PESO: Your Husband Called
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120713 Comments invited. 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: Whale's Tale
Thanks, Don. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:37 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I was hoping for Ahab's revenge or something. Well good timing or bad it is interesting. Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:33:05 -0500 From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Whale's Tale Message-ID: caomwt1xyjaw7zhnhauw5guxsq10aqcmidbh7jvsgvdausdz...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15111375 Comments and criticisms are invited. 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: PESO: Whale's Tale
Thanks for you kind comments, Larry and Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 2/6/2012 12:37 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I was hoping for Ahab's revenge or something. Well good timing or bad it is interesting. It just shows that a good shot from Dan isn't just a fluke. But you know what wikipedia says: cetacean needed. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Puffer
Thanks, Frank. This was in the Maui Ocean Center Aquarium. We were in the glass tunnel that goes through the large tank with sharks and rays, and this guy came up to greet us and stayed around for several minutes. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 4:54 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Funny but usually when my phone is on 3G (as opposed to wi-fi) I cannot get into photo.net. Today, however, I can. Cool! I really like this one. In an aquarium? If so you dealt with glare very well. If you're under water we need details! :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 6, 2012 2/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Puffer http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15119622size=md Comments and criticisms are encouraged. 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 'Iao Needle
Thanks, Don. Your suggestion makes sense with regard to the composition, but I really like those steep cliffs to the left of the Needle, and tried to keep it in. I will try it both ways and see what happens. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 3:41 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: I love these lush exotic locations you find. I think I would have cropped a little off the left side to move subject left but I might be wrong. Message: 15 Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:36:15 -0500 From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: 'Iao Needle Message-ID: CAOmwt1zyNrL6w=gYn994N=pk7e8ufafslo45qljalp0_o3-...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15111392 Comments and criticisms are invited. 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.
Slow List?
No content. (Ironic). -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slow List?
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:28 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: No content. (Ironic). Yeah, I had an 8 hour gap before your email. This morning I made changes to the email settings for my domains, so the silence from the PDML was unsettling. I guess everyone's off salivating over the D800, or reloading the Pentax rumor sites. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slow List?
Or out taking photos? Or maybe asleep in bed? Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:28 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: No content. (Ironic). Yeah, I had an 8 hour gap before your email. This morning I made changes to the email settings for my domains, so the silence from the PDML was unsettling. I guess everyone's off salivating over the D800, or reloading the Pentax rumor sites. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slow List?
On 2/7/2012 11:28 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: No content. (Ironic). Yes. Eerily slow. I thought maybe there'd been an EMP attack. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
No List?
No content. (Ironic). -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slow List?
Actually it looked like the PDML server was suspended. I sent a message to Doug to find out if there was a problem but things seem to be back. On 2/7/2012 12:42 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 2/7/2012 11:28 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: No content. (Ironic). Yes. Eerily slow. I thought maybe there'd been an EMP attack. -- Walt -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Slow List?
Yes, the list has been dead for several hours. In my case, that's because I have been asleep. I'm in Maui, on Hawai'i time (which is not only a time zone, but also an attitude of What's the hurry, Bruddah?). Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:28 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: No content. (Ironic). -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: No List?
Thought maybe I was on everyone's kill list. (whew!) Is sluggish at this end. Jack From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: No List? No content. (Ironic). -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Fwd: OT - well it does involve a photo taken with my ist d
well looks like we are back.. I'll try this post again Original Message Subject: OT - well it does involve a photo taken with my ist d Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:44:25 -0500 From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net My friend, author Trina Robbins, wrote a nice little piece on the old East Village local paper of years ago. She sent me the link, saying Well this time they gave you the photo credit http://eastvillage.thelocal.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/trina-robbins-on-finding-sanctuary-at-evo/ I took the color shot in November, hastily, when she was here for her book signing. She liked it. (I hate doing head shots and I don't do it well, but she's my friend sooo... ) I had put my copyright on the photo I sent her, discretely and small... Maybe some Flickerite could point out the problem although I have mixed feelings about it. sigh ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Light painting
From: Larry Colen I've got an idea for some photos that I'd like to do. In short, light painting some Japanese calligraphy. To do this, I need a flashlight with a fairly bright, fairly tight beam, with a non-locking push-to-close switch. If need be, I can probably get the beam I need using a fairly bright light and some sort of a snoot on the beam, but all of the flashlights I seem to have these days have push on / push off switches. It seemed that it used to be that all flashlights had the type of switch I'm looking for so that you could send morse code or something. Anybody have suggestions on where to find a suitable flashlight for what I need, preferably under $20? Or am I looking at getting creative with a flashlight and a switch from Radio Shack? What you need is a pinch light; something like this: http://www.rapala.com/FPL/FPL,default,pd.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 - Wesley
From: frank theriault Funny day yesterday: I didn't set out to take street portraits but that's the way it worked out. About an hour after I took Happy, I bumped into Wesley. He needed $13 to stay at a men's shelter, and after we chatted for a few minutes, I gave him a few bucks. Only then did he ask if I wanted to take a photo, and he seemed genuinely pleased that I did. Not technically perfect (the focus is off a tad - one of us must have moved), I still like the gentleness in his eyes: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/wesley.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. It's a nice enough candid portrait, but I find it somewhat disheartening that people have to pay to stay at a homeless shelter. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Sorry, everyone
Lost track of the date and forgot to pay the bill. My bad. We seem to be back and bad as ever. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Your Husband Called
Dan, My wife I enjoyed that. From Maui? Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 3:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120713 Comments invited. 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: Sorry, everyone
You too?. ;) Jack - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:12 AM Subject: Sorry, everyone Lost track of the date and forgot to pay the bill. My bad. We seem to be back and bad as ever. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Nice
Nikon confirms 36.3 megapixel D800 http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/nikon-d800-hands-on/ Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). Yes nice. Two more notches on Nikon's gun that make it more important than ever that Pentax... Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Wesley
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: frank theriault http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/wesley.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. It's a nice enough candid portrait, but I find it somewhat disheartening that people have to pay to stay at a homeless shelter. Have to keep out the riff-raff. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Cat picture for World Pentax Day, and more
That is one forlorn looking kitty-cat. From: Matthew Hunt Admittedly, I took it with my Tamron 70-300, because I wanted an easy lens to carry when I went out in the snow to bring in the mail. Taken at 300mm, the DA* 300/4 would have served better. http://www.flickr.com/photos/coneslayer/6820400769//lightbox/ On the same walk, at 200 mm: http://www.flickr.com/photos/coneslayer/6819090641//lightbox/ Friday was a nice day for shadows and light in the house: http://scotchtape.ductwhisky.com/2012/02/water-light-and-shadow.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: OT: Nice
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). This link has a comparison (near the bottom of the article): http://www.pixiq.com/article/the-nikon-d800-official-announcement -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Your Husband Called
Thanks, Bob. Yes, it is the window of a jewelry store in Makawao, Maui. Makawao is the traditional Paniolo or cowboy town of Maui, with a great rodeo on the Fourth of July weekend. One can still see cows being herded by men on horseback. It is also a town of artists, with painters, sculptors, glass blowers and other artisans working in town, and many other galleries and craft shops. My wife's favorite store sells hand painted shirts and other items. It has has a popular steakhouse as well as great cafes serving food made mostly from local seafood and produce. Obviously, it is a place we really enjoy. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:19 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dan, My wife I enjoyed that. From Maui? Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 3:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120713 Comments invited. 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nice
Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: Nikon confirms 36.3 megapixel D800 http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/nikon-d800-hands-on/ Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). What's curious is that it doesn't seem to be a replacement for the D700 (moderate but adequate resolution and killer high-ISO capability) but rather an ultra-high-resolution-above-all camera. Not that there's anything wrong with that if it's your game but it does leave D700 owners with nowhere to upgrade to. (Unless there's another camera on the way, which is probably likely...) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2012 - 023 - GDG
Another from the train yard in Felton ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6836926373/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6836926373/ Thanks for looking. Godfrey -- flickr stream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Your Husband Called
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120713 I wonder what he's done to feel so guilty -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Your Husband Called
Ha! Fun shot. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Your Husband Called http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120713 Comments invited. 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: PESO - Wesley
Like many social services, shelters are a weird mix of public and private charities. Most of the private ones are run by religious groups such as the Salvation Army. While they get government subsidies, those don't cover the cost of running the shelter so they charge a nominal fee. The city-run shelters are apparently the worst of the worst and I've spoken to some who would rather sleep outside than stay in one of those. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO - Wesley From: frank theriault Funny day yesterday: I didn't set out to take street portraits but that's the way it worked out. About an hour after I took Happy, I bumped into Wesley. He needed $13 to stay at a men's shelter, and after we chatted for a few minutes, I gave him a few bucks. Only then did he ask if I wanted to take a photo, and he seemed genuinely pleased that I did. Not technically perfect (the focus is off a tad - one of us must have moved), I still like the gentleness in his eyes: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/wesley.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. It's a nice enough candid portrait, but I find it somewhat disheartening that people have to pay to stay at a homeless shelter. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: New NiMH AA/AAA smart charger
Hi all, Welp! I finally got me one of them there fancy smart chargers for my batteries -- it's an AccuPower IQ-328, like this one: http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar It didn't come with a very detailed manual; it came with a folded up piece of paper telling you how to put the batteries in and push the buttons. It seems like a fairly well-made piece of equipment in that it has some heft to it and feels pretty sturdy. That is, it doesn't scream CHEAP! when you pull it out of the box the way things do when you get a bargain at one of those warehouse clearance sales bonanzas that show up at the local convention hall/civic center a couple of times a year. Problem is, I've never used a charger of this type before. So, I really don't know what the hell I'm doing. I looked around for tutorials on how to use a smart charger for a couple of hours last night, but couldn't find anything remotely useful. What I have been able to determine is that the charger I got is somewhat similar to the LaCrosse 9009. So, I thought I'd try tapping into the formidable knowledge base to see if any of you might be able to point me to a good resource for learning how to properly use this type of charger without ruining a whole gang of batteries. Right now, I have a set of old Energizer rechargeables in it, figuring if I'm going to ruin some batteries on a first-run, those would be the ones to use. Here's a set of photos of the readings I'm currently getting from the batteries in Test mode (the image titles indicate the respective readings): http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157629218953563/ According to the literature, in Test mode, it charges the batteries, fully discharges and recharges them again. Given the --- reading under the Charged Capacity reading, I assume it's in the process of fully discharging them. But, given the fact that there are wildly disparate readings under the Charge Time display, I can't help wondering what's going on. Anyhoo. Any help anyone can give me in figuring this thing out -- a good tutorial, or advice of any kind -- would be much appreciated. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Wesley
Actually, Bruce, that's true. To expand on my last post, the reason some avoid the free shelters is that there is much theft, assaults and guys who are drunk or high at those places. The private shelters attract a better class of hobo and hence are somewhat safer. cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Wesley On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: frank theriault http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/wesley.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. It's a nice enough candid portrait, but I find it somewhat disheartening that people have to pay to stay at a homeless shelter. Have to keep out the riff-raff. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - well it does involve a photo taken with my ist d
Nice image in any event. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:53 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: well looks like we are back.. I'll try this post again Original Message Subject: OT - well it does involve a photo taken with my ist d Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:44:25 -0500 From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net My friend, author Trina Robbins, wrote a nice little piece on the old East Village local paper of years ago. She sent me the link, saying Well this time they gave you the photo credit http://eastvillage.thelocal.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/trina-robbins-on-finding-sanctuary-at-evo/ I took the color shot in November, hastily, when she was here for her book signing. She liked it. (I hate doing head shots and I don't do it well, but she's my friend sooo... ) I had put my copyright on the photo I sent her, discretely and small... Maybe some Flickerite could point out the problem although I have mixed feelings about it. sigh ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Your Husband Called
Thanks, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:12 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ha! Fun shot. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Your Husband Called http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120713 Comments invited. 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Wesley
On 2/7/2012 1:32 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM, John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: frank theriault http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/wesley.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. It's a nice enough candid portrait, but I find it somewhat disheartening that people have to pay to stay at a homeless shelter. Have to keep out the riff-raff. The riff-faff runs the homeless shelters in New Haven... -- -bmw -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nice
It does look more like a medium format killer rather than a D700 replacement. I hope that Pentax/Ricoh has an updated 645D with higher sensor resolution waiting in the wings. 30mp is getting might close to the 40mp sensor in low end MF DSLRs. On 2/7/2012 1:45 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Tom Ccaka...@gmail.com wrote: Nikon confirms 36.3 megapixel D800 http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/nikon-d800-hands-on/ Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). What's curious is that it doesn't seem to be a replacement for the D700 (moderate but adequate resolution and killer high-ISO capability) but rather an ultra-high-resolution-above-all camera. Not that there's anything wrong with that if it's your game but it does leave D700 owners with nowhere to upgrade to. (Unless there's another camera on the way, which is probably likely...) -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Frosty AM
Yesterday was one of those frost kissed mornings that demanded to be photographed. With no time to go home for my Pentax I had to use my trusty Samsung point shoot. Here are three, one of which I would have submitted to this months PUG as there are 2 railways pictured but alas it would not qualify as Pentax. Any comments welcomed. Sorry for the non pentax content. Ricoh doesn't own samsung does it? http://donspix.posterous.com/yesterday-was-a-frosty-fairly-land-and-like-l -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: New NiMH AA/AAA smart charger
AFAIK, there is no need or use to deep-discharging NiMH cells. That function of your charger is to resurrect NiCads that have developed the dreaded memory problem (internal shorts). I only ever use then recharge my now vast collection of NiMHs and they last for years. I'm using a smart charger too; an Ansmann (a now discontinued model). I'd get another just like it if I needed one. It's the bees knees. One bit of advice I can give you: always clean off the contacts on both ends of the cells before charging them and before using them, especially in flashes. Fixes all kinds of flakey behavior. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:29 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Welp! I finally got me one of them there fancy smart chargers for my batteries -- it's an AccuPower IQ-328, like this one: http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar It didn't come with a very detailed manual; it came with a folded up piece of paper telling you how to put the batteries in and push the buttons. It seems like a fairly well-made piece of equipment in that it has some heft to it and feels pretty sturdy. That is, it doesn't scream CHEAP! when you pull it out of the box the way things do when you get a bargain at one of those warehouse clearance sales bonanzas that show up at the local convention hall/civic center a couple of times a year. Problem is, I've never used a charger of this type before. So, I really don't know what the hell I'm doing. I looked around for tutorials on how to use a smart charger for a couple of hours last night, but couldn't find anything remotely useful. What I have been able to determine is that the charger I got is somewhat similar to the LaCrosse 9009. So, I thought I'd try tapping into the formidable knowledge base to see if any of you might be able to point me to a good resource for learning how to properly use this type of charger without ruining a whole gang of batteries. Right now, I have a set of old Energizer rechargeables in it, figuring if I'm going to ruin some batteries on a first-run, those would be the ones to use. Here's a set of photos of the readings I'm currently getting from the batteries in Test mode (the image titles indicate the respective readings): http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157629218953563/ According to the literature, in Test mode, it charges the batteries, fully discharges and recharges them again. Given the --- reading under the Charged Capacity reading, I assume it's in the process of fully discharging them. But, given the fact that there are wildly disparate readings under the Charge Time display, I can't help wondering what's going on. Anyhoo. Any help anyone can give me in figuring this thing out -- a good tutorial, or advice of any kind -- would be much appreciated. Thanks! -- Walt -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: More than product
Igor, My lighting was thus: 1) 2 soft boxes @ 30 degrees, right and left. 2) on-camera flash, to fill in the face and hair shadows, but which also added that reflection (I should have diffused it) 3) a single fluorescent above and back right to add just a little something to the hair and wall. Also, the logo on her shirt is the company logo. So leaving it was desirable. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: New NiMH AA/AAA smart charger
No sooner did I post that than this article came to light ... http://www.buchmann.ca/Article10-Page1.asp When Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) was first introduced there was much publicity about its memory-free status. Today, it is known that this chemistry also suffers from memory but to a lesser extent than the NiCd. The positive nickel plate, a metal that is shared by both chemistries, is responsible for the crystalline formation. [...] Applying a full discharge once every three months appears right. Because of the NiMH battery’s shorter cycle life, over-exercising is not recommended. So there you have it. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:59 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: AFAIK, there is no need or use to deep-discharging NiMH cells. That function of your charger is to resurrect NiCads that have developed the dreaded memory problem (internal shorts). I only ever use then recharge my now vast collection of NiMHs and they last for years. I'm using a smart charger too; an Ansmann (a now discontinued model). I'd get another just like it if I needed one. It's the bees knees. One bit of advice I can give you: always clean off the contacts on both ends of the cells before charging them and before using them, especially in flashes. Fixes all kinds of flakey behavior. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:29 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Welp! I finally got me one of them there fancy smart chargers for my batteries -- it's an AccuPower IQ-328, like this one: http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar It didn't come with a very detailed manual; it came with a folded up piece of paper telling you how to put the batteries in and push the buttons. It seems like a fairly well-made piece of equipment in that it has some heft to it and feels pretty sturdy. That is, it doesn't scream CHEAP! when you pull it out of the box the way things do when you get a bargain at one of those warehouse clearance sales bonanzas that show up at the local convention hall/civic center a couple of times a year. Problem is, I've never used a charger of this type before. So, I really don't know what the hell I'm doing. I looked around for tutorials on how to use a smart charger for a couple of hours last night, but couldn't find anything remotely useful. What I have been able to determine is that the charger I got is somewhat similar to the LaCrosse 9009. So, I thought I'd try tapping into the formidable knowledge base to see if any of you might be able to point me to a good resource for learning how to properly use this type of charger without ruining a whole gang of batteries. Right now, I have a set of old Energizer rechargeables in it, figuring if I'm going to ruin some batteries on a first-run, those would be the ones to use. Here's a set of photos of the readings I'm currently getting from the batteries in Test mode (the image titles indicate the respective readings): http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157629218953563/ According to the literature, in Test mode, it charges the batteries, fully discharges and recharges them again. Given the --- reading under the Charged Capacity reading, I assume it's in the process of fully discharging them. But, given the fact that there are wildly disparate readings under the Charge Time display, I can't help wondering what's going on. Anyhoo. Any help anyone can give me in figuring this thing out -- a good tutorial, or advice of any kind -- would be much appreciated. Thanks! -- Walt -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: New NiMH AA/AAA smart charger
Thanks, Bruce! Given the difference in the voltage readings and the indicated charge time, I can't help wondering if one or more of those Energizer cells is damaged, though. In any event, some of my low self-discharge AA's seem to have scattered to the four winds (left a set of four and the charger in the back of a friend's car, and left another set at a friend's house when they ran down and I had to borrow some standard alkaline batteries to get through the rest of the evening. I still have a set of Eneloops, but didn't want them to be the first ones I stuck in the new charger in the event I didn't know what the hell I was doing and managed to ruin them. If these turn out OK, I'll feel a lot better. And then maybe -- just maybe -- I'll be able to get the rest of my LSD's back someday. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 2:07 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: No sooner did I post that than this article came to light ... http://www.buchmann.ca/Article10-Page1.asp When Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) was first introduced there was much publicity about its memory-free status. Today, it is known that this chemistry also suffers from memory but to a lesser extent than the NiCd. The positive nickel plate, a metal that is shared by both chemistries, is responsible for the crystalline formation. [...] Applying a full discharge once every three months appears right. Because of the NiMH battery’s shorter cycle life, over-exercising is not recommended. So there you have it. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:59 PM, Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: AFAIK, there is no need or use to deep-discharging NiMH cells. That function of your charger is to resurrect NiCads that have developed the dreaded memory problem (internal shorts). I only ever use then recharge my now vast collection of NiMHs and they last for years. I'm using a smart charger too; an Ansmann (a now discontinued model). I'd get another just like it if I needed one. It's the bees knees. One bit of advice I can give you: always clean off the contacts on both ends of the cells before charging them and before using them, especially in flashes. Fixes all kinds of flakey behavior. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:29 PM, Walt Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Welp! I finally got me one of them there fancy smart chargers for my batteries -- it's an AccuPower IQ-328, like this one: http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar It didn't come with a very detailed manual; it came with a folded up piece of paper telling you how to put the batteries in and push the buttons. It seems like a fairly well-made piece of equipment in that it has some heft to it and feels pretty sturdy. That is, it doesn't scream CHEAP! when you pull it out of the box the way things do when you get a bargain at one of those warehouse clearance sales bonanzas that show up at the local convention hall/civic center a couple of times a year. Problem is, I've never used a charger of this type before. So, I really don't know what the hell I'm doing. I looked around for tutorials on how to use a smart charger for a couple of hours last night, but couldn't find anything remotely useful. What I have been able to determine is that the charger I got is somewhat similar to the LaCrosse 9009. So, I thought I'd try tapping into the formidable knowledge base to see if any of you might be able to point me to a good resource for learning how to properly use this type of charger without ruining a whole gang of batteries. Right now, I have a set of old Energizer rechargeables in it, figuring if I'm going to ruin some batteries on a first-run, those would be the ones to use. Here's a set of photos of the readings I'm currently getting from the batteries in Test mode (the image titles indicate the respective readings): http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157629218953563/ According to the literature, in Test mode, it charges the batteries, fully discharges and recharges them again. Given the --- reading under the Charged Capacity reading, I assume it's in the process of fully discharging them. But, given the fact that there are wildly disparate readings under the Charge Time display, I can't help wondering what's going on. Anyhoo. Any help anyone can give me in figuring this thing out -- a good tutorial, or advice of any kind -- would be much appreciated. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: OT: Nice
From: Rob Studdert Nikon confirms 36.3 megapixel D800 http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/nikon-d800-hands-on/ If Pentax would produce a competitor, I'd probably be willing to take money out of my retirement accounts to buy one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nice
P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I hope that Pentax/Ricoh has an updated 645D with higher sensor resolution waiting in the wings. 30mp is getting might close to the 40mp sensor in low end MF DSLRs. I think potential buyers in the medium format digital market are generally far too experienced and knowledgeable to count pixels and think this is a substitute for MF digital - sensor size matters. (But I wouldn't be surprised if an upgrade to the 645D came before long.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - well it does involve a photo taken with my ist d
Thanks , Dan actually now someone I sent the link to commented on it and made the correction in a way. did you read Trina's article? I hadn't known about her being in a Joni Mitchell song - well, at least I dont remember knowing! LOL ann On 2/7/2012 14:37, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Nice image in any event. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:53 PM, Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: well looks like we are back.. I'll try this post again Original Message Subject: OT - well it does involve a photo taken with my ist d Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:44:25 -0500 From: Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net My friend, author Trina Robbins, wrote a nice little piece on the old East Village local paper of years ago. She sent me the link, saying Well this time they gave you the photo credit http://eastvillage.thelocal.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/trina-robbins-on-finding-sanctuary-at-evo/ I took the color shot in November, hastily, when she was here for her book signing. She liked it. (I hate doing head shots and I don't do it well, but she's my friend sooo... ) I had put my copyright on the photo I sent her, discretely and small... Maybe some Flickerite could point out the problem although I have mixed feelings about it. sigh ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: More than product
With 2 softboxes at 30 degrees to each side, you shouldn't need any center fill. The result that you have is very flat lighting. I'd also strive to not use the florescent lighting at all. Unless you gelled your flashes, you end up with a color mismatch in your lighting. The f/stop isn't listed in the exif, but it doesn't look like the florescent is even contributing to the shot. Your flashes are doing all the heavy lifting and lighting the whole scene. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 3:07 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Igor, My lighting was thus: 1) 2 soft boxes @ 30 degrees, right and left. 2) on-camera flash, to fill in the face and hair shadows, but which also added that reflection (I should have diffused it) 3) a single fluorescent above and back right to add just a little something to the hair and wall. Also, the logo on her shirt is the company logo. So leaving it was desirable. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Frosty AM
Like that first one best.. ann On 2/7/2012 14:58, Don Guthrie wrote: Yesterday was one of those frost kissed mornings that demanded to be photographed. With no time to go home for my Pentax I had to use my trusty Samsung point shoot. Here are three, one of which I would have submitted to this months PUG as there are 2 railways pictured but alas it would not qualify as Pentax. Any comments welcomed. Sorry for the non pentax content. Ricoh doesn't own samsung does it? http://donspix.posterous.com/yesterday-was-a-frosty-fairly-land-and-like-l -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: More than product
+1 to what David said. Also, consider reducing the level of one softbox by 1 stop to give some definition and character to the face. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 3:23 PM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: With 2 softboxes at 30 degrees to each side, you shouldn't need any center fill. The result that you have is very flat lighting. I'd also strive to not use the florescent lighting at all. Unless you gelled your flashes, you end up with a color mismatch in your lighting. The f/stop isn't listed in the exif, but it doesn't look like the florescent is even contributing to the shot. Your flashes are doing all the heavy lifting and lighting the whole scene. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 3:07 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Igor, My lighting was thus: 1) 2 soft boxes @ 30 degrees, right and left. 2) on-camera flash, to fill in the face and hair shadows, but which also added that reflection (I should have diffused it) 3) a single fluorescent above and back right to add just a little something to the hair and wall. Also, the logo on her shirt is the company logo. So leaving it was desirable. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Frosty AM
On 2/7/2012 2:23 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Like that first one best.. ann Agreed. That's a nice image, Don. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 14:58, Don Guthrie wrote: Yesterday was one of those frost kissed mornings that demanded to be photographed. With no time to go home for my Pentax I had to use my trusty Samsung point shoot. Here are three, one of which I would have submitted to this months PUG as there are 2 railways pictured but alas it would not qualify as Pentax. Any comments welcomed. Sorry for the non pentax content. Ricoh doesn't own samsung does it? http://donspix.posterous.com/yesterday-was-a-frosty-fairly-land-and-like-l -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sorry, everyone
Oh. We all bought new computers to fix the problem. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:20 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: You too?. ;) Jack - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:12 AM Subject: Sorry, everyone Lost track of the date and forgot to pay the bill. My bad. We seem to be back and bad as ever. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Slow List?
Quoting Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid) l...@red4est.com: Or out taking photos? Or maybe asleep in bed? That was certainly the case for me. Service was normal when I awoke - didn't even know there had been a problem. -- 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: OT: Nice
On 2/7/2012 3:21 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I hope that Pentax/Ricoh has an updated 645D with higher sensor resolution waiting in the wings. 30mp is getting might close to the 40mp sensor in low end MF DSLRs. I think potential buyers in the medium format digital market are generally far too experienced and knowledgeable to count pixels and think this is a substitute for MF digital - sensor size matters. (Buty I wouldn't be surprised if an upgrade to the 645D came before long.) Be that as it may, but the 44mmx33mm sensor is only 1.6 times the area of the 36mmx24mm sensor.with 1.3 times the pixels. Assuming optimize pixel sizes and spacing for both brings us down to pretty much a pixel count comparison. The D800 can produce a 25 1/2 in x 16 1/3 in print at 300dpi, the 645D can produce a 24 1/4 in x 18 1/8 in print at 300 dpi. There seems to be a rough parity here. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Frosty AM
Wow. That is stunning. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:58 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday was one of those frost kissed mornings that demanded to be photographed. With no time to go home for my Pentax I had to use my trusty Samsung point shoot. Here are three, one of which I would have submitted to this months PUG as there are 2 railways pictured but alas it would not qualify as Pentax. Any comments welcomed. Sorry for the non pentax content. Ricoh doesn't own samsung does it? http://donspix.posterous.com/yesterday-was-a-frosty-fairly-land-and-like-l -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
PESO: Coconuts!
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120696size=md 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: OT - Brian is sexy
At five hundred dollars, I'd go for one of these: http://www.baselineequipment.com/home/bec/page_677_352/dutch_hill_tripod_carbon_fiber_legs.html I've had a similar 'pod in aluminium from Sachtler for more than 10 years. Probably the best photographic investment I ever made. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Photo Annual - who's been in all 3 books so far?
I had a similar problem a couple of years ago, but I was able to recover 99% of the raw files simply by keeping local backups. Scanned images are still mostly lost. I'm not worried about off site backups so much, the biggest fear being fire, and then the photographs are the least of my worries. On 1/31/2012 7:33 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Walt Gilbert wrote: I got some GREAT shots while I was out there! Unfortunately, they're all on two dead hard drives -- both RAW and JPEGs! I guess my motherboard sent voltage spikes to them through the USB as it was going down, and I don't have the resources to try to recover them. Every shot I ever took before this past July -- GONE. Oh man, that's painful just to read! Backup, folks: 3-2-1 method 3 copies of everything 2 different media 1 copy off-site http://dpbestflow.org/backup/backup-overview -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: New NiMH AA/AAA smart charger
on 2012-02-07 12:29 Walt Gilbert wrote Hi all, Welp! I finally got me one of them there fancy smart chargers for my batteries -- it's an AccuPower IQ-328, like this one: http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar It didn't come with a very detailed manual; it came with a folded up piece of paper telling you how to put the batteries in and push the buttons. i have no knowledge of that model, but it wasn't hard to find the product page for it, at the bottom of which there is a link to a seemingly detailed PDF manual: http://www.accupower.at/iq328_en.php looks like a pretty good unit, functionally quite similar to my LaCrosse BC-900 that has done an excellent job of charging, occasional quick-charging, and letting me know when cells are dead i didn't read that manual, but if you're lucky the default behavior will be a slow charge (better for the cells) and you'll usually just pop the batteries in (possibly in pairs is better) and wait for an indication they are full -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Frosty AM
That first shot is awesome, Don. Really like it. It should be a print. The other two are much less effective because the gray sky just seems to bleed away all the contrast. They make me squint looking at them. I don't mind some non-Pentax shots. You're a Pentax dude at heart and that's what counts. :) On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:58 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday was one of those frost kissed mornings that demanded to be photographed. With no time to go home for my Pentax I had to use my trusty Samsung point shoot. Here are three, one of which I would have submitted to this months PUG as there are 2 railways pictured but alas it would not qualify as Pentax. Any comments welcomed. Sorry for the non pentax content. Ricoh doesn't own samsung does it? http://donspix.posterous.com/yesterday-was-a-frosty-fairly-land-and-like-l -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: New NiMH AA/AAA smart charger
On 2/7/2012 3:59 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-02-07 12:29 Walt Gilbert wrote Hi all, Welp! I finally got me one of them there fancy smart chargers for my batteries -- it's an AccuPower IQ-328, like this one: http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar http://compare.ebay.com/like/320749631694?_lwgsi=yltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypesvar=sbar It didn't come with a very detailed manual; it came with a folded up piece of paper telling you how to put the batteries in and push the buttons. i have no knowledge of that model, but it wasn't hard to find the product page for it, at the bottom of which there is a link to a seemingly detailed PDF manual: http://www.accupower.at/iq328_en.php looks like a pretty good unit, functionally quite similar to my LaCrosse BC-900 that has done an excellent job of charging, occasional quick-charging, and letting me know when cells are dead i didn't read that manual, but if you're lucky the default behavior will be a slow charge (better for the cells) and you'll usually just pop the batteries in (possibly in pairs is better) and wait for an indication they are full Thanks, for that link, Steve! That's considerably better than the literature that came with it. I'd been to that page before, but somehow missed the PDF link at the bottom. According to the in-box information, it does go into a slow charge by default. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
Hmm. The 50/1.8 sounds like something to start saving pennies for. Just wonder how many pennies it's going to take. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:27 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sorry, everyone
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 3:57 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Oh. We all bought new computers to fix the problem. My d800 seemd to do the trick. Dave On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:20 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: You too?. ;) Jack - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:12 AM Subject: Sorry, everyone Lost track of the date and forgot to pay the bill. My bad. We seem to be back and bad as ever. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- 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: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
Look for the 560mm to be released in 645D livery in the future. It's just as easy to design a modestly fast long lens for a much larger format and get two lenses for the price on one in development costs. On 2/7/2012 5:27 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
I'm thinking it'll be more cost effective to look for a nice 50mm f1.7 in F or FA livery. On 2/7/2012 5:41 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hmm. The 50/1.8 sounds like something to start saving pennies for. Just wonder how many pennies it's going to take. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:27 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
Unifocal is the new prime? Oh, it's just so unifocal dah-link. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
I'm inclined to agree with you there, P.J. I love my manual primes, but I'm still not good enough with them to focus quickly and get consistent results. I would like to have an auto-focus prime in my kit for shooting candid portraits and events. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:52 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I'm thinking it'll be more cost effective to look for a nice 50mm f1.7 in F or FA livery. On 2/7/2012 5:41 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hmm. The 50/1.8 sounds like something to start saving pennies for. Just wonder how many pennies it's going to take. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:27 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'm thinking it'll be more cost effective to look for a nice 50mm f1.7 in F or FA livery. Not necessarily. Just as the DA 35mm f2.4 has cut the legs out of the used market for the slightly faster 35mm f2.0 lenses, I think Pentax realizes that they are competing with their own used lens market. The fact that it is a f1.8 and not a f1.4 sort of makes that clear. F50 f1.7s are now consistently going for north of $200, so a 50mm f1.8 that comes in at a price similar to the DA 35mm f2.4 (sub-$200) would probably sell in comparable numbers. In fact, I think a case could be made that the healthy used market sort of dictates which lenses are reasonable to build next. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
Both of those are autofocus. The A* 50mm is a real bargain if you're a dyi focuser. On 2/7/2012 5:59 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I'm inclined to agree with you there, P.J. I love my manual primes, but I'm still not good enough with them to focus quickly and get consistent results. I would like to have an auto-focus prime in my kit for shooting candid portraits and events. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:52 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I'm thinking it'll be more cost effective to look for a nice 50mm f1.7 in F or FA livery. On 2/7/2012 5:41 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hmm. The 50/1.8 sounds like something to start saving pennies for. Just wonder how many pennies it's going to take. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:27 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
Unifocal! I thought they say Unicycle, and was wondering where they put the wheel. On 2/7/2012 5:56 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Unifocal is the new prime? Oh, it's just so unifocal dah-link. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM, Matthew Huntm...@pobox.com wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
I've stumbled across the A* 50 in past searches and noticed that it being less expensive than I would have expected. I always figured it must be due to poor optics. I guess it must be that there are so many of them around? -- Walt On 2/7/2012 5:02 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Both of those are autofocus. The A* 50mm is a real bargain if you're a dyi focuser. On 2/7/2012 5:59 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I'm inclined to agree with you there, P.J. I love my manual primes, but I'm still not good enough with them to focus quickly and get consistent results. I would like to have an auto-focus prime in my kit for shooting candid portraits and events. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:52 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I'm thinking it'll be more cost effective to look for a nice 50mm f1.7 in F or FA livery. On 2/7/2012 5:41 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hmm. The 50/1.8 sounds like something to start saving pennies for. Just wonder how many pennies it's going to take. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:27 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Optio WG-2
Now that's a worthwhile PS to carry around all the time. See the specs. http://pentaximaging.com/digital-camera/Optio_WG-2_Vermillion_Red 16MP, built in ring light, with a frame to set the camera at the correct macro distance WaterPROOF to 40 feet, and all the other dropping crushing freezing desertproof features. Me mind is thinking. BH doesn't list it yet. Pentax site is $350 If it doesn’t excite you, This thing that you see, Why in the world, Would it excite me? —Jay Maisel Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.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: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:02 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'm thinking it'll be more cost effective to look for a nice 50mm f1.7 in F or FA livery. Not necessarily. Just as the DA 35mm f2.4 has cut the legs out of the used market for the slightly faster 35mm f2.0 lenses, I think Pentax realizes that they are competing with their own used lens market. The fact that it is a f1.8 and not a f1.4 sort of makes that clear. F50 f1.7s are now consistently going for north of $200, so a 50mm f1.8 that comes in at a price similar to the DA 35mm f2.4 (sub-$200) would probably sell in comparable numbers. Interesting... Nikon Canon both offer their 50s in 1.4 1.8... the latter being the nifty 50 that sells for relatively short money. Talk about a hole in the Pentax lens line-up. Maybe this 50/1.8 will fill it...? Here's hoping, -c :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Nice
I doubt it'll have the DR of MF. It's amazing how much more shadow detail MF captures over 35mm digital. On 8 February 2012 03:46, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It does look more like a medium format killer rather than a D700 replacement. I hope that Pentax/Ricoh has an updated 645D with higher sensor resolution waiting in the wings. 30mp is getting might close to the 40mp sensor in low end MF DSLRs. On 2/7/2012 1:45 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Tom Ccaka...@gmail.com wrote: Nikon confirms 36.3 megapixel D800 http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/nikon-d800-hands-on/ Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). What's curious is that it doesn't seem to be a replacement for the D700 (moderate but adequate resolution and killer high-ISO capability) but rather an ultra-high-resolution-above-all camera. Not that there's anything wrong with that if it's your game but it does leave D700 owners with nowhere to upgrade to. (Unless there's another camera on the way, which is probably likely...) -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Nice
On 8 February 2012 02:41, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). This link has a comparison (near the bottom of the article): http://www.pixiq.com/article/the-nikon-d800-official-announcement Just downloaded the (D800) sample images. I'm sold. DS -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
Optics on all Pentax 50mm lenses are pretty much constant in each lens line. The 1.7 hasn't really changed since 1977 when the original M version was released. The f1.4 goes back even further, sometime in the 1960's when it was first released in M42 mount as a Super Takumar. There have been minor improvements but really the M version is mostly as good optically as the FA version and every one in between. The A is the most common with full aperture automation. I just like the F version myself, because it looks a bit odd. On 2/7/2012 6:11 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I've stumbled across the A* 50 in past searches and noticed that it being less expensive than I would have expected. I always figured it must be due to poor optics. I guess it must be that there are so many of them around? -- Walt On 2/7/2012 5:02 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Both of those are autofocus. The A* 50mm is a real bargain if you're a dyi focuser. On 2/7/2012 5:59 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I'm inclined to agree with you there, P.J. I love my manual primes, but I'm still not good enough with them to focus quickly and get consistent results. I would like to have an auto-focus prime in my kit for shooting candid portraits and events. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:52 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I'm thinking it'll be more cost effective to look for a nice 50mm f1.7 in F or FA livery. On 2/7/2012 5:41 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hmm. The 50/1.8 sounds like something to start saving pennies for. Just wonder how many pennies it's going to take. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:27 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nice
I don't know about that. The difference in size between the two sensors isn't that huge. Not like the difference between 35mm film and 120 film even in a 645 format camera. On 2/7/2012 6:19 PM, David Savage wrote: I doubt it'll have the DR of MF. It's amazing how much more shadow detail MF captures over 35mm digital. On 8 February 2012 03:46, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It does look more like a medium format killer rather than a D700 replacement. I hope that Pentax/Ricoh has an updated 645D with higher sensor resolution waiting in the wings. 30mp is getting might close to the 40mp sensor in low end MF DSLRs. On 2/7/2012 1:45 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Tom Ccaka...@gmail.comwrote: Nikon confirms 36.3 megapixel D800 http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/06/nikon-d800-hands-on/ Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). What's curious is that it doesn't seem to be a replacement for the D700 (moderate but adequate resolution and killer high-ISO capability) but rather an ultra-high-resolution-above-all camera. Not that there's anything wrong with that if it's your game but it does leave D700 owners with nowhere to upgrade to. (Unless there's another camera on the way, which is probably likely...) -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Optio WG-2
Oh goody at least they have a version in /professional/ black. On 2/7/2012 6:11 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Now that's a worthwhile PS to carry around all the time. See the specs. http://pentaximaging.com/digital-camera/Optio_WG-2_Vermillion_Red 16MP, built in ring light, with a frame to set the camera at the correct macro distance WaterPROOF to 40 feet, and all the other dropping crushing freezing desertproof features. Me mind is thinking. BH doesn't list it yet. Pentax site is $350 If it doesn’t excite you, This thing that you see, Why in the world, Would it excite me? —Jay Maisel Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nice
On 2/7/2012 3:21 PM, David Savage wrote: On 8 February 2012 02:41, Matthew Huntm...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Tom Ccaka...@gmail.com wrote: Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). This link has a comparison (near the bottom of the article): http://www.pixiq.com/article/the-nikon-d800-official-announcement Just downloaded the (D800) sample images. I'm sold. Dave, they had you at announced. The only question being are you going for the 800 or the 800E. DS -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nice
Larry Colen wrote: On 2/7/2012 3:21 PM, David Savage wrote: On 8 February 2012 02:41, Matthew Huntm...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Tom Ccaka...@gmail.com wrote: Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). This link has a comparison (near the bottom of the article): http://www.pixiq.com/article/the-nikon-d800-official-announcement Just downloaded the (D800) sample images. I'm sold. Dave, they had you at announced. The only question being are you going for the 800 or the 800E. By the way, the idea of charging *extra* to get a camera *without* the anti-aliasing filter (I'm told those filters are very expensive) is a stroke of sheer marketing genius! -- 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: Nice
On 8 February 2012 07:35, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 2/7/2012 3:21 PM, David Savage wrote: On 8 February 2012 02:41, Matthew Huntm...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Tom Ccaka...@gmail.com wrote: Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). This link has a comparison (near the bottom of the article): http://www.pixiq.com/article/the-nikon-d800-official-announcement Just downloaded the (D800) sample images. I'm sold. Dave, they had you at announced. The only question being are you going for the 800 or the 800E. D800. The colour noise that the D800E an produce is something I don't want to have to deal with. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Nice
On 8 February 2012 07:42, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Larry Colen wrote: On 2/7/2012 3:21 PM, David Savage wrote: On 8 February 2012 02:41, Matthew Huntm...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Tom Ccaka...@gmail.com wrote: Saw it on dpreview.com this AM. I'm curious about the quality difference between the 800 800E (which bypasses the anti-aliasing filter). This link has a comparison (near the bottom of the article): http://www.pixiq.com/article/the-nikon-d800-official-announcement Just downloaded the (D800) sample images. I'm sold. Dave, they had you at announced. The only question being are you going for the 800 or the 800E. By the way, the idea of charging *extra* to get a camera *without* the anti-aliasing filter (I'm told those filters are very expensive) is a stroke of sheer marketing genius! My thoughts exactly. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nice
On 2/7/2012 3:21 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I hope that Pentax/Ricoh has an updated 645D with higher sensor resolution waiting in the wings. 30mp is getting might close to the 40mp sensor in low end MF DSLRs. I think potential buyers in the medium format digital market are generally far too experienced and knowledgeable to count pixels and think this is a substitute for MF digital - sensor size matters. (Buty I wouldn't be surprised if an upgrade to the 645D came before long.) Be that as it may, but the 44mmx33mm sensor is only 1.6 times the area of the 36mmx24mm sensor.with 1.3 times the pixels. Assuming optimize pixel sizes and spacing for both brings us down to pretty much a pixel count comparison. The D800 can produce a 25 1/2 in x 16 1/3 in print at 300dpi, the 645D can produce a 24 1/4 in x 18 1/8 in print at 300 dpi. There seems to be a rough parity here. I haven't verified your math PJ... :) but would point out that a $3000 (D800) or $3300 (D800E) camera is significantly more affordable than the 645D ($10,000) or the Nikon D3X ($8000). I was considering a 24MP D3X at one time, but a $5000 or so price break + 12MP more definitely makes the cash outlay easier to imagine. We've also seen an overall increase in noise performance the past few years despite high pixel counts. Recall that numerous pros were switching from MF film cameras to the 20MP+ Canon FF models several years back. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Optio WG-2
On 8/02/2012 10:11 AM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Now that's a worthwhile PS to carry around all the time. See the specs. http://pentaximaging.com/digital-camera/Optio_WG-2_Vermillion_Red 16MP, built in ring light, with a frame to set the camera at the correct macro distance WaterPROOF to 40 feet, and all the other dropping crushing freezing desertproof features. Me mind is thinking. BH doesn't list it yet. Pentax site is $350 If it doesn’t excite you, This thing that you see, Why in the world, Would it excite me? —Jay Maisel Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com If it's anything like the W90 then the W stands for woeful... in anything other than ideal conditions. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne, whose W90 lives in a pannier on the bike now (in case I need a wheel chock) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sorry, everyone
Who brought the wet noodles to beat him up with btw? ann On 2/7/2012 17:42, David J Brooks wrote: On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 3:57 PM, Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com wrote: Oh. We all bought new computers to fix the problem. My d800 seemd to do the trick. Dave On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:20 PM, Jack Davisjdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: You too?. ;) Jack - Original Message - From: Doug Brewerd...@alphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 10:12 AM Subject: Sorry, everyone Lost track of the date and forgot to pay the bill. My bad. We seem to be back and bad as ever. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
I agree. There is not much difference in Pentax 50mm lens performance from the K50/1.4 thru M50/1.4, A50/1.4, and FA50/1.4. Same for the K50/1.7 thru M50/1.7, A50/1.7, and F50/1.7. I expect the same applies to the F50/1.4 and FA50/1.7, but I've never used those particular lenses (or even held copies of them). Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 5:22 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Optics on all Pentax 50mm lenses are pretty much constant in each lens line. The 1.7 hasn't really changed since 1977 when the original M version was released. The f1.4 goes back even further, sometime in the 1960's when it was first released in M42 mount as a Super Takumar. There have been minor improvements but really the M version is mostly as good optically as the FA version and every one in between. The A is the most common with full aperture automation. I just like the F version myself, because it looks a bit odd. On 2/7/2012 6:11 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I've stumbled across the A* 50 in past searches and noticed that it being less expensive than I would have expected. I always figured it must be due to poor optics. I guess it must be that there are so many of them around? -- Walt On 2/7/2012 5:02 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Both of those are autofocus. The A* 50mm is a real bargain if you're a dyi focuser. On 2/7/2012 5:59 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I'm inclined to agree with you there, P.J. I love my manual primes, but I'm still not good enough with them to focus quickly and get consistent results. I would like to have an auto-focus prime in my kit for shooting candid portraits and events. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:52 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I'm thinking it'll be more cost effective to look for a nice 50mm f1.7 in F or FA livery. On 2/7/2012 5:41 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hmm. The 50/1.8 sounds like something to start saving pennies for. Just wonder how many pennies it's going to take. -- Walt On 2/7/2012 4:27 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Resilience
This article offers a viewpoint that I haven't seen before in the post-quake news, but it's something that deserves a wider audience. Some of the comments are worth a read as well. http://www.australiandesignreview.com/opinion/16811-resilience-toughness-and-damage 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: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:25 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I agree. There is not much difference in Pentax 50mm lens performance from the K50/1.4 thru M50/1.4, A50/1.4, and FA50/1.4. Same for the K50/1.7 thru M50/1.7, A50/1.7, and F50/1.7. I expect the same applies to the F50/1.4 and FA50/1.7, but I've never used those particular lenses (or even held copies of them). Regards, Bob S. If relatively similar optically then one must look beyond the optics when making a choice. Shallower DOF. Build quality (the A50 f1.7 is notorious for aperture ring problems due to plastic internal tab construction that is apparently not a problem on its siblings lenses. Tactile preferences. etc. I've settled on the A50 f1.4 for the most bang-for-the-buck and ease-of-use. I keep a K55 f1.8 around just because it is so cheap (some people seem to prefer the 55 to the 50, but I don't think I'm one of them). I've got the equiv in SMC Takumars, mostly for my Spotmatics. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Coconuts!
Nice shot! Like the symmetry. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Coconuts! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120696size=md 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: Frosty AM
I love what frost does to trees. You captured it beautifully. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Frosty AM Yesterday was one of those frost kissed mornings that demanded to be photographed. With no time to go home for my Pentax I had to use my trusty Samsung point shoot. Here are three, one of which I would have submitted to this months PUG as there are 2 railways pictured but alas it would not qualify as Pentax. Any comments welcomed. Sorry for the non pentax content. Ricoh doesn't own samsung does it? http://donspix.posterous.com/yesterday-was-a-frosty-fairly-land-and-like-l -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Add a new term to the EVIL, MILC, etc., for mirror less cameras
Lets introduce the Hybrid, now where to you put the gasoline? http://pentaximaging.com/hybrid -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Long, cylindrical Pentax find at the thrift store for $1 !
Sadly it contains no glass. It is a tall clear plastic flip-top beverage container that has red lettering: PENTAX and in smaller caps below EMPOWERING EXCELLENCE. Even more sadly, perhaps, this uplifting slogan seems to be associated with their endoscopes and not their photographic division, though it could certainly work for either. So could this one: Pentax: We'll get you in the end. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Coconuts!
Thanks, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 8:23 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Nice shot! Like the symmetry. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Coconuts! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120696size=md 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
More here, but its in German http://www.pentax.de/de/news/1636/foto-news.php Someone please translate :-) On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 6:27 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Bong Manayon http://bong.manayon.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
Most of it is what has been posted elsewhere, a list of the new lenses and adapters. http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=autotl=enjs=nprev=_thl=enie=UTF-8layout=2eotf=1u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pentax.de%2Fde%2Fnews%2F1636%2Ffoto-news.phpact=url This, however is interesting, but not unexpected (tethering for the 645D): In particular, we are pleased to announce the launch of the Pentax Image software for the transmitter 645D. Following features, the software that is offered as an option on CD-ROM: • Images can be directly stored in a file on the PC. At the same storage on SD Memory Card is available in the camera. • The shutter can be operated via the PC • Available in Japanese and English • Launch of Spring 2012 On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 9:26 PM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: More here, but its in German http://www.pentax.de/de/news/1636/foto-news.php Someone please translate :-) On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 6:27 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Bong Manayon http://bong.manayon.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Coconuts!
I'm looking at it on a completely uncalibrated monitor, so I may not be seeing it as it's supposed to be seen, but I wonder if just a smidgen of fill light might bring out the coconuts. They seem *just a tad* dark to my eye. I like it as-is, though. But the coconuts look a bit obscured by the shadows. In any event, nice shot! -- Walt On 2/7/2012 7:23 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Nice shot! Like the symmetry. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Coconuts! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120696size=md 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: Coconuts!
Thanks, Walt. I am working on my laptop in very bright light, so you are probably right. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 9:35 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking at it on a completely uncalibrated monitor, so I may not be seeing it as it's supposed to be seen, but I wonder if just a smidgen of fill light might bring out the coconuts. They seem *just a tad* dark to my eye. I like it as-is, though. But the coconuts look a bit obscured by the shadows. In any event, nice shot! -- Walt On 2/7/2012 7:23 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Nice shot! Like the symmetry. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Coconuts! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15120696size=md 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.
PESO: House of the Sun
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15128459size=md Comments and criticisms are appreciated. 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.
PESO - With Mom's Shadow
In Rittenhouse Square in Philly last week: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15117215size=lg (K-7, FA 24-90) Comments cordially invited. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Red under white
I like it, not only for the color, but also for the diagonal in the upper left to break things up. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 6:37 PM Subject: PESO: Red under white Cheered up the street a bit on a grey chilly day. http://goo.gl/GXGqt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
PESO - Certainteed Regular
For some reason I thought this was amusing: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/certainteed-regular.html Don't know why, but I did. ;-) Hope you do to. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
I heard of the new lenses in an email from Pentax forums. I clicked on the link to take a look, and I saw this comment below the announcement: 560mm lens a bit much? 840mm eff? Good luck keeping that steady. Seriously? Am I missing something or is this comment as ridiculous as it sounds? More Pentax news at: http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-da-50mm-da-560mm-f56-d-fa-645-90mm-revealed.html#ixzz1lkvpcIlr On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 5:27 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: DPreview broke the news: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 560mm F5.6 - Unifocal super-telephoto lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Sharp, well-defined images — particularly with distant subjects — thanks to the adoption of optics used in astronomical telescopes - Market launch scheduled for 2012 Model name (tentative): smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 - Unifocal standard lens for use with K mount interchangeable-lens digital cameras - Maximum aperture of F1.8 for high-quality images with a superb rendition of depth and natural bokeh (out-of-focus) effect - Market launch scheduled for 2012 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8
On 2/7/2012 7:13 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I heard of the new lenses in an email from Pentax forums. I clicked on the link to take a look, and I saw this comment below the announcement: 560mm lens a bit much? 840mm eff? Good luck keeping that steady. Seriously? Am I missing something or is this comment as ridiculous as it sounds? 1) In theory keeping a 540 steady on APS is no different than doing so on 24x36. 2) I do just fine with my 500mm bigma, or my tammy 300/2.8 with the 2x TC. I just don't tend to hand hold them at 1/10 second. 3) I don't think it would be any more problem than the Canikon folks have with long lenses on their APS cameras. 4) How about that shot we saw a while back taken with a 600mm on a Q. Or was that a Q on a 600mm? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
