablement
On 2006-04-01, at 19:43, Jostein wrote: Chiming in late on this one... Better late than never as Englishmen used to say ;-) Congrats, Sylwek! Thanks! Sounds like your intial experience with the A* is very similar to mine. I'm sure you will be happy with it. :-) I already am (don't even know if I can say that way in English) - every new picture that I make ensures me that it is top class lens in every respect. And you were right - it performs very well at longer distances (probably due to FREE). I am very glad I chose it over cheaper Sigma EX 180/3.5! How did you remove the tripod collar? Ah yes, you're right, I should say only tripod mount, the collar is non-removable ;-) -- Best regards Sylwek
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Hi! Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris Ooooh. Aaaah. With this shot you've transcended mere photography and created a piece of art. Tom, you make me loose a gift of speech. Good thing, I still have a gift of touch-typing ;-). But thanks! I will probably print it real big as it easily lends itself to enlargement this way. Boris
RE: PESO - Minimalism
I say: This is a seductive image. (Translated to Norwegian thats a compliment, I hope it is in English too) Brilliant idea, very well executed. Simple and elegant. This is the best photo I've seen from you Boris ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. april 2006 20:15 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Minimalism Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris
RE: Remarkable lens for sale
What date is it today? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Joseph Tainter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. april 2006 20:14 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Remarkable lens for sale Respecting that someone on the list might want it I won't divulge the location. Somewhere in the world, right now, on eBay, there is a 300 mm. F1.4 lens for sale in Pentax mount. At least that is what the listing says. Joe
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Wonderful photograph! I wouldn't crop a pixel anywhere, I think it's perfect just as it is. And I agree, this is art, and very well done at that. *UncaMikey On 4/1/06, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris
Re: DL TTL flash madness
Hi Bruce, I it at 200 and 400 without any compensation. But I always use an omni reflector or soft box attachment. Paul On Apr 1, 2006, at 12:02 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Hello Paul, When using the 400T, do you dial in any negative compensation? Also what ISO's have you tried it with. I have shot many weddings with mine, but I am usually at ISO 400 and compensation set to about -2. I haven't really fiddled with the connector at all and am wondering if perhaps I should. Any thoughts would be appreciated. -- Bruce Saturday, April 1, 2006, 5:47:07 AM, you wrote: PS The AF400T works great on the D. i think the reason Dario and others PS have experienced so many failures and erratic behavior patterns with PS certain flashes on the D is that the connectors on the D hotshoe PS sometimes have trouble making contact. That would explain the erratic PS results with some flash units. Mounting is critical. The AF 400T PS doesn't mount on the shoe of course. It uses a cable that attaches to PS the shoe. I think the weight of some flashes on the shoe causes them to PS rock back and forth a bit, interrupting contact. Even the Sigma has to PS be mounted carefully, and the wheel has to be tightened aggressively. PS Paul PS On Apr 1, 2006, at 5:34 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Beautiful. An experiment that succeeded. Congratulations. On Apr 1, 2006, at 12:31 PM, Bob W wrote: One can't say much about minimalism... But that's a very beautiful photo. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 April 2006 19:15 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Minimalism Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris
Re: PESO - Minimalism
What do you say? Only that I like it alot. Is that minimal enough? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Minimalism Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris
PESO: Queen For A Day
I went into town this afternoon with my sister, who is visiting from Arizona. Since she never had a Detroit Coney Dog, I took her to what we call a Coney for lunch. Coneys sell hot dogs with chili on them and various other fattening things, like chili cheese fries and some Greek fast food like Gyros. They're a Detroit/Greek tradition. Anyway, there was a young lady there with her mother. The young lady was wearing a wedding veil. She's getting married later today and had gone to the city with her mom to have her hair done. They stopped for lunch at the Coney. I recorded the blessed event:-). FA 50/1.4, f3.5 @ 1/15th, ISO 400 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285716
Re: Queen For A Day
Nice capture Paul, but a little soft in the focus on the face. Looks like the focus is somewhat behind her face (the crown looks in focus to me.) BTW, Mayor Kilpatrick, of Detroit, said recently one of the greatest things about Detroit was the ability to get a Coney Dog @ 2 AM. I think I'll pass. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Queen For A Day I went into town this afternoon with my sister, who is visiting from Arizona. Since she never had a Detroit Coney Dog, I took her to what we call a Coney for lunch. Coneys sell hot dogs with chili on them and various other fattening things, like chili cheese fries and some Greek fast food like Gyros. They're a Detroit/Greek tradition. Anyway, there was a young lady there with her mother. The young lady was wearing a wedding veil. She's getting married later today and had gone to the city with her mom to have her hair done. They stopped for lunch at the Coney. I recorded the blessed event:-). FA 50/1.4, f3.5 @ 1/15th, ISO 400 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285716
PAW - Solitary Protester
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285748 Thanks for looking and commenting! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PESO - Minimalism
On 4/1/06, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Beautiful! Just beautiful. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PESO - A bug in the field
Thanks to all who took the time to comment - Bob S, Bruce, Jack, William R, Hank, David S., Frank, Bob S., Boris, Tom C., David B. FWIW - this was taken with available light - no photons were harmed in its production. Yes that is dew, happily supplied by a cool damp night getting there early. No healing brush was used on this image. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - A bug in the field On Mar 29, 2006, at 8:24 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Comments solicited Good/Bad/Indifferent Gorgeous! Bob
Re: Queen For A Day
Thanks for looking, Ken. I can handle a coney dog every now and then. But Kwami looks like he's a frequent customer. Blowing up the hi-res tiff, I can see that the eyes and the crown are both equally sharp or, if you will, equally soft. At 1/15th, there's probably a wee bit of camera shake. Should have opened up a stop perhaps, but the moment was quickly passing. Paul On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:24 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Nice capture Paul, but a little soft in the focus on the face. Looks like the focus is somewhat behind her face (the crown looks in focus to me.) BTW, Mayor Kilpatrick, of Detroit, said recently one of the greatest things about Detroit was the ability to get a Coney Dog @ 2 AM. I think I'll pass. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Queen For A Day I went into town this afternoon with my sister, who is visiting from Arizona. Since she never had a Detroit Coney Dog, I took her to what we call a Coney for lunch. Coneys sell hot dogs with chili on them and various other fattening things, like chili cheese fries and some Greek fast food like Gyros. They're a Detroit/Greek tradition. Anyway, there was a young lady there with her mother. The young lady was wearing a wedding veil. She's getting married later today and had gone to the city with her mom to have her hair done. They stopped for lunch at the Coney. I recorded the blessed event:-). FA 50/1.4, f3.5 @ 1/15th, ISO 400 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285716
Re: PAW - Solitary Protester
Interesting shot. Lonely crusade. Was he wearing leather shoes? g On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:25 PM, frank theriault wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285748 Thanks for looking and commenting! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PAW - Solitary Protester
Frank, I looked the only thing that strikes me is the inclusion of the person on the RH side. Probably a no crop thing huh? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW - Solitary Protester http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285748 Thanks for looking and commenting! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PESO: Queen For A Day
On 4/1/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went into town this afternoon with my sister, who is visiting from Arizona. Since she never had a Detroit Coney Dog, I took her to what we call a Coney for lunch. Coneys sell hot dogs with chili on them and various other fattening things, like chili cheese fries and some Greek fast food like Gyros. They're a Detroit/Greek tradition. Anyway, there was a young lady there with her mother. The young lady was wearing a wedding veil. She's getting married later today and had gone to the city with her mom to have her hair done. They stopped for lunch at the Coney. I recorded the blessed event:-). FA 50/1.4, f3.5 @ 1/15th, ISO 400 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285716 It's not working for me. For one thing, she looks like a beautiful young woman, but that's not a particularly flattering photo of her. Also, I'm not sure what she's doing with her right arm behind her head. Is she winding up to throw something? It's really hard to tell, especially in the context of a restaurant. With all the build up in your description, I was expecting that something in the photo would be unique to Coneys - a hot dog, a menu on which we could read the name of the establishment; in fact I thought it would be a shot of her eating one (but perhaps it's not fair to talk of such expectations - I should just comment on the photo, no?). I do like the dynamics of the photo - nicely blurred bottom parts, the tilt. I also like the booth partitions in the background - it gives the photo a sense of place. So, it's a mixed one for me Paul. Maybe your body of work is generally so outstanding that you've spoiled me for anything less than outstanding from you! g cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: Queen For A Day
Paul Stenquist - I can handle a Coney dog every now and then. But Kwami looks like he's a frequent customer. I also like them but not @ 2AM in Detroit! Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Queen For A Day Thanks for looking, Ken. I can handle a coney dog every now and then. But Kwami looks like he's a frequent customer. Blowing up the hi-res tiff, I can see that the eyes and the crown are both equally sharp or, if you will, equally soft. At 1/15th, there's probably a wee bit of camera shake. Should have opened up a stop perhaps, but the moment was quickly passing. Paul On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:24 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Nice capture Paul, but a little soft in the focus on the face. Looks like the focus is somewhat behind her face (the crown looks in focus to me.) BTW, Mayor Kilpatrick, of Detroit, said recently one of the greatest things about Detroit was the ability to get a Coney Dog @ 2 AM. I think I'll pass. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Queen For A Day I went into town this afternoon with my sister, who is visiting from Arizona. Since she never had a Detroit Coney Dog, I took her to what we call a Coney for lunch. Coneys sell hot dogs with chili on them and various other fattening things, like chili cheese fries and some Greek fast food like Gyros. They're a Detroit/Greek tradition. Anyway, there was a young lady there with her mother. The young lady was wearing a wedding veil. She's getting married later today and had gone to the city with her mom to have her hair done. They stopped for lunch at the Coney. I recorded the blessed event:-). FA 50/1.4, f3.5 @ 1/15th, ISO 400 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285716
Re: PAW - Solitary Protester
Er, hmmm should be LH side. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 3:38 PM Subject: Re: PAW - Solitary Protester Frank, I looked the only thing that strikes me is the inclusion of the person on the RH side. Probably a no crop thing huh? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW - Solitary Protester http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285748 Thanks for looking and commenting! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PAW - Solitary Protester
On 4/1/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frank, I looked the only thing that strikes me is the inclusion of the person on the RH side. Probably a no crop thing huh? Nope. I actually cropped this one (note: no black borders...). I debated leaving that partial person in there, but I actually preferred it there for some odd reason. To me it lends a certain dynamic to the scene. Thanks for looking and commenting. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PAW - Solitary Protester
On 4/1/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Er, hmmm should be LH side. I knew whatcha meant. vbg -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PESO: Queen For A Day
Thanks for looking, Frank. Maybe you had to be there :-). Actually, she's preening, patting her hair in place before I shoot. The menu is partly visible in the foreground, but including more of it seemed to disturb the balance of the shot. Paul On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:38 PM, frank theriault wrote: On 4/1/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went into town this afternoon with my sister, who is visiting from Arizona. Since she never had a Detroit Coney Dog, I took her to what we call a Coney for lunch. Coneys sell hot dogs with chili on them and various other fattening things, like chili cheese fries and some Greek fast food like Gyros. They're a Detroit/Greek tradition. Anyway, there was a young lady there with her mother. The young lady was wearing a wedding veil. She's getting married later today and had gone to the city with her mom to have her hair done. They stopped for lunch at the Coney. I recorded the blessed event:-). FA 50/1.4, f3.5 @ 1/15th, ISO 400 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285716 It's not working for me. For one thing, she looks like a beautiful young woman, but that's not a particularly flattering photo of her. Also, I'm not sure what she's doing with her right arm behind her head. Is she winding up to throw something? It's really hard to tell, especially in the context of a restaurant. With all the build up in your description, I was expecting that something in the photo would be unique to Coneys - a hot dog, a menu on which we could read the name of the establishment; in fact I thought it would be a shot of her eating one (but perhaps it's not fair to talk of such expectations - I should just comment on the photo, no?). I do like the dynamics of the photo - nicely blurred bottom parts, the tilt. I also like the booth partitions in the background - it gives the photo a sense of place. So, it's a mixed one for me Paul. Maybe your body of work is generally so outstanding that you've spoiled me for anything less than outstanding from you! g cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: DL TTL flash madness
The DL was aimed at a market segment totally dominated by price. I'd bet that well over 90% of DL purchasers will never own any flash other than the pop-up flash on the camera. On Sat, Apr 01, 2006 at 01:07:54PM +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: Yes, P-TTL. My point is that, before exploring the nuances of TTL vs.P-TTL, one needs a reliable system. The D only gets that with the Sigma DG (P-TTL). The DS gets that with any TTL/P-TTL flash I've tried so far, old new. That's a big improvement IMO, too quickly thrown away with the DL. Dario - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 12:34 PM Subject: Re: DL TTL flash madness On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas
PESO: Puppy Luv
One more from today's trip into town. Again, the FA 40/1.4. This time at an ap and shutter speed that show off the lens: f6.7 @ 1/180th. This was going to be BW, but the skin tones, the dog's fur, and the orange sweater changed my mind. That's one think I like about digital: no commitment on the BW vs. color decision. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285825
Re: DL TTL flash madness
I think you may be onto something here. I don't do a lot of flash photography, and when I am using flash it's still my old AF500FTZ. But I always used to wonder about these complaints; I've never considered the combination to be unreliable. But now, on reading your post, I'm reminded that I did once run into a problem with the flash behaving somewhat erratically. All I did then, though, was to take the flash off, clean the contacts, and put it back on the camera (making sure it was clamped on tightly). That was it - just one occasion. But since then I am very careful to make sure the flash is well seated. On Sat, Apr 01, 2006 at 08:47:07AM -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote: The AF400T works great on the D. i think the reason Dario and others have experienced so many failures and erratic behavior patterns with certain flashes on the D is that the connectors on the D hotshoe sometimes have trouble making contact. That would explain the erratic results with some flash units. Mounting is critical. The AF 400T doesn't mount on the shoe of course. It uses a cable that attaches to the shoe. I think the weight of some flashes on the shoe causes them to rock back and forth a bit, interrupting contact. Even the Sigma has to be mounted carefully, and the wheel has to be tightened aggressively. Paul On Apr 1, 2006, at 5:34 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Dario Bonazza wrote: At the end of the day, I'm afraid that the only TTL flash working well on the D to be the Sigma EF500 DG. And that's P-TTL, right? Or are you saying that it has a TTL mode and it works well on the -D? Kostas
Re: PESO - A bug in the field
On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:35 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Thanks to all who took the time to comment - Bob S, Bruce, Jack, William R, Hank, David S., Frank, Bob S., Boris, Tom C., David B. Which Bob S is which? ;-) FWIW - this was taken with available light - no photons were harmed in its production. Yes that is dew, happily supplied by a cool damp night getting there early. No healing brush was used on this image. Dragonflies are among my favorite creatures. I've photographed them many times, not been fast enough to catch them many more times, and seen a few covered in dew first thing in the morning. But I never saw one as striking as the one you found and photographed so well. That photo would sell as a stock image, for sure. Bob
Re: Remarkable lens for sale
That's an exceptional lens. But ... for anyone interested ... I've found an A200/2.8. Anyone ??? Let me know soon! Collin At 03:45 PM 4/1/2006, you wrote: Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 11:13:40 -0700 From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Remarkable lens for sale Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Respecting that someone on the list might want it I won't divulge the location. Somewhere in the world, right now, on eBay, there is a 300 mm. F1.4 lens for sale in Pentax mount. At least that is what the listing says. Joe He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott
Re: OT - Eiffel Tower
I think more peoplw would consider the Golden Gate Bridge to be the iconic structure for San Francisco. While I'm sure there are many people who can remember the City by the Bay without the bridge, it's been around a little longer that the TransAmerica building. On Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 11:48:40PM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's easy to imagine San Francisco without the Pyramid. which is actually called the Transamerica Tower. It's a recent addition to the city - built around 1970-1972 - which makes it but 34 years old. Like the Eiffel Tower, it met with disdain and opposition when it was planned and built. To this day many long-time San Franciscans consider it an abomination. Shel It's hard to imagine Paris w/o it though. Like London w/o Big Ben, Seattle w/o the Space Needle, SF w/o the Pyramid, St. Louis w/o the arch, NYC w/o the Empire State Building.
Re: What would be a good name for the new body?
Mea Culpa!* No mistake on your part, a calculation and rounding error mistake: APS film formats are H=9:16 - 17x30 C=2:3 - 17x25.5 P=1:3 - 10x30 It's all on the Kodak page I listed. I transcribed the numbers too quickly, wrote the wrong proportion for P format, calculated and didn't proof-read. So called APS-C class sensors are 16x24 mm in the Nikon, Pentax, Konica Minolta bodies and 15x22 mm in the Canon bodies. They're close to APS-C format but are not the same. Godfrey * note use of Latin On Apr 1, 2006, at 9:01 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Godfrey, In applying 4th grade arithmetic and, very likely, my complete misunderstanding of the P-type proportions, I'm sore confused. 9:16=0.56:l.0 or 17x30. I'd appreciate not being to embarrassed by your answer. ;-/ Jack --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Advanced Photo System film specifications http://www.kodak.com/cluster/global/en/consumer/APS/redBook/ aboutSystem.shtml Rounding to half-mm accuracy: Full frame H format is 17mm x 30mm and is always recorded on the film. C-type format is 2:3 proportions - 17mm x 25.5mm P-type format is 9:16 proportion - 9.5mm x 30mm Godfrey On Apr 1, 2006, at 6:44 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: G'morning ... What is it then? It seems that there are various APS formats. What are they, and what are the specs? Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Nikon has registered DX as a trademark for their APS-C-sized series of lenses and digital cameras. In fact, they generally refer to reduced-frame digital as DX format rather than APS-C. That shows remarkable sensibility, given that the sensor is not APS-C format.. :-) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: OT - Eiffel Tower
John Francis wrote: I think more peoplw would consider the Golden Gate Bridge to be the iconic structure for San Francisco. While I'm sure there are many people who can remember the City by the Bay without the bridge, it's been around a little longer that the TransAmerica building. On Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 11:48:40PM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's easy to imagine San Francisco without the Pyramid. which is actually called the Transamerica Tower. It's a recent addition to the city - built around 1970-1972 - which makes it but 34 years old. Like the Eiffel Tower, it met with disdain and opposition when it was planned and built. To this day many long-time San Franciscans consider it an abomination. Shel It's hard to imagine Paris w/o it though. Like London w/o Big Ben, Seattle w/o the Space Needle, SF w/o the Pyramid, St. Louis w/o the arch, NYC w/o the Empire State Building. Maybe Coit tower? Still, that's more recognized by those who know a little of S.F. With the G.G. Bridge, it's instant recognition... keith whaley
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris Good. 8-)
Re: PESO - A bug in the field
Bob - I mean Bob S, vbg Dragonflies are among my favorite creatures. I've photographed them many times, not been fast enough to catch them many more times, and seen a few covered in dew first thing in the morning. I had quite a bit of time in a small field of sleeping Darners. As the sun rose they gradually woke up and became moving targets - not good. I chose this one because it was the most accessible without disturbing others had the background I was seeking. IIRC I was shooting low into the sun, which accounts for the added sparkle. BTW this was one of the last shots of this guy before he woke. This was my second attempt to capture these guys, never had the excellent conditions like this before. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - A bug in the field On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:35 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Thanks to all who took the time to comment - Bob S, Bruce, Jack, William R, Hank, David S., Frank, Bob S., Boris, Tom C., David B. Which Bob S is which? ;-) FWIW - this was taken with available light - no photons were harmed in its production. Yes that is dew, happily supplied by a cool damp night getting there early. No healing brush was used on this image. Dragonflies are among my favorite creatures. I've photographed them many times, not been fast enough to catch them many more times, and seen a few covered in dew first thing in the morning. But I never saw one as striking as the one you found and photographed so well. That photo would sell as a stock image, for sure. Bob
RE: PESO: Puppy Luv
Pretty good. Both are cute. Relaxed nice pose, the colours, nice texture in the bench, the woman's closed eyes makes me sense her affection for the dog, the hand in her lap makes a nice counterpoint (I'm sure if thats the best word) in the composition. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. april 2006 22:52 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Puppy Luv One more from today's trip into town. Again, the FA 40/1.4. This time at an ap and shutter speed that show off the lens: f6.7 @ 1/180th. This was going to be BW, but the skin tones, the dog's fur, and the orange sweater changed my mind. That's one think I like about digital: no commitment on the BW vs. color decision. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285825
Re: Queen For A Day
On Sat, 1 Apr 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: At 1/15th, there's probably a wee bit of camera shake. Should have opened up a stop perhaps, but the moment was quickly passing. That was the point I was wanting to make: at 1/15 I don't even bother to press the shutter with a 50 *on 135 film*. Hat off to you, Steady... Kostas (1/45, 1/30 on a very good day...)
Re: OT - Eiffel Tower
On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 22:05:38 +0100, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think more peoplw would consider the Golden Gate Bridge to be the iconic structure for San Francisco. While I'm sure there are many people who can remember the City by the Bay without the bridge, it's been around a little longer that the TransAmerica building. I know I'm ignorant, but at least I'm not alone. :-) I've never heard of the Pyramid (except for the one at the Louvre). On the other hand, the Golden Gate Bridge is almost as well known as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Grand Canyon. And much more so than the Alamo, which I recall as an uninspiring little shack of only local interest. I think the Pyramid has some catching up to do. The Eiffel Tower it is not. John On Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 11:48:40PM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's easy to imagine San Francisco without the Pyramid. which is actually called the Transamerica Tower. It's a recent addition to the city - built around 1970-1972 - which makes it but 34 years old. Like the Eiffel Tower, it met with disdain and opposition when it was planned and built. To this day many long-time San Franciscans consider it an abomination. Shel It's hard to imagine Paris w/o it though. Like London w/o Big Ben, Seattle w/o the Space Needle, SF w/o the Pyramid, St. Louis w/o the arch, NYC w/o the Empire State Building. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Super picture. John On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 21:12:59 +0100, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you say? Only that I like it alot. Is that minimal enough? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Minimalism Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
Re: PESO: Puppy Luv
On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 21:52:07 +0100, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One more from today's trip into town. Again, the FA 40/1.4. This time at an ap and shutter speed that show off the lens: f6.7 @ 1/180th. This was going to be BW, but the skin tones, the dog's fur, and the orange sweater changed my mind. That's one think I like about digital: no commitment on the BW vs. color decision. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4285825 FA 40/1.4? Where do you people find all this exotic glass? John -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Boris, You are getting too damned good! Stop showing us these great photos. Regards, Bob S. On 4/1/06, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris
Re: PESO - Minimalism
Very striking image Boris - I like it. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 4:14 AM Subject: PESO - Minimalism Hi! http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=12858 What do you say? Boris
Re: PESO - A bug in the field
Thanks for the clarification Ken. I looked at that image 4 times before commenting. It is compelling in many ways. It took me a while to see it as dew on the dragonfly. The dew makes it unique, but adds some visual distraction. I wish the dew was a bit more 'fine grained' (smaller drops?). But this is truely a rare shot - so I can't ask for more. Congrats Ken, your stuff makes me envious. Regards, Bob S. On 4/1/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob - I mean Bob S, vbg Dragonflies are among my favorite creatures. I've photographed them many times, not been fast enough to catch them many more times, and seen a few covered in dew first thing in the morning. I had quite a bit of time in a small field of sleeping Darners. As the sun rose they gradually woke up and became moving targets - not good. I chose this one because it was the most accessible without disturbing others had the background I was seeking. IIRC I was shooting low into the sun, which accounts for the added sparkle. BTW this was one of the last shots of this guy before he woke. This was my second attempt to capture these guys, never had the excellent conditions like this before. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - A bug in the field On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:35 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Thanks to all who took the time to comment - Bob S, Bruce, Jack, William R, Hank, David S., Frank, Bob S., Boris, Tom C., David B. Which Bob S is which? ;-) FWIW - this was taken with available light - no photons were harmed in its production. Yes that is dew, happily supplied by a cool damp night getting there early. No healing brush was used on this image. Dragonflies are among my favorite creatures. I've photographed them many times, not been fast enough to catch them many more times, and seen a few covered in dew first thing in the morning. But I never saw one as striking as the one you found and photographed so well. That photo would sell as a stock image, for sure. Bob
Re: OT - Eiffel Tower
Hey it's the first thing I thought of. Sure the GG Bridge is more iconic. In my mind's eye I was envisioning city skylines. :-) Tom C. From: John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - Eiffel Tower Date: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 23:33:35 +0100 On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 22:05:38 +0100, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think more peoplw would consider the Golden Gate Bridge to be the iconic structure for San Francisco. While I'm sure there are many people who can remember the City by the Bay without the bridge, it's been around a little longer that the TransAmerica building. I know I'm ignorant, but at least I'm not alone. :-) I've never heard of the Pyramid (except for the one at the Louvre). On the other hand, the Golden Gate Bridge is almost as well known as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Grand Canyon. And much more so than the Alamo, which I recall as an uninspiring little shack of only local interest. I think the Pyramid has some catching up to do. The Eiffel Tower it is not. John On Fri, Mar 31, 2006 at 11:48:40PM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's easy to imagine San Francisco without the Pyramid. which is actually called the Transamerica Tower. It's a recent addition to the city - built around 1970-1972 - which makes it but 34 years old. Like the Eiffel Tower, it met with disdain and opposition when it was planned and built. To this day many long-time San Franciscans consider it an abomination. Shel It's hard to imagine Paris w/o it though. Like London w/o Big Ben, Seattle w/o the Space Needle, SF w/o the Pyramid, St. Louis w/o the arch, NYC w/o the Empire State Building. -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
