Re: Lens Roadmap
I don't think it would be a Limited candidate. It would probably be more suited to a DA* nomenclature, IMO. 2007/3/9, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: A DA 28/2.0 would be more expensive and therefore fit in the range of limited lenses. There doesn't seem to be room in current Pentax ranges for a straight-forward non-limited 28/2.8 prime lens (unfortunately). Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: 08 March, 2007 11:24 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Lens Roadmap Of course they could. My A28/2.0 took a 49mm filter. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I think they could design a 28mm f/2 that would still fit a 49mm diameter filter. I want it the same size as a 43 Limited, or as close as sensibly possible, with the same styling/finish as the DA21, DA70 and FA43... But I'm not demanding. ;-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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: New Sony
No way Ken, not a Z1P. I wouldn't call it a pretty camera but noway is it ugly. I'd vote for A3000 or SFX, not sure. We should make a poll: prettiest and ugliest Pentax camera :) 2007/3/9, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/08/07 6:43 PM, K.Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are not the only one who thinks so, of course. Why do you think others won't think that way? What's wrong in chatting about the shape or anything else. BTW, the ugliest camera I encountered so far (at the time) was PZ-1p but it gave me what I wanted and I loved it. Even though we joke around what looks to be an old style pentaprism in steroid of Sony's mockup, I am sure anyone in this list would pick it up if it offers what he wants. So, please.. :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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: Sigma DP1
In this case, all else is NOT being held equal. FourThirds viewfinder is smaller and/or fainter due to smaller sensor size. Once again the faster lens just compensates for that handicap, no gain. Dario - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 6:11 AM Subject: RE: Sigma DP1 Even if all else is being held equal due to other factors, a faster lens is still better than a slower lens in terms of viewfinder brightness because your eyes always have the same sensitivity even if the crappy 4/3 sensor doesnt... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 12:01 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma DP1 I understand... However at minimal ISO the noise is about as good as regular APS cameras, right? Then, for this case only, the f/2 zoom would be beneficial, isn't it? Boris Dario Bonazza wrote: Adam Maas wrote: It's pretty simple. The 4/3rds cameras are noisy at moderate ISO's. 400 on a 4/3rds body is as noisy as 800-1600 on a larger sensor. So you need faster lenses to be able to shoot in the same light with similar amounts of noise. Thus the f2 zooms get you no real boost in speed, since they only make up for the lower ISO necessary due to the noisy sensor. My thought exactly. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FA:Tokina 400 AT-X SMC K/500
PDML ers, Since its Friday I'll post a shameless plug on my eBay auction items for K-mount telephotos lenses ending on Sunday. Tokina AT-X 400/5.6: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=005sspagename=STRK% 3AMESE%3AITviewitem=item=150098938936rd=1rd=1 Pentax K/500/4.5: http://cgi.ebay.com/Pentax-SMC-K-500mm-f4-5-Super-telephoto-Prime- Lens MF_W0QQitemZ150098933702QQcategoryZ4688QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZView Item Both are nice lenses I hate to part with, but I'm working on a major enablement so they must go. Thanks for looking, JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lens Roadmap
On Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:29:39 -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote On Mar 8, 2007, at 4:04 PM, John Whittingham wrote: On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:32:07 +0100, Henk Terhell wrote A DA 28/2.0 would be more expensive and therefore fit in the range of limited lenses. There doesn't seem to be room in current Pentax ranges for a straight-forward non-limited 28/2.8 prime lens (unfortunately). So just get yourself the FA 28mm f/2.8. I consider myself fairly lucky to have found a new (demo) one of these recently. They've been out of stock at most vendors for months at least. Godfrey I've seen a few go on the dreaded auction site recently here in the UK, I got chance yesterday to use it for the first time on the K10D, it usualy gets left at home because of the Tamron 28-75. I can clearly see why you like this lens Godfrey, I'm very pleased with the performance especially the flat field characteristics, even at the closest focusing distance. Here's a sample shot of one of the lenses I'm selling: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5697523size=lg Regards, 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: Lens Roadmap
I will. The question is, where? Both N* and C* do still have 28/2.8 lenses at affordable prices and there is a C* 28/1.8. For Pentax there is of course a Sigma 28mm F 1.8 EX DG Asf Macro but that looks about the size of my DA 16-45. Meanwile I use the FA 35/2 (excellent) and Sigma 24/2.8 (but it's quality is not so impressive). Henk So just get yourself the FA 28mm f/2.8. Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG
On Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:57:55 -0500, Doug Franklin wrote John Francis wrote: But I don't carry the 250-600 and the 300/f2.8 at the same time; one stays back at base. Even then by the end of the day I'm beat - with the 25-600, the 80-200, a couple of bodies, and a few more other odds-and-ends I'm starting out with 25lbs or more of stuff (and I'll swear it gets heavier by the end of the day). Too bad you're on the opposite coast, John. If you were closer by I could hook you up with some good dealers for golf carts. They can be life savers, particularly at hilly tracks like Sears Point (Infineon ?) and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and (for me) Road Atlanta and VIR. If you've got a long bed pickup truck, you can drive the cart right up into the truck. I'm not sure how much weight I haul around the track, but it's significant. Two bodies, 16-45, 50-200, FA* 200, F* 300, Sigma 400, monopod and head, spare batteries, assorted odds and ends, image tank, ... and that doesn't even count stuff like rain gear, food and drink, spare smokes ... Geez, even just the camera-related gear is probably heavier than I thought it was. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) Hi Doug That's got to be the best use for a golf cart I've heard of 8) I'm not sure it would do anything for my street cred here in the UK though. The main problem here is I usualy travel by motorcycle to race meets, beats the hell out of sitting in traffic jams, parking and camping if needed is cheaper and more convenient. Regards, 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
Yet another K10D review...
...and another 'default-jpg' quality complaint. For the rest, a good opinion. http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/pentax/k10d-review/index.shtml __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo. Llamadas a fijos y móviles desde 1 céntimo por minuto. http://es.voice.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Lens Roadmap
On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:06:34 +0100, Henk Terhell wrote I will. The question is, where? Both N* and C* do still have 28/2.8 lenses at affordable prices and there is a C* 28/1.8. For Pentax there is of course a Sigma 28mm F 1.8 EX DG Asf Macro but that looks about the size of my DA 16-45. Meanwile I use the FA 35/2 (excellent) and Sigma 24/2.8 (but it's quality is not so impressive). Henk Personally I wouldn't touch the Sigma 28mm f/1.8, but I think the Sigma 24 f/2.8 (manual focus) is very good optically, is it the build you're not impressed with? The FA35/2 is very impressive, I wouldn't part with mine. 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: PESO: Construction
On Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:47:53 -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote I'm kind of liking this. But most interestingly, it shows off the capabilities of the DA 12-24 and the K10D. No argument there Paul, very impressed. I can feel LBA setting in 8) 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: PESO: Construction
On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:13:39 +0100, John Whittingham wrote On Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:47:53 -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote I'm kind of liking this. But most interestingly, it shows off the capabilities of the DA 12-24 and the K10D. No argument there Paul, very impressed. I can feel LBA setting in 8) John The DA70 is also figuring very strongly to plug the gap between FA50/1.4 and Sigma EX 105/2.8. 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: Lens Roadmap
I got the Sigma AF Super Wide II 24/2.8 which is a convenient small lens, as replacement of my FA 35/2 (of which I also won't part) for digital. Some pics of the Sigma lens have disappointed me but I may not have given it a fair chance yet. I would prefer a light weight 28 mm when hiking. Henk Personally I wouldn't touch the Sigma 28mm f/1.8, but I think the Sigma 24 f/2.8 (manual focus) is very good optically, is it the build you're not impressed with? The FA35/2 is very impressive, I wouldn't part with mine. John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
It is the desire of most civilised societies to have the freedom to express their views, and there is no fault here. What there is, is a difference of cultural exchange. In America, it is part and parcel of the culture to express a view even if that view does not necessarily move the discussion on in a positive way, whereas in other parts of the world it is perceived to be inconsiderate to express a belief that appears to denigrate. This is the cost of a world-wide list, and unmoderated. The positive aspects of such (in my opinion ;-) far outweigh the disadvantages, and so we must try and deal with it. We all like a bit of silliness now and again, and I am no exception. I enjoy reading nonesense about how ugly a camera looks, and I certainly enjoy Ken's posts. I also enjoy reading of the extremely technical nature of digital photography, and I equally enjoy reading Godfrey's posts. So, here is a pretend post that probably would never happen here on this list - look at the content, and think about it, and think how the reply might seem offensive to someone from a culture slightly less 'up front and in your face' POST A: Vibrating components is by far the best method of cleaning DSLR sensors, as the vertical and horizontal movement of the sensor at a high frequency means that small particles of dust and detritus are forced off the sensor and onto the sticky surface below where they are collected. Having to use Pec-pads and such is such a chore in comparison and I would recommend anyone to buy a DSLR with this feature. POST B: What da heck do I care how it cleans? I want to know what it looks like ... Does it have a nice rounded prism cover? what the accessories look like? what the grip feels like? are what are important to me. Just playing devil's advocate here. -- 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: Pentax K10D firmware update 1.11 now available
On 8/3/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: LOL ... My eyes filled in the missing t ... thanks for the laugh, Cotty. ;-) :-) -- 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:The Missing link
thanks. I've just now republished the main Staithes site, so it would help if you could check that too - it's derived from large raw files rather than dinky camera jpegs. http://web-options.com/Staithes2007/ Thanks for pointing the problem out and helping to resolve it. That's fine also. I'm glad to have the opportunity to look through other than the thumbs. You were up and about early. Nice sunrises. 'appen. Aye. Glad you enjoyed them. I was up early every day, but until the last one I just peered out of the window, saw the clouds, and went back to bed. I ought to go to bed now - was managing a work crisis until 4am, but now it's too light to sleep. I think I've gone to the extreme in reducing the size of the files - large areas of flat colour, such as blue sky, show some banding, so I'll tweak around until it's gone, but the file remains small. Ta, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Buying a monopod
Boris Liberman escribió: Hi! I've decided I'd buy a monopod. My choices are basically Slik 350 and Manfrotto 680. I have a Manfrotto 479-4B plus 234 RC head and a Slik Easypod. Both of them are good, but the Manfrotto is more solid and can also be used as a self-defence weapon if needed. Any specifics I should be looking for or both are acceptable. Mainly I am going to use it with 80-320 towards 320 mm of course. And generally a bit of (mobile) support won't hurt me. I had the FA 80-320 (sold it 3 months ago), and being a light lens, any of the monopods you're looking at would be enough. In fact, I have used that lens, mounted on the MZ-S with the monopods I have and it has worked like a charm. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Do you suffer from TLS?
Do you suffer from TLS? (Tiny Lens Syndrome) If so, Sigma has the cure: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Do you suffer from TLS?
On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 07:16:56 -0500, Bob Shell wrote Do you suffer from TLS? (Tiny Lens Syndrome) If so, Sigma has the cure: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp Bob Brings on BFO lens syndrome. 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: Buying a monopod
Here's the 3018 at Adorama, $51: http://www.adorama.com/BG681.html?searchinfo=bogen%20monopoditem_no=3 On 3/8/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I recall, the 3018/3218/whatever-it-is that I have was between US$ 100 and 150, at least four or five years ago. -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Do you suffer from TLS?
On 3/09/07 7:16 AM, Bob Shell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you suffer from TLS? (Tiny Lens Syndrome) If so, Sigma has the cure: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp Batteries not included but the camera is. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax Gallery Question
Bruce Dayton wrote: It seems that right now, scanned images don't work. Actually one of my images that is in the Gallery is a scanned image. I explained why in the notes section and I guess they accepted the reason. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
Looks a bit like the grotesque Mamiya lighthouse, not something I would like to be seen in public with... Bertil It does appear to have a larger pentaprism, which means? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery Question
Walter Hamler wrote: Bruce Dayton wrote: It seems that right now, scanned images don't work. Actually one of my images that is in the Gallery is a scanned image. I explained why in the notes section and I guess they accepted the reason. 10 of my accepted images are scans from slides or negatives. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG
John Whittingham wrote: The main problem here is I usualy travel by motorcycle to race meets, beats the hell out of sitting in traffic jams, parking and camping if needed is cheaper and more convenient. Yeah, you'd look pretty funny pulling a trailer with golf cart with a motorcycle. ;-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Buying a monopod
Nick Wright wrote: Here's the 3018 at Adorama, $51: http://www.adorama.com/BG681.html?searchinfo=bogen%20monopoditem_no=3 On 3/8/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I recall, the 3018/3218/whatever-it-is that I have was between US$ 100 and 150, at least four or five years ago. It turns out that's the 3018 and I have the 3218. The only difference between them is the 3218 is black where the 3018 is silver/chrome. And the price drop figures. As someone else mentioned, this thing could definitely be used as a bludgeon if necessary. Fully extended, it's tall than my eye can reach the viewfinder on the camera. I'm about 5' 9 or 5' 10 tall. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Buying a monopod
I have a video head on my monopod. It provides plenty of tilt. Tilt is necessary when shooting birds high in trees. Paul On Mar 9, 2007, at 12:16 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: I have used monopods for many years without heads. since the thing only has one leg, its pretty easy to adjust it as needed without a head. I dont even think I would want a head on one...Verticals can be done with a simple L-bracket on the camera on a monopod too. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 12:05 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Buying a monopod Godfrey, the Manfrotto that I mentioned is sold without any additions (no head, no quick release) for $85 here. I may have to buy a quick release and a head, but probably later. Alternatively I could try to dismount the head and quick release from the Slik tripod that I have and attach it to the monopod, though it then will be ugly and bulky ;-). I do want a ball head though ;-). Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mar 8, 2007, at 6:42 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: I've decided I'd buy a monopod. My choices are basically Slik 350 and Manfrotto 680. Any specifics I should be looking for or both are acceptable. Mainly I am going to use it with 80-320 towards 320 mm of course. And generally a bit of (mobile) support won't hurt me. What do you say? I was out walking with the DA50-200 the other day and realizing that I want a monopod or tripod for any focal length over 100mm in order to ensure adequate camera stability. I've played with the Slik and didn't like it's leg latches much. This is the one I'd get: Bogen / Manfrotto 681B 3 Section Monopod (Black) with 3229 Swivel/ Tilt Head (RC2 Quick Release) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=WishList.jspA=detailsQ=sku=353315is=REG or http://tinyurl.com/25wve4 You do need a head, even just a simple one, to allow both horizontal and vertical orientation. The QR on the 3229 is compatible with my two other Manfrotto heads (it takes the same plates) and is very sturdy. I have the simpler 3223 model but that doesn't have the QR clamp, which is important for ease of use in the field. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash
Yes, most minilab processors are set up for srgb. Paul On Mar 9, 2007, at 12:19 AM, Bill Owens wrote: When I worked in a lab using a Fuji processor, adobe RGB gave me a terrible blue cast. Switching to sRGB fixed the problem. This was with the IstD Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Markus Maurer Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 5:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash Hi Pentaxians still struggling on the new digital way I made this first flash shot with the AF280T in auto mode and bounced to the wall on the K10D set at ISO 100 and F5.6 of Leo Leu Lowenzahn. I cropped it a bit and sharpened in Photoshop but I'm still unable to set the tonal range as good in the raw converter as in Photoshop. That will have too wait a bit too. Experimenting with Adobe RGB, sRGB and ProPhotoRGB color space settings leaves me confused enough for today. Too much reading I will have to go out tomorrow for some close-ups, that little 18-55mm Kit lens will come handy for some first landscape test shots. http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/leoleu1.jpg greetings Markus -- 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: Pentax Gallery Question
I loaded a scanned 6x7 image just the other day. No problem. Paul On Mar 9, 2007, at 1:53 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: It seems that right now, scanned images don't work. I believe it is reading the exif data and not finding a pentax camera listed. I originally got one scanned image accepted before they listed the *istD as a camera. Once they fixed that, it seems that scanned images are no longer accepted. I wrote to them a couple of days ago and they replied that they would pass on the problem to the programming staff. -- Bruce Thursday, March 8, 2007, 2:05:12 PM, you wrote: JD I'm getting frustrated and declined images. Reason, not taken with a JD Pentax camera. Not true..of course. JD I'm not being given the chance to enter the equipment used. JD After multiple attempts with the same images, I've had seven accepted JD which are in a to be reviewed category, I believe it's termed. JD Another seven are simply not being allowed due to the aforementioned JD not taken with Pentax. JD I emailed the question to Pentax yesterday, but nothing back yet. JD Anyone having a like experience? JD Jack JD ___ _ JD Need Mail bonding? JD Go to the Yahoo! Mail QA for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. JD http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396546091 -- 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: Shake reduction
Quite impressive. Love the colors here. Paul On Mar 9, 2007, at 1:47 AM, John Francis wrote: On Thu, Mar 08, 2007 at 07:16:52PM -0800, Bill Lawlor wrote: I posted two photos from my trip to India during January at www.photo.net/photos/wvl I used my new (aren't they all?) K10D and F28/2.8 wide open in the night market.That SR really works. Doesn't it, though? I was out today wandering around Los Gatos at lunchtime. My main purpose for the trip was to get this week's shot for my PAW gallery: http://www.jfwaf.com/PAW/PAW.php?name=PAW0710 It was only after I'd finished procesing the image, and came to enter the exposure details, that I noticed this had been taken with a shutter speed of 1/8th of a second. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Pentax MZ5n, lenses, ...
Howdy, I've been lurking here for years, and it seems that Fridays are the preferred days to post stuff-for-sale. So, in hoping that I do not offend anyone, I'll post a careful reference to some Pentax gear that has become redundant: http://www.lix.polytechnique.fr/Labo/Thomas.Clausen/For%20Sale There's Olympus stuff on that page too, however the Pentax section contains: Pentax FA 28-80 Pentax FA 35-80 Pentax FA 100-300 Pentax Cable Switch F - New In Box (NIB) Soft case for MZ-5n (ZX5n) Pentax MZ-5n (ZX5n) body I have no idea what reasonable prices would be for any of the above, however if you are interested do send me an email and we will work out something. The stuff is located in France, but I can ship world- wide. Here's to hoping that I've not broken list etiquette. Thomas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Jodhpur Market
Beautiful color. They capture the spirit of the market. Paul On Mar 8, 2007, at 7:16 PM, Bill Lawlor wrote: I posted two photos from my trip to India during January at www.photo.net/photos/wvl I used my new (aren't they all?) K10D and F28/2.8 wide open in the night market.That SR really works. Please comment. -- 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: Pentax Gallery Question
That helps to know. It had been hit and miss getting the scans to take, but after uploading a K10D shot, nothing further has been accepted. Obviously hope they get it untangled soon. Jack --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems that right now, scanned images don't work. I believe it is reading the exif data and not finding a pentax camera listed. I originally got one scanned image accepted before they listed the *istD as a camera. Once they fixed that, it seems that scanned images are no longer accepted. I wrote to them a couple of days ago and they replied that they would pass on the problem to the programming staff. -- Bruce Thursday, March 8, 2007, 2:05:12 PM, you wrote: JD I'm getting frustrated and declined images. Reason, not taken with a JD Pentax camera. Not true..of course. JD I'm not being given the chance to enter the equipment used. JD After multiple attempts with the same images, I've had seven accepted JD which are in a to be reviewed category, I believe it's termed. JD Another seven are simply not being allowed due to the aforementioned JD not taken with Pentax. JD I emailed the question to Pentax yesterday, but nothing back yet. JD Anyone having a like experience? JD Jack JD JD Need Mail bonding? JD Go to the Yahoo! Mail QA for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. JD http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396546091 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery Question
I get declines before getting the notes page. Jack --- Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bruce Dayton wrote: It seems that right now, scanned images don't work. Actually one of my images that is in the Gallery is a scanned image. I explained why in the notes section and I guess they accepted the reason. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery Question
I've had six film scans and one digital accepted. Jack --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Walter Hamler wrote: Bruce Dayton wrote: It seems that right now, scanned images don't work. Actually one of my images that is in the Gallery is a scanned image. I explained why in the notes section and I guess they accepted the reason. 10 of my accepted images are scans from slides or negatives. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG
On Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:38:33 -0500, Doug Franklin wrote John Whittingham wrote: The main problem here is I usualy travel by motorcycle to race meets, beats the hell out of sitting in traffic jams, parking and camping if needed is cheaper and more convenient. Yeah, you'd look pretty funny pulling a trailer with golf cart with a motorcycle. ;-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) LOL, I've seen the Germans pulling beer barrels (on wheels) with their bikes at the TT. 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: Lens Roadmap
On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:53:38 +0100, Henk Terhell wrote I got the Sigma AF Super Wide II 24/2.8 which is a convenient small lens, as replacement of my FA 35/2 (of which I also won't part) for digital. Some pics of the Sigma lens have disappointed me but I may not have given it a fair chance yet. I would prefer a light weight 28 mm when hiking. Henk I've heard the focusing helicoid is the weak link in that particular model AF Sigma, I have no experience of it myself though. 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
Advice on repair of SMC-M 50mm/f4 Macro
I hit the jackpot at my University's surplus yesterday and rescued three A28mm/f2.8, a A50mm/f2 and a M50mm/f4 macro that were destined for the metal salvage yard. I am most excited about the macro lens because I have read some nice comments about it in the archive. After some inspection the M50/4 looks pretty good optically. After cleaning it up a bit I mounted it on the *istD and took some test shots and really like the results. However, the focusing binds at a few different points. At first I thought it was a lubrication issue but close inspection shows a small dent in the body. The dent is right at the seam that runs around the body and is opposite the focusing scale. The question I have for those of you that have taken this (or a similar) lens apart; is it worth trying a DIY fix on it? Since I did not spend any money on the lens, I am not interested in sending the lens out for repair but would be willing to spend a few hours on it if I could straighten it out. My other option is to just keep using it as-is since the binding is not all that bad and macro focusing is usually tuned by moving the camera anyway. I appreciate any advice. Perry. -- 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: Do you suffer from TLS?
On Mar 9, 2007, at 4:16 AM, Bob Shell wrote: Do you suffer from TLS? (Tiny Lens Syndrome) If so, Sigma has the cure: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp Huge. But is it ugly? G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash
Indeed sRGB seems to be the easiest way, if I change Photoshop to Adobe RGB or PhotoProRGB I get these washed out JPG savings no matter if I choose SFW or save as -- JPG. I wonder how much information gets lost in press print with sRGB, the tutorial I saw on the web is quite impressive and show a huge loss in color space with sRGB compared to Adobe RGB or even better PhotoProRGB. Has somebody with a high end printer ever tried the different color spaces on a printer, I wonder if I really have to choose PhotoProRGB for my calendar project to get rich and deep colors as promised Have a look at: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/prophoto-rgb.shtml . But when I can't see all the colors on the monitor for proofing I'm a bit afraid of getting color cast and unprintable colors later as a nasty surprise. Decisions, decisions, I want more time to t a k e photographs instead ;-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bill Owens Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 6:20 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash When I worked in a lab using a Fuji processor, adobe RGB gave me a terrible blue cast. Switching to sRGB fixed the problem. This was with the IstD Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Markus Maurer Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 5:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash Hi Pentaxians still struggling on the new digital way I made this first flash shot with the AF280T in auto mode and bounced to the wall on the K10D set at ISO 100 and F5.6 of Leo Leu Lowenzahn. I cropped it a bit and sharpened in Photoshop but I'm still unable to set the tonal range as good in the raw converter as in Photoshop. That will have too wait a bit too. Experimenting with Adobe RGB, sRGB and ProPhotoRGB color space settings leaves me confused enough for today. Too much reading I will have to go out tomorrow for some close-ups, that little 18-55mm Kit lens will come handy for some first landscape test shots. http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/leoleu1.jpg greetings Markus -- 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
new K100D doesn't work
I got a new Pentax K100D with 18-55mm lens yesterday at Hunt's Photo and Video in Melrose, Mass. It just doesn't work. It turns on, auto-focuses and the shutter fires but the pictures come out dark, almost black. The only time I can get something is if I shoot directly at a light source. Anyone have an idea what is happening? I tried to reset the menus and tried new batteries but nothing helped. Thanks! Gaurav -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS Friday K50/1.2 - Winder MX
Hi gang, There's a K50/1.2 sitting in the lens cabinet that I've rarely used. I got it about three years go, it had a good CLA from a reputable repair guy, and has seen only light service since then. When it came back from the repair shop I was told that there is a tiny nick on the rear element. I had to look a bit to find it, and hadn't noticed it before, so it really is small. Compared to a couple of other 50mm lenses, I see no evidence that this nick has caused any degradation in the results produced by this lens. However, because it's less than perfect, I'll offer it at a less than perfect price - $275.00 plus shipping anywhere in the world. Don't like the price? Make an offer. Don't be bashful. No Paypal payments. Pics available later in the day - just ask. Also offering the Winder MX. It's on eBay now. Bid early, bid often, bid high LOL http://tinyurl.com/2crgla http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=280091956784 Please contact me off list. Thanks! Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Prettiest/Ugliest Pentax Equipment (was RE: New Sony)
Hi Thibouille I share your taste with the SFX series but to be fair, these ugly bodies have served me very well over the last years. Maybe it was it's look and size and weight that made them unwanted and available very cheap second hand. But the SFXn has some inner qualities. If we talk about ugliness, I strongly vote for the F-series lenses, I really hate how they look and feel. The most beautiful lenses must be some of the M42 Takumar series, I vote for the SMC 85mm 1.8! greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 9:03 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New Sony No way Ken, not a Z1P. I wouldn't call it a pretty camera but noway is it ugly. I'd vote for A3000 or SFX, not sure. We should make a poll: prettiest and ugliest Pentax camera :) 2007/3/9, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/08/07 6:43 PM, K.Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are not the only one who thinks so, of course. Why do you think others won't think that way? What's wrong in chatting about the shape or anything else. BTW, the ugliest camera I encountered so far (at the time) was PZ-1p but it gave me what I wanted and I loved it. Even though we joke around what looks to be an old style pentaprism in steroid of Sony's mockup, I am sure anyone in this list would pick it up if it offers what he wants. So, please.. :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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: Lens Roadmap
Superb optics, not so good construction. I own one in AI-S mount, and love the results, but the aperture ring is balky and the rubber focus ring grip is shedding. -Adam Henk Terhell wrote: I got the Sigma AF Super Wide II 24/2.8 which is a convenient small lens, as replacement of my FA 35/2 (of which I also won't part) for digital. Some pics of the Sigma lens have disappointed me but I may not have given it a fair chance yet. I would prefer a light weight 28 mm when hiking. Henk Personally I wouldn't touch the Sigma 28mm f/1.8, but I think the Sigma 24 f/2.8 (manual focus) is very good optically, is it the build you're not impressed with? The FA35/2 is very impressive, I wouldn't part with mine. John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lens Roadmap
On Mar 9, 2007, at 12:55 AM, John Whittingham wrote: ... So just get yourself the FA 28mm f/2.8. ..I've seen a few go on the dreaded auction site recently here in the UK, I got chance yesterday to use it for the first time on the K10D, it usualy gets left at home because of the Tamron 28-75. I can clearly see why you like this lens Godfrey, I'm very pleased with the performance especially the flat field characteristics, even at the closest focusing distance. Here's a sample shot of one of the lenses I'm selling: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5697523size=lg Yes, an excellent performer. It would be great if Pentax would just fit it with a DA lens mount. (Same for the FA43 Limited.) I'd buy these two lense again if they did that, although I'd prefer an 28mm f/ 2 replacement. Meanwhile, the FA28/2.8 and FA43/1.9 have replaced the use of the FA35/2 and FA50/1.4 in my lens kit. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
photo on photo net
Being a long time lurker, I thought it was time to put some photos up. Anyway the first one up is on photo.net/photos/pjjdxn..It was taken years ago with a PZ1p and an 85.F1.4 lens with Fuji 800 asa film.. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: camera equipment
I have a range of equipment that I no longer use much scheduled to be put on Ebay this weekend. Anyone interested in any of these items should contact me directly via email for more information. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/ForSale-Camera/ Some notes: - All lenses, cameras are in as new condition. - There are no item descriptions there, just pictures. The Lensbaby is for Canon EOS mount, the Really Right Stuff L-bracket fits the Canon 10D body. - Regards the Pentax FA lenses: they all include the box with original paperwork and caps, the 35mm includes a case and hood as well. Due to current scarcity on these lenses, the going rate for them is very near retail list (and sometimes higher!) on completed Ebay auctions. Retail list prices at BH are: FA35/2 AL - $300 FA50/1.4 - $230 FA135/2.8 IF $330 I will entertain any offers but I cannot afford to let them go for deep discounts. - The Pentax F50/1.7 box photo is just that: a nearly perfect box for an F50/1.7, there is no lens included. I don't recall when or how I acquired it. I thought it might be of interest to someone who is collecting Pentax gear and has an F50/1.7 without a box. best, Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: funky composition
yeah, I didnt like any more truncation of the pool at all which is why I left the trees in on the left. Cropping the water on the right seems to force too much imbalance on the image in foreground/bottom which means even more cropping to get rid of that. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Owens Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 12:25 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: funky composition Importance: High Have your tried cropping the tree on the left and the water on the right? Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 12:04 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: funky composition If I had to title this one, it would be funky composition. I cant seem to make anything out of it no matter how I try crop/frame it, yet I still find it interesting for some reason. weird http://www.jchriso.com/temp/bocapool.jpg jco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: funky composition
Well if I had shot this on 4x5 all that might be possible, but this is only a 6MP dslr image so the extreme cropping wont work, just not enough resolution to maintain reasonable image quality to do that. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Franklin Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 12:39 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: funky composition J. C. O'Connell wrote: I know what you mean, there is a lot going on, but the pool itself is cool as are the umbrellas, the sunbathers, the lone guy in the shade, the bar, etc, its just all together the elements add up to a really funky composition dont they? Yeah, but I think the sub-photos might be better when isolated from that shot. For example, statue-backed-by-pool and tight-on-the-umbrellas. In fact, this scene and the subscenes might lend themselves to a somewhat different presentation, like some sort of collage of the overall and the specific. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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: Do you suffer from TLS?
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp Huge. But is it ugly? Someone on naturescapes.net suggested it and the Stanley cup were seperated at birth: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/cup98/cup03.jpg http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/Sigma/sigma200500mm-big.jpg -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery Question
Jack Davis wrote: I get declines before getting the notes page. I think they're still working out the bugs in their server-side and client-side scripting. Every image I submit goes immediately into the Awaiting Submission category due to lack of image data, even if it's a directly converted JPEG from a PEF raw file. The camera model and all the exposure data show up - even lens focal length - but the lens model doesn't. I have no idea why because I can see the lens data when I use Photoshop or IrfanView to check the EXIF. So I click Edit Info and select the Lens Series drop-down box to indicate if it's an M, A, FA or whatever. But after this the Lens choice box is still empty. So I Save and go back to my Photos page where the image is still Awaiting Submission. Now I can click Edit Info again. It remembers the lens series I chose before and now gives me a drop-down menu of all the lenses in that series. At this point I can select the appropriate lens and complete the form. After this the image gets accepted and is Ready for Review. So it ends up being a 3-step process: 1) Upload Image 2) Edit Info to choose lens series (and add image title category) 3) Edit Info to select specific lens It's really much less onerous that it appears when written out and I don't consider it a big deal, but it's an indication that the gallery is really still in beta testing. Of course it is. That's why it's not open to the public yet. They'll get the bugs worked out. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash
Hi Paul I assume your Epson 2200/2400 works with sRGB too? Most consumer scanner or print equipment does, right? Have you ever tried comparing different color spaces on high end printers? I wonder how much I would loose -- in print -- with typical mountain landscapes if I switch everything to sRGB. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/prophoto-rgb.shtml shows quite a loss with sRGB but I'm a bit afraid of managing inivisible colors on my monitor greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 2:41 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash Yes, most minilab processors are set up for srgb. Paul On Mar 9, 2007, at 12:19 AM, Bill Owens wrote: When I worked in a lab using a Fuji processor, adobe RGB gave me a terrible blue cast. Switching to sRGB fixed the problem. This was with the IstD Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Markus Maurer Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 5:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash Hi Pentaxians still struggling on the new digital way I made this first flash shot with the AF280T in auto mode and bounced to the wall on the K10D set at ISO 100 and F5.6 of Leo Leu Lowenzahn. I cropped it a bit and sharpened in Photoshop but I'm still unable to set the tonal range as good in the raw converter as in Photoshop. That will have too wait a bit too. Experimenting with Adobe RGB, sRGB and ProPhotoRGB color space settings leaves me confused enough for today. Too much reading I will have to go out tomorrow for some close-ups, that little 18-55mm Kit lens will come handy for some first landscape test shots. http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/leoleu1.jpg greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Prettiest/Ugliest Pentax Equipment (was RE: New Sony)
There seems to be an almost lovely clunky functionality to the SFX series now -- they seem so wedded to their time, a late-1980s, funky LCD-and-switches style. I initially thought the PZ-1/PZ-1p series were ugly bulbous plastic blobs but I later came to love their form factor, ergonomics and size -- and this is from someone who has a huge appreciation for the older Pentaxes as well, from the SV through the K series, LX and Super A. I just consider the more modern bodies a different animal. Joe Hi Thibouille I share your taste with the SFX series but to be fair, these ugly bodies have served me very well over the last years. Maybe it was it's look and size and weight that made them unwanted and available very cheap second hand. But the SFXn has some inner qualities. If we talk about ugliness, I strongly vote for the F-series lenses, I really hate how they look and feel. The most beautiful lenses must be some of the M42 Takumar series, I vote for the SMC 85mm 1.8! greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 9:03 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New Sony No way Ken, not a Z1P. I wouldn't call it a pretty camera but noway is it ugly. I'd vote for A3000 or SFX, not sure. We should make a poll: prettiest and ugliest Pentax camera :) 2007/3/9, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/08/07 6:43 PM, K.Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are not the only one who thinks so, of course. Why do you think others won't think that way? What's wrong in chatting about the shape or anything else. BTW, the ugliest camera I encountered so far (at the time) was PZ-1p but it gave me what I wanted and I loved it. Even though we joke around what looks to be an old style pentaprism in steroid of Sony's mockup, I am sure anyone in this list would pick it up if it offers what he wants. So, please.. :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Sigma DP1
a smaller focussing screen will NOT be dimmer/ fainter just because its smaller. It would only become dimmer/fainter for a given lens speed if it is magnified more to match a larger screen visually. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 3:34 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma DP1 In this case, all else is NOT being held equal. FourThirds viewfinder is smaller and/or fainter due to smaller sensor size. Once again the faster lens just compensates for that handicap, no gain. Dario - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 6:11 AM Subject: RE: Sigma DP1 Even if all else is being held equal due to other factors, a faster lens is still better than a slower lens in terms of viewfinder brightness because your eyes always have the same sensitivity even if the crappy 4/3 sensor doesnt... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 12:01 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma DP1 I understand... However at minimal ISO the noise is about as good as regular APS cameras, right? Then, for this case only, the f/2 zoom would be beneficial, isn't it? Boris Dario Bonazza wrote: Adam Maas wrote: It's pretty simple. The 4/3rds cameras are noisy at moderate ISO's. 400 on a 4/3rds body is as noisy as 800-1600 on a larger sensor. So you need faster lenses to be able to shoot in the same light with similar amounts of noise. Thus the f2 zooms get you no real boost in speed, since they only make up for the lower ISO necessary due to the noisy sensor. My thought exactly. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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: Yet another K10D review...
I found the review to be fair but recommending a 1GB memory card a bit nonsense. thanks for the link Jaume. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jaume Lahuerta Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 10:21 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Yet another K10D review... ...and another 'default-jpg' quality complaint. For the rest, a good opinion. http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/pentax/k10d-review/index.shtml __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo. Llamadas a fijos y móviles desde 1 céntimo por minuto. http://es.voice.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Do you suffer from TLS?
In a message dated 3/9/2007 7:45:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Someone on naturescapes.net suggested it and the Stanley cup were seperated at birth: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/cup98/cup03.jpg http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/Sigma/sigma200500mm-big.jpg -- Christian === LOL. Marnie aka Doe (That's one ugly cup, BTW.) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery Question
Looking forward to further refinement of the program. All my images that were successfully entered are in ready for review status. Jack --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: I get declines before getting the notes page. I think they're still working out the bugs in their server-side and client-side scripting. Every image I submit goes immediately into the Awaiting Submission category due to lack of image data, even if it's a directly converted JPEG from a PEF raw file. The camera model and all the exposure data show up - even lens focal length - but the lens model doesn't. I have no idea why because I can see the lens data when I use Photoshop or IrfanView to check the EXIF. So I click Edit Info and select the Lens Series drop-down box to indicate if it's an M, A, FA or whatever. But after this the Lens choice box is still empty. So I Save and go back to my Photos page where the image is still Awaiting Submission. Now I can click Edit Info again. It remembers the lens series I chose before and now gives me a drop-down menu of all the lenses in that series. At this point I can select the appropriate lens and complete the form. After this the image gets accepted and is Ready for Review. So it ends up being a 3-step process: 1) Upload Image 2) Edit Info to choose lens series (and add image title category) 3) Edit Info to select specific lens It's really much less onerous that it appears when written out and I don't consider it a big deal, but it's an indication that the gallery is really still in beta testing. Of course it is. That's why it's not open to the public yet. They'll get the bugs worked out. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash
The advantage of using Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB is that the larger colorspace allows more editing capability without clipping, preserving the integrity of the image data. With sRGB, you can rapidly lose data in doing simple curves and other tonal manipulations. These losses add up in successive edits. For the greatest possible editing flexibility, set your RAW output quantization to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and ProPhoto RGB colorspace. Printers and screens don't have that much gamut to work with so a translation must be made to the appropriate colorspace for those output devices. Photoshop uses the monitor profile to translate from the colorspace of the data to the screen for editing purposes. You can see clipping when it occurs as you edit in the histogram, not on the screen. When you print, to obtain the truest match to what you see on your screen with Photoshop you must print using a color managed workflow. You tell Photoshop to drive the printer and control color management, pick the correct match in Paper/Ink profiles for your specific printer model, inkset and paper, and Photoshop will translate the image data to that output device using the intent you specify. The intents that work best for photographic work are Perceptual or Relative Colormetric: they produce the least amount of data loss and the closest match to the screen rendering. The only way to know how they differ with a given image, far as I am concerned, is to test print using each of them and see how the translation works for that image. In this printing workflow, you must also have the ability to turn OFF the color management at the printer driver level otherwise you will be translating the color metrics twice with unpredictable results. If your printer driver does not support turning off color management, the best results I've seen are to do a colorspace conversion to sRGB and then 16bit to 8bit reduction up front, to most closely simulate what the output device will image the data as, and then print using the Let Printer Manage colors so that the printer driver is accepting a known baseline color gamut in the data you're sending it. You can then use the driver's controls to manipulate the output rendering to your taste. I find the color managed print workflow to be much more consistent and repeatable, presuming good monitor calibration/profiling, proper set up of Photoshop's color management settings, and good quality paper/ink profiles for a given printer and inkset. However, the bottom line in print quality is always dependent upon what works best for the equipment and configuration for you ... Once you come to a setup and workflow that works, you save yourself a lot of headaches and waste by standardizing on it and working with it, regardless of theoretical considerations. Godfrey On Mar 9, 2007, at 6:59 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: Indeed sRGB seems to be the easiest way, if I change Photoshop to Adobe RGB or PhotoProRGB I get these washed out JPG savings no matter if I choose SFW or save as -- JPG. I wonder how much information gets lost in press print with sRGB, the tutorial I saw on the web is quite impressive and show a huge loss in color space with sRGB compared to Adobe RGB or even better PhotoProRGB. Has somebody with a high end printer ever tried the different color spaces on a printer, I wonder if I really have to choose PhotoProRGB for my calendar project to get rich and deep colors as promised Have a look at: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/prophoto-rgb.shtml . But when I can't see all the colors on the monitor for proofing I'm a bit afraid of getting color cast and unprintable colors later as a nasty surprise. Decisions, decisions, I want more time to t a k e photographs instead ;-) When I worked in a lab using a Fuji processor, adobe RGB gave me a terrible blue cast. Switching to sRGB fixed the problem. This was with the IstD ..Experimenting with Adobe RGB, sRGB and ProPhotoRGB color space settings leaves me confused enough for today. Too much reading I will have to go out tomorrow for some close-ups, that little 18-55mm Kit lens will come handy for some first landscape test shots. http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/leoleu1.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
I Give Up
TH WI, please..somebody? I'd like to load firmware 1.11, but have not been successful so far. In my downloads: DENG_Camera_RAW_3_7 2/21 FWD162B 2/22 k10e111w 3/8 POSE_502_patch er3/2 READ ME 2/28 Yes, I've dbl clicked and read READ ME. Guess I don't relate to the language. Against my better judgment, I've tried about three combinations without success. This has been done with a freshly formatted SD card in the reader. I've then installed a fully charged battery, turned off the camera, transferred the SD card to the camera and turned it on while holding in the menu button. All I've seen in the LCD screen has been a reminder that 1.10 has been installed. (I tried the trailing curtain and doesn't appear to work). Which and in what order do I enter..if any? Please, when anyone has the time, I'm, AGAIN, pleading for dumbed down help. THANKS! Jack Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash
I haven't tried printing from srgb. I get good results with Adobe 98, so I'm happy. I have converted files to srgb for minlab processing. That seems to work fine. Paul On Mar 9, 2007, at 10:39 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Paul I assume your Epson 2200/2400 works with sRGB too? Most consumer scanner or print equipment does, right? Have you ever tried comparing different color spaces on high end printers? I wonder how much I would loose -- in print -- with typical mountain landscapes if I switch everything to sRGB. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/prophoto-rgb.shtml shows quite a loss with sRGB but I'm a bit afraid of managing inivisible colors on my monitor greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 2:41 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash Yes, most minilab processors are set up for srgb. Paul On Mar 9, 2007, at 12:19 AM, Bill Owens wrote: When I worked in a lab using a Fuji processor, adobe RGB gave me a terrible blue cast. Switching to sRGB fixed the problem. This was with the IstD Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Markus Maurer Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 5:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash Hi Pentaxians still struggling on the new digital way I made this first flash shot with the AF280T in auto mode and bounced to the wall on the K10D set at ISO 100 and F5.6 of Leo Leu Lowenzahn. I cropped it a bit and sharpened in Photoshop but I'm still unable to set the tonal range as good in the raw converter as in Photoshop. That will have too wait a bit too. Experimenting with Adobe RGB, sRGB and ProPhotoRGB color space settings leaves me confused enough for today. Too much reading I will have to go out tomorrow for some close-ups, that little 18-55mm Kit lens will come handy for some first landscape test shots. http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/leoleu1.jpg greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: new K100D doesn't work
- Original Message - From: Gaurav Aggarwal Subject: new K100D doesn't work I got a new Pentax K100D with 18-55mm lens yesterday at Hunt's Photo and Video in Melrose, Mass. It just doesn't work. It turns on, auto-focuses and the shutter fires but the pictures come out dark, almost black. The only time I can get something is if I shoot directly at a light source. Anyone have an idea what is happening? I tried to reset the menus and tried new batteries but nothing helped. Take it back for replacement. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I Give Up
On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 07:44:53 -0800 (PST), Jack Davis wrote TH WI, please..somebody? I'd like to load firmware 1.11, but have not been successful so far. In my downloads: DENG_Camera_RAW_3_7 2/21 FWD162B 2/22 k10e111w 3/8 POSE_502_patch er3/2 READ ME 2/28 Yes, I've dbl clicked and read READ ME. Guess I don't relate to the language. Against my better judgment, I've tried about three combinations without success. This has been done with a freshly formatted SD card in the reader. I've then installed a fully charged battery, turned off the camera, transferred the SD card to the camera and turned it on while holding in the menu button. All I've seen in the LCD screen has been a reminder that 1.10 has been installed. (I tried the trailing curtain and doesn't appear to work). Which and in what order do I enter..if any? Please, when anyone has the time, I'm, AGAIN, pleading for dumbed down help. THANKS! Jack Hi Jack Copy FWD162B to the freshly formatted SD card, then proceed as stated: I've then installed a fully charged battery, turned off the camera, transferred the SD card to the camera and turned it on while holding in the menu button. It should say loading on the screen IIRC, takes a couple of minutes to complete. If you then turn the camera on holding in the menu button as before is should show the later 1.11 firmware revision, remember to remove the SD card containing the update first. Hope this helps, 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: Prettiest/Ugliest Pentax Equipment (was RE: New Sony)
The prettiest camera pentax ever made by far was the first spotmatic in black (without the ugly hot shoe every camera since about '75 now has). The damn thing ought to be in a museum of fine art for it's sculpture. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Markus Maurer Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 10:12 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Prettiest/Ugliest Pentax Equipment (was RE: New Sony) Hi Thibouille I share your taste with the SFX series but to be fair, these ugly bodies have served me very well over the last years. Maybe it was it's look and size and weight that made them unwanted and available very cheap second hand. But the SFXn has some inner qualities. If we talk about ugliness, I strongly vote for the F-series lenses, I really hate how they look and feel. The most beautiful lenses must be some of the M42 Takumar series, I vote for the SMC 85mm 1.8! greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 9:03 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New Sony No way Ken, not a Z1P. I wouldn't call it a pretty camera but noway is it ugly. I'd vote for A3000 or SFX, not sure. We should make a poll: prettiest and ugliest Pentax camera :) 2007/3/9, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/08/07 6:43 PM, K.Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are not the only one who thinks so, of course. Why do you think others won't think that way? What's wrong in chatting about the shape or anything else. BTW, the ugliest camera I encountered so far (at the time) was PZ-1p but it gave me what I wanted and I loved it. Even though we joke around what looks to be an old style pentaprism in steroid of Sony's mockup, I am sure anyone in this list would pick it up if it offers what he wants. So, please.. :-). Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Buying a monopod
I have a Gitzo I picked up used, it is tall enough for Cotty (g). I love my Manfrotto (Bogan) tripod but I do not like joint latches sticking out on a mono-pod. I use it with a Manfrotto (Bogan) medium ball head. I also use it as a hiking staff at times. -graywolf Boris Liberman wrote: I've decided I'd buy a monopod. My choices are basically Slik 350 and Manfrotto 680. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO:HelpHopeCrime
In a message dated 3/8/2007 6:19:46 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Pentaxians Help,Hope and Crime: the second test shot with my new K10D and a manual Tamron 90mm macro of a sprayed wall in the industrial (drug zone) part of Zurich: http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/helphopecrime.jpg greetings Markus Interesting mural. Good shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I Give Up
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: I Give Up TH WI, please..somebody? Hi Jack. You download the file named k10e111w.exe. This is an executable program, so run it (double click on a typical Windows system). This will extract 2 files. One is the readme.txt, the other is FWDC1628.bin. But the .bin fil onto a blank SD card and put the card into your camera. Hold the menu button down while turning on the camera, and the camera will ask you if you want to update the firmware. Chose the yes option with the 4 way switch and push the OK button. The firmware will update. Once the firmware is updated, turn the camera off and remove the card. I then put the card into a reader and delete the file, I expect you could format the card in camera to do the same thing. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery Question
One of my scanned images from film has already been accepted in the gallery. That was a an earlier upload. At this point, it doesn't seem to want to accept any scanned images. I think the software is still being worked on and will continue to undergo some problems and fixes. -- Bruce Friday, March 9, 2007, 4:58:51 AM, you wrote: WH Bruce Dayton wrote: WH It seems that right now, scanned images don't work. WH Actually one of my images that is in the Gallery is a scanned image. I WH explained why in the notes section and I guess they accepted the reason. WH Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: new K100D doesn't work
Take the lens cap off. :-) Cheers, Dave On 3/9/07, Gaurav Aggarwal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got a new Pentax K100D with 18-55mm lens yesterday at Hunt's Photo and Video in Melrose, Mass. It just doesn't work. It turns on, auto-focuses and the shutter fires but the pictures come out dark, almost black. The only time I can get something is if I shoot directly at a light source. Anyone have an idea what is happening? I tried to reset the menus and tried new batteries but nothing helped. Thanks! Gaurav -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I Give Up
I assume that your copying the extracted firmware k10e111w.BIN file into the root directory of the SD card and not into the DCIM of 100PENTAX folder. Just checking. Cheers, Dave On 3/10/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TH WI, please..somebody? I'd like to load firmware 1.11, but have not been successful so far. In my downloads: DENG_Camera_RAW_3_7 2/21 FWD162B 2/22 k10e111w 3/8 POSE_502_patch er3/2 READ ME 2/28 Yes, I've dbl clicked and read READ ME. Guess I don't relate to the language. Against my better judgment, I've tried about three combinations without success. This has been done with a freshly formatted SD card in the reader. I've then installed a fully charged battery, turned off the camera, transferred the SD card to the camera and turned it on while holding in the menu button. All I've seen in the LCD screen has been a reminder that 1.10 has been installed. (I tried the trailing curtain and doesn't appear to work). Which and in what order do I enter..if any? Please, when anyone has the time, I'm, AGAIN, pleading for dumbed down help. THANKS! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I Give Up
That wasn't very clearly written. Take 2: I assume that your copying the extracted *.BIN file from k10e111w.exe, into the root directory of the SD card and not into the DCIM or 100PENTAX folder. On 3/10/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I assume that your copying the extracted firmware k10e111w.BIN file into the root directory of the SD card and not into the DCIM of 100PENTAX folder. Just checking. Cheers, Dave On 3/10/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TH WI, please..somebody? I'd like to load firmware 1.11, but have not been successful so far. In my downloads: DENG_Camera_RAW_3_7 2/21 FWD162B 2/22 k10e111w 3/8 POSE_502_patch er3/2 READ ME 2/28 Yes, I've dbl clicked and read READ ME. Guess I don't relate to the language. Against my better judgment, I've tried about three combinations without success. This has been done with a freshly formatted SD card in the reader. I've then installed a fully charged battery, turned off the camera, transferred the SD card to the camera and turned it on while holding in the menu button. All I've seen in the LCD screen has been a reminder that 1.10 has been installed. (I tried the trailing curtain and doesn't appear to work). Which and in what order do I enter..if any? Please, when anyone has the time, I'm, AGAIN, pleading for dumbed down help. THANKS! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery Question
BTW, you might want to try a different browser. Some sites work better with one browser or another. Paul On Mar 9, 2007, at 10:50 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Looking forward to further refinement of the program. All my images that were successfully entered are in ready for review status. Jack --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: I get declines before getting the notes page. I think they're still working out the bugs in their server-side and client-side scripting. Every image I submit goes immediately into the Awaiting Submission category due to lack of image data, even if it's a directly converted JPEG from a PEF raw file. The camera model and all the exposure data show up - even lens focal length - but the lens model doesn't. I have no idea why because I can see the lens data when I use Photoshop or IrfanView to check the EXIF. So I click Edit Info and select the Lens Series drop-down box to indicate if it's an M, A, FA or whatever. But after this the Lens choice box is still empty. So I Save and go back to my Photos page where the image is still Awaiting Submission. Now I can click Edit Info again. It remembers the lens series I chose before and now gives me a drop-down menu of all the lenses in that series. At this point I can select the appropriate lens and complete the form. After this the image gets accepted and is Ready for Review. So it ends up being a 3-step process: 1) Upload Image 2) Edit Info to choose lens series (and add image title category) 3) Edit Info to select specific lens It's really much less onerous that it appears when written out and I don't consider it a big deal, but it's an indication that the gallery is really still in beta testing. Of course it is. That's why it's not open to the public yet. They'll get the bugs worked out. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net ___ _ Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_tools.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Soggy postcards
He wasn't really kicked out, he bailed out. Mainly because he was treated badly. The organisation he went with both sucks and blows. They recruit host families by paying them money. Nothing wrong about that, but if the families are paid too low, they don't provide the service needed. But me and my SO still wants to go. It is on hold, because we are getting a new dog soon. The SO wants to go to Oxford. I think she has seen one Morse episode to many ;-) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mike wilson Sent: 8. mars 2007 10:01 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Soggy postcards From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/08 Thu AM 12:57:32 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Soggy postcards Thanks for the free journey to the Staiths Bob. It sure looks like a nice place. And this reminds me. My UK trip is cancelled, because my son is kicked out of the country. So this time it is no reason for us to go. They do that if you're caught supplying whale meat. Still, it's a pity. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- 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: Incognito
I assume you are referring to the PASDML David? Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: 8. mars 2007 07:27 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Incognito On Mar 7, 2007, at 4:17 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Things are slow on the old list tonight. That's because you weren't invited to the new list. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5687917size=lg Sorry but photos of people eating don't do much for me. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: camera equipment
On Fri, 9 Mar 2007 07:12:19 -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote - Regards the Pentax FA lenses: they all include the box with original paperwork and caps, the 35mm includes a case and hood as well. Due to current scarcity on these lenses, the going rate for them is very near retail list (and sometimes higher!) on completed Ebay auctions. Retail list prices at BH are: FA35/2 AL - $300 FA50/1.4 - $230 FA135/2.8 IF $330 I will entertain any offers but I cannot afford to let them go for deep discounts. If I didn't already own the same they'd be on my shopping list, money well spent! 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: Do you suffer from TLS?
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 9:48 AM Subject: Re: Do you suffer from TLS? Someone on naturescapes.net suggested it and the Stanley cup were seperated at birth: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/cup98/cup03.jpg http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/Sigma/sigma200500mm-big.jpg It's actually Lord Stanley's sarcophagus. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Soggy postcards
He wasn't really kicked out, he bailed out. Mainly because he was treated badly. The organisation he went with both sucks and blows. They recruit host families by paying them money. Nothing wrong about that, but if the families are paid too low, they don't provide the service needed. But me and my SO still wants to go. It is on hold, because we are getting a new dog soon. The SO wants to go to Oxford. I think she has seen one Morse episode to many ;-) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mike wilson Sent: 8. mars 2007 10:01 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Soggy postcards From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/08 Thu AM 12:57:32 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Soggy postcards Thanks for the free journey to the Staiths Bob. It sure looks like a nice place. And this reminds me. My UK trip is cancelled, because my son is kicked out of the country. So this time it is no reason for us to go. They do that if you're caught supplying whale meat. Still, it's a pity. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- 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: new K100D doesn't work
Take the camera back to the store from which you purchased it. There are numerous things that could cause the problem, including user error. Have to store check out the camera and make sure you know what you're doing. Shel [Original Message] From: Gaurav Aggarwal I got a new Pentax K100D with 18-55mm lens yesterday at Hunt's Photo and Video in Melrose, Mass. It just doesn't work. It turns on, auto-focuses and the shutter fires but the pictures come out dark, almost black. The only time I can get something is if I shoot directly at a light source. Anyone have an idea what is happening? I tried to reset the menus and tried new batteries but nothing helped. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Simplified PS workflow
But you have to Press 1 for English first ;-) (First I was very puzzled by Shel new signature, and now this cryptic message. Join PDML and become confused) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: 8. mars 2007 06:15 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Simplified PS workflow SFW does 1, 2, and 3 ... Shel Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! [Original Message] From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 3/7/2007 9:12:45 PM Subject: Re: Simplified PS workflow Tom, as far as I understand, the PhotoShop CS2 does 2 and 3 below automatically if you choose save for web option from the menus. Also, generally the less files you have on your desktop the faster your windows is. This is at least has been my experience. Personally, I have two hard drives on my PC. Each has a directory called work on the top most level like c:\work or d:\work, etc. There I have all my stuff organized the way I see fit. It is also easier to backup/restore it this way. I just tell the backup program to backup these two directories and I am done. Boris graywolf wrote: 1. Resample image to 72ppi. 2. Change profile to sRGB. 3. Change image to 8 bit. 4. Save for Web and delete modified image. To go with that I revised my workflow so that raw images from the camera or one of the scanners go into a Raw Images folder on the Desktop. I consider those to be my digital equivalent of negatives. Using Camera Raw I convert to PSD files which go into a PSD Images folder on the Desktop. These are the working images to be edited to final print form. -- 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: Pentax Gallery Question
This is true. I couldn't get the site to work with Firefox so I ended up using IE. Cheers, Dave On 3/10/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW, you might want to try a different browser. Some sites work better with one browser or another. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: More dog pictures
Are you serious about the ADHD thing? If that's common it might put me off. I deal a lot with ADHD at work, and my stepson is a classic case. Bringing a ADHD dog into the family might be a bit too much. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: 6. mars 2007 05:53 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: More dog pictures - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: Re: More dog pictures Shot with the DA70mm LTD on the K10. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/fellas/bella/mar0407.html http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/fellas/page3/page3.html These guys have too much energy. Hitch them to a sled. We are going to start them on carting in the spring. By rights, I should have had them in harnesses pulling small objects already, but I am several months behind with my dogs at the moment. Jester is a classic case of ADHD. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
In a message dated 3/9/2007 2:01:43 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is the desire of most civilized societies to have the freedom to express their views, and there is no fault here. What there is, is a difference of cultural exchange. In America, it is part and parcel of the culture to express a view even if that view does not necessarily move the discussion on in a positive way, whereas in other parts of the world it is perceived to be inconsiderate to express a belief that appears to denigrate. Just playing devil's advocate here. Cheers, Cotty === You make a very good point, Cotty. Lot of us Americans are pretty darn blunt, and that isn't the same everywhere. You're not just a jokester. Well, you're mainly a jokester, but not just. Marnie aka Doe ;-) (I was going to put in you're not just a pretty face, but jokester seemed more apt. Hehehe.) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: photo on photo net
Try again. URL not found... Bong On 3/9/07, J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Being a long time lurker, I thought it was time to put some photos up. Anyway the first one up is on photo.net/photos/pjjdxn..It was taken years ago with a PZ1p and an 85.F1.4 lens with Fuji 800 asa film.. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Simplified PS workflow
In a message dated 3/9/2007 8:19:27 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But you have to Press 1 for English first ;-) (First I was very puzzled by Shel new signature, and now this cryptic message. Join PDML and become confused) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) = I've been confused by it too. But in the US we are becoming a bilingual nation, the other language is Spanish as the most rapidly growing segment of our population is Latino. Many phone menus, practically all I've used recently, especially bank menus, have the option for either English or Spanish. Press 1 for English, in other words, on phone menus is pretty common. HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) (Phone menus having also become the norm, rather than real live people.) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: photo on photo net
Drop the ..It from the link. photo.net/photos/pjjdxn Dave On 3/10/07, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try again. URL not found... Bong On 3/9/07, J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Being a long time lurker, I thought it was time to put some photos up. Anyway the first one up is on photo.net/photos/pjjdxn..It was taken years ago with a PZ1p and an 85.F1.4 lens with Fuji 800 asa film.. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: camera equipment
In a message dated 3/9/2007 7:16:45 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: best, Godfrey == Sure you don't want to sell the FA 20-35? Marnie aka Doe ;-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- West Boardwalk, Hammonassett Beach, Revisited (several times)
In a message dated 3/8/2007 7:08:15 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I got a number of suggestions on this and did a bit of playing around, (you can mess around endlessly and never be satisfied). First both and Tom and Tim didn't like the crop. So I cropped it in sort of a compromise between their suggestions, (and Tom though it wasn't sharp enough, so I did a bit of possibly in judicious sharpening). The result is this: http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_hwbbii.html While playing around I thought it looked like a fairly old fashioned beach scene and decided to give it a BW treatment. Converted using an red filter. (I re-cropped it because I kind of wanted to show the end of the Boardwalk). http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_hwbbiiibw.html Finally I wondered what it would look like if I gave it the kind of over the top dramatic look you see in some of Ansel Addams' later reprints so I increased the contrast with a curves adjustment layer. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_hwbbiiibwhc.html There a little something for everyone. I like the first BW. BW works well for that scene, and I do like the crop better. Although, maybe it's just me, but some of it seems oversharpened, i.e. with artifacts. Anyway, the first BW is a big improvement on the original for me. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Simplified PS workflow
Your call is important to use. Please hold. Please continue holding. Your call is very important to use. We'll be right with you. Please continue holding. Please continue holding. Shel Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) (Phone menus having also become the norm, rather than real live people.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery Question
Works fine here with Firefox v2.0.0.2. 2007/3/9, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is true. I couldn't get the site to work with Firefox so I ended up using IE. Cheers, Dave On 3/10/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW, you might want to try a different browser. Some sites work better with one browser or another. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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: photo on photo net
Oh...its those two periods after the URL. I thought your site was in Italy... :-D Bong On 3/10/07, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try again. URL not found... Bong On 3/9/07, J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Being a long time lurker, I thought it was time to put some photos up. Anyway the first one up is on photo.net/photos/pjjdxn..It was taken years ago with a PZ1p and an 85.F1.4 lens with Fuji 800 asa film.. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast settings at Natural in K10D
No problem. Still applies with jpeg. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast settings at Natural in K10D Hi Kenneth I was a gross misunderstanding on my side of the raw processing bypassing all of these settings. Have a little patience with somebody coming from old film cameras ;-) I will shoot raw only and on my second day in the all digital world I'm busy reading tutorials about the different raw converters at the moment :-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kenneth Waller Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 5:36 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast settings at Natural in K10D What are your experiences with the settings for saturation, sharpness and contrast so far? I've left them all @ default. You have much better control in PS. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast settings at Natural in K10D Hi K10D users What are your experiences with the settings for saturation, sharpness and contrast so far? Can I just leave them at the default natural setting or would I even get better results lowering for ex. in camera sharpening (and/or saturation/contrast) and doing that as the last step in Photoshop after all other adjustments? I prefer natural, not oversaturated and oversharpened photos, that's why I ask :-) Just got the camera yesterday and had not enough time for experiments beside flashing with the AF280T greetings Markus -- 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: Simplified PS workflow
As well as on ATM machines and, I suppose, other such devices. I think the Spanish-speaking population of California is, on the whole, approaching 50%, and in some areas even greater. What we used to consider minorities are now in the majority in many places Shel Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] = I've been confused by it too. But in the US we are becoming a bilingual nation, the other language is Spanish as the most rapidly growing segment of our population is Latino. Many phone menus, practically all I've used recently, especially bank menus, have the option for either English or Spanish. Press 1 for English, in other words, on phone menus is pretty common. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax and Foveon?
Rumors are surfacing that Foveon sensors may show up in non Sigma DSLRs in the next six months or so. Foveon's design escapes resolution issues that are intrinsic to Bayer pattern color sensors. I don't see why Pentax has to stick with Sony forever. Wouldn't it be cool if Pentax tied up with Foveon for their next DSLR sensor? --Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Sony
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: New Sony Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2007 09:53:17 + It is the desire of most civilised societies to have the freedom to express their views, and there is no fault here. What there is, is a difference of cultural exchange. In America, it is part and parcel of the culture to express a view even if that view does not necessarily move the discussion on in a positive way, whereas in other parts of the world it is perceived to be inconsiderate to express a belief that appears to denigrate. This is the cost of a world-wide list, and unmoderated. The positive aspects of such (in my opinion ;-) far outweigh the disadvantages, and so we must try and deal with it. We all like a bit of silliness now and again, and I am no exception. I enjoy reading nonesense about how ugly a camera looks, and I certainly enjoy Ken's posts. I also enjoy reading of the extremely technical nature of digital photography, and I equally enjoy reading Godfrey's posts. So, here is a pretend post that probably would never happen here on this list - look at the content, and think about it, and think how the reply might seem offensive to someone from a culture slightly less 'up front and in your face' POST A: Vibrating components is by far the best method of cleaning DSLR sensors, as the vertical and horizontal movement of the sensor at a high frequency means that small particles of dust and detritus are forced off the sensor and onto the sticky surface below where they are collected. Having to use Pec-pads and such is such a chore in comparison and I would recommend anyone to buy a DSLR with this feature. POST B: What da heck do I care how it cleans? I want to know what it looks like ... Does it have a nice rounded prism cover? what the accessories look like? what the grip feels like? are what are important to me. Just playing devil's advocate here. Cheers, Cotty Shut your big trap! Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Falling Water
Thanks for your comments Bruce and Marnie. 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 - Falling Water Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 22:46:32 -0800 Pretty nice. I especially like the thin wall of water coming down. -- Bruce Thursday, March 8, 2007, 1:46:52 PM, you wrote: TC Lots of nice weather this morning. A seasonal waterfall appears close to TC home in the late winter/early spring. It's a 1 mile journey in the opposite TC direction of work once I get to the state highway. TC http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5695454 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: Went back and reshot the damn bird!
Yeah, But at least we know the photographer is real ! Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Went back and reshot the damn bird! Actually, the tree, the bird and the sky are all fake. They're nothing but pixels! Paul On Mar 8, 2007, at 11:33 AM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Nah. Its a fake tree! Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Went back and reshot the damn bird! That's one of those little fake birds from the craft store. :-) Yes it's better. Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: Went back and reshot the damn bird! Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 19:05:23 -0500 Okay, so the white sky sucks. I went back and reshot that bird when the sky was better. I found him in exactly the same place. Imagine that! :-)) http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5691710size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Simplified PS workflow
On 3/9/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Your call is important to use. Please hold. Please continue holding. Your call is very important to use. We'll be right with you. Please continue holding. Please continue holding. I'm transfering you to our thec department, click, click, disconnected. Try again Dave Shel Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) (Phone menus having also become the norm, rather than real live people.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax and Foveon?
IMO Foveon has a problem: marketing number. Only those who know that megapixels isn't the only thing will consider such a sensor. Most poeple will notice it is not 10Mpix and will reject it pretty quickly. Sigma tries to be different than others using Foveon and it is a good thing from Sigma I beleive but the big ones (and wannabe) won't get into this (I hope they'd do this but I don't think so). 2007/3/9, Mark Erickson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Rumors are surfacing that Foveon sensors may show up in non Sigma DSLRs in the next six months or so. Foveon's design escapes resolution issues that are intrinsic to Bayer pattern color sensors. I don't see why Pentax has to stick with Sony forever. Wouldn't it be cool if Pentax tied up with Foveon for their next DSLR sensor? --Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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: Soggy postcards
In a message dated 3/9/2007 9:15:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But me and my SO still wants to go. It is on hold, because we are getting a new dog soon. The SO wants to go to Oxford. I think she has seen one Morse episode to many ;-) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) One of my favorite crime dramas. Tom C. = I also found it a bit odd the way John Thaw passed away about a year or two later. Like he was so closely bound with Morse he couldn't survive his fictional death. (And, yes, I know he starred in some stuff after). But, yes, great series. And I'd like to see Oxford too. I have also seen too much Morse. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Falling Water
Sorry Tom, but there's too much going on here for my liking. Isolate simplify. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Falling Water Lots of nice weather this morning. A seasonal waterfall appears close to home in the late winter/early spring. It's a 1 mile journey in the opposite direction of work once I get to the state highway. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5695454 Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Construction
Yeah it's kind of disorienting. But is the sky real or Photoshop? ;-) Tom C. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Construction Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:47:53 -0500 I'm kind of liking this. But most interestingly, it shows off the capabilities of the DA 12-24 and the K10D. From shadow detail to highlights and overall sharpness, I was pleased with this capture. DA 12-24 @ 12mm, f9, 1/250th, ISO 160, TAv mode. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5696305size=lg -- 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: White Breasted Nuthatch
It might be hibernating. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: White Breasted Nuthatch http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5672710size=lg -- Problem with Your Input We had a problem processing your entry: This photo doesn't exist. (The owner has probably deleted it.) Please back up using your browser, correct it, and resubmit your entry. -- apparently the bird flew away... Pity. Peter -- 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
