Re: OT: Occupations?
On Jan 4, 2007, at 2:39 AM, Digital Image Studio wrote: And in order to minimize the system impedance so that I can make the most of the very low damping factor of my amps I run a short 1m length of old Supra 10mm2 cable, it keeps the bass tight ;-) I'm not sure what I'll be using for speaker cabling when I get my system done, but for the internal wiring within the speakers I splashed out and used litz. Only because I was able to get the stuff mega cheap - where I worked we used the stuff by the kilometre and also had the odd engineering-sample roll lying around. If it's good enough for multi-kilowatt power transformers running at hundreds of kHz, it'll be good enough for audio. The downside of using litz is that it's a real pain to connect, as each strand is individually insulated (hundreds of them, hair-thin) so you can't just bunch the end into a binding post. You have to thoroughly tin the ends using a high-temperature soldering iron then solder it to a connector. To connect the amplifiers to the bass drivers I'll probably just use big fat generic cable but I think I have a couple of metres of litz left over so I might use that for the mids tweeters, or maybe cat5 if I don't have enough litz. The mid tweeter see very little power so they don't need a heavy-gauge wire. I will be glad to get those pesky passive crossovers out of the way (see pics at the bottom of this page: all I've changed in the past two years are some resistor values to tweak the padding): http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/speaker2/ - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Disassembling a F135/2.8
... and on that note (in case any still haven't seen it): http://www.hermes.net.au/bayling/repair.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 4, 2007, at 2:29 AM, Toine wrote: My latest enablement is a F135/2.8 unfortunately with lots of fungus inside. Has anyone hands-on experience with disassembling a F135/2.8 lens? Use a hammer. Do it outside to prevent the fungus from spreading into your other equipment. - Dave -- Need cash? Click to get an emergency loan, bad credit ok http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJe80GDUSjilfYwBDmmxUKw7WoO/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
On Jan 4, 2007, at 4:00 AM, graywolf wrote: You, know what? That is exactly what I said when stereo came out. Truth be known, I still would rather have a good mono system. I'd settle for Tori Amos in my living room. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Disassembling a F135/2.8
Yes, very funny... On 1/5/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... and on that note (in case any still haven't seen it): http://www.hermes.net.au/bayling/repair.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 4, 2007, at 2:29 AM, Toine wrote: My latest enablement is a F135/2.8 unfortunately with lots of fungus inside. Has anyone hands-on experience with disassembling a F135/2.8 lens? Use a hammer. Do it outside to prevent the fungus from spreading into your other equipment. - Dave -- Need cash? Click to get an emergency loan, bad credit ok http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJe80GDUSjilfYwBDmmxUKw7WoO/ -- 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: K10D with AF540FGZ
I was considering buying a Pentax P-TTL flash because my good old Metz 32MZ-3, working so fine in TTL-mode with the *istD, let me down now with the K10D. In A-mode this flash unit is working OK with the K10D, but that is really a step down in technical progress and needs more attention. Your message has changed my mind on switching to one of both Pentax P-TTL flashes. Perhaps Metz will come out with some upgrade sooner or later. All I want is just TTL. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: 05 January, 2007 1:23 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D with AF540FGZ Thanks for that reply mate. I find it annoying that it doesn't expose correctly in p-ttl and with the camera in auto mode. Surely that is the basic requirement for them to get right? Oh well, I'll just keep dialling in flash compensation or exposure compensation on the camera...at least it's easy enough to do. - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 11:13 AM Subject: Re: K10D with AF540FGZ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Giveaway Thursday
Just been doing some pricing for another lister on some books. It would cost you no more than £25. Probably about half. Without the outer casing and plug in mains cable (240V), it weighs about 2.5kg. Prices here: http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content1?catId=400037mediaId=400393 Internet-quality warranty.. From: David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/05 Fri AM 07:12:50 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Giveaway Thursday On Jan 5, 2007, at 3:10 AM, mike wilson wrote: Also, one PCB etching tank. Big enough to do your own motherboard, if you have the intestinal fortitude. Same deal as above. I need one of those, but I suspect it'll be cheaper for me to buy one locally. Or I could use the Mrs' new fish tank... on second thought I think I'd rather live. - Dave -- 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: style change
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/04 Thu PM 10:42:33 GMT To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: style change On 4/1/07, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: Some likes straps, some don't, and some adapt. Bob W like straps. Reins don't count. - 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: [Solved] Finding a K10D in Belgium (and first impressions)
Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm happy, my birthday being tomorrow the fifth january it is a quite nice present I offer to myself :D Joyeux anniversaire. :-) 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: K10D RTF, SR, noise...
Well I knew I could do FEC with the D but in fact you'd beter know what you do because it isn't clear *at all* that you do FEC or usual Exposure Compensation. Of course manual is pretty silent on this (for the D I mean). Very nice :) 2007/1/5, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED]: * I noticed the RTF flash can be used in 2nd-curtain sync. That's pretty cool. I don't remember it was possible with the D. * VERY obvious to know how to set a Flash exposure compensation. First time I see Pentax promoting this feature. Yes, it is good to have for the rtf flash. The PZ-1p also had this. * When reviewing pictures and choosing info, there is nowhere a symbol to tell you SR wasused or not. A bit anoying IMO. * Shutter/mirror noise feels nicer to my ears than the D. Indeed it does. Joe -- 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: Disassembling a F135/2.8
Maybe someone could give me some hints: - Some screws are very difficult to remove. Does Pentax apply some sort of glue? I read somewhere some screws need heating??? - The smallest philips screwdrivers in my toolkit are not small enough. What size do I need? If have seen several items on ebay, no idea if they fit better. - I probably also need spanner wrenches again which sizes? Thanks, On 1/5/07, Toine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, very funny... On 1/5/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... and on that note (in case any still haven't seen it): http://www.hermes.net.au/bayling/repair.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 4, 2007, at 2:29 AM, Toine wrote: My latest enablement is a F135/2.8 unfortunately with lots of fungus inside. Has anyone hands-on experience with disassembling a F135/2.8 lens? Use a hammer. Do it outside to prevent the fungus from spreading into your other equipment. - Dave -- Need cash? Click to get an emergency loan, bad credit ok http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJe80GDUSjilfYwBDmmxUKw7WoO/ -- 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: [Solved] Finding a K10D in Belgium (and first impressions)
And a FA 1.4/50mm maybe too? ;-) Happy birthday! Dario - Original Message - From: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 8:53 PM Subject: [Solved] Finding a K10D in Belgium (and first impressions) So here it is, guys ... I have it :D Had to travel to Liège (fortunately my mother and her car were ready so went there very quickly after being sure the seller would keep it safely for me). I paid a bit expensive 1069 for the K10D+18-55. I'd prefer not to pay for the DA (I have it already) but after all, selling my D with the previous 18-55 will be easier that way. The battery was already charged so I played a bit in the car ;) I will see for the grip. I quite like the idea but then how will I put my K10D in my Slingshot 200AW... I wouldn't like to dismount the grip et remount it 10 times per day First impressions: Well same as Photokina when I played with the prototype. The AF dependingon the lens mounted if usually quite faster... sometimes much much faster. SR works well but didn't test it seriously yet. Still wondering about the wheels settings... Photos to follow soon (I hope). I'm happy, my birthday being tomorrow the fifth january it is a quite nice present I offer to myself :D Cheers ! -- 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
Delkin pop-up lens shade for Pentax DSLR
Does anybody have any experience with Delkin's lens shades for the DS or the DL (http://www.delkin.com/products/popupshades/)? Do you have the Pro or the Standard? How do you like it? How does it attach (looks like it slides over the viewfinder replacing the viewfinder eyecup and everything is cantilevered from there? Doesn't seem very stable/sturdy -- is it?) They don't have one for the K10D but I'm hoping they will. I don't care about the lens shade itself, although it's awfully cute, but I want the LCD protection... Thanks, david -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: [Solved] Finding a K10D in Belgium (and first impressions)
Thanks to all, much appreciated :) Well in fact I do have one. Its my brother's lens but I use it. Now it bought a D some time ago so maybe I should buy one for me but I'd like to know more about the coming DA35 (supposedly f/1.4) before buying the FA (1.4 or 1.7). I dunno I'm tempted but good lens are * expensive so I will try to be careful. Money is quite limited but who knows what other crazy things I could buy myself ;) Thibault 2007/1/5, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED]: And a FA 1.4/50mm maybe too? ;-) Happy birthday! Dario - Original Message - From: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 8:53 PM Subject: [Solved] Finding a K10D in Belgium (and first impressions) So here it is, guys ... I have it :D Had to travel to Liège (fortunately my mother and her car were ready so went there very quickly after being sure the seller would keep it safely for me). I paid a bit expensive 1069 for the K10D+18-55. I'd prefer not to pay for the DA (I have it already) but after all, selling my D with the previous 18-55 will be easier that way. The battery was already charged so I played a bit in the car ;) I will see for the grip. I quite like the idea but then how will I put my K10D in my Slingshot 200AW... I wouldn't like to dismount the grip et remount it 10 times per day First impressions: Well same as Photokina when I played with the prototype. The AF dependingon the lens mounted if usually quite faster... sometimes much much faster. SR works well but didn't test it seriously yet. Still wondering about the wheels settings... Photos to follow soon (I hope). I'm happy, my birthday being tomorrow the fifth january it is a quite nice present I offer to myself :D Cheers ! -- 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 -- 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: K10D with AF540FGZ
Well, you won't get just TTL with a K10D. With a K10D you can use manual, auto or P-TTL. You will NEVER be able to use TTL with a K10D, the camera does not support it. 2007/1/5, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I was considering buying a Pentax P-TTL flash because my good old Metz 32MZ-3, working so fine in TTL-mode with the *istD, let me down now with the K10D. In A-mode this flash unit is working OK with the K10D, but that is really a step down in technical progress and needs more attention. Your message has changed my mind on switching to one of both Pentax P-TTL flashes. Perhaps Metz will come out with some upgrade sooner or later. All I want is just TTL. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: 05 January, 2007 1:23 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D with AF540FGZ Thanks for that reply mate. I find it annoying that it doesn't expose correctly in p-ttl and with the camera in auto mode. Surely that is the basic requirement for them to get right? Oh well, I'll just keep dialling in flash compensation or exposure compensation on the camera...at least it's easy enough to do. - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 11:13 AM Subject: Re: K10D with AF540FGZ -- 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: PESO - Jesus Rocks
A well composed detail shot. Your muted reflection isn't a problem here, although you could easily clone out the area where your head rises above the other shadows. Paul On Jan 4, 2007, at 11:42 PM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: A guy at work wanted me to take a few pics of his Jeep for a video of his church's last trip to Moab. I thought this one turned out to be pretty neat, I like the lines and colors. You can see me, but I have not decided yet if that is good or bad. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2408.html Honest and brutal please! (and thanks for looking) Russ -- 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: Glimpse of DA*50-135? Tokina 50-135mm lens review
On Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:35:32 -0500, K.Takeshita wrote: There aren't K mount versions of any of the shared designs. That makes sense :-). For the optics yes, however the Tokina has a tripod-collar while the pentax is supposed tocome without one ... 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: K100D and raw converters
P. J. Alling wrote: I'm using W2K All the power of WinXP, just as stable, No stupid Microsoft tricks. (At least no more stupid Microsoft tricks than Win98). It works well, with no muss or fuss. A rarity in the high tech world. Of course Adobe no longer writes software that supports it. I wonder if there's any technical reason why Adobe can't make their new software run on Win2k of if they're deliberately making it so it *won't* run on that OS. From what I've experienced of Adobe I suspect the latter. I would be surprised if a sufficiently skilled hack could make CS3 install on Win2k. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: K10D with AF540FGZ
Well, that will be another reason to keep my *istD as backup. See also the critical notes on the absence of support of TTL in the newer Pentax models, and the underexposure of P-TTL of the K100D built-in flash in the article by RiseHigh: http://www.geocities.com/ricehigh/K100D/RiceHighs_Pentax_K100D_Full_Revi ew.html#P-TTL_Exposure_Accuracy Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: 05 January, 2007 12:24 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D with AF540FGZ Well, you won't get just TTL with a K10D. With a K10D you can use manual, auto or P-TTL. You will NEVER be able to use TTL with a K10D, the camera does not support it. 2007/1/5, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I was considering buying a Pentax P-TTL flash because my good old Metz 32MZ-3, working so fine in TTL-mode with the *istD, let me down now with the K10D. In A-mode this flash unit is working OK with the K10D, but that is really a step down in technical progress and needs more attention. Your message has changed my mind on switching to one of both Pentax P-TTL flashes. Perhaps Metz will come out with some upgrade sooner or later. All I want is just TTL. Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: my *ist DS + DA18-55mm
How did you find out it was fraudulent, Mike. I have a few things to sell on ebay, i have never sold, only bought, and am wary of things like that. Dave Quoting Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Well, I thought I had sold this before the holidays, but the highest bidder was from a fraudulent account, and eBay cancelled my auction after it ended. Too bad, also, because I was very happy with the $500 that was bid. Alas, it's up on the block again. Probably more for interest than anything on this list, I guess. http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180071322315 -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- 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: K100D and raw converters
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would be surprised if a sufficiently skilled hack could make CS3 install on Win2k. Or not 8-) - 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: K10D with AF540FGZ
- Original Message - From: Henk Terhell Subject: RE: K10D with AF540FGZ I was considering buying a Pentax P-TTL flash because my good old Metz 32MZ-3, working so fine in TTL-mode with the *istD, let me down now with the K10D. In A-mode this flash unit is working OK with the K10D, but that is really a step down in technical progress and needs more attention. Your message has changed my mind on switching to one of both Pentax P-TTL flashes. Perhaps Metz will come out with some upgrade sooner or later. All I want is just TTL. The K10 doesn't do TTL. It's either P-TTL or autoflash. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Glimpse of DA*50-135? Tokina 50-135mm lens review
Oh oh ... that doesn't sound very good ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Doug Franklin I'll wait until the lens is released and see how it performs on the camera. Oh, foolish me Egads! Empiricism rears its ugly head! :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Disassembling a F135/2.8
On Jan 5, 2007, at 1:59, Brian Walters wrote: ... and on that note (in case any still haven't seen it): http://www.hermes.net.au/bayling/repair.html Isn't there a REAL fix for this? I thought I'd read somewhere that leaving the lens exposed to UV light (like out in the sun) for a while also cleared up the yellowing... Ouch. -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: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge
Ah I was wondering what these things were... I've seen two kids wearing them recently or something like them. They were able to stop easily by putting their feet down... or so it seemed. The description of how to do it on the web page was scarier than what appeared to be being done in person. They looked lots safer to me than roller skates or skate boards. Were I 12 today I'm sure I would have hoped for them. ann P. J. Alling wrote: 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge
Joe, after reading what Mike wrote looking at it in a brightly lit room it occured to me it is my particular eye problem. I'm always in a brightly lit room - I cant see otherwise :) I keep every room in the apartment lit because my eyes can't adjust quickly enough anymore. but the brightness in the monitor is also down because i can't stand glare. I also had not seen this post until just now -- I really couldnt make much out in the photo at all. Had no idea tehre was a car there until I read this. sigh But it was sweet of you to shoot off another southwest shot for me. :) ann I haven't ahd a chance to look at list much Joseph Tainter wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21510186 Very good Hollywood moon effect. I'm looking at it in a brightly lit room, so probably missing some, if not much, of the subtler detail. Seven series Volvo and ?? - Mike, to the left is my wife's 1967 Austin Healey Sprite, which isn't going anywhere for at least a few days. You guessed correctly about my 1989 Volvo 740. The mound behind it is a 1987 Mazda B2000. Out of the scene is my wife's 1989 Isuzu Trooper, which was our only vehicle until I got the Volvo out yesterday. Welcome to the Tainters' Home for Wayward Old Cars. We also take in stray animals. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D with AF540FGZ
All I want is just TTL. Too bad Pentax no longer includes the TTL sensor in the mirror box... Henk Terhell wrote: I was considering buying a Pentax P-TTL flash because my good old Metz 32MZ-3, working so fine in TTL-mode with the *istD, let me down now with the K10D. In A-mode this flash unit is working OK with the K10D, but that is really a step down in technical progress and needs more attention. Your message has changed my mind on switching to one of both Pentax P-TTL flashes. Perhaps Metz will come out with some upgrade sooner or later. All I want is just TTL. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: 05 January, 2007 1:23 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D with AF540FGZ Thanks for that reply mate. I find it annoying that it doesn't expose correctly in p-ttl and with the camera in auto mode. Surely that is the basic requirement for them to get right? Oh well, I'll just keep dialling in flash compensation or exposure compensation on the camera...at least it's easy enough to do. - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 11:13 AM Subject: Re: K10D with AF540FGZ -- -- 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: Delkin pop-up lens shade for Pentax DSLR
David Bliss wrote: Does anybody have any experience with Delkin's lens shades for the DS or the DL (http://www.delkin.com/products/popupshades/)? Do you have the Pro or the Standard? How do you like it? How does it attach (looks like it slides over the viewfinder replacing the viewfinder eyecup and everything is cantilevered from there? Doesn't seem very stable/sturdy -- is it?) They don't have one for the K10D but I'm hoping they will. I don't care about the lens shade itself, although it's awfully cute, but I want the LCD protection... Thanks, david I have one for my 20D. It's actually pretty sturdy and does not interfere with the viewfinder at all. I took it off after a few weeks because I realized I chimp way too much (mostly to verify exposure) and it was becoming a PITA to open and close it all the time. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: [Solved] Finding a K10D in Belgium (and first impressions)
Happy B-day. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: 4. januar 2007 20:53 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: [Solved] Finding a K10D in Belgium (and first impressions) So here it is, guys ... I have it :D Had to travel to Liège (fortunately my mother and her car were ready so went there very quickly after being sure the seller would keep it safely for me). I paid a bit expensive 1069 for the K10D+18-55. I'd prefer not to pay for the DA (I have it already) but after all, selling my D with the previous 18-55 will be easier that way. The battery was already charged so I played a bit in the car ;) I will see for the grip. I quite like the idea but then how will I put my K10D in my Slingshot 200AW... I wouldn't like to dismount the grip et remount it 10 times per day First impressions: Well same as Photokina when I played with the prototype. The AF dependingon the lens mounted if usually quite faster... sometimes much much faster. SR works well but didn't test it seriously yet. Still wondering about the wheels settings... Photos to follow soon (I hope). I'm happy, my birthday being tomorrow the fifth january it is a quite nice present I offer to myself :D Cheers ! -- 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: Disassembling a F135/2.8
You need JIS drivers, they look like Phillips but aren't quite the same. Toine wrote: Maybe someone could give me some hints: - Some screws are very difficult to remove. Does Pentax apply some sort of glue? I read somewhere some screws need heating??? - The smallest philips screwdrivers in my toolkit are not small enough. What size do I need? If have seen several items on ebay, no idea if they fit better. - I probably also need spanner wrenches again which sizes? Thanks, On 1/5/07, Toine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, very funny... On 1/5/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... and on that note (in case any still haven't seen it): http://www.hermes.net.au/bayling/repair.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 4, 2007, at 2:29 AM, Toine wrote: My latest enablement is a F135/2.8 unfortunately with lots of fungus inside. Has anyone hands-on experience with disassembling a F135/2.8 lens? Use a hammer. Do it outside to prevent the fungus from spreading into your other equipment. - Dave -- Need cash? Click to get an emergency loan, bad credit ok http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJe80GDUSjilfYwBDmmxUKw7WoO/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- -- 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: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
I can't comment on the K10D DA 50-200 combination, but I suspect the DA* lenses are going to cost quite a bit more than the price of the K10D. My guess for the DA* 60-250 f4, at least 2-3 times the cost of the K10D. Cheers, Dave On 1/6/07, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D with AF540FGZ
On 1/6/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All I want is just TTL. Too bad Pentax no longer includes the TTL sensor in the mirror box... Considering how hit and miss it was on the D, it's not much of a loss IMO. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: my *ist DS + DA18-55mm
On 1/5/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How did you find out it was fraudulent, Mike. I have a few things to sell on ebay, i have never sold, only bought, and am wary of things like that. The winning bidder contacted me and explained that he was travelling at the moment and wanted me to send the camera to a different location than was listed on his eBay account (which was from the UK). He wanted me to send the camera to Nigeria (instant flag!), and sent a fake PayPal receipt to me for $100 extra for my troubles. I immediately contacted PayPal to verify that it was fraudulent, then I did the same to eBay. Unfortunately, i was unable to offer it as a Second Chance to any other bidders because eBay closed my auction. :( It was very obvious to me that the bidder was fraudulent. Nigeria was the biggest red flag. -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: my *ist DS + DA18-55mm
On 1/6/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was very obvious to me that the bidder was fraudulent. Nigeria was the biggest red flag. You might enjoy this: http://www.smh.com.au/news/security/taunting-the-scammers/2007/01/03/116132030.html http://forum.scambaits.com/showthread.php?t=2772 Cheers, Dave :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
I've found the autofocus performance of the DA 50-200 to be quite good, even in continuous mode. I shot a bunch of pics of my granddaughter running around the yard with this combo last week. As a bit of a test I also shot a car driving down the street and a bicyclist approaching. The camera was able to focus in all these instances. However, I would add that while this would probably be a good lens for soccer (if you're standing on the sidelines), it's too short for shooting birds in flight. Paul -- Original message -- From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- 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: K100D and raw converters
Supposedly Microsoft has exposed more OS features through the API in WinXP. I don't know for sure, I haven't bothered to delve that deeply in a very long time. I could try, I suppose to get newer Adobe products to work on W2K, but I'd need newer Adobe Products, and a test machine, (which I don't have presently), in case I screwed something up seriously. Mark Roberts wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: I'm using W2K All the power of WinXP, just as stable, No stupid Microsoft tricks. (At least no more stupid Microsoft tricks than Win98). It works well, with no muss or fuss. A rarity in the high tech world. Of course Adobe no longer writes software that supports it. I wonder if there's any technical reason why Adobe can't make their new software run on Win2k of if they're deliberately making it so it *won't* run on that OS. From what I've experienced of Adobe I suspect the latter. I would be surprised if a sufficiently skilled hack could make CS3 install on Win2k. -- -- 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: K10D with AF540FGZ
It worked quite a bit better on the Ds. David Savage wrote: On 1/6/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All I want is just TTL. Too bad Pentax no longer includes the TTL sensor in the mirror box... Considering how hit and miss it was on the D, it's not much of a loss IMO. Dave -- -- 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: FS: my *ist DS + DA18-55mm
Heh, something similar had crossed my mind. I've read of other scambaiters. I love it. Mike On 1/5/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/6/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was very obvious to me that the bidder was fraudulent. Nigeria was the biggest red flag. You might enjoy this: http://www.smh.com.au/news/security/taunting-the-scammers/2007/01/03/116132030.html http://forum.scambaits.com/showthread.php?t=2772 Cheers, Dave :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
Thank you Paul. When praising the DA 50-200 you talking about AF performance at the K10, don't you? I assume you havent tried it on the DS. Any others who has compared directly DS vs. K10? The field at this event is smaller than a regular soccer field. So the tempo is high. Shooting a good team isn't very hard, but the bad one is a lot harder because next move is harder to predict. There is no rhythm in bad soccer. When speaking of birds in flight I was thinking of fed seagulls and similar objects. Not Lucy in the sky (far out) birds, maaan ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 5. januar 2007 17:15 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance I've found the autofocus performance of the DA 50-200 to be quite good, even in continuous mode. I shot a bunch of pics of my granddaughter running around the yard with this combo last week. As a bit of a test I also shot a car driving down the street and a bicyclist approaching. The camera was able to focus in all these instances. However, I would add that while this would probably be a good lens for soccer (if you're standing on the sidelines), it's too short for shooting birds in flight. Paul -- Original message -- From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- 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: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
I only played a bit with this combo as I only got my K10D yesterday but AF is at least quite a bit beter than on my ist-D. I play a bit with it tonight in interior and I let you know if I come to any conclusion. 2007/1/5, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- 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: Disassembling a F135/2.8
Exposure to high levels of UV light seems to cure this problem. It was discussed in detail some months ago in this forum. Charles Robinson wrote: On Jan 5, 2007, at 1:59, Brian Walters wrote: ... and on that note (in case any still haven't seen it): http://www.hermes.net.au/bayling/repair.html Isn't there a REAL fix for this? I thought I'd read somewhere that leaving the lens exposed to UV light (like out in the sun) for a while also cleared up the yellowing... Ouch. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- -- 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: K10D with AF540FGZ
Ricehigh is an annoying person, even when I might agree with him. The rest of the time he is best ignored. Henk Terhell wrote: Well, that will be another reason to keep my *istD as backup. See also the critical notes on the absence of support of TTL in the newer Pentax models, and the underexposure of P-TTL of the K100D built-in flash in the article by RiseHigh: http://www.geocities.com/ricehigh/K100D/RiceHighs_Pentax_K100D_Full_Revi ew.html#P-TTL_Exposure_Accuracy Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: 05 January, 2007 12:24 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D with AF540FGZ Well, you won't get just TTL with a K10D. With a K10D you can use manual, auto or P-TTL. You will NEVER be able to use TTL with a K10D, the camera does not support it. 2007/1/5, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I was considering buying a Pentax P-TTL flash because my good old Metz 32MZ-3, working so fine in TTL-mode with the *istD, let me down now with the K10D. In A-mode this flash unit is working OK with the K10D, but that is really a step down in technical progress and needs more attention. Your message has changed my mind on switching to one of both Pentax P-TTL flashes. Perhaps Metz will come out with some upgrade sooner or later. All I want is just TTL. Henk -- -- 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: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
That would be splendid. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: 5. januar 2007 17:37 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance I only played a bit with this combo as I only got my K10D yesterday but AF is at least quite a bit beter than on my ist-D. I play a bit with it tonight in interior and I let you know if I come to any conclusion. 2007/1/5, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Glimpse of DA*50-135? Tokina 50-135mm lens review
Of course. But I'm quite confident that it will be a good one. When was the last time Pentax released a premium lens that wasn't top shelf? Yet, we're going to spiral into another list panic because of a post on a chinese site of pics that allegedly came from a Tokina lens. How absurd. Paul - P.S. Don't forget that Pentax's version of the 12-24 outperforms Tokina's version of the same lens. I have seen the difference ascribed to manufacturing quality control. So the performance of the Tokina 50-135 is a hint of what is coming for us, but not a definite indicator. Pentax's version may well perform better. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: An Old Friend
Nice portrait. I like the shallow DOF. -Brendan --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've known Betty for many, many years. She is an absolute hoot. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/betty.html 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
Enablement, but i have to wait for it.
After looking at the DA 70 and 77Ltd test link, i went ahead and ordered the 77Ltd. Now i wait.:-) Dave Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PeSo - Spring Ravine
I've looked at this quite a bit. There is a shot in there somewhere, but I haven't quite found it. As it stands, it's not quite there. The busyness of the tree branches combined with some color keep fighting for my attention - maybe that is the issue, nothing reaches out and grabs me. Certainly a scene that warrants a bunch more exploring to see what you can really come up with. -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, January 4, 2007, 12:55:21 PM, you wrote: TC http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5386733 TC Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Fisheye 10-17 question
I've seen some nice pics from this lens. W. Hamler's recent Hot Dog Heaven is a prime, err... zoom example. My question is related to its fishiness. I've heard that the lens is a fisheye at 10mm, but loses its fishiness as you head towards 17mm, so that it looks like a rectilinear at 17mm. Anyone have any experience that could confirm/disprove this? Thanks, Gonz -- 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
PESO - Winter scene
Taken in Utah very late in the day. The sky was hazed over and the sun was starting on the way down. This allowed for very soft light to record the shadows in the snow. It is delicate, but I like it. Pentax K10D, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 100, 1/90 sec @ f/9.5 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_45.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Fisheye 10-17 question
Hi! I've seen some nice pics from this lens. W. Hamler's recent Hot Dog Heaven is a prime, err... zoom example. My question is related to its fishiness. I've heard that the lens is a fisheye at 10mm, but loses its fishiness as you head towards 17mm, so that it looks like a rectilinear at 17mm. Anyone have any experience that could confirm/disprove this? I've 17-28 FishEye zoom lens. On full frame it is very FE at 17 mm and slightly curved at 28 mm. It never becomes rectilinear. I would suspect that 10-17 behaves more or less the same way. Just my pixels... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D with AF540FGZ
David Savage wrote: On 1/6/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All I want is just TTL. Too bad Pentax no longer includes the TTL sensor in the mirror box... Considering how hit and miss it was on the D, it's not much of a loss IMO. I agree. I found P-TTL to be vastly superior to TTL on digital. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
I rather doubt that the 60-250 will be available in six-seven months. In any case, if you want to rely on auto-focus, you should get the K10D - with the more powerful focus motor it will operate faster than any of the earlier models, even before the DA* SDM lenses come along. I've shot kid's soccer with the *ist-D and the FA* 80-200; most of the time that's enough reach, although when you need more I doubt that the difference between 200 and 250 would be enough. And if you get the K10D you can crop to the center 6MP, which will give you the same AOV as a 260mm lens :-) On Fri, Jan 05, 2007 at 04:59:25PM +0100, Tim ?sleby wrote: I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- 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: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
I think (and hope) that's a bit of an overestimate. I'd guess that 2x the (current) price of the K10D is the upper end of the price range, and it may even end up just a little cheaper than that. After all, the FA* 80-200/f2.8 (with a larger front element than a 60-250/f4) didn't cost that much. On Sat, Jan 06, 2007 at 01:12:38AM +0900, David Savage wrote: I can't comment on the K10D DA 50-200 combination, but I suspect the DA* lenses are going to cost quite a bit more than the price of the K10D. My guess for the DA* 60-250 f4, at least 2-3 times the cost of the K10D. Cheers, Dave On 1/6/07, Tim ?sleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? -- 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: Disassembling a F135/2.8
They're more commonly called crosspoint or cross point. They are just like Phillips, but not pointed on the end. You can convert Phillips to crosspoint by filing the point off the tip. But the drivers are far from rare. Radio Shack and Wal-Mart both sell sets of cheap ones. Bob On Jan 5, 2007, at 11:02 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: You need JIS drivers, they look like Phillips but aren't quite the same. Toine wrote: Maybe someone could give me some hints: - Some screws are very difficult to remove. Does Pentax apply some sort of glue? I read somewhere some screws need heating??? - The smallest philips screwdrivers in my toolkit are not small enough. What size do I need? If have seen several items on ebay, no idea if they fit better. - I probably also need spanner wrenches again which sizes? Thanks, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Winter's finger
Thanks, Jens. The surrounding is water - a small river, to be exact. -- Bruce Thursday, January 4, 2007, 12:31:11 PM, you wrote: JB Extreemely beautiful, Bruce. JB Is this water or ice beside the log? JB Regards JB Jens Bladt JB Nytarkort / Greeting Card: JB http://www.jensbladt.dk/godtnytaar2007/lydshow.html JB http://www.jensbladt.dk JB +45 56 63 77 11 JB +45 23 43 85 77 JB Skype: jensbladt248 JB -Oprindelig meddelelse- JB Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Bruce JB Dayton JB Sendt: 3. januar 2007 01:27 JB Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List JB Emne: Winter's finger JB Taken on a recent outing in Utah. They do have snow there. JB Pentax K10D, A 70-210/4, Handheld JB ISO 200, 1/180 sec @ f/11 JB http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_06.htm JB Comments welcome JB -- JB Bruce JB -- JB PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List JB PDML@pdml.net JB http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net JB -- JB No virus found in this incoming message. JB Checked by AVG Free Edition. JB Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.16.3/614 - Release Date: 01/02/2007 JB -- JB No virus found in this outgoing message. JB Checked by AVG Free Edition. JB 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: Glimpse of DA*50-135? Tokina 50-135mm lens review
Of course. But I'm quite confident that it will be a good one. When was the last time Pentax released a premium lens that wasn't top shelf? Yet, we're going to spiral into another list panic because of a post on a chinese site of pics that allegedly came from a Tokina lens. How absurd. Paul - The DA lenses that I have are top knotch. Pentax hasn't missed on any of them. If I have the money on hand, I will buy the DA* 16-50 F2.8 as soon as it is available. I may get the 50-135, but that will partly depend on its weight. For my needs, Pentax flubs a few things on camera bodies, but I trust their designs on premium DA lenses. Pentax seems finally to understand that many of us want lenses that are useable wide open. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. - Tim, we don't know yet whether DA* lenses will autofocus with bodies prior to the K10D. The first DA* lenses are due to be issued in March. We should know then. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Jesus Rocks
On 1/4/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A guy at work wanted me to take a few pics of his Jeep for a video of his church's last trip to Moab. I thought this one turned out to be pretty neat, I like the lines and colors. You can see me, but I have not decided yet if that is good or bad. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2408.html Honest and brutal please! (and thanks for looking) Brutally and honestly: I like it! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Cat's cameras
This from DPReview Pentax Forum: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21544366 LOL Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D gallery
Hello Doug, Nice goof around. Amaryllis 1 and Texture stand out as striking photos. I would love to see them a little larger. -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, January 4, 2007, 11:03:01 AM, you wrote: DB Hi Kids, DB Been goofing around with the K10D and thought I'd show a few examples. DB Nothing earth-shattering, just more evidence that I like captive subjects. DB Anyway: DB http://photos.drivingtheflies.com/ DB Enjoy, and one day I'll determine how to change the background color for DB the gallery page. DB Doug -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D gallery
Thanks for the compliments, folks. I'm growing impressed with the camera. All of the color shots were straight JPEG's, only duped and resized, while the b/w were dupes of the DNGs, rendered with a channel mixer layer, hit with a touch of sharpening and then resized. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D with AF540FGZ
On Fri, Jan 05, 2007 at 01:43:21PM +0100, Henk Terhell wrote: Well, that will be another reason to keep my *istD as backup. See also the critical notes on the absence of support of TTL in the newer Pentax models, and the underexposure of P-TTL of the K100D built-in flash in the article by RiseHigh: http://www.geocities.com/ricehigh/K100D/RiceHighs_Pentax_K100D_Full_Revi ew.html#P-TTL_Exposure_Accuracy Henk Ah yes, RiceHigh. The thinking (Pentax) man's Ken Rockwell. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K100D and raw converters
On Fri, Jan 05, 2007 at 07:55:31AM -0500, Mark Roberts wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: I'm using W2K All the power of WinXP, just as stable, No stupid Microsoft tricks. (At least no more stupid Microsoft tricks than Win98). It works well, with no muss or fuss. A rarity in the high tech world. Of course Adobe no longer writes software that supports it. I wonder if there's any technical reason why Adobe can't make their new software run on Win2k of if they're deliberately making it so it *won't* run on that OS. From what I've experienced of Adobe I suspect the latter. I would be surprised if a sufficiently skilled hack could make CS3 install on Win2k. Never attribute to malice what can adequately be explained by ignorance I doubt if Adobe deliberately try to prevent CS from running on Win2K. But, equally, I doubt if they see Win2K as a large enough potential market to make it worthwhile developing for (and testing on) that platform; most of their target (Windows) audience probably runs XP. There are several things, particularly in the graphics driver area, that make XP a more attractive platform for media-oriented software. I wouldn't be surprised to find Adobe making use of one of those APIs; if that means the product doesn't run on Win2K then so be it. But that's really a side effect, not a deliberate goal. I wouldn't be too astonished to find that even support for XP goes away fairly fast, too - there's some interesting stuff in the Direct X 10 APIs, but those won't be available on XP. It rather depends on how fast Vista begins to dominate the desktop (or at least the high end desktop where most Photoshop users can presumably be found). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Breaking through
Thanks, Dave. -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, January 4, 2007, 3:14:01 PM, you wrote: DJB Very dramatic DJB Dave DJB Quoting Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I was taking an early morning walk while in Utah (brisk 20 degrees) and was able to capture this plane just before it went over the mountain. The trail lit up and seeming to burst from the cloud are what really caught my attention. Pentax K10D, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro, Handheld ISO 200, 1/350 sec @ f/11 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4198a.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net DJB Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Fisheye 10-17 question
By 17mm the distortion is pretty much non-existent. Here are a couple of examples of mine (taken in the exact same position): 10mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5146_1.jpg 17mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5149.jpg HTH Dave On 1/6/07, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen some nice pics from this lens. W. Hamler's recent Hot Dog Heaven is a prime, err... zoom example. My question is related to its fishiness. I've heard that the lens is a fisheye at 10mm, but loses its fishiness as you head towards 17mm, so that it looks like a rectilinear at 17mm. Anyone have any experience that could confirm/disprove this? Thanks, Gonz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
I second that one... Norm Kenneth Waller wrote: When in the Navy, as a Sr. corpsman,. Keith, thank you for all you did for our country. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
Hi! Tim Øsleby wrote: I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? Tim, you're asking very difficult question. Here are some considerations that come to my mind. Could be some of them are incorrect, so please read what I am going to write with critical mind. 1. K10D has very fast AF. I think that it is *way* faster than *istD. I have observed that many times K10D would report that *more than one* AF sensor is in focus (red light), while *istD only reports one sensor. This I think is significant. 2. I don't have 50-200 but I had 70-210 and now have 80-200/4.7-5.6. I couldn't try 70-210 with K10D, 'cause the lens is broken, but 80-200 focuses good and fast. However, at least several times in indoors light the AF hunted. 3. I generally tend to believe that the less the throw from closest focus to infinity the more rapid is AF process. It simply takes less time to rotate the lens. Older tele zooms that I own have rather big focus throw. 4. I've been shooting game of basketball few times with *istD and FA 50/1.7. It were my co-workers playing so that I could physically come very close to them. I've set my *istD to continuous AF and I don't remember missing even a single shot due to AF problems. These are just considerations that popped in my mind. I dare not make any conclusions from these. So, it will have to be you, Tim ;-). HTH. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Enablement, but i have to wait for it.
On 1/6/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After looking at the DA 70 and 77Ltd test link, i went ahead and ordered the 77Ltd. Congrats, you'll no doubt love it. Now i wait.:-) Always the toughest part. :-) Dave (waiting for an enablement of his own) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: my *ist DS + DA18-55mm
On 5/1/07, Mike Hamilton, discombobulated, unleashed: Heh, something similar had crossed my mind. I've read of other scambaiters. I love it. You may or may not know of this classic: http://www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/ Brilliant story in itself. -- 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: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
I hope I'm way off. Dave On 1/6/07, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think (and hope) that's a bit of an overestimate. I'd guess that 2x the (current) price of the K10D is the upper end of the price range, and it may even end up just a little cheaper than that. After all, the FA* 80-200/f2.8 (with a larger front element than a 60-250/f4) didn't cost that much. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Fisheye 10-17 question
Well, I disagree with Dave. The lens is still quite fishy at 17mm, and if you look at the curvature in the buildings, trees, and road in the second pic, you can see it easily. It's a great lens. I enjoyed the 17-28 so much on my (P)Z-1p that I asked for the 10-17 for my birthday, and got it. Much fun. Rick --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By 17mm the distortion is pretty much non-existent. Here are a couple of examples of mine (taken in the exact same position): 10mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5146_1.jpg 17mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5149.jpg HTH Dave On 1/6/07, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen some nice pics from this lens. W. Hamler's recent Hot Dog Heaven is a prime, err... zoom example. My question is related to its fishiness. I've heard that the lens is a fisheye at 10mm, but loses its fishiness as you head towards 17mm, so that it looks like a rectilinear at 17mm. Anyone have any experience that could confirm/disprove this? Thanks, Gonz -- 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: OT: Occupations?
A third from here. Paul -- Original message -- From: Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I second that one... Norm Kenneth Waller wrote: When in the Navy, as a Sr. corpsman,. Keith, thank you for all you did for our country. -- 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: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
On Sat, 6 Jan 2007 01:12:38 +0900, David Savage wrote: I can't comment on the K10D DA 50-200 combination, but I suspect the DA* lenses are going to cost quite a bit more than the price of the K10D. My guess for the DA* 60-250 f4, at least 2-3 times the cost of the K10D. Hmm, perhaps ... However, I saw an advertized price on the Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 of less than 600 Euro (about 700 US dollars) which is than I expected. The Pentax will probably be more expensive due to the sealing, but by how much is hard to say ... And of course the 60-250 f/4 is a bit more expensive still. I am hoping for a price between 1000 and 1500 Euros for the 60-250mm 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: Fisheye 10-17 question
I can see a slight amount in the tree building but none in the road. I think I picked a bad example. I've just gone and searched through my archive for another shot at 17mm and it displays obvious fishiness. So I'm withdrawing my pretty much non-existent comment. Funnily enough almost all the shots I've made with this lens have been taken at the 10mm FL. Cheers, Dave At 03:40 AM 6/01/2007, Rick Womer wrote: Well, I disagree with Dave. The lens is still quite fishy at 17mm, and if you look at the curvature in the buildings, trees, and road in the second pic, you can see it easily. It's a great lens. I enjoyed the 17-28 so much on my (P)Z-1p that I asked for the 10-17 for my birthday, and got it. Much fun. Rick --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By 17mm the distortion is pretty much non-existent. Here are a couple of examples of mine (taken in the exact same position): 10mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5146_1.jpg 17mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5149.jpg HTH Dave On 1/6/07, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen some nice pics from this lens. W. Hamler's recent Hot Dog Heaven is a prime, err... zoom example. My question is related to its fishiness. I've heard that the lens is a fisheye at 10mm, but loses its fishiness as you head towards 17mm, so that it looks like a rectilinear at 17mm. Anyone have any experience that could confirm/disprove this? Thanks, Gonz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sensor Cleaning
I just came across an article/press release on this interesting new product for DSLR sensor cleaning. Seem like a simple approach. http://www.dust-aid.com/ It uses low adhesive tape to remove dust off the sensor. As a chemist, I am not sure about the FT-IR method for judging that no contamination of the surface occurs. However, even if there is trace residue of the adhesive after repeated cleanings, the solvent based methods of sensor cleaning should handle it. Perry. On 1/1/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a couple specks of dirt on my sensor that I cannot break free with only my blower (brush removed). I have had this before, and persistent blowing removed the speck, but not this time. A quick search on BH showed tools ranging from $10 - $220, and one of my local shops charges $60 to do it for me. What tools and/or chemicals do you use? Are CCD brushes the same thing as the blower brush that I use for my lenses? Thanks. Russ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Velvia available again
That's good. To tell the truth I was unaware Velvia was not available. I do have quite a bit of 220 and 135 in the freezer. What was the cause of it's unavailability and then reappearance? Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Velvia available again Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2007 18:46:24 -0800 (PST) Tom!(?) J --- Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those still shooting film of the slide variety, I received a note from Fuji advising that Velvia will again be made available. Kenneth Waller -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Winter scene
Nice soft lighting. Weed stalk placement is ideal. The tracked snow and dark piece of something, however, seem out of place and substantially detract from the total scene. IMO Jack --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken in Utah very late in the day. The sky was hazed over and the sun was starting on the way down. This allowed for very soft light to record the shadows in the snow. It is delicate, but I like it. Pentax K10D, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 100, 1/90 sec @ f/9.5 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_45.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- 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: OT: Velvia available again
Fuji ran short of gag hues for awhile. Now being re-supplied by Tacky Tones International. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's good. To tell the truth I was unaware Velvia was not available. I do have quite a bit of 220 and 135 in the freezer. What was the cause of it's unavailability and then reappearance? Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Velvia available again Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2007 18:46:24 -0800 (PST) Tom!(?) J --- Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those still shooting film of the slide variety, I received a note from Fuji advising that Velvia will again be made available. Kenneth Waller -- 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 -- 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: Fisheye 10-17 question
Makes you wish you had that prototype 8mm fisheye that never made it to market huh? rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can see a slight amount in the tree building but none in the road. I think I picked a bad example. I've just gone and searched through my archive for another shot at 17mm and it displays obvious fishiness. So I'm withdrawing my pretty much non-existent comment. Funnily enough almost all the shots I've made with this lens have been taken at the 10mm FL. Cheers, Dave At 03:40 AM 6/01/2007, Rick Womer wrote: Well, I disagree with Dave. The lens is still quite fishy at 17mm, and if you look at the curvature in the buildings, trees, and road in the second pic, you can see it easily. It's a great lens. I enjoyed the 17-28 so much on my (P)Z-1p that I asked for the 10-17 for my birthday, and got it. Much fun. Rick --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By 17mm the distortion is pretty much non-existent. Here are a couple of examples of mine (taken in the exact same position): 10mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5146_1.jpg 17mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5149.jpg HTH Dave On 1/6/07, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen some nice pics from this lens. W. Hamler's recent Hot Dog Heaven is a prime, err... zoom example. My question is related to its fishiness. I've heard that the lens is a fisheye at 10mm, but loses its fishiness as you head towards 17mm, so that it looks like a rectilinear at 17mm. Anyone have any experience that could confirm/disprove this? Thanks, Gonz -- 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
Pentax advertising at World Juniors.
Anyone notice that Pentax has their name behind the net at the world Junior Hockey Championships? I was surprised to see it there. (end of first, Canada 3, Russia 0) dk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Fisheye 10-17 question
Here is another shot @ 17mm: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5211.jpg Dave On 1/6/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can see a slight amount in the tree building but none in the road. I think I picked a bad example. I've just gone and searched through my archive for another shot at 17mm and it displays obvious fishiness. So I'm withdrawing my pretty much non-existent comment. Funnily enough almost all the shots I've made with this lens have been taken at the 10mm FL. Cheers, Dave At 03:40 AM 6/01/2007, Rick Womer wrote: Well, I disagree with Dave. The lens is still quite fishy at 17mm, and if you look at the curvature in the buildings, trees, and road in the second pic, you can see it easily. It's a great lens. I enjoyed the 17-28 so much on my (P)Z-1p that I asked for the 10-17 for my birthday, and got it. Much fun. Rick --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 10mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5146_1.jpg 17mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5149.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
If the questions where easy I wouldn't ask the list ;-) So far it sounds like the 50-200 will do. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: 5. januar 2007 19:28 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance Hi! Tim Øsleby wrote: I'm debating with myself. I have an urge for the K10 (who doesn't?). I've also got a need for an AF tele zoom for soccer, birds in flight and general use. The obvious solutions for those two needs is a combo of K10 and DA* 60-250. In a long perspective it is very likely I'll go for this combo, but I can't afford both at the same time. I'm thinking six-seven months ahead. Then I'll be going to a soccer tournament. Last year I tried shooting with MF. The keepers rate was low, to low for my needs. So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. Or do I by a K10 and DA 50-200 combo, and the DA* later? The soccer tournament is for kids. So the game is pretty hard to predict. In other words, I will need speedy AF performance. So one of the things I'm wondering about is the AF performance of K10/50-200. Anybody got some insights on this? Tim, you're asking very difficult question. Here are some considerations that come to my mind. Could be some of them are incorrect, so please read what I am going to write with critical mind. 1. K10D has very fast AF. I think that it is *way* faster than *istD. I have observed that many times K10D would report that *more than one* AF sensor is in focus (red light), while *istD only reports one sensor. This I think is significant. 2. I don't have 50-200 but I had 70-210 and now have 80-200/4.7-5.6. I couldn't try 70-210 with K10D, 'cause the lens is broken, but 80-200 focuses good and fast. However, at least several times in indoors light the AF hunted. 3. I generally tend to believe that the less the throw from closest focus to infinity the more rapid is AF process. It simply takes less time to rotate the lens. Older tele zooms that I own have rather big focus throw. 4. I've been shooting game of basketball few times with *istD and FA 50/1.7. It were my co-workers playing so that I could physically come very close to them. I've set my *istD to continuous AF and I don't remember missing even a single shot due to AF problems. These are just considerations that popped in my mind. I dare not make any conclusions from these. So, it will have to be you, Tim ;-). HTH. 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: Fisheye 10-17 question
Thanks Dave. I dont see much distortion at 17mm, but its hard to tell since there are not many lines to allow a clear conclusion. rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By 17mm the distortion is pretty much non-existent. Here are a couple of examples of mine (taken in the exact same position): 10mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5146_1.jpg 17mm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP5149.jpg HTH Dave On 1/6/07, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen some nice pics from this lens. W. Hamler's recent Hot Dog Heaven is a prime, err... zoom example. My question is related to its fishiness. I've heard that the lens is a fisheye at 10mm, but loses its fishiness as you head towards 17mm, so that it looks like a rectilinear at 17mm. Anyone have any experience that could confirm/disprove this? Thanks, Gonz -- 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: PeSo - Spring Ravine
Hi Bruce. Thanks for the comment. I have been waffling on this one. Somedays I look at it and really like it. Other times it just sits there and looks at me. :-) The white tree branches against the soft muted colors is what generally made me look at the scene to begin with. There's probably not much more there, except possibly being there when the light is just right. Tom C. From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PeSo - Spring Ravine Date: Fri, 5 Jan 2007 09:24:12 -0800 I've looked at this quite a bit. There is a shot in there somewhere, but I haven't quite found it. As it stands, it's not quite there. The busyness of the tree branches combined with some color keep fighting for my attention - maybe that is the issue, nothing reaches out and grabs me. Certainly a scene that warrants a bunch more exploring to see what you can really come up with. -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, January 4, 2007, 12:55:21 PM, you wrote: TC http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5386733 TC Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A third from here. Paul -- Original message -- From: Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] I second that one... Norm Thanks, gents. keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
I'm not asking about AF performance of the unexisting lens. But if the wisdom of the list tells me that the AF performance 50-200 is adequate for my soccer needs, I could probably live with that until I have founds needed to buy the DA*. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: 5. januar 2007 19:00 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance So what do I do? By the zoom of my dreams, the DA* and use it on my DS. - Tim, we don't know yet whether DA* lenses will autofocus with bodies prior to the K10D. The first DA* lenses are due to be issued in March. We should know then. Joe -- 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: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance
I don't see why a 60-250/4 should be a lot more expensive than a 50-135/2,8. I expect the price to be above 50-135/2,8, but not much. Something like 800 Euro vs 1000 Euro. But this is speculation from a hopelessly optimistic mind ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jan van Wijk Sent: 5. januar 2007 20:00 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K10D and DA 50-200 and AF performance On Sat, 6 Jan 2007 01:12:38 +0900, David Savage wrote: I can't comment on the K10D DA 50-200 combination, but I suspect the DA* lenses are going to cost quite a bit more than the price of the K10D. My guess for the DA* 60-250 f4, at least 2-3 times the cost of the K10D. Hmm, perhaps ... However, I saw an advertized price on the Tokina 50-135mm f/2.8 of less than 600 Euro (about 700 US dollars) which is than I expected. The Pentax will probably be more expensive due to the sealing, but by how much is hard to say ... And of course the 60-250 f/4 is a bit more expensive still. I am hoping for a price between 1000 and 1500 Euros for the 60-250mm 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Fisheye 10-17 question
I got the lens for a specific project that ended up not happening. (360 degree QT VR panos of a ship's interior). Cheers, Dave On 1/6/07, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Makes you wish you had that prototype 8mm fisheye that never made it to market huh? rg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax advertising at World Juniors.
That would be field hockey right? Dave ;-) On 1/6/07, Dave Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone notice that Pentax has their name behind the net at the world Junior Hockey Championships? I was surprised to see it there. (end of first, Canada 3, Russia 0) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Jesus Rocks
I like it, but I agree with Kenneth that black strip detracts. Also maybe try a levels adjustment to make the whites more white, and give the colours a bit more kick. Cheers, Dave On 1/6/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/4/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A guy at work wanted me to take a few pics of his Jeep for a video of his church's last trip to Moab. I thought this one turned out to be pretty neat, I like the lines and colors. You can see me, but I have not decided yet if that is good or bad. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2408.html Honest and brutal please! (and thanks for looking) Brutally and honestly: I like it! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT - The French Chef / Julia Child
I bought two DVD sets of Julia Child's cooking show from the 60's recently. I remember watching the show on PBS when I was somewhere between 7 and 12 years old. In any case it's a fun time capsule. In BW, no high production values or slick camera moves like in today's shows. Very honest and funny, with a 60's kitchen, Julia repeating herself often and correcting mistakes on-camera, wiping her fishy hands on her backside, and chopping of fish heads with violent whacks of a huge cleaver, all the time telling you how fun it is. (From the Bouilabaisse episode). If you like cooking and you're in for some subtle humor punctuated by moments that make you laugh your head off, I recommend it. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - The French Chef / Julia Child
Tom C wrote: I bought two DVD sets of Julia Child's cooking show from the 60's recently. Is that at least 4 DVD's? Lotsa info on them! keith whaley I remember watching the show on PBS when I was somewhere between 7 and 12 years old. In any case it's a fun time capsule. In BW, no high production values or slick camera moves like in today's shows. Very honest and funny, with a 60's kitchen, Julia repeating herself often and correcting mistakes on-camera, wiping her fishy hands on her backside, and chopping of fish heads with violent whacks of a huge cleaver, all the time telling you how fun it is. (From the Bouilabaisse episode). If you like cooking and you're in for some subtle humor punctuated by moments that make you laugh your head off, I recommend it. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Velvia available again
In reality, Fuji tried to replace it with Velvia 100 (NOT Velvia 100F, which is a completely different film without Velvia-level saturation that Fuji inexplicably introduced a few years back). People were not enthused with the altered colour balance with 100, which Fuji had done to prevent Rockwell Lobster Syndrome. Velvia 50 II supposedly will have the classic Velvia balance and punch, but the easier scanning of the new Provia's. -Adam Jack Davis wrote: Fuji ran short of gag hues for awhile. Now being re-supplied by Tacky Tones International. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's good. To tell the truth I was unaware Velvia was not available. I do have quite a bit of 220 and 135 in the freezer. What was the cause of it's unavailability and then reappearance? Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Velvia available again
Jack iii Jealous. Jack Jealous! Tom C. Fuji ran short of gag hues for awhile. Now being re-supplied by Tacky Tones International. Jack --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's good. To tell the truth I was unaware Velvia was not available. I do have quite a bit of 220 and 135 in the freezer. What was the cause of it's unavailability and then reappearance? Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Velvia available again Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2007 18:46:24 -0800 (PST) Tom!(?) J --- Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those still shooting film of the slide variety, I received a note from Fuji advising that Velvia will again be made available. Kenneth Waller -- 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 -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Fisheye 10-17 question
On 1/05/07 1:57 PM, David Savage, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can see a slight amount in the tree building but none in the road. I think I picked a bad example. I've just gone and searched through my archive for another shot at 17mm and it displays obvious fishiness. So I'm withdrawing my pretty much non-existent comment. Funnily enough almost all the shots I've made with this lens have been taken at the 10mm FL. You did not say it is near-rectilinear or anything like that. What you said was by 17mm the distortion is pretty much non-existent. which I agree. Nobody expects this lens be near-rectilinear at any FL, and if you look at images closely, you always find curvature somewhere. But I agree that in some occasions, and particularly when choosing compositions carefully (avoid straight lines as much as possible etc), curvature might look pretty much non-existent, and sometimes you might even be able to get away with it if talking to the uninitiated people. I no longer have an FEZ (I used to have a film version which was sold to one of the list members) but I thought the film version exhibited more curvature than DA version (I could be wrong). As FEZ is unique and it does help when trying to capture as much interior or landscape as possible, with a knowledge that it could be made rectilinear later, I intend to buy a DA version at some point. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Winter scene
Sorry Bruce, it just doesn't work for me. Issues I have with it - subject matter, dim light tracks in the snow in the RHUC. Those by themselves could possibly be made into a satisfying image, but in this instance they just don't work for me. YMMV Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Winter scene Taken in Utah very late in the day. The sky was hazed over and the sun was starting on the way down. This allowed for very soft light to record the shadows in the snow. It is delicate, but I like it. Pentax K10D, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 100, 1/90 sec @ f/9.5 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_45.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- 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 - The French Chef / Julia Child
Tom C wrote: I bought two DVD sets of Julia Child's cooking show from the 60's recently. I remember watching the show on PBS when I was somewhere between 7 and 12 years old. In any case it's a fun time capsule. In BW, no high production values or slick camera moves like in today's shows. Very honest and funny, with a 60's kitchen, Julia repeating herself often and correcting mistakes on-camera, wiping her fishy hands on her backside, and chopping of fish heads with violent whacks of a huge cleaver, all the time telling you how fun it is. (From the Bouilabaisse episode). If you like cooking and you're in for some subtle humor punctuated by moments that make you laugh your head off, I recommend it. Tom C. Dan Akroyd as Julia Child on Saturday Night Live... now THAT'S funny! ;-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax advertising at World Juniors.
Dave Kennedy wrote: Anyone notice that Pentax has their name behind the net at the world Junior Hockey Championships? I was surprised to see it there. Not surprised at all. They have an ad in permanent rotation behind home plate at Camden Yards which is visible on TV during EVERY play. (Baltimore Orioles; pro baseball team for those who don't know) (end of first, Canada 3, Russia 0) Now that's a surprise! :-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Fisheye 10-17 question
Hi Gonz, On Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:38:39 -0600, Gonz wrote: I've seen some nice pics from this lens. W. Hamler's recent Hot Dog Heaven is a prime, err... zoom example. My question is related to its fishiness. I've heard that the lens is a fisheye at 10mm, but loses its fishiness as you head towards 17mm, so that it looks like a rectilinear at 17mm. Anyone have any experience that could confirm/disprove this? Well, the effect gets a lot less towards 17mm but is still there. I don't have two images from the same subject, but compare these two PESOS made at 17mm and 10mm respectively: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=192 and http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=186 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: Pentax advertising at World Juniors.
On 1/05/07 2:52 PM, Christian, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not surprised at all. They have an ad in permanent rotation behind home plate at Camden Yards which is visible on TV during EVERY play. (Baltimore Orioles; pro baseball team for those who don't know) Has something changed in Pentax lately? :-). They must be in a spending spree now! Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
