RE: PESO: a prickly proposition
Very good shot. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alastair Robertson Sent: 08 December 2007 03:08 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: a prickly proposition http://www.pbase.com/image/90022150 Taken last weekend while fooling around looking for bird shots. This is borage and a bumblebee both introduced from Europe. Borage is surprisingly prickly which at first glance doesn't seem very well armed but seeing it close up it's no wonder it's a bit of a handful. Bumblebees on the other hand are surprisingly benign despite their potentially painful sting. That is unless you start digging up their nests which I had to do for some research I did in the UK years ago. Specs: K10D, Sigma APO 300/4 AF, handheld 1/350 F6.7 ISO800 Comments Critique welcome. Alastair -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- From the Bridge
On 07/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: I'd clone out the telephone wires That's steel barrier on a road. And I'd clone it out as well ;-) -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Iceberg
Alastair, I've used the 1.7AF a bit, but not in lower light. The AF hunting trick is new to me. I'll give it a try! Thanks. (And yes, they are going for outrageous prices.) Regards, Bob S. On Dec 7, 2007 11:37 PM, Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob sorry wrote that in a hurry. The beauty of the F1.7x AF teleconverter is that it can autofocus manual focus lenses (or AF lenses set to MF as in my case with the Sigma 300). You manually set the approximate focal length on the lens and put the camera on AF and when you fire the shutter the AF mechanism drives internal elements within the t/c to autofocus the image within the tolerance limits of the t/c (it can't focus when the lens is set to a focal length that is a long way from the correct setting for the subject in view). The result is a very fast autofocus and no hunting up and down the focal length of the lens, which is what tends to happen in low light levels when you have a AF lens mounted directly. Some AF lenses have focal limits which acheives the same sort of effect but is less flexible and slower than the result using the t/c. Hope that makes more sense! see Boz's page if your not familiar with this beast http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/teleconverters/F1.7X.html These things are like hen's teeth and fetch ridiculous prices on ebay of more than $600! I am still kicking myself when I was too slow to pick another one up from a NZ shop that had it at NZ$95 recently (about US$60). Alastair On Dec 8, 2007 6:16 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Technically you just lost me... Regards, Bob S. On Dec 7, 2007 9:24 PM, Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pbase.com/image/90022721 Taken at home - trying to get bird pictures again, but captured the white blooms of the rose iceberg up against the dark hedge. Specs: K10D AF1.7x Sigma 300/4 APO monopod 1/2000 F4.0 ISO200 Not the sharpest combination at this aperture but quick AF response since you set the approx focal length on the lens and put it on MF and the camera on AF and even at low light levels the AF doesn't hunt since you have effectively limited the focal length the AF of the camera can explore. Alastair -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: a prickly proposition
Like this one a lot. Good back ground and nice and sharp bee. Dave On Dec 7, 2007 10:07 PM, Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pbase.com/image/90022150 Taken last weekend while fooling around looking for bird shots. This is borage and a bumblebee both introduced from Europe. Borage is surprisingly prickly which at first glance doesn't seem very well armed but seeing it close up it's no wonder it's a bit of a handful. Bumblebees on the other hand are surprisingly benign despite their potentially painful sting. That is unless you start digging up their nests which I had to do for some research I did in the UK years ago. Specs: K10D, Sigma APO 300/4 AF, handheld 1/350 F6.7 ISO800 Comments Critique welcome. Alastair -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Full-frame Pentax? No, but this is coming:
It could mean they paid the maker to give them exclusive rights. Particularly in adspeak. Paul On Dec 8, 2007, at 12:25 AM, graywolf wrote: What does proprietary mean? Graywolf Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog:http://www.graywolfphoto.com/journal/ -- - [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very good news. Who has a 14 megapixel APS CMOS sensor? Paul -- Original message -- From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://stock-photo.blogspot.com/2007/11/pentax-k20d-on-show-at- pma-2008.html Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: My Wallpaper
I'm glad! Thanks, Marnie. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/6/2007 4:26:29 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=272 Comments happily received! Jack Yeah, I like it. :-) Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: December PUG
In a message dated 12/6/2007 8:17:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Best are Flying by Reinard Sy (taht an angoram?) and Laughing Girl by Dave Savage. Well done. -- Cheers, Cotty == My favorites, as well. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8 Just curious if anyone has picked one up yet and has any comments. I have been looking at this, and its well received at Pentaxforums dot com, however i notice a $300 price difference form Henrys and BH. Whats the point of having a dollar at par.??:-) I tested one just after they arrived in Regina, and was very tempted, but I'm holding out for the 60-250 at the moment. I think for me it will be the better lens. The dollar on par is a transitory thing, don't get too used to it. The Canadian economy is too dependant on having our dollar worth quite a bit less than the US one. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
re: PESO -- From the Bridge
On 8-Dec-07, at 9:07 AM, Cotty wrote: On 07/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: I'd clone out the telephone wires That's steel barrier on a road. And I'd clone it out as well ;-) Done and done! Haven't uploaded the cloned version as of yet, but thanks for the tip. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
Just curious if anyone has picked one up yet and has any comments. I have been looking at this, and its well received at Pentaxforums dot com, however i notice a $300 price difference form Henrys and BH. Whats the point of having a dollar at par.??:-) 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- From the Bridge
On 8-Dec-07, at 9:07 AM, Dave Brooks wrote: I like this one. Good Canadian winter feel to it. I agree with Cotty, i'd try and clone out the steel. I say try, as thats as far as I would get. Thanks, Dave and the others that commented. Mike LOL Dave On Dec 7, 2007 9:12 PM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/12/07/from-the-bridge/ Taken on a walk last week. Of course, my daylight hours are spent at work. This was at 8:45pm, from a bridge over the Mill Creek Ravine in Edmonton, AB. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Lightroom v1.3.1 update is available for download
See information about it at http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2007/12/ lightroom_131_and_camera_raw_4.html or http://tinyurl.com/3dngty Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Young Cesar
In a message dated 12/6/2007 7:07:05 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Happy Birthday, buddy! cheers, frank == Happy bday. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: a prickly proposition
That's really very nice. Well done. Cheers, Dave On Dec 8, 2007 12:07 PM, Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pbase.com/image/90022150 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- From the Bridge
I like this one. Good Canadian winter feel to it. I agree with Cotty, i'd try and clone out the steel. I say try, as thats as far as I would get. LOL Dave On Dec 7, 2007 9:12 PM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/12/07/from-the-bridge/ Taken on a walk last week. Of course, my daylight hours are spent at work. This was at 8:45pm, from a bridge over the Mill Creek Ravine in Edmonton, AB. K10D, DA14: 6.0 sec @ f/6.7, ISO 400. Comments welcome! Thanks for looking! Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Interesting post about DA*200 and DA*300
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=25936554 or http://tinyurl.com/3d2ff5 -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
I've been using it for a few weeks. A very nice lens: solidly made and excellent IQ. It's a bit longer focal length range than I use on average and bulkier than I usually carry around for casual picture taking, but a fine addition to the kit. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
On Dec 8, 2007 9:25 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been using it for a few weeks. A very nice lens: solidly made and excellent IQ. It's a bit longer focal length range than I use on average and bulkier than I usually carry around for casual picture taking, but a fine addition to the kit. Thanks Some members of that other forum speak highly of it, but at the same time a lot speak lowly of the 16-50 F2.8, so i thought i'd ask. They seem to think the 50-135 is nice and sharp. I could use this lens, i think. Most of my equine shots are in the 135 to 150 range anyway, so it might work out. O\Nice day today, maybe some BW winter stuff and test my Sigma 300 F4 and 1.4c tele in decent light to see if the AF problems are more poor light related. Dave Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
GESO Santa Claus Parade shots
http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2007-parade/index.htm For those that are into parades. Nothing earth shattering, but a few cute ones. K10D, 16-45, beer. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
On Dec 8, 2007, at 6:39 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I've been using it for a few weeks. A very nice lens: solidly made and excellent IQ. It's a bit longer focal length range than I use on average and bulkier than I usually carry around for casual picture taking, but a fine addition to the kit. Thanks Some members of that other forum speak highly of it, but at the same time a lot speak lowly of the 16-50 F2.8, so i thought i'd ask. They seem to think the 50-135 is nice and sharp. I could use this lens, i think. Most of my equine shots are in the 135 to 150 range anyway, so it might work out. I have both of the DA* zooms on hand to work with. I like the 50-135 more than the 16-50 but primarily because I prefer the light and compact size of the 21 and 43 for the shorter focal length range, and I like using primes. The 16-50's image quality is very good, almost on par with the two primes, and if I have a situation where I need fast focal length flexibility or weather sealing it would certainly be on the camera immediately. What I like a lot about the 50-135 is that it is an internal focus/ internal zoom lens: once on the camera it is a fixed size and balance. The IF/IZ design limits its close focus to some degree and makes it a bit bulkier, but I greatly prefer the rigidity and balance of this kind of design over the telescoping designs. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: bowling this monday :D
In a message dated 12/6/2007 1:53:06 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Me and my ex-co-workers had a party this monday and the pub had 2 bowling fields... In the pause I took this shot: http://timber.clancode.hu/e107_plugins/coppermine_menu/displayimage.php?pos=-2 58 Comments are welcome ^.~ Thanks, .timber === Nice shot. Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Young Cesar
frank theriault wrote: Happy Birthday, buddy! cheers, frank Ditto - from Cesar's fellow Sagitarian (frank, you better remember my birthday ! :) :) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Open Apology Letter to Listers
This AM I finally became convinced that my computer's LED screen was too dark. I dug out my Huey and set about its re-calibration. When finished, I saw a much lighter screen image. I went back and pulled up First Snow which was posted by Francis, I believe, and saw what I consider a beautifully exposed image. All my saved files (the ones I checked) are now lighter, to the point where I set about doing some re-works. It hadn't been that long since last using Huey, so am surprised. I apologize for the wonderment I might have caused by posting misguided exposure reviews. I'll watch it in the future. Jack :-( Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Full-frame Pentax? No, but this is coming:
Based on what I've seen, the E-3 is much closer to the D200 than the D300 at 3200, and certainly inferior to the 40D (Poor resolution of detail due to excessive NR). -Adam On 12/7/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who has a 14 megapixel APS CMOS sensor? It's probably the Pentax-designed sensor we've been hearing about for a few years, with manufacturing done by some large semiconductor maker. Gee whiz. Doesn't Samsung have the capability to do that sort of thing? Panasonic manufactures the NMOS 4/3 System sensor that the Olympus E-3 is using. From what I've seen, that chip has pretty darn nice ISO 3200 noise characteristics ... better than the Canon 40D, and very close to on-par with the Nikon D300 (the latest new technology 16x24 sensor DSLR). Given Olympus' spec for active chip area, that's 10.1 Mpixel spread over 13x17.3 mm chip area, or ~44,900 pixels/ square mm. A 16x24 mm sensor having 14 Mpixel with the same technology would have lower density and presumably even better noise characteristics, at ~36,450 pixels per square mm. The K10D's older technology sensor has about 26300 pixels per square mm by comparison. Godfrey (BTW: my friend's Nikon D300 arrived yesterday. I had the chance to fool with it at lunch today. It was fitted with the Nikon 17-55/2.8 VR lens. A very nice camera to work with.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Spancer aka Kitty Claus
Walter Hamler wrote: Great shot Ann. You have a lovely cat as well. Spencer (mispelled in origonal post) does not like clothing nor the camera, and it was pretty evident he was not happy with us. Walt thanks, Walt Yeah, it was clear Spencer wasn't pleased :) I've never even tried to put stuff on Ashley. but she is tolerant of the camera - except when I use flash... :) ann Ashley definitely would not -- last year I made this xmas card -- I'm a bit better at photoshop now, but in a way my clumsiness at it might add to the joke http://www.cafepress.com/annsanstuff.89477535 really have to update my cafepress stuff ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Current camera classics? WAS:Re: Mouldering film camera survey
Owned an MX, poor viewfinder(WAY too much magnification, no eye relief), too small to handle nicely, low flash sync. ME - Alright ME Super - Horrid UI. KX, big, heavy. Super Program - see ME Super LX - Real nice camera, needs grip+winder to be comfortable to shoot. The LX is the only one of the lot I'd ever consider owning. Prefer my K10D to any Pentax 35mm film body I've ever tried. Pentax and ergonomics were not in the same universe for most of their bodies (I've never tried an M-S though, and the LX ain't bad with a grip added). -Adam On 12/7/07, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are absolutely right Cory. The old gear has a touch and feel that doesn't go away. The ME is so small, clean,and quick in the hands. The ME Super is more quiet and solid feeling when the shutter fires. The KX is big and durable and kind of ols school. I feel like a pro with the little MX. And the LX just feels premium, bigger and more substantial but so nimble and flexible. Finally the Super Program, the poor man's LX with TTL flash and a 3.5 fps winder. Great cameras that the K10D will never compare to. Regards, Bob S. On Dec 7, 2007 3:08 PM, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Godfrey, you view is certainly logical, if a bit dispassionate. I tend to impart a soul and personality to my possessions (and indeed items I want but will never own for lack of funds). I'm wondering if you had posters of cars, bikes or whatever on your walls as a teenager. I admire gadgets and equipment. I'm sure I give them more importance than they're really worth. I guess my point with the post was to say that nobody will have any of the current crop of digital cameras in five to ten years time. We'll have dumped them for newer models or binned them because they're dead and cannot be repaired. And to contrast that with the thread about cameras we own and can't quite bring ourselves to sell even if we're not using them is interesting God help the poor prat who tries to send Pentax his K10 for service or even a CLA in 2015 let alone 2037. Cory I have a Super Program and a beautiful black MX that don't see enough use. - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Old things are interesting because they're old and remind us of good times of the past we had with them, using them. It has nothing to do with whether they were designed to last 30 years or not. But then I'm a robotnik. Cameras are tools. It's the photographs which make me nostalgic. ;-) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
On Dec 8, 2007 11:04 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8 Just curious if anyone has picked one up yet and has any comments. I have been looking at this, and its well received at Pentaxforums dot com, however i notice a $300 price difference form Henrys and BH. Whats the point of having a dollar at par.??:-) I tested one just after they arrived in Regina, and was very tempted, but I'm holding out for the 60-250 at the moment. I think for me it will be the better lens. The dollar on par is a transitory thing, don't get too used to it. The Canadian economy is too dependant on having our dollar worth quite a bit less than the US one. True. Now i see Camaera Canada is $500 more than BH.?? Dave William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
BH Photo probably gets a huge volume discount and you guys are paying a VAT included in the list price IIRC where as our sales taxes are added on later. David J Brooks wrote: On Dec 8, 2007 11:04 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8 Just curious if anyone has picked one up yet and has any comments. I have been looking at this, and its well received at Pentaxforums dot com, however i notice a $300 price difference form Henrys and BH. Whats the point of having a dollar at par.??:-) I tested one just after they arrived in Regina, and was very tempted, but I'm holding out for the 60-250 at the moment. I think for me it will be the better lens. The dollar on par is a transitory thing, don't get too used to it. The Canadian economy is too dependant on having our dollar worth quite a bit less than the US one. True. Now i see Camaera Canada is $500 more than BH.?? Dave William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Open Apology Letter to Listers
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Open Apology Letter to Listers This AM I finally became convinced that my computer's LED screen was too dark. I dug out my Huey and set about its re-calibration. When finished, I saw a much lighter screen image. I went back and pulled up First Snow which was posted by Francis, I believe, and saw what I consider a beautifully exposed image. All my saved files (the ones I checked) are now lighter, to the point where I set about doing some re-works. It hadn't been that long since last using Huey, so am surprised. I apologize for the wonderment I might have caused by posting misguided exposure reviews. I'll watch it in the future. That's OK, my new system is putting me through calibration hell also, and I use a monitor spyder. A couple of weeks ago, I ended up trying out the visual calibration tools that came packed with my monitor driver to see if that would work better (it didn't). I finally changed software from OptiCal, which worked really well with my CRT to PhotCal, and that seems to be better, but as of yet I haven't printed anything with the new calibration, so I don't know for sure. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Why I buy locally (happy guy)
- Original Message - From: Charles Robinson Subject: Re: Why I buy locally (happy guy) I did, and even got an RMA for one of the cards before realizing that the problem happens with other Sandisk cards as well. I'm still torn about whether or not to even bother sending the RMA'ed card in. Part of me thinks I should, as insurance and the other part thinks it would be a waste of time. The store gave you a loaner camera, right? Use your problem card in it for a while and see what happens. My bet though, from your description is the camera is flaky. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Bowlers
http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/reportage/images/pic4.html Panasonic L1 + SMC-A 20mm 2.8 Comments, critiques, strikes. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8 Now i see Camaera Canada is $500 more than BH.?? I heard one time that BH did more volume yearly than the entire Canadian industry. That's going to account for some of it, lower American taxes are some of it, there is always the possibility that PCI bought when the Canadian$ was devalued, as the present giddiness is fairly recent, and I'll guarantee you that both PCI and the Canadian retailers are stepping on the pricing harder. It is more expensive to do business in Canada, and so we pay more for stuff. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Opinions please
This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO Santa Claus Parade shots
Fun stuff Dave. I sent my son a link to Santa's 'reindeer' dog. Regards, Bob S. On Dec 8, 2007 8:42 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2007-parade/index.htm For those that are into parades. Nothing earth shattering, but a few cute ones. K10D, 16-45, beer. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Current camera classics? WAS:Re: Mouldering film camera survey
Big hands Adam? Regards, Bob S. On Dec 8, 2007 11:25 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Owned an MX, poor viewfinder(WAY too much magnification, no eye relief), too small to handle nicely, low flash sync. ME - Alright ME Super - Horrid UI. KX, big, heavy. Super Program - see ME Super LX - Real nice camera, needs grip+winder to be comfortable to shoot. The LX is the only one of the lot I'd ever consider owning. Prefer my K10D to any Pentax 35mm film body I've ever tried. Pentax and ergonomics were not in the same universe for most of their bodies (I've never tried an M-S though, and the LX ain't bad with a grip added). -Adam On 12/7/07, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are absolutely right Cory. The old gear has a touch and feel that doesn't go away. The ME is so small, clean,and quick in the hands. The ME Super is more quiet and solid feeling when the shutter fires. The KX is big and durable and kind of ols school. I feel like a pro with the little MX. And the LX just feels premium, bigger and more substantial but so nimble and flexible. Finally the Super Program, the poor man's LX with TTL flash and a 3.5 fps winder. Great cameras that the K10D will never compare to. Regards, Bob S. On Dec 7, 2007 3:08 PM, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Godfrey, you view is certainly logical, if a bit dispassionate. I tend to impart a soul and personality to my possessions (and indeed items I want but will never own for lack of funds). I'm wondering if you had posters of cars, bikes or whatever on your walls as a teenager. I admire gadgets and equipment. I'm sure I give them more importance than they're really worth. I guess my point with the post was to say that nobody will have any of the current crop of digital cameras in five to ten years time. We'll have dumped them for newer models or binned them because they're dead and cannot be repaired. And to contrast that with the thread about cameras we own and can't quite bring ourselves to sell even if we're not using them is interesting God help the poor prat who tries to send Pentax his K10 for service or even a CLA in 2015 let alone 2037. Cory I have a Super Program and a beautiful black MX that don't see enough use. - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Old things are interesting because they're old and remind us of good times of the past we had with them, using them. It has nothing to do with whether they were designed to last 30 years or not. But then I'm a robotnik. Cameras are tools. It's the photographs which make me nostalgic. ;-) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Christmas, 1984
At a local retail temple: http://www.web-options.com/_C086725.jpg -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Paw ~ Junco Portrait ~
Good morning all! http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=470gallery_id=1s=pentaxdiscuss Hungry after a long cold night, this energetic little fellow showed up at my feeder with about twenty of his kin on the morning after our first big snowfall It's very embarrassing, up until last night when I looked it up, I thought that junco was spelled Junko, and I'd been spewing it all over the internet with a K. Now I'm going to have to sort though and cleanse my entire photo database. :( Cheers, Francis -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: GESO Santa Claus Parade shots
Is Stouffville a real place, or just a figbox of everyone's imagination? -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: 08 December 2007 14:43 To: Pentax Discuss Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO Santa Claus Parade shots http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2007-parade/index.htm For those that are into parades. Nothing earth shattering, but a few cute ones. K10D, 16-45, beer. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Wet Ones
Some photos I took walking home from the shops this afternoon. The Frankish quality of some is the result of slow shutter speeds, handheld: http://www.web-options.com/Wet/ -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Paw ~ Junco Portrait ~
Bird on twig with catchlights - but a very lovely photo all the same. Lovely texture, especially on the dark head feathers. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Francis Sent: 08 December 2007 19:52 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Paw ~ Junco Portrait ~ Good morning all! http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=470gallery_i d=1s=pentaxdiscuss Hungry after a long cold night, this energetic little fellow showed up at my feeder with about twenty of his kin on the morning after our first big snowfall It's very embarrassing, up until last night when I looked it up, I thought that junco was spelled Junko, and I'd been spewing it all over the internet with a K. Now I'm going to have to sort though and cleanse my entire photo database. :( Cheers, Francis -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
OK, I think that if it were my photo, I would crop it just below the top of the window sills. I might crop a bit off the left too, making the phone booths balanced and letting the people and the tree give it dynamics; although I would have to try that to know if I would really like it that way. Phone booths are pretty much a thing of the past over on this side of the Alantic. Sad, but then almost anyone can afford a prepaid cel-phone. Speaking of which, I have to remember to get a new card as my time is running out. Graywolf Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com Blog:http://www.graywolfphoto.com/journal/ --- Bob W wrote: This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Bowlers
Good action moment complimented by your clever catch of the wall silhouette. Well seen, Cottty! Jack --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/reportage/images/pic4.html Panasonic L1 + SMC-A 20mm 2.8 Comments, critiques, strikes. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
I like the graphic aspect of it, but the people aren't needed. I'd level it the little bit it needs. I may be a shot to put away for it's historic value. I understand those coin operated pay phones are no longer being produced in the US. Jack --- Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
GESO: Cassis (in Provence)
Well, since many of you live in cold regions of the world, let me dedicate this to you: a very small gallery (only 5 photos - out of which only 3 of them I really like) from Cassis, a very chic village and resort in southern France, on the shore of the Mediterranean sea. Enjoy the calm, warm colours of the sunset. Think of armagnac while watching (and if you don't know what that is, just sip a brandy ;) ). http://www.flickr.com/photos/innerfocus/sets/72157603292026050/ A. M. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Paw ~ Junco Portrait ~
Well done Francis! I like the light/lite background for winter. Regards, Bob S. On Dec 8, 2007 1:52 PM, Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good morning all! http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=470gallery_id=1s=pentaxdiscuss Hungry after a long cold night, this energetic little fellow showed up at my feeder with about twenty of his kin on the morning after our first big snowfall It's very embarrassing, up until last night when I looked it up, I thought that junco was spelled Junko, and I'd been spewing it all over the internet with a K. Now I'm going to have to sort though and cleanse my entire photo database. :( Cheers, Francis -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO Santa Claus Parade shots
It appears to be. So is Podunk, well actually it's many places but I happen to live near one of them. Bob W wrote: Is Stouffville a real place, or just a figbox of everyone's imagination? -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: 08 December 2007 14:43 To: Pentax Discuss Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO Santa Claus Parade shots http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2007-parade/index.htm For those that are into parades. Nothing earth shattering, but a few cute ones. K10D, 16-45, beer. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Wet Ones
Really nice! I especially like the ice skating one. Good stuff (though I think if you had used a tripod they would have been even better). Francis Bob W wrote: Some photos I took walking home from the shops this afternoon. The Frankish quality of some is the result of slow shutter speeds, handheld: http://www.web-options.com/Wet/ -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
Since I don't remember seeing any of the others you may have been disappointed with, but I'd venture to guess that having the two young men walking through the scene in just about the right place helps quite a bit. Bob W wrote: This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Wet Ones
Bob, I particularly like three of them... 1) the cream colored building with lighted windows and reflections in the wet foreground, 2) the lamp post(s) and walkway leading under the bridge, and 3) the last one of an industrial site across the water. The reflected light on the water or pavement makes a nice contribution to the mood. Regards, Bob S. On Dec 8, 2007 2:13 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some photos I took walking home from the shops this afternoon. The Frankish quality of some is the result of slow shutter speeds, handheld: http://www.web-options.com/Wet/ -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
It would have more contrast of color if taken in late spring. Some green with the bright red phone booths would look nice. That asside I like the shot anyway. This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Ben 'Polyhead' Smith KE7GAL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Bowlers
Cotty, What Jack said...Regards, Bob S. On Dec 8, 2007 2:20 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good action moment complimented by your clever catch of the wall silhouette. Well seen, Cottty! Jack --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/reportage/images/pic4.html Panasonic L1 + SMC-A 20mm 2.8 Comments, critiques, strikes. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Wet Ones
Good stuff (though I think if you had used a tripod they would have been even better). thanks. Yes, a tripod... or an E-3 with 5 stops of image stabilisation! That sounds like enablement to me... -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Francis Sent: 08 December 2007 20:46 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Wet Ones Really nice! I especially like the ice skating one. Good stuff (though I think if you had used a tripod they would have been even better). Francis Bob W wrote: Some photos I took walking home from the shops this afternoon. The Frankish quality of some is the result of slow shutter speeds, handheld: http://www.web-options.com/Wet/ -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: GESO: Cassis (in Provence)
The pictures of the waves on the rocks are really nice - lovely soft textures and light, with the warmth of the area well captured. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Inner Focus Sent: 08 December 2007 20:24 To: PDML Subject: GESO: Cassis (in Provence) Well, since many of you live in cold regions of the world, let me dedicate this to you: a very small gallery (only 5 photos - out of which only 3 of them I really like) from Cassis, a very chic village and resort in southern France, on the shore of the Mediterranean sea. Enjoy the calm, warm colours of the sunset. Think of armagnac while watching (and if you don't know what that is, just sip a brandy ;) ). http://www.flickr.com/photos/innerfocus/sets/72157603292026050/ A. M. __ __ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
Nice crisp image, but it doesn't work for me, not sure why. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Subject: Opinions please This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob . -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
Yes, I agree with Peter on this. Without the two men it would be a nice scene but those two guys are obviously enjoying themselves and it adds a great deal more interest to the image. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Since I don't remember seeing any of the others you may have been disappointed with, but I'd venture to guess that having the two young men walking through the scene in just about the right place helps quite a bit. Bob W wrote: This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob -- Find out how you can get spam free email. http://www.bluebottle.com/tag/3 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
I like it. And I asked my resident photo critic (aka wife) and she mostly likes it. 1. The red phone booths work well as the color contrast against an otherwise monochromatic scene. 2. Nice dynamics of the two guys walking and talking and seeming to enjoy themselves. 3. Nice framing of the two guys with the arch of the tree branches. 4. I don't think it would work as well with leaves on the tree or green grass on the ground. Unless you rendered it in BW. 5. Which, by the way, would be interesting to see. My wife's comments - she would have preferred the two guys a bit closer together and slightly to the left. I thik she doesn't want anyone blocking the view of the phone booths. I actually think it gains this way - the phone booths are there as a significant element, but the eye quickly gets drawn to the people. If the right-hand booth were also unblocked, the booths would be too prominent. stan On Dec 8, 2007, at 1:37 PM, Bob W wrote: This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Wet Ones
Nr 2 would be my favorite, very nice. Are they skating? Toine On Dec 8, 2007 9:13 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some photos I took walking home from the shops this afternoon. The Frankish quality of some is the result of slow shutter speeds, handheld: http://www.web-options.com/Wet/ -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Toine http://www.repiuk.nl -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Paw ~ Junco Portrait ~
Nice portrait. Very good job keeping details in the black feathers of the head. What was the equipment? Alastair On Dec 9, 2007 9:15 AM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bird on twig with catchlights - but a very lovely photo all the same. Lovely texture, especially on the dark head feathers. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Francis Sent: 08 December 2007 19:52 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Paw ~ Junco Portrait ~ Good morning all! http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=470gallery_i d=1s=pentaxdiscuss Hungry after a long cold night, this energetic little fellow showed up at my feeder with about twenty of his kin on the morning after our first big snowfall It's very embarrassing, up until last night when I looked it up, I thought that junco was spelled Junko, and I'd been spewing it all over the internet with a K. Now I'm going to have to sort though and cleanse my entire photo database. :( Cheers, Francis -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: open apology to listers
Bill, Jack, Just out of curiosity; which chipset are your video cards based on? I ask because I'm annoyed with my nVidia 8600 -based card. It's made by Asus, but brand doesn't matter since nVidia provides the drivers. What the nVidia driver does is to override the colour profile loaded by Spyder on startup, so I have to re-run the Spyder startup routine manually, about a minute after login. My machine runs Vista 64 bit, but the issue is the same on my friends computer with XP. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
I like this a lot. The two people match the two boxes well, and I like the overarching tree and the patches of light which adds depth. It looks level to me though with slight converging verticals presumably a wide-angle lens was used? Alastair On Dec 9, 2007 10:48 AM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I agree with Peter on this. Without the two men it would be a nice scene but those two guys are obviously enjoying themselves and it adds a great deal more interest to the image. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/ http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/brianwalters Quoting P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Since I don't remember seeing any of the others you may have been disappointed with, but I'd venture to guess that having the two young men walking through the scene in just about the right place helps quite a bit. Bob W wrote: This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob -- Find out how you can get spam free email. http://www.bluebottle.com/tag/3 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Why I buy locally (happy guy)
On Dec 8, 2007, at 13:16, William Robb wrote: The store gave you a loaner camera, right? Use your problem card in it for a while and see what happens. My bet though, from your description is the camera is flaky. That's the plan! Already working that direction. Thanks for the suggestion. Two things about the DL I prefer over the DS: 1. Larger rear screen 2. Quieter shutter/mirror slap (kind of a shunk vs. clack! sound) Two things I like LESS about the DL vs DS: 1. Fewer focus points 2. Teeny-tiny focus screen (that Pentamirror vs. Pentaprism sure makes a difference) One thing I don't give a darn about one way or the other: 1. Buffer size. I never shoot more than a 3-frame burst anyways. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
A lot to like here. The light is very nice. The rays of light splashing across the sidewalk and hitting the phone booth and beautiful are excellent. While there is balance to the composition, you didn't try to make it symmetrical. And it's far enough removed from symmetrical to make it apparent that you didn't try and fail. And the two smiling boys are a huge plus. They give live to the scene. Excellent photo. Paul On Dec 8, 2007, at 2:37 PM, Bob W wrote: This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- Thanks, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Why I buy locally (happy guy)
I seldom shoot more than a three frame burst either, but the Ds is ready for another three frame burst much sooner than the DL. Charles Robinson wrote: On Dec 8, 2007, at 13:16, William Robb wrote: The store gave you a loaner camera, right? Use your problem card in it for a while and see what happens. My bet though, from your description is the camera is flaky. That's the plan! Already working that direction. Thanks for the suggestion. Two things about the DL I prefer over the DS: 1. Larger rear screen 2. Quieter shutter/mirror slap (kind of a shunk vs. clack! sound) Two things I like LESS about the DL vs DS: 1. Fewer focus points 2. Teeny-tiny focus screen (that Pentamirror vs. Pentaprism sure makes a difference) One thing I don't give a darn about one way or the other: 1. Buffer size. I never shoot more than a 3-frame burst anyways. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Full-frame Pentax? No, but this is coming:
Are u looking at JPEGs? No NR on RAW. G ___ Sent with SnapperMail www.snappermail.com .. Original Message ... On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:17:09 -0500 Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Based on what I've seen, the E-3 is much closer to the D200 than the D300 at 3200, and certainly inferior to the 40D (Poor resolution of detail due to excessive NR). -Adam On 12/7/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who has a 14 megapixel APS CMOS sensor? It's probably the Pentax-designed sensor we've been hearing about for a few years, with manufacturing done by some large semiconductor maker. Gee whiz. Doesn't Samsung have the capability to do that sort of thing? Panasonic manufactures the NMOS 4/3 System sensor that the Olympus E-3 is using. From what I've seen, that chip has pretty darn nice ISO 3200 noise characteristics ... better than the Canon 40D, and very close to on-par with the Nikon D300 (the latest new technology 16x24 sensor DSLR). Given Olympus' spec for active chip area, that's 10.1 Mpixel spread over 13x17.3 mm chip area, or ~44,900 pixels/ square mm. A 16x24 mm sensor having 14 Mpixel with the same technology would have lower density and presumably even better noise characteristics, at ~36,450 pixels per square mm. The K10D's older technology sensor has about 26300 pixels per square mm by comparison. Godfrey (BTW: my friend's Nikon D300 arrived yesterday. I had the chance to fool with it at lunch today. It was fitted with the Nikon 17-55/2.8 VR lens. A very nice camera to work with.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Paw ~ Junco Portrait ~
Francis wrote: Good morning all! http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=470gallery_id=1s=pentaxdiscuss Hungry after a long cold night, this energetic little fellow showed up at my feeder with about twenty of his kin on the morning after our first big snowfall It's very embarrassing, up until last night when I looked it up, I thought that junco was spelled Junko, and I'd been spewing it all over the internet with a K. Now I'm going to have to sort though and cleanse my entire photo database. :( Cheers, Francis Sweet photo, Francis! ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: open apology to listers
In a message dated 12/8/2007 2:45:01 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bill, Jack, Just out of curiosity; which chipset are your video cards based on? I ask because I'm annoyed with my nVidia 8600 -based card. It's made by Asus, but brand doesn't matter since nVidia provides the drivers. What the nVidia driver does is to override the colour profile loaded by Spyder on startup, so I have to re-run the Spyder startup routine manually, about a minute after login. My machine runs Vista 64 bit, but the issue is the same on my friends computer with XP. Jostein == Hmmm, I have an nVida card. :-( How do you run the Spyder startup routine manually, Jostein? Marnie aka Doe I also have a Spyder and I, also, often tell people they are too dark. - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Coffee Shop Gamers
Another coffee shop pic. K10D with the FA 50/1.4. Cropped to about 60% of frame, ISO 1000, f2.5 @ 1/100th. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6719465size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Holiday Films
K10D, FA 50/1.4, f3.2 @ 1/125th, ISO 640. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6719554 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Coffee Shop Gamers
This I like, Paul. The energy of the girl would make a terrific picture in any setting. Very well caught! Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another coffee shop pic. K10D with the FA 50/1.4. Cropped to about 60% of frame, ISO 1000, f2.5 @ 1/100th. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6719465size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: open apology to listers
- Original Message - From: AlunFoto Subject: Re: open apology to listers Bill, Jack, Just out of curiosity; which chipset are your video cards based on? I ask because I'm annoyed with my nVidia 8600 -based card. It's made by Asus, but brand doesn't matter since nVidia provides the drivers. What the nVidia driver does is to override the colour profile loaded by Spyder on startup, so I have to re-run the Spyder startup routine manually, about a minute after login. My machine runs Vista 64 bit, but the issue is the same on my friends computer with XP. As best as I can tell, My card uses a Parhelia chipset. I've spent about a half hour on this, and this is as close as I've gotten to an answer. Have you gone into the color management ara of your display properties and told the darned thing which color profile to use as the default? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Holiday Films
Exposure triumph! Even the benefit of great DOF. (Patrons moving away from the camera allowed that, I suspect). Very well done. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K10D, FA 50/1.4, f3.2 @ 1/125th, ISO 640. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6719554 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO -- 40 (Second Version)
I decided to take some of Marnies suggestions to heart, and upped the contrast a bit, made the exposure a bit lighter overall. I also applied a yellow filter during conversion as opposed to the green filter I had used heretofore, and straitened it slightly. I didn't really crop it as I composed for the viewfinder. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040yellowfilter.html and the original if anyone would like to compare them. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040.html Equipment: didn't change As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Current camera classics? WAS:Re: Mouldering film camera survey
Do you think the Speed Graphic folks will think the same? Have you seen what one goes for in just reasonable condition? There will always be people who will remember... Regards, Bob... - Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Skipped] Those great old film cameras will likely be totally forgotten by 2015, never mind 2037. [Skipped] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- 40 (Second Version)
P.J., I hope OK that I down loaded '40' and did a bit to pull down the blinding sky. Spoiled it for me. It will be deleted as soon as it's been posted. Jack :) http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=274 --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I decided to take some of Marnies suggestions to heart, and upped the contrast a bit, made the exposure a bit lighter overall. I also applied a yellow filter during conversion as opposed to the green filter I had used heretofore, and straitened it slightly. I didn't really crop it as I composed for the viewfinder. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040yellowfilter.html and the original if anyone would like to compare them. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040.html Equipment: didn't change As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Current camera classics? WAS:Re: Mouldering film camera survey
For some folks, there is a warmly felt appreciation for a craftsman like elegance that transcends the function of the tool itself. The H1a, etal., the Spotmatics and their K-mount cousins, the MX, the ME-Super and the LX. These each had and continue to have such an appeal to me. It's much like the fond appreciation I have for an old, brass mariner's sextant that was handed down to me. Of course GPS is easier and so much more accurate, but that sextant will shine with it's own appeal long after the plastic cased, non reparable GPS units have been replaced with another plastic doohickey. Folks who drive REO's will understand this to. Regards, Bob... - Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Dec 7, 2007, at 2:53 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: You are absolutely right Cory. The old gear has a touch and feel that doesn't go away. The ME is so small, clean,and quick in the hands. The ME Super is more quiet and solid feeling when the shutter fires. The KX is big and durable and kind of ols school. I feel like a pro with the little MX. And the LX just feels premium, bigger and more substantial but so nimble and flexible. Finally the Super Program, the poor man's LX with TTL flash and a 3.5 fps winder. Great cameras that the K10D will never compare to. Sorry. I had an MX: it was nice but I prefer my Nikon FM2n for that kind of camera. The K10D works better. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- 40 (Second Version)
The sky is being a PITA. You brought down the sky but lost detail in the shadows. That's why I went with green filter and lower contrast approach earlier. I guess it needs more work. Jack Davis wrote: P.J., I hope OK that I down loaded '40' and did a bit to pull down the blinding sky. Spoiled it for me. It will be deleted as soon as it's been posted. Jack :) http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=274 --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I decided to take some of Marnies suggestions to heart, and upped the contrast a bit, made the exposure a bit lighter overall. I also applied a yellow filter during conversion as opposed to the green filter I had used heretofore, and straitened it slightly. I didn't really crop it as I composed for the viewfinder. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040yellowfilter.html and the original if anyone would like to compare them. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040.html Equipment: didn't change As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Holiday Films
I agree with Jack on this - exposure is perfect including the sky which is a sublime indigo. I can;'t actually see the whole thing without a lot of scrolling on my laptop which admittedly is only 768 tall but you would need a lot of screen to see it in most browsers. Looks great nevertheless Alastair On Dec 9, 2007 12:55 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K10D, FA 50/1.4, f3.2 @ 1/125th, ISO 640. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6719554 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- 40 (Second Version)
I actually see at least as much detail in the shadows of my version. The blacks are only slightly less dense, but the glare of the stark sky has been softened. I'm sure that balance could be tweaked from now on. Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The sky is being a PITA. You brought down the sky but lost detail in the shadows. That's why I went with green filter and lower contrast approach earlier. I guess it needs more work. Jack Davis wrote: P.J., I hope OK that I down loaded '40' and did a bit to pull down the blinding sky. Spoiled it for me. It will be deleted as soon as it's been posted. Jack :) http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=274 --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I decided to take some of Marnies suggestions to heart, and upped the contrast a bit, made the exposure a bit lighter overall. I also applied a yellow filter during conversion as opposed to the green filter I had used heretofore, and straitened it slightly. I didn't really crop it as I composed for the viewfinder. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040yellowfilter.html and the original if anyone would like to compare them. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040.html Equipment: didn't change As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: open apology to listers
On 12/8/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What the nVidia driver does is to override the colour profile loaded by Spyder on startup, so I have to re-run the Spyder startup routine manually, about a minute after login. My machine runs Vista 64 bit, but the issue is the same on my friends computer with XP. Turn off the nVidia utility at startup. Start-Run, type msconfig, find it in the list and uncheck it. Reboot to verify whether or not it fixed the problem. -Mat, who bought a mac specifically to get away from these issues. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Humble Meal Part Two
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/HumbleMeal2web.jpg Here is my second attempt. I still kept the silver tray, primarily because we don't have anything else more suitable. Oh well! :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Coffee Shop Gamers
Thanks Jack. I was wishing I had a bit longer lens so I wouldn't have to crop. It would have been a good spot for the 50/135.2.8. I need that glass! :-). Paul On Dec 8, 2007, at 7:10 PM, Jack Davis wrote: This I like, Paul. The energy of the girl would make a terrific picture in any setting. Very well caught! Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another coffee shop pic. K10D with the FA 50/1.4. Cropped to about 60% of frame, ISO 1000, f2.5 @ 1/100th. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6719465size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. __ __ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http:// mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Holiday Films
Thanks Jack. On Dec 8, 2007, at 7:14 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Exposure triumph! Even the benefit of great DOF. (Patrons moving away from the camera allowed that, I suspect). Very well done. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K10D, FA 50/1.4, f3.2 @ 1/125th, ISO 640. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6719554 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. __ __ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http:// mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Current camera classics? WAS:Re: Mouldering film camera survey
I love my Speed Graphic. Gotta break it out and shoot some sheet film one of these days. One of these days.:-) Paul On Dec 8, 2007, at 8:13 PM, Bob Blakely wrote: Do you think the Speed Graphic folks will think the same? Have you seen what one goes for in just reasonable condition? There will always be people who will remember... Regards, Bob... - Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Skipped] Those great old film cameras will likely be totally forgotten by 2015, never mind 2037. [Skipped] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Holiday Films
Thanks Alastair. I am sometimes guilty of oversizing my vertical pics. My apologies. Paul On Dec 8, 2007, at 8:55 PM, Alastair Robertson wrote: I agree with Jack on this - exposure is perfect including the sky which is a sublime indigo. I can;'t actually see the whole thing without a lot of scrolling on my laptop which admittedly is only 768 tall but you would need a lot of screen to see it in most browsers. Looks great nevertheless Alastair On Dec 9, 2007 12:55 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K10D, FA 50/1.4, f3.2 @ 1/125th, ISO 640. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6719554 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Wet Ones
That's a very appealing set of photos, Bob. All with the E-1, right? Godfrey On Dec 8, 2007, at 12:13 PM, Bob W wrote: Some photos I took walking home from the shops this afternoon. The Frankish quality of some is the result of slow shutter speeds, handheld: http://www.web-options.com/Wet/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Opinions please
It has nice balance, color, tonality and sharpness. A good one. :-) Godfrey On Dec 8, 2007, at 11:37 AM, Bob W wrote: This is a scene I've been familiar with for about 25 years, and have photographed quite often - and been disappointed. I took this photo last week, and quite like it. It's only occurred to me today why this composition is (in my view) more successful than previous attempts. I'd be interested to hear what other people think about it, and why. http://www.web-options.com/_B296674.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Bowlers
Nice, but I think it needs to be part of a story. :-) Godfrey On Dec 8, 2007, at 11:25 AM, Cotty wrote: http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/reportage/images/pic4.html Panasonic L1 + SMC-A 20mm 2.8 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- 40 (Second Version)
In a message dated 12/8/2007 4:31:28 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I decided to take some of Marnies suggestions to heart, and upped the contrast a bit, made the exposure a bit lighter overall. I also applied a yellow filter during conversion as opposed to the green filter I had used heretofore, and straitened it slightly. I didn't really crop it as I composed for the viewfinder. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040yellowfilter.html and the original if anyone would like to compare them. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040.html Equipment: didn't change As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. I think you went the right direction, just a little too much so. Marnie aka Doe And I am flattered. :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Why I buy locally (happy guy)
Yep, that's what killed teh K100D for me. DS was the best of the pre-K10D bodies IMHO. If it had had SR, it would have been perfect. -Adam On 12/8/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seldom shoot more than a three frame burst either, but the Ds is ready for another three frame burst much sooner than the DL. Charles Robinson wrote: On Dec 8, 2007, at 13:16, William Robb wrote: The store gave you a loaner camera, right? Use your problem card in it for a while and see what happens. My bet though, from your description is the camera is flaky. That's the plan! Already working that direction. Thanks for the suggestion. Two things about the DL I prefer over the DS: 1. Larger rear screen 2. Quieter shutter/mirror slap (kind of a shunk vs. clack! sound) Two things I like LESS about the DL vs DS: 1. Fewer focus points 2. Teeny-tiny focus screen (that Pentamirror vs. Pentaprism sure makes a difference) One thing I don't give a darn about one way or the other: 1. Buffer size. I never shoot more than a 3-frame burst anyways. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
No VAT in Canada. -Adam On 12/8/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BH Photo probably gets a huge volume discount and you guys are paying a VAT included in the list price IIRC where as our sales taxes are added on later. David J Brooks wrote: On Dec 8, 2007 11:04 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8 Just curious if anyone has picked one up yet and has any comments. I have been looking at this, and its well received at Pentaxforums dot com, however i notice a $300 price difference form Henrys and BH. Whats the point of having a dollar at par.??:-) I tested one just after they arrived in Regina, and was very tempted, but I'm holding out for the 60-250 at the moment. I think for me it will be the better lens. The dollar on par is a transitory thing, don't get too used to it. The Canadian economy is too dependant on having our dollar worth quite a bit less than the US one. True. Now i see Camaera Canada is $500 more than BH.?? Dave William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Current camera classics? WAS:Re: Mouldering film camera survey
Average, but small cameras don't work for me unless thay've got a grip. I like to have a handful of camera. Best handling camera I own is my 645 Super. -Adam On 12/8/07, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Big hands Adam? Regards, Bob S. On Dec 8, 2007 11:25 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Owned an MX, poor viewfinder(WAY too much magnification, no eye relief), too small to handle nicely, low flash sync. ME - Alright ME Super - Horrid UI. KX, big, heavy. Super Program - see ME Super LX - Real nice camera, needs grip+winder to be comfortable to shoot. The LX is the only one of the lot I'd ever consider owning. Prefer my K10D to any Pentax 35mm film body I've ever tried. Pentax and ergonomics were not in the same universe for most of their bodies (I've never tried an M-S though, and the LX ain't bad with a grip added). -Adam On 12/7/07, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are absolutely right Cory. The old gear has a touch and feel that doesn't go away. The ME is so small, clean,and quick in the hands. The ME Super is more quiet and solid feeling when the shutter fires. The KX is big and durable and kind of ols school. I feel like a pro with the little MX. And the LX just feels premium, bigger and more substantial but so nimble and flexible. Finally the Super Program, the poor man's LX with TTL flash and a 3.5 fps winder. Great cameras that the K10D will never compare to. Regards, Bob S. On Dec 7, 2007 3:08 PM, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Godfrey, you view is certainly logical, if a bit dispassionate. I tend to impart a soul and personality to my possessions (and indeed items I want but will never own for lack of funds). I'm wondering if you had posters of cars, bikes or whatever on your walls as a teenager. I admire gadgets and equipment. I'm sure I give them more importance than they're really worth. I guess my point with the post was to say that nobody will have any of the current crop of digital cameras in five to ten years time. We'll have dumped them for newer models or binned them because they're dead and cannot be repaired. And to contrast that with the thread about cameras we own and can't quite bring ourselves to sell even if we're not using them is interesting God help the poor prat who tries to send Pentax his K10 for service or even a CLA in 2015 let alone 2037. Cory I have a Super Program and a beautiful black MX that don't see enough use. - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Old things are interesting because they're old and remind us of good times of the past we had with them, using them. It has nothing to do with whether they were designed to last 30 years or not. But then I'm a robotnik. Cameras are tools. It's the photographs which make me nostalgic. ;-) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Humble Meal Part Two
It sort of stops being quite so humble when served on a silver plate... Walter Hamler wrote: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/HumbleMeal2web.jpg Here is my second attempt. I still kept the silver tray, primarily because we don't have anything else more suitable. Oh well! :-) Walt -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Current camera classics? WAS:Re: Mouldering film camera survey
On Dec 9, 2007 1:25 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Owned an MX, poor viewfinder(WAY too much magnification, no eye relief), too small to handle nicely, low flash sync. ME - Alright I thought those two were identical except manual exposure on MX, aperature priority auto on ME. What did you find so different? -- Sandy Harris, Nanjing, China -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- 40 (Second Version)
Hum, might be time to re-calibrate the monitor/display card. Jack Davis wrote: I actually see at least as much detail in the shadows of my version. The blacks are only slightly less dense, but the glare of the stark sky has been softened. I'm sure that balance could be tweaked from now on. Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The sky is being a PITA. You brought down the sky but lost detail in the shadows. That's why I went with green filter and lower contrast approach earlier. I guess it needs more work. Jack Davis wrote: P.J., I hope OK that I down loaded '40' and did a bit to pull down the blinding sky. Spoiled it for me. It will be deleted as soon as it's been posted. Jack :) http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=274 --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I decided to take some of Marnies suggestions to heart, and upped the contrast a bit, made the exposure a bit lighter overall. I also applied a yellow filter during conversion as opposed to the green filter I had used heretofore, and straitened it slightly. I didn't really crop it as I composed for the viewfinder. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040yellowfilter.html and the original if anyone would like to compare them. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%2040.html Equipment: didn't change As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Interesting Pop Photography
I just finished perusing the latest Popular Photography. It seems that Sony is putting on a full court press. Several full page adverts. and a special section dedicated to the A700, probably 1/4 of the available advertising space. Keppler's column had some nice things to say about Pentax's dedication to backward compatibility, (and it's importance as promulgated by a honcho from Canon of all places). Pentax had at least two maybe three full pages most alarmingly one that prominently featured Godfry DiGeorgi. There'll be no living with him now... -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Current camera classics? WAS:Re: Mouldering film camera survey
No, the viewfinders change. MX is less visible to me wearing eyeglasses. Regards, Bob S, On Dec 8, 2007 10:55 PM, Sandy Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 9, 2007 1:25 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Owned an MX, poor viewfinder(WAY too much magnification, no eye relief), too small to handle nicely, low flash sync. ME - Alright I thought those two were identical except manual exposure on MX, aperature priority auto on ME. What did you find so different? -- Sandy Harris, Nanjing, China -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone using the DA* 50-135 F2.8
VAT/GST. It's the same thing. Dave On Dec 9, 2007 1:36 PM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No VAT in Canada. -Adam On 12/8/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BH Photo probably gets a huge volume discount and you guys are paying a VAT included in the list price IIRC where as our sales taxes are added on later. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Full-frame Pentax? No, but this is coming:
JPEG's mostly, but a couple RAW's (I've deleted them though). You sure there's no NR on RAW? I know Sony at least does NR on RAW's, and Canon does some on-chip NR that affects both formats. The E-3 did not impress me at all. Poor handling and IQ appeared equal to the last-generation 10MP bodies based on the shots I've seen. -Adam On 12/8/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are u looking at JPEGs? No NR on RAW. G ___ Sent with SnapperMail www.snappermail.com .. Original Message ... On Sat, 08 Dec 2007 12:17:09 -0500 Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Based on what I've seen, the E-3 is much closer to the D200 than the D300 at 3200, and certainly inferior to the 40D (Poor resolution of detail due to excessive NR). -Adam On 12/7/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who has a 14 megapixel APS CMOS sensor? It's probably the Pentax-designed sensor we've been hearing about for a few years, with manufacturing done by some large semiconductor maker. Gee whiz. Doesn't Samsung have the capability to do that sort of thing? Panasonic manufactures the NMOS 4/3 System sensor that the Olympus E-3 is using. From what I've seen, that chip has pretty darn nice ISO 3200 noise characteristics ... better than the Canon 40D, and very close to on-par with the Nikon D300 (the latest new technology 16x24 sensor DSLR). Given Olympus' spec for active chip area, that's 10.1 Mpixel spread over 13x17.3 mm chip area, or ~44,900 pixels/ square mm. A 16x24 mm sensor having 14 Mpixel with the same technology would have lower density and presumably even better noise characteristics, at ~36,450 pixels per square mm. The K10D's older technology sensor has about 26300 pixels per square mm by comparison. Godfrey (BTW: my friend's Nikon D300 arrived yesterday. I had the chance to fool with it at lunch today. It was fitted with the Nikon 17-55/2.8 VR lens. A very nice camera to work with.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Why I buy locally (happy guy)
I still prefer the *ist D and would use it more often except my copy seems to drain batteries much faster than my Ds. I find the the D takes 6 raw shots in burst mode, (with noise reduction turned off), in the time the Ds takes 5. The Ds clears the buffer faster but as I said, I rarely use continuous shooting with either. The battery issue and the fact that I can't turn the histogram on for immediate review keeps the D in reserve. Adam Maas wrote: Yep, that's what killed teh K100D for me. DS was the best of the pre-K10D bodies IMHO. If it had had SR, it would have been perfect. -Adam On 12/8/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seldom shoot more than a three frame burst either, but the Ds is ready for another three frame burst much sooner than the DL. Charles Robinson wrote: On Dec 8, 2007, at 13:16, William Robb wrote: The store gave you a loaner camera, right? Use your problem card in it for a while and see what happens. My bet though, from your description is the camera is flaky. That's the plan! Already working that direction. Thanks for the suggestion. Two things about the DL I prefer over the DS: 1. Larger rear screen 2. Quieter shutter/mirror slap (kind of a shunk vs. clack! sound) Two things I like LESS about the DL vs DS: 1. Fewer focus points 2. Teeny-tiny focus screen (that Pentamirror vs. Pentaprism sure makes a difference) One thing I don't give a darn about one way or the other: 1. Buffer size. I never shoot more than a 3-frame burst anyways. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Current camera classics? WAS:Re: Mouldering film camera survey
I have an ME and an MX and the viewfinders are more or less the same, (both for coverage and magnification), well close enough so that criticizing one is criticizing the other. The ME is much smaller than the MX, but has many fewer controls so that might make a difference in handling.. Sandy Harris wrote: On Dec 9, 2007 1:25 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Owned an MX, poor viewfinder(WAY too much magnification, no eye relief), too small to handle nicely, low flash sync. ME - Alright I thought those two were identical except manual exposure on MX, aperature priority auto on ME. What did you find so different? -- The difference between individual intelligence and group intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football team. -- P. J. O'Roarke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
