Re: Adults on bicycles
From: David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri AM 05:04:06 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Adults on bicycles On Nov 2, 2006, at 8:15 PM, Bob W wrote: You make your own choices (or do you? isn't it compulsory in NZ?) It is compulsory in NZ, and I just happen to agree that wearing a helmet is a good idea for my situation. I may have become indoctrinated by the requirement though :) The way things are going, I'm almost surprised that I'm not required to wear a metre-thick layer of bubblewrap at all times. But you do, if you intend going downhill. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorb - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri AM 05:39:50 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? I don't think I'd go so far as to call it a scam. For me, it just wasn't my style, and the cleaning agents I mentioned do a great job, if you learn how to work with them properly. ROR seems to require a more delicate touch, ClearSight seems to be a panacea for most any lens cleaning situation, and the MC2 - until I discovered ClearSight - worked best on some multi-coated filters. The micro-fiber and other magic cloths seem no better than a properly washed and dried 100% cotton T-shirt. I think the biggest scam is lens cleaning tissue. It's relatively rough - almost abrasive in some ways - and has been known to contribute to micro-scratches on some lenses. I ruined a ST 20mm using that Kodak lens tissue and cleaning fluid. Newer lenses with more advanced and harder coatings may be able to endure more turns at being cleaned with lens tissue, but with products like ClearSight and others, why take a chance. One thing of note: a lot of people feel it's not necessary to clean a lens or a filter too often. I've been on the set of a couple of major motion pictures over the years, and found it interesting to see how the filters and sometimes the lenses were cleaned after each set up. OTOH, if you ever saw Nachtwey shoot, in awful circumstances, you might notice that he sometimes doesn't even use a lens hood. One motorsport photog I met had the filthiest filter on his lens that I'd ever seen (I'd have just thrown it away!), yet he was selling his photos. So, IMHO, it seems that there's a lot of leeway when it comes to techniques and materials. ClearSight and the properly laundered and dried 100% cottonT-shirt do it for me. Shel Hmmm. You talked about properly cleaning t-shirts twice. Care to elucidate? (Bet they don't get anything as esoteric as this on other photography lists.) [Original Message] From: Paul Stenquist I agree. I think the lens pen is a scam. It does absorb some oil, but I think it could damage a coating as well. It might also fill some scratches, which might make the lens look better, but it won't work better. I use a solvent, which is probably similar to that on the site Shel referenced. It's called Delta 1 OFR Oil Film Remover, and it's formulated to cut oil, which is the major problem on lens surfaces. And I use it with a microfiber cloth. It does a superb job, and it's available at good camera stores. You'll also find it here: http:// cinemasupplies.stores.yahoo.net/de1ofrlecl20.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Oh how times have changed
The first digital imaging I did was with a Computer Eyes card in an Apple IIGS with 256K RAM and 1 megahertz clock speed. It captured single frames using a video camera. Paul On Nov 2, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 2, 2006, at 6:10 PM, J and K Messervy wrote: I borrowed The Medium Format Advantage by Enrst Wildi from the local library the other day and it is very informative. The book was published in 1995. I've just reached the chapter on Digital Imaging and Medium Format and it is almost quaint. I quote: Image processing programs run faster when there is a large amount of RAM available. Plan on at least 16 MB of RAM. If you want to do commercial work, plan on more. Just as you will need plenty of RAM when processing your images, you will need a large-capacity hard disk for storing your images. At lease 300 MB is a good starting place. Ah, the good old days. Back when I started doing digital imaging, a 10Mbyte hard drive and 512K RAM was such a huge amount of computing space for a home computer it was almost inconceivable that I could own it for under $4000! (The system I did digital imaging work on for NASA cost over $28 Million and required a 20x30', power and air conditioned room to house it in.) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Waiting For Pentax Products
Mort de rire! (The French for LOL, litterally laughing to death) Patrice Tom C a écrit : LOL! Tom C. From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Waiting For Pentax Products Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:12:42 -0800 http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20716303 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Odd Printing Problem
I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the first inch under a rust-colored stain that looks like overspray. On smaller images it doesn't do that. I tried reinstalling new drivers and I changed the yellow ink cartradge -- all to no avail. Does anyone have an idea of what might be causing this? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed)
Here's one of the computer eyes pics I made with my apple II in the mid 1980s. Ingrid, the little girl on the right is now a 23 year old writer living in New York. Heidi, the girl on the left. is a 30 year old art director in Chicago. They had to sit very still for these to get good results. The big Sharp VHS video camera was connected to a card in the computer slot. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5155730 On Nov 3, 2006, at 5:30 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The first digital imaging I did was with a Computer Eyes card in an Apple IIGS with 256K RAM and 1 megahertz clock speed. It captured single frames using a video camera. Paul On Nov 2, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 2, 2006, at 6:10 PM, J and K Messervy wrote: I borrowed The Medium Format Advantage by Enrst Wildi from the local library the other day and it is very informative. The book was published in 1995. I've just reached the chapter on Digital Imaging and Medium Format and it is almost quaint. I quote: Image processing programs run faster when there is a large amount of RAM available. Plan on at least 16 MB of RAM. If you want to do commercial work, plan on more. Just as you will need plenty of RAM when processing your images, you will need a large-capacity hard disk for storing your images. At lease 300 MB is a good starting place. Ah, the good old days. Back when I started doing digital imaging, a 10Mbyte hard drive and 512K RAM was such a huge amount of computing space for a home computer it was almost inconceivable that I could own it for under $4000! (The system I did digital imaging work on for NASA cost over $28 Million and required a 20x30', power and air conditioned room to house it in.) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Pentax-brand AUTO extension tubes.
They're not A but they do have aperture coupling. Excellent condition. $60 + shipping. PayPal. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com http://philosophyforchristians.blogspot.com He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed)
Are you sure that isn't a K10D high ISO sample? ;-) - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 10:29 PM Subject: My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed) Here's one of the computer eyes pics I made with my apple II in the mid 1980s. Ingrid, the little girl on the right is now a 23 year old writer living in New York. Heidi, the girl on the left. is a 30 year old art director in Chicago. They had to sit very still for these to get good results. The big Sharp VHS video camera was connected to a card in the computer slot. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5155730 On Nov 3, 2006, at 5:30 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The first digital imaging I did was with a Computer Eyes card in an Apple IIGS with 256K RAM and 1 megahertz clock speed. It captured single frames using a video camera. Paul On Nov 2, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 2, 2006, at 6:10 PM, J and K Messervy wrote: I borrowed The Medium Format Advantage by Enrst Wildi from the local library the other day and it is very informative. The book was published in 1995. I've just reached the chapter on Digital Imaging and Medium Format and it is almost quaint. I quote: Image processing programs run faster when there is a large amount of RAM available. Plan on at least 16 MB of RAM. If you want to do commercial work, plan on more. Just as you will need plenty of RAM when processing your images, you will need a large-capacity hard disk for storing your images. At lease 300 MB is a good starting place. Ah, the good old days. Back when I started doing digital imaging, a 10Mbyte hard drive and 512K RAM was such a huge amount of computing space for a home computer it was almost inconceivable that I could own it for under $4000! (The system I did digital imaging work on for NASA cost over $28 Million and required a 20x30', power and air conditioned room to house it in.) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Waiting For Pentax Products
MdR ? :-) Christian Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Mort de rire! (The French for LOL, litterally laughing to death) Patrice Tom C a écrit : LOL! Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: Pentax-brand AUTO extension tubes.
Collin, Just sold a pristine set of Pentax AE tubes, also without A capability. I'd had them for 'prox 25 years. I entered a minimum of $30. Winning bid, $37+ $8 SH. This FYI only. Jack --- Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They're not A but they do have aperture coupling. Excellent condition. $60 + shipping. PayPal. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com http://philosophyforchristians.blogspot.com He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Check out the New Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. (http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 1929 Shirt Hanger
I'll put up a BW a little later today, Ann. Thanks for thoughts. Jack --- ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Talk about being hung out to dry Fun shot - I think I'd like it better in BW for this one tho did you try that? ann Jack Davis wrote: Spotted during another Sierra foot hill drive awhile back. Would have been sooner, but I decided to send the roll of Provia 100F to Kodak in a pre-paid mailer. (first time ever). Sent it 9/22 and it came back today, 11/2 (same year). No e-6 labs in my area and Kodak pick-up/return time at the local Walgreens is 'prox two weeks. Not bad, as it turns out. One of those different scenes that, for some reason, I wanted a picture of. There were no signs in the area explaining what was happening. Ties and other articles of clothing strewn about the truck bed. I have to confess, I'm guessing at the year model. Wish I'd looked at the plate. Scanned on same cheap-O flatbed. Comment, of course. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=196 Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited (http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail (http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Do I detect a slight bit of...
Tom C wrote: Medium format film renaissance occuring of late? :) Tom C. It seems to be happening. I know several digital shooters who are going MF, the big negs and low gear cost are proving attractive. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Adults on bicycles
- Original Message - From: David Mann Subject: Re: Adults on bicycles Nothing can guarantee protection against a really serious head injury. The impact is just too large, and even the best helmets can only absorb so much of it. Helmets are a compromise solution to head protection. They can offer exceedingly good protection, but at the expense of weight. A heavier helmet is more likely to cause soft tissue injuries (whiplash) to the neck. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? I don't think I'd go so far as to call it a scam. For me, it just wasn't my style, and the cleaning agents I mentioned do a great job, if you learn how to work with them properly. ROR seems to require a more delicate touch, ClearSight seems to be a panacea for most any lens cleaning situation, and the MC2 - until I discovered ClearSight - worked best on some multi-coated filters. The first lens cleaner I bought that wasn't Kodak was a bottle of PEC12. After determining from the smell that it was a very expensive bottle of acetone, I started buying lens cleaner from the local hardware store. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Do I detect a slight bit of...
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Do I detect a slight bit of... Medium format film renaissance occuring of late? :) I may have to set up another darkroom after all. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: November PUG comments
Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: VIlla Maiuri - Interior by Gianfranco Irlanda Giancarlo fulfilling expectations, as he uses to. The direct sunlight entering through the left-window makes me close my eyes as if I was there!! Since I am trying to note some negative points...well...my eyes keep going from left to right, there is no clear path for them...not sure if this is negative though. Hi Jaume, Thanks a lot for the kind words! About the composition, well... I was trying to let the viewer be able to understand the way the corridors and the rooms met each other, I'm not completely sure if this shot is the best wrt this. Ciao, Gianfranco _ Access over 1 million songs - Yahoo! Music Unlimited (http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
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Re: My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed)
LOL Dave On 11/3/06, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you sure that isn't a K10D high ISO sample? ;-) - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 10:29 PM Subject: My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed) Here's one of the computer eyes pics I made with my apple II in the mid 1980s. Ingrid, the little girl on the right is now a 23 year old writer living in New York. Heidi, the girl on the left. is a 30 year old art director in Chicago. They had to sit very still for these to get good results. The big Sharp VHS video camera was connected to a card in the computer slot. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5155730 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
I will stick to EverClear. especially since I discovered you can buy a one-ounce bottle at the liquor store for a buck and a half. And I will never be without a drink either if I have it in my camera bag. grin Paul Stenquist wrote: I use a solvent, which is probably similar to that on the site Shel referenced. It's called Delta 1 OFR Oil Film Remover, and it's formulated to cut oil, which is the major problem on lens surfaces. And I use it with a microfiber cloth. It does a superb job, and it's available at good camera stores. You'll also find it here: http:// cinemasupplies.stores.yahoo.net/de1ofrlecl20.html On Nov 2, 2006, at 9:06 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: November Moon
A couple of details. Shot about 20 frames of the moon with A*300 f/2.8, 1.4L T/C and 85B filter. (from my back patio) Rewound the 20 frames in the LX (great feature), removed the 1.4L T/C and, next day, headed for a local State Wildlife Refuge. Taken at about noon. Underexposed geese by 3 stops (2 by - exposure comp. and one by shooting 100 ISO Provia at ISO 200). Left the 85B in place. This small jpg produces some nodes (?) on the edge of the moon. Something I haven't see before. They do disappear with zoom in. Would liked to have had the full frame width, but the moon was too near the center, thus the 8x10 crop. Enlarged moon double exposure is, perhaps, the ultimate cliche in photography, but, it seems, I have no shame. Jack Comments certainly appreciated. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=198 __ Check out the New Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. (http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Oh how times have changed
We had rooms full of image processing equipment at the Digital Signal Processing lab at MIT. Prof. Troxel was a cool guy and loved gadgets. We frequently build large custom boards to do simple stuff like the equivalent of the levels feature in photoshop. One of the guys there got his PHD in EE, his specialty was Charge Coupled Devices (CCD's as we now know them), a relative novelty at the time. He and I started a consulting company to solve problems with CCD subsystems. My first digital image was an IR image from a top secret (at the time) camera. Its IR was quite sensitive but they were having problems with distortions from the mirror assembly which they wanted us to solve. They paid us alot of money to solve the problem in two weeks, I guess they were under a huge time pressure to get this to their customer, which we guessed was the DOD due to the high clearance we had to get. When we solved the problem, I took a picture of myself to test the sensitivity of the camera. I was told that it would detect the residual heat from my hand after I had placed and removed it from my chest. Well, I did that and was amazed. Not only could I see a ghostly image of my hand, but I could see through my shirt and many of my larger arteries/veins were visible. My face looked like the face of an alien with my veins, bone structure and what looked like fatty deposits or something visible. I am going to try to dig that pic up and post it here. rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first digital imaging I did was with a Computer Eyes card in an Apple IIGS with 256K RAM and 1 megahertz clock speed. It captured single frames using a video camera. Paul On Nov 2, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 2, 2006, at 6:10 PM, J and K Messervy wrote: I borrowed The Medium Format Advantage by Enrst Wildi from the local library the other day and it is very informative. The book was published in 1995. I've just reached the chapter on Digital Imaging and Medium Format and it is almost quaint. I quote: Image processing programs run faster when there is a large amount of RAM available. Plan on at least 16 MB of RAM. If you want to do commercial work, plan on more. Just as you will need plenty of RAM when processing your images, you will need a large-capacity hard disk for storing your images. At lease 300 MB is a good starting place. Ah, the good old days. Back when I started doing digital imaging, a 10Mbyte hard drive and 512K RAM was such a huge amount of computing space for a home computer it was almost inconceivable that I could own it for under $4000! (The system I did digital imaging work on for NASA cost over $28 Million and required a 20x30', power and air conditioned room to house it in.) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
Paul Stenquist wrote: I use a solvent, which is probably similar to that on the site Shel referenced. It's called Delta 1 OFR Oil Film Remover, and it's formulated to cut oil, which is the major problem on lens surfaces. And I use it with a microfiber cloth. It does a superb job, and it's available at good camera stores. You'll also find it here: http:// cinemasupplies.stores.yahoo.net/de1ofrlecl20.html On Nov 2, 2006, at 9:06 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I experimented several solutions, including immersing a filter in a soapy lukewarm water, then rinsing it thoroughly. I am sure the dirt was removed from the glass surface but I still saw some streak etc. Perhaps the wipe cloth (and one of those Kodak papers) I used was not suitable. Then I discovered a micro-fiber cloth sold under Pentax brand and it worked very well. Just wipe dry and the glass is clean. I also use this for my glasses (I wear it on and off because of weak myopia, and keep touching the glass every time I pull it out) and the same effect, very clear glasses with no mark/streak. Or maybe I am too lazy to mess with any sort of solutions ;-). Since then, I never used any sort of liquid (perhaps I should use it when the surface is extra oily/greasy). I am not a micro-fiber cloth salesman and your mileage may vary of course. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Oh how times have changed
We had rooms full of image processing equipment at the Digital Signal Processing lab at MIT. Prof. Troxel was a cool guy and loved gadgets. We frequently build large custom boards to do simple stuff like the equivalent of the levels feature in photoshop. One of the guys there got his PHD in EE, his specialty was Charge Coupled Devices (CCD's as we now know them), a relative novelty at the time. He and I started a consulting company to solve problems with CCD subsystems. My first digital image was an IR image from a top secret (at the time) camera. Its IR was quite sensitive but they were having problems with distortions from the mirror assembly which they wanted us to solve. They paid us alot of money to solve the problem in two weeks, I guess they were under a huge time pressure to get this to their customer, which we guessed was the DOD due to the high clearance we had to get. When we solved the problem, I took a picture of myself to test the sensitivity of the camera. I was told that it would detect the residual heat from my hand after I had placed and removed it from my chest. Well, I did that and was amazed. Not only could I see a ghostly image of my hand, but I could see through my shirt and many of my larger arteries/veins were visible. My face looked like the face of an alien with my veins, bone structure and what looked like fatty deposits or something visible. I am going to try to dig that pic up and post it here. rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first digital imaging I did was with a Computer Eyes card in an Apple IIGS with 256K RAM and 1 megahertz clock speed. It captured single frames using a video camera. Paul On Nov 2, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 2, 2006, at 6:10 PM, J and K Messervy wrote: I borrowed The Medium Format Advantage by Enrst Wildi from the local library the other day and it is very informative. The book was published in 1995. I've just reached the chapter on Digital Imaging and Medium Format and it is almost quaint. I quote: Image processing programs run faster when there is a large amount of RAM available. Plan on at least 16 MB of RAM. If you want to do commercial work, plan on more. Just as you will need plenty of RAM when processing your images, you will need a large-capacity hard disk for storing your images. At lease 300 MB is a good starting place. Ah, the good old days. Back when I started doing digital imaging, a 10Mbyte hard drive and 512K RAM was such a huge amount of computing space for a home computer it was almost inconceivable that I could own it for under $4000! (The system I did digital imaging work on for NASA cost over $28 Million and required a 20x30', power and air conditioned room to house it in.) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?
Hi, Yes, I did mentioned the operation speed as a poor thing. But I personally prefer slower, but more accurate operation in focussing etc. A20 offers enough accuracy. And it's not THAT slow after all :) BR, Margus Jaume Lahuerta wrote: So, they didn't address the A10 poor (slow) performance issue? Shouldn't be that difficult... - Mensaje original De: Margus Männik [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Hi, I reviewed A20 for our local photo/computer magazine last month. It was a sort of head-to-head test versus Olympus mju: 750. Pentax wins hands down. What's about A20... it's a bit slow in operation, but image results are very good. Good noise, which is easily repairable with post-processing software ( I do use NeatImage). But if you can find Optio A10 somewhere on good (i.e. significally lower) price - go for A10. You will not get a better resolution with A20. BR, Margus Leon Altoff wrote: Hello all, I am currently looking at compact point and shoot digitals. Specifically I am looking for one that can do movie clips in macro mode (or even super macro mode if it has it). It will also be used as a camera by my wife who has decided that she no longer wants to carry around an SLR. Of course I am looking at the Pentax range (as well as others), and was considering the Optio A20. does anyone out there have one of these and can tell me if it is possible to take movies in macro mode? Does anyone have any other suggestions for good compact point and shoot cameras? All replies appreciated. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The danged final survey results, and thanks for all the fish.
Thine will shall be done. Lasse Karlsson wrote: Thanks for posting the results, Lon. If possible, you can add my name to the aye:s. Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
On 11/3/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then I discovered a micro-fiber cloth sold under Pentax brand and it worked very well. Just wipe dry and the glass is clean. I also use this for my glasses (I wear it on and off because of weak myopia, and keep touching the glass every time I pull it out) and the same effect, very clear glasses with no mark/streak. Or maybe I am too lazy to mess with any sort of solutions I also use a Pentax-branded microfiber cloth. It's been a few years that I've had it now, and I am finding that it does not clean as well as it used to. Any tips on cleaning the microfiber cloth? It's still in good physical condition, I just think it could use a cleaning of its own... Regular laundering? Handwash in soapy water? Mike -- Remember to Breathe -- MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Test Message from my Cat
I was awaiting your orders, Sir. Now loading the blunderbuss to counter the invasion Joseph Tainter wrote: jw2904387 e87dc x 19893o-127e olu1e818e xmshsl201[ w2j4 n1989210 0256smsx-1036 NAKJE SY - Let us know when they produce the works of Shakespeare. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The danged final survey results, and thanks for all the fish.
And there has nebber nebber ebber been a sensical Cotty. Wink Cotty wrote: On 30/10/06, Lon Williamson, discombobulated, unleashed: Nonsensical responses: == Cotty (there will be no K1D) Love it ! :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Adults on bicycles
On 11/3/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Helmets are a compromise solution to head protection. They can offer exceedingly good protection, but at the expense of weight. A heavier helmet is more likely to cause soft tissue injuries (whiplash) to the neck. ~Everything~ in life is a compromise. Bike helmets (even budget ones) typically weigh around 8 to 12 ounces; they are quite comfortable and well-ventilated compared to helmets of even a few years ago. They aren't perfect, and can't be expected to provide failsafe protection for thirty mph faceplants into brick walls. However, they offer a greatly increased chance of survival and/or minimization of brain injury in a surprisingly large number of collisions. I can think of at least three occasions when my head hit the pavement with enough impact that, were I not wearing a helmet, I'd have almost certainly suffered at least a severe concussion. That includes my (helmeted) forehead smacking the pavement after flying over the front of my handlebars, another occasion where I landed on my back and the back of my head whipped into a streetcar rail, and my most recent collision (last October, when I broke my collarbone) where my temple hit the ground (cracking the helmet), then my face slid along the pavement, giving me the coolest roadrash on my cheek. The kids were most impressed! My point is that for each of these incidents, me helmet did the job that it was designed to do, and that without each of those helmets, my injuries would have likely been severe. So, whatever helmets can or can't do, my personal experience is that, while there are obviously no guarantees, they are extremely effective in preventing head injuries. From all the above-mentioned accidents, the only injuries I suffered above the shoulders were road rash on my face, and a sore neck for a day or two. I shudder to think what would have happened without a helmet. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
On 11/03/06 11:28 AM, Mike Hamilton, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also use a Pentax-branded microfiber cloth. It's been a few years that I've had it now, and I am finding that it does not clean as well as it used to. Any tips on cleaning the microfiber cloth? It's still in good physical condition, I just think it could use a cleaning of its own... Regular laundering? Handwash in soapy water? Yes, handwash in soapy water revives it. Over the years (4 years or so), I washed it every 6 month or so (because I use it quite a bit for my glasses) and still going well. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
- Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton Subject: Re: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? Any tips on cleaning the microfiber cloth? It's still in good physical condition, I just think it could use a cleaning of its own... Regular laundering? Handwash in soapy water? I wash em in warm water with a bit of dish detergent. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
ISO 800
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20723961 The photo of the watch is the first high ISO image I have seen that begins to be informative. At first I found the image disappointing. Then the poster (from Korea) clarified that it is a 100% crop. Ah...that changes things. As a 100% crop it doesn't look so bad. In fact, not bad at all. Perhaps there is reason to hope after all. I just want good ISO 800. Maybe I will try a similar photo at ISO 800 with my D and see how they compare. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: November Moon
Enlarged moon double exposure is, perhaps, the ultimate cliche in photography, but, it seems, I have no shame. Yep, but I've seen far worse instances of it... This is a great picture IMHO. Anyone got better results with Photoshop? Patrice Jack Davis a écrit : A couple of details. Shot about 20 frames of the moon with A*300 f/2.8, 1.4L T/C and 85B filter. (from my back patio) Rewound the 20 frames in the LX (great feature), removed the 1.4L T/C and, next day, headed for a local State Wildlife Refuge. Taken at about noon. Underexposed geese by 3 stops (2 by - exposure comp. and one by shooting 100 ISO Provia at ISO 200). Left the 85B in place. This small jpg produces some nodes (?) on the edge of the moon. Something I haven't see before. They do disappear with zoom in. Would liked to have had the full frame width, but the moon was too near the center, thus the 8x10 crop. Enlarged moon double exposure is, perhaps, the ultimate cliche in photography, but, it seems, I have no shame. Jack Comments certainly appreciated. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=198 __ Check out the New Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. (http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
Hi Mike I never thought you'd ask LOL First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), and have taken the time to learn the best way to wash certain fabrics, remove stains, and, likewise, use the clothes dryer. It's amazing what one can learn by reading the instruction manuals and doing some outside reading. That said, it's important not to over soap the wash load in which the lens cleaning T-shirt is laundered. All too often more detergent is used than is necessary. But, regardless of the amount used, proper and thoroughly rinsing is important, so as much detergent residue is removed from the fabric. Also, don't wash the T-shirt and use fabric softener. To keep things simple, fabric softener also leaves a residue on the cloth. I'm lucky in that my washing machine has provision for an extra rinse, so I don't have to be too concerned about getting a good rinse. I always use an extra rinse. And, because of the design of the machine @ Casa Belinkoff, there's no need to use much detergent at all, especially when doing a load of T-shirts. They don't get that dirty to begin with. It's not like you're washing a few pair of kid's jeans, gardening clothes, or mechanic's overalls. You might be surprised at how little detergent is needed, especially with some of the newer machines. The next step is proper drying. Over drying makes the fabric a little stiff and scratchy. The dryer at Casa Belinkoff has a dryness selector and, over the years, I've been able to find a setting for cotton shirts that affords a nice, fluffy, dry shirt without over drying. Again, none of those fabric softener sheets in the dryer. When the shirts are properly dried, they are folded and put in the T-shirt drawer almost immediately after removal from the dryer. In my house that's mostly because the cats love to curl up on the freshly laundered shirts LOL, not because I'm especially compulsive about putting things away. You don't want to use a T-shirt that's too old, one in which the fabric has lost all the softness and fluffiness of a newer shirt. The beauty of a good, 100% cotton shirt is that it can retain its softness for a long time if cared for properly. I hope this helps. Shel [Original Message] From: mike wilson So, IMHO, it seems that there's a lot of leeway when it comes to techniques and materials. ClearSight and the properly laundered and dried 100% cottonT-shirt do it for me. Shel Hmmm. You talked about properly cleaning t-shirts twice. Care to elucidate? (Bet they don't get anything as esoteric as this on other photography lists.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
On 11/03/06 11:44 AM, William Robb, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wash em in warm water with a bit of dish detergent. Oh, maybe that's the better way. I did not think of it. Thanks, Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
On Nov 3, 2006, at 8:28 AM, Mike Hamilton wrote: I also use a Pentax-branded microfiber cloth. It's been a few years that I've had it now, and I am finding that it does not clean as well as it used to. Any tips on cleaning the microfiber cloth? It's still in good physical condition, I just think it could use a cleaning of its own... Regular laundering? Handwash in soapy water? Handwash in soapy water. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
- Original Message - From: K.Takeshita Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? On 11/03/06 11:44 AM, William Robb, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wash em in warm water with a bit of dish detergent. Oh, maybe that's the better way. I did not think of it. Thanks, It's one of those things I don't give much thought to. I've found over the years that I worked as a pro photographer that good equipment is a heck of a lot tougher than many people think. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ISO 800
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: ISO 800 http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20723961 The photo of the watch is the first high ISO image I have seen that begins to be informative. I just did a QD Neat Image noise reduction to that file. It's almost a half meg on my website. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/denoised_iso%20800.jpg William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
AW: PESO - Another Day
Great as the landscape shown before. You live in a wonderful place too. greetings Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von Tom C Gesendet: Donnerstag, 2. November 2006 20:34 An: pdml@pdml.net Betreff: PESO - Another Day Weather conditions today were very much like yesterday. I was going to call this Mountain View Morning Day 2. Instead it's just Another Day. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5153154size=lg Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?
Hello Jaume, I'm curious - we have an A10 (my wife's) and have had many other PS digitals from several manufacturers. When compared with an SLR - they are all poor performance. Can you specifically tell me what bothers you about the A10 vs many other compacts? -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, November 2, 2006, 1:44:19 PM, you wrote: JL So, they didn't address the A10 poor (slow) performance issue? JL Shouldn't be that difficult... JL - Mensaje original JL De: Margus Männik [EMAIL PROTECTED] JL Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net JL Hi, JL I reviewed A20 for our local photo/computer magazine last month. It was JL a sort of head-to-head test versus Olympus mju: 750. Pentax wins hands JL down. JL What's about A20... it's a bit slow in operation, but image results are JL very good. Good noise, which is easily repairable with post-processing JL software ( I do use NeatImage). But if you can find Optio A10 somewhere JL on good (i.e. significally lower) price - go for A10. You will not get a JL better resolution with A20. JL BR, Margus JL Leon Altoff wrote: Hello all, I am currently looking at compact point and shoot digitals. Specifically I am looking for one that can do movie clips in macro mode (or even super macro mode if it has it). It will also be used as a camera by my wife who has decided that she no longer wants to carry around an SLR. Of course I am looking at the Pentax range (as well as others), and was considering the Optio A20. does anyone out there have one of these and can tell me if it is possible to take movies in macro mode? Does anyone have any other suggestions for good compact point and shoot cameras? All replies appreciated. JL -- JL PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List JL PDML@pdml.net JL http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net JL __ JL LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo. JL Llamadas a fijos y móviles desde 1 céntimo por minuto. JL http://es.voice.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
On 11/03/06 12:23 PM, Shel Belinkoff, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), and have taken the time to learn the best way to wash certain fabrics, remove stains, and, likewise, use the clothes dryer. It's amazing what one can learn by reading the instruction manuals and doing some outside reading. Thanks Shel, Like I said before, PDML is one of the best sources for non-photographic knowledge :-). I learned a lot from the list including how to shout, using bad words, like you moxxxer don't know a sxxt! etc. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed)
On Nov 3, 2006, at 3:29 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Here's one of the computer eyes pics I made with my apple II in the mid 1980s. Ingrid, the little girl on the right is now a 23 year old writer living in New York. Heidi, the girl on the left. is a 30 year old art director in Chicago. They had to sit very still for these to get good results. The big Sharp VHS video camera was connected to a card in the computer slot. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5155730 Very fun stuff. You might be amused with this: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/oldpix/ Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 12:23:18PM -0500, K.Takeshita wrote: On 11/03/06 11:44 AM, William Robb, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wash em in warm water with a bit of dish detergent. Oh, maybe that's the better way. I did not think of it. Thanks, My father (an industrial chemist) recommended that approach. Dish detergent is cheaper, and in those days used to be unpolluted with perfumes (although that has changed over the years). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
AW: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
Hi JCO I found a Super Takumar 105mm 2.8 M42 lens two days ago lying unprotected in the dust of a second hand store and paid less than $20 for a package with some hoods and filters from b+w and nikon and others in good condition plus a flash and a metz adapter. The Takumar has to be cleaned outside too and can not see any scratches on the coating despite the disrespectful handling in the store. Sometimes a visit to a flea market is good for bargain hunting too here, I got the Tamron 90mm Manual macro 2.5 I already own for $20 in good condition at my last visit in Zurich... Will you use these SX lenses on a Mamyia or on a Pentax body? greetings Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von J. C. O'Connell Gesendet: Freitag, 3. November 2006 04:01 An: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Betreff: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? I forgot to mention, the reason I brought this up is I just got an essentially NOS Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 105mm F2.8 (M42) lens and had a hell of time getting the surfaces really clean. Chaulk this one up as in the difficult to clean coatings category. Awesome little lens BTW. Haven't had the time to get out and try it and now the weather has gone rainy for three days I know the build quality isnt up to Pentax Takumar standards, but these Mamiya SX lenses are great performers and very inexpensive on ebay usually ( not in this case, as its a rare focal length and the bidding got up there ). The only caveat is they dont have manual mode switches so you cant use them on K bodies unless you are willing to do something like superglue the aperture actuator pin in place and make them pure manual aperture lenses forever. (ouch!) JCO -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS Friday: several items
On 11/3/06, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems that all that you offered for sale previously already went ;-). Boris Yeah, I wish. :) The rest of the stuff is going on ebay on Sunday. :) Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Odd Printing Problem
Is the paper being used a constant for both large small images? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Odd Printing Problem I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the first inch under a rust-colored stain that looks like overspray. On smaller images it doesn't do that. I tried reinstalling new drivers and I changed the yellow ink cartradge -- all to no avail. Does anyone have an idea of what might be causing this? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Odd Printing Problem
Yes, it's Epson Premium Luster. It seems something is causing one of the ink nozzles to spray randomly for the first inch or so. I think I'm going to try replacing the magenta and light magenta cartridges as well. But it appears to be yellow. Paul -- Original message -- From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is the paper being used a constant for both large small images? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Odd Printing Problem I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the first inch under a rust-colored stain that looks like overspray. On smaller images it doesn't do that. I tried reinstalling new drivers and I changed the yellow ink cartradge -- all to no avail. Does anyone have an idea of what might be causing this? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2006 - 31 - GDG
On 10/30/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was in Gloucester for a total of two days. The full day in the middle of two partial days, it rained on and off all day only breaking to clear weather just before dusk. Naturally, I picked up the camera and went for a walk ... down to the quays and the setting sun on the river Severn. The sun just disappeared at some point or another but I kept shooting, sans tripod, racking the ISO up to 1600 and fitting the 35mm f/2 lens to catch as much light as I could. I liked these buildings, old warehouse building converted to flats I think, and the double silhouette of the sailboats: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/31.htm Comments, critique, flames always welcome. Gorgeous!! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Overcast Afternoon View
Hi! I just moved. What a hassle. There are still some things at the old house that have to get over to the new place. However, this afternoon, for the first time in a while, I felt like picking up the ol' istDS and grabbing a couple of snaps. So, for anyone interested, this is a partial view from the living room window. That's the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. The island in the middle distance is Angel Island, now a great park and a wonderful place to hike and explore, and, in the past, the island was a processing point for immigrants, much like Ellis Island was in NYC. The smaller, closer island, is Goat Island. http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/view.html Tech details lost in the fog ... I thoroughly realize that having been in San Francisco *before* I joined the PDML was seriously unfortunate for me and my wife ;-). Cheers! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning
Hi! The view this morning right before leaving for work. Valley mist rising about 1/2 hour after the sun broke the horizon. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5149796size=lg Tom, as usual excellent photograph from you... Did you ever own a large format camera??? Borosi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Another Day
Ditto! Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Keep 'em coming, Tom. Lovely, lovely work. Godfrey On Nov 2, 2006, at 11:34 AM, Tom C wrote: Weather conditions today were very much like yesterday. I was going to call this Mountain View Morning Day 2. Instead it's just Another Day. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5153154size=lg Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning
Thanks Boris. No I have never owned a large format camera. The 67 is as big as it gets. I do wish I would get it out more. Tom C. From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:50:50 +0200 Hi! The view this morning right before leaving for work. Valley mist rising about 1/2 hour after the sun broke the horizon. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5149796size=lg Tom, as usual excellent photograph from you... Did you ever own a large format camera??? Borosi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Mountain View Morning
Awesom, Tom - extremely beautiful, Well done. Regrads Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Tom C Sendt: 2. november 2006 00:51 Til: pdml@pdml.net Emne: PESO - Mountain View Morning The view this morning right before leaving for work. Valley mist rising about 1/2 hour after the sun broke the horizon. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5149796size=lg Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.23/513 - Release Date: 11/02/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.25/515 - Release Date: 11/03/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 04:28:49 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? On 11/3/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then I discovered a micro-fiber cloth sold under Pentax brand and it worked very well. Just wipe dry and the glass is clean. I also use this for my glasses (I wear it on and off because of weak myopia, and keep touching the glass every time I pull it out) and the same effect, very clear glasses with no mark/streak. Or maybe I am too lazy to mess with any sort of solutions I also use a Pentax-branded microfiber cloth. It's been a few years that I've had it now, and I am finding that it does not clean as well as it used to. Any tips on cleaning the microfiber cloth? It's still in good physical condition, I just think it could use a cleaning of its own... Regular laundering? Handwash in soapy water? Mike Handwash in soapy water? That's what I do. Severe rinsing after. It definitely works better, afterwards. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
I have used both the super taks and SMC taks (105mm F2.8) for years and they are really good and I still have my SMC version. I bought this mamiya SX lens because I am collecting the series and have found the series to be outstanding optically ( a little lacking in mechanical refinement though ). I only use Pentax M42 bodies ( SP,SL )for M42 lenses with the rare exception I use a Chinon CM-3 M42 body on occasion only because its got a motordrive with it. Another recent M/S SX lens I got with superb optics AND mechanics is the 90-230mm F4.5 SX with the tripod mount (early version). That one is unbelivably good and handles real nice. Only cost me $35 on ebay. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Markus Maurer Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 1:48 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: AW: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? Hi JCO I found a Super Takumar 105mm 2.8 M42 lens two days ago lying unprotected in the dust of a second hand store and paid less than $20 for a package with some hoods and filters from b+w and nikon and others in good condition plus a flash and a metz adapter. The Takumar has to be cleaned outside too and can not see any scratches on the coating despite the disrespectful handling in the store. Sometimes a visit to a flea market is good for bargain hunting too here, I got the Tamron 90mm Manual macro 2.5 I already own for $20 in good condition at my last visit in Zurich... Will you use these SX lenses on a Mamyia or on a Pentax body? greetings Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von J. C. O'Connell Gesendet: Freitag, 3. November 2006 04:01 An: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Betreff: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? I forgot to mention, the reason I brought this up is I just got an essentially NOS Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 105mm F2.8 (M42) lens and had a hell of time getting the surfaces really clean. Chaulk this one up as in the difficult to clean coatings category. Awesome little lens BTW. Haven't had the time to get out and try it and now the weather has gone rainy for three days I know the build quality isnt up to Pentax Takumar standards, but these Mamiya SX lenses are great performers and very inexpensive on ebay usually ( not in this case, as its a rare focal length and the bidding got up there ). The only caveat is they dont have manual mode switches so you cant use them on K bodies unless you are willing to do something like superglue the aperture actuator pin in place and make them pure manual aperture lenses forever. (ouch!) JCO -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Halloween flash fun
Hi! Last night I went to Castro street for halloween. I shot these with the istD, 16-45/4, and a flash held on my hand, attached via a cable to the pc connector. 30 pictures out of about 150 taken: http://flickr.com/photos/jbuhler/sets/72157594356154679/ I'll probably extract some BW ones from there, but this is a quick color edit done in Lightroom. Comments, good and bad, welcome. Juan, I am sorry, but I don't feel the usual involvement when I look at your pictures. I think, and pretty sure of that, that this has to do with my cultural background. I suppose that if I ever get to witness Halloween celebrations myself, then I might be able to understand better these photos. They are very good as they are, but without proper understanding of what is going on, it is rather difficult to really comprehend them. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Odd Printing Problem
I would try running a nozzle pattern check. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Odd Printing Problem Yes, it's Epson Premium Luster. It seems something is causing one of the ink nozzles to spray randomly for the first inch or so. I think I'm going to try replacing the magenta and light magenta cartridges as well. But it appears to be yellow. Paul -- Original message -- From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is the paper being used a constant for both large small images? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Odd Printing Problem I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the first inch under a rust-colored stain that looks like overspray. On smaller images it doesn't do that. I tried reinstalling new drivers and I changed the yellow ink cartradge -- all to no avail. Does anyone have an idea of what might be causing this? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning
Hi! Thanks Boris. No I have never owned a large format camera. The 67 is as big as it gets. I do wish I would get it out more. Well, naturally I cannot say something like Tom, but you really should get a format camera... Instead, I'd suggest you took more of these beautiful pictures with your 67 gear. After all, I might ask you to make a print for me ;-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
It always helps not to use your microfiber cloth as a hankerchief. Tom C. From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 20:09:00 + From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 04:28:49 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? On 11/3/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then I discovered a micro-fiber cloth sold under Pentax brand and it worked very well. Just wipe dry and the glass is clean. I also use this for my glasses (I wear it on and off because of weak myopia, and keep touching the glass every time I pull it out) and the same effect, very clear glasses with no mark/streak. Or maybe I am too lazy to mess with any sort of solutions I also use a Pentax-branded microfiber cloth. It's been a few years that I've had it now, and I am finding that it does not clean as well as it used to. Any tips on cleaning the microfiber cloth? It's still in good physical condition, I just think it could use a cleaning of its own... Regular laundering? Handwash in soapy water? Mike Handwash in soapy water? That's what I do. Severe rinsing after. It definitely works better, afterwards. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
8-) Apart from hating housework with a passion, your methodology is almost idential to mine. I do prefer clothes dried outside in the wind, though. Stuff put through the drier gets done at minimum temp and time. Mainly because it knackers the elastic in my knickers, otherwise. From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 05:23:08 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? Hi Mike I never thought you'd ask LOL First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), and have taken the time to learn the best way to wash certain fabrics, remove stains, and, likewise, use the clothes dryer. It's amazing what one can learn by reading the instruction manuals and doing some outside reading. That said, it's important not to over soap the wash load in which the lens cleaning T-shirt is laundered. All too often more detergent is used than is necessary. But, regardless of the amount used, proper and thoroughly rinsing is important, so as much detergent residue is removed from the fabric. Also, don't wash the T-shirt and use fabric softener. To keep things simple, fabric softener also leaves a residue on the cloth. I'm lucky in that my washing machine has provision for an extra rinse, so I don't have to be too concerned about getting a good rinse. I always use an extra rinse. And, because of the design of the machine @ Casa Belinkoff, there's no need to use much detergent at all, especially when doing a load of T-shirts. They don't get that dirty to begin with. It's not like you're washing a few pair of kid's jeans, gardening clothes, or mechanic's overalls. You might be surprised at how little detergent is needed, especially with some of the newer machines. The next step is proper drying. Over drying makes the fabric a little stiff and scratchy. The dryer at Casa Belinkoff has a dryness selector and, over the years, I've been able to find a setting for cotton shirts that affords a nice, fluffy, dry shirt without over drying. Again, none of those fabric softener sheets in the dryer. When the shirts are properly dried, they are folded and put in the T-shirt drawer almost immediately after removal from the dryer. In my house that's mostly because the cats love to curl up on the freshly laundered shirts LOL, not because I'm especially compulsive about putting things away. You don't want to use a T-shirt that's too old, one in which the fabric has lost all the softness and fluffiness of a newer shirt. The beauty of a good, 100% cotton shirt is that it can retain its softness for a long time if cared for properly. I hope this helps. Shel [Original Message] From: mike wilson So, IMHO, it seems that there's a lot of leeway when it comes to techniques and materials. ClearSight and the properly laundered and dried 100% cottonT-shirt do it for me. Shel Hmmm. You talked about properly cleaning t-shirts twice. Care to elucidate? (Bet they don't get anything as esoteric as this on other photography lists.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), send me your mailing address - I can keep you supplied with hours of enjoyment for years! -- Cheers, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2006 - 32 - GDG
On 11/1/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken on a day when I was too tired to do much beyond sleep, shortly after arriving on the Isle of Man. But I pulled out my camera and did a number of hand-held still lifes. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/32.htm Comments, critique, flames always appreciated. Beautiful still life. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 08:28:11 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), send me your mailing address - I can keep you supplied with hours of enjoyment for years! That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Odd Printing Problem
good idea. thanks -- Original message -- From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would try running a nozzle pattern check. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Odd Printing Problem Yes, it's Epson Premium Luster. It seems something is causing one of the ink nozzles to spray randomly for the first inch or so. I think I'm going to try replacing the magenta and light magenta cartridges as well. But it appears to be yellow. Paul -- Original message -- From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is the paper being used a constant for both large small images? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Odd Printing Problem I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the first inch under a rust-colored stain that looks like overspray. On smaller images it doesn't do that. I tried reinstalling new drivers and I changed the yellow ink cartradge -- all to no avail. Does anyone have an idea of what might be causing this? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
ISO 800 Test
Extremely qd: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/3346/display/7101655 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking into getting a pentax 67II
Thanks for the imput, my main concerns are gone . Now I just need to gather the cash together and find one. I was looking into probally the 100mm and either the 45mm or 55mm lenses to get started, the 540 will be a definate purchase once I recover financially, and I guess I'll have to finnaly break down and get a real heavy duty tripod(know of any resonably priced ones for the student on a budget?). Any suggestions on places to look besides the obvious ones like BH or Ebay would be helpful. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning
you suck. But I like the picture :) CW Doesn't really mean the first thing, and you knew that. - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 6:50 PM Subject: PESO - Mountain View Morning The view this morning right before leaving for work. Valley mist rising about 1/2 hour after the sun broke the horizon. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5149796size=lg Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.21/511 - Release Date: 11/1/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600
This time the GX10 image is at ISO 800 while the *ist D image is at 1600. Again, very quick and dirty. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/7101932 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
mike wilson wrote: From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 08:28:11 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), send me your mailing address - I can keep you supplied with hours of enjoyment for years! That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. I wish my mail server would Bounce these pun threads. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Wacom Graphire pen
Does anyone use a pen for photoediting in the computer, please? Is a a wortwhile investment? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.25/515 - Release Date: 11/03/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
- Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. I wish my mail server would Bounce these pun threads. It would be better still if they never saw Sunlight. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax's Tatamiya Interview Part II, #1
John Forbes wrote: On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 22:20:38 -, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: Pentax's Tatamiya Interview Part II, #1 That an actual iris activator, or a simulated iris activator? Is that an iris actuator or are you just happy to see me? It could be simulated happiness. Is that better than stimulated happiness? John Can't hold a candle to it! keith William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Wacom Graphire pen
- Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: OT: Wacom Graphire pen Does anyone use a pen for photoediting in the computer, please? Is a a wortwhile investment? Yes, and yes. I wouldn't start Photoshop without one now. I recently picked up a wide screen one and gave my old one to my wive. It's good for playing Maj Jong and Solitare as well as editing photos. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
Bob W wrote: First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), send me your mailing address - I can keep you supplied with hours of enjoyment for years! Speaking of which: Perhaps next year at GFM we could get some people up for a bit of Extreme Ironing on one of the peaks? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_ironing -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning
Thanks Cory. :-) Tom C. From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 16:02:23 -0500 you suck. But I like the picture :) CW Doesn't really mean the first thing, and you knew that. - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 6:50 PM Subject: PESO - Mountain View Morning The view this morning right before leaving for work. Valley mist rising about 1/2 hour after the sun broke the horizon. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5149796size=lg Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.21/511 - Release Date: 11/1/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
Cheer s to all. Tom C. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 15:38:51 -0600 - Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. I wish my mail server would Bounce these pun threads. It would be better still if they never saw Sunlight. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning
Thanks again Boris. I'm happy you enjoyed it! Tom C. From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 22:26:44 +0200 Hi! Thanks Boris. No I have never owned a large format camera. The 67 is as big as it gets. I do wish I would get it out more. Well, naturally I cannot say something like Tom, but you really should get a format camera... Instead, I'd suggest you took more of these beautiful pictures with your 67 gear. After all, I might ask you to make a print for me ;-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Plactic Surgery in an Image Editor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p87ccWV-7UNR Enjoy Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.25/515 - Release Date: 11/03/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600
On 11/03/06 4:22 PM, Joseph Tainter, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This time the GX10 image is at ISO 800 while the *ist D image is at 1600. Again, very quick and dirty. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/7101932 This is an ISO 800 sample (liquour bottles) http://form.allabout.co.jp/1/210637/1/product/210637_01.htm I know its too small to make any sort of intelligent judgment, but it looks OK to me. Generally, folks in Japan who actually saw IS1000/1600 samples were apparently delighted, good enough to make up their mind to order. I know there is no one who can definitively speak of high sensitivity performance of K10D with any sort of authority, except Pentax, but my general impression is that it is at least as good as K100D, and combined with higher resolution, the final produced image should look excellent. I like the non-hyped, straight talking of Mr.Tatamiya. It is very Pentax-like talking. His forehead is now much shinier. I like the fact that they did not try to wrestle with noise but leave it for users to take advantage of it. I hate heavily noise-suppressed (in camera) image which might appeal to real novice (and it is perhaps better that way for that market) but it really loses the edge of outlines and render very flat image. Good grain of film does enhance the image quality. Hope what Mr.Tatamiya is preaching (film-like quality) is true. In any case, for the particular market Pentax are targeting at with K10D, leaving the noise without suppressing it in camera and leave it for the post processing choice by users is a far far better approach. K10Dis not istDL or DigiRebel after all. I think there was so much talk about the noise in the interview which attracted perhaps some undue attention too. Mr.Tatamiya appears to be pre-empting some of those. Watching Japanese sites and lists, high ISO level is not of big concern now, as actual sample started showing up, albeit slowly. Reading through Tatamiya interview, they apparently try to keep the cost down while keeping the acceptable quality and features. Imagine what they would have done if the cost restriction was more relaxed. I wonder what they could do on K1D :-). If they can price it at $1500. At least the mirror damper is in. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2006 - 32 - GDG
frank theriault wrote: On 11/1/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken on a day when I was too tired to do much beyond sleep, shortly after arriving on the Isle of Man. But I pulled out my camera and did a number of hand-held still lifes. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/32.htm Comments, critique, flames always appreciated. Beautiful still life. Hey, isn't that one of your shots from Annsan's kitchen? ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
On 11/3/06, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: mike wilson wrote: From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 08:28:11 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), send me your mailing address - I can keep you supplied with hours of enjoyment for years! That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. I wish my mail server would Bounce these pun threads. Yep. That's about All I can take, too. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. I wish my mail server would Bounce these pun threads. What a Fab idea! There's nothing to Gain with such threads. Perhaps a strong Breeze can Wisk All these comments away. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
William Robb wrote: From: Christian That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. I wish my mail server would Bounce these pun threads. It would be better still if they never saw Sunlight. BTW: On Usenet a thread like this is called a pun cascade. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Wacom Graphire pen
On Nov 3, 2006, at 4:30 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: Does anyone use a pen for photoediting in the computer, please? Yes. Is a a wortwhile investment? Yes. Takes a bit of getting used to, but is much better for many photo retouching tasks. I switch back and forth between mouse and pen when doing Photoshop depending on the task. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600
Hard to see anything from any of them. The contrast is too different. DagT Den 3. nov. 2006 kl. 22.22 skrev Joseph Tainter: This time the GX10 image is at ISO 800 while the *ist D image is at 1600. Again, very quick and dirty. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/7101932 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?
Hi Bruce, Well, what bothered me was a strange unanimity in various reviews: From Dpreview: On the other hand it can be really, really annoying to use; by today's standards shooting feels slow and unresponsive, and has a screen that can't be seen at all in bright weather. Throw in the dismal battery life and total unsuitability as a social 'party snaps' camera and you'd think this was a camera you'd only recommend to someone with a masochistic streak, or someone you really didn't like. From DCResource: Camera performance is undoubtedly the A10's weak spot. The camera is slow to start up, there's noticeable shutter lag (especially with flash shots), and shot-to-shot speeds are below average. Focusing speeds were about average, and low light focusing was good thanks to the A10's AF-assist lamp. The camera's continuous shooting mode was especially poor. While it will keep shooting until you run out of memory, the 0.5 fps frame rate and blacked out LCD make the feature almost useless. Battery life was well below average. From Steves digicams: Bottom line - While the Pentax Optio A10 offers some appealing features (8-megapixels, Shake Reduction, etc.), the overall performance of this camera in all areas was disappointing. It does have the ability to capture pleasing photos that have enough resolution to create poster size prints. However, its poor movie mode results and extremely slow shooting performance really bring the model down. After this I concluded that performance was a real issue with this camera and, thus, that it should be addressed in its replacement model. That is why I was disappointed when Margus mentioned that the A20's was 'a little slow in operation'. Anyway I am glad to hear that, from your actual experience, you don't find it that slow. Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original De: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: viernes, 3 de noviembre, 2006 18:44:42 Asunto: Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20? Hello Jaume, I'm curious - we have an A10 (my wife's) and have had many other PS digitals from several manufacturers. When compared with an SLR - they are all poor performance. Can you specifically tell me what bothers you about the A10 vs many other compacts? -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, November 2, 2006, 1:44:19 PM, you wrote: JL So, they didn't address the A10 poor (slow) performance issue? JL Shouldn't be that difficult... JL - Mensaje original JL De: Margus Männik [EMAIL PROTECTED] JL Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net JL Hi, JL I reviewed A20 for our local photo/computer magazine last month. It was JL a sort of head-to-head test versus Olympus mju: 750. Pentax wins hands JL down. JL What's about A20... it's a bit slow in operation, but image results are JL very good. Good noise, which is easily repairable with post-processing JL software ( I do use NeatImage). But if you can find Optio A10 somewhere JL on good (i.e. significally lower) price - go for A10. You will not get a JL better resolution with A20. JL BR, Margus JL Leon Altoff wrote: Hello all, I am currently looking at compact point and shoot digitals. Specifically I am looking for one that can do movie clips in macro mode (or even super macro mode if it has it). It will also be used as a camera by my wife who has decided that she no longer wants to carry around an SLR. Of course I am looking at the Pentax range (as well as others), and was considering the Optio A20. does anyone out there have one of these and can tell me if it is possible to take movies in macro mode? Does anyone have any other suggestions for good compact point and shoot cameras? All replies appreciated. JL -- JL PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List JL PDML@pdml.net JL http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net JL __ JL LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo. JL Llamadas a fijos y móviles desde 1 céntimo por minuto. JL http://es.voice.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo. Llamadas a fijos y móviles desde 1 céntimo por minuto. http://es.voice.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Wacom Graphire pen
I use a Wacom tablet. It's absolutely essential for fine selections or other detail work. Much more comfortable and precise than usinng the mouse. - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 8:30 AM Subject: OT: Wacom Graphire pen Does anyone use a pen for photoediting in the computer, please? Is a a wortwhile investment? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.25/515 - Release Date: 11/03/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2006 - 32 - GDG
On 11/3/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, isn't that one of your shots from Annsan's kitchen? ;-) That wasn't Annsan's kitchen. That was the kitchen of a friend of mine who lives in Manhattan. Draw your own conclusions... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600
I like the non-hyped, straight talking of Mr.Tatamiya. It is very Pentax-like talking. His forehead is now much shinier. - Hi, Ken. Is that a Japanese saying? A shiny forehead? I assume it is a compliment. Anyway, I appreciated his straight talk too. We now know much more about what to expect. I like the fact that they did not try to wrestle with noise but leave it for users to take advantage of it. - Yes, this is the right approach. I don't know what to make of my comparison shots. In the image from the GX10, the table top appears rather noisy to me, especially compared to the *ist D shot at ISO 800. Looking just at the table, the GX10 shot at 800 looks more like the *ist D shot at 1600. But I think the GX10 image is also underexposed. Maybe we haven't learned anything more with these shots. The GX10 shot is clearly sharper, but I don't know if there was any post-processing. Maybe it is the result of the 10 mp sensor? Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re:getting a pentax 67II
Matt, I had an early Pentax 6X7, the one without mirror lock up. The standard 105/2.4 lens was superb in every way. When I got a late model 55mm I was even further amazed. Working in a chemical darkroom yielded beautiful prints, color and black and white. If you are going to scan images the $500 class of flatbed scanners will do good work. It will take an expensive drum scan to equal an optical enlargement when print size gets over 16X20. You know to get a solid tripod and ball head and a bag of rocks to hold it down. Even with MLU camera motion can be a problem because of the big horizontal focal plane shutter.Eventually it was the weight of the gear that got to me when I started doing more travel photography. I have a pair of lightweight Fuji rangefinders in 645 when I need MF. I have a good 90mm enlarging lens I'll part with if you are interested. Good luck, Bill Lawlor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Odd Printing Problem
On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 06:10:53AM -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote: I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the first inch under a rust-colored stain that looks like overspray. On smaller images it doesn't do that. I tried reinstalling new drivers and I changed the yellow ink cartradge -- all to no avail. Does anyone have an idea of what might be causing this? Paul If you change the print size slightly, which area changes size? The good area, or the initial (bad) area? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Odd Printing Problem
Paul, this happened a few time with my Canon S800. The head needed repacement. Not sure how the Epson heads work, Sprry Dave Quoting Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I would try running a nozzle pattern check. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Odd Printing Problem Yes, it's Epson Premium Luster. It seems something is causing one of the ink nozzles to spray randomly for the first inch or so. I think I'm going to try replacing the magenta and light magenta cartridges as well. But it appears to be yellow. Paul -- Original message -- From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is the paper being used a constant for both large small images? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Odd Printing Problem I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the first inch under a rust-colored stain that looks like overspray. On smaller images it doesn't do that. I tried reinstalling new drivers and I changed the yellow ink cartradge -- all to no avail. Does anyone have an idea of what might be causing this? Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Wacom Graphire pen
On 11/3/06, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use a Wacom tablet. It's absolutely essential for fine selections or other detail work. Much more comfortable and precise than usinng the mouse. How much does a decent one run these days? I'm thinking of putting it on the Christmas list... -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
On 3/11/06, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Speaking of which: Perhaps next year at GFM we could get some people up for a bit of Extreme Ironing on one of the peaks? I'll volunteer a shirt. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?
I think that most reviews are only a minor guide. Half of what they say, I don't necessarily agree with. I can say, in practice, that all PS cameras that I have owned or tried, are fairly poor compared to the DSLR's out there. But the real trick is to consider what the camera is and what it is targeted for. In the case of the A10 - my wife absolutely loves it. She used to have the original Optio S before that and before that one, she wouldn't use a PS regularly because they were too big and clumsy. What she likes on the A10 - SIZE, SIZE, SIZE. It is basically the same size as her old Optio S (Altoids tin) camera. What this means to her is that is sits in her purse all the time, ready for any quick shot that happens. She is trying to record history and make memories of our family life. So the camera that actually is at the events, is the camera that gets used. An example - she has to run one of the kids to school - as she gets there she finds out that the child is being given a little award in class. So she stays for a few extra minutes, pulls out her camera and records the event. It is one thing to take a camera to a planned event, it is quite another to be ready for the little moments. She also takes just as much video with it as stills. While the video is not the most superb quality, it is good enough for the purpose. It even has image stabilization while videoing (helpful for my wife) and stores in mpeg 4 (43 minutes per gigabyte in 640X480 X 30 FPS). So perhaps the angle I work from is that the purpose of a PS camera, to me, is to have something that can be easily pocketed and pulled out for those times when you can't plan for a bigger, more powerful camera. All the little cameras suffer from similar problems. If you learn how to work with them a bit, then it is not a real issue. I think what happens is the reviews have to be comparative - without providing any weight to the things being compared. If a PS was ready to shoot from power on in .1 sec versus 1.0 seconds, in the real world of use for the intended user, it is insignificant. If you learn how to focus lock before firing, then focus lag is not a big problem. (All PS cameras that I have tried are fairly mediocre on focus) It is really a matter of using a camera the intended way and see how it works. The A-10 has been a worthy upgrade to the original Optio S. When I bought it from my local camera store (primarily a Nikon shop), the clerk said they sell them a lot more than the Nikon PS cameras. They obviously sell the SLR's on the Nikon way more than Pentax. I'm not really trying to defend the Pentax A10 against the reviews, only that I find the camera quite adequate for it's intended use. When I want a real camera for use, I wouldn't use any of the PS - I'd use a DSLR. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, November 3, 2006, 1:55:05 PM, you wrote: JL Hi Bruce, JL Well, what bothered me was a strange unanimity in various reviews: From Dpreview: JL On the other hand it can be really, really annoying to use; JL by today's standards shooting feels slow and unresponsive, and has JL a screen that can't be seen at all in bright weather. Throw in the JL dismal battery life and total unsuitability as a social 'party JL snaps' camera and you'd think this was a camera you'd only JL recommend to someone with a masochistic streak, or someone you JL really didn't like. From DCResource: JL Camera performance is undoubtedly the A10's weak spot. The JL camera is slow to start up, there's noticeable shutter lag JL (especially with flash shots), and shot-to-shot speeds are below JL average. Focusing speeds were about average, and low light JL focusing was good thanks to the A10's AF-assist lamp. The camera's JL continuous shooting mode was especially poor. While it will keep JL shooting until you run out of memory, the 0.5 fps frame rate and JL blacked out LCD make the feature almost useless. Battery life was JL well below average. From Steves digicams: JL Bottom line - While the Pentax Optio A10 offers some JL appealing features (8-megapixels, Shake Reduction, etc.), the JL overall performance of this camera in all areas was disappointing. JL It does have the ability to capture pleasing photos that have JL enough resolution to create poster size prints. However, its poor JL movie mode results and extremely slow shooting performance really JL bring the model down. JL After this I concluded that performance was a real issue with JL this camera and, thus, that it should be addressed in its JL replacement model. That is why I was disappointed when Margus JL mentioned that the A20's was 'a little slow in operation'. JL Anyway I am glad to hear that, from your actual experience, you don't find it that slow. JL Regards, JL Jaume JL - Mensaje original JL De: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] JL Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net JL Enviado: viernes, 3 de noviembre, 2006 18:44:42 JL Asunto: Re: Compact point and shoots -
Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600
On 11/03/06 5:07 PM, Joseph Tainter, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know what to make of my comparison shots. In the image from the GX10, the table top appears rather noisy to me, especially compared to the *ist D shot at ISO 800. Looking just at the table, the GX10 shot at 800 looks more like the *ist D shot at 1600. But I think the GX10 image is also underexposed. Maybe we haven't learned anything more with these shots. The GX10 shot is clearly sharper, but I don't know if there was any post-processing. Maybe it is the result of the 10 mp sensor? Hi Joe, I am no expert, so I do not wish to make any premature comments but these are too crude samples to make any sort of judgment. I have not looked into them in detail but none of them look anywhere near any sort of samples, like the one I posted. They just give us general ideas. If you try to draw any kind of intelligent conclusions off these shots, you (we) go insane with lots of your own speculations with uneasy mind:-). Besides, I am pretty sure that the firmware is still 0.2 or so, as I saw no reports of anything later than that. When the official samples comes out, I am sure they would use the latest shipping version. Let's wait until version one point oh my god. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600
On 11/3/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is an ISO 800 sample (liquour bottles) http://form.allabout.co.jp/1/210637/1/product/210637_01.htm I know its too small to make any sort of intelligent judgment, but it looks OK to me. Generally, folks in Japan who actually saw IS1000/1600 samples were apparently delighted, good enough to make up their mind to order. If you click page 2 of this site, there are some more pics including ISO800. Even at this size, they are properly exposed and look OK. Beyond that, hgard to tell. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600
On 11/03/06 5:59 PM, Ken Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is an ISO 800 sample (liquour bottles) http://form.allabout.co.jp/1/210637/1/product/210637_01.htm I know its too small to make any sort of intelligent judgment, but it looks OK to me. Generally, folks in Japan who actually saw IS1000/1600 samples were apparently delighted, good enough to make up their mind to order. If you click page 2 of this site, there are some more pics including ISO800. Even at this size, they are properly exposed and look OK. Beyond that, hgard to tell. These are actually Pentax's samples but no EXIF data, and non-clickable, unfortunately. But they are now beginning to show ISO800 samples. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: November Moon
Very nice. I love the color and the birds. They take it out of the ordinary. Dan On 11/3/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A couple of details. Shot about 20 frames of the moon with A*300 f/2.8, 1.4L T/C and 85B filter. (from my back patio) Rewound the 20 frames in the LX (great feature), removed the 1.4L T/C and, next day, headed for a local State Wildlife Refuge. Taken at about noon. Underexposed geese by 3 stops (2 by - exposure comp. and one by shooting 100 ISO Provia at ISO 200). Left the 85B in place. This small jpg produces some nodes (?) on the edge of the moon. Something I haven't see before. They do disappear with zoom in. Would liked to have had the full frame width, but the moon was too near the center, thus the 8x10 crop. Enlarged moon double exposure is, perhaps, the ultimate cliche in photography, but, it seems, I have no shame. Jack Comments certainly appreciated. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=198 __ Check out the New Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. (http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
