RE: OT but I wanted to share
-*. Cotty and a whole slough of others like this. Hey, I've moved up to slough. Whooo Hooo. not necessarily a great place to be: http://www-cdr.stanford.edu/intuition/Slough.html B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies...
On 07/04/2011 12:21, Tanya Love wrote: http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/queensland/watch/24816717 There you go guys, I'm at the top of the page! I'm not at all comfortable with their labelling me as the angel of Grantham or the fact that the story focuses on ME so much, and not the actual project, BUT if it sells calendars, then that is the main thing, and I was contacted today by a well known bank who wants to sell them for me, so it seems to have hit the mark! So, where the Hell are they? 8-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Sledge driver and his horses...
Again, from the frozen lake adventures (!) : Larger: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212size=lg Smaller: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212 To me, it looks more than a snapshot. I wonder if others also see a person, a lifestyle here. Or, is it nothing more than just another tourist photo? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies...
Well done Tanya! No need to be self conscious - that's showbiz. Who cares if you sell more calendars? Hope there's a way of buying them from outside of Oz. Chris On 7 April 2011 11:21, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/queensland/watch/24816717 There you go guys, I'm at the top of the page! I'm not at all comfortable with their labelling me as the angel of Grantham or the fact that the story focuses on ME so much, and not the actual project, BUT if it sells calendars, then that is the main thing, and I was contacted today by a well known bank who wants to sell them for me, so it seems to have hit the mark! Tan.x. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Rome, potential PDML meeting and photo/second hand shops
Oh thank you, Dan ;) 2011/4/7 Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: I can't be in Rome this May (we made our second trip there a year ago), but for those of you in the area, I can say that Thibouille is a very interesting companion for a walk around the city. I spent a few hours with him in Brussels back in 2005, and had a very enjoyable time! Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 10:13 AM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: I'll be in Rome from 2nd to 5th may. However this is a school trip with the kids so I won't have much time. Still, I'll have a couple free hours here and there so if anyone's in Rome at that time, a meeting would be, of course, very nice. Just tell me and we'll try to figure out where and when. Btw, if anybody knows good photographic retailers and second hand camera shops, please tell me. I may need a couple 'amunitions' and why not bring back some stuff home. Best regards :) PS: it seems Rome is quite hot already at that time in the year? What should I expect? -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ KX, MX, SuperA+Motor, Z1, P30 Mamiya C330+80/2.8 Sekonic L-208 FalconEyes TE300D x2 Studio flashes Laptop: Macbook 13 Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies...
On 5 April 2011 16:11, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Awesome update everyone! I am going to be on 7 news tomorrow night to talk about The Constellations Project! Me and my trusty K7 will be walking around Grantham working and showing what the project is all about! They are promoting it tonight during Winners and Losers so keep your eyes peeled.j Not sure if it will be national or just Queensland, but keep an eye out regardless! Tan.x. I think the news item was great. I'll be purchasing a few calendars too. Great work! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: April PUG is up!
Ann's shot makes me wish I'd shot more Kodachrome. I also really like At the Museum. I've seen this kind of shot before, but this is case where it really works. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 1:25 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Big thanks, Brian, for your hard work on the pug! It looks great. Kudos to Brian Steve for their very clever and funny pictures! Made me giggle. All of the nature/landscape pictures are beautiful--colors just lovely! Love Dan's color work in his flower picture. Have to say Ken's picture is one of more elegant cormorant pictures I've seen. Quite nice there. Nice job, John, on the color correction on the Great Wall of China. Wow, that must have been some trip! Love the bubbles, Bob W. Great work everyone! Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 8:34 AM Subject: April PUG is up! G'day' all. Well, a smaller gallery than for the past few months but an enjoyable one just the same - and several people took the opportunity to submit to the Open Gallery, so that was good. The prize for the most innovative interpretation of the theme (not that there is a prize, mind) must go to Steve - difficult to deny that it's right on topic, even though no Kodachrome was injured in its production. You'll find the gallery here: http://pug.komkon.org/ I'm also taking the opportunity to re-post this image from the January PUG. It's not officially part of the April gallery but it certainly conforms to the theme! http://pug.komkon.org/11jan/slides/JM-Kodachrome.html Next up: May - Found Objects (now that's a theme that opens up lots of possibilities) Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html Remember there are now increased image size limits (max. pixel size 800 x 800; max. file size 300k) - see the submission guidelines for full details. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies...
Great work, Tanya. It's a nice TV piece, but I'm mostly referring to your efforts. No matter how much money you raise, don't forget that, for these people, it was probably most important that they knew someone cared. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 6:10 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: On 5 April 2011 16:11, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Awesome update everyone! I am going to be on 7 news tomorrow night to talk about The Constellations Project! Me and my trusty K7 will be walking around Grantham working and showing what the project is all about! They are promoting it tonight during Winners and Losers so keep your eyes peeled.j Not sure if it will be national or just Queensland, but keep an eye out regardless! Tan.x. I think the news item was great. I'll be purchasing a few calendars too. Great work! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Blurb deals
With the imminent availability of the PDML Annual, I wanted to pass on a couple of Blurb discount offers. First: Today's Pittsburgh(*) Groupon offer is for $45 of Blurb Custom Book Creations for $20. You pay the $20 to Groupon, and you'll get a code to use at Blurb for $45, by July 11, 2011. My assumption is that this $45 credit can be used toward the PDML Annual, but I'm not positive what Custom Book Creations means. There is some risk, in which case I guess I'll be learning how to put a book together. Groupon deal: http://gr.pn/ecm6eC That URL is my personal referral code. If three of you buy the deal through that URL, I will get my $20 back. If that happens, I will donate the $20 to Dana-Farber. (*) I guess someone noticed that Blurb is unusually popular in Pittsburgh, but didn't get the memo that Mark moved. Second: I got these codes in an email from Blurb. They're for 2 or more books, ordered by April 27, 2011. The GBP-land folks may want to discuss the timing of Mothering Sunday with Blurb. USD $ coupon: BLURBMOM GBP £ coupon: BLURBMOM1 EUR € coupon: BLURBMOM2 CAD $ coupon: BLURBMOM3 AUD $ coupon: BLURBMOM4 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 few full 360 panoramas
Well done. Very smooth rendering. Paul On Apr 7, 2011, at 10:21 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: Very interesting and good thing I don't get motion sickness... -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Toine Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 3:45 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: a few full 360 panoramas Finished a small project for a client capturing full 360 degrees panoramas. Flash is preferred. Apple / Safari users could click on the Mobile link on the pages below. It's a full 360 degree, including the floor. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/panorama-mainmenu-95/172-viba-expo-1 http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/panorama-mainmenu-95/173-viba-expo-2 http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/panorama-mainmenu-95/174-viba-expo-3 Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Penny Tree
Thanks much, Christine! Jack --- On Thu, 4/7/11, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: Penny Tree To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011, 10:14 PM Great tree! I'm ok with the slope :-). Nicely done, Jack! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 4:18 PM Subject: PESO: Penny Tree Aired myself out for a short while this beautiful sunny PM. Took Pennington Road for a few miles and was pulled over by the symmetry of that linked below. It's on a slight slope. May have preferred a flatter surface.(?) Jack Comment as you will. K-5, DA* 50~135@50mm, 1/2500, ISO 1600 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=585 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Sledge driver and his horses...
Very nice image, Bulent! Jack --- On Fri, 4/8/11, Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com Subject: Sledge driver and his horses... To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 8, 2011, 12:05 AM Again, from the frozen lake adventures (!) : Larger: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212size=lg Smaller: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212 To me, it looks more than a snapshot. I wonder if others also see a person, a lifestyle here. Or, is it nothing more than just another tourist photo? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: The New Jersey Eagles
Dan, Thanks for the link. I've been facinated by the nest camera in Decorah, Iowa. (Me and 150,000 other viewers.) I'm surprised to see only 3,300 following the site. Decorah is a small t own on the Mississippi river in the NE corner of Iowa. I've been there thanks to Mickey D's, but can you say 'rural'. Their nest is next to the fish hatchery... Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Although my home state of New Jersey is the most urbanized and crowded part of the US, we do have wildlife here, including bald eagles. There is an eagle cam set up near a nest at Duke Farms in Hillsborough, just a few miles from my office. The first of the three eggs hatched today. You can spy on the family here: http://www.dukefarms.org/Education/Eagle-Cam/ -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: what i think i learned yesterday
Hi Steve, The smallest extension tube works fine. I have been doing this since my *istD and have used it for the K10D and K7 with no problems. At present I use it with a set of Olympus bellows and 20, 38 and 80mm Olympus lenses (just changed the mount at the camera end and it works great. Leon On 7 April 2011 06:48, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: On 2011-04-06 14:25 , Bob Sullivan wrote: Try adding the smallest extension tube to the camera/bellows combination to get the prism to clear while turning. good idea; i'll consider it for the future (i have an M 100 f/4 with a funky bellows that i'd like to get more use from) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: The New Jersey Eagles
Our nest is in the middle of the former Doris Duke Estate, now an environmental education center. The area was all farmland 5o years ago, but the fields all sprouted condominiums and strip malls. For as long as I can remember, Duke Gardens maintained a fabulous set of greenhouses there, displaying flora from all over the known planets. Each house featured a certain clime of garden style: desert plants, and English garden, a Japanese garden, etc. The foundation that owns the property decided that was environmentally incorrect, and has therefore replaced the gardens with an environmental education center. The eagle found there own way there, as they have in several of our state parks in Central Jersey. The Eagle Cam has been a big hit; perhaps the low numbers reflect in part the fact that at least two websites carry the live broadcast. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Late yesterday afternoon was the best show I have ever seen. The male brought a fish to the nest, and the female chewed up pieces and fed them to the first chick (2 eggs have yet to hatch) while the male stayed in the nest to watch. Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 9:13 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dan, Thanks for the link. I've been facinated by the nest camera in Decorah, Iowa. (Me and 150,000 other viewers.) I'm surprised to see only 3,300 following the site. Decorah is a small t own on the Mississippi river in the NE corner of Iowa. I've been there thanks to Mickey D's, but can you say 'rural'. Their nest is next to the fish hatchery... Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Although my home state of New Jersey is the most urbanized and crowded part of the US, we do have wildlife here, including bald eagles. There is an eagle cam set up near a nest at Duke Farms in Hillsborough, just a few miles from my office. The first of the three eggs hatched today. You can spy on the family here: http://www.dukefarms.org/Education/Eagle-Cam/ -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 buy three
Sandy, It's absolutely crazy to see these negotiating bumper to bumper traffic. Thanks for the picture. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Sandy Harris sandyinch...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 12:18 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Nothing is quite as scary as seeing the red helmeted motorbike taxi taking a woman passenger home from the Carrfor (think Wal-Mart), riding side saddle with two shopping bags in Shanghi's bumper to bumper traffic. Four or five on a motorcycle, typically a 125 cc single cylinder bike, is routine. There's a photo of nine around, but Snopes says it is bogus. Really there were only eight -- two adult couples and four kids. Why did someone think that clumsily adding one more with a photo editing tool was a good idea? http://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=63109 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies...
Thanks so much everyone! Steven, that is exactly my mission too - I want to be sure that they know I am genuinely there to help them in any way that I can and not just trying to get some attention on myself or my business, as so many others have done through this whole thing. But, man, if I don't come up with the goods by way of getting all of these calendars sold, I will feel SO terrible as I really have their trust and their hopes are high that I will be able to raise the funds that they need to get some bills paid and some projects Happening that they are all depending on. Very happy to receive orders from our website for international peeps - the calendar *is* distinctly Aussie though, including the Australian public holidays and school terms etc, so please don't be disappointed if you order one from overseas to discover that is the case. Currently the website is open to pre-orders, just to assist in cash flow and the PR side of things as we don't want media sending people to a non-functioning website. Printing will be completed within 10 days though, and all pre-orders will be filled immediately then. On a personal level, my rational brain keeps saying just what many of you have said if it sells more calendars then who cares how they do it?, but I still have this nagging voice in the background saying this is not about you, keep your ego in check as I know that there Already family members of mine who are whinging and saying that I am only doing this for personal glory. I am SO determined to prove them wrong. I don't know how to do this, except to keep on going back to Grantham and working hard out there to help in any way that I can, so I guess I'll just keep doing that and hope I can shake it. A friend gave me great advice today. She said Repeat after me, What people think of me, is none of my business! I am making this my new mantra and trying to put my head down and bum up and just keep on plugging along and hope that I don't offend anyone by doing so! Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Friday, 8 April 2011 8:47 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies... Great work, Tanya. It's a nice TV piece, but I'm mostly referring to your efforts. No matter how much money you raise, don't forget that, for these people, it was probably most important that they knew someone cared. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 6:10 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: On 5 April 2011 16:11, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Awesome update everyone! I am going to be on 7 news tomorrow night to talk about The Constellations Project! Me and my trusty K7 will be walking around Grantham working and showing what the project is all about! They are promoting it tonight during Winners and Losers so keep your eyes peeled.j Not sure if it will be national or just Queensland, but keep an eye out regardless! Tan.x. I think the news item was great. I'll be purchasing a few calendars too. Great work! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 graphic demonstration...
On Apr 7, 2011, at 16:34, frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: It doesn't rain in Montreal? It does, but I don't live in Montreal. I live in Toronto. It rains here, too. d'oh! Sorry about that. Gotta pay more attention next time I open my mouth. These strap on to the seat stays and front fork - no other hardware to fasten them: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.com/2010/01/welcome-to-canada.html They're meant for road racers for training rides in the rain - strap on, then immediately off again for the next dry day. They rattle. Gotcha - temporary and thus not perfectly solid. Makes sense. The rattling would drive me bonkers - I like a silent bike. -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: OT but I wanted to share
Bill, Hope the power has returned and you and Phillis are OK. Nice to have good neighbors! Regards, Bob Lynn On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 12:46 PM, Bill Owens wmbow...@gmail.com wrote: For those of you are FB friends, you've already heard about this Our power went off at about 1:00 am Tuesday morning. We went for my IV therapy Tuesday and when we returned, a great neighbor/friend had drained old gas, cleaned and got our generator started, giving us lights and TV. The windstorm had also taken out our cable service, and this same friend bought and installed a digital TV antenna so we could at least have over the air reception. Just shows a how great it is to have good neighbors/friends Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies...
Tanja, You have a link for ordering the calendars? We'll use 3 calendars and having one with odd holidays and school terms marked is fun. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Thanks so much everyone! Steven, that is exactly my mission too - I want to be sure that they know I am genuinely there to help them in any way that I can and not just trying to get some attention on myself or my business, as so many others have done through this whole thing. But, man, if I don't come up with the goods by way of getting all of these calendars sold, I will feel SO terrible as I really have their trust and their hopes are high that I will be able to raise the funds that they need to get some bills paid and some projects Happening that they are all depending on. Very happy to receive orders from our website for international peeps - the calendar *is* distinctly Aussie though, including the Australian public holidays and school terms etc, so please don't be disappointed if you order one from overseas to discover that is the case. Currently the website is open to pre-orders, just to assist in cash flow and the PR side of things as we don't want media sending people to a non-functioning website. Printing will be completed within 10 days though, and all pre-orders will be filled immediately then. On a personal level, my rational brain keeps saying just what many of you have said if it sells more calendars then who cares how they do it?, but I still have this nagging voice in the background saying this is not about you, keep your ego in check as I know that there Already family members of mine who are whinging and saying that I am only doing this for personal glory. I am SO determined to prove them wrong. I don't know how to do this, except to keep on going back to Grantham and working hard out there to help in any way that I can, so I guess I'll just keep doing that and hope I can shake it. A friend gave me great advice today. She said Repeat after me, What people think of me, is none of my business! I am making this my new mantra and trying to put my head down and bum up and just keep on plugging along and hope that I don't offend anyone by doing so! Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Friday, 8 April 2011 8:47 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies... Great work, Tanya. It's a nice TV piece, but I'm mostly referring to your efforts. No matter how much money you raise, don't forget that, for these people, it was probably most important that they knew someone cared. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 6:10 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: On 5 April 2011 16:11, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Awesome update everyone! I am going to be on 7 news tomorrow night to talk about The Constellations Project! Me and my trusty K7 will be walking around Grantham working and showing what the project is all about! They are promoting it tonight during Winners and Losers so keep your eyes peeled.j Not sure if it will be national or just Queensland, but keep an eye out regardless! Tan.x. I think the news item was great. I'll be purchasing a few calendars too. Great work! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Sledge driver and his horses...
Very nice. Great detail Dave On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 3:05 AM, Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com wrote: Again, from the frozen lake adventures (!) : Larger: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212size=lg Smaller: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212 To me, it looks more than a snapshot. I wonder if others also see a person, a lifestyle here. Or, is it nothing more than just another tourist photo? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies...
Lol, yeah, the URL might help! http://www.theconstellationsproject.com.au/blog/index.php/buy-now/ Thanks so much Bob!! Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Saturday, 9 April 2011 12:07 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies... Tanja, You have a link for ordering the calendars? We'll use 3 calendars and having one with odd holidays and school terms marked is fun. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Thanks so much everyone! Steven, that is exactly my mission too - I want to be sure that they know I am genuinely there to help them in any way that I can and not just trying to get some attention on myself or my business, as so many others have done through this whole thing. But, man, if I don't come up with the goods by way of getting all of these calendars sold, I will feel SO terrible as I really have their trust and their hopes are high that I will be able to raise the funds that they need to get some bills paid and some projects Happening that they are all depending on. Very happy to receive orders from our website for international peeps - the calendar *is* distinctly Aussie though, including the Australian public holidays and school terms etc, so please don't be disappointed if you order one from overseas to discover that is the case. Currently the website is open to pre-orders, just to assist in cash flow and the PR side of things as we don't want media sending people to a non-functioning website. Printing will be completed within 10 days though, and all pre-orders will be filled immediately then. On a personal level, my rational brain keeps saying just what many of you have said if it sells more calendars then who cares how they do it?, but I still have this nagging voice in the background saying this is not about you, keep your ego in check as I know that there Already family members of mine who are whinging and saying that I am only doing this for personal glory. I am SO determined to prove them wrong. I don't know how to do this, except to keep on going back to Grantham and working hard out there to help in any way that I can, so I guess I'll just keep doing that and hope I can shake it. A friend gave me great advice today. She said Repeat after me, What people think of me, is none of my business! I am making this my new mantra and trying to put my head down and bum up and just keep on plugging along and hope that I don't offend anyone by doing so! Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Friday, 8 April 2011 8:47 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies... Great work, Tanya. It's a nice TV piece, but I'm mostly referring to your efforts. No matter how much money you raise, don't forget that, for these people, it was probably most important that they knew someone cared. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 6:10 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: On 5 April 2011 16:11, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Awesome update everyone! I am going to be on 7 news tomorrow night to talk about The Constellations Project! Me and my trusty K7 will be walking around Grantham working and showing what the project is all about! They are promoting it tonight during Winners and Losers so keep your eyes peeled.j Not sure if it will be national or just Queensland, but keep an eye out regardless! Tan.x. I think the news item was great. I'll be purchasing a few calendars too. Great work! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Sledge driver and his horses...
I really like it. Great expression on the driver's face. Nice detail in the wood and leather. Interesting bits of color. Not enough of a cliche, however. Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 3:05 AM, Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com wrote: Again, from the frozen lake adventures (!) : Larger: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212size=lg Smaller: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212 To me, it looks more than a snapshot. I wonder if others also see a person, a lifestyle here. Or, is it nothing more than just another tourist photo? Bulent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens...
I realize that Pentax-A lenses are sought after more than Pentax-M lenses, but I just sold a Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 in order to get a Pentax-M 28mm f3.5. As a bonus, I'm also getting a K1000 w/Pentax-M f2.0 and the Kiron-made Vivitar 70-150mm f3.5 (for the price of the A lens). What can I say? I'm a bottom-feeder. I did not realize until just now that the Kiron zoom is pretty highly regarded. http://photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00OzXW I still want the 8 element 28mm f3.5 SMC K lens, to compare, but the M version will have to do me until I find one, and it seems to be more highly regarded than the A 2.8: http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-M-28mm-F3.5-Lens.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Corey
Thanks, Christine. All you have to do is point a camera at him and he looks at you, grins and says Cheese. -p On 4/8/2011 12:13 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: He's gorgeous! You caught some great expressions! Interesting collage layout! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Sorenson allarou...@earthlink.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 5:52 PM Subject: PESO - Corey Fooling with the K-5 and grandson #2. All at ISO 3200. A little different presentation - my apologies if you have to scroll. http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/corey/corey.html K-5, DA 18-55. Collaged with Lumapix Fotofusion. -p -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: The New Jersey Eagles
Their nest is next to the fish hatchery... Regards, Bob S. Easy food supply! Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: The New Jersey Eagles
The Duke Farms nest is near the Raritan River, also a good source of fish, Dan On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:55 AM, Bill Owens wmbow...@gmail.com wrote: Their nest is next to the fish hatchery... Regards, Bob S. Easy food supply! Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens...
I didn't trade, but I bought the K version of the 238 in the first place. It works just fine. Manual exposure is not that big a problem once you work out the tendencies of the camera. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I realize that Pentax-A lenses are sought after more than Pentax-M lenses, but I just sold a Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 in order to get a Pentax-M 28mm f3.5. As a bonus, I'm also getting a K1000 w/Pentax-M f2.0 and the Kiron-made Vivitar 70-150mm f3.5 (for the price of the A lens). What can I say? I'm a bottom-feeder. I did not realize until just now that the Kiron zoom is pretty highly regarded. http://photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00OzXW I still want the 8 element 28mm f3.5 SMC K lens, to compare, but the M version will have to do me until I find one, and it seems to be more highly regarded than the A 2.8: http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-M-28mm-F3.5-Lens.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens...
That would be the 28. The 238 didn't come in K mount. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 11:10 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I didn't trade, but I bought the K version of the 238 in the first place. It works just fine. Manual exposure is not that big a problem once you work out the tendencies of the camera. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I realize that Pentax-A lenses are sought after more than Pentax-M lenses, but I just sold a Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 in order to get a Pentax-M 28mm f3.5. As a bonus, I'm also getting a K1000 w/Pentax-M f2.0 and the Kiron-made Vivitar 70-150mm f3.5 (for the price of the A lens). What can I say? I'm a bottom-feeder. I did not realize until just now that the Kiron zoom is pretty highly regarded. http://photo.net/pentax-camera-forum/00OzXW I still want the 8 element 28mm f3.5 SMC K lens, to compare, but the M version will have to do me until I find one, and it seems to be more highly regarded than the A 2.8: http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-M-28mm-F3.5-Lens.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 -- 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: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies...
Tan: When I click on Click here to pre-order, it sends me to my PayPal account, but nothing there -- or anywhere else -- seems to allow me to order the calendar. Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Lol, yeah, the URL might help! http://www.theconstellationsproject.com.au/blog/index.php/buy-now/ Thanks so much Bob!! Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Saturday, 9 April 2011 12:07 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies... Tanja, You have a link for ordering the calendars? We'll use 3 calendars and having one with odd holidays and school terms marked is fun. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Thanks so much everyone! Steven, that is exactly my mission too - I want to be sure that they know I am genuinely there to help them in any way that I can and not just trying to get some attention on myself or my business, as so many others have done through this whole thing. But, man, if I don't come up with the goods by way of getting all of these calendars sold, I will feel SO terrible as I really have their trust and their hopes are high that I will be able to raise the funds that they need to get some bills paid and some projects Happening that they are all depending on. Very happy to receive orders from our website for international peeps - the calendar *is* distinctly Aussie though, including the Australian public holidays and school terms etc, so please don't be disappointed if you order one from overseas to discover that is the case. Currently the website is open to pre-orders, just to assist in cash flow and the PR side of things as we don't want media sending people to a non-functioning website. Printing will be completed within 10 days though, and all pre-orders will be filled immediately then. On a personal level, my rational brain keeps saying just what many of you have said if it sells more calendars then who cares how they do it?, but I still have this nagging voice in the background saying this is not about you, keep your ego in check as I know that there Already family members of mine who are whinging and saying that I am only doing this for personal glory. I am SO determined to prove them wrong. I don't know how to do this, except to keep on going back to Grantham and working hard out there to help in any way that I can, so I guess I'll just keep doing that and hope I can shake it. A friend gave me great advice today. She said Repeat after me, What people think of me, is none of my business! I am making this my new mantra and trying to put my head down and bum up and just keep on plugging along and hope that I don't offend anyone by doing so! Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Friday, 8 April 2011 8:47 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies... Great work, Tanya. It's a nice TV piece, but I'm mostly referring to your efforts. No matter how much money you raise, don't forget that, for these people, it was probably most important that they knew someone cared. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 6:10 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: On 5 April 2011 16:11, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Awesome update everyone! I am going to be on 7 news tomorrow night to talk about The Constellations Project! Me and my trusty K7 will be walking around Grantham working and showing what the project is all about! They are promoting it tonight during Winners and Losers so keep your eyes peeled.j Not sure if it will be national or just Queensland, but keep an eye out regardless! Tan.x. I think the news item was great. I'll be purchasing a few calendars too. Great work! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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
Re: Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens...
Actually, I think I had TWO of the Pentax-A 28mm f2.8, one came with a ME Super and the other with a SuperProgram kit (that much I remember). Sort of wanted one to do my 28mm lens test comparison with, so I hope one is still around. Really need to get my acquisitions into some sort of order/inventory so I can figure out what to keep and what to move. I fear I will be on a Reality TV program some day called Pentax Hoarders. Then I see some of those guys on the mflenses forum who REALLY have a problem and I don't feel so bad. Well, I do, but for a different reason. : ) Just one of them: http://forum.mflenses.com/spotmatics-little-bag-o-lenses-t18832.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: April PUG is up!
Steven Desjardins wrote: Ann's shot makes me wish I'd shot more Kodachrome. Kodachrome did red good. I also really like At the Museum. I've seen this kind of shot before, but this is case where it really works. as I said earlier, me too I love that shot of Christines and your's was very funny, btw :-) ann On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 1:25 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Big thanks, Brian, for your hard work on the pug! It looks great. Kudos to Brian Steve for their very clever and funny pictures! Made me giggle. All of the nature/landscape pictures are beautiful--colors just lovely! Love Dan's color work in his flower picture. Have to say Ken's picture is one of more elegant cormorant pictures I've seen. Quite nice there. Nice job, John, on the color correction on the Great Wall of China. Wow, that must have been some trip! Love the bubbles, Bob W. Great work everyone! Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 8:34 AM Subject: April PUG is up! G'day' all. Well, a smaller gallery than for the past few months but an enjoyable one just the same - and several people took the opportunity to submit to the Open Gallery, so that was good. The prize for the most innovative interpretation of the theme (not that there is a prize, mind) must go to Steve - difficult to deny that it's right on topic, even though no Kodachrome was injured in its production. You'll find the gallery here: http://pug.komkon.org/ I'm also taking the opportunity to re-post this image from the January PUG. It's not officially part of the April gallery but it certainly conforms to the theme! http://pug.komkon.org/11jan/slides/JM-Kodachrome.html Next up: May - Found Objects (now that's a theme that opens up lots of possibilities) Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html Remember there are now increased image size limits (max. pixel size 800 x 800; max. file size 300k) - see the submission guidelines for full details. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens...
You jest, but given that micro43 cameras can use all that old glass, the Pentax M and K's are a well viewed option. As are the 42's On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, I think I had TWO of the Pentax-A 28mm f2.8, one came with a ME Super and the other with a SuperProgram kit (that much I remember). Sort of wanted one to do my 28mm lens test comparison with, so I hope one is still around. Really need to get my acquisitions into some sort of order/inventory so I can figure out what to keep and what to move. I fear I will be on a Reality TV program some day called Pentax Hoarders. Then I see some of those guys on the mflenses forum who REALLY have a problem and I don't feel so bad. Well, I do, but for a different reason. : ) Just one of them: http://forum.mflenses.com/spotmatics-little-bag-o-lenses-t18832.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 7 news tomorrow night for Aussies...
On Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 11:44:30PM +1000, Tanya Love wrote: On a personal level, my rational brain keeps saying just what many of you have said if it sells more calendars then who cares how they do it?, but I still have this nagging voice in the background saying this is not about you, keep your ego in check as I know that there Already family members of mine who are whinging and saying that I am only doing this for personal glory. I am SO determined to prove them wrong. I don't know how to do this, except to keep on going back to Grantham and working hard out there to help in any way that I can, so I guess I'll just keep doing that and hope I can shake it. The only people whose opinion matters here are the residents of Grantham. If they think you are striving in their interests, that's what counts. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 but I wanted to share
On Thu, Apr 07, 2011 at 01:46:40PM -0400, Bill Owens wrote: For those of you are FB friends, you've already heard about this Our power went off at about 1:00 am Tuesday morning. We went for my IV therapy Tuesday and when we returned, a great neighbor/friend had drained old gas, cleaned and got our generator started, giving us lights and TV. The windstorm had also taken out our cable service, and this same friend bought and installed a digital TV antenna so we could at least have over the air reception. Just shows a how great it is to have good neighbors/friends I'm sure you reap what you sow. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Bookshelf in the Kitchen
A few weeks ago I was having problems with my f1.7 50mm. AF wouldn't work, AE wouldn't work, camera wouldn't recognize it at all. Being my fastest lens, I wasn't happy. The other night I decided to give it another try, and all went well. I guess it was just a dirty contact something, but it works just fine now. I took a few test shots in the kitchen, and I kind of liked this one - don't know why, but I do. Nothing spectacular, just a little still life in the kitchen, I guess: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/04/bookshelf-in-kitchen.html Brought to mind a few questions, though: One would think that How to Cook Everything Vegetarian would be smaller than How to Cook Everything, vegetarian options being a subset of Everything to Eat. I really like some of the titles, like the Good Food Book. Do you think they test marketed the Bad Food Book and the Mediocre Food Book before they settled on Good Food Book? My favourite title is Eek Cooking. I joked with my SO that it described her cooking style very well. She restrained herself from striking me. Of course, it's just a rip in the dust jacket, the proper title is Greek Cooking. ;-) Hope you enjoy this simple still life. 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.
PESO: Daisies 'n Moss
Shot about 30 mins ago one of our flower beds. Possible as a result of my wife's fine hand. Comments? Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=586 K20, DA 16~45@34mm, 1/180, ISO 800 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens...
On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I realize that Pentax-A lenses are sought after more than Pentax-M lenses, but I just sold a Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 in order to get a Pentax-M 28mm f3.5. For what it's worth, the M28/3.5 is razor blade sharp. I do regret selling mine. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ __o _'\,_ (*)/ (*) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 Bookshelf in the Kitchen
I like it too, Frank and for the same reason.(?) ;) I, also, like the shelf framing, but am curious to see a tad more at the top. Jack --- On Fri, 4/8/11, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - The Bookshelf in the Kitchen To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 8, 2011, 10:07 AM A few weeks ago I was having problems with my f1.7 50mm. AF wouldn't work, AE wouldn't work, camera wouldn't recognize it at all. Being my fastest lens, I wasn't happy. The other night I decided to give it another try, and all went well. I guess it was just a dirty contact something, but it works just fine now. I took a few test shots in the kitchen, and I kind of liked this one - don't know why, but I do. Nothing spectacular, just a little still life in the kitchen, I guess: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/04/bookshelf-in-kitchen.html Brought to mind a few questions, though: One would think that How to Cook Everything Vegetarian would be smaller than How to Cook Everything, vegetarian options being a subset of Everything to Eat. I really like some of the titles, like the Good Food Book. Do you think they test marketed the Bad Food Book and the Mediocre Food Book before they settled on Good Food Book? My favourite title is Eek Cooking. I joked with my SO that it described her cooking style very well. She restrained herself from striking me. Of course, it's just a rip in the dust jacket, the proper title is Greek Cooking. ;-) Hope you enjoy this simple still life. 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: Daisies 'n Moss
Nice spring feel Dave On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 1:49 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Shot about 30 mins ago one of our flower beds. Possible as a result of my wife's fine hand. Comments? Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=586 K20, DA 16~45@34mm, 1/180, ISO 800 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Bookshelf in the Kitchen
Nice arrangement Dave On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A few weeks ago I was having problems with my f1.7 50mm. AF wouldn't work, AE wouldn't work, camera wouldn't recognize it at all. Being my fastest lens, I wasn't happy. The other night I decided to give it another try, and all went well. I guess it was just a dirty contact something, but it works just fine now. I took a few test shots in the kitchen, and I kind of liked this one - don't know why, but I do. Nothing spectacular, just a little still life in the kitchen, I guess: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/04/bookshelf-in-kitchen.html Brought to mind a few questions, though: One would think that How to Cook Everything Vegetarian would be smaller than How to Cook Everything, vegetarian options being a subset of Everything to Eat. I really like some of the titles, like the Good Food Book. Do you think they test marketed the Bad Food Book and the Mediocre Food Book before they settled on Good Food Book? My favourite title is Eek Cooking. I joked with my SO that it described her cooking style very well. She restrained herself from striking me. Of course, it's just a rip in the dust jacket, the proper title is Greek Cooking. ;-) Hope you enjoy this simple still life. 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 Book update and expenses
The test copy of the 2011 PDML Photo Annual looks great. My S.O. had judged it the best one yet, both in terms of book design and the photography it contains. High praise indeed. There are very few image tweaks to be made and a couple of typos that slipped through the gauntlet. I should hear in the next day or so about the Pediatric Oncology Global Outreach official status with Dana-Farber and I'll make the necessary additions/changes to the copy in the book. We'll be good to go at that point. Monday? Tuesday? I want to get in under the wire for the Blurb sale price thing. I'd like to send out a few copies of the book for promotional purposes - to a couple web sites and print publications, some people at Pentax who've helped and to a couple of the physicians and scientists who are working on the project. My current part-time faculty position leaves me in no financial position to pay for this on my own as I have in previous years, so if any PDMLers are in a position to kick in a couple of dollars I've set up a donations page at http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/donate.htm to help defray the cost of producing and promoting the PDML Photo Annual. Big thanks. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.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 but I wanted to share
Indeed, that is great to hear. We should all be so fortunate to have (and be) neighbors like that. I don't literally think Wow! very often, but this did it. -- Walt On 4/7/2011 1:12 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Good to hear folks like that are still around. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bill Owens wmbow...@gmail.com Subject: OT but I wanted to share For those of you are FB friends, you've already heard about this Our power went off at about 1:00 am Tuesday morning. We went for my IV therapy Tuesday and when we returned, a great neighbor/friend had drained old gas, cleaned and got our generator started, giving us lights and TV. The windstorm had also taken out our cable service, and this same friend bought and installed a digital TV antenna so we could at least have over the air reception. Just shows a how great it is to have good neighbors/friends Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Daisies 'n Moss
Thanks, Dave! Jack --- On Fri, 4/8/11, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Daisies 'n Moss To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 8, 2011, 10:58 AM Nice spring feel Dave On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 1:49 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Shot about 30 mins ago one of our flower beds. Possible as a result of my wife's fine hand. Comments? Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=586 K20, DA 16~45@34mm, 1/180, ISO 800 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Re: PDML Book update and expenses
This transaction will appear on your bill as 'MARK'. How appropriate! Thanks for all of your efforts -- looking forward to seeing the book! :) -c On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: The test copy of the 2011 PDML Photo Annual looks great. My S.O. had judged it the best one yet, both in terms of book design and the photography it contains. High praise indeed. There are very few image tweaks to be made and a couple of typos that slipped through the gauntlet. I should hear in the next day or so about the Pediatric Oncology Global Outreach official status with Dana-Farber and I'll make the necessary additions/changes to the copy in the book. We'll be good to go at that point. Monday? Tuesday? I want to get in under the wire for the Blurb sale price thing. I'd like to send out a few copies of the book for promotional purposes - to a couple web sites and print publications, some people at Pentax who've helped and to a couple of the physicians and scientists who are working on the project. My current part-time faculty position leaves me in no financial position to pay for this on my own as I have in previous years, so if any PDMLers are in a position to kick in a couple of dollars I've set up a donations page at http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/donate.htm to help defray the cost of producing and promoting the PDML Photo Annual. Big thanks. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.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: PDML Book update and expenses
Christine Nielsen wrote: This transaction will appear on your bill as 'MARK'. How appropriate! Now *that's* funny! -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.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.
Focus chart help, please
Hi all, I have a K-x that seems to me to always be just a little soft focusing. I'd like to finally get around to testing it a little scientifically. To that end I have downloaded the focus charts etc from http://regex.info/blog/photo-tech/focus-chart I know I'm supposed to test using the smallest possible depth of field. Here are the lenses I can use: Auto Focus: DA40 18-50 Kit 50-300 Kit Is the DA40 adequate for determining the focus accuracy of the AF system? I also have these MF lenses, but am not sure how to best test out the MF focus system (which is a combination of me and the camera). SuperTak 50/1.4 SuperTak 85/1.9 Thanks! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Focus chart help, please
Sam, For each lens you have to make separate test(s). For 18-55mm and 55-300 mm lenses you can either make the tests for the focal length you use most (say, 28mm for the kit lens and 70mm for the tele); or choose a mid value for each zoom as if they were primes at that focal length. For the 40mm, you just test. I am not sure whether you can make focus adjustments on Kx, though... If you just want to see if there is a problem with your camera's AF hardware, you may need another properly focusing Pentax DSLR around. Try the DA 40mm with both; if your camera does not focus correctly (but the other does), it may need to be fixed. Bulent - http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun 2011/4/8 Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: Hi all, I have a K-x that seems to me to always be just a little soft focusing. I'd like to finally get around to testing it a little scientifically. To that end I have downloaded the focus charts etc from http://regex.info/blog/photo-tech/focus-chart I know I'm supposed to test using the smallest possible depth of field. Here are the lenses I can use: Auto Focus: DA40 18-50 Kit 50-300 Kit Is the DA40 adequate for determining the focus accuracy of the AF system? I also have these MF lenses, but am not sure how to best test out the MF focus system (which is a combination of me and the camera). SuperTak 50/1.4 SuperTak 85/1.9 Thanks! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PDML Book update and expenses
Done. Thanks again for your hard work, Mark. -Brendan - Original Message From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Fri, April 8, 2011 11:41:01 AM Subject: PDML Book update and expenses The test copy of the 2011 PDML Photo Annual looks great. My S.O. had judged it the best one yet, both in terms of book design and the photography it contains. High praise indeed. There are very few image tweaks to be made and a couple of typos that slipped through the gauntlet. I should hear in the next day or so about the Pediatric Oncology Global Outreach official status with Dana-Farber and I'll make the necessary additions/changes to the copy in the book. We'll be good to go at that point. Monday? Tuesday? I want to get in under the wire for the Blurb sale price thing. I'd like to send out a few copies of the book for promotional purposes - to a couple web sites and print publications, some people at Pentax who've helped and to a couple of the physicians and scientists who are working on the project. My current part-time faculty position leaves me in no financial position to pay for this on my own as I have in previous years, so if any PDMLers are in a position to kick in a couple of dollars I've set up a donations page at http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/donate.htm to help defray the cost of producing and promoting the PDML Photo Annual. Big thanks. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.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: April PUG is up!
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: Re: April PUG is up! Big thanks, Brian, for your hard work on the pug! It looks great. Kudos to Brian Steve for their very clever and funny pictures! Made me giggle. All of the nature/landscape pictures are beautiful--colors just lovely! Love Dan's color work in his flower picture. Have to say Ken's picture is one of more elegant cormorant pictures I've seen. Quite nice there. Thanks Christine, I was trying to break the mould and the cliche of silouetted comorants. Nice job, John, on the color correction on the Great Wall of China. Wow, that must have been some trip! Love the bubbles, Bob W. Great work everyone! Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 8:34 AM Subject: April PUG is up! G'day' all. Well, a smaller gallery than for the past few months but an enjoyable one just the same - and several people took the opportunity to submit to the Open Gallery, so that was good. The prize for the most innovative interpretation of the theme (not that there is a prize, mind) must go to Steve - difficult to deny that it's right on topic, even though no Kodachrome was injured in its production. You'll find the gallery here: http://pug.komkon.org/ I'm also taking the opportunity to re-post this image from the January PUG. It's not officially part of the April gallery but it certainly conforms to the theme! http://pug.komkon.org/11jan/slides/JM-Kodachrome.html Next up: May - Found Objects (now that's a theme that opens up lots of possibilities) Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html Remember there are now increased image size limits (max. pixel size 800 x 800; max. file size 300k) - see the submission guidelines for full details. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sledge driver and his horses...
What ever you want to classify it - I like it. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com Subject: Sledge driver and his horses... Again, from the frozen lake adventures (!) : Larger: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212size=lg Smaller: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212 To me, it looks more than a snapshot. I wonder if others also see a person, a lifestyle here. Or, is it nothing more than just another tourist photo? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Book update and expenses
Done. Looking forward to getting a copy even though I wasn't able to enter a pic this year. Walt On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: The test copy of the 2011 PDML Photo Annual looks great. My S.O. had judged it the best one yet, both in terms of book design and the photography it contains. High praise indeed. There are very few image tweaks to be made and a couple of typos that slipped through the gauntlet. I should hear in the next day or so about the Pediatric Oncology Global Outreach official status with Dana-Farber and I'll make the necessary additions/changes to the copy in the book. We'll be good to go at that point. Monday? Tuesday? I want to get in under the wire for the Blurb sale price thing. I'd like to send out a few copies of the book for promotional purposes - to a couple web sites and print publications, some people at Pentax who've helped and to a couple of the physicians and scientists who are working on the project. My current part-time faculty position leaves me in no financial position to pay for this on my own as I have in previous years, so if any PDMLers are in a position to kick in a couple of dollars I've set up a donations page at http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/donate.htm to help defray the cost of producing and promoting the PDML Photo Annual. Big thanks. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.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: PDML Book update and expenses
On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:24 -0400, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Christine Nielsen wrote: This transaction will appear on your bill as 'MARK'. How appropriate! Now *that's* funny! Speck would have been funnier. Happy to donate and really looking forward to seeing 'The Book'. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - The professional email service -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: The New Jersey Eagles
On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:23 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Our nest is in the middle of the former Doris Duke Estate, now an environmental education center. The area was all farmland 5o years ago, but the fields all sprouted condominiums and strip malls. For as long as I can remember, Duke Gardens maintained a fabulous set of greenhouses there, displaying flora from all over the known planets. Planets? Does NASA know about this? Each house featured a certain clime of garden style: desert plants, and English garden, a Japanese garden, etc. The foundation that owns the property decided that was environmentally incorrect, and has therefore replaced the gardens with an environmental education center. The eagle found there own way there, as they have in several of our state parks in Central Jersey. The Eagle Cam has been a big hit; perhaps the low numbers reflect in part the fact that at least two websites carry the live broadcast. I heard about the site a couple of weeks ago - 'Eagle Cam' actually featured on one of our evening news programs here. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ I'm glad you enjoyed it. Late yesterday afternoon was the best show I have ever seen. The male brought a fish to the nest, and the female chewed up pieces and fed them to the first chick (2 eggs have yet to hatch) while the male stayed in the nest to watch. Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 9:13 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dan, Thanks for the link. I've been facinated by the nest camera in Decorah, Iowa. (Me and 150,000 other viewers.) I'm surprised to see only 3,300 following the site. Decorah is a small t own on the Mississippi river in the NE corner of Iowa. I've been there thanks to Mickey D's, but can you say 'rural'. Their nest is next to the fish hatchery... Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Although my home state of New Jersey is the most urbanized and crowded part of the US, we do have wildlife here, including bald eagles. There is an eagle cam set up near a nest at Duke Farms in Hillsborough, just a few miles from my office. The first of the three eggs hatched today. You can spy on the family here: http://www.dukefarms.org/Education/Eagle-Cam/ -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Auto focus issue - 16-50mm f2.8 SMC D*
As I previously posted, I had been experiencing inconsistent/nonexistent auto focus with this lens. I sent it off to C.R.I.S. - took 13 days for repair/return from when they contacted me about it. For $173.USD, ($58 for the SDM $115 for labor) the SDM was replaced, lens adjusted to manufacturers specs (?), a general check clean and a 6 month service warranty. The lens returned as pristine as when I sent it and it now autofocuses 100% of the time. Time will tell. I requested the removed part, out of curiosity, it shown here http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12929992 The SDM itself is smaller in diameter than an American dime and about 3 times as thick - amazing piece Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Daisies 'n Moss
Jack, I like the contrasting feel of the big rock with moss opposite the daisies Regards, Bob S.. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Shot about 30 mins ago one of our flower beds. Possible as a result of my wife's fine hand. Comments? Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=586 K20, DA 16~45@34mm, 1/180, ISO 800 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Auto focus issue - 16-50mm f2.8 SMC D*
Ken, That's mighty small! Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 5:20 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: As I previously posted, I had been experiencing inconsistent/nonexistent auto focus with this lens. I sent it off to C.R.I.S. - took 13 days for repair/return from when they contacted me about it. For $173.USD, ($58 for the SDM $115 for labor) the SDM was replaced, lens adjusted to manufacturers specs (?), a general check clean and a 6 month service warranty. The lens returned as pristine as when I sent it and it now autofocuses 100% of the time. Time will tell. I requested the removed part, out of curiosity, it shown here http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12929992 The SDM itself is smaller in diameter than an American dime and about 3 times as thick - amazing piece Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Auto focus issue - 16-50mm f2.8 SMC D*
Neat. That was a good ideas to request it. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 6:41 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Ken, That's mighty small! Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 5:20 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: As I previously posted, I had been experiencing inconsistent/nonexistent auto focus with this lens. I sent it off to C.R.I.S. - took 13 days for repair/return from when they contacted me about it. For $173.USD, ($58 for the SDM $115 for labor) the SDM was replaced, lens adjusted to manufacturers specs (?), a general check clean and a 6 month service warranty. The lens returned as pristine as when I sent it and it now autofocuses 100% of the time. Time will tell. I requested the removed part, out of curiosity, it shown here http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12929992 The SDM itself is smaller in diameter than an American dime and about 3 times as thick - amazing piece Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- 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: Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens...
On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:55 -0400, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I realize that Pentax-A lenses are sought after more than Pentax-M lenses, but I just sold a Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 in order to get a Pentax-M 28mm f3.5. For what it's worth, the M28/3.5 is razor blade sharp. I do regret selling mine. Which raises a point I've wondered about. How does the M28 3.5 compare to the 2.8 version? I recently got a 2.8 (first version) as part of a camera deal - I haven't actually used it in anger yet) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Send your email first class -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens...
the one to get is the smc K 28mm f3.5 version. The sharpness is superb and the overall rendering is wonderful. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 6:51 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens... On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:55 -0400, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I realize that Pentax-A lenses are sought after more than Pentax-M lenses, but I just sold a Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 in order to get a Pentax-M 28mm f3.5. For what it's worth, the M28/3.5 is razor blade sharp. I do regret selling mine. Which raises a point I've wondered about. How does the M28 3.5 compare to the 2.8 version? I recently got a 2.8 (first version) as part of a camera deal - I haven't actually used it in anger yet) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Send your email first class -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Daisies 'n Moss
Thanks, Bob, that's why I felt it might work. Jack --- On Fri, 4/8/11, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Daisies 'n Moss To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 8, 2011, 3:31 PM Jack, I like the contrasting feel of the big rock with moss opposite the daisies Regards, Bob S.. On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Shot about 30 mins ago one of our flower beds. Possible as a result of my wife's fine hand. Comments? Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=586 K20, DA 16~45@34mm, 1/180, ISO 800 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PDML Book update and expenses
How much will it cost to do all that you would like? Thank you again for all you hard work on our behalf. We all appreciate it. Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 2:41 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: The test copy of the 2011 PDML Photo Annual looks great. My S.O. had judged it the best one yet, both in terms of book design and the photography it contains. High praise indeed. There are very few image tweaks to be made and a couple of typos that slipped through the gauntlet. I should hear in the next day or so about the Pediatric Oncology Global Outreach official status with Dana-Farber and I'll make the necessary additions/changes to the copy in the book. We'll be good to go at that point. Monday? Tuesday? I want to get in under the wire for the Blurb sale price thing. I'd like to send out a few copies of the book for promotional purposes - to a couple web sites and print publications, some people at Pentax who've helped and to a couple of the physicians and scientists who are working on the project. My current part-time faculty position leaves me in no financial position to pay for this on my own as I have in previous years, so if any PDMLers are in a position to kick in a couple of dollars I've set up a donations page at http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/donate.htm to help defray the cost of producing and promoting the PDML Photo Annual. Big thanks. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.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. -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Auto focus issue - 16-50mm f2.8 SMC D*
--- On Fri, 4/8/11, kwal...@peoplepc.com kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: As I previously posted, I had been experiencing inconsistent/nonexistent auto focus with this lens. I sent it off to C.R.I.S. - took 13 days for repair/return from when they contacted me about it. For $173.USD, ($58 for the SDM $115 for labor) the SDM was replaced, lens adjusted to manufacturers specs (?), a general check clean and a 6 month service warranty. The lens returned as pristine as when I sent it and it now autofocuses 100% of the time. Time will tell. I requested the removed part, out of curiosity, it shown here http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12929992 The SDM itself is smaller in diameter than an American dime and about 3 times as thick - amazing piece It would be an even more amazing piece if so many people didn't have it fail. That is the major reason I haven't gotten a DA 17-70. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Call me crazy but I'm trading an A lens for an M lens...
Brian _ I still use mine... it's terrific. ann Brian Walters wrote: On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:55 -0400, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I realize that Pentax-A lenses are sought after more than Pentax-M lenses, but I just sold a Pentax-A 28mm f2.8 in order to get a Pentax-M 28mm f3.5. For what it's worth, the M28/3.5 is razor blade sharp. I do regret selling mine. Which raises a point I've wondered about. How does the M28 3.5 compare to the 2.8 version? I recently got a 2.8 (first version) as part of a camera deal - I haven't actually used it in anger yet) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 2011 - 053 - GDG
I like this one--the exposure, composition, and rendering are all excellent (vignetting kept under control!). I'll bet the kid is having more fun with his treat than the codger is having with his iPhone! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 4/7/11, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com Subject: PESO 2011 - 053 - GDG To: DUG digitalusersgr...@yahoogroups.com, PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com, SeePhoto Talk seeph...@micapeak.com, BAPhotoShooters baphotoshoot...@yahoogroups.com, PDML List PDML@pdml.net Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011, 11:09 PM Another photo in the Communicating series now available for viewing: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5599683772/in/set-72157625844414410/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5599683772/in/set-72157625844414410/ Thanks for looking! Comments appreciated. Godfrey -- Communicating series slideshow: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets/72157625844414410/show/ (For those whose browsers don't like flash, remove show/ from the above.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Sledge driver and his horses...
Me, too! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Fri, 4/8/11, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: What ever you want to classify it - I like it. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com Subject: Sledge driver and his horses... Again, from the frozen lake adventures (!) : Larger: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212size=lg Smaller: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12924212 To me, it looks more than a snapshot. I wonder if others also see a person, a lifestyle here. Or, is it nothing more than just another tourist photo? Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/bulentcelasun -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 few full 360 panoramas
The links as they are work very nicely on Safari. The mobile link didn't even load. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 4/7/11, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Finished a small project for a client capturing full 360 degrees panoramas. Flash is preferred. Apple / Safari users could click on the Mobile link on the pages below. It's a full 360 degree, including the floor. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/panorama-mainmenu-95/172-viba-expo-1 http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/panorama-mainmenu-95/173-viba-expo-2 http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/panorama-mainmenu-95/174-viba-expo-3 Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
weird discovery
I'm in the middle of a couple of fairly big projects around the house, and it's handy to get photos to document it. I recently made a surprising discovery. When all I need is a snaphsot that does a decent job of getting the exposure close enough, the green mode actually works ell enough, even with the pop-up flash. whoda thunkit? -- 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: weird discovery
On 08/04/2011 8:49 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I'm in the middle of a couple of fairly big projects around the house, and it's handy to get photos to document it. I recently made a surprising discovery. When all I need is a snaphsot that does a decent job of getting the exposure close enough, the green mode actually works ell enough, even with the pop-up flash. whoda thunkit? I spend a surprisingly large amount of time in green mode. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weird discovery
On 08/04/2011 8:49 PM, Larry Colen wrote: When all I need is a snapshot that does a decent job of getting the exposure close enough, the green mode actually works ell enough, even with the pop-up flash. 1234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 Sorry - that's a few too many characters for a tweet. Shame, really - you've nailed the astonishment at the blindingly obvious. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weird discovery
Once or twice I've accidentally selected green mode, and I thought my camera was broken. I always use focus point selection, and it doesn't work in green mode. Paul On Apr 8, 2011, at 10:49 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I'm in the middle of a couple of fairly big projects around the house, and it's handy to get photos to document it. I recently made a surprising discovery. When all I need is a snaphsot that does a decent job of getting the exposure close enough, the green mode actually works ell enough, even with the pop-up flash. whoda thunkit? -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weird discovery
William Robb wrote: On 08/04/2011 8:49 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I'm in the middle of a couple of fairly big projects around the house, and it's handy to get photos to document it. I recently made a surprising discovery. When all I need is a snaphsot that does a decent job of getting the exposure close enough, the green mode actually works ell enough, even with the pop-up flash. whoda thunkit? I spend a surprisingly large amount of time in green mode. But what about the camera? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weird discovery
On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:05 PM, John Francis wrote: On 08/04/2011 8:49 PM, Larry Colen wrote: When all I need is a snapshot that does a decent job of getting the exposure close enough, the green mode actually works ell enough, even with the pop-up flash. 1234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 Sorry - that's a few too many characters for a tweet. Shame, really - you've nailed the astonishment at the blindingly obvious. Not really all that obvious because I pretty much learned using DSLRs with the K100 and K20, which I found would take good shots, if you carefully told them exactly what to do, but letting the camera think for itself was generally a recipe for disaster. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: weird discovery
On Fri, Apr 08, 2011 at 08:22:15PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 8, 2011, at 8:05 PM, John Francis wrote: On 08/04/2011 8:49 PM, Larry Colen wrote: When all I need is a snapshot that does a decent job of getting the exposure close enough, the green mode actually works ell enough, even with the pop-up flash. 1234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 Sorry - that's a few too many characters for a tweet. Shame, really - you've nailed the astonishment at the blindingly obvious. Not really all that obvious because I pretty much learned using DSLRs with the K100 and K20, which I found would take good shots, if you carefully told them exactly what to do, but letting the camera think for itself was generally a recipe for disaster. I'd still disagree. While I rarely use green mode, I'd say well over half my shots are taken in P mode (which is kinda like green mode with a few more options available). That was true even with my *ist-D (and, before that, the PZ-1p and MZ-S). And, of course, the vast majority of cameras (of all makes) are sold to people who probably use green/P mode on an even higher proportion of their shots. But, despite that, they manage to end up with some pretty decent shots (well, unless they use RAW - you still get posts complaining about the lack of punch in shots straight out of the camera. That happens for JPEGs, too, as a recent post reminds us, but it was far more common complaint about RAW images). For tricky light I'll spot meter; for specific visual effects I'll shoot aperture or shutter priority. And I'll dial in exposure compensation if I know I'm shooting in situations that require it. But if I'm not using any of those (and even when I am using spot metering) the camera ends up set in just the same way it would be in green mode. Most of the time that's close enough for all but the most demanding scenarios. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Grey Warbler
http://www.multi.net.nz/grey-warbler/ These little guys are often heard in NZ forests but are rarely seen, and are nearly impossible to photograph. They are very small and are constantly on the move. I think this one is a juvenile. We've had a couple of them hanging about in our garden recently. I consider it quite a privilege to have them around. You can hear their song here: http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/small-forest-birds/8/1 Sorry about the noise, it's my K10D at ISO800 and I had to use the shadow/highlight tool due to the backlighting. FA*400mm f/5.6 handheld. I'll buy a K-5 tomorrow after I win tonight's lottery. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Grey Warbler
For this to work for me I need to see the details in the face I can't. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz Subject: PESO: Grey Warbler http://www.multi.net.nz/grey-warbler/ These little guys are often heard in NZ forests but are rarely seen, and are nearly impossible to photograph. They are very small and are constantly on the move. I think this one is a juvenile. We've had a couple of them hanging about in our garden recently. I consider it quite a privilege to have them around. You can hear their song here: http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/small-forest-birds/8/1 Sorry about the noise, it's my K10D at ISO800 and I had to use the shadow/highlight tool due to the backlighting. FA*400mm f/5.6 handheld. I'll buy a K-5 tomorrow after I win tonight's lottery. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO 2011 - 054 - GDG
More Communicating ... :-) http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5602410448/in/set-72157625672485865/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5602410448/in/set-72157625672485865/ thanks for looking, comments appreciated. Godfrey -- Communicating series: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets/72157625844414410/show/ (remove show/ for no flash) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Boris PESO 08 - Have a sit
Hi! http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2011/04/peso-2011-08-have-sit.html Be brutal and honest. Thanks. 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.
