Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It (colour version)
On Aug 27, 2010, at 7:27 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 7:23 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Color version for me too... Thanks, Boris, and thanks to everyone else who commented. Glad you liked it. I think I prefer the colour, too. Frank, It seems that you go through periods concentrating on one aspect of photography to the exclusion of all else, and not moving on until you've gotten very good at what you're working on. At one point it seemed as if you were only interested in subject matter, almost to the exclusion of exposure, focus, motion blur. Lately, I've noticed that your work, while retaining the art seems to have improved a lot more in the craft. Almost all of your photos lately have been sharp, clear, well exposed, and I don't know whether that's because you're trying harder for sharpness, or if you're just shooting in better light. I think that a lot of people benefit from shooting in black and white because it's one less thing to work on. Rather than worrying about color balance, and whether the colors in the shot actually go well together, it's just the light, and the composition. Lately, however, it seems that your work is being held back by doing it exclusively in black and white. It seems that a significant percentage of your recent shots would be a lot better in color. I know that you have a knarf does kolor page, but I'd like to see more of your work in color. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Buy My Book! was Re: what I've been doing
Chris Mitchell wrote: mike wilson wrote: Sent: 28 August 2010 07:38 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Buy My Book! was Re: what I've been doing I will be doing this for Bob and myself no earlier than 48hours from now. If anyone else in the UK wants, speak up before then. Mike - please add me to the UK list. Just so I'm clear, tell me who to pay, when and how much OK. Me, don't know, don't know. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: metering question
On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 11:09 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: I like the first two more than the rest. How bizarre is that? Me too. As to the way I would meter... I usually meter similar to what Larry suggests. - Set desire ISO, probably 400 - Set for spot meter, manual mode - Set desire A for the desire DOF - meter the object with the green button But instead of chimping, try to use zone system :) -Pasvorn -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Leica's done with film
Paul Dunderdale wrote: Crumpets are a North(west) of England thing. They are made from a yeast batter, and cooked in such a way that the upper surface is pitted with holes (from the fermentation). Mum always says that crumpets should be served with an egg in every hole. She served them with an excess of butter (they don't so much soak up more butter as act as a sump (the vertical holes) and a lightly poached egg (hence the egg (yolk) in every hole The crumpets that brave the Irish Sea and arrive at my table are a pale shadow of those delectable Crumpets Of My Youth. I have tried to make my own, but haven't yet achieved adequacy. There are hidden depths to crumpets. I'm sure Cotty would concur. Paul Try using sodium bicarbonate instead of yeast. A blini recipe, using ordinary flour instead of bulgur wheat flour, might work. On 28 Aug 2010, at 23:45, paul stenquist wrote: So, it's some kind of bun? Sort of, it's a very moist spongy thick pancake designed to have large bubble holes, straight out of the toaster lavished with melted butter and honey they are almost as good as ... Yes, a crumpet soaks up more butter than an english muffin, and it has a richer flavor -- perhaps more egg. All in all, it's superior. Paul Paul Dunderdale dund...@mcb.net pauldunderd...@mac.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunders/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3098 - Release Date: 08/27/10 19:34:00 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: metering for film
On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 10:20 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Methinks that with negative film the precision of metering is less important than with digital. I am not saying that meter can show you any number, but that the tolerance or leeway is more with film than with digital, even if you shoot raw. Perhaps, it has to do with the difference in how film and sensor react to over and/or underexposure. I agree with Boris. Looking at some of Fuji Negative's current data sheet, it said that you can do up to +3, and down to -1. Also, my understanding was (at the time I was shooting film) that if you give 'em a roll that is constantly over/under exposed, they might be able to compensate for it in a uniform way... Do you mean like push, and pull? I don't think labs in a drugstore do that. I may be totally wrong on both counts as well... Boris P.S. I still remember going out with my Voigtlander Perkeo I folder and not having much problems with exposure at all. I'd take one reading just before I go out with my camera meter (MZ-6) and then set the exposure accordingly. Little folder has no meter of its own... PSS I think that is the best way. :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: metering for film
On 8/29/2010 10:23 AM, Pasvorn Boonmark wrote: Do you mean like push, and pull? I don't think labs in a drugstore do that. Neither. I don't deal with drugstore labs or their equivalent though. What I observed (IIRC) is that once they processed the film, they pass it through the printing machine that initially does some kind of scan or prescan. I mean, they obviously don't print optically with enlarger... So this machine, when it sees that the film is over or underdeveloped, it tries to compensate. It might yield badly looking prints, but that's what I remember anyway. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Leica's done with film
I thought that a crumpet was the mate of a strumpet. a strumpet is crumpet gone bad -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 : Bran Everseeking
On 8/29/2010 5:43 AM, dylyn wrote: hi dad/ pdml people i am the son of which he speaks. oops i broke the first rule of lurking *hides* Hi, glad to hear your father is on the mend! How many lurking rules are there then? ;-) The first rule of lurking is, you do not talk about lurking. The second rule of lurking is, you DO NOT talk about lurking. Bran, glad to have you back on list. Dear lurker, please take care of your dad. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Leica's done with film
excelllent! On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I thought that a crumpet was the mate of a strumpet. a strumpet is crumpet gone bad -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas
hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. 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: OT : Bran Everseeking
2010/8/29 Bob W p...@web-options.com: The first rule of lurking is, you do not talk about lurking. The second rule of lurking is, you DO NOT talk about lurking. #3: When someone says uncle or cormorant, lurking is over. Cheers Ecke - Cameras don’t shoot people. Photographers shoot people. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
2010/8/29 Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com: hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. Hi Subash very happy to hear you completed your trip in one piece and had a good time to boot. I'm still busy going through your gallery but I do have a quick question: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510744149263855042 Are you sure this shows the M62? It looks a bit rough. =P Cheers Ecke - Cameras don’t shoot people. Photographers shoot people. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
wow fantastic - loved the gallery - looked like an epic trip! Lots of highlights - will have to try and pick my top 6 and post later Alastair On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:06 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: 2010/8/29 Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com: hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. Hi Subash very happy to hear you completed your trip in one piece and had a good time to boot. I'm still busy going through your gallery but I do have a quick question: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510744149263855042 Are you sure this shows the M62? It looks a bit rough. =P Cheers Ecke - Cameras don’t shoot people. Photographers shoot people. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Leica's done with film
On 29/8/10, Paul Dunderdale, discombobulated, unleashed: those delectable Crumpets Of My Youth. Mate, just don't get me started!! -- 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: metering question
On 28/8/10, paul stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: I think flash fill is the obvious answer. You'll rarely find a pro PJ photographer shooting in daylight without a good flash mounted. It's the best way to bring light to the foreground. Like this :-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7707074 -- 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 cycle ride in the himalayas
2010/8/29 Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com: hi, [...] http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. Totally missed the film ps bit on the first reading of your mail. Amazed at how small your bags are, you were really packing light. How/where did you spend nights - I don't see a tent. Did you stay with people living there? Also, does everyone speak the same dialect along that route? Did you make the trip with just one puncture? And so on and so forth. Still looking at your photos. Cheers Ecke - Cameras don’t shoot people. Photographers shoot people. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
On 8/29/2010 11:50 AM, Subash wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. regards, subash I think that you had great time and brought back some wonderful memories and amazing photos. Here are few that caught my eye: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510740857139808450 http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510743727756941122 http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510745695890373490 http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510745301236273570 Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Moonrise Through the Trees
Technically far from perfect (although I have to say, personally I like the noise), I still think it works despite all its shortcomings: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/moonrise-through-trees.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT : Bran Everseeking
On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 3:14 PM, Bran Everseeking Many Thanks Doug Et al. I have returned home a bit more than a week after leaving. 6 new drugs, and three metal stents in my heart are supposed to help keep me well. dietary is pretty much the same as the old diabetic one excepting less fat and salt which i had started doing anyway. I guess I will be shooting the place where live as I do the required build-up of activity. I found out My son has been lurking here for a bit thats it for now as there went through my wrist yesterday Thanks again all. Glad to hear that you're on the road to recovery. So wonderful to hear from you! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - The Lawn Ornament - Colour Version
I was thinking this might work better in colour even before Larry's comment in another thread about my recent use of colour. I think the colour version works much better than the BW. I think that the suburbs generally work better in colour: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Here's the BW version for comparison: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Comments? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It (colour version)
On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 2:12 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Aug 27, 2010, at 7:27 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 7:23 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Color version for me too... Thanks, Boris, and thanks to everyone else who commented. Glad you liked it. I think I prefer the colour, too. Frank, It seems that you go through periods concentrating on one aspect of photography to the exclusion of all else, and not moving on until you've gotten very good at what you're working on. At one point it seemed as if you were only interested in subject matter, almost to the exclusion of exposure, focus, motion blur. Lately, I've noticed that your work, while retaining the art seems to have improved a lot more in the craft. Almost all of your photos lately have been sharp, clear, well exposed, and I don't know whether that's because you're trying harder for sharpness, or if you're just shooting in better light. I think that a lot of people benefit from shooting in black and white because it's one less thing to work on. Rather than worrying about color balance, and whether the colors in the shot actually go well together, it's just the light, and the composition. Lately, however, it seems that your work is being held back by doing it exclusively in black and white. It seems that a significant percentage of your recent shots would be a lot better in color. I know that you have a knarf does kolor page, but I'd like to see more of your work in color. There's a lot to comment on in your post, but I don't think I'll answer each and every point. Much of what you say I agree with, but I guess my answer is that I really don't think much when I'm shooting. Wherever I am, that's what I shoot. Whatever the results are, that's what they are. I don't try for content to the exclusion of other things. Certain genres of photography (to me at least) require some things more than others; for instance, nature photography really needs sharpness and colour (there are exceptions of course), so when I'm down by the Lake, I'm aware of colour and doing my best to keep things sharp (although I have a long way to go as compared to real nature photogs). I guess the bottom line is that however my photography may be evolving, it's not so much a conscious thing as just the way things go. Yes, I'm in control and making decisions, but really, I'm just doing my best to record things around me in a way that conveys where I am and what I'm feeling. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs - Paddington Alive
On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 7:08 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I know I should link them together in a gallery, but I was taking it easy today, and not shooting narrative. As part of the Fashion Festival, Paddington puts in her significant contribution. Then again, it's always a fashion festival in paddo http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_nikon/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_1conversation/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_lucette/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_debbiemartha/01.htm Actually three quarters on-topic this time. The Pentax 43mm L is such a nice lens to use. Don't know why I don't use it more often. LOVE Conversation - the rest are pretty damned good, too. Terrific mini-gallery. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas
hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. regards, subash I'm getting this response: This web page is not available. The web page at http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address. I'm very keen to see these pictures! Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO - The Long and the Short of It (colour version)
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault [...] Wherever I am, that's what I shoot. Whatever the results are, that's what they are. Mark! Come one, Frank, can't you be a bit more laid back about it? [...] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
Very well recorded experience, Sabash! What a satisfying effort that must have been. Thanks for posting. Jack --- On Sun, 8/29/10, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: From: Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com Subject: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 1:50 AM hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. 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: PESO - The Lawn Ornament - Colour Version
I like the color version better. The yellow makes the mower stand out more from the grass, and also makes it look more ornamental. Dan On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 7:28 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I was thinking this might work better in colour even before Larry's comment in another thread about my recent use of colour. I think the colour version works much better than the BW. I think that the suburbs generally work better in colour: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Here's the BW version for comparison: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Comments? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net 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 cycle ride in the himalayas
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this unique experience with us. Dan On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 4:50 AM, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. 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: metering question
I'd spot meter for the skin tone highlights and go down the high contrast route, The structure and shadows will create some very interesting patterns. DS On 28 August 2010 23:13, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm going to plung into this project for the next year. I want to photograph people under the el tracks downtown. I would like to know how folks might meter for this project. The 1st 3 photos were taken with the K20D last year, and from the sax player on those photos were taken with the K7 this year. All photos were at ISO 1600 except the sax player, which was 800. You can see I've some challanges with light and shadow. All 7 photos here are *as shot* except for correction to level allignment for the K20D shots. http://www.caguila.com/caguila/trackstest Big thanks, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Lawn Ornament - Colour Version
Frank, I am thinking that in both shots you have too much DOF and that pole in the middle of the frame isn't really helping... To that end, differences between b/w or color treatments look less important to me... Boris On 8/29/2010 2:28 PM, frank theriault wrote: I was thinking this might work better in colour even before Larry's comment in another thread about my recent use of colour. I think the colour version works much better than the BW. I think that the suburbs generally work better in colour: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Here's the BW version for comparison: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Comments? cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Moonrise Through the Trees
Works for me Frank. How the hell do you guys stay up so late. Dave On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 7:12 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Technically far from perfect (although I have to say, personally I like the noise), I still think it works despite all its shortcomings: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/moonrise-through-trees.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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 - The Lawn Ornament - Colour Version
I think the colour version has a bolder effect to it, but i still like the BW. Agree the DOF could have been shallower. Any chance of a reshoot. Dave On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 7:28 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I was thinking this might work better in colour even before Larry's comment in another thread about my recent use of colour. I think the colour version works much better than the BW. I think that the suburbs generally work better in colour: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Here's the BW version for comparison: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Comments? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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 cycle ride in the himalayas
Excellent gallery, thanks for sharing. Good job on the human portrait shots Dave On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 4:50 AM, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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 - Moonrise Through the Trees
Well chosen composition, Frank. Jack --- On Sun, 8/29/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO - Moonrise Through the Trees To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 6:45 AM Works for me Frank. How the hell do you guys stay up so late. Dave On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 7:12 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Technically far from perfect (although I have to say, personally I like the noise), I still think it works despite all its shortcomings: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/moonrise-through-trees.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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.
OT Not pentax related, PS's
Am thinking of getting a small PS something i can keep in my pocket for Erins wedding or the console of my truck. I'll drag my big gear but would like something small and handy. Thinking along the lines of the Canon Powershot A series. Any recommendations. Want to try and keep it under $150-200 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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: OT Not pentax related, PS's
On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:52 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Am thinking of getting a small PS something i can keep in my pocket for Erins wedding or the console of my truck. I'll drag my big gear but would like something small and handy. Thinking along the lines of the Canon Powershot A series. Any recommendations. Want to try and keep it under $150-200 Dave Get a new cell phone. Seriously. I've seen very few cheap PS jobs that are any better cameras than my Palm Pre and the newer phones are even better as cameras. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff
I have no experience with AF teleconverters, but have the MF Adaptall 2 version of both the 2x and 1.4x that I planned to use with my 52B 90mm f2.5 Macro SP. It will do 1:2 by itself and 1:1 with the 2x, so I believe that means it will do 1:1.5 with the 1.4x. The main advantage of the 1.4x (to me) is that you are losing only a stop of light instead of 2 stops with a 2x. Nice to have when that is a factor. The Sigma EX 10-20mm f4-5.6 will also cover a full 35mm frame, at least down to about 13mm. That probably makes it about the widest rectilinear you can put on a film camera. Need to carve out some time to actually USE all the stuff I've been accumulating. Your 1.4x to 2x image degradation comparison would be interesting to do. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 11:47 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I probably got it when I bought someones bag of gear, saw that it was a TC and just tossed it in the drawer without looking at it. I just tried it out and it seems to work fine on autofocus. Does anyone have any experience with one of these? Would it degrade an image less than cropping it by a factor of 1.4? Another cool realization I had was that my Sigma 20/1.8 will work just fine on a K1000 body that I've got lying around, and it'll give me a view that is wider, and faster, than my 16-50 on the digital body. Albeit, that ASA 400 film doesn't seem to be nearly as good as ASA 400 on the sensor. In any case, it should be fun to play with. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Nothing is sure, except Death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I just found a Tamron -F AF 1.4x teleconverter in my stuff
On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 10:46 AM, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote: I have no experience with AF teleconverters, but have the MF Adaptall 2 version of both the 2x and 1.4x that I planned to use with my 52B 90mm f2.5 Macro SP. It will do 1:2 by itself and 1:1 with the 2x, so I believe that means it will do 1:1.5 with the 1.4x. The main advantage of the 1.4x (to me) is that you are losing only a stop of light instead of 2 stops with a 2x. Nice to have when that is a factor. The Sigma EX 10-20mm f4-5.6 will also cover a full 35mm frame, at least down to about 13mm. That probably makes it about the widest rectilinear you can put on a film camera. Need to carve out some time to actually USE all the stuff I've been accumulating. Your 1.4x to 2x image degradation comparison would be interesting to do. Darren Addy Kearney, NE The Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6 remains the widest FF rectilinear in most mounts (the other option being the Voigtlander Ultra-Wide-Heliar 12mm f5.6 in LTM, M or F mount). There's also their new 8-16mm version for APS-C but I doubt that covers FF at any focal length. Best deal on a real ultra-wide for FF is the Samyang 14mm f2.8, it's got a bunch of barrel distortion but is extremely sharp (and the distortion is easily corrected in post). It's available in KA form and branded as a Rokinon, Bower, Opteka, Falcon, Samyang and IIRC Vivitar Series 1. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:44:00 +0200 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# a quick question: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510744149263855042 Are you sure this shows the M62? It looks a bit rough. =P ok, i had to look up what the M62 was. :) compared to some stretches, you could say that *was* like a highway. :) Totally missed the film ps bit on the first reading of your mail. Amazed at how small your bags are, you were really packing light. How/where did you spend nights - I don't see a tent. Did you stay with people living there? Also, does everyone speak the same dialect along that route? Did you make the trip with just one puncture? And so on and so forth. Still looking at your photos. it wasn't a film ps Ecke but a digital fuji with the small 1/2 exr sensor. i couldn't get the bags/rack i had planned on getting, this was all i could get and it was quite enough actually. and no i hadn't taken the tent. since i had already done this route twice on a motorcycle, i planned the stops in such a way that i hit some village or other every night. stayed in cheap tent 'hotels' where they were available and homestays where there were no hotels. though, as in most other parts of india, people usually speak 3/4 languages but if one knows hindi (the main language of north india), one can manage well enough. and yes, luckily enough, one puncture was all i had... thanks for looking, 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: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas
On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:10:07 +1200 Alastair Robertson kiwibiolog...@gmail.com wrote: wow fantastic - loved the gallery - looked like an epic trip! Lots of highlights - will have to try and pick my top 6 and post later Alastair http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# thanks for the nice words. look forward to seeing which ones appealed to you... 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: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas
On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:10:42 +0300 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 8/29/2010 11:50 AM, Subash wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# I think that you had great time and brought back some wonderful memories and amazing photos. Here are few that caught my eye: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510740857139808450 http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510743727756941122 http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510745695890373490 http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510745301236273570 thanks for looking Boris. those are some of my favourites too... 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: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas
On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:07:37 -0700 (PDT) Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Very well recorded experience, Sabash! What a satisfying effort that must have been. Thanks for posting. http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# Jack, Dan and Dave, thanks for looking and the nice words... appreciate it.. 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: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas
On 29/8/10, Subash, discombobulated, unleashed: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. Totally amazing set of pics - fascinating journey - total respect that you did it looking at those inclines! -- 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: OT Not pentax related, PS's
On 29/8/10, Adam Maas, discombobulated, unleashed: Get a new cell phone. Seriously. I've seen very few cheap PS jobs that are any better cameras than my Palm Pre and the newer phones are even better as cameras. Have to say I probably agree. My iPhone 3GS has an average camera on it and I am constantly surprised at what can be achieved - even shooting video. That said, my wife has an Optio S6 and it is superb. -- 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 cycle ride in the himalayas
Subash, Wow, what a trip!...and by bicycle. Lots of great pictures. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 3:50 AM, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. 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: PESOs - Paddington Alive
On 28/8/10, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: I know I should link them together in a gallery, but I was taking it easy today, and not shooting narrative. As part of the Fashion Festival, Paddington puts in her significant contribution. Then again, it's always a fashion festival in paddo http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_nikon/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_1conversation/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_lucette/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_debbiemartha/01.htm Actually three quarters on-topic this time. The Pentax 43mm L is such a nice lens to use. Don't know why I don't use it more often. Damn that Epson likes your hands. I'd have another one again in a heartbeat. Have to try and bide my time. Financially will be much better in a year's time. I might even go to Japan to pick up a new one -- 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: K-x for sale
I went to look -- the post has been flagged for removal... Re film KX versus digital - as my film KX was always my tried and true and favorite Pentax body (well, tied with LX) I was annoyed when I saw they called a new digital camera a KX... Using the same name for a different camera from the same company just seems dumb. Incidentally , the only way to buy stuff on craigslist (or sell it, IMHO) is to do it in person for cash. ann Jerry in Arizona wrote: I wasn't interested in the camera but thought someone else would be. Don't know if the seller is honest or not but many have pointed out scams like this so I would leave it alone. From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: K-x for sale Message-ID: 4c680fb7.5020...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Based on price, he's probably selling one of these; http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/film_K/KX.html A fine camera but not digital. On 8/17/2010 2:59 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: I came across this offer in the local Craigslist. If you are looking for an inexpensive K-x this might be a way. I have no knowledge of the seller or the item, just passing on information. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/1876651219.html Jerry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Lawn Ornament - Colour Version
frank theriault wrote: I was thinking this might work better in colour even before Larry's comment in another thread about my recent use of colour. I think the colour version works much better than the BW. I think that the suburbs generally work better in colour: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Here's the BW version for comparison: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Comments? cheers, frank Yeah the color version is better - because the joke reads better... Im not crazy about the square format here , tho. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Not pentax related, PS's
David J Brooks wrote: Am thinking of getting a small PS something i can keep in my pocket for Erins wedding or the console of my truck. I'll drag my big gear but would like something small and handy. Thinking along the lines of the Canon Powershot A series. Any recommendations. Want to try and keep it under $150-200 Go for one of the Optio S series (small) or G series (larger) which should set you back about $20 these days. Old school and better for it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Not pentax related, PS's
Panasonic LX3, process raw files in LR3. Best lens. Stunning results, even at ISO 400. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:52 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Am thinking of getting a small PS something i can keep in my pocket for Erins wedding or the console of my truck. I'll drag my big gear but would like something small and handy. Thinking along the lines of the Canon Powershot A series. Any recommendations. Want to try and keep it under $150-200 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.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: OT Not pentax related, PS's
And about twice the stated budget. Still a very good camera, for a PS. -Adam On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Panasonic LX3, process raw files in LR3. Best lens. Stunning results, even at ISO 400. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:52 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Am thinking of getting a small PS something i can keep in my pocket for Erins wedding or the console of my truck. I'll drag my big gear but would like something small and handy. Thinking along the lines of the Canon Powershot A series. Any recommendations. Want to try and keep it under $150-200 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.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. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: a cycle ride in the himalayas
Wow, wow, wow!!! Love the gallery, and I totaly admire the journey. Those portraits are great, Subash. Lots to like there. Though I like the scenics very much too. Congrats on a great trip and a heroic athetic effort! Must have been some trip. (ok, read understatement there :-)) Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 3:50 AM Subject: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. 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: PESO - Moonrise Through the Trees
Composition is very nice, Frank. Nicely moody. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 6:12 AM Subject: PESO - Moonrise Through the Trees Technically far from perfect (although I have to say, personally I like the noise), I still think it works despite all its shortcomings: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/moonrise-through-trees.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net 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 Lawn Ornament - Colour Version
Yep, prefer the color! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 6:28 AM Subject: PESO - The Lawn Ornament - Colour Version I was thinking this might work better in colour even before Larry's comment in another thread about my recent use of colour. I think the colour version works much better than the BW. I think that the suburbs generally work better in colour: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Here's the BW version for comparison: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Comments? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net 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 Not pentax related, PS's
Buy an LX2 used. Average price seems around $190-225. Not quite as wide or fast, but still the best lens in class. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:23 AM, Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca wrote: And about twice the stated budget. Still a very good camera, for a PS. -Adam On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 12:12 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Panasonic LX3, process raw files in LR3. Best lens. Stunning results, even at ISO 400. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:52 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Am thinking of getting a small PS something i can keep in my pocket for Erins wedding or the console of my truck. I'll drag my big gear but would like something small and handy. Thinking along the lines of the Canon Powershot A series. Any recommendations. Want to try and keep it under $150-200 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.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. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
That is a remarkable physical and photographic achievement! Pedalling a loaded bike endlessly uphill at 14,000 feet--no thank you! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 8/29/10, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: From: Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com Subject: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 4:50 AM hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. 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: PESO - The Lawn Ornament - Colour Version
Interesting... to me, the two versions have completely different atmospheres. I prefer the color because the atmosphere is cheerier, though the background is more distracting. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 8/29/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - The Lawn Ornament - Colour Version To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 7:28 AM I was thinking this might work better in colour even before Larry's comment in another thread about my recent use of colour. I think the colour version works much better than the BW. I think that the suburbs generally work better in colour: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Here's the BW version for comparison: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Comments? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net 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 Not pentax related, PS's
Dave, My daughter has a Casio exlim ex-z77 and likes it. Faster than the Optio S series. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 11:03 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Am thinking of getting a small PS something i can keep in my pocket for Erins wedding or the console of my truck. I'll drag my big gear but would like something small and handy. Thinking along the lines of the Canon Powershot A series. Any recommendations. Want to try and keep it under $150-200 Go for one of the Optio S series (small) or G series (larger) which should set you back about $20 these days. Old school and better for it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. regards, subash absolutely superb - really enjoyed the photographs in their own right, as well as as a record of your trip. I'm very jealous of the trip, of course. 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.
PAW34 - Footprint
http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html K20D, da*16-5...@36mm, 1/90s, f/9.5, ISO200 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Leica's done with film
On 29 Aug 2010, at 10:28, Cotty wrote: On 29/8/10, Paul Dunderdale, discombobulated, unleashed: those delectable Crumpets Of My Youth. Mate, just don't get me started!! Sounds like a mid-life crie-de-coeur. I feel your pain. P Paul Dunderdale dund...@mcb.net pauldunderd...@mac.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunders/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: metering question
On Aug 29, 2010, at 5:33 AM, Cotty wrote: On 28/8/10, paul stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: I think flash fill is the obvious answer. You'll rarely find a pro PJ photographer shooting in daylight without a good flash mounted. It's the best way to bring light to the foreground. Like this :-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7707074 Yep! 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: PAW34 - Footprint
As always a very good picture from you. Thanks for sharing them with us. Stig Vidar Hovland Fra: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] p#229; vegne av DagT [li...@thrane.name] Sendt: 29. august 2010 21:18 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: PAW34 - Footprint http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html K20D, da*16-5...@36mm, 1/90s, f/9.5, ISO200 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: metering question
On 29/8/10, paul stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7707074 Yep! Well that's an absolute classic case - and very evenly matched up, you've got evening (I presume) sunlight hitting the building and even the guy's face (black T, blue cap, my gut) and lots of shadow that needs filling. Great job there. -- 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: metering question
On Aug 29, 2010, at 4:49 PM, Cotty wrote: On 29/8/10, paul stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7707074 Yep! Well that's an absolute classic case - and very evenly matched up, you've got evening (I presume) sunlight hitting the building and even the guy's face (black T, blue cap, my gut) and lots of shadow that needs filling. Great job there. Thanks Cotty. You're analysis is correct. The evening sun is crosslight, coming from behind the building, so it's hitting the side of the building and the left side of the guys face. But everyone in the foreground is in deep shadow. Not unlike those under the L shots Christine was attempting. Going tight on her subject there with a long lens would have the same effect as it would have produced here: a people shot without the environment that makes it interesting. Paul 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: PESOs - Paddington Alive
Cotty wrote: On 28/8/10, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: I know I should link them together in a gallery, but I was taking it easy today, and not shooting narrative. As part of the Fashion Festival, Paddington puts in her significant contribution. Then again, it's always a fashion festival in paddo http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_nikon/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_1conversation/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_lucette/01.htm http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_08/10_08_debbiemartha/01.htm Actually three quarters on-topic this time. The Pentax 43mm L is such a nice lens to use. Don't know why I don't use it more often. Damn that Epson likes your hands. I'd have another one again in a heartbeat. Have to try and bide my time. Financially will be much better in a year's time. I might even go to Japan to pick up a new one -- :) Thanks Cotty, Frank and Bob. I should also mention, just nearby, the Blender Gallery are showing a stunning set of Ethan Russell prints of the Stones from the Let It Bleed/Altamont tour. They are interspersed with wry quotes and stories from the people at the time, in turn funny and sad. That is how to shoot a narrative. http://www.blender.com.au/let-it-bleed/ Of course, the print with the most red dots next to it... http://www.blender.com.au/let-it-bleed/#id=imgnum=250 -- der...@iinet.net.au 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.
K7 or Kx
Geez, the Leica thread turned into an everybody sucks thread. Here's a photographic opinion question for the combined wisdom of the list. OK, so the last time I saved up money I ended up buying an E-P1 and a Lumix 20mm 1.7. Combined with the macro 50 it's my walk around Disney World, etc., kit. I just did a major culling of the Pentax gear and only have the FA20-35, FA50 1.4 and the FA135 2.8 left. I need a new main body (I do have the *ist D and Ds left but not what I want to go with). The Kx and K7 should be coming down a bit in price because of the Kr and K5. I have about $900 but the Kr looks a lot like an upgraded Kx with the same sensor. I can go with the Kx and get a couple of kit lenses for about $100 extra (the 18-55 and the 55-300) or just blow it all on the K7. there are lots of advantages to the Kx but the K7 might make a better compliment to the E-P1. Also, this body has to last a bit. Since I'd like to start spending future funds on lenses, especially since I'm now keeping two kits. Thoughts? BTW, any opinions about how long I should wait for the best to within $100 Kx/K7 price? -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PAW34 - Footprint
Very interesting well caught image. Looks much like something which would be of interest to a Paleontologist. :) Jack --- On Sun, 8/29/10, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: From: DagT li...@thrane.name Subject: PAW34 - Footprint To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010, 12:18 PM http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html K20D, da*16-5...@36mm, 1/90s, f/9.5, ISO200 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
Just to mention, I had decided on a Kx until I read this thread and saw your gallery. It's really Christine's fault there is another Kx vs. K7 thread. So there. Someday, Christine, I hope to take still-lifes as well as you and Frank do people. I hate you both ;-) On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 2:06 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Shooting with this camera, for me, is quite different than the K20. My rhythm is off--I'm behind, and the K7 is ahead of me. I've been working on keeping up. :-) One factor involved here is the K7's sounds are different--lens focusing and shutter etc--I can barely hear anything, which is good, but it's thrown me off a bit. Funny how you get used to the sounds of a camera. That horizon level is amazing. I certainly do A LOT less crop adjustments. I didn't use the creative filter options on the K20, but I'm having fun with the K7's filters--pretty fun, in my view. Love the fish-eye, watercolor, and toy camera filters: http://www.caguila.com/caguila/k7play The view finder is great, and it's easier to see through. I'm not shooting with the battery grip because I haven't purchased it. A part of me would like the vertical buttons, but I have to say, it's been so much fun shooting with a really light camera. That K20 is a tank, especially with battery grip. Moving through a crowd with the K7 is fun. It's so quiet. I can get closer, and I'm quieter. Of course, if you get noticed, you get noticed, but if you don't and take a picture folks aren't going to hear much. I worry a lot less about exposure due to the K7's improved exposure accuracy, and find I'm not chimping as much--though I do some--but still this is quite liberating. Post-processing seems quicker--less cropping adjustments et al. If the rumor is true that a K5 is coming, it's going to be really interesting to see what the improvements are. So, I think I'll keep K7. I know I'm singing to the choir here, but I just wanted to get my say in :-). http://www.caguila.com/caguila/korean2010 More testing and play here. Comments welcome. Cheers, Christine P.S. I know there are two color pictures in this black and white gallery, but I just couldn't get rid of the playful purple. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
Amen. I liked my MZ-S, but I have never warmed to the Pentax digital bodies. For some reason I was always a bit disappointed with the K10D. I came close this time, but I just couldn't part with the FA 50, 20-35, and 135. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 10:23 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: I had forgotten just how glacially slow the AF is. I have a soft spot for Pentax's lenses, but the bodies have never inspired me. DS -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: The Dream Cruise
Hey Paul - Great set of photos! I *almost* made it to the dream cruise this year - my brother in law called friday night before and said he had a chance to go courtesy of some auto parts company, but I was already committed for Saturday and couldn't get out. Checked in to see what I missed - knew you would post your stuff here - looks like it was lots of fun! - MCC - Original Message From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 10:10:06 PM Subject: GESO: The Dream Cruise The first 47 pics are new this year. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=633960 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: K-x for sale
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: K-x for sale I went to look -- the post has been flagged for removal... Re film KX versus digital - as my film KX was always my tried and true and favorite Pentax body (well, tied with LX) I was annoyed when I saw they called a new digital camera a KX... Using the same name for a different camera from the same company just seems dumb. Incidentally , the only way to buy stuff on craigslist (or sell it, IMHO) is to do it in person for cash. And at a neutral, very public location. ann Jerry in Arizona wrote: I wasn't interested in the camera but thought someone else would be. Don't know if the seller is honest or not but many have pointed out scams like this so I would leave it alone. From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: K-x for sale Message-ID: 4c680fb7.5020...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Based on price, he's probably selling one of these; http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/film_K/KX.html A fine camera but not digital. On 8/17/2010 2:59 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: I came across this offer in the local Craigslist. If you are looking for an inexpensive K-x this might be a way. I have no knowledge of the seller or the item, just passing on information. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/1876651219.html Jerry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Leica's done with film
Ad hominem? To Quote Indgo Montoya I do not think it means what you think it means. I made no attack on you personally only your knowledge. You can learn can't you? ? To Quote Inidgo Montoya On 8/27/2010 3:44 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I'm sorry you are unable to discuss the issues without resorting to an ad hominem attack. I therefore feel it best if I do not respond. Dan On Fri, Aug 27, 2010 at 1:51 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know who taught you the bull crap but you should get the money back on your degree. On 8/25/2010 10:40 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Certainly, the Russians have always been paranoid. The Brits, however, gave the Communists the excuse they needed to convince the Russian people that they had to sacrifice their liberty and economic welfare to avoid being taken over by colonialist powers of the West. If the British and their allies had been successful in aiding the Whites it likely would have saved millions of lives over the last 90 years. That is exactly the type of excuse Britain has given for their colonial excesses all over the globe for many centuries, causing much more suffering than they purport to prevent. Dan -- His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy. -Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy. -Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
On Aug 29, 2010, at 17:47, Steven Desjardins wrote: Amen. I liked my MZ-S, but I have never warmed to the Pentax digital bodies. For some reason I was always a bit disappointed with the K10D. I came close this time, but I just couldn't part with the FA 50, 20-35, and 135. K-7 is the first Pentax digital body that has yet to royally piss me off at some point or another. Hasn't happened yet! -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Leica's done with film
On 8/27/2010 9:18 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: On Aug 27, 2010, at 4:28 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:14 +0100, Paul Dunderdaledund...@mcb.net wrote: A couple of years ago: I took months to figure that I couldn't post in RTF, then I figured that I had nothing much to say. And if a man has nothing to say, the very least he can do is to *shut up* (Lehrer). Ah. A Lehrer fan. You'll get on well here A friend of Godfrey's, lurking and learning. Better yet, a man that knows how to lurk. A skill that I need to acquire one of these days. My old usenet haunt (alt.peeves) had a one word faq: lurk. Whay wasn't there ever an newsgroup called alt.lurk? That woulda been cool. :-) You could always start one. -- His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy. -Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Leica's done with film
Technically not but what you said was prone to being taken personally. Too prone for comfort IMO. Typical 'clash of perceived absolute truths' situation... How about you guys settle this and return to your common subject? Cheers Ecke 2010/8/30 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: Ad hominem? To Quote Indgo Montoya I do not think it means what you think it means. I made no attack on you personally only your knowledge. You can learn can't you? On 8/27/2010 3:44 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I'm sorry you are unable to discuss the issues without resorting to an ad hominem attack. I therefore feel it best if I do not respond. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Leica's done with film
No comment. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:09 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Ad hominem? To Quote Indgo Montoya I do not think it means what you think it means. I made no attack on you personally only your knowledge. You can learn can't you? ? To Quote Inidgo Montoya -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
Subash - it is great to hear from you. This would look great in a Cannondale ad! http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510743003721429026 Another great shot: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510744159808715442 I like this one also - a good sense of the terrain. http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510744686992559586 Ditto: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510745302356751778 Perfect. http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti#5510745699227800402 Thanks for a very nice gallery - I am envious. stan On Aug 29, 2010, at 3:50 AM, Subash wrote: hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. 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: K-x for sale
You could bring body guards On 8/29/2010 8:03 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: K-x for sale I went to look -- the post has been flagged for removal... Re film KX versus digital - as my film KX was always my tried and true and favorite Pentax body (well, tied with LX) I was annoyed when I saw they called a new digital camera a KX... Using the same name for a different camera from the same company just seems dumb. Incidentally , the only way to buy stuff on craigslist (or sell it, IMHO) is to do it in person for cash. And at a neutral, very public location. ann Jerry in Arizona wrote: I wasn't interested in the camera but thought someone else would be. Don't know if the seller is honest or not but many have pointed out scams like this so I would leave it alone. From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: K-x for sale Message-ID: 4c680fb7.5020...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Based on price, he's probably selling one of these; http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/film_K/KX.html A fine camera but not digital. On 8/17/2010 2:59 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote: I came across this offer in the local Craigslist. If you are looking for an inexpensive K-x this might be a way. I have no knowledge of the seller or the item, just passing on information. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/pho/1876651219.html Jerry -- His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy. -Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:51:54 +0100 Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# absolutely superb - really enjoyed the photographs in their own right, as well as as a record of your trip. I'm very jealous of the trip, of course. Cotty, Bob S., Christine, Rick, Bob and Stan, thanks for the generous comments. appreciate it. :) 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: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas
An amazing journey, well documented. Thanks for sharing these. Paul On Aug 29, 2010, at 11:20 AM, Cotty wrote: On 29/8/10, Subash, discombobulated, unleashed: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. Totally amazing set of pics - fascinating journey - total respect that you did it looking at those inclines! -- 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: GESO: The Dream Cruise
Thanks Mark. It was a good time, although plenty of rain. You're probably fortunate that you chose to do something else. Next year! Paul On Aug 29, 2010, at 7:08 PM, Mark Cassino wrote: Hey Paul - Great set of photos! I *almost* made it to the dream cruise this year - my brother in law called friday night before and said he had a chance to go courtesy of some auto parts company, but I was already committed for Saturday and couldn't get out. Checked in to see what I missed - knew you would post your stuff here - looks like it was lots of fun! - MCC - Original Message From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wed, August 25, 2010 10:10:06 PM Subject: GESO: The Dream Cruise The first 47 pics are new this year. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=633960 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: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:12 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Aug 29, 2010, at 17:47, Steven Desjardins wrote: Amen. I liked my MZ-S, but I have never warmed to the Pentax digital bodies. For some reason I was always a bit disappointed with the K10D. I came close this time, but I just couldn't part with the FA 50, 20-35, and 135. K-7 is the first Pentax digital body that has yet to royally piss me off at some point or another. Hasn't happened yet! -Charles I can say the same for the K-x. There was always something with the older bodies that was grating, even the K10D (ISO limit). -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
2010/8/30 Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca: There was always something with the older bodies that was grating, even the K10D (ISO limit). Can't wait to welcome its replacement, hopefully late 2011... Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 cycle ride in the himalayas
On Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:45:34 -0400 P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: An amazing journey, well documented. Thanks for sharing these. http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# thanks, Paul, appreciate your looking... 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: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas
Yes, I really, really, hate you. On 8/29/2010 4:50 AM, Subash wrote: hi, it's been a long time (a couple of months?) :) got back from my cycle ride in the himalayas last month but been kind of busy with other things that needed my time. hope things are getting along as usual here. (has cotty got himself a gmail account yet?) :) i had planned to do about 800 km in about 17 days but a couple or three days into the ride realised that the plan was a bit optimistic. so contented myself doing just about half the original distance in two weeks and had a nice time doing it slowly and leisurely. enjoyed it immensely too. :) three of us had planned this ride but finally i had to do it alone so couldn't take my pentax, had to make do with a ps. and here is a collection of photos, fwiw, take with the fuji f70exr... http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/spiti# hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think.. regards, subash -- His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy. -Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
Christine, I've been enjoying my k7 for several months now, but until you mentioned it, I had never flipped on the electronic level! Duh... Thanks for setting me straight! Enjoyed your galleries, too. Chicago must be a great place to shoot. Maybe I'll explore the art filters next... :) -c -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - August Afternoon
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Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
On Aug 29, 2010, at 20:17, Christine Nielsen wrote: Christine, I've been enjoying my k7 for several months now, but until you mentioned it, I had never flipped on the electronic level! Duh... Thanks for setting me straight! If your level is like mine, it'll throw you about 1.5 degrees to the right. :-( So I've turned mine off. But that isn't a deal-breaker for me. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
On Aug 29, 2010, at 19:50, Adam Maas wrote: I can say the same for the K-x. There was always something with the older bodies that was grating, even the K10D (ISO limit). K10D: slow-if-ever autofocus, variable exposures, flash exposures COMPLETELY unpredictable. Oh, I could go on and on. Have I mentioned recently that it's just sitting on a shelf in my house? What to do, what to do. I guess I'll keep it as a spare in case (gasp) anything should (gasp) happen to the K7 requiring it to be sent in for service. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Lawn Ornament - Colour Version
On Aug 29, 2010, at 9:01 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: frank theriault wrote: I was thinking this might work better in colour even before Larry's comment in another thread about my recent use of colour. I think the colour version works much better than the BW. I think that the suburbs generally work better in colour: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Here's the BW version for comparison: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/lawn-ornament.html Comments? cheers, frank Yeah the color version is better - because the joke reads better... Im not crazy about the square format here , tho. ann They are two entirely different photos. I think that I like the color one better. They're both nice, but neither one totally grabs me. The nearly square format doesn't quite work. With this basic composition, I'd go completely square, trimming the right side so that it was the same distance from the right handle as the left wheel is from the bottom then trim the left to make it exactly square. I agree with others about the cluttered background and the tree in the middle, what I think would be the best crop (although it would be a different photo) would be to crop the left side just keeping a sliver of light to the left of the tree, and use that to frame the left side of the picture. I think that all the clutter on the left side of the frame distracts from the picture. YMMV, it'd be a very different picture than the one you've got, and I don't know what your artistic intent was. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: K7 or Kx
Gee, I'll have to go back and read that Leica thread now. However, it is my considered opinion before reading it that a good number of list members need to up their intake of fibre. : ) My thoughts on YOUR question... I went from a K200D to a K-x. Honestly, if I had to choose between a K7 and a K-x, I'd take a K-x. It is a fantastic camera and a bargain at the price it is selling for now, IQ-wise. If the K-r does indeed have the same sensor and the same IQ capabilities, with the addition of an external jack (etc.) A number of people will probably be upgrading and used K-x will be plentiful. But it will be a while before that happens. I'm doubtful that there will be rebates on the K-x, as it is selling well where it is now, but the K-7 could see some discounts. Frankly, I don't think you could ever regret getting a K-x. IF the K-r is indeed an upgrade then cross that bridge when you come to it. The K7 I would consider only if having the two dials is the most important feature to you. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: K7 or Kx
On Aug 29, 2010, at 9:46 PM, CheekyGeek wrote: Gee, I'll have to go back and read that Leica thread now. However, it is my considered opinion before reading it that a good number of list members need to up their intake of fibre. : ) My thoughts on YOUR question... I went from a K200D to a K-x. Honestly, if I had to choose between a K7 and a K-x, I'd take a K-x. It is a fantastic camera and a bargain at the price it is selling for now, IQ-wise. If the K-r does indeed have the same sensor and the same IQ capabilities, with the addition of an external jack (etc.) A number of people will probably be upgrading and used K-x will be plentiful. But it will be a while before that happens. I'm doubtful that there will be rebates on the K-x, as it is selling well where it is now, but the K-7 could see some discounts. Frankly, I don't think you could ever regret getting a K-x. IF the K-r is indeed an upgrade then cross that bridge when you come to it. The K7 I would consider only if having the two dials is the most important feature to you. And vertical controls, extended battery life, large buffer, more frames per second, higher resolution, etc. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: K7 or Kx
Actually it was ”everyone sucks at the national level. They're all just jealous that the Brits were so good at it. That's who we learned from, after all. Damn, I just ruined another thread. They'd better release those Kr/5 specs soon. -Original Message- From: CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:46:42 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: K7 or Kx Gee, I'll have to go back and read that Leica thread now. However, it is my considered opinion before reading it that a good number of list members need to up their intake of fibre. : ) My thoughts on YOUR question... I went from a K200D to a K-x. Honestly, if I had to choose between a K7 and a K-x, I'd take a K-x. It is a fantastic camera and a bargain at the price it is selling for now, IQ-wise. If the K-r does indeed have the same sensor and the same IQ capabilities, with the addition of an external jack (etc.) A number of people will probably be upgrading and used K-x will be plentiful. But it will be a while before that happens. I'm doubtful that there will be rebates on the K-x, as it is selling well where it is now, but the K-7 could see some discounts. Frankly, I don't think you could ever regret getting a K-x. IF the K-r is indeed an upgrade then cross that bridge when you come to it. The K7 I would consider only if having the two dials is the most important feature to you. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
GESO: Sikeston, Missouri Drag Strip
Hi all, Just wanted to share a set of photos I took yesterday on my first trip to the Sikeston Drag Strip this year. There are a few pictures of a little boy in an orange t-shirt that didn't turn out well, but I included them anyway for the benefit of his parents, whom I met while taking pictures and told them I'd post them. Otherwise, I think most of the photos turned out pretty well. There are 61 images in all -- mostly of good ol' American muscle car horsepower. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157624712518913/detail/ (All shots take with my K-x -- the vast majority with the 18-55mm kit lens in aperture priority.) Comments and critiques are, of course, welcome. Best, Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)
I still have my *ist D (what a pain to type that on a BlackBerry) with the grip and an A50 1.7 in my office. I use it for all Chemistry's web photos. It's slow and, by today's standards, pretty low res. Using a MF lens solved the AF speed problem. I just keep abusing it. I did like that body. It felt solid and worked, probably because I had no real expectations. I'd sell it if I got an offer (wait for Friday) but I'll remember it fondly. I won't miss the K10D. The bodies just change too quickly with DSLRs. You can only get attached to the lenses. -Original Message- From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:30:42 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-) On Aug 29, 2010, at 19:50, Adam Maas wrote: I can say the same for the K-x. There was always something with the older bodies that was grating, even the K10D (ISO limit). K10D: slow-if-ever autofocus, variable exposures, flash exposures COMPLETELY unpredictable. Oh, I could go on and on. Have I mentioned recently that it's just sitting on a shelf in my house? What to do, what to do. I guess I'll keep it as a spare in case (gasp) anything should (gasp) happen to the K7 requiring it to be sent in for service. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Never mind the strumpets, this vixen is a natural photographer
Even if she does shoot with Nikon: http://tinyurl.com/29cdy2v -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Not pentax related, PS's
A waterproof PS like the ones from Pentax or Olympus can be very handy and take much abuse. I got my daughter an Olympus because she wanted a pink one and Pentax had the wrong shade of pink. She is in the Peace Corps in Benin and the dust destroyed her Canon SD600 in six months. -Original Message- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:52:31 To: Pentax Discusspdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT Not pentax related, PS's Am thinking of getting a small PS something i can keep in my pocket for Erins wedding or the console of my truck. I'll drag my big gear but would like something small and handy. Thinking along the lines of the Canon Powershot A series. Any recommendations. Want to try and keep it under $150-200 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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: K7 or Kx
Good question, with only opinions for answers. First off you have to ask yourself what the primary use of this camera will be. Any professional use or strictly amateur. The K-x is extremely well speced and is a bargain. It is very small and light and handles well. It is also tops when it comes to low light work. The K7 is a pro build, solid workhorse that is really designed to be used and abused. Everything about it is excellent. The one weakness is the sensor isn't as good at low light a the K-x. So I see it as the K-x is your choice if low light work is a major issue or if the camera will be used moderately. The K7 is your choice if you are looking for a real go to camera that is going to be used a lot. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Geez, the Leica thread turned into an everybody sucks thread. Here's a photographic opinion question for the combined wisdom of the list. OK, so the last time I saved up money I ended up buying an E-P1 and a Lumix 20mm 1.7. Combined with the macro 50 it's my walk around Disney World, etc., kit. I just did a major culling of the Pentax gear and only have the FA20-35, FA50 1.4 and the FA135 2.8 left. I need a new main body (I do have the *ist D and Ds left but not what I want to go with). The Kx and K7 should be coming down a bit in price because of the Kr and K5. I have about $900 but the Kr looks a lot like an upgraded Kx with the same sensor. I can go with the Kx and get a couple of kit lenses for about $100 extra (the 18-55 and the 55-300) or just blow it all on the K7. there are lots of advantages to the Kx but the K7 might make a better compliment to the E-P1. Also, this body has to last a bit. Since I'd like to start spending future funds on lenses, especially since I'm now keeping two kits. Thoughts? BTW, any opinions about how long I should wait for the best to within $100 Kx/K7 price? -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 : Bran Everseeking
Mr Smith has learned the first rule of hiding: don't stand up. Paraphrased from Monty Python Feel better Bran. -Original Message- From: dylyn thod...@sasktel.net Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:43:36 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT : Bran Everseeking On 28/08/2010 13:14, Bran Everseeking wrote: On Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:59:50 -0400 Doug Brewerd...@alphoto.com wrote: Seems our buddy Bran has had a heart attack and is hospitalized. He reports from his bed that he is OK. I know you'll join me in wishing him a quick recovery. Doug Many Thanks Doug Et al. I have returned home a bit more than a week after leaving. 6 new drugs, and three metal stents in my heart are supposed to help keep me well. dietary is pretty much the same as the old diabetic one excepting less fat and salt which i had started doing anyway. I guess I will be shooting the place where live as I do the required build-up of activity. I found out My son has been lurking here for a bit thats it for now as there went through my wrist yesterday Thanks again all. Bran hi dad/ pdml people i am the son of which he speaks. oops i broke the first rule of lurking *hides* -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: K7 or Kx
On Aug 29, 2010, at 2:47 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Geez, the Leica thread turned into an everybody sucks thread. Here's a photographic opinion question for the combined wisdom of the list. OK, so the last time I saved up money I ended up buying an E-P1 and a Lumix 20mm 1.7. Combined with the macro 50 it's my walk around Disney World, etc., kit. I just did a major culling of the Pentax gear and only have the FA20-35, FA50 1.4 and the FA135 2.8 left. I need a new main body (I do have the *ist D and Ds left but not what I want to go with). The Kx and K7 should be coming down a bit in price because of the Kr and K5. I have about $900 but the Kr looks a lot like an upgraded Kx with the same sensor. I can go with the Kx and get a couple of kit lenses for about $100 extra (the 18-55 and the 55-300) or just blow it all on the K7. there are lots of advantages to the Kx but the K7 might make a better compliment to the E-P1. Also, this body has to last a bit. Since I'd like to start spending future funds on lenses, especially since I'm now keeping two kits. Thoughts? 1) Wait at least until October to make a decision. 2) If you're doing a lot of work in good light, or bad weather, the K-7 is probably a better camera. 3) If faster autofocus and dead nuts on metering are critical, then the K-7 is probably a better camera. Other than that, it seems that the typical scenario is for people to buy a K-x for it's high-iso, with the intent of using it as their second body, and find out that they use it more than their nominally better body. When I use my K-20, I'm reminded of how nice having two control wheels, and focus indicators are. But, the K20 isn't the camera that I carry in my fanny pack, so it's not the camera I tend to use when I just happen to see a shot. I'm curious about how many people on this list have both. I was planning up upgrading from the K100 to the K-7, but got tired of waiting and got the K20 instead. The K-7 didn't seem to have enough performance advantage for the cost over the K20 to make it worth the money. The K-x, however was cheap enough that I could treat it as a replacement for the K100. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
