Re: OT: Steam Powered
On Dec 5, 2006, at 11:10 AM, Adam Maas wrote: Steam is a whole lot nicer to look at though. http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/photo/photodb/view.php?p=506 http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/photo/photodb/view.php?p=507 :) - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another interview articles
Thanks Ken, that would be very cool :) 2006/12/5, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi folks, There are a couple of interviews on K10D cropped up in Japanese articles. One is a bit more technical with a few participants by Pentax. Another is with Mr.Tatamiya (nick named Tatamy in Japan :-) talking about the marketing side. According to him (Tatamy), they really screwed up the forecasting of expected sales. In Japan, pre-booking of K10D exceeded that of K100D by more than double. In overseas market, it was even worse. In certain country wherein the sales have been traditionally week, they estimated the first shipment be approx 50 units, but the actual order was 1000 units. This situation is reflected in Japanese site where a lot of people are still waiting. First shipment apparently went to satisfy the pre-booked orders. Next sale would be around Dec 11. It appears that Japan is most suffering. Pentax employees are not allowed to buy it (I guess they are talking about in-company sale). Technical interview reveals the inner working of their engineering, Anyway, as soon as I find time, I will translate both interviews (preempting the sharp-eyed finding these articles). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
Little summary: ist-D: offers TTL (both old analog TTL and digital TTL) both external and RTF flash.Offers P-TTL. ist-DS/DS2: offers TTL (both old analog TTL and digital TTL) but only external flash. Internal is PTTL or full power. Works quite better than D TTL. Offers PTTL as well. ist-DL/DL2/K110D/K10D: offers only PTTL. AFAIK all the FTZ flashes do not provide auto flash and so are about unusable on latest PTTL-only bodies. AFAIK2 the FTZ flashes do only support digital TTL which mean they won't work in TTL mode with LX,SuperA or 645. FGZ flashes DO support this. Conclusion (to stay simple) is: throw your FTZ away and buy FGZ ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Don't mention the Ashes
...please no one bring it up. er...oops... Dave. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Norwegian novelist
hi, someone did mention a little after i joined the list that literary discussions on the list once in a while is ok. so... the norwegian novelist Jostein Gaarder was here in india recently and one of my colleagues had interviewed him. nice interview, reads well and his take on things happens to go well here...within my memory, he is one of the first norwegian novelists to be interviewed here. he is being translated into hindi, *one* of the indian languages, and which i do not know. i am quite tempted to read him in an english translation. perhaps (our) jostein, dag, tim (or anybody else) can throw a little more light on the things he is talking about... here is the epaper version of the article (which retains the layout, fonts and the look and feel of the paper as it is published): http://epaper.thehindu.com/pdf/2006/12/03/20061203L_003101005.jpg and the plain, html, internet version of the interview: http://www.hindu.com/lr/2006/12/03/stories/2006120300130300.htm regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: burning bright
Hi Subash I like the mood. I would try to clone out the last reflection on the right to make theme a magic number three and crop the photo a bit too. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of SJ Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 2:18 PM To: PDML Subject: PESO: burning bright hi, a picture of an earthern lamp, taken today. these are lit on the first three days of a hindu calendar month which started yesterday. comments and criticism, of course, welcome. thanks for looking. http://picasaweb.google.com/nsjeyan/AroundTheHouse/photo#5004655046774158402 (taken with the *ist DS, k50/f1.2 @5.6, 1/125 sec, ISO 200) regards, subash -- 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: How Long ...
Valentin the 'Caveman' was with us Oh, Valentine! I remember two PhD's in geology battling out every turn of corners of threads, which was becoming a sort of institution' of the days. I thought the Who was cute and did not really bother me. There were more colourful character those days. There also was a self-proclaimed PJ (forgot his name) but some say he was a.k.a. Kirkland Ramsey? Oh man, Suda Mafud, AKA Kirkland Ramsey, AKA MT Greene AKA several others (Doug has told me he's been re-subbed under a variety of names, albeit briefly). Now there was a character. And there was a lunatic Bruce R. Bruce was a lunatic and a classic Nikon Weenie (that's a term the people at *Nikon* use!) but he at least knew a thing or two about photography. I think Brad Dobo was the pinnacle of lunacy. He probably holds the record for becoming persona non grata in the shortest amount of time. The first year Norm Baugher showed up at GFM he introduced himself to Tom Van Veen with Hi, I'm Brad Dobo. I just wish I'd witnessed it! No, no, no. Brad Dobo was a beginner compared to The Who and Kirkland Ramsey III (Presbyterian). Regards Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: FS (late)
Hi John yes, I would like to know who stands behind a web shop before dealing with them. An impressum is not required in Switzerland as far as I know but in Germany and you can get billed if you don't have one (source= CT computer magazine). greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Celio Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 10:14 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: FS (late) I can not find an about or impressum and company logo quickly on your site to see who you are, is that not required by law in you country? Not as far as I know. What country are you from? I used to have a section on my site that was similar to an about page, but dropped it when I made my last redesign. I searched various blogs and artists' websites and found few of them posted detailed About pages, so I figured I'd let it slide. Do you feel it's really necessary? Thanks for the feedback, John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- 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: Don't mention the Ashes
hehehehe, what a match. The English made the mistake of being negative today. They needed to score some runs. - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 7:21 PM Subject: OT: Don't mention the Ashes ...please no one bring it up. er...oops... Dave. -- 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 - Big Brother
I agree and like the photo for it's strong message too. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 3:14 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Big Brother Terrific shot. Love the dramatic dress and apparent rapid movement of the walker. Clean light colored wall (reflections are not a distraction to me) is an ideal setting. Congratulations! Jack --- DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...is watching you: http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=276424 DagT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Cheap talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://voice.yahoo.com -- 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: Another interview articles
On 12/5/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks, There are a couple of interviews on K10D cropped up in Japanese articles. One is a bit more technical with a few participants by Pentax. Another is with Mr.Tatamiya (nick named Tatamy in Japan :-) talking about the marketing side. According to him (Tatamy), they really screwed up the forecasting of expected sales. In Japan, pre-booking of K10D exceeded that of K100D by more than double. In overseas market, it was even worse. In certain country wherein the sales have been traditionally week, they estimated the first shipment be approx 50 units, but the actual order was 1000 units. This situation is reflected in Japanese site where a lot of people are still waiting. First shipment apparently went to satisfy the pre-booked orders. Next sale would be around Dec 11. It appears that Japan is most suffering. Pentax employees are not allowed to buy it (I guess they are talking about in-company sale). Technical interview reveals the inner working of their engineering, As a few here thought. Pentax stuffed up their numbers.. Anyway, as soon as I find time, I will translate both interviews (preempting the sharp-eyed finding these articles). Ken Thanks Ken. Looking forward to it. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Published!
That is just great, congratulations Dario. Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 1:06 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Published! All text pictures by me, on shooting live concerts and performance: http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/PC200612.jpg It's been published on december issue of PC Photo magazine in Italy. Dario -- 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: F 80-200/4.7-5.6 Initial report and quick test
Well...if I would have to judge based on whether I like the pictures or not, I would say that it is a great lens ! - Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: martes, 5 de diciembre, 2006 6:24:40 Asunto: F 80-200/4.7-5.6 Initial report and quick test Hi! My sample is made in Vietnam, which is not exactly encouraging. Anyway, here is a quick gallery I made with some shots: http://boris.isra-shop.com/f80_200/ Few notes: 1. By default sharpening of my ACR is at 25%. Here I had to bump it up to 50% few times. 2. I am not sure I like the color reproduction though the light wasn't exactly good yesterday. 3. Notice that cat picture is heavily sharpened. It is probably somewhat soft wide open. All in all, I would say that quick way to describe it would be Takumar Bayonet 135/2.5 in zoom clothes. It is usable but of course F 70-210 is optically superior. Have your say, although I realize that my test pictures are not exactly representative. Boris -- 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: FTZ flash assumptions.
There are also some nice tables in the instruction manual for the AF540FGZ, laying out the compatibilty level with just about all Pentax cameras. You can easily infer which generation of flash automation each camera has. :-) The document is here: http://www.pentaxslr.com/files/scms_docs/AF540FGZ_web.pdf The paragraph heading is: Functions Related to Each Flash Mode, and start on page 66 (or 64 if you look at the printed page numbering). Jostein On 12/5/06, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Little summary: ist-D: offers TTL (both old analog TTL and digital TTL) both external and RTF flash.Offers P-TTL. ist-DS/DS2: offers TTL (both old analog TTL and digital TTL) but only external flash. Internal is PTTL or full power. Works quite better than D TTL. Offers PTTL as well. ist-DL/DL2/K110D/K10D: offers only PTTL. AFAIK all the FTZ flashes do not provide auto flash and so are about unusable on latest PTTL-only bodies. AFAIK2 the FTZ flashes do only support digital TTL which mean they won't work in TTL mode with LX,SuperA or 645. FGZ flashes DO support this. Conclusion (to stay simple) is: throw your FTZ away and buy FGZ ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- 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: burning bright
thanks markus for the suggestions. i'll try it like you've said... regards, subash On 12/5/06, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Subash I like the mood. I would try to clone out the last reflection on the right to make theme a magic number three and crop the photo a bit too. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of SJ Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 2:18 PM To: PDML Subject: PESO: burning bright hi, a picture of an earthern lamp, taken today. these are lit on the first three days of a hindu calendar month which started yesterday. comments and criticism, of course, welcome. thanks for looking. http://picasaweb.google.com/nsjeyan/AroundTheHouse/photo#5004655046774158402 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT - What sells
This is a very interesting question for me Jostein and I would like to see if there exist cultural differencies in what's tasty here. I have not sold single photographs so far but only got paid for foto documentation jobs of events. I would guess that what we call Cliche shots sells well, I just had a look at the greeting cards at the post office. Most of them are too sweet for me (cat,digs,babies,flowers, landscapes). For the visitors of Switzerland I will have to take the typical mountain photos to make the calendar a successful sale for my friend Gabriela. No experiments are allowed :-( greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jostein Oksne Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 7:07 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT - What sells My best selling motif so far are snow crystals. Jostein On 12/4/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Annsan's recent comment about cats selling made me recall that this year I've sold alot of copies of a few dragonfly images (Darners) that I have. And most buyers (females) would have bought more if I had them. Wondering what other subjects have sold multiple times for other list members? Kenneth Waller -- 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: Airborne! - Wins me a trip to Rome!
Hi Patrick well done, enjoy it and make some excellent photos again there! greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Patrick Genovese Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 7:14 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Airborne! - Wins me a trip to Rome! Hi Guys, This shot just landed me a 1st in a competiion organized by Red Bull the Malta Photographic Society. The prize... an all expenses paid trip to Rome to shoot a red bull event. Naturally including a photographer's pass. Now where is that K10D?? Regards Patrick -- 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: OT: Norwegian novelist
thanks dag. i guess that was the kind of details i was looking for because we really don't have the background or the context in which to place his interview. that's the reason i posted it here, so that because you guys are there, i'll know the context and the background better. btw, big brother was stunning. thanks again, regards, subash On 12/5/06, DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not sure what you meen. He is not my favorite writer, but Sophies world was a huge hit and has sold in large quantities all over the world. The plot is something like Philip K. Dick or Jorge Luis Borges could have written, where the main person turns out to be fiction herself etc, but he has but a lot of introductory stuff about philosophy into it as well so it is interesting of you want to refresh your memory in that area. After some part of the problems in Israel this year he wrote a text in a newspaper as a reaction. His prose was not very well chosen and it made a lot of fuss. I agree with some representativ for Amnesty who said that the reaction was sound but the wording was clumsy. You can't use a vague and pompous litterary form in an article in a newspaper discussing this kind of problems without creating lots of misunderstandings. The result was that he was criticied for a lot of opinions he didn't have, like hating jews in general. In the end I guess he found that when the questions are of the type Have you stopped hitting your wife you'd better just shut up. This was my version of it, anyway. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT - What sells
Hi Shel Did you expect that it will sell so well or did you even take the photo with that in mind? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 7:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: OT - What sells I've sold a few of my cat mailbox pics - this one mostly: http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/mailboxes/catbox.html Shel [Original Message] From: Kenneth Waller Annsan's recent comment about cats selling made me recall that this year I've sold alot of copies of a few dragonfly images (Darners) that I have. And most buyers (females) would have bought more if I had them. Wondering what other subjects have sold multiple times for other list members? -- 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: OT: Don't mention the Ashes
after west indies a little earlier and south africa now, i'd be glad if no one brings cricket up. of course there is always the luxury of an escape route: blame it on that aussie, chappell ;-)) On 12/5/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...please no one bring it up. er...oops... Dave. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Norwegian novelist
I'm not sure what you meen. He is not my favorite writer, but Sophies world was a huge hit and has sold in large quantities all over the world. The plot is something like Philip K. Dick or Jorge Luis Borges could have written, where the main person turns out to be fiction herself etc, but he has but a lot of introductory stuff about philosophy into it as well so it is interesting of you want to refresh your memory in that area. After some part of the problems in Israel this year he wrote a text in a newspaper as a reaction. His prose was not very well chosen and it made a lot of fuss. I agree with some representativ for Amnesty who said that the reaction was sound but the wording was clumsy. You can't use a vague and pompous litterary form in an article in a newspaper discussing this kind of problems without creating lots of misunderstandings. The result was that he was criticied for a lot of opinions he didn't have, like hating jews in general. In the end I guess he found that when the questions are of the type Have you stopped hitting your wife you'd better just shut up. This was my version of it, anyway. DagT Fra: SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dato: 2006/12/05 Tue AM 09:25:19 CET Til: PDML pdml@pdml.net Emne: OT: Norwegian novelist hi, someone did mention a little after i joined the list that literary discussions on the list once in a while is ok. so... the norwegian novelist Jostein Gaarder was here in india recently and one of my colleagues had interviewed him. nice interview, reads well and his take on things happens to go well here...within my memory, he is one of the first norwegian novelists to be interviewed here. he is being translated into hindi, *one* of the indian languages, and which i do not know. i am quite tempted to read him in an english translation. perhaps (our) jostein, dag, tim (or anybody else) can throw a little more light on the things he is talking about... here is the epaper version of the article (which retains the layout, fonts and the look and feel of the paper as it is published): http://epaper.thehindu.com/pdf/2006/12/03/20061203L_003101005.jpg and the plain, html, internet version of the interview: http://www.hindu.com/lr/2006/12/03/stories/2006120300130300.htm regards, subash -- 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: OT: Norwegian novelist
Hi Subash, If you mean specifics about what he refers to in the article, here goes: During the Israeli/Hizbollah war in Lebanon this summer, many who sympathise with Israel in Norway had a hard time. The reactions were all over the place, from anger with Israel and/or Hizbollah, to deep worries that this conflict would spread to other neighbouring countries, primarily Syria and Egypt. Jostein Gaarder vented his frustration in a newspaper article. The normal Norwegian reaction to his kind of rhetorics is to incite a debate where the opponents gradually put polarised language away and dig more deeply into subject matter. IOW, the intial article is meant to rouse people into healthy discussion. Gaarder's article, however, didn't go down well with the local jewish community at that time. Some person there had it translated to English, and it was published both in Israel and in other countries. Taken out of the context of a national political/ethic debate, the article looked very rude and demeaning to jews. Gaarder withdrew from the debate when he understood he had put his foot in it. He has spent months trying to repair his reputation, and from this interview he seems to have some work to do yet. :-) I haven't read any of his books, but according to my wife who has read several, the plot in The Solitaire Mystery is better than the one in Sophie's World. But there's always something special with the book he's most famous for I suppose. The other Jostein :-) On 12/5/06, SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi, someone did mention a little after i joined the list that literary discussions on the list once in a while is ok. so... the norwegian novelist Jostein Gaarder was here in india recently and one of my colleagues had interviewed him. nice interview, reads well and his take on things happens to go well here...within my memory, he is one of the first norwegian novelists to be interviewed here. he is being translated into hindi, *one* of the indian languages, and which i do not know. i am quite tempted to read him in an english translation. perhaps (our) jostein, dag, tim (or anybody else) can throw a little more light on the things he is talking about... here is the epaper version of the article (which retains the layout, fonts and the look and feel of the paper as it is published): http://epaper.thehindu.com/pdf/2006/12/03/20061203L_003101005.jpg and the plain, html, internet version of the interview: http://www.hindu.com/lr/2006/12/03/stories/2006120300130300.htm regards, subash -- 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: OT: Don't mention the Ashes
Now, now.be nice. They're not back yet. For the benefit of our North American friends, Dave is talking cricket. For the benefit of our English friends Yeah! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: please no one bring it up. er...oops... Dave. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Interest Only Refinancing Refinancing is easy! We help people in any credit situation refinance. http://tagline.bidsystem.com/fc/BgLEQfI1UO1xvzcPCgkjtfZthTd2fy0rJ6j7/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Birthday Guest
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/12/04 Mon PM 11:42:32 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Birthday Guest mike wilson wrote: ann sanfedele wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: ann sanfedele wrote: David Savage wrote: On 12/3/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:... ...I like the spider, but I wish it had more DOF. Me too. But there was fly screen behind it that would have looked like bad moire if I'd gone for more DOF, so it was a compromise. Thanks for looking. Sort of a question of moire or less ??? Ouch! Annsan, you should never have posted a pun like that under your own name. You should have used an alias... nah I'm sort of anti-aliasing I'm sure there is a pattern developing here but I can't see it. Which is making me cross. You'll just have to grin and Bayer it. If I interpolate you correctly, you are saying that matrix have come to an end. - 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: FTZ flash assumptions.
On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: Thanks for that Adam on Boz's site the DS2 is listed as HS whatever that is, Look for High-Speed flash in http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/hot-shoe/index.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Don't mention the Ashes
LOL That game should have been a draw. I've never been a fan of blaming the coach. From what we're hearing here Greg Chappell isn't the most popular person at the moment. Cheers, Dave On 12/5/06, SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: after west indies a little earlier and south africa now, i'd be glad if no one brings cricket up. of course there is always the luxury of an escape route: blame it on that aussie, chappell ;-)) On 12/5/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...please no one bring it up. er...oops... Dave. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Don't mention the Ashes
For our American friends, I could explain cricket, but it'd take about 100,000 words and I'm just not going to type all night. Imagine a slow moving baseball game that goes for 5 days and you'd be getting sort of close. :) - Original Message - From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 8:30 PM Subject: Re: OT: Don't mention the Ashes Now, now.be nice. They're not back yet. For the benefit of our North American friends, Dave is talking cricket. For the benefit of our English friends Yeah! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: please no one bring it up. er...oops... Dave. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Interest Only Refinancing Refinancing is easy! We help people in any credit situation refinance. http://tagline.bidsystem.com/fc/BgLEQfI1UO1xvzcPCgkjtfZthTd2fy0rJ6j7/ -- 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: OT: Norwegian novelist
hi jostein, thanks a ton for filling in the details. basically nobody here knows exactly what happened and the only 'information' we have here is his version of things. but we did get the impression that his words were taken out of the initial context in which they were said/written i.e., for a norwegian audience. but it does seem a little naive not to expect controversy when talking about something as contentious as the recent war between israel and lebanon. i think i'll start with the 'safer' Sophie's World. regards, subash On 12/5/06, Jostein Øksne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Subash, If you mean specifics about what he refers to in the article, here goes: During the Israeli/Hizbollah war in Lebanon this summer, many who sympathise with Israel in Norway had a hard time. The reactions were all over the place, from anger with Israel and/or Hizbollah, to deep worries that this conflict would spread to other neighbouring countries, primarily Syria and Egypt. Jostein Gaarder vented his frustration in a newspaper article. The normal Norwegian reaction to his kind of rhetorics is to incite a debate where the opponents gradually put polarised language away and dig more deeply into subject matter. IOW, the intial article is meant to rouse people into healthy discussion. Gaarder's article, however, didn't go down well with the local jewish community at that time. Some person there had it translated to English, and it was published both in Israel and in other countries. Taken out of the context of a national political/ethic debate, the article looked very rude and demeaning to jews. Gaarder withdrew from the debate when he understood he had put his foot in it. He has spent months trying to repair his reputation, and from this interview he seems to have some work to do yet. :-) I haven't read any of his books, but according to my wife who has read several, the plot in The Solitaire Mystery is better than the one in Sophie's World. But there's always something special with the book he's most famous for I suppose. The other Jostein :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Steam Powered
From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/12/04 Mon PM 11:47:34 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Steam Powered I'm a fan of trains and worked for a railroad for a time. Any of the managers in the Operating Dept. would have transfered back into the line to be a steam locomotive engineer. Any train that a steam locomotive could get rolling, it could pull at 60+ mph. (Traction is poor with steel wheels on steel track, but steam locos had plenty of horsepower. So if you got it rolling...) Diesel-electrics had the weight to get the train rolling, but didn't have the horsepower to move much faster than 20 mph. They were sold by companies like GM to the Maintenance Departments based on repair records and available time. The Maintenance Departments knew that Steam Locos were available only 50% of the time or less. Diesel-electrics were (are) available 90-95% of the time. Less cost per hour to operate, smaller maintenance facilities around the line, more cost efficient all the way around. As a result, railroads became much less exciting. Speeds slowed to a crawl, then maintenance of the right of way fell off as high standards weren't needed to keep the speeding trains on the tracks. More savings for the Maintenance of Way Depts. Not correct in the UK. Diesel-electric trains regularly cruise at the speed record for steam. - 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: OT - What sells
On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Bob Shell wrote: On Dec 4, 2006, at 4:00 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Sailboats, waterfalls, not a lot of each print but in the aggregate a few, but single shot I've sold the most of is this... http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitledv.html That's a really nice photo. I can see why it would be popular. Thanks. it's available in BW as well. Interesting. I found the colour scheme really attractive, sort part and parcel. Can you share the BW v? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
There are also some nice tables in the instruction manual for the AF540FGZ, laying out the compatibilty level with just about all Pentax cameras. You can easily infer which generation of flash automation each camera has. :-) Thanks Jostein, that's extremely helpful. That table is absent from the AF- 360FGZ manual I have. Maybe an early manual? Regards, John -- Original Message --- From: Jostein Øksne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:42:32 +0100 Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. There are also some nice tables in the instruction manual for the AF540FGZ, laying out the compatibilty level with just about all Pentax cameras. You can easily infer which generation of flash automation each camera has. :-) The document is here: http://www.pentaxslr.com/files/scms_docs/AF540FGZ_web.pdf The paragraph heading is: Functions Related to Each Flash Mode, and start on page 66 (or 64 if you look at the printed page numbering). Jostein On 12/5/06, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Little summary: ist-D: offers TTL (both old analog TTL and digital TTL) both external and RTF flash.Offers P-TTL. ist-DS/DS2: offers TTL (both old analog TTL and digital TTL) but only external flash. Internal is PTTL or full power. Works quite better than D TTL. Offers PTTL as well. ist-DL/DL2/K110D/K10D: offers only PTTL. AFAIK all the FTZ flashes do not provide auto flash and so are about unusable on latest PTTL-only bodies. AFAIK2 the FTZ flashes do only support digital TTL which mean they won't work in TTL mode with LX,SuperA or 645. FGZ flashes DO support this. Conclusion (to stay simple) is: throw your FTZ away and buy FGZ ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- 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 --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - --- End of Original Message --- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Don't mention the Ashes
he certainly is not. too much experimentation seems to be the general accusation. there's much more to it than that of course. too much money in indian cricket, for starters. :) (we've some lovely little ads with mcgrath and lee promoting indian products :)) regards, subash On 12/5/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL That game should have been a draw. I've never been a fan of blaming the coach. From what we're hearing here Greg Chappell isn't the most popular person at the moment. Cheers, Dave On 12/5/06, SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: after west indies a little earlier and south africa now, i'd be glad if no one brings cricket up. of course there is always the luxury of an escape route: blame it on that aussie, chappell ;-)) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Don't mention the Ashes
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: Imagine a slow moving baseball game that goes for 5 days and you'd be getting sort of close. You forgot the woollie pullie. That's what makes it a real sport. Oh, and the butcher recruited for a referee, white coat an' a'. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
Looks like the 330 will only fire at full power on those bodies (or am I missing something?) It's looking that way, not to worry. I'm not sure how the AF280T would perform, I think it's analogue only so would work with the *ist D but not later bodies that are digital only such as the KD's. John -- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Mon, 04 Dec 2006 19:30:23 -0800 Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. Yes - I find the AF280T more versatile than the 330. At least its got an inbuilt sensor to cut off the light, which should allow it to be used with the KD bodies in non-TTL mode. Looks like the 330 will only fire at full power on those bodies (or am I missing something?) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I don't know about the FTZ330 with the K10D (although I suspect it woun't work in TTL mode). It works in TTL mode on the DS although the manual warns that image may be underexposed near minimum aperture and overexposed near open aperture in lenses with bright F value. Not sure what bright F value means - fast lenses? Thanks Brian, it's getting more confusing -:) I can even use the old AF280T with the *ist D but I'm thinking of future camera purchases. Regards, John -- Ready for Some New Equipment? Win the ultimate home theater makeover! Take a short survey to enter. http://tagline.bidsystem.com/fc/BgLEQfJBRpRxMmFabK9qdiutMbaYhSv94hQx/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - --- End of Original Message --- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Norwegian novelist
Hi! Subash, I happen to be a Russian Jew living in Israel. So if you want to discuss this kind of issue in order to know at least half of the perspective, please contact me off-list. Thanks. On 12/5/06, SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi jostein, thanks a ton for filling in the details. basically nobody here knows exactly what happened and the only 'information' we have here is his version of things. but we did get the impression that his words were taken out of the initial context in which they were said/written i.e., for a norwegian audience. but it does seem a little naive not to expect controversy when talking about something as contentious as the recent war between israel and lebanon. i think i'll start with the 'safer' Sophie's World. regards, subash On 12/5/06, Jostein Øksne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Subash, If you mean specifics about what he refers to in the article, here goes: During the Israeli/Hizbollah war in Lebanon this summer, many who sympathise with Israel in Norway had a hard time. The reactions were all over the place, from anger with Israel and/or Hizbollah, to deep worries that this conflict would spread to other neighbouring countries, primarily Syria and Egypt. Jostein Gaarder vented his frustration in a newspaper article. The normal Norwegian reaction to his kind of rhetorics is to incite a debate where the opponents gradually put polarised language away and dig more deeply into subject matter. IOW, the intial article is meant to rouse people into healthy discussion. Gaarder's article, however, didn't go down well with the local jewish community at that time. Some person there had it translated to English, and it was published both in Israel and in other countries. Taken out of the context of a national political/ethic debate, the article looked very rude and demeaning to jews. Gaarder withdrew from the debate when he understood he had put his foot in it. He has spent months trying to repair his reputation, and from this interview he seems to have some work to do yet. :-) I haven't read any of his books, but according to my wife who has read several, the plot in The Solitaire Mystery is better than the one in Sophie's World. But there's always something special with the book he's most famous for I suppose. The other Jostein :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
Conclusion (to stay simple) is: throw your FTZ away and buy FGZ ... RR! no, keep the AF-400FTZ for the MZ-3, the AF280T for the Super A, MX, 645 etc. Sell the AF-330FTZ...I already have the AF360FGZ -;) John -- Original Message --- From: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 08:55:52 +0100 Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. Little summary: ist-D: offers TTL (both old analog TTL and digital TTL) both external and RTF flash.Offers P-TTL. ist-DS/DS2: offers TTL (both old analog TTL and digital TTL) but only external flash. Internal is PTTL or full power. Works quite better than D TTL. Offers PTTL as well. ist-DL/DL2/K110D/K10D: offers only PTTL. AFAIK all the FTZ flashes do not provide auto flash and so are about unusable on latest PTTL-only bodies. AFAIK2 the FTZ flashes do only support digital TTL which mean they won't work in TTL mode with LX,SuperA or 645. FGZ flashes DO support this. Conclusion (to stay simple) is: throw your FTZ away and buy FGZ ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - --- End of Original Message --- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: It's looking that way, not to worry. I'm not sure how the AF280T would perform, I think it's analogue only so would work with the *ist D but not later bodies that are digital only such as the KD's. As an auto? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Re: OT: external hard drive with RAID 1
Hi Mike that's the way I would do it. KISS = Keep it simple and stupid. A good and fast tool to automate the backup copy is the freeware treeclone. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Hamilton Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 4:46 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Re: OT: external hard drive with RAID 1 On 12/4/06, Michael Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Apologies if I mis-characterize, but I do not think that you are fully in comprehension of what a RAID 1 storage scenario implies. You're right. That's partly why I was asking these questions. Thanks for your help! Looks like I will just use backup software to copy the data to both external hard drives and use my present setup with a third hard drive. Thanks once again. Mike -- MichaelHamilton.ca -- 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: FTZ flash assumptions.
Look for High-Speed flash in http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/hot-shoe/index.html That figures I guess, shutter speeds above sync speed? John -- Original Message --- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:35:30 + (GMT) Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: Thanks for that Adam on Boz's site the DS2 is listed as HS whatever that is, Look for High-Speed flash in http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/hot-shoe/index.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - --- End of Original Message --- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
As an auto? No idea, isn't it nmissing the connection fot the digital pin? John -- Original Message --- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:53:21 + (GMT) Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: It's looking that way, not to worry. I'm not sure how the AF280T would perform, I think it's analogue only so would work with the *ist D but not later bodies that are digital only such as the KD's. As an auto? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - --- End of Original Message --- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Big Brother
Dag, One (hyphenated) word. Sen-frickin-sational. Cheers Simon On 5/12/06 5:31 PM, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree and like the photo for it's strong message too. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 3:14 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Big Brother Terrific shot. Love the dramatic dress and apparent rapid movement of the walker. Clean light colored wall (reflections are not a distraction to me) is an ideal setting. Congratulations! Jack --- DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...is watching you: http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=276424 DagT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Cheap talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. http://voice.yahoo.com -- 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: How Long ...
And they followed up with a crippled whore. On Dec 4, 2006, at 11:34 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: How Long ... Bruce never returned to eat his hat. Remember how certain he was that Pentax would never go digitial? The best they could come up with was a cheap plastic toy. WW -- 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: OT - What sells
Great stuff, Mark. On Dec 5, 2006, at 12:20 AM, Mark Cassino wrote: It really varies. At my last show opening I sold three copies of this: http://markcassino.com/galleries/landscapes/mslm.htm and it pretty much has sold out at the last couple of art fairs I had it in. This IR landscape has sold out in my last few shows: http://markcassino.com/galleries/new/IMGP4312.htm Dragonflies have been very popular - this one has sold well retail, and was also sold to national Geographic Explorer - http://markcassino.com/galleries/new/IMGP1690.htm I don't get much in terms of retail sales of snow crystals - maybe just 5 - 10 prints a year. But they've been good stock sales going to everywhere from a Ski Resort in Spain, for use in wrapping paper at a Canadian dept store, and in a hospital waiting room. And they sell well as greeting cards. This shot used to sell by the dozen in card form at art fairs - http://markcassino.com/galleries/lighthouses/030301.htm But I don't think I ever sold more than 2 or 3 as large prints in the last several years. These two have the distinction of being the only shots I've sold as single prints for over $1000 each (but you should of seen the framing) - http://markcassino.com/galleries/new/67_355.htm http://markcassino.com/galleries/new/67_413.htm - MCC Kenneth Waller wrote: Annsan's recent comment about cats selling made me recall that this year I've sold alot of copies of a few dragonfly images (Darners) that I have. And most buyers (females) would have bought more if I had them. Wondering what other subjects have sold multiple times for other list members? Kenneth Waller -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 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: FTZ flash assumptions.
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: No idea, isn't it nmissing the connection fot the digital pin? Not great with electronics, but I am guessing that all a flash needs so as to operate in self-quenching auto is something to tell it flash. That's the middle round contact and the ground on the side, isn't it? Pentax flashes are actually program, rather than auto, in that they also use the mode contact which tells the body to set the aperture. Not sure if that will work with the digital cameras. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/hot-shoe/index.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K-10 comments
On 05/12/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Menu/over two/down two/over one/up one/OK. You really can't do it accidentally. Like you can with erase/delete all? -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
I may be wrong but won't the AF280T work as a non-dedicated, automatic flash on any body that will cause it to fire? The mechanism for quenching the flash output is in the flash unit itself. It certainly seems to work that way on the DS - you need to set the aperture range appropriate for the red or green settings on the back of the flash unit. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED]: As an auto? No idea, isn't it nmissing the connection fot the digital pin? John -- Original Message --- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:53:21 + (GMT) Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: It's looking that way, not to worry. I'm not sure how the AF280T would perform, I think it's analogue only so would work with the *ist D but not later bodies that are digital only such as the KD's. As an auto? Kostas -- Student Loan Consolidation Cut student loan payments up to 54%. Save on average $1,800 annually. http://tagline.bidsystem.com/fc/BgLEQfI7keOq3P0GJEkiYXbUjsfGCleb9Ygd/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D: Another Studio Example
Paul, What are you using to fire the monolights? A hot shoe to pc attachment? Angel Ramos Arecibo, Puerto Rico Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Mark, Yes, I'm using one of the :-)) Seriously, I'm using a pair of Studio Pro Excalibur monolights, firing into umbrellas. Easy to light. I already knew they worked very well. Today, I'm most pleased with the performance of the K10 in terms of resolution, rendering and noise. Best, Paul On Dec 3, 2006, at 8:34 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: Nice work Paul - the lighting in both your studio shots was excellent. Just to confirm - are you using one of the Paul Stenquist wrote: I had to shoot some more ad materials today for contest entries. This was with the K10D at ISO 100 with studio strobes, ff16 @ 1/180th in X exposure mode. Two monolights. Here's the full image: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5284166size=lg Here's a 100% crop: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5284188size=lg -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 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: Another interview articles
On 05/12/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a few here thought. Pentax stuffed up their numbers.. Yes, and got roasted for daring to suggest such incompetence existed. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: And now a word from our sposor
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/12/05 Tue AM 05:02:42 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: And now a word from our sposor Bill, I was following this up until the bit about Jester. Then I got completely confused. The subject line should have given you a clue that what followed was not likely to be coherent. - 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: FTZ flash assumptions.
Not great with electronics, but I am guessing that all a flash needs so as to operate in self-quenching auto is something to tell it flash. That's the middle round contact and the ground on the side, isn't it? I'm not great with electronis either and my typing is getting steadily worse -:) You may well be right about the two contacts required for basic operation. Pentax flashes are actually program, rather than auto, in that they also use the mode contact which tells the body to set the aperture. Not sure if that will work with the digital cameras. Nor me. John -- Original Message --- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 11:06:20 + (GMT) Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: No idea, isn't it nmissing the connection fot the digital pin? Not great with electronics, but I am guessing that all a flash needs so as to operate in self-quenching auto is something to tell it flash. That's the middle round contact and the ground on the side, isn't it? Pentax flashes are actually program, rather than auto, in that they also use the mode contact which tells the body to set the aperture. Not sure if that will work with the digital cameras. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/hot-shoe/index.html Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - --- End of Original Message --- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How Long ...
On 05/12/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 12/04/06 7:10 PM, Bob Sullivan, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Valentin the 'Caveman' was with us Oh, Valentine! I remember two PhD's in geology battling out every turn of corners of threads, which was becoming a sort of institution' of the days. I had a chat with Valentin last month, he's no longer teaching and is now an IT dude. Ha made mention of the K10D but is only currently a PS digicam user. He still delivers the same wit :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D: Another Studio Example
Yes, I have a pc adapter that fits in the hot shoe. Promaster makes one that sells for less than twenty dollars. Works great. Paul On Dec 5, 2006, at 7:11 AM, Angel Ramos wrote: Paul, What are you using to fire the monolights? A hot shoe to pc attachment? Angel Ramos Arecibo, Puerto Rico Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Mark, Yes, I'm using one of the :-)) Seriously, I'm using a pair of Studio Pro Excalibur monolights, firing into umbrellas. Easy to light. I already knew they worked very well. Today, I'm most pleased with the performance of the K10 in terms of resolution, rendering and noise. Best, Paul On Dec 3, 2006, at 8:34 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: Nice work Paul - the lighting in both your studio shots was excellent. Just to confirm - are you using one of the Paul Stenquist wrote: I had to shoot some more ad materials today for contest entries. This was with the K10D at ISO 100 with studio strobes, ff16 @ 1/180th in X exposure mode. Two monolights. Here's the full image: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5284166size=lg Here's a 100% crop: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5284188size=lg -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 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: Another interview articles
Once it became obvious that the K10 was going to be in great demand, it was obvious that Pentax wouldn't be able to meet initial demand. Same as Nikon. The same thing happens in the car business when a product takes off. It's not necessarily incompetent to be conservative in your original volume estimates. Paul On Dec 5, 2006, at 7:16 AM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 05/12/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a few here thought. Pentax stuffed up their numbers.. Yes, and got roasted for daring to suggest such incompetence existed. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- 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: FTZ flash assumptions.
From: John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/12/05 Tue AM 09:39:02 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. Looks like the 330 will only fire at full power on those bodies (or am I missing something?) It's looking that way, not to worry. I'm not sure how the AF280T would perform, I think it's analogue only so would work with the *ist D but not later bodies that are digital only such as the KD's. John You can use it on auto. -- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Mon, 04 Dec 2006 19:30:23 -0800 Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. Yes - I find the AF280T more versatile than the 330. At least its got an inbuilt sensor to cut off the light, which should allow it to be used with the KD bodies in non-TTL mode. Looks like the 330 will only fire at full power on those bodies (or am I missing something?) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I don't know about the FTZ330 with the K10D (although I suspect it woun't work in TTL mode). It works in TTL mode on the DS although the manual warns that image may be underexposed near minimum aperture and overexposed near open aperture in lenses with bright F value. Not sure what bright F value means - fast lenses? Thanks Brian, it's getting more confusing -:) I can even use the old AF280T with the *ist D but I'm thinking of future camera purchases. Regards, John -- Ready for Some New Equipment? Win the ultimate home theater makeover! Take a short survey to enter. http://tagline.bidsystem.com/fc/BgLEQfJBRpRxMmFabK9qdiutMbaYhSv94hQx/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - --- End of Original Message --- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- 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: Another interview articles
On 05/12/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Once it became obvious that the K10 was going to be in great demand, it was obvious that Pentax wouldn't be able to meet initial demand. Same as Nikon. The same thing happens in the car business when a product takes off. It's not necessarily incompetent to be conservative in your original volume estimates. Anyone with any sense could have correlated the sales potential with the price point that they settled on, it wasn't a case of conservatism. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
From: John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/12/05 Tue AM 10:28:25 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. As an auto? No idea, isn't it nmissing the connection fot the digital pin? John You don't need that. The AF280/220/400T will all work on anything that you can set the aperture on and that will fire them. They have a built-in sensor to tell them when to quench. Probably others in that series, too, like the 200 and 160. -- Original Message --- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tue, 5 Dec 2006 09:53:21 + (GMT) Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: It's looking that way, not to worry. I'm not sure how the AF280T would perform, I think it's analogue only so would work with the *ist D but not later bodies that are digital only such as the KD's. As an auto? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net --- - The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. --- - --- End of Original Message --- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- 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: FTZ flash assumptions.
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/12/05 Tue AM 11:06:20 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: FTZ flash assumptions. On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, John Whittingham wrote: No idea, isn't it nmissing the connection fot the digital pin? Not great with electronics, but I am guessing that all a flash needs so as to operate in self-quenching auto is something to tell it flash. That's the middle round contact and the ground on the side, isn't it? Pentax flashes are actually program, rather than auto, in that they also use the mode contact which tells the body to set the aperture. Not sure if that will work with the digital cameras. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/hot-shoe/index.html It's just the way he's written it. The above is an extra feature on flashes not having TTL. You need a camera set to Program (sic) mode for it to function. Auto flash works the standard way. - 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: How do F and later lenses get power?
It's those little bumps on the lens mount that make the electrical contact for reading info from the lens. Turn the aperture from f22 to 'A' and watch the last bump in the series move up 1 mm - contact! If you don't have 'A' set, you don't need the chip's mtf info. Regards, Bob S. On 12/4/06, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: F series and later transmit MTF and other info to the body. The assumption is that the transmission requires power of some sort. stan On Dec 5, 2006, at 12:07 AM, John Celio wrote: Anyone got any theories on how F and later series lenses are powered? What are you talking about? The only lenses I can think of that would need any power are the Power Zoom and (future) supersonic focusing lenses, both of which have those two special contacts just inside the lens mount for providing power from the camera body. Otherwise, all other lenses are driven by the camera's AF motor. Is there something else that would need power? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- 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: OT: Don't mention the Ashes
The slowest moving baseball game I've ever been to lasted until 3:00 AM (it started at 7:00 PM the previous day, weather was a light mist), in the pouring rain. I don't remember which team won, just that the people I was with insisted in staying to the end, like a fool I stayed with them... I'd have killed for a 5 day game with sleep breaks in good weather. J and K Messervy wrote: For our American friends, I could explain cricket, but it'd take about 100,000 words and I'm just not going to type all night. Imagine a slow moving baseball game that goes for 5 days and you'd be getting sort of close. :) - Original Message - From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 8:30 PM Subject: Re: OT: Don't mention the Ashes Now, now.be nice. They're not back yet. For the benefit of our North American friends, Dave is talking cricket. For the benefit of our English friends Yeah! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: please no one bring it up. er...oops... Dave. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Interest Only Refinancing Refinancing is easy! We help people in any credit situation refinance. http://tagline.bidsystem.com/fc/BgLEQfI1UO1xvzcPCgkjtfZthTd2fy0rJ6j7/ -- 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: GFM galleries
Quoting cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Didn't Doug Franklin rustle-up some posts a couple years ago? Here's mine from three years ago: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/151148136OOdVUM and the ONE photo I posted this year: http://bellsouthpwp.net/c/b/cbwaters/Photo/GFM_06/sunset.jpg CW Looks like it was shot using a borrowed card. g Here are mine from 2005-2006 From 2005 http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/GrandFather%20Mountain%20NPW%202005/ From 2006 http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/Grandfather%20Mountain%20NPW%202006/ Dave - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 8:22 PM Subject: GFM galleries Anyone got a list of the various GFM galleries that have been put up over the past couple of years? I was just looking through Cottys' 2004 gallery and kept thinking of shots that weren't there. So they must be on other people's galleries. It would be nice to collect a set of links to all the ones that are still on line. -- 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: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/567 - Release Date: 12/4/2006 7:18 AM -- 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: How do F and later lenses get power?
On 06/12/06, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's those little bumps on the lens mount that make the electrical contact for reading info from the lens. Turn the aperture from f22 to 'A' and watch the last bump in the series move up 1 mm - contact! If you don't have 'A' set, you don't need the chip's mtf info. The A contact retracts to sever contact in early lenses to indicate that the lens is not in the A position however on later lenses it is continuously spring loaded. Aperture range information is decoded by the contacts on the body however later lenses provide ID info and MTF data which are stored on a ROM inside the lens. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Don't mention the Ashes
J and K Messervy wrote: Imagine a slow moving baseball game that goes for 5 days and you'd be getting sort of close. Yeah, but you'd have to add back in the fact that they're playing baseball with a croquet ball. ;-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another interview articles
On 12/05/06 7:55 AM, Digital Image Studio, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone with any sense could have correlated the sales potential with the price point that they settled on, it wasn't a case of conservatism. I do not think the popularity of K100/10D came from the price point only, which BTW is pretty compatible with competitions, depending on which to compare. I would say they put an honest pricing. In Tatamy's interview, he is saying that they anticipated a good sales of K10D but because it is still a sub grand camera, they never thought it would exceed the sales of K100D. He is also telling how they prioritized the cost distribution (which feature to spend money on etc). So, overall, I do not believe it was a price-competition model. Sounds like this was the result of sound engineering and honest pricing :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D: Another Studio Example
Tks Paul! Angel Paul Stenquist wrote: Yes, I have a pc adapter that fits in the hot shoe. Promaster makes one that sells for less than twenty dollars. Works great. Paul On Dec 5, 2006, at 7:11 AM, Angel Ramos wrote: Paul, What are you using to fire the monolights? A hot shoe to pc attachment? Angel Ramos Arecibo, Puerto Rico Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Mark, Yes, I'm using one of the :-)) Seriously, I'm using a pair of Studio Pro Excalibur monolights, firing into umbrellas. Easy to light. I already knew they worked very well. Today, I'm most pleased with the performance of the K10 in terms of resolution, rendering and noise. Best, Paul On Dec 3, 2006, at 8:34 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: Nice work Paul - the lighting in both your studio shots was excellent. Just to confirm - are you using one of the Paul Stenquist wrote: I had to shoot some more ad materials today for contest entries. This was with the K10D at ISO 100 with studio strobes, ff16 @ 1/180th in X exposure mode. Two monolights. Here's the full image: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5284166size=lg Here's a 100% crop: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5284188size=lg -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- 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: OT - What sells
I may still have it on line as a PESO, I'll see. Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Mon, 4 Dec 2006, P. J. Alling wrote: Bob Shell wrote: On Dec 4, 2006, at 4:00 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Sailboats, waterfalls, not a lot of each print but in the aggregate a few, but single shot I've sold the most of is this... http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitledv.html That's a really nice photo. I can see why it would be popular. Thanks. it's available in BW as well. Interesting. I found the colour scheme really attractive, sort part and parcel. Can you share the BW v? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How do F and later lenses get power?
Bob, Do you mean that the camera doesn't recognise the lens if the aperture ring is set to other than A? Jostein (currently a couple of km away from my camera) On 12/5/06, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's those little bumps on the lens mount that make the electrical contact for reading info from the lens. Turn the aperture from f22 to 'A' and watch the last bump in the series move up 1 mm - contact! If you don't have 'A' set, you don't need the chip's mtf info. Regards, Bob S. On 12/4/06, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: F series and later transmit MTF and other info to the body. The assumption is that the transmission requires power of some sort. stan On Dec 5, 2006, at 12:07 AM, John Celio wrote: Anyone got any theories on how F and later series lenses are powered? What are you talking about? The only lenses I can think of that would need any power are the Power Zoom and (future) supersonic focusing lenses, both of which have those two special contacts just inside the lens mount for providing power from the camera body. Otherwise, all other lenses are driven by the camera's AF motor. Is there something else that would need power? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- 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: And now a word from our sposor
Well that's sad... Regards, Bob S. On 12/4/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill, I was following this up until the bit about Jester. Then I got completely confused. Dave At 01:37 PM 5/12/2006, William Robb wrote: You must stop sending me HTML emails. please. Anyway, I'll find the DVD with those pictures ASAP. Wedding photography is as stressful as you care to make it. I tend to make it pretty stressful myself. Some things I discovered that helped alleviate this: They have a pretty even chance of being divorced within a few years, so the photography is about as disposable as a used car. You may as well charge like a Rolls Royce, the pictures won't be around long enough to prove they are a Chevette. The brides mother is going to hate the pictures no matter what. She already hates the asshole that her daughter chose to fall in love with, and will transfer this loathing onto the pictures. Don't worry about it, it's not a battle that can be won. Don't fight it. Take the opportunity to turn daughter against mother, instead. If you have to, point out that this is the father of her grandchild. Remember what the truly important pictures are, and get them. Pictures of the bride and groom together are not necessarily the most important in the long haul. Generally, it is the family portraits. Make sure you get family portraits of just the grooms family, and just the brides family. Weddings are about families. Hedge your bets and go with blood, not law or religion. Jester is 23 inches at the shoulder and about 70 pounds. He has very little bite inhibition, and is very dominant. I may have to kill him. bill -- 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: Another interview articles
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 05/12/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Once it became obvious that the K10 was going to be in great demand, it was obvious that Pentax wouldn't be able to meet initial demand. Same as Nikon. The same thing happens in the car business when a product takes off. It's not necessarily incompetent to be conservative in your original volume estimates. Anyone with any sense could have correlated the sales potential with the price point that they settled on, it wasn't a case of conservatism. I'd disagree. The price point was a natural (A hair less than the closest equivalent Nikon). I think it was a combination of expecting more from the competition and making a product that was simply superior to everything else on the market at that price point. Pentax was expecting Pentax-level sales. They got much better sales than that. They weren't expecting the level of interest from non-Pentax users that they got. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How do F and later lenses get power?
Yes, that's how my cameras behave. G On Dec 5, 2006, at 5:10 AM, Jostein Øksne wrote: Do you mean that the camera doesn't recognise the lens if the aperture ring is set to other than A? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How do F and later lenses get power?
There's an extra contact on F and later lenses that is for digital communication between the lens and body. The A contacts only transmit max and min aperture info via the contacts, F and later lenses transmit focal length, current aperture and MTF data (FA and later for MTF) via the digital communication pin. This requires a a small amount of power. -Adam Bob Sullivan wrote: It's those little bumps on the lens mount that make the electrical contact for reading info from the lens. Turn the aperture from f22 to 'A' and watch the last bump in the series move up 1 mm - contact! If you don't have 'A' set, you don't need the chip's mtf info. Regards, Bob S. On 12/4/06, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: F series and later transmit MTF and other info to the body. The assumption is that the transmission requires power of some sort. stan On Dec 5, 2006, at 12:07 AM, John Celio wrote: Anyone got any theories on how F and later series lenses are powered? What are you talking about? The only lenses I can think of that would need any power are the Power Zoom and (future) supersonic focusing lenses, both of which have those two special contacts just inside the lens mount for providing power from the camera body. Otherwise, all other lenses are driven by the camera's AF motor. Is there something else that would need power? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- 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: Re: Another interview articles
Fra: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 05/12/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Once it became obvious that the K10 was going to be in great demand, it was obvious that Pentax wouldn't be able to meet initial demand. Same as Nikon. The same thing happens in the car business when a product takes off. It's not necessarily incompetent to be conservative in your original volume estimates. Anyone with any sense could have correlated the sales potential with the price point that they settled on, it wasn't a case of conservatism. Maybe they listened too much to those who say they are doomed anyway .-) DagT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How do F and later lenses get power?
Jostein, No, Rob's post has said it best. On the A series lenses, the bump retracted to break the circuit and signal that you were using manual apertures...very useful on the Super Program. I imagine no problems on the K10D with this as the lens would just be used as an older M or K lens. I do appreciate the A lenses more now as they function seamlessly with the digital cameras. Regards, Bob S. On 12/5/06, Jostein Øksne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob, Do you mean that the camera doesn't recognise the lens if the aperture ring is set to other than A? Jostein (currently a couple of km away from my camera) On 12/5/06, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's those little bumps on the lens mount that make the electrical contact for reading info from the lens. Turn the aperture from f22 to 'A' and watch the last bump in the series move up 1 mm - contact! If you don't have 'A' set, you don't need the chip's mtf info. Regards, Bob S. On 12/4/06, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: F series and later transmit MTF and other info to the body. The assumption is that the transmission requires power of some sort. stan On Dec 5, 2006, at 12:07 AM, John Celio wrote: Anyone got any theories on how F and later series lenses are powered? What are you talking about? The only lenses I can think of that would need any power are the Power Zoom and (future) supersonic focusing lenses, both of which have those two special contacts just inside the lens mount for providing power from the camera body. Otherwise, all other lenses are driven by the camera's AF motor. Is there something else that would need power? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- 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
Re: Re: Another interview articles
On 06/12/06, DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe they listened too much to those who say they are doomed anyway .-) Well let's face it, they aren't a premium photographic company stock in the eyes of the vast majority of commercial analysts, there has to be a reason for this, poor management come to mind? -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10 strap?
Remember when the *ist D came out how everybody HATED the strap? How's the K10 strap? CW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Steam Powered
Adam Maas wrote: SJ wrote: there are a couple of 'heritage' tracks (mostly to hill stations) in india which still use steam (mostly for tourism these days) but until very recently we had a lot of steam locomotives running around. you might find this interesting: http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-steam.html regards, subash India did, and so did the Chinese, who only dieselized in the last 5-10 years. Some rather interesting big steam designs over there as well. My sentimental favorite steam line runs to my hometown - or the closest thing I have to a hometown, given how much my family has moved around - in Devon: The Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, which runs between Paignton and Kingswear, where we lived when I was young. It even has a Wkikpedia entry now: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paignton_and_Dartmouth_Steam_Railway but better photos here: http://www.steampics.com/html/pdr.html I have a shot of one of the engines somewhere that I've posted on line a couple of times. I'll have to dig it up again. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How Long ...
Mark Roberts wrote: I think Brad Dobo was the pinnacle of lunacy. He probably holds the record for becoming persona non grata in the shortest amount of time. Hmmm... Anyone remember that italian guy working in UK? I think Cotty managed to dig up that he was an awarded author of technical documentation. He wasn't around for long either. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 strap?
The same, film rewind tit and all. Well, it's different for my because the strap on my 50th anniversary *istD had gold embroidered lettering instead of silver (to match the gold shutter release, 4 way controller, Pentax lettering on the prism housing etc.) Dave On 12/5/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Remember when the *ist D came out how everybody HATED the strap? How's the K10 strap? CW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another interview articles
On 12/05/06 9:02 AM, Digital Image Studio, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well let's face it, they aren't a premium photographic company stock in the eyes of the vast majority of commercial analysts, there has to be a reason for this, poor management come to mind? When underdog did a good trick, don't you admit it, forget his/her past poor behaviour and give him a treat? :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another interview articles
Hi Ken, Thank you for priceless contribution to this list. Regards Patrick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 strap?
Remember when the *ist D came out how everybody HATED the strap? How's the K10 strap? Identical to the K100 strap. It just says PENTAX in bright red letters, no pockets... Actually, now that I look at it side by side, it's the same as the *ist D strap, too. Just doesn't say ist D (obviously) and the white letters are now red and in a slightly different font. Looks a bit sexier to me. As an aside, I find it a little comical that the buckles on all three camera straps still have the little point on them that used to be used for pushing those little buttons on film cameras (midroll rewind, etc)... but now they serve no purpose besides poking people who are in the way of your photo. I guess they did that so that they could say that there cameras AND straps are backwards compatible will previous equipment. go pentax! They think of everything g - jerome __ Jerome Reyes Photography http://exposedfilm.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another interview articles
On 12/05/06 8:39 AM, Adam Maas, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pentax was expecting Pentax-level sales. They got much better sales than that. They weren't expecting the level of interest from non-Pentax users that they got. True. This is what Tatamy is saying in his new interview. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 strap?
David Savage wrote: film rewind tit and all I knew there was a very technical term for that; just couldn't think of it. Thanks, David vbg __ Jerome Reyes Photography http://exposedfilm.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 strap?
My Pentax strap is stil in the box, and there it will stay. I immediately attached the Tamarac strap that I took off of the D I sold. It has a nice padded area for the neck, and it can be detached easily when the camera is used ona tripod. Paul -- Original message -- From: Jerome Reyes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Remember when the *ist D came out how everybody HATED the strap? How's the K10 strap? Identical to the K100 strap. It just says PENTAX in bright red letters, no pockets... Actually, now that I look at it side by side, it's the same as the *ist D strap, too. Just doesn't say ist D (obviously) and the white letters are now red and in a slightly different font. Looks a bit sexier to me. As an aside, I find it a little comical that the buckles on all three camera straps still have the little point on them that used to be used for pushing those little buttons on film cameras (midroll rewind, etc)... but now they serve no purpose besides poking people who are in the way of your photo. I guess they did that so that they could say that there cameras AND straps are backwards compatible will previous equipment. go pentax! They think of everything g - jerome __ Jerome Reyes Photography http://exposedfilm.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: burning bright
I like the mood it conveys ... would make a nice greeting card photo... All it needs is a good caption. Regards Patrick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Re: Another interview articles
Fra: K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 12/05/06 9:02 AM, Digital Image Studio, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well let's face it, they aren't a premium photographic company stock in the eyes of the vast majority of commercial analysts, there has to be a reason for this, poor management come to mind? When underdog did a good trick, don't you admit it, forget his/her past poor behaviour and give him a treat? :-). I think it's nice. For years I have been an accepted outsider in the Norwegian forum at www.foto.no as I was the only one who admitted that i used Pentax. Today someone wrote that I was beginning to be main stream as a number of people has reported that they have got their K10D's. I'm not alone anymore, and the outsider role is transferred to teh Sony and Olympus users .-) DagT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Steam Powered
Mark Roberts wrote: Adam Maas wrote: SJ wrote: there are a couple of 'heritage' tracks (mostly to hill stations) in india which still use steam (mostly for tourism these days) but until very recently we had a lot of steam locomotives running around. you might find this interesting: http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-steam.html regards, subash India did, and so did the Chinese, who only dieselized in the last 5-10 years. Some rather interesting big steam designs over there as well. My sentimental favorite steam line runs to my hometown - or the closest thing I have to a hometown, given how much my family has moved around - in Devon: The Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway, which runs between Paignton and Kingswear, where we lived when I was young. It even has a Wkikpedia entry now: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paignton_and_Dartmouth_Steam_Railway but better photos here: http://www.steampics.com/html/pdr.html I have a shot of one of the engines somewhere that I've posted on line a couple of times. I'll have to dig it up again. My personal favourite is the Kettle Valley Steam Train, which runs on a 16 km segment (the only remaining tracks) of the Kettle Valley RR north-west of Penticton BC. Sadly, the tracks are gone east of Penticton through the Carmi Sub, which was one of the most interesting pieces of standard gauge railroad in North America, having grades and curves worthy of a Colorado Narrow Gauge RR. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 strap?
Like the mirror boxes in the *ist-D that apparently came from the MZ/ZX series of cameras they bought lots of the buckles and have to use them up. Jerome Reyes wrote: Remember when the *ist D came out how everybody HATED the strap? How's the K10 strap? Identical to the K100 strap. It just says PENTAX in bright red letters, no pockets... Actually, now that I look at it side by side, it's the same as the *ist D strap, too. Just doesn't say ist D (obviously) and the white letters are now red and in a slightly different font. Looks a bit sexier to me. As an aside, I find it a little comical that the buckles on all three camera straps still have the little point on them that used to be used for pushing those little buttons on film cameras (midroll rewind, etc)... but now they serve no purpose besides poking people who are in the way of your photo. I guess they did that so that they could say that there cameras AND straps are backwards compatible will previous equipment. go pentax! They think of everything g - jerome __ Jerome Reyes Photography http://exposedfilm.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Deskwork
This little guy is ALWAYS working here on my desk. http://bellsouthpwp.net/c/b/cbwaters/photo/deskwork.jpg *ist D @ 3200 for whatever reason... I'm sure I didn't mean to set the camera up that way... but eh, whatever. CW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 strap?
I have one of those on my MZ-5n and like it very much. I'd like to have the little pockets for the remote and the finder cap though. CW - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 9:34 AM Subject: Re: K10 strap? My Pentax strap is stil in the box, and there it will stay. I immediately attached the Tamarac strap that I took off of the D I sold. It has a nice padded area for the neck, and it can be detached easily when the camera is used ona tripod. Paul -- Original message -- From: Jerome Reyes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Remember when the *ist D came out how everybody HATED the strap? How's the K10 strap? Identical to the K100 strap. It just says PENTAX in bright red letters, no pockets... Actually, now that I look at it side by side, it's the same as the *ist D strap, too. Just doesn't say ist D (obviously) and the white letters are now red and in a slightly different font. Looks a bit sexier to me. As an aside, I find it a little comical that the buckles on all three camera straps still have the little point on them that used to be used for pushing those little buttons on film cameras (midroll rewind, etc)... but now they serve no purpose besides poking people who are in the way of your photo. I guess they did that so that they could say that there cameras AND straps are backwards compatible will previous equipment. go pentax! They think of everything g - jerome __ Jerome Reyes Photography http://exposedfilm.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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.430 / Virus Database: 268.15.9/571 - Release Date: 12/5/2006 11:50 AM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another interview articles
The feeling that I get is that pentax got caught out by the digital revolution. They lagged behind technologically and realised that unless they come back with a splash they will die. Despite all this I beleive that their conservative approach has proven to be a wise one. for example never releasing the MZ-D --- the panasonic sensor it was supposed to use is what killed Contax. The *ist series while being good cameras in their own right seemed behind the times. Pentax realised that and have come up with 2 gems the K100 and the K10. They are also showing that their innovative spirit is alive and well. I guess it takes time to refocus your efforts and transform but it looks like they got the K10D just right for its place in the market. Ie the right camera with the right features at the right price and most importantly at the right time. In reality with any product launch you only know whether you've really hit the mark when the orders start coming in. The fact that they are flooded with orders is a very postitive thing provided that they deal with it in sensible manner. I beleive that the next step would be to consolidate their product lineup with lenses accessories and eventually a top of the line flagship body that would appeal to pros. New pros are coming onto the photography market every day and offering them a good value proposition is a sensible way to get into the pro market. Apologies for the diatribe but that's my 2c worth.. Regards Patrick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 strap?
When I got the ist-D I also got an MZ-S strap for it. It has built-in pockets which can hold the eyepiece blind (which I never use - that's what manual exposure is for) and the infrared remote control. Very handy. In fact, the pockets in the MZ-S strap will also hold a spare CD card. (About the only good thing I have to say about SD cards.) I'll have to see about getting an MZ-S strap for my K10D. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another interview articles
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006, Patrick Genovese wrote: Despite all this I beleive that their conservative approach has proven to be a wise one. for example never releasing the MZ-D --- the panasonic sensor it was supposed to use is what killed Contax. Philips (Dalsa) sensor. I beleive that the next step would be to consolidate their product lineup with lenses accessories I think they have acknowledge the lens-line gaps and are working on it. Rob, just like with my mortgage, I prefer to buy products rather than stock. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
You don't need that. The AF280/220/400T will all work on anything that you can set the aperture on and that will fire them. They have a built-in sensor to tell them when to quench. Probably others in that series, too, like the 200 and 160. There's life in the AF280T yet then, how long has it been going since 1981, I saw one not long ago NOS in a camera shop! John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 strap?
cbwaters wrote: Remember when the *ist D came out how everybody HATED the strap? How's the K10 strap? CW I frikkin love the *istD strap. It was probably the first thing I noticed after buying it. And the K100D strap is very similar (Different embroidering). I'm seriously tempted to replace all my straps with Pentax straps unless I can find a cheaper but identical one. The suede backing is a real step above the other similar straps I've run across and their horrid non-skid backing. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Deskwork
The slightly noisy rendition adds to the interest. cbwaters wrote: This little guy is ALWAYS working here on my desk. http://bellsouthpwp.net/c/b/cbwaters/photo/deskwork.jpg *ist D @ 3200 for whatever reason... I'm sure I didn't mean to set the camera up that way... but eh, whatever. CW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Dec 16 PDML in DC?
Stan Halpin wrote: Mike, Scott, Christian (?): Time to be thinking about details of when/where on Saturday 16 Dec. I have the full day, but no car, so would prefer a start point not too far from a Metro stop. I'll be home in KC this weekend, need to be thinking about what lens kit I should bring back for the 16th. Christian, do you still have list of other DC-area PDMLers? Including those who may be dormant/off the list now? Anybody else interested? Hey guys; The wife and I are actually going to the AOL Holiday party on the 16th, so, unfortunately a PDML outing is, well, out I've copied the other DC regulars like Stephen Moore and TV. There is at least one other but I can't find his email address (dammit). Have fun... sorry to miss it. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
A 280T should work fine in analog TTL mode as well as program auto mode. Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FTZ flash assumptions.
I know you can still buy the AF400T new at BH. I'm not sure about the 280. Paul -- Original message -- From: John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] You don't need that. The AF280/220/400T will all work on anything that you can set the aperture on and that will fire them. They have a built-in sensor to tell them when to quench. Probably others in that series, too, like the 200 and 160. There's life in the AF280T yet then, how long has it been going since 1981, I saw one not long ago NOS in a camera shop! John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- 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: burning bright
On Tue, 5 Dec 2006 15:21:14 +0100 Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like the mood it conveys ... would make a nice greeting card photo... All it needs is a good caption. hi patrick, thanks a ton for looking. ...and here's to a fruitful trip to rome :) regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Telephoto...?
Doug, I have the 300 F4 SMC (77) that I bought a few years ago, but I can't find/remember a digital photo I took with it. I don't use it a lot since it is pretty heavy. If you don't mind waiting a few days, I'll take a few shots on a tripod with the DS and send them to you. Do you have any favorite subjects (besides the neighbors' windows)? g Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12/4/2006 11:53 AM A very average lens, nice size though, easy to handle. Nice bokeh, iirc. Built-in hood is small and a bit of a problem. Use a Takumar hood from a 135mm/3.5 lens for much better results. Shel [Original Message] From: Doug Brewer I'm considering either the M200/4 [...] and am fishing for opinions [...] from owners/users. -- 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
