Re: PESO: Hanle monastery
I agree with that philosophy but, without the caption I'd find it difficult to recognise the monastery as a 'work of man'. The image probably needs to be a bit larger to get the full impact. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:53:11 -0400, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: That's what makes the shot, for me - the works of man reduced to insignificance by the landscape. On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 02:19:39PM +1000, Brian Walters wrote: Stunning landscape - just a pity that the monastery is so small in the frame. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 07:59:55 +0530, SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: hi, one more at about 15,000ft in ladakh, india, is the changthang plateau and hanle is the biggest town there. it has the world's highest telescope (builit by an american company) installed there which is operated and controlled through satellites from bangalore more than 2,000 miles away. the town also has a monastery built in the mid 16th century. this photo was taken from the observatory and one of the instances i wished i had a slightly longer lens. i had just taken the 16-45 the whitish thing on the foreground ridge is the monastery.. :-) http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 comments and critique welcome... regards, subash -- -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Or how I learned to stop worrying and love email again -- 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: Upsizing Images
On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:59:18 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: - Original Message - From: Brian Walters Subject: Upsizing Images Hi all Bill and Doug mentioned (in another thread) about upsizing cropped images. I've been looking at some of the dedicated software packages that claim to be able to upsize while maintaining good quality and, for my needs (upsizing by 50-100%) I find it difficult to notice much difference between them and the standard bicubic algorithm in Photoshop, when applied stepwise in (say) 10% increments. Perhaps differences may show up with enlargements beyond 100%. Just wondering whether anyone has come to any conclusions regarding the best way to do moderate upsizing. Also, I've read that applying a small degree of sharpening during stepwise upsizing can help maintain quality but I can't find any details of how much and how often sharpening should be applied. Has anyone tried this? The only time I upsize a file is to make a large print. The only way I look at a large print is from a distance. Having said that, I use Bicubic Smoother, and I don't fret about if it is the best way. It works for me. Thanks, Bill. I don't have bicubic smoother in PS6 but stepwise application of standard bicubic seems to work reasonably for the occasional upsizing that I need to do. But I'm always on the lookout for a better way. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access all of your messages and folders wherever you are -- 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: PEF vs DNG: The Battle for Hard Drive Space
I have a rule regards my photo files: if I don't have the original and two copies on separate media, the file doesn't exist. This is why I went to a mirrored RAID for my file storage. As soon as I save the file to my Drive E, I have one level of redundancy. After I save it to my external box, I have 3 levels of redundant back-up. This makes me happy. You can never have too many :) RAID is nice, but don't ever assume its all you need (as I note you have not, just commenting); I have seen a power supply go and simultaneously take out all drives in a RAID before. I usually try to keep an offsite version too; three copies in the same place don't help much if there's a fire. I had considered a fire safe, but I've heard people say that they're not necessarily going to save a DVD/HD.. they're okay for paper documents, but the plastics etc are a bit more delicate in the moderate heat that gets through. Right now I'm burning DVDs to leave with family; though I am considering an external HDD (or perhaps two, to rotate), that I leave there. - Peter -- 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: OT: Photographic Weapon?
David Savage wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAX_3Bgel7M Cheers, Dave Amusing I didn't get ihow it worked until I read his website http://www.juliusvonbismarck.com/fulgurator/idee.html D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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.
K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? I'm not talking about HSS (or indeed dedicated flash at all), and I understand all the issues with flah sync; this is for a project where I still want a trigger at any shutter speed. Hotshoe would be ideal, but PC sync would do. I've been over all the settings, and can't find anything, but I thought I would ask here in case anyone knew any tricks. Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday -- 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.
A tale to share
G'day All, I had a mission today. Buy some stop bath for film processing. I know I don't really need it, but we are water poor here, so in an attempt to help save water I wanted stop bath. There aren't many places around town that sell BW chemistry these days, so I had to drive into the city (I hate having to do that). I went to a place I've known about for ages but had never been too. They didn't have any. So I stocked up on other chemistry while I was there: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2991.jpg Luckily just around the corner is another place that usually has a good range of papers chemicals. There I found what I wanted: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2988.jpg Now some may be asking why the interest in film? I just feel like a change. And I need to refresh my memory. Also my father has expressed an interest in processing his own BW. Now while I was at this second store I had a good look around at the bags tripods, drooled over the Leica M8, Leica M7, Voigtlander Bessa 2A/3A, Hasselblad H2, Hasselblad X-Pan, Linhof 617 etc, etc, etc. In the corner, to my surprise, was a decent selection of Pentax kit. K20D, K200D, FA 50mm, DA* 16-50mm, DA* 50-135mm, DA 21mm, DA 40mm DA 70mm. Uh oh, I was in trouble: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2990.jpg Last one in stock, demo copy (yay for discount :-). I had been resisting this lens for some time due to the smallish max. aperture (I shoot quite a bit of hand held low light stuff) but today my resistance was low. Anyway I got it home fired off a few test shots at the first things I passed and the way from the car to the house: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2974.jpg http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2977.jpg And something I probably shouldn't have shot, lest I void the warranty: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2986.jpg :-) Cheers have a good weekend. Dave -- 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: Hanle monastery
On 28/6/08, SJ, discombobulated, unleashed: the town also has a monastery built in the mid 16th century. this photo was taken from the observatory and one of the instances i wished i had a slightly longer lens. i had just taken the 16-45 the whitish thing on the foreground ridge is the monastery.. :-) http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 Hi Subers, I don't mind the monastery being small - puts it into context with the powerful size of the mountains. Absolutely awesome. -- 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: Hanle monastery
SJ wrote: hi, one more at about 15,000ft in ladakh, india, is the changthang plateau and hanle is the biggest town there. it has the world's highest telescope (builit by an american company) installed there which is operated and controlled through satellites from bangalore more than 2,000 miles away. the town also has a monastery built in the mid 16th century. this photo was taken from the observatory and one of the instances i wished i had a slightly longer lens. i had just taken the 16-45 the whitish thing on the foreground ridge is the monastery.. :-) http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 comments and critique welcome... regards, subash Like the castle of Edoras. Beautiful. The scale works well. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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: Upsizing Images
Bicubic smoother is best for upsizing in the amounts you indicate. And you really don't gain anything by doing it in steps. In fact, you introduce more opportunity for errors. Genuine Fractals offers advantages in huge upsizes -- alont the order of 300% or more because it doesn't work at a pixel level. It's useful when generating an image for a billboard or something like that. Paul -- Original message -- From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all Bill and Doug mentioned (in another thread) about upsizing cropped images. I've been looking at some of the dedicated software packages that claim to be able to upsize while maintaining good quality and, for my needs (upsizing by 50-100%) I find it difficult to notice much difference between them and the standard bicubic algorithm in Photoshop, when applied stepwise in (say) 10% increments. Perhaps differences may show up with enlargements beyond 100%. Just wondering whether anyone has come to any conclusions regarding the best way to do moderate upsizing. Also, I've read that applying a small degree of sharpening during stepwise upsizing can help maintain quality but I can't find any details of how much and how often sharpening should be applied. Has anyone tried this? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - And now for something completely different� -- 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: A tale to share
David Savage wrote: G'day All, I had a mission today. Buy some stop bath for film processing. I know I don't really need it, but we are water poor here, so in an attempt to help save water I wanted stop bath. There aren't many places around town that sell BW chemistry these days, so I had to drive into the city (I hate having to do that). I went to a place I've known about for ages but had never been too. They didn't have any. So I stocked up on other chemistry while I was there: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2991.jpg Luckily just around the corner is another place that usually has a good range of papers chemicals. There I found what I wanted: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2988.jpg Now some may be asking why the interest in film? I just feel like a change. And I need to refresh my memory. Also my father has expressed an interest in processing his own BW. Now while I was at this second store I had a good look around at the bags tripods, drooled over the Leica M8, Leica M7, Voigtlander Bessa 2A/3A, Hasselblad H2, Hasselblad X-Pan, Linhof 617 etc, etc, etc. In the corner, to my surprise, was a decent selection of Pentax kit. K20D, K200D, FA 50mm, DA* 16-50mm, DA* 50-135mm, DA 21mm, DA 40mm DA 70mm. Uh oh, I was in trouble: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2990.jpg Last one in stock, demo copy (yay for discount :-). I had been resisting this lens for some time due to the smallish max. aperture (I shoot quite a bit of hand held low light stuff) but today my resistance was low. Anyway I got it home fired off a few test shots at the first things I passed and the way from the car to the house: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2974.jpg http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2977.jpg And something I probably shouldn't have shot, lest I void the warranty: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2986.jpg :-) Cheers have a good weekend. Dave What fabled store is this of which you speak? No store in Sydney (except maybe fotoriesel) stocks anything like this. I surprised myself with the DA21. I thought the slow speed would be a barrier, but no. Unobtrusive and fast to focus. It works pretty well in social situations. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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: Hanle monastery
what an amazing place to be -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of SJ Sent: 28 June 2008 03:30 To: PDML Subject: PESO: Hanle monastery hi, one more at about 15,000ft in ladakh, india, is the changthang plateau and hanle is the biggest town there. it has the world's highest telescope (builit by an american company) installed there which is operated and controlled through satellites from bangalore more than 2,000 miles away. the town also has a monastery built in the mid 16th century. this photo was taken from the observatory and one of the instances i wished i had a slightly longer lens. i had just taken the 16-45 the whitish thing on the foreground ridge is the monastery.. :-) http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 comments and critique welcome... regards, subash -- 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: A Girls' Folly
Thanks Bob, thanks Cotty With the Heliar I'm using a CV 25mm finder on mine, if I use one at all. Sometimes its fun just to shoot and see. Such a little gem of a lens. As much as I love the PK 15/3.5, I never much loved lugging it around. D Bob Sullivan wrote: Number 18 does it for me. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 2:46 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 27/6/08, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: A little off my game last night. The Hopetoun lighting has always been a touch iffy, and the sound mix wasn't the best. But I still had a ball. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_girlsfolly/index.htm Sorry, didn't get any pix of the 2nd support. Was out the back on the smoko lounge with my friend, chatting. Number 3 does it for me. I'm looking for Heliar 15/4.5 and a 21mm finder :) -- Cheers, Cotty -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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 - Harrisburg Critical Mass
rather a small turn-out, but I guess these things have to be going for some time before they actually achieve critical mass. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Loveless Sent: 28 June 2008 02:37 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO - Harrisburg Critical Mass The very first Harrisburg Critical Mass ride took place tonight. Went very well. Of course, I brought a camera and took a few snaps during the ride. Pentax 750z on 'P', I'm feeling lucky with Picasa. Nothing special, but if you're interested in this sort of thing http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/HarrisburgCriticalMass -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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: A tale to share
2008/6/28 Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What fabled store is this of which you speak? No store in Sydney (except maybe fotoriesel) stocks anything like this. Camera Electronic (Sales Service) They have a large 2nd hand department I saw a guy pick up a Nikon D1h for $386. The had like 6-7 of the Nikon D1/D2 models in store. :-) I surprised myself with the DA21. I thought the slow speed would be a barrier, but no. Unobtrusive and fast to focus. It works pretty well in social situations. While I love the 31 Ltd. I find it's FL on digital somwhat limiting. Not quite wide or long enough. However I've been using it on the LX this week damn that is a nice combo. I'm sure I'll be happy with it. It certainly is discrete compared to the 31. Cheers, Dave -- 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: Hanle monastery
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 11:23 AM, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's what makes the shot, for me - the works of man reduced to insignificance by the landscape. http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 thank you john... i'll take that as a compliment...:-) regards, subash -- 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: Hanle monastery
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 12:12 PM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with that philosophy but, without the caption I'd find it difficult to recognise the monastery as a 'work of man'. The image probably needs to be a bit larger to get the full impact. hi brian, may be i should have given it a different title. while the title leads one to expect a 'monastery', the photo itself doesn't fulfill those expectations...i'll be more careful next time.. :-) regards, subash -- 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: Hanle monastery
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 1:16 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 28/6/08, SJ, discombobulated, unleashed: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 I don't mind the monastery being small - puts it into context with the powerful size of the mountains. Absolutely awesome. thanks cotty. i am afraid you'll be seeing a few more over the next few days... :-) regards, subash -- 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: Hanle monastery
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 1:26 PM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SJ wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 Like the castle of Edoras. Beautiful. The scale works well. thanks derby. we actually had the trilogy in our graduate course. of course, long before it was made into a movie. but somehow i never personally felt any similarities while i was actually in hanle... regards, subash -- 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: Hanle monastery
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 1:53 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what an amazing place to be http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 bob, you *know* you want to be there:-)) regards, subash -- 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: Sensor resolution V focal length..........
Oops I mixed up viewing and printing. 100% at 96dpi makes a rather large display on the monitor, but 100% at 300dpi isn't too huge at all. Intermediate print sizes, say up to 24in x 36in, I always found troublesome because viewers so often stick their noses right up against them and criticize the graininess and softness. Bigger than that and it no longer was a problem because viewers had to back off for a proper appreciation of the big picture, or couldn't get close anyway. It's been many years since I made a giant enlargement, and only ever type C or silver gelatin, never inkjet. I don't miss doing them. Regards, Anthony Farr -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Saturday, 28 June 2008 1:08 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sensor resolution V focal length.. - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr Subject: RE: Sensor resolution V focal length.. You wouldn't print at 100%, the only practical use for this view is when performing some editing functions, and for pixel peeping. Often, I print at well over 100%. One of my favourites at the moment is a 16x48 inch panoramic from an istD file. The final file is 5760 x 14206 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 Last day of.....
On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 6:36 PM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 26-Jun-08, at 11:55 AM, David J Brooks wrote: School today.:-) Hallelujah! I'm done also - I teach the students that you drive to and from school! :) I have two that, well, make my afternoon drive difficult. Hope you don't have more than that in your class.:-) Dave (I have the summer off, well not really, i have lots of horse shows) Brooks Thankfully, I have the summer off without work. I really need it. :) I'm not sure who much longer i'm going to do my summer work. Harder every year, and for not much money.:-) Dave 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.
Re: PESO: Hanle monastery
You caught some excellent lighting, Subash. Magnificent country! Jack --- On Fri, 6/27/08, SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Hanle monastery To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 7:29 PM hi, one more at about 15,000ft in ladakh, india, is the changthang plateau and hanle is the biggest town there. it has the world's highest telescope (builit by an american company) installed there which is operated and controlled through satellites from bangalore more than 2,000 miles away. the town also has a monastery built in the mid 16th century. this photo was taken from the observatory and one of the instances i wished i had a slightly longer lens. i had just taken the 16-45 the whitish thing on the foreground ridge is the monastery.. :-) http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 comments and critique welcome... regards, subash -- 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: Upsizing Images
Bicubic Smoother for me, also! Jack --- On Fri, 6/27/08, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Upsizing Images To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 9:59 PM - Original Message - From: Brian Walters Subject: Upsizing Images Hi all Bill and Doug mentioned (in another thread) about upsizing cropped images. I've been looking at some of the dedicated software packages that claim to be able to upsize while maintaining good quality and, for my needs (upsizing by 50-100%) I find it difficult to notice much difference between them and the standard bicubic algorithm in Photoshop, when applied stepwise in (say) 10% increments. Perhaps differences may show up with enlargements beyond 100%. Just wondering whether anyone has come to any conclusions regarding the best way to do moderate upsizing. Also, I've read that applying a small degree of sharpening during stepwise upsizing can help maintain quality but I can't find any details of how much and how often sharpening should be applied. Has anyone tried this? The only time I upsize a file is to make a large print. The only way I look at a large print is from a distance. Having said that, I use Bicubic Smoother, and I don't fret about if it is the best way. It works for me. 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. -- 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: OT: Photographic Weapon?
I just read the first page, and I figured it out immediately. Seems like a long way to go for what is essentially a practical joke. Derby Chang wrote: David Savage wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAX_3Bgel7M Cheers, Dave Amusing I didn't get ihow it worked until I read his website http://www.juliusvonbismarck.com/fulgurator/idee.html D -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Maybe be going manual would be OK ? On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 9:08 AM, Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? I'm not talking about HSS (or indeed dedicated flash at all), and I understand all the issues with flah sync; this is for a project where I still want a trigger at any shutter speed. Hotshoe would be ideal, but PC sync would do. I've been over all the settings, and can't find anything, but I thought I would ask here in case anyone knew any tricks. Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday -- 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. -- 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: GESO: A Girls' Folly
On 28/6/08, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: With the Heliar I'm using a CV 25mm finder on mine, if I use one at all. Sometimes its fun just to shoot and see. Such a little gem of a lens. As much as I love the PK 15/3.5, I never much loved lugging it around. You have the 15mm 4.5? -- 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: GESO: A Girls' Folly
Cotty wrote: On 28/6/08, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: With the Heliar I'm using a CV 25mm finder on mine, if I use one at all. Sometimes its fun just to shoot and see. Such a little gem of a lens. As much as I love the PK 15/3.5, I never much loved lugging it around. You have the 15mm 4.5? -- Cheers, Cotty G http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_04/08_04_parramattard/01.htm -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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(s): On the Hill
A little shove: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462614size=lg And she's off: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462612size=lg To get what I wanted here called for two trips down the hill. On the first shot, I needed fill because the boy was in shadow, and I wanted to minimize DOF. So it's shot with direct flash at 1:1, ISO 200, f3.2 at 1/2000th. For the second I wanted motion blur, so I went to ISO 100 (turning EDR off), f20 at 1/60th. Lots of fun. Paul -- 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.
OT PESOs: Nerf, Don't Walk, Steinway
I should keep the R-D1 posts down on a Pentax forum, but can't resist... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_nerf/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_dontwalk/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_steinway/01.htm D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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: OT PESOs: Nerf, Don't Walk, Steinway
Nice. I love nerf. Paul On Jun 28, 2008, at 9:44 AM, Derby Chang wrote: I should keep the R-D1 posts down on a Pentax forum, but can't resist... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_nerf/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_dontwalk/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_steinway/01.htm D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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: A tale to share
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 12:21 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the corner, to my surprise, was a decent selection of Pentax kit. K20D, K200D, FA 50mm, DA* 16-50mm, DA* 50-135mm, DA 21mm, DA 40mm DA 70mm. Uh oh, I was in trouble: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2990.jpg That's a lovely lens, you need to get outside and find some mountains to point it at. -T -- 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: A tale to share
2008/6/28 Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 12:21 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the corner, to my surprise, was a decent selection of Pentax kit. K20D, K200D, FA 50mm, DA* 16-50mm, DA* 50-135mm, DA 21mm, DA 40mm DA 70mm. Uh oh, I was in trouble: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K20D/Story/_IGP2990.jpg That's a lovely lens, you need to get outside and find some mountains to point it at. -T Mountains? Here in West Australia? Har! :-) Cheers, Dave -- 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: PEF vs DNG: The Battle for Hard Drive Space
I'm just tacking onto this thread because it deals with backup strategies. Smugmug just released a new archiving feature called SmugVault. Until now, Smugmug's unlimited space, feature was limited to jpg, gif and png files. Customers have been asking for a way to store raw files for quite sometime, even at an increased cost. The current unlimited space policy remains unchanged, but for all other file types, storage is available, at this writing for about 22 cents per gigabyte per month. There are other reasonable charges for upload and download bandwidth. I emphasize that this is for any file type, not just photo related stuff. There are also some very tempting organizational features for photo file types. The details are here: http://www.smugmug.com/price/smugvault.mg I figured the annual cost of storing my current photo library would be about the same as the one time purchase price of an adequately sized external drive. The advantage over a local drive is obvious. The files are located off-site. So, I'm considering changing my backup strategy. A local archive device, such as a Drobo, combined with the off-site SmugVault should be relatively easy to maintain, convenient and not horribly expensive way to go. GS http://georgesphotos.net -- 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: P-TTL and how-to-disable question
On Jun 28, 2008, at 0:49, John Francis wrote: No. If the flash thinks it is connected to a camera that can talk P-TTL, there's no way to set the flash to A. You can try to do it - it might even appear to work when you look at the LCD panel on the flash. But the first time you half-press the shutter on the camera the flash will switch to P-TTL mode. (Verified on my *ist D). Mine does not work that way on the K10D! A = A -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me! http://charles.robinsontwins.org/mstram.htm -- 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(s): On the Hill
Terrific sequence, Paul. Movement blur on the second makes the shot. You can see the leg/arm shock absorbers in action. When it gets to be just too much fun, open your mouth a YELL! ;-)) Single or Continuous drive? Jack --- On Sat, 6/28/08, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO(s): On the Hill To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 6:43 AM A little shove: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462614size=lg And she's off: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462612size=lg To get what I wanted here called for two trips down the hill. On the first shot, I needed fill because the boy was in shadow, and I wanted to minimize DOF. So it's shot with direct flash at 1:1, ISO 200, f3.2 at 1/2000th. For the second I wanted motion blur, so I went to ISO 100 (turning EDR off), f20 at 1/60th. Lots of fun. Paul -- 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: Hanle monastery
On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:45:45 -0700 (PDT) Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You caught some excellent lighting, Subash. Magnificent country! http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 thank you, Jack.it is beautiful countryregards, subash -- 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 beta invite request
I'd like to give Adobe Lightroom 2.0 a go. I'd buy a copy, but 2.0 is still in beta. Would any Lightroom users out there mind forwarding an invite to me so that I'm not stuck with the 30 day limit? Thanks, Mark -- 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: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
- Original Message - From: Peter Loveday Subject: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds? Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? It doesn't look like it. I hooked my Metz up to the PC terminal, and tried. The flash trigger appears to be turned off at speeds above 1/180 second. 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.
Big Prints: Re: Sensor resolution V focal length..........
- Original Message - From: Anthony Farr Subject: RE: Sensor resolution V focal length.. It's been many years since I made a giant enlargement, and only ever type C or silver gelatin, never inkjet. I don't miss doing them. I friend and I were going through the old stock area of the camera store he worked at. This was years ago, in the early 70s. We found some 60 rolls of some Kodak BW paper, so we decided to make some REALLY BIG PRINTS. We stapled the paper to the wall of his dad's fairly recently renovated basement, set up a 35mm enlarger across the room and tipped it's head to point at the wall, and proceded to make a 5x9 foot print. We should have used larger film, the exposure was somewhere in the range of an hour, IIRC, and we were left with the problem on processing it. Several gallons of chemistry were applied with mops, the print now being directly on the cement floor, and we still had the problem of washing it. A backyard pool would have been nice, but we had to be satisfied with rolling it out on the back lawn (which recovered eventually), ans spraying it with a garden hose for an hour. Today, I would say that the results were not worth the effort, but when you are 16.. 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(s): On the Hill
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: PESO(s): On the Hill A little shove: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462614size=lg And she's off: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462612size=lg What are widget bucks, and why am I waiting so long for them? woops, to late, I'm gone Photonet is dead today 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: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? It doesn't look like it. I hooked my Metz up to the PC terminal, and tried. The flash trigger appears to be turned off at speeds above 1/180 second. William Robb Pentax have never really got to grips with flash. I remember always being confused and disappointed in the way the LX handled it. I'm much more impressed with the Olympus flash system, and I know Nikon are very good at flash. With my Olympus you can use flash at any shutter speed because of their 'Super FP' mode - which has been available since the days of the OM system. Although I've never used flash much, when I do use it I want it to be able to do what I want, and Pentax have always been pretty poor in that area. 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.
PESO: Old New
G'day All, I was fooling around with the K20D on this cold and blustery winters evening ended up with this (~250kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2617670965_96df78b118_o.jpg K20D, Voigtlander 125mm f2.8 Macro, 1/80 @ f11, ISO 100, AF-540 FGZ fired wirelessly off camera. No high art, not even very original, but I liked how it turned out. Comments are, as always more than welcome. Cheers, Dave -- 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: Big Prints: Re: Sensor resolution V focal length..........
God, Bill!! Thanks for the great laugh! In the common usage, Been there, done that! I worked as a late teen, before joining the Navy, for an industrial photographer in Mobile. We processed several large aerial prints that he had sold to customers just as you describe, except he did have a basement with a drain. That was when I discovered that hypo would cure atheletes foot! Walt On 6/28/08, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr Subject: RE: Sensor resolution V focal length.. It's been many years since I made a giant enlargement, and only ever type C or silver gelatin, never inkjet. I don't miss doing them. I friend and I were going through the old stock area of the camera store he worked at. This was years ago, in the early 70s. We found some 60 rolls of some Kodak BW paper, so we decided to make some REALLY BIG PRINTS. We stapled the paper to the wall of his dad's fairly recently renovated basement, set up a 35mm enlarger across the room and tipped it's head to point at the wall, and proceded to make a 5x9 foot print. We should have used larger film, the exposure was somewhere in the range of an hour, IIRC, and we were left with the problem on processing it. Several gallons of chemistry were applied with mops, the print now being directly on the cement floor, and we still had the problem of washing it. A backyard pool would have been nice, but we had to be satisfied with rolling it out on the back lawn (which recovered eventually), ans spraying it with a garden hose for an hour. Today, I would say that the results were not worth the effort, but when you are 16.. 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. -- 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: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
- Original Message - From: Bob W Subject: RE: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds? Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? It doesn't look like it. I hooked my Metz up to the PC terminal, and tried. The flash trigger appears to be turned off at speeds above 1/180 second. Pentax have never really got to grips with flash. I remember always being confused and disappointed in the way the LX handled it. Same here. The first wedding I shot with my LX it buggered me up by refusing to trigger the flash in common fill flash situations. I didn't discover this little design flaw until I had a bridesmaid coming down the aisle towards me. I ended up with a few K1000s that became my 35mm wedding cameras. They did exactly what they were told to do. I like that in a camera. 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: Old New
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: PESO: Old New G'day All, I was fooling around with the K20D on this cold and blustery winters evening ended up with this (~250kb) Define cold and blustery... -- 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: Big Prints: Re: Sensor resolution V focal length..........
- Original Message - From: Walter Hamler Subject: Re: Big Prints: Re: Sensor resolution V focal length.. God, Bill!! Thanks for the great laugh! In the common usage, Been there, done that! I worked as a late teen, before joining the Navy, for an industrial photographer in Mobile. We processed several large aerial prints that he had sold to customers just as you describe, except he did have a basement with a drain. That was when I discovered that hypo would cure atheletes foot! Were I to do it again, I think I'd put a sheet of poly on the floor before I processed the print. A lot of silver rich compounds have that effect on bacterial infections.. 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: Old New
2008/6/29 William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: - Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: PESO: Old New G'day All, I was fooling around with the K20D on this cold and blustery winters evening ended up with this (~250kb) Define cold and blustery... I had change out of shorts into jeans put on my hoodies hood. Cheers, Dave -- 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: Old New
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: Old New Define cold and blustery... I had change out of shorts into jeans put on my hoodies hood. And that's when I shot him, Your Honour.. 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(s): On the Hill
Thanks Jack. Single frames. The hill is very short and fast, and I get more keepers if pick a spot and fire. This fruit packing box from the grocery store proved faster than unfinished cardboard. It was a hoot! Paul -- Original message -- From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Terrific sequence, Paul. Movement blur on the second makes the shot. You can see the leg/arm shock absorbers in action. When it gets to be just too much fun, open your mouth a YELL! ;-)) Single or Continuous drive? Jack --- On Sat, 6/28/08, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO(s): On the Hill To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 6:43 AM A little shove: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462614size=lg And she's off: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462612size=lg To get what I wanted here called for two trips down the hill. On the first shot, I needed fill because the boy was in shadow, and I wanted to minimize DOF. So it's shot with direct flash at 1:1, ISO 200, f3.2 at 1/2000th. For the second I wanted motion blur, so I went to ISO 100 (turning EDR off), f20 at 1/60th. Lots of fun. Paul -- 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: Old New
I'm just not getting the message, David. (?:-) Jack --- On Sat, 6/28/08, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Old New To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 9:11 AM G'day All, I was fooling around with the K20D on this cold and blustery winters evening ended up with this (~250kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2617670965_96df78b118_o.jpg K20D, Voigtlander 125mm f2.8 Macro, 1/80 @ f11, ISO 100, AF-540 FGZ fired wirelessly off camera. No high art, not even very original, but I liked how it turned out. Comments are, as always more than welcome. Cheers, Dave -- 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(s): On the Hill
I have to mention that the bobbles in her hair appear to have come from the fruit box. ;) Jack --- On Sat, 6/28/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO(s): On the Hill To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 9:35 AM Thanks Jack. Single frames. The hill is very short and fast, and I get more keepers if pick a spot and fire. This fruit packing box from the grocery store proved faster than unfinished cardboard. It was a hoot! Paul -- Original message -- From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Terrific sequence, Paul. Movement blur on the second makes the shot. You can see the leg/arm shock absorbers in action. When it gets to be just too much fun, open your mouth a YELL! ;-)) Single or Continuous drive? Jack --- On Sat, 6/28/08, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO(s): On the Hill To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 6:43 AM A little shove: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462614size=lg And she's off: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462612size=lg To get what I wanted here called for two trips down the hill. On the first shot, I needed fill because the boy was in shadow, and I wanted to minimize DOF. So it's shot with direct flash at 1:1, ISO 200, f3.2 at 1/2000th. For the second I wanted motion blur, so I went to ISO 100 (turning EDR off), f20 at 1/60th. Lots of fun. Paul -- 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: P-TTL and how-to-disable question
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 09:42:09AM -0500, Charles Robinson wrote: On Jun 28, 2008, at 0:49, John Francis wrote: No. If the flash thinks it is connected to a camera that can talk P-TTL, there's no way to set the flash to A. You can try to do it - it might even appear to work when you look at the LCD panel on the flash. But the first time you half-press the shutter on the camera the flash will switch to P-TTL mode. (Verified on my *ist D). Mine does not work that way on the K10D! A = A -Charles You're right, of course - I just checked. And now, when I put the flash back on the *ist D, it stays in A mode on that body, too. Weird. -- 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: Sensor resolution V focal length..........
On top: if lens resolution (number of line per mm) is in same order of magnitude as the number of pixels / mm on the sensor. The lens has the huge advantage the the lines can be at any place even diagonally, but the pixels have discrete position making the pixels/mm much less effective, this leads to at least 50% advantage for the lens resolution. On Top: 10 Mpixels does not mean 10Mp for BLU or RED not even for Green Exact theoreticle comparison of lens resolution and pixel density is hard and will be very much picture content dependent Greetz Jos J. C. O'Connell wrote: THE PROBLEM IS THAT AT CURRENT PIXEL DENSITIES OF THE SENSORS (fairly high relative to lens resolutions), THE LENS'S RESOLUTION IS STILL A MAJOR FACTOR OF TOTAL SYSTEM RESOLUTION. -- 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 Make up your mind
Shot this in the winter in New Delphi Ontario, when we passed through with a tower section. Shot out the window driving by and cropped out the garbage. The signs got my attention. http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2618222641/ Tried the BW conversion using what i could remember of the LR greyscale vid that Godders supplied a while back. I think i left out a few steps as i;'m still not overly happy with it. 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: Sensor resolution V focal length..........
I dont know why you edited my post but your reply to it makes no sense to me. Are you trying to say that at todays pixel densities (6-14Mp APS sized sensors) that the lens resolution doesnt matter and going to a smaller physical sized sensor via cropping and higher density sensor will not lower image resolution if you use a shorter FL lens of same quality? I say it WILL lower image quality because the lens resolution in absolute lines per millimeter is nowhere near the point where it isnt affecting final system resolution. Maybe if we were using 640x480 sensors it wouldnt matter, but not now, the lens IS affecting final image resolution even the best ones. Only if it had INFINATE resolution would it have zero effect when you used shorter lens/cropped sensor combination. i.e. using a shorter lens and cropping a 14mP sensor image wont be as good as using a longer lens and NOT cropping a 10mP sensor image. JC OCONNELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jos from Holland Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:33 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sensor resolution V focal length.. On top: if lens resolution (number of line per mm) is in same order of magnitude as the number of pixels / mm on the sensor. The lens has the huge advantage the the lines can be at any place even diagonally, but the pixels have discrete position making the pixels/mm much less effective, this leads to at least 50% advantage for the lens resolution. On Top: 10 Mpixels does not mean 10Mp for BLU or RED not even for Green Exact theoreticle comparison of lens resolution and pixel density is hard and will be very much picture content dependent Greetz Jos J. C. O'Connell wrote: THE PROBLEM IS THAT AT CURRENT PIXEL DENSITIES OF THE SENSORS (fairly high relative to lens resolutions), THE LENS'S RESOLUTION IS STILL A MAJOR FACTOR OF TOTAL SYSTEM RESOLUTION. -- 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(s): On the Hill
Great shots Paul. Motion blur one is very good. Real sense of major sped.:-) Who needs expensive toys. A box from the grocery store and all set.:-) Dave On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little shove: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462614size=lg And she's off: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462612size=lg To get what I wanted here called for two trips down the hill. On the first shot, I needed fill because the boy was in shadow, and I wanted to minimize DOF. So it's shot with direct flash at 1:1, ISO 200, f3.2 at 1/2000th. For the second I wanted motion blur, so I went to ISO 100 (turning EDR off), f20 at 1/60th. Lots of fun. Paul -- 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: GESO: A Girls' Folly
#18 is good. Love the blues and reds in these Dave On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 7:25 AM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little off my game last night. The Hopetoun lighting has always been a touch iffy, and the sound mix wasn't the best. But I still had a ball. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_girlsfolly/index.htm Sorry, didn't get any pix of the 2nd support. Was out the back on the smoko lounge with my friend, chatting. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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: PESO(s): On the Hill
Thanks Dave. Yeah, the hill at the park has become really popular with the little ones. It's astroturf and quite slick. I'm not sure if it was built with this in mind, but it works! Paul On Jun 28, 2008, at 3:12 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Great shots Paul. Motion blur one is very good. Real sense of major sped.:-) Who needs expensive toys. A box from the grocery store and all set.:-) Dave On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little shove: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462614size=lg And she's off: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462612size=lg To get what I wanted here called for two trips down the hill. On the first shot, I needed fill because the boy was in shadow, and I wanted to minimize DOF. So it's shot with direct flash at 1:1, ISO 200, f3.2 at 1/2000th. For the second I wanted motion blur, so I went to ISO 100 (turning EDR off), f20 at 1/60th. Lots of fun. Paul -- 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. -- 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.
Why to buy a K20D?
Hey gang... Been too busy of late to post anything in a while. But, I have been thinking of purchasing the K20D and for the first ever, I need help on this one. For those of you who've taken the plunge already, I have to ask why? I'm mostly looking for a second digi body and I'm in the process of selling one of the last of my 35mm film bodies (only the LX will remain). However, after reading a bit on the list about back focus issues and realizing that the camera may have a new sensor but still has the same shutter and other things I decided to play the wait and see game. The cost is now down a bit and the new lenses are starting to trickle out. The firmware has been updated to handle some issues. It seems like a good time to buy. For the record, I don't care about live view and I don't need a PC socket. Mostly I'm concerned with image quality and better dynamic range. In contrasty scenes does the K20D better handle highlights? The higher ISO ability is good but from what I've seen the camera is still not a great high ISO performer. So, I need to know some hands-on type experiences that y'all have had to help push me over the edge. Some beloved feature or user story that might help convince me. What do you really like about the K20D that isn't there on the K10D? -Brendan -- 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: Scratch that Itch!
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. -- 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 60 mph church
Found this going through my pilot car shots. I thought it was kind a neat, and saved it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2618388685/ Church on Highway #2 coming into Duluth from Hurley Wis. D200 and 18-70 iso 1600 at Tv 0.8 and panned. We were doing the speed limit.:-) LR convert to BW The original had a bad orange cast to it, but when i converted, you could make out some detail of the steeple. 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: Scratch that Itch!
And people make comments about me shooting from a moving vehicle. LOL Good eye Paul. You sure can pick them. Dave On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 3:37 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. -- 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: PESO(s): On the Hill
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 3:24 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Dave. Yeah, the hill at the park has become really popular with the little ones. It's astroturf and quite slick. I'm not sure if it was built with this in mind, but it works! Paul If it keeps em busy and out of the malls. WTF.:-) We could use a hill like that here. Dave On Jun 28, 2008, at 3:12 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Great shots Paul. Motion blur one is very good. Real sense of major sped.:-) Who needs expensive toys. A box from the grocery store and all set.:-) Dave On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little shove: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462614size=lg And she's off: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7462612size=lg To get what I wanted here called for two trips down the hill. On the first shot, I needed fill because the boy was in shadow, and I wanted to minimize DOF. So it's shot with direct flash at 1:1, ISO 200, f3.2 at 1/2000th. For the second I wanted motion blur, so I went to ISO 100 (turning EDR off), f20 at 1/60th. Lots of fun. Paul -- 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. -- 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: Old New
On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 12:30 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: Old New Define cold and blustery... I had change out of shorts into jeans put on my hoodies hood. And that's when I shot him, Your Honour.. I think Dave needs to do a February Canada visit, what say.:-) 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: Why to buy a K20D?
In truth, the K20D is an excellent high ISO performer, but like most digital cameras, correct exposure is essential. Underexpose and the noise multiplies. That's why you hear mixed reviews. But a properly exposed ISO 1600 shot from the K20D is approximately equivalent in noise levels to a properly exposed ISO 400 shot from the K10D. I would guess dynamic range is about two stops better with the Extended Dynamic Range function turned on. Maybe even a bit more. You certainly will capture more highlights. And the higher resolution has been a boon to me in terms of cropping opportunities. Paul On Jun 28, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Hey gang... Been too busy of late to post anything in a while. But, I have been thinking of purchasing the K20D and for the first ever, I need help on this one. For those of you who've taken the plunge already, I have to ask why? I'm mostly looking for a second digi body and I'm in the process of selling one of the last of my 35mm film bodies (only the LX will remain). However, after reading a bit on the list about back focus issues and realizing that the camera may have a new sensor but still has the same shutter and other things I decided to play the wait and see game. The cost is now down a bit and the new lenses are starting to trickle out. The firmware has been updated to handle some issues. It seems like a good time to buy. For the record, I don't care about live view and I don't need a PC socket. Mostly I'm concerned with image quality and better dynamic range. In contrasty scenes does the K20D better handle highlights? The higher ISO ability is good but from what I've seen the camera is still not a great high ISO performer. So, I need to know some hands-on type experiences that y'all have had to help push me over the edge. Some beloved feature or user story that might help convince me. What do you really like about the K20D that isn't there on the K10D? -Brendan -- 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: Hanle monastery
Well composed. The blues are great Dave On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:29 PM, SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi, one more at about 15,000ft in ladakh, india, is the changthang plateau and hanle is the biggest town there. it has the world's highest telescope (builit by an american company) installed there which is operated and controlled through satellites from bangalore more than 2,000 miles away. the town also has a monastery built in the mid 16th century. this photo was taken from the observatory and one of the instances i wished i had a slightly longer lens. i had just taken the 16-45 the whitish thing on the foreground ridge is the monastery.. :-) http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 comments and critique welcome... regards, subash -- 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: PESO: Hanle monastery
Opps, commented on the wrong photo. The mountains have a certain crispness to them. Almost like apainting Dave On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 3:50 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well composed. The blues are great Dave On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 10:29 PM, SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi, one more at about 15,000ft in ladakh, india, is the changthang plateau and hanle is the biggest town there. it has the world's highest telescope (builit by an american company) installed there which is operated and controlled through satellites from bangalore more than 2,000 miles away. the town also has a monastery built in the mid 16th century. this photo was taken from the observatory and one of the instances i wished i had a slightly longer lens. i had just taken the 16-45 the whitish thing on the foreground ridge is the monastery.. :-) http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/PESO/photo#5216749476302646770 comments and critique welcome... regards, subash -- 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 -- 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: Scratch that Itch!
Thanks Dave. I was stopped and waiting for her to turn out of the median. That's what gave me the good angle. However, I do admit to having shot while on the move at times:-). Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] And people make comments about me shooting from a moving vehicle. LOL Good eye Paul. You sure can pick them. Dave On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 3:37 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. -- 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. -- 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 60 mph church
It has an eery quality to it that makes it interesting. I guess this means you were driving and shooting? Looking through the viewfinder? Hope not! :-)). Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Found this going through my pilot car shots. I thought it was kind a neat, and saved it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2618388685/ Church on Highway #2 coming into Duluth from Hurley Wis. D200 and 18-70 iso 1600 at Tv 0.8 and panned. We were doing the speed limit.:-) LR convert to BW The original had a bad orange cast to it, but when i converted, you could make out some detail of the steeple. 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: A tale to share
So you went out for stop bath (to save water) and ended up buying a lens? Now that's a good day's work! Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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: The edge of the World...
Or maybe not? http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=635 ist DS + M50mm f2 + Vivatar macro TC + tripod + flash 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: PESO: The edge of the World...
Oh for a little more depth of field... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 3:42 PM, Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or maybe not? http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=635 ist DS + M50mm f2 + Vivatar macro TC + tripod + flash 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: lightroom beta invite request
Sent you one. I have a couple of invites left. Godfrey On Jun 28, 2008, at 8:31 AM, Mark Erickson wrote: I'd like to give Adobe Lightroom 2.0 a go. I'd buy a copy, but 2.0 is still in beta. Would any Lightroom users out there mind forwarding an invite to me so that I'm not stuck with the 30 day limit? -- 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 60 mph church
Dave, Looks like an old box camera photo... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 2:46 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found this going through my pilot car shots. I thought it was kind a neat, and saved it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2618388685/ Church on Highway #2 coming into Duluth from Hurley Wis. D200 and 18-70 iso 1600 at Tv 0.8 and panned. We were doing the speed limit.:-) LR convert to BW The original had a bad orange cast to it, but when i converted, you could make out some detail of the steeple. 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: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
On Jun 28, 2008, at 12:08 AM, Peter Loveday wrote: Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/ hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? I'm not talking about HSS (or indeed dedicated flash at all), and I understand all the issues with flah sync; this is for a project where I still want a trigger at any shutter speed. Hotshoe would be ideal, but PC sync would do. I've been over all the settings, and can't find anything, but I thought I would ask here in case anyone knew any tricks. The short answer is that there is no way to trigger a flash at exposure times over the X sync speed unless you're using a dedicated Pentax flash unit and HSS mode. I'm certain that Pentax considers this a plus for most of their users. 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: P-TTL and how-to-disable question
What the ist-D will do is not allowing plain TTL however which is annoying since the body does indeed support it. All DSLR and PTTL capable bodies will make Pentax flash act this way. A solution is using Mets flashes. On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 8:01 PM, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 09:42:09AM -0500, Charles Robinson wrote: On Jun 28, 2008, at 0:49, John Francis wrote: No. If the flash thinks it is connected to a camera that can talk P-TTL, there's no way to set the flash to A. You can try to do it - it might even appear to work when you look at the LCD panel on the flash. But the first time you half-press the shutter on the camera the flash will switch to P-TTL mode. (Verified on my *ist D). Mine does not work that way on the K10D! A = A -Charles You're right, of course - I just checked. And now, when I put the flash back on the *ist D, it stays in A mode on that body, too. Weird. -- 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. -- 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: Sensor resolution V focal length..........
No, I try to say that lens resolution matters a lot. I see it as follows: If I have a good lens with 100 lines/mm, that means 2400 lines on 24mm If I have a (simplified) sensor with 4800pixels on 24mm I could show these 2400lines If vertical lines, I would see only 2400lines if they fall exactly on the raster : one pixel on, one pixel off. If the whole picture shifts by half a pixel, EVERY pixel receives 50% light and you see no lines at all. If you rotate the vertical lines slight ly, you see yaggies. My statement is that 100lines /mm lens resolution is worth much more than 200 pixels /mm And lens resolution is still better than the pixel density can show Greetz Jos J. C. O'Connell wrote: I dont know why you edited my post but your reply to it makes no sense to me. Are you trying to say that at todays pixel densities (6-14Mp APS sized sensors) that the lens resolution doesnt matter and going to a smaller physical sized sensor via cropping and higher density sensor will not lower image resolution if you use a shorter FL lens of same quality? I say it WILL lower image quality because the lens resolution in absolute lines per millimeter is nowhere near the point where it isnt affecting final system resolution. Maybe if we were using 640x480 sensors it wouldnt matter, but not now, the lens IS affecting final image resolution even the best ones. Only if it had INFINATE resolution would it have zero effect when you used shorter lens/cropped sensor combination. i.e. using a shorter lens and cropping a 14mP sensor image wont be as good as using a longer lens and NOT cropping a 10mP sensor image. JC OCONNELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jos from Holland Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:33 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sensor resolution V focal length.. On top: if lens resolution (number of line per mm) is in same order of magnitude as the number of pixels / mm on the sensor. The lens has the huge advantage the the lines can be at any place even diagonally, but the pixels have discrete position making the pixels/mm much less effective, this leads to at least 50% advantage for the lens resolution. On Top: 10 Mpixels does not mean 10Mp for BLU or RED not even for Green Exact theoreticle comparison of lens resolution and pixel density is hard and will be very much picture content dependent Greetz Jos J. C. O'Connell wrote: THE PROBLEM IS THAT AT CURRENT PIXEL DENSITIES OF THE SENSORS (fairly high relative to lens resolutions), THE LENS'S RESOLUTION IS STILL A MAJOR FACTOR OF TOTAL SYSTEM RESOLUTION. -- 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: Scratch that Itch!
Had to chuckle at this. Nice grab indeed! After July 1st, we Californians are not allowed to talk on a cell phone while driving..accept in hands-free mode, that is. Maybe Michigan should institute a law against shooting pictures while driving. :-( Jack --- On Sat, 6/28/08, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Scratch that Itch! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 12:37 PM http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. -- 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 to buy a K20D?
The increased resolution is obviously a great feature. As you say, it's especially nice when you need to crop. It's good to hear that your high ISO experience has been better than some have reported. I rarely shoot above 400 but it would be nice to know I can if needed. Thanks for your input. -Brendan --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In truth, the K20D is an excellent high ISO performer, but like most digital cameras, correct exposure is essential. Underexpose and the noise multiplies. That's why you hear mixed reviews. But a properly exposed ISO 1600 shot from the K20D is approximately equivalent in noise levels to a properly exposed ISO 400 shot from the K10D. I would guess dynamic range is about two stops better with the Extended Dynamic Range function turned on. Maybe even a bit more. You certainly will capture more highlights. And the higher resolution has been a boon to me in terms of cropping opportunities. Paul On Jun 28, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Hey gang... Been too busy of late to post anything in a while. But, I have been thinking of purchasing the K20D and for the first ever, I need help on this one. For those of you who've taken the plunge already, I have to ask why? I'm mostly looking for a second digi body and I'm in the process of selling one of the last of my 35mm film bodies (only the LX will remain). However, after reading a bit on the list about back focus issues and realizing that the camera may have a new sensor but still has the same shutter and other things I decided to play the wait and see game. The cost is now down a bit and the new lenses are starting to trickle out. The firmware has been updated to handle some issues. It seems like a good time to buy. For the record, I don't care about live view and I don't need a PC socket. Mostly I'm concerned with image quality and better dynamic range. In contrasty scenes does the K20D better handle highlights? The higher ISO ability is good but from what I've seen the camera is still not a great high ISO performer. So, I need to know some hands-on type experiences that y'all have had to help push me over the edge. Some beloved feature or user story that might help convince me. What do you really like about the K20D that isn't there on the K10D? -Brendan -- 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 60 mph church
Not bad for a Nikon. GBG Jack --- On Sat, 6/28/08, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Peso 60 mph church To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Barbara Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED], Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED], Sarah Bedford-James [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 12:46 PM Found this going through my pilot car shots. I thought it was kind a neat, and saved it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2618388685/ Church on Highway #2 coming into Duluth from Hurley Wis. D200 and 18-70 iso 1600 at Tv 0.8 and panned. We were doing the speed limit.:-) LR convert to BW The original had a bad orange cast to it, but when i converted, you could make out some detail of the steeple. 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: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
I use high speed synch mode on a regular bases. it works very well. If one were able to trigger the flash above synch speed in normal mode, the result would be a frame that is exposed unevenly. We used to be able to do that with some cameras. The result is predictable. Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jun 28, 2008, at 12:08 AM, Peter Loveday wrote: Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/ hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? I'm not talking about HSS (or indeed dedicated flash at all), and I understand all the issues with flah sync; this is for a project where I still want a trigger at any shutter speed. Hotshoe would be ideal, but PC sync would do. I've been over all the settings, and can't find anything, but I thought I would ask here in case anyone knew any tricks. The short answer is that there is no way to trigger a flash at exposure times over the X sync speed unless you're using a dedicated Pentax flash unit and HSS mode. I'm certain that Pentax considers this a plus for most of their users. 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.
Re: PESO: Scratch that Itch!
Good Catch! It might make a nice Panorama-ish shot if you cropped off the (somewhat hazy) bottom quarter? Good one either way, Francis Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.1/1464 - Release Date: 5/24/2008 8:56 AM -- 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 to buy a K20D?
I've read enough that I'm about ready to pop for the K20D. High sensitivity resolution performance is one big reason. I like the option of being given high image detail and having PP control over the noise. Jack --- On Sat, 6/28/08, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Why to buy a K20D? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 2:02 PM The increased resolution is obviously a great feature. As you say, it's especially nice when you need to crop. It's good to hear that your high ISO experience has been better than some have reported. I rarely shoot above 400 but it would be nice to know I can if needed. Thanks for your input. -Brendan --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In truth, the K20D is an excellent high ISO performer, but like most digital cameras, correct exposure is essential. Underexpose and the noise multiplies. That's why you hear mixed reviews. But a properly exposed ISO 1600 shot from the K20D is approximately equivalent in noise levels to a properly exposed ISO 400 shot from the K10D. I would guess dynamic range is about two stops better with the Extended Dynamic Range function turned on. Maybe even a bit more. You certainly will capture more highlights. And the higher resolution has been a boon to me in terms of cropping opportunities. Paul On Jun 28, 2008, at 3:31 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Hey gang... Been too busy of late to post anything in a while. But, I have been thinking of purchasing the K20D and for the first ever, I need help on this one. For those of you who've taken the plunge already, I have to ask why? I'm mostly looking for a second digi body and I'm in the process of selling one of the last of my 35mm film bodies (only the LX will remain). However, after reading a bit on the list about back focus issues and realizing that the camera may have a new sensor but still has the same shutter and other things I decided to play the wait and see game. The cost is now down a bit and the new lenses are starting to trickle out. The firmware has been updated to handle some issues. It seems like a good time to buy. For the record, I don't care about live view and I don't need a PC socket. Mostly I'm concerned with image quality and better dynamic range. In contrasty scenes does the K20D better handle highlights? The higher ISO ability is good but from what I've seen the camera is still not a great high ISO performer. So, I need to know some hands-on type experiences that y'all have had to help push me over the edge. Some beloved feature or user story that might help convince me. What do you really like about the K20D that isn't there on the K10D? -Brendan -- 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: lightroom beta invite request
On 28/6/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Sent you one. I have a couple of invites left. Gmail ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!???!?!?!?!??!?! Oh joy. -- 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: Scratch that Itch!
On 28/6/08, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. Classic! -- 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: lightroom beta invite request
On Jun 28, 2008, at 2:15 PM, Cotty wrote: Sent you one. I have a couple of invites left. Gmail ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!???!?!?!?!??!?! No. I don't use Gmail. Adobe is allowing registered Lightroom users to give extended time access for the Beta to people who would like to try Lightroom 2 Public Beta without requiring them to buy Lightroom. They're using an invite system. I have a couple of invites left out of the five they grant. 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: lightroom beta invite request
On 28/6/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: No. I don't use Gmail. MARK! -- 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: Scratch that Itch!
Thanks you, sir. -- Original message -- From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 28/6/08, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. Classic! -- 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. -- 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: Scratch that Itch!
Thanks Francis. Yes, I considered cropping it tighter. May have a go at it. Paul -- Original message -- From: Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good Catch! It might make a nice Panorama-ish shot if you cropped off the (somewhat hazy) bottom quarter? Good one either way, Francis Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.1/1464 - Release Date: 5/24/2008 8:56 AM -- 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: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Bob W escribió: Pentax have never really got to grips with flash. I remember always being confused and disappointed in the way the LX handled it. I'm much more impressed with the Olympus flash system, and I know Nikon are very good at flash. With my Olympus you can use flash at any shutter speed because of their 'Super FP' mode - which has been available since the days of the OM system. Although I've never used flash much, when I do use it I want it to be able to do what I want, and Pentax have always been pretty poor in that area. Pentax introduced HSS (flash syncro at any speed) in 2001 when the MZ-S appeared. The AF360FGZ and AF540FGZ are HSS-capable units. Carlos -- 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: lightroom beta invite request
I'd like to give it a try if you have another. Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jun 28, 2008, at 2:15 PM, Cotty wrote: Sent you one. I have a couple of invites left. Gmail ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!???!?!?!?!??!?! No. I don't use Gmail. Adobe is allowing registered Lightroom users to give extended time access for the Beta to people who would like to try Lightroom 2 Public Beta without requiring them to buy Lightroom. They're using an invite system. I have a couple of invites left out of the five they grant. 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.
Re: PESO: The edge of the World...
I always knew that the earth is flat Interesting photo and nicely composed - probably would have been better if the point of focus was the eyes but, of course, difficult to achieve with the narrow range of DoF. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:42:40 +0200, Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Or maybe not? http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=635 ist DS + M50mm f2 + Vivatar macro TC + tripod + flash 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. -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Accessible with your email software or over the web -- 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: lightroom beta invite request
Sent. G On Jun 28, 2008, at 2:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to give it a try if you have another. -- 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: lightroom beta invite request
Thanks. I have to streamline my act:-). Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent. G On Jun 28, 2008, at 2:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to give it a try if you have another. -- 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: OT PESOs: Nerf, Don't Walk, Steinway
The lady in Don't Walk found a nice patch of light. Nicely done. Cheers Mike On Jun 28, 2008, at 9:44 AM, Derby Chang wrote: I should keep the R-D1 posts down on a Pentax forum, but can't resist... http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_nerf/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_dontwalk/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_06/08_06_steinway/01.htm D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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: Scratch that Itch!
Brought a smile Great shot - right down to the reflections on the side of the car. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:37:56 -0400, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - mmm... Fastmail... -- 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: Old New
Canada's not cold or blustery enough, Mt Washington NH. He'll never complain about cold or wind again. David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 12:30 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: Old New Define cold and blustery... I had change out of shorts into jeans put on my hoodies hood. And that's when I shot him, Your Honour.. I think Dave needs to do a February Canada visit, what say.:-) 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. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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: A tale to share
He's self enabling now, I'm so proud. Steve Desjardins wrote: So you went out for stop bath (to save water) and ended up buying a lens? Now that's a good day's work! Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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 60 mph church
No, it's worse that that, it looks like a Holga photo... Bob Sullivan wrote: Dave, Looks like an old box camera photo... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 2:46 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found this going through my pilot car shots. I thought it was kind a neat, and saved it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/2618388685/ Church on Highway #2 coming into Duluth from Hurley Wis. D200 and 18-70 iso 1600 at Tv 0.8 and panned. We were doing the speed limit.:-) LR convert to BW The original had a bad orange cast to it, but when i converted, you could make out some detail of the steeple. 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. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- 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: Scratch that Itch!
Thanks Brian. The reflections werent planned, but I agree that they work well. It's interesting. I thought I saw a better shot that day: a lieup of guys eating lunch on a construction site. But while the subject was good, everything else in frame sucked. You don't really have time to analyze when you see a shot. You pull the trigger and hope. I didn't have high expectations for this one, but I like it ow. Paul -- Original message -- From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brought a smile Great shot - right down to the reflections on the side of the car. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sat, 28 Jun 2008 15:37:56 -0400, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7463736size=lg f32, 1/1600th, ISO 200, 135 mm with the DA* 50-135mm on the K20D. -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - mmm... Fastmail... -- 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.
