RE: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi
Listen to Bob. He knows. From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/17 Wed PM 08:11:20 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and breathe through your nose... There's so much to say to this, how could I even start... Cotty wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. -- 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: Sensor Cleaning
It is obviously time to have Pentax do it. Avoid having whoever do it. Paul On Jan 18, 2007, at 12:43 AM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: Sorry to bring this thread up again, but... Somtime last week my copperhill eclipse/pecpad/spatula kit arrived, and I have attempted to clean the ccd (filter) for several nights in a row now. (I only do a four passes or so before I get frustrated and quit so I don't 'hurry' and ruin something :) The two spots I am referred to earlier will not break free, despite 20 or so passes. I was starting to wonder if there was something in or on the ccd itself, under the filter. But if I hold my light at an angle, the shadow from the specks fall far enough from the speck to indicate that ths specks are actually on the filter. Even so... are there any known issues with these ccd's or filters where they may have come this way from pentax? I really don't think this is the case, because I have not had these showing in my pictures until fairly recently, I just ought to ask. Also, is there a more aggressive cleaning method I could try (besides scotch tape) or is it time to suck it up and pay the big bucks to have pentas or whoever do it? Thanks again for the help. Russ 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: *ist DS sold!
Sounds fine. As long as PayPal has the money, you're golden. PayPal can't transfer money out of your bank account without your permission. Relax. Paul On Jan 17, 2007, at 11:44 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: I think this transaction is good, finally! Someone in Ottawa used the Buy It Now, at $450USD + $25 SH. That includes the kit lens, 256mb SD card, strap, operating manual, and software. I have the money in my PayPal account, and it's now being transferred to my own bank account. (I have not verified my bank account, for fear that PayPal could transfer money back out if I do). However, the buyer does not have any ebay feedback, nor is the address verified in PayPal. That could just indicate a new user, i guess. The address shows up in Google Maps, and is the location of a real estate business in Ottawa. Seems valid enough. I've asked the bidder to verify the address. I hope that works... -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO ... Window People
Godfrey, I like the photos and the theme is good but I LOVE that gallery(!). The presentation is awesome! CW - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED]; PDML List PDML@pdml.net; PAW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; SeePhoto Talk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 6:13 PM Subject: GESO ... Window People Had fun last evening experimenting with the DA70 lens while I was in San Francisco. I also decided to give the Autoviewer flash display gizmo a try. http://www.gdgphoto.com/windowpeople/ Comments, critique, tomato slinging all appropriate... Enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.13/632 - Release Date: 1/16/2007 4:36 PM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: McNaught in Suburbia
Amazing what you can do with some creative sharpening :-) Thanks for looking Ken. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even with blurred sky, the subject look rather sharp and strange on my monitor. It almost looks like a lit cigarette is falling from sky. Or the cigarette looking object might be the result of blur. Otherwise, interesting pic. Ken On 1/17/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, I'm not too impressed with this effort, but here it is anyway: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP0744.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: McNaught in Suburbia
Doesn't work for me either :-), but it was the best I could manage given the location. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Everything seems to be soft on this image. I am afraid it does not work for me. Too much inconclusiveness. On 1/17/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP0744.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: McNaught in Suburbia
Good advise. If it's clear tomorrow (It wasn't tonight) I'll give it another crack. Thanks for your comments. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting, The tail looks great at the expense of star-trailing' of the nucleus. Maybe a higher ISO/shorter exposure... Thanks for showing! From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP0744.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: McNaught in Suburbia
Thanks Brian. We've been quite lucky lately, atmosphere wise. No major bush fires, and strong sea breezes to blow away the smog. Shame about the clouds tonight though. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well done David - I'm jealous. So far from western Sydney, the comet has been in a murky haze. I doubt I'm going to get a photo. Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP0744.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: McNaught in Suburbia
On 1/18/07, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not too impressed with this effort, but here it is anyway: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP0744.jpg I think it's actually pretty cool, though I can't put my finger on exactly why. I look forward to your next attempt. I missed out, so I'm living vicariously through other people's comet pics. :) :-) G'day John. The clouds didn't part tonight :-( Maybe tomorrow. Thanks for looking commenting. Cheers, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Jasper National Park
I prefer the colour version Mike. Jasper was the scene of my first Rocky Mountains experience. I stayed there for a week in the winter of '93/'94. It sure is a pretty place. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=158 One of my favourite bw conversions. It was taken roadside, on the return trip from Jasper National Park. Pentax *ist K10D, FA 20-35mm @ 24mm, 1/60s @ f/6.3 Enjoy. Comments and critiques very welcome. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another fishy PESO
Cory Papenfuss wrote: Kenneth's fish on the rocks PESO reminded me of one of my favorite uses for my 8mm Peleng... in the airplane. One of the few ways to get a feeling of the view. Unprocessed (other than RAW conversion) http://www.ee.vt.edu/~mythtv/PESO/5/ Interesting picture. Based on what look like wing struts, I'd say it's a Cessna of some sort... the fisheye makes it look all rounded though, like a homebuilt Glassair or something. If only the interior exposure was a little brighter. Still very cool. Nice straight and level flight - even the camera was level! It's the *other* Volkswagen of the sky... a Piper Cherokee. Getting the rounded view is kinda a bugger since I have to lean over to exactly the middle while still holding attitude. I don't know how many times I've had to fix my altitude and stuff after getting the camera/lens combo ready for a shot. I don't want my pilot friends to notice that I'm at 8850' instead of 9000' like I'm supposed to be... A couple other wild fishies while I was bored flying on the way back: Yoke's-eye-view of the panel: http://www.ee.vt.edu/~mythtv/PESO/5/imgp6779.jpg Rudder's-eye-view of the pilot: http://www.ee.vt.edu/~mythtv/PESO/5/imgp6784.jpg -- * * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering* * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * * -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: I'm back
Marnie - so glad to see you back - your computer woes made the problems I had setting up and the few I still have with not understanding XP stuff seem minor, indeed. I used to think I was computer literate - it appears to ahve been an illusion :) I've been away from list too but didn't unsub - have been meaning just to say hello off list to you but I see my attempts to do that would have been futile - hehe ann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Computer woes kept me away for about 3-31/2 weeks. Think it was the latter. Some may remember I had just got a new computer, a AMD 64X2. My old desktop still worked, but I was getting blue error screens (Windows) more and more. Plus it was only a Pentium III, so it was slow and I was pushing the memory and that was a problem too. So I figured time for an upgrade snip snip I should have made this long story brief. Except, frankly, I couldn't quite believe it -- what kept not working or going wrong -- as it happened. And if I wasn't pretty darn computer literate, what would I have done? Geeze. I pity the poor novices. Sometimes I really hate computers. When I don't love them. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO ... Window People
On 1/17/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.gdgphoto.com/windowpeople/ Bravo! Bravo! I like it! -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
Rant I'm finding the Internet and it's search engines increasingly frustrating. The local Staples has the discontinued Sandisk Yellow gamers 1GB SD cards in stock at a very reasonable price. I've spent several hours trying to find a comparison test, or even just a read/write specification, to see if these cards are really any different from the standard 1GB Sandisk cards, (except for the color of the case that is). Yes I know, as I said, the price is very attractive but I have plenty of SD storage at this time. So even if they're cheap I'm not interested unless they're a little better than bottom of the barrel. But all I can find is retailers with the usual puff descriptions, no hard information. The Internet used to be good for independent pages with information, sometimes good sometimes bad posted by everyone and his brother about any subject, and the search engines, especially Google would find them and make them available. Now all you get is page after page of huxters, some with multiple entries all pointing to the same _damned_ useless pages, (as opposed to just useless pages). Sheeish, I must be getting old. /rant If anyone actually read this far, I'd appreciate a pointer if there is such a site, (except Galbbraith of course, I've already got him bookmarked, and didn't look at these cards, probably because they're for gamers). -- -- 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: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi
On Jan 17, 2007, at 3:08 PM, Bob W wrote: On Jan 17, 2007, at 10:24 AM, Bob W wrote: Fresh as in 'Fresh model, new in town, exotic, 38-24-36', as seen on postcards in London's phone boxes? You know about those?? How could I avoid them, I live in London. I only remember seeing them in some parts of the city. Lots of them on Baker Street and the other streets near Regents Park. My girlfriend used to collect those cards. Perhaps we've met...:o) Hmmm. Maybe Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/18 Thu PM 03:17:00 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests? Rant I'm finding the Internet and it's search engines increasingly frustrating. The local Staples has the discontinued Sandisk Yellow gamers 1GB SD cards in stock at a very reasonable price. I've spent several hours trying to find a comparison test, or even just a read/write specification, to see if these cards are really any different from the standard 1GB Sandisk cards, (except for the color of the case that is). Yes I know, as I said, the price is very attractive but I have plenty of SD storage at this time. So even if they're cheap I'm not interested unless they're a little better than bottom of the barrel. But all I can find is retailers with the usual puff descriptions, no hard information. The Internet used to be good for independent pages with information, sometimes good sometimes bad posted by everyone and his brother about any subject, and the search engines, especially Google would find them and make them available. Now all you get is page after page of huxters, some with multiple entries all pointing to the same _damned_ useless pages, (as opposed to just useless pages). Sheeish, I must be getting old. /rant If anyone actually read this far, I'd appreciate a pointer if there is such a site, (except Galbbraith of course, I've already got him bookmarked, and didn't look at these cards, probably because they're for gamers). Sorry I can't help directly but I do feel exactly the same about doing a search and getting a page of results from other search engines. - 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
Ebay now charging to see completed auctions?!?
From the looks of it, within the past few days the search for Completed Items went from 3 months to about 3 weeks. Pretty much useless for finding market value for low-volume items (like Pentax lenses). Yet another reason why Ebay is evil... -Cory -- * * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering* * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * * -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
This has comparisons of Memory Sticks. http://www.psp-hacks.com/downloads/MSTest.pdf Might help - they _look like_ SD cards 8-) Igor was going to buy one of them in Dec 05. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another fishy PESO
Nice shot of the panel - looks like you were level at 9.5 - at least for 1/30 sec. ;] -P Cory Papenfuss wrote: Cory Papenfuss wrote: Kenneth's fish on the rocks PESO reminded me of one of my favorite uses for my 8mm Peleng... in the airplane. One of the few ways to get a feeling of the view. Unprocessed (other than RAW conversion) http://www.ee.vt.edu/~mythtv/PESO/5/ Interesting picture. Based on what look like wing struts, I'd say it's a Cessna of some sort... the fisheye makes it look all rounded though, like a homebuilt Glassair or something. If only the interior exposure was a little brighter. Still very cool. Nice straight and level flight - even the camera was level! It's the *other* Volkswagen of the sky... a Piper Cherokee. Getting the rounded view is kinda a bugger since I have to lean over to exactly the middle while still holding attitude. I don't know how many times I've had to fix my altitude and stuff after getting the camera/lens combo ready for a shot. I don't want my pilot friends to notice that I'm at 8850' instead of 9000' like I'm supposed to be... A couple other wild fishies while I was bored flying on the way back: Yoke's-eye-view of the panel: http://www.ee.vt.edu/~mythtv/PESO/5/imgp6779.jpg Rudder's-eye-view of the pilot: http://www.ee.vt.edu/~mythtv/PESO/5/imgp6784.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
From looking at the few sites that _do_ have information, it seems that there was a frenzy of interest during the life of 128-512Mb cards which tailed off and is only now renewing with the advent of SDHC. This guy seems to be an exception but the yellow cards are not listed. http://www.hjreggel.net/cardspeed/index.html - 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: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
Try robgalbraith.com -Adam P. J. Alling wrote: Rant I'm finding the Internet and it's search engines increasingly frustrating. The local Staples has the discontinued Sandisk Yellow gamers 1GB SD cards in stock at a very reasonable price. I've spent several hours trying to find a comparison test, or even just a read/write specification, to see if these cards are really any different from the standard 1GB Sandisk cards, (except for the color of the case that is). Yes I know, as I said, the price is very attractive but I have plenty of SD storage at this time. So even if they're cheap I'm not interested unless they're a little better than bottom of the barrel. But all I can find is retailers with the usual puff descriptions, no hard information. The Internet used to be good for independent pages with information, sometimes good sometimes bad posted by everyone and his brother about any subject, and the search engines, especially Google would find them and make them available. Now all you get is page after page of huxters, some with multiple entries all pointing to the same _damned_ useless pages, (as opposed to just useless pages). Sheeish, I must be getting old. /rant If anyone actually read this far, I'd appreciate a pointer if there is such a site, (except Galbbraith of course, I've already got him bookmarked, and didn't look at these cards, probably because they're for gamers). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: I'm back
In a message dated 1/17/2007 8:56:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And, she's an IT professional grin. = But not when it comes to networks. :-) Luckily I have an Internet friend fully conversant with that. Although he does Linux not Windows, but he still knew a lot. Hi Marnie, welcome back. While you were working on your new computer, I bought an old radio and have been working on it. Only I'm doing it for fun, strange how having to get it working right now is stressful, and just tinkering is relaxing, isn't it? -graywolf Yes, isn't it? ;-) Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: I'm back
In a message dated 1/18/2007 6:38:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie - so glad to see you back - your computer woes made the problems I had setting up and the few I still have with not understanding XP stuff seem minor, indeed. I used to think I was computer literate - it appears to ahve been an illusion :) I've been away from list too but didn't unsub - have been meaning just to say hello off list to you but I see my attempts to do that would have been futile - hehe ann === Yup. Hehehe. Re off list. Well, still busy with stuff, but will post some comments on PESOs in a day or two. Sorry if I missed any of yours. One of the things with not being on for a long time, AOL starts automatically emptying out my email box. So it had gotten down to 20 unread messages. It had started at 1,000 unread messages. OTOH, maybe that's not a bad thing, as AOL is ruthless, something I can't be. But I know I definitely missed some PESOs I would rather of not missed. Glad you are still here, us women gotta stick together. Marnie ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Birds of a Feather
On Jan 17, 2007, at 5:19 PM, Cotty wrote: On 17/1/07, Bob Shell, discombobulated, unleashed: I've never seen a robin here in Virginia in the winter. Been bird watching for more than 40 years. My question would be what would they eat in the winter? Here in the UK we have pretty mild winters generally speaking, with only infrequent forays down to about -8C or so. I see robins throughout the year. The same ones. We went through this once before. What is incorrectly called a robin in North America is not related to the real robin of UK and Europe. Our robins are correctly called Migratory Thrush. Getting people to use the correct name has been just about impossible. Regardless of what they're called, there ain't any of them here in the VA mountains in the winter. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm - 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: It Arrived!
I am borrowing this lens for a week. Unfortunately the light is no good, so I haven't really tested it, so all I can comment on is the handling. So far, it seems a gem of a lens. It is lighter than what I expected, and the focus clutch is very nice. The manual focus feel is all right. I definitely feel some LBA coming ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick Genovese Sent: 17. januar 2007 11:09 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: It Arrived! I have the 12-24 and overall its a really nice lens. True is a bit on the big side by pentax standards but its not too bad. Pros: Sharp... even wide open though it is not at its best.. by f5.6 - f8 its tack sharp Flare ... Good flare control considering the fact its an ultra wide... Distortion ... well controlled and easily correctible in PS Handling... Lovely Cons: Chromatic Aberration: Sometimes it can be annoying but so far I have not had cases of CA that could not be corrected in ACR. The thing to keep in mind is to watch out for it. I recently had a shot that required a lot of cloning to remove a tangle of electrial cables after about 3 hours of cloning out I realised I had forgotten to remove the CA... In colour the CA was barely noticable but when I converted the shot to monochrome it really stood out so it took more time to clone out the CA.. Yes I know you can fix it in PS evern after ACR but somehow it does not do as good a job... I only wish it was a D-FA lens instead of a DA lens that way I would be able to shoot some lovely ultra wide velvia slides with it. Overall a great lens that I am rapidly becoming addicted to. Regards Patrick On 1/16/07, Michael Perham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would be really interested to hear your opinion of the lens once you have had time to play with it a bit ...I am debating between this lens and the DA 14. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of William Robb Sent: January 15, 2007 3:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: It Arrived! My 12-24 arrived today. First impression: It sure is big. I haven't done more than to stick it onto the camera in the store and see how straight it stays through the zoom range. Do they really have to be this big? It's huge, almost as big as my 45mm 6x7 lens. The guy at the camera store said it was the biggest Pentax lens he had ever seen. I offered to take my 600 in some time. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- 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 -- Jasper National Park
From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO -- Jasper National Park Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:52:12 -0700 On 1/17/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me be the first to say that having been there, I'd like to see it in color. Sorry. :-) I need to get back there. Well, you just might be so lucky, Tom! :) I'm afraid you might be disappointed with the colour version. As you can see, it's back-lit, and being winter - there isn't much colour to be had. Anyhow, I'm an accommodating guy, so here you are: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/images/_IGP0151_1.jpg Yes? No? Which is better - lens one? or Two? ;) Mike I like the color one much better. The gray scale version left me feeling empty. The color version has some feeling... mostly cold, but nevertheless I like it. Could have probably used a smaller aperture possibly, I get the feeling that the mountain and clouds are not quite sharp. or maybe it's the light. Thanks for posting the color version. Tom From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO -- Jasper National Park Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:01:04 -0700 http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=158 One of my favourite bw conversions. It was taken roadside, on the return trip from Jasper National Park. Pentax *ist K10D, FA 20-35mm @ 24mm, 1/60s @ f/6.3 Enjoy. Comments and critiques very welcome. -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Good news re my card story
Good to hear Boris. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: 17. januar 2007 20:13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Good news re my card story Hi there. I finally decided to try and buy a card from Office Depot. A short chat with the salesmen showed that they could be trusted and indeed they sold be the genuine article - SD Extreme III x133 card. It works fine and I hope that my story is actually over. Naturally this card had a price of roughly $65 which is twice the price of the fake cards. 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: What's in a Pentax image file (2007 edition) ?
On Sun, Jan 14, 2007 at 02:51:56PM -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Once I get it sorted out, I'll think about whether I want to put in the time to wrap this into a useful UI, etc. It is a largish effort as I will need to unwrap all the code that extracts the data and separate it into something that presents the data in a more digestible, windowing system manner rather than a simple text stream. Thanks for posting the source, John! Godfrey Phil Harvey has now released stand-alone ExifTool executables both for Windows and for the Mac that don't require a Perl environment. http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/index.html Those could be a lot more useful than modifying ShowTags -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Hello! (introduction)
Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) My name is Mike Dausin and I am a computer security engineer from the Austin Texas area. I can't quite remember what got me into photography but I can say this is by far the most fun/interesting/challenging hobby I've have (also the most expensive, but who's counting?) I mostly take landscape shots, which gives me a great excuse to go travel. But if I'm not on the road I try to take abstract photos in my house. I've flirted with owning a Pentax for several years, but I've only just now taken the plunge (with a K10.) This is a superb camera. But right now I'm more surprised at the size of the Pentax Community. I think I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! It's good to know that I'm not the only one out there that isn't shooting CanoNikon. In any case, I look forward to talking with you all soon! Thanks Mike Dausin Obligatory photoblog link: http://www.one-blind-eye.com http://www.one-blind-eye.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't that better. mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
Hi Mike, Welcome to the list. Now that you're here you'll soon find that your expensive hobby has become even more expensive. We're known for enablement. We'll help you talk yourself into buying all manner of Pentax toys. It's a free (in one sense of the word) perk that comes with list membership. Seriously, I'll look forward to seeing some of your photos. Paul Stenquist -- Original message -- From: Mike Dausin (PDML) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) My name is Mike Dausin and I am a computer security engineer from the Austin Texas area. I can't quite remember what got me into photography but I can say this is by far the most fun/interesting/challenging hobby I've have (also the most expensive, but who's counting?) I mostly take landscape shots, which gives me a great excuse to go travel. But if I'm not on the road I try to take abstract photos in my house. I've flirted with owning a Pentax for several years, but I've only just now taken the plunge (with a K10.) This is a superb camera. But right now I'm more surprised at the size of the Pentax Community. I think I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! It's good to know that I'm not the only one out there that isn't shooting CanoNikon. In any case, I look forward to talking with you all soon! Thanks Mike Dausin Obligatory photoblog link: http://www.one-blind-eye.com http://www.one-blind-eye.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
FS - Metal lens hood - Genuine Pentax (Asahi Optical CO.)
For Sale - AOC - original metal lens hood, 49mm threads, marked as used on Takumar 105mm 2.8 100mm 4.0. To quote a frequent PDML poster - This is an excellent hood for the 50mm lenses on film and digi as well as a very good choice for the 77mm Ltd, which suffers from a short built in hood. Has signs of usage - a few superficial scratches - otherwise in very good to new condition. $12.00 USD. Buyer pays shipping. Kenneth Waller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
Welcome aboard, Mike. Yes, there are still some of us who shoot Pentax. Some of us even shoot film from time to time. Imagine. ;-] -Brendan --- Mike Dausin (PDML) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) My name is Mike Dausin and I am a computer security engineer from the Austin Texas area. I can't quite remember what got me into photography but I can say this is by far the most fun/interesting/challenging hobby I've have (also the most expensive, but who's counting?) I mostly take landscape shots, which gives me a great excuse to go travel. But if I'm not on the road I try to take abstract photos in my house. I've flirted with owning a Pentax for several years, but I've only just now taken the plunge (with a K10.) This is a superb camera. But right now I'm more surprised at the size of the Pentax Community. I think I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! It's good to know that I'm not the only one out there that isn't shooting CanoNikon. In any case, I look forward to talking with you all soon! Thanks Mike Dausin Obligatory photoblog link: http://www.one-blind-eye.com http://www.one-blind-eye.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Birds of a Feather
On 18/1/07, Bob Shell, discombobulated, unleashed: We went through this once before. What is incorrectly called a robin in North America is not related to the real robin of UK and Europe. Our robins are correctly called Migratory Thrush. Getting people to use the correct name has been just about impossible. Thanks Bob, I don't remember it being discussed before, but that's nothing unusual - my memory is awful, Fred ;-) -- 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: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
Well if the Memory stick version of the Sandisk Yellow SD card can be used for comparison, it looks like it might be worth $20.00 US to try out. I'm not sure about the sample testing software, but heck it's better than nothing. mike wilson wrote: This has comparisons of Memory Sticks. http://www.psp-hacks.com/downloads/MSTest.pdf Might help - they _look like_ SD cards 8-) Igor was going to buy one of them in Dec 05. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
On 1/18/07 1:38 PM, Mike Dausin (PDML), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In any case, I look forward to talking with you all soon! Hi Mike, Welcome to one of the most entertaining lists of the world! Now, who's going to give him the usual welcoming routine with a list ? :-) Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO ... Window People
On 17/1/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Had fun last evening experimenting with the DA70 lens while I was in San Francisco. I also decided to give the Autoviewer flash display gizmo a try. http://www.gdgphoto.com/windowpeople/ Comments, critique, tomato slinging all appropriate... Nice gallery and interesting display gizmo. I didn't like it at first but it grew on me quickly, and by the end - when I figured out the controls - I realised I had enjoyed it. Well done mate. -- 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: PESO - Tioga Pass Scenic
On 17/1/07, Brendan MacRae, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.primelensphoto.com/images/tioga_pass.jpg 67II, 55mm f4, Pentax Red Fliter, Plus-X. Comments encouraged. Heck of a shot! Fabulous. Beautiful. -- 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: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi
On 1/18/07 2:33 PM, Cotty, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might live to egret that. With any luck I'll get over it swiftly. Jeez, another tern for the worse here. Getting ruff again. BTW, was the original query ever answered/ :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi
I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might live to egret that. With any luck I'll get over it swiftly. Jeez, another tern for the worse here. Getting ruff again. -- 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: Hello! (introduction)
On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML), discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) Hi Mike, Cotty from the UK here. Pull up a stool. Don't believe anything Frank, Mark, Bill, Paul, several Johns, a couple of Pauls, and a Boris say. -- 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: Hello! (introduction)
Ah, I see I've bridged the credibility gap finally. :-) Tom C. From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Hello! (introduction) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:27:02 + On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML), discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) Hi Mike, Cotty from the UK here. Pull up a stool. Don't believe anything Frank, Mark, Bill, Paul, several Johns, a couple of Pauls, and a Boris say. -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi
On Jan 18, 2007, at 11:39 AM, K.Takeshita wrote: On 1/18/07 2:33 PM, Cotty, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might live to egret that. With any luck I'll get over it swiftly. Jeez, another tern for the worse here. Getting ruff again. BTW, was the original query ever answered/ :-). Is the query some kind of grouse? G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sensor Cleaning
the specks are definitely on the body not the lens, as I can see them with my eye. russ On 1/17/07, skye [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have not read very deeply into this subject, but I remember reading something that indicates that the specks should not be big enough to see with the naked eye. If your spots continue to show up in exactly the same place, I would try swapping lenses before mailing the thing out to pentax. Sorry if that sounds very obvious and is something you have already tried, but this is the only helpful thing I can think of to say. Good luck, I know how frustrating that is. I had to clean my sensor three times the last time I did it, so I used up three pecpads. Those aren't cheap. --skye On 1/17/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry to bring this thread up again, but... Somtime last week my copperhill eclipse/pecpad/spatula kit arrived, and I have attempted to clean the ccd (filter) for several nights in a row now. (I only do a four passes or so before I get frustrated and quit so I don't 'hurry' and ruin something :) The two spots I am referred to earlier will not break free, despite 20 or so passes. I was starting to wonder if there was something in or on the ccd itself, under the filter. But if I hold my light at an angle, the shadow from the specks fall far enough from the speck to indicate that ths specks are actually on the filter. Even so... are there any known issues with these ccd's or filters where they may have come this way from pentax? I really don't think this is the case, because I have not had these showing in my pictures until fairly recently, I just ought to ask. Also, is there a more aggressive cleaning method I could try (besides scotch tape) or is it time to suck it up and pay the big bucks to have pentas or whoever do it? Thanks again for the help. 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: Sensor Cleaning
I agree with you. I just got off the phone with the service dept, and apparently they cannot give quotes over the phone. But they will get to keep it for 15 to 20 bussiness days :( But she also did tell me that after I get it back from OEM service, it comes with a brand-spanking-new one year warrany, so that is nice. russ On 1/18/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is obviously time to have Pentax do it. Avoid having whoever do it. Paul On Jan 18, 2007, at 12:43 AM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: Sorry to bring this thread up again, but... Somtime last week my copperhill eclipse/pecpad/spatula kit arrived, and I have attempted to clean the ccd (filter) for several nights in a row now. (I only do a four passes or so before I get frustrated and quit so I don't 'hurry' and ruin something :) The two spots I am referred to earlier will not break free, despite 20 or so passes. I was starting to wonder if there was something in or on the ccd itself, under the filter. But if I hold my light at an angle, the shadow from the specks fall far enough from the speck to indicate that ths specks are actually on the filter. Even so... are there any known issues with these ccd's or filters where they may have come this way from pentax? I really don't think this is the case, because I have not had these showing in my pictures until fairly recently, I just ought to ask. Also, is there a more aggressive cleaning method I could try (besides scotch tape) or is it time to suck it up and pay the big bucks to have pentas or whoever do it? Thanks again for the help. Russ 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 -- 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: Sensor Cleaning
yeah, I already thought of that, and I have already put as much pressure on it as I ever will with something that if I break it, it is scrap :) russ On 1/17/07, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somtime last week my copperhill eclipse/pecpad/spatula kit arrived, and I have attempted to clean the ccd (filter) for several nights in a row now. (I only do a four passes or so before I get frustrated and quit so I don't 'hurry' and ruin something :) The two spots I am referred to earlier will not break free, despite 20 or so passes. I was starting to wonder if there was something in or on the ccd itself, under the filter. But if I hold my light at an angle, the shadow from the specks fall far enough from the speck to indicate that ths specks are actually on the filter. Even so... are there any known issues with these ccd's or filters where they may have come this way from pentax? I really don't think this is the case, because I have not had these showing in my pictures until fairly recently, I just ought to ask. Also, is there a more aggressive cleaning method I could try (besides scotch tape) or is it time to suck it up and pay the big bucks to have pentas or whoever do it? You may want to add a tiny bit more pressure during your pass, and make extra sure the cleaning surface is parallel to the sensor. Sounds stupid, I know, but I made that mistake a couple times when cleaning sensors at my last job. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
Mike Dausin (PDML) wrote: I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! so, it's been a slow week. give it time, people will post more. :-) Welcome to the list! -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 18, 2007, at 11:39 AM, K.Takeshita wrote: On 1/18/07 2:33 PM, Cotty, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might live to egret that. With any luck I'll get over it swiftly. Jeez, another tern for the worse here. Getting ruff again. BTW, was the original query ever answered/ :-). Is the query some kind of grouse? Bird of prey related the the shriek. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 18, 2007, at 11:39 AM, K.Takeshita wrote: On 1/18/07 2:33 PM, Cotty, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might live to egret that. With any luck I'll get over it swiftly. Jeez, another tern for the worse here. Getting ruff again. BTW, was the original query ever answered/ :-). Is the query some kind of grouse? Was someone accused of robin the list again? G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Photo software now freeware
Maybe someone can use some freeware photo editing tools? http://www.vicman.net/vicmangofree.htm greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
Hi Mike, Welcome to the list. I'm sure you have already figured out that we are a bunch of crazy, global warming obsessed, wallet challenged (due to frequent enablements) pixel peepers, except for those even crazier film guys. :) And dont ever let Cotty touch your lenses. He fondles them and then performs unmentionable acts on them. ;) rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) My name is Mike Dausin and I am a computer security engineer from the Austin Texas area. I can't quite remember what got me into photography but I can say this is by far the most fun/interesting/challenging hobby I've have (also the most expensive, but who's counting?) I mostly take landscape shots, which gives me a great excuse to go travel. But if I'm not on the road I try to take abstract photos in my house. I've flirted with owning a Pentax for several years, but I've only just now taken the plunge (with a K10.) This is a superb camera. But right now I'm more surprised at the size of the Pentax Community. I think I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! It's good to know that I'm not the only one out there that isn't shooting CanoNikon. In any case, I look forward to talking with you all soon! Thanks Mike Dausin Obligatory photoblog link: http://www.one-blind-eye.com http://www.one-blind-eye.com/ -- 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
OT: Stephen Hawking sings
This is pretty incredibly weird: http://www.stephenhawkingsings.co.uk/ Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi
I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might live to egret that. With any luck I'll get over it swiftly. Jeez, another tern for the worse here. Getting ruff again. BTW, was the original query ever answered/ :-). Is the query some kind of grouse? Don't be a tit! -- 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
Peso: Nora and Lily
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5471914 I've been pretty much away - My friend Nora died on January 11th at 89 - We had been friends for over 40 years. NOt unexpected, but sad for the survivors, nonetheless. She was sent off in royal style, in a very touching fashion. Her kids asked me to take photos of the proceedings, the party celebrating her, the burial and the interior of the house before things were taken down and stored or sold or passed on to children, grand children and great grand children... not that I had not already taken many pictures there - there were specific things that were especially treasured they wanted to remember as she had arranged them. She would have preferred scattered ashes to burial, but these things are for those left behind and she tacitly consented. As it happens, the cemetery is the very one which Nora took me to in 1978 to point out the No Permanent Planting sign that is in my book. Alas, it has been replaced with No dogs allowed in Cemetery. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Nora and Lily
An excellent and very moving photograph. Beautiful light. What a nice tribute to your friend. Paul -- Original message -- From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5471914 I've been pretty much away - My friend Nora died on January 11th at 89 - We had been friends for over 40 years. NOt unexpected, but sad for the survivors, nonetheless. She was sent off in royal style, in a very touching fashion. Her kids asked me to take photos of the proceedings, the party celebrating her, the burial and the interior of the house before things were taken down and stored or sold or passed on to children, grand children and great grand children... not that I had not already taken many pictures there - there were specific things that were especially treasured they wanted to remember as she had arranged them. She would have preferred scattered ashes to burial, but these things are for those left behind and she tacitly consented. As it happens, the cemetery is the very one which Nora took me to in 1978 to point out the No Permanent Planting sign that is in my book. Alas, it has been replaced with No dogs allowed in Cemetery. ann -- 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: It Arrived!
Tim Øsleby wrote: I am borrowing this lens for a week. Unfortunately the light is no good, so I haven't really tested it, so all I can comment on is the handling. So far, it seems a gem of a lens. It is lighter than what I expected, and the focus clutch is very nice. The manual focus feel is all right. I definitely feel some LBA coming ;-) I see there has been a major oil spill in your area. Hope it dissipates quickly. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Stephen Hawking sings
I enjoyed Stairway to Heaven and the Tom Baker Every Breath You Take. Funny. Tom C. From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Stephen Hawking sings Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:37:09 + Bob Shell wrote: This is pretty incredibly weird: http://www.stephenhawkingsings.co.uk/ Bob Try the link to the Dr Who site at the bottom and enjoy their duet. Number five on the list. -- 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: Hello! (introduction)
No, that's just Cotty being forgetful. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia PS Welcome, Mike Quoting Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ah, I see I've bridged the credibility gap finally. :-) Tom C. From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Hello! (introduction) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:27:02 + On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML), discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) Hi Mike, Cotty from the UK here. Pull up a stool. Don't believe anything Frank, Mark, Bill, Paul, several Johns, a couple of Pauls, and a Boris say. -- Get a Home Equity Credit Line Let us match you with leading lenders, free. Form takes 30 seconds. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3wuyVCAHgUujkPC7nb2NAVWcPkhpCN/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax price hike?
DCWatch Longtime test #6 focuses on accessories such as extension tubes and other gizmos that makes strange things to lenses. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/longterm/2007/01/19/5391.html It looks as if Pentax is planning to increase the price on these items that are expensive to make and keep in stock, probably as they don't sell in significant numbers. Judging from the table, many items will double in price. The Japanese press announcement is dated 11507 so I guess it will be a few days until we see something similar in English. Bertil -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Tioga Pass Scenic
Thanks, Cotty. It's nice to know that last go through the hills wasn't a complete waste (photographically, that is). -Brendan --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 17/1/07, Brendan MacRae, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.primelensphoto.com/images/tioga_pass.jpg 67II, 55mm f4, Pentax Red Fliter, Plus-X. Comments encouraged. Heck of a shot! Fabulous. Beautiful. -- 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 Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Stephen Hawking sings
Bob Shell wrote: This is pretty incredibly weird: http://www.stephenhawkingsings.co.uk/ Bob Try the link to the Dr Who site at the bottom and enjoy their duet. Number five on the list. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
Ahh... I'm still in the club then. :-) Tom C. From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] No, that's just Cotty being forgetful. Cheers Brian Quoting Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ah, I see I've bridged the credibility gap finally. :-) Tom C. From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Hello! (introduction) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:27:02 + On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML), discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) Hi Mike, Cotty from the UK here. Pull up a stool. Don't believe anything Frank, Mark, Bill, Paul, several Johns, a couple of Pauls, and a Boris say. -- Get a Home Equity Credit Line Let us match you with leading lenders, free. Form takes 30 seconds. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3wuyVCAHgUujkPC7nb2NAVWcPkhpCN/ -- 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: finally put my hands on K10D... part III
Boris, The FAJ 18-35 sample I have is very sharp on wide end, even reasonably sharp fully open. You may have a bad sample. If you wish I can send you some full size JPEGS from my *istD shot with this lens. yes please, that would be very useful as I said I have nothing to compare my shots with. You can use this address but please keep the attachment size within reasonable limits. But this is not just about sharpness - while images produced by fixed 50s are refined (smooth and sharp at the same time), images from zoom are rough - yes, they may be apparently sharp, but IMHO this is not real sharpness (just higher contrast). Also about all possible aberrations are present - from color fringing through geometric distortions to softening towards the edges. As you said, I may have a bad sample but even if my sample is fine it's probably unfair to compare such basic zoom with specimens of some of the best glass available regardless of price. Too bad I've started with the latter... BTW I've tried to develop these pictures using ACR in PSCS2 and with contrast set to the minimum they now look much better to me. Nobel Prize to the inventors of the RAW image processing! :-) Having said that of course I cannot dispute the fact that 50 mm lenses give better image quality. indeed. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part III
Godfrey, Get yourself an FA20-35 so you can use it on both cameras. You won't regret it. It's the best short zoom I've seen ... while I most of the time respect your opinions I won't go and buy the lens tomorrow. :-) But I'd appreciate if you could send me one or two samples demonstrating its qualities. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Disassembling a F135/2.8
Succes! I managed to clean this little gem and now it's fungus free. Ordered a spanner wrench through ebay and got some Schroder PH0, PH00 and PH000 screwdrivers. Nobody in Europe sells JIS screwdrivers and my Schroder screwdriver set fits perfectly. The lens was completely disassembled and I learned I didn't need a spanner wrench at all. All the glass surfaces are accessible when disassembling the front part. Working on the K mount with all the tiny parts was a nightmare. Toine On 1/3/07, Toine [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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? Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Tioga Pass Scenic
http://www.primelensphoto.com/images/tioga_pass.jpg wow, I'd like to see this on a large scale print. Amazing. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
Peter, Mike, Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't that better. mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm PMJI but what's wrong with this one? Actually he is quite right - as long as slowness of the card doesn't slow down me (read writing to the card is done independently in the background), I don't care. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
Welcome Mike, Cotty forgot to warn you about me, but if you've been lurking for a couple weeks, you've likely already learned to discount anything from either Cotty or myself. Jack --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML), discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) Hi Mike, Cotty from the UK here. Pull up a stool. Don't believe anything Frank, Mark, Bill, Paul, several Johns, a couple of Pauls, and a Boris say. -- 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 Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PUG form up and running
From: Jostein Øksne Hi gang, Sorry about the unavailability. Ken Waller's submission dropped into the database just now, so it must be working. I already submitted an image for February using email while the form was down. Should I re-submit now using the form? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash
Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1796154/f4cc7649/sharing.html -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Casual lens test, SMC Pentax-FA 135 f/2.8
The weather over here in the UK has been absolutely terrible for weeks now, so the other day I decided to do some lens testing indoors, also giving me chance to familiarise myself with the workings of ACR. I was shooting with the *istD, mainly tripod mounted using a cable release, but this one was a casual shot as I left work for home with the Pentax FA 135 wide open at f/2.8. I'm a amazed at the quality of this lens, destined to become one of my favourites with DSLR's. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5470965 John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
He's not kidding. Christian wrote: Mike Dausin (PDML) wrote: I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! so, it's been a slow week. give it time, people will post more. :-) Welcome to the list! -- -- 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: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi
Cotty wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might live to egret that. With any luck I'll get over it swiftly. Jeez, another tern for the worse here. Getting ruff again. BTW, was the original query ever answered/ :-). Is the query some kind of grouse? Don't be a tit! Were back to the original bird, I guess. -- 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: Hello! (introduction)
I think he preforms unspeakable acts on them, if they were unmentionable he'd probably just stick them in his underwear. Gonz wrote: Hi Mike, Welcome to the list. I'm sure you have already figured out that we are a bunch of crazy, global warming obsessed, wallet challenged (due to frequent enablements) pixel peepers, except for those even crazier film guys. :) And dont ever let Cotty touch your lenses. He fondles them and then performs unmentionable acts on them. ;) rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) My name is Mike Dausin and I am a computer security engineer from the Austin Texas area. I can't quite remember what got me into photography but I can say this is by far the most fun/interesting/challenging hobby I've have (also the most expensive, but who's counting?) I mostly take landscape shots, which gives me a great excuse to go travel. But if I'm not on the road I try to take abstract photos in my house. I've flirted with owning a Pentax for several years, but I've only just now taken the plunge (with a K10.) This is a superb camera. But right now I'm more surprised at the size of the Pentax Community. I think I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! It's good to know that I'm not the only one out there that isn't shooting CanoNikon. In any case, I look forward to talking with you all soon! Thanks Mike Dausin Obligatory photoblog link: http://www.one-blind-eye.com http://www.one-blind-eye.com/ -- -- 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: OT: Stephen Hawking sings
This is beyond weird. Bob Shell wrote: This is pretty incredibly weird: http://www.stephenhawkingsings.co.uk/ Bob -- -- 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: finally put my hands on K10D... part III
I'm not Godfrey, but here's a sample of what the 20-35 can do. http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitledv.html Peter Lacus wrote: Godfrey, Get yourself an FA20-35 so you can use it on both cameras. You won't regret it. It's the best short zoom I've seen ... while I most of the time respect your opinions I won't go and buy the lens tomorrow. :-) But I'd appreciate if you could send me one or two samples demonstrating its qualities. Cheers, Peter -- -- 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 pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash
On 1/18/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1796154/f4cc7649/sharing.html Do note, of course, that this is not from any Pentax website. It's basically leaked from a Pentax rep. Proceed with caution. There are users who have installed it without a problem, but personally I'll wait a day or two for the real thing. Nice to see, of course, as I've been hoping for wireless flash! The front wheel ISO adjustment in Av mode will be nice also. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT: Stephen Hawking sings
From: Bob Shell This is pretty incredibly weird: http://www.stephenhawkingsings.co.uk/ Bob That's a hoot, but you should also try the link to The Doctor Sings http://www.thedoctorsings.co.uk/ ... and do the Timewarp again! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
The fact that he calls using RAW a bonehead move, is more than enough, however his hands off reviews make any other opinion he has superfluous. Peter Lacus wrote: Peter, Mike, Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't that better. mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm PMJI but what's wrong with this one? Actually he is quite right - as long as slowness of the card doesn't slow down me (read writing to the card is done independently in the background), I don't care. Cheers, Peter -- -- 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 pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash
It doesn't seem to be available on the Pentax Japan or USA sites yet. Digital Image Studio wrote: Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1796154/f4cc7649/sharing.html -- -- 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: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
Peter Lacus wrote: Peter, Mike, Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't that better. mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm PMJI but what's wrong with this one? Actually he is quite right - as long as slowness of the card doesn't slow down me (read writing to the card is done independently in the background), I don't care. The question you have to ask is, Has he ever even _seen_ a media card? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part III
On 1/18/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not Godfrey, but here's a sample of what the 20-35 can do. http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitledv.html Ditto: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=138 -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso: Nora and Lily
Very nice tribute. ann sanfedele wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5471914 I've been pretty much away - My friend Nora died on January 11th at 89 - We had been friends for over 40 years. NOt unexpected, but sad for the survivors, nonetheless. She was sent off in royal style, in a very touching fashion. Her kids asked me to take photos of the proceedings, the party celebrating her, the burial and the interior of the house before things were taken down and stored or sold or passed on to children, grand children and great grand children... not that I had not already taken many pictures there - there were specific things that were especially treasured they wanted to remember as she had arranged them. She would have preferred scattered ashes to burial, but these things are for those left behind and she tacitly consented. As it happens, the cemetery is the very one which Nora took me to in 1978 to point out the No Permanent Planting sign that is in my book. Alas, it has been replaced with No dogs allowed in Cemetery. ann -- -- 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: Hello! (introduction)
Ah, enablement. When I joined the list almost two years ago I had two Pentax bodies and four lenses. I now have 5 35mm SLRs, a PS, a DSLR (it's actually my wife's, but I paid for it!), 12 lenses and a teleconverter. Run away while your sanity and wallet are still intact! In all seriousness, the list is great. I've met some wonderful folks (online and in person). Welcome aboard. On 1/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Mike, Welcome to the list. Now that you're here you'll soon find that your expensive hobby has become even more expensive. We're known for enablement. We'll help you talk yourself into buying all manner of Pentax toys. It's a free (in one sense of the word) perk that comes with list membership. Seriously, I'll look forward to seeing some of your photos. Paul Stenquist -- Original message -- From: Mike Dausin (PDML) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) My name is Mike Dausin and I am a computer security engineer from the Austin Texas area. I can't quite remember what got me into photography but I can say this is by far the most fun/interesting/challenging hobby I've have (also the most expensive, but who's counting?) I mostly take landscape shots, which gives me a great excuse to go travel. But if I'm not on the road I try to take abstract photos in my house. I've flirted with owning a Pentax for several years, but I've only just now taken the plunge (with a K10.) This is a superb camera. But right now I'm more surprised at the size of the Pentax Community. I think I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! It's good to know that I'm not the only one out there that isn't shooting CanoNikon. In any case, I look forward to talking with you all soon! Thanks Mike Dausin Obligatory photoblog link: http://www.one-blind-eye.com http://www.one-blind-eye.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 -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Into the Cold
Mark Dalal wrote: What do you all do in order to prep your camera for the cold? Any differences in battery life? Any tips are appreciated. Hey Mark - I've spent hours out in the cold shooting snowflakes. I've had no porblem with the *ist-D and lithium batteries. If I'm goning to be around all day I will usually leave the camera setup in the un-heated garage. It's sat out there for 8-10 hours in mid 20's (F) with no battery problems or other problems. Same is true with the Mz-S. I do seal the camera in a ziplock bag (or two) before bringing it in. Condensation on (or within) a camera or lens is my main concern. - MCC -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Tioga Pass Scenic
Thanks, Peter. I'm going to attempt to print it myself on the 4800. But I'm going to wait until the new ink comes in. -Brendan --- Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.primelensphoto.com/images/tioga_pass.jpg wow, I'd like to see this on a large scale print. Amazing. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
On Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 10:30:25PM +, Peter Lacus wrote: Peter, Mike, Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't that better. mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm PMJI but what's wrong with this one? Actually he is quite right - as long as slowness of the card doesn't slow down me (read writing to the card is done independently in the background), I don't care. Ah, but you managed to say that without derogatory putdowns or suggestions that anyone who thinks they need high write speed is a mindless idiot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash
That'd be why it's the pre-release firmware. It's a leaked unofficial version. Cheers, Dave At 08:14 AM 19/01/2007, P. J. Alling wrote: It doesn't seem to be available on the Pentax Japan or USA sites yet. Digital Image Studio wrote: Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1796154/f4cc7649/sharing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
BTW - Jack Likes Velvia. 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: Hello! (introduction) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:27:49 -0800 (PST) Welcome Mike, Cotty forgot to warn you about me, but if you've been lurking for a couple weeks, you've likely already learned to discount anything from either Cotty or myself. Jack --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML), discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) Hi Mike, Cotty from the UK here. Pull up a stool. Don't believe anything Frank, Mark, Bill, Paul, several Johns, a couple of Pauls, and a Boris say. -- 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 Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now. -- 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 - Web Security Question
Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions. My webhost confirmed that it was a 'brute force' attack that got the password. They said that they have software in place to detect that with the main logins, but are in the process of installing it for FTP. They didn't answer my question about SFTP so I'll ask again. Checking the logs I found that I was lucky enough to stumble onto the intrusion just a few hours after it happened - so at least that worked out. Meanwhile - I'm learning more about .htaccess commands... - MCC -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part III
On Jan 18, 2007, at 2:10 PM, Peter Lacus wrote: Get yourself an FA20-35 so you can use it on both cameras. You won't regret it. It's the best short zoom I've seen ... while I most of the time respect your opinions I won't go and buy the lens tomorrow. :-) But I'd appreciate if you could send me one or two samples demonstrating its qualities. I've got a bunch posted in my PAW 2005-2006 sets that I took with it ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/01p.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/02.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/41.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/45.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/46.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/47.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/47a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/47b.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/47c.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/47.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/47a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/21.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/22.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/36.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/37.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/39.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/40.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/41.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/41s.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/43p.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/44.htm enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
Peter Lacus wrote: PMJI but what's wrong with this one? Actually he is quite right - as long as slowness of the card doesn't slow down me (read writing to the card is done independently in the background), I don't care. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash
Digital Image Studio wrote: Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1796154/f4cc7649/sharing.html sarcasmPre-release code from an untrusted source. Where do I sign up?/sarcasm -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?
mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm If the answer involves Ken Rockwell, you're asking the wrong question. ;- -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
On 18/1/07, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed: Ahh... I'm still in the club then. :-) It goes without saying, don't believe a word Tom says. Unless he mentions Chicken Little. -- 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 pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash
I downloaded the archive and the files look semi-legit. There is a release date of January 23 in one of the documents. I do not think waiting a few days for the official release is going to kill me so I am going to hold off. On 1/18/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Digital Image Studio wrote: Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1796154/f4cc7649/sharing.html sarcasmPre-release code from an untrusted source. Where do I sign up?/sarcasm -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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: Hello! (introduction)
Quoting Mike Dausin (PDML) [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) My name is Mike Dausin and I am a computer security engineer from the Austin Texas area. I can't quite remember what got me into photography but I can say this is by far the most fun/interesting/challenging hobby I've have (also the most expensive, but who's counting?) I mostly take landscape shots, which gives me a great excuse to go travel. But if I'm not on the road I try to take abstract photos in my house. I've flirted with owning a Pentax for several years, but I've only just now taken the plunge (with a K10.) This is a superb camera. But right now I'm more surprised at the size of the Pentax Community. I think I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! It's good to know that I'm not the only one out there that isn't shooting CanoNikon. You can do both, i do:-) In any case, I look forward to talking with you all soon! Welcome to the list. Dave Brooks Thanks Mike Dausin Obligatory photoblog link: http://www.one-blind-eye.com http://www.one-blind-eye.com/ -- 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: What's in a Pentax image file (2007 edition) ?
On Jan 18, 2007, at 10:21 AM, John Francis wrote: Phil Harvey has now released stand-alone ExifTool executables both for Windows and for the Mac that don't require a Perl environment. http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/index.html Those could be a lot more useful than modifying ShowTags Thanks John! G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
- Original Message - From: Mike Dausin (PDML) Subject: Hello! (introduction) . But right now I'm more surprised at the size of the Pentax Community. I think I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! What we lack in quality, we make up for in quantity. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
