Re: OT: Occupations?
On 1/3/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 04/01/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Psalm 146:4 states: His spirit goes out, he goes back to his ground; in that day his thoughts do perish. In addition the concept of an immortal soul with a conciousness that survives the body and goes on to exist somewhere renders moot the concept of a resurrection back to life. If a person is still alive, after dying, no resurrection is required. It's all very interesting but what's it got to do with HiFi? ;-) It's probably someone's religion. g, d r Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Hot Dog Heaven
Walter Hamler wrote: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/HDHweb.jpg Maybe use it in an upcoming camera club contest. K10D, FE zoom at 10mm Walt Point, Game, Set and Match! Quintessentially American! ;-) Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: railway crossing
Hi Ralf I looked up the camera and found pictures on a ebay sale. This is indeed an impressive and nice one. Could you explain how you measure the exposure time in such a shot? Is it based pure on experience or do you bracket or do you have some other secret ;-) Could you show an example of a failed shot with a Pentax or other DSLR? thanks and greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Ralf R. Radermacher Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 12:24 AM To: Pentax Mailingliste Subject: PESO: railway crossing The first humble success after two years of unsuccessful attempts with various cameras and lenses which all failed miserably because of all the light sources inside the frame and immediately above. Later this year we'll get the colours right so it won't have to be converted to b/w. ;-) http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/855640/display/7599424 Comments and suggestions as always most welcome. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- 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: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.3/614 - Release Date: 02.01.2007 14:58 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A couple of PESOs
Hi! You need to like dogs for this one. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/recent/bigtongue.html I takes a long tongue to enjoy this kind of a bone, right? ;-) I decided to do my own full moon picture tonight. I don't know why. This was shot with the K10 behind the A600/5.6 and 2XL teleconverter. The camera was mounted to the Wimberley head on the Zone VI Standard tripod, but I decided to leave shake reduction on anyway. This is a bit of a crop, but not much. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/recent/fullmoon.html Bill, did it occur to you that you could have made two shots - one with SR and one without and compare results? I am a bit uncertain about merits of SR this far. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Let Me Bore You a Second Time
I f you have another tele converter I would like to see shots at 2400mm :-) Have you done any wildlife photography (not Jester!) with that lens yet or what will you use it for? greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 5:30 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Let Me Bore You a Second Time While the fellas were out for their evening constitutional, I looked at the heavens and saw a very clear sky with the moon in a location that I could take pictures of it easily. So, I set up the rig again, and went about photographing it again. This time, I set the focus most carefully, and used a cable release on the camera, along with the 3 second delay. Then, I decided to ramp up the ISO to see if I could get some noise. There are three shots of the moon on this page, the top was shot at ISO 100, the middle at ISO 400, the bottom was shot at ISO 1600. Again, this series was shot with the A600/5.6 with the 2XL converter mounted. I attempted to process each file as close to identically as I could, though I gave the ISO 1600 file less sharpening as it was showing noise at that point. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/moon/moons.html Anyway, as a technical experiment, it seems successful, as a photograph, the subject line says it all. William Robb -- 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: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.3/614 - Release Date: 02.01.2007 14:58 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bag for GFM Outing
On 3/1/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm a fan of photo vests as well. They look a little geeky, but they work well if you just want to carry a couple of lenses and some small bric-brac. Good point. Oddly enough I wear mine for work (I have several in storage, break a new one out every year as that's all they last) but not for leisure stills shooting. Must be because I like a change from work. They are well worth considering. I only buy Domke as they have mesh shoulders which lets heat out - essential in warmer weather. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 and Sigma HSM
Why should Sigma do it? They didn't do that for Minolta A mount, althought Minolta (now Sony) SSM lenses has existed for about ten years. On 04.01.2007, at 00:41 , Thibouille wrote: * I really don't think Sigma will go that route. If they do SDM lenses, they will be SDM-only. Cheers, Sylwek -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Blue Channel Noise
Doesn't that somehow just ask for a specific noise profile for the K10D for the noise reduction software or are you profiling each image or just use the defaults on the blue channel? greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 5:59 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Blue Channel Noise I saw some blue channel noise when I shot at 1600 ISO and underexposed too much. It seemed less forgiving than the *istD for that situation. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 7:29:28 PM, you wrote: PS I've only been able to generate noise when I underexpose by a stop or PS so at high ISO with longish exposures. PS Paul PS On Jan 3, 2007, at 5:39 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: No, not me. I haven't found much noise as yet. My longest exposures tend to be in the .5 to 1 second range so far. Godfrey On Jan 3, 2007, at 8:14 AM, David Savage wrote: From John Celio http://www.mail-archive.com/pdml%40pdml.net/msg369265.html Godfrey (I think) posted something a few weeks back as well, but I can't find it. -- 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: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.3/614 - Release Date: 02.01.2007 14:58 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Bag for GFM Outing
The backpack style are not convenient to work out of. Conversely, the over-the-shoulder style are not convenient for carrying. I have 3 bags which I used most often: Domke F2, LowePro Street Field Reporter 300, and LowePro SF Rover AW backpack. The F2 is good for when I need to carry 2-3 SLRs around. I've used this a lot when abroad and it works very well - it's my favourite bag. I used to have a backpack harness for it, which made it convenient if I had to carry the thing for any great distance, but that was stolen. I use the Reporter 300 when I'm carrying 2 Leicas around, and can work out of it quite well. It also attaches quite nicely to the handlebar of my bicycle as a bar bag, so I use it for short rides. The backpack is useful if I'm going for a long walk, or travelling. I used it when I travelled around South India, but I found it rather inconvenient to work from, so I stopped doing that. The problem with bags is that you fill them up, and they weigh a ton. So I prefer not to use any of them if I can avoid it, and would rather carry the cameras over my shoulders and keep the necessary bits and pieces in a pocket or belt bag. This forces me to minimise everything and keep the weight down. I now prefer to work with 2 bodies and 2 lenses, so I don't have to change lenses. I keep film or other similar stuff in the map pocket of my shorts or trousers, and a light meter in my shirt pocket. Usually there's no need to carry anything else around. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Walter Hamler Sent: 04 January 2007 00:12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Bag for GFM Outing I'm a fan of photo vests as well. They look a little geeky, but they work well if you just want to carry a couple of lenses and some small bric-brac. Thanks Bill. Now there is an option I never even considered. I will check to see if the camera store carries them as I don't remember seeing any there. What about the backpac style bags. Are they useful to work out of or would they be a pain to access routinely? I guess I just need to take my gear down to the store and start stugging bags to see what fits and what doesn't. Walt -- 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: Occupations?
On 3/1/07, Norm Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: Your wife know about this? She knows *everything*. Don't you know that all wives have a gene found only in forensic scientists? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/03 Wed PM 10:56:00 GMT To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge On 3/1/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Indeed. I have a friend who used to own a Big Healey Amazing. At a set of traffic lights today there was a fantastic example. Haven't seen one in years, and there it was. And now you mention it. theme tune for Outer Limits or whatever There are modern replicas, which is what I would be driving on a winter's day. http://www.hmcsportscars.com/index.html You have to beware of fakes, though. http://www.heelysdealer.co.uk/shoes.shtml - 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: K10 and Sigma HSM
In the end they will because if they do they will be able to develop lens with only one AF system... lower costs - they will do it IMO. 2007/1/4, Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Why should Sigma do it? They didn't do that for Minolta A mount, althought Minolta (now Sony) SSM lenses has existed for about ten years. On 04.01.2007, at 00:41 , Thibouille wrote: * I really don't think Sigma will go that route. If they do SDM lenses, they will be SDM-only. Cheers, Sylwek -- 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: Bag for GFM Outing
On 1/4/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] The backpack is useful if I'm going for a long walk, or travelling. I used it when I travelled around South India, but I found it rather inconvenient to work from, so I stopped doing that. bob, just curious, where exactly in south india? i will be travelling next week (driving actually, with family) from chennai (madras) to kerala (kochi, kottayam) for about 10 days. oh yes, i find the lowepro micro trekker 100 very convenient for the DS with the kit and about four other lenses, the k50/1.2, a50/1.4, f100-300 and the m28/2.8. (i am succeeding in staying on topic :)) regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TTL/P-TTL question
Yes Godfrey if you re-read my post (maybe I wasn't clear enough): DS does support TTL with 'external' flash but not RTF. D does support TTL anyway Every other DSLRs do only PTTL. -- 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: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] One of my brothers has just bought a Mercedes SLK 350: http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedki ngdom_website/en/home_mpc/passenger_cars/home/products/new_cars/slk_cl ass_roadster_facelift/models.html ...which is a real monster! He should have gone to Poland and bought himself something _really_ unusual - a Mercedes Vision concept car built from an old taxi. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=848531page=1 - 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: PESO: railway crossing
Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could you explain how you measure the exposure time in such a shot? Is it based pure on experience or do you bracket or do you have some other secret Bracket? Oh sure. I start with one hour and then go -2, -1, +1, +2 stops. Works only in winter because in summer the sun rises again during the last one. :-)) No, seriously, its the result of trial and error from a number of years. Besides, you can't do much wrong. Simply stay on the more generous side. Could you show an example of a failed shot with a Pentax or other DSLR? For the analog 35 mm version taken with the 15 mm lens, just imagine this one in colour looking as if an armada of UFO's was attacking. Add horribily burned highlights and you have the digital version. I'll dig one out if you really want to see it. This place is contrast hell. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: The late Bob Smith
(Damn, I was hoping for the time machine...) That was sold on Ebay I while back IIRC :) 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: Let Me Bore You a Second Time
Excellent, and not at all boring. I see no significant noise problems in any of these. Great detail. Grace, who fancies the moon, is going to love them. By the way, don't disparage moon pics. I sold one that wasn't quite as good as these for over $200 through my stock house. Paul On Jan 3, 2007, at 11:29 PM, William Robb wrote: While the fellas were out for their evening constitutional, I looked at the heavens and saw a very clear sky with the moon in a location that I could take pictures of it easily. So, I set up the rig again, and went about photographing it again. This time, I set the focus most carefully, and used a cable release on the camera, along with the 3 second delay. Then, I decided to ramp up the ISO to see if I could get some noise. There are three shots of the moon on this page, the top was shot at ISO 100, the middle at ISO 400, the bottom was shot at ISO 1600. Again, this series was shot with the A600/5.6 with the 2XL converter mounted. I attempted to process each file as close to identically as I could, though I gave the ISO 1600 file less sharpening as it was showing noise at that point. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/moon/moons.html Anyway, as a technical experiment, it seems successful, as a photograph, the subject line says it all. William Robb -- 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 Re: Purgatory was - OT: Occupations?
On 04/01/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, I researched this a fair bit a while back, out of historical interest. Did you discover anything interesting? -- 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: Peso: The late Bob Smith
On 1/4/07, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (Damn, I was hoping for the time machine...) That was sold on Ebay I while back IIRC :) By your future self? Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Happy New Year
Thanks Boris. Wasn't expecting much here, but when I opened it in the bridge, I liked what I saw. The reflections fell in the right place. Paul On Jan 4, 2007, at 2:52 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: K10D in Tva mode with FA 50/1.4, f6.7 @ 1/125th, ISO 400 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5397474 Paul, it works for me ;-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Blue Channel Noise
I find that the D is also quite noisy when underexposed at high ISO. Perhaps somewhat less, but I can't say for sure without testing. It's close. Paul On Jan 3, 2007, at 11:59 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: I saw some blue channel noise when I shot at 1600 ISO and underexposed too much. It seemed less forgiving than the *istD for that situation. -- Best regards, Bruce Wednesday, January 3, 2007, 7:29:28 PM, you wrote: PS I've only been able to generate noise when I underexpose by a stop or PS so at high ISO with longish exposures. PS Paul PS On Jan 3, 2007, at 5:39 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: No, not me. I haven't found much noise as yet. My longest exposures tend to be in the .5 to 1 second range so far. Godfrey On Jan 3, 2007, at 8:14 AM, David Savage wrote: From John Celio http://www.mail-archive.com/pdml%40pdml.net/msg369265.html Godfrey (I think) posted something a few weeks back as well, but I can't find it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: The late Bob Smith
That was sold on Ebay I while back IIRC :) By your future self? Dave LOL 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: TTL/P-TTL question
On Jan 3, 2007, at 16:49, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: If you were going to buy anything more sophisticated than the Vivitar 285 or Sunpak 383, buy either the Pentax AF360FGZ or AF540FGZ. Personally, I haven't yet seen the need ... I use the Sunpak 383 and get excellent results from it. I actually just picked up a Sunpak 383 for $10 and find that, for the most part, I like it better than my Sigma EF-500 DG Super. It lacks a few features that the Sigma has (High-speed sync, second- curtian flash) for which I'll keep the Sigma around, but the Sunpak is my new carry-around flash. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's the skinny on camera gear and air travel these days?
On Jan 3, 2007, at 7:25 PM, John Francis wrote: Within the US, if you are a working photographer, you are entitled to a camera bag in addition to the normal carry-on allowance. You are also entitled to have any film (whatever that is :-) hand inspected. Yes, but that is only a TSA ruling and gets the camera bag past security. It has no effect on the airlines, and they can tell you that you have to check the camera bag. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: “Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens .” on PBS
On Jan 3, 2007, at 10:16 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Very interesting stuff. Anyone else watching it? http://www.pbs.org/previews/am-leibovitz/ I had work to do so I taped it. I'll watch it on the weekend. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: “Annie Leibovitz: L ife Through a Lens.” on PBS
On 1/3/07, Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very interesting stuff. Anyone else watching it? http://www.pbs.org/previews/am-leibovitz/ I was too busy watching my beloved Fighting Irish go down to defeat to LSU (who played a great game, BTW) in the SugarBowl. At about 10:30 my time, right after another LSU bomb to the endzone, I flipped around the channels a bit to see the closing credits of said special on PBS Buffalo. I smacked myself on the forehead (because I remembered seeing an ad for it, and wanted to watch it) and returned to my masochistic activity (which only went downhill from there) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
On 1/3/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only the kind of clubs that allow Norm and Bill in. shudder Like PDML?shudder -frank ;-) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge
On Jan 4, 2007, at 4:04 AM, mike wilson wrote: He should have gone to Poland and bought himself something _really_ unusual - a Mercedes Vision concept car built from an old taxi. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=848531page=1 I get an error message: The Requested URL Was Not Found On This Server. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TTL/P-TTL question
On Jan 4, 2007, at 3:19 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: I actually just picked up a Sunpak 383 for $10 and find that, for the most part, I like it better than my Sigma EF-500 DG Super. It lacks a few features that the Sigma has (High-speed sync, second- curtian flash) for which I'll keep the Sigma around, but the Sunpak is my new carry-around flash. :-) Good price! I have one that I got for $70, $10 is quite a bargain. I expect I'll get a dedicated flash some day for the HSS and 2nd sync capabilities, just haven't needed them yet. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Chimping
Hi Bruce, I find this a somewhat odd photo. I don't see the Norman Rockell comparison except as it being a scene from contemporary life, and that's even a bit of a stretch for me. That the woman is wearing short-ish jeans and warm boots is interesting, and gave me a little chuckle. You certainly got a good exposure - none of the snow appears to be burnt out, yet you've maintained good detail in the dark areas of the scene. Shel [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton Taken during our last little photo outing in snowy Utah. Reminded me of a modern Norman Rockwell type scene. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_56a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TTL/P-TTL question
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] So how well does TTL work on DS? What does one lose from P-TTL? P-TTL with the built in flash does pretty well if you are not one of those people whose eye-blink reflex timing is a problem. How about with a flash on the hot shoe? How would the DS do with a regular TTL flash like the 500FTZ or AF280T vs. the newer FGZ series? I'm gearing up to purchase a flash and trying to decide what would give me good results at a good value. Thanks! Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TTL/P-TTL question
On Jan 4, 2007, at 5:25 AM, Mark Dalal wrote: So how well does TTL work on DS? What does one lose from P-TTL? P-TTL with the built in flash does pretty well if you are not one of those people whose eye-blink reflex timing is a problem. How about with a flash on the hot shoe? How would the DS do with a regular TTL flash like the 500FTZ or AF280T vs. the newer FGZ series? Can't really answer that. I've only used simple, non-dedicated flash units with the *ist DS or K10D to date, other than built-in flash. On the other hand, P-TTL does a terrific job of balancing ambient and flash exposure properly. For me, I would not buy a dedicated flash that wasn't fully compatible with the K10D at this point. Otherwise I stick with the Sunpak 383, which is a lot cheaper than dedicated flash units of the same power class. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A couple of PESOs
On 1/04/07 2:40 AM, Markus Maurer, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why do some lenses go over infinity focus? What is that good for? IIRC, this is done to compensate for the thermal expansion/contraction. This is more profound in barrels made of aluminum such as Limiteds. Longer FL lenses must have this margin built in too, I suppose. I could be wrong but this what I remember. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TTL/P-TTL question
On Thu, 4 Jan 2007, Thibouille wrote: Not exactly ... the DS does support TTL with pre-A lens AFAIK but only with external flashes. the RTF will do PTTL or full output. The D can do TTL even with RTF flash and old M42 lens. Everuthinf from DL, DL2 etc and newer do NOT support TTL in ANY way. That's it. After playing with the TTL flash for awhile, it seems to work pretty well on my -DS... enough so that I'll probably buy it from him so he doesn't get screwed on shipping twice to return it. I've had very good luck with my Vivitar 285 and although it's very large, cumbersome, and doesn't swivel, it does have another stop of power than this one. With TTL, I especially like the way the camera effectively works the way it should WRT metering with pre-A lenses. Set to 'M', set shutter to 1/180, set aperture as desired and fire... no half-accurate GB/AE-Lock button metering kludge to deal with. As far as I've been able to tell, the TTL metering isn't dead-on consistent. With my K50/1.4, there's probably 1 stop difference between the end exposure at f/2 vs. f/11 or so (larger apertures overexposing). Probably due to the angle of light hitting the sensor and bouncing to the TTL flash sensor? Anyway, no less accurate than the Vivitar 285's averaging on-flash sensor WRT shadowy subject against white walls, etc. So just to clarify... the -DS manual stating that P-TTL NOT working with A (or pre-A?) is a typo? An external P-TTL flash does indeed work properly with A lenses or older? Thanks, -Cory -- * * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering* * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * * -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
Cotty wrote: On 3/1/07, Norm Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: Your wife know about this? She knows *everything*. Don't you know that all wives have a gene found only in forensic scientists? Imagine what it's like living with a woman who *is* a forensic scientist! (Well, she used to do forensics years ago - now it's strictly surgical pathology and cytology...) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Comparison/DA 70mm FA 77mm
For those interested in this matter, some comparison images samples between two lenses. This is a Chinese site and often heavy depending on time. Scroll near mid section to see samples. http://digi.163.com/06/1103/10/2V0DUTSQ001618EI.html Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: A couple of PESOs
On Thu, 4 Jan 2007, Markus Maurer wrote: Why do some lenses go over infinity focus? What is that good for? greetings Markus For AF lenses, it allows for overshoot in the AF control algorithm. That will make for a faster and more accurate AF lock than if the lens hits a hard stop at infinity focus. -Cory -- * * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering* * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * * -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chimping
Maybe he meant Ken Rockwell? Dave ;-) On 1/4/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bruce, I find this a somewhat odd photo. I don't see the Norman Rockell comparison except as it being a scene from contemporary life, and that's even a bit of a stretch for me. That the woman is wearing short-ish jeans and warm boots is interesting, and gave me a little chuckle. You certainly got a good exposure - none of the snow appears to be burnt out, yet you've maintained good detail in the dark areas of the scene. Shel [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton Taken during our last little photo outing in snowy Utah. Reminded me of a modern Norman Rockwell type scene. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_56a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 3/1/07, Norm Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: Your wife know about this? She knows *everything*. Don't you know that all wives have a gene found only in forensic scientists? Imagine what it's like living with a woman who *is* a forensic scientist! (Well, she used to do forensics years ago - now it's strictly surgical pathology and cytology...) Mrs. List Guy is a Forensic Chemist. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Chimping
Bruce, I forgot to mention that I see a distinct bluish cast to the photo. Do you see that on your system as well? It's understandable given the scene, but I cannot help wonder if it's intentional or if you just didn't see it. Shel http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_56a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bag for GFM Outing
My preference is always for backpacks over shoulder bags. I have made 3 purchases over the years, and the most important factor for me has been to have enough volume to cover present needs, but not more. I recall when buying a pack for my 645 gear, I looked at various models online, and tried to line up my gear on a table to fit into various models. Jostein On 1/3/07, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in the market for a new camera bag to use when I attend the GFM event. The local camera store actually has a lot of bags, but I am somewhat bewildered by all the choices. I'm looking to carry an extra body and three DA lenses. Other small stuff naturally, but that really would suffice. What are your preferences and what do you look for in a bag. Walt -- 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
Giveaway Thursday
Don't get too excited. I've been told to dispose of (i.e. throw in a skip) most of the text books here. So if you want any newish (up to about 20years old) biology, chemistry or physics texts, they are yours for the postage. Mostly for the 16-18 age group. Too many to list specific titles. Let me know off list if there is anything specific you desire. I'll do my best 8-) Also, one PCB etching tank. Big enough to do your own motherboard, if you have the intestinal fortitude. Same deal as above. - 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: Comparison/DA 70mm FA 77mm
On Jan 4, 2007, at 5:49 AM, K.Takeshita wrote: For those interested in this matter, some comparison images samples between two lenses. This is a Chinese site and often heavy depending on time. Scroll near mid section to see samples. http://digi.163.com/06/1103/10/2V0DUTSQ001618EI.html Steve Jacobs (*isteve on DPReview) did an extensive set of comparisons between the two lenses too. These have both convinced me that for my work there is no substantive difference between them, rendering-wise. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Comparison/DA 70mm FA 77mm
Thanks for the link Ken. I prefer the bokeh of the 77. Dave On 1/4/07, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those interested in this matter, some comparison images samples between two lenses. This is a Chinese site and often heavy depending on time. Scroll near mid section to see samples. http://digi.163.com/06/1103/10/2V0DUTSQ001618EI.html Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TTL/P-TTL question
On 1/4/07, Mark Dalal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] So how well does TTL work on DS? What does one lose from P-TTL? P-TTL with the built in flash does pretty well if you are not one of those people whose eye-blink reflex timing is a problem. How about with a flash on the hot shoe? How would the DS do with a regular TTL flash like the 500FTZ or AF280T vs. the newer FGZ series? I'm gearing up to purchase a flash and trying to decide what would give me good results at a good value. Thanks! Mark I can't comment on the DS or the AF280T, but with the D, I have more consistent results with the AF540 FGZ than I did with the AF500 FTZ. Also, the wireless capabilities of the FGZ flashes open up all sorts of creative possibilities. If you can't quite spring for either the 360 of 540 FGZ, the 500 FTZ, is pretty good once you understand it's limitations. Now if Pentax could hurry up and fix the K10D to do wireless with the on board flash, I'd be a happy camper. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Let Me Bore You a Second Time
I gather the 1600 ISO is the third shot down? Nice image and, at a quick glance, the sharpest of the group. Likely a faster shutter.(?) Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While the fellas were out for their evening constitutional, I looked at the heavens and saw a very clear sky with the moon in a location that I could take pictures of it easily. So, I set up the rig again, and went about photographing it again. This time, I set the focus most carefully, and used a cable release on the camera, along with the 3 second delay. Then, I decided to ramp up the ISO to see if I could get some noise. There are three shots of the moon on this page, the top was shot at ISO 100, the middle at ISO 400, the bottom was shot at ISO 1600. Again, this series was shot with the A600/5.6 with the 2XL converter mounted. I attempted to process each file as close to identically as I could, though I gave the ISO 1600 file less sharpening as it was showing noise at that point. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/moon/moons.html Anyway, as a technical experiment, it seems successful, as a photograph, the subject line says it all. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge
From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/04 Thu PM 12:55:11 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge On Jan 4, 2007, at 4:04 AM, mike wilson wrote: He should have gone to Poland and bought himself something _really_ unusual - a Mercedes Vision concept car built from an old taxi. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=848531page=1 I get an error message: The Requested URL Was Not Found On This Server. 8-( Not working for me now, either. Might be a problem at the forum end. I'll try again later and see if it comes back. - 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: Occupations?
From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/04 Thu PM 02:07:04 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Occupations? Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 3/1/07, Norm Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: Your wife know about this? She knows *everything*. Don't you know that all wives have a gene found only in forensic scientists? Imagine what it's like living with a woman who *is* a forensic scientist! (Well, she used to do forensics years ago - now it's strictly surgical pathology and cytology...) Mrs. List Guy is a Forensic Chemist. And neither of you have access to one of those forensic DSLRs with enhancement capabilities to match an electron microscope? - 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: Bag for GFM Outing
For carrying lots of gear a backpack my be the better option, but when just walking around town, I don't like having to take the bag off to get at my gear. For this reason I like my Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home. It's a shoulder bag (that doesn't look like a camera bag BTW), I wear with the strap running across my chest, with the bag sitting on my right hip, or slid around onto my lower back. At the moment it's carrying, K10D -w- grip + 77Ltd., DA 16-45, FA 50 f1.4, DA 10-17 FE, F 1.7x AF Adapter, AF 540 FGZ flash other small items (cable release, hot shoe level, batteries etc.) Cheers, Dave On 1/4/07, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in the market for a new camera bag to use when I attend the GFM event. The local camera store actually has a lot of bags, but I am somewhat bewildered by all the choices. I'm looking to carry an extra body and three DA lenses. Other small stuff naturally, but that really would suffice. What are your preferences and what do you look for in a bag. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
On 1/4/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/04 Thu PM 02:07:04 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Occupations? Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 3/1/07, Norm Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: Your wife know about this? She knows *everything*. Don't you know that all wives have a gene found only in forensic scientists? Imagine what it's like living with a woman who *is* a forensic scientist! (Well, she used to do forensics years ago - now it's strictly surgical pathology and cytology...) Mrs. List Guy is a Forensic Chemist. And neither of you have access to one of those forensic DSLRs with enhancement capabilities to match an electron microscope? Or that cool image processing software that can reconstruct a face from the reflection in the glass bead on a tailors needle from 6 pixels of a 1000% zoomed image. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Funniest Kodak commercial
Mark Roberts wrote: My brother worked at a computer shop for a while and they had a saying: The only thing anyone knows for sure about computers is that computers suck. :-) more specifically, every OS sucks: http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/video/ossuckscable.html~content -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bag for GFM Outing
Has anyone tried any of the 'sling' bags? Say the Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW ? - Peter - Original Message - From: Jostein Øksne [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 12:44 AM Subject: Re: Bag for GFM Outing My preference is always for backpacks over shoulder bags. I have made 3 purchases over the years, and the most important factor for me has been to have enough volume to cover present needs, but not more. I recall when buying a pack for my 645 gear, I looked at various models online, and tried to line up my gear on a table to fit into various models. Jostein On 1/3/07, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in the market for a new camera bag to use when I attend the GFM event. The local camera store actually has a lot of bags, but I am somewhat bewildered by all the choices. I'm looking to carry an extra body and three DA lenses. Other small stuff naturally, but that really would suffice. What are your preferences and what do you look for in a bag. Walt -- 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: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge
http://www.heelysdealer.co.uk/shoes.shtml My questions are what mother would allow their child to wear something so obviously dangerous in this day of, (what I can only refer to as), Safety Nazism? What tort lawyer isn't salivating just looking at these things? mike wilson wrote: From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/03 Wed PM 10:56:00 GMT To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge On 3/1/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Indeed. I have a friend who used to own a Big Healey Amazing. At a set of traffic lights today there was a fantastic example. Haven't seen one in years, and there it was. And now you mention it. theme tune for Outer Limits or whatever There are modern replicas, which is what I would be driving on a winter's day. http://www.hmcsportscars.com/index.html You have to beware of fakes, though. http://www.heelysdealer.co.uk/shoes.shtml - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Comparison/DA 70mm FA 77mm
Interesting. The DA 70 appears to be slightly sharper, particularly at the edges, but the FA 77 has smoother bokeh. Paul -- Original message -- From: K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those interested in this matter, some comparison images samples between two lenses. This is a Chinese site and often heavy depending on time. Scroll near mid section to see samples. http://digi.163.com/06/1103/10/2V0DUTSQ001618EI.html Ken -- 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: Comparison/DA 70mm FA 77mm
The difference in bokeh is, in my opinion, more due to the additional focal length of the FA77 than anything else. G On Jan 4, 2007, at 6:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting. The DA 70 appears to be slightly sharper, particularly at the edges, but the FA 77 has smoother bokeh. Paul -- Original message -- From: K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those interested in this matter, some comparison images samples between two lenses. This is a Chinese site and often heavy depending on time. Scroll near mid section to see samples. http://digi.163.com/06/1103/10/2V0DUTSQ001618EI.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TTL/P-TTL question
The AF280T seems to work fine on the Ds in TTL mode. It's not as powerful as I would like since the Ds is much like the D in that TTL flash works best at ISO 400. Mark Dalal wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] So how well does TTL work on DS? What does one lose from P-TTL? P-TTL with the built in flash does pretty well if you are not one of those people whose eye-blink reflex timing is a problem. How about with a flash on the hot shoe? How would the DS do with a regular TTL flash like the 500FTZ or AF280T vs. the newer FGZ series? I'm gearing up to purchase a flash and trying to decide what would give me good results at a good value. Thanks! Mark -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A couple of PESOs
- Original Message - From: Markus Maurer Subject: RE: A couple of PESOs Why do some lenses go over infinity focus? What is that good for? greetings It allows the lens barrel to expand if it builds up heat inside it, and still allow infinity focus. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TTL/P-TTL question
On Jan 4, 2007, at 5:50 AM, Cory Papenfuss wrote: So just to clarify... the -DS manual stating that P-TTL NOT working with A (or pre-A?) is a typo? An external P-TTL flash does indeed work properly with A lenses or older? The DS manual has a couple of discrepancies where it suggestes that A series lenses are not supported by P-TTL. As simple as I can make it: With the DS built-in flash - P-TTL works with A series and all AF lenses. - flash operates full output, unmetered, with pre-A lenses used in manual exposure mode (so you can control the aperture). With the DS and an AF360/540FGZ dedicated external flash - P-TTL mode works with A series and all AF lenses - TTL mode works with pre-A series lenses. The one case I have not checked is to use a pre-A lens in Av mode and see if that works with P-TTL. It might, because the lens will ALWAYS be wide open ... the camera can make the exposure evaluation with the pre-flash before lifting the mirror. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chimping
Can't be, they look white, not like boiled lobsters. -Adam David Savage wrote: Maybe he meant Ken Rockwell? Dave ;-) On 1/4/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bruce, I find this a somewhat odd photo. I don't see the Norman Rockell comparison except as it being a scene from contemporary life, and that's even a bit of a stretch for me. That the woman is wearing short-ish jeans and warm boots is interesting, and gave me a little chuckle. You certainly got a good exposure - none of the snow appears to be burnt out, yet you've maintained good detail in the dark areas of the scene. Shel [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton Taken during our last little photo outing in snowy Utah. Reminded me of a modern Norman Rockwell type scene. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_56a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Let Me Bore You a Second Time
- Original Message - From: Markus Maurer Subject: RE: Let Me Bore You a Second Time I f you have another tele converter I would like to see shots at 2400mm :-) Have you done any wildlife photography (not Jester!) with that lens yet or what will you use it for? I have a 2XS converter, but it doesn't seem to like being on the back of the 600 and 2XL, and isn't all that sharp. Perhaps if we get a clear night tonight, I will bore you a third time. I use it for those times when one needs a 600mm lens.. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Let Me Bore You a Second Time
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Let Me Bore You a Second Time I gather the 1600 ISO is the third shot down? Nice image and, at a quick glance, the sharpest of the group. Likely a faster shutter.(?) Thanks Jack. I adjusted the shutter speed up as I ramped up the ISO, but I suspect most of what you are seeing is the higher ISO shot reacting to the smart sharpen tool faster. At 100%, it shows a little less fine detail, which can add to the impression of sharpness. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
mike wilson wrote: From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/04 Thu PM 02:07:04 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Occupations? Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 3/1/07, Norm Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: Your wife know about this? She knows *everything*. Don't you know that all wives have a gene found only in forensic scientists? Imagine what it's like living with a woman who *is* a forensic scientist! (Well, she used to do forensics years ago - now it's strictly surgical pathology and cytology...) Mrs. List Guy is a Forensic Chemist. And neither of you have access to one of those forensic DSLRs with enhancement capabilities to match an electron microscope? That's what I used for the Christmas card photos. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Let Me Bore You a Second Time
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: Let Me Bore You a Second Time Excellent, and not at all boring. I see no significant noise problems in any of these. Great detail. Grace, who fancies the moon, is going to love them. By the way, don't disparage moon pics. I sold one that wasn't quite as good as these for over $200 through my stock house. Thanks Paul. I was pretty happy with the lot of them. I think noise is only going to be an issue under very specific conditions with this camera. Unfortunately, we have a few people here who have hit on those conditions already. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chimping
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: RE: PESO - Chimping Bruce, I forgot to mention that I see a distinct bluish cast to the photo. Do you see that on your system as well? It's understandable given the scene, but I cannot help wonder if it's intentional or if you just didn't see it. That is a correct rendering. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
And neither of you have access to one of those forensic DSLRs with enhancement capabilities to match an electron microscope? I think they use PS 99. Or digital data bases that catalog everything - don't you just love it? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Occupations? From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/04 Thu PM 02:07:04 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Occupations? Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 3/1/07, Norm Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: Your wife know about this? She knows *everything*. Don't you know that all wives have a gene found only in forensic scientists? Imagine what it's like living with a woman who *is* a forensic scientist! (Well, she used to do forensics years ago - now it's strictly surgical pathology and cytology...) Mrs. List Guy is a Forensic Chemist. And neither of you have access to one of those forensic DSLRs with enhancement capabilities to match an electron microscope? - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Let Me Bore You a Second Time
I use it for those times when one needs a 600mm lens.. Or when you need to exercise lug around 20 or so pounds. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Let Me Bore You a Second Time - Original Message - From: Markus Maurer Subject: RE: Let Me Bore You a Second Time I f you have another tele converter I would like to see shots at 2400mm :-) Have you done any wildlife photography (not Jester!) with that lens yet or what will you use it for? I have a 2XS converter, but it doesn't seem to like being on the back of the 600 and 2XL, and isn't all that sharp. Perhaps if we get a clear night tonight, I will bore you a third time. I use it for those times when one needs a 600mm lens.. William Robb -- 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: Let Me Bore You a Second Time
They all look quite good Bill. First is the best though. I think they look much better than the one you posted yesterday. For example, look at the upper right part of the moon, in these new pics, you can see the small craters clearly, in the previous attempt, you cannot. rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While the fellas were out for their evening constitutional, I looked at the heavens and saw a very clear sky with the moon in a location that I could take pictures of it easily. So, I set up the rig again, and went about photographing it again. This time, I set the focus most carefully, and used a cable release on the camera, along with the 3 second delay. Then, I decided to ramp up the ISO to see if I could get some noise. There are three shots of the moon on this page, the top was shot at ISO 100, the middle at ISO 400, the bottom was shot at ISO 1600. Again, this series was shot with the A600/5.6 with the 2XL converter mounted. I attempted to process each file as close to identically as I could, though I gave the ISO 1600 file less sharpening as it was showing noise at that point. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/moon/moons.html Anyway, as a technical experiment, it seems successful, as a photograph, the subject line says it all. William Robb -- Someone handed me a picture and said, This is a picture of me when I was younger. Every picture of you is when you were younger. ...Here's a picture of me when I'm older. Where'd you get that camera man? - Mitch Hedberg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Comparison/DA 70mm FA 77mm
Yes, that occurred to me. You're probably correct. -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] The difference in bokeh is, in my opinion, more due to the additional focal length of the FA77 than anything else. G On Jan 4, 2007, at 6:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting. The DA 70 appears to be slightly sharper, particularly at the edges, but the FA 77 has smoother bokeh. Paul -- Original message -- From: K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those interested in this matter, some comparison images samples between two lenses. This is a Chinese site and often heavy depending on time. Scroll near mid section to see samples. http://digi.163.com/06/1103/10/2V0DUTSQ001618EI.html -- 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 Full
On 1/4/07, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am advised that registration for this year's GFM NPW is now closed. Let's hope it stays that way! (re: last year's slaughter. That means you, Cotty. g) -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GFM Full
I am advised that registration for this year's GFM NPW is now closed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bag for GFM Outing
Walt, I have a Tamrac Velocity 5, which was recommended by several list members. It only has room for one body if you're going to be carry extra lenses. If you're carrying a second body you would have to remove the body in the bag to get to your lenses. The plus side is that in addition to the shoulder straps it also has a built in waist band. Plus, the flap can be opened toward you or to the side, which is quite nice. But based on carrying two bodies I don't think I would recommend it. I'd like to offer another recommendation for the Domke F2. Mine's an old beater, but it's holding together nicely. There is room for two bodies with small lenses attached plus four center compartments for more lenses and a flash. It has two front compartments, two end compartments, a rear compartment, and some space inside the top flap. You can access all of your gear from the top without having to remove anything. I have noticed two drawbacks. If your bodies have long lenses or zooms attached it can be hard to remove them. A possible solution would be to move the center dividers to one end and only carry one body in the bag. The bag is not rigid, so it will take on a banana shape when carried with the shoulder strap. It's much easier to get to your gear if you can support the bag from beneath. Kneeling down and putting the bag on your knee will do the trick. Get the backpack staps for those long walks. HTH. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bag for GFM Outing
Hi peter, On Fri, 5 Jan 2007 00:53:21 +1030, Peter Loveday wrote: Has anyone tried any of the 'sling' bags? Say the Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW Yes, I have used the 200 AW for my *istD kit. It has enough room for the body with medium size lens (15-45) attached, plus 3 or 4 other lenses. On top of that I could just get the FA* 400mm into the top compartment. I do like it for shorter walks, but for longer hikes carrying it just with that one shoulder strap is a problem. The weight is simply not evenly devided ... I am using a similar size but regular backpack again now ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
On 1/3/07, Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Software developer: Lotus Notes/Domino. The horror! THE HORROR! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Comparison/DA 70mm FA 77mm
On 1/4/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 4, 2007, at 5:49 AM, K.Takeshita wrote: For those interested in this matter, some comparison images samples between two lenses. This is a Chinese site and often heavy depending on time. Scroll near mid section to see samples. http://digi.163.com/06/1103/10/2V0DUTSQ001618EI.html Steve Jacobs (*isteve on DPReview) did an extensive set of comparisons between the two lenses too. These have both convinced me that for my work there is no substantive difference between them, rendering-wise. Agreed. This is a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned. If you're not shooting any film, the DA70 is a better option (smaller, less expensive, just as good). Otherwise, the 77. Maybe, just maybe, this will result in a few more 77LTDs on the used market. The only LTD I've ever seen at KEH was a 43, and that was after the DA40 became available. I'm probably drawing correlations prematurely but it's certainly a possibility. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Funniest Kodak commercial
On Jan 4, 2007, at 6:47 AM, Christian wrote: My brother worked at a computer shop for a while and they had a saying: The only thing anyone knows for sure about computers is that computers suck. :-) more specifically, every OS sucks: http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/video/ossuckscable.html~content it's funny but a tired joke at this point. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 28-70 F4 quiry
That's the one. I bought one and a 24-90 at the same time a few years ago, and shot one roll of slides with each (remember slides???). The 24-90 was clearly better in contrast, sharpness, and light fall-off (not to mention the extra 4mm at the wide end), so I returned the 28-70. Rick --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this the lens that seemed to fall apart. There was talk last year here, about a lens in this more or less focal lenght, that was a good performer, but the elements tended to seperate. Was it this one.?? Or another. Actually, comments on this lens would be appreciated. Still trying to determine my Christmas presents to my self. Three primes or a couple o' zooms. Dave Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bag for GFM Outing
I have a modest size Beseler sling bag, tried a Domke and a Tamrac as well. I've looked at the Lowerpro 200 AW. For some uses they are convenient, but for most I find them rather awkward to work with. i have a Lowepro CompuTrekker AW, which is a great bag when i want to carry a ton of gear and the computer, get through airports, etc, and have another rollaway already to deal with. I find it a major pain in the butt to use for actually working out of ... probably better if you tend to hike out into the wilderness a long ways and then do some photography, but I don't do that kind of thing very often if at all. Another bag I have for travel is a Pelican 1514 case. That's my preference for when I'm carrying a lot of gear and only a little travel clothing as it is a hard rollaway that fits nicely in overhead luggage carry on. It is a perfect storage case for the Pentax 645 kit that is on loan to me (camera, four lenses, two film inserts and a few spare rolls of film just about fills it...). But I never use any of these big cases for actual shooting. They're more useful for storage/stowage while traveling. A good, compact shoulder/hip bag is much more useful for shooting, for me. Godfrey On Jan 4, 2007, at 6:23 AM, Peter Loveday wrote: Has anyone tried any of the 'sling' bags? Say the Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW ? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Funniest Kodak commercial
Propaghandi is great, I liked the video. Thanks Christian. Markus :-) more specifically, every OS sucks: http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/video/ossuckscable.html~content -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Funniest Kodak commercial
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: more specifically, every OS sucks: http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/video/ossuckscable.html~content it's funny but a tired joke at this point. Yes, you're right... I promise never to send it again. :-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT: Occupations?
I was young when I ordered mine. Who thinks about expansion pack then? There is always the hit and run option. In this case, this was my plan B. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russell Kerstetter Sent: 4. januar 2007 06:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Occupations? On 1/3/07, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But this is simply my taste. Do I need my asbestos outfit because I stated this? I have it here, but I believe I will have a hard time getting into it after the Christmas pudding ;-) then you should have ordered the 'expansion' pack, I got one for free when I ordered my suit within the next five minutes! -- 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: style change
This straps getting in the way is very much a matter of habit. If you are used to have it around the neck you will automatically protect it from branches and other stuff when needed. I'm very used to have things hanging from my neck, it is my second nature carrying my dog strap around my neck when the dog is unleashed. Got to admit it bothers me every now and then, but absolutely not a big issue. It's a matter of habits. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Digital Image Studio Sent: 3. januar 2007 12:43 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: style change On 03/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting. I've never experienced fatigue factor with any camera, but I hold them only when shooting. The rest of the time they hang around my neck. Helps prevent costly drops as well as eliminating fatigue. I do a lot of bush walking and if the camera isn't out and accessible then I inevitably miss shots of birds and other critters. It would be great to be able to use a strap but generally it far easier and safer to remove the strap and carry the camera by hand. I used to carry my LX with my fingers hooded around the grip (which is part of the reason that I busted my 31mm and LX a few years back when I slipped on a slimy rock in a stream, I should have taken the time to actually put it back in my pack) and the *ist D though I could not do quite that was pretty comfortable to grip for hours at a time. Straps get caught up on twigs and such and can literally be a pain in the neck. I also tend to have my camera in hand during any live music performances that I shoot, straps simply get in the way and at those types of venues generally it's hold on to whatever you want to keep (and don't fumble and drop little tiny memory cards). It's great that we're not all the same (except when it to my disadvantage). -- 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: What's the skinny on camera gear and air travel these days?
Mark Roberts wrote: ...or perhaps it should be What's the skinny on camera gear and air travel this week? I'm flying (within the U.S.) next week and would like to know about carrying on camera gear. Any new issues? As long as my camera and lenses aren't made of more than 4 ounces of liquid will I be OK? I flew to Chicago over the holidays. No issue with DSLR, lenses, batteries charges, laptop, cell phone, etc. etc. in the carry on. I did notice that they looked at it for a while on the x-ray machine, but they never asked me to open it. (Same with flying to Oz last August). My thought is that they must be well trained to know what all this stuff looks like x-rayed because all those wires and batteries could really look like a bomb... Either that, or we're all doomed. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Funniest Kodak commercial
On 1/5/07, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: more specifically, every OS sucks: http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/video/ossuckscable.html~content it's funny but a tired joke at this point. Yes, you're right... I promise never to send it again. :-) It's still funny. Good jokes don't get tiring. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Funniest Kodak commercial
On 1/4/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 4, 2007, at 6:47 AM, Christian wrote: My brother worked at a computer shop for a while and they had a saying: The only thing anyone knows for sure about computers is that computers suck. :-) more specifically, every OS sucks: http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/video/ossuckscable.html~content it's funny but a tired joke at this point. Their Internet Help Desk routine never gets tired. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: style change
I agree. I recall that when I was shooting a lot of motorsports, everyone hung their cameras around their neck. Most used more than one, and when loading film, a neck strap was essential. A good strap places the camera within easy reach and there is never any concern about the strap slipping off a shoulder or coming off your hand. I think neck straps fell out of fashion, because they became a symbol of the geek tourist photographer. I think that other than as a fashion statement, they are far superior to every other means of supporting a camera. Paul -- Original message -- From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] This straps getting in the way is very much a matter of habit. If you are used to have it around the neck you will automatically protect it from branches and other stuff when needed. I'm very used to have things hanging from my neck, it is my second nature carrying my dog strap around my neck when the dog is unleashed. Got to admit it bothers me every now and then, but absolutely not a big issue. It's a matter of habits. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Digital Image Studio Sent: 3. januar 2007 12:43 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: style change On 03/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting. I've never experienced fatigue factor with any camera, but I hold them only when shooting. The rest of the time they hang around my neck. Helps prevent costly drops as well as eliminating fatigue. I do a lot of bush walking and if the camera isn't out and accessible then I inevitably miss shots of birds and other critters. It would be great to be able to use a strap but generally it far easier and safer to remove the strap and carry the camera by hand. I used to carry my LX with my fingers hooded around the grip (which is part of the reason that I busted my 31mm and LX a few years back when I slipped on a slimy rock in a stream, I should have taken the time to actually put it back in my pack) and the *ist D though I could not do quite that was pretty comfortable to grip for hours at a time. Straps get caught up on twigs and such and can literally be a pain in the neck. I also tend to have my camera in hand during any live music performances that I shoot, straps simply get in the way and at those types of venues generally it's hold on to whatever you want to keep (and don't fumble and drop little tiny memory cards). It's great that we're not all the same (except when it to my disadvantage). -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: One For Annsan
So I went out this afternoon to get her a nice Southwestern photo. The building is known locally (in Corrales, New Mexico) as the Perea Dance Hall, and dates I believe from the 1930s: http://aycu01.webshots.com/image/9400/2003747306340199283_rs.jpg OH god, an ironic juxtaposition shot! thanks, Joe -- but what a study in contrasts - at least the sign doesn't have a www.blahblah.com on it. Looks like the snow is melting. ann - Over the years there have been several business in the building. They set up, put out a trendy sign, struggle for a while, then fold. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: What's the skinny on camera gear and air travel these days?
Charlton Heston Voice=ONWe're Doomed!Charlton Heston Voice=Off Christian wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: ...or perhaps it should be What's the skinny on camera gear and air travel this week? I'm flying (within the U.S.) next week and would like to know about carrying on camera gear. Any new issues? As long as my camera and lenses aren't made of more than 4 ounces of liquid will I be OK? I flew to Chicago over the holidays. No issue with DSLR, lenses, batteries charges, laptop, cell phone, etc. etc. in the carry on. I did notice that they looked at it for a while on the x-ray machine, but they never asked me to open it. (Same with flying to Oz last August). My thought is that they must be well trained to know what all this stuff looks like x-rayed because all those wires and batteries could really look like a bomb... Either that, or we're all doomed. -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Let Me Bore You a Second Time
Again, this series was shot with the A600/5.6 with the 2XL converter mounted. I attempted to process each file as close to identically as I could, though I gave the ISO 1600 file less sharpening as it was showing noise at that point. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/moon/moons.html William Robb - Nicely done, Bill. I like moon shots. Unlike others, I see unpleasant noise in the ISO 1600 shot, especially at the top of the moon. ISO 1600 also seems softer to me. But certainly it is not bad. It's just not as good as the first two. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chimping
My Norman Rockwell thought is that if he were around today, this is a typical scene that he might portray. With the new technologies, our slice of life has changed. Thanks for looking. -- Bruce Thursday, January 4, 2007, 5:27:08 AM, you wrote: SB Hi Bruce, SB I find this a somewhat odd photo. I don't see the Norman Rockell SB comparison except as it being a scene from contemporary life, and that's SB even a bit of a stretch for me. That the woman is wearing short-ish jeans SB and warm boots is interesting, and gave me a little chuckle. SB You certainly got a good exposure - none of the snow appears to be burnt SB out, yet you've maintained good detail in the dark areas of the scene. SB Shel [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton Taken during our last little photo outing in snowy Utah. Reminded me of a modern Norman Rockwell type scene. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_56a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chimping
It might be time to re-calibrate the monitor. Thanks for the mention. -- Bruce Thursday, January 4, 2007, 6:10:32 AM, you wrote: SB Bruce, SB I forgot to mention that I see a distinct bluish cast to the photo. Do you SB see that on your system as well? It's understandable given the scene, but SB I cannot help wonder if it's intentional or if you just didn't see it. SB Shel http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_56a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chimping
Ditto. J --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It might be time to re-calibrate the monitor. Thanks for the mention. -- Bruce Thursday, January 4, 2007, 6:10:32 AM, you wrote: SB Bruce, SB I forgot to mention that I see a distinct bluish cast to the photo. Do you SB see that on your system as well? It's understandable given the scene, but SB I cannot help wonder if it's intentional or if you just didn't see it. SB Shel http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_56a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Funniest Kodak commercial
On 1/5/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/4/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 4, 2007, at 6:47 AM, Christian wrote: My brother worked at a computer shop for a while and they had a saying: The only thing anyone knows for sure about computers is that computers suck. :-) more specifically, every OS sucks: http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/video/ossuckscable.html~content it's funny but a tired joke at this point. Their Internet Help Desk routine never gets tired. ...buy an iMac... Har! Dave :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT: Occupations?
I am an architect (graduated 1978) doing city planning for a municipality. Mostly I do development briefs (local plans). I took a bachelor degree in project management five years ago. I also do strategic planning and city renewal plans and renewal plan project management (industrial areas redeveloping for residential purposes, shopping, offices etc.) coordinating different planning/project efforts. Yesterday I did this panorama for assessing the visual impact on the coastal areas of a new football (soccer) stadium. The image will go into a development brief: http://www.jensbladt.dk/pano/kystnaerhed.html Regards Jens Bladt Nytarkort / Greeting Card: http://www.jensbladt.dk/godtnytaar2007/lydshow.html http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 On 1/2/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been reading this list for nearly 8 months now, and I'm aware of some of your occupations... however some of you are a mystery to me. I'm not sure if that's on purpose or not... :) [...] Anyone care to share? -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.16.5/616 - Release Date: 01/04/2007 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chimping
From my limited experience of shooting in snowy winter conditions, it looks about right considering the light. Dave On 1/5/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It might be time to re-calibrate the monitor. Thanks for the mention. -- Bruce Thursday, January 4, 2007, 6:10:32 AM, you wrote: SB Bruce, SB I forgot to mention that I see a distinct bluish cast to the photo. Do you SB see that on your system as well? It's understandable given the scene, but SB I cannot help wonder if it's intentional or if you just didn't see it. SB Shel http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_56a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Bag for GFM Outing
Thanks for all the responses. I got enough good input to go to the store this AM and found a ProMaster Sling Bag. It will hold all my lenses, even the 350mm T-Mount, and the second body if necessary. I likes the combo of over the shoulder/backpack, with the waist belt it stays in place and the feel is better than just a shoulder bag. I suspect that in actual use I will carry both bodies with lens attached, and only the spare lenses, accessories in the bag. This bag is much smaller and better built than my old shoulderbag, so I think I will like it a lot. See you at GFM in June! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Full
On 4/1/07, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Let's hope it stays that way! (re: last year's slaughter. That means you, Cotty. g) I have 5 months to plot my revenge. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: style change
I always considered them a necessary evil ... they always got in the way. Nothing to do with style or habit. I hate having *anything* hanging from my neck or even from my belt. When I need a place to set the camera aside while changing lenses, I either put it on a table or hang it from the wrist strap using a carabiner on the shoulder bag strap. (I wear the shoulder bag with the strap across my shoulders and use a belly-strap to keep it on my back when walking or bending ... hate the bloody things flopping about.) Film? What's film? Only film I've touched in four years has been 120 film, and that's pre-loaded onto film inserts for the P645 when at home. When I run out of loaded inserts, my shooting is usually done. ;-) G On Jan 4, 2007, at 8:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree. I recall that when I was shooting a lot of motorsports, everyone hung their cameras around their neck. Most used more than one, and when loading film, a neck strap was essential. A good strap places the camera within easy reach and there is never any concern about the strap slipping off a shoulder or coming off your hand. I think neck straps fell out of fashion, because they became a symbol of the geek tourist photographer. I think that other than as a fashion statement, they are far superior to every other means of supporting a camera. This straps getting in the way is very much a matter of habit. If you are used to have it around the neck you will automatically protect it from branches and other stuff when needed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Comparison/DA 70mm FA 77mm
Scott Loveless wrote: If you're not shooting any film, the DA70 is a better option (smaller, less expensive, just as good). Otherwise, the 77. Maybe, just maybe, this will result in a few more 77LTDs on the used market. I doubt that. The 77 Ltd is one of those cold, dead fingers lenses. :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chimping
Snow with a blue sky above always images with a blue tint and throws that blue tint onto everything else. I usually reduce the blue a little bit: our eye tends to filter it out where the camera just records it. G On Jan 4, 2007, at 8:40 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: It might be time to re-calibrate the monitor. Thanks for the mention. SB I forgot to mention that I see a distinct bluish cast to the photo. Do you SB see that on your system as well? It's understandable given the scene, but SB I cannot help wonder if it's intentional or if you just didn't see it. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_56a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
