Re: GFM check list
On 27/5/07, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: Found 'em, Bill. In your closet of all places. Anyone know Cotty's shoe size? I do. -- 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: Lightmeter dead?
They're quite different meters. Mine, the L-208, is analog. The L-308B is digital. I'll take it into a dealer and see if there's anything they can do with it. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of graywolf Sent: 28 May 2007 06:36 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Lightmeter dead? Most likely a IC or a connection problem. I am pretty sure it is the IC in my L-308B which is, I believe, the same meter as Bob's with flash metering added. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT: Help! Need Myths
Men and women seem to see different things, and use different things as reference points. Men (at least in the UK) say things like 'turn left at the White Lion, carry straight on past the Pig Whistle then it's right in front of you. You can't miss it'. Women say things like 'turn left at Sainsburys, carry straight on past Primark then it's right in front of you. You can't miss it'. It was a man who gave me the most baffling directions I've ever received. In a town I'd never visited before he told me to 'turn left about 2 miles before you get to the big roundabout'. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of graywolf Sent: 28 May 2007 06:40 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Help! Need Myths That was not a joke, it was, except for the 102 houses, exaggeration pretty much what I was once told by a lady friend. I did find her house, but only because I had insisted upon her giving me the street address. However, I will admit that men can give strange directions too. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - glassblowers
On May 28, 2007, at 8:33 AM, AlunFoto wrote: The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was the best one I got. Please tell me what you think. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12 I think you certainly nailed it. I'm always fascinated to watch glass blowers, but there aren't many in this country so it's very rarely that I get to see them. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chill Out Surfer #1
Thanks Christian, Much appreciated. Jostein 2007/5/28, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]: AlunFoto wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-2 Thanks for looking, and all comments appreciated. Jostein I like the light on the green water. Nice composition which is never easy to do in fast moving action. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.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: Scanners on the mountain
Scott Loveless wrote: Hey, Mark! Since you're all SCSIfied, are you bringing a film scanner or do I need to pack mine? Better bring yours if you can. I have much still to do and I haven't set up my laptop for it yet. And since I'm riding with Dave Brooks I may not have room to bring as much stuff as I otherwise would. I'll bring by 645 and lenses, though :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Atendees Contact Details
My cell is 416 543 3697, but its set up as an emergency plan, so i don't have voice mail. Dave On 5/27/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can try my mobile phone at 412-401-1763 but you should know that reception is spotty at best on the mountain. I expect you'll have a few of us offering their phone numbers: Write them *all* down and try every one until you get a response! -- 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: PDML - what the hell?
On 5/27/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aha. The *real* reason Frank's ,oving next weekend! Erm, moving next weekend. (I have no idea what oving might be but I trust Frank will let us know if he does in fact do any oving next week. Keep us informed Frank...) Yes, on my doctor's advice, I'm oving next weekend. It's been years, and I'm well overdue for this ove. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - C'Attitude
On 5/27/07, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Get a DNA test frank. She's not your daughter. The picture is WAY too sharp for a theriault! :-) Well, she's only 1/2 Theriault... ;-) BTW, thanks to everyone who commented. I've been passing these along to Claire, and she's really enjoying it! On her behalf, thanks to everyone. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bridezillas
I like that a lot. Good find. CW - Original Message - From: Bertil Holmberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 5:15 PM Subject: Bridezillas A weird billboard and a weird dog. Shot on a gloomy Saturday in the middle of a roundabout - it's near the beach, that's why it's covered with sand. No, I have no knowlegde of why the dog is standing there, nor about who placed it there. http://mac.tidings.nu/Diverse/Bridezillas.jpg I didn't have my K10D with me so I had to make do with my ersatz camera, the Optio A10. I am guilty of slight Photoshopping on the billboard but not much else. Regards, Bertil -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/819 - Release Date: 5/26/2007 10:47 AM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM check list
Seemed like you got plenty wet last year with the close you had on. :) CW - Original Message - From: Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 5:02 PM Subject: Re: GFM check list On 5/27/07, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alleneasler.com/cashiersrock.html And this is one reason that I am packing a bathing suit on my trip this year. :-) That, and the tubing along the river near Tellico Plains... -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/819 - Release Date: 5/26/2007 10:47 AM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Scanners on the mountain
Should have room in the back, Mark. BTW i found the word document for directions to your place, but can i get a phone number just in case. I plan on leaving Wednesday around 6am, which should get me to Pittsburg by 11:30 or so. Dave On 5/28/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: Hey, Mark! Since you're all SCSIfied, are you bringing a film scanner or do I need to pack mine? Better bring yours if you can. I have much still to do and I haven't set up my laptop for it yet. And since I'm riding with Dave Brooks I may not have room to bring as much stuff as I otherwise would. I'll bring by 645 and lenses, though :) -- 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: PESO - glassblowers
Lovely shot. Facial expresions are tell it all. Back in 1980 i took a glass blowing class at Sheridan College in Mississauga Ontario, inspired after watching the glassblowers in a park in Stockholm in 1976. I found it not only a great experience, but relaxing. Just you and the glass Dave On 5/27/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was the best one I got. Please tell me what you think. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12 P.J. Alling: I hope I've worked out how to provide persistent links now...:-) thanks, Jostein -- 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: Well beyond brand loyalty!
WW is tall enough to have his 600mm tattoed, isn't he? :-) Dave On 5/27/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Limited tattoo http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=23389440 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/PESO http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
This seems to confirm that the Pentax board revolted over Hoya's intention to buy Pentax for their medical equipment division and drop cameras. That doesn't surprise me. Digital Image Studio wrote: SLR pioneer missed jump to digital By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
Thanks, she's a great cook too, I'm a lucky guy ;-) On 5/27/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HAR! Great shot. Pretty lady too, btw:-). Paul On May 27, 2007, at 12:29 PM, Fernando wrote: Hi Alex, Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the DA40, I'm on the opposite side, I love that lens, I didn't think about selling that lens even having way too many lenses covering that FL: DA18-55, DA16-45, FA24-90, FA35, FA50/1.4 and A50/1.7 (yes, I'm a gearhead but at least I'm no longer proud of it...), not only I like the size factor (main reason for this lens) but also I like it's rendering qualities and I've never experienced any focus problem. In the end there is always a subjective factor involved in keeping a lens, and that's why it's only you who can decide what works better for you, right? Anyway I would buy that da40 from you if I wouldn't have one already ;-). The way things are shapping up, I'm pretty sure you'll end up buying that 43 and hopefully you'll find the so called 3D effect (comming from a guy that has an order for a 31Ltd on Henry's). This is one of the photos that I like from the DA40, that's my wife expressing her feelings about my excitement on the K10D purchase ;-) http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne? id=369460334context=set-72157594500202302size=o Cheers On 5/27/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Boris, thanks for taking the time to respond. (same for Godfrey, Rob and Bob ;) ) I know the equipment doesn't make the man, believe me. I'm not a better athlete because my bike is nice, I don't lift more because the bar is nicely chrome-plated... etc What bothers me about the 40 is that it's so variable. It will give me a super-nice pic once and again, other times the pics will be slightly off. Some sligt misfocus (this is with AF, never happens on the 50), or slightly strange contrast, slightly faded colors. I think it's more aperture dependent than anything else, it has to be because my technique doesn't change shot to shot. In my opinion, the 50 can do no wrong, and it rules for marginal lighing. But the 43's pics have a perceptibly different quality to them. I just can't tell if it's Photoshop (there are a gazillion varibles if so) or the lens itself. I suspect it was much the same in the film day. An old photography book I have says you could really change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing. The whole two eye open thing, I haven't been able to do it with the digitals yet, neither with the 40 or the 50. The only camera that has allowed comfortable two-eye shooting was the Minolta SRT-201. I don't know what vf magnification it had, but it's a big ol' prism. The lens was a small 43mm which should be equal to a 28 on a DSLR. I will be playing with the kit lens in that range for a bit. The Engineering side of me really likes Rob's answer. There are simply too many variables to tell. And it satisfies the cheapskate side of me too I guess I'll be spending a bit more time with my existing gear before taking the plunge. It's the smartest thing to do. The 40 was the same kind of impulse buy this is shaping up to be and so far. meh. Bob, where have the two of you gone for the honeymoon? Alex On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for keeper's percentage. I am sorry, but I don't buy your argument. More expensive and theoretically better lens does not make one better photographer, no offense intended here. I do admit that if I was *forced* to choose just one normal lens, I'd go for 43 ltd, but that's my *personal* preference. Notice also, that you may be able to shoot with your FA 50/1.4 with *both* eyes opened, which probably will not be possible with 43 ltd... You seem to like optical experiments ;-), so perhaps it is time you performed some more. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- 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 -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
On May 28, 2007, at 1:40 AM, graywolf wrote: That was not a joke, it was, except for the 102 houses, exaggeration pretty much what I was once told by a lady friend. I did find her house, but only because I had insisted upon her giving me the street address. However, I will admit that men can give strange directions too. Once when I was looking for a place on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, I found myself completely lost and maps useless. I saw this very old and wise looking Rasta man leaning against a fence post by the road. I stopped and got out and he greeted me with a broad smile. I asked if he knew the way to the place I was trying to find. He gave me detailed directions which began... Mon, you go down de road an you make a lef turn where de old mango tree usta be, den you go 'bout a mile and you make a right turn at John Smif's house He went on for some time with these directions, while I nodded and pretended to understand. I thanked him and was going to go back to the car, when he pulled out a gigantic cigar from his pocket and asked me if I wanted to toke on some ganja. I politely declined and continued down the road, ultimately coming to a store where I got directions I could understand. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
On May 27, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: SLR pioneer missed jump to digital By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html The writer is completely confused about instant return mirror and SLR viewing. I guess the USA is not the only country with incredibly low standards for reporters. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chill Out Surfer #1
Great action shot. Love the contrast between the green sea the the white cap Dave On 5/25/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-2 Thanks for looking, and all comments appreciated. Jostein -- 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: PESO - glassblowers
In a message dated 5/27/2007 1:37:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was the best one I got. Please tell me what you think. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12 P.J. Alling: I hope I've worked out how to provide persistent links now...:-) thanks, Jostein Nice shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Garden Fountain
Very nice. Good back ground and OOF areas. Nicely framed Dave On 5/25/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6010658 -- 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: PESO: A few pics from today
In a message dated 5/20/2007 6:51:11 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I shot quite a bit today. I think I have quite a few nice street pics, but I haven't had time to really study them all. But here are a few that caught my eye right away. At the car wash, baby: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5989720size=lg Posing: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5989719size=lg Oh No! http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5989712 = Along with some others I like the car wash one the best. Strange it's all girls, most of the car washes I see around here are mixed gender. Or maybe that was what made you snap it. :-) Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bridezillas
In a message dated 5/27/2007 2:18:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A weird billboard and a weird dog. Shot on a gloomy Saturday in the middle of a roundabout - it's near the beach, that's why it's covered with sand. No, I have no knowlegde of why the dog is standing there, nor about who placed it there. http://mac.tidings.nu/Diverse/Bridezillas.jpg I didn't have my K10D with me so I had to make do with my ersatz camera, the Optio A10. I am guilty of slight Photoshopping on the billboard but not much else. Regards, Bertil This is extremely odd. Bizarre. Which makes it an interesting shot. I'd probably crop off the right to get rid of the post on the right, just have the dog and the billboard. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
Is that the same as Jumbo Shrimp Dave On 5/28/07, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 27, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: SLR pioneer missed jump to digital By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html The writer is completely confused about instant return mirror and SLR viewing. I guess the USA is not the only country with incredibly low standards for reporters. Bob -- 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: PESO: I don't want to be a box!
In a message dated 5/20/2007 7:25:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5989890 === Odd shot, makes one wonder what the heck is going on. And the kid certainly looks unhappy. Good capture. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I'm back! and a small GESO
In a message dated 5/19/2007 11:54:28 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did you miss me? I wouldn't have, either. We returned home last night after 13 hours in the car with an ill, crying baby. Much fun. I can't wait to do it again. Surprisingly, the Xterra delivered us about 20 miles for every gallon of fuel we burned. The last time we took a road trip she only wanted to go 16 miles, so I was as pleased as I could be paying $3/gallon. Spent a week with my parents near Fontana Dam, NC. Took a few hundred pictures. Here are 4 of them. Comments and critiques are most welcome. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/Fontana -- Scott Loveless = I really like the just below Fontana Dam one. Great fog, great shot! Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
Technical details from a half century ago. That doesn't surprise me either. Bob Shell wrote: On May 27, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: SLR pioneer missed jump to digital By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html The writer is completely confused about instant return mirror and SLR viewing. I guess the USA is not the only country with incredibly low standards for reporters. Bob -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
Really not. They're still very much en vogue, and often accurate (like most jokes that aren't PC these days) ;) One time, me and some of my brothers were going down to CT for the weekend. One of us brought his girlfriend along. This was a heinous act punishable by a severe beating (chapter trip to another chapter, and someone is bringing his ball chain? Inexcusable! But what could we say at the last minute?) Since he was driving, he expected his girlie to ride shotgun. Well she did. From montreal, all you need to do is catch I-89 southbound, then switch to i-91 when you meet it, and that's basically it. We had printed directions from 2 websites, written directions from the CT chapter, and a big ole map.Since the gal got to ride shotgun, she got to navigate for us. Well, come 1am, we're lost. Turns out the gal decided she wanted to see Brooklyn, and for ~100 miles, never noticed we were going in the opposite direction. We told both of them off and managed to find our way back using only the map, with another set of driver/navigator. Despite her massive screwup that cost us 4 hours and a tank of gas, she still had her high mighty 'tude all weekend and made life miserable for the lot of us, whining about how our jokes were too dirty, how we were drinking too much, how we didn't cook our steaks enough, how we spent too much time swimming and never took her to see the sights, how she didn't like the music we played, etc etc etc. This is a failure by the boyfriend to dictate acceptable behavior. But then, he only acts tough. We should have kicked her out of the van in brooklyn as a decoy and gunned it out. We were being eyed (very bad part of town, it seemed) and we needed to get out of there FAST, but we had to find a way to un-f*** ourselves after the number she did. And we never needed to ask for directions. We got ourselves out of it :) Long story short, she is now persona non grata at any and every event, depite the two of em being engaged. And that's the way I like it. On 5/27/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, sexist jokes like this went out 15-20 years ago. -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
Jumbo Shrimp is an Oxymoron David J Brooks wrote: Is that the same as Jumbo Shrimp Dave On 5/28/07, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 27, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: SLR pioneer missed jump to digital By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html The writer is completely confused about instant return mirror and SLR viewing. I guess the USA is not the only country with incredibly low standards for reporters. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
Like Military Intelligence?? -p P. J. Alling wrote: Jumbo Shrimp is an Oxymoron David J Brooks wrote: Is that the same as Jumbo Shrimp Dave On 5/28/07, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 27, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: SLR pioneer missed jump to digital By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html The writer is completely confused about instant return mirror and SLR viewing. I guess the USA is not the only country with incredibly low standards for reporters. Bob -- 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: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
But i still like to say it.:-) Dave On 5/28/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jumbo Shrimp is an Oxymoron David J Brooks wrote: Is that the same as Jumbo Shrimp Dave On 5/28/07, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 27, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: SLR pioneer missed jump to digital By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html The writer is completely confused about instant return mirror and SLR viewing. I guess the USA is not the only country with incredibly low standards for reporters. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- 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: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
That's a rare find these days. A woman who can't cook isn't really a woman at all. On 5/28/07, Fernando [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, she's a great cook too, I'm a lucky guy ;-) On 5/27/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HAR! Great shot. Pretty lady too, btw:-). Paul On May 27, 2007, at 12:29 PM, Fernando wrote: Hi Alex, Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the DA40, I'm on the opposite side, I love that lens, I didn't think about selling that lens even having way too many lenses covering that FL: DA18-55, DA16-45, FA24-90, FA35, FA50/1.4 and A50/1.7 (yes, I'm a gearhead but at least I'm no longer proud of it...), not only I like the size factor (main reason for this lens) but also I like it's rendering qualities and I've never experienced any focus problem. In the end there is always a subjective factor involved in keeping a lens, and that's why it's only you who can decide what works better for you, right? Anyway I would buy that da40 from you if I wouldn't have one already ;-). The way things are shapping up, I'm pretty sure you'll end up buying that 43 and hopefully you'll find the so called 3D effect (comming from a guy that has an order for a 31Ltd on Henry's). This is one of the photos that I like from the DA40, that's my wife expressing her feelings about my excitement on the K10D purchase ;-) http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne? id=369460334context=set-72157594500202302size=o Cheers On 5/27/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Boris, thanks for taking the time to respond. (same for Godfrey, Rob and Bob ;) ) I know the equipment doesn't make the man, believe me. I'm not a better athlete because my bike is nice, I don't lift more because the bar is nicely chrome-plated... etc What bothers me about the 40 is that it's so variable. It will give me a super-nice pic once and again, other times the pics will be slightly off. Some sligt misfocus (this is with AF, never happens on the 50), or slightly strange contrast, slightly faded colors. I think it's more aperture dependent than anything else, it has to be because my technique doesn't change shot to shot. In my opinion, the 50 can do no wrong, and it rules for marginal lighing. But the 43's pics have a perceptibly different quality to them. I just can't tell if it's Photoshop (there are a gazillion varibles if so) or the lens itself. I suspect it was much the same in the film day. An old photography book I have says you could really change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing. The whole two eye open thing, I haven't been able to do it with the digitals yet, neither with the 40 or the 50. The only camera that has allowed comfortable two-eye shooting was the Minolta SRT-201. I don't know what vf magnification it had, but it's a big ol' prism. The lens was a small 43mm which should be equal to a 28 on a DSLR. I will be playing with the kit lens in that range for a bit. The Engineering side of me really likes Rob's answer. There are simply too many variables to tell. And it satisfies the cheapskate side of me too I guess I'll be spending a bit more time with my existing gear before taking the plunge. It's the smartest thing to do. The 40 was the same kind of impulse buy this is shaping up to be and so far. meh. Bob, where have the two of you gone for the honeymoon? Alex On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for keeper's percentage. I am sorry, but I don't buy your argument. More expensive and theoretically better lens does not make one better photographer, no offense intended here. I do admit that if I was *forced* to choose just one normal lens, I'd go for 43 ltd, but that's my *personal* preference. Notice also, that you may be able to shoot with your FA 50/1.4 with *both* eyes opened, which probably will not be possible with 43 ltd... You seem to like optical experiments ;-), so perhaps it is time you performed some more. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- 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 -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
MR-52 digital SLR camera (2000) An unnamed digital SLR camera, introduced Sep. 13th 2000, and then displayed at Photokina 20 25 Sep. 2000. Its project designation is MR-52. 6-megapixels CCD sensor by Philips and full image format (24x36mm) are the new breakthroughs in digital photography. Other specifications like the sister film camera above. Also see the Photokina report. They didn't miss the boat Philips screwed them with the ccd. On 5/28/07, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like Military Intelligence?? -p P. J. Alling wrote: Jumbo Shrimp is an Oxymoron David J Brooks wrote: Is that the same as Jumbo Shrimp Dave On 5/28/07, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 27, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: SLR pioneer missed jump to digital By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html The writer is completely confused about instant return mirror and SLR viewing. I guess the USA is not the only country with incredibly low standards for reporters. Bob -- 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 -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax Street photo exhibition
Hi all, Here are those pictures on show at Pentax Day: www.aohc.it/pentaxday/pday12/IMGP3227r.jpg www.aohc.it/pentaxday/pday12/IMGP3228r.jpg Thanks to all who voted for choosing them, and special thanks to Godfrey who supplied a picture too. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Chill Out Surfer #2
I like the second shot better than the first. For me, what makes both of them is the subtle lighting, the coloration of the water. In this respect the first has a slight edge, but both are super. The surfer is a necessary added element, but the water texture and color is what makes them. And that is why on balance I prefer the second - the surfer is less obtrusive in the picture. In the first he fills so much of the frame that the eye is drawn back there and one loses the beauty. As a surfer action shot, the first may be better, as a good looking photo the second is my preference. stan On May 26, 2007, at 4:08 AM, AlunFoto wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=6#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) Cheers, Jostein -- 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 Street photo exhibition
What and where is Pentax Street? Seems kinda neat. On 5/28/07, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Here are those pictures on show at Pentax Day: www.aohc.it/pentaxday/pday12/IMGP3227r.jpg www.aohc.it/pentaxday/pday12/IMGP3228r.jpg Thanks to all who voted for choosing them, and special thanks to Godfrey who supplied a picture too. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
In a message dated 5/28/2007 7:52:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Long story short, she is now persona non grata at any and every event, depite the two of em being engaged. And that's the way I like it. I am not overly fond of you, though. Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Playing with PhotoShop
Fooling around with some cloud pix last night and out popped Harry Potter's train on its way to Hogwarts. http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/quickpage/quickpage.htm Kudos and brickbats accepted... -p -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - olive sparrow
In a message dated 5/7/2007 7:20:28 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for all the comments. I've re-done it in ACR quickly this evening: http://tinyurl.com/2y4ylv Better? I cropped it differently (the original was a tiny crop, this one is cropped a tiny bit more). Thanks again! -- Christian == Now it's a good shot. Well, a great shot, actually. Like the details, like the yellow under the wing, and like the brokeh. Marnie aka Doe :-) Catching up with older PESOs. - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Street photo exhibition
In a message dated 5/28/2007 8:18:19 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, Here are those pictures on show at Pentax Day: www.aohc.it/pentaxday/pday12/IMGP3227r.jpg www.aohc.it/pentaxday/pday12/IMGP3228r.jpg Thanks to all who voted for choosing them, and special thanks to Godfrey who supplied a picture too. Dario == That's a great layout, Dario -- your pics look great. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Playing with PhotoShop
In a message dated 5/28/2007 8:38:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Fooling around with some cloud pix last night and out popped Harry Potter's train on its way to Hogwarts. http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/quickpage/quickpage.htm Kudos and brickbats accepted... -p = Hehehehehehe. Nice one. Is that a model train? Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Playing with PhotoShop
pfft, hary potter This is the train from Back to the Future III On 5/28/07, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fooling around with some cloud pix last night and out popped Harry Potter's train on its way to Hogwarts. http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/quickpage/quickpage.htm Kudos and brickbats accepted... -p -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO - Hertzlia Marina
Sorry for the delay. Much better now. Generally speaking I have observed that you tend to render a bit darker than i prefer. I'm not saying that my taste is better than your, not at all. I just share my thoughts. Tim Typo Mostly Harmless. - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 5:07 AM Subject: Re: GESO - Hertzlia Marina No, you're right. Usually I edit my stuff in the evening which affects the results. I've re-edited it in the morning and if you don't mind - could you please take a second look to see if it is all right. My monitor is not properly profiled, merely with Adobe Gamma. But I've printed recently several big enlargements and they seemed fine in color and tone. Boris Tim Øsleby wrote: Thank you for the stroll. All nice, and the reflection with fish is more than nice. I wonder if the boats in harbor pics could do well with a bit more punch in the highligts. Could be my monitor. I will look again when it is properly warmed up. Tim Typo Mostly Harmless - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 8:13 PM Subject: GESO - Hertzlia Marina Hi! Today was very good light and so I made some shots and finally compiled a small gallery. Nothing special, just a bit of eye candy. http://boris.isra-shop.com/hertzlia_marina/index.html Have your say! Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/817 - Release Date: 24.05.2007 16:01 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.8.0/817 - Release Date: 24.05.2007 16:01 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
Fine by me. On 5/28/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/28/2007 7:52:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Long story short, she is now persona non grata at any and every event, depite the two of em being engaged. And that's the way I like it. I am not overly fond of you, though. Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - glassblowers
What a great shot. I love the looks on their faces. On 5/27/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was the best one I got. Please tell me what you think. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12 P.J. Alling: I hope I've worked out how to provide persistent links now...:-) thanks, Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
On 5/27/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SLR pioneer missed jump to digital By REIJI YOSHIDA Staff writer http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html That seems a rather facile review of the last 60-odd years of Pentax history... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Working on my own web site for a change...
In a message dated 5/18/2007 4:10:30 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After months of having no time to work on my own web site I now have a little time and am updating a lot of old stuff. I'm planning on weeding out a lot of old photos that no longer make the grade and I've been improving the HTML code (now XHTML) a lot. The latest section to get the treatment is my photo gallery from the Dolly Sods Wilderness (strange name, but that's West Virginia for you): http://www.robertstech.com/dolly_s.htm No new photos there, but a few have been revised with improved use of a profiles monitor and proper colorspace. I've seen some of those before, but those are still wow shots, Mark. I especially like the first three. Especially the first one. Really lovely gallery. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - glassblowers
On May 27, 2007, at 4:33 PM, AlunFoto wrote: The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was the best one I got. Please tell me what you think. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12 P.J. Alling: I hope I've worked out how to provide persistent links now...:-) thanks, Jostein Forsiktig Spenning! Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
GRIN! Everyone knows where that tree was before the hurricane of 1957. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Bob Shell wrote: On May 28, 2007, at 1:40 AM, graywolf wrote: That was not a joke, it was, except for the 102 houses, exaggeration pretty much what I was once told by a lady friend. I did find her house, but only because I had insisted upon her giving me the street address. However, I will admit that men can give strange directions too. Once when I was looking for a place on St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, I found myself completely lost and maps useless. I saw this very old and wise looking Rasta man leaning against a fence post by the road. I stopped and got out and he greeted me with a broad smile. I asked if he knew the way to the place I was trying to find. He gave me detailed directions which began... Mon, you go down de road an you make a lef turn where de old mango tree usta be, den you go 'bout a mile and you make a right turn at John Smif's house He went on for some time with these directions, while I nodded and pretended to understand. I thanked him and was going to go back to the car, when he pulled out a gigantic cigar from his pocket and asked me if I wanted to toke on some ganja. I politely declined and continued down the road, ultimately coming to a store where I got directions I could understand. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
On 5/19/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Probably the fear of the number 13 predates the event but it's been said that Friday the 13th is especially bad dates from Friday 13 October 1307, Philip the Fair, King of France, with the acquiescence of the Pope, rounded up the all Knights Templars in France for hearsay, they were found guilty, executed, and their lands and fortunes were confiscated by the Crown. All in all I'd say that would make it an unlucky day, (if you were a Templar at least). I'm way up at the top of a long thread, so forgive me if I'm repeating what someone else has said, but: When I was a kid, we were told that Friday the 13th was unlucky because Judas was the 13th apostle (and hence the number 13 is generally unlucky) and Friday in particular because that was the day Christ was crucified (I went to a Catholic school). IMHO, the Templar story is only strong evidence that Friday the 13th is unlucky, not a reason for it. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
On 29/05/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They didn't miss the boat Philips screwed them with the ccd. Eggs, basket? -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/PESO http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
On 5/19/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As a contrast some American Indians thought 4 was a lucky number, and magical too. #4 was Bobby Orr's and Jean Beliveau's sweater number in hockey. It was lucky for them... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
True,. Can't help but wonder what the slr world would be like it it actually made production On 5/28/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 29/05/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They didn't miss the boat Philips screwed them with the ccd. Eggs, basket? -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/PESO http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Image tone and contrast settings, K10D
What does every one here have there image tone and contrast setting on? Since I'm shooting RAW using CS2 for final image rendition, my camera settings are all at the factory defaults. If you're trying to get images directly out of the camera without further manipulations, then using modified camera setting makes sense. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Image tone and contrast settings, K10D What does every one here have there image tone and contrast setting on? I ask this because i ran into a guy the other day with a K10D and a 360FGZ flash. He asked me If my K10D over exposes and have I heard about it. He stated that he got from somewhere, to set image tone to bright and to set Contrast to -2. I tried it and didn't notice much difference. Interested to hear all the differing opions on this matter. James -- 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: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
On Mon, May 28, 2007 at 11:10:53AM -0400, AlexG wrote.. MR-52 digital SLR camera (2000) An unnamed digital SLR camera, introduced Sep. 13th 2000, and then displayed at Photokina 20 25 Sep. 2000. Its project designation is MR-52. 6-megapixels CCD sensor by Philips and full image format (24x36mm) are the new breakthroughs in digital photography. Other specifications like the sister film camera above. Also see the Photokina report. They didn't miss the boat Philips screwed them with the ccd. Like how? Wilko -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: This weekend's annual camera sale
I got some goodies this weekend. One was an old H3v, SN 2 (162). (It's on eBay now.) It came with a nice Super Takumar 35/3.5 for a mere $20. Kept the lens (duh). Produces really well on digital. Also picked up 3 K-1000 bodies avg. $30 each, with lenses. Nice condition. There was another set of s/m lenses that I drooled after. SuperMultiCoated 35/2 and 135/2.5. They went for the predictable decent bucks. But the 35/2 buyer has it for sale for $175. Anyone interested? If so I'll pass on his # to you. Darkroom stuff was cheap. I've not been on PDML much this past year. Grad school has been great, but it takes a lot of time to do a good job. Haven't had enough opportunity to go out shooting, film or digital. Sad. Oldest son graduated from college 2 weeks ago. Long drive to Hillsboro, KS. Shot lots of pics, though. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com http://evangelicalinteraction.blogspot.com http://philosophyforchristians.blogspot.com He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Lots of Film
Kodak -- All kept in my basement @ nominal temps. 1 Supra 800/36 04/2003 15 rolls 2 Max 400/2405/2002 12 rolls 3 Max 400/1205/2002 2 rolls 4 Gold 200/24 10/2001 36 rolls And as a special bonus ... 1 Polaroid ID film 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 2 Bulk rolls Kodak Precision Line film LPD-4 3 Bulk roll Ilford FP4 plus 4 Polaroid C-41 print film, 200/12, 25 rolls, unknown condition. $75 *shipped* (US) for all Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com http://evangelicalinteraction.blogspot.com http://philosophyforchristians.blogspot.com He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Chill Out Surfer #2
On 5/26/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=2#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) I keep getting two fuzzy flowers... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO 2007 - 24c - GDG
Out for a walk this morning with the L1 fitted with a borrowed Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AF-D. I've figured out some of the things I was having difficulty with at first, getting more comfortable with the setup. Had a lot of fun ... this one goes well with the others in the Shape And Light set, I think: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24c.htm Comments, critique, flames ... always appreciated. The dynamics of using the camera like this really makes me wish Panasonic/Leica/Olympus would release a 4/3 Mount 19 or 20mm prime ... ! enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
On 5/28/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! Sombody's cranky today. Dave -- 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: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
It is said the CCD had low yields and bad reliability, I think Philis eventually discontinued it. They also say the camera was built specifically around that CCD and would have required a lot of reworking to use another. No one really knows though. From wiki: In October 2003, Pentax canceled the camera, stating The cost of manufacturing the prototype SLR 6-megapixel digital camera meant it was not a viable product for our target market.[1] The MZ-D was to use the same 6 megapixel (3072×2048) full 135 film frame sized (24×36 mm) CCD (model FTF3020-C) from Philips that was used by the Contax N Digital. The lack of success of that camera and the image quality problems it displayed suggest to some that Pentax may have had other reasons than cost to cancel the MZ-D project. On 5/28/07, Wilko Bulte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, May 28, 2007 at 11:10:53AM -0400, AlexG wrote.. MR-52 digital SLR camera (2000) An unnamed digital SLR camera, introduced Sep. 13th 2000, and then displayed at Photokina 20 25 Sep. 2000. Its project designation is MR-52. 6-megapixels CCD sensor by Philips and full image format (24x36mm) are the new breakthroughs in digital photography. Other specifications like the sister film camera above. Also see the Photokina report. They didn't miss the boat Philips screwed them with the ccd. Like how? Wilko -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - glassblowers
On 5/28/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Back in 1980 i took a glass blowing class at Sheridan College in Mississauga Ontario, inspired after watching the glassblowers in a park in Stockholm in 1976. I found it not only a great experience, but relaxing. Just you and the glass As you've proved to PDML while camping, you've got the lungs for it! cheers, frank ;-) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Garden Fountain
On 5/25/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6010658 Seems almost Daytonesque to me (that's an extremely high compliment, BTW). cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO 2007 - 24c - GDG
On 5/28/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Out for a walk this morning with the L1 fitted with a borrowed Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AF-D. I've figured out some of the things I was having difficulty with at first, getting more comfortable with the setup. Had a lot of fun ... this one goes well with the others in the Shape And Light set, I think: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24c.htm Comments, critique, flames ... always appreciated. The dynamics of using the camera like this really makes me wish Panasonic/Leica/Olympus would release a 4/3 Mount 19 or 20mm prime ... ! Love the texture and the simplicity! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO 2007 - 24c - GDG
That i like. The starkness of the wall and the line and curve of the pipe work very well. Good one Dave BTW, someone wrote your copyright on the wall.:-) Dave On 5/28/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Out for a walk this morning with the L1 fitted with a borrowed Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AF-D. I've figured out some of the things I was having difficulty with at first, getting more comfortable with the setup. Had a lot of fun ... this one goes well with the others in the Shape And Light set, I think: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24c.htm Comments, critique, flames ... always appreciated. The dynamics of using the camera like this really makes me wish Panasonic/Leica/Olympus would release a 4/3 Mount 19 or 20mm prime ... ! enjoy Godfrey -- 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: Playing with PhotoShop
Marnie - Thanks for the comment. It's the real thing - go back to the original URL and scroll down - after you asked, I added the original pix so you could see my starting point. The final version was a .psd w/five layers. -p [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/28/2007 8:38:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Fooling around with some cloud pix last night and out popped Harry Potter's train on its way to Hogwarts. http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/quickpage/quickpage.htm Kudos and brickbats accepted... -p = Hehehehehehe. Nice one. Is that a model train? Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - glassblowers
On 5/28/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/28/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Back in 1980 i took a glass blowing class at Sheridan College in Mississauga Ontario, inspired after watching the glassblowers in a park in Stockholm in 1976. I found it not only a great experience, but relaxing. Just you and the glass As you've proved to PDML while camping, you've got the lungs for it! cheers, frank Well, i did keep blowing the bottoms out of the bowls i was doing.:-) Dave ;-) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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: Image tone and contrast settings, K10D
I use the camera defaults when shooting jpeg, and they seem fine. I have noticed, and maybe wrong, but my images are sharper on a monitor than the istD at factory settings. Dave On 5/28/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What does every one here have there image tone and contrast setting on? Since I'm shooting RAW using CS2 for final image rendition, my camera settings are all at the factory defaults. If you're trying to get images directly out of the camera without further manipulations, then using modified camera setting makes sense. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Image tone and contrast settings, K10D What does every one here have there image tone and contrast setting on? I ask this because i ran into a guy the other day with a K10D and a 360FGZ flash. He asked me If my K10D over exposes and have I heard about it. He stated that he got from somewhere, to set image tone to bright and to set Contrast to -2. I tried it and didn't notice much difference. Interested to hear all the differing opions on this matter. James -- 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 -- 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: PESO - glassblowers
On 5/27/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was the best one I got. Please tell me what you think. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12 P.J. Alling: I hope I've worked out how to provide persistent links now...:-) Cool shot! (actually, I guess it's anything but cool in that room)... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Watch out guys! I'll be here for a while (2nd try)
Hi guys, Ill be around here for seven weeks watching every post and speaking just about anything. I did a cervical spine surgery to remove a bad disk and put a brand new one so I will be here with my cervical collar. I Will be terrible in my critics although it doesnt hurt (my spine). If I will speak highly of your photos is just because I cant see the computer keyboard very well because of the collar. Be aware here I am. Best regards, Manuel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Watch out guys! I'll be here for a while (2nd try)
On 5/28/07, Manuel Magalhães [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, I'll be around here for seven weeks watching every post and speaking just about anything. I did a cervical spine surgery to remove a bad disk and put a brand new one so I will be here with my cervical collar. I Will be terrible in my critics although it doesn't hurt (my spine). If I will speak highly of your photos is just because I can't see the computer keyboard very well because of the collar. Be aware here I am. We usually start with Frank.:-) Welcome Dave Best regards, Manuel -- 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: Chill Out Surfer #2
Sorry about that. Took me a while to figure out how to do the linking properly. Here's (hopefully) a better one: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-4 Jostein 2007/5/28, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 5/26/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=2#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) I keep getting two fuzzy flowers... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chalkman
In a message dated 5/9/2007 9:31:29 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=j4xTk8QF96 A fixture on front of Toronto's Eaton Centre at Yonge and Dundas. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank = Evidentially you don't leave your older PESOs up, frank. Marnie aka Doe :-( - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO 2007 - 24c - GDG
Nice one, Godfrey. Jostein 2007/5/28, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Out for a walk this morning with the L1 fitted with a borrowed Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AF-D. I've figured out some of the things I was having difficulty with at first, getting more comfortable with the setup. Had a lot of fun ... this one goes well with the others in the Shape And Light set, I think: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24c.htm Comments, critique, flames ... always appreciated. The dynamics of using the camera like this really makes me wish Panasonic/Leica/Olympus would release a 4/3 Mount 19 or 20mm prime ... ! enjoy 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
Re: Playing with PhotoShop
Oh, wow. Thanks. You really did some creative PS. And, you know, I like the original shot too. Nice train. Marnie aka Doe :-) = Marnie - Thanks for the comment. It's the real thing - go back to the original URL and scroll down - after you asked, I added the original pix so you could see my starting point. The final version was a .psd w/five layers. -p [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/28/2007 8:38:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Fooling around with some cloud pix last night and out popped Harry Potter's train on its way to Hogwarts. http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/quickpage/quickpage.htm Kudos and brickbats accepted... -p = Hehehehehehe. Nice one. Is that a model train? Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bridezillas
On 5/27/07, Bertil Holmberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A weird billboard and a weird dog. Shot on a gloomy Saturday in the middle of a roundabout - it's near the beach, that's why it's covered with sand. No, I have no knowlegde of why the dog is standing there, nor about who placed it there. http://mac.tidings.nu/Diverse/Bridezillas.jpg I didn't have my K10D with me so I had to make do with my ersatz camera, the Optio A10. I am guilty of slight Photoshopping on the billboard but not much else. Fun shot! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chalkman
On 5/28/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/9/2007 9:31:29 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=j4xTk8QF96 A fixture on front of Toronto's Eaton Centre at Yonge and Dundas. Comments always welcome. Quite the contrary. I didn't touch it. I tried to access a couple of my other Gmap photos, and it seems that their server's down. Maybe later? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Chill Out Surfer #2
On 5/28/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry about that. Took me a while to figure out how to do the linking properly. Here's (hopefully) a better one: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-4 I like it. I like the first one better, because it's a more dynamic shot of the surfer (to my eyes at least), but this one features spectacular lighting. Great stuff! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chill Out Surfer #1
On 5/25/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-2 Thanks for looking, and all comments appreciated. I should imagine that surfing in Norway in May would be a tad chilly! Terrific shot, Jostein!!! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Chill Out Surfer #2
I see pink and white flowers. Having said that, i like the flower shot alot. Good background Dave On 5/26/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=2#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) Cheers, Jostein -- 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: Playing with PhotoShop
You do that, and i have a hard time removing a pole from a background at a horse show. Life is not fair.:-) Good job. Dave On 5/28/07, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fooling around with some cloud pix last night and out popped Harry Potter's train on its way to Hogwarts. http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/quickpage/quickpage.htm Kudos and brickbats accepted... -p -- 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: PESO 2007 - 24c - GDG
In a message dated 5/28/2007 10:33:14 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Out for a walk this morning with the L1 fitted with a borrowed Nikon 20mm f/2.8 AF-D. I've figured out some of the things I was having difficulty with at first, getting more comfortable with the setup. Had a lot of fun ... this one goes well with the others in the Shape And Light set, I think: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24c.htm Comments, critique, flames ... always appreciated. The dynamics of using the camera like this really makes me wish Panasonic/Leica/Olympus would release a 4/3 Mount 19 or 20mm prime ... ! enjoy Godfrey === I think that's a little to minimalistic for me, personally, Godfrey. LOL. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Watch out guys! I'll be here for a while (2nd try)
I did a cervical spine surgery to remove a bad disk and put a brand new one That sounds kinda dangerous. Be careful not to sneeze. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Manuel Magalhães Sent: 28 May 2007 18:39 To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: OT: Watch out guys! I'll be here for a while (2nd try) Hi guys, Ill be around here for seven weeks watching every post and speaking just about anything. I did a cervical spine surgery to remove a bad disk and put a brand new one so I will be here with my cervical collar. I Will be terrible in my critics although it doesnt hurt (my spine). If I will speak highly of your photos is just because I cant see the computer keyboard very well because of the collar. Be aware here I am. Best regards, Manuel -- 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: Watch out guys! I'll be here for a while (2nd try)
On 5/28/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did a cervical spine surgery to remove a bad disk and put a brand new one That sounds kinda dangerous. Be careful not to sneeze. It helps to use mirrors... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chalkman
In a message dated 5/28/2007 11:17:12 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Quite the contrary. I didn't touch it. I tried to access a couple of my other Gmap photos, and it seems that their server's down. Maybe later? cheers, frank === Oh. I'll try later sometime then. Glad it's not me anyway. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
Hi! In my opinion, the 50 can do no wrong, and it rules for marginal lighing. But the 43's pics have a perceptibly different quality to them. I just can't tell if it's Photoshop (there are a gazillion varibles if so) or the lens itself. I suspect it was much the same in the film day. An old photography book I have says you could really change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing. Then perhaps you can have both FA 50/1.4 and eventually FA 43/1.9 Ltd like I am planning to do. ;-) Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GFM Weather
Looks like things are quite warm in NC at the moment? Looks like temps are staying high? Graywolf? So I won't need snowshoes? How's the forecast looking? -- 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: PAW 2007 - 24, 24a, 24b - GDG
Well, not really. They are good as (almost) always is every shot you're showing. They fit together and they work for me. And I am somewhat inspired to try something like this myself, but no promises ;-). Boris Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Thanks Boris ... But do you have any other opinions or critique of them to share? G On May 26, 2007, at 8:46 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Yep, I think it would work as hmmm a modern triptych ;-). http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?
Pentax would have been out of business by now as a result of releasing a camera with a crappy sensor. Paul On May 28, 2007, at 12:49 PM, AlexG wrote: True,. Can't help but wonder what the slr world would be like it it actually made production On 5/28/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 29/05/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They didn't miss the boat Philips screwed them with the ccd. Eggs, basket? -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://picasaweb.google.com/distudio/PESO http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- 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: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Huh? I am almost *always* two eye open with any camera and lens. Particularly with a long lens, and particularly at sports events: it's how you keep the camera on the subject when the subject is moving fast in a high magnification field of view. Well, I couldn't do it yet. May be I did not try it often enough... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
On May 28, 2007, at 7:55 AM, AlexG wrote: That's a rare find these days. A woman who can't cook isn't really a woman at all. Ouch! Now that's a sexist comment if ever I heard one. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Garden Fountain
Thanks Frank. On May 28, 2007, at 1:33 PM, frank theriault wrote: On 5/25/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6010658 Seems almost Daytonesque to me (that's an extremely high compliment, BTW). cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Chill Out Surfer #2
Agreed, now that i can se it. :-) Dave On 5/28/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/28/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry about that. Took me a while to figure out how to do the linking properly. Here's (hopefully) a better one: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-4 I like it. I like the first one better, because it's a more dynamic shot of the surfer (to my eyes at least), but this one features spectacular lighting. Great stuff! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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
PESO 2007 - 24d - GDG
Ok, so I know some of you aren't all that happy with my predilection to austere, minimalistic, form and shadow abstractions. Well, you're just going to have to deal with this. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24d.htm Comments, critique, and the errant tomato (suitably overripe) always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
On May 28, 2007, at 2:00 AM, Bob W wrote: It was a man who gave me the most baffling directions I've ever received. In a town I'd never visited before he told me to 'turn left about 2 miles before you get to the big roundabout'. He must be from Vermont, where the usual response to a query for directions goes: Hmm.. Yep... 'Can't get there from here. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
When i frame up a jump, i have both eyes open, so i can see the horse coming. When i know it is two strides away, i gently shut one of them, your guess:-), and then shoot. If i leave both open it screws up my timing Dave On 5/28/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Huh? I am almost *always* two eye open with any camera and lens. Particularly with a long lens, and particularly at sports events: it's how you keep the camera on the subject when the subject is moving fast in a high magnification field of view. Well, I couldn't do it yet. May be I did not try it often enough... Boris -- 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: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
On May 28, 2007, at 11:48 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Huh? I am almost *always* two eye open with any camera and lens. Particularly with a long lens, and particularly at sports events: it's how you keep the camera on the subject when the subject is moving fast in a high magnification field of view. Well, I couldn't do it yet. May be I did not try it often enough... It takes some practice. I had a hard time at first because I'm very 'right-eye dominant', but I found it a good exercise to strengthen and improve vision in my left eye as well as allowing me to keep track of stuff going on in a scene when I was using a long lens. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
What can I say, I have a real 1950s mindset when it comes to gender issues :) Boris, it seems this will be the path I choose. Meantime, I will try to sell the 40, as it is not making me happy. On 5/28/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On May 28, 2007, at 7:55 AM, AlexG wrote: That's a rare find these days. A woman who can't cook isn't really a woman at all. Ouch! Now that's a sexist comment if ever I heard one. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Weather
On 5/28/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like things are quite warm in NC at the moment? Looks like temps are staying high? Graywolf? So I won't need snowshoes? How's the forecast looking? Sun followed by some dark periods, then sun again. Just not sure when the obligatory rain shower will happen.:-) Dave -- 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 -- 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
Down Memory Lane to GFM
Just in honour of the upcoming event, here are a few shots from my trip to GFM back in 2004: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/thumbnails.php?album=favpics Have a nice time, you rednecks! :-) Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
